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MIKE HANSEN: GESIENDE VREES HOOFSTE

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Mike Hansen

Lewiston, Maine (Junie 15, 2016) – Veg iemand, oral, te eniger tyd en onder enige omstandighede Mike Hansen se belkaartjie met New England Fights geword het.

Geen verrassing nie, dan, dat die 30-jarige vader van drie van Rumford, ME sal graag die idee van 'n gemengde vegkunswedstryd vermaak ... teen 'n teenstander van wie hy weliswaar kosbaar min weet ... aan die vooraand van Vadersdag.

Hansen (4-4) sal Robert Laroski die stryd aansê in 'n swaargewig-kragmeting by “NEF 24: Beloofde Land ”op Saterdag, Junie 18 by Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston.

Daar is geen vrees vir die onbekende in 'n man wat sy reputasie verwerf het met aansienlike groter vyande sedert sy dae as 'n stoeikampioenstoeier by die Mountain Valley High School nie.. Gedurende sy relatiewe kort tydjie in NEF, Hansen het as middelgewig geveg, ligte swaargewig en swaargewig.

'Toe ek die stryd voer (by NEF 23 in Massachusetts) teen Brendan Battles, mense het gesê, 'Jy is mal! Hy gaan jou kop breek!’ Ek verstaan ​​waarom die gewigsklasse bestaan, en ek respekteer dat dit gaan oor veiligheid en dit alles, maar ek het nog altyd gevoel dat 'n vegter gereed moet wees om met iemand te veg, maak nie saak wat nie,”Het Hansen gesê. "In Hoërskool, Ek sou twee liter water drink en lood in my uniform gooi, sodat ek tot die minimum gewig vir die onbeperkte klas kon kom. ”

Dit is die houding van 'n vegter wie se vaardigheid en talentvlak sy huidige rekord as beroep ver oortref.

Hansen se dossier bevat 'n oorwinning oor die voormalige NEF "Fighter of the Year" Crowsneck Boutin. Sy rekord bevat ook TKO-verliese aan Battles en Cody Anderson en 'n verstikking deur Zach Elkins.

As hy nadink oor sy unieke lewensverhaal, Hansen, wat as 20-jarige universiteitstudent twee keer vir die World Fighting League geveg het, verwonder dat hy ooit weer in die hok gekom het.

'Ek het die winter van 2004-05. Ek het begin oefen omdat ek weg is 187 te 242 pond in 'n paar maande. Ek het rekmerke gesien,”Onthou Hansen. 'Ek was nogal ontsteld oor myself omdat ek toegelaat het dat dit gebeur. Ek het twee aande per week Brasiliaanse Jiu-Jitsu begin doen om in vorm te kom. Toe is ek huis toe vir die somer en eindig met my eerste geveg in Augustus. My vriende het my die stryd aangesê sonder dat my afrigters daarvan weet. Hulle het vir my gesê dit is 'n goeie ding dat ek gewen het, of hulle sou my boude geskop het. ”

Hansen het 'n belofte aan sy vader om die sport te staak, na 'n uitklophou teen Alexander Chianurashvili in 2006. Hy studeer aan die Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, met die bedoeling om die mediese veld te betree.

Hy is met 'n bofbalkolf gesteek en aangeval in 'n geval van verkeerde identiteit, nie kort daarna nie. 'Ek het die volgende dag uit die hospitaal gestap, en al drie van hulle was nog daar binne van die pak slae wat ek hulle uit selfverdediging gegee het,”Het Hansen trots gesê.

Hierdie vasberade vasberadenheid het Hansen goed in die Amerikaanse weermag gedien, waar hy studeer aan die elite-strydprogram.

'Hulle vra jou' Wie wen die stryd?’En die antwoord is, ‘Wie se maatjie kom eers daar om hom te help opruim.’ Dit is wat Combatives my geleer het: Hoe om daardie ekstra te oorleef 30 te 60 sekondes,”Het Hansen gesê. 'Werksetiek is wat dit my geleer het. Dit het my gehelp om te groei en dinge te doen wat ek geestelik sou bevraagteken het of ek nie kon doen nie. Nie baie mense vind daardie ekstra min motivering nie. Die weermag het my geleer hoe om dit te vind en te gebruik. ”

N paar jaar later, Hansen het daardie innerlike vuur weer gevind. Al het hy teruggekeer om stoeiers in sy tuisdorp af te rig, sy eie liggaamlike fiksheid het gely as werk en vaderskap voorrang geniet.

Hansen beskryf lewendig sit in 'n boontjiesakstoel, peuselkos eet, TV kyk by 2:11 voormiddag. toe sy foon lui. Hy het aangeneem dat dit 'n vriend in die moeilikheid was.

'Dit was (NEF mede-eienaar) Matt Peterson. Ons gesinne het miskien grootgeword 200 meter uitmekaar. My stoeiafrigter op hoërskool het hom gebel, onbewus van my, om vir hom te sê hy moet my weer in die hok kry,”Het Hansen gesê.

Drie weke later en 20 pond ligter, Hansen het die super-swaargewig-wedstryd Artie Mullen na “NEF 16: Nuwe bloedstyg,”En die terugkeer was aan die gang.

In die 15 maande wat gevolg het, Hansen het 'n groot rol gespeel in die bekendstelling van Berserkers MMA en sy reputasie as vegter en instrukteur opgebou.

Die lewe blom by die huis, ook. Hansen is die vader van twee meisies, ouderdomme 5 en 2, en 'n seun van vier maande. Sy ouer dogter, Kaydn, vergesel pa gereeld na die gimnasium by die Greater Rumford-gemeenskapsentrum. Hy gee die guns terug deur vir haar kleuterskool klasbesoeke te doen.

'Sy en haar vriende sal op die speelgrond wees om boksposisies en dinge te oefen,”Het Hansen gesê. 'Haar juffrou sê dit is aanbiddelik. Hopefully she is learning to take care of herself so I don’t have to.”

Kaydn’s parents are making plans to take her to her first live NEF show after she turns 6. Vir nou, she is content to watch her Dad’s fights on YouTube.

“If we’re watching TV together,”Het Hansen gesê, “we have a thing where I get two shows and then she gets two shows. If I put in a fight tape, she’ll say, ‘Daddy, I know this doesn’t count as one of your shows, because this is your work.’”

Die opening klok op Junie 18 is vir 7 namiddag. Tickets for “NEF 24: Promised Land” start at $25 en is beskikbaar by www.TheColisee.com of deur die Colisee loket by 207.783.2009, uitbreiding 525.

For more information on the events and fight card updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."

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Undefeated Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder Defends His Title Against Two-Time World Title Challenger Chris Arreola in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Primetime Main Event Saturday, Julie 16 From Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama (8 namiddag. ET / 5 pm. PT)

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (Junie 13, 2016) – Undefeated heavyweight world champion Deontay “Die Brons Bomber” Wilder (36-0, 35 Uitklophoue) will defend his title in his home state when he battles two-time world title challenger Chris “Die nagmerrie” Arreola (36-4-1, 31 Uitklophoue) in die belangrikste gebeurtenis van Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) op FOX and FOX Deportes Saterdag, Julie 16 from Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama with televised coverage beginning at 8 namiddag. EN/5 namiddag. PT.
Kaartjies vir die geleentheid, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions in association with Bruno Event Team, begin by net $20 en gaan koopmôre. Vir kaartjies besoek www.alabamatitlefight.com enwww.ticketmaster.com.
Wilder returns to the ring after he was set to travel to Russia and defend his title against Alexander Povetkin on May 21 before the challenger failed a drug test that caused a cancellation of the fight. Nou, Wilder will showcase his exceptional skills in primetime on network television as he takes on Arreola. It will be Wilder’s fourth defense and third in his home state of Alabama.
“I’m always excited about coming home and being in front of my people where I’m the most comfortable,” Said Wilder. “I’ve been traveling a lot, going over to Sheffield, England to train before I was supposed to fight Alexander Povetkin in Moscow. But because of his decision to use a banned substance, the fight didn’t happen. I’m disappointed about that, but it’s not going to stop me from being an active heavyweight world champion. It has also given me the opportunity to again defend my title before my hometown fans. It’s always good to come home.
“This is the longest stretch that I’ve been out of the ring and I’m anxious to get back in and continue my quest to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world,” continued Wilder. “This is another fight in that process. I respect Chris Arreola for getting into the ring with me, but we all know who the real champion is and I’m going to prove it. I’ve been training long and hard for a fight and now I’m going to take it out on Arreola on July 16.”
“I’m thankful to Deontay for this opportunity, he has provena great deal by winning the heavyweight title and by defending it three times,” Said Arreola. “I’m very excited to step into the ring with him, put on a great show, be victorious and make history by becoming the first Mexican heavyweight world champion.”
“We are thrilled that Deontay will be back in the ring quickly, in primetime on FOX, and at home in Alabama. Chris Arreola knows that this is his last opportunity for heavyweight glory and will likely come out throwing bombs from the opening bell. I expect an explosive, fan friendly fight for as long as it lasts,” gesê Lou DiBella, President van DiBella Vermaak. “In the wake of Povetkin’s positive PED test and the cancellation of that fight, we are happy that Deontay’s next heavyweight title defense will be contested on 16 Julie and on such a great platform.”
“Chris knows what this fight means, and having been in the position to be the first Mexican heavyweight world champion before, he’s not going to let that chance slip by him again, ” sê Tom Brown van TGB Promotions.
“We are excited to work with DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions to bring the third heavyweight boxing championship in a little over a year to the state of Alabama,” sê Gene Hallman, president en uitvoerende hoof van Bruno Event Team. “We expect tickets for this fight to sell quickly and we encourage Alabama boxing fans to show their support for Deontay.”
“FOX and FOX Deportes are thrilled to be broadcasting the much anticipated heavyweight championship of the world between Deontay Wilder vs. Chris Arreola as part of our partnership with Premier Boxing Champions,” sê Dawid Nathanson, FOX Sport Hoof van sakebedrywighede. “It’s been just over 20 years since FOX presented its last heavyweight headliner, Mike Tyson vs. Buster Mathis. We’re sure this title fight will deliver another amazing PBC show on our networks.”
The heavyweight champion from Tuscaloosa is itching to get back in the ring after defending his title with stoppages of Eric Molina, Johann Duahaupas and most recently a one-punch knockout of Artur Szpilka in January. Voor die draai pro in November 2008, Wilder het die brons medalje by swaargewig vir die VSA. by die 2008 Olimpiese Spele. Hy is die laaste Amerikaanse manlike bokser te medalje in die Olimpiese Spele. The 30-year-old won the belt with a dominant decision over Bermane Stiverne in January 2015. The six-month layoff will be the longest of Wilder’s career. This fight will mark the eighth time Wilder fights in his home state of Alabama as a professional.
Always in exciting fights, the Los Angeles-born Arreola will look to entertain the primetime audience as he takes his third crack at a heavyweight world championship. With victories over Eric Molina, Seth Mitchell, Joey Abell and Jameel McCline plus championship losses to Vitali Klitschko and Bermane Stiverne, he will be one of the most battle-tested opponents of Wilder’s career.
There will be two more hours of boxing on FS1 and FOX Deportes at 10 namiddag. EN, immediately following the Wilder vs. Arreola fight on FOX. Further details will be announced shortly.
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Hughie Fury’s health improving; expects strong showing July 9

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Manchester, Engeland (Junie 9, 2016) – Peter Fury, father and trainer of unbeaten WBO #6 rated heavyweight Hughie Fury, recently announced that his son has been suffering from acne conglobata.

Unlike regular acne, which doesn’t impact day to day living and typically is treatable with nonprescription medications, acne conglobata causes extreme fatigue, fevers and joint pain. The condition led to what Team Fury admits was a subpar performance against Fred Kassi, where he won the WBO Intercontinental belt by way of technical decision. This opened the door for critics of his progression.

Following the win over Kassi, the 21-year-old was formally diagnosed with acne conglobata by respected Dr. Ian R White. According to Dr. White, Hughie had problems for more than five years and his condition worsened since it went untreated. He’s since been placed on various medications and is improving daily.

“I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, Hughie was only at 30 percent against Kassi and he’s been battling this condition in most of his pro fights,” said Peter Fury. "Dr. White said this is the worst case of acne conglobata he’s seen in vyf jaar. Thankfully, Hughie’s improving. His stamina and overall health are way better now than it was even a few months ago. Dr. White deserves a ton of credit for that.”

Op Julie 9, Fury risks his 20-0 record against an opponent to be named at the Manchester Arena. The bout takes place as part of the world heavyweight championship rematch between champion Tyson Fury and legendary Wladimir Klitschko. The card is one of the biggest in 2016 and a significant stage for young Hughie to showcase his talent. To ensure he performs on his grandest stage yet, Hughie’s been in an intense training camp alongside his cousin Tyson and expects a big improvement from the Kassi fight.

“I’m feeling a lot better and that has made this training camp much better for me thus far,” said Hughie Fury. “We still have a month to go before fight night and I’m waiting to find out who my opponent is. Regardless of who it is, I’m prepared for an impressive showing Julie 9. My team expects that I will be 100% in the near future. My plan is to fight for and win a world title in 2017.”

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Dominic “TROUBLE” BREAZEALE TRAINING CAMP NOTES # PROVIDES INSIGHT ON EXCHANGE WITH JOSHUA, TRAINING CAMP AND UPCOMING IBF WORLD TITLE BOUT

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Upland, Kalifornië (Junie 9, 2016) – It has been roughly five weeks since WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Champion Dominic “Trouble” BREAZEALE (17-0, 15 KO se) was notified that he would be facing newly crowned IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (16-0, 16 KO se). In daardie tyd, Breazeale has been continuing to train diligently with world renowned trainer Manny Robles in preparation for his upcoming IBF world heavyweight title challenge.

The heavyweight challenger from Alhambra, California and his trainer from East Los Angeles took some time out of Breazeale’s busy schedule to answer some questions about his training camp and the bout with Anthony Joshua on 25 Junie.
When you first found out that you were selected as Joshua’s opponent, what were your initial thoughts?
“When I received a call from my advisor Al Haymon and he told me the good news, I was excited. I immediately told my wife and then notified my team that we got the fight. I knew I was one of three possible opponents and I was happy that I got it. Ever since 2008 when I started getting into boxing, it was a dream of mine to be the world heavyweight champion. Eight years later, I’m here.”
Back on 4 Mei, you traveled to London for the press conference to announce the fight. There was clearly a heated discussion between you and Joshua. Wat het gebeur?

“Wel, prior to going into the press conference, we took some photos outside of the building. Then we had the stare down. I guess he didn’t like that when he looked away, I kept staring at him. So, since he was in front of the cameras, he started acting tough.”

“I just let him know that he was in for a dog fight. I’m not going to back down and he clearly saw that. I’m not coming for a check; I’m coming for that title and bringing it back to the United States where it belongs.”

How is training camp going?
“Training camp has been going really well. I was actually in camp before the fight was announced so I am in great shape. My coaches Manny Robles and Edgar Jasso have a great fight plan for me and we are working hard in the gym. I have great sparring partners and they are helping me as well.”

“My stable mates are also pushing me to train as hard as I can. I’m getting better every day and I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

Coach Manny: how are things going in training camp?
“Everything is going as expected. This camp is far beyond better than the last camp. Dominic will tell that this is beyond his best camp ever. Jy weet, in his past camps he knew there was a routine every day. The last two camps, he expects something different every day. The variation of training keeps him focused and motivated and he is doing very well. I’m seeing overall improvements, from his ring generalship to his defense and footwork, putting punches together along with his balance and his jab.”
“I see improvement in every aspect of his game and he is becoming a better overall boxer. We are working to win. We are working hard in the gym and that is where the fights are won. Our sparring is going really well as is the training. Strength and conditioning coach Darryl Hudson is doing a phenomenal job with Dominic and the results are showing. We’re coming to win.”
Dominic: How does it feel to be going back to London fighting for a world title?
“Dit voel groot. I couldn’t have written the script any better. This is unfinished business. Terug in 2012, I earned a spot on the Olympic team after just a year and half of boxing as a competitive amateur. But everyone knows that the amateur ranks are nothing like the professional ranks. So far in my professional career, I have learned to impose my will on my opponents and that’s why I’m fighting Joshua for the world title. I’m looking forward to going back to London to finish what I didn’t four years ago.”
What are your thoughts on the current state of the heavyweight division?
“The heavyweight division is ripe for the pickings. You have an out of shape fighter like Tyson Fury who now holds two titles after getting a decision over Wladimir Klitchko, who clearly had an off night. I believe Klitchko will KO Fury and Fury retires.”

“Then you have the controversy between Deontay Wilder and Alexander Povetkin. I was really looking forward to that bout. I sparred with Povetkin in Russia a few years ago and I know what he is capable of. I have a lot of respect for Deontay Wilder and it’s too bad that fight didn’t happen.”

What are your expectations for how the bout with Anthony Joshua plays out?
“I’m coming to London to win, plain en simpel. I’m going to pressure Joshua and just keep punching. He is going to think that he is fighting two or three Dominic “Trouble” Breazeale’s and I expect to knock him out in the 6th or 7th round. Soos 25 Junie, I will have a place in history as the new IBF world heavyweight champion.”

Do you have anything is closing?

“I want to take the time to offer my condolences to the Ali family. We lost a true legend and the greatest of all time. There will never be another man of his figure. Mnr. Ali always inspired me to not only be the best in the ring, but the best human being possible. The world has lost a great man. My fight will be the first heavyweight bout since his passing and I intend to make him happy.”

“Hier kom moeilikheid“
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JARRELL “Big Baby” Miller Maak verskyning by Boys & Girls Club van Rochester

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WBO #11-, WBA #12- en IBF # 15-gegradeerde swaargewigbokser Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller (16-0-1, 14 Uitklophoue), wat is die voorbereiding van sy WBA Naba swaargewigtitel teen Topeka verdedig, Kansas, slugger Nick Guivas (12-3-2, 9 Uitklophoue) Vrydag nag by Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York (en live by 9 pm EST op CBS Sports Network), het 'n geruime tyd uit sy opleiding aan 'n verskyning by die Boys maak & Girls Club van Rochester Woensdagmiddag.
Terug in Januarie, Miller het 'n verskyning by die klub voor sy Naba titelgeveg vs. Donovan Dennis en belowe om die kinders hy sou terugkeer nadat hy die titel om hulle te wys sy titel gordel gewen. Vandag is hulle nie net het sy titel gordel sien en foto's met die vegter te neem, maar hulle het ook 20 geskenk kaartjies na Vrydag nag se stryd van Miller, sodat kinders van die Boys & Girls Club kon die stryd by te woon.
Miller sal die gesig staar Guivas in die 10-ronde hoofren van Greg Cohen Promotions, Salita Promotions, FightCard Productions en volgende paaiement van Winner neem al Production se “Championship Boxing op CBS Sports Network.”
In die nag se 10-ronde ligte mede-hoofren, rooi warm Filipino vooruitsig Harmonito “Huracán Gensan” Dela Torre (17-0, 12 Uitklophoue) sal sy debuut maak op Amerikaanse bodem teen staat veteraan Guillermo Sanchez (15-18-1, 6 Uitklophoue) van Buffalo.

Kaartjies vir “Championship Boxing op CBS Sports Network” begin by $35 en is beskikbaar by die Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino loket,www.ticketmaster.com of jy kan hef per telefoon by 1-800-745-3000. Op stryd nag, Deure open om 6 pm en die aksie begin by 7:00 pm. Die Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is geleë op 310 4ste Street in Niagara Falls, NY. Vir meer inligting, oproep 877-873-6322 of besoek www.senecaniagaracasino.com.
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Guivas Loop realistiese benadering tot Teenoor 'Big Baby’ Miller in CBS-TV-onthulling volgende Vrydag by Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

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Topeka, Kansas swaargewig Nick “twee Gunz” Guivas neem 'n realistiese benadering tot die gesig staar een van die mees gevaarlike up-and-coming swaargewigte in die wêreld volgende naweek.
Guivas (12-3-2, 9 Uitklophoue) sal op onoorwonne WBO neem #11, WBA #12 en IBF #15 JARRELL “Big Baby” Miller (16-0-1, 14 Uitklophoue) vir die WBO bure Swaargewig Championship op Vrydag, Mei 27, 2016, by die Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York.
Die twee power-pons heavies sal ontmoet in die hoofren van Greg Cohen Promotions’ (in samewerking met Salita Promotions, Adam Wilcock se FightCard Promotions en David Schuster se wenner wat met alles Productions) volgende paaiement van “Championship Boxing op CBS Sports Network.”
In die 10-ronde ligte semi-finale rondte, rooiwarm Filipino vooruitsig Harmonito “Huracán Gensan” Dela Torre (17-0, 12 Uitklophoue) sal sy debuut maak op Amerikaanse bodem teen staat veteraan Guillermo Sanchez (15-18-1, 6 Uitklophoue) van Buffalo.
Kaartjies vir “Championship Boxing op CBS Sports Network” begin by $35 en is beskikbaar by die Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino loket,www.ticketmaster.com of jy kan hef per telefoon by 1-800-745-3000.
“Ek is daar te kom om te wen, beslis,” gesê Guivas, “en ek weet ek is 'n baie kleiner as hy, maar ek dink ek kan rond te beweeg en weg te bly van sy stoot. Hy is 'n baie swaar hitter, so ek gaan om te beweeg en boks hom en kyk wat die uitkoms is. I’m going to give this guy everything I’ve got. And I know he’s coming to fight too, so at the end of the fight, may the best man get their hand raised.”
Taking on the red-hot Miller is not a job many heavyweights are hoping to get at the moment, but Guivas says the time is right for a challenge of this magnitude.
“I’m at the part of my career where I need to step up,” he explained. “When they offered me the fight, I was already somewhat in shape, so I said let’s get in better shape and see what we can do. I think at this time I’m ready for it.”
Guivas says he respects Miller’s power, but might have some openings to get a few things done. “Oor die jare, I’ve gotten smarter in the ring. Ek weet die man is 'n swaar ponser en het 'n baie goeie amateur loopbaan. Hy het 'n goeie steek, maar hy het nie super vinnige hande het. Ek het ook opgemerk hy is geneig om af te dra in die latere rondes, so ek moet hom diep te neem en te sien of ek kan uit-box hom.”
'N Diens tegnikus vir Coca Cola bedags, Guivas staar boks en het sy eerste stryd op die ouderdom van agt. Hy het uiteindelik rondom 200 amateur gevegte en 'n twee-time silwer handskoene medaljewenner, het die plaaslike Golden Gloves toernooi twee keer en het na die PAL Nationals. Hy het die bynaam “twee Gunz” uit promotor Damon Reed.
“My promotor, Damon, is my promotor en 'n vegter te. Hy het vir my gesê dat die naam as gevolg van die grootte van my arms en omdat ek vir hom een ​​keer getref en hy het gesê hy voel soos hy geskiet met 'n geweer het nie.”
Guivas sê hy werk hard aan die Danger Vuur Gym in Topeka, voor en na werk elke dag, en doen dinge 'n bietjie anders om voor te berei vir Miller.
“Ek kry vroeg in die oggend en kry my run in en dan in aande na werk wat ek doen my boks en sparring. Ek beland doen 04:56 uur per dag van opleiding. Ek het nie 'n keuse, maar om dit te doen soos wat. In die verlede, Ek het een of twee sparring vennote vir 'n stryd gehad, en Ek sal gaan vyf of ses rondes met daai ou. Vir hierdie stryd, Ons het in vyf ouens en ek elke ronde te kry 'n nuwe een. En die ouens wat ek sparring met ouens wat op die volgende vlak of gereed om top-vegters word. Ek kry 'n vars voorkoms van verskillende ouens elke ronde.”
'N Goeie counterpuncher en 'n ordentlike bokser, Guivas sê 'n oorwinning volgende Vrydag sou alles verander.
“Ek dink klop Miller sal my beslis sit na die volgende vlak. Die man is top 10. As ek kan kry die wen Ek sal wees in die geld volgende keer. Ek het nie net veg vir die geld al. Ek is mal om te veg. Dis wat ek doen.”
Op stryd nag, Deure open om 6 pm en die aksie begin by 7:00 pm. Die Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is geleë op 310 4ste Street in Niagara Falls, NY. Vir meer inligting, oproep 877-873-6322 of besoek www.senecaniagaracasino.com.
Oor Greg Cohen Promotions
Een van boks se premier promosie uitrustings, Greg Cohen Promotions (GCP) is 'n gerespekteerde naam vir die organisasie van wêreldgehalte beroepsboks gebeure en die bevordering van elite professionele vegters oor die hele wêreld.
Stigter en hoof uitvoerende beampte Greg Cohen is met professionele boks in verskeie hoedanighede betrokke sedert die laat 1980's, slyp sy kunsvlyt en die vestiging van homself as 'n uitgeslape internasionale boks sakeman.
Onderskei deur sy vermoë om te sien en te ontwikkel rou talent, Cohen eerste gemaak promosie nuus vir sy kundige leiding van, onder baie ander, voormalige WBA Junior middelgewig-kampioen Austin “Geen twyfel” Forel, wat Cohen gehelp gids van onbekende New Mexico vooruitsig om elite betaal-per-view vlak superster.
In bykomend tot Trout, Greg Cohen Promotions het saam met gevestigde name soos die voormalige verenigde en twee-time swaargewig kampioen Hasim “The Rock” Rahman en all-time-groot multiple-gewig klas wêreldkampioen James “Ligte uit” Toney.
Cohen bevorder tans WBA Tussentydse Wêreld liggewigkampioen Ismael Barroso, Onoorwonne WBA Naba Swaargewig Kampioen en-wêreld aangeslaan aanspraakmaker Jarrell Miller, onoorwonne WBA Naba Middelgewig Kampioen en-wêreld aangeslaan aanspraakmaker Robert Brant, voormalige wêreldkampioen Kendall Holt, asook huidige wêreld aangeslaan aanspraakmakers insluitende 'n lang tyd elite middelgewigtitel “Beteken” Joe Greene, top super-veergewigtitel Arash Usmanee, Kanadese liggewig en TV aksie held Tony Luis; WBA en vyf keer Ierse Nasionale Amateur Kampioen, Dennis Hogan; en Australiese liggewig vooruitsig Josh King.
Greg Cohen Promotions aangebied het die wêreld-klas boks gebeure in die fynste plekke in die Verenigde State en die wêreld en het ook met trots verskaf talent en / of inhoud vir 'n paar TV-netwerke soos CBS Sports Network, HBO, Showtime, ESPN, NBC Sport Network, CBS Sports Network, MSG en Fox Sports Net.
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Unbeaten Cruiserweight Murat Gassiev Scores One Punch Knockout Victory Over Jordan Shimmell In First Round of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Main EventTuesday Night From Black Bear Casino Resort In Carlton, MN in the Otter Creek Event Center

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Minnesota Heavyweight Joey Abell Knocks Out Previously Unbeaten
Wes Nofire In Third Round of Co-Main Event
&
Heavyweight Stephan Shaw Remains Undefeated With
Victory Over Danny Kelly
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CARLTON, MN. (Mei 18, 2016) – Unbeaten cruiserweight contender Murat “Yster” Gassiev (23-0, 17 Uitklophoue) scored a sensational knockout victory over Jordan Shimmell (20-2, 16 Uitklophoue) in die belangrikste gebeurtenis van Premier Boxing Champions TOE-tot-toon DINSDAE op FS1 en Boxing Champions op Fox SportDinsdag night from Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, MN in the Otter Creek Event Center.
Gassiev delivered a powerful left hook that put Shimmell out on the mat and halted the cruiserweight title elimination bout immediately at 2:54 van die eerste ronde. Shimmell was able to move effectively for much of the round and had landed an early combination that got the attention of Gassiev.
The Russian fighter, who now trains in California with Abel Sanchez, was able to start working through the defense of Shimmell with his jab as the round wore on. The final blow came after Gassiev imitated a right hand and delivered the critical left hook while Shimmell was caught counter-punching.
The co-main event of the night saw local favorite Joey “Minnesota Ice” Abell (32-9, 30 Uitklophoue) deliver a dominant performance in knocking out previously unbeaten Wes Nofire (19-1, 15 Uitklophoue) in their heavyweight showdown.
The former title challenger bothered Nofire early and often from his southpaw stance and was successful with his left hand throughout the fight. Abell snuck in a strong right hook in round two that stunned Nofire before he delivered multiple left hooks to score the early knockdown.
Nofire tried to weather the storm but a big right hand from Abell again put Nofire down early in the third round. Nofire almost made it out of the round but Abell’s power in the left hand proved to be too much as a series of strong shots sent Nofire down for the final time before his corner stopped the fight.
Abell could hardly miss as he connected on 42 percent of his punches on his way to the stoppage at 2:12 van die derde ronde.
In die opening bout, St. Louis heavyweight Stephan Shaw (7-0, 5 Uitklophoue) earned a shutout unanimous decision over Washington, D.C.’s Danny Kelly (9-3-1, 8 Uitklophoue) in their six-round bout.
Shaw controlled the action with superior boxing skills and strong combinations throughout the fight. Kelly had some success targeting the body of Shaw but was unable to maintain a consistently effective attack.
The punch stats were in line with the judges’ tellings van 60-54 as Shaw out landed Kelly 95 te 56 while connecting at 34 percent mark to Kelly’s 23 persent.
Hier is wat die vegters te sê gehad het Dinsdag:
MURAT GASSIEV
“I was trying to set up the final punch. I imitated the right overhand so that I could come back with the left hook. It was a combination that we practiced.
“It wasn’t the most powerful punch but I snapped it pretty well. I was ready to keep going but that punch was enough.
“I’ve trained hard and been improving my skills. I’m going to work and get ready for my title shot.
“I am extremely happy he got up and I hope he is okay. I never want to hurt anybody; I just want to win the fight.”
JORDAN SHIMMELL
“Ek het gevang. Gassiev has power. It was a clean shot and I got hit, Dit is wat dit is.
“He’s a really good fighter with power. I’ll be back. It was a learning experience.”
JOEY ABELL
“I did this for myself. I wanted so see where I was at. I’m a different fighter when I have time to train.
“I’m going to give it some time to think about the next step. Right now I want to fight for the rest of my life, but if I got beat It would be different.
“This is exactly what I planned. I thought I might get him in the first round but I took my time. My punches were sharp. There were times in the past where I felt my timing was off but I’m in great shape so I wasn’t thinking about getting tired.”
WES NOFIRE
“I just didn’t get the shots I was looking for. I thought I was going to be able to back him up more with my jab. He stayed his distance and lunged in from out of range.
“One of the head butts caught me pretty good and I just couldn’t see what he was coming back with.
“The head butts were giving me problems and he followed up on me after them. He was a little stronger than I expected but I’ve been hit hard like that by other fighters.
“Ek is teleurgesteld. I trained really hard for the fight. I’ve never had a problem taking power before. It’s just one of those things that happens in everybody’s career, but I’ll be back.”
STEPHAN SHAW
“I felt great in there. It felt good to be victorious in my first fight on PBC. I fought a guy with a lot of experience and did what I had to do.
“I’m the best kept secret in America. That’s my motto.”
DANNY KELLY
“I started too late. I was working behind my jab but I didn’t do enough behind it. Ek het dit my al.
“He only hurt me once, with a right hand in the fourth round. I didn’t think he had speed but I should have start earlier.”
PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes was promoted by Warriors Boxing in association with Seconds Out Fights.
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Onoorwonne Swaargewig “Wrede” Brendan Barrett headlines on Saturday, Junie 4 at Toms River East High School in Toms River, New Jersey

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Toms River, NJ (Mei 17, 2016) – Op Saterdag, June 4th, onoorwonne swaargewig,“Wrede”Brendan Barrett will headline a night of professional boxing at the Toms River East High School.

The show is promoted by HITM Promotions.
Barrett van Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey is 4-0-2 with four knockouts and establishing himself as a attraction in New Jersey.
The 6-time MMA champion, has been very active since becoming a full-time boxer as this will be his sixth fight in the last nine months.
He has a disputed draw with Dan Pasciolla and he is coming off an explosive 2nd round stoppage over Alando Pugh on April 29th in Atlantic City.

Most people at ringside believed that Barrett should have been awarded the fight against the undefeated and current Tri-State Heavyweight champion Pasciolla.

Barrett’s opponent will be announced shortly.
In die ses-round mede-funksie, Jeff Lentz (5-1, 1 KO) van Lanoka Harbor, NJ. sal plaasvind op Ibrihim Shabazz (2-2-1) van Newark, NJ. in a welterweight bout scheduled for six-rounds.
In a six-round cruiserweight bout, Dave Valykeo (4-7) Neptunus, NJ. sal plaasvind op Hafiz Montgomery (2-1, 1 KO) van Toms River, NJ in a bout that has turned into a grudge match.
The two have been going at it on social media since the bout was being negotiated and the two will settle it in the ring on June 4th.

In four rounds bouts:

Daryl Bunting (1-0-1) van Asbury Park, NJ sal veg Daryl Gause (1-0) van Vineland, NJ in a super middleweight bout.
Mike Ruiz of Lakehurst, NJ. sal sy pro-buiging teen Rafael Davis (0-1) van Philadelphia, PA. in 'n liggewig bout.
Three-time New York Golden Gloves champion, Chayanne Rivera van Bronx, NY sal sy buiging teen pro Gabriel Guerrero (0-2) van Somerset, TX. in a flyweight bout.

Chris Thomas (2-0, 1 KO) of Beachwood, NJ sal veg Greg Thomas (1-8) of Philadelphia in a super middleweight bout.
Kaartjies is $100 for VIP Ringside, $75 for Floor seating and $50 for Bleacher seating and can be purchased by clicking: www.hitmpromotions.com
1st bell is 7:30 PM ET met die deure oop in die 6:30 PM

Toms River East High School is located at 1225 Raider Way, Toms River, NJ 08753

–Bouts Subject to change–
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Heavyweight Brawl Between Stephan Shaw & Danny Kelly Featured On Premier Boxing Champions

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TOE-tot-toon DINSDAE On FS1
& Boxing Champions op Fox Sport
Dinsdag, Mei 17 From Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, MN
in the Otter Creek Event Center
Meer! Undefeated Prospects Leduan Barthelemy, Jose Quezada &
Ramiro Carillo Highlight Full Undercard of Action
CARLTON, MN. (Mei 16, 2016) – Unbeaten heavyweight Stephan Shaw (6-0, 5 Uitklophoue) sal veg Danny Kelly (9-2-1, 8 Uitklophoue) in a six-round heavyweight attraction as part of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-tot-toon DINSDAE op FS1 enBoxing Champions on FOX Deportes on May 17 from Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, MN in the Otter Creek Event Center.
The May 17 event is headlined by a cruiserweight world title eliminator between unbeaten knockout artist Murat “Yster” Gassiev en hard-hitting Jordan Shimmell. Televised coverage begins at 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT and features a heavyweight showdown between unbeaten Wes Nofire (and former title challenger and Minnesota-native Joey “Minnesota Ice” Abell.
Additional action features unbeaten prospect Leduan Barthelemy (9-0, 5 Uitklophoue) in a six-round featherweight fight against Mexico’s Rafael Eduardo Reyes (7-7, 6 Uitklophoue) while a pair of Chicago prospects enter the ring as Jose Quezada (9-0, 6 Uitklophoue) competes in a six-round lightweight bout against Ariel Vasquez (11-13-2, 8 Uitklophoue) en Ramiro Carrillo (9-0, 6 Uitklophoue) neem op Engelbert Valenzuela (10-6, 3 Uitklophoue) in a six-round junior welterweight attraction.
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing in association with Seconds Out Fights, word geprys teen $20, nie van toepassing insluitende die koste van diens en belastings en is nou op die rakke. Kaartjies is beskikbaar bywww.blackbearcasinoresort.met of deur te bel 1-888-771-0777.
Rounding out the night of fights are Milwaukee’s Deonte Wilson (4-0, 3 Uitklophoue) teen mede onoorwonne Gilbert Venegas (5-0, 4 Uitklophoue) in a super welterweight fight and a battle of Minnesota natives as Mengistu Zarzar (4-0, 3 Uitklophoue) en John Moxey (2-4, 1 KO) compete in a four-round cruiserweight matchup.
A decorated amateur, Shaw won the 2013 USA and PAL National Championships in addition to being a semifinalist in that year’s National Golden Gloves tournament. The 23-year-old from St. Louis turned pro later that year and has knocked out four of his five professional opponents since then. He takes on the 24-year-old Kelly from Washington, D.C. who enters this fight the winner of three of his last four tilts.
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KWOTASIES & PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S SHOWTIME SPORTS/ANTHONY JOSHUA ANNOUNCEMENT & KICKOFF PRESS CONFERENCE FOR IBF HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT VS. Dominic BREAZEALE

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Joshua and Breazeale Engage in Heated Exchanges

Junie 25 Event Marks Joshua’s Initial Title Defense & Eerste stryd
Of Exclusive U.S. Television Agreement With SHOWTIME Sports®

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JOSHUA KO HIGHLIGHT VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/1q11DOF

LONDEN (Mei 4, 2016) – Undefeated IBF Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua and unbeaten American challenger Dominic Breazeale had an intense face-to-face meeting on Wednesday before a contingent of major sports media outlets in London to formally announce their Junie 25 konfrontasie. The two were joined by SHOWTIME Sports Executive Vice President & Algemene Bestuurder Stephen Espinoza and Matchroom Sports President Eddie Hearn, as the executives announced Joshua’s new exclusive U.S. television deal. All four participants later took part on a teleconference with U.S. media.

Highlights from today’s press conference at Hilton London Syon Park and teleconference are below.

Josua (16-0, 16 Uitklophoue) will make the first defense of his heavyweight title against Los Angeles’ Breazeale (17-0, 15 Uitklophoue) live on SHOWTIME at the sold-out The O2 arena in London. The heavyweight showdown is the first of a multi-fight licensing agreement for Showtime Networks Inc., to be the exclusive U.S. television partner of Joshua, die 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist from London.

Before the press conference, Breazeale and Joshua had to be separated. Breazeale approached Joshua and was asked if there was a problem. “I don’t know, broer, I’ve just come here to get the belt,” Breazeale said. "Op Junie 25, you’ve got a problem. You’re a bad man because you’ve got a belt now.

“This is not acting, it’s heavyweight boxing. You can act all big and bad in front of all these cameras and your promoters, but in the end you’ve got to put a mouthpiece in your mouth and gloves on your hands.”

Joshua then told Breazeale if he had a problem, they could “settle it man to man.”

Here’s what Joshua and Breazeale had to say from the podium on Wednesday in London:

ANTHONY JOSHUA:

“There are a lot of positive things happening in boxing and a lot amazing things happening in my career at the moment. But I know enough to realize that this is a dangerous sport and you are only as good as your last fight. I fought and lost in the amateurs, and I know how quickly this can all change. It’s my job now to prepare myself properly and to keep this momentum rolling.

“Dominic and I are equals in many ways. He came up around the same time I did, through the Olympic Games and all. Nou, with this U.S. TV deal with SHOWTIME and the deal with Sky Sports, Dominic Breazeale gets a chance to announce himself on the UK scene. And I have the chance to do the same in the U.S.”

“I’ll never overlook, never drop the ball. As far as I’m concerned, Ek is die buiteperd. I know every day of training camp and every hour of every day, where I am in my preparations leading up to a fight. We have less than seven weeks to go and we will be ready.”

Dominic BREAZEALE:

“I am not here looking to see the final round. I’m not here to look at the judges’ scorecards. I am here to knock Anthony Joshua out. Period.

“I am very excited. I wish this fight was this weekend.”

When asked if he expected to fare better than his counterpart, Charles Martin.

“We are two totally different fighters. Anthony Joshua knows he is now getting in there with a beast. He knows he is in for a dog fight. He’s going to hit me and I am going to hit him. And whoever’s will breaks first will lose this fight.

“Charles Martin wasn’t prepared. He dropped the ball. He fought the wrong fight at the wrong time. He had just won the belt, was excited about that, and he took the wrong fight. I haven’t made that mistake. I won’t make that mistake.”

Here’s what the principals had to say during Wednesday’s teleconference with U.S. verslaggewers:

STEPHEN Espinoza, SHOWTIME SPORTS Executive Vice President

“UK boxing is on fire right now. There are more UK champions than any other country right now and at SHOWTIME we pride ourselves on bringing our viewers the best fights and the best boxers on the planet, whether they be American, British or from any other country. It is no surprise that our desire, our quest to seek out the most talented and most exciting boxers on the planet, has led us to Eddie’s doorstep and to this deal with Anthony Joshua. We have been discussing this for quite some time. Eddie is a great advocate and ultimately Anthony’s performances have spoken for themselves.

“We had originally intended to put Anthony on SHOWTIME two fights ago but the logistics just didn’t work out, so we were fortunate enough to make his U.S. TV debut with the title fight against Charles Martin and now we’ve done a deal in which we’ve hopefully laid a foundation for hosting Anthony on SHOWTIME for the remainder of his career.

“It was bold of them for entrusting this portion of their career to SHOWTIME. There’s a wealth of good fights in the heavyweight division and most importantly of all, Eddie and Anthony are willing to take all of them.

“I’m not the biggest fan of multi-fight deals but when you have a promoter and a boxer who have committed to taking the best fights available, big or small, in die U.S. or the UK and anywhere else, it brings a lot of comfort to the network in doing those types of deals. From that perspective it was a no-brainer. We’re thrilled to have them.”

ANTHONY JOSHUA:

On coming to American and making statement:

“It’s a great opportunity to be on SHOWTIME because when I look back at my amateurs, I think that’s why I’ve had such a good career in Great Britain so far. It’s because people have been out to follow me since I was an amateur fighter. SHOWTIME worked with me on my first defense and now I get to build with the Americans. I’ve got friends out there and we’re going to build to a wider audience. If we can keep on building and growing organically, by the time I come out there it will be unbelievable. Just like I’m at home.”

On who he thinks will be his biggest challenge:

“I would have to say, Klitschko or Wilder. Klitschko because of the experience and Wilder because he’s the heavyweight champion of the world who’s defended his belt on multiple occasions. So I have to give him credit as the strong force of the division right now because he’s the only other champion who has defended his belt. As far as Klitschko, he’s won the belt and defended it time and time again. Those two are the main names I’m looking at.”

On how his life has changed since becoming a heavyweight champ:

“I’ve had no time. It has been three weeks since the belt was won and I know it was nice for my family. They all had a great time and my mom is telling everyone. So it’s nice to see her enjoy the fruits of labor, but for me, we got straight to organizing the next project, which is why we’re here now.

“You’re not a real deal until you fight in the states, so I thought there was a plan. Eddie has been doing a great job in the background while I’ve been in the gym and they (Hearn and SHOWTIME) pulled something together that is unprecedented, historical. So, credit to the guys that put it together while we’re in the gym putting in the work. At first I was surprised because I didn’t understand the capacity of it, but now I’m looking forward to seeing how we build up things in America.”

On how it is being written about and talked about by credible boxing writers that he is the next big thing in boxing:

“I think that’s why it is important to stay fighting and in the gym. If you spend too long out of the gym then one event turns to two events; turns into the club after the event; turns into all of these expectations and promises, glitz and glamour get to you and I like to keep things (in place). I’ve got an unbelievable family, I’ve got friends around me that count as my family. I’ve got really good people that see me as the same Anthony that was a kid with them running around in the streets. The belt is a great achievement but I feel that why I’ve been so calm is that I think the sky is the limit, what we’re achieving so early on.

“I think I am capable of doing great things if I stay locked away in the gym and I think that is what is so important. To keep on improving time after time. I’ve got a long career ahead of me so I can’t let the expectations and the glitz and glamour get to me right now because it’s way too early for that right now.’’

On if he’s fighting to do something spectacular or look good:

"Moenie, doen nie, doen nie. What I’ve been doing has been working, which has led me to this position. So, all the expectations can’t put pressure on me because it may lead to something that we’re not used to, like a slugfest or a type of fight like that. I need to maintain composure but I definitely need to be effective because I feel like I’ll win but what’s important is how I win. The pressure for me is trying to impress my coach. That is one of my main pressures.”

Dominic BREAZEALE:

On the heavyweight division having a bad rep in the past and on how Joshua and Breazeale are different than recent previous fighters:

“I think the biggest difference is that we are separating ourselves with being big athletic guys. Voordat, in the past, there were just big, sterk, aggressive guys in the ring just slugging it out. We are showing some athletic ability as far as using the jab, moving around the ring, throwing combination punches and things like that. We’re kind of taking it back to the days when you saw heavyweight fights like Riddick Bowe and Evander Holyfield. Not necessarily just big stiff guys that are kind of stuck in the mud. I am fortunate to be in the division at the time being right now and I am looking forward to it.”

Thoughts of Martin-Joshua clash, Martin’s performance and what he will do differently:

“I was very upset with Charles Martin’s performance against Anthony Joshua. I was expecting him to put out a lot more, give it a lot more, but unfortunately he didn’t. That four minutes in two rounds were very, very disturbing. One of the differences between me and Charles is that I am not Charles Martin. I’m a big statured guy, a big athletic guy and a strong guy and Joshua knows best that he’s going to be in the ring with somebody who mirrors his image and just a little bit bigger than him, just a little bit heavier and just a little bit stronger than him. So, I plan on finding out if Anthony Joshua has got the legs and the lungs to go five, six, maybe seven rounds but at the same time I want to test his chin, test his body and see if he is the true heavyweight champ.’’

EDDIE HEARN, Matchroom Boxing

“Probably for three years now, I’ve been knocking on the doors of American networks, telling them about this great young fighter. They’ve all been keeping an eye on Anthony Joshua, for sure and the victory on April 9 over Charles Martin to become the IBF Heavyweight champion really opened the doors.

“Anthony Joshua is the biggest star in world boxing and now we have a position with Stephen Espinoza and SHOWTIME where we will move forward together in a multi-fight deal which we hope will not be five, six, or seven fights, we hope it will be for the entire career of Anthony Joshua, for the unification of the heavyweight division. And as I have I said, the birth and the evolution of the biggest star in world boxing today.

“SHOWTIME in my opinion is at the forefront of dynamic boxing programs in the U.S. I think the fights and the shows are continuously pushing the boundaries, not just in America, but outside of America as well. We were privileged to have Quigg vs. Frampton on SHOWTIME and Andy Lee against Billy Joe Saunders recently. They’re picking up the biggest fights in world boxing in many different territories.

“For us this is a groundbreaking day. For a UK promoter and a UK fighter to sign a multi-fight agreement with SHOWTIME, gives me a huge amount of great pleasure commercially. I think it’s a groundbreaking day for British boxing as well, I think we’re on fire at the moment. We’ve got 12 wêreldkampioene; James DeGale just defended his world title on SHOWTIME last weekend and we have another world champion fight this week with [Anthony] Crolla, Ricky Burns and Tony Bellew are both fighting for world titles to become the 13th and 14th Brits to win world titles. I really feel like the atmosphere, the energy and the vibes of the show that we’re producing are second to none. The atmosphere is electric, the passion is through the roof of the arena and now the U.S. man is going to get a chance to witness it time and time again with Anthony Joshua.

“The plan for us is to evolve Anthony Joshua in various different markets which will lead to U.S. fights as well and I will work closely with Stephen [Espinoza] to see if that’s possible perhaps even in November of this year, but we want to make Anthony Joshua a global star and that includes fighting in America. I am so pleased that the U.S. public will get the opportunity to watch Anthony Joshua on the No. 1 boxing network in America.”