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ADAM KOWNACKI VS. ROBERT HELENIUS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & ФОТА

Night of Heavyweights Headlined by Undefeated Polish Star & Brooklyn Native Adam Kownacki Taking on Robert Helenius in WBA Heavyweight Title Eliminator This Saturday, Сакавіка 7 in FOX PBC Fight Night Action & On FOX Deportes from Barclays Center
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Бруклін (Сакавіка 5, 2020) – Undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn native Адам Kownacki і Robert Helenius went face to face Thursday at the final press conference before they meet in a WBA Heavyweight title eliminator headlining FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes this Saturday, Сакавіка 7 ад Barclays Center, дом Брукліна БОКС ™.

Also squaring off at the press conference were heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba іРазван Cojanu, who battle in the co-main event, plus rising heavyweight Frank Sanchezі Джоуі Дауэджко, who open the night of heavyweight action at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Квіткі на мерапрыемствы, які спрыяе TGB Акцыі, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and barclayscenter.com. Tickets are also available for purchase now at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.

Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the Tillary Hotel in Brooklyn:

АДАМ Kownacka

I love fighting here in Brooklyn at Barclays Center. It’s almost half my career that I’ve fought in that ring, so it’s definitely my second home.

Fighting for a shot at the title is truly motivating. I know this is a big fight for Robert as well and he’s trained hard, but my title opportunity is right around the corner. I could have waited, but I decided to take on this big test. I’m going to show off why I’m ready to fight for the title soon.

It’s truly amazing to see the Polish fans on fight night. I was an Andrew Golota fan and Tomasz Adamek after that. Now I’m trying to be the next motivation for young Polish kids. I want to show them that they can make it. I kept making the right decisions and now I’m right there so close to a title shot. Robert is in my way and I have to beat him to get where I want.

I love hearing the fans yelling on fight night and that definitely gives me extra energy and motivation to fight in the later rounds.

I’m looking for a spectacular knockout. I want to show why I’m one of the best heavyweights in the world. I have to take care of business.

It’s truly amazing to have fans all over the world come to share this night with me. It’s an honor to have this following. It’s breathtaking really. I’d tell them to continue on this journey with toward becoming heavyweight world champion.

This is a very friendly press conference, there’s a lot of respect between these fighters. I can tell that everyone is ready to put on a great show for the fans on Saturday.

ROBERT HELENIUS

I have an opportunity to make a great fight Saturday and that’s what I trained for. I’m ready and I had a great training camp. I can’t wait to get into the ring.

This fight we came two weeks earlier to the U.S. My body has gotten used to the difference. Больш, the sparring in Alabama at Deontay Wilder’s gym really helped get me ready.

We’re doing everything right and training has been great. We’ve sparred so many rounds, I feel very sharp and ready to get into the ring against Kownacki.

I have a lot of fans in Europe and that support is why I can even do this and compete on this level. Everything has been so perfect coming into training camp. It makes me feel more confident than I have in many years.

I trained for years with a broken hand and have had injuries in the past. But the last two years I’ve been healthy and with the same trainer and I feel physically as good as I ever have.

EFE AJAGBA

I’m excited to be on this great show full of heavyweights. I’m looking forward to Saturday night. I thank my opponent for taking this challenge. He’s a good fighter and we’re looking forward to give you a great fight.

In the Iago Kiladze fight I had him hurt and tried to finish him, but I went too wild and left my guard down. That’s why he landed a shot and knocked me down. I felt okay when I got up and I came back and finished him off.

It’s up to Cojanu how the fight goes. We’ll find out if he can take my punch or not on Saturday. We’ll see in the ring if he’s got a hard chin.

Cojanu has a lot of good experience against good fighters. He’s going to try to box me, but if he can’t take my power, then I’ll be able to win the fight by knockout. If he can take it, I will be ready to win a decision.

RAZVAN COJANU

Efe is a fighter I respect a lot. He’s a great prospect. But I’m ready for him. I feel very confident in myself. I had a great six-week training camp. Everyone who supported me, I’m going to make them proud on Saturday.

For this fight I got the chance to work with Henry Tillman and it’s made a huge difference in my game. I know the coach can’t fight for me, but I believe in his plan and his judgement. He knows how I can beat Efe Ajagba and Saturday night you’re going to see me shock the world.

People think Efe has already won the fight, але я адчуваю сябе добра. There’s no pressure on my shoulders. I have nothing to lose. I believe in karma and I believe it’s my time for my moment to come this Saturday.

I’m very happy to be fighting on FOX for the first time. Best of luck to all of the fighters to come through healthy and give the fans a great performance all night.

FRANK SANCHEZ

I’m very excited for this great opportunity to fight on this big PBC card. Saturday is going to be a great fight and you can expect a great performance from me.

I wish Joey luck on Saturday, but not too much luck. I’m going to demonstrate that I’m one of the best heavyweights in the world.

He’s not knocking out anybody. With my defense and movement, he’s not going to be able to hurt me. I have everything I need to dominate this fight.

No one he’s ever fought is like me. He’s going to be shocked when I deliver a tremendous knockout on Saturday night. I’ll see you in the ring on Saturday.

Джоі DAWEJKO

I want to thank everyone who helped me get this opportunity. I have an opportunity to be great again. I know a little about Frank Sanchez. I know they’re moving him fast, but I think they took the wrong fight. They should have waited a couple more fights for me and I’m going to prove it.

I am in great shape and I had a great camp with my trainer Justin Fortune. I can’t wait to get in there and give everyone a great fight.

Experience will play a big part in this fight. I had a great amateur career and I’ve fought all around the world. I’ve sparred with every champion right now and it’s all going to help.

Frank is a good fighter, but he’s not ready for me. He’s going to try to box me, but I’m going to be too much. I’m predicting a knockout. He’s going to be in for a big shock. He doesn’t have anything I haven’t already seen before.

KEITH SHELDON, EVP of Programming & Development for BSE Global

“Як мы ўсе ведаем,, BROOKLYN BOXING is at its best when he we have heavyweights in the ring and this card has no shortage of them.

“Адам, you built your career at Barclays Center and we’re thrilled to see you headline for the second time. With nine wins there, it’s safe to say Barclays Center is your second home. We’re excited for you to put on a show for your hometown fans.

Barclays Center continues to show to the world our steadfast commitment to the sport. This is our second PBC fight this year and the third in the last four months. This further demonstrates our commitment to our boxing program and the sport in general.

Our partnership with PBC consistently brings great fights to our market and Saturday night is no exception. I’d also like to thank FOX. At Barclays Center we pride ourselves on being in the big event business, and there’s nothing bigger than a primetime heavyweight fight on FOX.


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ABOUT KOWNACKI VS. HELENIUS
Kownacki супраць. Helenius will see undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn native Adam Kownacki look to thrill his hometown crowd when he takes on Robert Heleniusin a 12-round WBA Heavyweight Title eliminator in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, Сакавіка 7 ад Barclays Center, дом Брукліна БОКС ™.

FOX PBC Fight Night begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features undefeated heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba facing former title challenger Razvan Cojanu in the 10-round co-main event and rising heavyweight Frank Sánchez stepping in to face Philadelphia’s Joey Dawejko in the 10-round televised opener.

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Houston heavyweight boxer Darius Fulghum puts nursing career on hold to pursue Olympic dream

Каларада-Спрынгс, Круг. (Лютага 26, 2020) – Amateur boxers often take different routes on their personal journeys and Houston heavyweightDarius Fulghum has put his career outside the ring on hold to pursue his boxing dreams.

Fulghum was a wrestler in high school back in Killeen, Texas. He started boxing in 2015 and quickly developed a passion for the “Sweet Science,” largely because of it being a one-person sport. He didn’t need to rely on teammates, preferring to win or lose on his own accord. Although he was talented enough to be a collegiate wrestler, it would have been too much of a financial strain on his family.

“I had that competitive itch and was pretty good when I first started boxing,” Dariuis said. “I knew that I could do anything I put my mind to. I want to redefine boxing. I’m not a typical boxer who grew up on the streets. I don’t even like fighting; I’m passive and have never had a street fight.”

The 23-year-old Fulghum currently has his sights firmly set on representing his country in Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Pro boxing will follow but, на дадзены момант, he’s training hard to qualify to compete in the Olympics by placing among the top three finishers at the America’s Qualification Tournament, March 26-April 3, in Buenos Aires, Аргенціна. There will also be another “Last Chance” opportunity, калі трэба, at the World Qualifier, Мая 13-14, у Парыжы, where the top three there will also qualify for the Olympics.

“It’s so hard to not think about the Olympics all the time,” he admits. “I try to not think about it too much, but it is on my mind because I’ve dreamed of being an Olympian and I’m so close right now. I’ve made the sacrifices to be an Olympian and then I’ll be an Olympian the rest of my life.

“I listen to my coaches. In the heat of the moment, when things are most stressful, I feel like the underdog and I perform up to the absolute moment. It was do-or-die at Olympic Trials. I just refuse to lose.”

Fulgham certainly responded to the pressure of the trials in a positive fashion, upsetting pre-trials favoriteAdrian Tillman у першым раўндзе, and then rolling through opponents until he secured the title.

“People didn’t know me,” Fulgham explained. “I was the underdog because I didn’t compete in many tournaments because I was in (nursing) school. My finals were always in December (same time as USA Nationals).  I did have a break in my schedule in 2018, when I won a gold medal at the National Golden Gloves Tournament. It’s just the way my schedule worked out. So, I hadn’t fought in many tournaments, but I was able to sneak in when it mattered most.”

Fulghum recently competed in his first international tournament at the prestigious Strandja Tournament in Bulgaria, winning one of two matches. The experience, хоць, was priceless, possibly career changing in terms of preparing for the Olympics.

“Not only was it my first international tournament,” he noted, “it was the first time I had boxed without headgear (as will be the case in the Olympics), and I fought guys from foreign countries with different styles. It was a great experience because now I won’t be going blind into the Olympic Qualifier.”

Members of the USA Boxing Olympic Qualification Team, like Fulghum, are on break before returning for training with his teammates at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

“I reported there for the first time this past January 2nd and I love it,” Fulghum noted. “Every athlete dreams of training with top athletes where there are no distractions and top coaches. I wake up, ёсць, sleep, train and do that all over again the next day. That’s my schedule.”

Fulghum earned his nursing degree last May, but right now and for the immediate future he’s fully concentrating on boxing.

“I put education first and got my degree,” Fulgham concluded. “I’ll always have nursing after boxing. But I dreamed of going to the Olympics all through school. I put boxing on hold and now I’ve put nursing to the side so I can put my all into boxing. I didn’t want to juggle nursing and boxing. I couldn’t be the best at either that way.

“I do plan to turn pro because I love boxing so much. I need to box when I’m young. I’ll go as far as I can go in boxing and I’ll always having nursing.”

Darius Fulgham has taken a circuitous route in life from nursing to boxing. It’ll be worth it, хоць, if he makes it to Tokyo as part of Team USA for the 2020 Алімпійскія гульні.

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Аб ЗША БОКС:  Прасоўваць і развіваць аматарскі бокс у алімпійскім стылі ў ЗША, а таксама натхняць на нястомную імкненне да алімпійскага золата і даваць магчымасць спартсменам і трэнерам дасягаць устойлівых спаборніцкіх дасягненняў. Дадаткова, USA Boxing імкнецца навучыць усіх удзельнікаў характару, упэўненасць і засяроджанасць яны павінны стаць пругкімі і разнастайнымі чэмпіёнамі, як на рынгу, так і з яго. ЗША па боксе - гэта адна каманда, адзін народ, збіраюцца на золата!

1988 Алімпійская чэмпіёнка «Бязлітасны» Рэй Мерсер глядзіць на сваім алімпійскім вопыце

Каларада-Спрынгс, Круг. (Лютага 11, 2020) - Трыццаць два гады пасля таго, як ён захапіў алімпійскую залаты медаль, «Бязлітасны» Рэй Мерсер пяшчотна успамінае яго алімпійскі вопыт, як гэта было ў мінулым месяцы. гандляр шоўк і аксаміт, які з'яўляецца адзіным амерыканскім суперцяжкай вагой, каб выбіць усе свае алімпійскія супернік, пайшоў далей, каб стаць чэмпіёнам свету ў суперцяжкай як прафесіянал для нашага «цяжкавагавіка ў два разы.»

для Mercer, усё гэта пачалося ў Германіі, дзе яго U.S. Блок арміі быў заснаваны. Прапануецца магчымасць пазбегнуць палявых вучэнняў у 30-дзённы, Mercer прыняў прапанову служыць у якасці спарынгу-партнёра для суперцяжкай вагі Пошты бокса. Нягледзячы ніколі не надзеўшы пару пальчатак перад, Мерсер хутка навучэнец, які быў натуральным моцным, і ён хутка ператварыўся ў 1985 U.S. Армія і Інтэр-сэрвіс у суперцяжкай вазе.

Праграма сусветнага класа спартсмена (WCAP), у якім кваліфікаваныя спартсмены маюць магчымасць трэніравацца поўны працоўны дзень на Алімпійскіх гульнях, не існавала тады, ні на Алімпійскіх Класіфікатар правілы сёння. Мерсер перамог будучы чэмпіён свету ў суперцяжкайТомі Морысан у першым раўндзе 1988 Алімпійскія гульні і іншае будучыню свету ў суперцяжкай вазе, Бентт (5-0) у фінале чэмпіянату. на 1988 ЗША Olympic Box-оф ў знакамітым Caesars Pala

Чаму ў Лас-Вегас, Мерсер выйграў падзеленым рашэннем суддзяў (3-2) аб Bentt, але Мерсер ўжо кваліфікаваны, каб змагацца ў Алімпійскіх гульнях, быўшы U.S. чэмпіён узброеных сіл.

«Калі я быў у войску, Я павінен быў выйграць у службе, падтрымліваць рэчы, і перайсці да наступнага кроку,»Мерсер ўспомніў. «Я павінен быў біць некалькі добрых байцоў на шляху да Алімпіяды, і я быў у лепшай форме ў сваім жыцці. Была больш дысцыпліны ў аматарах, чым прафесійныя звання. Заключны год да Алімпіяды, Я пакінуў свой хатні блок, шмат падарожнічаў, каб змагацца, і застаўся ў доме майго трэнера замест таго каб жыць у казарме.

Мерсер зрабіў гісторыю на 1988 Алімпіяда ў Сеуле, Паўднёвая Карэя, калі ён стаў і застаецца адзіным алімпійскім чэмпіёнам з ЗША ў накаўт ўсіх чатырох сваіх праціўнікаў:  Рудольф Gavenciak (Чэхаславакія - RSC3), Луіджы Гаўдзіян(Італія - ​​KO1), Arnond Vasnderlyde (Нідэрланды - RSC2) іДобра Hyun-Man (Паўднёвая Карэя - KO1).

«Я ведаў, што павінен быў накаўтаваць паўднёвакарэйскага ў фінале,»Прызнаўся Mercer. «Я проста хацеў, каб зрабіць тое, што я мог быць алімпійскім залатым медалістам. Я не думаю, што я выкарыстаў Джеб.

«Перамога алімпійскага золата прывяло да некаторых зменаў вялікага часу для мяне. Я стаў знакамітасцю, намінальным, і гэта дазволіла мне зрабіць грошы як прафесіянал. Самае лепшае, што калі-небудзь здаралася са мной было выйграць залаты алімпійскі медаль, нават больш, чым выйграць тытул чэмпіёна свету ў прафесіяналах. Нішто не магло параўнацца, каб стаць залатым медалістам Алімпійскі. Я выканаў сваю мару. Я ніколі не марыў стаць прафесіяналам, пакуль пасля таго, як я выйграў залаты медаль.

«Гэта было вельмі важна, каб выйграць гэтую залаты медаль. Я змагаўся з маім сэрцам; няма грошай былі ўцягнутыя, святкаваў так моцна, што ноч (пасля перамогі залатога медаля) што я страціў сваю медаль на працягу некалькіх гадзін. Мая мара спраўдзілася, мае рукі дрыжалі, і я страціў сваю медаль. якая ноч!"

Mercer прапановы членаў з 2020 ЗША бокса алімпійскай кваліфікацыі каманды адзін невялікі савет, "Працягваць барацьбу, прытрымлівацца вашай мары і зрабіць гэты апошні крок «.

гандляр шоўк і аксаміт, нарадзіўся ў Джексонвилле, Фларыда, зрабіў яго доўгачаканага пра дэбют у 1989, прыпынакДжэсі Макгіл у трэцім раундзе іх бой у Атлантыка-Сіці. «Бязлітасны» выйграў свой першы 18 пра баі, у тым ліку дзевятага раўнда накаўтуФранцыска Damiani, затым паспяховая абарона супраць Морысана, які быў спынены ў пятым раўндзе.

Падчас сваёй 19-гадовай прафесійнай кар'еры, Mercer складзены 36-7-1 (26 КО) запіс, перамогшы чатырох чэмпіёнаў свету ў Damiani, Морысан, Цім Уізерспун іОсі Окасио.  Пяць з васьмі страт кар'еры былі чэмпіёнамі свету: Ленакс ЛьюісУладзімір Клічко,Лары ХолмсЭвандер Холіфілд іШэнан Брыгс

«Прамень ўяўляе сабой усё, што робіць ЗША бокса ганарыцца,"СказаўКрыс Кульяры, USA Boxing Alumni Association Director. “As an Army veteran, Алімпійскі чэмпіён, and heavyweight champion of the world, he has demonstrated excellence and professionalism that reflects the best of what USA Boxing has to offer.”

Асацыяцыя выпускнікоў бокса ЗША

Створана для чэмпіёна на працягу ўсяго жыцця, узаемавыгадныя адносіны паміж USA Boxing і яго выпускнікамі, –баксёры, чыноўнікі, трэнеры і балельшчыкі — Асацыяцыя выпускнікоў аб'ядноўвае пакаленні чэмпіёнаў, натхняе і аддае будучым чэмпіёнам па боксе ЗША, ў і з кальца.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, у тым ліку яго штогадовы ЗША бокса Асацыяцыі выпускнікоў Зала славы прыёму.

Для таго, каб уступіць у Асацыяцыю выпускнікоў, проста зарэгістравацца наalumni@usaboxing.org дзеля $40.00 за членскі ўзнос года. Новыя ўдзельнікі атрымаюць футболку, брелок для ключоў і электронны кашалёк.

выбітны аматарскі бокс кар'ер Мэрсэра таксама уключаў у сябе класічны матч-апе супраць кубінскага вялікага і трохразовы алімпійскіх залатога медаліста, Фелікс Савона, у ЗША супраць. Куба двайны матч, у якім Mercer двойчы ў шахматным парадку Савона, хто выжыў без пакут дадатковага ўрону толькі таму, што кубінскі арбітр зрабіў спрэчнае ўмяшанне, якое дало свае калега час земляка, каб аднавіцца і супярэчлівае 2-1 перамога.

«І ён даў мне з месцамі восем падліку без прычыны,»Дадаў Мерсер. «Я біў гэты хлопец, і ён гэта ведае. Мы ўсё яшчэ на сувязі, нават калі ён не размаўляе па-ангельску. Ён адзін перавесці, і мы ў кантакце на Facebook. Мы любім адзін аднаго «.

Сёння, Mercer засноўвае дабрачыннасць дома ў Паўночнай Караліне, які будзе ўключаць у сябе бясплатны бокс клінікі, але, што яшчэ больш важна, вярнуць супольнасці і навучаць маладых людзей,, асабліва тых, хто здзекуюцца, навыкі яны павінны выйсці ў рэальны свет.

Рэй Мерсер дасягнуў зеніту двойчы ў боксе, як алімпійскі залаты медаліст і свету ў суперцяжкай вазе, як прафесіянал. Ня кволыя для каго-небудзь, хто ніколі не хацеў баксаваць.

«Бокс выратаваў мне жыццё,»Заключыў Mercer. «Я не магу ўявіць сваё жыццё без бокса, гэта, вядома, не было б тое ж самае.

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Аб ЗША БОКС:  Місія ЗША бокса павінен быць для таго, каб спартсмены і трэнеры Злучаных Штатаў для дасягнення ўстойлівага канкурэнтнага перавагі, развіваць характар, падтрымка спорту па боксе, і заахвочваць і развіваць Алімпійскі стыль бокса ў Злучаных Штатах. Адказнасць бокса ЗША не толькі вырабляць алімпійскае золата, але таксама кантраляваць і кіраваць усімі аспектамі аматарскага бокса ў Злучаных Штатах.

NIGHT OF HEAVYWEIGHTS HITS PRIMETIME!

Unbeaten Polish Star Adam Kownacki Battles Robert Helenius in Heavyweight Title Eliminator in Front of Hometown Fans Saturday, Сакавіка 7 Headlining FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes from Barclays Center ў Брукліне

Больш! Heavyweight Sensation Efe Ajagba Enters the Ring in Co-Main Event & Rising Unbeaten Heavyweight Frank Sánchez Kicks Off Action at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

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Бруклін (Студзеня 17, 2020) – Undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn native Адам Kownacki will headline a night of heavyweight showdowns and look to thrill his hometown crowd when he takes on Robert Helenius in a 12-round WBA Heavyweight Title eliminator headlining FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, Сакавіка 7 ад Barclays Center, дом Брукліна БОКС ™.

The heavyweight action begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and features heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba in a 10-round fight in the co-main event, plus rising heavyweightFrank Sánchez steps in to face Philadelphia’s Джоуі Дауэджко in a 10-round attraction.

Heavyweights always bring excitement and on March 7 fans are going to get non-stop hard-hitting action from these fighting giants,” сказаў Том Браўн, Прэзідэнт TGB Акцыі. “Adam Kownacki has established himself as a fan-favorite at Barclays Center and with each victory he puts himself closer and closer to becoming the first Polish heavyweight champion in history. He’ll be given all he can handle by the tough and experienced Robert Helenius. Highly regarded rising contenders Efe Ajagba and Frank Sánchez will share the stage with Kownacki and look to continue to show off their credentials as future heavyweight champions. You’re not going to want to blink when these heavyweights step into the ring in primetime on FOX and FOX Deportes.

Квіткі на мерапрыемствы, які спрыяе TGB Акцыі, are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and barclayscenter.com. Tickets are also available for purchase now at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.

Kownacki (20-0, 15 КО) is noted for his tenacity and has been progressing towards a world title shot with knockouts in five of his last seven fights. The 30-year-old Kownacki, who was born in Lomza, Poland and moved to Brooklyn when he was seven, was an accomplished amateur in New York City before turning pro. He most recently bested veteran contender Chris Arreola in an action-packed fight on FOX у жніўні. His previous two fights had seen him score an impressive unanimous decision victory over former world champion Charles Martin in 2018 and a devastating knockout victory against Gerald Washington in January 2019 на FOX. This will be his fifth straight and tenth overall fight at Barclays Center, where he has routinely brought out the area’s passionate Polish sports fans.

It’s great to be fighting in Barclays Center for the tenth time,” сказаў Kownacki. “The last nine bouts ended in victory for me, and March 7 won’t be any different. I’m happy that FOX is showcasing the fight on free television like it was back in the old days, and with the action my fights bring, it’s definitely must-watch TV. I know Helenius will be looking to pull an upset and take my place in the rankings, but I won’t let that happen. I’m already in camp with my trainers Keith Trimble and Chris Carlsen getting ready. Пасля гэтага бою, I want the winner of Wilder vs. Fury II.

A winner in three of his last four fights, Helenius (29-3, 18 КО) will fight in the U.S. for the second time on March 7, after establishing himself as one of Europe’s top heavyweights for several years. Born in Sweden and fighting out of Mariehamn, Фінляндыя, Helenius knocked out Erkan Teper in September 2018 to rise up the rankings before dropping his U.S. debut to Gerald Washington in July 2019. Prior to the Washington fight, the 36-year-old had won six of his last seven fights, with his lone blemish coming against Dillian Whyte. He most recently stopped Mateus Roberto Osorio in November 2019.

This is the fight I have been waiting for,” said Helenius. “All of the years of training and fighting will pay off when we fight on March 7. Kownacki is about to feel the strength of Thor’s hammer. I respect him for taking this fight, but he chose the wrong opponent. This is not going to be a fight; гэта будзе вайна. I will be the last man standing.

Nigeria’s Ajagba (12-0, 10 КО) has increased his opposition in his recent fights and passed those tests by getting off the canvas to stop Iago Kiladze in December and defeating fellow 2016 Olympian Ali Eren Demirezen by 10-round unanimous decision in July, both on FOX. The 25-year-old Ajagba gained widespread notoriety in August 2018 when his opponent, Керціс Харпер, walked out of the ring after touching gloves to start the first round. Ajagba won the fight without throwing a punch as Harper was disqualified. Living in Stafford, Texas and training with Ronnie Shields, Ajagba will make his 2020 debut and third career appearance at Barclays Center on March 7, after four victories in 2019.

A former amateur standout from Cuba, Sánchez (14-0, 11 КО) now lives in Miami, trains in San Diego with Eddy Reynoso and is unbeaten since turning pro in 2017. The 27-year-old scored knockouts in his first six pro fights, and picked up nine victories in 2018. У 2019 he added four more triumphs, including three stoppages and his first 10-round victory when he bested Jack Mulowayi in October to win by unanimous decision.

Dawejko (29-7-4, 11 КО) has been tested against a slew of tough contenders in his career that dates back to 2009. Барацьба з Філадэльфіі, he has crossed paths with perennial contenders while establishing himself in the heavyweight division. The 29-year-old most recently defeated Rodney Hernandez in July.

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Who will be the true king of heavyweights? Wilder and Fury will decide in 2020

Despite rumors surrounding it for years, professional boxing is still alive, and it’s still far in front of MMA judged by public interest and the prize money. One of the reasons for that are heavyweights, especially Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury and a bit less Anthony Joshua who just avenged the only loss of his career. Яшчэ, there is no doubt that Wilder and Fury are the cream of the crop, and their fight in 2020 will decide who is the king of the most popular division.

We won’t have to wait much for the dream match, as the contract is signed for February 22nd, as the fight will take in Las Vegas, probably in MGM grand where Fury made his impressive American debut, destroying Tom Schwartz in June 2019. Wilder also loves the place, since he became a champion there, defeating Bermane Stiverne and he recently defended the title against Ortiz. But what makes their second bout as exciting as RPG Sex Games, is that no one is a clear favorite.

The thing is Wilder and Fury are extremely different fighters. Fury is in the best shape of his career recently, and when it comes to boxing skills, he is far ahead of Wilder. As demonstrated by their first meeting, Fury is not a one-trick pony as he knows how to change pace and attack his opponent with both hands and in different ways. He can punch, but he is far from being impatient. He is the reason why no one believes that his match against the American will end early. Even on his bad day, Fury can withstand almost anything and knows how to overturn the match. As for the Wilder, he is a whole different story. He started boxing very late, and during his career, he was doubted even by experts that claimed he is a contender at best. There is no doubt about itWilder is the one with the ultimate power. Give him a chance to land a solid punch, and that is probably it for the night. That alone is what made him come out of the match with Fury undefeated, rocking him twice. Але, Fury is the first opponent that was able to get up after such devastating shots, even though that took away his victory.

It’s hard to predict the winner as it’s much easier to make a list of excellent Android Sex Games. What we can predict is that this fight will highly unlikely be finished in early rounds, as it is highly unlikely that Wilder will win if he doesn’t drop Fury a few times. Judged by that, Fury looks like an early favorite in this one, but when you have a strong puncher like Wilder, it’s almost impossible not to let him land a single devastating punch in all 12 раўндаў. If you are neutral and want to see a good fight, this is the one you don’t want to miss!

USA Boxing Alumni Association announces Hall of Fame Class of 2019

Джордж Форман, Адзначыць Breland, Джо Фрэйзер, Аль Мітчэл & Ray Rodgers

Lifetime Achievement Award to Sen. John McCain

Снежні. 13 reception at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луізіяна

Каларада-Спрынгс, Круг. (Лістапада 4, 2019) – Olympic gold-medalists“Big” George ForemanАдзначыць Breland і“Smokin’” Joe Frazier head the Class of 2019 into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, У пятніцу ўвечары, Снежні 13, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луізіяна.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Olympic Trials and 2019 Нацыянальныя чэмпіянаты. Снежні. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Снежні. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луізіяна. Hall of Fame broadcasterАль Бернштэйна from Showtime Sports will serve as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row.

USA Boxing Alumni Association’s third class also includes decorated coachesАль МітчэліRay Rodgers

Sen. John McCain will be posthumously presented a special Lifetime Achievement Award. A fearless boxer for three years at the U.S. Naval Academy, Sen. McCain managed his battalion’s boxing team to the brigade championship.

Sen. McCain was the architect of the ground-breaking Muhammad Ali Act, pushed for the pardoning ofJack Johnson, and worked with the Cleveland Clinic on the forefront of brain trauma studies leading to more safety measures for boxers.

“My father had a passion for boxing,” his daughterMegan McCain said. “He loved it for the thrill of achievement, the nobility of struggle, and the dignity of men bloodied but unbowed. His love for boxing and his love for America had a lot in common. That’s why he worked tirelessly to protect and elevate the sport – making it an arena of integrity for fans and fighters alike.

“That’s also why I am honored to join the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame to accept their Lifetime Achievement Award on his behalf.”

Foreman (для: 76-5, 68 КО, аматар: 22-4) was also a three-time World Heavyweight Champion as a pro, in addition to famously winning a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico, as well as at the National AAU Championships. A resident of Houston, Тэхас, his victims included Frazier (двойчы), Кен НортанDwight Muhammad Qawi іМайкл Мурер.

Considered one of the greatest amateur boxers of all-time, Breland (для: 35-3-1, 25 КО), аматар: 110-1) was a gold medalist at the 1984 Olympic Games in Las Angeles and 1982 World Championships. The Brooklyn native was a two-time World Welterweight Champion as a pro. His most notable victories were versusSteve LittleRafael Pineda іLloyd Honeyghan.

The late Frazier (для: 32-4-1, 27 КО, аматар: 38-2), representing Philadelphia, атрымаў залаты медаль на 1964 Olympics in Japan and he was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion as a professional. Frazier’s hit list includedМухамед АліДжымі Эліс (двойчы),Боб Фостэр іOscar Bonavena (двойчы).

Mitchell has been in boxing for more than 60 гады, first as a boxer, but he’s much better known as a world-class boxing coach. He has been the boxing coach at N. Michigan University for decades, in addition to being head coach of the 1996 U.S. Алімпійская зборная, and technical advisor for the 2004 і 2012 U.S. Olympic squads. He was selected as the 1994 USA Boxing Coach of the Year and among the 800-plus national amateur champions he has worked with areМайк ТайсанФлойд Мэйвезер іVernon Forrest.  He currently trains 2016 U.S. Olympian and world title contenderМікаела Майер, who will be in attendance supporting her coach.

A legend in Arkansas boxing, Rodgers has been an outstanding coach and extraordinary cut-man, who has been in the corner of world champions such asУэйн МаккалоўДжэрмэйн ТэйларІран Барклая іТомі Морысан.  Ray’s decades of service through coaching and mentorship for the youth of Arkansas have established him as a role model and inspiration for amateur boxing coaches everywhere.

“This year’s USA Boxing Alumni Hall of Fame class, as well as Senator McCain, represent the very best of Olympic style boxing, як у і з кальца,"пракаментаваўКрыс Кульяры, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “Their decades worth of service representing themselves inspire us to give back and support current and future generations of champions. The USA Boxing Alumni Association looks forward to an exciting and memorable evening as we honor these champions of our sport.”

Confirmed special guests include 1988 Алімпійскі чэмпіёнAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Алімпійскі чэмпіёнFrank Tateі яго братТомас, 1972 АлімпіецTim Dement, 2002 Нацыянальны Залатыя пальчаткі чэмпіёнаJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Junior OlympicsGlen Modicue, four-time National championЭрык Кэлі, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championДжон СкаліObie BeardMark Lanton іStephens brothers –DonaldЭнтані іДжэры.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –баксёры, чыноўнікі, трэнеры і балельшчыкі — Асацыяцыя выпускнікоў аб'ядноўвае пакаленні чэмпіёнаў, натхняе і аддае будучым чэмпіёнам па боксе ЗША, ў і з кальца.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

Для таго, каб уступіць у Асацыяцыю выпускнікоў, проста зарэгістравацца наalumni@usaboxing.org дзеля $40.00 за членскі ўзнос года. Новыя ўдзельнікі атрымаюць футболку, брелок для ключоў і электронны кашалёк.

КЛАС 2017: The charter class was headed byМухамед Алі іЭвандер Холіфілд, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders іTom Coulter.

КЛАС 2018: U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (прафесійны) championsРой Джонс, Малодшы., Андрэ Уорд іClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingЭмануэль Сцюард and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary

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‘LANE BROTHERS BOXING’ SIGN #1 LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER MENG FANLONG & TOP HEAVYWEIGHT ZHANG ZHILEI

OCTOBER 22nd, Нью-Ёрк — Number one IBF light heavyweight contender, Мэн Fanlong (16-0, 10 КО), and top heavyweight, Чжан Zhilei (20-0, 16 КО), sign exclusive advisor agreements with newly formed ‘Lane Brothers Boxing.’

Мэн Fanlong

Meng of Chifeng, Кітай, is excited to have Terry and Tommy Lane be his industry representatives.

“I am really delighted to have Terry Lane and Tommy Lane on my team as my advisors.” Says Meng. “They are young and enthusiastic about boxing. They believe in me and are very professional in what they do. I believe that our cooperation will have a positive impact on my career.”

As the IBF #1 contender in the light heavyweight division, Meng is eyeing a fight early next year against Champion Artur Beterbiev, who just scored a sensational technical knockout win over Oleksandr Gvozdyk Friday night in Philadelphia.

“This is an exciting time in Fanlong’s career.” Says Terry Lane. “He is one of the best fighters at 175 фунты, and one of the top boxing talents to come from China. We couldn’t be happier to help guide him through this journey.”

Information about Meng Fanlong’s showdown with Beterbiev will be announced in time.

*ImageMeng Fanlong*

*Image left to rightTommy Lane, Мэн Fanlong, trainer Shaun George, Terry Lane*

Чжан Zhilei

Zhang, of Zhoukou, Кітай, is also happy to have Terry and Tommy Lane be his career representatives.

“Terry, Tommy and I go way back since the very beginning of my turning pro here in the US.” Says Zhang. “After many years, we are now working together again. They now are my advisors. Their father is a well-known referee and hall-of-famer. The brothers have been in the business of boxing all their lives. I believe that our cooperation will be a new chapter of my professional career.”

Zhang, a 6’6’’ 260 фунт 2008 Сярэбраны прызёр Алімпійскіх гульняў, has amassed an impressive undefeated record and is looking for big fights in the heavyweight division.

“Zhang Zhilei is the face of boxing in China.” Says Tommy Lane. “He has so many opportunities in front of him, we are thrilled about this partnership.”

Zhang is scheduled to fight the tough Sergey Kuzmin (15-1, 11 КО) on November 30th at the Casino De Monte Carlo, Монтэ-Карла, Monaco November 30th. The bout will be streamed on DAZN.

*Image left to right – Чжан Zhilei, Tommy Lane, Terry Lane*

*ImageZhang Zhilei and Terry Lane*

Аб LANE BROTHERS БОКС

Нью-Ёрк на аснову «Lane Brothers бокс» быў заснаваны ў 2019 by brothers Terry and Tommy Lane. The Lane brothers have worked in professional boxing for nearly fifteen years, і ў цяперашні час выкарыстоўвае свой вопыт у галіне для кансультавання вядучага міжнароднага баксёрскага таленту. Terry and Tommy are the sons of former referee Mills Lane.

Deontay Wilder Defends His WBC Heavyweight Title in Highly Anticipated Rematch Against Luis Ortiz on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Лістапада 23 у MGM Grand Garden Arena ў Лас-Вегасе

Three-Division Champion Leo Santa Cruz Seeks Title in Fourth Division When He Battles Miguel Flores for the WBA Super Featherweight Championship in Co-Main Event

Boxing’s Longest Reigning Heavyweight Champion Battles Dangerous Cuban Puncher to Settle Score After Epic First Clash

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Лас-Вегасе (Верасня 28, 2019) – Boxing’s longest reigning heavyweight world championDeontay “Бронзавы бамбавік” Уайлдэрwill take on his most dangerous challenger to date when he defends his WBC title in a rematch against once-beaten Cuban sluggerЛуіс “Кінг-Конг” Ортис in the main event of the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Лістапада. 23 у MGM Grand Garden Arena ў Лас-Вегасе.

Three-division champion and current WBA Featherweight ChampionЛеў “Землятрус” Санта-Крус will seek a title in another division in the co-main event when he takes onМігель “El Michoacan” Кветкі for the WBA Super Featherweight Championship as part of the pay-per-view action beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Wilder and Ortiz will renew the rivalry they set in motion when they first engaged in an explosive showdown in Brooklyn that was one of 2018’s best fights. Wilder won that bout by 10й round TKO after Ortiz stunned him and almost had him out in the seventh round. The thrilling match featured plenty of twists and turns to necessitate a rematch.

With a combined 66 заглушкі ў 74 запалкі, Уайлдэр супраць. Ortiz II is a heavyweight duel that guarantees an awesome display of punching power. The first fight last year saw Wilder dropping Ortiz in the fifth round, Ortiz stunning and hurting Wilder in a seventh round that he won 10-8 on all the judges’ карты, and Wilder eventually dropping Ortiz again with a powerful right uppercut that forced the referee to stop the bout in the 10й круглы.

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We are thrilled to add this phenomenal heavyweight rematch between Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz to an exciting month of entertainment at MGM Grand,” Рычард Штурм, President of Las Vegas Live Entertainment and Sports, сказаў. “We can’t wait for fight fans to witness what is sure to be a ‘knockoutof an evening at the Grand Garden Arena.

Уайлдэр (41-0-1, 40 КО), a bronze medal winner for the U.S. boxing team at the 2008 Алімпійскія гульні, has more than lived up to the nicknameThe Bronze Bomber.The 33-year-old Wilder has knocked out all but one of the men that he has faced in the ring, making him one of the most feared single-punch knockout artist in boxing today.

The most active heavyweight champion in the sport, this will be Wilder’s third title defense in 11 месяцы. He is coming off a highlight-reel first round knockout of Dominic Breazeale in Brooklyn on May 18. Before that had one of the most dramatic matches of 2018 when he dropped Tyson Fury twice, including a stunning knockdown in the 12й круглы, on the way to a split draw last December.

Born and still living and training in Tuscaloosa, Алабама, Wilder will return to fight at MGM Grand in Las Vegas for the first time since he won the heavyweight title with a dominant 12-round decision over Bermane Stiverne on January 17, 2015. The victory had even more significance for Wilder because it came on the birthday of his boxing idol, Мухамед Алі. The rematch against Ortiz will be his 10й абарона тытула.

When I fought Ortiz not only did he have the pedigree, but also he had the classification of being the boogeyman of the division,” сказаў Уайлдэр. “I agree with those who say that Luis Ortiz was my toughest fight to date. No one wanted to fight him and they still don’t. In the rematch there’s more confidence and more motivation to do what I have to do. I’ve already seen the style before. It’s going to make it more fun. I can’t wait to see how he tries to handle me when I’m at my best.

This is the second big fight for me under my company, BombZquad Promotions, and I’m very happy about that. We still have a lot of work to do to build it into the kind of company that I know it’s going to be in the future, but it’s coming along. To be able to do a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View at MGM Grand in Las Vegas under my own banner is fantastic.

Ортис (31-1, 26 КО) has ripped off three-straight victories since suffering the only loss of his career in that first match with Wilder in 2018, including most recently winning a unanimous decision over Christian Hammer on March 2. Ляўшун, who was born in Camaguey, Cuba and now lives in Miami, is one of the most avoided heavyweight contenders in boxing because of his vicious knockout power and crafty southpaw boxing skills. In the first fight with Wilder, Ortiz hurt Wilder with a textbook counter right hook that nearly made him the first Cuban heavyweight world champion.

Outside of the ring, Wilder and Ortiz share a common bond-they’re both motivated to fight for their daughters. Wilder’s oldest daughter, Naieya, was born with spina bifida, motivating Wilder to take up boxing to pay for her medical expenses. Ortiz’s daughter, Lismercedes, has a painful skin condition called epidermolysis bullosa, which results in painful skin blistering and Ortiz has worked to raise awareness for.

I have to give Deontay Wilder a lot of credit for taking this fight because it shows he has the heart of a true champion,” сказаў Ортиз. “He is not at all scared to take a dangerous fight, because let’s be honest, this is the most dangerous fight for him. In my opinion, he’s the best heavyweight in the world until someone beats him, and that’s exactly what I’m going to do on November 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View. ‘King Kongis coming to Las Vegas!”

A three-division world champion fighting out of Los Angeles, Santa Cruz (36-1-1, 19 КО) holds the WBA featherweight title and will be making his debut at super featherweight and seeking a title in a fourth weight class. The 31-year-old has been a dominant force in the featherweight division since 2015, including two thrilling featherweight title duels against Abner Mares and Carl Frampton each. He lost the belt in his first match against Frampton in 2016, but reclaimed it in their rematch the following year. Santa Cruz has competed in title bouts in 16 з яго апошніх 18 баі, while picking up belts at 118, 122 and 126-pounds and is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Rafael Rivera in his last fight in February on FOX.

When I first started boxing my dream was to be a world champion and I’ve been fortunate to win three different world championships in three different divisions,” сказаў Санта-Крус. “I couldn’t imagine winning championships in four divisions. It’s something I never really dreamed of and I’m very happy about this opportunity.

I know Flores is another tough Mexican boxer like me. He always comes forward, so it’s going to be a fun fight for the fans. I’m really looking forward to fighting again in Las Vegas at MGM Grand. It’s going to be a really exciting atmosphere because you have Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz in a heavyweight championship fight, and Deontay always knocks his opponents out, but we’re hoping that our fight will steal the night.

Кветкі (24-2, 12 КО) was originally scheduled to fight Santa Cruz for the featherweight title in February, but severely sprained his ankle in training and had to withdraw from the fight. Нарадзіўся ў Мексіцы, but raised in and fighting out of Houston, Flores rose up the rankings with victories over Ryan Kielczweski, Ruben Tamayo and Mario Briones. After suffering a loss to Dat Nguyen and seeking to rebound, Flores was ahead on the scorecards against Chris Avalos in a fight on FS1 when the contest was stopped due to a cut on Floreseyebrow that was controversially ruled to have come from a punch. Flores bounced back from that loss to stop Raul Chirino in April 2018 and also scored a TKO victory against Luis May in his most recent fight on June 29 after the ankle injury.

I’m extremely excited to be getting this opportunity once again to fight Leo Santa Cruz and win a world title,” said Flores. “Being the co-main event on this FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View card with Wilder vs. Ortiz headlining is incredible. This is a dream come true for me, and I’m going to take advantage of the situation. This moment in my life is something I’ve envisioned since I was a kid. On November 23, you will see the best version of myself as I plan to be in the best shape of my life, with the goal of becoming a world champion, and what better way to do it than in Las Vegas at MGM Grand. Leo and I are going to put on a great show, that you can guarantee.

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CLARESSA SHIELDS AND HANNAH RANKIN MIAMI MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS

Undisputed Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields and Former Champion Ivana Habazin Meet for WBO Junior Middleweight Title Saturday, Кастрычнік 5 Live On SHOWTIME®From Flint, мне.

Націсніце ВОТ Для фатаграфій; Крэдыт: Julian Lajtai/SHOWTIME

MIAMI BEACH (Верасня 24, 2019) – Undisputed Middleweight World ChampionClaressa Shields participated in a media workout in Miami on Tuesday in preparation for her upcoming showdown with Ivana Habazin ў наступную суботу, Кастрычнік 5 live on SHOWTIME from Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint, Мічыган.

Shields will look to become the fastest fighter in history, мужчына ці жанчына, to win world titles in three divisions when she faces Habazin for the WBO Junior Middleweight World Title in the main event of SHOWTIME БОКС: SPECIAL EDITION in her hometown of Flint.

Also participating in Tuesday’s workout was IBO Super Welterweight Champion Hannah Rankin, who competes in a non-televised undercard attraction next Saturday.

шчыты супраць. Habazin is promoted by Salita Promotions. Tickets for the live event can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and at the Dort Center box office.

In the televised co-feature on October 5, undefeated welterweight sensation Jaron Ennis will return to national television against once-beaten Demian Daniel Fernandez in a 10-round bout. In the SHOWTIME opener, undefeated heavyweight prospect Jermaine Franklin will face once-beaten Pavel Sour less than an hour from his hometown of Saginaw, мне.

Here’s what the fighters had to say on Tuesday from the famed 5й Street Gym in Miami Beach:

Claressa Шылдс, Undisputed Middleweight World Champion

I love boxing and I love that I’m one of the women who is carrying the sport, making it bigger and more well known. We’re getting more respect.

There are fighters out there who believe that they can beat me and that really motivates me. That’s why I train and put in the time that I do.

I want to show everybody that I’m a truly great fighter. I can beat Vasiliy Lomachenko’s record of winning titles in three divisions in 10 fights instead of 12. Больш, I’m going backwards, not going up in weight, where there are better challenges for me.

My performances will lead to bigger fights and bigger purses for me and my opponents. I’m just going to keep building my name and building my brand.


With this fight against Habazin, I’m definitely going in looking for the knockout. If I get it in spectacular fashion, that will go viral and help push my career forward.

It means everything to have this fight back in my hometown. I want to be the good news for Flint and make people smile. I’m happy to be bringing a fight back home while I’m still on top. I feel like Flint will be uplifted by that.

Everyone back home is really excited for this event. It’s going to be a huge homecoming for me on October 5.

Muhammad Ali has trained here at 5й Street Gym and every time I train here I feel like I’m in his presence. It makes me want to be even greater. He’s the GOAT and I’m going to be the GWOAT.

Being here in Florida is great for the weight cut. I’ve been down here for nine weeks and it’s hot every day. I’m sweating and working hard and the pounds are just coming off.

HANNAH RANKIN, IBO Super Welterweight Champion

It’s fantastic to be in Florida training for this fight. Everything has been perfect and I’m feeling great.

I’m really looking forward to October 5. Me and my opponent are going to put on a great show for fans for six rounds or as long as it lasts. I want to show them what women’s boxing is about.

There are lots of exciting things in the cards for me after this fight. I’m ready to take on the top fighters and pursue world titles at 154-pounds. I can’t wait to show everyone what I can do.

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ABOUT SHIELDS VS. HABAZIN
Undisputed Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields will aim to make history by becoming the fastest fighter in boxing, мужчына ці жанчына, to become a three-division world champion when she takes on former world champion Ivana Habazin Saturday, Кастрычнік 5 жыць на SHOWTIME.

The showdown for the vacant WBO Junior Middleweight Title headlines a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION telecast at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT from Dort Federal Event Center in Shieldshometown of Flint, мне. The vacant WBC Women’s Diamond Super Welterweight Championship will also be on the line in Shieldsfirst professional fight in her hometown.

COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 226: BADER vs. KONGO

COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS



Bellator 226: Бадер супраць. Kongo Галоўная Карта:

Раян Бадер (27-5, 1 Паўночная Караліна) і Шэйх Конга (30-10-2, 1 Паўночная Караліна) was ruled a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke

Дэрэк Палі (20-9) пераможаны Даніэль Штраўс (26-9) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-26, 30-25, 30-25)

Adam Borics (14-0) пераможаны Пэт Карран (23-9) тэхнічным накаўтам (ўдары) на 4:59 першага раўнда

Пэдра Карвальо (11-3) пераможаны Сэм Сіцылія (17-10) з дапамогай прадстаўлення (face-crank) на 1:56 два туры

Эмануэль Санчэс (19-4) пераможаны Tywan Claxton (5-1) з дапамогай прадстаўлення (трохкутнік дросель) на 4:11 два туры

Daniel Carey (7-3) пераможаны Gaston Bolanos (5-2) праз тэхнічную заяўку (гільяціна) на 4:19 першага раўнда



Папярэдняе Card:

Ivan Batinich (4-1) пераможаны Daniel Compton (2-2) з дапамогай прадстаўлення (задні ўдушэнне) a 4:33 два туры

Tyson Miller (1-0) пераможаны Albert Gonzales (1-2) праз TKO at 1:18 першага раўнда

Alan Benson (1-1) пераможаны Favian Gutierrez (2-3) па ачках (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Peter Ishiguro (2-1) пераможаны Elias Anderson (0-1) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (29-28 x3)

Daniel Gonzalez (3-2) пераможаны Jon Adams (0-1-1) тэхнічным накаўтам (страйку) на 4:56 два туры

Cornelius Savage (1-0) пераможаны Evan Gubera (0-2) па ачках (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

John Macapa (23-4-2) пераможаны Ashleigh Grimshaw (20-11-1) тэхнічным накаўтам (corner stoppage) на 5:00 два туры

Адам Piccolot (12-3) пераможаны Jake Smith (7-3) з дапамогай прадстаўлення (задні ўдушэнне) на 2:34 два туры

Джэсіка Борга (3-2) пераможаны Amber Leibrock (3-4) з дапамогай прадстаўлення (армбар) на 4:45 першага раўнда

Cass Bell (4-0) пераможаны Isaiah Rocha (1-1) з дапамогай прадстаўлення (ўдушэнне гільяцінай) на 1:21 першага раўнда

Batsumberel Dagvadorj (6-0) пераможаны Джэймс Тэры (20-11) з дапамогай прадстаўлення (bulldog choke) на 2:43 першага раўнда

Renato Valente Alves (6-4) пераможаны Abraham Vaesau (5-3) з дапамогай прадстаўлення (задні ўдушэнне) на 3:36 тры раўнда з

Hyder Amil (4-0) пераможаны Ignacio Ortiz (2-1-1) па ачках (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Chris Gonzalez (3-0) пераможаны Luis Vargas (2-4) аднагалосным рашэннем суддзяў (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)



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