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

Març 7, 2020 FNU47 Leave a comment

Night of Heavyweights Headlined by Undefeated Polish Star & Brooklyn Native Adam Kownacki Taking on Robert Helenius in WBA Heavyweight Title Eliminator This Saturday, Març 7 in FOX PBC Fight Night Action & On FOX Deportes from Barclays Center
**a Brooklyn**

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**BROOKLYN** (Març 5, 2020) – Undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn native **Adam Kownacki** i **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, Març 7 del Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXA ™.

Also squaring off at the press conference were heavyweight sensation **Adora a Ajagba** iRazvan Cojanu, who battle in the co-main event, plus rising heavyweight **Frank Sanchez**i **Joey Dawejko**, who open the night of heavyweight action at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT.

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment, que està promogut per Promocions TGB, 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:

**ADAM 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. M'he de fer càrrec dels negocis.

“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. Més, 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.”

**DRET A COJAN**

“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, però em sento bé. 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.”

**Joey 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**

“Com tots sabem, BROOKLYN BOXING is at its best when he we have heavyweights in the ring and this card has no shortage of them.

“Adam, 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 vs. 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, Març 7 del Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXA ™.

FOX PBC Fight Night begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. 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.

Viewers can live stream the PBC shows on the FOX Sports and FOX NOW apps or at FOXSports.com. Addicionalment, all programs are available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 a les ràdios per satèl lit i en l'aplicació de SiriusXM.

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El boxejador de pes pesat de Houston Darius Fulghum posa en suspens la carrera d'infermeria per perseguir el somni olímpic

Febrer 28, 2020 FNU47 Leave a comment

COLORADO SPRINGS, Volta. (Febrer 26, 2020) – Els boxejadors aficionats sovint prenen diferents rutes en els seus viatges personals i el pes pesat de HoustonDarius Fulghum ha posat la seva carrera fora del ring en suspens per perseguir els seus somnis de boxa.

Fulghum era un lluitador a l'escola secundària a Killeen, Texas. Va començar a boxejar 2015 i ràpidament va desenvolupar una passió per la "Sweet Science,” en gran part pel fet de ser un esport unipersonal. No necessitava dependre dels companys, preferint guanyar o perdre pel seu compte. Tot i que tenia prou talent per ser un lluitador col·legiat, hauria suposat una pressió econòmica excessiva per a la seva família.

"Vaig tenir aquesta picor competitiva i estava força bé quan vaig començar a boxar,", va dir Dariuis. "Sabia que podia fer qualsevol cosa que em proposés. Vull redefinir la boxa. No sóc un boxejador típic que va créixer al carrer. Ni tan sols m'agrada lluitar; Sóc passiu i mai he tingut una baralla al carrer".

El jove Fulghum, de 23 anys, actualment té la mirada ferma en representar el seu país als Jocs Olímpics de Tòquio 2020. La boxa professional seguirà, però, per ara, s'està entrenant dur per classificar-se per competir als Jocs Olímpics col·locant-se entre els tres primers classificats del Torneig de Qualificació d'Amèrica, 26 de març-abril 3, a Buenos Aires, Argentina. També hi haurà una altra oportunitat d'"Última oportunitat"., si és necessari, a la qualificació mundial, Maig 13-14, a París, on els tres primers classificats també es classificaran per als Jocs Olímpics.

"És molt difícil no pensar en els Jocs Olímpics tot el temps,", admet. "Intento no pensar-hi massa, però ho tinc al cap perquè he somiat amb ser olímpic i ara estic molt a prop. He fet els sacrificis per ser olímpic i després seré olímpic la resta de la meva vida.

"Escolto els meus entrenadors. En el calor del moment, quan les coses són més estressants, Em sento el desfavorit i actuo fins al moment absolut. Va ser fer o morir a les proves olímpiques. Només em nego a perdre".

Sens dubte, Fulgham va respondre a la pressió dels judicis de manera positiva, molesta la favorita dels judicis previsAdrian Tillman en la primera ronda, i després rodant entre els oponents fins que va assegurar el títol.

"La gent no em coneixia," Va explicar Fulgham. "Vaig ser el desfavorit perquè no vaig competir en molts tornejos perquè estava en (infermeria) escola. Les meves finals sempre eren al desembre (mateix temps que els nacionals dels EUA). Vaig fer una pausa a la meva agenda 2018, quan vaig guanyar una medalla d'or al Torneig Nacional de Guants d'Or. És com funcionava el meu horari. Així que, No havia lluitat en molts tornejos, però vaig poder colar-me quan més importava".

Fulghum va competir recentment en el seu primer torneig internacional al prestigiós Torneig Strandja de Bulgària, guanyant un dels dos partits. L'experiència, encara que, no tenia preu, possiblement un canvi de carrera pel que fa a la preparació per als Jocs Olímpics.

“No només va ser el meu primer torneig internacional,", va assenyalar, “Va ser la primera vegada que vaig fer una caixa sense barret (com serà el cas dels Jocs Olímpics), i vaig lluitar amb nois de països estrangers amb diferents estils. Va ser una gran experiència perquè ara no em quedaré cec a la qualificació olímpica".

Membres de l'equip de qualificació olímpica de boxa dels EUA, com Fulghum, està de descans abans de tornar a entrenar amb els seus companys al Centre d'entrenament olímpic i paralímpic dels Estats Units a Colorado Springs..

"Vaig informar-hi per primera vegada el passat 2 de gener i m'encanta,", va assenyalar Fulghum. "Tots els esportistes somien amb entrenar amb atletes de primer nivell on no hi hagi distraccions i entrenadors de primer nivell. Em desperto, menjar, dormir, entrenar i tornar-ho a fer l'endemà. Aquest és el meu horari".

Fulghum va obtenir el títol d'infermeria el maig passat, però ara mateix i per al futur immediat es concentra plenament en la boxa.

“Vaig posar l'educació en primer lloc i vaig obtenir el meu títol,", va concloure Fulgham. "Sempre tindré infermeria després de la boxa. Però vaig somiar amb anar als Jocs Olímpics durant tot l'escola. Vaig posar la boxa en suspens i ara he deixat la infermeria al costat per poder dedicar-me tot a la boxa. No volia fer malabars entre la infermeria i la boxa. Jo no podria ser el millor en cap de les dues maneres.

"Tinc pensat convertir-me en professional perquè m'agrada molt la boxa. Necessito boxejar quan sóc jove. Arribaré tan lluny com pugui a la boxa i sempre tindré infermeria".

Darius Fulgham ha pres un camí tortuós a la vida des de la infermeria fins a la boxa. Valdrà la pena, encara que, si arriba a Tòquio com a part de l'equip dels EUA per al 2020 Jocs Olímpics.

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SOBRE LA BOIXA A USA: Promoure i fer créixer la boxa amateur d'estil olímpic als Estats Units i inspirar la recerca incansable de l'or olímpic i permetre als atletes i entrenadors assolir l'excel·lència competitiva sostinguda. A més, Els Estats Units de boxa s’esforcen per ensenyar al personatge a tots els participants, Confiança i enfocament que necessiten per convertir -se en campions resistents i diversos, tant dins com fora del ring. USA Boxing és un equip, One Nation, Anar a l’or!

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1988 El medallista d'or olímpic "Merciless" Ray Mercer fa una ullada a la seva experiència olímpica

Febrer 17, 2020 FNU47 Leave a comment

COLORADO SPRINGS, Volta. (Febrer 11, 2020) – Trenta-dos anys després de conquerir una medalla d'or olímpica, "Despietat" Ray Mercer recorda amb afecte la seva experiència olímpica com si fos el mes passat. Mercer, que és l'únic campió nord-americà de pes pesat que elimina tots els seus oponents olímpics, es va convertir en campió mundial de pes pesat com a professional pel nostre "doble de pes pesat".

Per a Mercer, tot va començar a Alemanya, on els seus EUA. La unitat de l'exèrcit estava basada. Es va oferir l'oportunitat d'evitar un exercici de camp de 30 dies, Mercer va acceptar una oferta per servir com a soci de sparring per al campió de boxa de pes pesat del càrrec. Tot i no haver posat mai abans un parell de guants, Mercer era un aprenent ràpid i naturalment fort, i es va convertir ràpidament en el 1985 U.S. Campió de pes pesat de l'exèrcit i entre serveis.

El programa d'esportistes de classe mundial (WCAP), en què els atletes qualificats tenen l'oportunitat d'entrenar a temps complet per als Jocs Olímpics, no existia aleshores, ni les regles de classificació olímpica d'avui. Mercer va derrotar el futur campió mundial de pes pesatTommy Morrison a la ronda inicial de la 1988 Trials Olímpics i un altre futur campió mundial de pes pesat, Michael Bentt (5-0) a la final del campionat. A la 1988 Box-offs Olímpics dels EUA al famós Caesars Pala

ce a Las Vegas, Mercer va guanyar una decisió dividida (3-2) sobre Bentt, però Mercer ja s'havia classificat per lluitar als Jocs Olímpics en ser els EUA. Campió de les Forces Armades.

"Quan jo estava a l'exèrcit, Vaig haver de guanyar al servei, mantenir les coses, i aneu al següent pas," Va recordar Mercer. "Vaig haver de vèncer alguns bons lluitadors en el meu camí als Jocs Olímpics, i estava en la millor forma de la meva vida. Hi havia més disciplina als aficionats que als professionals. L'últim any abans dels Jocs Olímpics, Vaig deixar la meva unitat de casa, va viatjar molt per lluitar, i em vaig quedar a casa del meu entrenador en comptes de viure a la caserna.

Mercer va fer història al 1988 Jocs Olímpics a Seül, Corea del Sud, quan es va convertir i segueix sent l'únic campió olímpic de pes pesat dels Estats Units que va noquejar als quatre oponents: Rudolf Gavenciak (Txecoslovàquia – RSC3), Luigi Gaudiano(Itàlia – KO1), Arnond Vasnderlyde (Països Baixos – RSC2) iBon Hyun Man (Corea del Sud - KO1).

"Sabia que havia d'eliminar a Corea del Sud a la final,Mercer va admetre: "Només volia fer el que podia per ser el medallista d'or olímpic. No crec que hagi fet servir un cop.

"Guanyar la medalla d'or olímpica va suposar alguns canvis importants per a mi. Em vaig convertir en una celebritat, un nom familiar, i em va permetre guanyar diners com a professional. El millor que em va passar mai va ser guanyar la medalla d'or olímpica, fins i tot més que guanyar el títol mundial com a professional. Res comparat amb convertir-se en un medallista d'or olímpic. Vaig complir el meu somni. Mai havia somiat amb ser professional, fins que vaig guanyar la medalla d'or.

"Va ser molt important guanyar aquesta medalla d'or. Vaig lluitar amb el cor; no hi havia diners implicats, celebrat amb tanta força aquella nit (després de guanyar la medalla d'or) que vaig perdre la meva medalla durant unes hores. El meu somni s'havia fet realitat, em tremolaven les mans, i vaig perdre la meva medalla. Quina nit!"

Mercer ofereix als membres de la 2020 Equip de qualificació olímpica de boxa dels EUA un consell, "Seguir lluitant, segueix el teu somni i fes aquest darrer pas".

Mercer, que va néixer a Jacksonville, Florida, va fer el seu molt esperat debut professional a 1989, paradaJesse McGhee en la tercera ronda de la seva lluita a Atlantic City. "Merciless" va guanyar el seu primer 18 baralles com a professional, inclòs un nocaut a la novena rondaFrancisco Damiani, seguit d'una defensa reeixida contra Morrison, que va ser aturat a la cinquena ronda.

Durant els seus 19 anys de carrera professional, Mercer va compilar a 36-7-1 (26 KOs) registre, derrotant quatre campions del món a Damiani, Morrison, Tim Witherspoon iOssie Ocasio. Cinc de les vuit derrotes de la seva carrera van ser davant dels campions del món: Lennox Lewis, Wladimir Klitschko,Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield iShannon Briggs.

"Ray representa tot el que fa que USA Boxing estigui orgullós,", Va dirChris Cugliari, Director de l'Associació d'Antics Alumnes de Boxa dels EUA. "Com a veterà de l'exèrcit, Medallista d'or olímpic, i campió del món de pes pesat, ha demostrat l'excel·lència i la professionalitat que reflecteixen el millor del que USA Boxing té per oferir".

Associació d'Antics Alumnes de Boxa dels EUA

Creat per defensar tota la vida, relacions mútuament beneficioses entre USA Boxing i els seus antics alumnes, –boxejadors, funcionaris, entrenadors i aficionats a la boxa — L'Associació d'Antics Alumnes connecta generacions de campions, inspirar i retornar als futurs campions de boxa d'USA Boxing, dins i fora de l'anell de.

L'Associació d'Antics Alumnes de Boxa dels EUA està oberta a qualsevol persona que tingui un amor per la boxa i vulgui mantenir-se connectat amb la boxa amateur. Els socis tenen accés a una gran varietat d'esdeveniments especials organitzats per l'Associació d'Antics Alumnes, inclosa la seva recepció anual al Saló de la Fama de l'Associació d'Antics Alumnes de Boxa dels EUA.

Per unir-se a l'Associació d'Antics Alumnes, només cal registrar-se aalumni@usaboxing.org per a $40.00 quota anual de soci. Els nous socis rebran una samarreta, clauer i cartera electrònica.

L'excel·lent carrera de boxa amateur de Mercer també va incloure un clàssic enfrontament contra el gran cubà i tres vegades medallista d'or olímpic., Félix Savón, a EUA vs. Partit dual de Cuba, en què Mercer va trontollar dues vegades a Savon, que va sobreviure sense patir danys addicionals només perquè l'àrbitre cubà va fer una intervenció dubtosa que va donar temps al seu compatriota per recuperar-se i un polèmic 2-1 victòria.

"I em va donar un compte de vuit sense motiu,", va afegir Mercer. "Vaig vèncer a aquest tipus i ell ho sap. Encara estem en contacte tot i que no parla anglès. Té un amic traductor i estem en contacte a Facebook. Ens agradem."

Avui, Mercer està fundant una organització benèfica a casa seva a Carolina del Nord, que inclourà clíniques de boxa gratuïtes, però, més important, retornar a la comunitat i ensenyar als joves, sobretot els que pateixen bullying, les habilitats que necessitaran per sortir al món real.

Ray Mercer ha assolit el zenit dues vegades en boxa com a medallista d'or olímpic i campió mundial de pes pesat com a professional. No massa cutre per a algú que mai va voler boxejar.

"La boxa em va salvar la vida,", va concloure Mercer. "No puc imaginar la meva vida sense boxa, segur que no seria el mateix.

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SOBRE LA BOIXA A USA: La missió d'USA Boxing serà permetre als atletes i entrenadors dels Estats Units assolir una excel·lència competitiva sostinguda., desenvolupar el caràcter, donar suport a l'esport de la boxa, i promoure i fer créixer la boxa a l'estil olímpic als Estats Units. La responsabilitat d'USA Boxing no és només produir l'or olímpic, però també supervisar i governar tots els aspectes de la boxa amateur als Estats Units.

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NIGHT OF HEAVYWEIGHTS HITS PRIMETIME!

Gener 26, 2020 FNU47 Leave a comment

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

**Més! 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 PM. PT**

**Entrades a la venda ara!**

**BROOKLYN** (Gener 17, 2020) – Undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn native **Adam 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, Març 7 del Barclays Center, la casa de BROOKLYN BOXA ™.

The heavyweight action begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 PM. PT and features heavyweight sensation **Adora a Ajagba** in a 10-round fight in the co-main event, plus rising heavyweightFrank Sánchez steps in to face Philadelphia’s **Joey Dawejko** 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,” va dir Tom Brown, President de Promocions TGB. “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.”

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment, que està promogut per Promocions TGB, 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 KOs) 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 a l'agost. 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 en 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,” va dir Kownacki. “The last nine bouts ended in victory for me, i març 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. Després d'aquesta baralla, I want the winner of Wilder vs. Fury II.”

A winner in three of his last four fights, Helenius (29-3, 18 KOs) 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, Finlàndia, 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; que serà una guerra. I will be the last man standing.”

Nigeria’s Ajagba (12-0, 10 KOs) 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, Curtis Harper, 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 KOs) 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. En 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 KOs) has been tested against a slew of tough contenders in his career that dates back to 2009. Lluitant fora de Filadèlfia, 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

Desembre 15, 2019 FNU47 Leave a comment

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. Encara, 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 it – Wilder 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. Però, 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 rondes. If you are neutral and want to see a good fight, this is the one you don’t want to miss!

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L'Associació d'Antics Alumnes de Boxa dels EUA anuncia la classe del Saló de la Fama 2019

Novembre 5, 2019 FNU47 Leave a comment

George Foreman, Mark Breland, Joe Frazier, A l'Mitchell & Ray Rodgers

Lifetime Achievement Award to Sen. John McCain

Desembre. 13 reception at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino a Lake Charles, Louisiana

COLORADO SPRINGS, Volta. (Novembre 4, 2019) – Olympic gold-medalists“Big” George Foreman, Mark Breland i“Smokin’” Joe Frazier head the Class of 2019 into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Divendres nit, Desembre 13, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino a Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Proves Olímpiques i 2019 Campionats Nacionals. Desembre. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Desembre. 15, a l'hotel Golden Nugget & Casino a Lake Charles, Louisiana. Hall of Fame broadcasterEn Bernstein 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 coachesA l'MitchelliRay 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 (per: 76-5, 68 KOs, amateur: 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, Texas, his victims included Frazier (dues vegades), Ken Norton, Dwight Muhammad Qawi iMichael Moorer.

Considered one of the greatest amateur boxers of all-time, Breland (per: 35-3-1, 25 KOs), amateur: 110-1) va ser medallista d'or a la 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 Little, Rafael Pineda iLloyd Honeyghan.

The late Frazier (per: 32-4-1, 27 KOs, amateur: 38-2), representing Philadelphia, va guanyar una medalla d'or a la 1964 Olympics in Japan and he was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion as a professional. Frazier’s hit list includedMuhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis (dues vegades),Bob Foster iOscar Bonavena (dues vegades).

Mitchell has been in boxing for more than 60 any, 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. Equip olímpic, and technical advisor for the 2004 i 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 areMike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather iVernon Forrest. He currently trains 2016 U.S. Olympian and world title contenderMikaela Mayer, 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 asWayne McCullough, Jermain Taylor, Iran Barkley iTommy Morrison. 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, tant dins com fora del ring,"comentatChris Cugliari, Director executiu de l'Associació d'Antics Alumnes de Boxa dels EUA. “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 Medallista d'or olímpicAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Medallista d'or olímpicFrank Tatei el seu germàThomas, 1972 OlímpicTim Dement, 2002 Campió nacional Guants d'OrJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Jocs Olímpics JúniorGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton i laStephens brothers –Donald, Antonio iJerry.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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, inclosa la recepció del Saló de la Fama de la Boxing Alumni Association dels EUA.

Per unir-se a l'Associació d'Antics Alumnes, només cal registrar-se aalumni@usaboxing.org per a $40.00 quota anual de soci. Els nous socis rebran una samarreta, clauer i cartera electrònica.

CLASSE DE 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali iEvander Holyfield, a més d'entrenadors veteransRoosevelt Sanders iTom Coulter.

CLASSE DE 2018: U.S. Medallistes per equips olímpics i mundials (professional) campionsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward iClaressa Escuts, així com exdirector nacional d'entrenament de boxa dels EUAEmanuel Steward i veterà oficial de boxa dels EUATom Cleary.

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

Octubre 29, 2019 FNU47 Leave a comment

OCTOBER 22nd, Nova York — Number one IBF light heavyweight contender, Meng Fanlong (16-0, 10 KOs), and top heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (20-0, 16 KOs), sign exclusive advisor agreements with newly formed ‘Lane Brothers Boxing.’

Meng Fanlong

Meng of Chifeng, Xina, 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 lliura, 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.

*Imatge – Meng Fanlong*

*Image left to right – Tommy Lane, Meng Fanlong, trainer Shaun George, Terry Lane*

Zhang Zhilei

Zhang, de Zhoukou, Xina, 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 lliures 2008 Medallista de plata olímpic, 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 KOs) on November 30th at the Casino De Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo, Monaco November 30th. The bout will be streamed on DAZN.

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

*Imatge – Zhang Zhilei and Terry Lane*

ABOUT LANE BROTHERS BOXING

New York City Based “Lane Brothers Boxing” was founded in 2019 by brothers Terry and Tommy Lane. The Lane brothers have worked in professional boxing for nearly fifteen years, and are now using their industry expertise to advise top international boxing talent. Terry and Tommy are the sons of former referee Mills Lane.

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Deontay Wilder Defends His WBC Heavyweight Title in Highly Anticipated Rematch Against Luis Ortiz on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Novembre 23 al MGM Grand Garden Arena a Las Vegas

Octubre 1, 2019 FNU47 Leave a comment

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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LAS VEGAS (Setembre 28, 2019) – Boxing’s longest reigning heavyweight world championDeontay “El bombarder de Bronze” Wilderwill take on his most dangerous challenger to date when he defends his WBC title in a rematch against once-beaten Cuban sluggerLuis “King Kong” Ortiz in the main event of the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Novembre. 23 al MGM Grand Garden Arena a Las Vegas.

Three-division champion and current WBA Featherweight ChampionLleó “El Terratrèmol” Santa Creu will seek a title in another division in the co-main event when he takes onMiguel “El Michoacan” Flors for the WBA Super Featherweight Championship as part of the pay-per-view action beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. 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 10^º 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.

Amb un combinat 66 nocauts en 74 llumins, Wilder vs.. 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’ targetes, and Wilder eventually dropping Ortiz again with a powerful right uppercut that forced the referee to stop the bout in the 10^º ronda.

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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,” Richard Sturm, President of Las Vegas Live Entertainment and Sports, dit. “We can’t wait for fight fans to witness what is sure to be a ‘knockout’ of an evening at the Grand Garden Arena.”

Wilder (41-0-1, 40 KOs), a bronze medal winner for the U.S. boxing team at the 2008 Jocs Olímpics, has more than lived up to the nickname “The 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 mesos. 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 12^º ronda, on the way to a split draw last December.

Born and still living and training in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 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, Muhammad Ali. The rematch against Ortiz will be his 10^º defensa del títol.

“When I fought Ortiz not only did he have the pedigree, but also he had the classification of being the boogeyman of the division,” Said Wilder. “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.”

Ortiz (31-1, 26 KOs) 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. L'esquerrà, 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.

Fora del 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,” va dir Ortiz. “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 Kong’ is coming to Las Vegas!”

A three-division world champion fighting out of Los Angeles, Santa Cruz (36-1-1, 19 KOs) 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 del seu passat 18 baralles, 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,” va dir Santa Creu. “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.”

Flors (24-2, 12 KOs) 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. Nascut a Mèxic, 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 Flores’ eyebrow 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,” va dir 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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