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

Μάρτιος 7, 2020 FNU47 Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

Night of Heavyweights Headlined by Undefeated Polish Star & Brooklyn Native Adam Kownacki Taking on Robert Helenius in WBA Heavyweight Title Eliminator This Saturday, Μάρτιος 7 in FOX PBC Fight Night Action & On FOX Deportes from Barclays Center
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**BROOKLYN** (Μάρτιος 5, 2020) – Undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn native **Αδάμ Kownacki** και **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, Μάρτιος 7 από την Barclays Κέντρο, το σπίτι του Μπρούκλιν ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑ ™.

Also squaring off at the press conference were heavyweight sensation **Έφε Ατζάμπα** και**Razvan Cojanu**, who battle in the co-main event, plus rising heavyweight **Frank Sanchez**και **Joey Dawejko**, who open the night of heavyweight action at 8 μ.μ. ET / 5 μ.μ.. PT.

Εισιτήρια για την εκδήλωση, η οποία προωθείται από TGB Προσφορές, 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:

**ΑΔΑΜ 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. Περισσότερο, 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, αλλά νιώθω καλά. 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**

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

“Αδάμ, 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, Μάρτιος 7 από την Barclays Κέντρο, το σπίτι του Μπρούκλιν ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑ ™.

FOX PBC Fight Night begins at 8 μ.μ. ET / 5 μ.μ.. 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. Εξάλλου, all programs are available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 για δορυφορικά ραδιόφωνα και στην εφαρμογή SiriusXM.

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

Φεβρουάριος 28, 2020 FNU47 Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

COLORADO SPRINGS, Αγκαλιά. (Φεβρουάριος 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, για τώρα, 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, Αργεντινή. There will also be another “Last Chance” opportunity, αν χρειαστεί, at the World Qualifier, Μάιος 13-14, στο Παρίσι, 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 στον πρώτο γύρο, 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) σχολείο. 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, αν και, 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, φάω, ύπνος, 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, αν και, if he makes it to Tokyo as part of Team USA for the 2020 Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες.

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ΠΕΡΙ Η.Π.Α: To promote and grow Olympic-style amateur boxing in the United States and to inspire the tireless pursuit of Olympic gold and enable athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence. Additionally, USA Boxing endeavors to teach all participants the character, confidence and focus they need to become resilient and diverse champions, both in and out of the ring. USA Boxing is one team, one nation, going for gold!

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1988 Ο χρυσός Ολυμπιονίκης "Merciless" Ray Mercer αναπολεί την εμπειρία του στους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες

Φεβρουάριος 17, 2020 FNU47 Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

COLORADO SPRINGS, Αγκαλιά. (Φεβρουάριος 11, 2020) – Τριάντα δύο χρόνια αφότου κέρδισε ένα χρυσό Ολυμπιακό μετάλλιο, «Αέλεος» Ρέι Μέρσερ θυμάται με αγάπη την εμπειρία του στους Ολυμπιακούς όπως ήταν τον περασμένο μήνα. Υφασματέμπορος μεταξιού, που είναι ο μόνος Αμερικανός πρωταθλητής βαρέων βαρών που έχει νοκ άουτ όλους τους Ολυμπιακούς αντιπάλους του, έγινε παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής βαρέων βαρών ως επαγγελματίας για το "διπλό βαρέων βαρών".

Για τον Mercer, όλα ξεκίνησαν στη Γερμανία, όπου οι Η.Π.Α. Βασίστηκε η μονάδα του στρατού. Προσφέρεται η ευκαιρία να αποφύγετε μια άσκηση πεδίου 30 ημερών, Ο Mercer αποδέχτηκε μια προσφορά να υπηρετήσει ως συνεργάτης για τον πρωταθλητή πυγμαχίας βαρέων βαρών της θέσης. Παρόλο που δεν είχα φορέσει ποτέ πριν ένα ζευγάρι γάντια, Ο Μέρσερ μάθαινε γρήγορα και ήταν από τη φύση του δυνατός, και εξελίχθηκε γρήγορα στο 1985 Η.Π.Α.. Πρωταθλητής βαρέων βαρών Στρατού και Υπηρεσιών.

Το Πρόγραμμα Αθλητών Παγκόσμιας Κλάσης (WCAP), στην οποία οι ειδικευμένοι αθλητές έχουν την ευκαιρία να προπονηθούν πλήρους απασχόλησης για τους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες, δεν υπήρχε τότε, ούτε οι σημερινοί κανόνες των Ολυμπιακών προκριματικών. Ο Mercer νίκησε τον μελλοντικό παγκόσμιο πρωταθλητή βαρέων βαρώνΤόμι Μόρισον στον εναρκτήριο γύρο του 1988 Olympic Trials και άλλος ένας μελλοντικός παγκόσμιος τίτλος βαρέων βαρών, Μάικλ Μπεντ (5-0) στον τελικό του πρωταθλήματος. Στο 1988 Box-off των Ολυμπιακών ΗΠΑ στο φημισμένο Caesars Pala

τι στο Λας Βέγκας, Η Mercer κέρδισε μια διχαστική απόφαση (3-2) για τον Μπεντ, αλλά ο Μέρσερ είχε ήδη προκριθεί για να αγωνιστεί στους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες, καθώς ήταν οι Η.Π.Α. Πρωταθλητής των Ενόπλων Δυνάμεων.

«Όταν ήμουν στο στρατό, Έπρεπε να κερδίσω στο σέρβις, διατηρούν τα πράγματα, και πηγαίνετε στο επόμενο βήμα,», θυμήθηκε ο Μέρσερ. «Έπρεπε να νικήσω μερικούς καλούς μαχητές στο δρόμο μου για τους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες, και ήμουν στην καλύτερη κατάσταση της ζωής μου. Υπήρχε περισσότερη πειθαρχία στους ερασιτεχνικούς παρά στους επαγγελματίες. Την τελευταία χρονιά πριν από τους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες, Έφυγα από τη μονάδα του σπιτιού μου, ταξίδεψε πολύ για να πολεμήσει, και έμεινα στο σπίτι του προπονητή μου αντί να μένω στους στρατώνες.

Ο Mercer έγραψε ιστορία στο 1988 Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες στη Σεούλ, Νότια Κορέα, όταν έγινε και παραμένει ο μόνος Ολυμπιονίκης βαρέων βαρών από τις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες που έχει νοκ άουτ και τους τέσσερις αντιπάλους του: Ρούντολφ Γκαβέντσιακ (Τσεχοσλοβακία – RSC3), Λουίτζι Γκαουντιάνο(Ιταλία – ΚΟ1), Άρνοντ Βάσντερλιντ (Ολλανδία – RSC2) καιΚαλός Hyun-Man (Νότια Κορέα – KO1).

«Ήξερα ότι έπρεπε να βάλω νοκ άουτ στον Νοτιοκορεάτη στον τελικό,», παραδέχτηκε ο Mercer. «Ήθελα απλώς να κάνω ό,τι μπορούσα για να γίνω ο χρυσός Ολυμπιονίκης. Δεν νομίζω ότι χρησιμοποίησα τρύπημα.

«Η κατάκτηση του χρυσού Ολυμπιακού μεταλλίου είχε ως αποτέλεσμα κάποιες μεγάλες αλλαγές για μένα. Έγινα διασημότητα, ένα οικιακό όνομα, και μου επέτρεψε να βγάλω χρήματα ως επαγγελματίας. Το καλύτερο πράγμα που μου συνέβη ήταν το χρυσό ολυμπιακό μετάλλιο, ακόμη περισσότερο από την κατάκτηση του παγκόσμιου τίτλου ως επαγγελματίας. Τίποτα δεν συγκρίνεται με το να γίνεις χρυσός Ολυμπιονίκης. Εκπλήρωσα το όνειρό μου. Δεν είχα ονειρευτεί ποτέ να γίνω επαγγελματίας, μέχρι που κέρδισα το χρυσό μετάλλιο.

«Ήταν πολύ σημαντικό να κερδίσουμε αυτό το χρυσό μετάλλιο. Πάλεψα με την καρδιά μου; δεν εμπλέκονταν χρήματα, γιόρτασε τόσο σκληρά εκείνο το βράδυ (μετά την κατάκτηση του χρυσού μεταλλίου) ότι έχασα το μετάλλιό μου για λίγες ώρες. Το όνειρό μου είχε γίνει πραγματικότητα, τα χέρια μου έτρεμαν, και έχασα το μετάλλιό μου. Τι νύχτα!"

Η Mercer προσφέρει στα μέλη της 2020 Μια συμβουλή για την Ολυμπιακή Ομάδα Προκριματικών Πυγμαχίας ΗΠΑ, "Συνεχίσω να αγωνίζομαι, Ακολούθησε το όνειρό σου και κάνε αυτό το τελευταίο βήμα».

Υφασματέμπορος μεταξιού, που γεννήθηκε στο Τζάκσονβιλ, Φλόριντα, έκανε το πολυαναμενόμενο ντεμπούτο του σε επαγγελματίες 1989, στάθμευσηJesse McGhee στον τρίτο γύρο του αγώνα τους στο Ατλάντικ Σίτι. Το "Merciless" κέρδισε την πρώτη του 18 αγώνες υπέρ, συμπεριλαμβανομένου ενός νοκ άουτ στον ένατο γύροFrancisco Damiani, ακολουθούμενη από μια επιτυχημένη άμυνα κατά του Μόρισον, που σταμάτησε στον πέμπτο γύρο.

Κατά τη διάρκεια της 19χρονης επαγγελματικής του καριέρας, Ο Mercer συνέταξε α 36-7-1 (26 KOs) ρεκόρ, νικώντας τέσσερις παγκόσμιους πρωταθλητές στη Δαμιανή, Morrison, Tim Witherspoon καιΌσιε Οκάσιο. Πέντε από τις οκτώ ήττες στην καριέρα του ήταν από παγκόσμιους πρωταθλητές: Lennox Lewis, Wladimir Klitschko,Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield καιShannon Briggs.

«Ο Ray αντιπροσωπεύει όλα όσα κάνουν περήφανη την USA Boxing,"ΕίπεΚρις Κούλιαρι, Διευθυντής Ένωσης Αποφοίτων Πυγμαχίας ΗΠΑ. «Ως βετεράνος του στρατού, Χρυσό Ολυμπιακό μετάλλιο, και παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής βαρέων βαρών, έχει επιδείξει αριστεία και επαγγελματισμό που αντικατοπτρίζει ό,τι καλύτερο έχει να προσφέρει η πυγμαχία των ΗΠΑ».

Ένωση Αποφοίτων Πυγμαχίας ΗΠΑ

Δημιουργήθηκε για να πρωταγωνιστεί δια βίου, αμοιβαία επωφελείς σχέσεις μεταξύ του USA Boxing και των αποφοίτων του, –μπόξερ, αξιωματούχοι, προπονητές και λάτρεις της πυγμαχίας — Ο Σύλλογος Αποφοίτων συνδέει γενιές πρωταθλητών, εμπνέει και δίνει πίσω στους μελλοντικούς πρωταθλητές πυγμαχίας της USA Boxing, μέσα και έξω από το δακτύλιο.

Η Ένωση Αποφοίτων Πυγμαχίας των ΗΠΑ είναι ανοιχτή σε οποιονδήποτε έχει αγάπη για την πυγμαχία και θέλει να παραμείνει συνδεδεμένος με την ερασιτεχνική πυγμαχία. Τα μέλη έχουν πρόσβαση σε μια μεγάλη ποικιλία ειδικών εκδηλώσεων που φιλοξενούνται από την Ένωση Αποφοίτων, συμπεριλαμβανομένης της ετήσιας δεξίωσης στο Hall of Fame της Ένωσης Αποφοίτων Πυγμαχίας των ΗΠΑ.

Για ένταξη στον Σύλλογο Αποφοίτων, απλά εγγραφείτε στοalumni@usaboxing.org για ένα $40.00 ετησίως συνδρομή μέλους. Τα νέα μέλη θα λάβουν ένα μπλουζάκι, μπρελόκ και ηλεκτρονικό πορτοφόλι.

Η εξαιρετική καριέρα του Mercer στην ερασιτεχνική πυγμαχία περιελάμβανε επίσης έναν κλασικό αγώνα με τον σπουδαίο Κουβανό και τρεις φορές χρυσό Ολυμπιονίκη, Felix Savon, στο USA vs. Κούβα διπλός αγώνας, στο οποίο ο Μέρσερ παρακλίνωσε δύο φορές τον Σαβόν, ο οποίος επέζησε χωρίς να υποστεί πρόσθετη ζημιά μόνο επειδή ο Κουβανός διαιτητής έκανε μια αμφισβητήσιμη παρέμβαση που έδωσε χρόνο στον συμπατριώτη του να συνέλθει και μια αμφιλεγόμενη 2-1 νίκη.

«Και μου έδωσε ένα μόνιμο οκτώ χωρίς λόγο,», πρόσθεσε ο Mercer. «Κέρδισα αυτόν τον τύπο και το ξέρει. Είμαστε ακόμα σε επαφή παρόλο που δεν μιλάει αγγλικά. Έχει έναν φίλο που μεταφράζει και είμαστε σε επαφή στο Facebook. Συμπαθούμε ο ένας τον άλλον.”

Σήμερα, Η Mercer ιδρύει μια φιλανθρωπική οργάνωση στο σπίτι της στη Βόρεια Καρολίνα, που θα περιλαμβάνει δωρεάν κλινικές πυγμαχίας, αλλά, κυρίως, δώστε πίσω στην κοινότητα και διδάξτε τους νέους, ειδικά εκείνοι που υφίστανται εκφοβισμό, τις δεξιότητες που θα χρειαστούν για να βγουν στον πραγματικό κόσμο.

Ο Ray Mercer έχει φτάσει στο ζενίθ δύο φορές στην πυγμαχία ως χρυσός Ολυμπιονίκης και παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής βαρέων βαρών ως επαγγελματίας. Όχι πολύ άθλιο για κάποιον που ποτέ δεν ήθελε πραγματικά να μποξ.

«Η πυγμαχία μου έσωσε τη ζωή,», κατέληξε ο Mercer. «Δεν μπορώ να φανταστώ τη ζωή μου χωρίς πυγμαχία, σίγουρα δεν θα ήταν το ίδιο.

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ΠΕΡΙ Η.Π.Α: Η αποστολή του USA Boxing θα είναι να επιτρέψει στους αθλητές και τους προπονητές των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών να επιτύχουν διαρκή ανταγωνιστική αριστεία, αναπτύξουν χαρακτήρα, υποστηρίζει το άθλημα της πυγμαχίας, και να προωθήσουν και να αναπτύξουν την πυγμαχία Ολυμπιακού στυλ στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες. Η ευθύνη της USA Boxing δεν είναι μόνο να παράγει ολυμπιακό χρυσό, αλλά και να επιβλέπει και να διοικεί κάθε πτυχή της ερασιτεχνικής πυγμαχίας στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες.

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NIGHT OF HEAVYWEIGHTS HITS PRIMETIME!

Ιανουάριος 26, 2020 FNU47 Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

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

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

**Εισιτήρια για πώληση τώρα!**

**BROOKLYN** (Ιανουάριος 17, 2020) – Undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn native **Αδάμ 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, Μάρτιος 7 από την Barclays Κέντρο, το σπίτι του Μπρούκλιν ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑ ™.

The heavyweight action begins at 8 μ.μ. ET / 5 μ.μ.. PT and features heavyweight sensation **Έφε Ατζάμπα** in a 10-round fight in the co-main event, plus rising heavyweightFrank Sánchez steps in to face Philadelphia’s **Joey Dawejko** σε ένα αξιοθέατο 10 γύρων.

“Heavyweights always bring excitement and on March 7 fans are going to get non-stop hard-hitting action from these fighting giants,” είπε ο Τομ Μπράουν, Πρόεδρος της TGB Προσφορές. “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.”

Εισιτήρια για την εκδήλωση, η οποία προωθείται από TGB Προσφορές, 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 τον Αύγουστο. 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 στο 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,” είπε 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, αλλά δεν θα το αφήσω να συμβεί. I’m already in camp with my trainers Keith Trimble and Chris Carlsen getting ready. Μετά από αυτόν τον αγώνα, 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, Φινλανδία, 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; πρόκειται να είναι ένας πόλεμος. 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. Σε 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. Καταπολέμηση της Φιλαδέλφειας, 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

Δεκέμβριος 15, 2019 FNU47 Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

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. Ακόμη, 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. Αλλά, 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 γύρους. 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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USA Boxing Alumni Association announces Hall of Fame Class of 2019

Νοέμβριος 5, 2019 FNU47 Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

George Foreman, Mark Breland, Joe Frazier, Αλ Μίτσελ & Ray Rodgers

Lifetime Achievement Award to Sen. John McCain

Δεκέμβριος. 13 reception at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα

COLORADO SPRINGS, Αγκαλιά. (Νοέμβριος 4, 2019) – Olympic gold-medalists“Big” George Foreman, Mark Breland και“Smokin’” Joe Frazier head the Class of 2019 into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, το βράδυ της Παρασκευής, Δεκέμβριος 13, at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα.

The HOF reception is being held in conjunction with the 2020 Olympic Trials and 2019 Πανελλήνιο Πρωτάθλημα. Δεκέμβριος. 7-15, at Lake Charles Civic Center. The finals Olympic Trials will be held Sunday, Δεκέμβριος. 15, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Λουιζιάνα. Hall of Fame broadcasterAl 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 coachesΑλ ΜίτσελκαιRay 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.”

Επιστάτης (για: 76-5, 68 KOs, ερασιτέχνης: 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, Τέξας, his victims included Frazier (δυο φορές), Ken Norton, Dwight Muhammad Qawi καιMichael Moorer.

Considered one of the greatest amateur boxers of all-time, Breland (για: 35-3-1, 25 KOs), ερασιτέχνης: 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 Little, Rafael Pineda καιLloyd Honeyghan.

The late Frazier (για: 32-4-1, 27 KOs, ερασιτέχνης: 38-2), representing Philadelphia, captured a gold medal at the 1964 Olympics in Japan and he was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion as a professional. Frazier’s hit list includedMuhammad Ali, Τζίμι Έλις (δυο φορές),Μπομπ Φόστερ καιOscar Bonavena (δυο φορές).

Mitchell has been in boxing for more than 60 χρόνια, 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 Η.Π.Α.. Ολυμπιακή Ομάδα, and technical advisor for the 2004 και 2012 Η.Π.Α.. 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 καιVernon Forrest. He currently trains 2016 Η.Π.Α.. 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, Ιράν Barkley καιΤόμι Μόρισον. 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, τόσο εντός όσο και έξω από το δακτύλιο,"σχολίασεΚρις Κούλιαρι, Εκτελεστικός Διευθυντής της Ένωσης Αποφοίτων Πυγμαχίας των ΗΠΑ. “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 Χρυσό Ολυμπιακό μετάλλιοAndrew Maynard, three-time National AAU Coach of the Year (1972-76-77) Joe Clough, 1984 Χρυσό Ολυμπιακό μετάλλιοFrank Tateκαι ο αδελφός τουΘωμάς, 1972 ΟλυμπίουTim Dement, 2002 Εθνικό Golden Gloves πρωταθλητήςJaidon Codringtion, 1980 Olympic QualifierJackie Beard, 1981 Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες ΕφήβωνGlen Modicue, four-time National championEric Kelly, 1988 Eastern Olympic Qualifier championJohn Scully, Obie Beard, Mark Lanton και οStephens brothers –Donald, Αντώνιος καιΚαθίκι.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE USA BOXING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Created to champion a lifelong, αμοιβαία επωφελείς σχέσεις μεταξύ του USA Boxing και των αποφοίτων του, –μπόξερ, αξιωματούχοι, προπονητές και λάτρεις της πυγμαχίας — Ο Σύλλογος Αποφοίτων συνδέει γενιές πρωταθλητών, εμπνέει και δίνει πίσω στους μελλοντικούς πρωταθλητές πυγμαχίας της USA Boxing, μέσα και έξω από το δακτύλιο.

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.

ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2017: The charter class was headed byMuhammad Ali καιEvander Holyfield, in addition to veteran coachesRoosevelt Sanders καιTom Coulter.

ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2018: Η.Π.Α.. Olympic Team medalists and world (επαγγελματίας) championsRoy Jones, Jr., Andre Ward καιClaressa Shields, as well as former USA Boxing National Director of CoachingEmanuel Steward and veteran USA Boxing officialTom Cleary.

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πυγμαχία, Lane Brothers Πυγμαχία, Ας Get It On προωθήσεις

SIGN «LANE BROTHERS BOXING» #1 Φως-βαρέων βαρών MENG FANLONG & TOP βαρέων βαρών ZHANG Zhilei

Οκτώβριος 29, 2019 FNU47 Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

22ης του Οκτώβρη, Νέα Υόρκη — Νούμερο ένα IBF ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών, Meng Fanlong (16-0, 10 KOs), και κορυφαία βαρέων βαρών, Zhang Zhilei (20-0, 16 KOs), υπογράψει αποκλειστικές συμφωνίες σύμβουλος με το νεοσύστατο «Lane Brothers Πυγμαχία».

Meng Fanlong

Meng των Chifeng, Κίνα, είναι ενθουσιασμένος για να έχουν Terry και Tommy Lane είναι εκπρόσωποι της βιομηχανίας του.

«Είμαι πραγματικά ευτυχής που έχω Terry Lane και Tommy Lane στην ομάδα μου ως συμβούλους μου.» Λέει Meng. «Είναι νέος και ενθουσιώδης για την πυγμαχία. Πιστεύουν σε μένα και είναι πολύ επαγγελματίες σε αυτό που κάνουν. Πιστεύω ότι η συνεργασία μας θα έχει θετικό αντίκτυπο στην καριέρα μου.»

Δεδομένου ότι η IBF #1 υποψήφιος στο φως βαρέων βαρών τμήμα, Meng είναι αντικρύζοντας έναν αγώνα στις αρχές του επόμενου έτους κατά Πρωταθλητής Artur Μπετερμπίεφ, που μόλις σημείωσε μια εντυπωσιακή τεχνική νίκη νοκ-άουτ πάνω από Oleksandr Gvozdyk Παρασκευή το βράδυ στη Φιλαδέλφεια.

«Αυτή είναι μια συναρπαστική στιγμή στην καριέρα Fanlong του.» Λέει ο Terry Lane. «Αυτός είναι ένας από τους καλύτερους μαχητές στο 175 λίρες, και ένα από τα κορυφαία πυγμαχίας ταλέντα να έρθουν από την Κίνα. Εμείς δεν θα μπορούσε να είναι πιο ευτυχισμένοι με τη βοήθεια του καθοδηγήσει μέσα από αυτό το ταξίδι.»

Πληροφορίες για την αναμέτρηση Meng Fanlong με Μπετερμπίεφ θα ανακοινωθεί εγκαίρως.

*Εικόνα – Meng Fanlong *

*Εικόνα αριστερά προς τα δεξιά – Tommy Lane, Meng Fanlong, εκπαιδευτής Shaun George, Terry Lane *

Zhang Zhilei

Zhang, της Zhoukou, Κίνα, Είναι, επίσης, στην ευχάριστη θέση να έχουν Terry και Tommy Lane είναι εκπρόσωποι της καριέρας του.

"Είδος υφάσματος, Tommy και να πάω πολύ πίσω από την πρώτη στιγμή της στροφής Pro μου εδώ στις ΗΠΑ.» Λέει ο Ζανγκ. «Μετά από πολλά χρόνια, τώρα εργάζονται και πάλι μαζί. Τώρα είναι σύμβουλοι μου. Ο πατέρας τους είναι ένα πολύ γνωστό διαιτητή και Hall-of-Famer. Οι αδελφοί έχουν στην επιχείρηση της πυγμαχίας όλη τους τη ζωή. Πιστεύω ότι η συνεργασία μας θα είναι ένα νέο κεφάλαιο της επαγγελματικής μου σταδιοδρομίας «.

Zhang, ένα 6'6’ » 260 lb 2008 Ασημένια Ολυμπιονίκης, έχει συγκεντρώσει ένα εντυπωσιακό αήττητο ρεκόρ και ψάχνει για μεγάλες μάχες στο βαρέων βαρών τμήμα.

«Zhang Zhilei είναι το πρόσωπο της πυγμαχίας στην Κίνα.» Λέει ο Tommy Lane. «Έχει τόσες πολλές ευκαιρίες μπροστά του, Είμαστε ενθουσιασμένοι για αυτή τη συνεργασία.»

Zhang έχει προγραμματιστεί για την καταπολέμηση της σκληρή Sergey Kuzmin (15-1, 11 KOs) στις 30 Νοεμβρίου στο Casino de Monte Carlo, Μόντε Κάρλο, Μονακό 30 Νοεμβρίου. Ο αγώνας θα μεταδοθεί σε DAZN.

*Εικόνα αριστερά προς τα δεξιά – Zhang Zhilei, Tommy Lane, Terry Lane *

*Εικόνα – Zhang Zhilei και ο Terry Lane *

ΣΧΕΤΙΚΑ ΜΕ LANE BROTHERS BOXING

Νέα Υόρκη Βασισμένο «Lane Brothers Πυγμαχία» ιδρύθηκε το 2019 από τους αδελφούς Terry και Tommy Lane. Οι αδελφοί Lane έχουν εργαστεί στην επαγγελματική πυγμαχία για σχεδόν δεκαπέντε χρόνια, και τώρα χρησιμοποιούν τεχνογνωσία της βιομηχανίας τους για την παροχή συμβουλών κορυφαία διεθνή πυγμαχία ταλέντα. Τέρι και ο Tommy είναι οι γιοι του πρώην διαιτητής 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, Νοέμβριος 23 στο MGM Grand Garden Arena στο Λας Βέγκας

Οκτώβριος 1, 2019 FNU47 Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

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 (Σεπτέμβριος 28, 2019) – Boxing’s longest reigning heavyweight world championΝτίοντεϊ “Ο βομβιστής του Χαλκού” Γουάιλντερwill take on his most dangerous challenger to date when he defends his WBC title in a rematch against once-beaten Cuban sluggerLuis “Κινγκ Κόνγκ” Ortiz in the main event of the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Νοέμβριος. 23 στο MGM Grand Garden Arena στο Λας Βέγκας.

Three-division champion and current WBA Featherweight ChampionΛέων “Σεισμός” Σάντα Κρουζ will seek a title in another division in the co-main event when he takes onMiguel “El Michoacan” Λουλούδια for the WBA Super Featherweight Championship as part of the pay-per-view action beginning at 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. 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^ου 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 knockouts σε 74 σπίρτα, 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’ κάρτες, and Wilder eventually dropping Ortiz again with a powerful right uppercut that forced the referee to stop the bout in the 10^ου γύρος.

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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, είπε. “We can’t wait for fight fans to witness what is sure to be a ‘knockout’ of an evening at the Grand Garden Arena.”

Γουάιλντερ (41-0-1, 40 KOs), a bronze medal winner for the U.S. boxing team at the 2008 Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες, 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 μήνες. 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^ου γύρος, on the way to a split draw last December.

Born and still living and training in Tuscaloosa, Αλαμπάμα, 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^ου υπεράσπιση του τίτλου.

“When I fought Ortiz not only did he have the pedigree, but also he had the classification of being the boogeyman of the division,” Είπε Γουάιλντερ. “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. Η southpaw, 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,” δήλωσε ο 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 τελευταία του 18 αγώνες, 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,” δήλωσε ο Σάντα Κρουζ. “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.”

Λουλούδια (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. Γεννημένος στο Μεξικό, 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,” 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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