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Erislandy Lara vs. Terrell Gausha Training Camp Notes

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Super Welterweight Title Fight Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Tripleheader Saturday, Oktober 14 fra Barclays Center i Brooklyn & Presentert av
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BROOKLYN (Oktober 2, 2017) – WBA i super weltervekt verdensmester Erislandy “Den amerikanske drømmen” Lara will defend his belt for the fifth time, and the first against an unbeaten opponent, when he battles 2012 US-. Olympian Terrell Gausha in the headlining fight of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader on Lørdag, Oktober 14 fra Barclays Center, hjemmet til BROOKLYN BOKSING®.
Coverage on SHOWTIME begins live at 10 pm. OG/7 pm. PT and features hard-hitting unbeaten champion Jermell “Iron Man” Charlo taking on top contender Erickson “Hammer” Lubin og “Swift” Jarrett Hurd making his first title defense against tough former world champion Austin “No Doubt” Ørret.
Tickets to the event are on sale now and start at $50 (ikke inkludert gjeldende gebyrer). Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com eller ved å ringe 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Gruppe rabatter er tilgjengelig ved å ringe 844-BKLYN-GP.
Here is what the fighters had to say from their respective training camps:
ERISLANDY LARA
(24-2-2, 14 KOs) From Guantanamo, Cuba & Training with Ronnie Shields in Houston
Q. How has training camp gone? Has it been affected by the Hurricanes and what is your message for the people effected in your training home in Houston and home in Miami?
“Training camp is going smooth as always. A lot of hard work has been put into the camp. As far as the hurricanes, it flooded bad in the areas close to our gym, but we were only gone for a couple of days. The roads to the gym were flooded, so we couldn’t go to the gym on those days. I just want to say I’m praying for all those affected by the hurricanes in Houston, Miami and Puerto Rico.”
Q. What do you know about Gausha and what kind of problems does he present? What do you have to be prepared to do to get the win?
“Gausha is a very good fighter. I know he was an Olympian and is currently undefeated as a professional. There’s nothing he does that I haven’t already seen. Så, I’m just going to stick to my game plan and listen to my corner. If I stay composed I will be able to put on the performance I’m looking for.”
Q. What does it mean to you to be on a card with all of these 154-pound champions and top contenders? How important is it to make a statement to the rest of the division?
“It’s a great honor, especially since I’m in the main event. It shows I’m the top fighter in the division. Getting the win by all means necessary will be my statement. If I get the knockout, it will be icing on the cake as the say here in the U.S.”
Q. What do you think is the significance of you being the longest-reigning 154-pound champion? If you’re able to win on October 14 what fights in the division do you want to make in the future?
“It means a lot. I have a goal to break the record, held by Gianfranco Ross, for most title defenses at 11. But I’ll always be ready to fight anyone they put in front of me. I want big challenges so I would love to fight with GGG or Canelo, and I would also jump at the chance to unify against Cotto or Hurd.”
TERRELL GAUSHA
(20-0, 9 KOs) From Cleveland, Ohio & Training with Manny Robles in Norwalk, California
Q. How has training camp gone so far? Who have you been sparring with and what have they been able to do to prepare you for Lara? Have you tried anything new this training camp?
“Trening har vært stor. We’ve been at it for 10 uker. I’ve been sparring with good partners, even though I can’t pronounce most of their names. We brought in a bronze medalist from the 2012 OL, Chris Pearson and a great Nigerian fighter as well. They’re defensively skilled and as close as we could find to Lara’s style. He’s hard to mimic, but they’re close. We’re not really doing anything new, just working more rounds. I’ve done lots of 12-rounders in sparring, but we’ll save the rest of our secrets for fight night.”
Q. What does it mean to you to fight for a world title for the first time? Is there extra motivation from seeing other 2012 Olympians who’ve picked up titles?
“It’s a blessing and a dream come true. I’ve been working on this since I first laced up the gloves. Not everyone gets this shot and I plan on taking full advantage. Those guys from the 2012 Olympics are my brothers. We talked about things like this back at the Olympics. Then they went out and showed me it’s possible. I want to be the next one to pick up a title to fulfill my promise too.”
Q. What kind of problems does Lara present in the ring? How do you prepare for his skill set and what he does well in the ring?
“I’ve been watching Lara for a while. I know he’s a mover. Guys like that are slick and he’s a good counter-puncher. He’s a crafty veteran and has fought a lot of top guys. But I have a lot of experience myself. I’m undefeated and it’s my time.”
Q. What does it mean to you to be part of a tripleheader with the top talent in the division? How important is it to take advantage of this opportunity and put on the best performance possible?
“Being involved in this lets me know where I’m at. Not just anybody got on this card. We earned our way here and this night will open up other big fights in the division. There’s no pressure for me, skjønt. I put in all the hard work at the gym. På kampen natt, I just let things flow.”
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Former Title Challenger Tony Harrison Returns to Action to Take on Mexico’s Paul Valenzuela Jr. Lørdag, Oktober 14 fra Barclays Center i Brooklyn

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Mer! Featherweight Champion Cindy Serrano Enters the Ring
& Unbeaten Local Prospects Richardson Hitchins, Julian Sosa & Chordale Booker Feature on Exciting Night of Undercard Attractions
BROOKLYN (September 25, 2017) – Former title challenger Tony Harrison (24-2, 20 KOs) will return to the ring in a 10-round middleweight bout against Paul Valenzuela Jr. (20-5, 14 KOs) as part of an exciting night of undercard bouts on Lørdag, Oktober 14 fra Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.
Additional action will see featherweight world champion Cindy Serrano (26-5-3, 10 KOs) from Brooklyn making her Barclays Center debut in an eight-round special attraction bout.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by Erislandy “Den amerikanske drømmen” Lara defending against undefeated Terrell Gausha i hovedturneringen av SHOWTIME Championship Boxing. Coverage on SHOWTIME begins live at 10 pm. OG/7 pm. PT and features hard-hitting unbeaten champion Jermell “Iron Man” Charlo taking on top contender Erickson “Hammer” Lubin og “Swift” Jarrett Hurd making his first title defense against tough former world champion Austin “No Doubt” Ørret.
Tickets to the event are on sale now and start at $50 (ikke inkludert gjeldende gebyrer). Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com eller ved å ringe 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Gruppe rabatter er tilgjengelig ved å ringe 844-BKLYN-GP.
A trio of exciting local prospects will compete in their hometown as 2016 Haitian Olympian Richardson Hitchins (2-0, 1 KO) fights in a four-round welterweight bout, Brooklyn Julian Sosa (9-0-1, 3 KOs) enters the ring for a six-round welterweight attraction and unbeaten prospects square-off for eight rounds of super welterweight action as Brooklyn’s Chordale Booker (7-0, 4 KOs) oppfyller Malcolm McCallister (9-0, 8 KOs).
Rounding out the night of fights are Justin Hurd (3-0, 3 KOs), brother of 154-pound champion Jarrett, in a six-round super welterweight bout against Georgia’s Steven Andrade (3-2, 2 KOs) og ubeseiret Dylan Price (3-0, 3 KOs) in a four-round junior bantamweight affair.
The 27-year-old Harrison scored an explosive ninth-round stoppage of Sergey Rabchenko last July at Barclays Center to earn his world title shot earlier this year in which he lost a spirited contest against Jarrett Hurd. The Detroit-native was unbeaten in his first 21 pro kamper, recording 10-straight knockouts between 2013 og 2015 and owns victories over Cecil McCalla, Fernando Guerrero and Tyrone Brunson over his seven-year pro career. He will take on the 30-year-old Valenzuela Jr. out of Baja California Sur, Mexico who has won three of his last four contests.
The older sister of five-division champion Amanda, Cindy became a world champion last year when she defeated Calixta Silgado to capture the WBO Featherweight World Championship. Born in Puerto Rico but raised and fighting out of Brooklyn, she defended her title successfully in May by defeating Paola Torres. Serrano is unbeaten in her last 12 contests dating back to 2012 and will be making her Barclays Center debut on October 14.
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Erislandy Lara vs. Terrell Gausha; Jermell Charlo vs. Erickson Lubin; Jarrett Hurd vs. Austin Trout SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Tripleheader Press Conference Quotes & Bilder

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Presentert av Premier Boxing Champions Lørdag, Oktober 14 fra Barclays Center i Brooklyn
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BROOKLYN (September 6, 2017) – Six of the top 154-pound fighters in the world spoke to media in Brooklyn Onsdag ahead of their respective Lørdag, Oktober 14showdowns featured in a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, hjemmet til BROOKLYN BOKSING®.
The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by Erislandy “Den amerikanske drømmen” Lara defending against undefeated Terrell Gausha plus hard-hitting unbeaten champion Jermell “Iron Man” Charlo taking on top contender Erickson “Hammer” Lubin og “Swift” Jarrett Hurd making his first title defense against tough former world champion Austin “No Doubt” Ørret.
Tickets to the event are on sale now and start at $50 (ikke inkludert gjeldende gebyrer). Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com eller ved å ringe 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays CenterGroup discounts are available by calling 844-BKLYN-GP.
Her er hva pressen konferansedeltakerne hadde å si Onsdag:
ERISLANDY LARA
“I like to do my talking in the ring. På Oktober 14 that’s exactly what I’m going to do. It’s an honor to be headlining on SHOWTIME and we’re looking forward to a great fight.
“I’m excited to be part of this huge card. This is a great event. These are the best guys in the division. It’s a pleasure to be the main event and I look forward to putting on a show.
“Gausha is a good fighter. He’s an Olympian and a guy who wants to win and become world champion. I know what that feels likes, but I also know what it takes. We’ll see how it plays out on Oktober 14.
“Jeg er begeistret for denne kampen. I’ve beat champions, former champions and now I’ll add an Olympian. After I take care of business I look forward to unifying the division.
“My prayers and my thoughts are with everyone down in Houston. I have family and friends who were affected. It’s a sad situation, but Houston has to be strong. That’s why I’m going to have ‘Houston Strong’ on my trunks because we all need to stick together and unite. That’s the way we’ll make it through.”
TERRELL GAUSHA
“I was extremely excited to get the call for this fight. I’ve been working for this my whole career and it’s a great opportunity. Lara is considered to be the best in the division and I want to fight the best. Now is my time.
“I’ll have to make adjustments in there. Obviously with Lara you have to cut the ring off. We have a game plan that I’m going to go in there and execute on Oktober 14.
“I’m fighting a tough competitor. He’s crafty. We all know he has skills. But I’ve prepared for this and I’m going to do what I have to do. I like to do my talking in the ring and I’ll leave it all on the line on fight night.
“I’m a more mature fighter now. I’m a true professional. I’ve been through some things in my career that have helped me leading up to this fight. I’m well-seasoned and ready for the test.
“I’m training with my coach Manny Robles in Norwalk, California and it’s been going really well. We’re adding a few things for this fight but mostly just putting in the same hard work that we always do.
“Jeg er velsignet med å være i denne posisjonen. I feel like all my hard work is paying off now that I’m on a big card like this. I worked hard and I deserve this chance.”
JERMELL Charlo
“I’m honored to be in Brooklyn. This is another exciting fight card like the last card I was on here. I did what I had to do in April. I let the opponent run his mouth and then I took care of him. I’m going to let that happen again.
“Jeg må dra nytte av denne muligheten. I know that I have a lot of advantages but I just need to go seize the moment. Han er en tøff, strong fighter who’s going to be ready to take my title.
“It’s interesting to see a guy as young as he is come for a world title. I’ve been here a long time in the pro game. It’s a big stage for both of us. I’ve fought a lot of tough guys up to this point. This is what I’ve been preparing for.
“I want to fight Jarrett Hurd after this. I’d also like to get an opportunity to unify against Miguel Cotto. I want to show the old guard that the Charlo twins are as good as anyone.
“I got my hands full with Ericskon Lubin and I know he comes to fight. He’s a dog, but I’m an animal as well. I’m going to step up and do what I’ve done each time before.
“I’m doing this for Houston. Houston is going through a lot. My friends and family are all affected. It really doesn’t seem real to me. I’m ready to help however I can.”
ERICKSON LUBIN
“This is the fight I asked for. I said I wanted to go the WBC route and when it was officially announced I was really excited. I’ve been training for this since my last fight. I’m even more motivated now to go get the belt.
“I’ve been sparring with bigger guys. Guys who throw one-two combos like Jermell. I’m getting prepared mentally and physically for this fight.
“Jermell has some power. He moves pretty well, but I’ll be prepared for everything. Whether he pressures or boxes me I’ll be prepared.
“I laugh at people who say this is too soon for me. Mike Tyson was 19 when he dared to be great. This is the perfect time for me to show that I’m not a regular 21-year-old.
“This is a stacked card we have here and I’m ready to showcase my talent. I want to prove I’m the best in this division. I think we’re bringing back the era of all fighters going out there and giving it their all each time they step into the ring. I always steal the show and I’m planning to do that Oktober 14.”
JARRETT HURD
“It means everything to be defending my belt on a card like this. I fought here at Barclays Center on the Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter undercard so to be back here against a veteran in Austin Trout is great. I can’t wait to put on a show.
“We’re going to have two buses of fans coming up here. The ‘Swift’ fans will be in the house. It’s going to be a great atmosphere on fight night.
“In my last bout, Tony Harrison won some early rounds by boxing me, so we’ve known that my next opponent is going to try to outbox me. We expect him to move around and use the ring against me.
“This has been a long training camp. We’ve had this bout set for a long time. We’re more than prepared.
“We’ve been training to catch a ‘Trout.’ We’ll put the bait out there and let him come in. If he doesn’t take the bait, we’ll step right in the water and get him out of there.
“I’m going to keep the pressure on him. I’m planning on attacking the body and making sure I cut off the ring. He’s going to be on the move so I have to be prepared.
“My fans can expect a stoppage on Oktober 14. He’s got three losses against great opponents but none have been able to stop him. I’m going to separate myself by being the first to do it.”
AUSTIN TROUT
“This is going to put me back to where I belong. Right back on top. This is for my legacy so this is of the utmost importance.
“It’s an honor to be on a card like this. I’m blessed to be a part of this great lineup of fighters. This place is the new hotspot of boxing and I can’t wait to perform.
“Hurd is tall, he’s a big guy who I think is going to come forward. We’re preparing for the best possible Hurd that there could be.
“I’m ready to take my career to a whole new level. I’ve been in big fights, but none like this. There is so much riding on this fight. He wants to make a name for himself off of my name.
“He didn’t have to take this fight and I’m happy he did. But he messed up. I’m leaving the ring with his belt and his ‘0.’ I want to stake my claim as the best in the division.
“I’m coming home as a world champion. I’ll be a two-time world champion who’s going to unify this division. I’m going to have my hand raised at the end of the night.”
LOU DiBella, President i DiBella Entertainment
“This is going to be a sensational show. If you’re a boxing fan this is going to be an amazing show. It’s going to bring some clarity to the division with six talented guys matching off. It’s a boxing fan’s fight and it’s priced that way.
“What boxing needs is the best matchups. Boxing needs shows like this. These are the kind of shows that SHOWTIME has been showing for the last few years. There is no question that they’re the number one network in boxing.
“This card is about finding out who will be the last man standing in the 154-pound division. It starts on Oktober 14 and it’ll all go down on SHOWTIME.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive VP & General Manager, Showtime Sports
“Last week we had the world’s attention for an unprecedented event in Mayweather vs. McGregor. What this sport needs to do to continue to expand is to follow that up with high quality boxing matchups. That’s why this card is so important. It was critical that we had a top to bottom high quality card to capture those people who started paying attention to boxing on Aug. 26.
“Over the last couple of years, SHOWTIME along with Barclays Center and DiBella Entertainment have brought fans the biggest and best fights in boxing. This might be the highest quality card from top to bottom since we started working with Barclays Center.
“This tripleheader will be the 18th, 19th og 20th world title fights this year on SHOWTIME. More than anyone else. More important and meaningful fights than anyone else. This is a talent-rich division we’ve been showcasing for years.
“I’ve never had any doubts about boxing’s future. Boxing is very healthy. All you have to do is look at these six fighters in their prime, taking on top competition. I know that this sport is in very good health.”
BRETT YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
“It has been an incredible year for BROOKLYN BOXING. Probably the best since we opened Barclays Center. Oktober, 28, we will celebrate our fifth anniversary. We’re very committed to boxing, not only showcasing the best and brightest talent, but to use it as a platform for those who aspire to get in this ring. We’re committed to their futures.
“There are a lot of championships on the line which should make it a great night. All of these fights promise to bring action to our great fans. We look forward to seeing everyone on the 14th.”
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Boxing Doubleheader Features Two Blockbuster Shows on Separate Networks from Both Coasts & Showcases Five World Championship Matches on Saturday, Oktober 14 Presentert av Premier Boxing Champions

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Action Kicks Off With Leo Santa Cruz & Abner Mares Defending Their Titles in Separate Matches In Primetime On FOX & FOX Deportes from StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. Ved 7:30 pm. OG/4:30 pm. OG
Nightcap Features a Thrilling Tripleheader of
World Championship Matches in the 154-pound Division
Live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn at
10 pm. OG/7 pm. PT
LAS VEGAS (September 6, 2017) – Let’s play two! Boxing fans will have the rare opportunity to enjoy a boxing doubleheader with two separate live shows on different networks that will showcase five world championship matches from coast to coast on Lørdag, Oktober 14 presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
In the first show, sensational featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz (33-1-1, 18 KOs) will defend his world title against Chris Avalos (27-5, 20 KOs), while three-division world champion Abner Mares (30-2-1, 15 KOs) defends his 126-pound belt against once-beaten Andres Gutierrez (35-1-1, 25 KOs) på StubHub Center i Carson, California in primetime on FOX & FOX Deportes at 7:30 pm. OG/4:30 pm. PT.
Following that will be a scintillating 154-pound world championship tripleheader on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn at 10 pm. OG/7 pm. PT.
Erislandy Lara (24-2-2, 14 KOs), arguably the most-skilled boxer in the division and the longest reigning world champion, will headline and defend his title against undefeated 2012 US-. Olympian Terrell Gausha (20-0, 9 KOs). Hard-hitting undefeated champion Jermell Charlo (29-0, 14 KOs) will take on top contender Erickson Lubin (18-0, 13 KOs) mens Jarrett Hurd (20-0, 14 KOs) will make his first title defense against tough former world champion Austin Trout (30-3, 17 KOs).
“It’s a common occurrence in Major League Baseball, the NFL and the NBA to be able to watch two or three games back-to-back on the same day, but it is rare in boxing to watch back-to-back live shows from two locations on the same day,” said Tim Smith, VP of Communications for Haymon Boxing. “This is a unique opportunity for boxing fans to watch two separate live cards on two different networks from both U.S. coasts, featuring five world championship matches in the 126-pound and 154-pound division – two of the hottest divisions in boxing. If you’re a boxing fan you’re going to want to get your popcorn ready for October 14.”
All five of the featured championship matches hold major significance in the future for the winners.
If Santa Cruz and Mares win their respective matches, they have both agreed to terms to meet in a highly anticipated rematch and featherweight title consolidation bout in early 2018. Santa Cruz won a hard-fought, narrow decision against Mares in 2015.
The 154-pound title tripleheader features four undefeated boxers and the very best the division has to offer. The winners in each match will face each other in the future to determine which one will eventually be the undisputed 154-pound world champion.
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THREE 154-POUND WORLD CHAMPIONS DEFEND IN HIGH STAKES SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® TRIPLEHEADERSATURDAY, Oktober 14 LIVE ON SHOWTIME®FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

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Presentert av Premier Boxing Champions & Headlined by
Erislandy Lara Defending Title Against Unbeaten Terrell Gausha; Also Features Unbeaten Champion Jermell Charlo Against Top Challenger Erickson Lubin, and Jarrett Hurd in First Defense Against Former World Champion Austin Trout
Tickets Go On Sale I morgen, August 31 ved 10 a.m. OG
BROOKLYN (August. 30, 2017) – A trio of 154-pound world champions will defend their titles as part of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader headlined by Erislandy Lara defending against undefeated Terrell Gausha, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions on Lørdag, Oktober 14 leve på SHOWTIME (9 pm. OG/6 pm. PT) fra Barclays Center, hjemmet til BROOKLYN BOKSING®.
Kortet, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and TGB Promotions, will feature four undefeated 154-pound boxers and will pave the way for an undisputed king of the 154-pound division.
Erislandy “Den amerikanske drømmen” Lara (24-2-2, 14 KOs), generally recognized as the best boxer in the super welterweight division and its longest reigning champion, will defend his title against undefeated 2012 US-. Olympian Terrell Gausha (20-0, 9 KOs).
I co-main event, hard-hitting unbeaten champion Jermell “Iron Man” Charlo (29-0, 14 KOs) takes on top contender Erickson “Hammer” Lubin (18-0, 13 KOs), mens “Swift” Jarrett Hurd (20-0, 14 KOs) will make his first title defense against tough former world champion Austin “No Doubt” Ørret (30-3, 17 KOs).
“Oktober 14 ved Barclays Center, three world champions will be defending their belts, på SHOWTIME, in a night of tremendous super welterweight action,” sa Lou DiBella, President i DiBella Entertainment. “Long reigning Cuban Erislandy Lara takes on undefeated Olympian Terrell Gausha and newly crowned Jarrett Hurd faces respected former world champion Austin Trout. This card also features one of the best matchups that can be made between two undefeated fighters, champion Jermell Charlo and young sensation Erickson Lubin.”
“This is a blockbuster card for boxing fans,” sa Tom Brown, President av TGB Kampanjer. “The 154-pound division is full of talent and this card is loaded with the best champions and top-ranked contenders in the division. The guy who will be the eventual king of the division is fighting on this show and the fans will be treated to matches that will determine who that unified champion will be.”
Tickets to the event will go on sale on i morgen, August 31 ved 10 a.m. OG and start at $50 (ikke inkludert gjeldende gebyrer). Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com eller ved å ringe 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center starting Fredag, September 1 at noon ET. Gruppe rabatter er tilgjengelig ved å ringe 844-BKLYN-GP.
“We are thrilled to continue our best year yet of BROOKLYN BOXING with our fifth major boxing event of 2017,” sa Brett Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment. “We always aim to deliver fight fans an evening packed with top-notch matchups from start to finish, and this card certainly does that.”
Lara, a 34-year-old Cuban southpaw, owns victories over Trout, Alfredo Angulo and a slew of former champions and top contenders in addition to a controversial split decision loss to Canelo Alvarez on the way to cementing his credentials as the top boxer in the division. Lara will make the seventh defense of his world title as he continues to train with renowned trainer Ronnie Shields.
“I’m very excited to be making another title defense back on SHOWTIME headlining a great tripleheader,” Said Lara. “This is an interesting fight versus an undefeated U.S. Olympian in Terrell Gausha. I know he will be ready because it’s his opportunity to beat the best fighter in the division and become a champion. But come fight night, he will quickly realize and know why I’m the consensus No. 1 super welterweight in the world. After this performance, I look forward to, one-by-one, adding a WBC and IBF title to my collection.”
The 29-year-old Gausha, av Cleveland, Ohio, earned a shot at the world title with solid victories in his last two matches. He won a hard-fought decision over Steven Martinez last August and followed it up with another impressive victory over Luis Hernandez on Februar. 10. Lara figures to be his toughest battle in his pro career that dates back to 2012.
“I’ve been talking about this since I was a three-year-old watching Muhammad Ali on television,” said Gausha. “I’m here now and blessed for this opportunity. Lara’s a tough fighter, champion and the best opponent I’ll fight on paper. He’s been in with the bigger names. But the better the opponent, the better I am, and I’m coming to dethrone him. He’s crafty, but the world hasn’t seen all that I can bring to the table. I’ll make adjustments on the fly and do things that I’ve never shown before. Seeing other Olympic team members win titles gives me motivation to earn the victory and the notoriety I’ve been looking for.”
Charlo of Houston, Texas will be making the second defense of his title, which he won by knockout victory over John Jackson on May 21, 2016. The 27-year-old Charlo successfully defended the title with a highlight reel knockout victory over fellow Texan Charles Hatley onApril 22 ved Barclays Center. He and his twin brother, Jermall, both held world titles at 154-pounds, before Jermall relinquished his title to move up to 160 pounds. Charlo now trains in Dallas with Derrick James, trainer of world champion Errol Spence Jr.
“Lubin is young and hungry and I know he always comes to fight, but there’s a reason why I’m where I am in the sport,” Said Charlo. “I’ve been through the trenches and I don’t plan to stop anytime soon. This is what boxing always needs — two young, undefeated fighters willing to risk their ‘0'. But I think it’s a little early for Lubin to step in the ring with me, and I plan on keeping my title. Oktober 14 I’ll show everyone why I’m a world champion.”
Lubin, 21, is nicknamed “The Hammer” because of his power in both hands and his ability to bring a quick conclusion to every match. Lubin of Orlando, Fla., has picked up 10 victories since the beginning of 2015 including seven knockouts on his way to contender status. Lubin most recently scored a sensational knockout of Jorge Cota in a title eliminator in March at Barclays Center.
“This is a fight for the fans,” said Lubin. “You have an undefeated champion against an undefeated Prospect of the Year. I’m very excited to be fighting for the belt and it’s truly been a dream of mine ever since I first got into boxing. Come fight night, Charlo will either give it to me or I’m going to rip the belt out of his hands. Many fans and reporters have said that he’s one of the best, and that will make it even sweeter. My mentality will be to seek and destroy, so everyone tune-in to SHOWTIME on Oktober 14, you will witness boxing’s new superstar!”
Hurd, 26, will be making the first defense of the title that he won with a KO victory over Tony Harrison on Februar. 25. Fighting ut av Accokeek, Maryland, Hurd soared up the rankings with stoppage victories over previously unbeaten fighters Frank Galarza and Oscar Molina at Barclays Center plus veteran Jo Jo Dan.
“I got a Trout to catch,” Said Hurd. “His losses have all been to top champions Canelo Alvarez, Erislandy Lara and Jermall Charlo. But I’m on a streak of six straight knockouts and Trout has never been stopped, so I’m looking for the stoppage to make a statement that the other fighters couldn’t make. This is definitely my toughest fight, and I didn’t have to take it since it’s a voluntary defense. But I wanted this fight to stop Austin Trout, proving to the fans and people in general I’m the real deal and a true champion.”
Ørret, a 31-year-old southpaw from Las Cruces, New Mexico, has faced some of the top 154-pound boxers in the division. He defeated Miguel Cotto in New York to win a title in 2012 and has close losses to Canelo Alvarez and Lara on his resume. In his most recent attempt at winning the title, Trout gave Jermall Charlo perhaps the toughest test of his career after looking impressive in four straight victories leading up to the challenge.
‘What a blessing it is to have this opportunity at a world title shot,” sa Trout. “I want to thank everyone who has been in my corner to help get me career defining fights. It’s refreshing to see young champions showing heart and testing their skill with the best in the game. With thatsaid, salute to Hurd for allowing this fight to go through.”
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Frank Galarza inks with AC Sports Management

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Jr.Middleweight contender Frank Galarza, 17-2-2(11kos) has hired Adrian Clark of AC Sports Management, LLC to guide his career moving forward. Galarza is coming off of consecutive losses against current Jr. Middleweight champ, Jarrett Hurd and former Jr.Middleweight champ, Ishe Smith.

Den 31 year old from Brooklyn, New York is hoping to get back on track and finish his career strong.

“I know that I have a lot of fight left in me. The past 2 years were tough but that’s the business for you. I am glad to have the right team behind me, nå. Big things ahead,” Said Galarza.

Galarza climbed to contender status with a limited amateur background. His 2014 knockout of then undefeated John Thompson gave attention to the hard punching Brooklynite who has 11 knockouts i 17 of his wins.

Adrian Clark of AC Sports will come in as Galarza’s primary representative but he will be joined by Frank’s former manager, AJ Galante as a special advisor.

“It wouldn’t be right if AJ was not involved. I reached out to AJ and told him that I wanted to work for Frank but he (Galante) had to be on board. I am excited to work with Notorious FG and AJ. This will be a great team effort”. Clark stated.

Clark did not specify a date of Galarza’s return but mentioned that he has been in contact with a few promoters interested in signing Galarza.

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FNU Kampsport Show: UFC, Bellator and Boxing Recaps/Previews; Dana The Drama Queen; Muhammad Ali Jr. Detained at Florida Airport; Transgender Wrestler Wins Women’s Wrestling Title in Texas

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Tom, Rich and Tony recap the major combat sports events from last week, including a major heavyweight showdown between Deontay Wilder and Gerald Washington, a successful title defense by Liam McGeary last Friday at a Dublin, Ireland Bellator show, and a superb comeback by Jarrett Hurd over Tony Harrison. We also look forward to the inaugural women’s featherweight title bout in Bellator tomorrow night and a star-studded UFC 209 fight card including two of the most anticipated co-main events in recent UFC history. Stephen Thompson gets his rematch with UFC Welterweight Champ Tyron Woodley in the main event while Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson fight for a shot to face Conor McGregor for the lightweight title in the co-main event. We also discuss GSP’s comeback fight against Michael Bisping, a transgender female on her way to becoming a male winning a Texas women’s wrestling title, and Muhammad Ali’s son being detained at a Florida airport in early February. Check out our first Full FNU Combat Sports Show hosted on YouTube:

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Caleb Plant vinner enstemmig beslutning over Thomas Awimbono i hovedturnering av Premier Boxing Champions på FS1 og FOX deporterer

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Tugstsogt Nyambayar Vinner av 10th Rund TKO over Jhon Gemino
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BIRMINGHAM, AL. (Februar 25, 2017) – Ubeseiret stigende prospekt Caleb Plant (15-0, 10 KOs) scoret en enstemmig avgjørelse (100-89, 100-89, 99-90) seier over en erfaren Thomas Awimbono (25-7-1, 21 KOs) i hovedturneringen av Premier Boxing Champions på FS1 og FOX Deportes fra Legacy Arena i Birmingham, AL.
I TV-opener, Tugstsogt Nyambayar (8-0, 7 KOs) gikk seirende ut med en hardt kjempet 10thrund teknisk knockout over Jhon Gemino (15-8-1, 7 KOs).
Her er hva krigerne hadde å si etter deres kamp:
CALEB ANLEGG
“I kveld handlet det om å holde seg kontrollert. Jeg ønsket ikke å dra ut der og tvinge noe. Jeg ville bare slappe av og bosette meg bak ryggen min, bruk mine besvimelser, og bare ta bildene som var der for meg.
“Jeg håper at en seier som dette åpner noen dører for meg. Den 168 lbs divisjon er i baklommen. Jeg tar det bare en kamp om gangen, så når vi målet vårt.
“Å gå distansen for å vinne en erfaren jagerfly som Awimbono viser mye om potensialet mitt. Han har vært der inne med noen flotte krigere, men jeg kjempet kampen og fikk seieren.
“Jeg droppet ham tidlig med et sus, men det er vanskelig mot en fyr som ikke vil engasjere seg. Du må ta det de gir deg. Ellers risikerer jeg å gå inn for aggressivt og bli fanget av vakt, som jeg ikke kan tillate. Jeg må være tålmodig og finne flekkene mine.
“Jeg håper på større kamper hver gang. Vi vil ikke ha noe mykt. Jeg har prøvd å få kamper med noen topputsikter, gutter med noen mindre titler, men de vil ikke ta kampen. Jeg kan ikke la det plage meg skjønt, fordi jeg vet at jeg er en høy risiko for disse gutta. Det kan være tidlig i karrieren min, men jeg kan gjøre justeringene og gjøre alt.”
TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR
“Det betydde mye å få en sånn seier mot en robust fighter på kort varsel.
“Vi lette etter en knockout mye tidligere, men Gemino var veldig tøff i kveld. Han viste mye hjerte, men heldigvis fikk vi seieren.
“Selv om dette var en tyngre vekt enn jeg er vant til å kjempe mot, Jeg hadde ikke noe problem med å håndtere størrelsen hans.
“Å kjempe på et kort som dette på FS1 og FOX Deportes betyr verden for meg. Dette var en stor mulighet til å vise frem ferdighetene mine.
“Jeg vil ha noen de legger foran meg neste gang. Jeg møter hvem som helst.”
JHON PAR
“Jeg prøver ikke å finne unnskyldninger, men vi tok denne kampen på veldig kort varsel. Jeg er veldig frustrert over opptredenen min i kveld.
“Jeg vil gjøre alt jeg kan for å få en ny kamp i USA. og jeg lover å alltid gi alt. Jeg håper fansen likte kampen vår i kveld.
“Jeg er villig til å kjempe mot hvem som helst, Jeg skulle bare ønske jeg hadde mer tid til å forberede meg på Nyambayar.”
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Deontay Wilder scorer sensasjonell femte runde KO over Gerald Washington for å beholde tungvektsverdetittelen

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Jarrett Hurd beseirer Tony Harrison med niende runde KO til
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Dominic Breazeale stopper Izuagbe Ugonoh i actionfylt
Brawl To Win av Fifth Round KO
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BIRMINGHAM, AL. (Februar 25, 2017) – Ubeseiret tungvektsverdensmester Deontay “Bronse Bomber” Wilder (38-0, 37 KOs) slo Gerald ut “The Black Rooster” Washington (18-1-1, 12 KOs) i femte runde av hovedturneringen til Premier Boxing Champions på FOX og FOX Deportes på Legacy Arena i Birmingham, AL.
Foran en mengde 12,346 fans, Wilder var i stand til å gi hjemmestatsmengden en ny glitrende seier. Selv om Washington stjal noen av de tidlige rundene, Wilders tålmodighet betalte seg da han klarte å finne tempoet og fullføre Washington i femte ramme.
I den blåsende TV-åpningen, Dominic Breazeale (18-1, 16 KOs) stoppet tidligere ubeseiret Izuagbe Ugonoh (17-1, 14 KOs). Ugonoh kontrollerte kampen tidlig ved å lande tunge slag mot både Breazeales kropp og hode, men Breazeale var i stand til å komponere seg selv og stormet tilbake for å slå ut Ugonoh på imponerende måte.
Medarrangementet inneholdt Jarrett Hurd (20-0, 14 KOs) slå ut Tony Harrison (24-2, 20 KOs) i den niende runden av deres konkurranse.
Her er hva krigerne hadde å si etter deres kamp:
Deontay Wilder
“Jeg visste at han kom inn spent på å kjempe om en verdensmesterskap. Jeg bare holdt meg rolig og fant rytmen min. Jeg visste virkelig at han kom til å bli trett, og da han gjorde det, tok jeg fordel.
“Det hele handlet om timing. Jeg er veldig smart når det gjelder å bruke forskjellige taktikker i ringen.
“Å kjempe her i Alabama er en velsignelse. Folk her dukker opp for å støtte meg, og jeg elsker dem for det. Jeg kommer alltid til å støtte og være her for Alabama-familien min. Å se mengdenes respons i kveld betydde mye for meg.
“Som jeg har sagt, Jeg ønsker å forene divisjonen. Jeg synes det er viktig å ha en fighter og en mester, og det er Deontay Wilder. La oss håpe Joseph Parker er klar for meg, for jeg er definitivt klar for ham.”
GERALD WASHINGTON
“Jeg ble bare litt utålmodig. Jeg prøvde å gå for det. Det var en jevn boksekamp. Jeg kunne ha holdt det slik og holdt det kjedelig. Jeg vet ikke hvorfor jeg sovnet der. Jeg antar at jeg mistet litt fokus.
“Jeg tok ham med ett skudd da han kom inn. Men i stedet for at jeg holder spillet oppe og fortsetter å skyve ham tilbake og holde ham i kontroll ved å holde ham midt i ringen, Jeg prøvde å komme på ham. Jeg prøvde å spille en liten motpunch-rolle og fange ham inn. Han tok meg bare.
“Det er bare en opplevelse. Du må følge spillplanen og holde fokus, vær tålmodig. Du får kanskje ikke alle skuddene du ønsker i begynnelsen, men du må spille spillet helt ut og da begynner ting å skje.”
JARRETT HURD
“Vi ønsket å ta oss tid med ham fordi Harrison kan bokse og bevege seg. Men hver gang han kjemper slites han mot slutten.
“I løpet av den sjette runden, han fanget meg med et godt skudd inne i venstre øye. Men jeg klarte å kjempe meg gjennom det og få seieren.
“Det føles flott å være en mester. Jeg har aldri hatt en følelse så bra før. Det er ren Accokeek-kraft. Jeg kan endelig trekke buksene opp nå. Buksene mine falt ned, men jeg fikk endelig beltet.”
DOMINIC Breazeale
“Det tok litt tid for meg å finne tempoet mitt, men til slutt fant jeg rytmen min. Izu kom i god form og med våpen flammende. Han kom på meg med noen ting som jeg ikke forventet. Han var den lettere fyren, og jeg hadde egentlig ikke forventet kraften han hadde.
“Jeg klarte å koble sammen noen store skudd i kveld, spesielt med høyre hånd. Du ser hva som skjer når jeg legger ham ned, og han kom seg aldri helt tilbake.
“Kommer av tapet til Joshua, denne seieren setter meg tilbake der inne. Dette er det jeg alltid har bedt om. Teamet mitt gjør en utrolig jobb med å skaffe meg den slags kamp jeg ber om, og jeg ønsket å kjempe mot en ubeseiret fyr som Izu. Han er en stor, sterk, atletisk fyr.
“I kveld, historien handlet om at jeg hadde hjertet til en løve, blir slått ned, men kommer rett opp igjen for å fullføre denne kampen.”
IZUAGBE UGONOH
“Jeg forventet at jeg skulle slå ham ut. Jeg trodde jeg ville oppnå det, men han overrasket meg ikke med noe. Jeg landet noen gode skudd til både kroppen og ansiktet hans.
“Breazeale viste imidlertid mye hjerte, og jeg tror at opplevelsen hans virkelig hjalp ham. Jeg tror en kamp som Anthony Joshua virkelig hjalp ham med å innse at han kunne ta hva som helst og vinne kampen. Han gjorde det i kveld.
“Ærlig, Jeg ble bare sliten. Jeg ga ham det jeg hadde, og så ble jeg sliten. Da han kom tilbake på meg, klarte jeg ikke å følge med og fullføre spillplanen min.
“Planen var å virkelig bruke min doble jab, og jeg kommer ikke med noen unnskyldninger. Dette er kampspillet. Dette var en stor mulighet for meg, et stort steg opp, og jeg håpet å få det gjort. Det gjorde jeg ikke, men det er en del av sporten. Jeg er ikke vant til å tape, men den tiden kom i dag. Jeg er fortsatt en farlig mann å kjempe for.”
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Deontay Wilder vs.. Gerald Washington PBC på FOX & FOX Deportes siste pressekonferansetilbud & Bilder

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Heavyweight World Title Showdown Headlines Action lørdag, Februar 25 fra Legacy Arena i Birmingham, Alabama
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BIRMINGHAM, AL. (Februar 23, 2017) – Tungvektsverdensmesteren Deontay Wilder og ubeseiret Gerald Washington gikk ansikt til ansikt Torsdag på den siste pressekonferansen før deres primetime-oppgjør som overskrifter Premier Boxing Champions på FOX og FOX Sports detteLørdag, Februar 25 fra Legacy Arena på BJCC i Birmingham, Alabama.
Også til stede og omtalt i fjernsynsaksjon fra kl 8 pm. OG/5 pm. PT var økende super weltervektige konkurrenter Tony Harrison og Jarrett Hurd, som kjemper om en ledig juniortittel i mellomvekt, pluss hardtslående Dominic Breazeale og ubeseiret Izuagbe Ugonoh, som møtes i en 10-runde tungvektkamp.
Billetter til direktesendingen, som promoteres av DiBella Entertainment og TBG Promotions i samarbeid med Bruno Event Team, starter på $25 (ikke inkludert gjeldende gebyrer) og er i salg nå. Billetter er tilgjengelige via Ticketmaster og ved å besøke AlabamaTitleFight.com.
Ytterligere tiltak på FS1 og FOX Deportes begynner kl 10 pm. OG/7 pm. PT og har ubeseiret super mellomvekt Caleb Plant, som var til stede kl Torsdagens begivenhet.
Her er hva jagerfly hadde å si Torsdag:
Deontay Wilder
“Frien min har gitt meg mulighet til å få et bedre forhold til venstre hånd. Det er så mange forskjellige måter å kaste et jab på at jeg ikke trodde jeg kunne gjøre. Å jobbe med en arm tillot meg å bli utsatt for mange nye ting. Det kommer til å bli en annen Deontay Wilder i ringen.
“Det har vært en reise for meg. Jeg vet at det er et formål med det hele, og det er en grunn til at jeg er her og hvorfor jeg er mester. Alt har manifestert meg.
“Dette er et fantastisk kort på lørdag natt, og jeg vet at disse andre gutta ikke kan vente med å komme inn i ringen.
“Lørdag natt kommer til å bli en elektrisk kamp. Jeg elsker staten min, og jeg elsker å kunne komme tilbake til Alabama. Hjemmet er der hjertet mitt er. Det føles bra å fortsette å gi tilbake.
“Jeg er overveldet. Jeg er så klar for denne kampen. Alle har en historie å fortelle. Alt som har skjedd med motstanderne mine er i fortiden. Jeg er forelsket i denne sporten. Jeg har et mål å nå i denne sporten, og jeg vil nå det.
“Jeg setter meg alltid i motstandernes stilling og tenker på om det var meg. That’s why I have so much passion for this sport and I give it my all. I don’t want to end up like my opponents. I don’t want to see what those lights looks like from the bottom.
“I want people to look back on my legacy and see that it was a long journey. I’ve paved the way for my city and my state. I’ve laid the bread crumbs and now people can follow.
“When my first opponent dropped out, the first name that came to my mind was Gerald Washington. I appreciate the way he conducted himself. Every time I saw him, he always shook my hand and told me he was ready.
“I know Gerald is excited. I was too. I know what it’s like to be able to fight for one of the most prestigious belts in the world. Men, it’s my belt. Jeg gleder meg fortsatt. Selv om jeg er verdensmester i tungvekt, Jeg er fortsatt ydmyk. Jeg holder beltet i saken, til det er på tide for meg å kjempe igjen. Jeg er ikke fornøyd. Det er fortsatt mer å oppnå.”
GERALD WASHINGTON
“Jeg har hatt et utrolig løp for å få meg til å høre. Jeg er takknemlig til Deontay for at han valgte meg for denne kampen. Han kunne valgt mange motstandere, men han valgte meg, og jeg er takknemlig for det.
“Dette er en drøm som går i oppfyllelse. Jeg begynte å bokse som barn, men jeg visste ikke hva jeg ville gjøre. Jeg har hatt en lang vei, men nå kjemper jeg for verdensmesterskap i tungvekt. Dette betyr bare så mye for meg.
“Treneren min John Pullman og jeg begynte å jobbe sammen, og vi har gått gjennom alle hindringer. Det er hardt arbeid, men vi legger ned arbeidet sammen, og nå er vi her. Det er det livet handler om. Du må ta risiko og når det er på tide, det er på tide å håndtere virksomheten din. Det er min tid, og jeg er klar.
“Jeg er så glad for å kunne gjøre det jeg elsker. Jeg skal opp mot Deontay Wilder, Bronze Bomber, i sin bakgård. Du kan ikke ta bort det han har oppnådd. Men jeg er her for å håndtere virksomheten min.
“Jeg prøver å leve som mester, og nå er det min mulighet til å bli mester. Jeg kommer til å gripe denne muligheten og ta den.”
TONY HARRISON
“Som konkurrent, Jeg var allerede spent på kampen da de ringte meg om å kjempe mot Hurd. Jeg sa ja med en gang. Jarett Hurds navn er nevnt hver gang du nevner divisjonen på 154 pund. Jeg begynte med dette og ønsket å være best og gjøre det, Jeg må slå de beste.
“Det var en kamp for meg som jeg hoppet på med en gang. Da jeg fikk samtalen om at det skulle bli en tittelkamp, Jeg visste at dette kom til å bli en eldre kamp.
“Jeg tror vi har gjensidig respekt på vei inn i denne kampen. Han respekterer meg like mye som jeg respekterer ham. Men Lørdag natt, Jeg ønsker å få min respekt som en fighter. For oss begge, Jeg tror det er reist mange spørsmål om hvem vi har kjempet. Disse spørsmålene blir besvart på lørdag natt.
“Dette er en kamp hvor du må respektere begge krigerne. Byen Detroit kommer for å se meg bringe denne verdens tittelen hjem, og jeg er sikker på at Maryland forventer det samme fra Hurd. Det kommer til å bli en fantastisk atmosfære.
“Fra jeg begynte på seks år gammel, denne dagen har vært potten på slutten av regnbuen. Jeg kjemper en stor fighter for et flott belte i en flott vektklasse.
“Jeg må bare ut og ta den en runde av gangen. Jeg tror at jeg har for mye i arsenalet. Jeg kan ikke bli så spent, selv om jeg ser en åpning for å stoppe kampen, Jeg skal gjøre det på den smarte måten. Jeg er i form å gå 12 runder, men hvis jeg ser muligheten min, Jeg kommer til å ta det.
“Jeg ønsker å fortsette arven. Det kommer til å bli en fantastisk kamp. Jeg elsker Deontay, men jeg ønsker å stjele showet. Dette er den beste divisjonen i boksing. Jeg kommer hardt ut, og jeg vet at motstanderen min også er det. Vi er begge klare til å legge alt på banen for denne verdensmesterskapet.”
JARRETT HURD
“Vi var glade da vi først kjempet med Tony Harrison, og vi var enda mer glade da vi fant ut at det ville være for en verdensmesterskap. Dette er enhver mesters drøm, og jeg får en stor mulighet i et stort nettverk. Alle får se hvem Jarrett Hurd er.
“Dette betyr alt. Å være ubeseiret er noe som åpner mange dører for deg. Jeg er i kvalitetskamper, så jeg gjør noe bra. Jeg har en annen stor motstander foran meg, men Februar 25 Jeg vil være en verdensmester.
“Vi hadde en veldig god lang treningsleir. Jeg trengte ikke gjøre noe for drastisk for å få vekt. Jeg er en stor fighter for denne divisjonen, men jeg har aldri hatt problemer med vekt. Jeg gleder meg til å komme inn i ringen.
“Min far ble født i Birmingham, Alabama, så det å være i stand til å få verdensmesterskapet mitt her er spennende for hele familien min. Dette er en stor kamp for meg. Jeg har trent hardt og er forberedt på det.
“Jeg vil at denne kampen skal svare på mange spørsmål. Noen mennesker sier at jeg ikke er den raskeste eller at jeg ikke har nok forsvar. Jeg vil være en ubeseiret fighter, men jeg vil også bygge en arv. Jeg vil være på plattformen med de beste. Jeg tror denne kampen vil gi meg den troverdigheten.
“Jab kommer til å være veldig viktig. Tony Harrison has a really nice jab and the winner of the jab battle is going to be victorious. My jab and taking away his jab is going to win the fight for me.”
“My time is here. There will be a new 154-pound champion på lørdag natt. My pants are falling down and I need my belt!”
DOMINIC Breazeale
“It’s great to be back on this stage. I’m ready to come back and show my boxing skills. Deontay and Gerald are going to put on a great show and I’m excited to be a part of it.
“My opponent is definitely an unknown character. We prepared for everything to get ready for a guy that will move a lot. It’s big for him to be fighting on a big card like this for his first U.S. fight. I’m glad he took the fight.
“I just need to be a pressure fighter. Jeg har vært nede og reist meg. Jeg har vært der med de beste. Jeg kan ikke la ham bli komfortabel. Jeg skal gi ham en slags kamp han aldri har sett før.
“Jeg har trent hardt med Manny Robles, og vi har gjort noen fenomenale ting i det siste 10 uker. Jeg har stått på den store scenen og er klar til å gjøre det igjen. Jeg har det bra og er forberedt på å sette opp et show.”
IZUAGBE UGONOH
“Jeg har trent i Las Vegas i tre år, og jeg er veldig spent på å gjøre USA. debut Lørdagnatt. Det er en flott mulighet, og jeg er glad for å få en stor kamp med en gang mot en god tidligere tittelutfordrer som også er en OL. Jeg kunne ikke ønsket meg noe bedre enn dette.
“Jeg har sett på mange Dominic-kamper, even before I knew I was going to fight him. We know what he’s good at and we know where he makes mistakes. All my training partners were taller than me, so I’m comfortable fighting against big guys.
“For meg, this is everything. If you’re a fighter and you train hard to be a champion, then this is the stage you want to reach. When you get here, the question is, are you comfortable with it? I’ve always believed that this is where I belong and now I have the opportunity. Now I just want to have fun and do what I do best.
“I think this is going to be a very explosive fight. I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in. I prepared for a better Dominic Breazeale than who fought Joshua. I think it’s going to be a beautiful night.
“My road has been very rocky. Jeg har kjempet hele verden, but everything happens for a reason and happens at the right time. The time is now for me.”
CALEB ANLEGG
“I’ve had a great camp. I know everyone says that, but this really has been my most productive camp. I’ve had great sparring since I moved to Las Vegas. It’s going to be fireworks på lørdag.
“I know my opponent has been in there with some tough guys. Han har aldri blitt stoppet. That’s what we want. Soft touches won’t get me to where I’m headed. This is my closest fight to my hometown of Nashville since I turned pro so I’m expecting a lot of support.
“I’m not here to take the easy road. Det er min tid nå. This is a great opportunity and I think it’s going to be a great fight. I’m excited to get in the ring.
“Coming from where I came from, alt dette er surrealistisk. Mitt harde arbeid fikk meg hit. Jeg er velsignet med å være her, og jeg føler at jeg fortjener det.
“Alt gikk så greit under leiren, og nå er det på tide å sette det sammen i ringen. Jeg har alltid vært i stand til å vise når presset er på.
“Jeg ønsker å vinne og vinne på imponerende måte. Jeg kommer til å ha et sterkt forsvar, men jeg må legge varmen på ham. Dette er den typen press jeg elsker.
“Jeg vil ha store kamper. Jeg er fokusert på å bli bedre hver dag. Jeg har et flott team rundt meg, og jeg føler at jeg kan slå hvem som helst.”
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