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JEISON ROSARIO BEENDET JULIAN WILLIAMS, UM WBA ZU ERFASSEN & IBF SUPER WELTERWEIGHT TITEL IN FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHT HAUPTVERANSTALTUNG SAMSTAG NACHT VOM LIACOURAS CENTER DER TEMPLE UNIVERSITY IN PHILADELPHIA
Der vereinte 154-Pfund-Weltmeister Julian Williams verteidigt Philadelphia Homecoming Titel gegen den hart schlagenden Jeison Rosario Samstag, Januar 18 im FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event & auf FOX Deportes vom Liacouras Center der Temple University
Der ungeschlagene aufstrebende Star Chris Colbert tritt gegen den ehemaligen Champion an Jezreel Corrales für Interim WBA Super Featherweight Titel im Co-Main Event von Sendung ab
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PHILADELPHIA(November 27, 2019) – Einheitlicher 154-Pfund-WeltmeisterJulianisch “J-Rock” Williamswerden verteidigen seine WBA- und IBF-Titel in einer Heimkehr in Philadelphia gegen die hart schlagendJeison Rosarioam Samstag, Januar 18 im FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event und auf FOX Deportes leben in der Primetime von Temple Liacouras Center der Universität.
Die Aktion wird auch unbesiegten aufsteigenden Stern zeigen Chris “Prime Time” Colbert gegen den ehemaligen Champion Jezreel Corrales für den Interim WBA Super Featherweight Title als Co-Main Event der Sendung, die um beginnt 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
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“Julian Williams hat sich eines der aufregendsten von 2019 verdient Siege im Mai gegen Jarrett Hurd, und es gibt keinen besseren Weg für ihn Folgen Sie dem, indem Sie seine WBA- und IBF-Titel vor seinen verteidigen Heimatstadt-Fans in Philadelphia,” sagte Tom Brown, Präsident von TGB Promotions. “Die großen Kampffans in Philadelphia stehen vor einem Feuerwerk weil Jeison Rosario hart trifft und er kommt, um das Spektakuläre zu schaffen verärgert, und er braucht dazu nur einen Schlag. Kombiniert mit der Hinzufügung von einem der besten jungen Stars des Boxens in Chris Colbert in seinem bislang härtesten Test gegen Jezreel Corrales, FOX PBC Fight Night muss von Anfang bis Ende gesehen werden Ende Januar 18 im Liacouras Center.”
Williams aus Philadelphia (27-1-1, 16 KOs) eroberte seine Weltmeistertitel bei einem FOX-Main Event im Mai, als er Jarrett Hurds Heimkehrverteidigung in einem Kampf, für den ein Spitzenreiter ist 2019 Kampf des Jahres. Williams nahm voll Vorteil seiner zweiten Titelchance mit einer temperamentvollen Leistung und einem beeindruckender Spielplan, der den harten und physisch größeren Hurd negierte.
Der 29-Jährige wird nun in seiner Heimatstadt Schlagzeilen machen, Markieren der Zum ersten Mal seit einem Jahr in Philadelphia gekämpft 2011 Sieg über Eberto Mendoza. Williams verdiente sich seine Titelchance, indem er vier Kämpfe in Folge gewann nach einer Niederlage gegen Jermall Charlo in 2016, einschließlich Siege über den ehemaligen Champion Ishe Smith und Nathaniel Gallimore.
“Es wird großartig sein, einen Heimkehrkampf zu haben Philadelphia,” sagte Williams. “Ich bin gespannt auf die Menge, die es sein wird im Liacouras Center und wieder auf FOX zu kämpfen. Ich habe nicht gekämpft Philadelphia seit 2011, Ich kann es kaum erwarten, wieder in den Ring vor zu steigen alle meine Leute. Rosario ist ein guter Kämpfer und ich kenne ihn sehr gut. ich weiß Er packt einen soliden Schlag und ist seit seiner einsamen Niederlage gegen eine Träne Nathaniel Gallimore. Also wird er ein harter Test für mich sein, aber ich bin bereit zu gewinnen. Am meisten, Ich freue mich nur darauf, meine Titel zu verteidigen und als einheitlicher Champion in vor meiner Heimatstadt Menge.”
Geboren in der Dominikanischen Republik und kämpft jetzt in Miami, Rosenkranz (19-1-1, 13 KOs) wird eine ungeschlagene Serie von acht Kämpfen in seine Richtung nehmen erster Weltmeistertitelkampf im Januar 18. Der 24-Jährige hat eine Menge abgenommen Konkurrenten und aufstrebende Aussichten, einschließlich Jamontay Clark, Justin DeLoach und Mark Anthony Hernandez, Alle wurden entweder gestoppt oder niedergeschlagen Rosario. Zuletzt, Rosario gewann eine Entscheidung über den erfahrenen Konkurrenten Jorge Cota im April.
“Ich bin sehr dankbar und aufgeregt dafür Gelegenheit,” Said Rosario. “Ich werde es ausnutzen. ich planen, diese Titel durch Ko in die Dominikanische Republik zurückzubringen, aber wenn ich muss gehen 12 Runde, Ich bin bereit. Ich habe viel von meiner ersten Niederlage gelernt, und es Es wird nie mehr passieren. Ich möchte mich auch bei PBC bedanken, mein Promoter Sampson Boxing und mein Manager Caesar Mercedes für diese Position. Ich kann es kaum erwarten mach das Beste daraus.”
Eine der besten Aussichten für das Boxen, Colbert (13-0, 5 KOs) gezeigt von seiner aufstrebenden Kraft mit einemsensationeller One-Punch-Knockout von Miguel Beltran Jr.. in der ersten Runde seines letzten Kampfes im September auf FS1. Der 23-Jährige aus Brooklyn, New York hatte eine beeindruckende Amateurkarriere und ist bereits ausgeschieden drei ungeschlagene Kämpfer in seiner kurzen Profikarriere. Er wird schauen, um einen großen zu starten 2020 im Januar 18 nach vier Siegen in 2019.
“Dies ist die Bühne, auf die ich gewartet habe,” sagte Colbert. “Mein letzter Kampf war das Co-Main Event auf FS1 und jetzt ziehen wir um bis zu FOX. Es ist Zeit, sich zu zeigen! Ich werde der Welt zeigen, was der Hype ist hinter mir dreht sich alles um und beweise, dass ich bald ein Weltmeister bin. Alles was ich über Corrales weiß ist, dass er ein ehemaliger Champion ist, der mitbringen wird sein A-Spiel, aber ich versuche ihn da rauszuholen. Ich freue mich darauf, wieder dabei zu sein Philly und ich werden definitiv meine Crew und Fans von New haben York, um Unterstützung zu zeigen.”
Der 28-jährige Corrales (23-3, 9 KOs) wird schauen, um danach zu erholen eine knappe Niederlage gegen Ladarius Miller im Juli. Kampf aus San Miguelito, Panama, Corrales gewann einen Super-Titel im Federgewicht in 2016 als er ging nach Japan und schlug Takashi Uchiyama aus, bevor er eine Entscheidung in gewann ihr Rückkampf. Er besitzt auch Siege über den aktuellen 130-Pfund-Champion Rene Alvarado und Robinson Castellanos.
“Colbert ist ein guter Kämpfer, aber er ist nicht bereit für das, was ich kann im Ring tun,” said Corrales. “I’m going to show that I’m still one of the best in the division. This is a great opportunity to prove that. I’ve been training hard to be the best Jezreel Corrales. Thank you to my whole team for helping me get this fight. You’re not going to want to miss my performance on January 18.”
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Julian “J-Rock’’ Williams Scores Unanimous Decision Victory Over “Swift’’ Jarrett Hurd to Take Unified Super Welterweight Championship in Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Wille.
JARRETT HURD VS. JULIAN WILLIAMS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & FOTOS
JARRETT HURD UNIFIES THE 154-POUND DIVISION WITH SPLIT DECISION OVER ERISLANDY LARA IN ACTION PACKED FIGHT SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM HARD ROCK HOTEL & Casino in Las Vegas
James DeGale Earns Back IBF Super Middleweight World Championship With Unanimous Decision In Rematch With Caleb Truax
Julian Williams Wins IBF 154-Pound Eliminator with Decision Over Nathaniel Gallimore In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Öffner
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LAS VEGAS (April 7, 2018) – Jarrett Hurd unified the 154-pound division with a 12-round split-decision victory over Erislandy Lara in an all-action fight Saturday on SHOWTIME before a sold-out crowd of 2,579 at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Hurd (22-0, 15 KOs), who entered as IBF Champion, dethroned WBA Champion in just the seventh unification in division history. The difference in the Fight of the Year candidate was a short left hook that floored Lara in the final minute of the fight. Had the 27-year-old Hurd not scored the knockdown, the fight would have been ruled a majority draw.
“It was a tough one, but I went out there and did exactly what I said I was going to do – fight all 12 rounds and get the victory,” Hurd said. “I didn’t feel like that (I needed the knockdown). I feel like I was in control the whole fight, applying the pressure.
“I don’t think it had anything to do with age. I think it was me and the game plan we had to apply the pressure.”
Following the thrilling bout, SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray asked Hurd if he’d like to face WBC 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo, who was ringside, to further unify the division.
“’Swift’ isn’t ducking anyone,” Hurd responded. “I’m No. 1 jetzt. We’re calling the shots.”
Hurd applied relentless pressure from the opening round, pressing forward against the crafty southpaw. He pounded the body, yet often neglected defense and ate punishing counter shots for 11 Runde. But the difference for Lara (25-3-2, 14 KOs), who was making the seventh defense of his title, was the brutal 12th Runde. With blood seeping from a swollen right eye, Hurd connected on a short left hook that floored Lara for the first time in nearly five years.
“Besides the last round, I thought I was winning this fight easily,” Lara said. “That’s not to decide the fight. Ich war den Kampf zu gewinnen. One punch in a fight doesn’t determine the fight.
“Es war ein großer Kampf für die Fans. I stood there, fought and it was fun. I thought I clearly won the fight. Once again a decision goes against me, but hey we just have to do the rematch.”
Entering the fight, Charlo was the consensus No. 1 fighter at 154-pounds. He stated his case for a chance to unify against Hurd.
“I’m down. Lass uns gehen. We want that work,” Charlo told SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING host Brian Custer. “I feel Hurd only took the fight with Lara because he realized the harder fight is with Jermell Charlo.
“We’ve been there before with Lara. I know what he possesses. Hurd has to get his defense together because he cannot get hit like that by me. Lara doesn’t move like he used to. If he moves like he used to he wins that fight.”
James DeGale earned back the IBF Super Middleweight World Championship with a unanimous decision in a rematch with Caleb Truax, taking back the title he lost last December in the near-universal upset of the year.
The 12-round championship affair was scored 117-110 und 114-113 zweimal. Degale, who was deducted a point in the 10th for pushing, won the championship rounds – 11 und 12 – on all three judges’ scorecards to win the decision.
“Two-time world champion. Es fühlt sich großartig,"Degale sagte. “But full credit to Caleb – he shows he can mix it with the top fighters.
“I’m just happy that I’m a two time world champion and I got my IBF world title back. Ich bin wieder da, Team Chunky, we’re back. Two-and-a-half years I had it and I lost it to Caleb. He embarrassed me, but we’re back.”
Degale (24-2-1, 14 KOs) overcame a massive cut from an accidental head butt in the third, which was mistakenly ruled as the result of a punch from referee Robert Byrd.
“I couldn’t see from my right eye, DeGale said. “I like Robert Byrd (Schiedsrichter), but today he was a bit wrong. I couldn’t see. But I’m just glad I got through it. I showed some heart. In meinem letzten Kampf, I was like a weak little kid.”
DeGale connected on 37 percent of his power shots compared to 28 percent for Truax. He now returns to London a world champion with some massive potential fights in the future.
“I want to be busy,"Degale sagte. “I have a couple years left in this sport.”
Truax (29-4-2, 18 KOs), who fought for the first time as a world champion, was disappointed and advocated for a rematch after the scores were announced.
“I thought I did enough to win the fight, but I also thought I was pretty flat and didn’t get my shots off like I wanted,” Truax said. “I was just a little bit flat. I felt really good coming in but I just couldn’t get my shots off like the last fight. Er verletzt mich nie, aber es ist, was es.
“I gave him a rematch straight away so why not do it again.”
In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader, Julian Williams scored a career-best win, defeating Nathaniel Gallimore via majority decision in an IBF Junior Middleweight World Title eliminator. Williams, who edge Gallimore 116-112, 117-110, 114-114, is now in position to challenge Jarrett Hurd.
Williams (25-1-1, 15 KOs) set the pace with a strong left jab in the opening rounds of the fight, keeping Gallimore at bay and the action on the outside. That changed around the fifth round as Williams abandoned the jab and the fight moved to the inside. Williams had his best round in the 11th, connecting on a massive left hand that set up a barrage of combos that nearly had Gallimore out on his feet. Gallimore (20-2-1, 17 KOs) survived the round, and Williams wasn’t able the finish him in the 12th, but it was clear Williams deserved the decision.
“I wasn’t surprised a judge had a draw,Sagte Williams. “Sometimes when you’re fighting real close like that, it is hard for judges to score. I knew I won. Once I heard 116-112 und 117-111, I knew I won because I knew he didn’t win eight rounds.
“He is a strong fighter, but I knew he was going to do what he did. Start strong early, but I knew he wasn’t strong after six rounds.
“The hits to the body was all in the game plan. You have to go to the body in a 12 round fight.”
Williams connected on 50 percent of his power shots and landed 37 Prozent seiner Gesamt Schüsse.
“I didn’t really think I won the fight,” Gallimore admitted. “I just let too many early rounds go. I just gave him too many rounds. I had him hurt a couple of times, but he was tough. I should have done more combinations. I will look at the fight and review it, and will make adjustments.”
Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT auf Showtime EXTREME.
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Erislandy Lara vs. Jarrett Hurd Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos for 154-Pound World Title Unification This Saturday, April 7 Live On SHOWTIME® from Hard Rock Hotel & Kasino, Las Vegas
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“You’ve never been in a big fight. We’ll find out what you have Saturday night. Jetzt, you’re all talk.” – Erislandy Lara
“I’m going to show you why nobody can survive 12 rounds with Jarrett Hurd. There’s a storm coming.” – Jarrett Hurd
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LAS VEGAS (April 5, 2018) – Weltmeister Erislandy Lara und Jarrett Hurd went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference for their 154-pound world title unification this Saturday, April 7 live auf Showtime® from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
WBA Champion Lara and IBF Champion Hurd will meet for just the sixth unification bout in division history in a fight that will help define the future of the 154-pound class. The winner of Lara-Hurd will join Hall of Famers Terry Norris, Felix Trinidad, Oscar De La Hoya and Winky Wright, as well as Canelo Alvarez, as the only fighters to unify 154-pound titles.
Thursday’s press conference also featured IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb Truax und Ex-Champion James Degale, who meet in an immediate rematch of what was the near-universal upset of the year in 2017. In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Sendung an 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, super welterweight contenders Julian Williams und Nathaniel Gallimore will face off in an IBF 154-pound world title eliminator.
Tickets für die Show, die durch TGB Promotions und Mayweather Promotions wird gefördert, are on sale now and available by visiting AXS.com or the Hard Rock Hotel & Kasino, Las Vegas Box Office.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Vanity Nightclub at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas:
Erislandy Lara
“Everyone knows I love to fight his style. I’ve fought better and taller fighters than him and you’ve seen me dominate them. It’s going to be nothing different on Saturday night.
“I want him to come forward. That’s what I’m prepared for. I’m going to give him a lessonon Saturday night.
“I have to give Hurd credit for taking the fight. It’s been hard to get fighters in the ring with me. There’s no need to talk because on Saturday we will find out everything we need to know.
“Everyone here talking from Hurd’s team can’t get in the ring with him. It’s different once you’re in the ring with me. You’ve never been in a big fight. We’ll find out what you have Saturday night. Jetzt, you’re all talk.
“I’m absolutely ready for this fight. This is going to be a great battle for the fans on SHOWTIME. I’m excited to get in the ring and finally unify the decision. I’m preparing to make history.
“I haven’t watched much video on Hurd, but as we saw from the Trout fight, he’s very hittable. Come Saturday night, he better have worked on some defense or it won’t last very long.
“I don’t want to hear anything about Jermell Charlo, because Jarrett Hurd is the one who stepped up. Am Sonntag, Charlo can sign the contract and we can get ready to rumble.”
JARRETT HURD
“Lara has been the longest reigning champion and he was on top when I first turned pro. We’ve studied him a lot. I didn’t get into this sport to be anything but number one. Lara is the top guy, but after Saturday night, it’s going to be me.
“Es ist schon eine tolle Trainingslager. We’re well prepared. This is the fight I’ve been asking for. After I beat Tony Harrison, Erislandy Lara had some words on Twitter for me. So I’ve wanted the fight since then. Somebody has to pay for that.
“This fight is coming at the right time for me because my confidence is very high right now. He’s a little older so I’ll be the younger and fresher fighter. I just feel like it’s my time. I’m going to be relentless. I’m not stopping until I get what I want.
“Lara is a veteran with a lot of experience. He knows how to win rounds and he can make you look bad no matter how good you are. I’m going to use my own awkward style and do what I do best.
“With my power and skill set, I can stop any fighter in the division. That definitely includes Erislandy Lara.
“Lara has great discipline in his game plan. No matter if he’s up on the cards or down or anything, he’s not going to switch it up. It’s hard to break a fighter when they’re disciplined like that. We have a plan for everything though and we’re confident that we’ll come up with something that will get us the victory.
“Lara is a guy who can’t take pressure fighters well. I have some of the best pressure in the game. Ich bin jünger, stärker, taller and longer. He’s not going to be able to run for 12 Runde.
“Nobody wanted to fight this guy. I stepped up to the table because I know what I can do. He’s living the ‘American Dream’, but my dream has just begun. Saturday night I’m going to show you why nobody can survive 12 rounds with Jarrett Hurd. There’s a storm coming.”
Caleb Truax
“I’m honored to be here with these great fighters and back on SHOWTIME. Training camp was perfect for this fight. This is the longest camp I’ve had in my career and the most focused I’ve been.
“I just want to go out there and silence people who said it was a fluke the first time I won. I want to prove that I belong at the top of the division. I’m going to put on a good show for the fans and retain my title.
“We’ve had four months to prepare for James DeGale. Normally I have six to eight weeks, so it was nice to have a drawn out and specific training camp. We really focused on the conditioning and making sure I’m reaching my peak.
“I’ve been through a lot in this sport. I’ve fought top guys in big fights but it finally came together last December. It meant a lot to me and now I’m prepared to put on an even better performance. I know DeGale is going to be hungry so I have to be ready for him.
“I had a great camp this fight. I knew we were going to have a rematch so I was right back in the gym in a couple of weeks. My trainer put together a great plan to help me improve and prepare for what DeGale is going to improve on. I’ll be ready for him to be 100 Prozent.
“I just want to get to Saturday night and put on another great performance to retain my belt. I’m going to give it my all to bring that belt back home to Minnesota.”
James Degale
“My last performance was horrendous. It was shocking and embarrassing. I’m not going to make excuses about my shoulder and what went wrong. Am Samstagabend, I will be a two-time world champion. Ich verspreche dir, dass.
“I’ve boxed at the top level my whole life and put on some good performances. I know what was wrong with me and why I performed how I did in the first fight. I’m going to put it to rest when I become a world champion again.
“It’s been a long, difficult training camp. I had a gray cloud above my head the last couple of months, but I’m ready to go become a world champion again on Saturday.
“This time has turned me into a beast. I’ve had to take everything even more seriously than before. I might have gotten a bit complacent being a champion those last few years. I’ve locked myself down and I’m ready to go.
“ich würde sagen 90 percent of the loss was because of what I didn’t do. I looked past him. I came back too quick from the injury, but he still had to get in there and take my belt. There’s no disrespect to Caleb, but I’ve fought the very best of the division and come out on top. The real James DeGale will be back on Saturday.
“It’s going to be a dominant performance on Saturday. If I don’t beat Truax and beat him easily I can’t get to the level that I want. I know that’s what is coming. No excuses.”
JULIAN WILLIAMS
“We had a really good camp. I didn’t want to get into the trash talk this camp. He’s a solid fighter and I don’t underestimate anyone. But he seems like a bully. You can’t bully me. He’s obsessed with me on social media. I just have to focus on what he can do as a fighter.
“He’s a nobody who wants some attention. I’m going to give him lots of attention on Saturday night. I’m going to shut this guy up.
“He’s going to lose every single round and probably get stopped late. Every time he gets pushed he loses, gets a draw or gets knocked down. I’m drowning him in deep waters.
“I’m calm right now but also anxious to show everyone what I have. I know I’m a world class fighter, I just have to go do it. I’m making sure I stay patient right now.
“He lost to a journeyman, got a draw with a journeyman and got dropped by a journeyman. There’s nothing else to say. I’m taking him out on Saturday.”
NATHANIEL GALLIMORE
“Saturday night is judgment day and it starts with ‘J-Pebbles’. It’s going to be a night to remember for me.
“It’s going to be a spectacular fight. I’m going to demolish him in grand fashion. He’s never faced anyone like me before. When I touch him, it’s over.
“You better worry about what’s going to happen to you on Saturday night. It’s going to be nasty. This fight is going to show everyone who I am in this division.
“I had the best training camp of my entire career. We covered all the bases. Saturdaynight I’m going to wipe the smile off his face. You think Charlo hits hard? You’re going to see on Saturday night.
“This opportunity is huge. The division is mine for the taking. I study my opponents and I stalk them in the ring. Everyone will see what’s going to happen on Saturday.”
LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO von Mayweather Promotions
“This is a great card from top to bottom. We have none other than the longest reigning 154-pound world champion, Erislandy Lara, taking on one of the toughest tests of his career in the very exciting, young and hungry world champion Jarrett Hurd.
“The co-main event is another important fight with a rematch featuring Caleb Truax, who will be looking to hold on to the belt he took from James DeGale last year, while DeGale will look to get back to where he was before they met last December.
“The show opens up with a high-octane 154-pound title eliminator with Julian Williams and Nathaniel Gallimore. This is the fight that could really steal the show. The winner of this fight will no doubt have their eye on the winner of Saturday’s main event.
“These are some of the best fights that can be made in each weight class. We can’t wait for everyone to see these fighters put it all on the line on Saturday night.”
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Erislandy Lara vs. Jarrett Hurd Fight Week Media Workout Quotes & Fotos
World Champions Square-Off in 154-Pound Title Unification that Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING TripleheaderSaturday, April 7 von Hard Rock Hotel & Kasino, Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS (April 4, 2018) – Weltmeister Erislandy Lara und Jarrett Hurd began fight week with a media workout in Las Vegas Wednesday before their 154-pound world title unification that headlines action this Saturday, April 7 live on SHOWTIME from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Also in attendance Wednesday was super middleweight world champion Caleb Truax, who rematches former champion James Degale in the co-featured attraction. Die Showtime Championship Boxing Fernsehsendung beginnt bei 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT with a 154-pound title eliminator between Julian Williams und Nathaniel Gallimore, who were also at the Mayweather Boxing Club Wednesday for the media workout.
Tickets für die Show, die durch TGB Promotions und Mayweather Promotions wird gefördert, are on sale now and available by visiting AXS.com or the Hard Rock Hotel & Kasino, Las Vegas Box Office.
Hier ist, was die Kämpfer bis Mittwoch zu sagen hatte:
Erislandy Lara
“Everything in training went how it was supposed to. We did our job and now it’s time to fight. I did everything in the gym that I needed to prepare for anything that Hurd can bring.
“All of my opponents are taller than me. His size means nothing to me. I have the experience and I’m the best boxer in the division. He’s never seen anything like me.
“He has to beat me to get the top spot in this division. I’m here to make sure that doesn’t happen.
“I’ve earned everything in this sport the hard way. I’ve fought the tough fights for no money. I think everyone knows how talented I am and that I belong up there with the best in the sport.
“I don’t watch film in training camp. A fighter can look one way on video, but totally different in the ring. He has to prepare for what I’m doing. I’m not worried about what he brings. I saw a little bit of his fight against Trout while I was warming up to fight Terrell Gausha, but that’s about it.”
JARRETT HURD
“There was something in me that always wanted this fight. Once I defended my title against Austin Trout, I was quick to get on top of this opportunity.
“Das wird ein schwieriger Kampf werden. Lara is the type of fighter who has a lot of experience. It won’t be easy so I have to be well prepared and on top of my game come Saturday night.
“We’ve been in the gym working a lot on our hand movement and footwork. I took too many punches against Trout and I knew what it was going to take to make those improvements.
“Every fight is the most important fight of my career because I’m protecting this undefeated record. This is going to be a tough fight but I promise I’m going to give it my all and bring it to Lara all night long.
“Being back in Vegas and back at Hard Rock where I beat Frank Galarza to really get this whole journey started means a lot to me. I’m planning to give everyone a great show just like I always do.
“No matter what kind of fight he brings; I’m going to stick to my game plan. He has to fight at my pace. No matter what he comes with, I’m going to be in charge in the ring.
“It’s always going to be fireworks when I’m in the ring. I have a fan-friendly style. Am Ende des Tages, you don’t have to worry about Lara running away, because I’m going to be in his face for 12 rounds.”
Caleb Truax
“I think DeGale has been making excuses. He couldn’t stop talking about how great his shoulder felt heading into our first fight. Then right after the fight he said he felt fine. Now I guess he came back too early. He was in a tough fight not too long ago, so we’ll see how he is on Saturday night.
“I’m prepared for a better James DeGale. I took his belt and I know he’s going to come back hungry. I expect him to give it his all to get it back. He’ll be in top form.
“As far as I know, I’m still an underdog for this fight. A lot of people think I was a fluke the first time around, so it’s up to me to prove them wrong. I’m ready to silence the critics and silence DeGale.
“I felt like I was going to win the whole time, but a lot of people said it was one of the biggest upsets in British boxing history. It still hasn’t really sunk in. Nothing has really changed. I’m a busier man but I still keep it really low key.
“Boxing isn’t a huge sport in Minneapolis because it’s such a great sports scene. Hopefully my win on Saturday and Jamal James on April 13 on PBC on FS1 will get some more kids into the gyms.
“There were plenty of things that I had to improve on after the first fight. I’ve had four months to really dig down and prepare for this fight. I’ve known the rematch was coming and I’ve been able to get ready.”
JULIAN WILLIAMS
“I had a really good camp. I really was just focused on getting better and moving forward in my career. I got a lot of great rounds in with some quality fighters and it was a really productive camp.
“I love fighting in Las Vegas. The electricity is always there and the fans are always welcoming. I love putting on a show for these fans.
“I think Gallimore has performed decently against the competition he’s had. He got beat by a journeyman and had a draw with another journeyman. He seems to have gotten hot at the right time, but we’ll see if he brings it on Saturday night.
“He’s backing himself into a corner. He has to back up those words he’s saying. Overall I think he’s a solid fighter, a good test and it should be an entertaining fight.
“He said he’s going to knock me out, but that’s really the only way he could possibly win. One lucky punch. That’s all he’s banking on. I’m going to out class him and out dog him.
“I’ve always known I had guts, I’ve always known I’m a really good fighter with all the tools to become a world champion. I didn’t need to learn anything about myself after the loss, I just had to correct some things and move forward.”
NATHANIEL GALLIMORE
“I feel great right now, I’m ready for the world to see the improved ‘Nate The Great’. I treat every fight like a world championship fight. Julian Williams has nothing for me. He has to worry about what I bring to the table. Am Samstagabend, it’s going to be judgement day. The truth will come out.
“Dieser Kampf bedeutet mir sehr viel,. This is what I’ve been dreaming about since I was a little kid. This is my chance to become great. I’m going to show the world I’m a different beast in the 154-pound division.
“I’m bringing total domination for this fight. I don’t care what he’s training for. He could be training on Mars. He has to get up to my level. I’m tearing him apart.
“I’m taking this fight so seriously. Julian Williams is quiet now, but he was loud before he fought Jermall Charlo. He has to figure out who he is. I’m going to show the whole world.
“The game plan is to show off my whole arsenal. We’ve covered everything in the gym. Ich bin ein anderes Tier. Everyone in this division better look out for me. They’re going to have to crown me real soon.”
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VICTOR CONTE LAUNCHES NEW HIGH-TECH BOXING TRAINING SERIES CONTE UNIVERSITY TV
SAINT CHARLES, SOWIE (April 3, 2018) – Victor Conte has launched a new high-tech boxing training series called, CONTE UNIVERSITY TV. The first episode of this new advanced boxing training and educational series has recently become available.
Victor Conte is the widely known BALCO Laboratories Founder and current SNAC System CEO, with more thirty-five years of experience working with world class athletes. Conte has also been an outspoken anti-doping advocate since 2005.
Bekannt als “Sweet Scientist”, Conte has worked with a large stable of elite boxers which includes, Nonito Donaire, Daniel Jacobs, Shawn Porter, Demetrius Andrade, Julian Williams, Caleb Pflanze, Willie Monroe Jr. und viele andere.
Conte owns the cutting edge SNAC System research and training facility in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has developed some extraordinary new strength & conditioning methods that include both hypoxic (low oxygen) and hyperoxic (high oxygen) protocols.
So, put on your science hats, strap on your seat belts, and check out episode one from Conte University TV, berechtigt “History & Evolution of Hypoxic Training“.