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Rances Barthelemy & Kiryl Relikh mirar hacia adelante a gran 2018 A partir del sábado, Febrero 10 Cuando se encuentran in140 libras Campeonato Mundial de revancha en vivo por Showtime
Desde el Alamodome de San Antonio & Presentado por
Liga de Campeones de Boxeo
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SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 10, 2018) - El invicto campeón mundial de dos divisiones Rances Barthelemy y el ex retador al título Kiryl Relikh será tanto mirar para dar inicio a su nuevo año con una victoria del título mundial cuando se reúnan en una revancha por el título vacante de las 140 libras Sábado, Febrero. 10 en vivo por SHOWTIME desde el Alamodome de San Antonio, en un evento presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo.
La transmisión de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING comienza a las 10:15 p.m. Y/PT and will be headlined by three-division world champion Mikey García (37-0, 30 KOs) teniendo en campeón mundial de las 140 libras invicta Sergey Lipinets (13-0, 10 KOs).
“Obviamente, el objetivo número uno de 2018 es traer a casa el cinturón de Febrero 10,”Dijo Barthelemy (26-0, 13 KOs). “Entonces quiero unificar con todos los otros campeones. Mi resolución de Año Nuevo es rodearme de gente buena y ganar múltiples títulos mundiales “.
“Primero tengo que ganar esta pelea en febrero,”Dijo Relikh (21-2, 19 KOs). “Pero luego tengo la esperanza de un gran año defendiendo mi cinturón en contra de la obligatoria y, finalmente, una pelea de unificación. Este será el año llego a un nuevo nivel en este deporte “.
Bartolomé y Relikh lucharán por vacante súper ligero Título Mundial de la AMB después de su pelea eliminatoria por el título en de mayo de terminó en una decisión discutible, por Bartolomé. Esta vez los luchadores se verá para no dejar dudas con el título completo en la línea.
“Esta es la segunda vez luchando por un título mundial y que será una segunda lección para mí,”Dijo Relikh. “Este es mi tiempo para convertirse en campeón. Necesito hacer mucho más durante esta lucha.
“Tengo que ser agresivo desde el principio. Estoy seguro de que necesito un nocaut para conseguir la victoria. Se puede tratar de correr, pero no será capaz de esconderse de mí “.
“Ganar este título sería un sueño hecho realidad para mí,”Dijo Barthelemy. “Me gustaría ser el primer boxeador cubano en la historia en ganar un título en tres divisiones diferentes. La última pelea fue muy cerca y merece una revancha.
“Sólo tengo que mantener mi plan de juego y mostrar a todos que soy el mejor boxeador de las 140 libras en el mundo. La clave será permanecer duros golpes disciplinados y terrestres toda la noche “.
Ambos boxeadores han sacrificado en el campo de entrenamiento en el camino hacia lo que esperan sea un momento de celebración de Febrero 10, entrenando duro a través de la temporada de vacaciones para permanecer en blanco para la noche de la pelea.
“Todo mi equipo ha hecho un trabajo fantástico hasta ahora en el campo de,”Dijo Barthelemy. “Ismael Salas y Joel Casamayor me están dando buenos consejos y me mantiene enfocado en mi meta. Una cosa nueva que he añadido este campamento es Bob Santos para la nutrición y la fuerza y acondicionamiento. Se hace una gran diferencia en los días de fiesta donde suelo comer demasiado. Él me ha mantenido en una dieta estricta y formación nunca ha sido mejor “.
“Estas últimas semanas a través de las vacaciones han sido las más difíciles de mi campamento, así que no había espacio para distracciones,”Dijo Relikh. “Pasé el Año Nuevo con mi familia y entonces yo estaba de nuevo en el campo de entrenamiento de la mañana.”
Con dos cinturones en la división de 140 libras en la línea en la misma noche, el ganador del encuentro entre Bartolomé y Relikh estará en una gran posición para comenzar un camino hacia la unificación después de febrero 10.
“Voy a tener mi ojo en el evento principal a ciencia cierta,”Dijo Relikh. “Estoy concentrado en Bartolomé ahora, pero quiero unificar y si eso significa luchar García o Lipinets, Estaré listo."
“García vs. Lipinets va a ser una gran pelea y definitivamente quieren el ganador,”Dijo Barthelemy. “A pesar de que es el más débil Lipinets entrar en esta lucha, Creo que va a dar a García lo único que puede manejar. Pero todavía pienso García va a salir en la parte superior, la creación de guerra entre nosotros en un combate de unificación “.
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Mikey García vs. Cotizaciones Sergey Lipinets San Antonio Rueda de Prensa & Fotos
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Mikey García vs. Sergey Lipinets Los Angeles Press Conference Quotes & Fotos
Three-Division World Champion Garcia Faces 140-Pound World Champion Lipinets Sábado, Febrero. 10 en vivo por SHOWTIME®
Desde el Alamodome de San Antonio, Texas &
Presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo
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LOS ANGELES (Diciembre 18, 2017) – El invicto campeón mundial en tres divisiones Mikey García y Campeón Mundial de Peso Welter junior invicto FIB Sergey Lipinets Fuimos cara a cara por primera vez Lunes at a press conference in Los Angeles to discuss their main event showdown on Sábado, Febrero. 10 en vivo por SHOWTIME (10:15 p.m. Y/PT). The matchup of top-5 ranked junior welterweights will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and is presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
la cobertura de SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING también contará con el campeón mundial de dos divisiones Rances Barthelemy en una revancha contra Kiryl Relikh por el título mundial de las 140 libras de la AMB vacante.
Las entradas para el evento, que está promovido por Ringstar Deportes y Promociones TGB, tienen un precio de $250, $150, $75, $50 y $20. Las entradas saldrán a la venta mañana en 12 p.m. Connecticut and will be available at Ticketmaster.com.
Lipinets will be making the first defense of his world title while Garcia looks to become only the third fighter in modern history to become a champion at 126, 130, 135 y 140 libras, unirse a futuros miembros del Salón de la Fama, Juan Manuel Márquez y Manny Pacquiao *.
Esto es lo que los participantes en la conferencia de prensa tenían que decir Lunes Del Conga Room en L.A. Vivo:
MIKEY GARCIA
“A world champion like Sergey Lipinets is more exciting an opponent for me than an easy title defense. I wanted a challenge and this man presents that. He’s a bigger man naturally. He’s going to be very hungry and motivated. He knows a victory over me launches his career to the top. That’s going to make this an interesting fight.
“To win a world title in a fourth division is a big deal to me. My dad always wanted a three-division world champion, and now I have a chance to give him a fourth title. That’s something that really excites me.
“It’s been a great return to boxing since my layoff. When I came back, I wanted to move fast and take on big challenges. That’s what we’ve been doing so far. I want to take on any challenges that people think I can’t achieve. I think slowly we’re proving to everyone that I’m better than ever and I’m going to keep taking on the kinds of fights that will cement my legacy.
“It would be a great accomplishment to be in the discussion with guys like Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, that would be a win in itself. But it wasn’t on my mind when taking this fight. I just want to keep fighting the best out there. There’s still more for me to accomplish until I’m on the same level as Pacquiao and Marquez.
“Va a ser una gran pelea. Like I’ve said, the challenge for me is that I’ll be fighting the bigger man. En la noche del combate, that advantage he has on me might be enough to make it that much more exciting. It will be interesting to see how well I adapt to the size. I have to make adjustments to overcome those challenges. This should give the fans the excitement that we want to give them.
“My only focus is on Febrero 10 against Sergey Lipinets. That’s my target throughout the entire camp. There may be more opportunities for me on the horizon, but you’ll see on fight night that I’m one hundred percent focused.
“I know that I have the possibility to be the biggest star in boxing like a Floyd Mayweather, and I think I’m on track to accomplish that. I don’t see a lot of guys in the sport with the resume of accomplishments that I have. I’m going to continue take on the best and beat my opponents convincingly.”
SERGUÉI LIPINETS
“Mikey Garcia is a great champion and I want to be in the position that he’s reached in this sport. The only way there is to go through him.
“I’m taking on a great challenge against Mikey Garcia, and many people think I’m not ready. This is the fight that I wanted. I’ve had many obstacles in my way throughout my career and I’ve overcome them all. I’m going to overcome Mikey Garcia just like that.
“Every time I have sparred with top fighters, like Terrence Crawford, I have learned more about what I need to improve to get to the next level in this sport. That kind of experience has helped my confidence increase and will help me when I face Mikey Garcia.
“A lot of things can happen when you move up in weight. Usually people use some pop. Whatever version of Mikey Garcia shows up; I’ll be ready for him.
“I believe I’m going to win, Mikey believes he’s going to win, and it will all unveil in the ring. One thing I can guarantee; que va a ser una gran pelea.
“Every fight I’ve had has been against a tough opponent who has helped get me to this point. Ahora, I’m ready to fight the best, and Mikey Garcia is truly that.
“I had to work very hard to make the transition from champion kickboxer to a champion boxer. I did everything I had to do, moving from gym to gym and sparring everyone. I always aimed for the best and wanted to be the best at what I do.”
ROBERT GARCIA, Mikey’s Brother & Entrenador
“We know that Sergey Lipinets is a very dangerous fighter. He’s a really strong champion. I know he’s going to be hungry because he wants to become a big name by beating Mikey.
“Mikey is very smart in the ring. We’re going to come in there with a good game plan. We’ll have some big sparring partners. Strong, heavy guys who will give Mikey a big challenge in sparring.
“Mikey has to be in great shape for this fight. You can easily win the first eight rounds, but there are still four left. You have to be able to finish the fight. A great power puncher like Lipinets can finish you in one round.”
BUDDY MCGIRT, Lipinets’ Trainer
“We will be prepared for any and every thing. This way, when fight night comes, we’ll have an answer for everything. The key is that we just have to be on point from the opening bell to the end. There’s no way around it.
“We’re going to cover everything in training camp. You have to have every option available to you on fight night. This way, you’re never surprised in the ring. Sergey won’t go in there swinging to get a knockout, he’s going to be disciplined and focus on getting the victory.
“I believe that Sergey is on a mission. I know Mikey Garcia is on a mission too, and I respect that. I respect that these two men are fighting each other. Champions do what Sergey is doing, and that’s fighting the best.”
Richard Schaefer, Presidente & Director general de Deportes Ringstar
“This is going to be a huge night for the 140-pound division. It will be another toe-to-toe showdown at the Alamodome in San Antonio, where so many great matchups have taken place before. Los boletos comienzan en sólo $20 so we expect another great crowd of fight fans down in Texas.
“This matchup features two undefeated fighters, two big punchers and 50 victorias, 40 por nocaut, between the two of them. These guys are both champions who are daring to be great. These are exactly the kind of fighters that the public likes. These fighters will push themselves to be great.
“These guys only know one thing, and that is winning. Sergey Lipinets is the biggest puncher at 140-pounds and it seems like Mikey Garcia always seeks out these big punchers.
“Mikey is looking to do something that only Manny Paccquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have done, in moving up from 126 pounds through 140 pounds winning titles at each division. It is very difficult to carry that power up from featherweight. You have to tune-in to see an exciting fighter like that trying to make history.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo & Gerente General, SHOWTIME Sports
“What boxing needs are great fights. Bien, high quality matchups like Leo Santa Cruz vs. Carl Frampton, Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia and Errol Spence vs. Kell Brook. There needs consistently be good fights, and that’s what we have been doing at SHOWTIME for the last couple of years. No other network has done the quality of fights that SHOWTIME is doing. No other network is as committed to the sport as SHOWTIME has been.
“The best need to fight the best, and that is what Mikey Garcia has done. He came off of a two-and-a-half-year layoff and en 18 meses he’s had four fights, two title fights and will be going for a title in a fourth weight class, something only Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have done before. Eso es lo que hacen los grandes luchadores.
“Historically the fighters who separate themselves as legendary, are the ones who challenge themselves and travel across weight classes to seek these challenges. But there are two sides to this story. Those who have been paying attention have seen Sergey Lipinets make a lot of noise on SHOWTIME cards lately. He has risen very quickly.
“If you just look at Lipinets’ record, 13-0, and think about him fighting Mikey Garcia it would sound crazy. But if you look at the kind of competition he’s faced, his last seven opponents have a combined record of 163-15. That’s not something you usually see 13 fights into a career. Lipinets is a combat veteran, and whatever happens in the ring, he will be ready for it. It’s going to make for an exciting night.”
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*Pacquiao ganó campeonatos lineales en 126 y 140 libras, a pesar de que no ganó títulos del alfabeto.
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Three-Division World Champion Mikey Garcia Seeks Title in a Fourth Weight Class When He Challenges Unbeaten 140-pound Champion Sergey Lipinets Saturday, Febrero. 10 Live on SHOWTIME® at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas & Presentado por Premier campeones de boxeo
GARY RUSSELL JR. DEFEATS OSCAR ESCANDON IN FRONT OF HOMETOWN CROWD FROM MGM NATIONAL HARBOR, VIVIR EN SHOWTIME
GERVONTA DAVIS & LIAM WALSH MAKE WEIGHT FOR IBF JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM LONDON
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Mañana/Sábado en 6 p.m. Y/3 p.m. PT
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LONDRES (Mayo 19, 2017) – America’s youngest world champion, Gervonta Davis, e invicto No. 1 contender Liam Walsh both tipped the scale at the 130-pound limit during Viernes de official weigh-in at the 133-year-old Theatre Royal Stratford East for Sábado de IBF Junior Lightweight World Championship on SHOWTIME.
En Sábado at the sold-out Copper Box Arena in London, the 22-year-old “Tank” Davis (17-0, 16 KOs) will attempt to become the first American to successfully defend his title on British soil in nearly a decade. The 30-year-old Walsh (21-0, 14 KOs) will aim to dethrone a man labeled by Davis promoter Floyd Mayweather as “the future of boxing” in the first defense of his IBF crown.
The referee for Davis vs. Walsh is Michael Alexander, and the judges are Howard Foster (Inglaterra), Robin Taylor (Estados Unidos) and Deon Dwarte (Sudáfrica).
With fans chanting “Walsh is gonna get you” as Davis stepped on the scale, the Baltimore native narrowly missed the 130-pound limit by two ounces. Per IBF rules, Davis was given two hours to shed the extra ounces and successfully made weight approximately 90 minutos más tarde.
"Me siento bien,” Davis said. “I’m ready.”
After the weigh-in, Walsh downplayed the tense stare down and words exchanged during the faceoff.
"Mañana we’ll lay hands on each other for real and the best man will come on top. I’m gonna win. I’m going to give every last ounce of what I’ve got.”
Davis vs. Walsh is part of a split-site, four-fight SHOWTME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that begins on Sábado, Mayo 20, en 6 p.m. Y/3 p.m. PT. En el evento principal, Gary Russell Jr.. will make his second featherweight title defense and long-awaited homecoming against mandatory challenger Oscar Escandon live from MGM National Harbor just outside of Washington, D.C.
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Gary Russell Jr.. vs. Oscar Escandon Final Press Conference Quotes & Fotos
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Featherweight World Championship Showdown Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING This Sábado, Mayo 20desde MGM National Harbor en Maryland
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PUERTO NACIONAL (Mayo 18, 2017) – Campeón del mundo de peso pluma Gary Russell Jr.. and top challenger Oscar Escandón fue cara a cara Jueves at the final press conference before they square-off in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING this Sábado, Mayo 20 desde MGM National Harbor en Maryland.
Also in attendance at Jueves de press conference and competing in action on SHOWTIME were super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell y JoseUzcátegui, who battle for the IBF Super Middleweight World Championship, plus two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy y el ex retador al título Kiryl Relikh, who meet in a 140-pound title eliminator. La transmisión comienza a las 6 p.m. Y/3 p.m. PT with Gervonta Davis putting his IBF Jr. Lightweight Title on the line against Liam Walsh from Copper Box Arena in London.
Tickets for the live event at MGM National Harbor, promoted by TGB Promotions, tienen un precio de $200, $150, $100 y $50, and are now on sale. Para comprar los boletos salgan ahttp://mgmnationalharbor.com/.
Russell Jr. was joined by his brothers, 2016 U.S. Olímpico Gary Russell Antuanne y el invicto prospecto Gary Antonio Russell, as the trio of brothers look to pick up a hat trick of victories in their hometown Sábado night and on the birthday of their father and trainer, Gary Russell Sr.
Esto es lo que los participantes tenían que decir Jueves from MGM National Harbor:
GARY RUSSELL JR.
“I never magnify an event, even though it’s at home. The end objective is still the same. But I think it’s cool that everyone in our neighborhood has the opportunity to be in the arena and see what we do.
“Estoy 100 percent physically and mentally ready for the challenge and I’m on top of everything I can be.
“When you get caught up in the hype, it’s a deficiency in yourself. You have to be able to focus on the objective over everything else.
“I believe in my ability but also the ability of my brothers. So I’m not nervous for them. I know what they’ve been taught. They conduct themselves like young men in and out of the ring.
“I want a unification bout after this. I’m ready for any of the other world champions. We can line them all up in the same night if you want. If I can’t get those fights, I’m going to move up in weight and bully around these bigger guys.
“I look at each fighter as their own individual. We don’t prepare the same way for every opponent. He’s a tough fighter who comes forward. He’s very physical and I expect him to be at his best en sábado. It’s up to me to counteract what he does.
“Me encanta este deporte. Yo amo lo que hago. I love being able to prepare for no one else, but the person across the ring and then dismantling him.
“We worked on versatility most. We believe in the sweet science. A lot of these guys just win because they’re stronger and faster. We want to be more technically sound too.”
OSCAR ESCANDON
“This is a very important fight for my career. This is going to elevate me to where I want to be and give me the platform to do anything in the sport. I’m very well prepared for this.
“I feel strong and healthy at 126-pounds. I’m focused on this fight Sábado noche. I’ll fight anyone but right now I have to get past Gary Russell Jr.
“In my last fight I was the underdog. People counted me out. Same thing applies here. I’ve done the work and I’m confident that I’m going to win.
“I didn’t have complete training camps with my past trainers, but now I’m with Ruben Guerrero. I’m learning so much. You can look at me in my previous fights and you’ll see a vast improvement now.
“I want that green (CMB) belt a lot. Green is my favorite color. I want to be the best and to me, winning that title signifies that I am the best. To do that I have to beat the best, and that is Gary Russell Jr.
“I don’t like to talk much but I will say that I’m coming to bring this world title back to Colombia. I respect Gary but my mindset is that I’m taking this title home.”
Andre Dirrell
“It’s been a long hard journey for me. But I’ve always managed to climb back on top. The hard work that I’ve put in will make Sábado night easy work.
“My opponent is a fantastic fighter. If anyone should be in line for a title it’s this guy. He has the the power and he has the skill. I just believe he’s up against a better and tougher opponent.
“I’m going to get in the ring and display all of my abilities. I’m very confident and ready. It’s time for Andre to get on top and stay on top.
“I’ve been out of the ring for a while but most importantly, I’ve stayed in the gym in training the whole time. I’ve kept positive mentally as well. Everything is going upward right now and I’m going to take advantage.
“Uzcategui has everything a world champion needs to get to that title, but he’s facing a more skilled competitor on Mayo 20. He’s deserving of the opportunity and that’s why I trained so hard for this fight.
“The title means the world to me. We fight for the titles first. We’re all coming from the amateurs where we got trophies. My love will always be here with the sport until the day I retire.”
José Uzcátegui
“You won’t want to miss any of these fights en sábado noche. It’s a great card and I’m planning to steal the show.
“I like when my opponent talks a lot. None of the stuff my opponent says can help him in the ring. It’s just me, him and our fists.
“It’s a lot of responsibility to be the top contender for the belt. I have to make it clear that we deserve this so that I can move on to bigger and better things.
“People are going to get to see my power on display Sábado noche, but also my other skills. I can do it all in the ring and I’m going to prove it.
“After this I want to take on James DeGale and Gilberto Ramirez. I’m coming to clean out this whole division and be undisputed. It starts en sábado.”
Rances Barthélemy
“I’m living a dream right now that I myself never in a million years imagined. Every time I get to speak with my mother in Cuba, I tell her of this dream that I am currently living and how it is still surreal to me. To be able to fight on these big cards in the U.S. after the long journey, after all the setbacks, I could not be any more grateful.
“Being a world champion in two different weight divisions is something still unreal to me after people doubted whether I would even become a world champion one day. But this journey does not stop here for me. I have the urge to keep on going, make history for my people, and fight the big names in boxing.
“Everyone in my team supports and motivates each other because we know we as Cubans have to work twice as hard as everybody else. There is an unfair representation of Cuban boxers among the press and fans here in America. We are misconstrued as being boring fighters therefore we are determined to erase that stigma and prove to everyone that we can brawl and put on a good show just as much as we can box.
“I have been working on some new and different things to add to my arsenal this training camp. My whole team has been incredible and pushed me every day.
“No te pierdas esta lucha en sábado noche. It’s going to be eventful and exciting. I’m coming to get a spectacular win.”
KIRYL RELIKH
“I’m very happy to be here and be a part of this great show. I will do my best to give a great fight en sábado.
“Camp was perfect. I have a great team and I’m ready for anything. We worked hard and it’s going to be a great performance.
“I’m ready for any style that that Rances Barthelemy can bring into the ring. We thought that we got the win in Scotland against Ricky Burns, but it is very hard to win on points on the road.
“I always fight in different countries so this is just another one on my list. It’s normal for me. I’m very ready for the challenge and I’m expecting a great fight.
“I hope that people like my style. I’m going to entertain the fans and get a victory over Rances Barthelemy en sábado noche.”
GARY ANTUANNE RUSSELL
“I get to pick up right where I left off after the Olympics. I’m fighting on the same night with my brothers for the first time in so long. It was one of my first amateur fights when we last did it.
“Me siento muy bien. We’re making a statement and we’re making history. What’s not to be excited about?
“Mentally and emotionally the Olympics really helped me for the pros. You have to develop over time. We’re constantly training and sharpening our tools. This is a different stage, eso es todo.
“I hope everyone is ready for Sábado noche. There were some mishaps at the Olympics. Life is going to throw you bumps to get over, y eso es lo que voy a hacer. Everyone better keep their eyes open Sábado, because it might be quick.”
GARY RUSSELL ANTONIO
“I’m really excited about this fight and competing alongside my brothers. It feels good to come home and fight. My family and friends will be in the building.
“I can’t wait to get in the ring and show what we’ve been working so hard on. All the hours in the gym with my dad and brothers is going to pay off on fight night.
“I’ve seen some video of my opponent. I know his weaknesses and strengths. We’re going to come exploit it on fight night.”
GARY RUSSELL SR., Father and Trainer of the Russells
“We work hard in the gym. Everybody has a plan until they get hit. We know that he’s going to bring pressure and we’ll be ready for it.
“I’m really happy about this opportunity. We can get it all done in one night and put on a great show for everyone.
“I’m definitely in fight mode. There are no extra nerves at all. I just want to get this done and get it done right.
“I can’t really put Escandon in the same category with the top guys we’ve faced. He’s a short fighter. Most people in these weight classes are taller than Gary. At that size, the only way you can fight is straight forward. He’s not going to out box us.”
RUBEN GUERRERO, Escandon’s Trainer
“We’re ready over here. We’re going to do what it takes. Sabemos lo que nos enfrentamos. He’s one of the best. We’ll prove who is the best en sábado. This is going to come down to a war. Gary knows what he’s going against.
“I helped Escandon set up a camp in Las Vegas for this fight because this was a huge opportunity. We were up in the mountains and that’s where I wanted him. He’s going to be great on fight night. He’ll be ready to go. It’s not easy to train in Vegas.
“Venimos a ganar. We can’t control the judges but we know they’re fair. We’re expecting a fair shake. We’re going to control what we can.”
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ABOUT RUSSELL JR. vs. ESCANDON
Gary Russell Jr.. vs. Oscar Escandón is a featherweight world championship showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Mayo 20 desde MGM National Harbor en Maryland. Televised coverage begins on SHOWTIME at 6 p.m. Y/3 p.m. PT and features super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell and Jose Uzcategui in a matchup for the Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Championship plus two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy in a WBA 140-pound world title eliminator against Kiryl Relikh. En la apertura de la transmisión por televisión, from Copper Box Arena in London, Gervonta Davis puts his IBF Jr. Lightweight Title on the line against Liam Walsh.
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GERVONTA DAVIS, LIAM WALSH & PROMOTER FLOYD MAYWEATHER SOUND OFF IN HEATED FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE FOR IBF 130-POUND CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM LONDON
America’s Youngest Champion Makes First Title Defense On The Road Against No. 1 Contendiente & Local Favorite Walsh Sábado En 6 p.m. ET/PT On SHOWTIME
“I’m just on a whole different level…En Sábado night you’ll be on your ass.” – Gervonta Davis
“I’m not intimidated one little bit. Not by Floyd, not by Tank, not by anyone.” – Liam Walsh
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LONDRES (Mayo 18, 2017) – IBF Junior Lightweight World Champion Gervonta Davis, No invicto. 1 contender Liam Walsh and promoter Floyd Mayweather got into a jarring session during Jueves de final press conference at Landmark Hotel in London just two days before Sábado de world title clash on SHOWTIME from Copper Box Arena.
Baltimore’s “Tank” Davis, America’s youngest world champion, will attempt to become the first American to successfully defend his title on British soil in nearly a decade*, while Walsh (21-0, 14 KOs) aims to dethrone the man that Mayweather has christened the “future of boxing.” (*Nota: Paulie Malignaggi vs. Lovemore Ndou in 2008)
Davis vs. Walsh is part of a split-site, four-fight SHOWTME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that begins on Saturday, Mayo 20, en 6 p.m. Y/3 p.m. PT. En el evento principal, Gary Russell Jr.. will make his second featherweight title defense and long-awaited homecoming against mandatory challenger Oscar Escandon live from MGM National Harbor just outside of Washington, D.C.
A los 22 años de edad, Davis, who has won by knockout in 16 de su 17 peleas profesionales, will make the first defense of the IBF belt to won via KO over previously unbeaten Jose Pedraza in January. The 30-year-old Walsh has won by knockout in three of his last four bouts and will be a decided local favorite at an expected sold-out Copper Box Arena.
The pound-for-pound great turned promoter Mayweather and Walsh’s two brothers, fellow professional fighters Michael and Ryan, led the jarring during Jueves de festivities with Mayweather claiming “I’m 40 years old and I’ll kick all three of your asses in the same night.”
Team Walsh was “not intimidated one little bit” by Mayweather or Tank, while the southpaw Davis promised “En Sábado night you’ll be on your ass. And then your brothers can get in next.”
Below are highlights of what the participants had to say el jueves:
GERVONTA DAVIS:
“I’m just on a whole different level. I do know they built you good, but you’ve been dropped before. They’ve been protecting you from the power, so I know you have no chin. En Sábadonight you’ll be on your ass. And then your brothers can get in next.
“Please don’t run Sábado noche.
“I’ve just been trying to stay level-headed. Getting that belt brings me that much closer to what I want to do – to take over the sport of boxing. With the performance I put en sábado night it will bring me a step closer to being the star of boxing and follow after Floyd Mayweather.
“Having Floyd in my corner gives me a lot of confidence. Floyd has been pretty hands on with me, he’s been getting up and training and running with me. He was my hero in the sport of boxing coming up so to just have him in my corner now is amazing.
“I won the belt and now my focus is to take over the sport.
“Growing up in Baltimore, it has a high crime rate. Ha sido duro. Where I’m from the gym is in the hood. If it wasn’t for the gym I’d either be in jail or dead. That’s not what I want to be. Boxing saved my life.”
LIAM WALSH:
“I’m always confident. As I’ve said many times, his performance against Pedraza was very good. I applaud him. Tank is the best fighter I’ve come up against in my career so far, but I’m also the best fighter he’s going to come against in his career so far. So it makes for a great fight.
“He’s physically very good. He’s very fast, very powerful. He’s a good puncher and performed beyond his years against Pedraza. You can’t knock his performance whatsoever, but there’s still a lot of questions that he has to answer.
“The southpaw stance doesn’t affect me too much. I can switch between the two. I’m comfortable in both stances so that doesn’t bother me.
“I don’t think I can put it into words what it would mean to win the title. It’s been a dream of mine since I was a little child. The feeling, the emotion, I can’t put it into words. This is the biggest night of my life.
“There are definitely flaws in his game and they’re there for me to exploit. I plan to take advantage of his mistakes. Cuando yo era 22, there were definitely mistakes I made that I wouldn’t make now. So maybe it’s the perfect time to fight him.
“I’m not intimidated one little bit. Not by Floyd, not by Tank, not by anyone.
“I predict I will win the fight. I wouldn’t be shocked if I won by knockout, I wouldn’t be shocked if I won on points. You won’t see me celebrating like a mad man if I knock out Tank because I know I’m capable of it.”
Floyd Mayweather:
“It’s not just one performance. It takes more than just one performance. We truly believe that he can be a great fighter, but he came in his last fight with only 16 fights and beat the champion. We know he’s not going to lay down. This kid has dynamite in both hands. If he keeps going out there beating great fighters he cannot be denied.
“When its lights, cámara, action and the bell rings, 17 times he came out victorious and 16 por medio de (knockear).
“His team does a remarkable job, but it’s my job as a friend and a father figure to tell him to come to Vegas to get him the best work. We wanted him to have different looks. We want guys that were going to push him, give him different styles.
“This kid, he busts his ass day in and day out. We’re going to continue to go out there and do what we do.
“I already conquered your country once (with Ricky Hatton) and now we’re going to conquer it again en sábado.
“I don’t miss being in the gym at all. If I can push this fighter to surpass me and break every record, that’s a goal of mine. That’s what we’re here to do. Los registros se hicieron para romperse.
“I remember when I met Tank on the Canelo (Alvarez) press tour and he asked to take a photo with me. When I took a photo with him I said, ‘there’s something about that kid that looks special.’
“He came to my gym and put in some real good work and I reached out to him and said, ‘whatever it takes to work with you and get you to the next level, let’s make it happen.’ I told him, ‘if you listen to me and continue to work hard I truly believe you can be world champion dentro 24 meses.’ And that’s just one stepping stone. As of right now he’s one of the only fighters in boxing facing back-to-back undefeated fighters.
“Frank Warren, Liam Walsh, we just want to commend you guys for stepping up to the plate and making this fight happen and giving the fans what they want to see. The fans want to see blood, sudor y lágrimas.
“Tank is always in tremendous fights, he’s a big knockout artist. I truly believe in my man, and I want to work with him until the end of his career.”
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GERVONTA DAVIS & LIAM WALSH PUBLIC WORKOUT PHOTOS FOR IBF JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THIS SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM LONDON
America’s Youngest Champion Makes First Title Defense On The Road Against No. 1 Contendiente & Local Favorite Walsh
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Coverage Begins At 6 p.m. Y/3 p.m. PT
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LONDRES (Mayo 17, 2017) – Gervonta Davis and Liam Walsh participated in public workouts El miércoles at the legendary York Hall in advance of de este sábadoIBF Junior Lightweight World Championship on SHOWTIME from Copper Box Arena in London.
Baltimore’s Davis (17-0, 16 KOs) was joined in the ring during the workout by his promoter and mentor, all-time great Floyd Mayweather. Davis, who became America’s youngest reigning world champion in January, will make the first defense of his IBF belt on the road against undefeated No. 1 contender and local favorite Walsh (21-0, 14 KOs).
Davis vs. Walsh is the opening bout of a unique split-site, four-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event este sábado que comienza a las 6 p.m. Y/3 p.m. PT por SHOWTIME. En el evento principal, Gary Russell Jr.. will make the second defense of his WBC Featherweight World Championship against mandatory challenger Oscar Escandon from MGM National Harbor just outside of Washington, D.C.
Two world title eliminators will round out the quadrupleheader. Top super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell (25-2, 16 KOs) and José Uzcátegui (26-1, 22 KOs) will face off in an IBF Super Middleweight Eliminator to determine the mandatory challenger for champion James DeGale. Undefeated Rances Barthelemy (25-0, 13 KOs) will meet Kiryl Relikh (21-1, 19 KOs) in a WBA Super Lightweight Eliminator for unified champ Julius Indongo.
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