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Carl Frampton Media Workout Quotes & Foto

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Undefeated Irish Star Welcomed to America & New York by Brooklyn Star & Former World Champion Paulie Malignaggi At Gleason’s Gym Ahead of Luglio 30 Showdown Against
Leo Santa Cruz at Barclays Center
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BROOKLYN (Luglio 7, 2016) – Undefeated Irish star Carl Frampton was officially welcomed to the United States and New York City Giovedi by former world champion and Brooklyn-native Paulie Malignaggi before Frampton held a media workout at Gleason’s Gym as he prepares for his matchup with featherweight world champion Leo Santa Cruz prendere posto Sabato, Luglio 30 in diretta su Showtime da Barclays Center.
Frampton was joined by his manager, Hall of Fame former featherweight world champion Barry McGuigan, e suo figlio Shane, Frampton’s trainer. Frampton returns for just his second fight stateside aiming to win back the same WBA Featherweight World Championship that Barry McGuigan lost 30 anni fa. McGuigan’s loss to Steve Cruz on June 23, 1986 was his second and final fight in the U.S.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader begins at at 9 p.m. E/6 p.m. PT and features former two division-world champion Mikey Garcia returning to take on former world champion Elio Rojas and rising super welterweight contender Tony Harrison battling once-beaten Sergey Rabchenko in a 154-pound title eliminator.
Malignaggi headlines a SHOWTIME EXTREME doubleheader against fellow Brooklyn-native Gabriel Bracero while a lightweight slugfest between Ivan Redkach e Tevin Farmer opens televised coverage at 7 p.m. E/PT.
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with Cyclone Promotions and presented by Premier Boxing Champions, inizio alle $38 e sono già in vendita. I biglietti possono essere acquistati on-line visitando www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com o chiamando 1-800-745-3000. I biglietti sono disponibili anche presso l'American Express Box Office presso Barclays Center. Sconti di gruppo sono disponibili chiamando il 844-BKLYN-GP.
Frampton and Malignaggi posed for pictures outside of Barclays Center and under the Brooklyn Bridge before heading to Gleason’s Gym, where Malignaggi got his start in the sport, for Frampton’s first workout for New York media.
Ecco ciò che i partecipanti dovevano dire Giovedi:
Carl Frampton
“I want to be in exciting fights. From here on in my career, Voglio essere grande. Who better to face than Leo Santa Cruz? This is a chance to put my name down in history and become a two-weight world champion from Ireland.
“I’ve been listening to Barry McGuigan since I turned professional. I just wanted to soak all of it up like a sponge. He’s got so much knowledge and he’s been around for so many years. I just need to be around him and learn. Shane does an amazing job training me, and between the two of them, I feel like I’m benefitting every day.
“It’s very nice to be here in Brooklyn, it’s a lovely borough and it’s so great to be here in New York. There are a lot of boxing fans in New York and I really think this is the number one city for boxing.
“We’re bringing a lot of lads from back home, and I also hope the Irish-Americans get to know my name, and everyone in Brooklyn as well. I expect about 1,500 traveling fans from Belfast. I think I’ll have more support than Santa Cruz.
“This fight is huge for me because I really want to create a legacy. I know how people talk, and I think people will be talking about this for a very long time. I want people to remember me as a great fighter, that’s all.
“I train very hard for every fight. No less or no more for Santa Cruz. We’re expecting a very tough fight with a lot of action.
“The last time I was an underdog was the Irish championships, when I was an amateur. You could have got me at 11:2, I was a massive underdog. I dropped him pretty early on, so the last time I was an underdog, a lot of people who knew me made a lot of money. It’s going to be the same result this time.
“Salendo a 126 pounds was definitely the right decision for me. I’m a big puncher but I lost power coming down to 122 libbre. I’m going to be punching harder and be at my very best.
“I’m right on the door step of everything. I’m so excited for fight night, it’s going to be a truly special experience.
“It’s important to be recognized in the States. This is where all of the great fighters from around the world end up fighting, and I really want to be recognized as a great fighter.”
Paulie Malignaggi
“I think my fight with Bracero is an interesting clash of styles. We have similar styles in that we like to box and counter punch but we’re also both very familiar with each other. I’m sure he’ll have something up his sleeve for me.
“Making this kind of all-Brooklyn fight is great for the fans. We both have our own followings so it should make for an electric atmosphere at Barclays Center.
“The main event is going to be a great fight. When you look at the styles and the pedigrees of both men, it’s hard to predict what’s going to happen. Both guys have exciting styles so I’m betting on the fans getting their money’s worth.”
Barry McGuigan, Manager Frampton, Ex campione del mondo & Hall of Famer
“After Carl defeated Scott Quigg and became a unified champion at 122 libbre, we believe that all of the exciting fights in that division have passed. We want to be involved in exciting fights.
“The Quigg fight wasn’t as exciting as we would have liked, but we knew it was going to be like that. We knew he’d come on late in the fight and we had our tactics planned well. This is going to be a much better fight because Santa Cruz is brave and takes chances. He also has underrated boxing skills.
“Shane is making Carl a better fighter every day. Every day that you don’t get better is a day you wasted. Carl is in the best physical shape of his career and we will have a plan A, B and C for this fight.
“Santa Cruz is a great fighter. He’s low-key, humble and he hasn’t talked trash. This will be Carl’s hardest fight. It feels great to be involved helping Carl reach his maximum potential, it’s the second best thing to being in the ring yourself.
“We believe 100 percent in Frampton’s ability to win this fight and that he will be successful on fight night.
“There are some great fights out there for Carl. Siamo 100 percent committed to Luglio 30 but there are lots of great fights in the featherweight division. We will have lots of support on fight night and I have no doubt there will be a large Irish crowd there to support Carl.”
SHANE MCGUIGAN, Trainer Frampton
“Leo Santa Cruz is unbeaten and there aren’t really any weaknesses from my perspective. He’s a phenomenal fighter, but I don’t believe he’s fought a fighter of Carl Frampton’s caliber, as an all-around fighter.
“When he meets someone who is as good, or in my opinion, better than him, we’ll see what he’s made of. I think it’s going to make for one of the most exciting fights of the year.
“I wouldn’t be taking on this fight it I wasn’t extremely confident in Carl, even though he’s coming in as the underdog. I don’t think Santa Cruz has ever felt the power that Carl brings before. I think Carl can beat him comfortably if he continues to prepare well, and then steps into the ring and does what he’s capable of doing.
“We’re finishing up camp now and making sure we’re 100 percent read. We have to be 100 percent to fight Leo Santa Cruz.
“Carl is extremely heavy-handed. He’s extremely skillful, a true all-rounder. He really lives the life, and that makes it easy for me. The way he trains, how he eats, how he sleeps: he takes it seriously and takes care of himself.
“The transition coming over to New York to finish training camp has been great. We could have waited until closer to fight night but we want every single percent to our advantage.
“We’re still acclimatizing to the heat, the jet lag is no problem and we’re going to be ready on fight night.
“This fight is history in the making. It’s a fight that can really put Carl on the map. It’s always a huge opportunity when you’re fighting for a title, against someone of Santa Cruz’s caliber.”
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MIKEY GARCIA RETURNS ON SATURDAY, Luglio 30 FOR STACKED NIGHT OF BOXING ON SHOWTIME® AND SHOWTIME EXTREME®FROM BARCLAYS CENTER PRESENTED BY PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

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Leo Santa Cruz Defends WBA Featherweight Championship vs. Carl Frampton

Two-Division Champ Mikey Garcia Returns Against Former Champion Elio Rojas

Tony Harrison and Sergey Rabchenko Meet in IBF 154-Pound Eliminator

 

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Brooklyn Welterweights Paulie Malignaggi and Gabriel Bracero Square Off

Ivan Redkach Faces Tevin Farmer in Lightweight Bout

 

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BROOKLYN (Giugno 28, 2016)—Undefeated former two-division world champion Mikey Garcia will return to the ring after a two-and-a-half-year layoff on Sabato, Luglio 30 on an exciting night of boxing on ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO e SHOWTIME EXTREME that is one of the strongest cards ever assembled at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

 

Garcia, who won world titles at featherweight and super featherweight, will fight former world champion Elio Rojas in a 10-round bout in the Showtime Championship Boxing co-feature of the Leo Santa Cruz vs. Carl Frampton event presented by Premier Boxing Champions (PBC).

 

In the opening bout of the Showtime Championship Boxing telecast that begins at 9 p.m. E/6 p.m. PT, once-beaten 154-pound contenders Tony Harrison e Sergey Rabchenko will meet in a 12-round IBF Junior Middleweight Eliminator. Harrison and Rabchenko will square off for the No. 2 mandatory challenger spot to IBF titlist Jermall Charlo, who successfully defended his crown on Maggio 21, and undefeated contender Julian Williams, who earned the No. 1 mandatory position on Marzo 5, both on SHOWTIME. Harrison vs. Rabchenko is the sixth matchup in 2016 between top 154-pound fighters, a lineup showcasing three world title fights and three title elimination matches in one of boxing’s deepest divisions.

 

The combined record of the six fighters on the SHOWTIME telecast is an impressive 162-4-1 con 113 ko.

 

An all-Brooklyn showdown between welterweight technicians Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi e Gabriel “Tito” Bracero highlights the undercard action on SHOWTIME BOXING on SHOWTIME EXTREME. The 10-round bout is a matchup between a former two-division world champion, Malignaggi, and a fellow Brooklyn native, Bracero, coming off the biggest win of his career when he knocked out Danny O'Connor lo scorso ottobre.

 

A 10-round clash between once-beaten lightweight Ivan Redkach and streaking Tevin Farmer, un vincitore di 14 dritto, will open the SHOWTIME EXTREME telecast live at 7 p.m. E/PT.

 

Il Luglio 30 event at Barclays Center comes on the heels of last Saturday’s potential Fight of the Year thriller between Keith Thurman e Shawn Porter, a back-and-forth slugfest that generated the top grossing live gate and second-highest attended boxing event in venue history.

 

“This is the strongest card from top to bottom that I have promoted at Barclays Center,” said DiBella Entertainment President Lou DiBella. “Every single fight is significant and competitive, and this is a great follow up from the tremendous success that boxing had with Thurman-Porter this past weekend.”

 

“This will be our 19th evento di boxe, but from top to bottom it’s arguably our best card yet,” said Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment CEO Brett Yormark. “We are excited to welcome undefeated Santa Cruz and Frampton to Brooklyn for the first time, a fight that could rival Barclays Center’s epic Thurman-Porter bout for Fight of the Year. It’s also a pleasure to welcome Brooklyn’s own Paulie Malignaggi back to Barclays Center for the fifth time and to host the return of Mikey Garcia after a two and a half year hiatus. Luglio 30 is going to be another big night for BROOKLYN BOXING.”

 

“We are excited to be part of Mikey Garcia’s return to the ring. Before the layoff, he was a two-division world champion and considered one of the top boxers in the world. We know he is determined to reclaim his place among the elite,"Ha detto Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President & Direttore Generale, SHOWTIME Sports. “SHOWTIME has distinguished itself by delivering the most compelling matchups and the most important events in boxing all year long. There is no other network as committed to the sport, e la Luglio 30 evento, from top-to-bottom, is a prime example.”

 

MIKEY GARCIA vs. ELIO ROJAS

“I expect to pick up right where I left off,” Garcia told SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray last Saturday on CBS. “I was a world champion, I was undefeated, and I still am. I didn’t leave because I was injured. I think I’ll come back even better. I’m hungrier now than I was before.

 

“I just have to get one fight in. This first fight with Elio (Rojas) will be somewhere between 135 e 140 libbre, but I want to fight at 135 and win a title there. I want to win a title there and keep going after champion after champion. Now that all that (uncertainty) is behind me I look forward to the next stage of my career. This next stage of my career will be what people remember me for.”

 

“Mikey Garcia is a great fighter,” Rojas said. “I want to thank him for this opportunity. We are both former WBC World Champions and I expect a great fight. Tuttavia, all of the talk surrounding this fight has been about Mikey’s comeback and his future plans. I am no tune-up. This is also about me coming back and fighting again. He may be looking past me, but I am fully focused on him and securing the victory. I will do whatever I have to do to win, so I can move on and regain my world championship.”

 

Garcia (34-0, 28 KO), di Ventura, Calif., is 28-years-old and in the prime of his career. Once considered one of the top young boxers pound-for-pound in the world, he will make his first ring appearance since he retained the WBO 130-pound title with a 12-round unanimous decision overImmagine segnaposto Juan Carlos Burgos gen. 25, 2014. Garcia, the brother of renowned trainer Robert Garcia, has been victorious by knockout in 10 del suo ultimo 12 fights and holds impressive victories overRoman “Rocky” Martinez, Juan Manuel Lopez, Orlando Salido e Bernabe Concepcion.

 

Rojas (24-2, 14 KO), of San Francisco de Macoris, Repubblica Dominicana, won the WBC featherweight world championship in 2009 with a 12-round unanimous decision over defending titleholder Takahiro Ao in Giappone. The 33-year-old successfully defended the title against Guty Espadas Jr. in 2010, before losing the belt via unanimous decision to Jhonny Gonzalez nel mese di aprile 2012. Since the loss to Gonzalez, Rojas moved up to lightweight, dove ha sconfitto Robert Osiobe nel mese di agosto 2014.

 

TONY HARRISON vs. SERGEY RABCHENKO:

“I’m thrilled to return to the ring on this big stage for my first fight in Brooklyn, and I’m ready to put on a show," disse Harrison. “Fighting for a world title is my dream and I know that I have a challenge in front of me. I’m working hard in camp to get another knockout and to make my mark on the division.”

 

“This is the start of realizing my dream,” Rabchenko said. “America is the Mecca of boxing so it is a huge privilege for me to be asked to fight there. American fans like to see knockouts and I like to knock people out so I think they will like what they see. I think I can build a fan base there. I am hungrier than ever. I have not seen much of Harrison, but I am ready for anyone. People say he is a very good fighter with good power. I’m not worried. I have good power as well and I think I will have too much for him.”

 

A soli 25 anni di età, Harrison (23-1, 19 KO) has showed tremendous promise. He manufactured a 10-fight knockout streak from 2013 a 2015 and proved he could recover from a loss when he dominated Cecil McCalla per 10 rounds in October 2015 e si fermò Fernando Guerriero in impressive fashion in March.

 

Fighting out of Belaraus, Rabchenko (27-1, 20 KO) is looking to put himself squarely into world title contention when he makes his U.S. debutto su Luglio 30. The 30-year-old is coming off stoppage victories over Walter Calvo a maggio 2015 and Miguel Aguilar in February.

 

SHOWTIME EXTREME:

 

PAULIE MALIGNAGGI vs. GABRIEL Bracero:

“I feel truly blessed to have yet another opportunity to fight in Brooklyn,” Malignaggi said. “I have known Tito a long time and I know he always comes to fight. We will give the Brooklyn fans a great appetizer before the terrific main event later that night in Barclays Center.”

 

“I’m looking to make a statement by winning this fight,” said Bracero. “Paulie and I have been friends since the amateurs and I’m thankful to have this opportunity, but he’s had his run. Now it’s time for me to have mine. This fight is going to change my life.”

 

Un ex campione del mondo 140 e 147-libbre, the 35-year-old Malignaggi (35-7, 7 KO) will return to the ring to fight at Barclays Center for the fifth time. He has faced a slew of big names throughout his career and has been victorious over the likes of Zab Judah, Vyacheslav Senchenko e Pablo Cesar Cano. Nato e cresciuto nel quartiere di Bensonhurst Brooklyn, “The Magic Man” was victorious twice fighting in his birth country of Italy last year after unsuccessfully challenging unbeaten Danny Garcia nel mese di agosto.

 

Another Brooklyn-native, Bracero (24-2, 5 KO) comes off of a sensational one-punch knockout of rival Danny O'Connor in their rematch last October. The 35-year-old owns victories over Dmitry Salita e Pavel Miranda in addition to his first triumph over the previously unbeaten O’Connor in 2011.

 

IVAN REDKACH vs. TEVIN FARMER:

“I am extremely happy to be back in the ring on a big show in New York,” Redkach said. “There are so many Ukrainian fans in New York and I am thrilled to have their support and will put on a great show for them. I want to thank Leo Santa Cruz and his team for having me in their camp as we both prepare ourselves to put on tremendous performances come Luglio 30."

 

“I couldn’t be more excited about this fight,” Farmer said. “This is my Barclays Center debut and it is going to be a spectacular performance. I have called out anyone and everyone in the 130- pound division to no avail, so now I’m moving up to 135 to take on Redkach, one of the most feared punchers in the division. Redkach is an aggressive guy and I know he is coming to fight, but there is no way I leave that ring without my hand being raised. This is a fight where I can and I will make a major statement. I’m willing to fight whoever they put in front of me to inch closer to a world title opportunity and Luglio 30 is another step in that direction. I tip my hat off to Redkach for giving me this fight, but this is my time to shine.”

 

Nato in Ucraina, ma combattimento da Los Angeles, RedK (19-1-1, 15 KO) began boxing at the age of six and has put together an impressive career since turning pro in 2009. The 30-year-old owns victories over Tony Luis, Sergey Gulyakevich e Yakubu Amidu. Più di recente, Redkach knocked out Erick Daniel Martinez nel mese di ottobre 2015 and fought to a draw with Luis Cruz nel mese di aprile.

 

Representing the fighting city of Philadelphia, Contadino (24-1-1, 5 KO) ha vinto 14 bouts in a row since losing to unbeaten world champion Jose Pedraza in 2012. The 25-year-old has come on strong in recent years, upsetting previously unbeaten fighters such as Emmanuel Gonzalez, Angelo Luna e Camilo Perez. Farmer dominated veteran Gamaliel Diaz in March and will make his Barclays Center debut on Luglio 30.

 

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promosso da DiBella Entertainment in associazione con Cyclone Promotions, inizio alle $38 e può essere acquistato on-line visitando www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com o chiamando 1-800-745-3000. I biglietti sono disponibili anche presso l'American Express Box Office presso Barclays Center. Sconti di gruppo sono disponibili chiamando il 844-BKLYN-GP.

 

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Il campione mondiale imbattuto dei pesi piuma Leo Santa Cruz difende sabato contro la stella irlandese imbattuta Carl Frampton, Luglio 30 In diretta su SHOWTIME® in un evento presentato dai principali campioni di boxe del Barclays Center di Brooklyn

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BROOKLYN (Giugno 14, 2016) – Campione mondiale imbattuto dei pesi piuma Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruz (32-0-1, 18 KO) e altra stella irlandese imbattuta Carl "The Jackal" Frampton (22-0, 14 KO) incontrerà un titolo mondiale e due record perfetti in palio Sabato, Luglio 30 in caso principale di un Premier Boxing Champions evento dal Barclays Center di Brooklyn. Il Showtime Championship Boxing® la trasmissione televisiva inizia in diretta ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO® a 9 p.m. E/6 p.m. PT.

 

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promosso da DiBella Entertainment in associazione con Cyclone Promotions, inizio alle $38 e in vendita domani, Giugno 15 a 10 a.m. I biglietti possono essere acquistati on-line visitando www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com o chiamando 1-800-745-3000. I biglietti sono disponibili anche presso l'American Express Box Office presso Barclays Center. Sconti di gruppo sono disponibili chiamando il 844-BKLYN-GP.

 

Santa Cruz e Frampton si scontrano in una battaglia tra campioni del mondo che mescolano velocità vertiginosa con risultati incredibili che danno vita ad un combattimento emozionante dopo l'altro.. Questo incontro sarà il quinto incontro per il titolo mondiale dei pesi piuma presentato da SHOWTIME in 2016. Frampton, un campione del mondo unificato a 122 libbre, una classe di peso in cui Santa Cruz aveva precedentemente detenuto un titolo, aumenterà di peso e sfiderà 126 libbre.

 

“Non sono mai stato a New York prima e non vedo l'ora di avere questa grande opportunità di mettere su uno spettacolo per nuovi fan in una nuova città,", ha detto Santa Cruz. “Lotto sempre per i fan e sono entusiasta di poterlo fare in un posto dove non sono mai stato prima. Frampton è un buon combattente. Ha potere e abilità e si muove quando deve, ma ha il mento debole. Quando viene preso con un bel pugno, va giù. Non gli piace la pressione e io ce l'ho. Non vedo l’ora di mettere in piedi uno spettacolo entusiasmante al Barclays Center e spero di partire con tanti nuovi fan.”

 

“Sono in ottima forma, Mi sento benissimo in palestra e sono pronto per il più grande incontro della mia carriera,"Ha detto Frampton. "On Luglio 30 Diventerò un campione del mondo di due pesi. Rispetto Leo Santa Cruz, è un grande combattente e una persona, ma mi sto preparando meticolosamente per superare qualsiasi sfida che porterà Luglio 30. Non vedo l'ora di sentire la folla al Barclays Center. È la prima volta che faccio boxe a New York, dove hanno avuto luogo alcuni dei più grandi combattimenti. So che ci sarà un gran numero di fan provenienti dal Regno Unito e dall'Irlanda, ma c'è anche un enorme pubblico irlandese-americano e non vedo l'ora di mostrare loro cosa posso fare. Ottenere i biglietti adesso, che sta per essere una grande lotta!"

 

"Santa Cruz contro. Frampton non è solo il miglior combattimento che si possa fare nella divisione dei pesi piuma, è davvero uno dei combattimenti più attesi di tutta la boxe,"Ha detto Lou DiBella, Presidente di DiBella Entertainment. “Gli appassionati di boxe possono aspettarsi un’azione senza sosta in questo imperdibile incontro di stili aggressivi. Non c'è modo migliore per Santa Cruz e Frampton di fare il loro debutto a New York se non al Barclays Center, in Brooklyn, l'uno contro l'altro."

 

“L’incontro competitivo di Santa Cruz vs. Frampton punta i riflettori internazionali sulla BROOKLYN BOXING al Barclays Center,", ha detto Brett Yormark, CEO di Brooklyn Sports & Divertimento. “Siamo particolarmente entusiasti di ospitare oggi due dei migliori pugili dei pesi piuma di questo sport mentre combattono a New York per la prima volta”.

 

Il popolare messicano-americano Santa Cruz combatte da Los Angeles e ha vinto il titolo di 126 libbre in un candidato "Fight of the Year" contro l'ex campione di tre divisioni Abner Mares lo scorso agosto allo STAPLES Center di Los Angeles. Era solo il terzo incontro nella divisione dei pesi piuma per Santa Cruz, a chi ha vinto le cinture 118 e 122 sterline guadagnandosi la reputazione di uno dei combattenti più attivi ed emozionanti della boxe. Anche il 27enne detiene vittorie Cristian Mijares e Eric Morel. Ha gareggiato in incontri per il titolo mondiale 11 del suo ultimo 13 combatte da allora 2012. Dopo aver fermato l'ex campione del mondo Kiko Martinez nel quinto round ultimo Febbraio. 27, Santa Cruz fa la sua seconda difesa del titolo mondiale al suo debutto sulla East Coast.

 

Dopo aver sconfitto il rivale Scott Quigg nel loro ultimo incontro di unificazione di 122 libbre Febbraio. 27, Frampton tenterà di conquistare un titolo mondiale in una seconda classe di peso. Combattimenti fuori Belfast, Irlanda del Nord, il campione nazionale amatoriale irlandese 2005 e 2009 si aspetta di portare alcuni dei suoi fan accaniti negli Stati Uniti Luglio 30. Il 29enne è diventato campione del mondo 2014 quando ha sconfittoKiko Martinez per guadagnare un titolo super gallo. Ha fatto il suo U.S. debutto a luglio 2015 quando ha sconfitto Alejandro “Cobrita” Gonzalez Jr. in Texas prima di unificare il titolo contro Quigg.

 

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AMAZING SHOWTIME SPORTS® SPRING, 2016 BOXING LINEUP

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Didascalia: L-R (back row): Bute; Balestruccio, Jack, DeGale, Russell Jr., Madri, Selby, Provodnikov, Quellar, Pedraza.

L-R (front row): Joshua, Thurman, Wilder, Indossare, Povetkin.

 

NEW YORK (Marzo 11, 2016)—SHOWTIME Sports il Venerdì announced seven live boxing telecasts over a 12-week span, a stacked lineup featuring nine world championship fights and 14 overall matches in boxing’s deepest and most exciting divisions.

 

The full slate of programming is free to SHOWTIME subscribers, and the presentation on CBS is the first Prime Time boxing event on CBS television network in decades.

 

Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President & General Manager of SHOWTIME Sports, also announced a summer blockbuster in the making.

 

“This is an incredibly exciting time in boxing, a time for emerging stars to make their mark, and for established champions to break through to the next level,” Espinoza said.

 

“This schedule features high level matchups with champions taking on the highest-rated contenders available, and top-ranked challengers facing one another. We are thrilled and grateful to the promoters and the fighters themselves who have worked with us these last few weeks to put together such an impressive lineup for SHOWTIME Boxing. It has to be one of the best we’ve ever assembled.

 

“We have seven live telecasts over a 12-week span that runs the gamut of our SHOWTIME boxing series. It includes nine world title fights, and that doesn’t count a great fight that’s just coming together today, as both Leo Santa Cruz and Carl Frampton have now agreed to a championship matchup to be scheduled for late summer.

 

“All of these events are free to SHOWTIME subscribers, e la Giugno 25 event is the first Prime Time boxing presentation on CBS television network in decades.

 

“Again, thanks to the fighters and promoters for not only making these great matches a reality, but for their cooperation in today’s major announcement.”

See below for details on the events that Espinoza, and the principals involved, are in the process of finalizing. Additional details on each individual event will be announced in the coming days.

 

Sabato, Aprile 9 – SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL

Main Event: Charles Martin (23-0-1, 21 KO) vs. Anthony Joshua (15-0, 15 KO) – IBF Heavyweight World Title Championship

Co-feature: Lee Selby (22-1, 8 KO) vs. Eric Hunter (21-3, 11 KO) – IBF Featherweight Championship

Start Time: TBD

Sede: The O2 – London

Promotore: Warriors Boxing & Matchroom Sport

 

Venerdì, Aprile 15 - ShoBox: La nuova generazione

Main Event: Nikolay Potapov (14-0, 6 KO) vs. Stephon Giovani (14-0-2, 6 KO) – 10-Rd Bantamweight Bout

Start Time: 10 p.m. E/PT

Sede: Turning Stone Casino – Verona, NY

Promotore: Promozioni Salita

  • Four-fight telecast featuring at least six undefeated fighters.

 

Sabato, Aprile 16 – CAMPIONATO DI BOXE SHOWTIME

Main Event: Gary Russell Jr. (26-1, 15 KO) vs. Patrick Hyland (31-1, 15 KO) – WBC Featherweight World Championship

Co-Feature: Jose Pedraza (21-0, 12 KO) vs. Stephen Smith (23-1, 13 KO) – IBF Super Featherweight World Championship

Start Time: 11 p.m. E/8 p.m. PT

Sede: Fox Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino

Promotore: DiBella Entertainment

  • Featherweight world title fights in consecutive weeks.
  • Gary Russell Jr. returns to make his first title defense
  • Crucial Super Featherweight bout between defending champ Jose Pedraza and No. 1 challenger Stephen Smith.

 

Sabato, Aprile 30 – CAMPIONATO DI BOXE SHOWTIME

Main Event: Badou Jack (20-1-1, 12 KO) vs. Lucian Bute (32-3, 25 KO) – WBC Super Middleweight Championship

Co-Feature: James DeGale (22-1, 14 KO) vs. Rogelio Medina (35-6, 29 KO) – IBF Super Middleweight World Championship

Start Time: 10 p.m. E/7 p.m. PT

Sede: TBD

Promotore: Promozioni Mayweather

  • Former champ Bute, fresh off a great fight against DeGale, steps in to replace the injured Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
  • Medina is the IBF’s mandated challenger for DeGale.
  • The winners will meet in an immediate unification.

 

Targeting May 2016 – Showtime Championship Boxing – PENDING CONFIRMATION

Main Event: Deontay Wilder (36-0, 35 KO) vs. Alexander Povetkin (30-1, 22 KO) – WBC Heavyweight World Championship

Start Time: TBD

Sede: TBD

 

Sabato, Giugno 11 – CAMPIONATO DI BOXE SHOWTIME

Main Event: Ruslan Provodnikov (25-4, 18 KO) vs. John Molina Jr. (28-6, 23 KO) – 12-Rd Super Lightweight Bout

Start Time: 9 p.m. E/6 p.m. PT

Sede: Turning Stone Casino – Verona, NY

Promotore: Promozioni Banner

  • Induction Weekend for International Boxing Hall of Fame.
  • Main event features two fighters involved in Fights of Year

 

Sabato, Giugno 25 – SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS Presented by PBC

Main Event: Keith Thurman (26-0, 1 ND, 22 KO) vs. Shawn Porter (26-1-1, 16 KO) – WBA Welterweight World Championship

Co-Feature: Gesù Cuellar (28-1, 21 KO) vs. Abner Mares (29-2-1, 15 KO) – WBA (reg.) Campionato mondiale pesi piuma

Start Time: TBD

Sede: TBD

Promotore: DiBella Entertainment

  • Thurman cleared to resume training after minor injury
  • Three-division world champ Mares to now face Jesus Cuellar for featherweight title

 

Late-Summer 2016 – CAMPIONATO DI BOXE SHOWTIME

Main Event: Leo Santa Cruz (32-0-1, 18 KO) vs. Carl Frampton (22-0, 14 KO) – WBA (super) Campionato mondiale pesi piuma

  • Frampton the unified 122-pound titlist, will move up to face Santa Cruz for the WBA (super) Campionato mondiale pesi piuma
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LEO SANTA CRUZ RETAINS WBA FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH FIFTH-ROUND TKO WIN OVER KIKO MARTINEZ

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HUGO RUIZ REGAINS WBC SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH DEVASTATING FIRST-ROUND KO OVER JULIO CEJA
Watch The Replay Of The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® DoubleheaderDomani/Domenica a 9 a.m. E/PT su Showtime®,
Lunedi, Febbraio. 29, a 10 p.m. E/PT On SHO EXTREME®
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (Febbraio. 27, 2016) – Leone “Terremoto” Santa Cruz defended his WBA Featherweight World Championship in convincing fashion il Sabato notte, knocking down Kiko “Sensación” Martinez twice in the first round, then ending it on a barrage of punches as the fight was called at 2:09 in the fifth round in the main event of a Showtime Championship Boxing doubleheader at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Nella co-feature su ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO, 29-anni Hugo Ruiz (36-3, 31 KO), Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Messico, regained his WBC Super Bantamweight World Title with a devastating early knockdown with just 51 seconds into the 12-round fight against 23-year-old Luglio Ceja (30-2, 27 KO) of Atizapan De Zaragoza, Messico, in a highly anticipated rematch of their August fight won by Ceja.
Fighting just 10 miles west of his hometown of La Habra and before 7,780 enthusiastic fans, the 27-year-old Santa Cruz (32-0-1, 18 KO) continued to establish himself as the King of Southern California as he punished the game 29-year-old Martinez (35-7, 26 KO) of Alicante, Valencia, Spagna, con 570 total punches in just five rounds. There were 1,038 total punches thrown during the fight.
“The fans love it when two fighters go toe-to-toe,” Santa Cruz told SHOWTIME’s Jim Gray after the fight. “I wanted to give the fans a great fight. I knew I could hurt him with a right hand. He’s a fighter and when he’s knocked down, he’s going to come back. In the fifth round I knew I had to finish him off and I did.”
Santa Cruz continued, “We were going toe-to-toe from the beginning. He’s was throwing good punches I was throwing out good punches and the crowd was loving it. Then my dad told me to slow down and be smarter so we started boxing.”
Santa Cruz wasted no time getting the upper hand as the opening bell rung. He knocked Martinez out twice in the first round; the first just 23 seconds into the fight and the second on a devastating right hand at two minutes into the round prompting SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING play-by-play announcer Mauro Ranallo to tell expert analyst Al Bernstein: “We may be able to get to Disneyland before the end of the night.”
Martinez fell into a groove in the third and fourth rounds, but got into trouble two minutes into the fifth round as Santa Cruz had him up against the ropes connecting on numerous body shots, uppercuts and combinations before referee Raul Caiz Sr. signaled the end of the fight for Santa Cruz’s second straight world title defense in Southern California.
Martinez said that Santa Cruz, “started to move a lot and he broke my strategy and he fought a great fight. The second round I was getting looser and I was starting to feel much better.
“He was like a bull coming forward really strong,” Santa Cruz added. “He has definitely been one of the strongest fighters I’ve been in the ring with yet.
“Towards the end I said, ‘this is it, this is my opportunity to take him down. If I don’t finish him right here, it’s going to make it a really tough fight.’ So I said I was going at it with my all and thankfully it turned out the way that it did.”
Santa Cruz, making his second defense after capturing the world title from Abner Mares back in August, said someday he wants to break the records for most punches thrown in a fight. “I wanted to throw as many punches as I can so the fans could get a good show.”
Santa Cruz is now eyeing a future potential matchup with IBF 122-pound world champion Carl Frampton a 126 pounds or Gary Russell. “I’m up for anyone,” lui ha detto. “I want the rematch with (Abner) Madri. Since Frampton won, if he’s ready to go up in weight, I’m ready for him. I challenge him to a fight whenever he’s ready.”
In a rematch of the WBC Super Bantamweight World Title he lost last August, the new 122-pound champion Ruiz improved his record to 5-0 in rematches (con cinque ko) as he delivered a stunning first-round knockout against Ceja, who injured his right ankle on a powerful clean right just seconds into the fight sending him to the canvas.
Ceja got up slowly but was battered with a fury of punches and knocked out again with just 51 seconds into the fight ending the affair.
“I was very prepared to knock him out, but I was prepared to go 12 round stasera also if I had to,” said Ruiz, who was teary and emotional following the victory. “I was happy to knock him out in the first round. I’m looking for the best fighters and the best money out there.”
Said SHOWTIME analyst Paulie Malignaggi: “I’ve never seen a first-round KO that soon in a fight of this much importance.” Added SHOWTIME’s Bernstein: “The right hand was the weapon of choice for Ruiz, and he got the job done. What a moment of redemption for Ruiz!”
Sopracciglio, who beat Ruiz on a fifth-round knockout last August to win the world title, was hurt from the first series of Ruiz punches and never recovered in the intense first round.
Ceja was taken to nearby UC Irvine Hospital and diagnosed with a fractured right ankle.
“I saw that he got hurt with the first punch and I saw his leg wobbling and so I said, ‘Let’s finish’,” Ha detto Ruiz. “And I did in that round.”
Prima Sabato da Manchester, Inghilterra, su SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL, IBF 122-pound world champion Carl Frampton unified the super bantamweight division with a split decision victory over WBA titlist Scott Quigg.
The long-awaited matchup of unbeaten champions got off to a slow and tactical start, but Belfast native Frampton (22-0, 14 KO) established himself as the aggressor and worked his jab to pocket the early rounds. Quigg didn’t come alive until after the seventh, when trainer Joe Gallagher warned his charge that he was likely down big on the judges’ scorecard.
QUIGG (31-1-2) pounded the body and was the aggressor in rounds eight through 11, but it was too little, too late for the Lancashire, England native. Frampton won the 12th and walked away the unified champion by scores of 115-113 for Quigg, ma 116-112 twice for Frampton.
Il doubleheader Showtime Championship Boxing sarà ri-air questa settimana come segue:
DAY CHANNEL
Domani, Domenica, Febbraio. 28, 3 a.m. E/12 a.m. PT SHOW EXTREME
Domani, Domenica, Febbraio. 28, 9 am ET/PT SHOWTIME
Lunedi, Febbraio. 29, 10 p.m. E/PT SHOWTIME EXTREME
Sabato di due-lotta trasmissione televisiva sarà disponibile presso SHOWTIME ON DEMAND inizio domani, Domenica, Febbraio. 28.
Brian Custer ha ospitato la trasmissione televisiva SHOWTIME, con Mauro Ranallo chiamando l'azione, Hall of Fame analista Al Bernstein e l'ex campione del mondo due volte Paulie Malignaggicommentating e Jim Gray segnalazione. Nel simulcast spagnolo, Alejandro Luna chiamato il blow-by-blow e l'ex campione del mondo Raul Marquez servito come commentatore di colore. Il produttore esecutivo di Showtime Championship Boxing è stato David Dinkins Jr. con Bob Dunphy orientamento.
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Santa Cruz vs. Martinez, was 12-round bout for Santa Cruz’s WBA Featherweight Title taking place on Saturday, Febbraio. 27 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Sampson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Corona. Nella co-feature, Julio Ceja and Hugo Ruiz met in a super bantamweight world title rematch for the WBC belt. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast aired live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. E/7 p.m. PT) and was available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
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LEO SANTA CRUZ VS. KIKO MARTINEZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR THEIR FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY AT THE HONDA CENTER

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ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Febbraio 25, 2016) - Leo "The Earthquake" Santa Cruze Kiko “Sensacion” Martinez went face-to-face Giovedi at the final press conference before their featherweight world title showdown on Saturday, Febbraio. 27 in diretta su Showtime® (10 p.m. E/7 p.m. PT) from Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

 

Anche in presenza Giovedi erano Luglio Ceja e Hugo Ruiz, who will enter the ring in a super bantamweight world title rematch as part of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast beginning at 10 p.m. E/7 p.m. PT.

 

The previously announced opening bout between undefeated heavyweights Gerald Washington (16-0-1, 11 KO) and Oscar Rivas (18-0, 13 KO) has been cancelled due to Rivas being unable to pass a mandatory eye-exam.

 

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, which is promoted by TGB promotions, sono al prezzo di $27, $54, $104 e $199 and are on sale now via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations, chiamando 800-745-3000 of by stopping by the Honda Center Box Office.

 

All of the televised fighters in the now doubleheader have promised to live up to their all-action styles and will provide great drama for fans il Sabato night at Honda Center. Santa Cruz will be making the first defense of his featherweight world title while Ceja puts his 122-pound title on the line after earning the vacant belt with a fifth round stoppage of Ruiz in an exciting back-and-forth fight in August.

 

Ecco ciò che i combattenti avevano da dire Giovedi:

 

LEO SANTA CRUZ

 

“Headlining a televised card has been my childhood dream. I could have never imagined I was going to get this far. And Here I am, on my second main event, defending my title on a premium network. I’m so psyched. I cannot believe it.

 

“The first time I put the gloves on, I knew that I had found my craft, and I also knew that it was not going to be an easy road. I knew that I had to work hard to become a champion. Così, I trained the hardest and I fought the hardest, and with my father by my side I got here, where I’m at today. I owe him everything.

 

“I remember watching all the great Mexican Champions and day dreaming about being like them one day. It felt unreachable. I thought it was impossible to get where they were. But I worked hard, really hard from the beginning.

 

“The most important thing is that the fans leave happy and get their money’s worth. I’m glad that Kiko has come prepared because we’re ready for a great fight.

 

“People are saying that I should walk through Kiko Martinez, but I don’t listen to that. I look at Kiko the same way I look at any other opponent. When we step inside the ring, we are equals.

 

"Alla fine del giorno, the winner will be the fighter who has prepared more and who has imposed his will on the other man.

 

 

KIKO MARTINEZ

 

“I have faced much stronger boxers than Leo and come Sabato, all of those who did bet on me for this fight, I am going to make you a lot of money.

 

“I am excited and proud to know that Sergio Martinez will be present il Sabato supporting me. His guidance and presence

 

“My trainer could not be here, but we have not taken one day off in training camp and I have been pushed to my limit to prepare me for this fight. I’m thankful to Robert Garcia for being in my corner il Sabato.

 

“I know this is a great opportunity to fight Leo Santa Cruz and I will make the most of it. I’m going to leave everything inside the ring so that the fight fans enjoy a great championship matchup.

 

“I feel that Leo Santa Cruz is a great fighter, he has beat some incredible fighters. He’s a great athlete and boxer. Sometimes people will try to make him out to be more than he actually is but they are mistaken with what they see in me. I am not to be mistaken as the underdog here.

 

 

JULIO CEJA

 

“As Hugo mentioned, we have both trained even harder than last time and we’re more prepared physically and mentally.

 

“I’m going to give everybody a great fight just like last time. I’m walking into the ring knowing my opponent very well. We’ve been to war. I know what to expect from him. I know about his punch and I know how to counter it.

 

“I’m going to be alert and ready. I’ll be a little more intelligent, because I know that he’s coming well prepared and he’s coming for the world title, but he’s not going to get it.

“There are going to be no surprises in this fight. Hugo Ruiz said that he was training harder this time. But I am too. I’ve trained very hard.

 

“The key for me to win this fight is to keep my hands up and to not give him one inch. I cannot be careless. I’ll be strategic and use my wisdom. I cannot come in with my hands down because I know I’ll pay for it. But nothing to worry about, we have rectified those issues in training camp. Sono pronto. He’s not taking my belt away from me.

 

“I’m glad that he says he is better prepared this time because I am better than ever. My team has been instrumental in preparing me for this matchup.

 

“The winner will be the man who is more prepared physically and mentally. But the real winner will be the fans at Honda Center because this is an amazing card and we’re going to put on an amazing fight.”

 

 

HUGO RUIZ

 

“If you liked the first fight between us, then you are going to love this one.

 

“I’m excited to be fighting once again in Southern California. I’ve trained very hard and I have prepared myself for this world title opportunity.

 

“I’m looking forward to putting on a grand show for all my fans il Sabato notte ".

 

 

JOSE SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz’ Father & Allenatore

 

“I hear Kiko has a great trainer on his corner. Robert Garcia is really good, but I have news for Kiko, his trainer is not going to fight for him.

“Once a fighter steps into the ring, he’s alone in there. There are no trainers and no great promoters that can fight for him.”

 

“Kiko speaks about this prestigious trainer and thinks that by mentioning him, he is going to intimidate us. He has something else coming. The trainer won’t fight for Kiko. Roberto Garcia has trained my son and knows Leo very well but that does not give Kiko the upper hand.”

 

TOM BROWN, Head of TGB Promotions

 

“Southern California favorite Leo Santa Cruz returns to bring his action style to the ring. He will be opposed by a tough former world champion in Kiko Martinez who is sure to make this a tremendous fight.

 

“The first fight between Ceja and Ruiz was a true back and forth war. Should this pick up right where it left off, we will have a great fight to start the telecast.

 

“I’m looking forward to a great night il Sabato night in front of the fantastic Southern California boxing fans.”

 

 

TIM RYAN, Amministratore delegato & President of Honda Center

 

“I’m so thankful to everyone for helping to bring boxing back to Orange County. It’s hard to believe that Julio Cesar Chavez fought here in 1996, because it seems like yesterday.

 

“We have a great arena and a great fan base that loves boxing here in Orange County. La carta il Sabato is wonderful. I know these guys will be ready and I’m looking forward to an action-packed night on the 27th.

 

CHRIS DEBLASIO, Vicepresidente, Sports Communication Showtime Networks

 

“This is a fight fan’s fight card and we are looking forward to some explosive action. I think everyone knows that the lighter weight classes, especially at the championship level, produce exciting fights. My favorite examples include the epic series between Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez, which are available on SHOWTIME platforms and should wet your appetite for what we will see il Sabato notte ".

 

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KIKO MARTINEZ, JULIO CEJA & GERALD WASHINGTON MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR THIS SATURDAY’S SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® TRIPLEHEADER Live On SHOWTIME® At 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT “

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LOS ANGELES (Febbraio. 24, 2016) – Ex campione del mondo Kiko “Sensacion” Martinez (35-6-0, 26 KO) participated in a media workout Wednesday at the City of Angels Boxing Club in Los Angeles as he prepares to face undefeated WBA Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz (31-0-1, 17 KO) il Sabato, Febbraio. 27 in diretta su Showtime® (7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. E) from Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
In the co-feature Mexican warrior Julio Ceja (30-1, 27 KO) meets Hugo Ruiz 35-3, 31 KO) in a long-awaited Super Bantamweight World Title rematch and undefeated heavyweight Gerald Washington (16-0-1, 11 KO) will face unbeaten Oscar Rivas (18-0, 13 KO). Both Ceja and Washington joined Martinez to give the media a preview of what’s to come il Sabato.
Martinez spoke about the adjustments he’s made as his trainer Gabriel Sarmiento was unable to obtain a Visa in time to travel to the United States and will not be able to serve in his corner come Sabato. Martinez is confident that renowned Southern California trainer Robert García will be able to lead him to a world title il Sabatonotte.
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, which is promoted by TGB promotions, sono al prezzo di $27, $54, $104 e $199 and are on sale now via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations, chiamando 800-745-3000 of by stopping by the Honda Center Box Office.
Ecco ciò che i combattenti avevano da dire Mercoledì:
KIKO MARTINEZ
“I’m very happy to have Robert Garcia in my corner. He has led so many fighters to world titles. I’m excited and I’m anxious to get things going. I’m ready to collaborate and I think we’ll do great things Sabato.
“The people who doubt that I will take this title only make me stronger and more dangerous.
“Training camp has been extremely tough with lots of demands due to facing a champion like Leo Santa Cruz because he’s an excellent boxer who I admire. I have completely devoted myself to training for this fight.
“Di Sabato everyone will get to see the best Kiko Martinez. I am going to be bringing the pressure and giving you all a great fight with power punches to disarm Santa Cruz and take the title.
“I hope that fans will change their mindset of seeing me as the underdog and support me because I am here to show something else.
“I am very happy to be here and have the opportunity to fight in the United States again.
“I love this California weather, it reminds me of the weather of El Canario where I was training and I am feeling great.
“Sono pronto. Now all there is left is to wait. We’ve got the weigh-in ahead of us and I’ve already made weight. I will be working up a sweat just to remain active and distracted because I am ready to jump in the ring and start the best fight of my life.
“I have won a world title in the United States and became a world champ here and I am expecting to become the world champ here once again. That fight was how I became known here, now this fight will be the biggest fight of my career.
“I’ve been studying [Santa Cruz] for quite some time now, since I’ve been waiting to fight him previously, now it has come to this point in this time of my life. I have grown and learned so much since then that I truly feel that I have learned from my mistakes and grown to the best of my life yet.”
“Luckily [trainer Gabriel Sarmiento] has been training me up until this point. We’re on the same team and we have each other’s backs and he is still fully supportive. I have him in my heart and I know that he will be supporting me all the way.
“I am not worried about what anyone is saying. All I want is to get in the ring comeSabato and demonstrate that Leo and I will put on a huge fight and the audience will not be bored for a single minute.”
JULIO CEJA
“We have had a long and very intense camp. We are prepared and know what is on the line here because we know that Hugo comes at it with everything he’s got. This is a prestigious opportunity that I have been presented with and we can forecast that it will be an all-or-nothing fight.
“This will be a toe-to-toe fight because we both know each other’s strengths and having fought before we know this rematch will be explosive.
“From the second we knew there would be a rematch, we immediately started training. We knew going in to this again that it will be a tough fight and this one will be better than the first. It will be more dangerous and more of a fight than the last because of what the rematch represents.
“I have trained very hard because I know what is on the line and I am not going to allow Ruiz to take that title from be so easily. It is going to be an all-out battle.
“Hugo has reach and height on me but all I know is that once I hear that bell, none of that matters. There’s a reason why they call me the champ and I am confident in my skill to show that.
“I am looking to show up and give the fans an entertaining show. I will be looking for a fight all throughout and keep it exciting for the fans who are coming out to see a good fight.
“I devoted my life to becoming the champion and my life dream was always to be a champ, so this is something that I will fight to the end for.
“I became a champ here in the United States and now that I am blessed with the opportunity to get a rematch here. I’m ready to take full advantage of this chance to give it 100 percent.”
GERALD WASHINGTON
“I grew up boxing and boxing was always my passion as a kid. I used to go to the local Boys & Girls Club as a kid and I’ve been in love with it since. It’s always been a part of me and I’m glad I can do it again and take over this division.
“There are lot’s similarities in football and boxing. You watch film, break your opponent down. We take everything from sparring and practice and take them out to the game.
“Questa sarà una grande lotta. It’s always a good battle when you have two undefeated fighters. It’s going to be a night full of action. I look forward to the action. I love stepping up and facing top-flight competition.
“Rivas has an extensive amateur background. Lui è un grande, strong guy who likes the knockout. He’s going to go for it. I’m prepared for a fight like that. I know the pressure is coming. We’ve worked hard since my last fight.
“The jab is the key for everything. It opens up all the other shots and keeps the opponent off balance. I’m going to hammer him with it. It’s a major tool.
“It’s a great honor to be fighting here in Los Angeles. My whole life has taken place in this state and everyone who has supported me is coming together il Sabato to see it all in action.
“Heavyweight boxing is always exciting. We’re the hardest hitters in the game. I can’t wait to show everyone the hard work I’ve put in and give a great performance.
“I’m going to be smart and disciplined in the ring. But you also have to have a strong will and have the determination to keep moving forward. You have to step to the guy and apply the pressure.
“My height and reach is always to my advantage but it’s not that. It’s the legs, the mind, the combinations. It’s everything.
“You will see a smart and aggressive style from me il Sabato and I’m going to take that into the next level of my career.”
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Santa Cruz vs. Martinez, a 12-round bout for Santa Cruz’s WBA Featherweight Title taking place on Saturday, Febbraio. 27 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Sampson Boxing Promotions. Nella co-feature, Julio Ceja and Hugo Ruiz will meet in super bantamweight world title rematch for the WBC belt and opening the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, Gerald Washington will face Oscar Rivas in a 10-round heavyweight bout. The tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. E/7 p.m. PT) and will be available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
Per ulteriori informazioni, visitare www.SHO.com/Sports seguire su TwitterSHOSports, @LeoSantaCruz2, @MartinezKiko, TGBPromotions, @HondaCenter and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/SHOSports
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LEO SANTA CRUZ CITAZIONI MEDIA DI ALLENAMENTO & FOTO

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Undefeated Santa Cruz Defends Featherweight World Title Against
Former Champ Kiko Martinez Sabato, Febbraio 27 In diretta su Showtime®
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ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Febbraio 18, 2016) – Undefeated featherweight world champion Leone “Terremoto” Santa Cruz held an open media workout Thursday at Who’s Next Boxing Academy in La Puente, Calif., as he prepares for his first title defense against Kiko “Sensacidan” Martinez Sabato, Febbraio 27 vivereORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO from Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Santa Cruz vs. Martinez headlines a Showtime Championship Boxing® tripleheader that features Mexican warriors Luglio Ceja e Hugo Ruiz meeting in an awaited super bantamweight world title rematch plus heavyweights Gerald “Il Gallo Nero” Washington e Oscar “Kaboom” Rivas will put their unblemished records on the line in a 10-round matchup. L'azione inizia alle 10 p.m. E/7 p.m. PT.

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni TGB, sono al prezzo di $27, $54, $104 e $199 and are on sale now via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster punti vendita o chiamando 800-745-3000. I biglietti sono disponibili anche presso il Centro Honda Box Office.

Santa Cruz worked out alongside his father and trainer, Jose Santa Cruz, for the media in attendance and spoke about his upcoming bout and more. The workout also featured a surprise performance from Martin Castillo and a five-piece band that included a tuba and an accordion. Santa Cruz jumped rope and went through drills while traditional Mexican folk music called Corrido filled the Southern California gym.
Here is what Santa Cruz and his father had to say Thursday:
LEO SANTA CRUZ
“I always train to make a statement. I want to go out there and show everyone that I’m really good and I deserve to be considered one of the best.
“I fight for my family. Since I was small, this is what I’ve wanted to do to help my family. I wanted to work hard and give my family a better future.
“Martinez is a strong fighter who comes forward and always puts pressure on you. He never backs down and always comes to fight. That’s what we like about this matchup — it makes for a more intense fight.
“We’re going to give the fans an entertaining show. The fans are the ones who are going to win at the end of the night. I’m going to go out there and try to knock him out by the end of the third round.
“I think he’s going to be the aggressor because he’s shorter and has to fight that way. But I’m going to go forward and be the aggressor too. If that’s not working, I’ll box him. We’re going to do what we need to do to win the fight.
“I see Carl Frampton vs. Scott Quigg as a 50-50 lotta. It’s a tough fight for both of them. I think whoever catches the other guy first will get the victory. They both can hit and they both have great skills. It could go either way.
“It’s a very interesting fight between Frampton and Quigg. They’ve both been possible opponents for me and I hope that I do well that night and face the winner of that fight. Non mi interessa chi è, I want to fight them.
“I’m willing to fight whoever. I want the winner of Frampton-Quigg. If not then Lee Selby, Gary Russell Jr., Jesus Cuellar or anyone in the division. Hopefully next it will be one of those fighters.
“My fighting style is to always go forward and throw a lot of punches. I just want to entertain the fans. I fight for them and I try to send them home happy. I want to go in there and fight in a war.
“I’m going to fight all of the top guys. I’m still young and I know if I keep working hard and taking care of the guy in front of me, I’ll get all of those fights.
“We’re working on our distance and learning new things every day in camp. I don’t want to change too much, since I’m undefeated. I’m going to be prepared mentally and physically to get the win.
“We’re working hard all the time. We know what we have to do in the ring to win the fight. My last fight our strategy was to brawl but we adjusted it and moved more and we were able to get the victory.
On his recent foray into boxing promotion: “Being a promoter is difficult. It’s very hard. You’re always busy, so right now I’m focused on my boxing career. I’m letting my brothers and my family take care of it now. I’m not there 100 percent yet but I like to give my opinion. It’s something I’d like to do after I retire.”
JOSE SANTA CRUZ
“Leo is very well prepared as he always is. Abbiamo sempre alleniamo 100 percent and we are ready.
“The team is ready to fight. We have one week left to rest and put some finishing touches on this camp.
“We’re going to fight Martinez with our style. We’re going to do whatever we need to do to win the fight. Leo is going to take the fight to him and try to counteract whatever style Martinez brings.
“E sarà una bella lotta. Whichever style Martinez brings, we’re going to out-maneuver him and make it a good fight. I see Leo winning a decision at least if not a knockout.”

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CONFIDENT, POWER-PUNCHING KIKO MARTINEZ PREDICTS UPSET VICTORY, SAYS WRITING HIM OFF AGAINST CHAMP LEO SANTA CRUZ IS “MAJOR MISTAKE”

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Challenger Vows To Take Advantage Of Unexpected Opportunity, Ceja-Ruiz II In Co-Main Sabato, Febbraio. 27, In diretta su Showtime® From Honda Center In Anaheim, Calif.

Showtime Championship Boxing® Tripleheader Begins With
Unbeaten Heavyweights Gerald Washington vs. Oscar Rivas

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (Febbraio. 16, 2016) – Spain’s Kiko “Sensación” Martinez is a soft-spoken, hard-hitting former IBF Super Bantamweight World Champion and a three-time European champion at 122 libbre. He’s a come-forward, comes-to-win, aggressive-minded slugger who makes for exciting fights and has been in with excellent opposition.

 

The ultimate road warrior, the 5-foot-5, 29-year-old Martinez has fought more than one-third of his fights outside his native Spain, where he has tussled 26 volte. He’s also fought four times in Ireland, three times in England, three times in Northern Ireland and one time each in Japan, Argentina, France and South Africa.

 

So don’t expect Martinez (35-6, 26 KO) to be in awe of the surroundings in his second start in the United States when he challenges unbeaten, defending featherweight world champion Leo Santa Cruz (31-0-1, 17 KO) su Sabato, Febbraio. 27, in caso principale di un Showtime Championship Boxing tripleheader in diretta su ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO (10 p.m. E/7 p.m. PT) from Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

 

Martinez won his U.S. debut and the IBF 122-pound crown with a sixth-round TKO overJhonatan Romero il ago. 17, 2013. “That was a great night for me,’’ Martinez said. “I’m confident of another great performance on Feb. 27.''

 

A winner of three in a row in his homeland, including a fourth-round TKO over Miguel Gonzalez ultimo Dicembre. 12, Martinez aims to make amends after losing three high-profile fights in recent years to super bantamweight world champions – twice to Carl Frampton(IBF) and once to Scott Quigg (WBA).

 

Martinez gets an opportunity against Santa Cruz in a fight he never saw coming.

 

“I’m thrilled to be fighting Leo Santa Cruz, but getting this fight was a total surprise because I already had a fight scheduled,’’ said Martinez, who trains at his friend and manager, ex campione mondiale dei pesi medi super Sergio Martinez’ gym in Spain. “I had been scheduled to fight for the European title. When this opportunity came up, I decided to give up the European title to come to America.

 

“I was very happy and very emotional when I heard about this fight. It was one of the best days of my life when I agreed to fight Santa Cruz. Ora, more boxing fans will get to see me. I will not take one step back. I will come forward the whole fight.

 

“I’m thankful to SHOWTIME and I’m excited for the challenge. It’s a huge fight in the United States and a great opportunity. Some people don’t think I can fight because I lost to those guys [Frampton and Quigg], but they are wrong. I am as determined as ever. I’m going to fight a great fight and come out with a victory.’’

 

While respectful of the champion, Martinez is no stranger to fighting on foreign soil and is poised to pull off a stunner.

 

“I will surprise many people who don’t believe in me,'', Ha detto. “I’m working so hard for this fight. People doubting me has me even more motivated. They will see on Feb. 27 and everyone will change their minds.

 

“I love fighting in my opponent’s backyard. That is not a problem for me at all. People who know boxing know I will give everything to this sport. I want to give great shows and entertain people. I’m coming forward and throwing punches and I don’t give up.

 

“I’m going to give 100 percent and it’s going to be a tremendous fight. I have a ton of respect for Leo Santa Cruz. He’s a world champion and a great fighter who’s clearly one of the very best featherweights in the world and a Top 10 libbra-per-pound caccia. I am very conscious of that point.

 

“Leo and I are true warriors so this will be a brutal war. But I have what it takes. I’ve been working very hard with my longtime trainer, Gaby Sarmiento, and I will be victorious.’’

 

A lifelong resident of Spain, Martinez was born in Granada, Spagna, and resides in Alicante. He has two sisters and two brothers but is the only one in the family who boxes professionally. He turned to boxing as a young teenager.

 

“I started in boxing because when I was about 13 I was smaller and other kids bullied me all the time. So I began looking for a way to learn to defend myself,'', Ha detto. “Once I decided to start boxing and dedicated myself to it I fell in love with the sport.’’

 

Come un dilettante, Martinez went 47-2 and won a Spanish national amateur championship, but he had no international amateur experience. “I had a good amateur career but never thought about the Olympics,'', Ha detto. “My mind was always on being a pro fighter.’’

 

A dangerous puncher who’s at his best when he pressures his opponents and wears them down, Martinez turned pro in June 2004. He was victorious in his initial 17 combattimenti, winning all but three by knockout.

 

Martinez met Sergio Martinez [no relation] about nine years ago. “I met Sergio in the gym in Spain that he used to train himself in and we became good friends. When I started boxing I looked up to Julio Cesar Chavez and I am now a big fan of Marcos Maidana. I like to fight like him.

 

“But I’ve always had a special relationship with Sergio, who inspired me because he came from poverty like me. He has taught me so much. It’s like looking into a mirror because he knows where I came from. He’s taught me so much inside and outside the ring. We were very poor growing up and my father worked very hard.’’

 

Se trionfante, Kiko Martinez says “I would like to stay at this weight because I feel much stronger. But I would definitely love a rematch with Frampton or Quigg.’’

 

Regarding the Frampton-Quigg 122-pound world title unification that also takes place onFebbraio. 27 (a Manchester, Inghilterra, vivere SHOWTIME EXTREME®), Martinez didn’t hesitate when picking a winner.

 

“Frampton will win against Quigg,’’ Martinez said. “He’s the more complete boxer. He is stronger as well.”

 

Nel Febbraio. 27 co-feature on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, hard-hitting Mexican warriors Luglio Ceja (30-1, 27 KO) e Hugo Ruiz (35-3, 31 KO) will box in a rematch of an exciting, two-way slugfest for the WBC 122-pound world title that Ceja won from Ruiz on a fifth-round knockout last August

 

Rounding out the televised tripleheader is a 10-round fight between undefeated heavyweights Gerald Washington (16-0-1, 11 KO) of Vallejo, Calif., and Montreal-based Colombian Oscar Rivas (18-0, 13 KO).

 

I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni TGB, sono al prezzo di $27, $54, $104 e $199 and are on sale now via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster punti vendita o chiamando 800-745-3000. I biglietti sono disponibili anche presso il Centro Honda Box Office.

 

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UNBEATEN 2012 U.S. OLYMPIAN MICHAEL HUNTER, MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER PAUL MENDEZ & FEATHERWEIGHT CONTENDER CLAUDIO MARRERO FEATURED IN UNDERCARD ACTION SATURDAY, Febbraio. 27 FROM HONDA CENTER IN ANAHEIM, CALIF.

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Showtime Championship Boxing® Tripleheader Headlined By
Unbeaten Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz Against
Former World Champ Kiko Martinez
ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Febbraio 12, 2016) – Imbattuto 2012 U.S. Olimpionico Michael Hunter (10-0, 7 KO), medi contendente Paul Mendez (20-2-2, 10 KO) and exciting featherweight contender Claudio “The Matrix” Marrero (19-1, 14 KO) will compete in separate bouts that highlight undercard action on Sabato, Febbraio 27 from Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
The event is headlined by a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader featuring undefeated three-division world champion Leone “Terremoto” Santa Cruz making his first featherweight world title defense against former world champion Kiko Martinez.Nel co-feature incontrofe, Mexican warriors Luglio Ceja e Hugo Ruiz will meet again in an awaited super bantamweight world title rematch and opening the telecast, pesi massimi Gerald “Il Gallo Nero” Washington e Oscar “Kaboom” Rivas will put their unblemished records on the line in a 10-round matchup. The telecast will air live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. E/7 p.m. PT) and will be available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni TGB, sono al prezzo di $27, $54, $104 e $199 and are on sale now via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster punti vendita o chiamando 800-745-3000. I biglietti sono disponibili anche presso il Centro Honda Box Office.
Hunter will compete in an eight-round cruiserweight bout while Mendez will enter the ring in a 10-round middleweight affair against Joshua Okine (22-4, 15 KO). Marrero takes on Jonathan Arellano (16-6-2, 4 KO) in a 10-round featherweight attraction.
The action continues with 27-year-old Ceferino Rodriguez (20-1, 11 KO) of Spain in an eight-round welterweight bout against Mexico’s Ernesto Ortiz (10-3, 7 KO) plus 29-year-old South Korean brawler Min Wook Kim (14-1, 11 KO) in a super lightweight contest against Mexico’s Jose Luis Rodriguez (14-6, 9 KO).
Rounding out the night of fights is unbeaten 25-year-old Los Angeles-native Anthony Flores (9-0, 5 KO) in an eight-round super lightweight bout against Daniel Nava (7-3-2, 3 KO) while Leo Santa Cruz’s cousin,Antonio Santa Cruz (1-2, 1 KO) enters the ring in a four-round bantamweight fight against California’s Jorge Perez (2-0, 1 KO) and undefeated Mexican Re Vargas (25-0, 20 KO) in azione piuma.
Dal passaggio al professionismo nei primi mesi 2013 seguendo i Giochi Olimpici di Londra, il 27-year-old Hunter, combattimento da Las Vegas, NV, ha continuato a brillare. With four victories in 2015, the last three by knockout, he will be looking to march again into the win column to kick off his 2016 campagna.
Fighting out of Delano, California, the 26-year-old Mendez looks for his seventh straight victory when he gets in the ring on Febbraio 27. Egli viene in questa lotta al largo di vittorie su David Alonso Lopez, Santiago Perez, Raul Casarez, Andrik Saralegui and Ernesto Berrospe twice. He takes on the experienced Okine, who was born in Ghana but who fights out of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Dopo aver vinto una medaglia d'argento al 2007 Pan American Games, oltre a diversi altri riconoscimenti amatoriali, Marrero della Repubblica Dominicana ha vinto il primo 14 uscite della sua carriera da professionista. The 26-year-old brings a five-fight winning streak to the ring and in his most recent bout he delivered a sensational one-punch knockout victory over former world champion Rico Ramos. Marrero takes on the 28-year-old Arrellano out of Commerce, California.
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