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GERVONTA “TANK” DAVIS MOVES UP TWO WEIGHT CLASSES TO BECOME THREE-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION WITH SCINTILLATING TKO OVER PREVIOUSLY UNBEATEN MARIO BARRIOS IN SHOWTIME PPV® MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM ATLANTA

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АТЛАНТА (Июнь 27, 2021) – Gervonta “Tank” Davis, one of the biggest stars in all of boxing, put on a career-defining performance Saturday night live on SHOWTIME PPV from the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta, scoring a scintillating 11й round TKO over the previously-undefeated Марио Барриос to capture the WBA Super Lightweight Championship in the action-packed Premier Boxing Champions event. Смотреть остановку ВОТ.

“I made it tough. I definitely could have made it easier but I went up two weight classes and I got the job done,” said the 26-year-old Baltimore native, who was headlining his second SHOWTIME PPV. “I hit him with some clean shots, but I’m the type of fighter that wants to catch you with clean shots. I don’t just want to throw any type of shot. The shots I was throwing were missing, but eventually I caught up with him.”

In a fight that lived up to its potential, Дэвис (25-0, 24 КО) and Barrios (26-1, 17 КО) combined to put on an unforgettable main event in front of a sold-out crowd of 16,570. After a slow opening four rounds in which Davis landed just 11 удары, the fight produced fireworks beginning in the fifth round. In the eighth round, “Tank” sent “El Azteca” to the canvas for both the first and second times of his career. Первый, Davis connected on a sweeping right hook that sent the former champion to the canvas. Через несколько мгновений, a straight left hand by Davis dropped Barrios again. The brave Barrios rose to his feet, surviving Davis’ attempts to finish him in the eighth.

With International Boxing Hall of Famer and promoter Floyd Mayweather encouraging Davis in his corner, the southpaw came out rejuvenated in the eleventh round, realizing that the fight could be close on the scorecards. “Tank” dropped Barrios for the third time in the fight, this time with a left uppercut to the body. The bloodied Barrios rose again, only to be greeted with another barrage of punches from Davis. Referee Thomas Taylor stepped in to stop the fight at 2:13 of the eleventh round.

“I knew for sure if I catch him, I’m crackin,” Davis told SHOWTIME’s Jim Gray. “So I caught him, и он показал. My coach was telling me to go to a jab style but I’m a southpaw so they know I’m going to that jab side. So I would try and bait him in. I faked like I was going left, and I threw my right. And my hook over top, and that’s where I caught him.”

In the final six-and-a-half rounds, Davis landed 85 удары. Он приземлился 45 процентов его ударов власти (82/182), while Barrios more than held his own, out-landing Davis in six of the ten completed rounds.

“I knew he was hurt. I just had to catch him at the right time,” Davis continued. “Floyd [Мэйвезер] came to me and was honest and said I was down,” continued Davis, who was actually ahead on all three judges’ scorecards at the time of the stoppage. “So he said ‘Show me that you’re great.’ And you know how we do it in the doghouse, ребенок!"

С победой, Davis now holds world championships in three different divisions simultaneously, a feat only accomplished by a few other fighters in history, включая Генри Армстронга и Канело Альвареса.

“He has the potential to be one of the greatest ever,"Сказал Мэйвезер. “When I first met ‘Tank’ when he was 14 или 15 лет, I told him I’d make him a world champion. And that you’ll be one of the best someday. I’m proud of him.”

“I’ve never been a hater. Congrats to ‘Tank’,- сказал Барриос.. “He came here and did his thing. It was nothing short of an exciting fight and that’s exactly what both of us predicted. Он был лучшим человеком сегодня, but I’ll definitely be back.

“’Tank’ is explosive. He caught me slipping and it’s boxing. В конце концов,, один удар может изменить бой. That’s exactly what I felt happened. Congrats to him.”

In a back-and-forth co-main event, Орландо Эриксон "Молот" Любин (23-1, 17 КО) overcame some adversity to score the most important victory of his career over former unified world champion Джейсон Росарио (20-3-1, 14 КО). The WBC No. 1-ranked contender at 154 фунты, Lubin scored a sixth-round KO (1:42) in the WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator. Часы ВОТ.

“I just followed the game plan,” said the 25-year-old Lubin, who improves to 6-0 since suffering the only loss of his career to 154-pound kingpin Jermell Charlo. “I would just go back to my corner after each round and Coach [Кевин] Cunningham and my team would just say, ‘Stick to the jab. Stay consistent with your jab.’ I’m way faster than him and I knew he had good power and he was trying to counter me. So I would fade him out and use my jab consistently.”

В третьем раунде, Lubin nearly put an early end to the action with a huge frame that had Rosario on the back foot. In the closing moments of the round, Lubin landed a right hook that had Rosario wobbling back to his corner after the bell rang. Miraculously, in the next round, Rosario was able to recover and completely turned the tables, wobbling Lubin with a left jab.

The action turned up even more in the sixth round. Любин, sensing that Rosario was susceptible to the body attack, landed a vicious left-right body combination that sent Rosario to his knees in what ultimately proved to be the turning point of the fight. Четки, clearly hurt, was never able to recover and Lubin finished him off moments later against the ropes.

“I started to hurt him in the body as soon as the first round started,” 2016 “Prospect Of The Year” Lubin said. “I started with the body and I saw him grunt. So I was able to hurt him to the body. I just wanted to distract him with the jab, then go downstairs. And I was able to get him out. I knew even if he got up after the knockdown that the fight was over. I know I’m a great finisher and I knew I was going to get him out of there as soon as I saw him drop.”

Lubin landed 44 процентов его ударов власти (80/288) и 20 of his landed punches were to the body. С победой, Lubin puts himself squarely in the picture for a second world title opportunity.

“I want a shot at the world title next,"Он сказал. “I want everyone at 154 фунты. Я - нет. 1 in the WBC but I chose to fight Rosario. I don’t duck anybody. I want to say that I fought everyone in my division when I win the world title.”

"Сейчас, I feel so bad,- сказал Росарио. “There is no lesson to be learned yet, everything is so raw still. I lost again, and it’s so frustrating. I was convinced I was going to win. The fight started to turn in the second round. I was just trying to keep up and listen to my corner. Lubin is a great fighter. He deserved to win. I hope he enjoys his victory.”

On the biggest stage of his career, Dominican Republic’s Карлос Адамес (20-1, 16 КО) rose to the occasion, scoring a highlight-reel third-round knockout over the streaking Alexis Salazar (23-4, 9 КО) in the second fight of the pay-per-view. Время остановки был 2:59 в третьем раунде. Смотреть нокаут ВОТ.

In the eventful and decisive third round, referee Jim Korb deducted two points from Adames for excessive holding. Однако, Adames made certain that the point deduction would have no impact on the fight’s result. He dropped Salazar with a lead left hook flush on the chin, a punch that Salazar never saw coming. The 25-year-old Mexican was able to get back to his feet, but Korb called for the stoppage when it was evident that a dazed Salazar was unable to continue.

“I was in control the entire fight, and that’s what reduced him to turning around at times,” said the 27-year-old Adames. “I was working with the jab to the body at first so that was working, and then I came with the left hook. I did my job and followed my strategy from A to Z and was able to succeed the way I wanted to.

“The key moment of the fight was when I managed to disrupt his focus. Once I was able to do that then it was easy pickings for me.”

“I was feeling good in there and I thought I was winning rounds,” said Salazar, whose 15-fight win streak was put to an end with one punch. “But he started grabbing me and that’s when he got me with an uppercut. That swung the fight. I just have to get back to work and keep looking for more opportunities.”

В первом бою телепередачи SHOWTIME PPV, нелицеприятный Batyr Akhmedov (9-1, 8 КО) scored a TKO victory over former world champion Argenis Мендес (25-7-3, 12 КО) in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator. Mendez suffered a right hand injury and did not get off his stool to come out for the ninth round. Официальное время остановки было 3:00 of round number eight.

“The fight went as planned,” said Akhmedov, who overcame the first cut of his career over his left eye after an accidental head clash in the second round. “We were expecting a tough fight like that. I’ve been out of the ring for a long time, so I needed to get those rounds in. My plan is to fight for the world title next. We knew he would be uncomfortable to fight and tricky. He was headbutting and elbowing me. It was good experience for me.”

In the battle of Olympians, it was Akhmedov who pressed the action and was far busier from the onset. He went to the body early and often, посадка 57 body punches, wearing Mendez down as the rounds passed by. The 30-year-old Akhmedov landed 115 из 306 power punches he threw, while the 34-year-old Mendez landed 84 из его 223 электрические удары, including just 13 body connects. В момент остановки, Akhmedov was ahead on all three judges’ scorecards.

“Mendez is a tough guy who fights top fighters,” continued Akhmedov. “We knew it wouldn’t be a walk in the park. When I hurt him, my corner was telling me to slow down and take my time before going for the knockout.”

“I started feeling (injured) in the second and third round,” said a disappointed Mendez. “My knuckles were broken and I couldn’t throw a punch anymore after I cut him with my right hand in the first round. I tried to keep fighting from the fourth round on, но безрезультатно. It was useless.”

С победой, Akhmedov keeps himself in the running for top fights in the deep 140-pound division. Mendez drops to 2-4-2 in last eight fights.

SHOWTIME will add a special replay of tonight’s pay-per-view main event fight between Gervonta Davis and Mario Barrios to the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast headlined by Chris “Primetime” Colbert vs. Tugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar next Saturday, Июль 3 на 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT на SHOWTIME. The replay of tonight’s SHOWTIME PPV headline attraction from State Farm Arena in Atlanta will serve as the opening fight of the live telecast from Carson, Халиф. on Independence Day weekend.

ALL ACCESS: DAVIS-BARRIOS EPILOGUE premieres immediately following next week’s live telecast of Кольбер vs. Nyambayar. The Emmy® Award-winning series ALL ACCESS was behind-the-scenes all week in Atlanta to capture never-before-seen moments from fight week. The epilogue will reveal intimate scenes from the locker rooms before and after the fight and inside the ropes from tonight’s action.

Ветеран спортивного комментатора Брайан Кастер вел телепередачу SHOWTIME PPV, а универсальный голос единоборств Мауро Раналло вел пошаговые действия вместе с аналитиком Зала славы Элом Бернстайном и чемпионом мира в трех дивизионах Абнером Маресом.. Три Зала Славы округлились телепередача команды SHOWTIME – Эмми® наградами репортер Джим Грей, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. Исполнительным продюсером выступил четырехкратный обладатель премии «Эмми®» Дэвид Динкинс., Младший. Телепередачу режиссировал Боб Данфи.. Бывший чемпион мира среди юниоров в среднем весе Рауль «Эль Диаманте» Маркес и спортивный комментатор Алехандро Луна работали экспертами-аналитиками по испанскому языку по вторичному аудиопрограммированию. (SAP).

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ГЕРВОНТА ДЭВИС ЛАС ВЕГАС ЦИТАТЫ И ФОТО ТРЕНИРОВКИ ДЛЯ СМИ – Четырехкратный чемпион мира Дэвис готовится к поединку главного события SHOWTIME PPV® против чемпиона WBA в суперлегком весе Марио Барриоса в субботу, Июнь 26 от совхозе Arena в Атланте

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ГЕРВОНТА ДЭВИС ЛАС ВЕГАС ДЛЯ СМИ
ЦИТАТЫ И ФОТО

Четырехкратный чемпион мира Дэвис готовится к SHOWTIME PPV® Столкновение в главном турнире против чемпиона WBA в суперлегком весе Марио Барриоса в субботу, Июнь 26 от совхозе Arena в Атланте

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ЛАС-ВЕГАС (Июнь 10, 2021) - Четырехкратный чемпион мира Gervonta «Танк» Дэвис провел медиа-тренировку в Лас-Вегасе в среду, когда приближается к своему поединку против чемпиона WBA в суперлегком весе. Марио «Эль Ацтека» Барриос заголовок шоу SHOWTIME PPV в субботу, Июнь 26 с удостоенной наград State Farm Arena в Атланте на турнире Premier Boxing Champions.

Билеты на живое мероприятие на State Farm Arena, который способствует Мэйуэзер Акции, GTD Акции и TGB Акции, уже в продаже и могут быть приобретены в ticketmaster.com.

Одна из самых ярких звезд бокса в 26 лет., Дэвис впервые в своей карьере поднялся до 140 фунтов, стремясь добавить к своему звездному резюме чемпиона в суперлегком весе.. С победой, Дэвис проведет чемпионаты мира одновременно в трех разных дивизионах., подвиг, совершенный лишь несколькими бойцами в истории, включая Генри Армстронга и Канело Альвареса.

Вот что Дэвис, вместе с тренером Кэлвин Форд, и генеральный директор Мэйуэзер Акции Леонард Эллерб, должен был сказать среда из боксерского клуба Мэйвезера:

GERVONTA Дэвис

«Мы не можем сказать, кто больше панчер, пока не выйдем на ринг и не проверим его силу.. Неважно, кто сильнее, Я хочу быть лучше его во всем и во всех аспектах игры..

«Люди, которые вместе со мной в тренажерном зале, видят много вещей, которые мне не нужно раскрывать., даже в моих боях. Floyd is always telling me to box and use my skills, and don’t always look for the knockout. This camp we’ve actually been working on getting back to that and letting the knockout come.

"Для меня, greatness is just not going backwards. I just want to keep going forward no matter what. No matter who’s in front of me, I just have to go through them. Where I’m from, a lot of people don’t make it out, so I’m doing something right. It doesn’t even have to be an opponent, it can be something outside of the ring. I’m always chasing greatness.

“My thing is just beat whoever is put in front of me. When it’s time, we’ll see who the top guy is. до тех пор, I don’t need to speak on any other fighter than the one in front of me.

“Barrios and I have been through the amateurs together. He’s known what I’ve been doing. It’s crazy how life works out sometimes.

“I’m a team player, so whatever my team tells me has to be done to better myself, I’m all for it. That’s what’s made me so good. I don’t just stand out by myself. I have the best team in boxing.

«Мой последний бой: люди жаловались, что Лео Санта Крус слишком мал., поэтому я собираюсь показать, что разница в размерах не имеет значения. Я собираюсь избить того, кого они поставят передо мной. Я пытаюсь добиться величия.

"Я определенно хочу спуститься с большим парнем. Он может чувствовать, что может провести меня. Я определенно смотрел, как Флойд дрался с гораздо более крупным парнем в лице Логана Пола, и получил от него несколько советов..

"Я не знаю, что принесет Барриос, но с моей стороны, Я приношу все, что у меня есть. Вы знаете, когда я сражаюсь, Я приношу что-то, что понравится фанатам ".

CALVIN FORD, Тренер Дэвиса

Платные номера "Танка" открыли двери для остальных.. Это из-за социальных сетей «Танка».. Когда меня спрашивают, почему люди тянутся к нему – он такой же, как любой ребенок, который приезжает из городских районов. Посмотрите на баскетболистов - внутренние города. Посмотрите на футболистов - внутренние города. Он показывает им, что если вы окружите нужных людей и сосредоточите свои усилия на чем-то, все возможно.

"'Танк', Девин Хейни, Теофимо Лопес и Райан Гарсия станут четырьмя королями, если поединки состоятся. Давайте держать его реальной. Сейчас, они делают то же самое, что и Четыре Короля на начальном этапе. Все, что нам нужно сделать, это сесть и позволить разуму быть, делать свое дело. Это должно произойти. Все эти бои, которые люди хотят увидеть, произойдут.

“Have you noticed that ‘Tank’ don’t call anybody out? He never did. But if you put him in front of somebody, he’s going to show you. If you know ‘Tank’ from the amateurs, he’s going to show up in the ring. He’s like a baby Mike Tyson.

“The weight isn’t what I’m focused on, it’s actually the opponent. When I started studying the opponent, his coach and I go way back in the amateurs. When we see each other, we know each other. It’s about the minds. He knows his athlete and I know my athlete. В ту ночь, it’s about the minds. It’s about who is going to hold fast to what they’re supposed to be doing. That’s the fight for me.

“I wouldn’t say this is the toughest test of ‘Tank’s’ career because nobody can show me the best of ‘Tank’ yet. I know the best of ‘Tank’. Ya’ll ain’t seen ‘Tank’.”

Леонард Эллерб, Генеральный директор Мэйуэзер Акции

“From top to bottom this is one of those pay-per-view events that you don’t want to miss. Anytime you have the most exciting fighter in the sport, you know it’s going to be big. Don’t expect anything less on June 26.

“Coach Calvin Ford is a tremendous trainer who’s been with Gervonta since day one and they have a great game plan in place. I fully expect him to be able to execute. But Barrios is coming for him. He’s got a great trainer himself in Virgil Hunter and has made great progression with Virgil.

“We know this is going to be a tough fight, but Gervonta just has to figure it out from the opening bell. And I believe he’ll do that, but it will take some time. Barrios is looking to upset the apple cart.

“Gervonta is molding into his comfort zone. He’s becoming more comfortable with the media because he truly understands what he has in front of him. He knows that his ceiling is to be the biggest star in the sport. On the inside of the ring though, nothing has changed.

“The co-feature is a terrific bout with Erickson Lubin taking on Jeison Rosario. That’s going to be a very entertaining fight. A win for Lubin puts him one step closer to his ultimate goal. Lubin feels like he’s the best in the weight class and eventually right that wrong of his loss to Jermell Charlo. But he has a tough rugged fighter in front of him and that should be an exciting bout.

“Former unified champion Julian Williams is looking to bounce back against Brian Mendoza on the pay-per-view. Julian is obviously one of the top fighters in the division, and he’s looking to get back what he lost.

“In the opening bout the very tough Batyr Akhmedov is up against Argenis Mendez, who is always in go-mode. So it really shows you how highly entertaining this card is all the way through. I’m really excited to be back at State Farm Arena.”
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GERVONTA ДЕВИС И Badou JACK ОБСУДИТЬ КАЛЕНДАРЬ ДЕКАБРЯ 28 матчапах – Дэвис Face Юриоркис Гамбоа Для WBA в легком чемпионата мира Хотя Джек Проблемы WBA в полутяжелом весе Жан Паскаль в прямом эфире на SHOWTIME® От государства Farm Arena в Атланте

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ЧТО: Gervonta Дэвис и Баду Джека встретились с представителями СМИ в прошлую субботу в Лас-Вегас, чтобы обсудить их предстоящих матчей проходит субботу, Декабрь 28 живет на SHOWTIME на награды совхозе Arena в Атланте в специальном конце года событие Премьера бокс чемпионов.

Двукратный супер полулегком весе Дэвис возьмет на себя бывший чемпион единого мира Юриоркис Гамбоа для чемпионата мира по версии WBA в легком, как 24-летний Дэвис надеется завоевать еще одно деление. В со-главном событии специального праздника SHOWTIME ЧЕМПИОНАТ БОКС® телепередача, бывший чемпион в двух весовых Джек оспорит WBA в полутяжелом весе чемпион мира Жан Паскаль.

Билеты на мероприятия, который способствует Мэйуэзер Акции, GTD Акции и TGB Акции, доступны через Ticketmaster.com.

Также участие в обеде в субботу на Wolfgang Puck в MGM Grand были Леонард Эллерб, Генеральный директор Мэйуэзер Акции, и Стивен Эспиноза, Президент, Спортивный & Программирование событий, Showtime Networks Inc.

Вот то, что бойцы и руководители должны были сказать:

GERVONTA Дэвис:
Мысли о Гамбоа и движется в весе:
“Мы знаем, что Гамбоа является ветераном, и что у него было много войн, поэтому мы знаем, что жесткая борьба. Он, безусловно, опасно. Он может ударить. Он может драться.

“Свой последний бой он сделал 134, поэтому мы знаем, что он может получить больше, чем у меня в этом весе. Я буду в это, зная, что он больше боец, чем я. Я просто хочу, чтобы принести свою силу и воспользоваться этой весовой категории и стал чемпионом мира.

“Я считаю, что я один из лучших бойцов в мире, но я не сравниваю себя с другими бойцами. Я просто выхожу и получить работу.

“Атланта мой второй дом. Я уверен, что я буду продавать его.”

По его способности и уникальность как бойца:
“Я родом из другой ткани, чем эти другие ребята. Я прошел через все, что в моей жизни. Многие люди не испытали то, что у меня есть. Если я когда-нибудь бить он должен быть кем-то, кто был через что я прошел через. Это не может быть тот, кто просто тренировался всю свою жизнь.

“Каждый шаг, который я раз в ринге я готов оставить все это там. Многие люди не видели мои полные навыки, потому что я не дрался с противником, который вывел их.”

На его потенциал в спорте:
“Мировой бокс не видел мой истинный потенциал, как боец, они только что видели мою силу. Я тип боксера, где, если вы не принадлежите там со мной, вы не будете там слишком долго. Некоторые бойцы хотели занять свое время. Я тип, если я знаю, что ты не на моем уровне, Я собираюсь показать. Мир увидит. Я буду драться с любым.”

BADOU JACK:
На своем предстоящем матче против Паскаля:
“Я рад за этот бой. Я на самом деле называется Паскаль день до его последнего боя, и пусть он знает, я болел за него. Но это бизнес в конце дня. Я иду, чтобы забрать свой титул.”

О том, как он чувствует себя в этом возрасте:
“Я чувствую, как молодой 36 лет. Я живу чистой жизнью. Я всегда в тренажерном зале, и я стараюсь не принимать никакого наказания. Я пару лет осталось, и я более мотивирован, чем когда-либо. Мне нужно было, что небольшой перерыв. Я не был перерыв, так как я был любителем двадцать лет назад. Я взял время, чтобы отдохнуть с семьей и есть хорошее питание. Теперь я голоден.”

На его последнее выступление против Марка Брауна:
“Все, кто видел меня в моем последнем бою мог видеть, что я был плоским. Мой боевой инстинкт вступал в этой точке. Он борется с покойником.”

На Дэвиса против. Гамбоа матч-ап:
“Это великий бой. Гамбоа немного старше, но он выглядел хорошо в своем последнем бое. Я большой, большой поклонник Tank – как он борется, его скорость, его атлетизм, все. Он имеет власть звезды. Он был на моем андеркарте, Теперь я на его. Он собирается принести большие вещи в спорте и до тех пор, как он остается сфокусированным, он собирается быть суперзвездой. Он уже суперзвезда.”

Леонард Эллерб:
На Дэвиса’ положение и прогресс в спорте:
“Мы собираемся показать всем, как он собирается стать самой большой звездой в спорте. В 2020 мы будем дуть это из воды. Мы были в состоянии думать вне коробки. Вот как вы растете спорт. Мы предприняли совместные усилия, чтобы пересечь его к мейнстрим; работа с Baltimore Ravens, его парад, Теперь Атлант.

“Наш план, чтобы сделать самые большие и лучшие бои там. Мы будем называть выстрелы, и это будет на наших условиях, и мы дадим всем знать, когда это произойдет. Каждый хочет, чтобы бороться Tank. Там одна общая вещь, когда вы говорите о 126, 130, 135, и сейчас 140. Там одно имя, которое распространено среди бойцов и это Танк. Это будет большой путь, и вы лучше получить на него сейчас.

“Если он сможет пройти Гамбоа декабря 28, затем в 2020 он собирается в этом платить за просмотр мира. Если у вас есть такие звездная сила, и вы думаете вне коробки, не только поклонники бокса, мы собираемся сделать большие бои там в мире.”

На Баду Джека:
“Badou это мечта промоутера. Он парень, который не дает никаких проблем. Он там делает замечательные вещи для себя и своей семьи. Он делает так много, чтобы помочь многим другим. Он использует свою платформу в правильном направлении. Это большая честь работать с бойцом, как он.

“Я всегда знал, что он был большим талантом, а иногда вы можете найти алмазы в грубой. Каждый всегда смотрит на ребятах выходит из Олимпийских игр. Мы видели его в тренажерном зале, и он действительно испортил парень вверх. Мы присматривались к нему, и мы разработали сделку с Лу [ДиБелла] И остальное уже история.

“У нас была одна неудача, но все происходит по причине, и он просто снял с тех пор. Он отличный боец, и мне нравится тот факт, что он всегда готов драться с лучшими. Никогда не было второе предположение, что он готов к борьбе всех.”

Стивен Эспиноза:
“Есть свои преимущества и недостатки продвижения шоу на эту дату. Там было много успеха продвижения музыкальных шоу на эти выходные. Это не яблоки с яблоками, но это один из факторов, которые пошли в и есть способ, чтобы превратить это в нечто особенное и уникальное из-за фанатов Gervonta в.

“Это здорово иметь квалифицированные боксер, но нам нужно, для здоровья спорта, ребята, как Gervonta, вкладывающие окурки в местах. Это ключ в привлечении его в Атланту. Бокс является частью культуры, которая пересекает в музыке и спорте. Там не спортсмен, который не смотрит матч по боксу с оплатой за просмотр. Наслаждение, что с личностью, как танк будет только расширить спорт.

“Там в подлинности и открытость о Gervonta. Там очень много людей, которые уже были неудачи, которые не говорят об этом, как танк. Он берет на себя риск, чтобы говорить о том, что и именно поэтому многие люди могут относиться. Это танк. То, что вы видите, что вы получите. Это очень реально. Это очень аутентично, и я думаю, именно поэтому люди связывают с ним человеком, в отличии от него бойца.”

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ADONIS STEVENSON RETAINS WBC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER BATTLING BADOU JACK TO MAJORITY DRAW IN HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BOUTSATURDAY IN SPLIT-SITE DOUBLEHEADER ON SHOWTIME®

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NATIONAL ПОРТ, Мэриленд. (Мая 20, 2018) – WBC Light Heavyweight world champion Адонис Стивенсон and former two-division world champion Баду Джека fought to a highly competitive majority draw Saturday at Air Canada Centre in Toronto. At MGM National Harbor in Maryland, and in the opening bout on SHOWTIME, Гэри Расселл-младший. (29-1, 17 КО) побежденный Иосиф “JoJo” Диас-младший. (26-1, 14 КО).

 

 

 

С розыгрышем, Stevenson retains the WBC belt in what was Toronto’s most significant world title fight in more than 30 годы. Судьи забил бой 115-113 in favor of Jack and 114-114 дважды. Russell won his fight via unanimous decision, 115-113 и 117-111 дважды, to retain his WBC featherweight world title.

 

 

 

The Stevenson-Jack bout was the main event of a split-venue SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader. Video recap here: HTTPS://s.sho.com/2LgUaqL

 

 

 

 

It was a day that saw SHOWTIME deliver three world championship fights from three countries.

 

 

 

 

In a bout filled with momentum swings, it was Jack (21-1-4, 13 КО) who was the busier and more accurate fighter. While Stevenson (29-1-1, 24 КО) outpointed Jack in the early rounds, the challenger turned it on in round number seven and dominated the champion in the second half of the fight. In rounds seven through ten, Jack out landed Stevenson 114-40. Однако, a ferocious body shot from the right hand of Stevenson in round ten altered the momentum back in his favor.

 

 

 

Стивенсон, who has resided in Montreal since he was five-years-old, was able to gain a second wind in the 11йкруглый, riding the momentum of the body shot that injured Jack. With everything on the line in the night’s final round, both fighters emptied the tank and left it all in the ring. Jack rebounded tremendously and when the final bell rang, it was Stevenson who was struggling to stay on his feet.

 

 

 

“I went to the body and saw that he was fatigued,” сказал Стивенсон, who moves to 9-0-1 в боях титул чемпиона мира. “I had to keep the pressure on him. He’s a slick fighter, a two-time world champion but I felt I won the fight.

 

 

 

“I used both hands. I touched him a lot with the right hand on the body and slowed him down. He tried to come and attack me. I feel like I won the fight but I’ll give him a rematch if he wants it.”

 

 

 

Джек, who started the fight sluggishly, thought he did enough in the later rounds to win the fight.

 

 

 

“I thought I definitely won the fight,” сказал Джек, who drew for the fourth time in his career. “No judge had him winning. I have no idea why I can’t get a decision. It could be that they’re jealous of Floyd and don’t like him. I’m one of his top fighters. I can’t do anything about it. I’m not the judge. I have to respect their decision.

 

 

 

“Maybe I started the fight too slow. I gave away those rounds. He didn’t really hit me. I can’t do anything about it, let’s do a rematch in Las Vegas. I came to his backyard, it’s time he comes out to Vegas.”

 

 

 

In the main event from MGM National Harbor in Maryland, it was a tactical and hard fought battle of two former U.S. Olympians as Russell Jr. (29-1, 17 КО) defeated Diaz Jr. (26-1, 14 КО). Russell won the contest via unanimous decision, 115-113 и 117-111 дважды, to retain his WBC featherweight world title. The 29-year-old hometown favorite used his hand speed, quickness and relentless attack to overwhelm Diaz Jr., the previously undefeated top-ranked contender.

 

 

 

Russell Jr.’s game plan to dictate the pace and establish the jab was clear, throwing a career-high 587 jabs throughout the 12-round battle. While the number of punches landed were close (199-192 in favor of Russell Jr.), Russell Jr.’s output trumped Diaz Jr.’s accuracy as the champion’s career-high 992 punches thrown were the most ever for him in a CompuBox tracked fight. Диас-младший. was committed to attacking the body of Russell Jr., but he was unable to break the champion down, who injured his right hand in the third round.

 

 

 

“We train to survive those body shots,” Рассел сказал младший. “We put the work in every day in the ring. We consistently grind and push ourselves to be great and we push ourselves to the limit.

 

 

 

“I was disappointed in my performance because I wasn’t planning on going the distance. I hurt the right hand, but I still had to use it, because he could not get past my jab.”

 

 

 

Диас-младший. showed heart and youthful enthusiasm, closing the fight with a strong final round but ultimately, he lacked the creative, diversified attack needed to truly trouble Russell Jr.

 

 

 

“The game plan was to break him down with the body shots and start attacking him more in the later rounds,” said the South El Monte, Халиф. родной. “But I started attacking him too late and didn’t pick it up until the 8th or 9th round. Гэри Расселл-младший. is a tremendous fighter and he did a great job keeping me at bay.”

 

 

 

“This will just make me a hungrier fighter. I hope I got the respect of a lot of fight fans. I wanted to become champion against the best featherweight fighter in the world. Tonight wasn’t my night but I’m going to bounce back harder and I’ll be champion soon.”

 

 

 

Earlier in the day of in a live stream on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page, Josh Warrington became the new IBF featherweight world champion by upsetting Lee Selby in a split-decision victory. Судьи забил бой 116-112, 115-113 и 113-115.

 

 

 

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT на SHOWTIME EXTREME.

 

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ТОРОНТО (Мая 15, 2018) – WBC в полутяжелом весе World Адонис “Сверхчеловек” Стивенсон is set to make his ninth, and perhaps most difficult, world title defense when he faces two-division world champion Баду Джека Суббота, Мая 19 live on SHOWTIME from Air Canada Centre in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. As fight week events in Toronto near, Stevenson shared some thoughts on his training camp and Saturday’s showdown.

 

 

 

“Badou is a two-time world champion for a reason,” сказал Стивенсон. “Я не преуменьшая его. I know he’s durable and that he has attributes like good head movement and I’ll have to be ready for everything.”

 

 

 

Although many consider this Stevenson’s toughest defense in at least a few years, the champion’s mindset is unchanged from any of his other world title fights.

 

 

 

“Every fight is a big fight for me,” сказал Стивенсон. “This fight is nothing different. Badou Jack is a good fighter and people think very highly of him. But in my mind, he’s just the next guy that I have to beat.”

 

 

 

With knockout victories in seven of his nine world title fights, Stevenson has become known for exceptional power, especially in his left hand. This serves as a strategy for the champion and is something he trains for under the guidance of his trainer Javan “Сахар” Холм.

 

 

 

“I’m always going for the knockout,” сказал Стивенсон. “I’m still ready for 12 раундов, but I want the stoppage every time. I’m hungry for knockouts. If Badou comes in aggressive, this could end very quickly.

 

 

 

“You have to step into the ring with me to understand my power. If I connect right just one time, это оно, отбой. We train specifically for knockouts. You’ll have to wait and see how I do it on May 19.”

 

 

 

As the longest-reigning champion at 175-pounds, and the second longest-reigning champion in boxing, Stevenson has established his case as the best fighter in the division, something he looks to continue to prove on May 19.

 

 

 

“I’m the king at light heavyweight,” сказал Стивенсон. “I beat the king to become the king. I know that I’ve accomplished some great things and me and my team plan to continue to do everything we can to stay on top.

 

 

 

“I’m the best fighter in this division, период. When I win on May 19, I’ll just be doing my job. People might still talk trash, but I’ll still be the champ.”

 

 

 

Стивенсон против. Jack is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®telecast beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT with featherweight champion Gary Russell, Младший. defending his title against mandatory title challenger Joseph Diaz from the MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, Мая 19.

 

 

 

Билеты на турнире, which is promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel, Акции Ли Бакстера и Акции Мэйвезера, уже в продаже и доступны в www.ticketmaster.ca.

 

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Badou Jack Training Camp Quotes & Фото

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Two-Division World Champion Jack Challenges Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson Saturday, Мая 19 жить на SHOWTIME® из центра Air Canada в Торонто
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ТОРОНТО (Мая 14, 2018) – As two-division world champion Баду Джека “Ripper” arrives in Canada for fight week in Toronto, he shared his thoughts on training camp and his matchup this Saturday, Мая 19 against WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Адонис Стивенсон live on SHOWTIME from Air Canada Centre in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

Jack conducted training camp at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas with trainer Lou Del Valle and was able to have one of his smoothest and most effective camps of his career.

 

 

 

“This is the first camp that I haven’t had any injuries or felt sick at all during,” сказал Джек. “This is definitely one of the best, если не лучший, camp of my career. We’ve watched film, kept a strict diet and really focused this camp on gearing up toward fight night.”

 

 

 

After a successful run as a 168-pound world champion, Jack moved up to light heavyweight last August and stopped 175-pound titlist Nathan Cleverly to become a two-division champion. Однако, Jack had already told his promoter Floyd Mayweather that he had his eye on the longest-reigning light heavyweight champion and he would go on to relinquish his belt to seek this fight against Stevenson.

 

 

 

“I asked for the Adonis Stevenson fight a long time ago and the Cleverly fight got me there,” сказал Джек. “We’ve been talking to Floyd a long time about this fight. He’s a man of his word and he always said that I was going to fight Stevenson. I’m grateful for what he’s done and now I just have to take advantage of the opportunity.”

 

 

 

Jack is well aware of the challenges presented by Stevenson, who last let an opponent go the distance in 2015, but enters this fight supremely confident in his abilities to bring the title back home.

 

 

 

“Adonis is definitely my toughest opponent on paper, but that doesn’t really mean he will be the toughest on fight night,” сказал Джек. “Adonis has always fought everyone put in front of him and I respect that. He’s definitely a good fighter, но я лучший боец.

 

 

 

“Everyone knows about his power, but he has good skills and overall can do everything you need to in the ring. I am excited to fight him and beat him.”

 

 

 

With the recent birth of his second child and launch of his new nutrition supplement brand “Питание потрошителя” providing extra motivation but also possible distractions, Jack has been able to maintain a laser focus on May 19 and a matchup he calls “the biggest of my career.”

 

 

 

“Start to finish this camp has really gone smoothly and I feel sharp and ready for fight night,” сказал Джек. “Boxing is all about fighting the best. He’s one of the best, но я тоже. I’m ready to show everyone on May 19.”

 

 

 

Стивенсон против. Jack is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT with featherweight champion Gary Russell, Младший. defending his title against mandatory title challenger Joseph Diaz from the MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, Мая 19.

 

 

 

Билеты на турнире, which is promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel, Акции Ли Бакстера и Акции Мэйвезера, уже в продаже и доступны в www.ticketmaster.ca.

 

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Адонис Стивенсон против. Badou Jack Media Predictions

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Writers See Close Contest in Light Heavyweight Title Showdown but Lean Toward Two-Division Champion Jack Over Long-Reigning Champion Stevenson
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ТОРОНТО (Мая 11, 2018) – Members of the boxing media asked to weigh in on the world title showdown between light heavyweight champion Адонис Стивенсон и два-чемпион мира Баду Джека all see a close fight on Saturday, Мая 19 but lean toward the challenger to take the crown from the champion live on SHOWTIME from Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

 

 

 

Стивенсон против. Jack is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®telecast beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT with featherweight champion Gary Russell, Младший. defending his title against mandatory title challenger Joseph Diaz from the MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, Мая 19.

 

 

 

Билеты на турнире, which is promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel, Акции Ли Бакстера и Акции Мэйвезера, уже в продаже и доступны в www.ticketmaster.ca.

 

 

 

Here is what the media had to say about this matchup:

 

Steve Simmons (Toronto Sun) – “Jack by decision – Adonis Stevenson is 40 years old and hasn’t fought in the past 11 months and has hardly been active the past two years. Look for Badou Jack to try and box Stevenson, stay away from his immense power and work his way to a 12-round decision.”

 

Боб Велин (USA TODAY) – “Стивенсон, 11th-round TKO: Jack is the bigger man, and has a six-year age advantage, and both men have not been real active recently. But Stevenson, even at 40, is an outstanding boxer-puncher and keeps impressing. I believe he will stop Jack late.”

 

Лайл Fitzsimmons (Boxing Scene / CBS.com) – “I love this fight. And every time I think about the result, my mind changes. Stevenson is certainly the puncher of the two men, while Jack seems the more dynamic all-around fighter. I can see Badou winning nearly every round based on skill and speed, but it’s harder to envision him getting through 36 full minutes without taking some solid left hands. The hunch here at this moment, хотя, is that he can avoid those bombs in the early going and lessen their severity as he wears Stevenson down in the second half — en route to a decision win.Call it 116-112 for Jack.”

 

Lester Silva (Univision) – “Although Adonis Stevenson hasn’t been tested in years, he possesses one of the best solid left hands in the sport of boxing. His hometown crowd will be on his side May 19 against Badou Jack, who is just getting off with lots of momentum after winning a title. This should be a very interesting fight only if Badou avoids getting caught with that powerful left hand.”

 

Adam Caparell (Complex) – “His age (40) and the questionable competition he’s fought the last five years has to catch up to Stevenson at some point, право? Not sure if I see Jack dropping Stevenson, но I’m taking ‘The Ripper’ in a majority decision.”

 

Josh Katzowitz (Forbes) – “Every time I think Adonis Stevenson has gotten too old or too inactive to continue to win, I’m always proven wrong. Badou Jack is Stevenson’s biggest test in the past five years, so I’m tempted to pick him to beat Stevenson. But even at 40 лет, Stevenson still has enough skills to hold on to his belt and he’s still strong enough to knock out a fighter like Jack. I’d pick Stevenson to win by late stoppage.”

 

John Cudney (Reddit Boxing – Sunday Puncher) – “Адонис Стивенсон против. Badou Jack is as close to 50/50 as they come. Stevenson’s left hand is one of the deadliest punches in the sport, and Badou Jack has established himself as one of the game’s best body punchers. To add further intrigue, both men have each suffered a single loss, with each of those losses coming by first round knockout. Either man could win, and the outcome could either be an early KO or a hard-fought decision. I’m going with Badou Jack by decision. I think Jack will be able to avoid Stevenson’s left hand and make this a long and difficult night for the champion. Jack’s body punching will be the perfect weapon to make Stevenson finally feel his age in the ring.”

 

Rhett Butler (The Shadow League) – “This is honestly a fight for true fight fans who understand the pivotal and unique David vs. Goliath matchup that this truly is. Adonis Stevenson has an illustrious array of light heavyweight bodies on his resume and is a true juggernaut in the division. Еще, Jack earned a world title in his first jaunt at light heavyweight and as the old adage goes, ‘true champions can do it in multiple weight classes’. Both Stevenson and Jack are hungry but I think that Jack will fell the giant in Stevenson this time out. It’s his time and Stevenson thinks since Andre Ward retired he might be safe from anyone not named Kovalev. It will be a war of attrition, that ultimately Badou Jack will have his hand raised from.”

 

Gabe Oppenheim (Props) – “I pick Jack by decision, though a late stoppage wouldn’t surprise me.”

 

Gilbert Manzano (Las Vegas Review Journal) – “In a really close fight, I say Badou Jack pulls it out. Very close, split decision for Jack. I think the fans will witness a couple knockdowns too.”

 

Андреас Хейл (Ring Magazine) – “Рукопашный бой! Adonis Stevenson’s age might finally catch up to him and he might be underestimating Badou Jack. We might be in for a little barn burner in the middle of the rounds. I’m gonna say Jack by split decision.”

 

Salvador Rodriguez (ESPN) – “It’s not an easy fight for anyone. Adonis Stevenson is 40 years old and Jack showed some very good things in his first fight at 175 with the KO over Nathan Cleverly last year. I believe Stevenson has something in his pocket, but not enough to defeat a younger lion like Badou Jack. I go for Jack by points.”

 

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Адонис Стивенсон & BADOU JACK FACE OFF IN TORONTO TO FORMALLY ANNOUNCE MAY 19 LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM AIR CANADA CENTRE

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“I am the best light heavyweight in the world, and Toronto and the world will see that on Мая 19.” – Адонис Стивенсон
“I asked for this fight for a long time and finally we got it. На Мая 19 we’re going to have a three-time world champion.” – Баду Джека
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ЧТО: WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson and former two-division world champion Badou Jack faced off in Toronto on Tuesday to formally announce their highly anticipated showdown Saturday, Мая 19 live on SHOWTIME from Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

 

 

 

The southpaw Stevenson (29-1, 24 КО) is the longest reigning champion in the 175-pound division and one of the hardest hitters in boxing. Джек (22-1-3, 13 КО) это бывший 168 and 175-pound champion who relinquished his title for the chance to challenge Stevenson in the biggest light heavyweight showdown of 2018.

 

 

 

Стивенсон против. Jack is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT with featherweight champion Gary Russell, Младший. defending his title against mandatory title challenger Joseph Diaz from the MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

 

 

 

Tickets for the Premier Boxing Champions event in Toronto, which is promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel, Акции Ли Бакстера и Акции Мэйвезера, are on sale Friday, Апреля 27 and will be available at www.ticketmaster.ca.

 

 

 

Below are quotes from the fighters and event promoters.

 

Адонис Стивенсон:

 

 

“I love Toronto, I spend a lot of time here. I have fought here before. I have a lot of fans in Toronto, and on May 19 I’m going to put on a show for them. Я дам им что-нибудь запомнить.

 

 

 

“Badou Jack is an excellent opponent. He’s smart, he’s been a world champion, and he’s shown he’s a true competitor. But I am the best light heavyweight in the world, and Toronto and the world will see that on May 19.

 

 

 

“Badou Jack is a good champion. He’s not coming to Canada to lose. I know he’s coming to win so we need to train like we’ve never trained before.

 

 

 

“I know Badou is one of the best boxers in the world and I can’t take him lightly. We can’t underestimate this guy – he’s a two-time world champion.

 

 

 

“Я ищу нокаут. I know Badou is ready, Я готов, Мая 19 will be exciting.”

 

BADOU JACK:

 

 

“I’m glad to be fighting here in Toronto on May 19. I want to thank Adonis and his team for giving me the opportunity. I’ve been training for a while now, and feel great. Лагерь был большой. I think I’m getting better and better, and I’m ready to become a world champion again on May 19 and give Toronto a show.

 

 

 

“Он сильный боец, everybody knows that. He does a lot of things well, not just land the big shots. But I’m a guy who’s great at a lot of things, and who’s coming to win. Я обещаю тебе, I’ll leave Toronto a champion.

 

 

 

“We have three more weeks to get ready for one of the biggest fights of my life. I asked for this fight for a long time and finally we got it. Мая 19 we’re going to have a three-time world champion.”

 

Ивон Мишель, Groupe Yvon Michele:

 

 

“We were faced with a situation in Montreal that demanded this fight be moved. I called MLSE, and Lee Baxter, and with the co-operation of everybody here, we knew almost immediately that this fight had a great new home here at the ACC in Toronto.

 

 

 

“Over the duration of his time as world champion, Adonis has become not only one of the best light heavyweights in the world, but one of the best fighters in the sport. But Badou Jack is the toughest opponent that Adonis has faced since becoming champion. Adonis has always risen to the occasion, and on May 19th he’ll do it again and be successful in defending his world championship.”

 

LEE BAXTER, Baxter Promotions:

 

 

“Taking on a project like this with just three weeks to sell the fight is a huge task. But this is an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up. We’ve been on a mission to bring boxing to Toronto sports fans and put us back on the sport’s map. I think this is the perfect group of people to pull off this task and turn this endeavor into a huge success.

 

 

 

“I want to thank Yvon Michel, MLSE, Мэйвезер Акции, the champion Adonis Stevenson, Баду Джека, and everybody else represented on the dais. This is a great fight, regardless of where it takes place, but because it’s happening here in Toronto at the ACC, with an undercard featuring some of the best local fighters fighting on the biggest stage of their careers, it’s going to be a great Toronto sports event.”

 

Леонард Эллерб, Мэйвезер Акции:

 

 

“Первый, I want to extend our hearts and best wishes to everybody affected by Monday’shorrifying tragedy here in Toronto.

 

 

 

“I know first-hand that Toronto is a great sports city. Floyd and I saw it with our own eyes when we were here last year promoting his fight with McGregor. The fans are passionate, and vocal, and they’re hungry for a good fight. I know they’re going to love seeing Badou Jack become a three-time world champion.”

 

 

 

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JARRETT HURD UNIFIES THE 154-POUND DIVISION WITH SPLIT DECISION OVER ERISLANDY LARA IN ACTION PACKED FIGHT SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM HARD ROCK HOTEL & Казино в Лас-Вегасе

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James DeGale Earns Back IBF Super Middleweight World Championship With Unanimous Decision In Rematch With Caleb Truax

 

 

Julian Williams Wins IBF 154-Pound Eliminator with Decision Over Nathaniel Gallimore In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Открывалка

 

 

 

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ЛАС-ВЕГАС (Апреля 7, 2018) – Jarrett Hurd unified the 154-pound division with a 12-round split-decision victory over Erislandy Lara in an all-action fight Saturday on SHOWTIME before a sold-out crowd of 2,579 at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

 

 

 

 

Херд (22-0, 15 КО), who entered as IBF Champion, dethroned WBA Champion in just the seventh unification in division history. The difference in the Fight of the Year candidate was a short left hook that floored Lara in the final minute of the fight. Had the 27-year-old Hurd not scored the knockdown, the fight would have been ruled a majority draw.

 

 

 

 

“It was a tough one, but I went out there and did exactly what I said I was going to do – fight all 12 rounds and get the victory,- сказал Херд. “I didn’t feel like that (I needed the knockdown). I feel like I was in control the whole fight, applying the pressure.

 

 

 

 

“I don’t think it had anything to do with age. I think it was me and the game plan we had to apply the pressure.”

 

 

 

 

Following the thrilling bout, SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray asked Hurd if he’d like to face WBC 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo, кто был у ринга, to further unify the division.

 

 

 

 

“’Swift’ isn’t ducking anyone,” Hurd responded. “I’m No. 1 сейчас. We’re calling the shots.”

 

 

 

 

Hurd applied relentless pressure from the opening round, pressing forward against the crafty southpaw. He pounded the body, yet often neglected defense and ate punishing counter shots for 11 раундов. But the difference for Lara (25-3-2, 14 КО), who was making the seventh defense of his title, was the brutal 12й круглый. With blood seeping from a swollen right eye, Hurd connected on a short left hook that floored Lara for the first time in nearly five years.

 

 

 

 

“Besides the last round, I thought I was winning this fight easily,” Lara said. “That’s not to decide the fight. Я выиграл бой. One punch in a fight doesn’t determine the fight.

 

 

 

 

“Это был великий бой для фанатов. I stood there, fought and it was fun. I thought I clearly won the fight. Once again a decision goes against me, but h​ey we just have to do the rematch.”

 

 

 

 

Entering the fight, Charlo was the consensus No. 1 fighter at 154-pounds. He stated his case for a chance to unify against Hurd.

 

 

 

 

“I’m down. Пошли. We want that work,” Charlo told SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING host Brian Custer. “I feel Hurd only took the fight with Lara because he realized the harder fight is with Jermell Charlo.

 

 

 

 

“We’ve been there before with Lara. I know what he possesses. Hurd has to get his defense together because he cannot get hit like that by me. Lara doesn’t move like he used to. If he moves like he used to he wins that fight.”

 

James DeGale earned back the IBF Super Middleweight World Championship with a unanimous decision in a rematch with Caleb Truax, taking back the title he lost last December in the near-universal upset of the year.

 

 

 

 

The 12-round championship affair was scored 117-110 и 114-113 дважды. DeGale, who was deducted a point in the 10й for pushing, won the championship rounds – 11 и 12 – on all three judges’ scorecards to win the decision.

 

 

 

 

“Two-time world champion. Это здорово,"Сказал DeGale. “But full credit to Caleb – he shows he can mix it with the top fighters.

 

 

 

 

“I’m just happy that I’m a two time world champion and I got my IBF world title back. Я вернулся, Team Chunky, we’re back. Two-and-a-half years I had it and I lost it to Caleb. He embarrassed me, but we’re back.”

 

 

 

 

DeGale (24-2-1, 14 КО) overcame a massive cut from an accidental head butt in the third, which was mistakenly ruled as the result of a punch from referee Robert Byrd.

 

 

 

 

“I couldn’t see from my right eye, DeGale said. “I like Robert Byrd (судья), but today he was a bit wrong. I couldn’t see. But I’m just glad I got through it. I showed some heart. В мой последний бой, I was like a weak little kid.”

 

 

 

 

DeGale connected on 37 percent of his power shots compared to 28 percent for Truax. He now returns to London a world champion with some massive potential fights in the future.

 

 

 

 

“I want to be busy,"Сказал DeGale. “I have a couple years left in this sport.”

 

 

 

 

Truax (29-4-2, 18 КО), who fought for the first time as a world champion, was disappointed and advocated for a rematch after the scores were announced.

 

 

 

 

“I thought I did enough to win the fight, but I also thought I was pretty flat and didn’t get my shots off like I wanted,” Truax said. “I was just a little bit flat. I felt really good coming in but I just couldn’t get my shots off like the last fight. Он не меня не повредит, Но что есть, то есть.

 

 

 

 

“I gave him a rematch straight away so why not do it again.”

 

 

 

 

In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader, Julian Williams scored a career-best win, defeating Nathaniel Gallimore via majority decision in an IBF Junior Middleweight World Title eliminator. Уильямс, who edge Gallimore 116-112, 117-110, 114-114, is now in position to challenge Jarrett Hurd.

 

 

 

 

Уильямс (25-1-1, 15 КО) set the pace with a strong left jab in the opening rounds of the fight, keeping Gallimore at bay and the action on the outside. That changed around the fifth round as Williams abandoned the jab and the fight moved to the inside. Williams had his best round in the 11й, connecting on a massive left hand that set up a barrage of combos that nearly had Gallimore out on his feet. Gallimore (20-2-1, 17 КО) survived the round, and Williams wasn’t able the finish him in the 12й, but it was clear Williams deserved the decision.

 

 

 

 

“I wasn’t surprised a judge had a draw,»Сказал Уильямс. “Sometimes when you’re fighting real close like that, it is hard for judges to score. I knew I won. Once I heard 116-112 и 117-111, I knew I won because I knew he didn’t win eight rounds.

 

 

 

 

“He is a strong fighter, but I knew he was going to do what he did. Start strong early, but I knew he wasn’t strong after six rounds.

 

 

 

 

“The hits to the body was all in the game plan. You have to go to the body in a 12 round fight.”

 

 

 

 

Williams connected on 50 percent of his power shots and landed 37 процентов от его общего количества выстрелов.

 

 

 

 

 

“I didn’t really think I won the fight,” Gallimore admitted. “I just let too many early rounds go. I just gave him too many rounds. I had him hurt a couple of times, but he was tough. I should have done more combinations. I will look at the fight and review it, and will make adjustments.”

 

 

 

 

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT на SHOWTIME EXTREME.

 

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Erislandy Lara vs. Jarrett Hurd Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos for 154-Pound World Title Unification This Saturday, Апреля 7 Live On SHOWTIME® from Hard Rock Hotel & Казино, Лас-Вегас

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“You’ve never been in a big fight. We’ll find out what you have Saturday night. Сейчас, you’re all talk.” – Эрисланди Лара

“I’m going to show you why nobody can survive 12 rounds with Jarrett Hurd. There’s a storm coming.” – Джарретт Херд

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ЛАС-ВЕГАС (Апреля 5, 2018) – чемпионы мира Эрисланди Лара и Джарретт Херд went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference for their 154-pound world title unification this Saturday, Апреля 7 жить на SHOWTIME® from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

WBA Champion Lara and IBF Champion Hurd will meet for just the sixth unification bout in division history in a fight that will help define the future of the 154-pound class. The winner of Lara-Hurd will join Hall of Famers Terry Norris, Феликс Тринидад, Oscar De La Hoya and Winky Wright, as well as Canelo Alvarez, as the only fighters to unify 154-pound titles.

 

 

 

Thursday’s press conference also featured IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Калеб Труа и бывший чемпион Джеймс DeGale, who meet in an immediate rematch of what was the near-universal upset of the year in 2017. In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Телепередача на 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, super welterweight contenders Джулиан Уильямс и Натаниэль Gallimore will face off in an IBF 154-pound world title eliminator.

 

 

 

Билеты на шоу, который способствует TGB Акции и Мэйвезер Акции, are on sale now and available by visiting AXS.com or the Hard Rock Hotel & Казино, Las Vegas Box Office.

 

 

 

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Vanity Nightclub at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Лас-Вегас:

 

Эрисланди Лара

 

 

 

“Everyone knows I love to fight his style. I’ve fought better and taller fighters than him and you’ve seen me dominate them. It’s going to be nothing different on Saturday night.

 

 

 

“I want him to come forward. That’s what I’m prepared for. I’m going to give him a lessonon Saturday night.

 

 

 

“I have to give Hurd credit for taking the fight. It’s been hard to get fighters in the ring with me. There’s no need to talk because on Saturday we will find out everything we need to know.

 

 

 

“Everyone here talking from Hurd’s team can’t get in the ring with him. It’s different once you’re in the ring with me. You’ve never been in a big fight. We’ll find out what you have Saturday night. Сейчас, you’re all talk.

 

 

 

“I’m absolutely ready for this fight. This is going to be a great battle for the fans on SHOWTIME. I’m excited to get in the ring and finally unify the decision. I’m preparing to make history.

 

 

 

“I haven’t watched much video on Hurd, but as we saw from the Trout fight, he’s very hittable. Come Saturday night, he better have worked on some defense or it won’t last very long.

 

 

 

“I don’t want to hear anything about Jermell Charlo, because Jarrett Hurd is the one who stepped up. On Sunday, Charlo can sign the contract and we can get ready to rumble.”

 

Джарретт Херд

 

 

 

“Lara has been the longest reigning champion and he was on top when I first turned pro. We’ve studied him a lot. I didn’t get into this sport to be anything but number one. Lara is the top guy, but after Saturday night, it’s going to be me.

 

 

 

 

“Это был отличный тренировочный лагерь. We’re well prepared. This is the fight I’ve been asking for. After I beat Tony Harrison, Erislandy Lara had some words on Twitter for me. So I’ve wanted the fight since then. Somebody has to pay for that.

 

 

 

“This fight is coming at the right time for me because my confidence is very high right now. He’s a little older so I’ll be the younger and fresher fighter. I just feel like it’s my time. I’m going to be relentless. I’m not stopping until I get what I want.

 

 

 

“Lara is a veteran with a lot of experience. He knows how to win rounds and he can make you look bad no matter how good you are. I’m going to use my own awkward style and do what I do best.

 

 

 

“With my power and skill set, I can stop any fighter in the division. That definitely includes Erislandy Lara.

 

 

 

“Lara has great discipline in his game plan. No matter if he’s up on the cards or down or anything, he’s not going to switch it up. It’s hard to break a fighter when they’re disciplined like that. We have a plan for everything though and we’re confident that we’ll come up with something that will get us the victory.

 

 

 

“Lara is a guy who can’t take pressure fighters well. I have some of the best pressure in the game. Я моложе, сильнее, taller and longer. He’s not going to be able to run for 12 раундов.

 

 

 

“Nobody wanted to fight this guy. I stepped up to the table because I know what I can do. He’s living the ‘American Dream’, but my dream has just begun. Saturday night I’m going to show you why nobody can survive 12 rounds with Jarrett Hurd. There’s a storm coming.”

 

CALEB TRUAX

 

 

 

“I’m honored to be here with these great fighters and back on SHOWTIME. Training camp was perfect for this fight. This is the longest camp I’ve had in my career and the most focused I’ve been.

 

 

 

“I just want to go out there and silence people who said it was a fluke the first time I won. I want to prove that I belong at the top of the division. I’m going to put on a good show for the fans and retain my title.

 

 

 

“We’ve had four months to prepare for James DeGale. Normally I have six to eight weeks, so it was nice to have a drawn out and specific training camp. We really focused on the conditioning and making sure I’m reaching my peak.

 

 

 

“I’ve been through a lot in this sport. I’ve fought top guys in big fights but it finally came together last December. It meant a lot to me and now I’m prepared to put on an even better performance. I know DeGale is going to be hungry so I have to be ready for him.

 

 

 

“I had a great camp this fight. I knew we were going to have a rematch so I was right back in the gym in a couple of weeks. My trainer put together a great plan to help me improve and prepare for what DeGale is going to improve on. I’ll be ready for him to be 100 процентов.

 

 

 

“I just want to get to Saturday night and put on another great performance to retain my belt. I’m going to give it my all to bring that belt back home to Minnesota.”

 

Джеймс DeGale

 

 

 

“My last performance was horrendous. It was shocking and embarrassing. I’m not going to make excuses about my shoulder and what went wrong. В ночь на субботу, I will be a two-time world champion. я обещаю вам, что.

 

 

 

“I’ve boxed at the top level my whole life and put on some good performances. I know what was wrong with me and why I performed how I did in the first fight. I’m going to put it to rest when I become a world champion again.

 

 

 

“It’s been a long, difficult training camp. I had a gray cloud above my head the last couple of months, but I’m ready to go become a world champion again on Saturday.

 

 

 

“This time has turned me into a beast. I’ve had to take everything even more seriously than before. I might have gotten a bit complacent being a champion those last few years. I’ve locked myself down and I’m ready to go.

 

 

 

“я бы сказал 90 percent of the loss was because of what I didn’t do. I looked past him. I came back too quick from the injury, but he still had to get in there and take my belt. There’s no disrespect to Caleb, but I’ve fought the very best of the division and come out on top. The real James DeGale will be back on Saturday.

 

 

 

“It’s going to be a dominant performance on Saturday. If I don’t beat Truax and beat him easily I can’t get to the level that I want. I know that’s what is coming. No excuses.”

 

Джулиан Уильямс

 

 

 

“We had a really good camp. I didn’t want to get into the trash talk this camp. He’s a solid fighter and I don’t underestimate anyone. But he seems like a bully. You can’t bully me. He’s obsessed with me on social media. I just have to focus on what he can do as a fighter.

 

 

 

“He’s a nobody who wants some attention. I’m going to give him lots of attention on Saturday night. I’m going to shut this guy up.

 

 

 

“He’s going to lose every single round and probably get stopped late. Every time he gets pushed he loses, gets a draw or gets knocked down. I’m drowning him in deep waters.

 

 

 

“I’m calm right now but also anxious to show everyone what I have. I know I’m a world class fighter, I just have to go do it. I’m making sure I stay patient right now.

 

 

 

“He lost to a journeyman, got a draw with a journeyman and got dropped by a journeyman. There’s nothing else to say. I’m taking him out on Saturday.”

 

NATHANIEL GALLIMORE

 

 

 

“Saturday night is judgment day and it starts with ‘J-Pebbles’. It’s going to be a night to remember for me.

 

 

 

“It’s going to be a spectacular fight. I’m going to demolish him in grand fashion. He’s never faced anyone like me before. When I touch him, это конец.

 

 

 

“You better worry about what’s going to happen to you on Saturday night. It’s going to be nasty. This fight is going to show everyone who I am in this division.

 

 

 

“I had the best training camp of my entire career. We covered all the bases. Saturdaynight I’m going to wipe the smile off his face. You think Charlo hits hard? You’re going to see on Saturday night.

 

 

 

“This opportunity is huge. The division is mine for the taking. I study my opponents and I stalk them in the ring. Everyone will see what’s going to happen on Saturday.”

 

Леонард Эллерб, Генеральный директор Мэйуэзер Акции

 

 

 

“This is a great card from top to bottom. We have none other than the longest reigning 154-pound world champion, Эрисланди Лара, taking on one of the toughest tests of his career in the very exciting, young and hungry world champion Jarrett Hurd.

 

 

 

“The co-main event is another important fight with a rematch featuring Caleb Truax, who will be looking to hold on to the belt he took from James DeGale last year, while DeGale will look to get back to where he was before they met last December.

 

 

 

“The show opens up with a high-octane 154-pound title eliminator with Julian Williams and Nathaniel Gallimore. This is the fight that could really steal the show. The winner of this fight will no doubt have their eye on the winner of Saturday’s main event.

 

 

 

“These are some of the best fights that can be made in each weight class. We can’t wait for everyone to see these fighters put it all on the line on Saturday night.”

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