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Aanhalings en foto's uit Tony Harrison se Open Media -oefensessie vandag in Detroit

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DETROIT (Julie 15, 2025) - Vermoë die Detroit -veggees, Harrison spog met 'n baie versierde loopbaan wat oor veertien jaar strek. Op 'n missie om 'n wêreldtitel te herwin, Harrison is van plan om vir die eerste keer terug te stap in die ring 2023. 'N mag in die Super Welterweight Division, Harrison het Jermell Charlo in 2018 Om die WBC Super Welterweight Champion te word, Gee Charlo sy eerste nederlaag. Hierdie keer, Harrison is gereed om op te tree vir sy tuisdorp-aanhangers in die Motor City as die mede-hoof-byeenkoms van die hoogs verwagte Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels Swaargewig wêreldkampioenskapsgeleentheid op Saterdag, Julie 26, by Little Caesars Arena.

Teenoor Harrison sal Dominikaanse Republiek wees Edward Diaz (15-6, 12 Uitklophoue). 'N swaarderhand mededinger, Diaz is op die hakke van 'n uitklopoorwinning oor Juan Martinez.

Die gwoat, Claressa Shields (16-0, 3 Uitklophoue), sal Saterdag terugkeer huis toe, Julie 26, wanneer sy haar onbetwiste swaargewig -wêreldkampioenskap op die punt stel in die hoofbyeenkoms byKlein Caesars Arena teen die regerende IBF LT. Swaargewig wêreldkampioen uit Nieu -Seeland, Lani Daniels (11-2-2, 1 KO). Shields vs. Daniels sal regstreeks op die wêreldwye huis van boks lug, DAZN. Shields, die mees versierde vroulike bokser in die geskiedenis, Het vroeër vanjaar opskrifte gemaak deur die eerste vrou te word wat ooit die onbetwiste wêreldkampioenskap vir swaargewig opeis - en die eerste bokser, manlik of vroulik, Om onbetwiste status in drie gewigsafdelings te bewerkstellig.

Dmitriy woorde, President van Salita Promotions:

“Tony Harrison en sy gesin is die basis van die Detroit -boksgemeenskap - diep gewortel, eerbiedig, en daartoe verbind om terug te gee. Dit is sinvol dat Tony, Die laaste wêreldkampioen van Detroit, Sal veg by Little Caesars Arena, Net 'n paar minute van waar hy grootgeword het. Langs Claressa Shields, Nog 'n ikoon in Michigan-gebore, Hierdie gebeurtenis vertoon die krag, trots, en nalatenskap van boks in ons groot toestand. ”

Tony Harrison:

'Ek kan nie wag om op 26 Julie in my tuisdorp Detroit te veg nie. Die middelgewig -afdeling moet beter kennis neem - ek kom vir my tweede wêreldtitel, En ek is meer gefokus as ooit. ”

'Dit is ongelooflik om te sien wat Salita doen vir boks in Detroit. Ons is hier in my gimnasium, reg in die hart van die stad, met kameras en fotograwe - en die kinders sien dit. Hulle word geïnspireer. Ek veg net in die straat by Little Caesars Arena, Leef op Dazn, En daardie soort sigbaarheid motiveer die volgende generasie. Dit is waaroor dit gaan. '

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SALITA PROMOTIONS SIGNS FORMER WORLD CHAMPION TONY HARRISON

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DETROIT NATIVE RETURNS TO THE RING TO FACE EDWARD DIAZ IN CO-FEATURE OF CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. LANI DANIELS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT

Saterdag, Julie 26 AT LITTLE CAESARS ARENA IN DETROIT LIVE ON DAZN

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DETROIT (Julie 9, 2025) – Salita Promotions has announced the signing of former WBC Super Welterweight Champion and proud Detroit nativeTony Harrison(29-4-1, 21 Uitklophoue) to their surging roster.

Embodying the Detroit fighting spirit, Harrison spog met 'n baie versierde loopbaan wat oor veertien jaar strek. Op 'n missie om 'n wêreldtitel te herwin, Harrison is set to step back into the ring for the first time since his WBO Interim Super Welterweight showdown against Tim Tszyu in 2023. A force in the super welterweight division, Harrison het Jermell Charlo in 2018 Om die WBC Super Welterweight Champion te word, giving Charlo his first defeat. This time, Harrison is gereed om op te tree vir sy tuisdorp-aanhangers in die Motor City as die mede-hoof-byeenkoms van die hoogs verwagteClaressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels Swaargewig wêreldkampioenskapsgeleentheid opSaterdag, Julie 26, by Little Caesars Arena. Teenoor Harrison sal Dominikaanse Republiek weesEdward Diaz (15-6, 12 Uitklophoue). 'N swaarderhand mededinger, Diaz is op die hakke van 'n uitklopoorwinning oor Juan Martinez.

Boxing is in Harrison’s blood as he is a third-generation professional fighter. His grandfather, Henry Hank, fought from 1955 te 1972 and retired with a record of 62-31-4, 40 Uitklophoue. Henry’s son, Ali Salaam – Harrison’s father and former trainer, now deceased – was a professional welterweight who fought from 1984 te 1989 and retired with a record of 11-6, 5 Uitklophoue.

“We are excited to get back in there and get to work,” said Harrison. “It’s been a minute, but we are going to roll out like George Foreman did for his comeback. I have a short window left, so we are going to be active, keep winning, and eventually get back to the mountain top. Regaining a world title is my No. 1 goal, and I am feeling very strong at 160. It all starts once again on July 26 in my hometown. Let’s eat.”

“Tony Harrison is the last world champion from Detroit — a fighter who has proudly carried the city’s rich boxing legacy all the way to a world title,” said Salita Promotions PresidentDmitriy woorde. “Now rejuvenated at middleweight, he’s on a mission to add another belt to his already remarkable career. Fans watching live on DAZN and at Little Caesars Arena will witness an action-packed undercard featuring some of the best talent in the world.

Also featured on the impressive DAZN televised main card, rising heavyweight starPryce Taylor (8-0, 6 Uitklophoue) returns to the ring for the fourth time in 2025. On the strength of four straight knockouts, Brooklyn’s Taylor aims to continue his rise to heavyweight greatness against Saginaw, Mich.’sRobert Simms (12-4-1, 3 Uitklophoue).

Samantha Worthington (11-0, 7 Uitklophoue), who is co-promoted by Shields’T-Rex Promotionsand Salita Promotions, looks to take one step closer to achieving her world title dream when she collides with France’sPitsie (14-2, 2 Uitklophoue) vir dieWBA Jr. WeltergewigWomen’s Interim Title. An undeniable rising star under the Salita Promotions banner, Alabama-born Worthington has passed every test in the ring impressively. Stringing together three statement victories in the past year, Worthington has earned the interim title opportunity in a division that features superstarsKatie TaylorenAmanda Serrano. Opposite Worthington, Piteau competes for a spot atop the star-studded 140-pound division. On the strength of five straight victories, Piteau will fight for the first time in the U.S. in a pivotal matchup against Worthington on July 26. The winner of this bout will be in line to face the winner of Taylor vs. Serrano III, taking place this weekend

Kicking off the main card action, the reigning WBC International Women’s Featherweight champion, Caroline Veyre(9-1), who fights out of Montreal, steps into the ring for the second time this year when she faces France’sBlyera Licia (23-3-2, 4 Uitklophoue) in a WBC Women’s Featherweight World Title Eliminator. Signing with Salita Promotions in 2024, Veyre has proven to be one of the most dangerous contenders in the featherweight division. On the heels of two dominant unanimous decision victories in back-to-back fights, Veyre prepares to take the next step towards WBC gold against the battle-tested Boudersa. Boudersa, 32, makes her promotional debut following a closely contested loss to Beatriz Ferreira for the IBF Lightweight World Title last year. Boasting championship experience, Boudersa stands as a stiff test for the surging Veyre..

Die gwoat, Claressa Shields will return home on Saturday, Julie 26, when she puts her Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship on the line in the main event at Detroit’s premier sports arenaKlein Caesars Arenaagainst the reigning IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion from New Zealand, Lani Daniels (11-2-2, 1 KO). Shields, die mees versierde vroulike bokser in die geskiedenis, Het vroeër vanjaar opskrifte gemaak deur die eerste vrou te word wat ooit die onbetwiste wêreldkampioenskap vir swaargewig opeis - en die eerste bokser, manlik of vroulik, Om onbetwiste status in drie gewigsafdelings te bewerkstellig. Recently signed to Salita Promotions, Daniels made history of her own when she became the first New Zealand-born fighter to win two world titles, and the first to win world titles in two different divisions when she defeated Desley Robinson in 2023. Shields vs. Daniels sal regstreeks op die wêreldwye huis van boks lug, DAZN.

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ABOUT SALITA PROMOTIONS 

Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 by Dmitriy Salita, a professional boxer and world-title challenger who saw the need for a promotional entity to feature boxing’s best young prospects and established contenders in North America and around the world. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television networks including SHOWTIME, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network, UFC veg Pass, DAZN, ESPN+ and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. We pride ourselves on offering our fighters opportunities inside and outside the ring. Salita Promotions looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the needs of fight fans around the globe. 

Check the Salita Promotions YOUTUBE CHANNEL for regular updates of the modern world’s greatest fighters, contenders and prospects in action.  

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Salita Promotions Announced Two Supporting Bouts to Shields, Julie 26 Event at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit

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Undefeated Rising Star Samantha Worthington to Square Off Against Victoire Piteau for the WBA Jr. Welterweight Women’s Interim World Title

Reigning WBC International Titlist Caroline Veyre to Face Licia Boudersa for the WBC Women’s Silver Featherweight Championship and World Title Eliminator

Shields to Defend Her Undisputed Crown Against Reigning Light Heavyweight World Champ Lani Daniels in Main Event, Saterdag, Julie 26 at Detroit’s Premier Sports Arena

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DETROIT(Mei 23, 2025) -Salita Promotionstoday announced two high-level supporting bouts forClaressa Shields’ Undisputed Heavyweight World Championshipevent taking place onSaterdag, Julie 26 byKlein Caesars Arenain Detroit, airing live on DAZN, the global home of boxing. OnoorwonneSamantha Worthingtonand France’sCaroline Veyre, both rising world title contenders have been added to the card in separate and significant bouts.

Die gwoat, Claressa Shields (16-0, 3 Uitklophoue), will return home when she puts her undefeated record and Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship on the line in the main event against the reigning IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion from New Zealand, Lani Daniels (11-2-2, 1 KO).

Worthington (11-0, 7 Uitklophoue), who is co-promoted by Shields’T-Rex Promotionsand Salita Promotions, looks to take one step closer to achieving her world title dream when she collides with France’sPitsie (14-2, 2 Uitklophoue) vir dieWBA Jr. Welterweight Women’s Interim World Title. An undeniable rising star under the Salita Promotions banner, Kentucky’s Worthington has passed every test in the ring impressively. Stringing together three statement victories in the past year, Worthington has earned the interim title opportunity in a division that features superstarsKatie TaylorenAmanda Serrano.

Opposite Worthington, Piteau competes for a spot atop the star-studded 140-pound division. On the strength of five straight victories, Piteau will fight for the first time in the U.S. in a pivotal matchup against Worthington on July 26. The winner of this bout will be in line to face the winner of Taylor vs. Serrano III taking place earlier that month.

“I believe with all my heart that Jesus created me for this very moment,” said Worthington. “Stepping into the ring to fight for the WBA Interim World Championship isn’t just a career milestone—it’s part of my purpose and an opportunity I am extremely grateful for. I feel so confident that I’m more than ready to make a statement at this level, and that statement will be made in the ring July 26, at Little Caesar’s Arena. The super lightweight division isn’t ready for ‘The Heat’ and I’m about to show exactly why I belong at the top.”

“My ambition is to conquer the most prestigious fights and win the most iconic titles in the world of boxing,” said Piteau. “To get there, I will give everything—my strength, my courage, and my unwavering determination. I can’t wait to fight in the United States against Samantha Worthington. From now on, I continue writing my story in the United States, ready to win with heart, fierce determination, and the utmost respect for this sport.”

“Samantha Worthington is one of the most exciting junior welterweights in the world today,” said Dmitriy Salita, President van Salita Promotions. “With a decorated amateur pedigree, an undefeated professional record, and the backing of co-promoter Claressa Shields, she represents the next wave of American boxing talent. From rising through the ranks of USA Boxing to now competing for her first title on one of the year’s biggest stages—Samantha is on a fast track to greatness. It’s only a matter of time before she follows in Claressa’s footsteps and becomes an undisputed world champion.”

The reigning WBC International Women’s Featherweight champion, Caroline Veyre (9-1), who fights out of Montreal, steps into the ring for the second time this year when she faces France’sBlyera Licia (23-3-2, 4 Uitklophoue) in a WBC Women’s Featherweight World Title Eliminator. Signing with Salita Promotions in 2024, Veyre has proven to be one of the most dangerous contenders in the featherweight division. On the heels of two dominant unanimous decision victories in back-to-back fights, Veyre prepares to take the next step towards WBC gold against the battle-tested Boudersa. Die 32 year old makes her promotional debut for Salita following a closely contested loss to Beatriz Ferreira for the IBF Lightweight World Title last year. Boasting championship experience, Boudersa stands as a stiff test for the surging Veyre.

“Caroline Veyre is, without question, one of the most technically brilliant boxers in women’s boxing today,” said Salita. “Her smooth, textbook style and exceptional ring IQ make watching her a true showcase of the sport at its highest level. I have no doubt she’s on the path to becoming a world champion and a fixture on the pound-for-pound list.”

Tickets for the event at Little Caesars Arena are on sale now and can be purchased online at313Presents.com enTicketmaster.com or in person at The XFINITY Box Office at Little Caesars Arena.

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OOR SALITA PROMOTIONS 

Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 by Dmitriy Salita, a professional boxer and world-title challenger who saw the need for a promotional entity to feature boxing’s best young prospects and established contenders in North America and around the world. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television networks including SHOWTIME, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network, UFC veg Pass, DAZN, ESPN+ and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. We pride ourselves on offering our fighters opportunities inside and outside the ring. Salita Promotions looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the needs of fight fans around the globe. 

Check the Salita Promotions YOUTUBE CHANNEL for regular updates of the modern world’s greatest fighters, contenders and prospects in action.

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Undefeated Shishkin and Russ II Scheduled for Battle on Salita Promotions’ Next Detroit Brawl Event, Saterdag, Maart 5, in Dearborn, MY

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WBC #10- and IBF #9-ranked super middleweight Vladimir Shishkin (12-0, 7 Uitklophoue), as well as undefeated Detroit super welterweight Gordie Russ II (3-0, 3 Uitklophoue) have been added to the lineup in separate bouts for Salita Promotions’ next “Detroit Brawl” event, Saterdag, Maart 5, 2022, in die Lincoln Ballroom van die Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Michigan.

Waiting out the pandemic for an inevitable high-profile match-up against a champion or highly rated contender, former amateur star Shishkin, originally from Stepnoe, Rusland, is now living and training at the Kronk Gym in Detroit with super trainer Javan “SugarHill” Steward. The talented Russian will look to stay sharp against Ecuadorian trialhorse Jeyson “Verdugo” Minda (14-6-1, 8 Uitklophoue), in a bout scheduled for eight rounds.

“I’m excited to add another adopted Detroiter to the card,” said event promoter, Dmitriy woorde. “Like the legendary Russian Five, who played a big role in bringing a Stanley Cup Championship to ‘America’s Greatest Comeback City’ Detroit. I believe Vladimir’s partnership with Sugarhill will soon result in another world title for the city of Detroit. And as a bonus for local boxing fans, they will get a chance to see another future world champion on this stacked Detroit Brawl card!"

Also training with Steward and added to the Detroit Brawl bill is his cousin, the aforementioned super welterweight Russ II, who will hope to keep his record perfect (currently 3-0, 3 Uitklophoue) against an opponent also TBA over four rounds.

Tickets for “Detroit Brawl” start at $35 and can be purchased by clicking HIER or by calling or visit the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center Box Office (313.943.2354) by 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn during Box Office hours: Thursday and Friday from 11 is om 4 pm and 5 pm te 8:30 pm on the day of the event.

In the night’s 10-round heavyweight main event, Saginaw, Michigan, spoiler Robert Simms (11-3, 3 Uitklophoue) will test the mettle of undefeated New Yorker Moses “ThunderHands” Johnson (8-0, 7 Uitklophoue).

Featured in the 10-round super middleweight co-main event will be Detroit’s own Winfred “Hot Boy” Harris Jr. (21-1-1, 10 Uitklophoue) taking on another veteran known for pulling off occasional surprises, former NABA-US Super Middleweight Champion Dashon “Fly Boy” Johnson van Riverside, Kalifornië.

Also seeing action will be undefeated middleweight terror Marlon Harrington (6-0, 5 Uitklophoue) stepping up in class to face Montevideo, Uruguay’s Andres Viera (11-4, 8 Uitklophoue) in a six-round brawl.

Featured in matching showcase bouts will be popular Grand Rapids, Michigan-based former amateur stars Joseph “Sug” Hicks Jr. (1-0, 1 KO) neem op Justin Baesman (0-2) of Herlong, Kalifornië, en Joshua Pagan (1-0, 1 KO) in separate four-rounders.

Making their Detroit Brawl debuts against opponents TBA will be Dearborn’s own 19-year-old undefeated southpaw Husam Al Mashhadi (2-0, 2 Uitklophoue) in a super welterweight four-rounder; and Detroit’s Vernon Webber will hope to make his heavyweight pro debut a memorable one against Hammond, Indiana’s Gabriel Mota (1-2).

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets ordered online will be mailed up to one week prior to event date. Tickets ordered within a week of event will be placed in will call at the box office for pick-up. A limited quantity of VIP tickets is also available by calling Rhyan Neco: 313.765.7698.

The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center is located at 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn. Op stryd nag, Deure open om 6:00 pm and the action starts at 7:00 pm.

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Boxing Superstar Claressa Shields has Street She Grew up on in Flint Honorarily Renamed After Her

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Salita Promotions congratulates fighting superstar Claressa Shields for having the street she grew up on in Flint, Michigan, honorarily dedicated in her name by City of Flint Mayor Sheldon Neely. Last Sunday, Shields, 26, was presented the accolade, which turned Spencer Street into Claressa Shields Street, at her Joy Tabernacle Church, where Shields was a guest speaker.


Mayor Neely says he’s overjoyed to be able to bestow the honor on the city’s fighting legend and says the next steps are to determine if it will be a ceremonial name change or an official name change. Ceremonial would mean adding Shield’s name to the existing name and official would mean the removal of the existing street name and replacing it with Shield’s name.


“Claressa continues to make us all proud while exemplifying what it means to be a true champion,” said Mayor Neely. “She has accomplished so much, remains connected to this community and we just want to honor her. This street dedication is well-deserved.”


Shields (11-0, 2 Uitklophoue), a two-time Olympic gold medal winner, three-division professional boxing champion, the first fighter, manlik of vroulik, to unify championships in two divisions and the fastest boxer in history to win titles in three different weight divisions, says this award is especially touching for her.


“I could not be happier today y’all!” said Shields on Twitter. “I had a great time at church! So thankful to everyone who came out to worship with me today! I was surprised by the Mayor of Flint! The street I grew up on Spencer street is being named after me ‘Claressa Shields Street.’ My grandma would be so PROUD!!!! I delivered a great message today! I feel so special!!! I’m overjoyed.”


“This is a well-deserved honor for a woman and fighter who has done a lot to help and support her home city,” said Shields’ promoter, Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions. “She never stops working toward success in her career or as a public figure with an inspiring message. Salita Promotions is proud to represent her.”
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Split-T Management’s Holmes, Miller and Dixon Get Big Wins on Saturday Night

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NEW YORK (Mei 20, 2019) –Three cites, three wins for Split-T Management fighters this past Saturday night as Ardreal Holmes en Raquel Miller remained undefeated while Carlos Dixon scored a big knockout in his hometown.


Holmes went to 9-0 with a six-round unanimous decision over veteran Lanardo Tyner in Dearborn, Michigan.


Die 24 year-old Holmes of Flint, Michigan was systematic in winning by shutout tallies on two cards at 60-54 en 58-56 to raise the former amateur star’s record to 9-0.


Miller moved a step closer to winning a world championship as she captured the NABF Middleweight title with a 7th round stoppage over Erin Toughill inHawaiian Gardens, Kalifornië.


Miller of San Francisco knocked Toughill down in the 1st round with a body shot, and then she dropped Toughill with a vicious combination that was punctuated by a nasty left hook in the 7th round that sent Toughill to the canvas. Toughill got up, but was in no condition to continue, en die bout is gestop by 1:01.


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Met die oorwinning, the fighter dubbed “Pretty Beast” is nou 9-0 met vier uitklophoue.


Also on Saturday night in Louisville, Kentucky, 22 year-old super bantamweight, Carlos Dixon stopped Jeno Tonte in the 2nd round of their scheduled six-round bout.


With the win over the 17 fight veteran, Dixon of Louisville, is nou 8-1 met ses uitklophoue.


Holmes and Miller are promoted by DiBella Entertainment.

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Super Welterweight Title Challenger Tony Harrison to Host Holiday Toy & Grocery Giveaway for Underserved Detroit Community

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WIE: TONY HARRISON, Super Welterweight Title Challenger
WAT: Before his December 22 title bout against WBC super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo, which is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and live on FOX, Tony “Superbad” Harrison will be hosting a toy and grocery giveaway to benefit the underserved community in Harrison’s hometown of Detroit.
WANNEER: Saterdag, Desember 8
The event will begin at 10 voormiddag. ET and last until all of the toys and groceries have been completely distributed.
WAAR: Superbad Fitness Gym
8701 Puritan Ave.
Detroit, MY 48238
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Training Camp Almost Complete; A Confident and On-Weight Claressa Shields Ready for Hannah Rankin DAZN Showdown on November 17

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Women’s superstar and two-division world champion Claressa Shields is in Florida with trainer John David Jackson, finishing up preparations for her showdown with Glasgow, Scotland’s Hannahh Rankin on Saturday, November 17, at the Kansas Star Arena and Casino in Mulvane, Kansas.

 

 

 

Shields (6-0, 2 Uitklophoue) will defend her IBF and WBA World Middleweight Championships, and be looking to add the vacant WBC title, against Rankin (5-2, 1 KO) in the 10-round co-featured bout to Salita Promotions stablemate Jarrell Miller’s heavyweight showdown against Romania’s Bogdan Dinu.

 

 

 

Both fights, along with former world champion Brandon Rios taking on Canelo’s brother, Ramon Alvarez, in a super welterweight 10-rounder and former two-time world middleweight title challenger Gabriel Rosado going against once-beaten contender Luis Arias, will be broadcast live on DAZN.

 

 

 

23-year-old Shields, a former two-time Olympic Gold Medallist, has reignited interest in women’s boxing and become a ratings favorite for her nationally televised championship exploits. A proud native of Flint, Michigan, Shields mixes her brash pronouncements of greatness with a genuine and continued effort to inspire female athletes and render aid to members of her home community.

 

 

 

Shields was originally scheduled to face WBC and WBO World Middleweight Champion Christina Hammer on November 17, but the bout was postponed after Hammer withdrew due to medical reasons.

 

Did the change of opponents from Hammer to Rankin affect your training?

 

 

 

I don’t train for my opponents, I just push to get the best out of me, fisies en geestelik. If I’m the best ‘me,’ I don’t have to worry about who the opponent is. The change of opponents didn’t bother me at all; the worst thing about this camp for me was just all the date changes – constantly having to get my mind focused on the pace and timing of training depending on the fight date. I can’t wait to get in the ring!

 

You’ve fought at super middleweight 168 and recently at middleweight 160 pond. How is your training, diet and any other efforts different to make 160?

 

 

 

Training is always hard and I’m constantly learning. I’ve had a completely different diet this camp – a real change and a positive one for me. I’ve teamed up with Perfecting Athletes for my daily meals, and I feel great. I’ve always tried to eat healthy but these folks are pros and are more educated in that field than myself. I have this magic drink that makes my stomach smile – I love it! It’s watermelon mixed with a green vegetable. I’m not going to tell you what vegetable it is, but I’ve been drinking it everyday, and I feel GREAT.

 

Your viewership numbers have been very strong. Why do you think people are drawn to you?

 

 

 

I believe that people are drawn to how real and honest I am, beide in en uit van die ring. I say what I mean and mean what I say. I’m hard but I have a soft side also. And I think people are drawn to how I fight — not only do I talk a good game but I fight my a– off too! ek gee 1000% every time – I want to change the game and bring a whole new generation of fans to women’s boxing and boxing overall.

 

What do you know about your opponent Hannah Rankin?

 

 

 

I know that my opponent Rankin is very tough and determined to be a world champion. I like her drive, I like her heart. I know that she has been in the ring as a sparring partner for many champions, one being Christina Hammer. So Rankin has seen some good fighters. But one thing is for sure – she has never seen a fighter like me. And since Hammer couldn’t fight because of her medical condition, in many ways the next best thing is to fight and beat her sparring partner and let Rankin tell Hammer what she’s in for when she returns!

 

What needs to be done to solve the Flint water crisis?

 

 

To solve the flint Water crisis, I think that people should continue to give water and also keep it in the news that there is a city in America where, unbelievably, US citizens don’t have clean water. And hopefully the president or our governor do something to fix all the pipes.

 

What’s the secret to becoming the best of the best in any sport?

 

 

 

I believe the secret starts with believing in yourself, being dedicated, working hard and just always striving to be better. I feel I’m my biggest critic when I train and box. It’s hard to watch film of my fights because even though I’m doing 97 things right I just can’t stand to see the 3 things I’m doing wrong. I’m a person who strives to pull out my full potential. It takes guts to be great. Nothing will stand in the way of achieving my goals, which includes being the GWOAT and creating equality for all women fighters when it comes to the money, opportunities and coverage the men get.

 

 

 

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O’Quinn Wins Again! Undefeated Detroit Bantamweight Sends Mexico’s Esquivel Through the Ropes in Second Round TKO Victory

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Undefeated bantamweight prospect Ja’Rico “Great Lakes King” O’Quinn continued building his reputation as one of Detroit’s most promising young fighters on Friday night with a second-round stoppage of former world-title challenger Christian “Italiano” Esquivel of Mexico.

 

 

 

Fighting at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, O’Quinn (nou 10-0-1, 7 Uitklophoue) showed why he is so highly regarded by sending Esquivel through the ropes for a TKO victory at 2:56 van die tweede ronde.

 

 

 

Esquivel, a former NABF, WBC Continental Americas, WBC Youth Intercontinental, WBC FECOMBOX, and WBC Silver Bantamweight Champion, had no answer to the fast and powerful hands of O’Quinn. He falls to 30-16-1, 23 Uitklophoue.

 

 

 

“Christian Esquivel was a world title challenger and an experienced fighter. My goal was to make a statement,” said a happy O’Quinn, post-stryd. “I did what was expected of me and rose to the occasion. I’m looking forward to having another impressive win before the year’s ends and starting next year with my TV debut. I am bringing world championship glory back to the city of Detroit. It’s just a matter of time!"

 

 

 

O’Quinn’s promoter, Dmitriy woorde, said he expected a strong showing from O’Quinn and says he got even more than he hoped for from the 23-year-old.

 

 

 

“Ja’Rico is one of the most gifted prospects in all of boxing! I was very impressed with his dominating performance. He is on his way to winning a world title and joining the list of the great champions from the city of Detroit.”

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Women’s Superstar Claressa Shields to Defend IBF and WBA Middleweight Championships and Looks to Add WBC Belt Against Scotland’s Hannah Rankin, Live on DAZN on November 17

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Op Saterdag, November 17, at the Kansas Star Arena and Casino in Mulvane, Kansas, superstar two-division women’s world champion Claressa Shields of Flint, Michigan, will defend her IBF and WBA World Middleweight Championships and be looking to add the vacant WBC title against Hannahh Rankin from Glasgow, Skotland.

 

 

 

The 10-round Shields (6-0, 2 Uitklophoue), and Rankin (5-2, 1 KO) battle will serve as the co-featured bout to Brooklyn-born heavyweight contender Jarrell Miller’s WBA World Heavyweight Championship showdown against Romania’s Bogdan Dinu.

 

 

 

These two fights will be broadcast live on DAZN, along with former world champion Brandon Rios taking on Canelo’s brother, Ramon Alvarez, in a super welterweight 10-rounder and former two-time world middleweight title challenger Gabriel Rosado going against once-beaten contender Luis Arias.

 

 

 

Shields was originally scheduled to face WBC and WBO World Middleweight Champion Christina Hammer on November 17, but the bout was postponed after Hammer withdrew due to medical reasons. Hammer has been named a champion in recess during her recovery. The two champions are now projected to do battle in the first quarter of 2019.

 

 

 

“Claressa is a once-in-a-generation athlete that transcends the sport,” said her promoter, Dmitriy woorde. “She will take another step in her goal to achieve the status of GWOAT as she makes the first defense of her middleweight world titles against the skilled and durable Hannah Rankin.”

 

 

 

A bonafide women’s superstar and TV ratings favorite, 23-year-old “T-Rex” Shields is a two-time Olympic gold medallist and already a world champion in two weight divisions. In her fourth professional fight, she won the IBF and WBC Super Middleweight Championships in August 2017 with a dominant stoppage of Germany’s Nikki Adler. Dan, in June of this year and in just her sixth pro fight, she dropped down to 160 pounds and won the IBF and WBA Middleweight titles with an exciting unanimous decision over Hannah Gabriels.

 

 

 

“I’m so excited to be able to give my fans another chance to see me defend my championship this year and to have the opportunity to win the WBC middleweight title on November 17,” said Shields. “I appreciate the efforts of Salita Promotions, my manager Mark Taffet, and Matchroom Boxing in putting this fight together so quickly. I will be in great shape and will provide a great performance.”

 

 

 

“I want to thank Salita Promotions and Matchroom Boxing for providing Claressa with another chance to fight this year and an opportunity to attain a third middleweight world championship,” said Mark Taffet, manager of Claressa Shields. “Claressa is hungry and motivated to put on a great performance on November 17 on DAZN. Claressa has lofty goals and I have no doubt that she’s going to achieve every one of them, including fighting and defeating Christina Hammer early next year. I expect Shields vs Rankin to be an action-packed fight that fans will enjoy tremendously.”

 

 

 

28-year-old Rankin put in an impressive and brave performance while losing a challenge for Alicia Napoleon’s WBA Super Middleweight Championship in August of this year. Voor dit, she picked up the WBC Silver Middleweight Championship with a dominant victory over Finland’s Sanna Turunen in June.

 

 

 

“I’m excited about the fight and proud to be representing Scotland on such a big stage,” said Rankin. “In boxing, nothing is impossible and on November 17, it will be just us in there when the bell rings and I think it’s going to be one hell of a fight.”