美國最年輕的冠軍在路上首次衛冕. 1 競爭者 & 當地人最喜愛的沃爾什 星期六 在 6 P.M. ET / PT在Showtime

“我只是處於一個完全不同的水平......週六 晚上你就會發瘋。 ” ——格文塔·戴維斯

“我一點兒也沒被嚇到. 不是弗洛伊德寫的, 不是由坦克, 不是任何人所為。 ” ——利亞姆·沃爾什

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倫敦 (五月 18, 2017) – IBF 青少年輕量級世界冠軍 Gervonta Davis, 沒有不敗. 1 競爭者利亞姆·沃爾什和發起人弗洛伊德·梅威瑟在比賽期間陷入了不和諧的會議 週四 兩天前在倫敦地標酒店舉行的最後一次新聞發布會 週六 Copper Box Arena 的 SHOWTIME 世界冠軍爭奪戰.

巴爾的摩的“坦克”戴維斯, 美國最年輕的世界冠軍, 將試圖成為近十年來第一個在英國土地上成功衛冕的美國人*, 而沃爾什 (21-0, 14 科斯) 旨在推翻被梅威瑟稱為“拳擊的未來”的人。 (*注意: 馬里納吉VS. 洛夫莫爾·恩杜 2008)

戴維斯VS. 沃爾什是分裂站點的一部分, 四場比賽的 SHOWTME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING 電視轉播將於週六開始, 五月 20, 在 6 P.M. AND/3 P.M. PT. 在主要事件, 加里·拉塞爾JR. 他將在華盛頓郊外的米高梅國家港口進行第二次羽量級衛冕，並在期待已久的返校賽中對陣強制挑戰者奧斯卡·埃斯坎登 (Oscar Escandon), D.C.

22歲的戴維斯, 誰以淘汰賽獲勝 16 他 17 專業的戰鬥, 將在 1 月份通過 KO 戰勝此前不敗的何塞·佩德拉薩，首次衛冕 IBF 腰帶. 30 歲的沃爾什在過去四場比賽中三場都以擊倒獲勝的方式獲勝，他將成為當地最受歡迎的選手，預計門票已售罄。.

梅威瑟和沃爾什的兩個兄弟, 職業拳擊手邁克爾和瑞安, 期間引起了不小的震動 週四 與梅威瑟的慶祝活動聲稱“我是 40 歲了，我會在同一個晚上把你們三個都踢屁股。 ”

沃爾什隊“絲毫沒有被梅威瑟或坦克嚇倒”, 而左撇子戴維斯則承諾“週六 晚上你會發瘋的. 然後你的兄弟們就可以進來了。 ”

以下是參與者的精彩發言 週四:

GERVONTA DAVIS:

“我只是處於一個完全不同的水平. 我知道他們把你培養得很好, 但你之前已經被刪除過. 他們一直在保護你免受權力的侵害, 所以我知道你沒有下巴. 週六晚上你會發瘋的. 然後你的兄弟們就可以進來了.

“請不要跑 星期六 夜晚.

“我只是努力保持冷靜. 獲得這條腰帶讓我離我想做的事情更近了——接管拳擊運動. 隨著我的表現 週六 今晚，它將讓我更接近成為拳擊明星並追隨弗洛伊德·梅威瑟.

“弗洛伊德在我身邊給了我很大的信心. 弗洛伊德對我很有幫助, 他一直和我一起起床、訓練和跑步. 他是我在拳擊運動中的英雄，所以現在有他在我身邊真是太棒了.

“我贏得了腰帶，現在我的重點是接管這項運動.

“在巴爾的摩長大, 它的犯罪率很高. 這很艱難. 我來自健身房的地方是在引擎蓋里. 如果沒有健身房我要么進監獄要么死. 這不是我想要的. 拳擊救了我的命。 ”

利亞姆·沃爾什:

“我始終充滿信心. 正如我多次說過的, 他對陣佩德拉薩的表現非常好. 我為他鼓掌. 坦克是迄今為止我職業生涯中遇到過的最好的戰士, 但我也是他職業生涯迄今為止遇到的最好的戰士. 所以這是一場偉大的戰鬥.

“他的身體狀況非常好. 他的速度非常快, 非常強大. 他是一名出色的拳擊手，在對陣佩德拉薩的比賽中他的表現超出了他的年齡. 你無法否定他的任何表現, 但還有很多問題需要他回答.

“左撇子的姿勢對我影響不大. 我可以在兩者之間切換. 我對這兩種姿勢都很舒服，所以這不會困擾我.

“我認為我無法用語言來表達贏得冠軍意味著什麼. 這是我從小就有的一個夢想. 感覺, 情感, 我無法用言語表達. 這是我一生中最重要的夜晚.

“他的比賽肯定存在缺陷，我可以利用這些缺陷. 我打算利用他的錯誤. 當我 22, 我肯定犯過一些現在不會犯的錯誤. 所以也許現在是與他戰鬥的最佳時機.

“我一點兒也沒被嚇到. 不是弗洛伊德寫的, 不是由坦克, 不由任何人.

“我預測我會贏得這場戰鬥. 如果我以淘汰賽獲勝我不會感到震驚, 如果我贏了積分我不會感到驚訝. 如果我擊倒坦克，你不會看到我像個瘋子一樣慶祝，因為我知道我有能力做到這一點。 ”

梅威瑟:

“這不僅僅是一場表演. 需要的不僅僅是一場表演. 我們堅信他可以成為一名偉大的戰士, 但他在最後一場比賽中只帶著 16 戰鬥並擊敗冠軍. 我們知道他不會躺下. 這孩子雙手都拿著炸藥. 如果他繼續擊敗偉大的拳手，他就無法被否認.

“當它的燈光, 相機, 行動和鈴聲響起, 17 他多次取得勝利並且 16 通過 (昏死).

“他的團隊做得非常出色, 但作為朋友和父親，我的工作就是告訴他來維加斯，為他找到最好的工作. 我們希望他有不同的外觀. 我們想要那些能夠推動他的人, 給他不同的風格.

“這小子, 他日復一日地拼命工作. 我們將繼續走出去，做我們該做的事.

“我已經征服過你的國家一次 (與瑞奇·哈頓) 現在我們要再次征服它 週六.

“我一點也不懷念在健身房的時光. 如果我能推動這個戰士超越我並打破每一項記錄, 這是我的目標. 這就是我們來這裡要做的. 記錄是用來被打破.

“我記得當我在卡內洛遇到坦克時 (阿爾瓦雷斯) 新聞發布會，他要求和我合影. 當我和他合影時我說, “那個孩子看起來有些特別。”

“他來到我的健身房並做了一些真正出色的訓練，我聯繫了他並說, “不惜一切代價與您合作並讓您更上一層樓, 讓我們實現它吧。 ”我告訴他, “如果你聽我的話並繼續努力，我真的相信你可以成為世界冠軍 之內 24 個月.’而這只是一塊墊腳石. 截至目前，他是拳擊界唯一連續面對不敗拳手的拳手之一.

“弗蘭克·沃倫, 利亞姆·沃爾什, 我們只是想讚揚你們挺身而出，讓這場戰鬥發生，給了球迷他們想看到的東西. 粉絲們想看到血, 汗水和淚水.

“坦克總是處於激烈的戰鬥中, 他是一位出色的藝術家. 我真的相信我的男人, 我想和他一起工作，直到他的職業生涯結束。 ”

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美國最年輕的冠軍在路上首次衛冕. 1 競爭者 & 當地人最喜愛的沃爾什

精彩表演拳擊錦標賽^® Coverage Begins At 6 P.M. AND/3 P.M. PT

點擊 這裡 對於照片; Credit Lawrence Lustig/SHOWTIME

倫敦 (五月 17, 2017) – Gervonta Davis and Liam Walsh participated in public workouts 週三 at the legendary York Hall in advance of 這個星期六的IBF Junior Lightweight World Championship on SHOWTIME from Copper Box Arena in London.

Baltimore’s Davis (17-0, 16 科斯) was joined in the ring during the workout by his promoter and mentor, all-time great Floyd Mayweather. 戴維斯, who became America’s youngest reigning world champion in January, will make the first defense of his IBF belt on the road against undefeated No. 1 contender and local favorite Walsh (21-0, 14 科斯).

戴維斯VS. Walsh is the opening bout of a unique split-site, four-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event 這個星期六 開始於 6 P.M. AND/3 P.M. PT在Showtime. 在主要事件, 加里·拉塞爾JR. will make the second defense of his WBC Featherweight World Championship against mandatory challenger Oscar Escandon from MGM National Harbor just outside of Washington, D.C.

Two world title eliminators will round out the quadrupleheader. Top super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell (25-2, 16 科斯) and José Uzcátegui (26-1, 22 科斯) will face off in an IBF Super Middleweight Eliminator to determine the mandatory challenger for champion James DeGale. Undefeated Rances Barthelemy (25-0, 13 科斯) will meet Kiryl Relikh (21-1, 19 科斯) in a WBA Super Lightweight Eliminator for unified champ Julius Indongo.

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紐約 – Gervonta Davis, 美國最年輕的世界冠軍, 和No. 1-ranked challenger Liam Walsh participated in an international media conference call 週三 in advance of their clash for Davis’ IBF Junior Lightweight World Championship on 星期六, 五月 20 on SHOWTIME from Copper Box Arena in London. 戴維斯VS. 沃爾什是分裂站點的一部分, four-fight SHOWTME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that begins at 6 P.M. AND/3 P.M. PT. 在主要事件, 加里·拉塞爾JR. 他將在華盛頓郊外的米高梅國家港口進行第二次羽量級衛冕，並在期待已久的返校賽中對陣強制挑戰者奧斯卡·埃斯坎登 (Oscar Escandon), D.C.

Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe and Hall of Fame boxing promoter Frank Warren also joined the call to talk about their fighters.

Here is what the principals had to say 週三:

GERVONTA DAVIS

Thoughts on going to London to make his first title defense on foreign soil:

“I believe it was the right business move as far as getting me to the UK in my early career and giving the fans what they want to see. I have a lot of UK fans after the [何塞] Pedraza fight so I think it’s a good change. It’s good for me to fight in the UK. I fought overseas when I was an amateur so now I’m going as a pro and I feel like it’s a great opportunity.

“I’m actually excited to fight in the UK. I believe that I will have a crowd over there and I’m excited to put on a show for the UK fans.”

Have you watched Liam Walsh’s tapes? Do you think his style is sort of made to order for a fighter liked you?

“他是一個好戰士; I can’t take that away from him. He’s my mandatory so I’m taking him seriously. I’ve actually looked at a couple of his fights. He’s a decent fighter, but I’m just on another level. My mind, my skills, I’m on another level than what he’s saying and what his fans are saying too.”

What has it been like since you won the title?

“It’s been pretty good. I’m actually staying level headed, staying focused. Getting the world title is a step closer to where I want to be. Having a belt is cool, but I’m trying to do more in the sport. I want to be the next star of boxing. I want to do more in the sport. This is just one more step to me.”

Do you feel like you need to win by knockout?

“當然. I can’t rely on his mistakes, he’s capable of going down.”

On finishing camp with Floyd Mayweather in Vegas:

“When I got back to Vegas, Floyd Mayweather was hands on more than usual, working with me in the gym late nights. I’m working extra hard. Having him back in the gym gives me that extra push and has my mind on another level.

“Having him in my corner makes me feel like I have that chance. I have one of the best in the business backing me. It means a lot. It makes me work harder.”

How has your experience growing up in inner-city Baltimore influenced you?

“Just growing up in that inner city, it gave me the hunger I have today. My folks struggled. I knew that when it was time for me to turn pro, it was time for me to help feed my family. I’m ready to do big things in the sport of boxing and outside of the sport.

“I believe I have the youth right now. Right now I’m one of the youngest (世界冠軍), and believe I have the youth right now. I believe that as I continue to keep winning and crowning myself, a lot of young kids will look up to me and it will help get them on the right track.”

Going into this fight do you think Liam Walsh is your toughest opponent so far?

“I believe so. I’ve fought a world champion. 他的不敗. 我不知道, I have to see when I get in there. On paper he might seem like a tough opponent. I won’t know until I get in there and see what he brings to the table.”

Is there pressure to try and make statement against him and knock him out or wait to see if the knockout comes?

“I don’t think I have to make a statement by knocking him out. I would rather beat him in 12 發. We’re going to look for the knockout and if it comes, 它來了. But I would rather go on 12 回合。“

Would you like to make a prediction?

“I’m coming out on top and keeping my world title.”

利亞姆·沃爾什

Can you tell us what you think of Gervonta Davis?

“He certainly has potential and star quality – that was clear to see when he beat [何塞] 佩德拉薩. But he has to come through me first. I don’t see any other way than me winning. If he’s going to be a star in the future, it’s going to have to be with a loss after fighting me.”

Are there advantages to fighting at home?

“I thank Frank Warren for that and giving me that advantage. I think it all depends on his mental capacity. He’s coming to a foreign country. Provided that he adapts to the environment and change of scenery, then we’ll find out that night.”

You were Pedraza’s mandatory so were you surprised that Gervonta won that fight and in that dominant a fashion?

“I was to be honest with you. My prediction was Pedraza to win on points. I thought Pedraza had all the attributes and tools to get the job done. But then on the night watching the fight, I was surprised by the way Pedraza went about his work. I thought Gervonta looked brilliant and mature beyond his years. I think he put on a really good show but I thought Pedraza could have gone about it a little bit better.”

What are your advantages in the fight against Gervonta Davis?

“First and foremost, I don’t think he’s completely overrated, but I think there are still a lot of questions to be asked of him. He looked very good and brilliant against Pedraza. The only other reputable fighter on his record is Cristobal Cruz. There are a lot of question marks lingering on.

“I feel like I’ve been in tougher fights than him. I feel like I’ve been in longer fights. I think I have a better boxing IQ than him. He’s very powerful, very physical and very fast, but we haven’t seen him in a long fight or a dog fight or a grueling fight though. I will certainly ask all these questions. I’ll do it any which way that it has to go. I’m more than confident I’ll get the job done.”

Is it key to take the fight into later rounds?

“I think possibly, 耶. I think that could be one angle to look at it. We’re not going to really know until the first bell rings. We all have game plans, but good fighters have to adapt. There’s going to be ebbs and flows in this fight, but I think the better fighter will prevail and I think that’s me.”

Boxing is hot in UK, how much of a benefit do you think will that be for you?

“I think it’s definitely beneficial to be fighting at home. I don’t live far from London so I won’t have to leave my house until a couple of days before the fight and obviously my sons will be there in support for me. It’s definitely beneficial. I want us both to get a fair crack and I’m sure it will be. When you’re the home fighter, you feel more obliged to dig a little bit deeper for your home fans who are cheering for you. So that’s what I’ll do.”

What is your prediction for the fight?

“Like 21 previous times, I’ll always predict I’ll win. So that’s what I’ll predict again. One thing is factually certain, I’ll give my absolute all. My prediction is I’ll come away with victory and the belt, whichever which way I have to. I’ll find a way to come away with that belt.”

Over here in the U.S., the sentiment is that Gervonta is the favorite in the fight. Do you think you’re the favorite because of the experience that you bring to the ring?

“I don’t think I’m the favorite but I’m not a 3-1 失敗者. When I was told that, I thought I must be fighting three people. I’ve never been a 3-1 失敗者. I’m a big underdog apparently, but certainly not in my eyes. In my eyes it won’t be a massive shock if I win this title. The U.S. fans think it will be a walk-over, but that couldn’t be more further from the truth. I can understand him being the favorite with all the hype and Mayweather behind him, but I’m baffled by being that much of an underdog. But we’ll find out.”

Is there extra motivation in being the underdog?

「是的, it’s extra motivation. My friends are betting on me and when I win, they’ll have a great night. This is the first time I’ve been the underdog in my pro career, and I’m really enjoying being the underdog. I’m really thriving on it.”

LENOARD ELLERBE, Davis’ promoter and Mayweather Promotions CEO:

“This is going to be an unbelievable fight and we are looking forward to promoting our first event on foreign soil. We expect a sold-out crowd and this is going to be a very, very exciting fight.

“We think this is a wonderful opportunity and a tremendous platform for [Gervonta] to be able to showcase his skills across the world. With him being a young champion I think he has an advantage, and working alongside someone like Floyd, someone who can explain to him what it’s like to go into hostile territory and what to expect coming into a big fight. All those intangibles, along with his hard work and preparation he’s done, I think he has a tremendous advantage and has the perfect team in his corner to get the job done.

“We are very comfortable with the judges and we expect a very level playing field. Tank just has to go in there and stay focused and do what he does. I think his skills will speak loud and clear. Liam Walsh is a tremendous fighter and he has a tremendous following and he has been in some good fights.

“This is similar to back in 2005 when Floyd went into Atlantic City and beat Arturo Gatti. But this is a little different in that, as Tank mentioned, he has a lot of fans in the UK. I don’t think it’s going to be one-side. Because one thing I do love about the UK fans is that they are very, very knowledgeable boxing fans. They can appreciate skill level and fighters that are really, 真的好. Tank has a tremendous social media presence and a tremendous following in the UK. As far as the crowd is concerned, I’m not so sure it’s going to be all Liam Walsh. Tank is going to have a lot of support there. 和, 再次, when you have the kind of preparation he has had, and you are focused, that’s what it’s going to come down to.

“The focus right now is Liam Walsh and 星期六 夜晚. As long as Tank stays focused and does what he does, the sky is the limit. He has a tremendous team and he’s working with the best promoter in all of boxing. We are really excited about this young man’s career and in our eyes he’s the most exciting fighter in all of boxing. And soon he’s going to be the biggest star in all of boxing.”

FRANK WARREN, 名人堂子殿:

“The Copper Box Arena is where they held the boxing for the London Olympics. It’s a fantastic venue with the crowd right on top of the ring. That atmosphere is going to be fantastic and it’s going to be a sellout. This fight is a great opportunity for the American public watching on SHOWTIME, and for those in England, to see a really good quality fight. In some ways this fight reminds me a lot of when Joe Calzaghe fought against Jeff Lacy, who was a big favorite, and Joe took him to school.

“I think it’s always best to have the home advantage. You got your fans there and your home support. The British boxing fans are passionate fans, and they are going to get behind their man. Sometimes when you’re away from home, you may not get the best out of you. When you are at home, you have to do your best because those fans are there for you. I much prefer the home advantage and it’s worked well for us in the past, like when we did the fight with Ricky Hatton fight and Kostya Tszyu and he went in as a massive underdog in that fight and he ended up winning. And we’ve done that on numerous occasions. But you have to have a good fighter.

“With Liam, he’s been under the radar with some of the problems we’ve mentioned outside the ring. But the fact of the matter is that he’s one of the best British boxers. He’s an excellent fighter. He’s not an old 30, he’s a young 30 歲. If Gervonta Davis is going to be what the people think he’s going to be, well then he will be that if he beats Liam Walsh. And to beat Liam Walsh, you have to be something special.

“Everyone is looking for the next big thing. 是 [Gervonta] overrated? We will find out. I know one thing is for sure, Liam is underrated. And that’s going to be the difference.”

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Two-Division World Champion Battles Kiryl Relikh in 140-Pound Title Eliminator on SHOWTIME 星期六, 五月 20 從

MGM National Harbor in Maryland

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總理拳擊冠軍

國家港口, MD (五月 10, 2017) – Cuban star Rances繆 will look to take one step closer to becoming the first Cuban fighter to win world titles in three weight classes when he battles Kiryl Relikh in a WBA 140-pound title eliminator on 星期六, 五月 20 on SHOWTIME from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

電視報導於 SHOWTIME 開始 6 P.M. AND/3 P.M. PT and is headlined by WBC Featherweight World Champion 加里·拉塞爾JR. defending his title against top challenger 奧斯卡埃斯坎東 plus super middleweight contenders 安德烈Dirrell 和 喬斯·斯卡特圭 in a matchup for the Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Championship. 在轉播揭幕戰, 從倫敦銅盒競技場出發, Gervonta Davis defends his IBF 130-pound world championship against Liam Walsh.

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Already a champion at 130 and 135-pounds, a victory over the former title challenger Relikh will put Barthelemy in the mandatory position to face unified 140-pound champion Julius Indongo and do something that no fighter has done in the rich history of Cuban boxing.

Here is what Barthelemy had to say from training camp in Las Vegas:

1) How is training camp going? How have you benefitted from sparring and training alongside of your brother Leduan and Yordenis Ugas and have their recent performances been an indication of how you expect to perform?

“Training camp is going really well. Training alongside of my brother and Yordenis under the tutelage of Ismael Salas is the best thing that could happen in my career. They keep me focused and motivated to get better every day. Yordenis and I have been helping each other during our camps, he’s an Olympic athlete so having him to train with is really beneficial. We have a new strength and conditioning coach as well who has us in the best shape possible. 我知道 五月 20 you guys will see the best Rances Barthelemy yet.”

2) What would it mean to you to become the first three-division world champion from Cuba?

“It would mean the world to me, after all that it took to defect from Cuba, the near death experiences, the imprisonments, leaving my loved ones behind, it would all have been worth it. I want to inspire the youth that come after me as well, let them know to never give up on their dreams no matter the conditions you live in or what the naysayers may say. Me winning a third world title and making history for a Cuban would prove that.”

3) What did you take away from Relikh’s loss to Ricky Burns?

“I didn’t get to watch the fight but watched the highlights and it seemed like a very entertaining fight. People were saying that it probably should have gone the other way even, so it seems like he put on a good performance.”

4) How would you characterize Relikh’s style and how do you see this fight playing out?

“He likes to come forward a lot and attack. I’m prepared for that if that’s what he plans to do come fight night but I also anticipate having to make adjustments. I always prepare to adjust to whatever my opponent brings. Being a cerebral fighter is a skill that has helped me succeed inside the ring.”

5) Can you address your 11-month layoff and how your training has been geared towards shaking off any ring rust you may have?

“There will be no ring rust come 五月 20 as we have been in the gym non-stop since my last fight against Mickey Bey. We took a few weeks off to visit Cuba for the first time since my defection. Aside from that I made sure to stay active and I’ve been training hard to be prepared when my name got called. The 11-month layoff happened for reasons out of my control. My management team has been trying to get the best opponents and unfortunately it took longer than we expected but we are here now and I’m as prepared as I have ever been.”

6) How did you trip back to Cuba come about and what was it like to be back in your home country?

“It was very emotional and a long eight years since I had been back. I didn’t know if I’d be able to go back or not. But I visited the Cuban embassy in Washington D.C. and they told me I’d finally be able to go back to visit my loved ones. It was nothing but nerves until I got over there. It was an emotional time and everyone welcomed me back with open arms in my hometown of Havana. It’s something I will never forget, especially for the way I was received.”

7) How do you rate your skills and progression as a fighter considering your last three dominant wins over top quality opposition? Do you feel that you are at the peak of your career?

“I am definitely at my peak physically, and I’m looking to match that on paper this year. I’m looking forward to getting back in the ring. I don’t like to rate myself, I leave that to the people and the media. They’ve taken notice and that’s why I am where I am today, but I am expecting big things to happen this year.”

8) Why did you feel it was time to rise in weight, especially considering the wealth of talent at 135 現在? Who do you consider to be the top 135 fighter now that you are gone?

“My body was asking for it, 135 was taking too much of a physical toll on me. It may not have been noticeable, but I struggled to make weight during my last fight at 135 and felt I lost some of my power because of the drainage. Since I moved up to 140 I definitely have felt a lot better. It was the right move. 更多, I now have the chance to go after a third world title in a third division, which would be the first time for any boxer from Cuba.”

9) Why did you make the decision to move from Miami to Las Vegas and how do you think it has benefited you?

“To be honest, there is nothing better for a Cuban than to be living in Miami, because the weather is just right and what we are used to. But at the same time it presents a lot of distractions too. So moving to the boxing hub of the United States is better for me so I don’t get wrapped up in anything extra other than boxing. 更多, there are so many sparring partners here and I can go up to Mt. Charleston and get my runs in up there.”

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關於小拉塞爾. VS. 埃斯坎登

加里·拉塞爾JR. VS. 奧斯卡埃斯坎東 is a featherweight world championship showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on 星期六, 五月 20 米高梅國家海港馬里蘭. 電視報導於 SHOWTIME 開始 6 P.M. AND/3 P.M. PT 中，超中量級選手安德烈·迪雷爾 (Andre Dirrell) 和何塞·烏茲卡特吉 (Jose Uzcategui) 將參加 IBF 超中量級臨時世界錦標賽的比賽，另外兩個級別的世界冠軍蘭斯·巴泰勒米 (Rances Barthelemy) 將在 WBA 140 磅級世界冠軍淘汰賽中對陣基里爾·雷利克 (Kiryl Relikh). 在轉播揭幕戰, 從倫敦銅盒競技場出發, 傑文塔·戴維斯 (Gervonta Davis) 穿上 IBF Jr. 輕量級冠軍將對陣利亞姆·沃爾什.

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