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PROSPECT JON FERNANDEZ OG HANS MEDPROMOTOR, TIDLIGERE VERDENSMESTER SERGIO MARTINEZ, DISKUTER FERNANDEZ’ KAMP PÅ SHOBOX: DEN NYE GENERATION® DENNE FREDAG

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ShoBox: Den nye generation skal fejres 2017 Hall of Fame Weekend med en særlig Tripleheader denne Fredag, Juni 9 bor på SHOWTIME® (10:30 p.m. OG/PT) fra Turning Stone Resort Casino

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VERONA, N.Y.. (Juni 7, 2017) – Tidligere samlet verdensmester og nuværende boksepromotor og mentor Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez, sammen med sin protegé Jon "JonFer" Fernandez, en ubesejret udsigt kl 130 pounds, diskutere fremtidsplaner forud for Fernandez' anden optræden den ShoBox: Den nye generation dette Fredag, Juni 9, bor på SHOWTIME (10:30 p.m. OG/PT, forsinket på vestkysten) fra Turning Stone Resort Casino i Verona, N.Y..

 

Martinez, kendt for sin omfattende karriere og gennemslagskraft inde i ringen og nu i spidsen for Maravillabox Promotions, har kun arbejdet med Fernandez siden hans pro-debut 19 år. Fernandez (12-0, 10 KOS), som er co-promoveret af DiBella Entertainment og MaravillaBox Promotions, er forblevet ubesejret og uafskrækket, klatrer op ad prospektrækkerne med fem kampe inde 2015, yderligere fem ind 2016 og gør sig nu klar til sin tredje kamp i år.

 

Ud over Juni 9'S ShoBox er Fernandez' tredje kamp i år, det vil også være hans tredje gang, han kæmper på amerikansk jord, da han åbner SHOWTIME-udsendelsen med hård modstand i Juan Reyes (14-3-3, 2 KOS) for, hvad der kunne blive en vigtig kamp i hans udvikling, når han forsøger at vende sig fra udsigt til kandidat.

 

kortet, som finder sted i løbet af 2017 Hall of Fame weekend hvor længe ShoBox analytikerne Barry Tompkins og Steve Farhood vil blive optaget i International Boxing Hall of Fame, byder på ubesejrede super letvægtere Regis "Rougarou" Prograis (19-0, 16 KOS) og Joel Diaz Jr. (23-0, 19 KOS) i den 10-round main event. Co-funktionen vil pit Steve Rolls (15-0, 9 KOS) mod Demond Nicholson (17-1-1, 16 KOS) i en supermellemvægtskamp på otte runder.

 

Billetter til arrangementet, co-promoveret af DiBella Entertainment (DBE) og AASHA Record Breakers, er prissat til $65 for ringside, $50, $40 og $30 (kan være underlagt yderligere gebyrer) og fås i Turning Stone Box Office, ved at ringe til 877-833-SHOW, eller online på Ticketmaster.com. Døre åbner på 7:00 p.m., med den første kamp planlagt til 7:30 p.m.

 

Denne uge Martinez og hans protegé, "Jon Fer,” talte med SHOWTIME Sports om, hvad fremtiden kan byde på for 130-punds udsigten.

 

SERGIO “MARAVILLA” MARTINEZ:

Hvordan vil du beskrive Jon Fernandez’ stil?

”Jeg mener, at JonFer er en meget velafrundet, komplet fighter. Han kan udnytte sit store vingefang og rækkevidde, men har ingen problemer med at kæmpe på tæt afstand. Endvidere, han slår rigtig hårdt. Jeg tror på, at vi snart vil se ham kæmpe med store navne i divisionen.

 

“JonFer har en klassisk boksestil – en klassiker, ortodokse stil. Han er effektiv, når han både angriber og forsvarer. Han udgør en vision og en kampindsigt, der virkelig er fantastisk. Ikke kun har han hurtighed og præcision, men han har også potentiale i næverne. Men, den bedste egenskab, som JonFer besidder, er hans store professionalisme i sporten og i hans personlige liv.”

 

Hvad vil du sige er anderledes i Jon sammenlignet med andre boksere i divisionen?

"Hans hoved, han er meget moden af ​​sin alder. I den forstand, han minder mig om mig selv. Han er meget seriøs, når han arbejder og søger altid at forbedre sig.

 

"Han har en fantastisk opfattelse af de fejl, hans rivaler begår. Han ved, hvordan man læser kampen og ved, hvornår og hvordan man definerer en kamp. Jeg tror på, at jo flere kampe og tiden går, JonFer vil etablere sig på topniveau sammen med de bedste boksere i verden.”

 

Som Jon udvikler sig, hvilke planer har du for ham?

"For at fortsætte med det hårde arbejde, som vi har gjort til denne dato. Jeg respekterer hvert skridt i hans karriere. Jeg vil gerne have, at JonFer fortsætter med at træne og forberede sig på, hvad der kan blive en lys og fantastisk fremtid."

 

Hvem vil du have, at han skal bekæmpe - Jesus Cuellar, Orlando Salido, Gervonta Davis, Jose Pedraza, Carl Frampton?

"Alle de nævnte navne er allerede store mestre. De skylder alle deres respekt, og det ville være en ære, ikke kun for Jonfer, men for at Maravilabox har mulighed for at kæmpe med nogen af ​​dem.

 

“Jose Pedraza ville være en fantastisk test. Vi vil rigtig gerne have den kamp til at ske. JonFer har sparret med Frampton før hans revanchekamp med Santa Cruz, og vi ved, at han var klar til udfordringen. Og selvfølgelig, vi ville elske at gå efter verdensmesterskabet mod Gervonta Davis og tror, ​​det ville være en fantastisk kamp. Et sammenstød af stilarter."

Hvilke bælter vil du have ham til at gå efter først?

"Først, vi vil gerne have, at han sætter en god base. Det bedste for os er at fortsætte med at opbygge sin karriere trin for trin, og for ham at fortsætte med at lære og tilpasse sig lidt efter lidt til det øverste niveau. Mens vi fortsætter med at skabe kampe, der vil være flere muligheder for internationale og verdensmesterskaber. Målet er at få JonFer til at blive WBC-mester, den vigtigste enhed.

 

"Vi ville være rigtig glade for at kunne vinde det europæiske mesterskab, men vi er klar til at bekæmpe enhver. Alle bælterne er vigtige og giver erfaring."

 

Hvad vil du se som det ideelle næste skridt for JonFer i de næste par år?

"Ideelt set ønsker vi at holde ham på en vægt, hvor han føler sig bedst tilpas. Som kampene og tiden går, hvis han skal op i vægt, han ville gøre det uden problemer. Det er muligt for ham at ende med at kæmpe i overlegne divisioner, men for nu har vi fokus på 130 og jeg tror, ​​han stadig kan kæmpe med denne vægt i flere år."

 

Kan du nævne, hvem du synes er de fem bedste aktive boksere i dag?

"Jeg kan virkelig godt lide Errol Spence Jr., han har en fantastisk stil, som jeg føler er, som min var. Canelo [Alvarez] og [Gennady] Golovkin er også to af mine favoritter, de vil kæmpe en fantastisk kamp. Andre Ward, Jorge Linares... Der er masser af talent i sporten i øjeblikket.

Hvilke minder om Steve Farhood og Barry Tompkins skiller sig ud for dig?

"Ja, selvfølgelig, Jeg har nogle fantastiske øjeblikke i mine år i USA, og jeg husker Steve altid foran SHOWTIME-kameraerne. Han er en stor professionel.

 

"Han er en af ​​de højest ansete bokseforfattere i verden. Han er en mand med en ung mentalitet, der forstår at værdsætte god boksning.

 

“Barry Tompkins er en prestigefyldt kommentator, og det, jeg husker mest om ham, er at se ham kommentere kampe i Tysons og J.C.. Chavez. At være kommentator af den statur altså, han skulle være en fremragende professionel.”

 

Hvad vil du sige er det bedste (og værst) del om at være promotor?

"At være promotor er spændende. Jeg tror på, at det at tage boksernes karriere i dine hænder skal behandles, som om det er dit eget liv. Det er et sandt eventyr. Jeg kan ikke finde noget negativt at sige om at være promotor."

 

Savner du at være bokser?

“Den dag i dag kan jeg sige, at jeg ikke har noget ønske om at vende tilbage til ringen. Mine sidste kampe var pinefulde, og jeg har stadig problemer med mit knæ til datoen, mens jeg forsøger at gå i mit daglige liv. Jeg fortsætter med at træne en time hver dag og elsker fortsat at bokse, men nu foretrækker jeg at se de unge som Jon og hjælpe dem med min erfaring.”

 

JON "JONFER" FERNANDEZ:

Kan du fortælle os, hvordan det er for dig at arbejde med en som Sergio Martinez?

"Det er fantastisk, Sergio er altid meget opmærksom og et spejl at se dig selv i. Som en atlet, han var en af ​​de store, men som person er han endnu bedre. Maravillabox Promotions er sammensat af grundige fagfolk, og den måde, de behandler mig på, er fremragende."

 

Hvordan går din træning? Er din lejr anderledes for denne kamp?

"Jeg har ikke haft for meget tid siden min sidste kamp, kun omkring fem uger. Det har været hårdt, men vi kom ud af en meget sværere forberedelse i kampen om Spaniens verdensmesterskab. Jeg tror, ​​det vil give en fantastisk kamp, ​​og fansene vil have det meget sjovt.”

 

Hvad er dine planer for fremtiden? I din karriere, liv, boksning, i de næste fem år...

“Jeg er lige blevet gift i april, og det var en fantastisk oplevelse, den lykkeligste dag i mit liv. Jeg ville elske at have børn snart. Hvad angår boksning, selvfølgelig vil jeg gerne være verdensmester. Men først vil jeg gerne gå efter den europæiske titel. Jeg vil gerne kæmpe mod de bedste udsigter i divisionen og fortsætte med at lave gode kampe. Jeg bliver verdensmester en dag, Jeg ved, at jeg kan nå dertil."

Hvem ville du sige er din yndlingsbokser gennem tiden?

"Jeg kan ikke bare sige en, Jeg har flere. Sergio Martinez, naturligvis. Jeg kan også rigtig godt lide Terrance Crawford og Juan Manuel Marquez. Ud af bokselegenderne, Jeg vil holde mig til Alexis Arguello."

 

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Tompkins vil kalde ShoBox action fra ringside med Farhood og den tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez, der fungerer som ekspertanalytikere. Den udøvende producer er Hall, hvor Rich Gaughan producerer og Rick Phillips instruerer.

 

For mere information besøg www.sho.com/sports Følg på Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, #ShoBox, @loudibella og @DiBellaEnt eller bliv fan på Facebook kl www.Facebook.com/SHOSports, og www.facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment.

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SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION CARD ON 2017 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND UPGRADED TO TRIPLEHEADER

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Unbeaten Maravillabox Promotions’ Prospect Jon Fernandez To Face Juan Reyes; Live på SHOWTIME® From Turning Stone Resort Casino In Verona, N.Y..

2017 Hall of Fame Inductees Barry Tompkins and Steve Farhood To Be Joined By Fellow Hall of Famers Al Bernstein and Jimmy Lennon Jr.

NEW YORK (Juni 2, 2017) – SHOWTIME Sports® has announced undefeated Maravillabox Promotions’ prospect Jon Fernandez will meet super featherweight Juan Reyes in an eight-round matchup in the opening bout of ShoBox: Den nye generation Fredag, Juni 9, bor på SHOWTIME (10:30 p.m. OG/PT), fra Turning Stone Resort Casino i Verona, N.Y..

 

The addition of Sergio Martinez’s protégé, Jon “Jonfer” Fernandez, (12-0, 10 KOS), in a 130-pound scrap against Juan “Pochito” Reyes (14-3-3, 2 KO s) upgrades the previously announced ShoBox to a tripleheader.

 

kortet, som finder sted i løbet af 2017 Hall of Fame Weekend where longtime ShoBox analysts Barry Tompkins and Steve Farhood will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, byder på ubesejrede super letvægtere Regis "Rougarou" Prograis (19-0, 16 KOS) og Joel Diaz Jr. (23-0, 19 KOS) i den 10-round main event. The winner will be thrust from talented prospect to legitimate contender. Both fighters have developed on the series—this will be Prograis’ fourth start and Diaz’s third.

 

I co-feature, ubesejret canadiske supermellemvægter Steve Rolls (15-0, 9 KOS) gør sin anden start på ShoBoxda han står over for den farlige Demond Nicholson (17-1-1, 16 KOS) i en otte-round Bout.

 

Billetter til arrangementet, co-promoveret af DiBella Entertainment (DBE) og AASHA Record Breakers, er prissat til $65 for ringside, $50, $40 og $30 (kan være underlagt yderligere gebyrer) og fås i Turning Stone Box Office, ved at ringe til 877-833-SHOW, eller online på Ticketmaster.com. Døre åbner på 6:30 p.m., med den første kamp planlagt til 7:30 p.m.

 

“This is another big opportunity for me to show everybody that I am one of the best super featherweights in the world,” said Fernandez, who will fight for just the third time in the United States. “The fight against Garza was an amazing experience and I was happy to give the audience in the U.S. such an exciting performance.

 

“In my last fight, I won the Spanish title, something that I am very proud to have achieved, now I will travel back to the U.S. to face anybody that my promoter puts in front of me. I am very confident in my skills and my team is doing great work with my career.”

 

“This is the opportunity I have been waiting for my entire career,” Said Reyes. “I make real wars out of my fights because that is my style and it works for me. Jon Fernandez will have his hands full because I am coming to win.”

 

“I want to thank to Lou DiBella and SHOWTIME for another great opportunity for Jon Fernández,” said Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez, promoter and former unified middleweight world champion. “Jonfer is a talented and hard-working young man that will archive great things. He’s destined for greatness.”

 

“With his potential and work ethic, I have no doubt he’ll be a world champion one day. I will take it a step further and say that he will become next pound-for-pound champion. He is ready to win this fight by knockout and call out the top names in his weight class.”

 

The 21-year old Fernandez is coming off of a second-round TKO victory versus previously unbeaten Ismael Garcia to seize the Spanish 130-pound title in his hometown of Bilbao, País Vasco, Spanien, på April 21. In his last stateside appearance on Feb.10 af dette år, Fernandez made his ShoBox debut with an impressive third-round knockout against formerly once-beaten Ernesto Garza in Miami, Okla.

 

Reyes is a 27-year-old from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, now training out of Bell Gardens, Calif. He will be making hisShoBox and New York debut—he has never fought outside of Southern California. Reyes’ last two fights resulted in unanimous decision wins as he beat Miguel Angel Mendoza on Marts 3 of this year and Cesar Villarraga in October 2016.

 

Fellow Hall of Famers Al Bernstein og Jimmy Lennon Jr. vil deltage i Farhood og Tompkins i luften under den særlige Hall of Fame-udgave af den prospektorienterede serie. Lennon Jr. vender tilbage til Canasota for posthum induktion af sin far, world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Sr.

Tompkins vil kalde ShoBox action fra ringside med Farhood og den tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez, der fungerer som ekspertanalytikere. Den udøvende producer er Gordon Hall, hvor Rich Gaughan producerer og Rick Phillips instruerer.

 

Tompkins and Farhood will be inducted in the “Observer” category søndag som en del af en 2017 klasse med overskriften af ​​bokse-storheder Evander Holyfield, Marco Antonio Barrera og Johnny Tapia.

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SHOBOX: DEN NYE GENERATION FEJRER 2017 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND MED SÆRLIG DOUBLEHEADER FRA TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO I VERONA, N.Y..

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Ubesejrede Regis Prograis og Joel Diaz Jr., Kollider i Main Event On Fredag, Juni 9 Live på SHOWTIME® på 10:30 p.m. ET / PT

2017 Hall of Fame-indførte Barry Tompkins og Steve Farhood får selskab af andre Hall of Famers Al Bernstein & Jimmy Lennon Jr.

NEW YORK (Maj 23, 2017) - ShoBox: Den nye generation vil fejre 2017 Hall of Fame weekend med en speciel doubleheader på fredag, Juni 9 bor på SHOWTIME (10:30 p.m. OG/PT) fra Turning Stone Resort Casino, kun få minutter fra International Boxing Hall of Fame i Canastota, N.Y..

 

Lang tid ShoBox Analytikerne Barry Tompkins og Steve Farhood vil kalde handlingenpå fredag før deres induktion i kategorien "Observatør". søndag som en del af en 2017 klasse med overskriften af ​​bokse-storheder Evander Holyfield, Marco Antonio Barrera og Johnny Tapia.

 

Fellow Hall of Famers Al Bernstein og Jimmy Lennon Jr. vil deltage i Farhood og Tompkins i luften under den særlige Hall of Fame-udgave af den prospektorienterede serie. Lennon Jr. vender tilbage til Canasota for posthum induktion af sin far, den verdenskendte ringmelder Jimmy Lennon, Sr.

 

I den 10-round main event, ubesejrede super letvægtere Regis “Rougarou” Prograis (19-0, 16 KOS) og Joel Diaz Jr. (23-0, 19 KOS) vil mødes i en indbegrebet ShoBox matchup, der kunne få vinderen fra udsigt til lovlig titelkandidat. Seerne har set begge kæmpere udvikle sig på serien - dette bliver Prograis' fjerde start og Diaz' ​​tredje på ShoBox.

 

I co-feature, ubesejret canadiske supermellemvægter Steve Rolls (15-0, 9 KOS) gør sin anden start på ShoBox da han står over for den farlige Demond Nicholson (17-1-1, 16 KOS) i en otte-round match.

 

"Jeg tror, ​​jeg kan tale på vegne af os alle her på SHOWTIME om, hvor glade og stolte vi er over at se både Steve og Barrys karrierer valideret med deres optagelse i Boxing Hall of Fame,”Sagde Gordon Hall, ShoBox Executive Producer og SVP Produktion, SHOWTIME Sports. “Og når du tilføjer fire kæmpere med kun ét tab imellem sig i en kendeShoBox kort, det bliver bare ikke meget bedre end det."

 

Tompkins og Farhood er en-to-puncherne bag ShoBox: Det NyeGeneration. Tompkins kalder blow-by-blow, og Farhood tilbyder sin rigdom af bokseviden og ekspertanalyse. Serien annoncerer holdet omfatter også den tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez, der også fungerer som ekspertanalytiker.

 

Dette bliver den femte ShoBox besøg på Turning Stone Resort Casino, som var vært for sin første ShoBox udsendelse i løbet af 2013 Hall of Fame weekend.

 

Billetter til arrangementet, co-promoveret af DiBella Entertainment (DBE) og AASHA Record Breakers, er prissat til $65 for ringside, $50, $40 og $30 (kan være underlagt yderligere gebyrer) og fås i Turning Stone Box Office, ved at ringe til 877-833-SHOW, eller online på Ticketmaster.com. Døre åbner på 6:30 p.m., med den første kamp planlagt til 7:30 p.m.

REGIS PROGRAIS VS. JOEL DIAZ JR. – SUPERLET – 10 RUNDER

Rangeret som nr. 4 af WBC, den 28-årige Prograis har scoret knockouts ind 12 af hans sidste 13 slagsmål. Oprindeligt fra New Orleans, men kæmper i øjeblikket ud af Main Street Gym i Houston, 5-fods-9 Prograis er en aggressivt indstillet sydpote med forbløffende nøjagtighed på sine kraftskud.

 

Prograis har slået to tidligere ubesejrede kæmpere videre ShoBox – et stop i otte runder af Abel Ramos og en afgørelse i otte runder over Amos Cowart – ud over hans seneste præstation, en første runde KO af veteranen Aaron Herrera. Den tidligere amatør-standout kommer efter en knockout i første runde af Wilfrido Buelvas på Februar. 11.

 

"Det er 'Rougarou-tid',"Sagde Prograis, hvis kælenavn stammer fra Louisianas folklore og er defineret som et varulv-lignende væsen. "Dette er en korsvejskamp for mig. Jeg er rangeret som nr. 4 af WBC og femte af Ringen på 140 pounds. Jeg har arbejdet hårdt for at nå hertil, og jeg er på jagt efter titlen bælter.

 

“Diaz står i vejen for mit ultimative mål, og jeg ved, at jeg skal besejre ham for at nå hvor jeg gerne vil være. Han skal forbi mig for selv at komme videre til næste niveau, så jeg er sikker på, at han er lige så motiveret. Det er det, der giver gode kampe."

 

Joel Diaz Jr., af Palmdale, Calif., vil vende tilbage til ShoBox for tredje gang. Han debuterede i SHOWTIME-serien i blot sin sjette pro-kamp, stoppe den ubesejrede udsigt Guy Robb i syv runder i 2012. Diaz Jr. tilbage til overskrift aShoBox begivenhed i maj 16, 2014, dominerer canadiske Tyler Asselstine over 10 runder på vej til en enstemmig beslutning.

 

Den 25-årige vandt alle sine starter ved at stoppe 2016.

 

"Jeg er beæret over at være tilbage på SHOWTIME og er taknemmelig over for mine promotorer DiBella Entertainment og Jean Pascal Promotions for muligheden," sagde Diaz Jr. "OnJuni 9, Jeg vil være mere end klar til at give Regis Prograis sit første nederlag. ShoBoxfans er i forkælelse, da dette vil være en thriller, så længe den varer. Når røgen rydder, Jeg ved, at jeg bliver den, der står tilbage."

 

STEVE ROLLS VS. DEMOND NICHOLSON – SUPER MELLEMVÆGT – 8 RUNDER

Steve Rolls, af Toronto, Canada, tjente sin største sejr i sin ShoBox debut i december 2015, stoppede den ubesejrede udsigt og amatør-standout Steed Woodall inden for fire runder. Han har siden vundet to imponerende knockout-sejre 2016.

 

Rolls havde en succesfuld amatørkarriere, konkurrerer på både 2009 og 2010 Canadiske nationale boksehold og afslutning med en 83-14 rekord samlet. I 2009, han gik til International Boxing Association (AIBA) Mænds Boxing Championship i Milano, Italien, hvor han tabte i runden af 16 til 2008 OL-bronzevinder Vijender Singh.

 

"Det føles fantastisk at være tilbage ShoBox og jeg glæder mig til at opføre endnu en spektakulær forestilling,sagde Rolls. "Jeg ved, at Nicholson kan kæmpe, og jeg forventer, at han kommer forberedt. Træningslejren er gået rigtig godt og ved Juni 9, Jeg vil være mere end klar.”

 

Demond "D'Bestatit" Nicholson er en super mellemvægter fra Laurel, Md. med ødelæggende kraft, scorede alle sine sejre undtagen én på knockout, Herunder 10 i første runde. Den 24-årige har vundet syv kampe med én uafgjort, siden hans eneste nederlag i 2014.

 

Nicholson, som ejer en imponerende sejr over den tidligere VM-udfordrer Milton Nunez, kommer ud af en tvivlsom uafgjort kamp mod Immanuwel Aleem – der for nylig stoppede Ievgen Khytrov i et frem og tilbage slagsmål, der blev sendt på SHOWTIME. Som en amatør, Nicholson akkumulerede en rekord på 110-15, før han blev professionel i juli 2013.

 

"Min tid er nu,sagde Nicholson. "Hver gang jeg er i stand til at vise mit talent frem foran et nationalt publikum, betyder det meget. Jeg er meget ydmyg og taknemmelig for at være en del af dette kort. Jeg har haft god sparring, foretage justeringer hver session. Jeg så Rolls’ kamp mod Steed Woodall - jeg tror, ​​han har meget at lære, og jeg vil lære ham en lektie. Jeg ser frem til at vinde og fortsætte med at rykke op på verdensranglisten.”

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Tompkins vil kalde ShoBox action fra ringside med Farhood og den tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez, der fungerer som ekspertanalytikere. Den udøvende producer er Hall, hvor Rich Gaughan producerer og Rick Phillips instruerer.

 

For mere information besøg www.sho.com/sports Følg på Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, #ShoBox, @loudibella og @DiBellaEnt eller bliv fan på Facebook kl www.Facebook.com/SHOSports, ogwww.facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment.

 

Om ShoBox: Den nye generation

Siden starten i juli 2001, den kritikerroste SHOWTIME boksning serie,ShoBox: Den nye generation har featured unge talenter matchede hårde. DenShoBox filosofi er at transmittere spændende, crowd-glædeligt og konkurrencedygtige kampe samtidig give en Proving Ground for villige udsigter fast besluttet på at kæmpe for en verden titel. Nogle af de voksende liste af 67 krigere, der er dukket op på ShoBox og avanceret at samle verden titler inkluderer: Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams og mere.

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Cowart vs. DeLomba headlines Broadway Boxing Thursday, Syv. 1st at Foxwoods Resort Casino

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Mashantucket, CT (August 11, 2016) –
Broadway Boxing, presented by DiBella Entertainment, returns Thursday night, September 1, to the Premier Ballroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Lightweight prospects Amos “2 Smooth” Cowart (11-1-1, 9 KOS) og “Nice” Nick DeLomba (10-1, 2 KOS) will throw-down in the eight-round main event.
“Foxwoods has become a terrific venue for Broadway Boxing and I am thrilled to deliver this lightweight crossroads battle between two once-beaten prospects as the main event,” sagde Lou DiBella, Formand for DiBella Entertainment. “Cowart fought well in his ShoBox appearance last year, but he will be returning to his natural weight class on September 1. Moving past his hometown confines for only the second time as a pro, we will see if DeLomba is ready to elevate his career to the world stage.”
A native Floridian from Groveland, Cowart (pictured above) is coming off his first loss as a professional, suffered just over one year ago in Atlantic City. Kampen, televised live as part of Showtime’s ShoBox: Den nye generation serie, saw the hard-hitting Cowart move up in weight to challenge fellow undefeated prospect Regis Prograis. Cowart went on to lose a very entertaining eight-round decision to the still undefeated contender Prograis, who was chosen as one of this year’s ESPN.com’s “Prospects to Watch”. Following the loss, Cowart was forced to sit on the sidelines as he nursed an injury suffered in the bout. Now back and fully healthy, Cowart is dropping down in weight and looking to make some noise in the 135 lbs. division.
“The bout with Prograis was a good learning experience, but I am not a 140-pounder,” said Cowart. “I took the fight because it was an opportunity to perform on national TV, and I believe I gave a good showing of what I am capable of doing. I am back now at my comfortable weight and know that I have what it takes to compete against the best up-and-coming guys in this division. DeLomba is the hometown boy. I know that he is going to have the crowd behind him, but once that bell rings, it’s just him and me in that ring, and I plan on putting on a spectacular performance as I get my career back underway and moving toward the top.”
DeLomba, the reigning New England super lightweight champion, has been favorably compared at this stage of his young career to another Italian fighter from the same Rhode Island city of Cranston, in two-division world champion Vinny Paz. DeLomba is expected to have a partisan hometown crowd behind him and will be looking to make a statement against the once-beaten Cowart.
“This is a huge fight for me at this stage of my career,” said DeLomba. “Cowart’s only loss is to Prograis and he is considered one of the best young 140-pounders in all of boxing. If I can beat Cowart more convincingly, that is a major statement. I am not only going to be the bigger guy in the ring on fight night, but I am the better boxer. He is coming off a year layoff, and I know that he is eager to get back in that ring, but this is the biggest fight of my career, and I plan on putting on a show come September 1.”
Belgium super featherweight Dardan Zenunaj (12-1, 9 KOS), a former World Boxing Association (WBA) International champion, and undefeated Cuban amateur standoutLuis “The Lion” Garcia (14-0, 11 KOS), fighting out of Peekskill, New York, are also scheduled to be in action on the Sept. 1 Broadway Boxing card in separate eight-round bouts.
Additional fights on the card will be announced shortly.
Tickets for the Sept. 1st card are on sale and priced at $125, $75 og $45, ikke herunder gældende gebyrer og afgifter. Billetter kan købes påwww.ticketmaster.com og www.foxwoods.com eller ved at besøge Foxwoods’ Box Office. Sådan oplades via telefon, kalder Ticketmaster på (800) 745-3000.
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KEITH THURMAN OUTPOINTS SHAWN PORTER IN FIGHT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE SATURDAY IN PRIMETIME ON CBS

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Jarrett Hurd Knocks Out Oscar Molina In Opening Bout Of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® på CBS, Præsenteret af Premier Boxing Champions, Fra Barclays Center i Brooklyn

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BROOKLYN (Juni 26, 2016) – Prizefighting returned to CBS på lørdag with a Fight of the Year candidate as undefeated welterweight world champion Keith Thurman edged former world champion Shawn Porter in a close but unanimous decision scored 115-113 by all three ringside judges.

 

Den 12,718 fans in attendance at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and the viewers across the U.S. watching the first primetime boxing event on CBS since Muhammed Ali-Leon Spinks in 1978 were treated to a slugfest between two of the brightest stars in boxing’s glamour division.

 

Thurman (27-0, 22 KOS) and Porter (26-2-1, 16 KOS) combined to throw over 1200 punches in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS event, presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The marquee showdown was a story of accuracy vs. activity, as Thurman landed 50 procent af hans magt skud, compared to 38 percent for Porter, og 44 percent of his total punches compared to just 36 percent for the challenger. While Thurman landed at a higher percentage, Porter was the busier fighter, throwing over 100 more punches across 12 runder.

 

“One Time” and “Showtime” delivered as advertised, with the powerful sharpshooter buckling Porter multiple times, while the swarming and smothering Porter barreled forward to bully Thurman into the ropes. And while there were no knockdowns, the back-and-forth blockbuster never lacked action and culminated in a standing ovation in the second-highest attended boxing event in Barclays Center history.

 

“I want to thank Shawn Porter for a tremendous fight. He’s a great warrior,”Sagde Thurman. “Defense is the key to victory. He smothers his punches a lot and makes it difficult for the judges to score. I was able to rock him with clear, effective blows and I believe that was the difference today.

 

“I would give him a rematch. It was great fight. He was a great opponent. Everyone was saying would he be my toughest opponent to date. I wasn’t able to drop him but I did buckle him a few times.”

The former world champion Porter, a perennial underdog but consummate gentleman, didn’t complain about being on the losing end of his second close decision in a title bout.

 

“We worked hard, Keith is a great champion,” Porter said. “My dad says to keep your head up. I think I won the fight, but I’m satisfied because the competitor came out i aften.

 

“We need that rematch. I know the fans want that rematch. If he gives me another chance, I’m going to work hard in the ring and leave with his title.”

 

The opening bout of the CBS telecast featured a matchup of undefeated super welterweights as Jarrett Hurd graduated from prospect to legitimate contender in the stacked 154-pound class with a dominating 10th round TKO over Oscar Molina.

 

Hurd (18-0, 12 KOS) got to work early, flooring Molina for the first time in his career in the opening round with a powerful counter right uppercut. The bigger and taller Hurd was the more active fighter from the outset, dismantling the previously unbeaten Mexican Olympian with a supremely effective inside game. Hurd threw nearly 750 punches over 10 runder, sammenlignet med blot 376 for Molina, tilslutning på 220 power shots at a nearly 40 percent clip.

 

Hurd put a stamp on his performance in the final round, closing the show by out landing Molina 33-7 in the final round. With Molina taking a brutal beating and seemingly defenseless in the final minute of the final round, Ricky Gonzalez stepped in to halt the contest at 2:02.

 

“This is definitely a big win for my career,"Hurd sagde. “He was taking a lot of shots, but he knew how to survive. It was a big uppercut that knocked him down in round one. People know from my last fight that I have a great right uppercut. He was hurt a couple of times. I don’t think it was a bad stoppage. Molina is a very tough guy who just kept coming through.

 

“This fight here puts me up with the top contenders in the division. I felt like I could have gone three or four more rounds. I was getting stronger as the fight went on. We’re going right back to the gym so we can get in there again.”

 

Molina (13-1-1, 10 KOS) protested, but barring a stunning knockout he was just seconds away from suffering the first loss of his career via a unanimous decision.

 

“I felt like Hurd was throwing a lot of punches in the tenth round but they weren’t really hurting me,” Molina said. “He was staying busy but he was never really hurting me.

 

“I went low and I had my head down and he caught me with that uppercut in the first round. He got me with a shot I wasn’t expecting but it was definitely a flash knockdown. I wasn’t hurt.

 

“I was supposed to use my footwork a lot more but I ended up smothering my shots. He had an awkward defense with a lot of bending down and I couldn’t get into a rhythm.

 

“This was a big opportunity for me and I felt like I fought a good fight. I’m going to come back stronger. We’re going to work on a lot of things and get back in there.”

 

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, was promoted by DiBella Entertainment.

 

Earlier in the evening on SHOWTIME, undefeated heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua successfully defended his IBF Heavyweight World Championship for the first time with a seventh round knockout of previously unbeaten American Dominic Breazeale at The O2 in London. VIDEO: http://s.sho.com/28VGgsa

 

Below are quotes from Joshua after Lørdagens win on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL:

 

Many thought that Dominic Breazeale wouldn’t be able to stand up to your power and speed, but were you grateful for the opportunity to work a little bit more of your boxing skills?

“Well, it’s hard because you can see they’re hurt with every shot – well not every shot – but when you start catching them flush, they can feel the shots with these ten ounce gloves on. Så, it’s just a matter of time, but in the process I didn’t want to be receiving any haymakers on the way back.

 

“It’s been tough I had two weeks off after my last fight, and got straight back in the gym so it was tough. I get a nice little break for once and then I can come back with recharged batteries.”

 

We know Deontay Wilder was watching the fight. Have you got a message for him, the WBC Champion?

“Unbelievable inspirational person. He was patient, 30-odd fights [og] got his hands on the WBC [bælte]. I’m following suit. I’m making my way into the U.S. with SHOWTIME backing me as well. Så, he watched that.

 

“He can pick up whatever he wants to pick up from that, but it’s so different when you’re in the ring with each other. So one day we’ll get to experience what each other’s about.”

 

Who do you want to fight next?

“Well I think it’s gonna have to be the likes of [Joseph] Parker. I was really looking at Fury… I hope he gets better soon. He hurt his ankle unfortunately, which has postponed it because I was hoping to get that some time in the winter if everything went well July 9th like it didi aften, but we’re gonna have to reschedule that and in the meantime, we can look at other opponents like Parker, if he’s vacant, or anyone else that the people want.”

 

What do you think that you still need to work on?

“Rest. I need to rest. I’m tired, I’m working hard and as I said, now i can get

 

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Keith Thurman, Shawn Porter, Jarrett Hurd & Oscar Molina Final Press Conference Quotes & Billeder

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“There are real stakes on the line Lørdag nat.
Our careers are on the line.” — KeithThurman
“I’ve never been more excited to fight in my life.” – Shawn Porter
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BROOKLYN, N.Y.. (Juni 23, 2016) – Keith Thurman og Shawn Porter went face-to-face Torsdag at the final press conference before their eagerly anticipated welterweight world title showdown this Saturday, Juni 25 in primetime as SHOWTIME Championship Boxing® på CBS, præsenteret af Premier Boxing Champions, comes to Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Live televised coverage begins at 9 p.m. OG/6 p.m. PT and features undefeated super welterweights Jarrett Hurd og Oscar Molina in a 10-round rumble of rising contenders.
Billetter til live event, der fremmes af DiBella Entertainment, starter ved $49 og er der tilbud nu. Billetter kan købes online ved at besøge www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com eller ved at ringe 1-800-745-3000. Billetter er også tilgængelige på American Express Box Office hos Barclays center. Gruppe rabatter er tilgængelige ved at ringe 844-bklyn-GP.
The press conference took place at the Dream Hotel PHD Rooftop in downtown Manhattan. Her er, hvad deltagerne havde at sige Torsdag:
KEITH THURMAN
“It’s an honor to be on this platform. I’m excited to be back at Barclays Center. My last fight at Barclays Center was the first time I felt the fans give me love and I felt like I made it.
“I’m excited to feel the energy in the arena. We’re recovered and we’re ready. We did what we needed to so that we’re ready forLørdag nat.
“As I think about this fight, these are dreams coming true for me. Sometimes I feel like I’m living a dream. I think about how I was raised by Ben Getty to this moment. Ben used to say that my moment was ‘right around the corner,’ and now it’s here. He was a wise man and he knew what he was talking about.
“This is a great fight. This is what the boxing fans want to see. I truly believe you are looking at two of the best welterweights in the world.
“I’m here as an entertainer. I’m here for the love of the sport. The fans want to see these kinds of fights. It’s obvious in the welterweight division that we are the two most exciting and devastating fighters in the division.
“Everybody kept talking about the sparring video, so I just decided to put it out. Sparring is sparring and fighting is fighting. This fight will be judged and this time I’ll have eight-ounce gloves on.
“It’s always been my dream to be the undisputed champion of the world.
“I’m looking forward to a great performance. I’m excited to a great challenge from Shawn Porter. There is a burning desire within myself to have a knockout victory. It’s hard to make world-class fighters quit. The fans ultimately want to see that knockout victory.
“There are real stakes are on the line denne lørdag nat. Our careers are on the line. My title is on the line. My undefeated record is on the line. It’s a great fight and a great matchup.
“I do believe that with each and every fight, you step up, you step up and you step up. Så, thus the stakes are always higher and there are those times where you get a decent fight. Men som sagt, this is a great fight at a great moment of both athletes’ careers. We are both in our prime. I’m 27-years-old, Shawn is 28-years-old, we’ve both accomplished many great things and a victory på lørdag night is just going to be another thing to add to the resume.
“This really is the best fight of the best. We’re trying to satisfy the fans and we’re trying to challenge ourselves, push ourselves, and see where we fit in and how great we really are. I’m going to show you Lørdag night how great Keith “One Time” Thurman really is.
“Just like Ali said, Lørdag nat, I’m going to show you how great I am.”
SHAWN PORTER
“Det er her. It’s been long anticipated and it’s here. I have never been more excited to fight in my life. It’s a blessing. Along this journey I’ve been able to learn the basics and excel in the basics and I found myself in a position where I’ve been able to be very successful.
“My hometown Cleveland Cavaliers winning the NBA title is definitely a motivation. It motivates me to be a winner. I want to bring this belt back to Ohio.
“I’m looking forward to this kind of moment to shine. That’s how you gain notoriety and become bigger. Der er ingen pres, just excitement.
“I’m just looking forward to getting in there and getting that energetic feeling. I want to feel the excitement of getting into the ring and all the adrenaline that rushes through.
“This is the fight I wanted. I wanted to have fun training for a fight like this. Keith has made it possible. He’s so good it pushes me to be better.
“This isn’t the first time and it won’t be the last time that two friends fight. I’m done talking about us being friends because it’s time for us to start punching each other. My plan is to have great defense, avoid getting hit and win the fight.
“I didn’t take much time off after the postponement. We tried to train and stay ready through the cancellation. You never know when the phone is going to ring. We just wanted to stay in shape, get better and be ready for anything.
“I feel like if Floyd Mayweather comes back, he should fight the winner of this matchup. I believe that will be me.
“I’m not going to go in there looking for a knockout and throw my hands wildly. I’m going to keep up the pace that I normally keep up. I’m a great boxer. People consider me a boxer, but I may surprise you.”
JARRETT HURD
“I’m thankful for this opportunity. This is a great shot for me right now. In my last fight I had an opportunity similar to this. I was a fill-in for television and I did what I was supposed to do.
“Success is accomplished when preparation meets opportunity. I know things like this can happen. It doesn’t change anything. We’re going to go out and do what we trained for.
“You always get butterflies before getting in the ring but that’s normal. Molina is very experienced and has good hand speed but I know what I can do. We’re ready for this.
“I’m happy to be on this stage. This could be the biggest fight of the year and I’m extremely blessed to open it up.
“I’m going to go out there and put on another terrific performance. Molina, he’s an Olympian and he has a lot of experience. He’s a crafty fighter and we’re going to do what we have to do to get the victory.
“We’re ready to do what we’re going to do. Det kommer til at være en stor kamp på lørdag nat.”
OSCAR MOLINA
“I’m ready for this. I’m more than ready for this. These type of fights are what gets me up to train.
“This guy I’m fighting is young, undefeated and a prospect like myself. I know he’s going to be ready and it’s going to be a tough fight but I’m ready for him.
“This is a huge deal for me. I was already excited to be on this huge undercard. When they told me that I was moving up to CBS I knew how big of an opportunity it is for me and my career.
“Hurd is a tall and lanky fighter. I saw his last fight and I see that he does well with guys who are flat footed. My boxing skills and my footwork are something he’s never seen before. Frank Galarza was tailor-made for Hurd and I think I’m going to be able to give him different looks.
“I’m a boxer-puncher and I can adapt to different styles. I also have power for big knockouts but my boxing skills are most important.
“Fighting in the Olympics taught me to adapt to different styles. I have a fan-friendly style and I’m excited to put on a show.”
DAN BIRMINGHAM, Thurman’s Trainer
“We’re ready for this fight. Keith trains hard every day and we know Shawn and Kenny well. I’ve brought them to my gym and these two guys have gone a lot of rounds together.
“I think Keith Thurman is the most gifted guy in boxing. He does everything right. Lørdag night we’re looking for a great fight and I know in my heart that we will be victorious.”
KEN PORTER, Porters Far & Trainer
“Det er dejligt at være her. It’s great to be on this stage with Shawn. This isn’t something we just started getting ready for, this is something he’s been getting ready for since birth. I always had a mindset to put Shawn in a position to excel in life. He has not disappointed.
“I know these guys are going to give it everything they have. It will be 100 percent for as long as it lasts. We’re prepared to take the championship. These are great guys here to the right, men på lørdag we’re bringing everything to the table.
“We’re coming to deliver a great show. Enjoy yourselves på lørdag nat.”
LOU Dibella, Formand for DiBella Entertainment
“This is what it’s all about. Denne lørdag nat, the best is fighting the best. It’s right here in Brooklyn on CBS. It’s the first fight on CBS in primetime since Muhammad Ali fought over 30 år siden.
“This is a terrific card from top to bottom. There is a tremendous undercard, a great co-feature and a main event that boxing fans have been waiting for a long time.
“This is an undercard chock full of talent. You will want to get there early as there are evenly matched bouts all night.
“SHOWTIME has highlighted the 154-pound division in recent shows, so it makes sense that there will be another significant matchup in that division on CBS Lørdag night with Jarrett Hurd and Oscar Molina.
“We’re not going to talk about friendship and respect anymore with these two guys, that’s in the past and the future. These guys know their future is dependent on beating up the other guy and a fight of this magnitude makes the stakes even higher.
“The best want to fight the best and it starts Lørdag nat. The winner of this fight wants to be the best in the world. Both men want to be an undisputed welterweight champion.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive Vice President & General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports
“Juni 25 is a very special day and night for us at CBS. It begins with the heavyweight world title being contested between Anthony Joshua and Dominic Breazeale and then the return of boxing to primetime CBS for the first time in almost 40 år.
“This was an easy fight to make. Shawn and Keith, neither one hesitated for a second in taking this fight. All credit goes to them for taking this fight. It’s a difficult fight for both on a big stage.
“Boxing takes criticism for not making the right fights at the right time. One of the bad habits we have is that we spend time thinking about fights that might get made. But now we have the right fight, at the right time and at the right venue. It’s a disservice to not recognize that what is going på lørdag is very special and very exciting.”
BRETT YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Underholdning
“It’s an exciting week at Barclays Center. I aften we host the NBA Draft, the weigh-in i morgen and our big event Lørdagnat. The momentum is building for this fight and we are on pace for the biggest crowd for a boxing event since we opened.
“We are excited about bringing a great night of fights to Brooklyn. We welcome Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter back to Brooklyn as they have both fought there once before.
“It’s become tradition to have both of you fight in our ring and we know how popular you are with our fans and we love to have you back.
“This will be the first primetime fight on CBS since the first Muhammad Ali-Leon Spinks fight in 1978 and it’s a big moment for the boxing community for sure. We look forward to hosting everyone på lørdag nat.”
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TOP WELTERWEIGHTS: THURMAN-PORTER WINNER TOO CLOSE TO CALL

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Dette Lørdag, Juni 25, Live in Primetime at 9 p.m. OG/6 p.m. PT på CBS
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NEW YORK (Juni 22, 2016) – Their peers in the welterweight division – verdensmestre, former champions, contenders and top prospects – can’t pick a definitive winner between defending WBA 147-pound king Keith “One Time” Thurman (26-0, 22 KOS) og tidligere verdensmester “Showtime” Shawn Porter (26-1-1, 16 KOS).
The majority of the fighters polled – some of whom are potential opponents down the line for the winner – lean toward Thurman, but most all concede that Lørdagens eagerly awaited main event of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® on CBS event, presented by Premier Boxing Champions (9 p.m. OG/6 p.m. PT) at Barclays Center is going to be an intense, spændende, tight fight from start to finish that could go either way.
Here’s how the boxers see “Thurman vs. Bær”:
Danny Garcia (WBC Welterweight Champion): “I think this is a great matchup. Thurman has the boxing ability and the movement while Shawn Porter is the aggressor and he’s going to bring the heat. To be honest with you it’s a 50-50 kamp, but I would give the edge to Keith Thurman by a very close decision.”
Kell Brook (IBF Welterweight Champion):”This is a great fight, one I can’t wait to watch. If Shawn can stick to his boxing I think he can become world champion again on points, but Keith is heavy-handed and he could walk Shawn onto one – it’s really a pick ’em fight for me.”
Errol Spence Jr. (Undefeated Weltervægt Contender): “I think this is a great fight between young fighters with good skill. Shawn throws a lot of punches while Thurman is a boxer who can punch too. I know Shawn will be aggressive and it should make for a great fight. If Keith can box and keep Shawn Porter on the outside I see Keith Thurman winning. If Shawn stays on the inside and stays in the chest of Keith, I see him winning.”
Andre Berto (Former Welterweight Champion): “Shawn is going to come, but I think Keith will be on his toes and box but also drop hard shots as well when Shawn comes in. Keith can be very versatile in there and has a lot of great skills, while Shawn is more like a bull. Keith will hurt or knock Shawn down but will keep coming all night.”
Sammy Vazquez (Undefeated Weltervægt Contender): “Shawn is a pressure fighter and Thurman used to be a pressure fighter but now he boxes. It’s really hard for me to decide who is going to come out on top. Thurman has good power. It all depends on how Shawn is able to take Thurman’s punches. I think Thurman because of the power but Shawn will bring it for 12 rounds.”
Robert Guerrero (Former Welterweight Champion): “This is a fight the fans are going to love watching. Both Thurman and Porter bring exciting styles to the ring. I think if Porter can keep the fight on the inside he’ll have a better chance to come out victorious. But Keith Thurman is a very smart and powerful fighter and will make the right adjustments. I just think Thurman is going to outbox Porter. I’m picking Thurman to win by decision in a very tough fight.”
Luis Collazo (Former Welterweight Champion): “I’m not sure who the favorite is, but I’m going with Porter. I like his style and I think it’s going to be interesting to see how Thurman holds up with the pressure Porter is going to bring.”
Devon Alexander (Former Welterweight Champion): “Det er en meget spændende kamp. Both fighters are come forward type fighters and they swing for the fences when they throw. I don’t know who will come out on top because they have similar styles. Shawn Porter has decent power, but out of the two Keith has the more power. Vi får se. This is boxing.”
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The live CBS telecast with open with a 10-round matchup between undefeated super welterweight prospects Jarrett Hurd ogOscar Molina
Billetter til live event, der fremmes af DiBella Entertainment, starter ved $49 og er der tilbud nu. Billetter kan købes online ved at besøge www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com eller ved at ringe 1-800-745-3000. Billetter er også tilgængelige på American Express Box Office hos Barclays center. Gruppe rabatter er tilgængelige ved at ringe 844-bklyn-GP. Barclays Center BROOKLYN BOKSNING ™ programmering platform præsenteres af AARP. PBC er sponsoreret af Corona, Finest Beer.
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Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter Undercard Complete

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Unbeaten Polish Heavyweight Adam Kownacki Faces Massachusetts’ Jesse Barboza While Undefeated Rising Star Heather Hardy Battles Colorado’s Kirstie SimmonsLørdag på Barclays Center i Brooklyn
Mere! Puerto Rican Prospect Nicklaus Flaz Added to Stacked Undercard
BROOKLYN (Juni 21, 2016) – The stacked undercard for the highly anticipated Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter welterweight showdown is complete and will feature a pair of popular Brooklyn fighters as heavyweight Adam Kownacki (13-0, 10 KOS) battles hard-hitting Jesse Barboza (11-1-1, 7 KOS) in an eight-round bout while crowd-pleasing featherweight Heather “The Heat” Hardy (16-0, 4 KOS) takes on Colorado’s Kirstie Simmons (8-1, 2 KOS) in an eight-round contest on Lørdag, Juni 25fra Barclays center.
Den Juni 25 SHOWTIME Championship Boxing® on CBS event, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, is headlined by the world title fight between defending world champion Keith Thurman og tidligere mester Shawn Porter. Tv dækning begynder ved 9 p.m. OG/6 p.m. PT. The live telecast will open with an exciting battle between undefeated super welterweight prospects Jarrett Hurd og Oscar Molina.
Additional undercard action features unbeaten prospect Jonathan Alonso taking on Los Angeles native Brian Jones, in a junior welterweight match, Bronx native Josue Vargas opposing Oklahoma’s David Nelson in a four-round welterweight bout and a recent addition to the card, Puerto Rico Nicklaus Flaz, in a four-round junior middleweight battle against Brooklyn’s Mack Babb.
Completed matchups that were previously announced include fast-rising prospect David Benavidez (14-0, 13 KOS) at tage på Francy Ntetu (16-0, 3 KOS) in an eight-round light heavyweight bout and unbeaten junior welterweight Regis Prograis (17-0, 14 KOS) versus Luis Eduardo Flores (21-3, 17 KOS) i en 10-round Bout.
Billetter til live event, der fremmes af DiBella Entertainment, starter ved $49 og er der tilbud nu. Billetter kan købes online ved at besøge www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com eller ved at ringe 1-800-745-3000. Billetter er også tilgængelige på American Express Box Office hos Barclays center. Gruppe rabatter er tilgængelige ved at ringe 844-bklyn-GP.
A popular Brooklyn fighter who competed in Barclays Center’s first-ever professional female boxing match, Hardy er blevet et dagligt syn på arenaen siden. På Juni 25, she will be making her seventh appearance at Barclays Center. Lidt over to år efter hendes pro debut, Hardy vandt en international titel bælte i super bantamvægt division i oktober 2014. I 2015, she defeated Noemi Bosques and Renata Domsodi twice. In her lone 2016 kamp, she stopped Anna Donatella Hultin in the fourth round. She will be opposed by Aurora, Colorado’s Simmons who has won nine fights in a row after losing her pro debut.
A two-time New York Golden Gloves champion, Kownacki had a big 2015, notching four victories including knockouts of Maurenzo Smith and Randy Easton. Born in Lomza, Polen, the 26-year-old now calls Brooklyn home. His 2016 campaign began in January at Barclays Center when he defeated Danny Kelly in front of a raucous Polish crowd. He will take on Barboza out of Hyannis, Massachusetts. The 29-year-old Barboza was a three-time New England Heavyweight Golden Gloves champion.
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UNDEFEATED SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS JARRETT HURD AND OSCAR MOLINA TO OPEN CBS PRIMETIME BOXING BROADCAST THIS SATURDAY FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

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Matchup Of 154-Pound Rising Stars Replaces Cuellar vs. Mares Fight As Opener Of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, Presented By
Premier Boxing Champions
Dette Lørdag, Juni 25, Live at 9 p.m. OG/6 p.m. PT på CBS
BROOKLYN (Juni 20, 2016) – An intriguing matchup between undefeated super welterweights Jarrett Hurd and Oscar Molina will open denne lørdagens Primetime CBS broadcast from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS broadcast, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, airs live at 9 p.m. OG/6 p.m. PT and is headlined by a welterweight blockbuster between undefeated champion Keith Thurman and once-beaten former titlist Shawn Porter.
The 10-round showdown between the 25-year-old Hurd (17-0, 11 KOS) and 26-year-old Molina (13-0-10 KOS) is a rare matchup between young undefeated prospects in one of boxing’s hottest divisions. The winner graduates to contender status in the stacked 154-pound class, a division featuring Erislandy Lara, Jermall and Jermell Charlo, Demetrius Andrade and Julian Williams.
Hurd vs. Molina represents the toughest professional fight for either man.
“The dictionary definition of ‘Swift’ is to happen quickly or promptly,” Said Hurd. “So just like my ring name, that’s exactly what you’ll see på lørdag nat. I’m so grateful that this fight was made and that the whole world will be able to see my boxing skills on this highly anticipated card.”
“I’m excited for this fight and I’m grateful that it’s even bigger now that it’s on CBS,” Said Molina. “I’ve seen Hurd fight. I know what he does well and what his weaknesses are and I’ll be looking to capitalize on them. It’s important for me to defeat the top guys and this is someone I have to beat to become a world champion one day. I’m excited about fighting in Brooklyn on the big stage, but my focus will be on my trainer’s game plan and coming out victorious.”
Hurd, af Accokeek, Md., just south of Washington, DC, has an unblemished record since turning professional in 2012. He is coming off a career-best performance last November with a six-round destruction of previously undefeated Frank Galarza on ShoBox: Den nye generation. Hurd, who has never been down or cut as a professional, will be facing his third consecutive unbeaten opponent.
Molina, af Norwalk, Calif., just east of Los Angeles, var en 2012 Mexican Olympian. He tore through his opposition after turning professional in 2013, registering knockouts in 10 sin 14 slagsmål. Molina, who has also never been down, is coming off a 10-round draw with fellow unbeaten highly regarded prospect Dominque Dolton last September. He returns to the ring denne lørdag against another undefeated opponent as he looks to make a statement in the 154-pound division.
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Sugar Ray Leonard & Thomas Hearns, Two Hall of Fame Welterweight Champions, Weigh-In on the Keith Thurman-Shawn Porter 147-Pound Championship Battle at Barclays Center on Saturday, Juni 25 Live på CBS

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“The winner of Thurman-Porter will immediately move into the
welterweight penthouse.” – Leonard
“I know that Porter and Thurman both have the ability to get each other out of there. It’s going to be a matter of who gets to who first.” –Hearns
NEW YORK (Juni 20, 2016) – Sugar Ray Leonard og Thomas “Hitman” Hearns might be uniquely qualified to talk about what WBA welterweight champion Keith “One Time” Thurman og “Showtime” Shawn Porter are thinking and feeling heading into their battle that pits two men against each other who are in their primes in a highly charged battle for supremacy in the talent-laden welterweight division.
The highly anticipated showdown headlines SHOWTIME Championship Boxing® på CBS præsenteret af Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) with televised coverage starting at 9 p.m. OG/6 p.m. PT.
Leonard had a record of 30-1 med 21 KOs and held the WBC welterweight title when he took on Hearns, som var 32-0 med 30 KOs and held the WBA title, in a 15-round title unification match in Las Vegas on September 16, 1981. The match was billed as “The Showdown” and had a worldwide television audience of 300 million.
The fight was a pitched back-and-forth battle, but Hearns appeared to be in control having won rounds nine through 12 på alle tre dommere’ scorecards. It was between rounds 12 og 13 that Leonard’s trainer, the late Angelo Dundee, famously screamed at Leonard: “You’re blowing it now, son! You’re blowing it!”
Leonard, with his left eye badly swollen, turned the tide in the 14th round by staggering Hearns with an overhand right and then pinning Hearns on the ropes and unleashing a barrage of punches, which prompted referee Davey Pearl to stop the fight, giving Leonard the victory and making him the undisputed welterweight champion and king of the division. At the time of the stoppage Hearns was leading on all three scorecards – 124-122, 125-122 og 125-121.
“It was the toughest fight of my life. It took every ounce of will and strength to beat Tommy Hearns. I couldn’t have taken that many of those in my career,” Leonard said. “The Tommy Hearns fight was the one that propelled me to the penthouse.”
Leonard felt like the victory over Hearns launched him into superstardom. He believes the same thing awaits the winner of Thurman-Porter.
Hearns on the fight: “I wanted to show my world my boxing ability. They knew I could knock people out, but they didn’t know that I could box very well.”
Both Leonard and Hearns said they are anxiously awaiting the match between Thurman and Porter because they believe it will hold just as much drama as their match 35 år siden.
“Ja, you can make the comparison,” Leonard said. “Both guys are at the top of the welterweight division. The only thing that’s different is that me and Tommy were so well known by sports fans. We were on TV a lot, and that’s what built our names and gave people the chance to see us so much. And that’s what they’re doing now with the PBC and the shows being on network TV. This could be a fight like ours. Hvem ved? But I do know that the fans are waiting on this fight.”
HOW DO YOU PREPARE TO FACE THE BEST MAN IN YOUR DIVISION?
HEARNS: “It’s always hard to get prepared for someone like that because you think about what the outcome is going to be and what are your chances of winning the fight. I never thought about losing, but I thought about what my chances were.
I knew if I went out and boxed the way I knew I could box, I would beat Ray. Just the thought of fighting Ray brought a lot of questions to my mind. Some I had answers to and some I didn’t have. Most other guys I knew I could go out there and knock them out.”
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THIS MATCHUP?
LEONARD: “Just the heart of Keith and Shawn. Both of these guys have heart and both have that will. That composure. You can’t teach composure. It’s something that you either have or you don’t. You can’t learn that. That deep, deep composure when your left eye is closed and your liver is busted and you got to get up on the canvas.”
HEARNS: “I know Thurman and Porter have the ability to get each other out of there. It’s going to be a matter of who gets to who first. I’m definitely watching. I hope to be there in person.”
HOW IMPORTANT IS THE MENTAL ASPECT OF THIS MATCH?
HEARNS: “I know what it’s like to go against somebody that people don’t think you can beat. You have to prepare for that. It’s a mental stage that you go through, how you prepare your mind. If you can control your mind and tell your body what you’re going to do, then you can do it. You can’t worry about how good the other guy can punch. Just stay out of the way. Keep on laying that stick on him and he won’t be able to punch you.”
WHAT WAS YOUR MENTALITY GOING INTO THE MATCH AGAINST LEONARD?
HEARNS: “I didn’t come to go 12 eller 15 runder. I came to whip your butt and go home. I had no desire to go 15 runder. I trained for it, but I was never going 15 rounds.”
WHAT WAS YOUR MENTALITY GOING INTO THE MATCH AGAINST HEARNS?
LEONARD: “I felt that I could beat anyone. My brother Roger didn’t think I could beat Tommy. He didn’t tell me that until it was over. In training camp I used to box Roger and he would land a lot of right hands. He figured if Tommy’s right hand landed on me it would be over. My brother didn’t have much confidence in me.”
Billetter til live event, der fremmes af DiBella Entertainment, starter ved $49 og er der tilbud nu. Billetter kan købes online ved at besøge www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com eller ved at ringe 1-800-745-3000. Billetter er også tilgængelige på American Express Box Office hos Barclays center. Gruppe rabatter er tilgængelige ved at ringe 844-bklyn-GP.