WBO mellemvægtsmester hammer modtager medvægt mellemvægtsmester Claressa skjold for ubestridt mellemvægt mesterskab lørdag, April 13 Live på SHOWTIME® fra Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (April 5, 2019) – Før hun ankom til New York torsdag til den sidste del af sin træningslejr, WBO mellemvægt verdensmester Christina Hammerdelte sine tanker om hendes opgør til det ubestridte mellemvægtsmesterskab mod WBA, WBC og IBF mellemvægtsmester Claressa Shields Lørdag April 13 live på SHOWTIME fra Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.
Tysklands Hammer har siden haft en verdensvægtstitel 2010, forsvarer det adskillige gange, herunder i hendes amerikanske. debut i juni sidste år på SHOWTIME, hvor hun besejrede Tori Nelson. Nu ser hun ud til at stemple sit navn i historiebøgerne i denne matchup mod Shields, som mange kalder den mest betydningsfulde kamp i kvindernes bokshistorie.
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Her er højdepunkter om, hvad Hammer havde at sige, da vi går ind i kampuge for denne historiske begivenhed:
Hvor begejstret er du over at kæmpe i USA?
Christina Hammer: “Jeg er virkelig begejstret for det, fordi dette er en meget stor kamp. Jeg kan ikke vente med at komme derhen, træde ind i ringen og udføre en fantastisk præstation.”
Hvad betyder denne kamp betyder for dig?
CH: “Dette bliver den største kvindekamp i historien. Vi er begge champions, hun har olympiske guldmedaljer og andre anerkendelser, så med alt dette kombineret, det bliver en spilskifter for vores sport.”
Hvad skal du gøre for at vinde?
CH: “Jeg har længe været mester, og jeg ved hvad jeg skal gøre i ringen. Jeg ved, at jeg har færdighederne til at slå hende. Jeg har godt fodarbejde, og mit mål er at slå hende dårligt.”
Hvad synes du om Claressa inden i og uden for ringen?
CH: “Claressa har tydeligvis opnået meget tilbage til OL. Dette er et stort skridt for hende, og jeg tror, det bliver en udfordring for hende. Som person, hun er bare min modstander, det er alt.”
Kan du beskrive din kampstil, og hvad fans kan forvente i april 13?
CH: “Jeg er høj for min division, så jeg bruger min rækkevidde. Jeg har godt fodarbejde og teknik og magt, og jeg vil vise alle disse færdigheder. Jeg skal vise, at Christina Hammer er en stor mester. Jeg kan godt lide at lege med min modstander, og når øjeblikket er rigtigt, Jeg slog hende ned.”
Kan du tale om dine oplevelser som en modemodel, og hvorfor det er vigtigt for dig?
CH: “Jeg kan godt lide at modellere, fordi det er en anden del af mig. Du kan være mere feminin og atletisk. Jeg tog min første optagelse for tre år siden, og jeg havde aldrig gjort noget lignende. Jeg har også arbejdet med mine færdigheder der.
“At være model er et let job, det giver mig bare tillid. Det er svært at være kriger. Du skal give alt, for i ringen kan du ikke løbe væk. Du er nødt til at kæmpe og besejre nogen.”
Vil du nogensinde ønsker at konkurrere i en anden sport?
CH: “Jeg ved ikke,. Boksning er den bedste sport for mig. Det er min lidenskab. Jeg giver alt til sporten, og min drøm er nu at få succes i Amerika.”
Er der nogen i bokshistorien, som du gerne ville kæmpe for?
CH: “Laila Ali var en stor mester, og hvis jeg kæmpede med hende, ville det være en stor kamp.”
Ser du kvindeboksing som en sport i stigning?
CH: “Ja, det er virkelig vokset de seneste år. Der er flere kampe på store platforme for os, og jeg tror, det er bare starten.”
Vil du anbefale andre kvinder at gå i boksning?
CH: “Boksning er en stor sport. Du har brug for teknik, intelligens, og det får dig til at føle dig mere selvsikker. Hvis der sker noget, du kan passe på dig selv. Det er den bedste træning, og jeg foreslår det til alle.”
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INFO SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer vil pit ubesejrede mellemvægt verdensmestre Claressa Shields og Christina Hammer mod hinanden i en kamp at krone ubestridt 160-pund verdensmester, i, hvad der er velsagtens den mest betydningsfulde kvinder boksning begivenhed i historien. Den co-funktion vil pit Jermaine Franklin tage på Rydell Booker i en spændende 10-runde sværvægter kamp og i telecast åbneren, sværvægterne Otto Wallin og Nick Kisner vilje kamp i 10-runde sammenstød. Den SHOWTIME BOKSNING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader vil luft live på SHOWTIME på 9 p.m. ET / PT fra Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.
“Christina doesn’t know what’s coming for her. I’m going to break that Hammer in half” – Shields
Klik HERfor Photos from Jose Pineiro/SHOWTIME WBC, WBA & IBF Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields Prepares for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Showdown Against Christina Hammer Saturday, April 13 Live på SHOWTIME®
MIAMI(April 4, 2019) – WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight World ChampionClaressa Shieldshosted a media workout at 5thStreet Gym in Miami Thursday as she nears her showdown against WBO Middleweight World ChampionChristina Hammerfor the undisputed middleweight world championship Saturday April 13 live på SHOWTIME fra Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.
The two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Shields and unbeaten Hammer will look to become the sixth fighter in history to unify all four major world titles in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL UDGAVE (9 p.m. ET / PT).
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Shields has been training in Florida for the last week with her trainer John David Jackson, after spending the previous five weeks at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Here is what Shields had to say Thursday:
Claressa SHIELDS
“Christina doesn’t know what’s coming for her. I’m going to break that Hammer in half.
“When we’re in there, it’s about who punches harder. Dette er en reel kamp. Just because she has height, doesn’t mean she’s going to dictate what happens. She’s going to have to do a lot to keep me off of her.
“I have two Olympic Gold Medals, three belts and more coming. I’ll have all the titles at the end of the night on April 13.
“I work hard, really hard. If I was a man, I would probably be one of the most famous boxers out there. There is a gender gap. We all know it. I’m working towards changing that. We work hard, we get less money and less recognition, but the world is changing. We are changing it.
“Hammer has been talking smack but I’m not worried about her. I’m just ready for a fight. She talks about a lot of stuff that has nothing to do with boxing. I’m waiting for her to say she’s going to hit me with an uppercut or something, but it’s more of the same.
“Being here in Florida to finish up camp has really been ideal. I’ve still been working extremely hard, but here I have a little extra space and sunshine. It was time for some new scenery in camp and I think this was the perfect move to take me into fight week.
“I’ve been working on my ‘Ali shuffle,’ this gym inspired me. Don’t be surprised if you see me break it out during the fight. I’ve got some tricks up my sleeve. At the press conference there will be some surprises too — I have an outfit picked that is going to steal the show.”
“This fight is long overdue and I’m just glad I’m going to get my chance to show her what a real champion is. Someone is going down on April 13 and I promise it’s not going to be me.
“People can say they’re not paying attention to you and not studying you, but they’re lying. I’m glad she’s looking at me closely though. Hammer flew one of my friends out there to be a sparring partner, not even knowing that she hasn’t sparred me in years and knows nothing about me. It makes me know I’m on her mind. She can spar with Ann Wolfe and she still isn’t going to beat me.”
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INFO SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Hammer vil pit ubesejrede mellemvægt verdensmestre Claressa Shields og Christina Hammer mod hinanden i en kamp at krone ubestridt 160-pund verdensmester, i, hvad der er velsagtens den mest betydningsfulde kvinder boksning begivenhed i historien. Den co-funktion vil pit Jermaine Franklin tage på Rydell Booker i en spændende 10-runde sværvægter kamp og i telecast åbneren, sværvægterne Otto Wallin og Nick Kisner vilje kamp i 10-runde sammenstød. Den SHOWTIME BOKSNING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader vil luft live på SHOWTIME på 9 p.m. ET / PT fra Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.
UNBEATEN RISING HEAVYWEIGHTS JERMAINE FRANKLIN & OTTO WALLIN TALK UPCOMING BOUTS & ROAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Franklin Battles Rydell Booker While Wallin Faces Nick Kisner Live on SHOWTIME® Lørdag, April 13 Leading Up to Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event from Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (April 3, 2019) – Unbeaten rising heavyweight contendersJermaine Franklin og Otto Wallin will be looking to make a splash and announce themselves in the heavyweight division when they step in for separate bouts live on SHOWTIME Saturday, April 13 fra Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City.
Den SHOWTIME BOKSNING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT and is headlined by Claressa Shields battling Christina Hammer for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship.
Franklin will face Rydell Booker while Wallin takes on Nick Kisner in a pair of 10-round attractions leading up to the main event. For both Franklin and Wallin, they see April 13 as a step towards their larger goals.
“Booker is in the way of where I’m eventually trying to be,” said Franklin. “I’m part of that next generation of heavyweights and I’m working hard to end up as the heavyweight champion when the dust settles. I always find a way to win and I’m going to show it on April 13.”
“Coming to the U.S. for the second part of my career is very exciting,” said Wallin. “I’ve accomplished a lot in my career in Europe but this is a new beginning. This is the moment I’ve been dreaming of since I first laced up mitts and I can’t wait to introduce myself to the fans here.”
A 25-year-old from Saginaw, Michigan, Franklin hopes to show that he’s primed to become the next American heavyweight champion, and is ready to take the mantle from current WBC titlist Deontay Wilder and the long line of American heavyweight champions that came before him.
“I’m going to raise the competition amongst the heavyweights,” said Franklin. “The division is definitely back on the map and I’m planning on having a hand in making it must-watch TV once again. America needs another face in the heavyweight division and that’s going to be me.
“I already believe that I am the best heavyweight in the world. There are a lot of big, strong heavyweights, but I’m a balanced athlete, which makes me different. Jeg er stærk, hurtigt, athletic and getting better with each fight.”
Although his native Sweden is not known for boxing, Wallin’s home country has previously produced a heavyweight champion in Ingemar Johansson, who famously stopped Floyd Patterson in their first fight at Yankee Stadium in 1959. After defeating fellow Swedish heavyweight Adrian Granat in his last fight, Wallin decided it was time to fight in the U.S., following previous training camps in New York with trainer Joey Gamache.
“Training here in New York brings me a great energy and it shows in my performance,” said Wallin. “It’s the center of the world, and while I’m fully focused on training, I feed off the energy of the city.
“Ingemar Johansson is of course a big inspiration for me. When he came to the U.S. and beat Floyd Patterson, he was the baddest man on the planet. I’m looking to take that mantle and become a hero for young Swedish boxers, just like he has been for me.”
In addition to being Wallin’s U.S. debut, the unbeaten heavyweights will make their first appearances on SHOWTIME and it will be Franklin’s first time fighting in the northeast. They each hope to show off their respective talents and are prepared for what comes with the increased platform.
“This is a great chance for me to showcase my skills, but I still treat it like just another fight,” said Franklin. “I’m going to adapt to my opponent and expose his weaknesses. I’m always improving because once you think you know it all, that’s when you find out you know nothing.”
“I’m just a kid from a small town in Sweden and I’ve worked hard to get to this point,” said Wallin. “Training here in the U.S. and fighting here is going to help me put on the best performance of my career. The fun begins on April 13 and I’m not stopping until I am champion.”
Both recently signed with Dmitriy Salita’s Salita Promotions and on April 13 will begin a year that could leave each fighter on the precipice of a title shot.
“Den April 13 two of the best heavyweight in the world, one from the U.S., one from Sweden, will both have a chance to make a claim that they are ready to challenge for the heavyweight title,” Said Word.
“Jermaine Franklin is by far the best American heavyweight prospect who is soon to be a contender and a champion. He will have a great opportunity to showcase his skills and worth against the experienced, hungry and accomplished Rydell Booker.
“Boxing is a sport of individual stories and Otto Wallin is a great example of that. A top-rated heavyweight from a small town in Sweden, he is showing that dreams, combined with hard work, can come true. He is one of the best heavyweight contenders from Europe and on April 13 he will show that he belongs with the elite in the U.S.”
With this opportunity to announce themselves in the resurgent heavyweight division, Franklin and Wallin are keyed for eye-opening performances next Saturday.
“My ultimate goal is to become world champion and I believe right now I’m on the right path,” said Wallin, der er rangeret Nej. 5 by the IBF and WBA. “I had good years fighting in Europe, but now is the time for me to go to the next level. I can’t wait to show everyone what I’m all about and give the fans great fights.”
“I’m planning to be a major force in the heavyweight division by the end of the year,” said Franklin. “It’s my coming out party. I feel like my dreams are going to come true. I’m going to show everyone who I am: the best new heavyweight in the world.”
Billetter til live event, som fremmes af Salita Promotions, er prissat til $150, $100, $55 og $35 og kan købes via Ticketmaster og påboardwalkhall.com.
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INFO SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer vil pit ubesejrede mellemvægt verdensmestre Claressa Shields og Christina Hammer mod hinanden i en kamp at krone ubestridt 160-pund verdensmester, i, hvad der er velsagtens den mest betydningsfulde kvinder boksning begivenhed i historien. Den co-funktion vil pit Jermaine Franklin tage på Rydell Booker i en spændende 10-runde sværvægter kamp og i telecast åbneren, sværvægterne Otto Wallin og Nick Kisner vilje kamp i 10-runde sammenstød. Den SHOWTIME BOKSNING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader vil luft live på SHOWTIME på 9 p.m. ET / PT fra Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J.
Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer Meet in SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL UDGAVE® Main Event To Crown Undisputed Women’s Middleweight Champion
NEW YORK – Marts 7, 2019 – Two undefeated heavyweight prospects will put their unblemished records on the line when they fight in separate bouts on Saturday, April 13 live på SHOWTIME fra Boardwalk Hall i Atlantic City, N.J on the undercard of the Claressa Shields-Christina Hammer groundbreaking event. Top American heavyweight prospectJermaine Franklinwill take on former No. 1-rangeret US. Amatør Rydell Bookerin the 10-round co-featured bout while undefeated Swedish heavyweightOtto Wallinwill battle highly decorated amateurNick Kisnerin a 10-round clash that will open the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader at 9 p.m. ET / PT.
I main event, undefeated middleweight world champions Shields and Hammer will meet to crown the women’s undisputed 160-pound world champion in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history.
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“The heavyweight division is as talented and exciting as ever,and we are thrilled to add two undefeated warriorsto the April 13 fjersynsudsendelse,” said promoter Dmitriy Salita. “We have the best American heavyweight prospect in Jermaine Franklin and one of the best European heavyweight contenders in Otto Wallin. These fights will be tremendous lead-ins to the historic Shields vs. Hammer main event and will create a night to remember for boxing fans worldwide.”
The 25-year-old Franklin (17-0, 13 KOS), from Saginaw, Mich., is a former amateur standout and a 2014 National Golden Gloves Champion. A likely candidate to represent the U.S. ved 2016 Olympiske Lege, Franklin turned down the opportunity to compete for a spot on the team and instead chose to begin his professional career in 2015. Widely regarded as the top American heavyweight prospect, Franklin has built his undefeated record with relative ease since turning pro, knocking out nine of his first 10 professional opponents. Coming off a lopsided 10-round decision over Craig Lewis in July, Franklin aims to continue moving up the ranks of the resurgent heavyweight division in 2019 and position himself for a title shot.
“Jeg kan ikke vente – I am ready to show that I am the new man in the heavyweight division,” said Franklin. “Rydell is a good fighter but he is in the way of my goal of winning the heavyweight world title. April 13 will be my coming out party and I am very honored to have this opportunity on SHOWTIME.”
Booker (25-1, 12 KOS), from Detroit, Mich., is a former No.1-ranked U.S. amateur who was once a rising heavyweight prospect with a 22-0 rekord. He suffered his lone defeat to former three-division world champion James Toney, who was coming off wins over Vassiliy Jirov and Evander Holyfield, i 2004. After serving a 12-year prison sentence, Booker has returned to the ring looking to get his life back on track and live up to his once promising expectations, registering three unanimous decision victories in 2018 under the tutelage of former world champion Jimmy Paul.
“It means a lot to have this opportunity to fight on SHOWTIME,” said the 38-year-old Booker, who sparred with heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in preparation for his September 2018 bout with Alexander Povetkin. “I’m ready to show my talents on a national stage so everyone will know who Rydell Booker is once again. I think Jermaine Franklin is a pretty good fighter but he has never fought anybody with my experience, knowledge in the ring or my ring savvy. I am going to teach him some new lessons on April 13. I have a bag full of goodies and tricks at my disposal that I will teach this young whipper snapper.”
Wallin (20-0, 13 KOS), der vil gøre hans US. debut, blev professionel i 2013 and has gradually risen in the rankings by recording 20 sejre i træk. The 28-year-old southpaw, who originally played ice hockey and soccer in his native Sweden before finding the sweet science, won the Swedish Boxing Championship at 16-years-old, fought against Joshua twice as an amateur and was a member of the Swedish National Boxing Team. Lige nu placeret som nr. 5 by both the WBA and IBF, Wallin most recently won a 12-round unanimous decision over Adrian Granat in April 2018 and now has his sights set on becoming his country’s first Heavyweight Champion since Ingemar Johansson in 1960.
“I’m very excited about making my U.S. debut on SHOWTIME,” said Wallin, who has spent the last two years conducting training camp in New York with his trainer and former two-division champion Joey Gamache. “To be fighting on such a big card is very inspiring. I’ve been dreaming of this moment since I first started boxing at the age of 15. I will put on a good performance on April 13 and introduce myself to the American fans. I will be one step closer towards my goal of winning the heavyweight world title. Like I’ve said before, I’m a kid from a small town in Sweden and I’m proud of where I’m from and what I’ve achieved so far, but I feel like this is when all the fun starts.”
The 28-year-old Kisner (21-4-1, 6 KOS) has competed at both cruiserweight and heavyweight since turning professional in 2010 after a successful amateur career. Among Kisner’s numerous amateur recognitions, the Baltimore, Md. native was a three-time National Silver Gloves Champion, two-time Junior National Golden Gloves Champion and Ringside World Champion. He holds the distinction of being the youngest boxer in American history ever to win a Men’s National Title in the heavyweight division at 17 år. As a pro, three of Kisner’s four losses have come against opponents who boasted an undefeated record on fight night. I sin sidste kamp, Kisner defended his WBA U.S. cruiserweight title with a majority decision win over Scott Sigmon.
“I’ve dreamt my whole life of one day fighting on national television and now that the time is here, I’m going to make the most of it,” said Kisner. “Wallin is very good but I’m going to prove I’m one of the best heavyweights on the planet. I have proven my ability to beat the best in the world at both the amateur and professional level and I will do it again on April 13.”
Barry Tompkins kalder SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION-handling fra ringside med boksehistorikeren Steve Farhood og den tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez, der fungerer som ekspertanalytikere. The executive producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.
