WBO Middleweight Champion Hammer Takes on Fellow Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Saturday, Aprile 13 In diretta su Showtime® da Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Aprile 5, 2019) – Before she arrived in New York Thursday for the final part of her training camp, WBO medio campione del mondo Christina Hammershared her thoughts on her showdown for the Undisputed Middleweight Championship against WBA, WBC and IBF Middleweight ChampionClaressa Shields Sabato Aprile 13 in diretta su Showtime dal Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City, N.J.
Germany’s Hammer has held a middleweight world title since 2010, defending it numerous times including in her U.S. debut last June on SHOWTIME in which she defeated Tori Nelson. Now she looks to stamp her name in the history books in this matchup against Shields that many are calling the most significant fight in women’s boxing history.
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Here are highlights of what Hammer had to say as we head into fight week for this historic event:
How excited are you about fighting in the U.S.?
Christina Hammer: “I’m really excited about it because this is a very big fight. I can’t wait to get there, step into the ring and put on a great performance.”
Che cosa significa questa lotta significa per te?
CH: “This is going to be the biggest women’s fight in history. Siamo entrambi campioni, she has Olympic gold medals and other accolades, so with all of that combined, it’s going to be a game changer for our sport.”
What do you need to do to win?
CH: “I’m a long time champion and I know what to do in the ring. I know I have the skills to beat her. I have great foot work and my goal is to beat her badly.”
What do you think of Claressa inside and outside of the ring?
CH: “Claressa has obviously accomplished a lot going back to the Olympics. This is a big step for her and I think it’s going to be a challenge for her. As a person, she’s just my opponent, that’s all.”
Can you describe your style of fighting and what fans can expect on April 13?
CH: “I’m tall for my division so I use my reach. I have great footwork and technique and power and I want to show off all those skills. I’m going to show that Christina Hammer is a great champion. I like to play with my opponent, and when the moment is right, I beat her down.”
Can you talk about your experiences as a fashion model and why that’s important to you?
CH: “I like modeling because it’s a different part of me. You can be more feminine and athletic. I did my first shoot three years ago and I had never done anything like that. I’ve worked on my skills there too.
“To be a model is an easy job, it just gives me confidence. Being a fighter is hard. You have to give everything, because in the ring you can’t run away. You have to fight and defeat someone.”
Would you ever want to compete in another sport?
CH: “Non lo so. Boxing is the best sport to me. It’s my passion. I give everything to the sport and my dream now is to be successful in America.”
Is there anyone in boxing history you’d have loved to fight?
CH: “Laila Ali was a great champion and If I fought her that would be a great fight.”
Do you see women’s boxing as a sport on the rise?
CH: “Sì, it’s really grown in recent years. There are more fights on big platforms for us and I think this is just the start.”
Would you recommend for other women to go into boxing?
CH: “Boxing is a great sport. You need technique, intelligence and it makes you feel more confident. If something happens, you can take care of yourself. It’s the best workout and I suggest it to everyone.”
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SCUDI CHI vs. MARTELLO Shields vs. Hammer si buca imbattuto campione mondiale dei pesi medi Claressa Shields e Christina Hammer contro l'altro in una battaglia per coronare l'indiscusso campione del mondo 160-pound, in quello che è probabilmente l'evento di boxe femminile più significativi nella storia. Il co-feature si buca Jermaine Franklin assumendo Rydell Booker in un incontro dei pesi massimi emozionante 10 round e in apertura trasmissione televisiva, pesi massimi Otto Wallin e Nick Kisner si daranno battaglia in scontro 10 round. La Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE tripleheader andrà in onda in diretta su Showtime a 9 p.m. ET / PT da Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City, N.J.
“Christina non sa quello che sta arrivando per lei. Ho intenzione di rompere quel Hammer a metà” – Shields
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MIAMI(Aprile 4, 2019) – WBA, WBC e IBF campione mondiale dei pesi mediClaressa Shieldsospitata un allenamento dei media a 5th Street Gym a Miami Giovedi mentre si avvicina la sua prova di forza contro WBO medio campione del mondoChristina Hammer per il campionato del mondo indiscusso dei medi Sabato aprile 13 in diretta su Showtime dal Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City, N.J.
Il due volte medaglia d'oro olimpica Shields e martello imbattuto cercherà di diventare il sesto combattente nella storia di unificare tutti e quattro i titoli mondiali nel main event di uno Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE (9 p.m. ET / PT).
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Shields si è allenato in Florida per l'ultima settimana con il suo allenatore John David Jackson, dopo aver trascorso gli ultimi cinque settimane al U.S.. Centro di Preparazione Olimpica in Colorado. Ecco cosa aveva da dire Shields Giovedi:
Claressa Shields
“Christina non sa quello che sta arrivando per lei. Ho intenzione di rompere quel Hammer a metà.
“Quando siamo in là, si tratta di chi dà un pugno più duro. Si tratta di una vera e propria lotta. Solo perché ha un'altezza, non vuol dire che sta andando a dettare ciò che accade. Sta per avere a che fare molto per tenermi fuori di lei.
“Ho due Medaglie d'oro olimpiche, tre cinture e altri in arrivo. Avrò tutti i titoli al termine della notte aprile 13.
"Io lavoro duramente, davvero difficile. Se fossi un uomo, Probabilmente sarei stato uno dei più famosi pugili là fuori. C'è un divario di genere. Noi tutti conosciamo. Sto lavorando verso il cambiamento che. Lavoriamo duramente, otteniamo meno soldi e meno il riconoscimento, ma il mondo sta cambiando. Stiamo cambiando lo.
“Hammer ha parlato schiaffo, ma io non sono preoccupato per lei. Sono solo pronto per una lotta. Lei parla di un sacco di cose che non ha nulla a che fare con la boxe. Sto aspettando che dicesse lei sta per colpire me con un montante o qualcosa, ma è più dello stesso.
“Essere qui in Florida alla fine il campo è stata davvero ideale. Ho ancora lavorato molto duramente, ma qui ho un po 'di spazio in più e il sole. Era giunto il momento per un nuovo scenario nel campo e credo che questo è stato il passaggio perfetto per prendere me nella settimana di lotta.
“Ho lavorato sul mio‘Ali riordino,’Questa palestra mi ha ispirato. Non stupitevi se vedete mi rompo fuori durante la lotta. Ho qualche asso nella manica. Alla conferenza stampa ci saranno alcune sorprese troppo -. Ho un vestito scelto che sta andando a rubare la scena”
“Questa lotta è attesa da tempo e io sono solo contento che ho intenzione di ottenere la mia possibilità di mostrare il suo ciò che un vero campione è. Qualcuno sta andando giù aprile 13 e io prometto che non sta andando essere me.
“La gente può dire che non stanno pagando attenzione e non studiare, ma sono sdraiato. Sono contento che mi guarda da vicino anche se. Hammer ha volato uno dei miei amici là fuori per essere uno sparring partner, senza nemmeno sapere che lei non mi ha sparred in anni e non sa nulla su di me. Mi fa so che sono nella sua mente. Può longarone con Ann Wolfe e lei ancora non ha intenzione di battermi “.
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SCUDI CHI vs. MARTELLO
Shields vs. Hammer si buca imbattuto campione mondiale dei pesi medi Claressa Shields e Christina Hammer contro l'altro in una battaglia per coronare l'indiscusso campione del mondo 160-pound, in quello che è probabilmente l'evento di boxe femminile più significativi nella storia. Il co-feature si buca Jermaine Franklin assumendo Rydell Booker in un incontro dei pesi massimi emozionante 10 round e in apertura trasmissione televisiva, pesi massimi Otto Wallin e Nick Kisner si daranno battaglia in scontro 10 round. La Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE tripleheader andrà in onda in diretta su Showtime a 9 p.m. ET / PT da Boardwalk Hall di 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® Sabato, Aprile 13 Leading Up to Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Aprile 3, 2019) – Unbeaten rising heavyweight contendersJermaine Franklin e 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, Aprile 13 da Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City.
La Showtime Boxing: 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,” disse 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,” disse 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. Sono forte, veloce, 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. debutto, 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,” disse 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.
“Nell'aprile 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,” detta parola.
“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, che è classificato No. 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,” disse 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.”
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, che è promossa da Promozioni Salita, sono al prezzo di $150, $100, $55 e $35 e possono essere acquistati attraverso Ticketmaster e alboardwalkhall.com.
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SCUDI CHI vs. MARTELLO Shields vs. Hammer si buca imbattuto campione mondiale dei pesi medi Claressa Shields e Christina Hammer contro l'altro in una battaglia per coronare l'indiscusso campione del mondo 160-pound, in quello che è probabilmente l'evento di boxe femminile più significativi nella storia. Il co-feature si buca Jermaine Franklin assumendo Rydell Booker in un incontro dei pesi massimi emozionante 10 round e in apertura trasmissione televisiva, pesi massimi Otto Wallin e Nick Kisner si daranno battaglia in scontro 10 round. La Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE tripleheader andrà in onda in diretta su Showtime a 9 p.m. ET / PT da Boardwalk Hall di Atlantic City, N.J.
Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer Meet in Showtime Boxing: EDIZIONE SPECIALE® Main Event To Crown Undisputed Women’s Middleweight Champion
NEW YORK – Marzo 7, 2019 – Two undefeated heavyweight prospects will put their unblemished records on the line when they fight in separate bouts on Saturday, Aprile 13 in diretta su Showtime dal Boardwalk Hall di 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-classificato Stati Uniti. dilettante 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.
Nel 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 trasmissione televisiva,” detto promotore 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 KO), from Saginaw, Mich., is a former amateur standout and a 2014 Nazionale di Golden Gloves Champion. A likely candidate to represent the U.S. alla 2016 Giochi Olimpici, 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.
“Non vedo l'ora – I am ready to show that I am the new man in the heavyweight division,” disse Franklin. “Rydell is a good fighter but he is in the way of my goal of winning the heavyweight world title. Aprile 13 will be my coming out party and I am very honored to have this opportunity on SHOWTIME.”
Booker (25-1, 12 KO), from Detroit, Mich., is a former No.1-ranked U.S. amateur who was once a rising heavyweight prospect with a 22-0 record. He suffered his lone defeat to former three-division world champion James Toney, who was coming off wins over Vassiliy Jirov and Evander Holyfield, in 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 KO), che farà il suo U.S. debutto, diventato professionista in 2013 and has gradually risen in the rankings by recording 20 vittorie consecutive. 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. Attualmente classificato n. 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 KO) 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 anni. As a pro, three of Kisner’s four losses have come against opponents who boasted an undefeated record on fight night. Nel suo ultimo incontro, 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 chiamerà la Showtime Boxing: azione SPECIAL EDITION da bordo ring con la boxe storico Steve Farhood e l'ex campione del mondo Raul Marquez funge da esperti analisti. The executive producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.
