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3 Division verdensmester & Hall of Famer Shane Mosley bekræftet for den ottende årlige Box Fan Expo, Under mexicansk uafhængighedsdag weekend, Lørdag September 13, i Las Vegas

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Box Fan Expo - den største bokseventilatorbegivenhed, der afholdes i USA -

Den ultimative boksefanoplevelse

Billetter i salget nu på Eventbrite

Las Vegas (Juli 16, 2025) -Tre-division verdensmester og Hall of Famer Shane Mosley har bekræftet, at han vil optræde på den ottende årlige Box Fan Expo lørdag september 13, 2025 på Las Vegas Convention Center fra 10 a.m. til 5 p.m. Expo vil også falde sammen med Mega -kampen mellem Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, Det finder sted senere samme aften på det allegant stadion.

Mosley holder et møde & Hils med sine fans på hans 2. Chance Boxing Promotions Booth under fanbegivenheden afholdt over den mexicanske uafhængighedsdag weekend.

Box Fan Expo er en årlig fanbegivenhed, der falder sammen med nogle af sportsgrene’ legendariske, Klassiske kampe i Las Vegas, inklusive Mayweather vs. Maidana II, Mayweather vs. Berto, Canelo vs. Chavez Jr., Canelo vs. Gigg II, Canelo vs. Jacobs, Canelo vs. GGG III og Canelo vs Munguia.

Centreret i Boxing's langvarige hjem-Las Vegas-Dette års Expo er et must-do for Fight-fans, der kommer ind til denne legendariske weekend, med snesevis af professionelle krigere, initiativtagere, og virksomheder, der er involveret i boksebranchen. Expo er den største og eneste boksefan -ekspo, der er afholdt i USA. En hel dag med boksefanoplevelse venter på dig! https://Boxfanexpo.com – @Boxfanexpo

Billetter til Box Fan Expo er tilgængelige online på: 

https://bit.ly/boxfanexpo2025

Mosley vil gøre sin første optræden på dette års Expo og vil underskrive handsker, billeder, Personlige genstande og memorabilia. Mosley vil også have merchandise til at sælge for fans at nyde. Boksefans vil også have en mulighed for at tage billeder med denne bokse -legende, også kendt som"Sukker".

Mosley slutter sig til Erik Morales og Marco Antonio Barrera Som en tidlig forpligtelse til dette års Box Fan Expo, med flere boksestjerner, der skal annonceres.

Om Shane Mosley

“Sukker” Shane Mosley, er et globalt respekteret bokseikon og Hall of Famer. Han konkurrerede fra 1993 til 2016. Mosley afholdt flere verdensmesterskaber i tre vægtklasser, inklusive IBF letvægtstitel, WBA (Super), WBC Welterweight -titlerne, og WBA (Super) såvel som WBC og Ring Magazine Light Middleweight Titles. Han blev også kendt som den lineale mester på weltervægt (to gange) og let mellemvægt.

I 1998, Boxing Writers Association of America ved navn Mosley som deres Fighter of the Year. Han fik også den samme ære af International Boxing Hall of Fame i 2000. I 2000 og 2001, Han blev udnævnt til verdens bedste aktive og pund for pundbokser, ved ringen. Her er nogle af Mosleys mest bemærkelsesværdige kampe, Såsom Oscar de la Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Fernando Vargas, Vernon Forrest, Anthony Margarito, og Ricardo Mayorga blandt mange andre…  

Cirka 2. Chance Boxing Promotions

2ND Chance Boxing Promotions er et mission-drevet kampfremmende selskab grundlagt af Paul & Tiffany Nuroyal (Tidligere Nutall), I partnerskab med bokselegenden 'sukker’ Shane Mosley. Præsident Shane Mosley er forpligtet til at mentorere krigere, spejder, coaching, og udvide mulighederne for underprivilegerede atleter over hele verden. Hans mission er at hjælpe enhver fighter med at stige - ikke som en mester i ringen, Men som en mester i livet. Som en gren af 2. Chance redder Lives Organization, 2ND Chance Boxing Promotions ønsker at styrke underprivilegerede krigere over hele verden med reel adgang til professionelle boksemuligheder - inden for U.S.. og i udlandet. Deres kampagner Spotlight Grit, talent, og transformation, Tilbyder krigere ikke kun en scene, men en sti ud af fattigdom og med vilje. 2ND Chance Boxing Promotions vil fremme licenserede professionelle boksekampe over hele USA, mens de aktivt spejder og udvikler internationale krigere fra undervurderede regioner. Organisationen vil samarbejde med fitnesscentre, Medieplatforme, og sponsorer til at hæve atletens synlighed og skabe varig indflydelse. Foruden live -begivenheder, Kampagnen producerer kampindhold, Docu-serie, og brandede medier, der fremhæver de magtfulde personlige historier bag hver fighter. Gennem denne indsats, 2ND Chance Boxing Promotions sigter mod at skabe reelle økonomiske muligheder for krigere og deres familier ved at tilbyde kontrakter, uddannelse, og den eksponering, der er nødvendig for at opbygge bæredygtige karrierer i boksning. For mere info gå til: https://2ndchancesaveslives.org/2c-boxing-promotions

Om Box Fan Expo

Box Fan Expo er den ultimative boksefanerfaring -begivenhed, som giver fans mulighed for at møde boksningens stjerner, der repræsenterer fortiden, nuværende og fremtid for sporten. Med hostede autografsigneringer, møde-og-hilsen med nuværende og tidligere bokse verdensmestre, Limited Edition merchandise til salg, Giveaways og mere, Dette er den ultimative begivenhed for fans af sporten.

Tidligere boksestjerner, der har deltaget, inkluderer: Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Lennox Lewis, Julio Cesar Chavez, Roy Jones Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, David Benavidez, Teofimo Lopez, Andre Ward, Ryan Garcia, Claressa Shields, Fernando Vargas, Edgar Berlanga, Oscar Valdez, Marcos Maidana, Devin Haney, Mikey Garcia, Errol Spence Jr, Rolando Romero, Sergio Martinez, Tim Bradley, Joseph Ramirez, Shawn Porter, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Abner Mares, James Toney, Jessie Vargas, Floyd Mayweather sr., Vinny Paz, Mia St. John, Franchón Crews-Dezurn, Senisa Road, Jorge Linares, Leo Santa Cruz, Chiquita Gonzalez, Badou Jack, Nico Ali Walsh, Terry Norris, Riddick Bowe, Earnie Shavers, Michael & Leon Spinks, Brandon Rios, Anthony Dirrell, Danny Jacobs og mange flere ...

Udstillere inkluderer boksepromotorer, gear, tøj, udstyr, energidrikke, Tillægsprodukter, Broadcasting Media, Sanktionsorganer, og andre virksomheder, der viser deres brand til fans og bokseindustrien som helhed.

I løbet af de næste par måneder frem til begivenheden, Der vil være ugentlige opdateringer om de mange stjerner, der vil begå deres optræden på Boxing Expo.

Billetter til Box Fan Expo er tilgængelige på Eventbrite:

https://bit.ly/boxfanexpo2025
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Promoting more challenging than fighting for Miguel Cotto

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La Batalla
TITO ACOSTA vs. CARLOS BUITRAGO
WBO World Light Flyweight Championship

Lørdag, Juni 16, 2018
Coliseo de Puerto Rico * Hato Rey, Puerto Rico

LIVE ON PPV – 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT
La Batalla, Juni 16
Live on PPV from Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Maj 31, 2018) – Future Hall of Fame boxer Miguel Cotto believes that, for him, promoting is even more challenging than fighting.

 

 

 

The living legend retired last December with an incredible 41-6 (33 KOS) pro rekord, in which he became the only Puerto Rican to capture world titles in four different weights classes, light welterweight through middleweight.

 

 

 

Cotto was 20-6 (16 KOS) i verden titel slagsmål, 16-6 (12 KOS) versus present or past world champions during his illustrious 17-year pro career, including victories against Cesar Bazan, Carlos Maussa,Lovemore N’dou, Randall Bailey,DeMarcus Corley, Ricardo Torres,Paulie Malignaggi, Carlos Quintana,Zab Judah, Shane Mosley, Joshua Clottey, Yuri Foreman, Ricardo Mayorga, Anthony Margarito, Sergio Martinez og Daniel Geale.

 

 

 

“We have been in the promoting business for more than 13 år, combining both roles (fighter and promoter),” Cotto said. “Nu, we are able to give more attention to our fighters in terms of training.

 

 

 

“Promoting is more complex because there are challenges regarding every facet of an event. Som en fighter, you concentrate solely on the fight, not all the details involved in promoting a successful event.”

 

 

 

Cotto Promotions is presenting La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago, along with H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico, Juni 16th på pay-per-view, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media vil distribuere La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellit og digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DirecTV, DISH and live-streamed worldwide (excluding Puerto Rico) på den FITE.TV app og hjemmeside (www.fite.tv), begyndende ved 9 p.m. OG / 6 p.m. PT, til en vejledende udsalgspris på kun $34.95.

 

 

 

World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta 17-1, 17 KOS) will make his first title defense against four-time world title challenger Carlos “Chocorroncito” Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 KOS), of Nicaragua, i 12-runde hovedbegivenhed.

 

 

 

“This pay-per-view card is a very important opportunity for is to showcase a great event,” Cotto added, “as well as a perfect scenario for Acosta to show the world who he is as world champion.

 

 

 

“It is a pleasure for me to give back to boxing what boxing gave me. Seeing our brand grow and fighter development let us know that we are doing things the right way. Our goal is to continue developing the best talent in Puerto Rico and building their brands and legacies.”

 

 

 

The 27-year-old Acosta is on a mission to become a Puerto Rican boxing icon like Cotto, Tito Trinidad, Wilfredo Gomez, Hector Camacho, Wilfredo Benitez and so many other greats from this fertile island.

 

 

 

Acosta’s success brings back fond memories for Cotto to when he was in a similar situation as a young world champion. “He does bring back memories for me and he proves that hard work pays off,” Cotto concluded. “Tito is living the dream every boxer has when they choose to box as a living. Now is the most challenging chapter for him to expand his reign and build his legacy.”

 

 

 

Additional June 16th PPV fights will soon be announced. Alle kampe og krigere kan ændres.

 

 

INFORMATION:

 

www.promocionesmiguelcotto, www.integratedsportsnet.com, www.directvpr.com, www.fite.tv

 

Twitter: @CottoPromotions, @Directvpr, @IntegratedPPV, @FiteTV

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Pacquiao vs.. HORN AIRING LIVE IN CANADA THIS SATURDAY EXCLUSIVELY ON SUPER CHANNEL

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Manny Pacquiao speaks at today’s Final press conference in Australia
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada (Juni 28, 2017) – Finalen [press conference was held today fordenne lørdag nats “Battle in Brisbane,” featuring World Boxing Organization (WBO) Welterweight World champion Manny “Pacman’ Pacquiao (59-6-2, 38 KOS) and his title challenger, Jeff Horn (16-0-1, 11 KOS).
“Battle of Brisbane: Pacquiao vs. Horn,” presented by Top Rank and Duco Events. vil luft denne lørdag aften, udelukkende i Canada på Super Channel, live from Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australien.
Super Channel subscribers will be able to watch four exciting fights, begyndende ved 9 p.m. OG / 6 p.m. PT, på den “Battle of Brisbane” kort, headlined by Pacquiao vs. Horn.
Pacquiao vs.. DE LA HOYA & HATTON REPLAYS ON SC1
As a warm-up to the “Battle of Brisbane” på Juli 1, Super Channel will present two replays of previous Pacquiao bouts on Fredag Juni 30begyndende ved 7 p.m. OG / 4 p.m. PT on SC1:

Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar de la Hoya– December. 6, 2008

Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton– Maj 2, 2009 (IBO World super lightweight title)
These fights will also be available on Super Channel On Demand.
Here is a link to Pacquaio’s interview today with official press conference host Ben Damon:
Lørdag night’s Super Channel telecast will also feature two-time Irish Olympian Michael Conlan (2-0, 2 KOS), from Belfast, in a six-round featherweight bout against Jarrett “Juarez” Owen (5-4-3, 2 KOS), of Brisbane.In the 12-round co-feature,International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior bantamweight world champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas (24-1-1, 16 KOS), of Cavite City, Filippinerne, will defend his title against top-rated contender Teiru Kinoshita (25-1-1, 8 KOS), of Kobe, Japan. The live telecast will open with an eight-round middleweight bout between Shane Mosley, Jr. (10-1, 7 KOS), af Pomona, Calif. and son of former three-division world champion “Sukker” Shane Mosley, og David Toussaint (10-0, 8 KOS), of Canberra, Australien.
Alle kampe og krigere kan ændres.
INFORMATION:
Twitter: @SuperChannel
Instagram: @SuperChannelTV
Facebook: /superchannel
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Manny Pacquiao & Freddie Roach Workout quotes from Australia

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Pacquiao vs.. HORN AIRING LIVE IN CANADA Denne lørdag EKSKLUSIVT PÅ SUPER CHANNEL
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada (Juni 27, 2017) – World Boxing Organization (WBO) Welterweight World champion Manny “Pacman’ Pacquiao (59-6-2, 38 KOS) and his Hall-of-Fame trainer, Freddie Roach, held a media workout today in Australia, forbereder sig på denne lørdag night’s showdown between Pacquiao and his title challenger, Jeff Horn (16-0-1, 11 KOS).
“Battle of Brisbane: Pacquiao vs. Horn,” presented by Top Rank and Duco Events. vil luft denne lørdag aften, udelukkende i Canada på Super Channel, live from Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australien.
Super Channel subscribers will be able to watch four exciting fights, begyndende ved 9 p.m. OG / 6 p.m. PT, på den “Battle of Brisbane” kort, headlined by Pacquiao vs. Horn.

Pacquiao vs.. DE LA HOYA & HATTON REPLAYS ON SC1
As a warm-up to the “Battle of Brisbane” på Juli 1, Super Channel will present two replays of previous Pacquiao bouts on Fredag Juni 30begyndende ved 7 p.m. OG / 4 p.m. PT on SC1:

Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar de la Hoya– December. 6, 2008

Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton– Maj 2, 2009 (IBO World super lightweight title)
These fights will also be available on Super Channel On Demand.
See Pacquiao and Roach quotes below from today’s workout:
MANNY PACQUIAO: “We have a really good plan for this fight. We worked hard in training camp both in Manila and in General Santos City. I’m totally focused for this fight. I am not looking past this fight because at this point in my career, every fight is the most important. There are no tomorrows if I don’t win today.
“Jeff Horn is OK. I’ve watched video of his fights. He brings a lot of action into the ring.
“I know what he is feeling. I remember everything about my first world title fight.
“Being a senator and training for a fight is hard. It takes discipline and time management. Luckily, the Senate has been in recess for the past few weeks and I have been able to focus on training for my world title fight.
“A Senator’s job is to defend his people … to fight for their rights.
“I know Jeff Horn used to be a teacher. I ringen, I’m a teacher too.
“I am ready for Jeff to come out and be aggressive. If he does that it will be a great fight for the fans.
“The biggest crowd I ever fought in front of was at Cowboys Stadium against Joshua Clottey. I’m told this could be bigger [51,000+]. I am very excited for doing that, even though they may not be rooting for me. I am also very happy that ESPN will be televising it live.to Den US. Now everyone can see it. It’s good for boxing.”
FREDDIE ROACH: “Manny is a performer. He loves people, loves a big audience. Brisbane has all that for this fight. He’ll be fighting in front of the biggest crowd of his career.
“Not everyone gets the opportunity to fight for a world title. It was always my dream but I never fought for one. Det er en big deal. Jeff Horn earned this opportunity. He is the WBO’s mandatory challenger.
“Manny gave me 110% in training camp. He always does. No one works harder in the gym. The difference in this camp from recent ones has been his aggression. He’s scored several knockdowns and I haven’t seen that in years. He has kept his foot on the pedal throughout, even when he’s had a sparring partner in trouble. After his ring work he is singing and dancing – not well – but that’s not the point. He is really hungry to make a statement in this fight against Horn. He’s even playing Shakira during his workouts again and he hasn’t done that in years.”
Lørdag night’s Super Channel telecast will also feature two-time Irish Olympian Michael Conlan (2-0, 2 KOS), from Belfast, in a six-round featherweight bout against Jarrett “Juarez” Owen (5-4-3, 2 KOS), of Brisbane.In the 12-round co-feature,International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior bantamweight world champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas (24-1-1, 16 KOS), of Cavite City, Filippinerne, will defend his title against top-rated contender Teiru Kinoshita (25-1-1, 8 KOS), of Kobe, Japan. The live telecast will open with an eight-round middleweight bout between Shane Mosley, Jr. (10-1, 7 KOS), af Pomona, Calif. and son of former three-division world champion “Sukker” Shane Mosley, og David Toussaint (10-0, 8 KOS), of Canberra, Australien.
Alle kampe og krigere kan ændres.
INFORMATION:
Twitter: @SuperChannel
Instagram: @SuperChannelTV
Facebook: /superchannel
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Super Channel to air “Battle of Brisbane” Manny Pacquiao vs. Jeff Horn International Card July 1st live from Australia

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(L-R) – Manny Pacquiao & Jeff Horn
(picture courtesy of 7 News Brisbane)
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada (Juni 26, 2017) – Super Channel is pleased to announce that it has acquired the exclusive rights in Canada to air the July 1st World Boxing Organization (WBO) World Welterweight Championship bout between reigning champion, future Hall-of-Famer Manny “Pacman’ Pacquiao, og udfordrer Jeff Horn, begyndende ved 9 p.m. OG / 6 p.m. PT, live from Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Queensland, Australien.
“Battle of Brisbane: Pacquiao vs. Horn” is a presentation of Top Rank and Duco Events. Super Channel will air four exciting fights from this card, headlined by Pacquiao vs. Horn, udelukkende i Canada.
“Super Channel is ecstatic to be bringing a non-pay-per-view Pacquiao bout to Canadian fight fans as a follow up to the exciting Brook vs Spence IBF Welterweight Championship we brought them in May” sagde Troy Wassill, Programmeringsdirektør, Domestic Distributors and Sports. “We keep hearing from our viewers that they want more boxing on Super Channel and the ‘Battle of Brisbane’ is going to deliver exactly what they are looking for.”
“The world has followed amazing Manny since he burst onto the scene in his U.S. debut i 2001, where he knocked out Lehlo Ledwaba to win his second of a record eight division world titles,” Hall of Fame promotor Bob Arum tilføjet. “It’s going to be an unbelievable event.”

Pacquiao vs.. DE LA HOYA & HATTON REPLAYS ON SC1
As a warm-up to the “Battle of Brisbane” på Juli 1, Super Channel will present two replays of previous Pacquiao bouts on Fredag Juni 30begyndende ved 7 p.m. OG / 4 p.m. PT on SC1:

Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar de la Hoya– December. 6, 2008

Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton– Maj 2, 2009 (IBO World super lightweight title)
These fights will also be available on Super Channel On Demand.
Pacquiao (59-6-2, 38 KOS), a former two-term congressman, was elected to a Philippine Senate seat in May 2016, capturing more than 16 million votes nationally. An international icon, Pacquiao is the only fighter to win eight world titles in as many different weight divisions. A three-time Fighter of the Year and the reigning BWAA “Fighter af årtiet,” Pacquiao CV har sejre over nuværende og fremtidige Hall of Farmers, Herunder Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley, Juan Manuel Marquez og Timothy Bradley.
Fra 2008 til 2010, five of his seven victories were in world title fights, in five different weight classes, spænder fra 130 til 154 pounds. No active boxer has sold more live tickets in the U.S. end Pacquiao, der er også krediteret med mere end 18 million domestic pay-per-view buys. After his disappointing unanimous decision loss to Floyd Mayweather, Jr. maj 2, 2015, a world championship fight that generated a record 4.5 million pay-per-view buys and more than $400 million in television revenue alone, a healthy Pacquiao (he had suffered a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder during the fourth round of the Mayweather fight) returned to the winner’s circle on April 9, 2016, winning the rubber match against five-time world champion Bradley. In a battle of Top-10 pound for pound fighters, Pacquiao sent Bradley to the canvas twice en route to a dominant 12-round unanimous decision victory. På November. 5, Pacquiao regained the WBO welterweight title for a third time when he shellacked the once-defeated defending champion Jessie Vargas via another dominant 12-round unanimous decision. Pacquiao has been trained by Hall of Famer Freddie Roach siden 2001.
Unbeaten hometown-favorite Horn (16-0-1, 11 KOS), fighting out of Brisbane (Queensland, Australien), enters the fight of his life having won his last three battles — alle i 2016 — mod Ali Funeka, Rico Mueller og Randall Bailey, inde i afstand. They had a combined record of 105-14-4 when he fought them. Den 2012 Australian Olympian’s background belies the warrior he has become inside the ring. Well-schooled inside and outside the ring, Horn received his Bachelor of Education degree from Griffith University and taught high school Physical Education even as he embarked on his professional boxing career.
Horn started boxing at age 18 after being picked on by bullies and he has been an advocate of anti-bullying campaigns. Immensely popular throughout Australia, the 29-year-old Horn has become a national gate attraction in his own right. Selected as the 2015 Australian Boxer of the Year, Horn is trained and managed by Glenn Rushton, the only trainer he has ever had, and assisted by former WBC super welterweight world champion John “The Beast” Mugabi.
Den Juli 1 telecast will also feature Irish Olympic hero Michael Conlan (2-0, 2 KOS), from Belfast, in a six-round featherweight bout against Jarrett “Juarez” Owen (5-4-3, 2 KOS), of Brisbane, og International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior bantamweight world champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas (24-1-1, 16 KOS), of Cavite City, Filippinerne, defending his title against top-rated contender Teiru Kinoshita (25-1-1, 8 KOS), of Kobe, Japan. The live telecast will open with an eight-round middleweight rumble between Shane Mosley, Jr. (10-1, 7 KOS), af Pomona, Calif. and son of former three-division world champion “Sukker” Shane Mosley, og David Toussaint (10-0, 8 KOS), of Canberra, Australien.
Some of the greatest boxers in history have confirmed they will be ringside, Herunder Roberto Duran, Evander Holyfield, og Thomas Hearns.
Alle kampe og krigere kan ændres.
INFORMATION:
Twitter: @SuperChannel
Instagram: @SuperChannelTV
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UNDEFEATED WELTERWEIGHT TARAS SHELESTYUK WINS HARD-FOUGHT DECISION OVER JIMMY HERRERA IN SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION MAIN EVENT

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 Unbeaten Constantin Bejenaru Outpoints Steve Bujaj in Rugged Affair,

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CORONA, Calif. (November. 4, 2016) - Tares “The Real Deal Shelestyuk maintained an unbeaten record and continued his ascent in the welterweight division with a close, unanimous 10-round decision over his toughest opponent to date, Jimmy “The Truth” Herrera i Fredagens main event of a ShoBox: Den nye generation tripleheader leve på SHOWTIME from the outdoor Omega Products Event Center i Corona, Calif.

 

Shelestyuk (15-0, 9 KOS), den 2012 Olympic Games Bronze Medalist for Ukraine, was victorious by the scores of 96-93 to gange og 95-94. Despite a gutsy, gritty performance, Herrera (15-4-1, 8 KOS), af Chicago, Ill., had a three-fight winning streak end. Der var ingen knockdowns.

 

In a rough and tumble, bloody collision of undefeated cruiserweights in the co-feature, southpaw Constantin Bejenaru (12-0, 4 KOS, 0-1-1 i World Series of Boxing), of Catskill, N.Y.. by way of Moldova, survived a knockdown and several unintentional head butts to register a unanimous 10-round decision over Steve Bujaj (16-1-1, 11 KOS), af New York.

 

Lokal fan favorit Manuel “La Tormenta” Mendez (13-1-2, 9 KOS), af Indio, Calif., registered an impressive one-punch, 2:32 first round knockout over previously undefeated Vitor Jones Freitas (12-1, 1 ND, 6 KOS), of Salvador, Bahia, Brasilien, in a scheduled eight-round bout that opened the telecast.

 

Southpaw Shelestyuk, who entered the ring ranked No. 9 in the WBO and No. 13 i WBA, turned back a determined bid by Herrera to win despite getting docked a point for excessive holding in the fifth round.

 

”Det var en hård kamp,’’ Shelestyuk. “He is a tough fighter, he is slow but he worked well. I første runde, I did well but my legs went on me. I think it was because I did not sleep well.

 

“After five rounds I started to find my rhythm. I started boxing him. I made some mistakes in there like pulling straight back. This fight will make me better. Som jeg sagde, he was tough but nothing special. When my legs went, I started to work inside. I beat him good in the last round and if there was 30 seconds more, I could have stopped him.

 

“I am looking forward to being more active in 2017. I will take two or three weeks off and be right back in the gym.’’

 

“The Truth” hurts and Herrera had more than his fair share of moments in a tight fight. Herrera, a pro since December 2009, figured to be a legitimate test for Shelestyuk and he was. But Taras was more active (landing 169 af 689 punches, compared to Herrera’s 130 af 460). Each connected 28 procent af tiden.

 

Herrera, who had defeated undefeated prospects in four of previous nine fights, was not happy with the verdict. “It was a good fight. There is not much that I can say. I thought it was closer than the scores indicated. I had fun in there and I give him credit. He was everything I expected. He is a smart fighter.’’

 

“I would live to be a test dummy for all these young prospects. I thought it could have been a draw, but the people who saw it on TV can have their opinion.’’

 

Making his second ShoBox begyndelse, Bejenaru triumphed by the scores of 97-91 on the three judges’ scorecards. The lefthander went down from a clean, counter left hook to the chin in the fifth and got the worse of the unintentional head butts but appeared to outhustle and outfight a reluctant Bujaj most of the way.

 

A short cruiserweight with an awkward, herky-jerky style Bejenaru pressed the issue throughout and was much more active, throwing more than 100 more punches than Bujaj (454-336) and averaged 45 punches thrown per round compared to 38 for Bujaj.

 

“He’s a dirty fighter,’’ said Bejenaru after a match in which he suffered a bad cut over his left eye and a big welt on his overhead. “You look at all his fights, all he does is lead with his head. I was affected by his head butts but there was no way I was going to stop. He complains a lot, but all he did was foul. It felt to me like he bit me on the left ear after… that’s how he fights.

 

“The sport is boxing, not swimming and he flails his punches like a swimmer, a street fighter, not a pro fighter. He caught me with a clean shot on the knockdown but I got right up and wasn’t hurt.

 

“This win is a big step in my career. It will help me continue to rise me up in the rankings on my way to a title shot.’’

 

Bujaj, who was making his ShoBox debut, was livid afterward.

 

“Hell, Ja, I’m mad,"Sagde han. “The scoring was bad. I knew what I was getting into by fighting in his backyard, but I definitely thought I won. I knocked him down. He never hurt me.”

 

The aggressive-minded Mendez came out patiently and allowed Freitas to throw the majority of the early punches. Mendez’ first meaningful punch of the fight was a paralyzing left hook to the body that put Freitas down and writhing in pain.

 

“I was surprised he didn’t take that body shot well, sagde Mendez, is who is trained by Joel Diaz. “I knew I hurt him, but I thought he’d get up. I saw that he wasn’t covering up very well so I knew I was going to land one eventually.”

 

“I was surprisingly nervous going into this fight. I was somewhat timid to start. I usually come out stronger, but it didn’t matter because we got the result that we wanted.”

 

“I’m pumped for the knockout win. I know it didn’t last long, but I hope the TV audience enjoyed it.”

 

Freitas controlled most of the round with his movement and sharper punching, but a savage hook to the body — his third connect to the body — left the Brazilian on the canvas long after the 10 count.

 

“I messed up,’’ a tearful Jones Freitas said. “I paused at the wrong time and he hit me with the right punch. This means nothing to me. I’m going to keep working hard and training hard. Jeg vil have en omkamp.”

 

Barry Tompkins kaldet ShoBox handling fra ringside med Al Bernstein og tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez tjener som ekspert analytikere. Den udøvende producent Gordon Hall med Richard Gaughan produktion og Rick Phillips lede.

 

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SHOBOX: Den nye generation slutvægte, CITATER & PHOTOS FOR TRIPLEHEADER TOMORROW/FRIDAY, LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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Unbeaten Welterweight Taras Shelestyuk Meets Jimmy Herrera,

Constantin Bejenaru, Steve Bujaj Clash in Collision of Undefeated Cruiserweights, Brazil’s Vitor Jones Freitas takes on Indio’s Manuel Mendez

From Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Calif.

 

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CORONA, Calif. (November. 3, 2016) – The six fighters who’ll compete denne fredag på ShoBox: Den nye generation gjort vægt på torsdag for the live SHOWTIME tripleheader (10:30 p.m. OG/PT, forsinket på vestkysten) from Omega Products Event Center in Corona.

 

Undefeated 2012 Olympiske Lege Bronze Medalist Taras "Real Deal" Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 KOS), Los Angeles, will make his main event debut when he faces Jimmy Herrera (15-3-1, 8 KOS), af Chicago, Ill., in the 10-round featured attraction. Shelestyuk, a member of the vaunted 2012 Ukraine Olympic team, is ranked No. 9 af WBO og nr. 13 i WBA. Herrera has defeated unbeaten prospects in four of last nine fights and is 8-1-1 overall since July 2012.

 

I ShoBox co-feature, undefeated cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 KOS, 0-1-1 i World Series of Boxing), of Catskill, N.Y.. by way of Moldova, og Steve “Superman” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 KOS), af New York, will collide in a 10-rounder.

Afrunding ud telecast, unbeaten lightweight Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 KOS), of Salvador, Bahia, Brasilien, will be opposed by local fan favorite Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 KOS), af Indio, Calif., i en otte-round Bout. Freitas, 23, is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion and Brazilian legend Acelino “Popo” Freitas.

 

Tickets for the event promoted by Thompson Boksning, Banner Kampagner, Hitz Boxing and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing er prissat til $100 (Ringside) og $70 (reserveret). Tickets are available for purchase on the day of the event (Fredag) at the Omega Products Event Center will call booth beginning at 3:30 PM PT. The Omega Products Event Center is located at 1681 California Ave., Crown, F.EKS 92881.

 

OFFICIELLE VÆGTE:

Welterweights (Main Event) - 10 Runder

Taras Shelestyuk – 146½ Pounds

Jimmy Herrera – 146¼ Pounds

 

Cruiserweights (Co-Feature) - 10 Runder

Constantin Bejenaru – 198¼ Pounds

Steve Bujaj – 197½ Pounds

 

Lightweights (Telecast Opener) - 8 Runder

Vitor Jones Freitas – 134¼ Pounds

Manuel Mendez – 135 Pounds

 

AFSLUTTENDE citater:

TARAS SHELESTYUK

 

“Herrera is a good fighter, a tough fighter. I know he has defeated some good fighters like Mike Jones, who was a top fighter who’d been off a couple years. But I’m 100 procent klar. I expect a very tough and exciting fight but I expect to be much stronger and smarter.

 

“I’m excited for all the attention this fight and I are getting. I’ve always known that fans in America have known me but maybe now more than before. I think in the next year, I can become even more well-known.

 

“I’ve been working on strength and becoming more powerful. I think my boxing skills are already good, but my speed and power are better than before. I feel in sparring that I’m punching harder.

 

“I like to work the body. I like the fact you land enough of them early, they take a toll late. That’s one thing good about fighting as a pro. I feel good about my career; I hope to be fighting some of the best fighters in the division within a year.

 

“I’m sure Herrera will probably try and come at me; there’s no chance he can beat me at boxing. I like guys who come forward. They are good for me because I can counter and move side to side. And I’m ready to fight on the inside if necessary.

 

“I know I can improve on my last ShoBox kamp. I made it closer than it should have been. If we had it over again I think I maybe stop him just because of what we’re been working on in the gym.

 

“Sparring with Shane Mosley has been huge for me. He’s such a great fighter. When I was younger, I’d watch his fights. Now we spar. He’s older but still very good. He knows all the tricks and gives me a lot of advice that helps me in and out of the ring. Everything he’s said to me, I’ve tried to apply.”

 

JIMMY HERRERA:

“I’ve been working a full two months for this fight so I’m ready. This is going to be a very good test for both of us, a great fight. He’s a good European boxer, another unbeaten for me. But I don’t feel like I’m coming in as the underdog at all. He’s got his strengths, I’ve got my strengths.

 

“There has to be a purpose for every punch. Each has to count. If he opens up and makes a mistake, I have to take advantage. I need to get him out of his rhythm early, force him out of his comfort zone and make him fight my fight.

 

“I’ll be the aggressor. But I’d love if he was the aggressor. I just think, selv, knowing him, he’s going to try to box and win the rounds that way. I work all the time coming forward and that’s what I’ll do i morgen.

 

“A kid from Chicago, ligesom mig, it’s hard to get anywhere in boxing without connections, so finally after fighting so long without a manager, I signed with Cameron Dunkin. I always knew I could be a good boxer, but never figured I’d be a boxer. But look at me know, I’m fighting on SHOWTIME and this fight couldn’t be coming along at a better time.”

 

CONSTANTIN BEJENARU:

“I feel your amateur career gives you a good foundation, like a beginner, but once you turn pro it’s a total different game. It doesn’t matter who has more experience as an amateur. As professionals, we all have to do our jobs here.

 

“I don’t know Bujaj, but I saw his fight with Junior Wright so I know he is tough.

 

“I feel this is a big step for me. Han er 16-0, a good fighter who can punch or box, and this is for a belt. This a good fight for both of us.

“I work hard for every fight and this was no exception. We know we have to pay attention to detail. This is a dangerous guy but I am very confident.

 

“I definitely don’t expect an easy fight. I have to press the action. I need to make him as uncomfortable as I can.

 

“I don’t have a lot of pro knockouts but boxing isn’t just about power. Boxing is intelligence and mental; it’s not just a street fight for me.

 

“This is my second fight on ShoBox. I’m so happy to be back again after that last win over Zubov. The goal is to keep busy, come back early next year and then sometime by next year be ready to fight for a major title of some type.’’

 

STEVE BUJAJ:

 

“I’m looking forward to this fight, my first on network TV, to see where I’m at. The way I feel, I’ve got everything to win, everything to lose. This either pushes me to the next level, or I stay where I’m at.

 

“I’m ready for any kind of fight. I’m a versatile fighter and I will have the height advantage.

 

“I feel ready now for the bigger fights, the additional exposure on SHOWTIME, the ratings, the titles, det hele. But I definitely will be even more after Fredag.

 

“I don’t feel this is going 10 runder. I feel I’ll break him down and eventually stop him. I feel I’ve got the skills and definitely the heart. I’m healthy and ready to go.

 

“I saw his last fight on ShoBox, and thought it was pretty decent. He’s pretty short for a cruiserweight. Although we’re both from New York, I’d never heard of him before.

 

“Camp went awesome with lots of sparring. In Las Vegas. I trained with Mayweather fighters like Ronald Gavril, Badou Jack and Caleb Plant. It’s been four years since I’ve fought a left-hander but I do not consider it factor.’’

 

VITOR JONES FREITAS:

“I thank God and both my uncles for helping me get to where I am, for teaching me and for guiding me in every step of my life and in boxing. Without their influence and what they’ve done for me since I was 11, I feel I’d be dead today.

 

“I’m very excited about this fight and the opportunity to fight better guys. This for me is all about taking advantage of the opportunity.

 

“I’m getting more and more experience. My goal is to work hard and, like my Uncle Acelino, make good fights and become a world champion“

 

“We’ve studied Mendez’ fighting style and have a lot of respect for his trainer, Joel Diaz. I know Mendez is very strong and comes forward. I don’t know if he likes it when his opponents attack from the sides but I’m ready to fight him on the sides, head-on and toe-to-toe.”

 

MANUEL MENDEZ:

 

“This is my ninth fight with Joel and we know each other very well. Through the bad and good, he’s been there for me.

 

“I’m sure Freitas has confidence in his ability but like any other undefeated fighter he does well until he hits the wall, which is what Joel wants me to make him do. He wants me to punish him, take my time.

 

“I feel have I have natural power, can take a punch and have heart. Hit me as much as you want, but watch out once I connect and turn things around. My goal always is to break them down, starting with the body.

 

“I may not have the pedigree of some of these guys, but I’m learning defense, how to pace myself, staying poised and most importantly, just how to fight. The more experience, the more mature you become.

 

"I morgen I just want to be me and listen to Joel in the corner. I wouldn’t want to be standing in from of me. If he wants to stand and bang, Lad os gøre det. I guarantee he’s the one going back after the first few moments.”

 

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Q&A WITH STEVE “SUPERMAN” BUJAJ

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Cruiserweight Faces Fellow Unbeaten Constantin Bejenaru In Co-Feature on ShoBox: The New Generation TripleheaderThis Fredag, November. 4, Live on SHOWTIME®

Welterweight Taras Shelestyuk Risks Perfect Record Against Jimmy Herrera in Main Event; Brazil’s Vitor Jones FreitasTakes on Indio’s Manuel Mendez in Opening Bout

From Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Calif.
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CORONA, Calif. (November. 2, 2016) — Undefeated ultra-confident cruiserweight Steve “Superman” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 KOS), of Westchester, N.Y., chimes in before his important 10-round bout with fellow unbeaten Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 3 KOS, 0-1-1 in the World Series of Boxing), af Brooklyn, N.Y., in the middle match of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader this Fredag, November. 4, from the Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Calif.
Bujaj (udtalt “Boo-ha”), 26, has won four in a row, herunder hans sidste to ved knockout, since boxing a split 10-round draw in a slugfest with then-undefeated three-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion Junior Wright (10-0) i maj 2014. A two-time New York Golden Gloves champion, Bujah, who’ll be fighting on ShoBox the first time, is coming off a first-round TKO over previously undefeated Sergio Ramirez (11-0) på Juni 11

Bejenaru (udtalt “bay-zhin-nah-ROO”) is making his second ShoBox start. In his debut last April 15, the native of Ungheni, Moldova, scored a unanimous eight-round decision over previously unbeaten Alexey Zubov (10-0), a former Russian amateur champion and seven-time European amateur champion. Southpaw Bejenaru boxed on the Romanian national team for 10 years and was a nine-time national champion.

Here is What Bujaj said:

What do you know about Bejenaru and what are your thoughts going in?

“I know he’s undefeated, 11-0 and a lefty, but I don’t believe he’s on my level. I think I’m a different class fighter and will be able to show it på fredag.”

What kind of fight do you expect?

“I don’t really have any expectations. When I get in there, I make my adjustments, and then I start breaking him down.”

What is the key to winning? What are your advantages?

“My best advantage is my experience. I’ve fought 10 runder før. This is his first time. I believe that I’m more skilled than he is, and I believe that I have more heart and just think I have the edge all around.”

On fighting on ShoBox the first time?

“I’m very excited and grateful for the opportunity that has been given me. I’m ready to go out and perform and show the world what I’m all about — and that is being one of the top guys in the cruiserweight division.”

Your opinion on the cruiserweight division?

“The cruiserweight division is a good division with a lot of good fighters. I feel like it will get more exposure in the future because there are so many talented fighters and good fights that can happen. I’m looking forward to being a part some of the big fights and making some noise.”

What would a win on ShoBox mean to you?

“A win on SHOWTIME would be really huge, but mostly it would keep me going.”

Are they making a mistake fighting you?

“I don’t think he made a mistake, but I refuse to lose this fight. I’m gonna give it my all. He’s not on my level and I’m gonna prove it. I’m gonna fight my ass off.”

On his slugfest with former world title challenger Wright?
“I was winning the fight but I broke my jaw in the fourth round. I had a bad mouthpiece, a cheap one. I never knew mouthpieces needed to be fitted. The surgeon told me if I’d had a pro mouthpiece, I wouldn’t have had a problem.
“I still believe anybody else would have quit in that fight. I was in a lot of pain, I couldn’t close my mouth because the jaw was broke, I was spitting out blood. But I hung in there despite the jaw.

“I had him out on his feet in the last half-minute or so but the referee stopped the fight to give him time to tape up one of the laces on his glove. That gave him time to recover. If the ref hadn’t stopped it when he did, I feel I would have knocked him out.”

On his career?

“I had to work hard for my career. I don’t have a padded record. I do not have it as easy as most in their career. I don’t have a big-time promoter, and I’m not pampered. I’ve fought tough guys throughout my career but I’ve learned a lot and have no regrets. But I feel it’s time for me to step up. After I win Fredag på ShoBox, a lot of doors should start opening up me.”
New Nickname?

“I’ve been known as ‘Superman’my whole career but I’m thinking of changing it to “Steel.” The Wright fight proved a lot of me, and I learned a lot. Jeg har ikke holde op. I’m very tough and strong-minded, made of ‘steel.'”
Bujaj vs. Bejenaru is scheduled for 10 rounds and will be part of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on SHOWTIME at 10:30 p.m. OG/PT (forsinket på vestkysten). The main event will feature undefeated welterweight Taras Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 KO s) tage på ked-minded Jimmy Herrera (15-3-1, 8 KO s). Opening up the broadcast will feature Unbeaten lightweight Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 KOS), of Salvador, Bahia, Brasilien, will be opposed by local fan favorite Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 KOS), af Indio, Calif., in an eight-round bout in the opening bout of the telecast. Freitas, 23, is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion and Brazilian legend Acelino “Butt” Freitas.

Tickets for the event promoted by Banner Promotions, Thompson Boksning, Hitz Boxing and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing are priced at $100 (Ringside), $70 (reserveret) og $50 (generel optagelse) og kan købes ved at ringe (714) 935-0900.
Barry Tompkins vil kalde ShoBox-handlingen fra ringside med Steve Farhood og tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez tjener som ekspert analytikere. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan produktion og Rick Phillips lede.
Om ShoBox: Den nye generation
Siden starten i juli 2001, den kritikerroste SHOWTIME boksning serie, ShoBox: Den nye generation har budt unge talenter matches hårde. Den ShoBox 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 har optrådt på ShoBox og avancerede til at samle verden titler omfatter: 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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INDIO’S MANUEL MENDEZ IS READY FOR TV DEBUT AGAINST UNDEFEATED VITOR JONES FREITAS ON SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION TRIPLEHEADER THIS FRIDAY, November. 4, LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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Promising Welterweight Taras Shelestyuk Meets Jimmy Herrera in Main Event; Unbeaten Cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru, Steve Bujaj Clash in Co-Main at Omega Products International Event Center, Crown, Calif.

Live på SHOWTIME på 10:30 p.m. OG/PT

From Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, Calif.

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ORANGE, Calif. (November. 2, 2016) – Hard-hitting lightweight prospect Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 KOS) gør hans US. television debut against unbeaten Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 6 KOS) dette Fredag, November. 4, fra Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Calif.

Freitas vs. Mendez is scheduled for eight rounds and kicks off a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on SHOWTIME på 10:30 p.m. OG/PT (forsinket på vestkysten).

Tickets for the event promoted by Banner Promotions, Thompson Boksning, Hitz Boxing and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing are priced at $100 (Ringside), $70 (reserveret) og $50 (generel optagelse) og kan købes ved at ringe (714) 935-0900.

Mendez, who is trained by the well-regarded Joel Diaz, is putting the finishing touches on a training camp that saw him spar against former world champions Victor Ortiz, Ruslan Provodnikov and elite prospect Vergil Ortiz.

Thompson Boxing caught up with the 26-year-old slugger from Indio, Calif. and got his take on denne fredag ShoBox fight.

(On your first time fighting in front of a nationally televised audience) ...

“Det er en stor mulighed. I always push myself to the limits and this fight is no different. I have a fan-friendly style that the SHOWTIME audience is going to love.”

(On paper your fight against Freitas appears evenly matched, but most are giving the upper hand to your opponent) …

“I’ve always been the underdog all my life so this is another shot to prove myself. Freitas has a famous name, but that’s about it. He hasn’t faced anyone that approaches my ability.”

(On what you expect from Freitas) …

“The first few rounds will go a long way in knowing what he has. From watching tape, it seems like he has speed, but the most important thing is gauging his power. I can take a punch so once I feel him connect with something, then I’ll know what he has to offer.”

(On your relationship with Joel Diaz) …

“We have an excellent relationship. He’s incredibly helpful in that I’ve seen a great deal of improvement since I’ve been with him. Everything is better. My conditioning, head movement, fodarbejde; I’ve improved in a lot of areas. He’s a great teacher.”

(How would you describe your style for those that have yet to see you fight?) ...

“I’m a smart boxer that pressures fighters into making mistakes. I have all the tools needed to wear down opponents. You’ll always see me in front of you to the point where you get annoyed and start making mental errors. That’s when I put the hurt on you.”

TV FIGHTS

Undefeated 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist Terrasse “Real Deal” Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 KOS) will face upset-minded Jaime Herrera in the 10-round welterweight main event of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader on Fredag, November. 4, live på SHOWTIME på 10:30 p.m. OG/PT (forsinket på vestkysten) from Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, Calif.

I co-feature, undefeated cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 KOS, 0-1-1 i World Series of Boxing), of Catskill, N.Y.. by way of Moldova, og Stivens “Superman” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 KOS), af New York, will collide in a 10-rounder for the vacant WBC International and WBC Continental Americas titles.

Ved indledningen anfald af telecast, ubesejret letvægts Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 KOS), of Salvador, Bahia, Brasilien, will be opposed by local fan favorite Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 KOS), af Indio, Calif., i en otte-round Bout. The 23-year-old Freitas is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion Acelino “Butt” Freitas.

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Chicago Welterweight Looks to Defeat Another Unbeaten Boxer When He Faces Taras Shelestyuk in Main Event Of ShoBox: The New Generation Tripleheader, Denne fredag, November. 4, Live on SHOWTIME®

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NEW YORK (November. 1, 2016) – Jimmy “Sandheden” Herrera is accustomed to entering the ring as an underdog. The Chicago native is experienced in fighting favored prospects and contenders on the road and has had an inordinate success in these types of matchups, having defeated unbeaten prospects in four of his last nine fights.

So don’t expect Herrera (15-3-1, 8 KOS) to be in awe of his opponent, former Ukraine amateur standout and rising star, Taras Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 KOS) when they meet this Fredag, November. 4, in the 10-round welterweight main event on ShoBox: Den nye generationlever videre SHOWTIME® (10:30 p.m. OG/PT, forsinket på vestkysten) på Omega Products Event Center i Crown, Calif.

The 5-foot-10, 27-year-old Herrera has won three in a row and is 8-1-1 since dropping a close eight-round decision to Adrian Granados i februar 2012. One of those victories was an upset seventh-round TKO over one-time highly ranked welterweight and world title challenger Mike “Maskinpistol” Jones on Aug. 23, 2014.

Herrera is promoted by Hitz Boxing and co-managed by Cameron Dunkin and Mike Cericola.

Here are Herrera’s responses to a recent Q&A:

What are your thoughts going into your ShoBox debut?
“Jeg er altid op til en udfordring, so I’m really excited about this opportunity. I’m definitely ready to compete against another undefeated fighter. I’m coming to show my skills to the world and prove I’m a boxer you have to pay attention to.

“At this point of my career, I want to make a move fast while I’m young. I don’t just want to be a guy with a nice record. I truly believe in my skills and that I can reach the highest level.

“I’ve been getting great help with sparring with the best of the best in Chicago. Sam Colonna, George Hernandez and all the Chicago boxing coaches have been great mentors to me and I am very thankful.”

What do you know about Shelestyuk?
“He was a great amateur fighter and he’s a lefty. That’s pretty much all I need to know. The only thing I can give him is that he has experience, so I’ve got to be careful of that. But it’s nothing new – I’ve seen fighters like that.”

What kind of fight do you expect?
“I expect him to be a boxer with movement. I think he’ll try to box me. I’ll be coming forward, being aggressive. Derefter, we’ll see what his game plan is.”

What is the key to winning?
“It all depends on the pressure I can apply, throwing the right punches at the right time, the accuracy of my punches. Each punch has to have a purpose. I’m definitely more of a pressure guy. I like Gennady Golovkin’s style, Julio Cesar Chavez is my idol. That is the kind of style I try to fight with.”

On fighting on ShoBox for the first time?
“I’m definitely excited because I know a lot of people will be watching. Jeg er ikke nervøs overhovedet. The cameras, the bright lights, ærligt, I don’t care about. My focus is totally on this fight. This is the type of fight that can open a lot of doors for me.”

Is this your biggest fight and do you feel pressure?
“Ja, afgjort, this is my biggest fight — just for all the doors a win would open for me, all the possibilities. Der er ingen pres på mig. He’s the one representing his country with the weight on his shoulders. I’ve lost before, but that doesn’t make me an opponent.”

Are they making a mistake fighting you??
“I feel like they are making a mistake, but I also feel this is going to be a good test for him. I think Taras took the fight more for himself. But if he doesn’t know now about me, he’s going to find out.”

You boxed amateurs for one year and had 25 ender. Han var en 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist with a boatload of amateur accomplishments. How significant is the experience of fighting amateur?
“Personligt, til mig, the amateurs are not that important at all. It’s all irrelevant once you go pro. I know some great amateur boxers who made it after turning pro, and some who didn’t. It’s a whole different ballgame. As a pro, I believe I’ve fought better guys than he has. I’ve been tested way more than he has. You can’t take away what he did as an amateur, but fighting with the smaller gloves, with no headgear, is totally different.”

Undefeated cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 KOS, 0-1-1 i World Series of Boxing), of Catskill, N.Y.. by way of Moldova, og Steve “Superman” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 KOS), af New York, will collide in a 10-rounder for the vacant WBC International WBC Continental Americas titles in the co-feature.

The nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion Acelino “Butt” Freitas, ubesejret letvægts Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 KOS), of Salvador, Bahia, Brasilien, will be opposed by local fan favorite Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 KOS), af Indio, Calif., in an eight-round bout in the opening match of the telecast.

Tickets for the event promoted by Banner Promotions, Thompson Boksning, Hitz Boxing and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing are priced at $100 (Ringside), $70 (reserveret) og $50 (generel optagelse) og kan købes ved at ringe (714) 935-0900.

Barry Tompkins vil kalde ShoBox-handlingen fra ringside med Steve Farhood og tidligere verdensmester Raul Marquez tjener som ekspert analytikere. Den udøvende producent Gordon Hall med Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

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. Den ShoBox 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 har optrådt på ShoBox og avancerede til at samle verden titler omfatter: 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.