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Undefeated Heavyweight Contender Luis Ortiz Battles Long Island’s Derric Rossy Saturday, April 22 in Premier Boxing Champions Event from Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Gehiago! Brooklyn’s Amanda Serrano Looks to Make History When She Fights for a World Title in a Fifth Weight Class
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Undefeated Prospects Jose Miguel Borrego & Jonathan Alonso Battle While Unbeaten Julian Sosa & 2016 Haitiko Olympian
Richardson Hitchins Enter the Ring
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BROOKLYN (March 30, 2017) – Unbeaten heavyweight contender Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz (27-0, 23 Kos) will return to the ring to take on Long Island’s Derric Rossy (31-12, 15 Kos) in a 10-round showdown Larunbata, April 22 in a Premier Boxing Champions event live from Barclays Center, Brooklyn boxeo ™ etxea.
Also competing in undercard action is four-division world champion Amanda “Real Deal” Serrano (31-1-1, 23 Kos) who will look to make history by becoming the first woman and the first Puerto Rican fighter to win a fifth world title in five different weight classes. Both the Ortiz vs. Rossy and Serrano bouts were announced at a press conference in New York City ostegunean.
SHOWTIME Boxing coverage of the Ortiz vs. Rossy and Serrano bouts will be announced in the coming days.
Apirilaren The 22 event is headlined by former world champions Beste Berto eta Shawn Porter battling in a welterweight world title eliminator. Televised coverage of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, at hasten 9 p.m. ETA/6 p.m. PT on SHOWTIME and also features unbeaten super welterweight world champion Jermell Charlo defending against top contender Charles Hatley.
Additional undercard attractions feature a group of unbeaten prospects as Mexico’s Jose Miguel Borrego (11-0, 10 Kos) gudu 2012 Spanish Olympian Jonathan Alonso(12-0, 4 Kos) in an eight-round junior welterweight showdown, Julian Sosa (7-0-1, 2 Kos) entering the ring in a six-round welterweight fight and 2016 Haitiko Olympian Richardson Hitchins (1-0, 1 KO) in a four-round junior welterweight bout.
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One of the most feared heavyweights in the world, Ortiz has worked his way into the WBA’s mandatory position to fight the winner of the Anthony Joshua-Wladimir Klitschko, who fight for Joshua’s IBF and the vacant WBA Super World Championship. The Cuban-born fighter had previously picked up the interim title in 2015 with a stoppage of Matias Ariel Vidondo and defended the title with a dominant knockout of former title challenger Bryant Jennings later that year. Last year saw Ortiz continue to run through heavyweight contenders as he earned TKO victories over Tony Thompson and David Allen plus a victory over Malik Scott.
Fighting out of Medford, New York, Rossy was a 2004 Golden Gloves champion and a defensive end for Boston College before turning pro in October 2004. Rossy owns victories over Axror Muralimov, Ray Mercer and Carl Drumond in addition to challenges top heavyweights Eddie Chambers, Vyacheslav Glazkov and Bermane Stiverne. This will be the ninth undefeated fighter that Rossy faces in his pro career.
Raised in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, Serrano gravitated toward boxing from watching her older sister Cindy, also a professional fighter. She picked the sport up quickly, Amassing bat 9-1 record during a brief amateur career in which she won the New York Golden Gloves title in 2008. The 28-year-old would go on to fight all over the world, seizing her first world title in 2011 when she defeated Kimberly Connor to grab a super featherweight belt. In 2014, she went to Argentina and defeated Maria Elena Maderna to become a world champion at lightweight. Her world title climb continued in 2016 as she stopped Olivia Gerula in the first round to capture her featherweight championship and followed that up with a victory over Alexandra Lazar to add a super bantamweight title to her collection. She most recently put on a show at Barclays Center in January when she defeated two-division champion Yazmin Rivas by unanimous decision.
Hemen da parte-hartzaileek esan nahi izan zuen Osteguna from Gallagher’s Steakhouse in Manhattan:
LUIS ORTIZ
“I’m not a man of many words, but yesterday was my birthday, so with that extra year of experience, I’ll speak a little bit more.
“I’m ready to fight right now. I’m waiting for the opportunity to fight the winner of Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko. They better get ready, because ‘King Kong’ will be waiting for them.
“I work very hard to stay in shape. All year round I am in the gym and staying ready. When the time comes and I have a fight offered, I will always be ready.
“My plan is to become the heavyweight champion of the world. I feel like I’m with the right team now that will open those doors for me. Whoever they put in front of me, I will take care of them.
“I love fighting in New York because there are such smart fans here who really love boxing. They love the knockout and I’m excited to be here to do my job.
“I’ve been working hard and waiting to get a victory on April 22. Once I get past this bout, it’s on to bigger and better things. I’ll find out everything about Rossy that I need to know on April 22 and put on a great show.
“Age is nothing to me. So many fighters have competed into their late age. I still have a lot left in the tank.
“I would love to fight Deontay Wilder. We’re both big, tough fighters. These are the kind of fights that people want to see. I know that my time will come.
“We’re looking forward to this new relationship and this first fight on April 22. I can’t wait to get out there in front of the fans and show my skills. I believe it will finally be time for ‘King Kong’ to come out of the jungle.”
DERRIC ROSSY
“When they brought the fight to me, I said let’s do it. We’re doing it right by fighting at Barclays Center.
“This is a real fight. beti nago prest. The fans are who pays us and they want to see a legitimate fight. This is going to be a quality matchup on April 22.
“I think our styles will match up well. He throws his hands well and I think I do the same. I sometimes try to be more evasive and I’m anticipating him bringing it. There might be some bull in a China shop, but then it could turn. We both adapt well in the ring.
“You can’t ask for anything better than this kind of fight. We’re both top-notch heavyweights and we’re going to go at it. It’s a thrill for me to be there regardless, but I think the fans are really going to be the winners.
“I’ve fought a lot of really good heavyweights. I won’t know how he stacks up until I get in there with him. All I know is that he’s tough, rugged and good.
“My situation is that I always have to stay ready in the gym. I happened to be ready when the call came and I said yes as soon as I could.
“I’m going to win this fight and it’s going to set up some big things. I’m in this business to get a world title. I have to go through Luis Ortiz to get there.”
AMANDA SERRANO
“I can’t wait to get back in the ring and put on a show in front of the fans. That’s what I love to do and it’ll be great to do it at Barclays Center.
“I’m motivated to make history. This would be my sixth world title in five weight divisions. This is a goal that my whole team has had. We want me to be the first Puerto Rican fighter to conquer five divisions. I want to be known as the girl who made history.
“I think every fighter wants to be known as the best in the world. If I’m not the best, I want to be one of the best. I want to be remembered and open the door for girls around the world.
“I’m very thankful for everyone who came out here today. This is a great opportunity for me on April 22. I’m going for history. I want this so badly. I train hard and I have a great team taking care of me.
“What better place to make history than at Barclays Center in Brooklyn? No matter who they put in front of me, it’s going to be a night of fireworks. I’m doing this for female boxing. I’m going to show how much talent we have. This is the one that I want more than anything. I always put on a show for my fans in Brooklyn and my eyes are on the prize.”
LOU DIBELLA, DiBella aisialdia presidenteak
“I’m really happy today to announce some great additions to a terrific card on April 22 in Brooklyn and live on SHOWTIME. Everyone knows the main event is a great fight in the welterweight division. We also announced a 154-pound matchup as the co-main event with Jermell Charlo vs. Charles Hatley.
“The biggest announcement is that a very big man, is going to be on this card. All Luis Ortiz has done as a professional fighter is knock guys out. He’s one of the most feared and avoided men in the heavyweight division. Ortiz and his team want the biggest fights out there. He knows that being seen on a card of this magnitude is a tremendous opportunity.
“I know that Luis Ortiz has a big victory in mind on April 22 that will propel him to a bigger fight and eventually to the biggest fights in the world. This guy deserves the opportunity.
“Amanda Serrano is a great champion. She’s one of the best pound-for-pound female fighters I the world today. No female fighter in history has ever won five titles in five weight classes. But it’s even more amazing, given the long history of the sport on the island, that no Puerto Rican fighter has ever become a five-division world champion. On April 22 Amanda Serrano will attempt to make history.
“Amanda has won titles as heavy as 135-pounds and now she’ll be fighting at 118-pounds. That’s an amazing achievement. She’s always fought the best out there and she’s always proven that she is the best. She deserves the attention she’s getting. She may be the best fighter I promote, aldian. This woman stands should-to-shoulder with any of them.”
“I know that Derric Rossy is going to give a test to Ortiz. But he’s never been predicted to win. Every time I watch his fight against Bermane Stiverne, I saw him winning the fight. This guy is a real professional and he deserves this opportunity.
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive VP & Zuzendari Nagusia, SHOWTIME Kirolak
“We’re thrilled to be here announcing such a fantastic undercard from top to bottom. Amanda Serrano is looking to become the first woman and Puerto Rican to win world titles in five weight classes. A card this deep, you know that it is a SHOWTIME card.
“These are the kind of cards that SHOWTIME, Lou DiBella and Barclays Center are working on every day. This was a good event and now it is a great event.”
BRETT YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Aisialdia
“It’s been a special start to the year for Brooklyn Boxing. You think about Urtarrilaren 14 and March 4 and what great nights those were. Now we have April 22 and it has become a special card. We’re excited about what we’re building in Brooklyn. We’re making great strides.
“I want to welcome Luis Ortiz to Barclays Center for the first time. I’m sure it will be a special night. We’re thrilled to welcome back Amanda Serrano as well for what should be a historic night.
“We’re going to continue to put on the biggest and best events we can. It’s been a great start to the year and we’re looking forward to more to come.”
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ABOUT BERTO vs. PORTER
Andre Berto vs. Shawn Porter is a WBC welterweight world title eliminator between former 147-pound world champions. The 12-round bout headlines SHOWTIME txapelketa boxeoa, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, Larunbata, apirilaren 22 Barclays Gunetik, Brooklyn boxeo ™ etxea. Co-nagusia gertatuz gero, undefeated super welterweight world champion Jermell Charlo battles top rated challenger Charles Hatley, Telebistaz estaldura hasieran ekin 9 p.m. ETA/6 p.m. PT.
Informazio gehiago www.SHO.com/Sports Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing jarraitu, AndreBerto, ShowtimeShawnP, LouDiBella, BarclaysCenter EtaSwanson_Comm edo Facebook fan bihurtu at www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing, www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment, www.Facebook.com/barclayscenter.PBC is sponsored by Corona, finest Beer.
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Undefeated Super Welterweight World Champion Jermell Charlo Defends Against Top Contender Charles Hatley Saturday, April 22 On SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®, Aurkeztutako Premier Boxing Txapeldunen arabera, Barclays Center Brooklyn aurrera
Welterweight World Title Eliminator Between
Beste Berto & Shawn Porter Headlines Action-Packed Night
BROOKLYN (March 24, 2017) – Unbeaten WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Jermell Charlo will defend his world title against No. 1-baloratu CHALLENGER Charles Hatley Larunbata, April 22 SHOWTIME bizi® Barclays Gunetik, Brooklyn boxeo ™ etxea.
Televised coverage of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, at hasten 9 p.m. ETA/6 p.m. PT and is headlined by former world champions Beste Berto eta Shawn Porter meeting in a 12-round welterweight world title eliminator.
Charlo (28-0, 13 Kos) will face his mandatory challenger Hatley (26-1-1, 18 Kos) after winning the vacant world title with a sensational eighth-round knockout of John Jackson in May of 2016.
“I’m once again ready to get in the ring and continue to build my legacy,” Said Charlo. “I’ve been training hard, I’m focused and I’m even hungrier now that I have my belt. Charles Hatley has never been in the ring with someone like me and I’m going to do what’s necessary to get that win. My brother had an outstanding performance against Julian Williams and I want to compete with that. It’s motivated me and I’m ready to get out there and show off my power and skills.”
“I’ve been training for a long time for this fight and I can’t wait to get in the ring,” said Hatley. “I never stopped training since my last fight and I’m going to be ready to win that world title on April 22. Jermell is a good fighter, but he’s got a big mouth. I know we’re both training hard and going for the win, but I’m going to come out victorious.”
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“The 154-pound division is very hot right now, and Jermell Charlo is one of the best and most exciting fighters in the weight class,” esan zuen Lou DiBella, DiBella aisialdia presidenteak. “Charlo making the first defense of his WBC world title against a worthy challenger like Charles Hatley is a terrific addition to this card on April 22, Barclays Centerren, televised by SHOWTIME. It’s also fun to have Hatley’s promoter Don King around. Amerikan bakarrik!”
“Jermell Charlo has demonstrated that he is a force in the 154-pound division and his confidence has only grown with winning the championship,” said Tom Brown, TGB Promozioak lehendakaria. “This match against Hatley will further cement his place in the division. It’s the kind of challenge that will allow Jermell to display all of his power and boxing ability.”
“The silver champion will become the world champion on April 22 Barclays Center Brooklyn at,” said Don King of Don King Promotions. “We’re looking at a great fight. I know that Charlo will do the best he can. But he’s got two chances against Hatley – slim and none and slim is out of town.”
One minute younger than his brother Jermall, Jermellwon his belt last year and made the Charlo brothers the first pair of twins to hold world title simultaneously in the same weight class.The 26-year-old from Houston trains in Dallas and is unbeaten since turning pro in December 2007. Charlo took on a steady slew of contenders on his way to a world title, including victories over Vanes Martirosyan, Gabriel Rosado and Joachim Alcine.
The first-time title challenger Hatley enters this fight on a nine-bout win streak after traveling to Australia to beat former two-time world champion Anthony Mundine by 11th round stoppage in 2015. The Dallas-native turned pro in 2008 after an impressive amateur career that saw him defeat Keith Thurman on his way to a U.S. National Amateur Championship. The 31-year-old won his first 14 fights and went his first 18 bouts without a defeat.
Charlo vs. Hatley becomes the eighth title fight or world title eliminator in the 154-pound weight class in the last 14 months on SHOWTIME or CBS, a roster featuring eight of the top-10 fighters in one of the deepest divisions in boxing.
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Former World Champions Andre Berto & Shawn Porter Meet in Welterweight World Title Eliminator On Saturday, April 22 On SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®, Aurkeztutako Premier Boxing Txapeldunen arabera, Barclays Center Brooklyn aurrera
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BROOKLYN (March 7, 2017) – Antzinako mundu txapeldun Beste Berto eta Shawn Porter are set to collide in a welterweight world title eliminator on Larunbata, April 22 ekitaldi nagusian SHOWTIME txapelketa boxeoa, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, batetik Barclays Center, Brooklyn boxeo ™ etxea.
Berto (31-4, 24 Kos) and Porter (26-2-1, 16 Kos) will battle in a 12-round eliminator for the WBC welterweight title live on SHOWTIME with televised coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ETA/6 p.m. PT. The winner will become the mandatory for the WBC crown picked up this past weekend by Keith Thurman, who unified the WBA and WBC titles with a victory over Danny Garcia on CBS at Barclays Center.
“It feels great to be getting back in the ring,” Said Berto. “I love being back in New York. My team has been putting in work in the gym. I’m already dialed-in and focused. I’ve had the WBC belt before and I’m itching to get it back. I beat the man who had taken it away from me in my last fight and I’m going to take down anyone who gets in my way. I know Shawn is going to work hard for this one, but so will I. I’m looking forward to this one, you don’t want to miss it.”
“The only thing on my mind right now is the WBC title,” Porter Said. “I made it a goal of mine when I turned pro to get that green belt, and now I feel like it’s about to happen. I’m not looking past Andre Berto, I respect him as a man and a fighter. We’re friends. But just like when I fought Keith Thurman, it’s all about the business and getting that title. I can’t wait to be in that ring on April 22 at Barclays Center.”
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“In a welterweight division that is filled with talent and marquis matchups, Berto vs. Porter is another elimination bout on the road to crowning the king of the division,” esan zuen Lou DiBella, DiBella aisialdia presidenteak. “Berto and Porter are two established, offensive minded professionals who understand the significance of this showdown. I expect fireworks on April 22 when one of them stakes claim to an even bigger opportunity.”
“March On 4, Barclays Center hosted its biggest night of boxing ever and we are looking forward to continuing the momentum on April 22 with Berto vs. Higadura,” esan zuen Brett Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Aisialdia. “We are excited to welcome Porter back to Brooklyn after his epic performance against Thurman in PBC’s 2016 Urteko Fight. BROOKLYN BOXING continues to be defined by 50-50 Borrokak, dramatic moments, and a regular schedule of major boxing events.”
“April 22 is sure to be an action-packed fight between two of the best fighters in the welterweight division,” esan zuen Stephen Espinoza, Exekutiboa presidenteordea & Zuzendari Nagusia, SHOWTIME Kirolak. “We’re in the midst of a de facto ‘welterweight tournament’ – a series of matchups between the best fighters in one of boxing’s deepest divisions. The winner of Berto vs. Porter will land right back in the mix with the top champions at welterweight as we move toward crowning an undisputed 147-pound champion.”
An exciting and accomplished fighter from Florida, Berto represented Haiti in the 2004 Olympics but now trains in Oakland with the renowned Virgil Hunter, who led him to a thrilling victory in April 2016 as Berto scored a fourth-round knockout of former champion Victor Ortiz in their rematch. Berto previously challenged retired legend Floyd Mayweather in September 2015 and has engaged in numerous Fight of the Year-worthy bouts including a 2012 war with Robert Guerrero and his first fight with Ortiz. He has twice held a welterweight title, first the WBC belt, which he successfully defended five times between 2008 eta 2011, plus the IBF crown he picked up in 2011 with a victory over Jan Zaveck.
A physically-gifted fighter who had a strong amateur career, Porter returns to the ring at Barclays Center after a close loss to Keith Thurman in June 2016 that garnered unanimous Fight of the Year consideration. The 29-year-old had previously become a welterweight world champion at Barclays Center when he defeated Devon Alexander in 2013 in Brooklyn before defending the title with a dominant stoppage of Paulie Malignaggi. Akron The, Ohio-native now lives and trains in Las Vegas and he bounced back from a previous defeat to Kell Brook to knockout Erick Bone and earn a unanimous over four-division world champion Adrien Broner in 2015.
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Thurman vs Porter topples all comers as PBC’s Fight of the Year
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Box Fan Expo to be present at the 54th Annual WBC Convention in Hollywood, Florida
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“Night With Boxing Legends” NVBHOF Charity Fundraiser Photos
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Attendees Announced for Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Pre-Fight Fundraiser
   “Night With Boxing Legends” NVBHOF Charity Fundraiser
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LAS VEGAS, NV (Azaroa 2, 2016) – Attendees for the Azaroa 4, 2016, “Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame” Pre-Fight Fundraiser, taking place after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas pisatzen, have been announced.
The Pre-Fight “Night with Boxing Legends” fundraiser dinner will take place at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant eta Wine Bar, located close to the Thomas & Mack Center. Ferraro’s will provide great food, cocktails & a beautiful atmosphere. Two tickets to the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jesse Vargas fight will be auctioned off at the event. All proceeds will go to help boxing organizations in Las Vegas. Don’t miss your chance to support a great cause and meet several Boxing Legends in this intimate setting.
 Each ticket, tasatuak $75 will include several selections of Ferraro’s Family Recipes of appetizers and one Beer or Wine cocktail.
Below is the list of boxing icons scheduled to present:
Badou Jack – Current WBC Super-Middleweight World Champion
Joel Casamayor – Former Super-Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion
James “Quick” Tillis – Former Heavyweight World Title Challenger
Mike McCallum – Former Light Middleweight, Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion
Shawn Porter – Welter pisuko munduko txapeldun ohia
Layla McCarter – Multiple Division Women’s World Champion
Jorge Linares – Current WBC/WBA Lightweight World Champion
Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy – Current IBF Lightweight World Champion
Sharif “Lehoia” Bogere – Former Lightweight World Title Challenger
Shumenov Beibu – Current WBA Cruiserweight World Champion
Leon Spinks – Former 2-time Heavyweight World Champion
Christy Martin – Former Women’s Super-Welterweight World Champion
Mark ‘Too Sharp’ Johnson – Former Multiple Division World Champion
Jeremy J-Flash Nichols – Undefeated Rising Start and Welterweight Sensation
Devin Haney – Undefeated Rising Star and Featherweight Sensation
Ashley Theophane – Former Super-Lightweight World Title Challenger
Caleb “Sweet Hands” Landare – Undefeated Rising Start and Middleweight Sensation
Kevin Newman – Undefeated Rising Start and Super-Middleweight Sensation
Mikayla Nebel – Women’s Bantamweight Boxer
‘King’ David Sample – Former Lightweight World Title Challenger
Skipper Kelp – Former Welterweight World Title Contender
Tony Asteak – World Renowned Boxing Referee
Kenny Bayless – World Renowned Boxing Referee
Space is limited so be sure to get your tickets in advance to secure access. Please print your confirmation of purchase and bring it to the door for entry. Your purchase helps support the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. Once your tickets are purchased, there are no refunds. All media members planning to attend please contact Jon Hait at jhshark@aol.com.
OME: Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, boxing champs and professionals
ZER: Pre-fight fundraiser after the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jesse Vargas weight-in
WHY: Fundraising event to help charitable boxing organizations
NOIZ: Azaroa 4, 2016 batetik 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
NON: Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
Kokapena: 4480 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, TX 89169 +
Sarrerak $75 –
For Media Credentials Contact: For Information And Sponsorship Opportunities Contact:
Media Coordinator Jon Hait Chief Executive Officer Michelle Corrales-Lewis
E-posta: jhshark@aol.com E-posta: michelle@nvbhof.com
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SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FACTS & FIGURES FOR MILESTONE 15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Prospect Developmental Series Celebrates 15 Years With A Four-Fight Telecast This Ostirala, Uztailaren 22, Live SHOWTIME on® (10 p.m. ETA/PT)
Take A Look At The History Behind ShoBox:
NEW YORK (Uztailaren 19, 2016) – Acclaimed SHOWTIME Kirolak®prospect developmental series ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriakBere ospatzen 15garren anniversary this Ostirala, Uztailaren 22 with a quintessential four-fight telecast, bizi SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ETA/PT.
Since its inception in 2001, ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak has been dedicated to promoting competitive fights pitting promising boxers in the toughest fights of their career. ShoBox has carved out its identity by matching top talent against each other.
“This is certainly an accomplishment for the series, but we wouldn’t be here for 15 years without the fighters,"Esan Gordon Hall, Produktore Exekutiboa ShoBox: Belaunaldi berriak. “The credit should go to the young men who are willing to step up and take risks early in their career.
“As we’ve seen over the last 15 urte, matching fighters tough at a young age escalates their career development, and we’re thrilled to provide the platform to introduce viewers to these talented fighters. I’d also like to thank the promoters, managers and trainers who are willing to test their fighters at an early stage. Working together with a diverse roster of promotional companies is vital for the advancement of the sport as we aim to find biharko stars today.”
Ondoren 15 years and 67 future world champions, below are some remarkable ShoBox facts and figures:
- 67 fighters who fought on the series have gone on to become world champions (click HEMEN for full list)
- Uztailaren 22 is the 219garren ShoBox telecast. That means that, batez beste, fans have seen a future world champion on nearly one out of every three shows
- An additional 75 fighters who appeared on ShoBox have fought for a world title
- 150 fighters have suffered their first loss on the developmental series
- There have been 96 matchups of undefeated fighters
- There have been a total of 484 bouts aired on the series. The percentage of decisions and stoppages is about 50/50.
- The list of graduates who have won world titles includes: Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Tyson Fury, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Badou Jack, Gary Russell Jr., Jermall Charlo, Jermell Charlo, Andre Ward, 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 eta gehiago.
- Eight fighters won a world title in the fight immediately following an appearance on ShoBox: Joan Guzman, Robert Guerrero, Chad Dawson, Devon Alexander, Andre Ward, Rico Ramos, Jhonatan Romero and Demetrius Andrade.
- There have been 11 fighters who lost on ShoBox and went on to become world titlists: Luis Collazo, Robert Guerrero, Eric Aiken, David Diaz, Isaac Hlatshwayo, Cornelius Bundrage, Rodrigo Guerrero, Ishe Smith, Gamaliel Diaz, Mickey Bey, and Badou Jack.
- 22 U.S. Olympians have fought on ShoBox
- There have been ShoBox ikuskizunak 71 different cities, 26 different states, and eight different countries. The leading site for has been Santa Ynez, Kalifornia., batera 33 shows. Second is Las Vegas with 19.
- Gary Russell Jr.. was the first fighter to turn pro on ShoBox
- Lehena ShoBox show came at 5 p.m. larunbatean, Uztailaren 21, 2001, at Bally’s in Atlantic City. The first fight was John Molnar (18-1-1) scoring an eight-round technical decision over Victor Rosado (17-2-1). Ekitaldi nagusian, lightweight Leo Dorin (17-0) stopped Martin O’Malley (17-0) in the ninth round. Six months later, Dorin won the WBA lightweight crown, becoming the first ShoBoxfighter to win a world title
- Steve Farhood’s Best Fighters (in no order): Timothy Bradley, Robert Guerrero, Lucian Bute, Joan Guzman, Diego Corrales, Ricky Hatton, Chad Dawson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Andre Ward, Carl Froch, Paul Williams
- Farhood has worked all 219 ShoBox telecasts
Undefeated top 10-ranked super bantamweight Adam “Mantequilla” Lopez (15-0, 7 Kos) faces Roman Ruben Reynoso (18-1-1, 7 Kos) 10-txandan ekitaldi nagusian. In an eight-round co-feature, Jerry Odom (13-2-1, 12 Kos) faces Julius Jackson (19-1, 15 Kos) in a matchup of super middleweights. Bi zortzi rounders lau borrokan telecast biribiltzeko izango: O'Shaquie Foster (10-1, 7 Kos) meets Rolando Chinea (12-1-1, 6 Kos) in a lightweight scrap and undefeated Khiary Gray-Pitts (13-0, 10 Kos), of Worcester, Mass., will be opposed by once-beaten Ian Green (9-1, 7 Kos) in the super welterweight opener.
Tickets for the GH3 Promotions event from Foxwoods Resort Casino are priced at $45, $75 eta $150 and can be purchased by phone from the Foxwoods Resort Casino at 800.200.2882 edo online www.foxwoods.com.
Barry Tompkins dei egingo ShoBox batera ringside ekintzara Steve Farhood eta antzinako munduko txapelduna Raul Marquez will serve as expert analysts. Ekoizle exekutibo da Gordon Hall batera Rich Gaughan ekoizten eta Rick Phillips zuzendaritza.