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TYSON FURY FACES OFF WITH SEFER SEFERI AT FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE FOR LONG-AWAITED RETURN THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME SPORTS® SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

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MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (Lub rau hli ntuj 6, 2018) – Former Unified Heavyweight World Champion Tyson Fury took one more step toward ending his 31-month exile from the sport as he met face-to-face with Sefer Seferi at the final press conference Wednesday at the Midland Hotel in Manchester.

 

SHOWTIME Sports will live stream the long-awaited return of Fury (25-0, 18 Kos), a former WBA, WBO and IBF Heavyweight World Champion, no Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 9 from Manchester Arena when he faces Sefer Seferi in a 10-round heavyweight bout from Manchester Arena. Lub SHOWTIME BOXING thoob ntiaj teb® social media offering will stream live exclusively to U.S. audiences on the SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page and SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel beginning at 4:30 p.m. THIAB/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

Here’s what Fury had to say on Wednesday:

 

“If he has knocked out 21 men before, if he gets it on my chin he will knock me out too.

 

“I look at Sefer like I look at Wladimir Klitschko, Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua, anybody. He’s a dangerous puncher.

 

“I could have picked someone a lot easier than Sefer; someone to knock out in a round. But I need rounds.”

 

On his Heavyweight rivals: “They know the message – I’m back. I don’t ever remember feeling any better than I do now.

 

“I feel sharper now, more power. I fell out of love with the game but now the love is thriving, we are back on fire for one another.

 

“You’re going to be the best Tyson Fury you have ever seen.”

 

“There are no nerves at all. I feel like I have been a goldfish in a tank, trapped and now I am getting released back into the river where I belong. So just put me there and watch me swim.”

 

“I don’t ever remember feeling any better than I do now. I feel shaper now, faster than I’ve ever been, more power, I just want it more.

 

“It was a lost relationship, it was like I was married to the game too long and we sort of fell out of love with each other.”

 

In the opening bout of the live stream, lub zos hero Terry Flanagan (33-0, 13 KO lub) will look to become a two-division world champion when he clashes with unbeaten American Maurice Hooker (23-0-3, 16 KO lub) for the vacant WBO Super Lightweight crown. This will be the third live streaming boxing event this year on SHOWTIME Sports social media platforms.

 

Live coverage for the Frank Warren promoted event will be provided by BT Sport with U.K. sportscasters John Rawlingproviding the blow-by-blow and Richie Woodhall the analysis. Boxing broadcaster Ray Flores thiab analyst Chris Mannix will deliver pre and post-fight analysis from Staples Center in Los Angeles for the SHOWTIME Sports audience.

 

The live stream of Fury vs. Seferi will precede that evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® doubleheader that features WBA Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz in a highly anticipated rematch against former world champion Abner Mares live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. THIAB/PT, delayed in the West Coast) from Staples Center. Nyob rau hauv lub co-feature, Jermell Charlo will face Austin Trout for the WBC Super Welterweight World Championship.

 

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‘BULL VS. MATADOR’ MATCH-UP OF SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECTS BAKHTIYAR EYUBOV VS. NICHOLAS GIVHAN ADDED TO UNDERCARD OF CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. HANNA GABRIELS IBF & WBA WOMEN’S MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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Another exciting battle between well-regarded prospects has been added to the un-televised undercard of Salita Promotions’ “Shields vs. Gabriels” event on Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 22, at the Masonic Temple in Detroit.

 

 

 

In a classic “bull vs. matador” match-up, Kalamazoo, Michigan’s Nicholas “King Beamen” Givhan (21-1-1, 11 Kos) will face undefeated Bakhtiyar “Bakha Bullet” Eyubov (13-0, 11 Kos), from Aktjubinsk, Kazakhstan, tshaj 10 exciting super-lightweight rounds.

 

 

 

A six-year pro, Nicholas Givhan has had mixed results, deb deb li no, against stronger opposition. He fought to a draw with France’s 8-1 Freddy Durand in August 2015 and suffered his lone setback against undefeated top contender Ivan Baranchyk in March 2016. Givhan has won five straight fights since then and was last seen scoring a unanimous decision over rugged veteran Agustin Cicero last February. Givhan is a smooth boxer with good instincts in the ring. The 32-year-old stands 5’ 9” and has a 68” reach.

 

 

 

“Training is going great. I’m putting the work in and prepping for the big fight,” said Givhan. “I’m a very good boxer and I’m looking forward to showing off my craft with no mistakes.”

 

 

 

Givhan says he respects Eyubov, but is confident of coming out on top.

 

 

 

“I would say he’s the toughest opponent I’ve faced so far. He comes and keeps coming and coming. He’s a very in-tight fighter and has nice power. It’s hard to say how the fight will go. Real fighters adapt to any style, so I can’t say if his style is made for mine. I just know that whatever he brings, I’ll be able to adapt.”

 

 

 

A six-year pro, Brooklyn-based Eyubov is originally from Aktjubinsk, Kazakhstan. A charismatic showman, Eyubov is a fast-rising prospect who has appeared twice on ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam. He stopped then 16-2-1 Jared Robinson in three rounds in January 2016 and took an exciting 10-round split decision from veteran Karim Mayfield in August of the same year. He was last seen in January, when an accidental headbutt forced opponent Maurice Chalmers to quit in round one. The fight was ruled a No Contest. The 31-year-old stands 5’ 6” and has a 65.5” reach.

 

 

 

“I look forward to a great fight on June 22. I am the best junior welterweight in the world – a point I will prove it in this fight,” said Eyubov. “I will show my improved skills, strength and power in the ring. I had a great training camp in Brooklyn, New York, with my trainers Nirmal Lorick and Keith Hewitt. This is a very important fight for me I plan on making a statement and showing the world that I am the best and hardest punching man in the division.”

 

 

 

Eyubov says he’ll be looking for another knockout on June 22.

 

 

 

“I know Givhan is a strong fighter and is in great shape and coming to win. The fight is in his hometown but that’s no problem. My plan is not to leave it to the judges June 22nd can’t come soon enough!"

 

 

 

“This is a significant crossroads fight with each fighter understanding the upside of victory and the doom of defeat,” said event promoter Dmitriy Salita. I know Bakha is hungrier than ever to win this fight and make a statement to the junior welterweight division that he is ready for the best. This match has all the ingredients of a great fight.”

 

 

 

“Shields vs. Gabriels” will feature two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and current Unified Women’s Super Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields attempting to become a two-division world champion against unified 154-pound champion Hanna Gabriels for the vacant IBF and WBA Women’s Middleweight World Championships.

 

 

 

The main event will be televised live on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION (10 p.m. ET / PT) and will also feature highlights of Unified Women’s Middleweight Champion Christina Hammer as she defends her WBC & WBO Titles in her U.S. debut against former world champion Tori Nelson.

 

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Undefeated heavyweight Tyson Fury launches comeback after 2 ½ years off vs. Sefer Seferi

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AIRING LIVE NO HNUB SATURDAY
EXCLUSIVELY ON SUPER CHANNEL IN CANADA
2:00 p.m. THIAB / 11:00 a.m. PT
“Nws yog Rov qab!”
Ntau, Terry Flanagan-Maurice Hooker
WBO Super Lightweight world title fight
Airing NYOB HAUV Canada NO HNUB SATURDAY
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(all pictures courtesy of Queensbury Promotions)
Edmonton, Canada (Lub rau hli ntuj 5, 2018) – Canadian boxing fans will have the opportunity to watch the long-awaited return of the“Gypsy King,” undefeated former unified heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury no hnub vas xaum tiv thaiv Sefer “Qhov tiag Deal” Seferi nyob rau hauv lub 10-round ntsiab kev tshwm sim, airing in Canada exclusively on Super Channel, live from Manchester Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Nws yog Rov qab: Fury vs. Seferi, presented by Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions, will air exclusively on Super Channel across Canada, pib thaum 2:00 p.m. THIAB / 11:00 a.m. PT.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be bringing this highly anticipated bout marking the return of Tyson Fury to the boxing world, to our viewers,” said Don McDonald, Thawj tswj hwm thiab CEO, Super Channel. “This is exactly the type of exclusive content that Canadian boxing fans have come to expect from Super Channel Sports and is a welcome addition to our growing catalogue of marquee boxing events.”
Perhaps boxing’s most polarizing figure, Fury (25-0, 15 Kos) has been sidelined with mental health issues for the past 2 ½ xyoo, after shocking the boxing world November 28, 2015, when he defeated future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 53 Kos) los ntawm txoj kev ntawm ib tug 10-round unanimous kev txiav txim siab (116-111, 115-112, 115-112).
Lub 6′ 9″ Fury became the undisputed world heavyweight champion, securing the IBF, WBA, WBO, IBO and Lub nplhaib Championships, only to be stripped and/or relinquish his title belts without a single defense.
(L-R) – Nyob rau hauv nws cov nag sib ntaus, Tyson Fury upset Wladimir Klitschko
Canadian boxing fans are more than familiar with Fury, who held his extended training camp in Canada, at Hotel Lac Leamy in Gatineau, prior to his April 20, 2013 fight at famed Madison Square Garden in New York City, in which he stopped multiple world champion Steve Cunningham in the seventh round.
“I can’t wait to get in there and prove that I’m a better fighter than I’ve ever been,” the charismatic Fury said. “I’m coming into the prime of my career now and I’ve never felt better. I’m fitter, stronger and faster than the Fury of 2015.
“It’s going to be a huge night for the City of Manchester (where Fury was born). I’m delighted to be fighting at the iconic Manchester Arena for the first time in my career. I’m promising the fans a special performance to thank them for their loyal support.”
Seferi, fighting out of Albania, has suffered only one loss during his otherwise perfect 11-year pro boxing career, losing a 10-round decision in 2016 to future WBA heavyweight world champion Manuel Charr (29-4) for the vacant WBA International crown.
“This is going to be a hard fight for Fury,” Seferi predicted. “I’m very disciplined and always ready to take on everyone and anyone. This will not be an easy night for him. I’m coming to Manchester to beat one of the boxing legends of the 21st century.
“He is tall and strong, but he won’t be ready for the pressure that I will bring. Two-and-one-half years out of the ring is a long time and nobody knows if he is still the same fighter that dethroned Wladimir Klitschko. I am going to seize the opportunity with both hands.”
The 12-round co-feature features local hero, undefeated Brit Terry “Turbo” Flanagan (33-0, 13 Kos), in his bid to become a two-division world champion, versus unbeaten American Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (23-0-3, 16 Kos) for the vacant WBO super-lightweight world title.
Three other exciting fights on the “Nws yog Rov qab: Fury vs. Seferi” card, in addition to the previously mentioned main event and co-feature, will air in Canada exclusively on Super Channel.
Undefeated prospect Kos “Kid Dynamite” Heffron (19-0, 15 Kos) takes on fellow countryman Andrew “D’Animal” Robinson (21-3, 6 Kos) in a 12-round British battle for the vacant WBC International Silver middleweight title, unbeaten Brit J.j. “Kid Shamrock” Metcalf(17-0, 9 Kos) and Spanish champion Aitor Nieto (22,5 9 Kos) square off in a 12-round bout for the vacant WBC International super welterweight crown, and British heavyweight Nathan Gorman (12-0, 10 Kos) raws li Seag “Tau ntxim hlub loj” Tu (12-2, 8 Kos), of Ireland, in a 10-round match.
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SHOWTIME SPORTS® TO LIVE STREAM THE LONG-AWAITED RETURN OF FORMER HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION TYSON FURY ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

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Fury To Face Sefer Seferi; Terry Flanagan To Face Maurice Hooker For Vacant 140-Pound World Title

Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 9 Live on SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page

 

TSHIAB YORK (Lub rau hli ntuj 4, 2018) – SHOWTIME Sports has secured the U.S. rights to stream the long-awaited return of former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury, uas yuav fim Sefer Seferi in a 10-round heavyweight bout Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 9 from Manchester Arena. SHOWTIME BOXING thoob ntiaj teb® will stream live exclusively to U.S. audiences on the SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page and SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel beginning at 4:30 p.m. THIAB/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

 

 

Nyob rau hauv lub qhib sib ntau sib tw, lub zos hero Terry Flanagan (33-0, 13 KO lub) will look to become a two-division world champion when he clashes with unbeaten American Maurice Hooker (23-0-3, 16 KO lub) for the vacant WBO Junior Welterweight crown. This will be the fourth live streaming boxing event this year on SHOWTIME Sports social media platforms.

 

 

 

Live coverage for the Frank Warren promoted event will be provided by BT Sport and BoxNation with U.K. sportscasters John Rawling providing the blow-by-blow and Richie Woodhall the analysis. Boxing broadcaster Ray Flores thiab analyst Chris Mannix will deliver pre-fight and post-fight analysis from Staples Center in Los Angeles for the SHOWTIME Sports audience.

 

 

 

The live stream of Fury vs. Seferi will precede that evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® doubleheader that features WBA Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz in a rematch against fellow three-division world champion Abner Mares live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT, delayed in the West Coast) from Staples Center. Nyob rau hauv lub co-feature, Jermell Charlo will face Austin Trout for the WBC Super Welterweight World Championship.

 

 

 

Fury (25-0, 18 Kos), a former WBA, WBO and IBF Heavyweight World Champion will end a two-years-and-seven-months exile from the sport on June 9. Fury has been inactive since outpointing Wladimir Klitschko in Dusseldorf in November 2015 due to an injury, personal problems and a doping ban.

 

 

 

“I’m the fittest I’ve ever been,"Hais tias faus, who has teamed up with new trainer Ben Davison. “Timing, reflexes, everything is better than it’s ever been. I kid you not. Kuv 29 xyoo, coming into the prime of my life, I’m stronger and faster, holding more muscle mass than ever. I’m more confident looking at the competition.”

 

 

 

Albania’s Seferi (23-1, 21 Kos) is a 39-year-old Switzerland-based cruiserweight who is stepping up in weight and opposition when he faces the 6-foot-9 Fury. Seferi’s sole loss came in 2016 in a heavyweight bout against now-secondary WBA heavyweight champ Manuel Charr.

 

 

 

“This is going to be a hard fight for Fury,” said Seferi. “Two-and-a-half years out of the ring is a long time and nobody knows if he is still the same fighter that dethroned Wladimir Klitschko.”

 

 

 

Flanagan, the first Englishman to earn a lightweight world title, will seek to capture a title in a second weight class just days away from his 29th hnub yug. Hooker, a southpaw from Dallas, Texas and ShoBox alum, has been training with Terence Crawford. Hooker will look to follow in the footsteps of fellow Dallas resident Errol Spence Jr., who went to Kell Brook’s hometown of Sheffield, England to capture his first world championship.

 

 

 

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Super Bantamweight World Daniel Roman tiv thaiv npe rau tsis muaj kev zam ntawm Flores Hnub Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 16 Nyob ntawm ShowdTime® los ntawm Ford Center ntawm lub hnub qub

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Ntau! Yav tas los Ntiaj Teb Champion Javier Fortuna Sib ntaus sib tua
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Tus khab-, Texas (Lub rau hli ntuj 4, 2018) – Super Bantamweight Ntiaj Teb Yeej Danias Roman yuav tiv thaiv nws txoj hlua tawm tsam tsis muaj kev zam Moises “Chucky” Paj Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 16 nyob ntawm showtime los ntawm Ford Center ntawm lub hnub qub nyob rau hauv Frisco, Texas hauv qhov kev tshwm sim nthuav tawm los ntawm Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

Qhov kev tshwm sim tseem yuav pom cov qub yeej qub Javier Fortuna clashing nrog Adrian Granados Hauv 10-round 140-phaus tshwj xeeb nyiam uas ncaws tawm ntawm kev ua yeeb yaj kiab shocking® telecast ntawm 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

 

 

 

Undefeated Welterweight Champions errol “Qhov tseeb” Spence, Jr. Yuav tiv thaiv nws lub npe ntawm ibF ntiaj teb hauv ntiaj teb ntawm Dallas-cheeb tsam ntawm Dallas cowbous chaw ua haujlwm tiv thaiv Unbeeter Carlos ocampo hauv lub ntsiab. Nws yuav yog thawj qhov kev tshwm sim hauv Ford Center thiab Spence thawj hometown sib ntaus li cov yeej ntiaj teb.

 

 

 

Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, uas tau txhawb nqa los ntawm TGB kev tshaj tawm hauv kev koom tes nrog tus txiv neej nqes nce qib, yog muag tam sim no thiab tuaj yeem yuav ntawm www.seatheek.com.

 

 

 

“Qhov no yog qhov ua kom zoo li daim npav zoo nkauj nrog kev sib tw ntawm Daniel Roman thiab yav dhau los Flowes thiab yav dhau los Flores thiab yav dhau los Flores thiab yav dhau los Flores thiab yav dhau los Granados hauv 140-phaus tshwj xeeb nyiam,” hais tom av, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm TGB Promotions. “Tsis muaj ib qho ntawm cov boxers no tau rov qab hauv lawv lub thawv iav, uas cog lus lom zem sib ncuab rau cov kiv cua ntawm lub hnub qub thiab cov neeg saib hauv tsev rau Shoudtime.”

 

 

 

Lub 27-xyoo-laus Roman (24-2-1, 9 Kos) yuav ua nws qhov kev tiv thaiv lub npe thib ob ntawm WBA 122-phaus kev sib tw nws yeej nrog kev yeej TKO dhau los ntawm JAPO. 28-xyoo-laus, ntawm Los Angeles, California., Rov qab mus rau Nyiv thiab ua nws thawj lub npe tiv thaiv nrog kev txiav txim siab tsis paub txog Ryo Matsumoto Lub Ob Hlis no. Roman nkag mus rau cov bout no tau yeej 16-ncaj sib ntaus.

 

 

 

“Txhua tus paub kuv xav tawm tsam qhov zoo tshaj plaws thiab flores yog nyob rau ntawd,” hais tias Roman. “Nws tsis tau unbeaten rau ib qho laj thawj thiab nws yog tus naj npawb ib tus tub sib tw rau kuv lub npe. Kuv tsis noj nws maj mam. Kuv mob siab ua tau zoo. Kuv ua kom dhau los tam sim no dua li puas tau ua ntej. Kuv yuav tsis cia Flores, lossis lwm tus coj kuv txoj siv sia. Lub hom phiaj yooj yim. Xaiv nws sib nrug puag ncig ib puag ncig ib yam li kuv tau ua nyob rau hauv kuv lwm lub ntiaj teb daim ntawv sib ntaus.”

 

 

 

Paj (25-0, 17 Kos), ntawm Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Rov qab los rau lub nplhaib tom qab tsis muaj kev sib tw tiv thaiv guillermo rig thillondermo hauv kev sib ntaus uas pom flores ntaus thiab khob tawm nrog txhaj tshuaj uas tau pib hu ua kev cai lij choj, tab sis nws thiaj li txiav txim siab tau los tom qab lub tswb nrov, Yog li ua rau tsis muaj kev sib tw. Lub 31-xyoo-laus tau qhab nia zoo nkauj nrog kev txiav txim yeej kov yeej oscar escandon hauv 2015 uas tau txais nws ib qho kev sib tshuam ntawm 122-phaus npe thiab ua raws li kev yeej thaum yav dhau los-ntaus tau dhau Luis Emanuel Cusoro thiab Paulus Ambunda.

 

 

 

“Kuv yuav ua rau Daniel Roman sib ntaus kuv txhua puag ncig txog thaum kawg,” said Flores. “Nws yog lub thawv zoo thiab lub txee puncher, Tab sis kuv yog tus tub rog yog li kuv yuav npaj rau txhua yam uas nws nqa. Yog tias nws tsis tuaj yeem tuav kuv lub zog, Tom qab ntawd nws mus rau thaum ntxov. Nov yog qhov yuav tsum-yeej thiab kuv tau txiav txim siab los ua tus yeej hauv ntiaj teb 16.”

 

 

 

Fortune (33-2-1, 23 Kos) yeej tau tus featherweight lub npe nrog kev txiav txim siab tsis paub txog Bryan Vasquez hauv 2015 thiab nkag mus tua no nrhiav thau rov qab los ntawm kev txiav txim siab sib cais los ntawm kev txiav txim siab rau kev sib tw ua rau lub caij Easter, Jr. Lub Ib Hlis Ntuj ntawm Shoudtime. 28-xyoo-laus fortuna, ntawm La Romana, Dominican koom pheej, Ua tsis tiav qhov hnyav rau kev sib ntaus Easter thiab tam sim no yuav nrhiav kev sib tw hauv 140 phaus.

 

 

 

“Kuv paub tias Adrian granados yog tus tub rog, Tab sis qhov kev sib ntaus sib tua no tawg rau hauv kuv txoj kev nyiam vim tias kuv tsuas yog lub hative hallative,” hais tias Fortuna. “Kuv hwm Granados’ Style thiab kuv paub nws xav tsis thoob ntau tus neeg nrog nws lub resiliency hauv lub nplhaib. Kuv npaj txhij mus tawm-box nws ntawm kev sib tua hmo ntuj. Kuv tsis muaj kev txhawj xeeb txog kev txav mus rau qhov hnyav vim tias ib zaug peb nqis mus rau hauv lub nplhaib, Kuv yuav yog tus txiv neej loj.”

 

 

 

28-xyoo-laus granados (18-6-2, 12 Kos) tau mus tua lub npe ua lub npe hu ua boxer txaus siab lees txais txhua txoj kev cov nyom thiab ib tus neeg uas ib txwm thawb nws cov neeg sib tw mus rau lub brink. Sib ntaus tawm ntawm Chicago, nws zoo li tau rov qab los ntawm txoj kev yeej nrog kev yeej ntau tshaj Fortuna. Xyoo tas los granados poob ib qho kev txiav txim siab tsis muaj kev pom zoo rau kev txiav txim siab qub txeeg qub teg Shawn. Ua ntej ob poob, Granados tau muab tso ua ke tsib-phim yeej streak uas suav nrog TKO yeej tshaj Amir Imam.

 

 

 

“Javier Fortuna yog ib qho kev sib ncaim, Tab sis kuv yuav muaj zog thiab zoo dua puas tau rov qab ntawm 140-phaus,” Saws Granados. “Kuv xav tias kuv tuaj yeem khob qhov twg ntawm qhov hnyav no. Tom qab kuv yeej amir imam, Txhua tus tau ua rau kuv nyob ntawm chav kawm hnyav no. Kuv yuav ua ib nqe lus hais txog qhov chaw uas kuv nyob hauv Boxing thiab muab cov kiv cua ib qho yeeb yam zoo li kuv ib txwm ua.”

 

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CLARESSA SHIELDS TRAINING CAMP NOTES

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TWO-TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST CLARESSA SHIELDS PREPARES TO FACE FELLOW UNIFIED CHAMPION HANNA GABRIELS Friday, RAU HLI 22 RAU Showtime

 

Flint Native Shields Attempting to Become Two-Division Champion On SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION

Tickets on Sale for Event at Ticketmaster and Masonic Temple in Detroit

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Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields is deep in preparation for her attempt to become a two-division world champion when she faces fellow unified champion Hanna Gabriels at Masonic Temple in Detroit on Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 22.

 

 

 

Shields, a unified champion at 168 phaus, and Gabriels, a unified titlist at 154 phaus, will meet for the vacant IBF and WBA Middleweight World Championships on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION at 10 p.m. ET/PT live on SHOWTIME.

 

 

 

A native of Flint, Mich., Shields (5-0, 2 Kos) was the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win consecutive Olympic Gold Medals. The 23-year-old turned professional following the 2016 Olympics thiab tau los ua poj niam Unified tus poj niam nruab nrab txoj kev sib tw hauv ntiaj teb tsuas yog nws txoj kev sib ntaus. Shields now begins her first camp with renowned trainer John David Jackson as she attempts to become a two-division champion.

 

 

 

SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION will also feature extensive highlights of unified women’s middleweight champion Christina Hammer (22-0, 10 Kos) as she defends her WBC & WBO titles in her U.S. debut against former world champion Tori Nelson (17-1-3, 2 Kos). If both Shields and Hammer are victorious in their 160-pound bouts on June 22, they will meet in a fall blockbuster on SHOWTIME to determine the undisputed women’s middleweight world champion.

 

How has training camp been so far?

“Training camp has been great. It’s been fun and I’ve been working my butt off. I can’t wait to step in the ring with another champion and make history by winning the world title in my second weight division!"

What can fans expect from you on June 22?

“The fans can expect for me to fight like I’m Okoye from Wakanda! I’ve never been more motivated, more ready, and more able to take on the challenges and achieve my goals. Kuv xav mus tua qhov zoo tshaj plaws, and I want to be the best ever. I will give everything onJune 22 against Hanna Gabriels to win a world title in my second weight division, then I want Christina Hammer, so we can unify all the middleweight belts, and then my sights will be on getting to the 154-pound world title.”

 

What are some of your future goals in boxing?

“I want to lift women’s boxing for all the women past, present and future. I want equality for women and men in boxing. I want to be recognized as one of the pound-for-pound best in the sport among both men and women, no gender labels. And I want to be known as the best female boxer ever. Kuv npaj txhij. Come to Detroit on June 22 and see me live, watch me on SHOWTIME, and join the team as we make history!"

What have you learned training with John David Jackson?
“Coach John is very knowledgeable, he’s been working with me on my patience. He admires the beast inside of me, but just wants me to control it more and be smart. He’s been to the biggest battles with some great world champions, and I’m glad to have his experience and knowledge on my team.”

What is your typical day like in camp?
“A typical day in camp can go according to either of two plans. Plan 1 is I wake up at 9 yog, make myself a small breakfast (2 boiled eggs, 2 pieces of turkey bacon and some steamed asparagus) or a fruit smoothie. Ntawm 11 am I’m at the gym training. By1:30 pm, I’m at the gym. My workout usually consists of bag drills, mitt work, shadow boxing, jumping rope, speed bag and ring drills. Then I either swim or run at 6 pm the same day. On the days I do Plan 2, I still wake at 9 am and have my breakfast and then 11 am-1:30 pm, I’m in the gym. But right after that, I do strength and conditioning, which consists of box jumps, dumb bell squats, some drills with weights for my upper body, or a four-mile run.”

Have you made any changes to your training and nutrition for your first fight at middleweight?
“Right after my fight with Tori Nelson, I knew I would be fighting next at middleweight, so I stayed in the gym three times a week until Mark (Taffet) told me we secured June 22 on SHOWTIME against Hanna Gabriels. But to properly make middleweight, I had to learn about my body some more. Losing weight is more about a routine than it is about eating less food. The good thing for me is that I like healthy food – my body and mind feel best when I eat that way. The only difference in camp is I eat smaller portions of the food I like and drink a lot more water. This camp I’ve been heavy on fish, all kinds of fish from cod, salmon, Atlantic salmon — with sides of asparagus, sweet potatoes, rice or spinach. And body clock is important, so no eating after 7 pm. I’m feeling great and will be in the best shape of my life when I get in that ring on June 22.”

Who are your sparring partners?

“So far, I’ve sparred with Matt Korobov and Daniyar Yelluisar. I love to spar with men – I find that the strength and speed helps me get the most out of the sparring.”

What have you done differently in preparation for this fight?

“Well I always say this, but I don’t get ready to face my opponents – my trainer John David Jackson focuses more on the opponent than I do. I just get prepared to be the best version of me. I’ve seen film of Hannah and I’m not impressed – I know she’s a champion and I respect that, but I’ve never seen a woman who can stay in the ring with me. It’ll take two of her to even have a chance at beating me.”

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CROSSROADS BATTLE OF PROSPECTS ASLAMBEK IDIGOV VS. JAMES BALLARD ADDED TO UNDERCARD OF CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. HANNA GABRIELS IBF & WBA WOMEN’S MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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Los ntawm Masonic Tuam Tsev hauv Detroit, Mich.; Daim pib Nyob muag khoom Tam sim no

The Salita Promotions professional boxing event on Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 22, at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, is heating up even more with the announcement of an intriguing match-up of promising light heavyweight prospects with local ties.

 

 

 

In a fight with explosive action written all over it, Detroit’s own James “The Equalizer” Ballard (10-1, 3 Kos) will face undefeated Aslambek Idigov (12-0, 5 Kos), from Detroit via Grozny, Russia, tshaj 10 exciting rounds.

 

 

 

Fighting mostly in his home city, the 28-year-old Ballard has become a fan favorite for his fearlessly aggressive style. Ballard says he refuses to lose on his home turf of Detroit.

 

 

 

“Expect a war,” said Ballard. “I will go out there and give the fans what they want by going toe-to-toe. I am coming for Idigov’s O. I’m not going to be out-boxed in my hometown. It’s a respect thing. It’s going to be a long night for him. We are training hard and ready to go hard every round if it takes that long. Lub rau hli ntuj 22 can’t get here soon enough. I’m more than ready to send Russia back home.”

 

 

 

A compact puncher with pinpoint accuracy, Idigov has fan favorite written all over his muscular frame. Since he began training in Detroit’s famed Kronk Gym, Idigov says he’s learning to fight the American way.

 

 

 

“Training at the Kronk Boxing Gym in Detroit has been a great experience for me and I learn a lot and get better every day. I love their philosophy that the best win is a knockout!

James Ballard is a very good fighter. I have no problem fighting him and winning in his hometown, which is becoming my second home as well. Wb tau nws nyob rau hauv!"

 

 

 

“This is a classic, crossroads fight between two talented and hungry prospects,” said event promoter Dmitriy Salita. “This is a ‘pick em’ type of match that will bring excitement to fans in the championship City of Detroit!"

 

 

 

The skillful pair will duel as part of the untelevised undercard of the blockbuster “It’s Our Time to Shine” event featuring two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and current Unified Women’s Super Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields attempting to become a two-division world champion against unified 154-pound champion Hanna Gabriels for the vacant IBF and WBA Women’s Middleweight World Championships.

 

 

 

The main event will be televised live on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION (10 p.m. ET / PT) and will also feature highlights of Unified Women’s Middleweight Champion Christina Hammer as she defends her WBC & WBO Titles in her U.S. debut against former world champion Tori Nelson.

 

Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm Salita Promotions, yog muaj nyob rau ntawm Ticketmaster.com lossis ntawm Masonic lub tuam tsev Box Office ntawm (313) 832-7100. VIP daim pib yog tus nqi ntawm $300, Ringside daim pib ntawm $125, thiab daim pib tseem tshuav $75, $50 thiab $35.

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CHRISTINA HAMMER TRAINING CAMP NOTES

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WOMEN’S WBC & WBO MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION TO MAKE U.S. DEBUT IN TOUGH DEFENSE AGAINST FORMER CHAMPION TORI NELSON ON Friday, RAU HLI 22
Tickets on Sale For Event At Masonic Temple in Detroit Headlined By Two-Time Gold Medalist Claressa Shield’s Attempt To Become A Two-Division World Champion

Unified Women’s WBC and WBO Middleweight Champion Christina Hammer has taken to the mountains of Austria for this leg of her intense training camp.

 

 

 

Rauj (22-0, 10 Kos) will make her U.S. fighting debut while defending her titles against former world champion Tori Nelson (17-1-3, 2 Kos) on Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 22. The bout will serve as a supporting bout to two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and unified women’s super-middleweight champion Claressa Shields’ attempt to become a two-division world champion against unified women’s 154-pound champion Hanna Gabriels at Masonic Temple in Detroit, kuv.

 

 

 

Shields vs Gabriels will be contested for the vacant IBF and WBA Middleweight World Championships and telecast on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION at 10 p.m. ET/PT live on SHOWTIME. Extensive highlights of Hammer vs. Nelson will also be shown.

 

 

 

Rauj, ntawm Dortmund, Lub teb chaws yelemees, has dominated the women’s middleweight division since 2010. The 27-year-old says training at elevation in the mountains of Austria is bringing the best out of her.

 

Yuav ua li cas muaj kev kawm pw hav zoov ploj mus kom deb li deb?

 

 

 

“My camp has gone well. We train three times a day and work hard to be in the best shape possible on June 22 in Detroit.”

 

Can you tell us about your current training location?

 

 

 

“We are in Austria, staying at a place in the mountains that is about 5000-feet elevation. It’s amazing here. The nature and the mountains inspire me and give me power. It’s very comfortable to do my roadwork and go to the boxing gym because everything is situated in a comfortable way.”

 

What is a typical day like at training camp?

 

 

 

“We’ve been in Austria for the last 10 hnub. Ntawm 7:30 yog, we start the first interval runs. Ntawm 9 yog, I have breakfast and at 11 yog, we go up to the mountains to our gym (which is at 6500 feet high) to do my strength and conditioning work. Tom qab ntawd, in the afternoon, we start our boxing work. The nature and beautiful surroundings give me peace of mind.”

 

How and why is your training camp built into different stages?

 

 

 

“The mountains are perfect to prepare for the fight. You are away from your hometown stay more focused on training. The air is thin and this high level of elevation gives your body a higher level of conditioning. Nyob rau lub rau hli ntuj 10, we will move on to our next stage of training, which will take place in the United States. That will be to help acclimate me to the new time and climate for fight night on June 22, which is when I will put all of this hard work together and have it pay off in a big way.”

 

Who is your head trainer?

 

 

 

“My coach is Dimitrie Kirnos. I started my professional career with him. He himself was Soviet Union Boxing Champion and trained many top champions. He is old school and pushes my mind and body to the limit. He is a big part of my team we have a great bond. I have much respect and admiration for him.”

 

Have you done anything different preparing for this fight?

 

 

 

“I spar with lots of shorter fighters, like Tori Nelson. I guarantee that it will be much more explosive and impressive than Claressa Shields was against her.”

 

American fans love knockouts. Can they expect a Christina Hammer KO on June 22?

 

 

 

“That’s why I train hard and give everything in the gym. I want to be amazing that night and a knockout would be a perfect ending.”

 

 

What is your prediction for Lub rau hli ntuj 22?

 

 

 

“I will show my power and skills. People will see who the real unified Middleweight Champion of the world is. My performance will speak for itself!"

 

Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm Salita Promotions, yog muaj nyob rau ntawm Ticketmaster.com lossis ntawm Masonic lub tuam tsev Box Office ntawm (313) 832-7100. VIP daim pib yog tus nqi ntawm $300, Ringside daim pib ntawm $125, thiab daim pib tseem tshuav $75, $50 thiab $35.

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The makers of 5-hour ENERGY® shots Sign on as a Principle Sponsor of Claressa Shields vs. Hanna Gabriels Women’s Middleweight World Championship Fight on Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 22 Live on SHOWTIME®

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Salita Promotions proudly announces that Living Essentials, LLC, the makers of 5-hour ENERGY®, the energy shot for hard-working people, has signed on as a principle sponsor of the upcoming “It’s Our Time to Shine” professional boxing event on Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 22, at Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan.

 

 

 

Featuring two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and unified women’s super middleweight Champion Claressa Shields attempting to become a two-division world champion against unified 154-pound champion Hanna Gabriels, “It’s our Time to Shine” will be televised live on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION (10 p.m. ET / PT). The two champions will be contesting for the vacant IBF and WBA Middleweight World Championships.

 

 

 

“I am delighted that the makers of 5-hour ENERGY® shots are supporting the historic world championship event taking place in Detroit,” said Salita Promotions Founder, Dmitry salita. ‘It’s Our Time to Shine’ will be an exciting night of professional boxing from beginning to end and I am sure a shot of 5-hour ENERGY® will keep fans engaged and energetic for all the exciting action happening in the ring.”

 

 

 

Living Essentials, LLC released the following statement: “The makers of 5-hour ENERGY® shots are excited to support Salita Promotions, as they prepare for the return of Claressa Shields and world championship boxing to Detroit – – a city rich in boxing history and the hometown of 5-hour ENERGY®.”

 

 

 

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Shields (5-0, 2 Kos), who grew up in nearby Flint, was the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win consecutive Olympic Gold Medals. The 23-year-old turned professional following the 2016 Olympics thiab tau los ua poj niam Unified tus poj niam nruab nrab txoj kev sib tw hauv ntiaj teb tsuas yog nws txoj kev sib ntaus. Shields now begins her first camp with renowned trainer John David Jackson as she attempts to become a two-division champion.

 

 

 

Two-division champion Gabriels (18-1-1, 11 Kos) is the reigning WBA and WBO World Champion. The native of Costa Rica won her first world title at welterweight in 2009 and has since fought in an astounding 11 consecutive world-title fights. The 35-year-old won her first belt in the 154-pound division in 2010 and became unified champion in 2016. In her last bout, Gabriels avenged the only loss on her record, ib tug 2013 defeat to then-undefeated title challenger Oxandia Castillo. She looks to become a three-division world champion on June 22.

 

 

 

SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION will also feature extensive highlights of unified women’s middleweight champion Christina Hammer (22-0, 10 Kos) as she defends her WBC & WBO titles in her U.S. debut against former world champion Tori Nelson (17-1-3, 2 Kos).

 

 

 

Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm Salita Promotions, yog muaj nyob rau ntawm Ticketmaster.com lossis ntawm Masonic lub tuam tsev Box Office ntawm (313) 832-7100. VIP daim pib yog tus nqi ntawm $300, Ringside daim pib ntawm $125, thiab daim pib tseem tshuav $75, $50 thiab $35.

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Gary Russell Jr. vs. Yauxej Diaz Jr. Thaum kawg xovxwm sablaj Quotes & Duab

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Featherweight World Champion Russell Jr. Battles Unbeaten Challenger Diaz Jr. Saturday, Tej zaum 19 Nyob rau SHOWTIME
From MGM National Harbor in Maryland
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NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. (Tej zaum 17, 2018) – Qhov Featherweight ntiaj teb tau zus ib Gary Russell Jr. and unbeaten top contender Yauxej “JoJo” Diaz Jr. went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference two days before they enter the ring May 19 nyob rau SHOWTIME (10:05 p.m. ET / PT) in the main event from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

 

 

 

The battle between the 2008 U.S. Olympian Russell Jr. thiab cov 2012 U.S. Olympian Diaz Jr. is part of a split-site SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that will feature WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson defending his title against two-division world champion Badou Jack in a main event from Toronto.

 

 

 

Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions, are on sale now and are available by visitinghttp://mgmnationalharbor.com/.

 

 

 

Both fighters were joined on stage by their fathers who also train them, with Gary Russell Sr. and Joseph Diaz Sr. sitting by their sons ahead of Saturday’s matchup. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from MGM National Harbor:

 

Gary RUSSELL JR.

 

 

 

“We’re 120 percent ready for fight night. We’re hungry. As long as I have this strap, nobody is walking in here and taking it. I know Diaz is going to bring his best to the table, but we’re ready. The strap is staying at home.

 

 

 

“Me and my little brothers Gary Antuanne and Gary Antonio are on the undercard and they’re going to show the work they’ve been doing. Our dad’s birthday is the day after the fight so you know we have to make it special for him.

 

 

 

“It’s cool that both me and ‘JoJo’ are trained by our fathers. Because at the end of the day, when you look at your coach, that’s your last line of defense. When everything else goes wrong, you have to go the corner. You have to have a level of trust and belief in your corner, so who better to have than a parent there?

 

 

 

“It’s difficult for me to know if ‘JoJo’ is my toughest opponent since Vasyl Lomachenko because I never train with a lot of worry about my opponents. I think that the biggest thing is preparing myself to the best of my ability and being the best that I can possibly be.

 

 

 

“I believe in my ability to make the necessary adjustments, no matter what my opponent brings to the ring. If he wants to come in and box, we are equally as comfortable boxing long ranged as we are making the fight rugged. In order to be great at anything, you have to have a level of versatility. That’s something I bring to the table that a lot of fighters don’t bring.

 

 

 

“Diaz worked his way up the ranks to get this fight. He did everything you have to do to get in position to fight for a world title. He’s already mentioned that I’m the best fighter in the division and he knows that all the other champions in the division are afraid to step up and compete against me.

 

 

 

“Any fighter who has two months or more to prepare for one opponent is definitely dangerous. We never overlook anyone. I believe in my hand speed, my punching power, my ring generalship and in my ability to make adjustments.

 

 

 

“If we can get through this bout, I would love to get in the ring and unify with any of the other featherweight champions. The timing is perfect right now for any of these unification fights. If they still don’t want it, I’m willing to move up in weight to meet any of the guys who have a name. It’s time to make it happen.

 

 

 

“I take my hat off to him and to his team for having the guts to step into the ring. There are only certain people who can be made for this sport and it speaks volumes about him as an individual. I don’t expect anything less than a worthy opponent.

 

 

 

“It’s a pleasure being here for this fight right near my hometown. We had a very long training camp and everything is feeling good heading into the fight.”

 

JOSEPH DIAZ JR.

 

 

 

“It’s right here and around the corner. I’m very excited for the moment to be here. I’ve been waiting for this my whole entire life and I’m not going to take anything for granted. I trained extremely hard for this fight.

 

 

 

“I absolutely think Gary is overlooking me. I think he underestimated me. I’ve trained for this my whole entire life. This opportunity has been presented to me by my hard work and it’s really the opportunity of a lifetime. I can’t wait to show everybody my skills and what I’m truly about.

 

 

 

“Nws yog tag nrho hais txog sij hawm. Gary has the fastest hands in boxing but we’ve watched a lot of tape and we see a lot of flaws. Every fighter has flaws. We’re just going to capitalize on what we see and take full advantage on Saturday night.

 

 

 

“I don’t think Gary having not fought since last year will be any kind of advantage. Kuv xav Gary Russell Jr. to be at his best come fight night. I know that I’m at my best and the best man should win on fight night. There shouldn’t be any excuses after this fight and after I win the title.

 

 

 

“I believe after I win this title on Saturday night that I’ll be on top of the throne in the featherweight division. Hopefully I can get some big fights soon after that.

 

 

 

“I’m prepared for everything he’s going to offer. He’s going to come out and box a little bit and look to use his jab, create angles and use his speed to keep me out of range. It’s going to come to the point where he’s not going to want to move as much and he’ll starting fighting on the inside. That’s where I want to be. We’re going to deliver some great blows and may the best man win.

 

 

 

“I know what Gary Russell Jr. brings to the table. I know he’s the toughest fighter in the division but I’m ready to go out there and bring back the WBC title. I’m ready to fight the best and unify all the titles.

 

 

 

“It’s going to be fireworks on Saturday night. I’ve had a perfect training camp and I’m on weight. Everything feels great and I can’t wait to step into the ring.

 

 

 

“Kuv npaj tau rau ib yam dab tsi. If it stops early or goes the distance, I’m going to keep pushing each round more than the last.

 

 

 

“It would mean everything to win this world title. Not just for myself, but for my whole family. All the hard work and struggles that we’ve been through, it’s finally here. I’m going to do everything I can to come out victorious. Our lives are going to change and I’m going to inspire the youth and the people around me. I want people to know that if you put your mind to it, anything is possible.”

 

Gary RUSSELL SR., Russell’s Father & Tus kws qhia

 

 

 

“The reason for the inactivity is just politics. We always have the intention on fighting but we want to find the best opponent for Gary. ‘JoJo’ is the mandatory so we’re going to fight him and after we get this win, we’re looking at Leo Santa Cruz, Hlob Abner mares, Carl Frampton. We want to unify.

 

 

 

“Before Gary retires from the sport, he’ll move up and do whatever it takes to get a rematch with Lomachenko.

 

 

 

“We like to say that this is just Gary’s occupation. He gets paid to fight and he’s able to support his family because of that. All of the accolades don’t really mean anything to him or to us. The WBC belt is definitely the most prestigious, but like Gary said, we’re not really into the little trinkets. He would take it to the pawn shop if he could. We’re not really into those type of accolades. We just want to conduct ourselves as gentlemen, set an example and get paid.”

 

JOSEPH DIAZ SR., Diaz’s Father & Tus kws qhia

 

 

 

“It’s a blessing to be in this position. I really believe that god didn’t bring us this far only to bring us this far. I really think the journey is going to continue. I’m very proud of my son. He has worked really hard and has shown a lot of will and determination. It means the world to me that he’s pursuing his career and is doing something that he loves doing.

 

 

 

 

“It’s exciting to finally have a fight on the east coast. It’s beautiful out here. Joseph has been wanting to fight out here and now he has that opportunity to meet some of the fans he has out here that he hasn’t had the chance to meet.

 

 

 

“Russell Jr. is a fast fighter. He’s skilled and he’s smart in there. We’ve been working on Joseph’s timing. Joseph’s a little deceiving because he kind of moves a little slow but he’s actually much faster than people think he is. The speed of Russell doesn’t affect us at all. Joseph has sparred and fought fast fighters especially in the amateurs.

 

 

 

“The plan is to go in there and beat Gary Russell up. And we’re hoping this win sets up bigger and better fights with the Santa Cruz and the Selby’s of the world. All of the champions. We’re hoping to get some of those opportunities because it will bring a lot of attention to the boxing world. Joseph will be a very good ambassador for the sport of boxing.”

 

Stephen ESPINOZA, Thawj Tswj Hwm & Cov Programming, Showime network inc.

 

 

 

“We’re thrilled to be here at MGM National Harbor. MGM is an incredible brand that means a lot in boxing. It is a brand that is known throughout the sport at the highest level and we appreciate the entire MGM organization and their support for the sport.

 

 

 

“Gary Russell Jr. vs. ‘JoJo’ Diaz which is an outstanding matchup. Gary is without questions one of the most skilled-if not the most skilled fighter in any division. He’s known for having the fastest hands in the sport. ‘JoJo’ Diaz is a young rising star who I’ve known personally since he turned pro. These are two action fighters. They’re fan-friendly fighters who will deliver an action packed night.

 

 

 

“It’s been an interesting couple of weeks in boxing. A lot of announcements, new ventures and big promises. But here at SHOWTIME we just keep doing what we’ve been doing, and what we’ve been doing is delivering the best fighters, the biggest fights, week after week and month after month.

 

 

 

“SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING is the home of more world champions and more world championship fights than anywhere on any other network. Speaking of title fights, we’re going to have three of them, from three different countries. Ntawm 5 p.m. ETstreaming on the SHOWTIME Facebook and Social Media platforms, we have IBF Featherweight Champion Lee Selby against challenger Josh Warrington. Ntawm 10:05 p.m. THIAB, we will have Russell Jr. vs. Diaz Jr. for the WBC Featherweight title, and immediately following that we’ll take you to Toronto for a light heavyweight world title fight between Adonis Stevenson and Badou Jack.

 

 

 

“All six of these fighters competing in Saturday’s world title fights are ranked in the top 10 of their division and have a combined record of 157 wins with only four losses.”

 

PETE BRASCIA, Senior VP of Marketing & Operations, MGM National Harbor

 

 

 

“We’re very excited to welcome these fighters and everyone involved in this event, back to MGM National Harbor. One year ago I was on a similar stage as we prepared for Gary Russell Jr. to defend his world title, and he did not disappoint his fans.

 

 

 

“The fans here in Prince George’s County and the whole region love a good show and a good fight. They love it even more when they can root on their hometown hero. Hnub Saturday tsaus ntuj, yuav tsum tsis muaj ntau.

 

 

 

“This will be an incredible show between Gary Russell Jr. and the undefeated Olympian ‘JoJo’ Diaz. I’m hoping for good weather Saturday night, but I’m certain we’re going to get a good show.”

 

 

 

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