WBO prvakinja u srednjoj kategoriji Hammer borila se sa svojom kolegicom u srednjoj kategoriji Claresom Shields za neprikosnoveno prvenstvo u srednjoj kategoriji u subotu, April 13 Live on SHOWTIME® iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju
Atlantic City, N.J. (April 5, 2019) – Prije nego što je u četvrtak stigla u New York na završni dio svog trening kampa, WBO Svjetskog prvaka u srednjoj Christina Hammerpodijelila je svoja razmišljanja o svom obračunu za Neosporno prvenstvo u srednjoj kategoriji protiv WBA, WBC i IBF prvak u srednjoj kategoriji Claressa Shields Subota April 13 uživo na SHOWTIME iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju, N.J.
Nemački Hammer je od tada držao titulu svetskog prvaka u srednjoj kategoriji 2010, braneći ga više puta, uključujući u njenom U.S. debitovala prošlog juna na SHOWTIME-u u kojem je pobijedila Tori Nelson. Sada želi da utisne svoje ime u knjige istorije u ovom meču protiv Shieldsa koji mnogi nazivaju najznačajnijom borbom u istoriji ženskog boksa.
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Evo najzanimljivijih detalja onoga što je Hammer imao da kaže dok smo krenuli u nedelju borbe za ovaj istorijski događaj:
Koliko ste uzbuđeni zbog borbi u SAD-u??
Christina Hammer: “Zaista sam uzbuđen zbog toga jer je ovo veoma velika borba. Jedva čekam da stignem tamo, uđite u ring i ostvarite odličan nastup.”
Šta to znači za vas borba?
CH: “Ovo će biti najveća ženska borba u istoriji. Oboje smo šampioni, ima zlatne olimpijske medalje i druga priznanja, pa sa svim tim zajedno, to će promijeniti igru za naš sport.”
Šta treba da uradite da biste pobedili?
CH: “Dugogodišnji sam šampion i znam šta da radim u ringu. Znam da imam vještinu da je pobijedim. Imam odličan posao i moj cilj je da je gadno pobedim.”
Šta mislite o Claressi unutar i izvan ringa??
CH: “Claressa je očigledno mnogo toga postigla još od Olimpijskih igara. Ovo je veliki korak za nju i mislim da će to biti izazov za nju. Kao osoba, ona je samo moj protivnik, to je sve.”
Možete li opisati svoj stil borbe i šta navijači mogu očekivati u aprilu? 13?
CH: “Visok sam za svoju diviziju pa koristim svoj domet. Imam odličan rad nogu, tehniku i snagu i želim da pokažem sve te vještine. Pokazaću da je Christina Hammer veliki šampion. Volim da igram sa svojim protivnikom, i kada je pravi trenutak, Prebio sam je.”
Možete li pričati o svojim iskustvima kao modni model i zašto vam je to važno?
CH: “Volim manekenstvo jer je to drugačiji dio mene. Možete biti ženstveniji i atletskiji. Prvo sam snimio prije tri godine i nikada nisam radio ništa slično. I tamo sam radio na svojim vještinama.
“Biti model je lak posao, to mi samo daje samopouzdanje. Teško je biti borac. Morate dati sve, jer u ringu ne možeš pobjeći. Morate se boriti i pobijediti nekoga.”
Da li biste ikada poželeli da se takmičite u nekom drugom sportu??
CH: “Ne znam. Boks je za mene najbolji sport. To je moja strast. Sve dajem sportu i sada mi je san da budem uspešan u Americi.”
Postoji li neko u istoriji boksa sa kojim biste se voljeli boriti?
CH: “Laila Ali je bila veliki šampion i ako bih se borio protiv nje, to bi bila odlična borba.”
Vidite li ženski boks kao sport u usponu?
CH: “Da, zaista je narastao poslednjih godina. Za nas ima još borbi na velikim platformama i mislim da je ovo samo početak.”
Da li biste preporučili drugim ženama da se bave boksom??
CH: “Boks je odličan sport. Treba ti tehnika, inteligencije i čini da se osjećate sigurnije. Ako se nešto desi, možete se pobrinuti za sebe. To je najbolji trening i predlažem ga svima.”
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O SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer će suprotstaviti neporažene svjetske prvakinje u srednjoj kategoriji Claressa Shields i Christina Hammer jedna protiv druge u borbi za krunu neprikosnovenog svjetskog prvaka od 160 funti, u nedvojbeno najznačajnijem ženskom bokserskom događaju u istoriji. Zajednička uloga će se suočiti s Jermaineom Franklinom i Rydellom Bookerom u uzbudljivom dvoboju teške kategorije od 10 rundi i u prvom televizijskom prijenosu, teškaši Otto Wallin i Nick Kisner boriće se u okršaju od 10 rundi. SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader će se emitirati uživo na SHOWTIME u 9 poslije podne. ET/PT iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju, N.J.
„Kristina ne zna šta je čeka. Slomiću taj čekić na pola” – Shields
Kliknite OVDJE za fotografije Josea Pineira/SHOWTIME WBC, WBA & IBF prvakinja u srednjoj kategoriji Claressa Shields sprema se za neosporni okršaj prvaka u srednjoj kategoriji protiv Christine Hammer u subotu, April 13 Live on SHOWTIME®
iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju
KlikniteOVDJE za fotografije Josea Pineira/SHOWTIME
MIAMI(April 4, 2019) – WBA, Svjetski prvak u srednjoj kategoriji po WBC-u i IBF-uClaressa Shieldsbio domaćin medijskog treninga u 5th Street Gym u Majamiju u četvrtak dok se bliži svom okršaju protiv WBO prvaka u srednjoj kategorijiChristina Hammer za neprikosnoveno svjetsko prvenstvo u srednjoj kategoriji u subotu aprila 13 uživo na SHOWTIME iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju, N.J.
Dvostruki osvajač zlatne olimpijske medalje Shields i neporaženi Hammer će izgledati kao šesti borac u istoriji koji će ujediniti sve četiri glavne svjetske titule u glavnom događaju SHOWTIME BOXING-a: SPECIJALNO IZDANJE (9 poslije podne. ET / PT).
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Shields je prošle sedmice trenirala na Floridi sa svojim trenerom Johnom David Jacksonom, nakon što je prethodnih pet sedmica proveo u SAD-u. Olimpijski trening centar u Koloradu. Evo šta je Shields rekao u četvrtak:
Claressa SHIELDS
„Kristina ne zna šta je čeka. Slomiću taj Hammer na pola.
„Kada smo unutra, radi se o tome ko udara jače. Ovo je prava borba. Samo zato što ima visinu, ne znači da će ona diktirati šta se dešava. Moraće mnogo da uradi da me skloni od nje.
“Imam dvije zlatne olimpijske medalje, stižu tri pojasa i više. Imaću sve naslove krajem aprila uveče 13.
“Vredno radim, stvarno teško. Da sam muško, Vjerovatno bih bio jedan od najpoznatijih boksera tamo. Postoji rodna razlika. Svi to znamo. Radim na tome da to promijenim. Naporno radimo, dobijamo manje novca i manje priznanja, ali svijet se mijenja. Mi to mijenjamo.
“Hammer je pričala o mamu, ali ja nisam zabrinut za nju. Spreman sam za borbu. Ona priča o mnogo stvari koje nemaju veze sa boksom. Čekam da mi kaže da će me pogoditi aperkatom ili tako nečim, ali više je isto.
“Biti ovdje na Floridi da završim kamp je zaista bilo idealno. I dalje sam izuzetno naporno radio, ali ovdje imam malo viška prostora i sunca. Bilo je vrijeme za neke nove pejzaže u kampu i mislim da je ovo bio savršen potez da me odvede u tjedan borbe.
“Radila sam na svom 'Ali shuffle-u,’ ova teretana me je inspirisala. Nemojte se iznenaditi ako vidite da ga razbijam tokom borbe. Imam neke trikove u rukavu. Na konferenciji za novinare će biti i nekih iznenađenja - ja sam odabrao odjeću koja će ukrasti šou.”
“Ova borba je odavno zakasnila i drago mi je što ću dobiti priliku da joj pokažem šta je pravi šampion. Neko ide dole u aprilu 13 i obećavam da to neću biti ja.
“Ljudi mogu reći da ne obraćaju pažnju na vas i da vas ne proučavaju, ali oni lažu. Ipak mi je drago što me pomno gleda. Hammer je doveo jednog od mojih prijatelja tamo da bude sparing partner, ni ne znajući da me godinama nije štedjela i da ne zna ništa o meni. To mi daje do znanja da sam joj na umu. Ona može da sparinguje sa En Volf i još uvek me neće pobediti.”
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O SHIELDS vs. HAMMER
Shields vs. Hammer će suprotstaviti neporažene svjetske prvakinje u srednjoj kategoriji Claressa Shields i Christina Hammer jedna protiv druge u borbi za krunu neprikosnovenog svjetskog prvaka od 160 funti, u nedvojbeno najznačajnijem ženskom bokserskom događaju u istoriji. Zajednička uloga će se suočiti s Jermaineom Franklinom i Rydellom Bookerom u uzbudljivom dvoboju teške kategorije od 10 rundi i u prvom televizijskom prijenosu, teškaši Otto Wallin i Nick Kisner boriće se u okršaju od 10 rundi. SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader će se emitirati uživo na SHOWTIME u 9 poslije podne. ET/PT iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju, N.J.
JERMAINE FRANKLIN u usponu & OTTO WALLIN GOVORI PREDSTOJEĆE BORBE & PUT DO PRVENSTVA U TEŠKOJ TEŠKOJ
Franklin se bori protiv Rydella Bookera dok se Wallin susreće s Nickom Kisnerom uživo na SHOWTIME-u® Subota, April 13 Vodeći do Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer Main Event iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic City, N.J.
Atlantic City, N.J. (April 3, 2019) – Neporaženi takmičari u teškoj kategoriji u usponuJermaine Franklin i Otto Wallin će nastojati da se oduševi i najavi se u teškoj kategoriji kada se uključe u odvojene borbe uživo u SHOWTIME u subotu, April 13 iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju.
SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIJALNO IZDANJE tripleheader će se emitirati s početkom u 9 poslije podne. ET/PT, a predvodi ga Claressa Shields koja se bori protiv Christine Hammer za neprikosnoveno žensko prvenstvo u srednjoj kategoriji.
Franklin će se suočiti s Rydellom Bookerom, dok će Wallin igrati protiv Nicka Kisnera u par atrakcija od 10 rundi koje vode do glavnog događaja. I za Franklina i za Wallina, vide april 13 kao korak ka njihovim većim ciljevima.
“Booker je na putu gdje ja na kraju pokušavam da budem,” rekao je Franklin. “Ja sam dio te sljedeće generacije teškaša i naporno radim da završim kao prvak u teškoj kategoriji kada se prašina slegne. Uvek nađem način da pobedim i to ću pokazati 13. aprila.”
“Dolazak u SAD. jer je drugi dio moje karijere veoma uzbudljiv,” rekao je Wallin. “Puno sam postigao u svojoj karijeri u Evropi, ali ovo je novi početak. Ovo je trenutak o kojem sam sanjao otkako sam prvi put vezao rukavice i jedva čekam da se predstavim fanovima ovdje.”
25-godišnjak iz Saginaw-a, Mičigen, Franklin se nada da će pokazati da je spreman da postane sljedeći američki prvak u teškoj kategoriji, i spreman je da preuzme plašt od trenutnog WBC titule Deontaya Wildera i duge linije američkih šampiona u teškoj kategoriji koja je došla prije njega.
“Podići ću konkurenciju među teškašima,” rekao je Franklin. “Divizija se definitivno vratila na mapu i planiram sudjelovati u stvaranju TV-a koji se mora gledati još jednom. Americi treba još jedno lice u teškoj kategoriji i to ću biti ja.
“Već vjerujem da sam najbolji teškaš na svijetu. Ima puno velikih, jaki teškaši, ali ja sam uravnotežen sportista, što me čini drugačijim. Ja sam jak, brzo, atletski i sa svakom borbom sve bolji.”
Iako njegova rodna Švedska nije poznata po boksu, Wallinova matična zemlja je prethodno proizvela šampiona u teškoj kategoriji Ingemara Johansona, koji je slavno zaustavio Floyda Pattersona u njihovoj prvoj borbi na stadionu Yankee u 1959. Nakon što je u svojoj posljednjoj borbi pobijedio kolegu švedskog teškaša Adriana Granata, Wallin je odlučio da je vrijeme za borbu u SAD-u., nakon prethodnih trening kampova u New Yorku sa trenerom Joeyjem Gamacheom.
“Trening ovdje u New Yorku mi donosi veliku energiju i to se vidi u mom nastupu,” rekao je Wallin. “To je centar svijeta, i dok sam u potpunosti fokusiran na trening, Hranim se energijom grada.
“Ingemar Johansson je naravno velika inspiracija za mene. Kada je došao u SAD. i pobijedio Floyda Pattersona, bio je najgori čovek na planeti. Želim da uzmem taj plašt i postanem heroj za mlade švedske boksere, kao što je bio za mene.”
Osim što je Wallin's U.S. debi, neporaženi teškaši će se prvi put pojaviti na SHOWTIME-u i to će biti Franklinu prvi put da se bori na sjeveroistoku. Svaki od njih se nada da će pokazati svoje talente i spremni su za ono što dolazi sa povećanom platformom.
“Ovo je odlična prilika za mene da pokažem svoje vještine, ali ja to i dalje tretiram kao samo još jednu borbu,” rekao je Franklin. “Prilagodit ću se svom protivniku i razotkriti njegove slabosti. Uvijek se usavršavam jer jednom pomisliš da znaš sve, tada saznaš da ništa ne znaš.”
“Ja sam samo klinac iz malog grada u Švedskoj i naporno sam radio da dođem do ove tačke,” rekao je Wallin. “Obuka ovdje u SAD-u. i borba ovdje će mi pomoći da ostvarim najbolji učinak u karijeri. Zabava počinje u aprilu 13 i ne stajem dok ne budem šampion.”
Obojica su nedavno potpisali ugovor sa Salita Promotions Dmitrija Salite i u aprilu 13 započeće godinu koja bi svakog borca mogla ostaviti na ivici pogotka za titulu.
“Aprila 13 dvojica najboljih teškaša na svijetu, jedan iz SAD-a, jedan iz Švedske, će obojica imati priliku da tvrde da su spremni da se bore za titulu u teškoj kategoriji,” Said Word.
“Jermaine Franklin je daleko najbolji američki kandidat u teškoj kategoriji koji će uskoro biti kandidat i šampion. Imat će odličnu priliku da pokaže svoje vještine i vrijednost protiv iskusnih, gladan i uspješan Rydell Booker.
“Boks je sport individualnih priča i Otto Wallin je odličan primjer za to. Najbolje ocijenjen teškaš iz malog grada u Švedskoj, on pokazuje te snove, u kombinaciji sa napornim radom, može se ostvariti. On je jedan od najboljih teškaša iz Evrope i aprila 13 pokazaće da pripada eliti u SAD-u.”
Uz ovu priliku da se najave u ponovnoj teškoj kategoriji, Franklin i Wallin su spremni za nastup koji otvara oči sljedeće subote.
“Moj krajnji cilj je postati svjetski prvak i vjerujem da sam trenutno na pravom putu,” rekao je Wallin, koji je rangiran No. 5 od strane IBF i WBA. “Imao sam dobre godine boreći se u Evropi, ali sada je vrijeme da pređem na sljedeći nivo. Jedva čekam da svima pokažem čime se bavim i pružim navijačima sjajne borbe.”
“Planiram da budem glavna snaga u teškoj kategoriji do kraja godine,” rekao je Franklin. “To je moja coming out party. Osećam da će se moji snovi ostvariti. Svima ću pokazati ko sam: najbolji novi teškaš na svijetu.”
Ulaznice za live event, koji se promovira Salita Promocije, su po cijeni od $150, $100, $55 i $35 i može se kupiti preko Ticketmaster-a i naboardwalkhall.com.
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O SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer će suprotstaviti neporažene svjetske prvakinje u srednjoj kategoriji Claressa Shields i Christina Hammer jedna protiv druge u borbi za krunu neprikosnovenog svjetskog prvaka od 160 funti, u nedvojbeno najznačajnijem ženskom bokserskom događaju u istoriji. Zajednička uloga će se suočiti s Jermaineom Franklinom i Rydellom Bookerom u uzbudljivom dvoboju teške kategorije od 10 rundi i u prvom televizijskom prijenosu, teškaši Otto Wallin i Nick Kisner boriće se u okršaju od 10 rundi. SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader će se emitirati uživo na SHOWTIME u 9 poslije podne. ET/PT iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju, N.J.
Viktor Postol And France’s Mohamed Mimoune Battle in 140-Pound Title Eliminator Plus Rising Heavyweight Sensation Efe Ajagba Meets Once-Beaten Michael Wallisch onSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Tripleheader
Presented by Premier Boxing Champions from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Tickets on Sale Monday, April 1!
LAS VEGAS – (Mart 29, 2019) – Former lightweight world championRobert Uskrs Jr.and former two-division championRances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title on Saturday, April 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 poslije podne. ET / 7 sati. PT and will also feature former super lightweight championViktor Postol taking on France’sMohamed Mimounein a WBC super lightweight title eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensationEfe Ajagbalooks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten GermanMichael Wallisch u 10-okrugli teškoj atrakcija.
Easter vs. Barthelemy pits two highly skilled and explosive former 135-pound champions against each other as they look to grab a title and vault themselves back into the top echelon of the lightweight division.
Easter will return to the ring for the first time since losing his IBF title in a unification showdown with WBC Champion and pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia last July on SHOWTIME. Barthelemy is undefeated at 135 pounds and returns to the lightweight division for his second fight since losing a 140-pound title rematch to Kiryl Relikh last March on SHOWTIME.
“Two former champions looking to reclaim their championship status speaks for itself in terms of the action and will to win that Easter and Barthelemy will bring on April 27,” Said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO Mayweather Promocije. “Both guys have already proven that they have what it takes to take care of business at this level. The eliminator bout, with Postol bringing his experience and Mohamed looking to take advantage of the opportunity, is a great lead-in to the main event attraction. Više, Efe Ajagba will bring his A+ game in pursuit of a victory over Michael Wallisch. The fans in attendance at the Cosmopolitanhere in Las Vegas, and tuning in on SHOWTIME, are in for a treat.”
“Easter vs. Barthelemy is a true 50-50 fight that will end with one of these fighters leaving the ring with one of the top spots in the lightweight division,” rekao je Tom Brown, Predsjednik TGB Promocije. “Both are former world champions at lightweight and possess the styles and attributes that should make this an action-packed match. Combined with a very competitive title eliminator between Viktor Postol and Mohamed Mimoune, plus the can’t-miss punching power of Efe Ajagba, this is going to be a dramatic night on SHOWTIME and at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.”
Ulaznice za live event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, go on sale Monday, April 1, i mogu se kupiti na www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through Ticketmaster.
The 28-year-old Easter (21-1, 14 KOs) won the IBF Lightweight Championship in 2016 by edging an exciting split-decision against then-unbeaten and current IBF titleholder Richard Commey. After two successful title defenses in his hometown of Toledo, Ohajo, Easter defeated former champion Javier Fortuna by decision in a January 2018 fight in SHOWTIME.
That victory set up a unification with WBC champion Mikey Garcia, in which Easter survived an early knockdown to push Garcia the full 12 rounds before coming up short on the scorecards. At 5-foot-11, Easter has continued to show the combination of size, skill and athleticism that made him a highly regarded prospect following an amateur career that featured a spot as an alternate on the 2012 U.S. Olympic team.
“I’ve wanted to fight Barthelemy since he had the lightweight title and vacated it, and now I have the chance,” said Easter. “He has an awkward style and I’m up for that challenge. I am still coming in as the taller fighter with a reach advantage and I’ll use it to make this fight go how I want it to. He is a former world champion and he is coming to bring it just like I am.”
A decorated Cuban amateur who hails from a boxing family that includes his older brother, Olympic Gold Medalist Yan, and younger brother, unbeaten featherweight Leduan, Rances Barthelemy (27-1, 14 KOs) will return to lightweight to vie against one of the best fighters in the division. The 32-year-old now trains in Las Vegas and previously captured a 135-pound belt by defeating Denis Shafikov in December 2015.
Barthelemy won a 130-pound championship by defeating Argenis Mendez in 2014 and attempted to become the first Cuban three-division champion when he moved up to 140-pounds for his first fight against Relikh, a title eliminator that he won by decision. After dropping the rematch to Relikh in a vacant title fight on SHOWTIME, Barthelemy returned to the ring in December and stopped Robert Frankel.
“I’m looking forward to a great fight against Robert Easter Jr,” Said Barthelemy. “I know I have what it takes to beat him and capture another title and become a three-time world champ. My best performances have come at 135 funti. Both of us are former world champions who are hungry and will give the fans a sensational night of boxing. I’ve never lost at lightweight and that will continue on April 27. Don’t miss this fight on SHOWTIME. It’s now or never!”
Originally from Ukraine, but now fighting out of Los Angeles, Postol (30-2, 12 KOs) previously earned a 140-pound world title by knocking out Lucas Matthysse in 2015. The 35-year-old dropped the title in a unification showdown with Terence Crawford in 2016 before bouncing back by defeating then unbeaten Jamshidbek Najmiddinov. Last June he dropped a decision to unbeaten contender Josh Taylor and most recently he defeated Siar Ozgul in November.
The 31-year-old Mimoune (21-2, 2 KOs) has fought professionally since 2010 i da će biti pravi svoje U.S. debut against Postol on April 27. Representing Haute-Garonne, Francuska, on je bez poraza u svojoj zadnjoj 10 fights dating back to 2014. His last five victories have come in 12-round decisions, including two last year over then unbeaten Emiliano Dominguez and most recently against Franck Petitjean.
Nigeria’s Ajagba (9-0, 8 KOs) gained notoriety last August 24 when his opponent, Curtis Harper, walked out of the ring after touching gloves to start the first round. The 24-year-old, 2016 Nigerian Olympian won the fight without throwing a punch as Harper was disqualified. In his last fight Ajagba, who lives in Stafford, Texas and trains with Ronnie Shields, defeated his toughest competition to date by stopping longtime contender Amir Mansour after two rounds.
Borba iz Minhena, Njemačka, Wallisch (19-1, 12 KOs) won his first 19 pro fights after turning pro in 2010, including a German heavyweight title-winning performance in 2013 against Alexander Kahl. The 33-year-old fought three times last year, picking up two knockout victories before losing to Christian Hammer in December.
Subota, April 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Headlined by Shields vs. Hammer Battle for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Live on SHOWTIME®
Atlantic City, N.J. (Mart 26, 2019) – Undercard action on Saturday, April 13 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City will feature an exciting lineup, including a women’s featherweight world title matchup and unbeaten prospects stepping in the ring, leading up to the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader headlined by the Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer showdown for the undisputed 160-pound world championship.
The undercard lineup is highlighted by unbeaten RussianElena Gradinar(9-0, 2 KOs) vying for her first world title when she takes on former two-time title challengerBrenda Karen Carabajal(15-4-1, 9 KOs) for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Championship.
“Women’s boxing is experiencing monumental growth throughout the world and as part of this historic night, we wanted to showcase top talent in significant fights,” rekao Dmitriy Salita, Predsjednik promocije Salita. “I am delighted to feature two top contenders fighting for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Title as highly-regarded and unbeaten Russian fighter Elena Gradinar and longtime Argentinian contender Karen Carbajal will battle to become champion. Top to bottom, April 13 will be a memorable night for boxing fans around the world.”
In super flyweight action, 23-year-old Detroit-nativeJa’Rico O’Quinn(11-0, 8 KOs) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Northfield, Minnesota’sVicente Alfaro Martinez(9-4, 3 KOs).
Ulaznice za live event, koji se promovira Salita Promocije, su po cijeni od $150, $100, $55 i $35 i sad su na prodaju. Ulaznice se mogu kupiti preko Ticketmaster-a i na boardwalkhall.com.
The action will also include former heavyweight title challengerSamuel Peter (37-6, 30 KOs) uzimajući u Meksiku Mario Heredia (15-6-1, 13 KOs) in an eight-round matchup andJesse Angel Hernandez(12-2, 7 KOs) of Fort Worth, Texas stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest against New Jersey’sEdgar Joe Cortes(6-4-1). kremen, Michigan-nativeDarrion Lawsonwill look for his second pro win in as many fights when he facesSaul Almeida u super srednjoj kategoriji borbe.
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O SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer će suprotstaviti neporažene svjetske prvakinje u srednjoj kategoriji Claressa Shields i Christina Hammer jedna protiv druge u borbi za krunu neprikosnovenog svjetskog prvaka od 160 funti, u nedvojbeno najznačajnijem ženskom bokserskom događaju u istoriji. Zajednička uloga će se suočiti s Jermaineom Franklinom i Rydellom Bookerom u uzbudljivom dvoboju teške kategorije od 10 rundi i u prvom televizijskom prijenosu, teškaši Otto Wallin i Nick Kisner boriće se u okršaju od 10 rundi. SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader će se emitirati uživo na SHOWTIME u 9 poslije podne. ET/PT iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju, N.J.
“Every man I’ve faced; they’ve landed on the canvas. I’m going to continue to do that on May 18,” – Wilder
“I’m sick of seeing this guy walking around with his belt. I’m going to put him down,” – BREAZEALE
WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder Defends His Title Against Mandatory Challenger Dominic Breazeale on Saturday, Maj 18 Live on SHOWTIME®Iz Barclays Center u Brooklynu
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BROOKLYN (Mart 19, 2019) – WBC šampiona u teškoj kategoriji Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and mandatory challengerDominic “Nevolja” BREAZEALE went face-to-face Tuesday at a heated press conference to officially announce their heavyweight title showdown taking place Saturday, Maj 18 živi na SHOWTIME iz Barclays Center, dom BROOKLYN BOKS ™ i predstavio Premier Boks prvaka.
Tickets for this BombZquad event go on sale Friday, Mart 22 u 10 sati. ET and can be purchased atticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, ili pozivom 800-745-3000. Počevši subota, Mart 23 u 12 poslije podne. I, tickets can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Popusti grupe su dostupni pozivom na 844-BKLYN-GP.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from Barclays Center:
DEONTAY WILDER
“It’s a pleasure to be back here in Brooklyn. Barclays Center is very close to my heart. I’ve been here so many times and I have a real connection to this arena. I’ve had some of my most memorable moments in the ring here.
“It’s always great to get a mandatory out of the way. They’re like flies buzzing in my ear. I just want to get them out of the way so I can do great things for the heavyweight division. I want one champion, one face, one name, but you need a lot of cooperation to make that happen.
“I want to prove to the world that I’m the best. That’s what I believe in my heart. Until someone proves me wrong, I will continue to believe that. Breazeale is the next man in line. I can’t wait for this one.
“I’m just going to show everyone on May 18. The way I feel right now, the fight could be this week. The champion must always be ready for whatever a challenger can bring.
“I hope he’s training his hardest. I’m glad he has Virgil Hunter on his side to show him something new. Every man I’ve faced; they’ve landed on the canvas. I’m going to continue to do that on May 18.
“No man who gets in the ring will be able to defeat Deontay Wilder. I hold the keys to the heavyweight division. No fighter is doing what I’m doing. I’m trying to give the fans something they’ve never seen before.
“Enjoy this one, because it’s going to be a massacre. Maj 18 will be a beautiful day for me and a beautiful day to see what I’m planning to do for the sport of boxing.”
DOMINIC BREAZEALE
“I’m super excited for this. I’ve been waiting over a year and a half for a shot at this title. I’ve got three knockouts here at Barclays Center and I can’t wait for another.
“I’m a great fighter but there are always things to be learned. I’ve learned a lot already with Virgil Hunter. I bring something that everyone wants to see from heavyweights, and that’s trouble. I’m going to bring pressure and action.
“I’m sick of seeing this guy walking around with his belt. I’m going to put him down. People are going to be rising to their feet when I knock him down.
“I’m so excited to get this fight. I’ve been on Deontay’s undercards and I steal the show every time. Deontay does nothing right in the ring. He looks like a circus-act. All he does is talk. But there’s nothing he can say on May 18.
“Deontay loves to hear his own voice. All he does is talk and talk. It’s time to get in the ring. Nobody can get in there and save him. It’s just me and him. Leather on leather. We’ll see who lands first. Hopefully he gets off the canvas.”
VIRGIL HUNTER, Breazeale’s Trainer
“It’s a pleasure to be here at Barclays Center for a heavyweight championship fight. We have a monumental task to try to overcome. Dominic and I connected last month and after a few workouts, we saw we had a good fit and an understanding of what needs to be done.
“Dominic works hard, he’s very determined and he knows that this is his opportunity and he can’t let it slip away from him. He also knows the risk at hand. We’re looking forward to May 18.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sports & događaj Programiranje, Showtime Networks Inc.
“We are thrilled to be bringing you Deontay Wilder vs. Dominic Breazeale on SHOWTIME. It would be an understatement to say that there has been a lot of speculation regarding Deontay’s future. We’re proud to have him on SHOWTIME. It was critical for Deontay, for the sport and his fans, that this fight be available not on pay-per-view, but on SHOWTIME. Because of his insistence, that’s the primary reason we’re standing here today.
“SHOWTIME is where this fight belongs. We’re the home of the biggest fights and best talents, month in and month out. This is where a heavyweight title fight belongs. This will be Deontay’s 12thappearance on SHOWTIME and or SHOWTIME PPV and we’ve built something special.
“Recently ESPN named its World Fame 100, which lists the most talked about athletes in the world. Deontay is ranked 34, two slots behind Tom Brady and higher than any other active boxer in the sport. He’s a bonafide superstar, there is no question.
“Dominic Breazeale is big, jak, experienced and powerful. Above all, he’s motivated. It’s no secret that there is a personal rivalry between these two fighters. This will not be a friendly promotion. There is genuine animosity. This is a premium fight and this is the heavyweight championship on May 18 live on SHOWTIME.”
Sastaju se Claressa Shields i Christina Hammer SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIJALNO IZDANJE® Main Event Okruniti neprikosnovenog ženskog prvaka u srednjoj kategoriji
NEW YORK – Mart 7, 2019 – Dvojica neporaženih tenisera u teškoj kategoriji staviće na kocku svoje neokaljane rekorde kada se budu borili u odvojenim mečevima u subotu, April 13 uživo na SHOWTIME iz Boardwalk Halla u Atlantic Cityju, N.J. na undercardu revolucionarnog događaja Claressa Shields-Christina Hammer. Najbolji američki potencijalni teškaš Jermaine Franklin će preuzeti bivši br. 1-rangiran u SAD. amater Rydell Booker u zajedničkoj borbi u 10 rundi dok je neporaženi švedski teškaš Otto Wallin će se boriti sa visoko odlikovani amater Nick Kisner u okršaju od 10 rundi koji će otvoriti SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIJALNO IZDANJE tripleheader na 9 poslije podne. ET / PT.
U glavni događaj, neporaženi svjetski prvaci u srednjoj kategoriji Shields i Hammer sastat će se kako bi okrunili neprikosnovenu svjetsku prvakinju za žene od 160 funti u vjerovatno najznačajnijem ženskom bokserskom događaju u istoriji.
Ulaznice za live event, koji se promovira Salita Promocije, su po cijeni od $150, $100, $55 i $35 i sad su na prodaju. Ulaznice se mogu kupiti preko Ticketmaster-a i na boardwalkhall.com.
“Teška kategorija je talentovana i uzbudljiva kao i uvijek,i mi smo oduševljeni što možemo dodati dva neporažena ratnika Aprilu 13 televizijska emisija,” rekao je promoter Dmitrij Salita. “Imamo najboljeg američkog kandidata u teškoj kategoriji u Jermaineu Franklinu i jednog od najboljih evropskih kandidata u teškoj kategoriji u Ottu Wallinu. Ove borbe će biti ogromne uvode u historijski meč Shields protiv. Hammer glavni događaj i stvorit će noć za pamćenje ljubiteljima boksa širom svijeta.”
25-godišnji Franklin (17-0, 13 KOs), iz Saginaw, Mičigen, je bivši istaknuti amater i a 2014 Državni šampion Zlatnih rukavica. Vjerovatni kandidat za predstavljanje SAD-a. na 2016 Olimpijske igre, Franklin je odbio priliku da se takmiči za mjesto u timu i umjesto toga je odlučio da započne svoju profesionalnu karijeru 2015. Široko se smatra najboljim američkim potencijalnim teškašem, Franklin je izgradio svoj neporaženi rekord s relativnom lakoćom otkako je postao profesionalac, nokautirajući devet svojih prvih 10 profesionalni protivnici. U julu je uslijedila neujednačena odluka u 10 rundi nad Craigom Lewisom, Franklin ima za cilj da nastavi napredovati u redovima ponovo oživjele teške kategorije 2019 i pozicionirati se za titulu.
“Ne mogu čekati – Spreman sam pokazati da sam novi čovjek u teškoj kategoriji,” rekao je Franklin. “Rydell je dobar borac, ali je na putu mom cilju osvajanja titule prvaka svijeta u teškoj kategoriji. April 13 će biti moja coming out party i velika mi je čast što imam ovu priliku na SHOWTIME-u.”
Booker (25-1, 12 KOs), iz Detroita, Mičigen, je bivši broj 1 u SAD-u. amater koji je nekada bio potencijalni teškaš u usponu sa a 22-0 rekord. Doživeo je usamljeni poraz od bivšeg troligaškog svetskog šampiona Džejmsa Tonija, koji je izlazio pobjeđuje Vasilija Jirova i Evandera Holyfielda, u 2004. Nakon izdržane kazne od 12 godina zatvora, Booker se vratio u ring želeći da vrati svoj život na pravi put i ispuni svoja nekada obećavajuća očekivanja, upisavši tri pobjede jednoglasnom odlukom 2018 pod paskom bivšeg svetskog šampiona Džimija Pola.
“Mnogo znači imati ovu priliku da se borite na SHOWTIME-u,” rekao je 38-godišnji Buker, koji je sparingovao sa svetskim šampionom u teškoj kategoriji Entonijem Džošuom u pripremama za njegov septembar 2018 meč sa Aleksandrom Povetkinom. “Spreman sam da pokažem svoje talente na nacionalnoj sceni tako da će svi ponovo znati ko je Rydell Booker. Mislim da je Jermaine Franklin prilično dobar borac, ali nikada se nije borio ni sa kim s mojim iskustvom, znanje u ringu ili moj ring pamet. U aprilu ću ga naučiti novim lekcijama 13. Na raspolaganju imam punu torbu poslastica i trikova kojima ću naučiti ovog mladog bičevalca.”
Wallin (20-0, 13 KOs), koji će biti pravi svoje U.S. debi, okrenuo pro u 2013 i postupno se uzdizao na rang listi beležeći 20 pobjeda zaredom. 28-godišnji južnjak, koji je prvobitno igrao hokej na ledu i fudbal u svojoj rodnoj Švedskoj pre nego što je otkrio slatku nauku, osvojio je prvenstvo Švedske u boksu sa 16 godina, borio se protiv Joshue dva puta kao amater i bio je član švedske reprezentacije u boksu. Trenutno rangirani br. 5 i od strane WBA i IBF-a, Wallin je posljednji put u aprilu pobijedio Adriana Granata jednoglasnom odlukom u 12 rundi 2018 i sada ima namjeru da postane prvi prvak svoje zemlje u teškoj kategoriji od Ingemara Johanssona u 1960.
“Veoma sam uzbuđena što ću napraviti svoj U.S. debi na SHOWTIME,” rekao je Wallin, koji je proveo posljednje dvije godine vodeći trening kamp u New Yorku sa svojim trenerom i bivšim dvoligaškim šampionom Joeyjem Gamacheom. “Boriti se na tako velikoj karti je veoma inspirativno. Sanjao sam o ovom trenutku otkako sam prvi put počeo da se bavim boksom u dobi od godine 15. U aprilu ću održati dobar nastup 13 i predstavim se američkim fanovima. Biću korak bliže svom cilju osvajanja titule prvaka svijeta u teškoj kategoriji. Kao što sam već rekao, Ja sam klinac iz malog grada u Švedskoj i ponosan sam odakle sam i šta sam do sada postigao, ali osjećam da je ovo vrijeme kada počinje sva zabava.”
28-godišnji Kisner (21-4-1, 6 KOs) takmičio se iu teškoj i u teškoj kategoriji otkako je postao profesionalac 2010 nakon uspješne amaterske karijere. Među brojnim Kisnerovim amaterskim priznanjima, u Baltimoru, Md. native je bio trostruki nacionalni šampion u srebrnim rukavicama, dvostruki juniorski nacionalni prvak u Zlatnim rukavicama i svjetski prvak uz ring. On ima priznanje da je najmlađi bokser u američkoj istoriji koji je ikada osvojio mušku nacionalnu titulu u teškoj kategoriji na 17 godina star. As a pro, tri od četiri Kisnerova poraza su bila protiv protivnika koji su se pohvalili neporaženim rekordom u noći borbe. U svojoj zadnjoj bout, Kisner je branio svoj WBA U.S. titula u kruzer kategoriji pobjedom većinske odluke nad Scottom Sigmonom.
“Sanjao sam ceo život da se jednog dana borim na nacionalnoj televiziji i sada kada je došlo vreme, Ja ću to maksimalno iskoristiti,” rekao je Kisner. “Wallin je jako dobar, ali ću dokazati da sam jedan od najboljih teškaša na planeti. Dokazao sam svoju sposobnost da pobedim najbolje na svetu i na amaterskom i na profesionalnom nivou i ponoviću to 13. aprila.”
Barry Tompkins će pozvati SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIJALNO IZDANJE akcija iz ringa s bokserskim istoričarem Steveom Farhoodom i bivšim svjetskim prvakom Raulom Marquezom koji služe kao stručni analitičari. Izvršni producent SHOWTIME BOXING-a: SPECIJALNO IZDANJE je Gordon Hall, producent Richard Gaughan i režija Rick Phillips.
Heavyweight Slugger Luis Ortiz Earns Unanimous Decision Over Christian Hammer
Eduardo Ramirez Scores Ninth-Round TKO of Bryan De Gracia U televizijska emisija Opener Watch The Encore Presentation Monday At 10 Poslije podne. ET/PT On SHOWTIME EXTREME® Kliknite OVDJE za Fotografije sa Stephanie Trapp / SHOWTIME & OVDJEfor Photos from Tom Casino/SHOWTIME
BROOKLYN (Mart 3, 2019) – Former 154-pound world championErislandy Laraand WBA Super Welterweight ChampionBrian Castañofought to a highly competitive split-draw Saturday at Barclays Center, dom BROOKLYN BOKS ™, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. With the draw, Castaño retains the WBA belt in what was the toughest test of his career against the longtime top 154-pounder in Lara. The judges scored the fight 115-113 (Castaño), 115-113 (Lara) i 114-114.
Castaño (15-0-1, 11 KOs), who was fighting in his first U.S. Main Event, held a large advantage in power connects (181-103) while Lara (25-3-3, 14 KOs) found success landing his left hand down the middle on his way to a 34 percent to 27 percent advantage in power accuracy.
In the close, difficult-to-score fight, five of the rounds were separated by three or fewer connects and three of those rounds favored Lara. In the final two rounds, Castaño ramped up the pressure and connected on 44 punches, while Lara landed only 24 punches across the championship rounds. Castaño won the final three rounds on all three judges’ scorecards. Without doing so, the Argentine would have lost his belt.
After the hotly contested fight, both fighters have options, including a rematch, in the talent-rich super welterweight division.
“I know I won the fight. I feel I was robbed,” a disappointed Castaño told SHOWTIME’s Jim Gray. “If he wants the rematch, I’ll give him the rematch. I waited for him this time so I can wait for him again if he wants the rematch. I would give him the rematch if he wants. I can also go ahead and fight any other champion that wants to fight me. I’m ready for whoever they put in front of me. Hurd or anyone else.”
Lara, s druge strane, felt he did enough to claim the belt: “I thought I won the fight by landing the more accurate and effective punches. Castaño came to fight but he never hurt me and I hurt him. All I can do is give the fans great fights and that’s what I’ll continue to do. I have a lot of fight left in me and I’m not going anywhere.
“If we have to fight him again, I’ll fight him. Hurd or Castaño. Anybody, I’ll have the rematch with both.”
U co-funkcija, Cuban heavyweight sluggerLuis Ortiz (31-1, 26 KOs) earned a unanimous decision victory over a gameChristian Hammer (24-6, 14 KOs). Although the judges scored the fight 100-90 i 99-91 dvaput, both men fought through bloody noses at different points in the fight and both were stunned in a back-and-forth second round.
Ortiz, who earned his third consecutive victory since dropping a thrilling slugfest with WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder one year ago, is now looking for another world title shot.
“The fight wasn’t what I was expecting,” said Ortiz. “It was a hard fight and my corner really had to work with me. After I got the rhythm, I heated up a little bit. Every heavyweight out there should know that I still have it at 40-years-old. Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Ja sam spreman. "
Although Hammer fought with more energy and with more resolve than in previous fights with other top-tier heavyweights Tyson Fury and Alexander Povetkin, Ortiz used his superior technique and skills to eventually cruise to the lopsided decision. Ortiz averaged 45 jabs thrown per round and landed 61 jabs to just 20 for Hammer, while also connecting on 49 posto njegove moći punches. Ortiz made a conscious effort to attack Hammer’s body with 33.6% of his total connects (45 od 140) coming via body shots.
“I fought a fight that I hadn’t for years, which is box and work,” said Ortiz. “So I’m not disappointed I didn’t knock him out because I showed some of my boxing skills tonight.”
“Ortiz is a very good and experienced fighter,” said the 31-year-old Hammer, who was making his American debut. “He’s technical and smart but he’s not as intimidating as people say he is. I respect Ortiz but I don’t think he’s the best fighter I’ve ever faced.
“I’m very confident going forward. I know that I can go the distance with anyone and I’m willing to fight anyone. People thought I’d get knocked out but I proved them wrong.”
In the telecast opener, Eduardo Ramirez (22-1-3, 9 KOs) caughtBryan De Gracia (24-2-1, 20 KOs) with a vicious right uppercut in the ninth, stunning his opponent and suddenly breaking open a close fight. Ramirez pounced on the dazed De Gracia and unleashed a wave of punches which forced referee Benjy Esteves to call the fight at 2:10 of round nine.
The southpaw Ramirez, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Meksiko, was trailing on the scorecards at the time of the stoppage according to two out of three judges (the third had it even). Ramirez, known to grow stronger in the later rounds, connected on 36 punches in round number nine, by far his highest connect total on the night. Although De Gracia was the more aggressive fighter, the Panamanian failed to consistently land punches. De Gracia was accurate on just 27 posto njegove moći punches, while Ramirez landed 38 posto svog.
“I definitely knew it was close but my corner kept telling me to keep going and going, and that’s when I caught him,” said Ramirez, who was fighting with a heavy heart following the passing of his grandfather. “I didn’t just come here to fight. I came here to do something and I did it.”
Sa win, Ramirez is now in line to face WBA (Redovno) Featherweight World Champion Can Xu and will be looking to challenge for a world title fight in the deep featherweight division.
In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN action that streamed live on theSHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page, Edwin Rodriguez (31-2, 20 KOs) won a 10-round cruiserweight fight via unanimous decision overMitch Williams(16-7-3, 11 KOs) po desetine 96-94 dva puta i 98-92. Coverage on social media also sawAntonio Russell (13-0, 11 KOs), younger brother of WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr., stopJose Maria Cardenas(16-4, 13 KOs) 22 seconds into the sixth round of their bantamweight fight. In the opening bout of the digital presentation, Leduan Barthelemy (14-0-1, 7 KOs) remained unbeaten with a unanimous decision overMiguel Angel Aispuro(11-7-2, 7 KOs) po desetine 80-72 dva puta i 79-73 in their eight-round super featherweight attraction.
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First-Ever Boxing Game for the Expanding Sports Entertainment Platform, Exclusive to SHOWTIME Sports, Debuts for SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Event BOSTON (Februar 28, 2019) – DraftKings Inc. and SHOWTIME Sports today announced a collaboration that will combine forces to immerse boxing fans in the sport they love through a custom Pick ‘Em style game exclusive to SHOWTIME Sports that debuts with this Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event on March 2ND.
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This Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event will be the first opportunity for fans to play this Pick ‘Em style game. Saturday’s three-fight telecast is headlined by former world champion Erislandy Lara challenging undefeated WBA Super Welterweight Champion Brian Castaño plus the return of heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz.
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SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN Begins Live at 6:30 poslije podne. I / 3:30 poslije podne. PT On SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page
BROOKLYN (Februar 27, 2019) – SHOWTIME Sports will provide live streaming coverage of three undercard fights on the network’s social media platforms as part ofSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWNsa početkom u 6:30 poslije podne. I / 3:30 poslije podne. PT on Saturday, Mart 2 iz Barclays Center, dom BROOKLYN BOKS ™, i predstavio Premier Boks prvaka.
Streaming action will see hard-hitting contenderEdwin Rodriguez bitka Mitch Williamsin a 10-round cruiserweight fight, unbeaten prospectAntonio Russell square off against Mexico’sJose Maria Cardenasin an eight-round bantamweight showdown andLeduan Barthelemy step in for an eight-round super featherweight matchup with Mexico’sMiguel Angel Aispuro,
The social media presentation will stream on theSHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel i SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook straniculeading up to the evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING event. The three-fight SHOWTIME telecast begins live at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 sati. PT and is headlined by former world champion Erislandy Lara challenging undefeated WBA Super Welterweight Champion BrianCastaño.
Ulaznice za događaj, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, are on sale now and can be purchased atticketmaster.com,barclayscenter.com, ili pozivom 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Popusti grupe su dostupni pozivom na 844-BKLYN-GP.
Rodriguez (30-2, 20 KOs) has demonstrated his power-punching ability throughout numerous memorable contests in his career. The 33-year-old was born in Moca, Dominican Republic before moving to Worcester, Masačusets. In his last fight he scored a unanimous decision over Lionell Thompson last February. He will battle Jackson, Michigan’s Williams (16-6-3, 11 KOs) who most recently scored a stoppage victory over Michael Sunkett in December.
Antonio Russell (12-0, 10 KOs) sits between Antuanne and WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell in the lineage of the Russell family dynasty, and will look to remain unbeaten when he steps into the ring March 2. The 26-year-old scored two knockout victories in 2018 and has stopped his last five opponents from lasting the distance. He will be opposed by the 22-year-old Cardenas (16-3, 13 KOs) from Tijuana, Baja California, Meksiko.
The younger brother of two-division champion Rances and Olympic gold medalist Yan, Barthelemy (13-0-1, 7 KOs) most recently fought to a split draw against then-unbeaten Eduardo Ramirez in September 2017. The 29-year-old from Cuba now lives and trains in Las Vegas and adds another top Cuban fighter to a card already including Lara and heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz. He prepares to take on the 28-year-old Aispuro (11-6-2, 7 KOs), who enters this contest with a three-fight winning streak.
Non-televised action will feature 2016 Haitian Olympian and Brooklyn-nativeRichardson Hitchins(7-0, 3 KOs) taking on Nicaragua’sDavid Morales(13-9, 13 KOs) in an eight-round super lightweight showdown, neporažena super laganTyrek Irby(6-0, 2 KOs) facing Kenya’sDennis Okoth(2-1-1) for six rounds of action and unbeatenAaron Anderson(3-0, 3 KOs)in a four-round middleweight fight against Atlanta’sChukka Willis(4-9, 2 KOs).
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ABOUT LARA VS. CASTAÑO Erislandy Lara vs. Brian Castaño pits former super welterweight world champion Lara against the WBA Super Welterweight Champion Castaño on Saturday, Mart 2 in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from Barclays Center, dom BROOKLYN BOKS ™, i predstavio Premier Boks prvaka.
SHOWTIME coverage begins at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 sati. PT and will see Cuban heavyweight contenderLuis Ortiz preuzme Christian Hammer u 10-okrugli teškoj atrakcija, plus hard-hittingBryan De Graciabattling rugged veteranEduardo Ramirezin a 12-round featherweight clash that opens the telecast.
