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Claressa Shield VS. Christina Rauj New York Xovxwm Xovxwm Cov Lus Sib Tham & DUAB

Lub ob hlis ntuj 27, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

**Nruab Nrab Champions Daim Duab & Rauj kev sib ntaus sib tua rau cov poj niam tsis muaj kev sib tw hauv ntiaj teb txoj kev sib tw nruab nrab, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 13 Nyob rau SHOWTIME^® los ntawm boardwalk**
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**Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim nyob rau ntawm kev muag khoom no, Lub peb hlis ntuj 1 ntawm**
**11 a.m. THIAB!**

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**TSHIAB YORK** (Lub ob hlis ntuj 26, 2019) – Ob lub ntsej muag undefeathweight mus rau hnub Tuesday raws li **Claressa Shields** thiab **Christina Rauj** tau ntsib nyob rau hauv New York ntawm cov rooj sib tham hauv caug ua ntej ntawm lawv cov kev sib ntaus sib tua rau cov poj niam tsis muaj txiaj ntsig, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 13 nyob ntawm showtime ntawm boardwalk nrog hauv lub nroog Atlantic, N.J.

Lub *SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION* pib thaum 9 p.m. ET / PT thiab yuav ua tau zoo rau kev koom ua ke ntev hauv dab tsi yog kev sib cav sib ceg tshaj plaws hauv poj niam lub keeb kwm. Ntxiv rau cov npe ntiaj teb los ntawm tag nrho plaub lub cev, Kev sib ntaus sib tua no yuav yog rau lub nplhaib Magazine Cov Poj Niam Nruab Nrab Championship, Thawj thawj zaug lub nplhaib faib cov npe tau los ntawm cov poj niam cov poj niam kev sib tw.

Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm Salita Promotions, yog luv nqi ntawm $150, $100, $55 thiab $35 thiab yog muag rau hnub Friday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 1 ntawm 11 a.m. THIAB. Daim pib tuaj yeem yuav los ntawm cov zuam hnav thiab ntawm boardwalkhall.com. Daim pib ua ntej muag yog muaj tam sim no nyob rau ntawm qhov txuas NTAWM NO Los ntawm kev siv cov code kem.

Kuj rau hnub Tuesday, Kev ua yeeb yaj kiab pom kev no tau tshaj tawm tias nws yuav ua yeeb yam uas cov neeg tsim lub tswv yim vs. Rauj nrog ib ob-ntu digital phuv ntawm cov kev ua si emmy^® Cov Txiaj Ntsim Sib Tw *TXHUA ACCESS*. *TXHUA ACCESS: Shield Vs. Rab rauj* yuav premiere rau lub peb hlis ntuj 29 Nrog lub thib ob phuv rau lub Plaub Hlis 5 ntawm cov showtime kev ua kis las YouTube thiab Showtime Thawv Facebook Page thiab coj cov neeg saib mus rau hauv cov chaw kawm. Cov koob yees duab yuav tau kos nrog daim ntaub thaiv ntawm U.S. Olympic Kev cob qhia hauv Colorado Springs, Colo., thiab nrog rauj nyob rau hauv lub nroog Supfeld hauv Austrian Alps raws li Undefeated Rivals npaj rau qhov kev sib ntaus tseem ceeb tshaj plaws ntawm lawv cov haujlwm.

Nov yog yam uas cov xov tooj sib tham tau hais tias cov neeg tuaj koom yuav tsum tau hais hnub Tuesday los ntawm Npau suav Hotel Downtown hauv Manhattan:

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**CLARESSA shields**

“Qhov no tau ntev dhau lawm. Kuv tsuas yog zoo siab tias rauj yog nyob ntawm no thiab kev sib ntaus yog teeb tsa. Nws tau nyob ntawm kuv kev sib ntaus ua ntej tab sis kuv tsis tuaj yeem tos kom tau sab hauv lub nplhaib thiab qhia nws Kuv yog tus yeej tiag tiag.

“Kuv tau mus rau ntau lub teb chaws sib txawv thiab rethroned Champions thoob ntiaj teb. Nyob rau ntawm lub kawg ntawm lub hnub, Kuv tabtom los tawm tsam thiab kuv paub tias nws yog tus yeej loj. Ua ib tus yeej rau txhua xyoo tau qhia tias nws yog tus tua neeg zoo. Tab sis kuv kuj saib rov pib dua, thiab nws tus kheej rov qab tsis zoo li kuv li.

“Kuv tsis yog ib tug neeg tuaj pw. Kuv tsis ntshai nws. Koj tsis yeej cov menyuam yaus los ntawm kev hais lus. Koj yuav tsum tawm tsam. Kuv tau hais ob xyoos dhau los kuv xav tawm tsam Christina Rauj hauv kuv cov rauj. Nws yuav tau yog tias nws tsis yog rau nws qhov teeb meem kho mob. Tab sis tam sim no peb tau npaj rau lub Plaub Hlis 13.

“Plaub Hlis Ntuj 13 Koj yuav pom ib tug neeg quav. Kuv cog lus rau koj, Nws yuav tsis yog kuv. Nco ntsoov tias koj txhua tus tune-in.

“Kuv xav tias rau poj niam lub thawv Qhov no yog qhov kev sib ntaus super tiag uas peb tsis tau pom dua ua ntej. Peb tsis tau muaj kev sib ntaus zoo li no hauv poj niam lub thawv. Nws yog qhov zoo heev kom ua qhov no tshwm sim thiab peb tau los ntawm ob ntu ntawm lub ntiaj teb no ua rau kev sib ntaus no tau zoo dua.

“Nws tsis yog tus hluas nkauj siab tshaj plaws uas kuv tau tawm tsam. Kuv muaj zog tshaj nws thiab kuv paub nws. Kuv tau sawv ntawm qhov knockdown thiab yeej. Nws tsis tuaj yeem ua qhov ntawd. Kuv tsis ntseeg tias nws paub yuav ua li cas tawm tsam sab hauv, Tab sis nws zoo kawm.

“Kuv xav kom nws tawm. Kuv tsis xav kom nws tsuas yog paub tias kuv yog ib tug neeg tua neeg zoo, Kuv xav kom nws paub tias kuv zoo kawg. Kuv vam tias peb yuav mus 12 rounds, Tab sis kuv yuav npaj rau txhua tus 10 rounds.”

**Christina Rauj**

“Kuv zoo siab tau nyob ntawm no thiab ua kev sib ntaus no tshwm sim. Kuv tab tom nrhiav rau lub Plaub Hlis 13. Kuv xav qhia lub ntiaj teb uas kuv yog.

“Qhov no yog kev pheej hmoo loj los ntawm lub teb chaws Yelemees mus rau U.S., Tab sis kuv ntseeg tias qhov zoo tshaj plaws yuav tsum tau tawm tsam qhov zoo tshaj plaws thiab kuv tau ua qhov kuv tau ua kom koj tau ua kom qhov no tuaj yeem tshwm sim. Qhov kev sib ntaus no tuaj yeem yog ib qho kev ua si hloov rau peb kev ua si nawv.

“Kuv yuav muab txhua yam kom tawm ntawm lub nplhaib yog tus yeej. Kuv paub Claressa cov hlau kuj tseem yog ib tus yeej loj. Nws tsis tau xav zoo li kuv thiab yog vim li cas cov neeg xav pom kev sib ntaus thiab vim li cas peb ua rau nws tshwm sim.

“Kuv xav ua tsaug rau txhua tus neeg uas ua qhov kev sib ntaus sib tua no thiab coj peb mus rau theem no. Nws yog qhov loj rau kuv nyob ntawm no york thiab kuv tab tom nrhiav kom yeej rau lub Plaub Hlis 13.

“Qhov kev sib ntaus no yog qhov tseem ceeb. Qhov no yog mus ua ib qho kev ua si hloov pauv rau cov poj niam lub thawv. Kuv xav tias peb yuav tau txhawb ntau tus poj niam ncaws pob uas xav nyob lawv txoj kev npau suav. Nws yog kev txhawb zog rau txhua tus.

“Kuv muaj lub npe rau lub sijhawm ntev. Kuv ib txwm thawb kuv tus kheej. Qhov no yog kev sib ntaus Kuv xav qhia txhua tus neeg uas yog qhov zoo tshaj plaws. Kuv yuav yog tus yeej tsis muaj txiaj ntsig.

“Cov thaiv cov thaiv tau. Hanna Gabriels ntes tau nws nyob rau thawj ncig ntawm lawv kev sib ntaus thiab kuv siab dua thiab muaj zog dua gabriels. Kuv xav kom ua tiav txoj haujlwm yog tias kuv tau txais txoj hmoo.

“Txhua yam tuaj yeem tshwm sim hauv kev ntaus pob. Kuv npaj mus deb. Knockout yog lub hom phiaj tab sis tseem ceeb tshaj plaws, Kuv xav yeej.”

**Dmitriy Cov Lus, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm Salita txhawb nqa**

“Kuv tau zoo siab coj mus rau cov kiv cua thawj zaug sib ntaus hauv poj niam cov poj niam keeb kwm. Ntau cov lus nug puag ncig qhov kev sib ntaus no. Qhov no yuav yog ib qho classic zoo li leonard vs. Hearns, Qhov twg tus kub khoom plig ua haujlwm cov prof, lossis zoo li moshlow vs. De La Hoya, qhov twg boxing pro coj tus xov tooj kub. Qhov kev sib ntaus no yuav yog rau txhua txoj siv sia thiab qhov no cim tau tus nqi thiab cuam tshuam ntawm kev sib ntaus no.

“Christina Rauj tau txog kev sib tw thoob ntiaj teb tau txais cuaj xyoos thiab tau yeej cov npe hauv ob pawg. Nws yog charismatic thiab ib tug superstar nyob hauv lub teb chaws Yelemees thiab Europe. Ua ib tus yeej uas nws yog, nws tau mus rau lwm sab ntawm lub ntiaj teb los ua pov thawj tias nws yog qhov zoo tshaj plaws.

“Claressa ua cov pab pawg Olympic thaum nws tau 17 xyoo, yeej peb tsuas yog boxing Ecal ntawm lub 2012 Olympic ua si. Nws yog lub boxer nkaus xwb hauv u.s. Keeb kwm kom yeej ob qho kub olympic kub hauv kev ntaus pob. Nws tau muaj ib qho kev ua haujlwm zoo heev, ntaus ntiaj teb cov yeej thiab cov kev sib cav saum toj kawg nkaus hauv txhua txoj kev sib ntaus. Nws nyob ntawm nws txoj kev taug mus ua qhov zoo tshaj plaws thiab kev sib ntaus no yog ib ruam loj rau cementing nws tus kheej li gwoat (Tus poj niam zoo tshaj plaws ntawm txhua lub sijhawm).

“Qhov no yuav yog ib qho keeb kwm hmo ntuj ntawm kev ntaus pob. Yog tias koj saib qhov kev sib ntaus no nyob thiab tus neeg, Koj yuav xav tuav koj daim pib raws li kev memento.”

**KOS CIM TAFFET, Claressa Shields’ Manager**

“Cov xov xwm tshaj tawm rau kev sib ntaus no yog qhov zoo tshaj plaws. Nov yog lub sijhawm tshwj xeeb heev. Qhov kev sib ntaus no yog ib qho tseem ceeb tshaj plaws uas kuv tau ua haujlwm hauv kuv txoj haujlwm, Vim tias qhov chaw nws yuav tuav hauv keeb kwm.

“Ob xyoos dhau los kuv tau ntsib Claressa Shields thiab peb tau tham txog nws tig Pro. Peb tau ua cov npe npau suav thiab kuv tau cog lus hais meej Kuv yuav ua txhua yam hauv kuv lub zog ua kom tiav txhua tus ntawm lawv. Peb tau muaj kev taug kev zoo ua ke. Ib qho ntawm cov kev npau suav yog ua qhov kev sib tw tsis muaj kev sib tw sib tw tshwm sim. Peb yuav mus ua kom npau suav tshwm sim.”

**Tom Leeteroiler, Christina Rauj Tus Kws Pab Tswv Yim**

“Yog tsis muaj cov neeg tua neeg xav tau kev sib ntaus no, cov xwm txheej zoo li no yuav tsis tshwm sim. Christina Rauj xav qhov kev sib tw no thiab nws xav ua pov thawj nws yog qhov kev sib tw zoo tshaj plaws uas muaj.

“Cov ob tus neeg sib ntaus no tuaj yeem ua piv txwv rau ntau tus txiv neej boxers. Cov no yog ob tug neeg tua neeg hauv lawv cov prime muab nws tag nrho rau ntawm kab kom pom leej twg yog qhov zoo tshaj plaws. Koj tsis pom tias ntau zaus no.

“Qhov no yuav yog kev lom zem nce qib. Qhov no yog kev sib ntaus uas yog qhov tiag 50-50 sib ntaus. Claressa yuav tuaj rau pem hauv ntej nrog nws tus qauv thiab tenacity, Mus tawm tsam Christina txoj kev paub. Nws yog rau txhua lub moj bis”

**Stephen ESPINOZA, Thawj Tswj Hwm & Cov kev tshwm sim Programming, Showtime tes hauj lwm Inc.**

“Cia peb tau txais ib yam ncaj qha ntawm no. Qhov no tsis yog ib qho tseem ceeb poj niam sib ntaus. Qhov no tsis yog ib qho kev ua kom zoo rau poj niam lub thawv phim. Qhov no yog qhov zoo tshaj plaws boxing ntais ntawv. Nov yog kev sib ntaus tseem ceeb. Yog li peb muaj ob tus poj niam txawj ntse, Peb tsis yog yuav tsis quav ntsej qhov tseeb. Tab sis qhov no yog ib qho ntawm kev sib ntaus zoo tshaj plaws uas tuaj yeem ua hauv kev ua si nawv no. Ob phaus-rau-phaus Boxers, qhov zoo tshaj plaws sib ntaus sib tua qhov zoo tshaj plaws. Yog tias koj tsis txaus siab rau kev sib ntaus no, Tom qab ntawd candidly, Koj tsis yog tus kiv cua boxing. Qhov no zoo li kev ua si nawv tau txais.

“Peb ntawm showtime muaj keeb kwm yav dhau los qhia qhov zoo tshaj plaws hauv poj niam lub thawv thiab MMA. Lub npe nyob rau hauv lub turtable, Christy Martin, Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate, Tus carano gina, Cis cylav.; Cov no yog txhua tus neeg sib ntaus uas ua lawv qhov kev debuts thiab uas tau ua cov hnub qub ua rau. Qhov no tau ua haujlwm ntev ntev.

“Thawj qhov kev tshwm sim hauv lub tebchaws hauv lub tebchaws MMA txoj kev tshwm sim ntawm MMA yog nyob rau Showtime. Thawj lub tsev xov tooj mma cov poj niam tseem ceeb yog nyob rau showtime. Thawj tus poj niam kev sib tw ntaus pob uas tau nyob hauv xov tooj cua hauv xov tooj yog nyob ntawm Shoudtime. Thawj tus poj niam lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim boxing yog tseem nyob rau shoudtime, Thiab qhov tseeb yog todessa tsuas yog ob peb xyoos dhau los.

“Yog li ntawm no nyob ntawm theem no koj tau txais ob qho ntawm cov neeg tseem ceeb ncaws pob hauv kev ua si nawv. Tsis yog ob ntawm cov poj niam elite cov neeg sib tua hauv kev ua si nawv, Tab sis ob ntawm cov neeg tseem ceeb ncaws pob nyob hauv qhov kev ua si nawv no. Ob-lub sij hawm kub Medalist, Tsuas yog Asmeskas ua qhov kev sib txuas lus ntawd, thiab ob txoj siv sia hauv ntiaj teb no piv tiag tiag ib tug Longweight Champow uas tau ua rau cov kev faib no rau ze li kaum xyoo.

“Nov yog ib qho kev sib ntaus zoo uas tuaj yeem ua tau hauv kev ua kis las tag nrho. Peb muaj ob ntawm cov neeg tseem ceeb ncaws pob hauv kev ntaus pob thiab lawv tsim nyog tau txhua yam uas los nrog Marquee kev tshwm sim ntawm Shoudtime, suav nrog peb Emmy Awect-yeej txhua qhov kev nkag tau.”

**Koj wish khw, General Manager, Boardwalk Hall**

“Peb zoo siab heev uas muaj qhov kev sib ntaus zoo no los rau Boardwalk. Nws yuav yog peb thawj txoj kev sib tw sib tw hauv ob peb xyoos thiab peb tsis tuaj yeem tos.

“Muaj keeb kwm ntawm Boxing ntawm Boardwalk nrog hauv lub nroog Atlantic thiab peb tos ntsoov sau lwm tshooj nyob rau lub Plaub Hlis 13.”

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Bryan De Gracia to Face Eduardo Ramirez in 12-Round Featherweight Showdown on Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 2 Nyob ntawm showtime los ntawm Barclay Center hauv Brooklyn – Edner Cherry Forced to Withdraw from Fight Against Ricardo Núñez Due to Medical Issue

Lub ob hlis ntuj 26, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

**Former World Champion Erislandy Lara Battles WBA Super Welterweight Titlist Brian Castaño in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® Main tshwm sim**

**Brooklyn** (Lub ob hlis ntuj 25, 2019) – Hard-los tsoo **Bryan De Gracia** will face once-beaten contender **Eduardo Ramirez** in a 12-round featherweight match live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 2 los ntawm Barclays Center, Lub tsev ntawm Brooklyn Boxing ™, thiab los ntawm cov Premier Boxing Champions.

Bryan DeGracia, Eduardo Ramirez, Edner Cherry, Ricardo Nunez,

De Gracia vs. Ramirez replaces the previously scheduled Ricardo Núñez vs. Edner Cherry match after Cherry was forced to withdraw due to a medical issue. The winner of De Garcia vs. Ramirez will capture the WBA Gold Featherweight Championship and be in line to face WBA (Regular) Featherweight World Champion Can Xu.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® tripleheader begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT thiab yog headlined los ntawm yav tas ntiaj teb tau zus ib **Erislandy Lara** challenging undefeated WBA Super Welterweight Champion **Brian Castano** and also features Cuban heavyweight contender **Luis Ortiz** battling **Christian Rauj**.

Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, yog muag tam sim no thiab tuaj yeem yuav ntawm ticketmaster.com,BarclaysCenter.com, los yog los ntawm hu xov tooj 800-745-3000. Daim pib kuj tseem yuav tau yuav ntawm American Express Box Office hauv Barclay Center. Pab pawg neeg nyiaj cheb yog muaj los ntawm kev hu rau 844-BKLYN-GP.

The Panamanian De Gracia (24-1-1, 20 Kos) will be fighting for the first time in the United States on March 2. The 25-year-old has knocked out seven of his last eight opponents and scored four straight stoppage victories since his one loss to Jorge Sanchez in 2017. De Gracia, uas yog ranked Tsis. 2 by the WBA at 126 phaus, picked up two victories in 2018, including most recently stopping previously unbeaten Edinso Torres Jr. nyob rau hauv lub yim hli ntuj.

Ramirez (21-1-3, 8 Kos) suffered the only loss of his career when he dropped a unanimous decision to then-featherweight champion Lee Selby in December 2017. The 26-year-old southpaw from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico had fought unbeaten Leduan Barthelemy to a draw prior to the Selby fight and most recently bounced back from that loss with a TKO victory over Carlos Jacobo in November.

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CHRIS EUBANK JR. SCORES CAREER-DEFINING VICTORY OVER JAMES DEGALE IN SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT GRUDGE MATCH SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

Lub ob hlis ntuj 24, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

***Undefeated Heavyweights Joe Joyce Knocks Out Bermane Stiverne In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® Opener***

***Watch The Encore Presentation Tonight At 10 p.m. ET / PT Nyob SHOWTIME huab^®***

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**LONDON – February 23, 2019 -** Chris Eubank Jr. earned a career-defining victory with a hard-fought unanimous decision over British rival and former two-time world champion James DeGale in a super middleweight grudge match Saturday on SHOWTIME from The O2 in London.

Eubank, the son of British boxing legend and former two-division world champion Chris Eubank Sr., floored DeGale twice en route to the clear decision, uas twb tua nkag 114-112, 115-112, 117-109. VIDEO NQE: https://s.sho.com/2E6mWI8

Working in his first bout with a full-time trainer, Eubank fought a controlled fight. The former world title challenger floored DeGale in a rough moment in the second, stunning his rival with a big left hook against the ropes and flooring him moments later with a strong right cross that sent DeGale to the canvas for just the second fight of his career.

DeGale, who established his championship career as a slick southpaw, was unable to jab at range and couldn’t handle the constant pressure from Eubank. The former Olympic Gold Medalist resorted to lunging from the outside and was largely ineffective on the inside, often clinching while in close quarters.

“I knew he was going to come at me like that,” Eubank said. “He’s a slick southpaw, but my game plan worked. Smart pressure and not getting too ahead of myself. He’s a hell of a fighter, hell of a competitor but at the end of the day my head and my heart won this fight.”

“There was a lot of animosity leading to this fight. Kuv hais rau nws, ‘This is my time,’ and it was. He’s a veteran of the game, he throws big shots and he manages to stay up. To get up after those knockdowns is a statement about his tenacity and the type of fighter he is.”

The second knockdown came in the 10^th as Eubank landed a powerful left hook that buckled DeGale with just 30 vib nas this sab laug nyob rau hauv lub round. Ib zaug dua, DeGale tried to clinch to avoid the knockdown, but his hand touched the canvas and was ruled just the third knockdown of his career.

Tom qab kev sib ntaus, DeGale, who was the first British fighter to earn an Olympic Gold Medal and a world championship, appeared to be leaning toward retirement.

“I definitely I didn’t do enough,” DeGale said. “He was on it and I didn’t do enough. You have to do more than enough to counter someone that came forward like Chris.

“I’m going to go back and talk to my team, kuv tsev neeg, and decide. I left my mark in boxing. I won an Olympic Medal, two world titles and it may be the time to hang it up.”

While DeGale contemplates retirement, Eubank has his sights set on another shot at a world title.

“This was the most important fight of my career, and I made a statement. I’m back where I’m supposed to be, at the top of the food chain. I’m coming for all the belts in the middleweight and super middleweight division. I’m fighting everyone they put in front of me.

“I’m glad to make my American debut here on SHOWTIME. I’m glad to be introduced to the American public this way – making a statement.”

Nyob rau hauv lub qhib bout ntawm lub Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader, undefeated heavyweight Joe Joyce kept his knockout record intact with a sixth-round TKO of former heavyweight world champion Bermane Stiverne.

After an exciting first round, Joyce opened up the action in the second with a monstrous straight right and unloaded from bell to bell against a defenseless Stiverne, who continued to punch back despite eating damaging shots. After a series of combos in the opening minute of the third, Joyce caught Stiverne with a straight right hand to send him to the canvas for the fifth time in his professional career. Stiverne survived the round while throwing looping shots but failed to return any meaningful punches.

Zoo siab, lub 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist, consistently set up a powerful straight right behind an accurate and effective left jab throughout the fight. With Joyce (8-0, 8 Kos) continuing to tee off against a largely defenseless Stiverne, referee Howard Foster stepped in to halt the contest at 2:26 of the sixth. Stiverne (25-4-1, 21 Kos) did not protest the stoppage.

“Big respect to Stiverne – like a true champion, he’s very tough and was still throwing shots, but I guess I was just a bit too much,” Joyce said. “It was about being patient. He’s such a tough guy that he took those shots no problem.

“I was hitting him with everything I had, including the kitchen sink. I listened to Abel (Sanchez) in the corner, did everything he said and it went well. My jab was really effective. I’m a seasoned vet. I picked up my poise and remained calm along the way.

“Big things are coming. My next one will be for the WBA Regular (Title) and I’ll be back in the gym soon. I need to have a couple more fights like this and then I’ll be ready for the big champions.”

Highlights of former world champion Lee Selby’s lightweight debut were featured during Saturday’s telecast. A former champion at featherweight, Selby (27-2, 9 Kos) overcame a second round accidental head butt to win a 12-round unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 115-114) over Omar Douglas (19-3, 13 Kos).

An encore presentation of Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader will air tonight/Saturday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME, Sunday at 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the doubleheader from London with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Two Hall of Famers rounded out today’s telecast team – Emmy^® award winning reporter Jim Gray and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer was David Dinkins Jr. with Rick Phillips directing. Saturday’s telecast was a co-production with ITV.

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JAMES DEGALE vs. CHRIS EUBANK JR. FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM THE O2 IN LONDON

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***“It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished.” – DeGale***

***“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.” – Eubank***

***SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® Begins Live At 3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT***

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LONDON – February 21, 2019 – Former two-time super middleweight champion James DeGale and former world title challenger Chris Eubank Jr. faced off at the heated final press conference on Thursday for their 12-round showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING this Saturday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 23 nyob rau SHOWTIME (3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT) from The O2 in London.

DeGale (25-2-1, 15 Kos) and Eubank (27-2, 21 Kos) will finally settle their long-running score when the two outspoken rivals meet in London. In the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING co-feature bout, Olympic Silver Medalist and top prospect Joe Joyce (7-0, 7 Kos) will measure against former WBC Champion Bermane Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 Kos) in a 12-round heavyweight clash.

Yav tas los ob-division lub ntiaj teb champion, Chris Eubank Sr., was in attendance and not shy about stating this is not going to be an easy fight for his son. “This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight,"Nws hais tias.

The event is promoted by Poxon Sports and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Joyce-Stiverne is promoted in association with Ringstar Sports and Don King Productions. The doubleheader will air live in the U.S. exclusively on SHOWTIME and on ITV Box Office in the U.K.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the doubleheader from London with combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein. Three Hall of Famers will round out the telecast team – Emmy^® award winning reporter Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr.

Here’s what the fighters and their respective camps had to say during Thursday’s press conference at Intercontinental at The O2:

**YAKAUNPAU DEGALE:**

“I vacated my title for fights like this. Chris Eubank has been calling my name for a long time and finally I get a chance to punch him in his face.

“I have no respect for him. None. This guy is a diluted idiot. And on Saturday night I can’t wait to deal with him. I’m going to come and give it to him properly. He can’t box. We’ve all heard this before.

“This is the biggest fight of his career. It’s retirement time. Whoever loses this fight is finished. It’s do or die on Saturday…His retirement fight is here. It’s his last fight, Kuv cog lus rau koj tias.

“I’m proven. Kuv twb tau muaj, ua li ntawd. I’ve won everything. He’s done nothing. And I’m going to retire him.

“Eubank is a tough fighter, nws yog muaj zog. He has a lot of good attributes, but I’m too good for him. To mix it up and go to the very top you need more than strength and toughness. Every time he’s stepped up, he’s lost.

“The fear of losing is because I know what’s on the line. This is do or die. If I can’t beat him, if I can’t beat Chris Eubank Jr., Kuv ua li cas.

“A lot of people think I’ve seen better days. A lot of people think I’m on the decline. I’ve had issues in the past, but I can honestly say I’m fully fit. I’m in the best shape I’ve been for a long, lub sij hawm ntev, physical and mentally. When I feel like I feel no one can beat me.

“If I can’t beat Chris that means I’m shot, that means I’m over the hill.”

**CHRIS EUBANK JR.:**

“This guy is a bum. He talks a good game. He’s going to have a good go, but at the end of the day I’m going to be too much for him.

“We are both at a stage where we can’t lose. We are both fighting for our careers. He knows he can’t handle me. He’s asking himself, ‘Can I survive?’ And the answer is absolutely not.

“There’s nothing he can do in that ring that I can’t handle. I’m going to box his head off.

“I’ve got a full time trainer now. For the first time in my career, I have a trainer day in and day out focusing on strategy to prepare me for what James is – a slick southpaw. That’s why I’m so confident. If he wants to run, we have the gameplan. If he wants to stand and swing, we have the gameplan. We have a plan for everything.

“What matters is that James’ career is over in a few days. I sent him a message after he lost to [George] Groves saying he needs to keep up because we are going to fight one day. And now that we’re finally here I look into his eyes and I don’t see a confident guy.

“It’s my time. I’m expecting the best he’s ever been and that’s still not going to be enough.

“I’m a world-level fighter. Anyone in the boxing game knows that. This is my opportunity to prove that once and for all to set the record straight and prove I’m the real deal. I know this is a defining fight in my career. It is do or die and I’m ready for that.

“James knows what’s coming. Nyob rau ntawm lub kawg ntawm lub hnub, his last performances haven’t been up to par, but i don’t think he respected his [past] tw. He respects me, and I respect him and that’s why this is a real fight.

“I’ve been in the game for a long time but this is just the beginning of a long journey for me. This is my biggest fight. Kuv muaj los yeej. Yog hais tias kuv yeej, I’m back on the world stage. Beating James DeGale sets me up for a world title which is the whole reason I started in this game.”

**Jim McDonnell:**

“There are levels to boxing. Chris was a good prospect coming through but he’s not on the same level as James. He’ll find out what it takes to be a world champion. James DeGale is levels above Chris Jr.

“Chris may have all the drive he needs but he doesn’t have the skills to beat James DeGale.

“I know James is not losing. James DeGale is probably the best British fighter I’ve seen in my country.”

**CHRIS EUBANK SR.:**

“I’ve seen the pinnacle of James and it’s intoxicating. With Chris, not everything I’ve said has been applied. It may have been heard, but not applied. What I said works. I wouldn’t have 19 championship wins if it didn’t.

“I’m not convinced [Chris will win] because James DeGale has pedigree. Being an [Olympic] Gold Medalist and former world champion is real. I respect the man’s abilities. Junior hasn’t.

“My son looks at the physical aspect of boxing and, from a physical point of view, I don’t think there is anyone who can stand with him. But boxing isn’t just physical – it’s also spiritual, and that’s where Junior lacks. I don’t know whether he has that.

“This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be. I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight.

“This is the wisdom of someone who has been here. You never underestimate your opponent based on past performances. Anyone who thinks this guy is on a slide because of past performances is making a mistake.

“From a physical aspect, Junior has the upper hand. From a spiritual aspect and pedigree aspect, James has the upper hand, and that’s why this is a 50/50 sib ntaus.

“I do know Chris has learned and let’s see what is produced. It can be a brilliant fight.”

**PAULIE MALIGNAGGI:**

“I like our chances. I know the guy that I have been in camp with. The things I’ve seen, I like. They are much more positive this time around.

“You can’t underestimate a guy like Eubank. He always comes to win. Tab sis, regardless of the gameplan, there is a certain mentality and my guy has it. He’s a Gold Medalist and he knows what mentality to bring on Saturday.

“James has won two major world titles, an Olympic Gold Medal. Chris has had some good wins but when he went to that elite level, he lost. Chris is a good fighter but he’s not beaten this level of opposition.”

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ERISLANDY LARA TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & DUAB

Lub ob hlis ntuj 22, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

World Champion Lara Talks Title Showdown, Sparring Top Prospects, 2018 Fight of the Year Against Jarrett Hurd & More Before Taking on WBA Super Welterweight Champion Brian Castaño Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 2 Nyob rau SHOWTIME^®los ntawm
**Barclays Center in Brooklyn**

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**Houston** (Lub ob hlis ntuj 20, 2019) – Former super welterweight world champion **Erislandy “American npau suav” Lara** will look to reclaim a piece of the 154-pound crown when he challenges WBA champion **Brian Castano** nyob rau hnub Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 2 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, Lub tsev ntawm Brooklyn Boxing ™, thiab los ntawm cov Premier Boxing Champions.

“Brian Castaño is coming into this fight with an undefeated record, tab sis nws tsis muaj dab tsi kuv tsis tau pom ua ntej,” hais tias Lara. “This will be my third fight in a row versus an undefeated fighter. Kuv tabtom noj no heev tiag. Stylistically, I feel I’m the superior fighter, but he’s a very strong champion. I will be prepared to take back a title in this great division, then look to the biggest fights that are out there.”

One of the big fights that could be out there for Lara is a rematch with unified 154-pound champion Jarrett Hurd. Lara dropped a split-decision to Hurd in a unification showdown on SHOWTIME that was the consensus 2018 “Sib ntaus ntawm lub xyoo”, having been recognized by the BWAA, ESPN and Sporting News, nrad lwm tus.

“The fight against Hurd was a great fight for the fans, but I felt I won seven or eight rounds that night,” hais tias Lara. “To be on the wrong end of another close decision left a bad taste in my mouth. That fight being recognized as ‘Fight of the Year’ shows my versatility as a fighter. I was on the ballot before with Alfredo Angulo, so it was good to get recognized for being a warrior, not only a craftsman. I will always give the fans my all and come March 2, it will be no different.”

Lara is continuing to to work with longtime trainer Ronnie Shields in Houston, where Lara has prepared for his matchup with sparring that includes going up against top prospects in 18-year-old Joey Spencer and 24-year-old Eimantas Stanionis.

“Ronnie and I are working great together, and we have an excellent game plan in place.,” hais tias Lara. “This is one of the better camps I’ve had the last few years. Having young fighters like Spencer and Stanionis in camp with me is refreshing because I know they are hungry. Thaum peb spar, I feed off their energy, because I know they are trying to take take their game to the next level, which makes me better. This is a demanding sport and they are definitely pushing me.”

Lub peb hlis ntuj 2 also gives Lara a chance to share the stage with another one of Cuba’s best fighters, as Luis Ortiz is set to take on Christian Hammer in the co-main event, making the night a celebration of Cuban boxing.

“Luis Ortiz and I go way back and I’m happy that my brother is fighting on the same card as me,” hais tias Lara. “We’ve gone through a lot since leaving Cuba to pursue our dreams of becoming world champions here in the U.S. Like myself, I know he’s going to be ready to entertain the fans on fight night and make this a memorable night for Cuban boxing!”

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CLARESSA Shields vs. CHRISTINA HAMMER UNDISPUTED WOMEN’S MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR SATURDAY, PLAUB HLI 13 Nyob ntawm ShowdTime® los ntawm Boardwalk Hall hauv lub nroog Atlantic

Lub ob hlis ntuj 14, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

***IBF, WBA And WBC Champion Shields To Meet WBO & WBC Champion In Recess Hammer In Arguably The Most Significant Women’s Boxing Event In History***

*SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION^®* Nyob Ntawm 9 p.m. ET / PT

**New York - Lub Ob Hlis 12, 2019 -** Undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer will meet on Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 13 live on SHOWTIME to crown the women’s undisputed 160-pound world champion. The blockbuster unification from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. will be the main event of *SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION* nyob ntawm 9 p.m. ET/PT and is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history.

Shield Vs. Hammer features two of the consensus top-10 pound-for-pound fighters in the world squaring off to crown only the second undisputed champion in female boxing history.The fight, originally scheduled for November 2018, was postponed due to a now-resolved medical issue suffered by Hammer.

Lub 23-xyoo-laus cov ntaub thaiv (8-0, 2 Kos) is a two-division champion who holds the IBF, WBA thiab WBC 160 Cov Npe. 28-xyoo-laus rauj (24-0, 11 Kos) owns the WBO belt, is the WBC Champion in Recess, and has dominated the women’s middleweight division for more than eight years. Shields and Hammer fought on the same card last June on SHOWTIME, Nrog rau ob tus neeg sib ntaus yeej kev xav ua kom zoo dua los teeb tsa thawj qhov kev ua yeeb yam hauv cov poj niam 160-phaus sib faib.

Tus yeej ntawm Shields vs. Hammer yuav koom nrog Terrence Crawford, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, OleksandR USYK thiab cov poj niam Pawg Neeg pab pawg Cecilweight Cechus ua raws li cov neeg sib ntaus sib tua tau txhua lub sijhawm hnyav hauv txhua chav.

Shield Vs. Hammer is promoted by Salita Promotions. Ticket prices and on-sale date will be announced next week by Boardwalk Hall.

“I always seek the biggest challenges and set the highest goals. I will be ready like never before and will defeat Christina Hammer on April 13,” said Shields. “Nothing will stop me from becoming undisputed champion and continuing my journey to carry women’s boxing to never-before-seen heights. I want to be the greatest of all time and change the game forever for all women in sports, and April 13 is an important step on that road to history.”

“I have waited a long time for this moment,"Said. “I am bigger, stronger and more experienced than Claressa Shields. I am undefeated and have been a champion for over eight years. I can’t wait to show the world that I am the best and undisputed middleweight champion of the world.”

“SHOWTIME Sports has a long history of featuring the best in women’s combat sports, Seb nws yog nrog Laila Ali thiab Christy Martin hauv Boxing, lossis gina carano, Cris cylandg thiab ronda rousey hauv mma,"Halled Gordon Hall, Executive tsim ntawm *SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION*. “More recently, txij li thaum 2016 Peb tau tshaj tawm cov neeg tseem ceeb niaj hnub no nrog Claressa Shields, Christina Rauj, Katie Taylor thiab Amanda Serrano tshwm sim hauv kev lag luam kev lag luam 10 Kev nthuav qhia ntawm cov poj niam lub thawv. Txiv neej los poj niam, ShowTime tau xa cov kev sib ntaus zoo tshaj plaws hauv lawv cov kev sib tw nyuaj tshaj plaws, and April 13 yuav tsum tsis muaj ntau. We have two of the best pound-for-pound female fighters in the world facing each other with all four middleweight titles at stake. It doesn’t get much better than that.”

“The biggest women’s fight of all time is set to take place on April 13 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City,” said promoter Dmitriy Salita. “Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer, ob champions, both in their prime, are not only taking on the biggest challenge in their respective careers by meeting each other in the ring, but are breaking barriers for boxing and for women in sports. Plaub Hlis Ntuj 13 is destined to be an electric and historic night of boxing live on SHOWTIME.”

“Shields vs. Hammer is the biggest and most important fight in women’s boxing history – two undefeated unified champions in their prime battling for the undisputed middleweight championship of the world,” said Shields’ manager Mark Taffet. “Christina Hammer is indeed a very good fighter and champion, but Claressa Shields is once-in-a-lifetime. The same intense focus and determination that got Claressa through life, earned her two Olympic gold medals, and won her five world titles in eight pro fights will carry her to victory on April 13.”

“We are very excited to bring world-class championship boxing back to Atlantic City’s Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall,” said Matt Doherty, Executive Director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. “This reinforces the CRDA’s commitment to attract world-class sporting events and increase visitors to our destination.”

Shields was the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win consecutive Olympic gold medals. Lub Flint, Mich., haiv neeg tig kev ua raws li 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. Cov duab thaiv tau nce mus rau sab nruab nrab rau nws lub Rau Hli 22 Headliner ntawm Showtime, Swb Hanna Gabriels los yeej IBF thiab WBA lub npe thiab dhau los ua tus thawj ua haujlwm thib ob hauv tsuas yog nws txoj kev tshaj lij. After Hammer was named WBC Champion in Recess due to her medical issue, Shields picked up the vacant WBC title last November with a unanimous decision over Hannah Rankin. She most recently defended all three titles in December against Femke Hermans.

Rauj, ntawm Dortmund, Lub teb chaws yelemees, tau ua lub zog tseem ceeb hauv cov poj niam txoj kev cais sib thooj txij li yeej WBO cov npe WBO hauv 2010. Rauj tau los ua kev sib tw hauv 2016 with a unanimous decision over WBC titlist Kali Reis and made four defenses as unified champion. Nyob rau hauv nws yim xyoo li yeej, Hammer tau ploj mus tsuas yog ib txhais tes ntawm rounds hla 16 lub ntiaj teb no title fights. Rauj, Leej twg kuj tau ua qauv tshaj lij thiab tau nyuam qhuav raug tshwj xeeb ntawm lub lis piam zam hauv New York City, ua nws u.s. Debut rau Lub Rau Hli 22 tom qab kev tawm tsam feem ntau hauv lub teb chaws Yelemees txij li tig kev ua haujlwm hauv 2009. After being forced to withdraw from the November unification due to the health issue, Hammer won a non-title fight via second round knockout last Saturday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 9 nyob rau hauv lub teb chaws Yelemees.

Cov hauv qab cov lus qhia txog kev ua yeeb yam: Cov xov tooj tshwj xeeb yuav tshaj tawm hauv lub lim tiam tom ntej.

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GERVONTA DAVIS DEFENDS WBA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE WITH THRILLING FIRST-ROUND TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT OF HUGO RUIZ SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, California.

Lub ob hlis ntuj 11, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

***Mario Barrios Remains Undefeated With Fourth-Round TKO Of Richard Zamora***

***Javier Fortuna Scores Unanimous Decision Against Sharif Bogere In Telecast Opener***

**Watch The Encore Presentation Monday At 10 P.M. ET / PT**
**On SHOWTIME EXTREME**^®

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**Carson, California.,** (Lub ob hlis ntuj 9, 2019) – Gervonta Davis defended his WBA Super Featherweight World Championship with a thrilling first-round TKO of former world champion Hugo Ruiz before a sellout crowd of 8,048 at Dignity Health Sports Park Saturday non SHOWTIME.
*Knockdown video highlight:* https://s.sho.com/2URYn8t

Baltimore’s Davis (21-0, 20 Kos) recorded his eighth career first-round knockout as referee Jack Reiss called off the fight with one second remaining in the first round following a devastating sweeping right hook by Davis connected cleanly and sent Ruiz (39-5, 32 Kos) down to his knees.

Davis, who entered the ring to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, wasted little time showing why he is one of boxing rising super stars with his impressive fourth win in a world title fight. The 24-year-old Davis is the youngest U.S.-born world titlist in boxing and was headlining for the first time.

With his promoter Floyd Mayweather looking on, Davis made quick work of his late-replacement opponent. “I knew it was coming,"Nws hais tias. “I wanted to go more rounds, but I knew if I got him out of there early I could fight again sooner. When I touched the jab I saw his arm was in front of his face so if I threw a hook or uppercut it was right in line.”

Davis, who has now stopped his last 12 tw, connected on 50 feem pua ntawm cov nws lub hwj chim punches, just under the 51 percent power accuracy he logged in his last four fights.

The late substitute 32-year-old Ruiz was fighting for the second time in three weeks as he replaced the injured Abner Mares. Ruiz was used to being on the other side of first-round knockouts having recorded 18 of his own during his career.

“As soon as he started landing punches, I could feel them,” Ruiz said. “I have a lot of first round knock outs, today was my turn to lose in the first round. It happens in boxing.”

Next up for Davis could be the winner of the March 2 Ricardo Nunez-Edner Cherry WBA Eliminator on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center. “We could do that,” Davis said. “At the end of the day I’m a fighter. I’m a fighter and I have a great team. One of the best in the sport. I believe in my team and whatever they line up, Kuv npaj txhij.

Davis told SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray he’s ready for a sweet homecoming for his next fight. “Yes, txiv hlob. We’re coming to Baltimore. We’re going home, baby.”

Nyob rau hauv lub co-feature, Mario Barrios (23-0, 14 Kos) knocked out his seventh consecutive opponent as the 23-year-old from San Antonio stopped Mexico’s Richard Zamora (15-3, 10 Kos). Lub stoppage tuaj 2:16 in round four as referee Ray Corona waved off the fight after a barrage of Barrios punches landed cleanly and dazed the game Zamora.

With noted trained Virgil Hunter in his corner, the accurate Barrios landed a staggering 59 feem pua ntawm cov nws lub hwj chim punches, kuj muaj 37 ntawm 58 (64 feem pua) in the fourth and final round.

“He wasn’t an easy target at all,” said Barrios, who sparred with Amir Khan and Devin Haney in training camp and is the WBA’s No. 1 ranked fighter at 140 phaus. We just used everything we worked on in camp to find my range.”

nws hais ntxiv: “It was an amazing fight. I tip my hat to Zamora – he’s a hell of a warrior. I wish him nothing but the best for the rest of his career. Like he said at the press conference, he wanted a war and I brought it to him. Total respect to him.”

Zamora was making his United States debut. “I came to fight,"Nws hais tias. “I didn’t come to lay down. I thought I still could have fought more. I don’t want to criticize the referee. He did what he had to do.”

Barrios said he’s ready for the next big step-up in his career. “That’s up to my managerial team,"Nws hais tias. “Whenever they feel I’m ready I’ll fight for a world title. Any one of them. I am knocking down the door for a world title right now.”

Hauv kev hu xov tooj cua, Javier Fortuna (34-2-1, 23 Kos) won a unanimous decision against Sharif Bogere (32-2, 20 Kos) nyob rau hauv ib tug 10-round sib bout. Tag nrho peb cov txiav txim tua nkag rau hauv lub sib ntaus 96-93 in favor of Fortuna.

The southpaw Fortuna, ntawm braintree, Pawg, by way of the Dominican Republic, knocked down Bogere in the sixth round, the same round Bogere suffered a nasty cut above his right eye after an accidental head clash.

The knockdown occurred after a powerful left uppercut by Fortuna dazed Bogere, who appeared to be pushed down and touched his glove on the canvas. Referee Edward Collantes scored it a knockdown, giving Fortuna the 10-8 puag ncig.

"(The knock down) was correct,"Hais tias fortuna, who said he would love a future shot against Davis. “I saw his eyes were a little glossy and his legs buckled a bit. When I saw that he was cut, the game plan changed again and we had to work again to attack the cut.”

Originally from Uganda but now living in Las Vegas, Bogere gave himself a seven out of 10 grade. “I think I won the fight,"Nws hais tias. “Even the knockdown was bull. He kept coming at me with the head. He kept trying to head butt me. The challenge was that there was blood in my eye. The first couple of rounds I was boxing him easily.”

At the midway point of the fight, Fortuna began pulling away winning rounds six, seven and eight on SHOWTIME Steve Farhood’s unofficial scorecard as Bogere continued to fade, although coming back to win round nine on Farhood’s card.

In the power punch category, Fortuna connected on 89 ntawm 310 punches for 29 percent while Bogere landed 59 ntawm 317 for just 19 feem pua. Bogere was riding a 13-fight winning streak over the past six years coming into the fight.

“What I want right now is a contract so I can fight Gervonta Davis wherever. Lomachenko, any of them,"Hais tias fortuna, who had a No Decision against Adrian Granados last June on SHOWTIME after falling out of the ring in the fourth round suffering a head and neck injury.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN featured two live undercard fights on social media platforms leading into the televised tripleheader. Former world title challenger Erickson Lubin (20-1, 15 Kos) knocked down Ishe Smith (29-11, 12 Kos) a total of four times before the fight was stopped at the end of round three in a scheduled 10-round super welterweight bout. Undefeated super lightweight Juan Heraldez (16-0, 10 Kos) stopped Eddie Ramirez (17-3, 11 Kos) in round seven of a scheduled 10-round fight.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. Versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo called the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team – Emmy^® award winning reporter Jim Gray, boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial ringside scorer, and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. Alejandro Luna and former world champion Raul Marquez hosted the telecast in Spanish, available via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP). The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins Jr., with Bob Dunphy directing.

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader will replay on Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. HUGO RUIZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

Lub ob hlis ntuj 9, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

**Super Featherweight Champion Davis Joined by Promoter Floyd Mayweather Ahead of Title Defense Against Former Champion Ruiz This Saturday Live on SHOWTIME**^®**From Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. and Presented By Premier Boxing Champions**

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**LOS ANGELES** (Lub ob hlis ntuj 7, 2019) – WBA Super Featherweight World Champion **Gervonta Davis** thiab yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion **Hugo Ruiz** went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they go toe-to-toe this Saturday night in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si, yav tas los Stubhub Center, nyob rau hauv Carson, California. thiab los ntawm cov Premier Boxing Champions.

Also facing off on Thursday were fighters who will enter the ring live on SHOWTIME in televised undercard attractions. Undefeated super sib **Mario Barrios** will be facing Mexico’s **Richard Zamora**, while former world champion **Javier Fortuna** will step in against lightweight contender **Sharif Bogere** as part of live SHOWTIME action kicking off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

The event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing and tickets are sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

Davis was joined on-stage by his promoter, legendary boxer and Mayweather Promotions President **Floyd Mayweather.** Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday at the Westin Los Angeles Airport before Saturday night’s event:

**GERVONTA Davis**

“I’m so excited to come back strong in 2019. This is the year that could put me over the top and put me at the highest level.

“The opponent change didn’t really affect me. In the amateurs we fought four or five times a week so we always had different opponents. I had been sparring someone taller than me in training camp anyway. I think a fighter should be ready and able to adapt to anything that is in front of him in the ring. I’m ready and I hope Ruiz is too.

“Kev kawm camp tau zoo. I’m ready for Saturday night. We planned on fighting Abner Mares, but he had an injury and we hope to still get him down the line if everything is okay with his health.

“Hugo Ruiz is a great opponent. He’s going to come to fight on Saturday night. He’s been telling the media he’s going to knock me out, so I hope we get an action packed fight for the fans. I’m glad Ruiz is coming for the knockout. We owe it to the fans and I’m praying that he comes ready to give them a great show.

“I feel like I’m the fighter that can be the next big star. I’m working towards it. I’m just a kid soaking it all in right now. Hnub Saturday tsaus ntuj, I hope everyone is ready, because it’s going to be action.

“Ruiz’s record speaks for itself. I’ve watched him and he has some pop. He’s accurate and I’m ready for it. I don’t think I’ll have any ring rust. I’ve worked with a lot of great fighters in the gym. I’m just excited to get back in the ring.

“I want to give my fans all over the world a great show. Everyone tuning in is going to see a great performance. Hopefully Hugo will live up to his word, because I’m going to live up to mine.”

**Hugo Ruiz**

“I’m very happy to have this opportunity. Kuv yuav mus tawm txhua yam nyob rau hauv lub nplhaib. I have a lot of faith in my boxing skills. I trust and believe that there is going to be a new world champion on Saturday night.

“I’m in rhythm and in shape. I’ve been very active leading into and since my last fight. Davis is a tremendous champion, tab sis nws tsis hem kuv. I’ll be ready for him come Saturday night.

“This is a great opportunity to fight a southpaw, as I had originally been training for a lefty before my opponent changed in my last fight. I also fought a southpaw in November. I’ve been training with a lot of lefties for a while. I’m more than ready for this opportunity.

“Davis is a strong champion and I know this is a big opportunity for me to fight someone of his caliber. I’m ready mentally and physically for the greatest opportunity that has been given to me.

“At 130-pounds I feel more power than ever and I will demonstrate that on Saturday night. This is a big challenge for me. This is the opportunity that I’ve been waiting for throughout my 12-year career. I don’t plan on wasting it.”

**MARIO BARRIOS**

“This is a huge opportunity and I’m very excited for it. I’m looking forward to going out there and putting on a great show for the boxing fans.

“I’m ready and I’m prepared to take full advantage of this chance to make a statement on Saturday night. I want any one of the champions in this division, but I’m not looking past Zamora. I just know that the work that I put in will pay off.

“I have big things on the horizon and Zamora is in my way. I’m focused and ready to make this a great night. Yog nws xav ua rog, I’ll give him a war.”

**RICHARD ZAMORA**

“I’m very happy and thankful to be in this fight. This is the opportunity I’ve been looking for. I’m ready to compete and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by.

“This is definitely a big step for me in my U.S. debut. If I can get a win over Mario Barrios, then I would be able to reach a lot of dreams that I have.

“I come well prepared and I’m expecting a war. I’m going to be ready to go and battle until the end. You’ll see that I’m going to leave it all in the ring.”

**Javier FORTUNA**

“I’m going to give the best that I have in the ring. I’m going against a good boxer with a good record, but it doesn’t matter what obstacles are in front of me. I’m going to come through with a big win on Saturday night.

“We have a new team and a new trainer that is going to give the fans the best Javier Fortuna possible on Saturday.

“A victory against Sharif Bogere is very important for me and a stepping stone to where I want to get. It’s going to be a difficult fight, but I’m ready to make this a very tough night for him.”

**FAIRIF BOGERE**

“We are going to make this a great fight on Saturday. Fortuna is a good fighter and tough guy. I expect him to bring a lot of fireworks. I’m prepared for it and I have the game plan to win.

“Every day is a tough test in life. This is going to be just another fight. I’m prepared and I have a great team behind me. I’m coming on Saturday night for what belongs to me.

“Fortuna has a big name and is a step up for me. This win will put me up there toward the top and I’ll be prepared for whatever challenge comes after that.”

**Floyd MAYWEATHER, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm Mayweather Promotions**

“It’s great to be here with so many young talented fighters. I could remember 23 years ago when I was in that same position. When you’re in this position you have to take advantage of it. Opportunities like this come once in a lifetime. You must go out there and give it your all.

“I want to see these fighters become great and become stars. The records that I’ve set were made to be broken.

“I remember when Gervonta Davis first came to my gym. He worked hard and believed in himself. Sometimes we did two-a-days. If we didn’t think the job was done right, we’d come back and correct it. We continue to strive every day to be the best we possibly can be. Gervonta works extremely hard, but he can’t take anything for granted in this fight.

“I think Hugo Ruiz is more dangerous opponent than Abner Mares. Abner is a tremendous fighter, but Ruiz is very tough and he has good knockout power. This is a great matchup and the kind that people want to see. It’s all about putting on great shows and Saturday will be another blockbuster.”

**Leonard ELLERBE, CEO ntawm Mayweather Promotions**

“We have a great event this Saturday night with great fights from top to bottom of this card. This is going to be a great night of boxing.

“Gervonta Davis has reached goals beyond just the boxing ring. I know the impact that Gervonta has on the youth all around the world. When it comes to excitement, explosiveness and knockout power, this is something new that the fans are getting a chance to witness.

“At the young age of 24, fans have come to know Gervonta for his punching power. But he’s also a very skilled boxer. This is one of the things that he’ll be able to showcase moving forward in a number of big fights he’s going to have.

“We know he has a tough challenge in front of him. Anytime you have a last minute replacement who’s an excellent fighter, it’s a big challenge. Ruiz is an aggressive fighter and we expect nothing but a great fight.

“Gervonta Davis has the full arsenal. Nyob rau hauv kuv lub tswv yim, he’s the most exciting fighter and the biggest puncher in the entire sport. It takes more than knockout power and I think you’ll see an array of his skillset.”

**SAMPSON LEWKOWICZ, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm Sampson Boxing**

“It really is an honor for me to be involved in this great show. These are going to be three great fights. Hugo Ruiz had been training for a southpaw before an opponent switch led to him fighting a right hander last fight. After a few more weeks leading into this fight, Ruiz is 100 percent ready for this challenge.

“Cia siab rau kuv, this is going to be a rough fight. I believe that Davis will have his hands full with Hugo Ruiz. Ruiz comes from a family of fighters and he is a true Mexican warrior who will leave it all in the ring on Saturday.”

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***ABOUT DAVIS VS. RUIZ***
Gervonta Davis vs. Hugo Ruiz pits the WBA Super Featherweight World ChampionDavis against the former world champion Ruiz in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 9 Los Ntawm Dignity Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Cov Chaw Ua Si, yav tas los Stubhub Center, nyob rau hauv Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and features undefeated super lightweight Mario Barrios taking on Mexico’s Richard Zamora and former world champion Javier Fortuna battling lightweight contender Sharif Bogere.

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Brooklyn(Lub ob hlis ntuj 7, 2019) – WBA super welterweight titlistBrian Castanois nearing his first U.S. main event and talked about how training camp has gone so far as he prepares to face former world championErislandy Laranyob rau hnub Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 2 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Lub tsev ntawm Brooklyn Boxing ™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Castaño is trained by his former pro boxer father Carlos in the bustling city of Isidro Casanova in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After a long and successful amateur career leading into his pro debut in 2012, Castaño has a chance on March 2 to make a lasting impact with an impressive performance against Lara.

“I’ve been boxing since I was a small child and now this is my opportunity to prove myself on the biggest stage,” said Castaño. “This fight is the moment I’ve been waiting for and the kind of tough challenge that I love. I want to make a statement to the American audience against one of the best fighters in the world.”

In recent years, Argentine fighters such as Marcos Maidana, Jesus Cuellar and Lucas Matthysse have become champions and stars in the U.S. with their relentless styles they bring into the ring fight after fight. Castaño specifically has spoken to another Argentine great in Sergio Martinez for inspiration as he continues his journey.

“I have a great admiration for the Argentine champions that have made statements and become big names in the U.S. in recent years and I know how difficult that is to achieve,” said Castaño. “I’ve sat and had great conversations with Sergio Martinez not long ago and I was able to learn a lot from a fighter like that.”

The 29-year-old first won an interim title with a knockout of Emmanuel de Jesus in 2016, before winning tough 12-round battles against Michel Soro, and most recently a final round stoppage win over Cedric Vitu to capture the belt he will defend on March 2. These were the first two times Castaño fought into the 12^th round as a pro.

“I learn new things each time I fight,” said Castaño. “When you are a world champion, there are no easy foes. The opponents come stronger and stronger each time. I’ve learned that I have to double my effort every time I get into the ring.”

In Lara, Castaño faces a challenging former amateur world champion who was the longest-reigning titleholder in the 154-pound division before he lost to fellow champion Jarrett Hurd last April on SHOWTIME in 2018’s Fight of the Year. Castaño is aware of what Lara brings to the fight and is preparing to negate it.

“On paper we know that Lara is a slick fighter that can be difficult to catch, while I’m more like a demolisher that goes after you all fight,” said Castaño. “Lara moves around the ring very wisely and has great timing on the counterpunch. Nyob rau hauv lub nplhaib, you never know how it can play out though. I probably haven’t faced someone like him before, so I have to cut off the ring in an even smarter manner.”

On March 2, Castaño will be looking to take his career to the next level with his performance, knowing that chances at the highest level are hard to come by.

“I’ve taken my career quietly to this point, but I know that I have to make myself known by putting up a great performance in this tough fight,” said Castaño. “I’m prepared to do just that. This is the opportunity that I’ve dreamed of ever since I was a little kid and I have to be ready to rise to the occasion.”

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, yog muag tam sim no thiab tuaj yeem yuav ntawmticketmaster.com,BarclaysCenter.com, los yog los ntawm hu xov tooj 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Pab pawg neeg nyiaj cheb yog muaj los ntawm kev hu rau 844-BKLYN-GP.

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ABOUT LARA VS. CASTANO

Erislandy Lara vs. Brian Castaño pits former super welterweight world champion Lara against the WBA Super Welterweight Champion Castaño on Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 2 in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from Barclays Center, Lub tsev ntawm Brooklyn Boxing ™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

SHOWTIME coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see Cuban heavyweight contenderLuis Ortiznoj nyob rau hauvChristian Raujin a 10-round heavyweight attraction, plus hard-hittingRicardoNúñezbattling rugged veteranEdner Cherryin a 12-round super featherweight clash that opens the telecast.

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