LAS VEGAS – فبراير 12, 2020 – Fast-rising super lightweight prospects ريتشاردسون هيتشنز (10-0, 5 كوس) و Nick DeLomba(16-2, 5 كوس) open up about training camp ahead of their ShoBox: الجيل الجديد co-featured bout Friday, فبراير 28 يعيشون على شوتايم (10:45 عصرا. ET / PT) from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
في ShoBox الحدث الرئيسي, unbeaten Mayweather Promotions’ prospect مالك هوكينز (18-0, 11 كوس) will return for his second appearance on SHOWTIME as he goes toe-to-toe with undefeated Vegas native Keith Hunter (11-0, 7 كوس) في 10 جولة نوبة خفيفة الوزن فائقة. The opening bout of the telecast will see Kevin “The Second Coming” Newman (11-1-1, 6 كوس) against an opponent to be announced in a 10-round super middleweight bout. The previously announced opponent, Kalvin هندرسون, has withdrawn from the fight due to an injury.
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هيتشنز, من بروكلين, N.Y., returns for his second consecutive test on the prospect developmental series. في اخر نزهة, he earned a unanimous decision over Kevin Johnson at Sam’s Town. هيتشنز, a 22-year-old 2016 هايتي أولمبي, has gained notoriety for having the skillset of a veteran with a gritty and slick style inside the ring. Hitchins has credited some of his boxing development to advice and pointers he has gotten from world champion Daniel Jacobs and Shakur Stevenson, and stablemate Gervonta Davis.
“Nice” DeLomba, يقاتلون من كرانستون, R.I., is coming off a five-fight win streak with three out of five wins by knockout. He’s best known for his slickness and elusiveness in the ring and looks to make a powerful statement in foreign territory as he makes his Las Vegas and ShoBox لأول مرة.
Here is what Hitchins and DeLomba had to say ahead of the February 28 مباراة القمة:
How has training camp been going in preparation for February 28?
هيتشنز: “Camp is good, but I’m always in camp. There’s never a time when I’m not preparing and perfecting my craft, I’m really a student of the game. I know that I’m approaching that next level in my career, so I have to stay sharp and in the gym to perform at that next level.
“I’m headed to Colorado to finish training camp. It’s where the Olympic training center is, and it’s a place I’ve gone a couple of times to finish my camp. The air is better up there and that really helps me to get in better shape going into the fight.”
DeLomba: “Training camp is going wonderful. I’m getting everything I need to prepare for the fight: تغذية, meal plans, and strength and conditioning. I’ve added a new strength and conditioning coach and I’ve tweaked things to adjust to Hitchins’ style. I’m ready to go and I can’t wait for fight night.”
What is your game plan going into this fight?
هيتشنز: "My game plan is the same for every fight. Stay composed and be the first to strike. I’m at a point in my career where the competition is getting tougher so the main thing for me is keeping my defense tight. My defense will keep me in good shape during the fights as the competition gets steep. But overall, I always have the mindset that I’m the better, smarter, and faster fighter.
“I surround myself with champions. That’s the only way to become one and this fight gets me one step closer.”
DeLomba: “I plan to go in and fight smart; stick to the game plan my team has for me and execute it well. My goal is to overcome whatever he tries to throw at me.”
What do you know about your opponent?
هيتشنز: “I don’t know much. He’s who my team picked for me so I’m just going to get the job done and take him out. في ليلة المعركة, I’ll have a clearer idea of how to get him out. I can adjust to anything.”
DeLomba: “I know my opponent has quick hands and likes to throw speedy shots. I’m completely focused on myself and my training. I believe in my abilities as a fighter. I’m not intimidated.”
What will a victory on February 28عشر do for your career going forward?
هيتشنز: “Another win carries me to that next level. انا جائع, لقد جئت من لا شيء, so I stay with a chip on my shoulder. I’m appreciative of my team, الترقيات مايويذر, and to SHOWTIME for providing me with this opportunity to build my name in the sport and show the world what I can do.”
DeLomba: “A win over Hitchins will catapult me to that next level. It’s a televised bout and this will bring me the exposure I need to branch out and expose myself to a new audience. It will improve my career tremendously.”
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حول ShoBox: الجيل الجديد
منذ إنشائها في يوليو 2001, والانتقادات اللاذعة شوتايم سلسلة الملاكمة, ShoBox: الجيل الجديد وظهرت المواهب الشابة مطابقة صعبة. ال ShoBox الفلسفة هي البث التلفزيوني مثيرة, تحديد الحشود ارضاء ومباريات تنافسية في الوقت الذي توفر لإثبات أن احتمالات مستعدة للقتال من أجل لقب العالم. بعض من قائمة متزايدة من 81 المقاتلين الذين ظهرت على ShoBox ومتقدمة لكسب لقبا عالميا يشمل: ايرول سبنس الابن, اندريه وارد, ديونتاري وايلدر, إيريسلاندي لارا, شون بورتر, جاري راسل الابن, لامونت بيترسون, غييرمو ريغونديوكس, نونيتو دوناير, ديفون الكسندر, كارل Froch, روبرت غيريرو, تيموثي برادلي, جيسي فارغاس, خوان مانويل لوبيز, تشاد داوسون, بولي Malignaggi, ريكي هاتون, كيلي بافليك, بول وليامز وأكثر من ذلك.
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