LAS VEGAS – Feabhra 12, 2020 – Fast-rising super lightweight prospects Richardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 Kos) agus Nick DeLomba(16-2, 5 Kos) open up about training camp ahead of their ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua co-featured bout Friday, Feabhra 28 beo ar Showtime (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
Sa ShoBox imeacht is mó, unbeaten Mayweather Promotions’ prospect Malik Hawkins (18-0, 11 Kos) will return for his second appearance on SHOWTIME as he goes toe-to-toe with undefeated Vegas native Keith Hunter (11-0, 7 Kos) i 10-bhabhta bout Super lightweight. The opening bout of the telecast will see Kevin “The Second Coming” Newman (11-1-1, 6 Kos) i gcoinne comhraic le fógairt i bout mBoston 10-bhabhta Super. An comhraic a fógraíodh cheana, Kalvin Henderson, tharraing siar ón gcomhrac bharr gortaithe.
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Hitchins, Brooklyn, N.Y., tuairisceáin a thástáil i ndiaidh a chéile dara ar an tsraith ionchas forbartha. Ina turas déanaí, thuill sé cinneadh d'aon toil thar Kevin Johnson ag Baile Sam. Hitchins, 22-bliain d'aois 2016 Haitian sna Cluichí Oilimpeacha, fuarthas notoriety le haghaidh a bhfuil an skillset de veteran le gritty agus slick stíl taobh istigh an fáinne. Hitchins Tá sochair roinnt dá chuid forbartha dornálaíochta le comhairle agus leideanna tá gotten sé ó domhain curadh Daniel Jacobs agus Shakur Stevenson, agus an mbuntáirge Gervonta Davis.
"Nice" DeLomba, troid as Cranston, 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 debuts.
Here is what Hitchins and DeLomba had to say ahead of the February 28 cluiche-suas:
How has training camp been going in preparation for February 28?
Hitchins: “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: cothaithe, 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?
Hitchins: "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?
Hitchins: “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. Ar oíche troid i, 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 28ú do for your career going forward?
Hitchins: “Another win carries me to that next level. Tá ocras orm, I come from nothing, so I stay with a chip on my shoulder. I’m appreciative of my team, Tionscnaimh Mayweather, 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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Maidir ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua
Ó bunaíodh é i mí Iúil 2001, an tsraith criticiúil clú dornálaíochta Showtime, ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua tallann óg Tá feiceáil comhoiriúnaithe diana. An ShoBox tá an Fhealsúnacht a televise spreagúil, slua-taitneamhach agus cluichí iomaíocha am céanna ag soláthar an talamh a chruthaíonn do ionchais toilteanach chinneadh le dul i ngleic le haghaidh teidil domhan. Tá cuid de na liosta atá ag fás de na 81 trodaithe a bhfuil le feiceáil ar ShoBox agus dul chun cinn a garner teidil domhan Áirítear: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr, Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams agus níos mó.
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