LAS VEGAS – פבואר 12, 2020 – Fast-rising super lightweight prospects ריצ'רדסון היצ'ינס (10-0, 5 קוס) ו ניק דלומבה(16-2, 5 קוס) open up about training camp ahead of their ShoBox: הדור החדש co-featured bout Friday, פבואר 28 חי על ההצגה מתחילה (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
ב ShoBox אירוע מרכזי, unbeaten Mayweather Promotions’ prospect מאליק הוקינס (18-0, 11 קוס) will return for his second appearance on SHOWTIME as he goes toe-to-toe with undefeated Vegas native קית האנטר (11-0, 7 קוס) בהתקף סופר קל 10-עגול. The opening bout of the telecast will see קווין "השני מגיע" ניומן (11-1-1, 6 קוס) against an opponent to be announced in a 10-round super middleweight bout. The previously announced opponent, קאלוין הנדרסון, has withdrawn from the fight due to an injury.
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היצ'ינס, של ברוקלין, N.Y., returns for his second consecutive test on the prospect developmental series. בטיול האחרון שלו, he earned a unanimous decision over Kevin Johnson at Sam’s Town. היצ'ינס, a 22-year-old 2016 האיטי אולימפי, 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, נלחמים מתוך קרנסטון, 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 את הופעות בכורה של.
Here is what Hitchins and DeLomba had to say ahead of the February 28 התאמה עד:
How has training camp been going in preparation for February 28?
היצ'ינס: “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: תזונה, 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?
היצ'ינס: "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?
היצ'ינס: “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. במוצאי מאבק, 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 28ה do for your career going forward?
היצ'ינס: “Another win carries me to that next level. אני רעב, I come from nothing, so I stay with a chip on my shoulder. I’m appreciative of my team, מבצעי 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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אודות ShoBox: הדור החדש
מאז הקמתה בחודש יולי 2001, סדרת אגרוף Showtime זכתה לשבחי ביקורת, ShoBox: הדור החדש כשרון צעיר בהשתתפות תאם קשה. The ShoBox פילוסופיה היא לשדר מרגש, קהל-נעים וגפרורים תחרותיים תוך מתן קרקע להוכיח ללקוחות פוטנציאליים מוכנים נחושים להילחם על תואר עולמי. חלק מהרשימה הולכת והגדלה של 81 לוחמים שהופיעו ב ShoBox ומתקדם לגייס כותרי עולם כולל: ארול ספנס ג'וניור, אנדרה וורד, דאונטיי ויילדר, Erislandy לארה, שון פורטר, גארי ראסל ג'וניור, למונט פיטרסון, גיירמו Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, דבון אלכסנדר, קרל Froch, רוברט גררו, טימותי בראדלי, ג'סי ורגס, חואן מנואל לופז, צ'אד דוסון, פולי Malignaggi, ריקי האטון, קלי Pavlik, פול ויליאמס ועוד.
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