Interim WBA World Bantamweight Champion Zhanat “ZZ” Zhakiyanov (26-1, 18 KOs) and his representatives are now forced to respond to the deliberate falsehoods being distributed by the team around South African super flyweight Zolani Tete. Zhakiyanov of Petropavl, Kasachstan, is a proud warrior, who has been willing to face anyone from the start of his career. Which is what makes the blatantly false and intentionally misleading allegations by Tete’s camp so infuriating.
Tete and his manager, Mla Tengimfene, have been feeding the media a fictional story that Zhakiyanov recently backed out of a purported fight between the two, supposedly scheduled for Juni 4 at Echo Arena in Liverpool.
One problem.
Zhakiyanov and his people were never even contacted about such a fight. It never existed.
“I have never heard from anyone about this fight,” said Zhakiyanov. “They are saying I can’t make the weight and that’s why I can’t fight him. I was never supposed to fight him! He and his people are telling stories.”
Zhakiyanov’s manager, Philippe Fondu, wonders why the media would even believe such a fight ever existed when a quick check of the WBA rule book would have eliminated all talk of such a match-up.
“There were some unfounded rumors on the net about Zhanat defending against Tete a while ago, but having never received any concrete proposal from anyone, including his new promoter Frank Warren, I never paid any specific attention to these rumors. But let’s be honest here. Zhanat Zhakiyanov is the reigning interim WBA Bantamweight champion and Tete is actually boxing for other world organizations (IBF and/or WBO). Außerdem, Tete is rated #9 in the WBA super-flyweight division (115 lb.). Such a contest could obviously not even be considered, as a WBA Interim 118-lb. champion can only defend his title against a WBA top-15 rated boxer in the 118 Pfund. division.”
Fondu also says that Zhakiyanov, promoted by Hatton Promotions, is fully capable of making the 118-lb weight limit and welcomes any and all viable fight proposals approvable by the WBA.
“I have been in boxing many years and I understand using the media to get a fighter’s name in print,” continued Fondu, “but they are using the name of a champion and proud representative of his home country of Kazakhstan to do it and it’s not right. Hopefully the media will get more responsible about checking the facts in the future.”
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WBA-Interims-Weltmeister im Cruisergewicht & Pflichtherausforderer Beibut Shumenov protestiert gegen Dorticos-Kalenga WBA “regelmäßig” Weltmeistertitelkampf im Cruisergewicht
 LAS VEGAS (April 29, 2016) – World Boxing Association (WBA) Zwischenweltmeister im Cruisergewicht Shumenov Beibu (16-2, 10 KOs), der einzige gebürtige Kasachstan, der Weltmeistertitel in zwei verschiedenen Gewichtsklassen hält, bestreitet die Sanktionierung der WBA durch die WBA “regelmäßig” Weltmeisterschaftskampf im Cruisergewicht, Mai 20 in Paris, zwischen zwei rangniedrigeren WBA-Kämpfern, Unterlassen Sie. 2 yunier Dorticós und Nr. 5 Youri Kalenga (kürzlich aktualisiert auf Nr. 3).Im Juli letzten Jahres, Schumenow besiegt B.J. Blumen durch eine einstimmige Entscheidung über 12 Runden, der obligatorische Herausforderer für die WBA zu werden “regelmäßig” Champion im Cruisergewicht Denis Lebedev, zu dem später erhoben wurde “Super” Champion.
Lebedev hat keine Pflichtverteidigung bekämpft innerhalb eines Jahres, ironisch, als er eine 12-Runden-Entscheidung über Kalenga gewann, der sich seinen WM-Titelschuss verdient hatte, wie Schumenow, indem er WBA-Interimsweltmeister wurde. Die WBA gewährte Lebedev wegen des Einigungskampfes des Russen eine Verlängerung seiner fälligen Pflichtverteidigung Mai 21 in Moskau gegen die International Boxing Federation (IBF) Titelverteidiger Victor Emelio Ramírez.
“Ich bin sehr enttäuscht, dass die WBA Dorticos-Kalenga für seinen „Stammspieler“ sanktioniert’ Titel im Cruiser, wenn ich die Nr. 1 rangierter und aktueller WBA-Interims-Champion,” Sagte Shumenov. “Ich habe die WBA wiederholt per E-Mail informiert, SMS und mündlich, dass ich bereit war, mich im Januar zu wehren. Ich zog es vor, gegen Lebedev zu kämpfen, aber ich war bereit, gegen Dorticos oder jeden anderen an der Spitze zu kämpfen 15. Für die letzten Monate, Ich habe über eine meiner Meinung nach sehr schlechte Entscheidung nachgedacht, zwei rangniedrigere Kämpfer zu lassen, das Nein. 2 und Nr. 3 Jungs, Kampf für die WBA ‘regulär’ Titel. Ich bin schockiert und verwirrt und verstehe die Begründung der WBA nicht, dass einer dieser Kämpfer die WBA für „regulär“ erklärt hat’ Champion, ohne vorher Lebedev oder mich zu besiegen, der Interims-Champion und Nr. 1 Rang Anwärter.
“Ich habe die Entscheidung aber angefochten, bis jetzt, Die WBA hat auf meine Appelle wenig reagiert, außer zu verzögern und zu warten, bevor sie schließlich entschied, dass ich in Monaten gegen den Lebedev-Ramirez-Sieger kämpfen werde, noch, Ich habe meinen Appell ignoriert, den regulären Titelstatus von Dorticos-Kalenga zu beenden und trotzdem einen Kampf zwischen ihnen zu genehmigen, es ist Nein. 2 und Nr. 3 bewertete Kämpfer, für die WBA „regulär’ Titel. Das ist den Fans gegenüber unfair, die es verdienen, die Besten gegen die Besten kämpfen zu sehen, Vor allem, wenn es um eine Weltmeisterschaft geht! Wir haben jetzt diese seltsame Situation, in der es im Mai drei separate WBA-Kämpfe im Cruisergewicht geben wird, alles für eine andere Version des WBA-Weltmeistertitels. Ich glaube einfach nicht, dass irgendjemand den WBA-Titel „regulär“ bekommen sollte’ Titel, ohne zuerst einen Champion oder zumindest den bestplatzierten Kämpfer der Division zu besiegen. Die WBA wusste, dass ich bereit war und bin, zu kämpfen. Seine Entscheidung macht keinen Sinn und, meiner Meinung nach, mindert Prestige und Bedeutung des Titels. Ich habe Respekt vor Dorticos und Kalenga, aber ich denke, die Legitimität jedes Weltmeistertitels, der aus einem Kampf zwischen der Nr. 2 und Nr. 3 rangierte Anwärter, wenn die Nr 1 Pflichtkandidat, der bereits den WBA-Interims-Champion hält, ist bereit und verfügbar, gelinde gesagt, ist höchst fragwürdig.
“Die WBA sagte mir und gab den Medien bekannt, dass sie daran arbeite, nur einen Weltmeister in jeder Division zu haben. Während ich die letzten vier Monate draußen gesessen und auf den Kampf gewartet habe, Die WBA hat beschlossen, sechs verschiedene Jungs für den Kampf zuzulassen drei WBA-Weltmeistertitel im Cruisergewicht, praktisch am selben Tag, anstatt nur einen WBA-Weltmeister im Cruisergewicht zu krönen. Ich freue mich darauf, in den Ring und zu meinem Manager zurückzukehren, Al Haymon, hat mir geraten, dass ich im Mai kämpfen werde und wir nächste Woche bekannt geben werden. Ich möchte allen für ihre Unterstützung danken und ich entschuldige mich bei meiner Familie, Freunde, Fans und mein Land, Kasachstan, für dieses Chaos, das die WBA verursacht hat und das meine professionelle Boxkarriere beschädigt und verzögert hat. Ich werde vorwärts gehen und weiter im Ring kämpfen, meine Anwälte und meinen Manager diese unfaire Situation außerhalb des Rings bekämpfen zu lassen.”
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CARL FRAMPTON UNIFIES THE SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT DIVISION WITH SPLIT DECISION OVER SCOTT QUIGG SATURDAY ON SHO EXTREME® FROM MANCHESTER, ENGLAND
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NEW YORK (Februar. 27, 2016) – IBF 122-pound world champion Carl Frampton unified the super bantamweight division with a split decision victory over WBA titlist Scott Quigg Samstag on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL from Manchester, England.
An encore presentation of Samstag telecast will re-air later this evening immediately following the live Showtime Championship Boxing® telecast headlined by three-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz und den ehemaligen Weltmeister Kiko Martinez. The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 10 p.m. UND/7 p.m. PT.
The long-awaited matchup of unbeaten champions got off to a slow and tactical start, but Belfast native Frampton (22-0, 14 KOs) established himself as the aggressor and worked his jab to pocket the early rounds. Quigg didn’t come alive until after the seventh, when trainer Joe Gallagher warned his charge that he was likely down big on the judges’ scorecards.
QUIGG (31-1-2) pounded the body and was the aggressor in rounds eight through 11, but it was too little, too late for the Lancashire, England native. Frampton won the 12th and walked away the unified champion by scores of 115-113 for Quigg, aber doch 116-112 twice for Frampton.
“I couldn’t believe it was a split,” Frampton said. “I don’t know what that lad was watching, but as long as I got my hand raised at the end of the fight, das ist die Hauptsache.
“We have a great rivalry, and it was a great fight at the end. The start wasn’t great, but of course I would do it again. I’m happy to campaign at super bantamweight, but if a big fight comes calling at featherweight – Santa Cruz, Selby, any of these guys – I’m ready for them.”
Quigg admitted he should have pushed the action in the early rounds, but still thought he did enough to get the decision.
“I felt comfortable,” Quigg said. “The judges must have been counting his punches as scoring, but I thought I was blocking them. I should have started faster. I felt comfortable and I thought I was winning the rounds because he wasn’t winning clear. I’m not going to complain. Ich will einen Rückkampf. Maybe next time I’ll start a bit earlier.”
CARL FRAMPTON vs. SCOTT QUIGG FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR 122-POUND UNIFICATION THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHO EXTREME®
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Undefeated 122-pound world champions Carl Frampton (IBF) und Scott QUIGG (WBA) had to be separated at their final press conference on Thursday in Manchester, England, as they faced-off for the long-awaited super bantamweight unification showdown this Samstag, Februar. 27 bei Manchester-Arena.
The unification between Frampton (21-0, 14 KOs), of Belfast, Irland, and Quigg (32-0-2, 23 KOs), of Lancashire, United Kingdom will be televised live on SHO EXTREME bei 5:30 p.m. UND/PT.
After jarring over who deserves the home dressing room at the sold-out, 21,000 seat Manchester Arena, the 122-pound rivals had to be separated by Hall of Famer Barry McGuigan and promoter Eddie Hearn.
“It’s going to be a great fight, one for the ages,", Sagte Frampton, the IBF champion. “I’ll win. It doesn’t matter how, KO or clear points decision.”
“I’m going to prove I’m the best super bantamweight,” said Quigg, the WBA titlist. “I’m going to win by knockout.”
Die Showtime Boxing INTERNATIONAL® Angebot der Sky Sports telecast will feature analysis from SHOW TIME Sport® GastgeberBarry Tompkins, Analytiker Steve Farhood and special guest and WBA Middleweight World Champion Daniel Jacobs. An encore presentation of the bout will air on SHOWTIME® unmittelbar nach Samstagleben Showtime Championship Boxing® telecast headlined by three-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz und den ehemaligen Weltmeister Kiko Martinez. The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 10 p.m. UND/7 p.m. PT.
Here’s what Frampton, Quigg and their trainers and promoters had to say in Manchester on Thursday:
CARL FRAMPTON:
“I’m better in every department, schlicht und einfach.
“Because of the magnitude of this fight, everything had to be perfect. I’ve done everything right this time,"
“This means so much; there is a lot at stake. It’s more than titles – it’s pride and bragging rights. It’s proving who is the best. Reputation is a big deal, so there is so much on the line.
“I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to win. I’ve punching power to KO him in any round and I’ve the boxing brain to win on points.
“I’ve spent 17 weeks in camp, the longest ever. I missed my son’s first steps and both my kids’ birthdays. I did that because this could be my toughest fight. I’m not going to let Scott Quigg make all that be for nothing.”
“It’s going to be a great fight, one for the ages. Ich werde gewinnen. It doesn’t matter how, KO or clear points decision.
On the home-team dressing room:
“I’m contractually the A-side. It’s a question of principle.”
SCOTT QUIGG:
“Nobody does what I do in terms of dedication to the sport. I’ll win because of boxing brain and ability.
“It’ll mean everything to win. Since the age of 15, all I have done is eat, sleep and train.
"Samstag is my moment of destiny and, Glaub mir, Ich werde diesen Kampf gewinnen. I’ve put in too much for anyone to stop me.”
“Tune in for a great fight. I’m going to prove I’m the best super bantamweight. I’m going to win by knockout.
On the home-team dressing room:
“It’s my arena, I’m the home fighter. I want the home dressing room.”
SHANE MCGUIGAN, Frampton Trainer:
“They are two legitimate, world class fighters and there is maybe only 2 percent difference at the top level – Carl has that extra percent.
“As a trainer you are only as good as your fighters and I’m lucky to have Carl.”
JOE GALLAGHER, Quigg’s Trainer
"Er (Shane McGuigan) was a nutritionist a few years ago who asked to help Gerry Storey. He’s only famous because of his dad.
“They are underestimating Scott’s boxing brain and being disrespectful throughout the build-up.”
Barry McGuigan, Frampton’s Promoter
“There has never been a bigger super bantamweight fight of this magnitude in Europe. It’s got a Barrera-Morales feel to hit and is going to be a magnificent occasion.
“I think Carl will have too much for him, but it has the potential to be a great fight.”
EDDIE HEARN, Quigg’s Promoter
“It’s bigger than Froch vs. Groves, because it is a global event.
“I’m proud to have made the fight happen. This can ignite the sport and keep it alive.
“The atmosphere and passion will eclipse all that has gone before. It just doesn’t get any bigger than this.
“I can’t see anything other than a great fight. With two fighters this talented, so much on the line and so much passion from teams and fans, you’re going to get something very special.”
CARL FRAMPTON & SCOTT QUIGG QUOTES & WORKOUT PHOTOS FOR 122-POUND UNIFICATION SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAYLIVE ON SHO EXTREME®
We’ve been chasing these boys for years… Scott is in for a big, big shock.” – Carl Frampton
“I’ve always wanted the chance to prove I’m the best…I can win on points, but I will knock out Carl Frampton. – Scott Quigg
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Undefeated 122-pound world champions Carl Frampton (IBF) und Scott QUIGG (WBA) held media workouts am Dienstag in Manchester, England, as they finalize preparation for their long-awaited super bantamweight unification showdown this Samstag, Februar. 27 beiManchester-Arena.
The massive unification between Frampton (21-0, 14 KOs), of Belfast, Irland, and Quigg (32-0-2, 23 KOs), of Lancashire, United Kingdom will be televised live on SHO EXTREME bei 5:30 p.m. UND/PT.
Die Showtime Boxing INTERNATIONAL® Angebot der Sky Sports telecast will feature analysis from Showtime Sports®Analysten Barry Tompkins, Steve Farhood and guest analyst and WBA Middleweight World Champion Daniel Jacobs.
An encore presentation of the bout will air on SHOWTIME® unmittelbar nach Samstag leben Showtime Championship Boxing®telecast headlined by three-division world champion Leo Santa Cruzund den ehemaligen Weltmeister Kiko Martinez.
Here’s what Frampton and Quigg had to say as they approachSamstag Kampf:
CARL FRAMPTON:
“I have wanted this fight for a long, schon lange. I thrive on the big occasions and there are not many bigger than a domestic super fight.
“I won my world title on a massive stage, Scott Quigg was handed his title after a draw. He has fought on big cards but not as a bill-topper and I genuinely don’t know if he will be able to handle this level of pressure. I’m going to use all of my experience to outbox, outfight and outgun Scott Quigg.
“We’ve been chasing these boys for years. They didn’t want it, end of story. Then all it took was one below par performance from me to convince his team that they should finally take the fight. If that first round in my last fight is what they’re basing their hopes of victory on then Scott is in for a big, big shock.
“I’ve had the best training camp of my career, I’m in the shape of my life and I’m going to become the unified Super Bantamweight World Champion.
“First and foremost I’m doing this for my family. I have two beautiful kids and both Christine (Frampton) and I want the best for them, that’s what drives me and makes me so focused on being the best in the world.
“I am 100 percent dedicated to the sport of boxing, I spend twelve-weeks in training camp in London away from home, only getting to go home a handful of times and I do this so I can be the best I possibly can.
“People have said Quigg trains like a machine. I can tell you I train every bit as hard if not harder, but I’m no machine. I don’t need to be programmed in order to perform.
“Shane (McGuigan) is a brilliant coach, I’ve been saying it all along. But now people are sitting up and taking notice. Shane and I work hard on tactics and techniques when we approach every fight, but we both know that if tactics need tweaking mid fight I can think my way through a contest. Scott Quigg can’t.”
SCOTT QUIGG:
“This is the perfect time now for this fight. We’re both world champions, we’re both undefeated, and I believe this is the perfect time for me to go out there and do a job on him.
“It’s a fight I’ve wanted for a long time. It’s a fight that’s been brewing for a long time. Seeing Carl sign on the dotted line meant that I was one step closer to achieving everything I’ve worked towards; becoming the best.
“I’ve always wanted the chance to prove I’m the best. Now the fight’s been made, I’m one million per cent confident that I’m going win in spectacular fashion. I can win on points, but I will knock out Carl Frampton.
“No-one expected me to get Kiko out of there early. If I’d have stopped him late or won on points, then Carl had already done that, so the only way I could get credit or show people what I am capable of was KO him early.
“With Carl and his performance in the States, they handpicked (Alejandro) Gonzalez from a list of opponents because they thought that he would be the easiest one. They wanted to go over there and look good in his U.S. debut so the Americans would rave about him – and he nearly came unstuck.
“We respect each other as fighters. You don’t become a world champion by chance, there’s a lot of hard work and a lot of talent involved. But they are in for a shock because they think I can only fight one way. They don’t think I can’t adapt and I’ll just come steaming forward. Maybe I will do that, but if I do come steaming forward, it’s because I am going to KO him.
“People are saying now that because I’ve been knocking guys out quite early that I’ve been going out for the stoppages, but that’s not the case. I’ve been going out and I’ve been boxing.
“If I land clean on any super bantamweight or featherweight in the world, I will knock them out. So, it’s about just making sure I pick the right time and I open the gaps. And when the gaps are there then I’ll take them.
“I don’t take any notice of whether I’ve got the crowd behind me or whether it is behind my opponent, but I know for a fact that he takes comfort from having a lot of support. When he’s taken away from that, he shows his vulnerabilities. I think that will affect him.
“The Irish are very passionate about the sport and they know their boxing inside-out. They get behind their man and they will create a great atmosphere. The atmosphere is going to go off even more because we’re both at the top of our game and there’s a lot riding on this. There’s a lot of pride at stake – it’s going to be electric.”
“I got into boxing to become world champion. I’ve done that and now I’ve set new goals to reach greater heights because I want to challenge myself every day.
“Ricky Hatton became a crossover star and was a hit in the US. He took 40,000 Brits to Las Vegas and became a global star. That’s the next goal that I’ve set for myself and I can make it if I keep working hard, maintain my dedication and focus.
“Getting this fight now on SHOWTIME in the U.S. is the first step. I’ll go out and do a job on Carl, win in a spectacular fashion and that’s going to give me a boost for my profile in the U.S.
“I am not going to give the WBA belt up. Ich möchte das Beste zu kämpfen. Guillermo Rigondeaux is next because that’s what the WBA have ordered.
“My focus is on beating Carl. We’ll look at fighting the best out there after that. Ich habe immer gesagt,, ‘I’m out to fight the best and beat the best.’ So, I’m obviously going to fight Rigondeaux. I’m not scared of fighting him. I’m not shying away from the challenge. I thrive on that sort of task and fighting Rigondeaux – who’s rightly so ranked No. 1 in the division because of what he’s achieved – would be a huge challenge. I honestly believe that if the time comes and we fight, I can beat him.”
SHANE MCGUIGAN, Frampton Trainer:
“There is a lot of debate about who hits harder between Frampton and Quigg. I know Carl Frampton is the hardest punching Super Bantamweight in the world.
“One thing you can’t argue about is who has the better pedigree and who has the better boxing brain. Carl wins hands down in both departments and he is going to show this in brutal and clinical fashion.
“Carl can box off the back foot, he can fight on the front foot and he has devastating one-punch power.”
Barry McGuigan, Frampton’s Promoter:
“Carl is always so cool when the heat is on him, he steps up to the plate and delivers.
“Even in his last fight when he didn’t get off to a great start, Carl still managed to pull himself together and do what was needed to get the win.
“He’s a natural born winner. I had to work very hard just to be able to compete at world level. I think the same can be said of Scott Quigg, but for Carl it comes more naturally. Couple this with his incredible work ethic and that is why Carl Frampton is the best in the world.”