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, Kazajstán, 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 Junio 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). Además, 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 libras. 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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Campeón mundial interino de peso crucero de la AMB & El retador obligatorio Beibut Shumenov protesta por la AMB Dorticos-Kalenga “regular” lucha por el título mundial de peso crucero
 LAS VEGAS (Abril 29, 2016) – Asociación Mundial de Boxeo (AMB) Campeón mundial interino de peso crucero Shumenov Beibu (16-2, 10 KOs), el único nativo de Kazajstán que tiene títulos mundiales en dos categorías de peso diferentes, está disputando la sanción de la AMB a la AMB “regular” pelea por el campeonato mundial de peso crucero, Mayo 20 en París, entre dos peleadores de la AMB de menor rango, No. 2 Yunier Dorticos y n. 5 Youri Kalenga (actualizado recientemente a No. 3).En julio pasado, Shumenov derrotado B.J. Flores a través de una decisión unánime en 12 asaltos para convertirse en el retador obligatorio de la AMB “regular” campeón crucero Denis Lebedev, quien luego fue elevado a “Súper” campeón.
Lebedev no ha peleado una defensa obligatoria en un año, irónicamente, cuando ganó una decisión de 12 asaltos sobre Kalenga, quien se había ganado su oportunidad por el título mundial, como Shumenov, convirtiéndose en campeón mundial interino de la AMB. La AMB le otorgó a Lebedev una extensión en términos de su debida defensa obligatoria debido a la lucha de unificación del ruso. Mayo 21 en Moscú contra la Federación Internacional de Boxeo (FIB) poseedor del título Victor Emelio Ramirez.
“Estoy muy decepcionado de que la AMB esté sancionando a Dorticos-Kalenga por su "regularidad’ título de peso crucero, cuando soy el no. 1 campeón interino de la AMB clasificado y actual,” Shumenov dijo. “Informé repetidamente a la AMB a través de correos electrónicos., mensajes de texto y verbalmente que estaba listo para luchar en enero. Preferí pelear contra Lebedev pero estaba dispuesto a pelear contra Dorticos o cualquier otra persona en la cima. 15. Durante los últimos meses, He estado trabajando sobre lo que creo que es una muy mala decisión., dejar que dos luchadores de menor rango, el No. 2 y n. 3 chicos, luchar por el regular de la AMB’ título. Estoy conmocionado y desconcertado y no entiendo la razón de ser de la AMB para que ninguno de estos luchadores sea declarado "regular de la AMB".’ campeón sin antes derrotarnos ni a Lebedev ni a mí, el campeón interino y No. 1 contendiente de rango.
“Apelé la decisión pero, hasta aquí, la AMB ha hecho poco en respuesta a mis apelaciones más que retrasar y estancar antes de finalmente dictaminar que pelearé contra el ganador de Lebedev-Ramírez dentro de meses, todavía, ignorando mi apelación para detener el título regular de Dorticos-Kalenga y aún así sancionar una pelea entre ellos, Es no. 2 y n. 3 luchadores clasificados, para la AMB "regular’ título. Esto es injusto para los fans., que merecen ver a los mejores pelear contra los mejores, especialmente cuando está en juego un campeonato mundial! Ahora tenemos esta extraña situación en la que habrá tres peleas separadas de peso crucero de la AMB en mayo., todo por una versión diferente del título mundial de la AMB. No creo que nadie deba obtener el título mundial de la AMB "regular’ título sin derrotar primero a un campeón o al menos al luchador mejor clasificado en la división. La AMB sabía que estaba y estoy lista para pelear. Su decisión no tiene sentido y, En mi opinión, disminuye el prestigio y el significado del título. Respeto a Dorticos y Kalenga pero creo que la legitimidad de cualquier título mundial resultante de una pelea entre el No. 2 y n. 3 contendientes clasificados, cuando el no 1 El contendiente obligatorio que ya tiene el campeón interino de la AMB está listo y disponible., por decir lo menos, es muy cuestionable.
“La AMB me dijo y anunció a los medios que estaba trabajando para tener solo un campeón mundial en cada división.. Mientras he estado sentado los últimos cuatro meses esperando para pelear, la AMB ha decidido permitir que seis tipos diferentes luchen por tres Títulos mundiales de peso crucero de la AMB, prácticamente el mismo día, en lugar de coronar solo a un campeón mundial de peso crucero de la AMB. Espero volver al ring y a mi manager., Al Haymon, me ha avisado que pelearé en mayo y lo anunciaremos la semana que viene. Quiero agradecer a todos por su apoyo y pido disculpas a mi familia., amigos, fans y mi pais, Kazajstán, por este caos que ha causado la AMB que ha dañado y retrasado mi carrera profesional en el boxeo. Seguiré adelante y seguiré luchando dentro del ring., Permitir que mis abogados y gerente luchen contra esta situación injusta fuera del ring.”
Los aficionados pueden Beibut Shumenov amigo en su Facebook Fan Page en www.facebook.com/
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CARL FRAMPTON UNIFIES THE SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT DIVISION WITH SPLIT DECISION OVER SCOTT QUIGG SATURDAY ON SHO EXTREME® FROM MANCHESTER, INGLATERRA
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NUEVA YORK (Febrero. 27, 2016) – IBF 122-pound world champion Carl Frampton unified the super bantamweight division with a split decision victory over WBA titlist Scott Quigg Sábado on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL from Manchester, Inglaterra.
Una nueva presentación de Sábado de telecast will re-air later this evening immediately following the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast headlined by three-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz y el ex campeón de peso Kiko Martínez. La transmisión de SHOWTIME comienza a las 10 p.m. Y/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 12º and walked away the unified champion by scores of 115-113 for Quigg, pero 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, that’s the main thing.
“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. Quiero una revancha. 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 (FIB) y De Scott Quigg (AMB) had to be separated at their final press conference on Thursday in Manchester, Inglaterra, as they faced-off for the long-awaited super bantamweight unification showdown this Sábado, Febrero. 27 en Manchester Arena.
The unification between Frampton (21-0, 14 KOs), de Belfast, Irlanda, and Quigg (32-0-2, 23 KOs), of Lancashire, United Kingdom will be televised live on SHO EXTREME en 5:30 p.m. Y/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.
“Va a ser una gran pelea, one for the ages,", Dijo 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.”
La SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNACIONAL® ofrenda del Sky Sports telecast will feature analysis from TIEMPO DE LA FUNCION Deportes® anfitriónBarry Tompkins, analista Steve Farhood and special guest and WBA Middleweight World Champion Daniel Jacobs. An encore presentation of the bout will air on SHOWTIME® immediately following Sábado devivir SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast headlined by three-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz y el ex campeón de peso Kiko Martínez. La transmisión de SHOWTIME comienza a las 10 p.m. Y/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, simple y llanamente.
“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.”
“Va a ser una gran pelea, one for the ages. Ganaré. 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.
"Sábado is my moment of destiny and, créame, Voy a ganar esta lucha. 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, Entrenador de Frampton:
“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
"Él (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 (FIB) y De Scott Quigg (AMB) held media workouts el martes en Manchester, Inglaterra, as they finalize preparation for their long-awaited super bantamweight unification showdown this Sábado, Febrero. 27 enManchester Arena.
The massive unification between Frampton (21-0, 14 KOs), de Belfast, Irlanda, and Quigg (32-0-2, 23 KOs), of Lancashire, United Kingdom will be televised live on SHO EXTREME en 5:30 p.m. Y/PT.
La SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNACIONAL® ofrenda del Sky Sports telecast will feature analysis from SHOWTIME Sports®analistas Barry Tompkins, Steve Farhood and guest analyst and WBA Middleweight World Champion Daniel Jacobs.
An encore presentation of the bout will air on SHOWTIME® immediately following Sábado de vivir SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®telecast headlined by three-division world champion Leo Santa Cruzy el ex campeón de peso Kiko Martínez.
Here’s what Frampton and Quigg had to say as they approachSábado de lucha:
CARL FRAMPTON:
“I have wanted this fight for a long, mucho tiempo. 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. Así, 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. Quiero pelear con los mejores. 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. Siempre he dicho, ‘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, Entrenador de Frampton:
“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.”