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GYM & Titov Promotions reach agreement Oscar Rivas-Evgeny Romanov WBC Bridgerweight World Championship purse bid avoided

МОНРЕАЛ (Февруари 15, 2022) – Today’s scheduled World Boxing Council (WBC) purse bid has been avoided as Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) announces an agreement has been reached with Titov Promotions, which promotes undefeated mandatory challenger Evgeny Romanov (16-0, 11 Нокаута), на Русия, for WBC Bridgerweight World Champion Oscar “Kaboom” Rivas’ first title defense.

Under this agreement, GYM obtained the rights to promote Rivasfirst WBC defense. “We are very happy with this outcome,” GYM President Yvon Michel said. “I would like to thank Mr. Alex Titov for his co-operation. We intend to hold this world championship in June, in Montreal or possibly in Colombia, where discussions are currently taking place. It was important for us that Oscar defends his crown in a familiar environment.”

Trained by Marc Ramsey, Rivas captured the WBC World title last October 22,winning a unanimous decision over Ryan Rozicki (13-1, 13 Нокаута) at the Olympia in Montreal.

Colombia-native Rivas, who represented his country at the 2008 Олимпиада, became the first WBC World Champion in the history of the Bridgerweight Division. Romanov, for his part, became the mandatory contender by virtue of his 12-round dominance over compatriot Dmitry Kudryashov (24-5, 23 Нокаута) last May in Khimki, Русия. Romanov had an excellent amateur career, even registering a knockout victory over Deontay Wilder, the future WBC World Heavyweight Champion, in an international tournament.

“I am happy to be able to defend my WBC bridgerweight belt in familiar terrain and quickly,” Rivas commented. “I intend to keep this belt for a long time. В допълнение, whether my promoter GYM has obtained the rights to promote in my adopted city, Монреал, or in my native country, Колумбия, I feel confident and surrounded by the best. It helps me stay focused on my goals.

ABOUT THE YVON MICHEL GROUP (GYM): Groupe Yvon Michel is a professional boxing promotion organization, founded in 2004 by Yvon Michel, Alexandra Croft and Bernard Barré, all still active within the company, which is the most prolific organization in the history of professional boxing in Canada. Since its founding GYM has organized 160 events in Quebec, участвал в 37 international galas outside of Quebec. Seven boxers became world champions: Joachim Alcine, Жан Паскал, Адонис Стивънсън, Артур Бетербиев, Eleider Alvarez, Marie-Eve Dicaire and Oscar Rivas. Seventeen of the organization’s boxers have fought in 51 world championship bouts with an excellent record of 27 победи, 22 загуби и 2 равенства. During this period major American television networks were more active than ever in coming to Quebec to broadcast GYM’s most important events. На 35 occasions major American networks presented a GYM event, an exceptional showcase of Quebec knowledge including HBO (8), Showtime (7), ESPN2 (10), Wealth TV (4), Spike TV (2), ESPN (3), CBS (1) and NBC Sports (1).

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David Benavidez to Fight for Interim WBC Super Middleweight Championship Next

With current Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez now confirmed to be facing WBC Cruiserweight Champion Ilunga Makabu in his next bout, Сампсън Lewkowicz, promoter of undefeated two-time super middleweight world champion David “El Bandera Roja” Benavidez, has received permission from the WBC Board for Benavidez to fight for their Interim Championship in his next bout.


Today at their 59th annual world convention in Mexico City, Alvarez’s trainer Eddy Reynoso petitioned the WBC to allow the future hall-of-famer to challenge Makabu for a chance at another world title in an amazing fifth weight division. Reynoso’s request was granted unanimously.


В отговор, Lewkowicz immediately requested that Benavidez (25-0, 22 Нокаута), whom many considered at the top of the list of potential next Canelo opponents, be given a chance to hold their world championship for the third time in his undefeated career. The request was also granted.


An opponent for Benavidez’s attempt at a third WBC belt will be announced shortly.







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WBC BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION NONITO DONAIRE TAKES ON UNDEFEATED TOP CONTENDER REYMART GABALLO SATURDAY, Декември 11 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN CARSON, CALIF.

CARSON, CALIF. (Ноември 2, 2021) – WBC Bantamweight World Champion and future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire will defend his title against undefeated Interim WBC Bantamweight Champion and fellow Filipino countryman Реймарт Габало headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Декември 11 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Tennis Stadium in Carson, Халиф. Tickets for the live event go on sale November 2 при 12 p.m. PT and can be purchased at AXS.com. # # #

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NEW OPPONENT FOR INAUGURAL WBC BRIDGERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT “THE CONQUEST: OSCAR RIVAS VS. RYAN ROZICKI

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NEW OPPONENT FOR
INAUGURAL WBC BRIDGERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT

“THE CONQUEST: OSCAR RIVAS VS. RYAN ROZICKI”

AT THE MONTREAL OLYMPIA ON OCTOBER 22ND

МОНРЕАЛ (Октомври 6, 2021)The inaugural World Boxing Council (WBC) Bridgerweight World Championship fight (под 224 паунда.) will take place on October 22ри, promoted by Groupe Yvon Groupe (GYM) in collaboration with Three Lions Promotions, and a presentation of Mise-O-Jeu, at the Montreal Olympia.

As recently announced by the WBC, Do Not. 1 contender Oscar “Kaboom” Rivas (27-1, 19 Нокаута) will face Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki (13-0, 13 Нокаута) to headline “The Conquest” in the 12-round main event for the vacant WBC title.

Rozicki is a powerful, undefeated puncher who has won each of his thirteen professional fights by knockout. His record includes his win over Shawn Miller (18-4-1, 7 KO) през май 2019 for the WBC International Silver crown, as well as the defense of the same title in February 2020 against Vladimir Reznicek (9-2-2, 4 Нокаута).

By his uncompromising style, “Bruiserbecame very popular especially in English-speaking Canada. “Rivas will be my toughest opponent yet,” Rozicki explained. “It’s everything I’ve dreamed of since I started boxing. Thanks to Yvon Michel and my promotional team for making this possible. On October 22nd, I will become world champion.”

In front of him stands an opponent who has been waiting for his chance for a long time, top contender Rivas, who easily disposed of Sylvera Louis (8-5, 4 Нокаута) by retirement after three rounds last March. Rivas, разбира се, was the victim of a very controversial defeat in July 2019 in England to Dillian Whyte (25-1), by way of a 12-round decision despite having sent him to the mat in the ninth round.

Oscar Rivas is in the best shape of his career,” according to his trainer, Marc Ramsay. “I know Rozicki very well and he is very dangerous. He reminds me of a big Joe Smith, Jr., who without being the best technician, compensates with enthusiasm, aggressiveness and determination in the ring

This fight turns out to be more than a major one for the careers of the two pugilists. The winner will be crowned king of this new division. The historic showdown marks the return of American television to Canada for the first time since December 2018 as it will be broadcast live on ESPN + в САЩ. В общия, this prestigious gala will also be broadcast live in nearly fifty countries. In Quebec, the event will be available on pay-per-view television on Canal Indigo, Bell TV, Shaw TV and Fite.tv.

В съвместно черта събитието, charismatic Sébastien Bouchard (19-2-0, 8 Нокаута) will be in his second fight of 2021, after suffering a major injury against Ayaz Hussain in 2019. He will face Mexican welterweight SergioCheco” Ортега (24-2-0, 18 Нокаута), на Долна Калифорния, Мексико, in an explosive 8-round duel.

With his third knockout victory this past August 28тата in as many career fights, Alexis Barrière (3-0, 3 Нокаута) will return to the Olympia ring. Този път, the heavyweight will face Rafael “Rafaga” Sanchez Rojas (5-1, 3 Нокаута), на Мексико, in a 4-round clash.

As expected, the 6-round rematch between Alexandre Roberge (1-1-0) and Francis Charbonneau (3-1-0, 1 KO.) remains on this card. The two cruiserweights caused quite a stir on March 16th in their 6-round confrontation, which Charbonneau won by way of split decision.

Canadian light heavyweight prospect Terry Osias (9-0, 4 Нокаута) was supposed to have a fabulous 2020 with a series of fights planned at the Casino de Montreal. The pandemic decided otherwise, въпреки че. Osias finally finds his way into the ring again on Oct. 22nd against his Mexican opponent, Joaquin Murrieta (9-9-3, 7 Нокаута), who has won his last two fights by knockout.

Middleweight Kevin Menoche (4-0, 4 Нокаута) will put his undefeated pro record on the line versus Thad Ridsdill (2-2, 1 KO).

Така, a colorful evening awaits boxing fans Oct. 22nd at the Olympia in Montreal. Фактически, GYM will be promoting its 49th world championship fight in Canada since its founding in 2004.

UNBEATEN TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION DAVID BENAVIDEZ RETURNS TO HIS HOMETOWN OF PHOENIX TO FACE JOSE UZCATEGUI ON NOVEMBER 13, Живеят на SHOWTIME

Premier Boxing Champions Event at Footprint Center in Phoenix Rescheduled rom August

Exciting Contender José Benavídez Makes Long-Awaited Return Against Argentina’s Francisco Emanuel Torres in Undercard Action

PHOENIX- Август 24, 2021 - Unbeaten two-time world champion and Phoenix-nativeDavid “El Bandera Roja” Benavidezwill battle former world championJose Uzcateguiin a WBC Super Middleweight title eliminator in his hometown on Saturday, Ноември 13 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center in Phoenix, Аризона.

Benavidez and Uzcategui were originally scheduled to meet on Saturday, Август 28, before the fight was pushed back due to a positive COVID-19 test for Benavidez.

Also featured on the card will be longtime contenderJosé Benavídez, the older brother of David Benavídez, making his much-awaited return facing Argentina’sFrancisco Emanuel Torres in a 10-round super welterweight duel.

Tickets purchased for the August 28 event will be valid for the newly scheduled November 13 event date. If you are unable to attend the newly scheduled date, tickets will be refundable at your point of purchase.

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UNBEATEN SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONS BRANDON FIGUEROA AND STEPHEN FULTON JR. SET TO MEET IN TITLE UNIFICATION LIVE ON SHOWTIME SATURDAY, Септември 18 FROM PARK MGM IN LAS VEGASTICKETS GO ON SALE TODAY AT 10 A.M. PT!

LAS VEGAS (Август 16, 2021) – Undefeated 122-pound world champions are set to square off as WBC champion Brandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa and WBO champion Stephen “Cool Boy Steph” Fulton Jr. will meet in a title unification on Saturday, Септември 18 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas.

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Фигероа срещу. Fulton has been a much-discussed potential showdown for several years prior to the two unbeaten fighters joining the world championship ranks with career-best performances in 2021. Fulton struck first, dominating then-unbeaten Angelo Leo to capture the WBO title in January, while Figueroa made his own statement in stopping two-division champion Luis Nery to capture the WBC strap in May.

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Oscar “Kaboom” Rivas on special mission to become heavyweight & bridgerweight World ChampionImportant announcement

Квебек Сити, Ontario, Канада (Март 24, 2021) – Fresh off his recent third-round stoppage of Sylvera “Sly” Louis в тяхната реванш, World Boxing Съвета (WBC) Do Not. 1 rated bridgerweight Оскар "Бум" Rivas (27-1, 19 Нокаута) is on a special mission to not only become the first bridgerweight world champion but capture the world heavyweight crown as well.

A 2008 Колумбийската Olympian, Rivas is currently rated as the WBC’s No. 1-rated contender in the bridgerweight division (-224 паунда.), и Не. 9 in The Ring magazine’s heavyweight rankings.

Prior to his rematch with Louis, Rivas hadn’t fought in 20 months due mainly to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Never-the-less, “Kaboom” remained professional, training throughout his ring absence, and now he’s positioned to fight for the inaugural WBC bridgerweight title.

“I love this sport,” Rivas said from his Montreal home. I dedicate my life to boxing. I never stopped training because I love it and I can’t live without it. Аз съм спортист! The pandemic didn’t make things easy for me or anybody else, especially for a natural heavyweight like me.

“In the ring, I am having fun, and that’s what drives me. After I was able to knockdown my opponent (Louis) в първия кръг, my coach asked me to take advantage of the opportunity to box because I hadn’t fought in 20 месеца. I hadn’t stepped in the ring and that’s what I enjoy every minute of.”

Even though he’s on the precipice of winning his first world title, as a bridgerweight fighter, Rivas will not be fully satisfied without becoming a 2-division world champion.

“I want to be the bridgerweight and heavyweight World champion without a doubt," той обясни. “My mission is timeless. For some reason, the big boys in the heavyweight division don’t want to fight me. There would have been good reasons for Дилиан Уайт to give me a rematch, to clear any doubts! I love Тайсън Fury but when he was looking for a dance partner last December, my name was dropped first even though we had the same promoter. I can only assume that they consider I am too dangerous for them. By becoming the WBC bridgerweight World champion, I assume that those big boys will be more intrigued to fight me, и аз не мога да чакам. Сега, more than ever.

“I am a heavyweight and I always tried to stay under 235 pounds throughout my career to exploit my speed, so the bridgerweight class became a natural fit for me. Сега, I am aiming to become champion of the world in two divisions. Bring them all on!"

Rivas’ most likely will know who his opponent will be for the WBC bridgerweight title fight in June in the coming days. The names often mentioned are No. 3 Оценени Брайънт Дженингс(24-4, 14 Нокаута), 2-time world heavyweight title challenger, or built-up South African cruiserweight, Do Not. 2 класирана Kevin Larena (26-1, 13 Нокаута).

“My team has been working very hard during this unbelievable time (pandemic) to organize a significant fight for me.” Rivas noted. “I just can’t wait to step back into the ring with anybody.”

Rivas still has unfinished business with Whyte, who is the only pro to defeat Rivas, albeit under questionable circumstances. През август миналата година, Whyte won a 12-round unanimous decision, after been knockdown with an uppercut in the 9тата кръг, in their vacant WBC Interim heavyweight title fight, but prior to their fight, unbeknownst to Team Rivas, Whyte had apparently tested positive for a banned substance during training camp. A UK Anti-Doping investigation somehow later cleared Whyte of any wrongdoings.

През август миналата година, Whyte was knocked out in the fifth round by Александър Поветкин in their WBC Interim title fight and Povetkin will defend his title this weekend in Gibraltar versus Whyte.

Oscar Rivas can’t wait to let his fists go “Kaboom” on his next opponent, whomever and whenever that is, as he continues his special mission.


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ABOUT THE YVON MICHEL GROUP (GYM):


Groupe Yvon Michel is a professional boxing promotion organization, founded in 2004 by Yvon Michel, Alexandra Croft and Bernard Barré, all still active within the company, which is the most prolific organization in the history of professional boxing in Canada. Since its founding GYM has organized 155 events in Quebec, участвал в 36 international galas outside of Quebec. Six boxers became world champions, Joachim Alcine, Жан Паскал, Адонис Стивънсън, Артур Бетербиев, Eleider Alvarez and Marie-Eve Dicaire. Sixteen of the organization’s boxers have fought 48 world championship bouts with an excellent record of 24 победи, 22 загуби и 2 равенства. During this period major American television networks were more active than ever in coming to Quebec to broadcast GYM’s most important events. На 34 occasions major American networks presented a GYM event, an exceptional showcase of Quebec knowledge including HBO (8), Showtime (7), ESPN2 (10), Wealth TV (4), Spike TV (2), ESPN (1), CBS (1) and NBC Sports (1).

DAVID BENAVIDEZ PUTS THE SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT DIVISION ON NOTICE,STOPS RONALD ELLIS IN 11th ROUND OF SATURDAY’S SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® MAIN EVENT

Lightweight Sensation Isaac Cruz Earns Unanimous Decision Against Matias Romero In First Loss; Terrell Gausha Scores Emphatic TKO Victory Over Jamontay Clark in Telecast Opener on SHOWTIME® in Premier Boxing Champions Event

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UNCASVILLE, Кон. - Март 13, 2021 - Former two-time world champion David Benavidez kept his perfect ring record intact with an 11тата-round technical knockout victory against veteran Роналд Елис in their WBC Super Middleweight Title Eliminator main event on Saturday night’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Кон., in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

Phoenix’s Benavidez (24-0, 21 Нокаута) flashed brilliant hand speed, accuracy and power as he dominated Ellis (18-2-2, 12 Нокаута) от Lynn, Mass., над 11 rounds before referee Johnny Callas finally waved off the fight at 2:03 of the penultimate round. The 24-year-old star held a significant lead on all three scorecards (99-91, 98-92 x2) в момента на спирането.

“I rate my performance pretty good but I know I could have done better,” said Benavidez, who extended his perfect record to 24-0. “Ronald Ellis is a tough competitor. I just hope the fans like what they saw. I threw a lot of combinations, punches in bunches. There were a lot of times I thought Ellis was going to quit but he didn’t. Hats off to him, Той е труден човек. It was a little later than I wanted but a stoppage is still a stoppage. I hope the fans got a good show tonight.”

A boxing prodigy turned youngest super middleweight world champion in boxing history, Benavidez turned in a masterful performance as evidenced by his punch stats, приземяване 289 на 532 power punches thrown for an eye-popping connection rate of 54%. Benavidez connected on 50 punches in the 11тата round which ultimately led to the stoppage. Both fighters combined to throw 1,403 щанци. Following his dominating win on SHOWTIME, Benavidez is one step closer to reclaiming a super middleweight world title.

“I want all the big guys,- добави Бенавидез. “Speaking for the fans too, they would love to see me against all the big guys because as you can see, I love throwing punches. I love stopping people so me versus any big name would be an amazing fight. Искам [Jermall] Charlo, Canelo Alvarez, Калеб Plant, all of them.”

Ellis, 31, showed tremendous determination and a very sturdy chin as he absorbed the constant onslaught from the former two-time world champion. Often working off the ropes as Benavidez pressed the action, Ellis landed 89 на неговата 334 ваксини.

“I could have popped the jab and controlled things a little bit more and not let him smother me,” said Ellis. “Hell yeah I wanted to finish. I didn’t want to give him that satisfaction. I could have moved a little bit more and not taken so many shots to the head. Hats off to him. He did what he had to do. Той никога не ме боли, that’s the funny thing. I took a lot of shots but he didn’t damage me or have me super hurt. I never thought about quitting.”

The sports world lost an icon today as the death of Marvelous Marvin Hagler was reported hours before the live telecast began. A member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Hagler, който е бил 66 възраст, fought in the first main event ever on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on March 10, 1986. Hagler was honored with a ceremonial 10-count prior to tonight’s main event. Click Here to Watch SHOWTIME’s Tribute to Marvin Hagler

Benavidez reflected on Hagler’s passing after the fight: “I had met Marvin once before and he was a great champion. Someone told me he fought the first fight on SHOWTIME. Someone on my team let me know a few hours before the fight that he had passed. It’s sad and he will be missed. He was a true legend.”

В съвместно основното събитие, Isaac Cruz (21-1-1, 15 Нокаута) of Mexico City earned a unanimous decision victory over Argentina’s Matias Romero (24-1, 8 Нокаута) in a 12-round WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator. It marked the first time that the 22-year-old Cruz went 12 rounds in his professional career. The judges’ scorecards read 114-113, 115-112 и 118-109. Неофициалният голмайстор на SHOWTIME Стив Фардхуу вкара битката 115-112, giving rounds 10 през 12 to the rising star.

“I’m not happy about the style of the fight but I am satisfied I took the victory home and we’ve come to the No. 1 spot in the WBA,", Каза Крус. “I didn’t know what was going to happen [as far as the judges]. We forced the fight at all times and it would have been very impossible for the judges to do something to me when I was the one pushing the fight.”

Throughout the 36-minute affair, Cruz constantly applied pressure against his opponent which led to Romero, the more seasoned professional, to hold excessively in an attempt to stall the pressure. Despite being warned frequently by referee Harvey Dock, the 24-year-old Romero was never penalized. During the rough-and-tumble contest, обаче, Cruz was docked a point in the sixth round for a low blow.

“He was a fighter who didn’t want to exchange punches,” Cruz added, in reference to the persistent clinching. “I was very fed up with the clinches—there was never a warning toward him. I did my best out there. Not the best way I wanted to do it but thank God we won the fight and we’re taking the victory home.”

Romero presented an effective jab throughout the fight, приземяване 89 на 282, but it was Cruz’s power punching that ultimately earned him the victory. Cross, who is now the No. 1 contender for a world title shot at 135 паунда, поземлен 145 на 459 захранващи удари, включително и 91 снимки на тялото.

“Obviously I’m not happy with the decision,” stated Romero following his first professional loss. “I thought maybe it was a draw. Overall I’m happy with my performance. He’s supposed to the be the ‘Pit Bull’ and I went the distance. You have to take the opportunities when they are presented and I wish I would have had more time to get ready for this fight.”

In the evening’s opening bout, Cleveland’s Теръл Gausha (22-2-1, 11 Нокаута) scored an impressive second-round technical knockout over fellow Ohioan Jamontay Clark (15-2-1, 7 Нокаута) Синсинати. Gausha, 33, did not land a single power punch in the opening round but worked well behind the jab, winning the round on two of the judges’ scorecards. As the second round neared completion, Gausha beautifully countered a lunging left hand from the southpaw Clark which sent the 26-year-old to the canvas for the first time in his professional career. Clark beat the count but moments later was met by a barrage of unanswered punches in the neutral corner. Referee Arthur Mercante jumped in and called a halt to the bout at 2:44 на втория кръг.

“I knew Jamontay was a tough kid, I’ve been watching him since Cleveland so I knew about him already,каза Гауша. “I felt like I had a chance to knock him out but I didn’t know how the fight would play out. But I feel I did good, executed the game plan. My coaches had been studying film and we executed.

“I just took my time,” added Gausha. “I was setting traps. I knew he would be open eventually, but I had to be cautious too because he’s a rangy guy, has a good left hand. But I knew there were holes in his game and we executed and when the opportunity presented itself, we landed that big right hand.”

With his emphatic stoppage win, на 2012 Olympian emerges as a contender for a title shot in the super welterweight division. In his first and only world title shot in 2017, Gausha dropped a unanimous decision to current super welterweight world champion Erislandy Lara.

“I know I made a statement tonight,” added Gausha. “I put the division on notice. I’m locked and loaded and I’m ready. I want to be a world champion so I’m looking to fight whoever I need to fight to get to the belts.”

Събота SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP Бокс telecast will replay Sunday at 8:55 А.М. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday at 10 p.m. ET on SHOWTIME EXTREME.

Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the telecast. Versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Two Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team: boxing historian Steve Farhood as unofficial scorer and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The telecast was available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) with former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Marquez and Alejandro Luna calling the action. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The director was Bob Dunphy, son of legendary Hall of Famer Don Dunphy.

The event was promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing.

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Unhappy birthday coming up for undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz

WORCESTER, Маса. (Април 15, 2020) – Even in his wildest dreams, undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Световен шампион в лека категория за младежиЯмайн „Техникът“ Ортис (13-0, 7 Нокаута) never could have ever imagined that his 24тата рожден ден, later this month, would fall smack in the middle of a worldwide health pandemic

When he turns 24 април 28тата, Ortiz figured he’d be preparing for training camp with a spring fight date set, likely defending his WBC Youth World title of fighting for a regional belt of some sort.

He certainly didn’t think boxing would be banned around the world, gyms closed by a state mandate, and people wearing facemasks and plastic gloves like they’re in a Sci-Fi movie. И, to boot, his job as a licensed carpenter ended closed shop last Friday. Like everybody else in the Bay State.

Ortiz is basically self-quarantined at home, although he’s still running, обучение, eating well and doing everything else to maintain decent shape. Not elite boxing shape, въпреки че, which simply isn’t possible under these restrictive and trying times.

Instead of sparring, he’s shadow boxing, jumping rope has replaced pad-work with his trainersРоки Гонсалес иCarlos Garcia, and now his living room serves as hisфитнес.

Times have been dramatically altered, наистина, even celebrating birthdays, which Jamaine fully understands and accepts.

“I don’t think my birthday will be any different,” Ortiz said. “I usually spend it alone with my mother and daughter (4-year-old Amira) and this year probably won’t be any different. I won’t be able to get in a whole bunch of sparring rounds that I usually ask for (смях) as presents from some of my friends.“

За щастие, въпреки че, Ortiz was able to fight this past February 28 in his first action in six months, headlining a CES Boxing-promoted card at home in Worcester, Massachusetts, in which he registered an impressive second-round stoppage of Mexican knockout specialist"Лудият" Луис Роналдо Кастило (22-6, 17 Нокаута), бивш шампион в лека категория на WBC FECOMBOX.

Ortiz, presently rated No. 16 от Северна Америка федерация по бокс (NABF), aspires to attend medical school after he hangs up his gloves for good, to become a doctor/researcher. He reads a lot about medicine, especially holistic treatments, and he believes that he may have already had the coronavirus.

“Five weeks before my last fight," той обясни, “I was in the hospital with a temperature of 104.5. Just about everybody I knew was sick, my grandmother had pneumonia. I never really get sick. I had a flu shot for seven years without an issue. I developed a cough, too. I felt like I was going to die. I can’t say with certainty I had coronavirus (there was no test available then), but I feel like I may have had it.”

Ortiz will be ready for the night the ring bell will finally sound again. “I hope to be fighting again in July or August, но, no matter when boxing returns, I’ll be ready to go.

“This is a serious, contagious disease. People should use common sense: wash your hands, stay separated by six feet, and stay at home, especially the elderly and people with respiratory problems. Don’t take any unnecessary risks or panic, either. This isn’t the end of the world!"

КЛАРЕСА ШИЙЛДС СЕ ЗАВРЪЩА В SHOWTIME® ДА СЕ СТРЕМА ДА СТАНЕ ПЪРВАТА БЕЗОПАСНА СВЕТОВНА ШАМПИОНКА В ДВЕ ДИВИЗИИ В ЕРАТА НА ЧЕТИРИ КОЛАНА

Шийлдс ще се изправи срещу шампионката на IBF в супер полусредна категория Мари-Ив Дикер с всичките четири основни пояса на линия в 154-паундов обединителен двубой

 ПОКАЗВАНЕ НА БОКС: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ събота, Май 9 При 9 p.m. И / 6 p.m. PT

NEW YORK - Март 11, 2020 – Непобедената световна шампионка в три дивизии Клареса Шийлдс ще се опита да стане първата боксьорка в ерата с четири колана, която ще стане безспорен световен шампион в две тегловни категории, когато се изправи срещу непобедената шампионка на IBF в супер полусредна категория Мари-Ив Дикер в обединение от 154 паунда двубой в събота, Май 9, живеят на SHOWTIME(9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) от Центъра за събития на федералния кредитен съюз на Дорт в родния град на Шийлдс Флинт, мен.

Победителят в SHOWTIME BOXING: Основното събитие на SPECIAL EDITION ще се разнесе с титлите на Шийлдс на WBC и WBO, IBF коланът на Dicaire, и WBA (Супер) корона. Това е първият път в своята 99-годишна история, в която WBA присъжда колан за супер шампион на боксьорка.

Билетите за събитието Salita Promotions започват от $35 и може да бъде закупен на Ticketmaster.com и в касата на центъра за събития на федералния кредитен съюз на Дорт.

„Нямам търпение да вляза в историята отново на 9 май“, каза Шийлдс. „Да се ​​бия във Флинт пред всички мои фенове беше моя мечта, откакто станах професионалист. Да имам възможността да направя история, като се боря за безспорната титла във втора категория е нещо, с което много се гордея. Борбата срещу непобедената шампионка на IBF от 154 паунда Мари-Ив Дикер продължава стремежа ми да се бия с най-добрите в женския бокс. И като заглавие отново на SHOWTIME ще продължа целта ми да издигна женския бокс до нови висоти. Ще дам на феновете на Flint и битките по целия свят нощ, която да запомнят през май 9!"

„Много съм развълнуван за тази възможност и за мен е чест да се изправя срещу съперник като Клареса Шийлдс,“, каза Дикер. „Благодарен съм на моя промоутър Ивон Мишел и на всички, които участват в това да стане възможно. За мен, това е сбъдната мечта. Ще бъда подготвен възможно най-добре и съм готов да оставя всичко на ринга, за да спечеля битката!"

В ерата на четирите колана, само седем бойци са безспорни в една дивизия, включително щитове, Кейти Тейлър, Сесилия Braekhus, Бърнард Хопкинс, Джърмейн Тейлър, Terence Crawford, и Александър Усик.

 На January 10 в Atlantic City, Ню Джърси, Шийлдс влезе в историята, като спечели световното първенство на WBC и WBO до 154 паунда с доминиращо единодушно решение над Ивана Хабазин. Шийлдс стана най-бързият боец ​​в историята, мъж или жена, да спечели световни титли в три различни тегловни категории, надминавайки рекордите на Василий Ломаченко и Косей Танака, които и двамата постигнаха подвига в 12 битки.

24-годишният Шийлдс (10-0, 2 Нокаута) надви Хабазин от звънеца на откриването, използвайки силен удар и постоянна диета от удари в тялото, които оставиха хърватия предимно в отбранителен режим през 10-рундовата битка. В шестия кръг, поредица от удари по тялото принудиха Хабазин да коленичи в първия нокдаун в кариерата си.

„SHOWTIME има дълга история на представяне на най-доброто в женските бойни спортове, дали беше с Джина Карано, Крис Сайборг и Ронда Раузи в ММА, или Лайла Али и Кристи Мартин в бокса,- каза Гордън Хол, Изпълнителен продуцент на SHOWTIME BOXING: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ. „От скоро, показахме Клареса Шийлдс, Кристина Хамър, Шампионката в лека категория Кейти Тейлър и шампионката в седем дивизии Аманда Серано. Шийлдс срещу. Dicaire ще бъде нашето 12-то състезание по бокс за жени оттогава 2017. Двубоят на Клареса с Dicaire представлява поредната историческа битка на непобедени и опит за още едно „първо“ в SHOWTIME, тъй като Клареса изглежда да стане безспорна в две тегловни класове.

„Вълнувам се да представя историческа нощ на бокса на феновете във Флинт в Центъра за събития на федералния кредитен съюз на Дорт и на тези, които гледат по SHOWTIME,“, каза Дмитрий Салита, Президент на Salita Promotions. „В Клареса Шийлдс и Мари-Ив Дикер, имаме двамата най-добри юноши средна категория в света и двама непобедени шампиони, които се борят за безспорното световно първенство.  В допълнение към нейния вече исторически списък с първите, ако победи, Клареса ще стане първата безспорна шампионка в две дивизии в ерата с четири пояса. Това ще бъде триумфална нощ във Флинт на 9 май.

След като стана първият американски боксьор в историята – мъж или жена – спечелил два поредни олимпийски златни медала, Шийлдс се превърна в професионалист след 2016 Олимпийските игри и оглави първото основно събитие по бокс за жени в историята на първокласната кабелна телевизия само във втората си професионална битка през 2017 г. Шийлдс, който ще бъде хедлайнер за седми път в SHOWTIME, сега има намерение да създаде още повече история.

„Клареса Шийлдс продължава да бъде фар на светлината и пионер в женския бокс, женски спортове, и бокса като цяло,- каза Марк Тафет, Мениджър на Шийлдс. „Да съм единственият американец, който печели последователно олимпийско злато в бокса, спечелил световни титли в три тегловни категории по-бързо от всеки мъж или жена в историята на бокса, и сега има шанса да бъде първият човек – мъж или жена – безспорен шампион в две тегловни категории в ерата с четири колана, Клареса ще продължи да добавя към своя списък с легендарни, Безпрецедентните и исторически постижения идват на 9 май. Гордея се, че съм част от нейното пътуване.”

33-годишният Dicaire (17-0) е от Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Канада, и започва карате на шестгодишна възраст. Тя си проправи път нагоре в ранговете, докато не получи черния си колан. След като спечели пет световни шампионски титли, Dicaire насочи вниманието си към бокса и спечели пояса на IBF от Световното първенство в полусредна категория през декември 2018 детронира с решение уругваеца Крис Намус във видеотронния център в Квебек Сити. В последния си двубой през ноември м.г 2019, Dicaire защити титлата си за трети път, надвивайки опитния венецуелец Оглеидис Суарес с единодушно съдийско решение. Dicaire ще се бие извън провинция Квебек за първи път през май 9 и ще се стреми да отбележи разстроената победа пред феновете на родния град на Шийлдс.

„Мари-Ив Дикер срещу Клареса Шийлдс, битка на двама непобедени шампиони за всички титли – не можете да получите по-добър мач в бокса,“, каза Ивон Мишел, Промоутърът на Dicaire, Президентът на GYM. „Имаме голямо уважение и възхищение за всички постижения на Shields, но няма съмнение, че Мари-Ив е най-квалифицираната, силен и всеотдаен противник Клареса се изправи. Много сме уверени, че всички колани ще се върнат в Канада с нас. Благодарим на Salita Promotions и SHOWTIME за възможността. Marie-Eve Dicaire ще осигури страхотна битка за феновете и зрителите.”

Бари Томпкинс ще се обади на SHOWTIME BOXING: СПЕЦИАЛНО ИЗДАНИЕ Екшън от ринга с боксовия историк Стив Фархуд и бившия световен шампион Раул Маркес, работещи като експертни анализатори. Изпълнителният продуцент е Gordon Hall с Ричард Gaughan производство и Rick Phillips режисура.

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