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FOCUSED REGIS PROGRAIS UNDAUNTED BY CHANGE IN OPPONENT TO JULIUS INDONGO FOR INTERIM WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY, MARCH 9 NYOB RAU SHOWTIME®

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SHOWTIME BOXING: Tshwj xeeb tsab nyob rau 10 p.m. THIAB/PT From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota

 

 

 

 

Houston (Feb. 15, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Regis “Rougarou” Prograis remains focused on the prize despite the recent change in opponent for his Lub peb hlis ntuj 9 showdown for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Championship. Prograis will now face former unified world champion Julius Indongo in the 12-round main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. THIAB/PT from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota.

 

 

 

 

The southpaw Indongo replaced Viktor Postol, who was forced to withdraw from the bout rau hnub Monday with a hand injury.

 

 

 

 

“Lou called and told me about what happened to Viktor Postol and that Indongo could be the new opponent and I said yes immediately,"Hais tias Prograis. “I always want to fight the best and with Indongo being a former unified champion, he brings a great deal of credibility to the fight. Both of his titles were won on the road in Russia and Scotland, so I know how fearless and determined he will be.

 

 

“I had to switch up my training a little for sparring with Indongo being a lefty and a little taller, but I’m sparring with middleweights. I’ve heard how hard he hits and I want to be fully prepared. Maybe down the line Postol and I could still fight, but I’m only focused on Indongo now. This is my time and my year to shine. I’m ready to put on a spectacular performance on Lub peb hlis ntuj 9."

 

 

 

 

“This fight came together in a matter of two phone calls – one to Prograis and one to Indongo – and that speaks volumes about the championship mentality of both fighters,” said Lou DiBella, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm DiBella Lom ze. “Prograis wanted to fight the best fighter available, even if that fighter presented a different style and was recently a unified champion. Indongo immediately jumped at the opportunity to again be a champion. They are true professionals and their desire to fight will be evident in the ring.”

 

 

 

The event is presented by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Fight Promotions Inc., Holden Productions and Sauerland Promotions. Daim pib, luv nqi ntawm $200, $80 thiab $60, are on sale now and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 907-4726. The doors open and first bout begins at 5:30 p.m. More information on Deadwood Mountain Grand can be found on their website at www.DeadwoodMountainGrand.com.

 

 

 

 

Fighting out of Namibia and now training in Omaha, NE, Indongo (22-1, 11 Kos) is a former unified champion who held the IBF and WBA 140-pound titles.

 

 

 

 

Nyob rau hauv 2016, Indongo traveled to Moscow, Russia, to dethrone IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Eduard Troyanovsky with a stunning first-round knockout. Hauv nws thawj qhov kev tiv thaiv, Indongo traveled to Glasgow, Scotland, for a unification bout with WBA Champion Ricky Burns. The 35-year-old won a 12-round unanimous decision to become unified champion.

 

 

 

 

In his first bout as a unified titleholder, Indongo made his U.S. debut against fellow undefeated and unified champion Terence Crawford in a showdown to determine the undisputed champion of the 140-pound division. It was the first championship bout with all four major world titles at stake since Jermain Taylor dethroned Bernard Hopkins in 2005. Indongo lost to Crawford to suffer the only defeat of his professional career.

 

 

 

 

PROGRAMS (20-0, 17 Kos), ntawm Houston los ntawm txoj kev ntawm New Orleans, has scored knockouts in 13 ntawm nws lub xeem 14 fights and is a rising star in the wide-open 140-pound division. Indongo represents the toughest challenge of his career.

 

 

 

 

In the 12-round co-feature, undefeated 140-pound contenders Ivan Baranchyk (17-0, 10 Kos) and Anthony Yigit (21-0-1, 7 Kos) will square off in a Junior Welterweight World Title Eliminator to become the mandatory challenger for IBF champion Sergey Lipinets. Lipinets will defend his belt the following day, Lub peb hlis ntuj 10, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® against undefeated three-division champion Mikey Garcia.

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UNDEFEATED REGIS PROGRAIS TO FACE FORMER UNIFIED WORLD CHAMPION JULIUS INDONGO FOR INTERIM WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY, MARCH 9 NYOB RAU SHOWTIME®

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Indongo Replaces Viktor Postol, Who Withdrew With A Hand Injury

 

SHOWTIME BOXING: Tshwj xeeb tsab nyob rau 10 p.m. THIAB/PT

From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota

 

 

 

TSHIAB YORK (Feb. 12, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Regis Prograis will now face former unified world champion Julius Indongo for the vacant Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Championship on Friday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 9, in the 12-round main event of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. THIAB/PT from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota.

Indongo replaces the previously announced Viktor Postol, who was forced to withdraw from the bout with a hand injury.

Born in Namibia and now fighting out of Omaha, NE, Indongo (22-1, 11 Kos) is a former unified champion who held the IBF and WBA 140-pound titles.

Nyob rau hauv 2016, Indongo traveled to Moscow, Russia, to dethrone IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Eduard Troyanovsky with a stunning first-round knockout. In his first defense as champion, Indongo traveled to Glasgow, Scotland, for a unification bout with WBA Champion Ricky Burns. The 35-year-old won a 12-round unanimous decision to become unified champion.

In his first bout as a unified titleholder, Indongo made his U.S. debut against fellow undefeated and unified champion Terence Crawford in a showdown to determine the undisputed champion of the 140-pound division. It was the first championship bout with all four major world titles at stake since Jermain Taylor dethroned Bernard Hopkins in 2005. Indongo lost to Crawford, suffering the only defeat of his professional career.

“I’m very excited to fight Regis Prograis on Lub peb hlis ntuj 9,” said Indongo. “This is a great opportunity for me toward becoming a world champion again. I know how good Prograis is, but come March 9, I’ll be victorious.”

“While it’s unfortunate that Viktor Postol suffered this training injury, we’re thrilled that Julius Indongo jumped right at the opportunity to face Regis Prograis for the interim WBC title,” said Lou DiBella, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm DiBella Lom ze. “Regis wanted to prove himself against the best, and he will still be afforded that opportunity when he meets former champion Indongo in what promises to be a sensational clash of styles.”

PROGRAMS (20-0, 17 Kos), ntawm Houston los ntawm txoj kev ntawm New Orleans, has scored knockouts in 13 ntawm nws lub xeem 14 fights and is a rising star in the wide-open 140-pound division. Indongo represents the toughest challenge of his career with his lone loss to one of the top fighters in boxing, Terence Crawford.

In the 12-round co-feature, undefeated 140-pound contenders Ivan Baranchyk (17-0, 10 Kos) and Anthony Yigit (21-0-1, 7 Kos) will square off in a Junior Welterweight World Title Eliminator to become the mandatory challenger for IBF champion Sergey Lipinets. Lipinets will defend his belt the following day, Lub peb hlis ntuj 10, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® against undefeated three-division champion Mikey Garcia.

The event is presented by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Elite Boxing, Fight Promotions Inc., Holden Productions and Sauerland Promotions. Daim pib, luv nqi ntawm $200, $80 thiab $60, are on sale now and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 907-4726.

The doors open and first bout begins at 5:30 p.m. More information on Deadwood Mountain Grand can be found on their website at www.DeadwoodMountainGrand.com.

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Rising Star Elena Gradinar rau Fim Olivia Gerula rau IBF intercontinental Championship nyob rau hauv Narva, Estonia, on Lub peb hlis ntuj 24

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Rising poj niam lub hnub qub, Elena Gradinar ntawm Saint Petersburg, Russia, yuav lwv rau lub thawj championship siv ntawm nws tus kws ua hauj lwm thaum nws yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv yav tas los lub ntiaj teb no yeej Olivia “lub Predator” Gerula rau lub IBF intercontinental Featherweight Championship.
Lub 10-round Gradinar vs. Gerula sib ntaus sib tua yuav coj qhov chaw nyob rau Saturday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 24, nyob rau Energia Kev ua si nawv Hall nyob rau hauv Narva, Estonia.
Lub undefeated 27-xyoo-laus Gradinar (8-0, 2 Kos) mus 73-8 raws li ib tug pib xyaum ua, winning heev heev lub teb chaws thiab thoob ntiaj teb pib xyaum ua tournaments. Gradinar kuj attained los ntawm kev ua si nawv Master ntawm Russia.
Ib tug zoo-saib taus thiab ua tiav kev, Gerula, los ntawm Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, yog tus qub WBC ntiaj teb Poj niam Super Featherweight zus thiab ua rau ob vam meej defenses. Nws kuj muaj nyob rau hauv lub zoo-respected WIBA ntiaj teb Championship.
“Kuv zoo siab heev rau sib ntaus sib tua rau IBF intercontinental siv tiv thaiv qub WBC ntiaj teb tau zus ib Olivia Gerula,” hais tias Gradinar. “We will bring for boxing fans a dramatic and exiting clash between us. Kuv zoo siab heev hais tias kuv yuav sawv cev rau kuv lub teb chaws Russia thiab kuv cia siab hais tias IBF intercontinental siv yuav nrhiav tau qhov chaw nyob nyob rau hauv lub glorious Lavxias teb sab nroog ntawm St. Petersburg!”
“Kuv pog heev txog dab tsi tuaj. I look forward to visiting Estonia and soaking up some of its culture while proudly representing Canada,” hais tias Olivia Gerula. “Kuv paub Elena muaj ib tug impressive pib xyaum ua cov ntaub ntawv thiab ib tug undefeated kev cov ntaub ntawv, tab sis kuv tsis ntseeg hais tias nws tau puas tau nyob rau hauv lub nplhaib nrog ib tug fighter ntawm kuv zoo thiab kev, li ntawd kuv thiaj xav tias yuav co yam.”
Gerula tus co-neeg pab txhawb Dmitriy Salita, nrog rau Lavxias teb sab-raws li Alexander Nevskiy Promotion Group, hais tias lub Gerula sib ntaus yuav ua pov thawj ib tug ntau yam txog Gradinar tus hloov mus rau cov kev ibyam.
“Qhov no yuav tsum yog tus toughest kev xeem ntawm Elena lub cov tub ntxhais ua hauj lwm,” Hais lus. “Olivia Gerula tau tiv thaiv thiab nrua ntaus ntau top-level poj niam fighters nyob rau hauv lub division. Kuv tab tom nrhiav rau pem hauv ntej mus rau ib tug zoo sib ntaus thiab, nrog ib tug yeej, lub txuas ntxiv txoj kev loj hlob ntawm peb cov neej yav tom ntej ntiaj teb no tus yeej.”
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Salita Promotions congratulates Shields Nyob 2017 Xyoo-End txeeb

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Promoter Dmitriy Salita ntawm Salita Promotions xav pab zoo siab nws fighter, poj niam superstar, ob-lub sij hawm Olympic kub medalist thiab WBC thiab IBF Super Middleweight ntiaj teb tau zus ib, Claressa “T Rex” Shields, rau nws impressive daim ntawv teev cov victories nyob rau hauv lub 2017 xyoo-end khoom plig.
Nyob rau hauv cia li nws tus thawj tag nrho xyoo raws li ib tug kws, Flint, Michigan lub Shields lub npe hu ua Teb chaws USA no: Poj niam Fighter ntawm lub xyoo, Yahoo Cov kev ua si: Poj niam Fighter ntawm lub xyoo, WBA: Kub Rising Star thiab WBAN: Feem ntau cov Inspirational, raws li zoo raws li Lub Qab zib Science tus Prospect ntawm lub xyoo.
Shields yog tseem nominated rau tus BWAA lub Christy Martin poj niam Fighter Ntawm Lub xyoo thiab Bill Crawford puav pheej rau siab tawv nyob rau hauv Overcoming kev nyuaj siab txeeb, uas yuav tsum tau nthuav tawm nyob rau hauv Lub ob hlis ntuj.
Tom qab xa cov kev nyob rau hauv Kaum ib hlis 2016, Shields nyob peb lub sij hawm nyob rau hauv 2017, ua boxing keeb kwm nyob rau hauv Showtime los ntawm kev ua tus thawj poj niam mus tawm xov xwm ib tug boxing kev tshwm sim nyob rau hauv hwm TV. Nyob rau hauv lub yim hli ntuj, Shields yeej lub WBC thiab tsis muaj IBF Super Middleweight Championships los ntawm yav tas los unbeaten thiab mas ntshai yeej Nikki Adler nyob rau hauv hom zam. Thiab nyob rau hauv lub peb hlis ntuj, tseem nyob rau Showtime, nws nres Hungary lub Szilvia Szabados nyob rau hauv plaub rounds.
Shields kuj yeej lub WBC Nyiaj Super Middleweight Title nyob rau hauv tsuas yog nws thib peb kev sib ntaus los ntawm tw ib tug unanimous shutout kev txiav txim siab tshaj Louisiana lub rugged Sydney LeBlanc nyob rau hauv pem hauv ntej ntawm nws adoring kiv cua nyob rau hauv Michigan nyob rau hauv Lub rau hli ntuj.
“2017 yog ib tug heev kom muaj raws li xyoo rau kuv,” hais tias Shields. “Txoj siav pro thiab winning kuv thawj ob lub ntiaj teb no lub npe twb loj thrills. Tab sis kuv feem ntau txaus siab txog tus thawj poj niam mus tawm xov xwm ib tug tseem ceeb tshwm sim nyob rau hauv TV thiab muaj ob tug ntawm kuv fights nyob rau Showtime, raws li nws yog kuv lub hom phiaj mus ua poj niam boxing tshiab heights.”
Promoter Salita hais tias lub ntuj yog cov kev txwv rau 22-xyoo-laus Shields, raws li nws lub koob meej tseem tos momentum nrog txhua txhua dua sib ntaus.
“Claressa yog ib tug tshwm sim nyob rau hauv boxing; ib tug superstar fighter resurrecting tag nrho kev ua si nawv ntawm cov poj niam boxing nrog nws amazing txuj ci,” Hais lus. “Cov khoom plig zoo-deserved thiab tsuas yog thawj ntawm ntau, raws li nws ua keeb kwm thoob plaws dab tsi yuav yuav nws legendary hauj lwm. Kuv zoo siab yuav tsum tau ua hauj lwm nrog rau qhov no zoo kawg cov tub ntxhais poj niam thiab muab nws kuv sincerest nrog koj zoo siab.”
Shields yuav tom ntej no yuav pom Friday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 12, raws li nws defends nws 168-phaus lub npe rau ShoBox: Tus Tshiab Tiam tiv thaiv undefeated IBF yuav tsum tau challenger Tori Nelson nyob rau Showtime (10 p.m. THIAB/PT) los ntawm lub siav Pob zeb Resort Twv txiaj yuam pov nyob rau hauv Verona, New York.
“Kuv yuav tsis tos mus ntxiv rau cov lus nyob rau hauv 2018, beginning with my Lub ib hlis ntuj 12 sib ntaus sib tua tiv thaiv Tori Nelson rau Showtime,” txuas ntxiv Shields. “Kuv saib rau pem hauv ntej mus rau ib tug kev koom ua ke sib ntaus nrog Christina Rauj nyob rau hauv lub caij ntuj sov. Kuv ua Vajtswv tsaug, kuv tus kivcua ntsawj, rau hauv xov xwm, Salita Promotions, thiab kuv pab rau tag nrho cov nyiaj them yug.”
Tsis tas li ntawd featured rau lub Lub ib hlis ntuj 12 telecast, Uzbekistan hwj chim-xuas nrig ntaus Shakh Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) yuav fim khub undefeated thiab sab saum toj-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) ntawm Toledo, Ohio. Nyob rau hauv lub co-feature, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) nyob rau hauv ib tug 10-round super bantamweight bout.
Highlights ntawm lub tebchaws United States sib ntaus sib tua debut ntawm tam sim no WBC thiab WBO Middleweight poj niam tau zus ib, thiab yav tom ntej Shields tus nrog sib ntaus, Christina “poj niam Rauj” Rauj (22-0, 10 Kos) yuav kuj yuav tau.
Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm Salita Promotions, yog tam sim no rau cov muag khoom rau $75 rau thawj ob kab ntawm ringside, $65 rau seem ringside rooj thiab tag nrho lwm cov luv nqi tom $49 thiab $37, ntxiv rau tej uas siv tau cov nqi. Daim pib yuav raug muas nyob rau hauv tus neeg los yog los ntawm hu rau tus siav Pob zeb Resort Box Office ntawm800.771.7711 lossis hauv online ntawm Ticketmaster.
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Salita Promotions Signs Women’s Superstar Christina Hammer to Multi-Fight Promotional Contract

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Promoter Dmitriy Salita proudly announces the signing of undefeated women’s unified world middleweight champion Christina Hammer to a multi-fight promotional contract.
Already a superstar in Europe, “poj niam Rauj” (22-0, 10 Kos), from Dortmund, Lub teb chaws yelemees, (via Novodolinka, Kazakhstan) is the current WBC and WBO Middleweight Champion. She has also previously held the WBF Middleweight, as well as WBO and WBF Super Middleweight Championships.
Under Salita’s promotional direction, Hammer will make her United States boxing debut on Friday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 12, nyob rau ntawm lub Txoj siav pob zeb Resort Twv txiaj yuam pov nyob rau hauv Verona, New York, on the non-televised undercard of a ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam telecast (10 p.m. THIAB/PT), featuring unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields’ WBC and IBF title defense against mandatory challenger Tori Nelson. Hammer is scheduled for a 10-round fight, highlights of which will be shown on SHOWTIME.
“I never had any doubt that my manager Harald Pia and I would reach an agreement,” said a happy Hammer of the signing. “I love the U.S.,” nws txuas ntxiv mus. “If you are successful here, you will be successful everywhere. Since the beginning of my boxing career it has been a dream of mine to fight in the U.S.. Kuv yuav tsis tos rau Lub ib hlis ntuj 12.”
Hammer joins the Salita Promotions roster that also includes women’s superstar, unified super middleweight champion and two-time gold medalist Claressa Shields, as well as world, European (2X) thiab Lavxias teb sab (6X) amateur champion and 2012 Olympian, Elena Savelyeva.
“Christina has all the tools to become a star in the U.S.,” Hais Dmitriy Salita. “Her skills, personality and appeal outside the ring make Christina a unique and special fighter in the talent-filled middleweight division. Kuv ntseeg hais tias 2018 is going to be a historic year for women’s boxing all over the world.”
Hammer is a technically outstanding boxer, but her outstanding physical strength is what separates her from the rest of the world’s 160-pound fighters. She was voted WBF Female Fighter of the Year in 2011 thiab 2013; the WBO Female Fighter of the Year in 2013; the BDB Female Boxer of the Year in 2016; the HERQUL Female Boxer of the Year in 2017 and is the only woman in Europe to earn the Diamond Ring of the WBO.
“It is always a pleasure to work with highly professional partners,” said manager Pia of the deal. “I’m confident we have a contract that is good for all parties. Christina is very happy to be fighting in the U.S. It is a dream of hers to be successful over here and she can’t wait to show the U.S. public who Christina Hammer is!”
Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm Salita Promotions, yog tam sim no rau cov muag khoom rau $75 rau thawj ob kab ntawm ringside, $65 rau seem ringside rooj thiab tag nrho lwm cov luv nqi tom $49 thiab $37, ntxiv rau tej uas siv tau cov nqi. Daim pib yuav raug muas nyob rau hauv tus neeg los yog los ntawm hu rau tus siav Pob zeb Resort Box Office ntawm 800.771.7711 lossis hauv online ntawm Ticketmaster.
In the telecast opener Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) yuav fim khub undefeated thiab sab saum toj-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Kos) ntawm Toledo, Ohio. Nyob rau hauv lub co-feature, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) nyob rau hauv ib tug 10-round super bantamweight bout.
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SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION DAVID BENAVIDEZ RENEWS PROMOTIONAL CONTRACT WITH SAMPSON BOXING

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Sampson Lewkowicz proudly announces that budding superstar, and WBC World Super Middleweight Champion, David “Tus liab Flag / Red Flag” Benavidez has renewed his exclusive Sampson Boxing promotional agreement.
20-year-old Benavidez (19-0, 17 Kos), became the youngest super middleweight world champion in boxing history by winning a split decision over Romania’s Ronald Gavril last September. The Phoenix-based slugger says he’s happy to continue his promotional relationship with Lewkowicz.
“Sampson is a great promoter and he’s done a lot for me,” hais benavideo. “He’s always treated me and my team with respect and I was eager to re-sign with him. I can’t wait to defend my title against the best and become the great fighter I am with Sampson on my team.”
Father, co-manager and trainer Jose Benavidez says signing with Sampson was an easy decision for Team Benavidez.
“We are all really happy and excited,” nws hais tias. “We started with Sampson and he’s done a tremendous job. We are super satisfied with what he’s done and where we are at. We didn’t even think twice about it. I think when this contract ends, we’ll sign another one with him.”
Co-manager David Garcia says continuing with Sampson Boxing means more big fights are on the horizon for the young champion.
“Sampson has been good to work with and David became a world championwithin two years of signing with him, so we’re very excited to be able to continue that. Davis is a phenomenal talent. He is eager to take on the best in the division and then move up or down in weight and continue to dominate other champions.”

“I’m very proud to continue working with this wonderful team,” Hais Sampson Lewkowicz. “David, Jose Sr. and David Garcia are always gentlemen and very easy to work with. David has a long, distinguished career ahead of him and it’s an honor to be a part of his rise to the top of boxing.”
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CLARESSA SHIELDS TO DEFEND WOMEN’S SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLES AGAINST UNDEFEATED MANDATORY CHALLENGER TORI NELSON FRIDAY, IB HLIS NTUJ TIM 12 NYOB RAU SHOWTIME®

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TSHIAB YORK (Nov. 8, 2017) – Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields will defend her 168-pound titles against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson on Friday, Jan. 12 nyob rau SHOWTIME.

 

A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Shields (4-0, 2 Kos) will face her second consecutive undefeated opponent in the main event of ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam nyob ntawm 10 p.m. THIAB/PT from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y..

 

Shields dethroned previously unbeaten Nikki Adler Aug. 4 on SHOWTIME to pick up the WBC and vacant IBF titles less than one year after she became the first American boxer to capture back-to-back Olympic gold medals. The 22-year-old native of Flint, Mich., returns to face Nelson, a seven-year veteran with seven times the professional ring experience.

 

“I’m truly excited to have the chance to demonstrate my skills against an opponent the caliber of Tori Nelson,” Shields said. “I’m honored to be headlining the firstShoBox ntawm 2018, and I know Lub ib hlis ntuj 12 will be a great night for the fans. This will be the beginning of a historic year for me and for women’s boxing.”

 

Nelson (17-0-3, 2 Kos) won a middleweight world championship in 2011 and owns wins over previously unbeaten Alicia Napoleon and Mia St. John. The 41-year-old Ashburn, Va., native looks to capture her second world title in a showdown with the fastest rising star in women’s boxing.

 

“Ever since Claressa turned pro, I have wanted this fight,"Nelson tau hais. “She’s young and talented, but my experience will make the difference. Since I became a boxer, I have dreamed of being in big fights on television. I am confident that I will win this fight and remain undefeated. And I plan to retire as an undefeated world champion.”

 

Daim pib rau cov kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm Salita Promotions, mus ntawm kev muag khoom Monday, Nov. 13 rau $75 rau thawj ob kab ntawm ringside, $65 rau seem ringside rooj thiab tag nrho lwm cov luv nqi tom $49 thiab $37, ntxiv rau tej uas siv tau cov nqi. Daim pib yuav raug muas nyob rau hauv tus neeg los yog los ntawm hu rau tus siav Pob zeb Resort Box Office ntawm 800.771.7711lossis hauv online ntawm Ticketmaster.

 

“Claressa’s determination to challenge the best available contenders shows why she is one of the most accomplished fighters in the sport today,” promoter Dmitriy Salita said. “This is a great matchup and I am confident that we will witness another memorable performance.”

 

Said Gordon Hall, Executive tsim ntawm ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam: “Claressa is a star both in and out of the ring who possesses all the intangibles to become the face of women’s boxing. In just four professional fights, two as headliners on ShoBox, she is already unified champion at 168 with plans to conquer the 160 and 154-pound divisions. Tori Nelson is undefeated, ib tug qub yeej, and represents what should be the toughest test of Claressa’s young career. Tsuas yog lub sijhawm yuav qhia, but I don’t know if there is any fighter in the world who can stop Claressa Shields.”

 

Shields compiled an amateur record of 77-1 and won her first Olympic Gold when she was only 17 years old in the inaugural women’s boxing competition at the 2012 London Games. She won a second gold medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio and turned professional three months later.

 

Nyob rau hauv lub peb hlis ntuj 2017 nyob rau hauv Detroit, Shields stopped Hungary’s Szilvia Szabados in four rounds in the first women’s main event in premium television history. Shields returned to headline her second ShoBox telecast in August, knocking out Adler in the fifth round to become unified champion in just her fourth professional fight. Nrog lub yeej, Shields became the 70th world champion in the history of the prospect developmental series.

 

Active in her community, Shields advocates for several social issues and serves as an inspirational figure in her hometown of Flint, a city beset by problems.

 

Nelson turned professional at the age of 29 and won the WBC 160-pound title in just her fifth professional fight. She twice fought to a draw in middleweight world title bouts with Teresa Perozzi.

 

The high-pressure Nelson is one fight removed from a unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Napoleon, and is fresh off a second round knockout of Latashia Burton in her first hometown fight in Ashburn, Yuav.

 

Undercard bouts for the ShoBox telecast will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

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Unbeaten Super-Lightweight Phenom DEVIN “THE DREAM” HANEY Training Camp Quotes and Photos

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Photos by Mario Serrano Team Haney
Las Vegas, NV (Lub kaum hli ntuj 30, 2017) – As his November 4th date approaches, unbeaten super-lightweight prospect, 18-year old phenom, Devin “The Dream” Haney (17-0, 11 Kos), shares his thoughts on training camp and more, as he prepares for his fight withHamza Sempewo (14-8, 7 Kos) of Kampala, Uganda.
Haney vs. Sempewo, ib tug 8-round sib ntau sib tw, will take place at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel in Atlanta, GA, and serve as the co-main event to heavyweight’s, Devin “The General” Vargas (19-4, 7 Kos) ntawm Toledo, Ohio, vs. Galen “Phem Tub” Brown (44-38-1, 25 Kos) ntawm St. Joseph’s, Missouri.
Here is what Devin Haney, lub WBC Youth World Lightweight title holder, had to say ahead of his November 4th showdown:
On his recent training camp in Las Vegas…
“I’m constantly grinding in the gym, trying to get better. No one is working harder than me. I’ve been working closely with “The Body Snatcher” Mike McCallum, and he’s showing me some old veteran tricks. I’ve been sparring with all the top fighters in Las Vegas, getting that good work. I feel strong going into this fight. I’m in great shape.”
On having his father William Haney guiding his career…
“My dad is great and he’s always by my side every step of the way. He comes from the music industry, where he was very successful, so he knows how to build a star. I’m very grateful to have him in my corner. Together we are a force in the boxing world, and I know with hard work, I’ll be the next super-star in boxing.”
On the importance of staying active…
“It’s very important to stay active in boxing, because in this sport, its all about that live action. Fighting with no headgear and smaller gloves is a big difference as opposed to sparring. The more fights I can get under my belt, the better I’ll be when I hit the big stage.”
On fighting in Atlanta, Georgia for the first time…
“Atlanta is a major city and I’m going to give the fans in attendance a fight they’ll remember for years to come. Fighting in the South is a great opportunity to expand the Devin Haney Promotions brand. I want to fight in as many big cities as possible.”
On the state of the super-lightweight division…
“The super-lightweight division is stacked with a lot of great fighters. Terrance Crawfordsits atop the division, thiab rau kuv, he’s one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. I’m on my way up and I’m confident in my ability to become a world champion. I’ve been in the ring with Floyd Mayweather, Shawn Porter and a lot of other great fighters, so my confidence is extremely high. I’m gunning for everyone in the division. I know I can get down with the best of them.”
The card titled, “Remembering Our Fallen Officers Charity Boxing Gala” is being promoted by Fight Tyme Promotions, lub Atlanta Boxing Association, in conjunction with Devin Haney Promotions. A live Pay-Per-Stream broadcast will be available exclusively on Fight Tyme Live rau $5.99.
Daim pib rau “Remembering Our Fallen Officers Charity Boxing Gala” are priced at GENERAL ADMISSION $50.00 (Section D), $100 (Section C), $200 (Section B), $500 (Section A / V.I.P) CORPORATE & V.I.P. TABLES of 10 Seats including Dinner $5,000.00, thiab yog muaj nyob rau ntawm www.FightTyme.com/Atlanta.
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VICTOR CONTE REVEALS TRUTH ON LUIS ORTIZ POSITIVE TEST

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***BREAKING NEWS***
SAN CARLOS, XWS LI (Lub kaum hli ntuj 2, 2017) – Sports scientist, Victor suav, reveals in detail, why he believes undefeated heavyweight contender, Luis Ortiz (27-0, 23 Kos), is innocent in regards to his recent positive drug test. An expert in the field of scientific nutrition, Conte feels, Ortiz was negligent in declaring his blood pressure medicine, but also believes there is no evidence of intent to cheat. Conte’s position is that the WBC heavyweight championship fight between, Deontay Wilder (38-0, 37 Kos) and Luis Ortiz, scheduled for November 4th rau Showtime, should move forward without delay.
“Unless you have strong evidence of intent to cheat, then you don’t have a case,” said a stern Victor Conte. “Let the fight go on. Don’t deprive the fans…and the WBC, I hope your listening.”
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GH3 Promotions News and Notes

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Nutley, NJ (Cuaj hlis 21, 2017)–Vito Mielnicki’s GH3 Promotions is gearing up for a busy fall schedule.
Middleweight Antoine Douglas (22-1-1, 16 KO lub) has won three in a row since his lone defeat, and that has catapulted him to world rankings of number-8 by the WBC, Number-9 by the WBA and Number-8 by the WBO. Douglas will be back in action onNovember 11th in Atlanta.
Undefeated Super Middleweight Ronald Ellis (14-0-1, 10 Kos) will meet Taneal Goyco on Lub Kaum Ib Hlis 4th nyob rau hauv Springfield, Virginia.
Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez (16-1-2, 8 Kos) will take place on November 18th, and will be announced in the next week.
Newly signed lightweight Thomas Mattice (9-0, 7 KO lub) will make his GH3 Promotions debut on November 11th in Atlanta on the same card as Douglas.