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RE: Heavyweight Division - craigyid14 - 08-17-2018
I see that Lucas Browne is fighting Julius Long again.
RE: Heavyweight Division - diehard - 08-17-2018
Jennings-Dimitrenko Final Presser
Boxing is being featured for the first time at the recently opened Ocean Resort Casino (formerly Revel), which is located steps from the Atlantic City boardwalk. Heavyweights will take center stage on Saturday evening when Philadelphia’s Bryant “ByBy” Jennings faces Alexander “Sascha” Dimitrenko in the 12-round heavyweight main event.
Bob Arum: “This is a terrific card because any time you highlight Philly fighters, you’re going to get fights. Philly fighters bring the heat. They’re exciting.”
Bryant Jennings: “If you’re not hungry, you don’t eat. And if you don’t eat, then you starve. If you starve, then you die. And I want to live. I’m hungry. I didn’t eat. I need to eat. Just make sure it’s vegan. In fact, it don’t gotta be vegan because Saturday, I’m eating Russian!”
Alexander Dimitrenko: “This is a great opportunity for me. I’m here to win this fight. I’m 36, and I have big plans. I want to win this fight. I look forward to make this fight and to show what I can.”
RE: Heavyweight Division - diehard - 08-18-2018
https://fightnews.com/deontay-wilder-confronts-tyson-fury/27920
RE: Heavyweight Division - diehard - 08-25-2018
jennings vs dimitrenko fight:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMCBhl-t4nk
RE: Heavyweight Division - NakiFan - 08-25-2018
Efe Ajagba vs Curtis Harper
Quick win for Ajagba ;-)
RE: Heavyweight Division - craigyid14 - 08-26-2018
Great call Naki, real quick win :-) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/45307287
RE: Heavyweight Division - diehard - 08-29-2018
Pulev-H Fury IBF eliminator set for Oct 27
On Saturday, October 27, IBF #2-rated heavyweight contender Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev will face Britain’s IBF #5-rated Hughie Fury in a 12-round elimination bout at the Arena Armeec in Pulev’s hometown of Sofia, Bulgaria. Pulev (25-1, 13 KOs) and Fury (21-1, 11 KOs) will be competing for the right to face the winner of the September 22 showdown between champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Alexander Povetkin.
The event, entitled “Fire & Fury” will be presented by Ivaylo Gotzev and John Wirt’s Epic Sports and Entertainment, together with Fury’s promoter, Hennessey Sports, and will be broadcast live in the UK on Channel 5 and hopefully streamed in the U.S., as well.
One of the most popular athletes in all of Bulgaria, 37-year-old Pulev is on a five-fight winning streak, including a TKO 3 over former heavyweight champion Samuel Peter. Among his many distinctions, Pulev is a former two-time European and IBF International Heavyweight Champion. He stands 6’ 4 ½” and weighs in around 240 lbs. Pulev’s only career loss came in a challenge for the undisputed heavyweight championship against Wladimir Klitschko in 2014. Fury is the fourth opponent scheduled to face Pulev, as Britain’s Dillian Whyte and Americans Jarell Miller and Dominic Breazeale all declined the fight.
Pulev, who will be having his first bout since partnering with Epic Sports and Entertainment, says Fury better not be looking past him while preparing for this fight.
“The fact that Hughie Fury is coming to Bulgaria when many others ran away speaks volumes,” said Pulev. “I understand that he is very motivated because this is an eliminator fight for a chance at the world title. I suggest he stops thinking about the world title for a moment and come prepared for a real battle. I am already in beast mode and I’m hungry for my return in the ring!”
Fury hails from Manchester and is the current BBBofC British Heavyweight Champion and is trained by his father, Peter Fury. The 23-year-old stands 6’ 6” tall and also weighs in around 240 lbs. In September of 2017, Fury suffered his only career loss, a controversial majority decision to Joseph Parker for Parker’s WBO Heavyweight Championship.
“It’s taken a lot of time to make this fight happen and I want to thank all of those involved,” said Hughie Fury. “I want to fight for world titles and to do that I need to beat the guys at the top of the division. Kubrat Pulev is a serious fight for the mandatory position and I know I’ve got to be the real deal to beat him. I believe I’m going to do that in his backyard where others trembled at the thought of it.”
“We want to be involved in these big fight nights and to go up against the big names that lead the division,” added father and trainer Peter Fury. “To become a world heavyweight champion, you’ve got to overcome every challenge that’s put in front of you. And for Hughie that starts in Bulgaria in October.”
“In this day and age, when some promoters and their fighters opt for the safest bets, Hughie Fury has done the opposite,” said Ivaylo Gotzev of Fury, who has faced his own share of delays and disappointments on his way to this eliminator bout. “Fury has decided to step into the Lion’s Den, and fight Kubrat in his hometown of Sofia. This matchup is intriguing, as two of the best in the division step up and face one another. We expect a great heavyweight battle – one that will decide one man’s destiny to fight for the most coveted title in the world – the Heavyweight Championship. To all of Team Fury – you are welcome in Bulgaria!”
Hennessy Sports CEO Mick Hennessy, promoter of Fury, said: “First and foremost I’d like to heap praise on my young fighter Hughie Fury. There’s no pantomime and no theatrics. He’s just a young man, full of respect for everyone he faces, and who believes in giving the fans proper fights and value for money. At just 23 years of age Hughie is a massive talent. He’s not perhaps got the plaudits he deserves, so this is his moment to make the boxing world really sit up and take notice of what he’s capable of.”
“I’d also like to thank my counterparts at Epic Sports & Entertainment for making this fight happen. It’s taken a lot to get to this point, but we were determined to give the fans a fight that they deserve. Both teams are excited about this one.”
The undercard, along with ticket details, will be revealed shortly.
RE: Heavyweight Division - diehard - 09-02-2018
https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/erkan-teper-to-face-robert-helenius-on-september-29-better-late-than-never/99372
RE: Heavyweight Division - diehard - 09-21-2018
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214539459732820&set=gm.2103892853002794&type=3&theater
RE: Heavyweight Division - diehard - 09-21-2018
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
BOXING NEWS
Charr fails drug test, Oquendo fight off
The world title clash between WBA heavyweight champion Manuel Charr and Fres Oquendo scheduled for September 29 in Cologne, Germany, is off after Charr tested positive for two banned substances.
Official Statement from Manuel Charr…
Dear Boxing Fans, here is my statement on the doping test:
Tonight the message came that I tested positive. My manager Christian Jäger and my promoter Bernd Trendelkamp canceled the fight without informing me or contacting me. I am very disappointed in this approach.
I can’t explain the result, but I will do anything to resolve it. I’m now waiting for the result of the B Sample as I have once again undergone independent and voluntary doping testing. The results are expected to be published on Saturday, 9/22/18.
I have always been clean in all my fights, and I definitely can’t explain how this result occurred. I’m shocked myself, dear fans, especially as I’m in the final stage of the fight preparation.
The defense of the championship has been my life for months. I prepared for this fight with great discipline and great physical conditioning. During my fight preparations, I’ve taken various food supplements. It will have to be examined whether the supplements may have influenced the doping sample.
I’m working intensely to resolve the result of the doping test and the background behind it and to defend my world championship. I won’t give up and will keep you posted.
Yours,
Manuel Charr