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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Juan Reyes vs. Jonathan Arellano Inland Empire Clash Highlights "New Blood" Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 Omega Products Outdoor Arena, Corona, CA

Thompson Boxing Promotions anticipates another stellar night of boxing with its "New Blood" series featuring quick-moving featherweights Juan Reyes (9-1-1, 1 KO) of Riverside, Calif. and Jonathan Arellano (13-2-1, 3 KOs) of Ontario, Calif. The 8-round bout is set for Friday, Aug. 23, from the Omega Products Outdoor Arena in Corona, Calif. Reyes, looking to make it six straight victories against the more experienced Arellano, will rely on his ringmanship to produce his tenth professional victory.



"This is a big step for me," said Reyes, referring to his first professional fight scheduled for eight rounds. "I like the idea of having my first ever chance to be on a Thompson Boxing main event, it provides me with a new challenge.  I'm excited to take the next step in my professional career."

The co-main event showcases the much heralded and undefeated middleweight Colombian prospect Alex Theran (14-0, 8 KOs) taking on Justin Williams (4-8-2, 2 KOs) of New Orleans, La., in an 8-round fight. Theran, like Reyes, is promoted by Thompson Boxing Promotions and is coming off a 6-round unanimous decision victory over Juan Carlos Rojas (5-6, 0 KOs) on Friday, July 26.

"I won every round on all three judges scorecards in my fight against Rojas, but that doesn't mean it was easy," Theran said. "He was strong and had a solid chin, which made him a tough out. I like having back-to-back fights because it keeps me sharp.  I am learning a lot here in California under trainer Danny Zamora and I love to stay busy.  I will be ready for whatever Williams brings to the ring."

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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Jhonatan Romero vs. Kiko Martinez IBF Jr. Featherweight Title Bout Saturday, August 17 Revel Casino-Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ Live on HBO


Jhonatan Romero vs. Kiko Martinez IBF Jr. Featherweight Title Bout
Saturday, August 17 Revel Casino-Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ
Live on HBO


Gary Shaw Productions in association with Thompson Boxing Promotions are proud to announce Jhonatan Romero (23-0, 12 KOs) vs. Kiko Martinez (28-4, 20 KOs) for the IBF junior featherweight title as the co-feature attraction to Daniel Geale (29-1, 15KOs) vs. Darren Barker (25-1, 16KOs) live on HBO Boxing After Dark®.

The 12-round championship bout will take place at the Revel Casino-Hotel, Atlantic City's newest and largest casino resort. Tickets prices start at $30 and are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations, online at Ticketmaster.com, and by calling 800-745-3000.  The HBO Boxing After Dark Telecast will begin at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT.

Romero, who hails from Colombia, recently captured the vacant IBF super bantamweight title when he traveled to Mexico and defeated Alejandro Lopez on his home turf.

"I'm very thankful to my promoters Gary Shaw and Thompson Boxing for getting me this fight on HBO," said Romero. "In my last fight I accomplished my dream of becoming a world champion and now it's time to defend it. I know Martinez is a big puncher but I believe my boxing skills will prevail in this fight.  I'm coming to win and win impressively."

Martinez who represents his country of Spain, is rated #15 by the IBF and won the vacant WBC Latino super bantamweight title in his last fight by way of knockout against Damian David Marchiano of Argentina.  Martinez, known for his heavy hands, dropped Marchiano in rounds one and two before the referee stopped the bout.  He's looking to do the same against Romero.

"Romero is a very good fighter but he has never faced a powerful puncher like me," Martinez said. "Once he feels my power he'll know he's in for a short night.  My goal is get the knockout one way or another.  The fans watching will witness an explosive fight from my end."

"Jhonatan is a very talented fighter that brings a lot of excitement to the ring with his active style," said Shaw. "I believe he's the best super bantamweight in the world today and I'm pleased that HBO will be televising his fight.  He's in a tough fight but I believe he'll come out on top."

"We are excited that Jhonatan 'Momo' Romero will be able to showcase his talent on HBO and make his first IBF title defense in front of a large U.S. audience," said Alex Camponovo, executive Vice President of Thompson Boxing Promotions. "Since winning the world title Romero has become a star in Colombia and we want him to make the crossover. We know Kiko Martinez will be a rigorous test for Romero but we can't cut any corners at this level. It will be a great match because both men are ready to shine and more than willing  to show their ability."

About Revel Casino-Hotel

Revel Casino-Hotel: Gamblers Wanted.   Revel offers casino players the newest and most expansive casino resort in the history of Atlantic City.   Located along the city's world-famous boardwalk, and designed to offer endless views of the Atlantic Ocean, the casino offers 130,000 square feet of gaming space, the largest contiguous smoking casino in Atlantic City, 2,400 slots - none more than a year old, 130 table games, the high-limit Pearl Slot Lounge and high-limit table game Ultra Lounge.   Revel features 1,399 ocean view rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, gardens, lounges, a 32,000-square-foot spa, 14 restaurants serving world-class cuisine and down-home favorites, a collection of boutiques, nightclubs, a dayclub and live entertainment on its stages at The Social and Ovation Hall.

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Thompson Boxing Promotions Signs Colombian Lightweight Prospect Cesar Villarraga‏




Thompson Boxing Promotions today signed Cesar Villarraga, a lightweight prospect out of Bogota, Colombia, to a promotional contract. Thompson Boxing Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions will share promotional responsibilities for the 27-year-old boxer.
 
"I am extremely happy to sign with Thompson Boxing and GSP," said Villarraga. "Ken Thompson, Gary Shaw and Alex Camponovo have provided an amazing level of support. I am anxious to start my professional career and I can't wait to start training for my first professional fight."
 
Villarraga hopes to follow in the footsteps of fellow countryman and Thompson Boxing Promotions client, Jhonatan Romero (23-0, 12 KOs), who recently captured the IBF junior featherweight title earlier this year. "Jhonatan set the bar high and that is how it is supposed to be," said Villarraga. "I have high aspirations. I want to be the first would champion from Bogota and the best to come from Colombia."
 
"Cesar has an exciting style to his game," said Ken Thompson, president and founder of Thompson Boxing Promotions. "He is a quick hitter that does not like to stand around and dance. He has great speed and a high boxing IQ that will serve him well as he climbs the ranks of the lightweight division."
 
"We are very happy to continue working with Colombian boxers," said Alex Camponovo, general manager of Thompson Boxing. "We have an elite team from the South American country that has proven itself over time and now Cesar, under the watchful eye of his manager/trainer Danny Zamora and our guidance, has the opportunity to reach his goals."
 
Villarraga starred for Colombia at the 2010 South American Games going through Hector Manzanilla (Venezuela) and Erick Banguera (Ecuador) to advance to the gold medal match against Everton Lopes of Brazil. Villarraga would bring home the gold in the 57kg event and would later qualify for the 2012 London Olympics. In London, Villarraga would lose early to Cuba's Roniel Iglesias. Rather than sulk in defeat, Villarraga turned the loss into a learning experience.
 
"The London games made me even more dedicated to the sport," said, Villarraga, who started boxing at age 15, a late start partly attributed to his early love of soccer. "Mentally I now know how to handle situations more efficiently. I have learned to value every movement, any shuffle of the feet and every punch has its purpose."
  
Villarraga had an amateur record of 250 wins against 30 loses. He is married and has two boys. The youngest is a new born at 10-months and the other is five-years-old.

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Welterweight Prospect Artemio Reyes Headlines "Locked 'n Loaded" Show July 26‏




In another exciting addition to its "Locked 'n Loaded" series, Thompson Boxing Promotions showcases up and coming welterweight Artemio Reyes, (19-2, 15 KOs) of Colton, Calif. against the veteran Sergio Perez, (28-14, 19 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico on Friday, July 26, 2013 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Ontario, Calif. The bout is scheduled for 8 rounds.

Reyes, who is riding a four-fight winning streak, last won in February with a second round knockout of Rodolfo Armenta. Reyes has fought most of his professional bouts in California's Inland Empire and is excited to put on a show for his hometown fans.

"The crowds at the DoubleTree are made up of boxing diehards that know a great fight when they see one," said Reyes, who is promoted by Thompson Boxing Promotions. "Perez presents a tough challenge because of his experience, but I put in a lot of work for this fight and I'm confident that I'll get the victory and the fans will get what they pay for."

In the intriguing co-feature, junior flyweights Sindy Amador, (10-0, 1 KO) of Riverside, Calif. and Jolene Blackshear (7-3, 3 KOs) of San Diego will battle for the vacant interim WIBA Jr. Flyweight world title in an 8-round fight. It is the first championship fight for Thompson Boxing Promotions at the DoubleTree Hotel. In ten undefeated fights, Amador has solidified her reputation as a bona fide brawler. Always pressing and never shy to take a punch to deliver two, Amador prefers to smother her opponents with a flurry of punches.

"That's my style," said Amador, who last won in April in a unanimous decision against Adrienne Alegria. "I stalk my opponents and deliver heavy punches whenever possible. Eventually they tire out and that's what I intend to do to Jolene on July 26. Most of my opponents find it difficult to make in-match adjustments. We'll see how Jolene handles the pressure."

The undercard features Colombian middleweight prospect Alex Theran (13-0, 8 KOs) putting his unbeaten record on the line in a 6-round bout against Juan Carlos Rojas (5-5, 4 KOs) of Mexico, while middleweights Ralph Lopez (6-1, 5 KOs) of Riverside, Calif. and German Valdez (2-1, 1 KO) of Mexico open the show in a 4-round fight.

Heavyweight Javier Torres (7-6-1, 4 KOs) of Los Angeles and super bantamweight Jorge Ruiz (2-0, 1 KO) of San Diego will also be on the card. Their opponents will be announced at a later date.

Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the first bell rings at 7:45 pm. The DoubleTree Hotel is located at 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 and can be reached at (909) 937-0900.

"Locked 'n Loaded" is presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Lucas Oil and Everlast, in association with Time Warner Cable Deportes.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Junior welterweight Maurcio "El Maestro" Herrera Q & A‏


 

This Thursday, May 2nd, Thompson Boxing Promotions and Banner Promotions will present a special night of boxing that will emanate from Corona, California and be televised on ESPN "Friday Night Fights".  The special edition of boxing will feature Riverside's Mauricio "El Maestro" Herrera (18-3, 7KOs) versus South Korea's Ji-Hoon "The Volcano" Kim (24-8, 18KOs) in a 10-round junior welterweight bout.
 
Herrera, whose record recently suffered two losses in a row, looks to set the record straight as it relates to his boxing abilities.


Read below to see what Mauricio Herrera had to say about his upcoming match against Ji-Hoon Kim.
 
 
Q:            How has training been going? 

A:            Training has been going well.  Before this fight was offered to me I was in decent shape.  I 
                had been staying in the gym and sparring with Omar Figueroa and Timothy Bradley, so I 
                was really well conditioned to start training for a fight.

Q:            How has camp been going for this particular fight?  

A:             I am doing really good in my training camp.   I have been sparring a lot with different 
               fighters and mixing it up with all of them. A couple of my sparring partners have  
               been Hector Serrano and Freddy Hernandez. 

Q:            What have you done differently in training to prepare for Kim?  

A:            I have been using my basic style in training that has been working for me.  In my last two 
               fights I was listening to too many people in the gym.  Everyone pushed me to be more 
               aggressive and hit harder.  But it wasn't me.  I gave it a try and it didn't work.  The one 
               thing I am doing different from my last two training camps is that I am fighting the way I 
               know how, using my boxing ability, using my jab a lot more and making sure that I 
               don't get hit as much.

Q:            You are coming off two losses.  Where do you see your career at this point? What  
                does 
this fight mean to you? 

A:            This fight means a lot to me.  I have a lot on the line.  I have to win impressively against 
               Kim, who is a solid opponent, in order to remain on the networks.

Q:            If you do well against Kim who would you like to fight next in your division?

A:            I never look ahead of my opponents but if all turns out well I would love to fight against 
               Brandon Rios, Mike Alvarado (again) , Adrien Broner or Danny Garcia.  They may choose 
               me as a tune up fight but I would take that as my opportunity and be ready.

Q:           You went professional at the age of 27.  Why begin your career so late in the game?

A:           My original trainer, Rudy Garavito, was like a father figure to me and my brother, we were   
               very close.  He took care of us very well but was so attached to us that he didn't want 
               to see us get hurt so he would hold us back from us going pro.  Although I felt bad about 
               it, I finally had to turn away from him,  it was either that or turn old and don't go pro.

               A while back ago, I ran into an acquaintance who also trained with Garavito. He was 
               watching a boxing match and happily commenting about how he had fought some of 
               those fighters that went on to be professionals.  At that moment I knew that I wouldn't be 
               content with just the experience of being an amateur and that no matter how much I 
               respected Garavito, if I remained with him I knew that would be my fate.
 
About the event:
 
Thursday's event will take place Omega Products Outdoor Events Center is located at 1681 California Avenue in Corona, California and will be televised as a special edition of ESPN's Friday Night Fights.
 

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Friday, February 15, 2013

SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT CHRISTOPHER MARTIN EMBARKS ON HIS “PATH TO GLORY” AND FACES OFF AGAINST JOSE ANGEL BERANZA IN A REMATCH FOR REDEMPTION!


 Thompson Boxing Promotions returns to the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario with a double shot of boxing action to open up 2013.

Newly signed Christopher “Marvelous” Martin showcases his super bantamweight talent in the main event on Friday, February 22. Martin faces Mexican veteran Jose Angel Beranza in a fight set for eight rounds for the WBC US super bantamweight vacant title.

It’s a rematch for redemption!

Martin (25-2-3, 8 KOs) has some notable wins on his record such as his 10-round split decision win over Chris Avalos and his knockouts of Robert Guillen and Mexican KO artist Roberto Castañeda last summer. The clever counter-puncher Martin has suddenly discovered his power stroke and needs it against Beranza (35-25-2, 27 KOs) who is the first to defeat Martin. The San Diego prizefighter is anxious to remedy the score.

“When Beranza and I last fought he surprised me with his timing. I expected him to come at me but I ended up having to chase him. He out boxed me and would hit and hold. I got frustrated. This time it’s going to be different. I have been working on sitting down on my punches. I got stoppages in my last two fights and feel confident in my ability to walk away with the win. We’re going to go hard for 8 rounds.

Tickets for “PATH TO GLORY” are priced at $75, $45, and $30. They are available now and may be purchased by calling 714-935-0900.

In the co-main event the lanky San Bernardino destroyer Artemio “King” Reyes Jr. tangles with Tucson’s Rodolfo “Bam Bam” Armenta in a welterweight clash set for eight rounds. Reyes (18-2, 14 KOs) is anxious to reclaim a higher ranking in the welterweight division. He won’t find it a breeze when he faces Arizona’s Armenta (12-9-1, 9 KOs) who has faced some of the best prospects in the division. Reyes’ last win was a blowout of Mexico’s Pipino Cuevas Jr. and he is anxious to make 2013 a great year.

Colombian middleweight standout Alex “El Principe” Theran (10-0, 6 KOs) has an even match up against Hawaii’s Michael Balasi (10-1, 7 KOs) in a six round bout. It’s the southpaw slugger’s first venture into American soil after three consecutive knockout wins in Colombia and he hopes to make a good impression. Balasi is also a southpaw and his only loss was a split decision in the Philippines back in 2006.

Riverside super bantamweight Juan Reyes (8-1-1, 1 KO) returns to the Doubletree Hotel for a fourth time. At the moment, the whirlwind pugilist does not have a contracted opponent but will be in a six round contest.

Others fighting on the February 22nd are Giovanni Santillan (6-0, 4 KOs) vs. Michael Lucero (12-17-2, 4 KOs); Joshua Conley (4-0, 4 KOs) vs. Juan Carlos Rojas (4-4, 4 KOs); and Xavier Montelongo (2-0-1) vs. Pedro Toledo (1-0-1).
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Thursday, July 19, 2012

THOMPSON BOXING PROMOTIONS TIDAL WAVE HITS THE SOUTHWEST WITH A TRIPLE THREAT THIS FRIDAY, JULY 20!!!‏


A massive Thompson Boxing Promotions tidal wave hits the Southwest as three different fight cards from the Orange County-based company will take place on Friday, July 20, from Laughlin, Nevada to Santa Ynez and Ontario, California.

A regional title fight between Mexican contenders Juan Carlos Burgos and Cesar Vazquez erupts at the Edgewater Casino in Laughlin, a lightweight collision betweenMiguel Acosta and Art Hovhannisyan will be the main event at Chumash Casino, and Charles Huerta faces Eduardo Arcos in a junior lightweight main event from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario.

Few promoters have ever dared this feat.

Tijuana, Mexico's Burgos (29-1, 19 KOs) has proven several times that he's capable of winning a world title and seeks to prove it against equally impressive Cesar Vazquez (25-0, 16 KOs) of Mexicali, Mexico in an expected war for junior lightweight supremacy. Both will be battling for the WBO Latino junior lightweight title in Laughlin, Nevada. ESPN2 will televise the event along with a semi-main event pitting East L.A.'s Aron Martinez (17-1-1, 4 KOs) against Prenice Brewer (16-2-1, 6 KOs) in an expected welterweight war. The event is co promoted by Art Pelullo's Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing Promotions.

North of Santa Barbara, CA, former world champion and lightweight contenderMiguel Acosta (29-5-2, 23 KOs) of Venezuela battles Glendale, California's Art Hovhannisyan (14-0-2, 8 KOs) in the main event at Chumash Casino in picturesque Santa Ynez. The boxing main event will be televised live on SHOWTIME's ShoBox: The New Generation and it's promoted by Gary Shaw Productions in association with Thompson Boxing Promotions.

Further south, Thompson Boxing's newly signed, Charles Huerta (16-3, 9 KOs)heads a list of outstanding Southern California prizefighters appearing at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario. The popular Paramount prizefighter always brings his caravan of fans. But it won't be easy against the always-dangerous junior lightweightEduardo "Latigo" Arcos (16-7-1, 13 KOs) in the main event set for eight rounds. Don't count out Tijuana's Arcos. Any time he connects it's for good.

Allentown's Miguel Diaz (8-0, 3 KOs) returns to the Ontario faces Evaristo Primero (15-14-1, 7 KOs) in an eight round bout. Despite living in Pennsylvania the hard punching Diaz has become an Inland Empire fan favorite with his aggressive style. Primero has faced the best. Will his experience be too much for Diaz?

It's Colombia versus Mexico when Daulis Prescott (24-1, 18 KOs) fights Pablo Torres (6-4-2, 5 KOs) in a featherweight bout. Prescott is the younger brother of Breidis Prescott who knocked out Amir Khan several years back. Both Prescott brothers wield serious firepower. Torres also has a punch. All of his wins have come via knockout.


Rigoberto Flores (4-1, 2 KOs)
of Northridge, Calif. meets Hector Garza (3-6, 2 KOs) of Texas in a six round junior welterweight contest. Flores is making his sixth appearance at the Doubletree and must deal with left-handed Garza. Lefties are puzzling for everyone.

In other fights Sylmar's Sergio Nuñez (6-0-1, 4KOs) fights Houston's Jesus Mendez (3-2, 2 KOs) in a junior lightweight clash. San Pedro's junior bantamweightIsaac Zarate (3-0) opposes Corpus Christi's Jeremy Longoria (3-1, 1KO).

San Diego's junior welterweight Giovanni Santillan (2-0, 1KO) meets Laredo'sAlberto Espinoza (1-1).


Tickets for the "Path to Glory" card are priced at $74, $45 and $30 and may be purchased by calling: 714-935-0900.
Bouts subject to change. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the first bell rings at 7:45 pm. The Doubletree Hotel is located at 222 North Vineyard Avenue in Ontario. The hotel phone number is 909-937-0900.

It's a triple-header for Thompson Boxing Promotions just take your pick, make the drive and set your DVR!

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Sunday, February 19, 2012

JUAN CARLOS BURGOS VS. FRANKIE ARCHULETA HEADLINES FIGHT CARD ON FEB. 25 AT MILLION DOLLAR ELM CASINO IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA; TELEVISED LIVE ON ESPN

Promoters Art Pelullo/Banner Promotions, Golden Gloves Promotions, Thompson Boxing Promotions and Tony Holden Productions and will present a sensational fight card on Friday, February 25, 2011, at the Million Dollar Elm Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The main event and other selected fights will be televised live on ESPN at 9:00 P.M. Eastern, 6:00 P.M. Pacific.

In the main event - scheduled for 10 rounds – featherweight contender Juan Carlos “Mini” Burgos, 25-1 with 18 knockouts, of Tijuana, Baja California, will battle Frankie Archuleta, 27-7-1 with 14 knockouts, of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Burgos, now 23 years old, is ranked No. 4 by the World Boxing Council at 126 pounds. In his last fight on November 26 in Nagoya, Japan, he challenged Hozumi Hasegawa for the vacant WBC featherweight world title. Hasegawa, a former WBC bantamweight world champion with 10 successful title defenses, is considered by many to be one of Japan’s best fighters of the last decade. It was a tremendous battle, one of the most exciting fights of the year – Burgos rallied in the last four rounds and finished the fight strongly, but came up short in the scoring and lost by 12 round decision.

Archuleta, 35 years old, is a 14-year professional veteran. A former WBC Latin American and North American Boxing Association featherweight champion, he has won two fights in a row.

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Sunday, April 5, 2009

Bradley outlasts Holt; Andrade finishes off Tsypko on SHOWTIME‏. BRADLEY UNIFIES 140-POUND WBC & WBO TITLES IN A CLOSE CONTEST;ANDRADE OUTGUNS TSYPKO

ALL photos credit Tom Casino/SHOWTIME

MONTREAL, Canada– Fists were flying in Montreal as Timothy Bradley and Kendall Holt exchanged fierce blows for 12 electrifying rounds to unify the 140-pound World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) titles on Saturday evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. In the end, Bradley won a close unanimous decision with two judges scoring the bout 115-111 and the third 114-112.

Timothy Bradley (24-0) remained the aggressor throughout and the counter-punching Kendall Holt (25-3) never found a rhythm to unify two titles in the light welterweight division.

In the co-feature, an International Boxing Federation (IBF) super middleweight title eliminator, Librado Andrade continually beat Vitali Tsypko to the punch. Andrade earned a clear unanimous decision with two judges scoring the bout 117-109 and the third scoring a shutout, 120-106.

The evening of fights, presented by Gary Shaw Productions, Top Rank, Inc., Thompson Boxing and Gillett Entertainment Group, Inc., emanated from The Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. The co-feature was presented in association with Sauerland Events and Golden Boy Promotions. It aired live on SHOWTIME® at 10:45 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).

Bradley of Palm Springs, Calif., was knocked down with a vicious left hook in the first round but jumped right back up. Bradley took a knee in order to compose himself and rose again at the count of “8” to continue on.

A walloping left hook by Kendall Holt floored Timothy Bradley in the first round. But surprisingly, he sprang to his feet and shook it off to record an exciting 12-round unanimous decision on SHOWTIME.


Bradley fought back furiously as the fight progressed. He became the more physical fighter, pushing the action and causing Holt’s corner to yell for him to move forward and take control of the fight.

In the 12th round with less then 20 seconds to go, Holt sent Bradley to the canvas for a second time, but Bradley seemed unfazed and both finished the fight strong.

When ring announcer Jimmy Lennon, Jr. announced him as the new 140-pound WBC and WBO champion, Bradley became overwhelmed with emotion and fell to his knees.

The World Boxing Council (WBC) champ coming in, Timothy Bradley took home more hardware, adding Kendall Holt’s World Boxing Organization (WBO) strap to his collection.

After the fight, the undefeated Bradley (24-0, 11 KOs) said, “I kept my faith and gave tonight everything I got. This is a dream come true for me. I knew one day this would happen and I give it all to God. I came in tonight in tremendous shape. I prepared myself well.”

Referring to the two knockdowns, Bradley credited Holt saying, “Kendall is sneaky. He is a crafty fighter and I got caught. He hits hard and I know everybody will be chasing me thinking I have a glass chin but they don’t know how hard he hits.”

An upset Holt (25-3, 12 KOs) said after the fight, “I’m disappointed in myself. I let my fans down and I let my corner down. I gave away the middle rounds with a lack of work.”

When asked what was next for him Holt responded with only one thing in mind. “Rematch. It was a close fight and I want the rematch.”

While Tsypko (22-3, 12 KOs) of the Ukraine started off strong, Andrade (28-2, 21 KOs) proved to be the quicker and more composed fighter. Andrade landed a straight right hand to Tsypko’s jaw that dropped him in the second. Tsypko was able to beat the count but found himself down again in the seventh after being hit with a solid right uppercut.

On the button! Librado Andrade (28-2, 21 KOs) punished Vitali Tsypko (22-3, 12 KOs) with consistent and accurate shots through 12 rounds earning the clear unanimous decision.


A short, flush right hand by Librado Andrade sent Vitali Tsypko down in the second found. Tsypko would again taste canvas in the seventh in his loss to Andrade Saturday in an International Boxing Federation (IBF) super middleweight eliminator.



In a scintillating 12th and final round, Andrade of Fontana, Calif., and Tsypko kept a quick pace trading blows back and forth. When the final bell rang Andrade was announced the winner, moving him into the number one spot and top contender for the IBF super middleweight title which is currently held by Canadian superstar Lucian Bute.

“He was very economical with his punches,” said Andrade. “I had to be careful when I hurt him. If I got too aggressive, he could get the edge and I would be in trouble. I felt that I had him in the fifth round but he is such a good boxer that he slipped away. “

Speaking of a potential rematch with Bute, Andrade said, “If it happens, I would be more then happy. This is a beautiful city and a beautiful country. The people here support boxing, they support the fighters and Bute is lucky to be from here.”

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING announcers Gus Johnson and Al Bernstein called the action from ringside with Karyn Bryant reporting from ringside. The executive producer of SHOWTIME Sports is David Dinkins Jr., with Ray Smaltz producing with Bob Dunphy directing.

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Monday, May 12, 2008

UNBEATEN BRADLEY UPSETS WITTER TO BECOME 25TH SHOBOX ALUM TO WIN A WORLD TITLE FROCH DISPOSES OF RYBACKI IN FOUR ON SPECIAL SATURDAY EDITION OF SHOBOX

NEW YORK– Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley showed no signs of jetlag in his upset, split-decision victory over defending world champion Junior Witter Saturday. Bradley, a four-fight veteran of the SHOWTIME boxing series ShoBox: The New Generation, captured the World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Lightweight Championship by scores of 115-113, 114-113 and 112-115 to become the 25th ShoBox fighter to win a world title.

Photos by: Tom Casino/SHOWTIME

Bradley celebrated with his team following a victory that made the unbeaten fighter the 25th ShoBox alum to capture a world title belt. ShoBox premiered in July 2001.


The special Saturday night edition of the popular, prospect-oriented series was promoted by Hennessy Sports from the Trent FM Arena at Nottingham, England and aired on a same-day tape delay.

In the co-feature, No. 1-ranked WBC super middleweight contender Carl Froch of Nottingham dispatched late-replacement Albert Rybacki of Poland with a fourth-round stoppage.

The undefeated Bradley (22-0, 11 KOs) had never fought professionally outside his home state of California. Earlier this week, he traveled more than 5,000 miles from his hometown of Palm Springs, Calif., to the homeland of the reigning 140-pound champion for his first world title fight.

Early on, Witter controlled a sloppy fight and appeared to be on his way to his third championship defense. But Bradley, reportedly a 6-1 underdog, rocked the champion in the sixth with a devastating overhand right sending Witter down for only the second time in his career.

That one-punch knockdown turned the tide for Bradley who controlled the rest of the contest with effective aggression.

“I knew this fight was mine,” said the newly crowned 24-year-old champion. “I’ve seen the tapes [of Witter’s past fights], and he fades in the sixth and seventh. And I know that’s when I come on. I get stronger in the later rounds.

“I have been working on that punch,” said Bradley of the overhand right that dropped Witter. “He tends to pull back with his chin up in the air and I just caught him. But I couldn’t finish him. I had to be careful in there. He’s got power in both hands.”



“This can be considered an early candidate for upset of the year,” said renowned ShoBox analyst Steve Farhood. “It is so difficult to win a world title on the road. And to do it with as little experience as Bradley has, this was something special. That one-punch knockdown in the sixth proved to be the difference maker in the fight.”

Unbeaten Timothy Bradley of Palm Springs, Calif., scored a sixth-round knockdown over defending champion and hometown favorite Junior Witter en route to winning a 12-round split decision and the WBC 140-pound title Saturday on a Special Edition of ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME.

Witter, 34, drops to 36-2-2, 21 KOs and will have to recalculate his career path. He was lobbying for marquee fights with other top 140-pound fighters including Ricky Hatton.

The undefeated Froch easily outclassed Rybacki and improved his record to 23-0, 19 KOs. Froch was originally scheduled to face Denis Inkin in a WBC final eliminator for the super middleweight title, but Inkin pulled out two weeks ago with a training injury. As a result, the WBC officially named Froch the mandatory challenger to current 168-pound champion Joe Calzaghe.

Froch didn’t have to take this fight to guarantee his title shot but said he was eager to showcase his power to the American television audience on SHOWTIME.



NEW YORK– ShoBox: The New Generation returns to the United Kingdom on May 10, 2008, with an outstanding world title showdown and a promising undercard bout featuring two undefeated prospects.

On a special Saturday night edition of the popular, prospect-oriented SHOWTIME boxing series, World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Lightweight Champion Junior Witter will defend his crown for the third time when he takes on WBC No. 1 contender Timothy Bradley at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham, England (same day tape delay at 10:45 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME).

In a spectacular co-feature pitting two young undefeated British prospects against each other, hard-hitting John Murray will take on the slick John Fewkes in a 10-round lightweight bout. The evening of boxing will be promoted by Hennessy Sports.

In his last outing, Witter (36-1-2, 21 KOs), of Bradford, England, successfully defended his WBC title for the second time by scoring a stunning, seventh-round knockout over Vivian Harris on Sept. 7, 2007. In his initial 2007 outing, Witter defended his world championship for the first time by out-boxing Arturo Morua en route to a ninth- round TKO on Jan. 20.

“I know how to prepare for Bradley,” Witter said. “This isn’t my first title defense. Bradley will be a tough out, but I’m confident that I will be the winner. I have the strength, power and experience to take care of him.”

Bradley (21-0, 11 KOs), of Palm Springs, Calif., is no stranger to the bright lights and big stage of national television, as he will make his fourth ShoBox appearance on SHOWTIME. If victorious against Witter, the promising unbeaten will become the 25th ShoBox fighter to win a world title.

Long considered to be one of the super lightweight division’s top prospects, Bradley has won his last two fights by lopsided unanimous decisions.

“This is what boxing is all about,” Bradley said. “You work hard and put in the sweat and long hours in the gym so one day you set yourself up for a title shot. This is what I’ve been waiting for all my life. I can’t see myself losing this fight. I can see myself becoming a world champion on May 10.”

*CARL FROCH TO MAKE SHOWTIME DEBUT THIS SATURDAY ON A SPECIAL EDITION OF SHOBOX;From Trent FM Arena Nottingham, England 10:45 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME

NEW YORK– Hard-hitting super middleweight Carl Froch has been added as the co-feature to Saturday’s special edition of ShoBox: The New Generation, which is taking place from Nottingham, England (SHOWTIME, 10:45 p.m. ET/PT, tape delayed). The main event remains the WBC Super Lightweight World Championship bout between titlist Junior Witter of Bradford, England and American contender Timothy Bradley of Palm Springs, California.Hard-hitting super middleweight Carl Froch squares off with Albert Rybacki, who he will be facing in the co-feature of Saturday night’s telecast. Froch, who weighed in at 167 ½ pounds, is the No. 1 ranked mandatory challenger to WBC super middleweight Joe Calzaghe. Rybacki, who tipped the scales at 168 ¼ pounds, is an undefeated and hard hitting late replacement for Denis Inkin.

In a battle of previously undefeated super middleweights, No. 1-ranked Carl Froch (left) knocked out Albert Rybacki in the fourth round in Saturday's ShoBox co-feature.


The undefeated Froch (22-0, 18 KOs) of Nottingham, was originally scheduled to face Denis Inkin in a WBC final eliminator for the super middleweight title, but Inkin pulled out two weeks ago complaining of a back injury sustained in training. As a result, the WBC officially named Froch the mandatory challenger to current 168-pound champion Joe Calzaghe. Froch, eager to showcase his exciting style to his hometown fans and an American television audience on SHOWTIME, accepted the 12-round International contest against Rybacki.

"Carl Froch is an exciting and talented fighter to watch," said ShoBox Executive Producer Gordon Hall on location in Nottingham. "He's got significant power and a thrilling style. This is a great opportunity to give our viewers a first look at a guy who very well could be the next super middleweight world champion."

"Froch likes to keep busy," said promoter Mick Hennessy of his 30-year-old charge. "Even though he's got a guaranteed WBC world title fight coming up next, he likes to test himself. Froch is getting into the ring against guy with nothing to lose. Rybacki showed up here in great physical shape. We know his a rough, tough fighter and essentially he's gate crashing a world title contender.

"Froch is confident enough to put his unbeaten record on the line against anyone," continued Hennessy. "We did not want to pass up the opportunity to put on a good performance to the American television audience on SHOWTIME. Ticket sales have been strong behind our hometown boy and we expect an excitable crowd to really rock the Trent FM Arena."

*Undefeated Timothy Bradley Fun Facts, Challenging for WBC Super Lightweight Title Saturday On SHOWTIME‏

Undefeated 24-year-old boxer Timothy Bradley, of Palm Springs, has traveled approximately 2,100 miles total for his 21 professional fights. In fact, he has fought exclusively in California and never traveled farther than 230 miles from his hometown. Since turning pro in August 2004, Bradley has fought in Ontario (11 times), Corona (five times), Santa Ynez (three times), Los Angeles (once) and Lancaster (once).

On Saturday, that will change dramatically, however, when the WBC super lightweight No. 1 contender travels 5,300 miles to challenge WBC Super Lightweight Champion Junior Witter in Nottingham, England. SHOWTIME will televise the world title bout at 10:45 p.m. PT.

*CONFERENCE CALL QUOTES JUNIOR WITTER AND TIMOTHY BRADLEY WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008

Question:Junior, can we have opening comments on you? How is training going? What are your thoughts on defending your championship on “ShoBox” on SHOWTIME, and your thoughts on the challenger, Timothy Bradley.

Witter: It’s great to be getting back in the ring. It feels like a while since I've been here. Training's gone very well. It's been a long hard slog, and I'm just raring to go. Timothy Bradley is obviously accomplished in his own right. He's done quite well for himself, and he's going to find out on Saturday night that he is in with the champ.

Question: You have improved like 1,000 percent since the last time you fought on SHOWTIME. What do you credit that to?

Witter:I put it down to dedication, hard work and listening to my trainers.

Question: Timothy, what are your thoughts on finally fighting for the world championship and trying to become the 25th ShoBox alum to win a world title?

Bradley: This is a dream come true. I've been waiting on this pretty much my whole life. It is going to be a very exciting fight, and I am expecting the best. Junior Witter is not the same fighter he was eight years ago. He is at the top of his game, and I feel I'm in the prime of my game right now. It’s going be an explosive night. I am confident I can win the fight and that I'm going to win. I'm just really anxious to get in the ring right now. Because the (Jose Luis) Castillo fight fell through, the warriors that we are, we decided, ‘hey let's get in there and let's do this you know.’ So, everybody pretty much is running for Junior Witter. He has something that I want and that's the WBC title. I'm going to go get it.

The undefeated Bradley, who is fighting in his first world title fight, stands in front of a mirror in his hotel gym and says “I’m so slick, he (Witter) will think that he’s fighting two of me.”


Question: Junior, is there anybody that you fought that you can compare style‑wise to Bradley? What kind of a fight do you expect from him?

Witter: I'm not really counting on anything. I've seen Bradley box. He is aggressive enough. He's got quick hands. He's got decent power. I'm just taking it as it comes.

Question: Timothy, what's it going to be like fighting in England? Have you prepared differently because basically you are going to be the bad guy wearing the black hat? Does that bother you at all?

Bradley: No, it doesn't bother me at all. Coming from California, and California being predominantly Latinos and me fighting a lot of Latino fighters, I am like the underdog anyway. They always cheer for their guy. I'm use to it. So, I'm used to the oohs and ahhs, and the boos, and people telling me that I am nothing. It doesn't really bother me, man. Once I get in the ring and just start doing my thing, I earn my respect that way. So, I'm not really worried about that.

Question: Timothy and Junior, can you talk about your opponent and what impresses you from the films?

Bradley: What I notice in his film is that Witter is multi‑versatile. He can fight from any position. It doesn't matter where he is in the ring or what position's he's in. He has really good power and speed. So, it's going to be really challenging to get in there, figure Witter out and break him down.

Bradley and Samuel L. Jackson


Witter: Bradley has good hand speed. He works well when he goes to work. He has belief and desire. He is going to be good to face, and one who thinks he can do it.

Question: Timothy and Junior, does it concern you that neither of you has been in the ring for awhile? What are you trying to do to overcome the lack of ring time?

Bradley: I put in the work in the gym. So, it's like I sparred over 100 rounds for this fight. So, that will be out of the question. My timing is on. It's on point. I'm not really looking forward to having any ring rust on May 10.

Witter: Ring rough is not even a question or a thought in my head. When I won the world title I had 11 months out of the ring before that, and I got in and I boxed fine. My last fight was in September, but the way I train, I am in the ring all the time training. It's not like it's something under consideration.

Question: Timothy, who were some of your sparring partners for this fight? Were they trying to emulate Witter's style?

Bradley: I sparred against Dominic Salcedo. He's a very good fighter. He switches a lot. He can punch from any angle. He has a really known style. He has fast feet and gets out of the way like Witter. I had really good preparation for the fight. I sparred a lot of rounds with him and made sure my time was going on be to point.

Question: Is Witter more of just a switch‑hitter though? Would you consider him to be unorthodox or unpredictable?

Bradley: Witter is unpredictable. He can punch from any position he is in. If you think you are in the clear, you're not because he is so fast he can leap in with punches. So, he is a very dangerous champion, and that's why nobody wants to fight him.

Question: Do you feel that maybe you are taking this fight a little bit too early?

Bradley: I really don't care about the critics, man. It doesn't really bug me at all. I know what I can do. I know when I get in there with someone that's really good, I will step up to the plate and take the challenge and beat him. You don't know until you get in the ring. I am at the peak of my career right now. I am 24 years old. I've had 21 fights with 11 KOs. I am a hard worker. I have been working hard for the past three years to get to this point.

Question: Do you wish you had more quality rounds under your belt, or do you just feel ready?

Bradley: No way. I'm ready, man. I've had some tough fights. It's all prepared for me for this. Mentally, physically, and emotionally, I'm ready for this next stage. You guys will see on May 10th. You're definitely going to see.

Question: Junior, does the tremendous amount of attention on this fight affect the way that go in to the fight? Do you feel the need to not only win, but make a statement?

Witter: It's (media attention and television coverage) not going to change the way I fight. I'll be focused on what I'm doing, the way I prepared for it. I know it's an opportunity to show the world what I can do, and reinforce the fact that I am the best light welterweight there is throughout all the federations and so forth. I have just been focusing on what I'm going to do. I'm going to get in the ring and I'm going to do what I do best.

Question: Why has it been so long since you have been in the ring? Was it because of the politics of boxing, or was that planned?

Witter: It's the politics of boxing. I had a slight injury that I had to deal with straight after the Vivian Harris fight (September 2007). It took me a little bit to get back to fitness where I thought I was ready to fight. Since then, we've had a couple of people pull out, like Demetrius Hopkins.

Question: Timothy, how is it going to be for you to challenge a world champion on his home turf without having a lot of experience on a professional level?

Bradley: I will stay focused, stay with the game plan, listen to my corner and listen to my trainers. I'm just here to do a job. I'm just going to be completely focused on Witter.

Question: What is the source of your confidence knowing Witter’s record and his experience?

Bradley: I'm just confident in my abilities. I'm just confident. I am a hard worker. I have talent and I put in the work. I put in the miles. I put in the hours of studying videos. I'm just dedicated to the sport. That's what builds my confidence. I'm ready for this big stage.

Question: Timothy and Junior, do either of you want to make a prediction for the fight?

Bradley: My prediction is I just want to win. That's it. That's just hands down. I don't care how I get the ‘W,’ I just want to win. I don't really make predictions. Fighters can sit here and say I'm going to knock Witter out. But, it's a whole different ball game once you get in the ring.

Witter: I predict an exciting fight, and the champion will remain the champion. I'm going out there and will deliver some pain. I am not about to give in.

Question: Timothy, since you are fighting on foreign soil, do you feel like you have to knock Witter out to win? Are you concerned about a close fight not going your way?

Bradley: No, I don't have any thoughts about that. They have judges who judge the fights, and they have the fight fans who judge it. They have their own opinion. Whoever wins the fight should win the fight definitely. It doesn't bother me at all. I never really think about. At the end of the day, I have to live with the decision.

Question: Is your mindset then to go out and win rounds and leave no doubt?

Bradley: I definitely think that way. You have to go out and beat the champion. You just can't dance around the ring and not do anything at all. You take it to the champion. It has to be precise, and that's what we're planning on to do.

Question: Junior, when did you injury your knee, and how is it holding up in training camp?

Witter: I injured my knee about six weeks before I boxed Vivian Harris. Surgery was the week after. I'm fine now. I have not had a problem with it.

Question: How much do you know about Bradley as a fighter?

Witter: I don’t know loads and loads about Bradley, but I'm not a studier of boxing and what everyone is doing. I look at who you are right now. I find a weakness exploit it.

Question: Why did it take six years after you fought Zab Judah in June 2000 to show the boxing world that you are a world champion?

Witter: The politics of boxing is scary. That's why it took so long. No one wanted to give me a shot after Judah. They realized that I was good. They were managing to find a way to avoid that. But, I went on to win the European International title, and I did everything I had to do. I took the long road because it was the only road that was really left for me and it's just gone that way.

Question: Timothy, do you feel any kind of nerves being in a fight like this?

Bradley: You are going to have some nerves. This is a fight. It's not dancing. I've had people around me to keep me focused and keep me on the quest that's ahead. So, I'm all right. I'm just relaxed and really anxious to get in the ring.

Question: Junior, is there any chance that you may be taking Bradley a little lightly? Are you looking forward to calling some of the other guys in the 140-pound division out?

Witter: I am not taking Bradley lightly at all. I've called out a couple of people. No one's really stepped up to the plate the way I would like them to. I accept that and I will do the job on Saturday night.

Question: Junior, if you win this fight, who would you like to fight? Do you think Hatton will ever fight you?

Witter: I think the Hatton fight will happen. It's that much of a big demand in the U.K. from the boxing world unit. The pressure is on him to take the fight.

Question: Timothy, what kind of adjustments have you made to prepare for this fight now that you are in England? What's this week been like so far?

Bradley: This has just been a pretty light week. All the hard work's been done in the gym. I have been pretty much just breaking a sweat, and that's just pretty much it. I have gotten a lot of rest and eaten quality food. I am just staying focused on the game plan, and that's all.

Question: What did you learn from your first ShoBox experience, and what do you take from that into this fight?

Bradley: I just have to get in there and do my thing. I have to stay relaxed, stay calm, stay focused and fight like a champion. Being on a big network with a new promoter on ShoBox, I felt like I had to prove myself to everybody. Things like that just kind of bit me in the ass. But, I've been through that and it's not a big deal. This is what I do for a living. I'm going to get in there and I'm going to do what I do. I just have to stay relaxed, and that's it.

Question: Did you have your body fat measured?

Bradley: I'm about three percent body fat right now.

Question: Does it motivate you that people say you are taking this fight too early in your career?

Bradley: That motivates me. Negative comments always motivate me and get me up for the challenge. I really don't care what people say, or what they think. How many people get a chance to fight for the world title as quickly and as fast as me? It has taken me a little less than three‑and‑a‑half years to get to this point. I worked my way up through the rankings and got to the No. 1 challenger spot. It's either sink or swim. It's either you do it or you don't do it. I'm going to do it.

Question: Did you do anything to compensate for the time difference in your preparation?

Bradley: No. I trained at the regular time and trained like I normally do. I am ready.

Question: What were the circumstances like for you on the actual day before word of the cancellation of the Castillo fight came out? Did you get a little bit of inkling beforehand?

Bradley: The cancellation did not really bother me at all. You know, it bothered me a little bit. But, my dream was always to fight for the title and win the title, to become the WBC world champion. So, the WBC granted me the No. 1 challenger spot. I was not punished because Castillo likes to eat a lot of burritos and stuff. I got what I wanted, and now we’re here.

Question: Timothy, who does the desert area in California (Palm Springs) have so many good fighters? What breeds all these great fighters over there?

Bradley: The heat. (Laughing). I guess it's the heat. I'm not sure. Just having about six or seven local gyms in the area helps. It's just having Palm Springs and every location, every city in the valley. We just have some great trainers come through that desert that push fighters. We train in the heat, and it's really challenging for us. So, we come in great shape. We are hungry fighters because we definitely want to be the best.

Question: When you are out running, do you ever worry about rattlesnakes and stuff?

Bradley: No, I never worry about that. I do a lot of my running in the hills, the mountains and on the track. So, when I do my distance, I like to run on the street. I run too much in the sand. Rattlesnakes like to come out in the heat, so I really don't do too much running when it gets to be midday. That's when they're out.

Question: Timothy, have you embraced the role of being the underdog, and do you feel any kind of pressure or anything?

Bradley: No, I don't feel any kind of pressure. I really don't get into all the odds and stuff like that and listen to all that stuff. I pretty much think positively the whole time. I am on Witter’s home soil. I'm definitely not going to be the favorite. So, I expected that. It doesn’t bother me at all.

Question: Is there any kind of pressure going in to this fight, or is this just another fight? Is this the fight of your career at this point.

Bradley: This is the fight of my career. This is the big stage, man. It doesn't get any higher than this. I am taking it as an opportunity. I thank Junior Witter and Mick Hennessy for putting this show on. It's exciting for boxing, and it's exciting for me. It’s going to be a great fight.

Question: Junior, since they are basically two different fighters height and style-wise, how do you go from training for someone like Demetrius Hopkins to training for Bradley?

Witter: I basically do the same training route to the end. Then, I'll just tweak my style for my opponent. I got to that level where I'm just about to tweak and the fight got cancelled. I took a little bit of time off and just eased off a bit. I kept fit, kept sharp and then just tweaked things at the end for Bradley. So, I'm cool.

Question: Timothy, what was it like going from getting ready to fight Castillo to fighting Junior Witter, a far more better fighter at this stage of their careers?

Bradley: I just trained for the Castillo fight and took about a week off. I heard they were negotiating and stuff like that and I went back to the gym and been in the gym ever since. Now, we're at this point. When you train so much, you train so hard and you get hungry. You want to fight. You need to release. Witter and I are both going to be in prime time May 10th. You are going to see some fireworks.

Question: Junior, do you have a particular routine for fight days that you've developed over the years?

Witter: I chill. I'll have something to eat, go for a little walk, have a rest, and have something else to eat. Bob comes over and cuts my hair. Then I just relax and do very little.

Question: What time do you like to get to the venue?

Witter: I like to get to the venue about two hours before the fight. I like to play the music, get into the zone, and get ready to do my stuff.

Question: Timothy, how long have you been in England?

Bradley: I've been in England since Sunday.

Question: Have you been able to acclimate to the time change?

Bradley: I'm sleeping at night, and waking up early. I am fine.

Question: Junior, do you have any plans on coming into fight here in America?

Witter: Yeah, I want to headline a big card over there. For me, it's a case of getting the next fight. The next fight can be done as soon as it can be done. If you can do one over there, brilliant. If the next one can't be over there, it can't. Just get me another fight.

Question: Junior, is this just another fight for you?

Witter: It's another dangerous fight. It's not the biggest. It's not going to be the last. I'm going to remain champion. That's what I've got to do.

Question: Junior and Timothy, do you have any closing comments?

Witter: Timothy, I am glad you took the fight. I am glad you came over. It is not your night. It's not your month. You might come again. I'm still going to remain champ.

Bradley: I want to thank my promoter Gary Shaw and Thompson Boxing Promotions for making this fight possible. I just want to thank Hennessy Sports and Mick. I just want to thank the champion for giving me a shot at his title. All praises to the Lord Jesus Christ. Let's do this.

If you missed Saturday’s exciting telecast, catch the replay on SHOWTIME.

Monday, May 12 8 p.m. ET/PT Showtime Extreme

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Nick Charles and Farhood called the action from ringside in Nottingham with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing. The executive producer of ShoBox: The New Generation is Gordon Hall.

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About ShoBox: The New Generation

Since its inception in July 2001, the critically acclaimed SHOWTIME boxing series ShoBox: The New Generation has featured young, talented fighters matched tough. The ShoBox philosophy is to televise crowd-pleasing and competitive fights while providing a proving ground for willing prospects determined to fight for a world title. To date, 25 fighters who have appeared on ShoBox have advanced to garner world titles including Scott Harrison, Juan Diaz, Jeff Lacy, Ricky Hatton, Joan Guzman, Juan Urango, David Diaz, Robert Guerrero, Kelly Pavlik, Paulie Malignaggi, Paul Williams and Timothy Bradley.

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