DAZN ANNOUNCES BETMGM AS EXCLUSIVE ODDS PROVIDER FOR U.S. BOXING BROADCASTS

 

Press Release: By DAZN – LAS VEGAS, Nov. 6, 2020 – DAZN, the world’s largest sports streaming service, and BetMGM, the leading sports betting and gaming platform – today announced the latest evolution of their partnership. The partnership extension will kick off Saturday, Nov. 7 with a highly anticipated night of boxing featuring 21-year-old undefeated sensation Devin “The Dream” Haney defending his WBC lightweight championship against former unified world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa. 

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“We are thrilled to go all in on sports betting and embark on an exciting new chapter with BetMGM – marking our longest-term sports betting partnership yet in the U.S.,” said Michael Mobley, Vice President of Media Sales in North America for DAZN. “With BetMGM in our corner as DAZN’s go-to source for betting insights, fight fans will be able to stay up to date on the latest odds and enjoy even more compelling content around boxing’s biggest events.” 



The multi-fight broadcast and digital deal entrusts and solidifies BetMGM as the exclusive odds provider for a dozen DAZN events over the next year – starting with Haney vs. Gamboa – and extends across DAZN’s platform and entire suite of channels:

 

• Throughout fight week: BetMGM branding will surround DAZN’s live streams and coverage leading up to fight night including exclusive previews of the most updated betting odds.
• During the broadcast: Live BetMGM betting tickers along with co-produced content featuring DAZN talent and BetMGM expertise around betting odds throughout the main event and co-main event of all 12 fight nights; there will also be one branded round for each evening’s main event, with BetMGM as the official presenting sponsor of the over/under round.
• Also on fight night: Custom DAZN social posts across Twitter, Facebook and YouTube will bring BetMGM into the heart of the conversation with boxing fans.
• Finally, DAZN subscribers in licensed states will regularly receive custom BetMGM promo offers in the lead-up to each event.

 

Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer, BetMGM said: “DAZN has been a great partner and we couldn’t be happier for BetMGM to be the exclusive odds provider for their U.S. boxing broadcasts. Our deep integrations, like supplying live odds during boxing’s biggest matches and offering customized promotional offers to DAZN subscribers, will provide boxing fans and bettors with entertaining and exciting opportunities to get in on the action.”

 

Devin Haney vs. Yuriorkis Gamboa is a fight for the WBC lightweight championship, as Haney resumes his quest to dominate a 135-pound division bursting with big names. The Matchroom event is one of the many highlights on DAZN’s jam-packed fall schedule and will be broadcast live from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

 

ABOUT DAZN

DAZN is the largest global sports streaming service. Since launching in 2016, DAZN has expanded to nine countries across four continents with its app available for download in the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Japan and Brazil. In the U.S., the service features big fights from Matchroom Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions, GGG Promotions, and Bellator MMA, all for one affordable price, on any device – including smart TVs, smartphones, streaming sticks, tablets, games consoles and PCs. This December, DAZN will dramatically increase its global presence and expand to more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

 

ABOUT BETMGM

BetMGM is a market leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company, pioneering the online gaming industry. Born out of a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and GVC Holdings Plc (LSE: GVC), BetMGM has exclusive access to all of MGM's U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses. Utilizing GVC’s US-licensed state of the art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming via market leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker. For more information, visit http://www.betmgminc.com/.

 

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Update

 We would like to let our readers know that new material discussing the recent multi-division clash between Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz will be released here on the website on Saturday, November 7^th. Stay tuned. “And That’s The Boxing Truth.”

 

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Povetkin Tests Positive For COVID-19, Whyte Rematch Postponed

 

It has been announced that the scheduled rematch between top Heavyweight contenders Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte, which was scheduled to take place on November 21^st in London, England has been postponed due to Povetkin testing positive for the COVID-19 virus. Povetkin scored a  fifth round knockout of Whyte when they met in August of this year. As of this writing, no rescheduled date for the rematch has been announced. We will keep readers updated on any developments as they become available. Stay tuned. “And That’s The Boxing Truth.”

 

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OKOLIE LANDS WORLD TITLE SHOT AGAINST GLOWACKI ON JOSHUA-PULEV UNDERCARD

 

Press Release: November 2, 2020 By DAZN – Lawrence Okolie will take on Krzysztof Glowacki for the vacant WBO Cruiserweight World Title on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev at The O2 in London on Saturday December 12, shown live on DAZN in more than 200 countries and territories including Poland.  

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Okolie (14-0, 11 KOs) claimed the EBU European Cruiserweight Title with a seventh-round stoppage of the previously unbeaten Yves Ngabu in October last year, capping a successful 2019 which saw four knockouts in as many fights for the Hackney man. 

 

Glowacki (31-2, 19 KOs) knocked out Germany’s Marco Huck in eleven rounds to win the WBO World Title in 2015 before widely outpointing Steve Cunningham in his first defence. He suffered the first defeat of his career against Ukrainian pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk in his next fight.

 

The Polish southpaw earned the interim WBO Title by decisioning Maxim Vlasov at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago in November 2018 but was stopped in three rounds by Latvia’s Mairis Briedis last year in a challenge for the full title. 

 

“It has been a long and hard road to get here,” said Okolie. “I’m very excited and blessed to have this opportunity; I’ll be grabbing it with both hands. I will become Britain’s next World Champion on December 12. 

 

“Glowacki is a great fighter and he is someone that I looked up to when I first started boxing. I believe he won the World Title the same year I was pushing to try and get on the Olympic team when I’d had 15 amateur fights. 

 

“He’s a former two-time World Champion and has only lost twice to two elite opponents. He’s going to be my biggest test on paper as a professional. He is a consummate professional and will do everything in his power to win.

 

“I have to be on my A game, and I will be. I’m happy that throughout my career I have faced the best opposition that I could have at every stage. This is just another one of those.”

 

“I will retrieve my belt and I will bring it back to Poland,” said Glowacki. “I will become WBO World Champion for the third time in my career, there is no other option. I am prepared for a hard battle because Lawrence Okolie is big, strong and awkward, but the belt is mine and I will bring it back home.”

 

"In just 14 fights Lawrence Okolie has done it all and now it’s the moment of truth," said promoter Eddie Hearn. "Britain has the chance to crown another World Champion but Lawrence has it all to do against a great fighter and former World Champ in Krysztof Glowacki and someone who has mixed consistently at the top level. This is going to be a huge night and a huge moment for Lawrence - we can’t wait."

 

"The time has come for Lawrence," said 258 Athlete Advisor Anthony Joshua. "This is a huge opportunity, one I know he will rise to. He is about to fight at the most elite level possible. He will prepare diligently and be ready. 

 

"The whole team at 258 MGT are behind him. We are proud to have helped guide him inside and out of the ring since his professional debut to his first World Title opportunity in under 4 years."

 

Joshua (23-1, 21 KOs) defends his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO World Titles against Mandatory Challenger Pulev (28-1, 14 KOs) on a huge night of action, with more fights to be announced soon.

 

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Mercado Decisions Sanchez: 3-2-1 Boxing Results From Corona, CA

 

Lightweight Israel Mercado scored an eight round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Mike Sanchez in a main event battle of undefeated prospects on Sunday night at Omega Products International in Corona, CA. What was the headline bout of a three-fight card saw the unbeaten Lightweights engage in a tactical fight. Many of the rounds in the bout were closely fought where both fighters were able to have their moments, but Mercado’s ability to pace himself, land effective counter punches, as well as being responsible defensively was enough to overcome Sanchez’ greater activity and seemingly harder punches. Official scores were: 80-72, 79-73, and 78-74 all in favor of Mercado. Israel Mercado advances to 9-0, with 7 Knockouts. Mike Sanchez falls to 6-1-1, with 2 Knockouts. 

 

 

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In an entertaining Welterweight bout Esteban Munoz scored a four round unanimous decision over McArio DelCastillo. Munoz used his movement and combination punching to out work a durable DelCastillo over the four round bout. Although Munoz was able to land effectively to both the body and head, and particularly had success in landing his right hand, DelCastillo kept coming forward and was able to give Munoz a tough go of it all the way through. Official scores were: 40-36 (On all three scorecards) in favor of Munoz. Esteban Munoz advances to 3-1, with 2 Knockouts. McArio DelCastillo falls to 0-4, with 0 Knockouts.

 

 

In a Jr. Featherweight bout that began the evening, Lazaro Vargas needed only twenty-two seconds to successfully make his pro debut with a first round knockout over fellow debuting Szel Martinez. A flush straight right hand to the body put Martinez down and the bout was stopped midway through the count. Lazaro Vargas advances to 1-0, with 1 Knockout. Szel Martinez falls to 0-1, with 0 Knockouts.

 

The originally scheduled main event between rising Lightweight prospect Michael Dutchover and Manuel Mendez was cancelled earlier in the week leading up to this card due to an out of the ring accident suffered by Mendez. There is no word as of this writing as to whether the bout will be rescheduled for a later date.

 

This card, which was promoted by Thompson Boxing Promotions as part of their new 3-2-1 Boxing series across multiple online streaming platforms including both YouTube and Facebook Watch underscored the challenges that many promoters are across the entire sport are facing due to the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic. As this observer has said frequently since Boxing began trying to resume activity in June under the circumstances of the epidemic, it is important that promoters at all levels look for ways to adapt to the changing landscape. Thompson Boxing has showed a blueprint of sorts that others in the sport can follow. Not only are they taking advantage of the technology that is available in an effort to bring their fights to as many eyes as possible, but they also showed with this card that they can also change plans when necessary and were able to provide a platform to all six fighters that competed on the card, who were not only unsigned to the promoter, but all of whom are at the early stage in their respective careers. 

 

The ongoing epidemic has hurt many in just about every aspect of life. Among those that have been hurt the most by the circumstances are the many fighters across the world that may not be well known to the public, but all of whom are waiting for an opportunity. As some of Boxing’s biggest stars continue to be sidelined, the opportunity for lesser known fighters to take advantage of the various platforms that are available in an attempt to grow their followings and gain valuable exposure has perhaps never been greater. For the fighters who are able to succeed when opportunities like this present itself, they will hopefully be able to be in good position to advance their careers as the circumstances of COVID-19 hopefully improve.

 

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Usyk Defeats Chisora In London

 

Undefeated former Undisputed Cruiserweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk scored a hard-fought twelve round unanimous decision over longtime Heavyweight contender and former world title challenger Dereck Chisora on Saturday night at the Wembley Arena in London, England. In what was Usyk’s second fight as a Heavyweight, Chisora was able to give the former Cruiserweight world champion a legitimate test by applying pressure on Usyk from the outset, making him miss and landing hard hooks and right hands early in the fight. Although Chisora was head hunting early on and neglected going to Usyk’s body consistently, he did succeed in being able to make him uncomfortable for a time.

 

Perhaps due to a fight plan with an emphasis on trying to impose his will on the shorter fighter early with the intention of ending the fight early, Chisora began to tire as the halfway point approached.  It was at this stage that his pressure of Usyk began to decline and allowed Usyk to take over the tempo of combat using lateral movement and combination punching to get his punches off first and making Chisora follow him around the ring as opposed to Chisora attempting to cut the ring off that would have theoretically limited Usyk’s ability to move.

 

As the late rounds in the scheduled twelve round bout approached Chisora looking to be fighting the effects of fatigue. Despite this, the longtime contender continued to put forth one of the best efforts of his career and did manage to do some effective work to Usyk’s body in rounds ten through twelve. It was Usyk’s surge in the middle rounds, strategic lateral movement, and quicker hands that ultimately proved to be the difference as Usyk would earn a unanimous decision victory in what was a very competitive fight. Official scores were: 115-113 (On two scorecards), and 117-112 in favor of Usyk Oleksandr Usyk advances to 18-0, with 13 Knockouts. Dereck Chisora falls to 32-10, with 23 Knockouts.

 

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In an IBF Lightweight elimination bout undefeated top contender George Kambosos scored a major upset in scoring a twelve round split decision over former IBF Featherweight world champion Lee Selby. It was the former world champion that appeared to be consistently busier throughout the fight and seemed to carry the tempo of combat through many of the rounds. Kambosos however, was quite effective in spots throughout in landing flush counter hooks to the head and seemed to land the harder punches of the two fighters. This proved to be the deciding factor as two officials judges felt Kambosos’ counter shots and power punches were more effective than Selby’s greater activity and ring generalship. Official scores were: 115-114 (Selby), and 118-110, 116-112 in favor of Kambosos. George Kambosos advances to 19-0, with 10 Knockouts. Lee Selby falls to 28-3, with 9 Knockouts.

 

 

An encounter for the vacant Women’s WBO Middleweight world championship saw undefeated contender Savannah Marshall successfully make the transition from contender to world champion by scoring a dominant seventh round stoppage of former IBO Jr. Middleweight world champion Hannah Rankin. For seven rounds, Marshall dominated the action landing offense to the body and head of Rankin. Although Rankin never gave up and continued to sustain punishment from Marshall’s offensive arsenal, the one-sided bout reached the end in round seven when a hurt Rankin under a barrage of offense took a knee. Rankin was able to beat the count, but after sustaining significant punishment, Referee Phil Edwards made the decision that she had taken enough punishment and stopped the fight with one second remaining in the round. Official time of the stoppage was 1:59 of round seven. Savannah Marshall advances to 9-0, with 7 Knockouts. Hannah Rankin falls to 9-5, with 2 Knockouts. 

 

 

In a battle for the vacant European Cruiserweight championship Tommy McCarthy scored a hard-fought twelve round majority decision over Bilal Laggoune. What was a grinding and grueling fight for both men, McCarthy was able to land the cleaner, more effective punches over the course of the fight and that proved to be the difference in earning the nod of two of three official judges giving him the victory and the European championship. Official scores were: 114-114 (Even), and 116-113, 116-112 in favor of McCarthy. Tommy McCarthy advances to 17-2, with 8 Knockouts. Bilal Laggoune falls to 25-2-2, with 14 Knockouts.

 

Women’s Lightweight Ramla Ali successfully made her professional debut by scoring a six round decision over a very “Game” previously unbeaten Eva Hubmayer. Ali demonstrated a complete skill set in this encounter by both Boxing at distance and also showing some punching power and hand speed as she controlled the fight over late substitute Hubmayer from the opening bell. As all non-title bouts in the United Kingdom are scored by the referee officiating a fight, Referee Robert Williams scored the fight 60-54 in Ali’s favor. Ramla Ali advances 1-0, with 0 Knockouts. Eva Hubmayer falls to 1-1, with 1 Knockout.

 

In a battle for the vacant Women’s Commonwealth Jr. Featherweight championship that opened the evening, undefeated contenders Amy Timlin and Carly Skelly fought to a ten round split decision draw. The ebb and flow of this fight went back and fought throughout with Timlin seeming to get the upper hand in the first half and Skelly coming on in the middle and late rounds. Several of the rounds saw heated exchanges of offense between the two fighters and by the end of the ten round championship bout, there was simply no way to distinguish, which fighter got the better of the action. Official scores were: 96-95 (Timlin), 97-96 (Skelly), and 95-95 (Even) resulting in a split draw. Amy Timlin advances to 4-0-1, with 0 Knockouts. Carly Skelly advances to 3-0-1, with 0 Knockouts.

 

A scheduled Heavyweight bout between Dave Allen and undefeated prospect Christopher Lovejoy was cancelled earlier in the week due to a contractual issue. There is no word as of this writing as as to whether there will be an attempt to reschedule the bout for a later date.

 

 

Ever since Evander Holyfield, the first fighter to successfully unify Boxing’s Cruiserweight division thirty-two years ago in 1988, set his sights on the Heavyweight division later that year and ultimately becoming the only fighter in Boxing history to win versions of the World Heavyweight championship on four separate occasions, other former Cruiserweight champions including a few men that Holyfield fought before moving to Heavyweight, followed his lead to embark on Heavyweight glory of their own. All of the above including Holyfield had to deal with questions and even criticism regarding whether they had the punching power to be effective and hurt fighters who are natural Heavyweights.

 

Much like Holyfield and several other Cruiserweight world champions, many of those same questions are now being asked of Oleksandr Usyk. The current number one Heavyweight contender in the World Boxing Organization (WBO) ratings ultimately did what he had to do against a determined longtime Heavyweight contender, was able to get the win, and thus was able to maintain his position as the WBO’s mandatory challenger for current unified IBF/WBA/WBO/IBO Heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua. 

 

As most know, Joshua is currently scheduled to defend his unified crown against the International Boxing Federation’s (IBF) top contender Kubrat Pulev in December also in England. What some may not know as of this writing however, was it was revealed during the Usyk-Chisora card via various media outlets around the world including The Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) and NBC News here in the United States, that British Prime Minister Bois Johnson has ordered a new lockdown in the country due to the ongoing global COVID-19 epidemic and confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus passed one million. While the order of  a lockdown is for thirty days beginning on Thursday, November 5^th and would not appear to have implications as of this moment on the scheduled December 12^th bout between Joshua and Pulev, the status of the fight as well as other sports throughout the United Kingdom could well be uncertain as the epidemic worsens around the world including here in the United States.

 

What makes this pertain to Oleksandr Usyk is he is next in line in the succession of current mandatory challengers for Joshua’s unified world championship. If the Joshua-Pulev fight were to be postponed until 2021 due to the ongoing epidemic, it could mean that Usyk might not get his opportunity to fight for the Heavyweight world championship until late in 2021 or perhaps 2022. There is also the likelihood that if Joshua is successful against Kubrat Pulev that public demand for an all British showdown between Joshua and undefeated WBC world champion Tyson Fury would be such that Usyk’s challenge may be delayed further.

 

For now, Usyk has continued to make his case as being the next challenger for the winner of the scheduled Joshua-Pulev bout. The more important issue however, not just in the United Kingdom, but the world is the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic and it is clear that should be and needs to be addressed before any scheduled fights or issues on the business side of Boxing should take place and be addressed.

 

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Munguia Stops Johnson In 6

 

Undefeated former WBO Jr. Middleweight champion and current Middleweight contender Jaime Munguia scored a hard fought sixth round stoppage of fellow contender Tureano Johnson on Friday night at the Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino in Indio, CA.  In what was his second fight in the Middleweight division, Munguia, a fighter who has established himself as a “Knockout Artist”, was put to the test by Johnson early. Johnson immediately looked to pin himself to Munguia’s chest and make it difficult for him to get any space to throw his punches or room to move. Johnson had success in landing hard right hands to the head of the former world champion and mixing in hooks throughout. 

 

As the fight progressed, Munguia began trying to catch Johnson as he came forward to try to get on the inside and gradually found a home for his own hooks and uppercuts. The climatic moment in what was a very competitive fight came late in round six when a flush right uppercut to the head of Johnson ripped open a deep gash on Johnson’s upper lip. Although Johnson was allowed to finish the round, the fight was halted immediately after the sixth round giving Munguia a knockout victory. Jaime Munguia advances to 36-0, with 29 Knockouts. Tureano Johnson falls to 21-3-1, with 15 Knockouts.

 

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In a battle for the WBO Light-Flyweight world championship, champion Elwin Soto successfully made the second defense of his world title by scoring a convincing twelve round unanimous decision over multi-time world title challenger Carlos Buitrago. The one constant throughout the entire fight was the champion consistently coming forward, making Buitrago miss by crouching down, slipping the challenger’s offense and frequently landing hard hooks with both hands to the head. Buitrago, who was making his sixth attempt at a world championship was able to have moments periodically throughout, but was unable to let his hands go frequently enough or land the type of attention-grabbing punches that may have swayed the official judges in some close rounds to score in his favor allowing the champion to earn a convincing unanimous decision. Official scores were: 119-109, 117-111, and 115-113 in favor of Soto. Elwin Soto advances to 18-1, with 12 Knockouts. Carlos Buitrago falls to 32-6-1, with 18 Knockouts.

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In a clash of undefeated Welterweight prospects, Rashidi Ellis outworked previously unbeaten Alexis Rocha over twelve rounds to earn a convincing unanimous decision victory. Ellis used lateral movement to make himself an elusive target from the consistent pressure of Rocha. As Rocha came forward, Ellis consistently landed counter punches and beat Rocha to the punch. Although Rocha’s best moments came during periods where he was able to get Ellis on the ropes and land body punches, he was inconsistent in his attack and that proved to be his downfall in this encounter. Official scores were: 116-112 (On two scorecards), and 115-113 in favor of Rashidi Ellis. Rashidi Ellis advances to 23-0, with 14 Knockouts. Alexis Rocha falls to 16-1, with 10 Knockouts.

 

In a WBC world title eliminator in the Women’s Flyweight division, top contender Marlen Esparza scored a hard-fought eight round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Sulem Urbina. This fight featured several compact exchanges between the two fighters, which made it difficult to distinguish which fighter had the advantage, but it was Esparza’s ability to generally get her punches off first and hand speed that ultimately carried her to the unanimous decision victory. Official scores were: 80-72 (On two scorecards) and 78-74 in favor of Esparza. Marlen Esparza advances to 8-1, with 1 Knockout. Sulem Urbina falls to 12-1, with 2 Knockouts.

 

 

Jr. Lightweight contender Lamont Roach needed one body punch to  knockdown veteran Neil Tabanao to score a third round knockout. Official time of the stoppage was :34 of round three. Lamont Roach advances to 20-1-1, with 8 Knockouts. Neil Tabanao falls to 17-8, with 11 Knockouts.

 

Unbeaten Super-Middleweight Bektemir Melikuziev scored a third round knockout of Alan Campa to remain undefeated. Melikuziev scored two knockdowns of Campa in the second round and a third knockdown in round three before the bout was stopped. Official time of the stoppage was :21 of round three. Bektemir Melikuziev advances to 6-0, with 5 Knockouts. Alan Campa falls to 17-6, with 11 Knockouts.

 

 

Undefeated Cruiserweight Tristan Kalkreuth scored a six round unanimous decision over Tyler Vogel. Official scores were 59-55 (On all three scorecards) in favor of Kalkreuth. Tristan Kalkreuth advances to 6-0, with 4 Knockouts. Tyler Vogel falls to 3-4, with 2 Knockouts.

 

The second chapter of Jaime Munguia’s career as a Middleweight ultimately proved successful as he will likely remain on a short list of potential opponents for current unified Middleweight world champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, when Alvarez resumes his career. Although he was successful against Tureano Johnson, Johnson was able to have more success against him than most previous opponents and with Alvarez sidelined for the time being due to a well publicized legal dispute between he, his promoter Oscar De La Hoya, who also promotes Munguia and digital subscription sports streaming network DAZN, it may not be a bad idea to consider a rematch with Johnson as an argument can be made that if it weren’t for the gash Munguia was able to open that the outcome of this fight was not conclusive at the point where the fight was stopped. 

 

Nevertheless, a win is still a win and Jaime Munguia did what he had to do to make sure his name remains in the discussion of potential opponents for Alvarez. Alternatively, if a rematch with Johnson is not in the cards at least for the immediate future, this victory over Johnson might convince Alvarez, De La Hoya, and DAZN to return to the negotiating table and resolve their impasse, which would hopefully, result in Alvarez getting back in the ring sooner rather than later even as the global COVID-19 epidemic continues to worsen.

 

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GARCIA VS. CAMPBELL HEADS TO FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO

 

Press Release By DAZN –   INDIO, CALIF. (Oct. 30, 2020): Golden Boy is proud to announce that the highly anticipated Garcia vs. Campbell matchup is headed to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. The event will feature a stacked undercard of world class action, including a 12-round rematch between WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Rene Alvarado (32-8, 21 KOs) and Roger “The Kid” Gutierrez (24-3-1, 20 KOs) in the co-main event. 

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The fights will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 and will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN. 

 

“More than three years after Rene began his own title run by derailing Roger’s highly touted American debut, the tables have been turned and ‘The Kid’ is now gunning for Gemelo’s world title,” said Eric Gomez, President of Golden Boy. “Both of these guys know what it’s like to come back from defeat, and fans will be treated to them leaving it all in the ring.”

 

Alvarado is a 31-year-old world champion who has earned everything the hard way, facing some of the toughest featherweights and super featherweight of the last few years. The native of Managua, Nicaragua has a resume that includes wins against Robinson “Robin Hood" Castellanos, Jayson “La Maravilla” Velez, Danis “Djingis Khan” Shafikov, Carlos “The Solution” Morales and Andrew “El Chango” Cancio, the man he beat to become a world champion. Alvarado hopes to retain his title in a rematch of his 2017 bout against Gutierrez. 

 

“I’m ready to defend my title on December 5,” said Rene Alvarado. “I’ll be prepared to deliver a tremendous combat to all fans so they can enjoy a bit of distraction during these difficult times. And although the crisis we all currently face is something that will be different in this rematch, the end result will be the same. We will get the victory at any cost to retain the title.”

 

In 2017, Gutierrez was on the fast track to a world title challenge until running into Alvarado, who gave him his first defeat. Since then, the Venezuelan boxer has had to learn on the job in tough bouts against Hector “El Finito” Tanajara Jr. and Oscar Duarte. However, 2019 changed everything for him when he stopped then-undefeated contender Rocky Hernandez. Now, after two additional wins, the 25-year-old is finally having his first world title shot and against the man who first derailed his efforts.

 

“I want to thank God above all else,” said Roger Gutierrez. “I also want to thank the World Boxing Association and Golden Boy Promotions. I will dedicate this fight to my mom who is currently battling cancer. This victory will be for her. I am ready to avenge my first loss in this world title challenge. From Maracaibo [Venezuela] to the world—let’s do it!”

 

Before the co-main event, Franchon “The Heavy-Hitting Diva” Crews-Dezurn (6-1, 2 KOs) of Baltimore, Md. will defend her unified WBO and WBC Super Middleweight World Titles in a 10-round clash.

 

Blair “The Flair” Cobbs (14-0-1, 9 KOs) of Las Vegas, Nevada will defend his NABF Welterweight Title in a scheduled 10-round fight.

 

2016 Olympian Raul “Cougar” Curiel (8-0, 6 KOs) of Tampico, Mexico and Ferdinand “Lucky Boy” Kerobyan (14-1, 9 KOs) of North Hollywood, Calif. will clash in a 10-round battle between two Golden Boy welterweights.

 

Sean Garcia (5-0, 2 KOs) of Victorville, Calif. will open the night in a six-round lightweight fight. 

 

Opponents for Crews-Dezurn, Cobbs and Garcia will be announced shortly.

 

Garcia vs. Campbell is a 12-round fight for the interim WBC Lightweight World Championship presented by Golden Boy in association with Matchroom Boxing. The event is sponsored by Hennessy "Never Stop. Never Settle" and “BetOnline - Your Online Sportsbook Experts." The fight will take place on Dec. 5 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. and will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN in more than 200 countries and territories around the world.

 

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Clary Stops Perez For Second Time In Rematch

 

Jr. Lightweight contender Toka Kahn Clary was able to go 2 for 2 by scoring his second stoppage of veteran Jonathan Perez on Thursday night at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI. In what was a rematch from a bout in June 2015, an encounter where Clary scored a sixth round knockout of Perez, in a bout in the 126lb. Featherweight division, the current North American Boxing Association (NABA) Jr. Lightweight champion was able to end Perez’ night in a shorter period this time around. 

 

After a relatively quiet opening round in a fight where his regional championship was not at stake, Clary brought the fight to a sudden conclusion in round two when he connected with what appeared to be a short left uppercut that split the guard of Perez and sent him down on his knees in a neutral corner. Perez made an attempt to beat the count, but could not get his leg underneath him and the bout was stopped by Referee Danny Schiavone at the count of eight. Official time of the stoppage was 1:49 of round two. Toka Kahn Clary advances to 28-2, with 19 Knockouts. Jonathan Perez falls to 38-26, with 30 Knockouts.

 

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In a Welterweight bout, undefeated prospect James Perella scored a workmanlike four round unanimous decision over Antonio Castillo. A fight that was fought at a tactical pace from the start, Perella was able to keep Castillo at distance with his jab and mixing in combinations. Castillo was able to have occasional moments throughout using angles to keep Perella honest, but was simply not able to do enough to make up ground on the scorecards as all three judges scored the fight in Perella’s favor. Official scores were: 40-36 (On all three scorecards) in favor of Perella. James Perella advances to 6-0, with 4 Knockouts. Antonio Castillo falls to 1-2, with 1 Knockout. 

 

 

Unbeaten Middleweight Francis Hogan scored a fourth round stoppage of Charon Spain. Hogan used his height and range to control the bout from the opening bell. The former New England Golden Gloves champion found success in hitting Spain with right hands to the head throughout. It was a right hand to the head in round four that staggered Spain into the ropes resulting in a knockdown being credited to Hogan as the ropes prevented Spain from going down. Hogan closed the show with a follow up barrage along the ropes that forced a stoppage of the fight. Official time of the stoppage was 2:39 of round four. Francis Hogan advances to 3-0, with 3 Knockouts. Charon Spain falls to 2-14-2, with 1 Knockout.

 

 

Undefeated Jr. Welterweight Elijah Peixoto opened the evening by scoring a first round stoppage of a “Game” Kristopher Berberich. Peixoto implemented an attack to the body of Berberich from the outset. Peixoto applied pressure on Berberich quickly forcing him backward and targeting his body. Although Berberich attempted to halt that pressure and did land a few wide hooks, he was unable to keep Peixoto off of him. A combination of hooks with both hands sent Berberich down and through the ropes as the fight was immediately stopped at 2:42 of round one. Elijah Peixoto advances to 3-0, with 2 Knockouts. Kristopher Berberich falls to 0-2, with 0 Knockouts.

 

A scheduled six round Welterweight bout between Khiry Todd and Ryan Pino was cancelled earlier in the day due to an undisclosed illness Todd is said to have been sidelined by. There is no word as of this writing as to what Todd’s condition is or if the fight is intended to be rescheduled for a later date.

 

As much of the coverage of not just the sport of Boxing, but of general news and information in 2020 has been and will continue to be dominated by the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic, the consistent theme that will be front and center for Boxing and by extension all combat sports as long as sports are able to remain active will be promoters at all levels of combat sports looking to resume activity. For promoter Jimmy Burchfield’s CES Boxing, a mainstay of the sport and particularly the New England Boxing scene, this card represented the first step in resuming their schedule following a return of the promotional company’s mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion CES MMA on October 14^th at the same Crowne Plaza Hotel. One can only hope that the circumstances of COVID-19 improve globally and as things improve it will reopen the doors for promoters at every level to not only resume business where hopefully they will be able to sell tickets to spectators in time, but also provide opportunities to fighters who have been severely impacted by the epidemic. 

 

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DAZN To Expand Global Platform On December 1st

Press Release: By DAZN – NEW YORK and LONDON, (Oct. 28, 2020) – DAZN, the leading global sports streaming service, will expand to more than 200 countries and territories beginning Dec. 1. The platform will debut with back-to-back weekends featuring boxing events with international appeal.  

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On Saturday, Dec. 5, budding lightweight American star Ryan Garcia takes on the battle-tested Brit and 2012 Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell. On Saturday, Dec. 12, unified heavyweight champion of the world Anthony Joshua OBE will defend his world titles against Bulgarian mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev.  

 

To maximize the international audience across North America and Europe*, the main events for both fights will start around midnight GMT/7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST.

 

The initial monthly price point for new markets will be £1.99 or less.

 

“From the UK to Mexico to Australia, we’ve seen an encouraging level of interest in our key events since first launching in 2016,” said DAZN EVP Joseph Markowski. “We’re looking forward to introducing the DAZN platform around the world this December with an exciting schedule of fights.”

 

At launch, DAZN’s global platform will feature world championship boxing events, as well as an ever-growing archive of classic fights, athlete features and a slate of original programming including 40 DAYS, Saturday Fight Live and ONE NIGHT. Additional sports and programming will be added beginning in 2021.

 

The DAZN app will be available globally on most internet-connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, PCs, and living room devices such as smart TVs, streaming sticks and game consoles. 

 

For more information, visit www.DAZN.com. 

 

*Garcia vs. Campbell not available on DAZN in Poland. Joshua vs. Pulev not available on DAZN in the UK or Ireland. 

 

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