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Jarrett Hurd: Not Really Expecting Rematch With J-Rock; Don’t See Him Beating Adames​

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BY KEITH IDEC
Published Fri Mar 03, 2023, 07:24 AM EST
Julian Williams is one of only two opponents who have beaten Jarrett Hurd during Hurd’s 10-year professional career.
Hurd was a 6-1 favorite the night Williams dropped him in the second round and won their fan-friendly 12-round bout by unanimous decision in May 2019. Williams won the IBF, IBO and WBA 154-pound championships from Hurd at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia.
Hurd has wanted a rematch since that legacy-altering night nearly four years ago, but he doesn’t expect it to happen.
“I think there was a Showtime segment where J-Rock [Williams] came up and talked on television,” Hurd told BoxingScene.com. “He said he probably wouldn’t give me a rematch, so I’m not really expecting a rematch with J-Rock. If it happen, it happen.”
Hurd (24-2, 16 KOs), of Accokeek, Maryland, is fully focused this week on his return from almost a 21-month layoff. The former junior middleweight champion will meet Mexico’s Armando Resendiz (13-1, 9 KOs) in a 10-round, 162-pound bout on the Brandon Figueroa-Mark Magsayo undercard at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California.
The 32-year-old Hurd hasn’t fought since he suffered his second professional defeat – a 10-round split decision to Luis Arias in June 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Hurd was an approximate 8-1 favorite to win versus Arias (20-3-1, 9 KOs), who got up from a ninth-round knockdown and won on two scorecards (97-93, 96-93, 94-95).
Whereas Hurd needs to look impressive versus Resendiz to re-establish himself as a middleweight contender, Philadelphia’s Williams (28-3-1, 16 KOs, 1 NC) has secured a shot at WBC interim middleweight champ Carlos Adames (22-1, 17 KOs). Willliams and Adames are scheduled to meet June 24 in a “Showtime Championship Boxing” main event at The Armory in Minneapolis.
“That’s gonna be a tough fight for J-Rock,” Hurd said. “To be honest with you man, I’m not one to talk, but J-Rock hasn’t been looking the same since ever since he beat me. Unless something changed, I don’t see him coming out victorious that night. I know Adames is on the way up. He’s been looking good each and every fight, so I’m gonna give the victory to Adames.”
Showtime will also air the 12-round WBC interim featherweight title bout between Figueroa (23-1-1, 18 KOs), of Weslaco, Texas, and the Philippines’ Magsayo (24-1, 16 KOs) and the Hurd-Resendiz fight as part of a tripleheader set to start at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday. Elijah Garcia (13-0, 11 KOs), a 19-year-old southpaw from Wittmann, Arizona, will square off against Uraguay’s Amilcar Vidal (16-0, 12 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight match that’ll open the three-bout broadcast.
 
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Richardson Hitchins Believes He’s Capable Of Beating Regis Prograis: "I Don’t Think He’s On My Level"​

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BY HANS THEMISTODE
Published Fri Mar 03, 2023, 09:23 AM EST
Since having his world title reign truncated at the hands of Josh Taylor, Regis Prograis had successfully dusted himself off and worked his way back up the super lightweight mountain. Following three consecutive victories against fringe contenders, the now 34-year-old earned another crack at a golden ticket, something he would take full advantage of.
On November 26th in Carson, California, Prograis registered an 11th-round stoppage victory over Jose Zepeda, crowning himself as a WBC champion in the process. By and large, most prognosticators consider the New Orleans native as either the best or at worst, the second-best fighter in his division.
Nevertheless, as Richardson Hitchins continues to solidify himself as an up-and-coming contender, he admits that Prograis (28-1, 24 KOs) is firmly on his radar. All in all, while he acknowledges that the newly minted titlist is a force to be reckoned with, he doesn't view Prograis as one of the more skillful 140-pounders around.
“I don’t think he’s physically special,” said Hitchins to BoxingScene.com. “He’s special as far as punching power. Mentally he’s a gritty fighter. Talent-wise and IQ-wise, I don’t think he’s special. He’s one of those guys who had to work to get it. He worked to get there. You gotta respect it at the end of the day.”
Hitchins, 25, made it two wins in a row since inking a promotional pact with Matchroom Boxing and promoter Eddie Hearn. In his most recent outing, the former 2016 Olympian pitched a shutout against John Bauza. With more and more fanfare being attached to his name, Hitchins (16-0, 7 KOs) is convinced that it’s only a matter of time until he’s presented with a world title opportunity.
If his shot on the big stage just so happens to come against Prograis, Hitchins won’t eschew the hard-hitting star. In fact, according to the highly ranked contender, not only does he believe that he’s prepared for a world title crack but as he analyzes the overall game of Prograis, Hitchins concludes that he’s far and away better than the newly crowned champion.
“Regis Prograis, I don’t think he’s on my level. He’ll get in there with me and be f----- up. He’ll be looking for one big punch trying to knock me out. I’m not somebody that can’t take a punch. I been doing this for a long time. I’m not worried about getting hit with no power shot.”
 
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Richardson Hitchins Believes He’s Capable Of Beating Regis Prograis: "I Don’t Think He’s On My Level"​

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BY HANS THEMISTODE
Published Fri Mar 03, 2023, 09:23 AM EST
Since having his world title reign truncated at the hands of Josh Taylor, Regis Prograis had successfully dusted himself off and worked his way back up the super lightweight mountain. Following three consecutive victories against fringe contenders, the now 34-year-old earned another crack at a golden ticket, something he would take full advantage of.
On November 26th in Carson, California, Prograis registered an 11th-round stoppage victory over Jose Zepeda, crowning himself as a WBC champion in the process. By and large, most prognosticators consider the New Orleans native as either the best or at worst, the second-best fighter in his division.
Nevertheless, as Richardson Hitchins continues to solidify himself as an up-and-coming contender, he admits that Prograis (28-1, 24 KOs) is firmly on his radar. All in all, while he acknowledges that the newly minted titlist is a force to be reckoned with, he doesn't view Prograis as one of the more skillful 140-pounders around.
“I don’t think he’s physically special,” said Hitchins to BoxingScene.com. “He’s special as far as punching power. Mentally he’s a gritty fighter. Talent-wise and IQ-wise, I don’t think he’s special. He’s one of those guys who had to work to get it. He worked to get there. You gotta respect it at the end of the day.”
Hitchins, 25, made it two wins in a row since inking a promotional pact with Matchroom Boxing and promoter Eddie Hearn. In his most recent outing, the former 2016 Olympian pitched a shutout against John Bauza. With more and more fanfare being attached to his name, Hitchins (16-0, 7 KOs) is convinced that it’s only a matter of time until he’s presented with a world title opportunity.
If his shot on the big stage just so happens to come against Prograis, Hitchins won’t eschew the hard-hitting star. In fact, according to the highly ranked contender, not only does he believe that he’s prepared for a world title crack but as he analyzes the overall game of Prograis, Hitchins concludes that he’s far and away better than the newly crowned champion.
“Regis Prograis, I don’t think he’s on my level. He’ll get in there with me and be f----- up. He’ll be looking for one big punch trying to knock me out. I’m not somebody that can’t take a punch. I been doing this for a long time. I’m not worried about getting hit with no power shot.”
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Dudes don’t really watch boxing saying Regis only looks for one punch is asinine
 
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patscorpio said:

Richardson Hitchins Believes He’s Capable Of Beating Regis Prograis: "I Don’t Think He’s On My Level"​

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BY HANS THEMISTODE
Published Fri Mar 03, 2023, 09:23 AM EST
Since having his world title reign truncated at the hands of Josh Taylor, Regis Prograis had successfully dusted himself off and worked his way back up the super lightweight mountain. Following three consecutive victories against fringe contenders, the now 34-year-old earned another crack at a golden ticket, something he would take full advantage of.
On November 26th in Carson, California, Prograis registered an 11th-round stoppage victory over Jose Zepeda, crowning himself as a WBC champion in the process. By and large, most prognosticators consider the New Orleans native as either the best or at worst, the second-best fighter in his division.
Nevertheless, as Richardson Hitchins continues to solidify himself as an up-and-coming contender, he admits that Prograis (28-1, 24 KOs) is firmly on his radar. All in all, while he acknowledges that the newly minted titlist is a force to be reckoned with, he doesn't view Prograis as one of the more skillful 140-pounders around.
“I don’t think he’s physically special,” said Hitchins to BoxingScene.com. “He’s special as far as punching power. Mentally he’s a gritty fighter. Talent-wise and IQ-wise, I don’t think he’s special. He’s one of those guys who had to work to get it. He worked to get there. You gotta respect it at the end of the day.”
Hitchins, 25, made it two wins in a row since inking a promotional pact with Matchroom Boxing and promoter Eddie Hearn. In his most recent outing, the former 2016 Olympian pitched a shutout against John Bauza. With more and more fanfare being attached to his name, Hitchins (16-0, 7 KOs) is convinced that it’s only a matter of time until he’s presented with a world title opportunity.
If his shot on the big stage just so happens to come against Prograis, Hitchins won’t eschew the hard-hitting star. In fact, according to the highly ranked contender, not only does he believe that he’s prepared for a world title crack but as he analyzes the overall game of Prograis, Hitchins concludes that he’s far and away better than the newly crowned champion.
“Regis Prograis, I don’t think he’s on my level. He’ll get in there with me and be f----- up. He’ll be looking for one big punch trying to knock me out. I’m not somebody that can’t take a punch. I been doing this for a long time. I’m not worried about getting hit with no power shot.”
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140 is a shark tank so many killers
 
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