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<\/a>Undefeated welterweight prospect Jaron Ennis and fellow unbeaten Armando Alvarez made weight on Thursday for their 10-round main event matchup tomorrow\/Friday on ShoBox: The New Generation live on SHOWTIME\u00ae (10 p.m. ET\/PT) from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa.<\/p>\nEnnis (20-0, 18 KOs), a former National Golden Gloves Champion, is a highly-touted prospect from Philadelphia taking a major step-up in opposition against Alvarez (13-0, 7 KOs), who has knocked out six of his last seven opponents. Ennis, who has knocked out his last 10 opponents, will make his television debut in Friday\u2019s main event.<\/p>\n
Undefeated lightweight prospects Thomas Mattice (12-0, 10 KOs) and Zhora Hamazaryan (9-0, 6 KOs) will meet in the eight-round co-feature. Mattice returns to ShoBox for the second time after debuting on the series in February. Hamazaryan faces Mattice in only his second fight in the U.S. The Armenian native, who calls former IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Sergey Lipinets a sparring partner, won his U.S. debut in February against the previously unbeaten Sergio Ramirez.<\/p>\n
In the opening bout of the telecast, undefeated super lightweight prospects Montana Love (11-0, 5 KOs) and once-beaten Kenneth Simms Jr. (12-1, 4 KOs) both return to the series when they face off in an eight-round clash. Love returns to ShoBox for the second time and Simms will fight for the third time after losing his undefeated record on the series a year ago. The two meet again after facing each other as teenagers.<\/p>\n
OFFICIAL WEIGHTS:<\/p>\n
Welterweights \u2013 10 Rounds<\/p>\n
Jaron Ennis: 145 \u00be Pounds<\/p>\n
Armando Alvarez: 146 \u00bc Pounds<\/p>\n
Referee: Adam Pollack (Iowa); Judges: Bob LaFratte (Iowa), Mike Contreras (Neb.), Jeff Sinnett (Neb.)<\/p>\n
Lightweights \u2013 Eight Rounds<\/p>\n
Thomas Mattice: 134 \u00be Pounds<\/p>\n
Zhora Hamazaryan: 134 \u00be Pounds<\/p>\n
Referee: Adam Pollack (Iowa); Judges: Bob LaFratte (Iowa), Mike Contreras (Neb.), Jeff Sinnett (Neb.)<\/p>\n
Super Lightweights \u2013 Eight Rounds<\/p>\n
Montana Love: 140 Pounds<\/p>\n
Kenneth Simms Jr.: 139 \u00bc Pounds<\/p>\n
Referee: Paul Parry (Neb.); Judges: Bob Lafratte (Iowa), Mike Contreras (Neb.), Jeff Sinnett (Neb.)<\/p>\n
FINAL QUOTES:<\/p>\n
ENNIS:<\/p>\n
\u201cSince I was little I\u2019ve always felt comfortable in the ring and so relaxed. I\u2019ve been around it for so long, watching my brothers and my dad. Boxing is all I know.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a mission to accomplish for the Ennis family. That\u2019s what keeps me grounded. Both my brothers fought on ShoBox and lost so I\u2019m doing this for the family name.<\/p>\n
\u201cI looked up to Roy Jones and Floyd [Mayweather] and James Toney. I mostly watched Roy; He was my favorite fighter.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t feel the pressure. I\u2019ve been doing this all my life and I know what it takes to be successful. I have fun doing this.\u201d<\/p>\n
ALVAREZ:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe pressure is all on him. I\u2019m the B side and no one is expecting me to win, but I\u2019m coming win.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is going to use my size and height but he\u2019s a kid. I\u2019m a grown man. I\u2019ll be ready for whatever he has for me.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m on SHOWTIME and know everyone wants to see a knockout, so that\u2019s what I\u2019m going to bring.\u201d<\/p>\n
MATTICE:<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know anything about my opponent, but my coaches have watched some videos and we will have a plan.<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving been on ShoBox before, I know what to expect. There will be some nerves, but I won\u2019t be overwhelmed. I\u2019ll be more comfortable. I\u2019ll be a lot more comfortable.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll have to use my jab and use my distance and my range. I\u2019ll do whatever I have to do to get the win.<\/p>\n
\u201cAgainst [Rolando] Chinea I knew if I got one shot he would go down, and that\u2019s exactly what happened.\u201d<\/p>\n
HAMAZARYAN<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a step-up fight and I\u2019m honored to be fighting in the United States.<\/p>\n
\u201cI got some great training and sparring in Los Angeles. America is the fighting mecca and all the greats eventually make it to America. Now it\u2019s my time.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t talk much. I\u2019m pretty quiet. I let my gloves do all the talking.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve had more than 200 amateur fights. I have strength in both hands. I\u2019m a boxer-puncher; My style is the classic boxer-puncher.\u201d<\/p>\n
LOVE:<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a big opportunity for me and just another step to where I want to be in my career. Being on TV doesn\u2019t affect me at all, not even the lights and the cameras. I love the cameras. I talked a lot during the fight last time and you\u2019ll hear me doing the same thing again.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve sparred with Gervonta Davis and Devon Alexander. For this fight I sparred with Sonny Frederickson.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know [Simms] is a boxer and is going to try to outscore me and run around a lot but I don\u2019t think he can hurt me. He doesn\u2019t have the power.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis fight for me is a game-changer. Another win on national TV will be a big step for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
SIMMS JR:<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m a different fighter now. I started working with a strength and conditioning coach ahead of this fight. I sparred with Regis [Prograis] in Houston. This was my first time training in Houston, there is just better training there than in Chicago.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m making 140 pounds easy. This feels like a new beginning for me. Even though it\u2019s been a year since I last fought, I don\u2019t think there will be any rust.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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