THE NEW GENERATION 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW PREVIEW

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – July 22, 2021 – Thrilling undefeated tremendous middleweight prospects Kalvin Henderson and Isaiah Steen each made weight a day earlier than their essential occasion showdown headlining a particular ShoBox: The New Era 20-year anniversary telecast tomorrow evening, Friday, July 23, reside on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT from Heartland Occasions Middle in Grand Island, Neb.

Simply because it has for the previous 20 years, Friday’s tripleheader options prospects matched robust. Henderson (14-0-1,10 KOs) meets knockout artist Steen (15-0, 12 KOs) within the first 10-rounder for each fighters. The co-feature pits ShoBox veteran Janelson Bocachica (17-0, 11 KOs) of Detroit in opposition to 21-year-old Shinard Bunch (15-1, 13 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight bout. In a battle of unbeatens, Martino Jules (10-0-2, 2 KOs) faces Aram Avagyan (10-0-2, 4 KOs) in an eight-round featherweight affair.

FINAL WEIGHTS

Tremendous Middleweight 10-Spherical Bout

Kalvin Henderson – 166 kilos

Isaiah Steen – 168 kilos

Referee: Mark Nelson (Minn.) Judges: Josef Mason (Colo.), Mike Contreras (Neb.), Jeff Sinnett (Neb.)

Welterweight 10-Spherical Bout

Janelson Bocachica – 146 ½ kilos

Shinard Bunch – 146 ½ kilos

Referee: Mark Nelson (Minn.) Judges: Josef Mason (Colo.), Mike Contreras (Neb.), Jeff Sinnett (Neb.)

Featherweight Eight-Spherical Bout

Martino Jules – 125 ¼ kilos

Aram Avagyan – 129 kilos*

*Avagyan got here in over the featherweight restrict. The battle will proceed as scheduled.

Referee: Mark Nelson (Minn.) Judges: Josef Mason (Colo.), Mike Contreras (Neb.), John Klemiato (Neb.)

FINAL QUOTES:

Kalvin Henderson

“Boxing is a numbers sport. To get to the larger stage it’s a must to look good on paper. It doesn’t make sense for me to be 13-0 and battle Canelo. So, now we have to maintain the numbers up. I’ll plan to battle two or three extra occasions this 12 months alone, to make up for 2020 and the pandemic 12 months and being inactive.

“I’m unsure how he’ll battle me. Whenever you have a look at movie of him, he’s all the time strolling ahead and letting his fingers go. However once I’ve seen him spar he likes to make use of his jab and use his toes. So we’re ready for each. It’s all about changes and adapting.

“I don’t assume he’s my hardest opponent, however we’ll see Friday evening. I really feel like I’ve to win each battle, however this one particularly. That is the third time Steen and I’ve been matched up, so third time’s a allure. We gotta make this occur.

“I graduated in 2012 with my music diploma from the College of Arkansas. As a music main it’s a must to be taught each instrument, so I dabble in lots of them, however my essential instrument is percussions. I sort of put the whole lot on maintain in 2013 and put all my power into boxing. However I used to do each. I used to show part-time at the highschool in Fayetteville. And I used to be additionally educating on the gymnasium. However I sat down with my coach and prayed about it and mentioned I can’t be a part-time boxer. So I put the whole lot I had into it. However can I nonetheless play drums? Most undoubtedly.

“I feel it comes right down to whoever imposes probably the most pressure will win. He’s expert, I’m expert. I’m undefeated, he’s undefeated. Whenever you battle somebody who’s undefeated it’s a must to break their will as a result of they assume they need to win too. I actually assume it is going to come down who needs it extra.”

Isaiah Steen

“I’m very aware of Kalvin Henderson. It’s a battle that’s been a very long time coming. I do know that he’s acquired a superb straight proper hand however I must capitalize on his weaknesses and get him out of there. I simply have to be busier and outwork him.

“I feel my final battle was my finest efficiency. Juan De Angel fought lots of robust opponents and world champions like Austin Trout and Caleb Plant. I acquired him out of there and people guys couldn’t get him out. I threw lots of good physique pictures. My physique pictures have been there and I did a bit of extra boxing. I confirmed off my boxing abilities.

“I’m so completely satisfied to have this chance. This can be a massive step-up for me. It’s the most important battle of my profession thus far. I’m prepared for the highlight.

“After this battle, I would like individuals to know me for my very own title. All people is aware of me as Charles Conwell’s brother. I need to make a reputation for myself.”

Janelson Bocachica

“From my final battle, I realized to not be showboating a lot. I used to be comfy. However you may’t be showboating like that, that’s for positive. I can’t let that occur.

“To me, I felt like I received all 10 rounds in my battle in opposition to Mark Reyes. He caught me with clear punches however he by no means damage me. He was a powerful dude. He didn’t have a ton of energy on his pictures however he might choose me up, that’s for positive. I had enjoyable the entire 10 rounds, I managed the battle and it’s one thing I wouldn’t thoughts doing once more.

“I had by no means heard of Shinard Bunch till my battle with Mark Reyes. I do know that they’re sparring companions and teammates. I don’t know why they got here for me. They should have heard of me. It’s not an issue, although. I’ll shut down their gymnasium.

“I feel Mark Reyes goes to inform Shinard Bunch to run. To not stand there and bang with me. Shinard Bunch isn’t Mark Reyes. Mark Reyes was a shorter, compact fighter. Shinard Bunch is taller and I feel he’s going to attempt to use the jab. However that jab isn’t going to cease me from doing something.

“I sparred with Tony Harrison and that was nice work. I’m getting work from taller guys and guys with lots of expertise. I don’t assume this battle goes to be as simple as Shinard Bunch thinks. I noticed he was quoted as saying he’s going to battle a sensible battle in opposition to me. There isn’t any sensible battle in opposition to me. If he would have had a sensible battle, he would have selected anyone else.”

Shinard Bunch

“This battle means the whole lot to me. Rising up, it was all the time a dream of mine to battle on ShoBox or SHOWTIME. Showtime is my precise center title, so it was all the time a dream and it was future. Once I was born, my mother mentioned he’s going to be a star in the future and gave me the center title Showtime.

“I’d undoubtedly say that I’m an aggressive boxer. However we take each battle otherwise. Each battle is completely different so we are available in with a sure sport plan for every battle. Typically you may even see me extra relaxed and typically you may even see me aggressive.

“I used to be in the identical coaching camp as Mark Reyes and that was my first time listening to about Bocachica. I’m not too aware of him. I watched his battle in opposition to Reyes. I do know he likes to get into hearth fights, however I must outwork him. I feel my energy is extreme and it’s actual.

“I really feel assured going 10 rounds. We’ve been coaching for that. I’m assured in myself. And so far as the load, my first six fights have been all at 147 kilos. Then I went down and tried 140. The bounce in weight isn’t too drastic. I really feel extra comfy at 147 kilos but when we get a battle after this at 140, that’s not an issue both.

“I’ve been working with Chino Rivas for eight months. I really feel like I benefitted all-around working with him. He put me round some nice individuals, nice mentors. He’s all the time there for me, he cares for me as an individual outdoors of boxing. It’s not nearly boxing with him. He’s in my life personally and as a father-figure, it’s undoubtedly benefitting me and it makes me need to work more durable. He took Jason Sosa and turned him right into a world champion, he took Tevin Farmer and turned him right into a world champion so I do know he has the power and the mindset to show me in to a world champion. He all the time tells me if I observe his lead, he’ll take me to the promised land.”

Martino Jules

“I describe my fashion as being a boxer-puncher. As for my opponent, from what I’ve seen I’m a greater boxer than he’s. He has two extra knockout wins than me, so just about he is aware of the way to punch. He needs his opponents to face in entrance of him and never transferring round. Aram opens up loads, and depends on his energy punches.

“I used to be imagined to battle on ShoBox again in October, however my opponent acquired sick the day of the battle. It will likely be nice to lastly be again within the ring and know that each one my laborious work and sacrifice has paid off.

“I don’t actually know what the longer term holds or what to anticipate subsequent. I’m simply trying ahead to successful and whoever they need to deliver to me subsequent, I’ll be prepared for them. I’m within the gymnasium day-after-day and coaching laborious to get higher. Identical to any fighter, I’m prepared for the subsequent step. So no matter it’s, I’ll be prepared for it.”

Aram Avagyan

“I’m a sluggish starter so I plan to come back out a bit of faster. Perhaps I’ll shadow field two rounds within the locker room earlier than I’m going on the market. After the third and fourth rounds I begin to really feel higher. The longer the battle goes, the higher I battle.

“I’ve noticed my opponent and I do know his strengths and weaknesses. I don’t need to go away something to the judges’ choice so I’m searching for the knockout. The general public loves an all-action fighter, and that’s what they’ll see on Friday evening. I’m a warrior and I like motion.

“Boxing is a psychological sport and in the event you can management your feelings, you may management something. You may win the battle earlier than the battle. You may mentally break your opponent down.”