#showtime lb

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SHOWTIME IS ON APPLE MUSIC ALREADY

#catb #showtime lb

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my brothers’ keep telling me the rangers are going to destroy the devils first round. SOMEONE SAVE ME!!

#they also keep referring to patrick kane as ‘showtime’??? #hearts4hughes #hearts4hughes talks! #new jersey devils #devils lb

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Magical Boy Tournament: Losers Bracket Round 1

Entrant Propaganda:

Magikal Nuko Len Len

He's moe, he's a kitty cat, his song starts with a parody of kokoro kiseki, it was peak early 2010's weird yaoi for transformation, it was cute, the song is a bop, and very stupid in the best way

#magikal nuko len Len #vocaloid #blanc #kidultic showtime #magical boy tournament #losers bracket #lb round 1 #polls

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"It’s showtime" for the Vermont State Police, who say they’re investigating a string of thefts from the film set of the movie "Beetlejuice 2."  The first dates back to July 14, when someone in a pickup removed a lamppost from its base that had a "distinctive pumpkin decoration" on top, bundled it into the back of the truck and sped off.  The second happened on July 17, with movie officials saying a 150-lb. abstract art statue was stolen from the vicinity of the cemetery. 

Somebody is stealing America's Beetlejuice statues. (X)

#here's to crime #it's showtime

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What Have I Done? LB;MR Fic

First Part, Previous Part

This is the final part. I'm sorry.

Disclaimer: Alfend is no representation of DID. Sometimes fictional shooting also upsets me.

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Alfendi noticed the gun was missing a few minutes after they noticed Ercule’s car leaving, with Flora in it. They had to follow her and of course they remembered St Mystere. It’d only been the best story he’d heard. Parents who cared enough about their children to make them a whole village. It sounded amazing! He’d always wished for it.

He’d even been there before. After Flora left when he turned sixteen, he’d found her village. They all seemed so friendly, and he’d known it was the right place because how many villages had a destroyed tower. It was the closest he’d felt to her on the time she was away. They should have gone together.

Al manages to push himself onto command as they all got into the taxi. Katrielle offering a generous tip if he took them all the way to St Mystere and even more if he got there fast. She wasn’t kidding about the detective agency doing well. The driver was all too willing to accept. They got there in record time.

They agreed to split up, Katrielle wanting to interrogate the village people and Alfendi wanting to avoid being bombarded by puzzles headed straight for the mansion. All around him people were eating normally. You could never tell they were clockwork. Not even the puzzles truly gave it away, not when Hershel managed to act almost exactly the same and there was no way he was clockwork.

Alfendi crossed the river making his way over to the house, Matthew meets him outside, “it’s been too long Alfendi! I think you need to come in and see this!” he brings Alfendi to the portrait, he frowned. It moved? Clearly, he had not done his father justice last time he’d come here not realising this simple secret door. He headed through, finding himself in a room full of gold, spying the note left by the Baron he pauses. Unwilling to disturb anything. Destroying this village would destroy Flora’s trust in him.

Speaking of, where was Flora. Matthew climbs in, shutting the portrait behind him, locking the door, “I’m sorry Alfendi, she has Flora. I can’t let any harm come to her. You understand.”

“No! I need to find her. You don’t understand there are other people here, if they find her their lives are in danger! Please! This is my mess, don’t let anyone else pay for it.”

“Alfendi,” he interjects, “please, maybe we can keep them in here but I can’t stand to see the mistress hurt.”

“Fine!”

He sits on the ground until a knocking on the entrance reveals Lucy, “showtime!” She grins at Alfendi, “You better do what I say,” she grins.

Lucy looked so vibrant, so light on her feet. The idea of finally getting her revenge was a weight off her shoulders. It drained him further, like she was sucking his soul out of him. Even Fendi couldn’t seem to summon his usual rage around her. This was the end.

“Run through here and shoot Flora,” she hands him a gun, grinning.

“No,” What the hell was she thinking? He could never do that.

“Yes! You don’t have to do anything else, just run through and shoot her. I’ll forgive you if you do!”

“I- I…” he stares at the gun in her hand before taking a breath. He wouldn’t hurt anyone, but he wouldn’t have to. She would.

His sister was going to die. He’d be framed for something he’d never do. She puts the gun in his hands, “think about it. Either you kill her or I do. I’ll make it so much harder for her! She’ll still die. I’ll just make it worse and then, I’ll destroy this village too.”

“No!”

“Yes!” It was twisted, how it was Lucy’s voice telling him to do these things. She presses the gun into his hand, running off, “and, action!” Alfendi runs into the next room, spying Katrielle out the window and Flora standing in front.

Understanding shone in her eyes, “do it,” she smiles at him, “don’t worry about me, just keep Katrielle safe, and yourself. I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you too.”

“She’ll think I did it,” he shakes his head, tears leaking out his eyes.

“Tell them what happened,” she drops her voice, “there are witnesses remember?” Al’s hands tremble, “Please.”

She was begging to die. No.

Yes.

Fendi pulls the trigger. Blood blossoms from Flora’s chest. Flowing out across the chest of her dress. She was already dead. He had ensured that much. “no!” He heard himself call as she collapsed backwards, glass shattering behind her as she fell to the ground. Katrielle rushes to her sister Ercule looks through the window, eyes meeting Alfendi’s.

“We have the place surrounded,” someone calls, “come out with your hands up!”

Backup. Of course he’d thought to call for backup, if Al had fought for just a bit longer maybe this wouldn’t have happened.

He couldn’t seem to get his legs to move, instead they gave out from under him and he collapsed to the ground. Staring at the bloodstained carpet, nauseated.

He’d done this.

In this reality, he really was the murderer.

#guns #gun violence #blood #murder #professor layton #alfendi layton #layton brothers mystery room #lbmr #fanfic #lmbr fic #katrielle layton #flora reinhold #professor layton and the curious village #What have I done? LBMR

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Honorees And Performers Announced For “The Super Bowl Soulful Celebration 25th Anniversary,” Hosted By Cedric The Entertainer And Tichina Aronld, Saturday February 10 On CBS

Gospel Superstars “Mary Mary.” Photo courtesy of Super Bowl Soulful Celebration / FrontPage Firm.

CBS announced performances and player honorees for THE SUPER BOWL SOULFUL CELEBRATION 25th ANNIVERSARY (previously known as the “Super Bowl Gospel Celebration”), airing Saturday, Feb. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand on Pluto TV and CBS.com the day after the special airs)*. Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold of CBS’ THE NEIGHBORHOOD will host. 

It was announced on CBS MORNINGS that their co-host, Nate Burleson, will be honored on the special with the “Lifetime of Inspiration” Award. The honor will celebrate Burleson’s substantial impact on the NFL and people of faith, as well as recognize his contributions to media, sports, philanthropy, and business. This accolade has been bestowed six times in the event’s 25-year history, recognizing truly exceptional individuals in football who embody excellence, resilience, gratitude, and inspiration, both on and off the field. Previous recipients include Tony Dungy (2009), Ray Lewis (2013), Tim Brown (2015), Troy Vincent (2017), and Deion Sanders (2022).

Robin Thicke. Photo courtesy of Super Bowl Soulful Celebration / FrontPage Firm.

Additionally, the special will feature an electrifying performance lineup led by Earth, Wind & Fire, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary and Robin Thicke. Also, the telecast will feature a performance by The Players Choir. This all-player ensemble has become a staple of Super Bowl weekend festivities, captivating audiences with its powerful harmonies and unique blend of NFL talent for 16 seasons. Additional performers will be announced at a later date.

The show will also pay tribute to outstanding NFL players for their remarkable contributions on and off the field. The following players will be honored for their exceptional achievements:

Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills (S), will be presented with the New Beginnings Award, recognizing his dedication, resilience, and inspiring journey in overcoming obstacles to achieve success.

Markquese Bell, Dallas Cowboys (LB), will be honored as the HBCU Player of the Year, celebrating his remarkable achievements and impact while representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

For a quarter-century THE SUPER BOWL SOULFUL CELEBRATION 25th ANNIVERSARY has captured the hearts of millions through the shared love of music, faith and the exhilaration of football. Bridging cultures and igniting inspiration, the Super Bowl LVIII sanctioned special brings together NFL players with award-winning artists and acclaimed musicians from diverse genres onto a single stage. The result is an unforgettable evening that transcends boundaries and remains the sole multicultural and inspirational program sanctioned by the NFL during the electrifying Super Bowl week.

Earth, Wind & Fire 2023 Portrait. Photo credit Jabari Jacobs.

Tickets for THE SUPER BOWL SOULFUL CELEBRATION 25th ANNIVERSARY are on sale now and available to the public via Ticketmaster.com. Additionally, to mark this special occasion, exclusive commemorative 25th Anniversary limited-edition merchandise is available via the event’s official website SuperBowlSoulful.com, or on-site at the special taping in Las Vegas, allowing attendees to take home a piece of this historic celebration.

THE SUPER BOWL SOULFUL CELEBRATION 25th ANNIVERSARY is executive produced by Melanie Few, with Valarie Benning Thompson serving as producer. Veteran television creative Leon Knoles serves as Director, with Grammy-nominated artist Adam Blackstone serving as music director.

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand on Pluto TV and CBS.com the day after the special airs.

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#Music #Superbowl Gospel #SUPER BOWL SOULFUL CELEBRATION 25th ANNIVERSARY #Melanie Few #Valarie Benning Thompson #Leon Knoles #Adam Blackstone #earth wind and fire #Mary Mary #Kirk Franklin #Robin Thicke #The Players Choir #naomi richard #naomijrichard #red carpet view #rcv #gospel music #events #2024 Superbowl #Cedric the Entertainer #Tichina Arnold #CBS

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What's next for David Benavidez?

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By Sina Latif

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Published: December 06, 2023

What's next for David Benavidez?

On the night when Showtime’s pay-per-view output bowed out of the sport, a real star of boxing was born inside Mandalay Bay last week.

It has been a gradual process for David Benavidez. Still, his impressive win against Caleb Plant in March, his first real top-tier opponent, evidenced his potential at the elite level. Then, his statement-making six-round beatdown of former two-weight division champion Demetrius Andrade last week hammered home that point. Now, all of the boxing fraternity has been clamoring for Benavidez to face one opponent and one opponent only.

We know this is who Benavidez wants, too. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will most likely next be seen in May 2024 for Cinco De Mayo, and everybody will be calling for a Canelo vs Benavidez showdown.

With back-to-back wins against Plant and Andrade, Benavidez is doing something similar to Tim Tszyu at 154 lbs, who is chasing the super welterweight king in Jermell Charlo. If you cannot secure that fight against the top guy, then stay active while beating all of the top contenders and force the champion’s hand, creating a demand for a fight to crown the genuine No.1.

Even with everything he’s achieved, Canelo’s legacy also needs that fight now. An unwillingness to face Benavidez, widely viewed as the biggest threat to Canelo south of 175 lbs, would be a stain on Canelo’s legacy. It has now got to the stage, with yet another statement made by Benavidez, that the world is demanding an all-Mexican showdown.

Benavidez’s breakdown of Andrade eliminated any remaining doubts that Benavidez was the biggest threat to Canelo’s throne at 168 lbs. Benavidez wants the fight, and the fans want the fight. There is nowhere else for Canelo to turn. Canelo has never been one to turn down a challenge and now is the time for a huge legacy definer for both men.

Against Jermell Charlo, Canelo showed that he is not done yet. He has plenty left in the tank. He responded to those questioning whether he might be in decline with a dominant performance.

“Nobody can beat this Canelo,” Álvarez said afterward in the in-ring interview following the Charlo win. Now, many hold the belief that Benavidez can beat this version of Canelo, and Canelo needs to defend his throne.

It is the timing that makes this fight so fascinating. We have seen Canelo peak and reach the top of the mountain, and he is now arguably slipping ever so slightly but still very good on his night. We have not seen Benavidez reach the peak of the mountain yet, but he is marching up there. For Canelo to defeat Benavidez, it would take one of his absolute greatest performances in his Hall-of-Fame career, if not the greatest, to pull it off.

David Benavidez has options outside of Canelo Alvarez.

Benavidez is the man to show us if Canelo still has the fire and desire like old, and Canelo is the man to show us whether Benavidez has the makings to be the greatest fighter of his generation like he states he wants to be known as.

If Canelo vs Benavidez does not happen, there are other options for one of the most exciting fighters in the world.

David Morrell Jr does not have a significant following yet, but Benavidez vs Morrell would undoubtedly be a fascinating match-up.

In terms of the eye test, Morrell checks all the boxes. He has the poise, skill set, ring generalship, and power. The rangy Cuban southpaw has shown to be the complete package, capable of giving Benavidez problems. However, the 9-0 Morrell has yet to display his skill set against solid opponents.

Morrell has been calling Benavidez out for a while and holds the subsidiary version of the WBA super middleweight belt. You never know; Benavidez is a Morrell win away from basically cleaning out everyone but the top guy at super middleweight.

Jose Benavidez Sr, David’s father, stated prior to the Andrade fight that if the Canelo fight cannot be secured next, Benavidez will target light-heavyweight titleholders Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev.

Both are captivating, albeit dangerous, options. Last year, Canelo learned the hard way about Bivol’s ability, losing a unanimous decision. Moving up in weight to face a boxer as skillful, disciplined, and smart as Bivol can prove to be a real step back in someone’s career and a confidence dampener. Of course, we are talking about Benavidez here, not Canelo, and as the age-old saying in boxing goes, the very accurate saying, ‘styles make fights.’ Benavidez is taller and naturally bigger than Canelo.

These attributes can only be helpful for Benavidez against Bivol, and he may have a style more naturally suited to combat the Russian. Silky, slick boxers can often come undone against pressure fighters who allow no real space and time for them to find their rhythm, which Benavidez has done consistently throughout his career. Nevertheless, Bivol’s ring generalship and footwork would provide a significant challenge for Benavidez to overcome. Bivol’s work with that lead hand is exceptional, and he has brilliant control of distance. It would be a very difficult challenge for Benavidez, but Benavidez has always spoken about this fight with confidence, and he genuinely believes he is destined to be remembered as a great fighter and great fighters take great risks.

Regarding Beterbiev, that would have the makings of an absolute barnburner of a classic between two of the sport’s unstoppable forces. Beterbiev, the unified 175 lbs champion with a 100% KO ratio, is a fully-fledged light-heavyweight monster and would be able to match Benavidez’s physicality. Beterbiev obviously carries power, but his boxing ability is underrated, with great counter-punching ability, brilliant angles, a great judge of distance, with very good footwork and timing. Would Benavidez be able to handle blows from such heavy hands, the likes of which he will have never faced? Benavidez throws combinations that are hard to read, with speed and power and is relentless. Whether Beterbiev, at 38, would be able to keep up with Benavidez’s pace is interesting.

Jermall Charlo returned on the Benavidez - Andrade undercard with an easy unanimous decision win against Jose Benavidez Jr, looking impressive for a man out of the ring for two and a half years, but there was obvious ring rust, and Charlo may not be so eager to jump in with David off the back of that devastating performance against Andrade. If Charlo is keen, he is a very well-accomplished two-division champion and, on his night, one of the best in the business. Charlo has one of the best jabs in boxing, with experience and athleticism, and knows how to sell a fight. The fans would undoubtedly love this fight. Benavidez has expressed interest in making this fight if he cannot get Canelo. For now, momentum and timing favor Benavidez, and we shall see whether Charlo shares Benavidez’s desire to make this fight happen.

In the past, Canelo has brushed aside the possibility of facing Benavidez, but he can’t brush it aside anymore. “Who has he beat?” is not an argument that can hold up any longer. Canelo has always fought the best. We can’t question his mentality. Benavidez is undoubtedly a huge challenge, and there is no reason to think Canelo’s philosophy has changed.

Benavidez’s life will change with a Canelo fight. A fight for the undisputed super middleweight showdown is not only a legacy-definer for Benavidez, but it’s the one that pays like no other, too. It’s not just about the belts for Benavidez. It is facing Canelo for the belts that matter.

As fans, not only stylistically but with the timing of the fight, it would be an absolute pleasure to witness.

If Canelo does not fight Benavidez next, he is not being the great champion he should be.

“I’m definitely entering my prime. The passion I have for the sport,” Benavidez said as his voice broke and tears filled his eyes. “I just want to make my dad and my mother proud of me.”

(Featured Photo: Amanda Westcott/Showtime)

#SL #David Benavidez #Canelo Alvarez #Demetrius Andrade #David Morrell #Dmitry Bivol

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Andrew Tate Biography | Net Worth , Wife , Girlfriend , Age , Family & More

Andrew Tate Biography  Emory Andrew Tate III, known all around the world with the professional name of Andrew Tate is a very successful and famous name worldwide. Andrew Tate was born in Washington DC, United States, on 1 December 1986. Tate has spent very few years in Washington, as he moved to England at the tender age of four and soon settled in there. He has spent most of his later years in Luton, England, where he also fought all his matches, till he got retired in 2016. His father Emory Tate was an international master of chess and has helped Tate in fulfilling his dream of being a kickboxer. - Full Name: Emory Andrew Tate III - Nickname: Andrew Tate - Birth Place: Washington DC , US - Date of Birth: 1December 1986 - Age / How Old: 36 Years Old - Height In Centimetres: 190 cm - Height In Feet and Inches: 6’3″ - Weight In Kilograms :– 80-95 kg - Weight In Pounds: – 176-209 lbs - Hair Colour: Brown - Eye Colour: Black - Father Name: Emory Tate -  Mother's Name : Mrs. Eileen Tate - Siblings: Yes - Religion: Christian - Nationality: American , British - Zodiac sign: Sagittarius - Gender: Male - Collage: Luxton Sixth Form Collage - Profession: Kick Boxer , Commentator , Businessman - Net Worth: $360 Million - Marital Status: Unmarried - Girlfriend: Naghel Georgiana Manuela - Wife/Spouse: No - Kids/Children: No Last updated: 2023 Andrew Tate Education  Andrew Tate has spent his life in England, where he began his professional kickboxing career is well. Tate has done his studies from Luxton Sixth Form College. Though, he had not intentions of having a career in it. Later, he dropped from studies and pursued his dream of being a kickboxer.  Andrew Tate Assets  Home: Andrew Tate holds the nationality of both America and Britain. He was born in Washington, where he has lived for very few time. Later, he went to Luton, England, where he began his career. Tate owns a house in Bucharest, where he is currently living. Car collection: Andrew Tate owns quite a handful of cars and he lives his cars. Tate has a very beautiful collection of it, which includes a Porsche 911, Mercedes Benz, Range Rover, BMW, and several more. Andrew Tate Net Worth  Andrew Tate is a very successful person of American and British Nationality. He was born in America, but at a very young age, he shifted to London, where he started his journey in kickboxing. In 2010, he made his professional debut and won numerous Fights and championships. Tate has won three ISKA championships and one Enfusion Championship. He has also won the IKF British Cruiserweight championship Tate has played one match in professional Mixed Martin Arts and five matches in Amateur Mixed Martial Arts. Tate also has a YouTube channel, and he also does commentary, which adds more to his fortune. Currently, Andrew Tate has a net worth of $360 million USD, which is quite decent. Andrew Tate Net Worth Trend  - Net Worth in 2018 – $205 Million - Net Worth in 2019 – $237 Million - Net Worth in 2020 – $268 Million - Net Worth in 2021 – $295 Million - Net Worth in 2022 – $320 Million - Net Worth in 2023 – $360 Million Andrew Tate Career  Andrew Tate has begun his career in 2008-2009 when he fought several times in the British Cruiserweight championship. He fought for the ISKA English Lite Cruiserweight Title, in 2009, and was able to win it by defeating Paul Randle. It was his first-ever belt and title. Later, he fought well and won several more titles and championships like International Kickboxing Federation British Cruiserweight Title, ISKA world Full Contact Light Heavyweight Championship, etc. He lost an It’s Showtime 85Max Title match in 2012, which was a disappointment for him. In the same year, he participated in Enfusion 3, to determine the best kickboxer of the world in 85 kg category, though he lost the match in finals. However, Tate came back ever so stronger and won the title in 2014. Andrew Tate has also done commentary in Real Extreme Fighting, which is based in Romania. He has also appeared in television shows, like the British reality television show Big Brother. His YouTube channel is also getting more popular by every passing day. Conclusion Andrew Tate is a globally recognized kickboxing champion, commentator, and successful entrepreneur. With a net worth of $360 million, he has won multiple championships and titles in his career. Tate's passion and talent have propelled him to success, and his car collection and residence in Bucharest reflect his achievements. His journey from a young kickboxer to a prominent figure in multiple industries is truly inspiring.   Read the full article

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Mendoza noquea a Fundora y gana el título interino 154 Lbs del WBC

Photo: Esther Lin/SHOWTIME En una sorpresa, el peso súper welter Brian Mendoza (22-2, 16 KOs) noqueó al campeón interino del WBC, Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora (20-1-1, 13 KOs) en el séptimo asalto el sábado por la noche en el Dignity Health Park Sports en Carson, California. Mendoza derribó el Fundora de 6’6 con un gancho de izquierda/mano derecha/gancho de izquierda para terminarlo.…

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WEIGHTS FROM SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION AT BALLY’S ATLANTIC CITY CASINO & RESORT ⚖️ Photos by Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME & David Algranati/The Fight Photos Isaiah Steen 166.2 lbs. vs. Sena Agbeko 167.2 lbs. Marquis Taylor 154 lbs. vs. Marlon Harrington 153.6 lbs. Elvis Garcia 232.8 lbs. vs. Moses Johnson 259 lbs. Joseph Hicks Jr. 160 lbs. vs. Luis Solis 159.6 lbs. Joshua James Pagan 139.4 lbs. vs. Jeremiah Lewis Watts 138.8 lbs. David Navarro 127.6 lbs. vs. Luis Domingo Hernandez 126.8 lbs. 📺 @showtimeboxing (at Atlantic City, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj-vs2QuM1P/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Confirmation that Benji’s still in?

#catb #showtime lb #no time to crop this

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Magical Boy Tournament: Losers Bracket Round 1

Entrant Propaganda:

Io Naruko

Is the earth-based Battle Lover. He's very into business and carries a laptop around with him to keep up with the stock-exchange. (If memory serves, he bankrolls some of the more ridiculous stuff that happens when they're not transformed.) He's very close with Ryuu - to the point that Ryuu gave him chocolates on Valentine's Day (though I think that was some of his excess to repay Io for the truck he'd hired for the immense amount that Ryuu got that day from... girls?). 

#io naruko #cute high earth defense club love #jason #kidultic showtime #magical boy tournament #losers bracket #lb round 1 #polls

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Showtime

#patrick kane #chicago blackhawks #yeah baby #showtime #hawks lb

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I cannot believe we get Nord lore two weeks in a row.

#critical role #campaign 3 #cr spoilers #cr lb #cr3e10 #SHOWTIME THE SANDWORM

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Errol Spence Jr vs. Terence Crawford - A Showdown for the Ages

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Published: May 31, 2023

Deal is signed, fight is official ✍️ #SpenceCrawford pic.twitter.com/GpJ0B0Fhd1

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Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford will take place on July 29th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Showtime PPV for the undisputed welterweight championship.

For a long time, Errol Spence Jr vs. Terence Crawford was a fight that fans felt they had lost. It won’t happen, or if it does, it’ll be too late. It was a much-clamored fight since 2018, when Crawford made a move up to 147 lbs, to no end. With every fight both men had that was not named Spence or Crawford in the opposite corner, it just would not suffice. These two are destined to determine one another’s legacy. They are natural generational rivals. Now it’s actually happening.

Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia was huge because of the fight’s transcendence beyond the boxing fanbase. Heavyweight showdowns between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed championship and Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder, a fight between two of the leading heavyweight contenders and former big-punching champions, are colossal.

However, purely from a quality vs. quality standpoint, pound-for-pound vs. pound-for-pound, it does not get better than Spence vs. Crawford for all four belts in an undisputed welterweight showdown.

They’re a combined 67-0 with 52 KOs. They have both been pound-for-pound top five mainstays for the past few years. They may not be young studs anymore, with Crawford aged 35 and Spence 33, but neither man has shown any signs of decline yet, and both still appear in their prime. These two are simply the two best fighters of their generation in the same weight class, which happens to be the historically revered welterweight division; both still at their peak, with all the physical gifts, talents, and intangibles in the world, contesting for undisputed supremacy. It does not get any better.

Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Thomas Hearns in 1981. Felix Trinidad vs Oscar De La Hoya in 1999. Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Manny Pacquiao in 2015. Now, this generation is getting its welterweight super-fight.

This is the biggest welterweight match-up since Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, bar none. The only difference is, unlike Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, this fight is arguably not past its expiration date. Mayweather was 38 when they fought, and Pacquiao was 36. Both men were top pound-for-pound fighters at the time, but both were also clearly past their best. Mayweather only fought twice more, if you want to count that glorified Conor McGregor exhibition bout, a clear indicator that his days were nearing an end. Pacquiao was no longer the dynamic merchant he was a few years earlier. The ideal time for that match-up would have been 2010 or 2011.

Spence and Crawford are not much younger than Mayweather, and Pacquiao were when they fought, but these two appear fresher. Crawford has stopped his last 10 opponents, with his two most recent wins being a statement knock-out of Shawn Porter in November 2021 and a devastating KO of David Avanesyan in December 2022. Crawford turns 36 in September. Father Time could creep up on him at any moment, but that has yet to happen. Spence survived a terrible car crash in late 2019, lucky to prevail alive, and has since defeated Danny Garcia via unanimous decision in December 2020 and stopped Yordenis Ugas in April 2022 to unify three 147 lbs titles.

Spence and Crawford have simultaneously been champions at welterweight for five years. Spence has been a welterweight champion since stopping Kell Brook in May 2017, and Crawford became a champion at 147 lbs when he stopped Jeff Horn in June 2018. They have a combined 12 title defenses, with six defenses apiece. Crawford is the WBO king, and Spence is the unified WBC, WBA, and IBF champion.

Spence is not a pressure fighter in the same mold as Julio Cesar Chavez Sr or an aggressive brawler like Ray Mancini, but he does employ an educated, subtle, and relentless attack behind his strong southpaw jab. That consistent jab frequently sets up left-hand blows to head and body, with Spence arguably the most effective and accurate body puncher in boxing today. Spence has great footwork and is a master at controlling distance, but also really knows how to work his way on the inside. A combination of aggression, volume, body punching, and power from a man who is so physically strong at the weight but has also mastered the fundamentals of the Sweet Science makes Spence an extremely difficult opponent to prepare for.

Crawford is a complete fighter. He can box. He can punch. He can fight equally as effectively on the front foot and back foot and from either stance. He has power in both hands. Crawford has the ability to make adjustments mid-fight, unlike any other active fighter, with great instincts, and is a great counter-puncher. He is also arguably the best finisher in the sport today. Once an opponent is hurt, Crawford is ice-cold in the manner he does not let his opponents off the hook.

With the vast skill set at both fighters’ disposal, both men also have the heart, will, and toughness to grit it out and win a war of attrition when needed.

Spence and Crawford have it all. That’s what makes this fight so special.

The past greats had talent, but they became all-time greats because of a worthy rival that made them display what they were made of. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier had one another. The Four Kings had one another. Sugar Ray Robinson and Jake LaMotta’s rivalry cemented each other’s legacy and defined an era. Every true great needs a dance partner.

After everything Spence and Crawford have achieved, this is their chance to finally cement their greatness.

#SL #Terence Crawford #Errol Spence Jr. #Errol Spence #Welterweight

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