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New York State Boxing Hall of Fame gibt Klasse von . bekannt 2019
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NEU YORK (Januar 30, 2019) – Die Boxing Hall of Fame des Staates New York (NYSBHOF) hat kündigte seine 24-köpfige Klasse an 2019. Die achte jährliche NYSBHOF-Induktion findet ein Abendessen stattSonntag Nachmittag (12:30-5:30 p.m. UND), April 28, bei Russo On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
“Wir freuen uns, weiterhin New Yorker zu ehren, die beim Boxen im gesamten Empire State geholfen haben,” NYSBHOF Präsident Bob Duffy sagte,. “Die diesjährigen Eingeweihten haben so viel getan, um dem Boxen in New York zu helfen, ob sie Kämpfer oder Unbeteiligte waren. Unser Ziel ist es, die New Yorker noch viele Jahre im Boxsport zu ehren.”
Leben Boxer, die in den NYSBHOF gehen, gehören (In der Bronx geboren) dreimal, zweigeteilt WeltmeisterWilfredo Benitez (53-8-1, 31 KOs), Canastota WeltergewichtDick DiVeronica (44-13-1, 13 KOs), (Hempstead) WBO Super-Weltmeister im Federgewicht Rogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30 KOs), (Bronx) 1968 U.S.. OlympierDavey Vasquez (19-15, 6 KOs), WBO Super Mittelgewicht Weltmeistertitel HerausfordererMichael Olajide (27-5, 19 KOs), von Manhattan, und Königinnen’ World Heavyweight Titel HerausfordererMonte Barrett (35-11-2, 20 KOs).
Posthum Teilnehmer, die aufgenommen werden, sind (Bronx) dreimaliger leichter Weltmeister Jimmy Fuhrmann (84-31-9, 34 KOs), Brooklyn Weltergewichtal “Bummy” Davis (65-10-4, 46 KOs), (Schenectady) Welt Weltmeister im WeltergewichtMarty Servo (47-4-2, 14 KOs), (Bronx) World Heavyweight Titel HerausfordererRoland LaStarza (57-9, 27 KOs), Brooklyn Weltmeister im LeichtgewichtPaddy DeMarco (75-26-3, 8 KOs) und Manhattans Lower East Side LeichtgewichtesID Lands (94-13-5, 12 KOs) undAuslaugung “Der kämpfende Zahnarzt” Kreuz (35-10-4, 22 KOs).
Leben Nicht-Teilnehmer, die in den NYSBHOF gehen, sind in New York City ansässige VeranstalterAnziehen König, Flushing RichterJohn McKaie, Brooklyn SportcasterSteve Albert, SchiedsrichterArthur Mercante, Jr., und Bronx TrainerBob Jackson.
Posthum nicht teilnehmende Eingeweihte sind Utica-MatchmakerDewey Fragetta, Krone, Queens SchiedsrichterJohnny LoBianco, Garden City SchiedsrichterWayne Kelly, Flushing SportlerHarry Hill, preisgekrönter JournalistJimmy Kanone, von Manhattans Upper East Side, und NYSAC-Beamter / ehemaliger NABF PräsidentJoe Dwyer, von Brooklyn.
Jede teilnehmender Eingeweihter (oder direkter Nachkomme) erhalten ein individuelles Design Gürtel, der seine oder ihre Aufnahme in den NYSBHOF bedeutet.
Die 2019 Rekruten wurden von den NYSBHOF Mitglieder des Nominierungsausschusses gewählt: Geil Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, undneil Terens.
Alle Boxer mussten mindestens drei Jahre lang inaktiv sein, um dafür in Frage zu kommen NYSBHOF-Induktion, und alle Rekruten müssen im Staat New York gelebt haben für a wesentlichen Teil ihrer Boxkarriere oder während der Blüte ihrer jeweiligen Werdegang.
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KLASSE von 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Zucker” Ray Robinson, Gen Thunfisch, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo und Arthur Mercante, Sr.
KLASSE von 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, Jakob “Kumpel” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Toni Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard und Don Dunphy.
KLASSE VON 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Engel Prospero, Weisser Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon und Tom O'Rourke.
KLASSE VON 2015: Saul Mama, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Schiefer, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Karl Goldmann, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon und Al Gut.
KLASSE VON 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Tyrannisieren “Macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddy Braun, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein und Jimmy Jacobs.
KLASSE VON 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Herr.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Die Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “unerreichter Meister” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan und Dan Parker.
KLASSE VON 2018: Lou “Honig-Boy” Tal, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence Alli, “Baby” Joe Mesi, Kid Chocolate, James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Tiger” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Herb Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar und Sam Taub.
Eintrittskarten sind preisgünstig $125.00 für Erwachsene und $60.00 für kinder (unter 16) und beinhalten eine komplette Brunch- und Cocktailstunde beim Eintritt, ab 12:30 p.m. UND, als sowie Abendessen (Prime Rib, Fisch oder Geflügel) und eine offene Bar den ganzen Tag über. Tickets können bei NYSBHOF-Präsident Bob Duffy unter gekauft werden 516.313.2304 oderdepcomish@aol.com. Anzeigen für das NYSBHOF-Programm stehen zur Verfügung, von $80.00 bis $200.00, von Duffy kontaktieren. Online gehen beiwww.Ring8ny.com für zusätzliche Informationen über die New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.
UM RING 8: Gebildet In 1954 von einem Ex-Preisboxer, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 wurde der achte Tochtergesellschaft der damals als National Veteran Boxers bekannten Verband – daher, RING8 – und heute die bleibt das Motto der Organisation: Boxer Helping Boxers.
RING 8 setzt sich voll und ganz dafür ein, weniger glückliche Menschen im Boxsport zu unterstützen Gemeinschaft, die möglicherweise Unterstützung bei der Zahlung der Miete benötigt, Krankheitskosten, oder was auch immer zu rechtfertigen Bedarf. Gehen Sie online, umwww.Ring8ny.com für Weitere Informationen zu RING 8, die größte Gruppe ihrer Art in den Vereinigten Staaten Staaten mit mehr als 350 Mitglieder. Die Jahresbeiträge ist nur $30.00 Und Jedes Mitglied hat Anspruch auf ein Abendbuffet im RING 8 monatliche Treffen, ausgenommen Juli und August. Alle aktiven Boxer, Amateur- und Profi-, Sind Anspruch auf einen kostenlosen RING 8 Jahresmitgliedschaft. Die Gäste des Ring 8 Mitglieder sind gegen einen Aufpreis von nur willkommen $7.00 pro Person. r
Three-Division, Four-Time World Champion Abner Mares Sustains Injury; Forced To Withdraw From Match Against WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta Davis – Davis Now Set To Take on Former World Champion Hugo Ruiz in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Main Event Saturday, Februar 9
LOS ANGELES (Januar 30, 2019) -Three-division, four-time champion Abner Mares has been forced to pull out of the WBA Super Featherweight title match against two-time super featherweight champion Gervonta Davis on Saturday, Februar 9 after suffering an injury while training.
Davis will now defend against former world championHugo Ruizin the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, mit Abdeckung ab 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Ruiz is an all-action brawler who previously picked up a world title at super bantamweight in 2015 and most recently defeated Alberto Guevara in January on the Pacquiao vs. Broner PPV event in a featherweight fight. Ruiz, wer der Eigentümer 18 first round knockouts, floored Guevara in the opening minute and cruised to a near-shutout decision victory.
He had originally been slotted for an interim title shot against Jhack Tepora in January before Tepora missed weight, but will now have his chance to fight for a belt against one of the most-feared punchers at 130-pounds on February 9. The 30-year-old from Sinaloa, Mexico stands at five feet, nine inches tall, nearly four inches taller than Davis, and has won three straight fights leading up to this fight.
“I trained for three months to fight a southpaw when I fought in January,” said Ruiz. “When the opponent changed, it was hard to adjust in 24 Stunden. After the fight I immediately went back to the gym, because you never know what’s going to happen in boxing. Ich bin 100 percent ready to knockout Gervonta Davis.”
“Hugo Ruiz has another opportunity to fight for a world title because he’s demonstrated that he’s devoted to boxing and his career,” Said Sampson Lewkowicz, Ruiz’s Promoter. “He went right back to the gym after his last fight. He’s ready for another great opportunity to be a world champion and he’s going to take advantage of that opportunity.”
Mares injured his right elbow during sparring at the Robert Garcia Boxing Gym in Riverside, Calif. Mares said he had experienced soreness in his elbow following the past two fights, but nothing that had ever given him nor his team concern.
“I’m not going to sugarcoat this. I’m disappointed and devastated that I’ve injured my right elbow in sparring,” Mares said. “This is something that I haven’t had happen to me during my career and the feeling is just horrible. I will be going to see my doctor about this and am prepared to follow whatever recommendations and rehab that gets me back into the ring. I’m healthy, not afraid of doing the work and I will be back. This is a temporary setback. Don’t count me out.”
“Boxing is a sport of brains, passion and physical punishment,” sagte Mares’ trainer Robert Garcia. “When you’re in the ring sparring with talented, top-class sparring partners, the chances of injuries are very high. That was the situation in this case. He was sparring top young fighters and he injured his elbow. He cannot fight like that, especially in a fight against Davis.”
Mütter, who has engaged in numerous memorable fights throughout his storied career, was seeking to move up in weight and looking to capture his fifth world title in a fourth weight class.
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UNDEFEATED SUPER MITTELGEWICHT RONALD ELLIS SCHAUT, UM NEUE ENGLAND-SPORTARTEN IM HAUPTVERANSTALTUNG VON SHOBOX ZU EINEM GROSSEN START ZU ERHALTEN: DIE NEUE GENERATION AN DIESEM FREITAG, Februar 1 LIVE ON Showtime
UNDEFEATED TITLE CONTENDER HARVEY: “I’M GOING OUT THERE TO FIGHT TO KILL, OR BE KILLED”
Bangor, Maine (Januar 28, 2019) – New England Fights (NEF) undefeated prospect Josh “Hook-On” Harvey is not intimated by the tough talk of his opponent, longtime mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran Bill “Jonesi” Jones. The two are scheduled for a five-round 25-minute Featherweight Championship bout this Friday, Februar 1st at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine.
“I heard a lot about his interview,” Harvey recently stated to Ryan Jarrell and Bryan Stackpole on theBetween Rounds Radio podcast during a remote recording of the show that was heard at the Sea Dog Brewing Company. “I didn’t hear it because I don’t really bother with that… I get enough trash floating around—I don’t need to listen to it.”
Harvey was referring to some strong words that Jones had for him recently during multiple podcast interviews he’s delivered, including one toBetween Rounds Radio where Jones predicted a first round knockout victory over Harvey. In the same interview, Jones also criticized Harvey’s ability to make weight, the caliber of opponents that he’s faced, und, specifically, Harvey’s most recent fight—a three-round draw withThe Ultimate Fighter finalist Joe Giannetti.
“The truth is, I’ve had struggles making weight as of recently,” Harvey stated.
“Against Giannetti, on three-week’s notice, ja, I missed weight and I think what I did is I shut down that quote-unquote godly jiu-jitsu game that he has,” Harvey explained. “I don’t think there was one successful (Kraftausdruck) sub attempt.”
Harvey admitted that making weight is always a challenge. He admitted that he walks around at 175-pounds and has even swelled to as big as 190-pounds during an 18-month stretch when he was inactive due to an injury. Harvey also noted that he has made the weight before and anticipates no issues reaching the contracted 145-pound championship scratch weight limit for his showdown with Jones.
“I’ve made championship weight for featherweight before,“ sagte Harvey. “Against [Derek] Shorey, I was ’44.”
Während des Interviews, Harvey acknowledged that Jones has faced an impressive list of opponents during his storied fight career that stretches back almost 12-years.
“I’m a rookie compared to my opponent, he would say,” Harvey stated. “He’s fought a lot of big names, a lot of big guys.”
“I know that he’s fought a lot of big guys, but I think most of them got to the big show after they fought him,” Harvey continued. “I haven’t fought a lot of those names, but I also haven’t lost to a lot of those names.”
Jones has criticized Harvey by suggesting that he “doesn’t like to get, hit” to which Harvey replied simply: “No one likes to get hit.”
“If I can see a fight being finished with me victorious without taking a whole lot of damage—I mean, that’s a no-brainer,” Harvey explained.
Harvey also recognized the similarity in attitudes and fight styles that the two scheduled opponents share. “I typically am the same way,“ sagte Harvey. “I’m going out there to fight to kill, or be killed.”
“I’m prepared for five rounds, but if it goes five rounds it means someone’s not doing their job—me,” Harvey explained. “I’m not doing my job if it goes five rounds because I’m sure within the first few rounds an opportunity will present itself and a missed opportunity is something we can’t have.”
Although reluctant to offer a prediction on how he might finish the fight, Harvey is confident that he will execute another efficient in-cage conclusion on Friday, the kind of performance that has become his calling card since finishing five of his six professional opponents in the first round.
“I can’t tell you when it’s going to happen or whether I’m going to go out there and sub him or I’m going to go out there and knock him out or if it’s going to be first round or if it’s going to be last round,“ sagte Harvey.
“I just want to get out there, setzen auf eine Show, get the finish, and remain ready to fight again.”
NEF nächste Mixed-Martial-Arts-Veranstaltung, "NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” will take place on Friday, Februar 1, 2019 im Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine with a bell time of 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.
BELLATOR RETURNS TO SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27 WITH TWO WORLD TITLE FIGHTS LIVE ON DAZN
RORY MACDONALD DEFENDS WORLD TITLE AGAINST JON FITCH IN OPENING ROUND OF WELTERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX
AUCH, UNDEFEATED FLYWEIGHT CHAMP ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE MEETS VETA ARTEAGA IN THE CO-MAIN EVENT
LOS ANGELES – The fourth and final opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix will feature Bellator’s current welterweight champion Rory MacDonald (20-5) defending his title in the tournament against Jon Fitch(31-7-1, 1 NC) when Bellator returns to the Bay Area inside SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, April 27.
Außerdem, undefeated Bellator flyweight championIlima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) will return to action against Boise, Idaho’sVeta Arteaga (5-2) in the co-headliner. Weitere Kämpfe werden in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben.
An exclusive online presale for this event takes place Wednesday, Jan. 30 bis Donnerstag, Jan. 31, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday, Februar. 1 bei 10 a.m. PT. Tickets will be available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, sowie Ticketmaster.com und Bellator.com.
Bellator: MacDonald vs.. Fitchwird exklusiv live auf streamenDAZN, der am schnellsten wachsende Sport-Streaming-Dienst der Welt, bei 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, während vorläufige Maßnahme wird auf der Bellator Mobile App auf Bellator.com und global streamen.
Inarguably one of the greatest 170-pound fighters walking the planet, Rory MacDonald returns to the welterweight division following a once-in-a-lifetime “champion vs. champion” matchup againstGegard Mousasi in 2018. Jetzt, “The Red King” sets his sights on one million dollars and clearing the landscape at welterweight, entering a tournament where he will defend his belt each and every time he steps inside the cage. First up for the British Columbia, Canada-native is Jon Fitch, a 40-fight veteran who has gone toe-to-toe with the some of the sport’s best, including Georges St-Pierre, B.J. Penn, Jake Shields andPaul Daley. Jetzt, Nähe von zu Hause, the AKA trained-fighter will have his first shot at Bellator gold.
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane closed out 2018 mit Stil, remaining undefeated and defending her title in front of a sold-out Blaisdell Arena during Bellator’s debut in Hawaii. FinishingValerie Letourneau via submission was the toughest test of the 28-year-old’s budding career, but now it’s back to business for the only flyweight champion in Bellator history, as she puts her belt on the line against Veta Arteaga in the co-main event. A native of Boise, Idaho, Arteaga has called Bellator home since 2016, when she made her promotional debut against Macfarlane’s Team Hurricane Awesome teammate Jackie Vandenburgh, a fight she won via unanimous decision. Jetzt, after racking up three more victories, including wins against Bellator Kickboxing championDenise Kielholtz and former flyweight title challengerEmily Ducote, 31-year-old Arteaga is ready for her opportunity to become champion.
AktualisiertBellator: MacDonald vs.. Fitchfight Card:
Weltergewicht World Grand Prix Titelkampf: Rory MacDonald (20-5) vs.Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC)
Fliegengewicht World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane(9-0) vs.Veta Arteaga (5-2)
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UNDEFEATED LIGHTWEIGHTS THOMAS MATTICE AND WILL MADERA TO CLASH IN NEW CO-FEATURE OF SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION THIS FRIDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME®
Mattice-Madera Added To Three-Fight Telecast After Logan Yoon Suffers Injury While Training
NEW YORK - Januar 28, 2019 – Undefeated lightweights Thomas Mattice and Will Madera will face off in the new co-feature of this Friday’s ShoBox: Die neue Generation tripleheader live on SHOWTIME from Main Street Armory in Rochester, N.Y..
Mattice (13-0-1, 10 KOs) and Madera (12-0-2, 6 KOs) will meet in an eight-round co-featured bout on the telecast, das beginnt bei 10 p.m. ET/PT and is headlined by the return of undefeated super middleweight prospect Ronald Ellis against once-beaten DeAndre Ware.
The Mattice vs. Madera bout was added to the telecast after unbeaten 140-pound prospect Logan Yoon suffered a knee injury while training to face Richard Zamora.
Mattice, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, returns for his fourth bout on the prospect developmental series. In his last fight, the 28-year-old fought to a split-draw in an immediate rematch with Zhora Hamazaryan on September 28 aufShoBox. Mattice had edged Hamazaryan in a controversial split-decision in July and granted his opponent an immediate rematch. Prior to his first bout with Hamazaryan, Mattice had won six consecutive bouts via knockout.
The 28-year-old Madera is a native of Albany, N.Y.. and was a three-time New York Golden Gloves Champion. In his toughest test to date, Madera fought to a draw with then-unbeaten Wesley Ferrer in 2017. Madera, who comes forward and presses the action, will face yet another undefeated opponent in Mattice in his national television debut.
In der Eröffnungsrede Kampf der Sendung, ehemaliges Nein. 1-Platz U.S.. Amateur Abraham Nova (14-0, 10 KOs) will face fellow-unbeaten Oluwaseun Joshua Wahab (16-0, 10 KOs), Ghana, in an eight-round super featherweight bout.
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ÜberShoBox: Die neue Generation
Seit seiner Gründung im Juli 2001, von der Kritik gefeierten Showtime-Serie Boxen, ShoBox: Die neue Generation hat vorgestellten jungen Talenten abgestimmt zäh. DieShoBox Philosophie ist es, im Fernsehen spannend, vielen gefallen und Pflichtspiele und gleichzeitig ein Testfeld für bereit Aussichten entschlossen, für einen WM-Kampf. Einige der wachsenden Liste von der 79 Kämpfer, die auf erschienenShoBox und erweiterte den WM-Titel zu sammeln beinhaltet: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams und mehr.
TITLE CONTENDER JONES SPITTING FIRE AHEAD OF MAIN EVENT WITH UNDEFEATED HARVEY
Bangor, Maine (Januar 27, 2019) – Similar to his scheduled opponent in the February 1st main event of New England Fights’ “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” card at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine, Bill “Jonesi” Jones is known as a hardworking entrepreneur that is focused on getting ahead in life.
As Jones himself recently stated bluntly: “I’m on a mission to get rich.”
Jones’ opponent for Friday night, undefeated hammer Josh “Hook-On” Harvey, is also known within the Penobscot County region where he resides as a sun-up to sun-down grinder that doesn’t stop until he crams 25-hours worth of work into a 24-hour day.
That is where their similarities end, jedoch.
In the lead-in to their fight, Jones has been vocal in his predictions that he will finish Harvey quickly by knocking him out in the first round if the fight stays standing.
Harvey, auf der anderen Seite, has been relatively quiet before their five-round Featherweight Championship bout.
Jones was at it again recently when he joined Craig Allen onFight Night Picks to talk about his upcoming showdown with Harvey.
“I think Harvey likes to look good,” Jones stated. “I think he likes to protect his face and look pretty. So, I think when I start smashing on him, he’s going to cover up and bail out really quick.”
The lone blemish on Harvey’s record-to-date came back in November when he fought to a draw withThe Ultimate Fighter finalist Joe Giannetti at a show in Massachusetts. Many in attendance felt that Harvey won the bout.
Jones, inzwischen, saw the fight and wasn’t impressed with Harvey’s performance.
"[Harvey’s fight with] Giannetti was more of a hugging match,” Jones told Allen. “Two guys just kind-of hanging on to each other for 15-minutes, no damage done. I’m going to throw down and fire until there’s no more bullets to come out. Es wird spannend, I can’t wait.”
At 40-years old, Jones knows that age eventually gets the better of every combat sports athlete and that, realistisch, he’s looking at his final few fights. Fully aware of this, Jones is pleased to be finishing out his career back home with New England Fights.
“It’s good to bring it back home toward the end of my career,” Jones stated. “It will be nice to bang out Harvey here and maybe get that fight with Lacey, like they were talking about, and close it out with him. We’ll see where it goes.”
“It’s not about the money for me anymore—it’s not about the sponsors. It’s about the competition,” Jones concluded. “I want to go out there and kick some more ass. I make plenty of money doing my day job, so it is what it is—let’s go beat people up.”
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NEF nächste Mixed-Martial-Arts-Veranstaltung, "NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” will take place on Friday, Februar 1, 2019 im Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine with a bell time of 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.
Über New England Fights
New England Fights ("NEF") ist ein Kampf Ereignisse Promotionen Unternehmen. Die Mission von NEF ist es, Events von höchster Qualität für Kämpfer und Fans gleichermaßen zu schaffen. NEF Führungsteam verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung in Kampfsportmanagement, Veranstaltungen Produktion, Medienarbeit, Marketing, rechtlichen und Werbung.