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Unbeaten Featherweight Jorge Lara Stops
Mario Briones by Third Round Knockout
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LAREDO, TX (Mai 21, 2017) – Ungeschlagen steigende Anwärter David Benavidez (18-0, 17 KOs) von Phoenix, Ariz. knocked out exciting former title challenger Rogelio “Porky” Medina (37-8, 31 KOs) from San Luis Rio, Mexico in a super middleweight world title eliminator that headlined a special Samstag night edition of Premier Boxing Champions auf FS1 und FOX Sports von Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas.
The action-packed main event opened with several crowd-pleasing exchanges in the first pair of rounds. Round three offered more of the same as the rugged pair of pugilists went toe-to-toe giving and receiving each other’s best.
In der vierten Runde, Benavidez caught Medina with a left uppercut and then followed with a flurry that backed Medina up, but amazingly Medina stayed upright. Medina fought back and engaged Benavidez, but Benavidez landed a sensational seven-punch combination to close out the round.
At the end of round six, Benavidez damaged Medina with an onslaught of offense that buckled Medina into the ropes with referee Jon Shorle ruling it a knockdown. Medina survived the round, but only to eat another bombardment of punches and get dropped for a second time at the end of the seventh round due to a right uppercut to his solar plexus.
Round eight brought a close as Benavidez landed one final eight-punch combo that dropped Medina for a third time and caused Shorle to stop the action at 1:01 into the eighth round.
Benavidez sagte, “This is just a glimpse of what I can do. I’ve never fought a fighter that pushed me to the full extent like this. Porky Medina is a tremendous fighter. It took everything for me to knock him out, but it was an amazing fight.”
Benavidez fortgesetzt, “My biggest advantage tonight was my jab. I didn’t throw it as much as I would have liked, but just enough to set him up. I’m looking forward to getting back in the gym and coming back even stronger.”
A disappointed Medina said, “Ich tat mein Bestes heute Abend. The plan was to win, work him from beginning to end, but he moved a little bit more than I anticipated. (Benavidez) did his job and hit me with a few good shots. But I’m going to keep training for my shot at a title and hopefully it will come.”
The win elevates Benavidez into the mandatory position to challenge for the vacant super middleweight world title that will go to the winner of the agreed to Anthony Dirrell vs. Callum Smith clash.
Benavidez abgeschlossen, “This makes me more humble and gives me more motivation to work harder. There has never been a super middleweight champion at 20-years old, but I’m going to be the first to do that.”
Televised coverage kicked off with unbeaten featherweight contender Jorge Lara (29-0-2, 21 KOs) von Guadalajara, Mexico defeating Mario Briones (28-6-2, 22 KOs) from Aguascalientes, Mexico by third round knockout in their scheduled 10-round contest.
In der ersten Runde, Lara worked to establish an aggressive pace and punished Briones. The second round began with more of the same, Lara hitting Briones with punches in bunches. Briones was able to hold his ground initially, but a straight left with a little less than one minute remaining in the second frame sent Briones to the canvas. Lara then knocked Briones down for a second time with a wild right hand at the close of the round, but Briones quickly regained himself after time expired and was allowed to continue.
The third round opened with Lara mixing it up to the body before landing an overhand right that further dazed Briones. Lara, smelling blood in the water, swarmed Briones with a barrage of punches and forced referee Lee Rogers to stop the bout at :58 into the third.
Not resting on the win, Lara said, “I felt great to get back in the ring tonight. This was a fantastic win for me, but there are four champions out there in my division. I’m ready to fight whoever asks me out of those four belt holders.”
The swing bout featured Austin Dulay (10-0, 7 KOs) of Hermitage, Tenn. winning a unanimous decision (59-52, 59-52, 59-52) in a six-round junior lightweight fight against Jose Esquivel (10-6, 2 KOs) from Laredo, Texas.
The final televised fight of the evening showcased Adam Lopez (7-0, 3 KOs) von Glendale, Calif. Besiegen Jordan White (4-1, 3 KOs) of Landover, Md. durch einstimmigen Beschluss (59-55,59-55, 60-54) in a six-round bantamweight bout.
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The card was promoted by TGB Promotions.
Weitere Informationen: Besuch www.premierboxingchampions.com
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A Special Recognition by Hillsborough County to Cowboy Luttrell & Eddie Graham is an Added Bonus
Legendary Professional wrestler, Der Attentäter #1 returns to Tampa, FL after a 30 year absence to headline an intimate Fanfest in North Tampa on Samstag, Juni 3. Joining The Assassin (Joe Hamilton) will be his son, former WCW & WWE Referee Nick Patrick, Steve Keirn, Bugsy McGraw, The Cuban Assassin Fidel Sierra (making his 1st ever Fanfest appearance as The Saint), Rick “Der Gladiator” Jäger, Lady Maxine (making her first ever Fanfest appearance), plus Vendor Guest Manny Fernandez!
Taking place at the intimate American Legion Hall in Odessa, tickets are limited to only 200 wrestling fans, guaranteeing everyone a personalized experience. Super Tickets to this event are available on a first come, first serve basis and include a photo opportunity and one autograph with all of the wrestling legends. Additional autograph opportunities will be made available.(www.eventbrite.com/
Following the Fanfest, we will hold a 90 minute CWF Archive Group Cocktail Party. There will be a cash bar and complimentary hor d’oeuvres plus the opportunity to mingle with the Legends plus Special Guests. Außerdem, Stu Schwartz and Sherri Lee will be recognized for their long time contributions to CWF with The legendary Jerry Brisco presenting.
Belinda Luttrell Romano, the daughter of CWF Founder Clarence “Cowboy” Luttrell, and Nicole Gossett Alonso, the granddaughter of Eddie Graham, will both be in-person at the CWF Fanfest Cocktail Party as their respective families will be recognized by Hillsborough County for their accomplishments, Widmung, and lasting legacies to the Tampa Bay community. Presenting this honor to the Graham & Lutrall families will be long time Tampa area radio personality & Host of the 970 WFLA Morning Drive, Tedd Webb.
General Admission to the event which will also feature vendors with unique wrestling memorabilia is only $5.00. Other opportunities to just meet certain CWF Legends are also available. This is a one night extravaganza that is bound to exceed expectations.
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WARD-KOVALEV 2: “THE REMATCH” SET FOR Samstag, Juni 17, 2017 AT MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER, LAS VEGAS PRESENTED LIVE BY HBO PAY-PER-VIEW®
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MIAMI, FL (Mai 19, 2017) – Yesterday, reigning WBA World Super Bantamweight Champion Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux (17-0, 11 KOs) and USBA Middleweight Champion Luis "Cuba" Arias (17-0, 8 KOs) participated in a media workout at the historic Tropical Park boxing gym in Miami. Both fighters are preparing for championship defenses on the HBO Pay-Per-View telecast of Andre Ward vs. Sergey Kovalev 2: “The Rematch” on Samstag, Juni 17 im Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Rigondeaux will face interim WBA title holderMoises “Chucky” Flores (25-0, 17 KOs), while Arias takes on rising prospect Arif “The Predator” Magomedov (18-1, 11 KOs). The championship event, presented by Corona Extra, will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. UND/6:00 p.m. PT.
The fighters put on a showcase that included shadow boxing, heavy bag, mitt work and stretching. They were joined by Roc Nation Latin artist Victoria La Mala, who will be the national anthem performer for Juni 17.
Below is what the fighters and La Mala had to say during the media workout:
Guillermo Rigondeaux, WBA World Super Bantamweight Champion:
“Training has been going excellent in Miami, we have been preparing for a great battle with Moises Flores. I respect Chucky, he’s a great fighter and these are the types of big fights that are great for boxing. Nothing better than two undefeated fighters putting their records on the line.
“Flores is going to come prepared for the fight of his life and so am I. We never underestimate anyone and two undefeated warriors will be getting in the ring for an exciting fight on June 17.
“I have been constantly avoided by all the fighters in my division. I am the best in the world at 122 pounds and one of the top pound-for-pound fighters. I can’t wait to show the world that I am still the best. I thank Flores for having the courage to get in the ring with me unlike many top contenders that have avoided the challenge. Einschalten Juni 17 to watch two fighters bring all that they have to the ring. It’s going to be an exciting co-main event on this year’s biggest boxing card.
“I’m happy for the opportunity to be part of such a big Pay-Per-View event, one of the biggest anticipated fights of the year – Ward vs. Kovalev 2. I’m very grateful to fight on such a big platform, and I want to let boxing fans know to expect nothing but an exciting fight. My opponents feel my power and run after the first round. Chucky Flores is a brave undefeated boxer that is coming with all he has, and we’re ready to show why each of us is the best come Juni 17.
“I’ve had everyone in my division run away from any mentions of me in the ring with them. My team is first focused on the Flores fight, and we’re ready to come and fight the best names in my division so that we can give the fans what they pay big Pay-Per-View money for, big exciting fights.
“I’m grateful to be a part of such a close community here in Miami, FL especially my boxing family at Tropical Park Boxing Gym. Miami is my home and I have all the support with me down here. I’m thankful for all the support that my fans brought during my training camp here in Miami. We have been able to bring boxing back here in Miami and make a great impact on the community, especially all the families that come to the park.”
LUIS ARIAS, USBA Middleweight Champion:
"Juni 17, I start cementing my name and legacy in this game! I’m ready to steal the show and prove that I stand amongst the best in the division.
“I’ve stepped up all levels of training. I train six days a week with two hours of boxing, one hour of strength and conditioning, and run 3.5 - 5 miles on average. I’m also working with one of the top nutritionists, Chris Alergi. He helps me with what to eat and how to monitor my weight. Can’t wait to show all of my progress on Juni 17.
“My message to Magomedov is simple…I hope he comes ready. He better be doing ‘em sit-ups. I’m coming!
“When I step in the ring, it’s not just about getting a win anymore. It’s about winning and looking good. I’ve built up my record. Jetzt, I’m looking to put on an A-class performance. That’s what is going to make me stand out.
“My goal for the second half of 2017 is to put myself in top ‘contender’ position for what is probably the most stacked division in professional boxing. GGG, Canelo, Lemieux…bring them on!"
VICTORIA LA MALA:
“It’s an honor to be singing the national anthem at such an anticipated boxing event. Being from a Mexican family, I grew up watching boxing and am a huge fan of Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. I can’t wait to cheer on my Roc family–Andere, Rigo and Luis–auf Juni 17."
Ward vs. Kovalev 2: “The Rematch," a 12-round mega-fight for the WBO/IBF/WBA Light Heavyweight World Championships, is presented by Roc Nation Sports, Main Events, Andre Ward Promotions, Krusher Promotions and Corona Extra, sponsored by Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Jetlux, Life10 Water, Zappos and Powered by Monster. The championship event takes place Samstag, Juni 17 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. UND/6:00 p.m. PT. Tickets for Ward-Kovalev 2: “The Rematch” are available on axs.com and at the Mandalay Bay Events Center box office.
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Showtime Championship Boxing® Morgen/Samstag bei 6 p.m. UND/3 p.m. PT
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LONDON (Mai 19, 2017) – America’s youngest world champion, Gervonta Davis, and undefeated No. 1 contender Liam Walsh both tipped the scale at the 130-pound limit during Freitag official weigh-in at the 133-year-old Theatre Royal Stratford East for Samstag IBF Junior Lightweight World Championship on SHOWTIME.
Am Samstag at the sold-out Copper Box Arena in London, the 22-year-old “Tank” Davis (17-0, 16 KOs) will attempt to become the first American to successfully defend his title on British soil in nearly a decade. The 30-year-old Walsh (21-0, 14 KOs) will aim to dethrone a man labeled by Davis promoter Floyd Mayweather as “the future of boxing” in the first defense of his IBF crown.
The referee for Davis vs. Walsh is Michael Alexander, and the judges are Howard Foster (England), Robin Taylor (Vereinigten Staaten) and Deon Dwarte (Südafrika).
With fans chanting “Walsh is gonna get you” as Davis stepped on the scale, the Baltimore native narrowly missed the 130-pound limit by two ounces. Per IBF rules, Davis was given two hours to shed the extra ounces and successfully made weight approximately 90 Minuten später.
"Ich fühle mich gut,” Davis said. “I’m ready.”
After the weigh-in, Walsh downplayed the tense stare down and words exchanged during the faceoff.
"Morgen we’ll lay hands on each other for real and the best man will come on top. I’m gonna win. I’m going to give every last ounce of what I’ve got.”
Davis vs. Walsh is part of a split-site, four-fight SHOWTME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that begins on Samstag, Mai 20, bei 6 p.m. UND/3 p.m. PT. Im Main Event, Gary Russell Jr.. will make his second featherweight title defense and long-awaited homecoming against mandatory challenger Oscar Escandon live from MGM National Harbor just outside of Washington, D.C.
Für weitere Informationen besuchen www.SHO.com/Sports
ZUR SOFORTIGEN VERÖFFENTLICHUNG: Lewiston, Maine (Mai 19, 2017) - Es war einmal selten, dass zwei Athleten aus verschiedenen Kampfsportdisziplinen gegeneinander antraten. In 1963, Der legendäre Catch Wrestler und Judopraktiker Gene Lebell trat in einem Match gegen den Boxergesellen Milo Savage an, der als Großvater der modernen Mixed Martial Arts gilt (MMA). Später, in 1976, Der Boxweltmeister im Schwergewicht, Muhammad Ali, traf in einem Ausstellungskampf in Tokio auf den japanischen Wrestler und Kampfkünstler Antonio Inoki, der weltweit im Closed-Circuit-Fernsehen ausgestrahlt wurde, ein Vorläufer von Pay-per-View.
In den letzten Jahren haben immer mehr MMA-Kämpfer und Boxer zwischen den beiden Sportarten gewechselt. Seit einiger Zeit, Gerüchte haben sich über ein mögliches Treffen des Box-Megastars Floyd Mayweather und des amtierenden UFC-Leichtgewichts-Kingpins Conor McGregor verbreitet. Sollte der Kampf passieren, Es wird zweifellos eines der finanziell erfolgreichsten Matchups aller Zeiten sein. Und während beide Seiten die Details für diesen Wettbewerb ausarbeiten, Maine Fight Fans werden am Samstag ihren eigenen Superkampf bekommen, Juni 17 in Lewiston wenn Russell “Die haitianische Sensation” Lamour, Jr. (15-2, 7 KOs – Boxrekord) erfüllt Bruce “Schönling” Boyington (14-9 – MMA-Aufzeichnung) in einem sechsrunden Boxkampf im Mittelgewicht. Es wird der Box-Headliner eines Hybrid-MMA- und Box-Events sein, das von New England Fights präsentiert wird (NEF) im ehrwürdigen Androscoggin Bank Colisee.
Es ist nicht so, dass sich Boxer und MMA-Kämpfer in der Vergangenheit in Maine noch nie getroffen haben. Sie tun oft in NEF, das fördert beide Sportarten. Was macht das a “Superkampf” ist der Status jedes Athleten im Staat. Tatsächlich, Lamour und Boyington gehören zur aktuellen lokalen Kampfszene, Mayweather und McGregor zur globalen Szene. Sie sind beide Megastars im Staat, jeder mit seiner eigenen Armee von treuen Fans.
“Bei all dem Gerede von McGregor gegen Mayweather, Es ist ein interessantes Spiel,” sagte Lamours Trainer und Leiter des Portland Boxing Club Bob Russo. “Eines der besten Mittelgewichte in Neuengland im Boxen gegen eines der besten Leichtgewichte in Neuengland in MMA . Ich war angenehm überrascht, als wir von Boyington gerufen wurden. Uns wurden ein paar verschiedene Gegner angeboten, denen wir zugestimmt hatten, und ich denke, sie hatten Bedenken. Dann erhielten wir den Anruf, dass diese Herausforderung auf dem Tisch lag. Dies ist etwas, das bei Box- und MMA-Fans für Aufsehen sorgen wird.”
Lamour ist das Gesicht des heutigen professionellen Boxens in Maine. Er hat mehr als gewonnen 100 Amateurkämpfe und ist achtmaliger regionaler Golden Gloves-Champion, ein fünfmaliger New England Regional Champion und ein Bronzemedaillengewinner in der 2009 USA Boxmeisterschaften unter zahlreichen anderen Leistungen. Lamour nahm an der Semi-Pro World Series of Boxing teil, wo er auf der nordamerikanischen Konferenz im Mittelgewicht auf Platz eins stand. Als professioneller, Lamour war hervorragend. Er gewann den New England Middleweight Title in 2014. Lamour hat an ESPNs teilgenommen Freitag Night Fights Boxserie vor einem nationalen Publikum.
“Ich werde gegen jeden kämpfen, der vor mir landet,” sagte Lamour. “Ich respektiere die MMA-Kämpfer, Sie sind alle harte Jungs, Aber im Boxring herauszufordern ist ein großer Fehler. Ich bin in guter Form und bereit. Er sollte es auch sein!”
Bruce Boyington, ein Veteran der United States Marine Corps (USMC), ist kein Fremder im Boxring. Er gewann sein professionelles Boxdebüt in 2014 auf einer NEF-Karte. Boyington ist ein Weltklasse-Stürmer. Er ist ein schwarzer Gürtel zweiten Grades in Taekwondo, Ein achtmaliger Staatsmeister in Maine und ein zweimaliger nationaler Meister mit unzähligen Turniermeisterschaften und Medaillen, die ihm in der traditionellen Kampfkunst zugute kommen.
Es ist Boyingtons Erfolg im MMA-Käfig, jedoch, für die er am bekanntesten ist. Seine auffälligen Schlag- und Knockout-Fähigkeiten brachten ihm den Ruf ein “menschliche Highlight-Rolle” von NEF. Er gewann den NEF MMA Pro Lightweight Title in 2014 und verteidigte es dreimal erfolgreich, bevor er den Gürtel aufgab, um bei der globalen World Series of Fighting zu unterschreiben (WSOF) Förderung in 2016.
Seit der Unterzeichnung bei WSOF, Boyington hat auf einigen der größten Bühnen der Welt gekämpft, einschließlich Madison Square Garden in New York City auf der Karte einer Veranstaltung, die landesweit auf NBC ausgestrahlt wird. Er ist bis nach Russland gereist, um für die Absolute Championship Berkut zu kämpfen (ACB). Da WSOF einige Zeit braucht, um sich unter neuem Eigentümer als “Professionell Fighters Liga,” Boyington wollte aktiv bleiben, während er auf seinen nächsten nationalen Kampf wartete. Die Gelegenheit, noch einmal vor seinen vielen Fans aus der Heimatstadt zu kämpfen, war unwiderstehlich.
“Boxen ist sein Spiel, aber ich hatte 25 professionelle Kämpfe und vorbei 100 Taekwondo kämpft in meiner Zeit,” Said Boyington. “Ich freue mich und fühle mich geehrt, den Ring mit dem besten Boxen zu teilen. Das einzige, wonach ich jemals gesucht habe, ist eine Herausforderung, und ich habe einen in Russell. Es ist aufregend, zu Hause anzutreten, wo für mich mit NEF alles begann, Also danke ich Matt (Peterson, NEF Miteigentümer) und Nick (DiSalvo, NEF Miteigentümer) für die Gelegenheit und zu Russell – Lass uns tanzen, Baby!”
New England Fights kehrt zum Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston zurück, Maine mit seiner nächsten Veranstaltung, “NEF 29: STERNE & STREIFEN,” am Samstag, Juni 17, 2017. Tickets sind ab sofort an der Colisee-Abendkasse erhältlich 207-783-2009 x 525 und im Internet unterwww.TheColisee.com.
Für weitere Informationen über die Veranstaltung und Kampf-Karte Aktuelles, besuchen Sie bitte die Webseite der Promotion an www.NewEnglandFights.com. Außerdem, Sie NEF Video anschauen www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, Folgen Sie ihnen auf Twitter @nefights und trete der offiziellen Facebook-Gruppe bei “New England Fights."
Über New England Fights
New England Fights ("NEF") ist ein Kampf Ereignisse Promotionen Unternehmen. NEF Mission ist es, die höchste Qualität Veranstaltungen für Maines Kämpfer und Fans gleichermaßen zu erstellen. NEF Führungsteam verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung in Kampfsportmanagement, Veranstaltungen Produktion, Medienarbeit, Marketing, rechtlichen und Werbung.