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Λας Βέγκας, Νεβάδα – NABO Junior Welterweight Champion Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (21-0-2, 16 KOs) του Ντάλας, Τέξας, took “training camp” on the road in prep of a ten-round title defense against former world titlist Darleys Perez (33-2-1, 21 KOs). Hooker-Perez is set as the lead-up undercard fight to the main event on HBO Pay-Per-View’s Kovalev-Ward “Pound For Pound” on Σάββατο, Νοέμβριος. 19 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Νεβάδα, ξεκινώντας από 9:00 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/6:00 μ.μ. PT.
Beginning with pre-training camp at his home gym, Maple Avenue Boxing Gym in Dallas, TX, Mighty Mo’s stops on the road included Maple Avenue’s West San Diego facility, the Institute for Human Kinetics in Southern California, as well as the Salas Boxing Academy and Johnny Tocco’s Ringside Gym in Las Vegas. In addition to training at some of boxing’s most renowned gyms, the Roc Nation Sports boxing sparkplug has also sparred with rising talents Ντέβιν Χάνι, Θωμάς Χιλ, Nick Frese, Marco Hall and WBO/WBC Super Lightweight Champion Terence Crawford.
Before heading into fight week, Hooker will co-host a media workout with Two-Time Olympic Gold MedalistClaressa Shields, who will be making her professional debut on the Kovalev-Ward fight card. The media workout will take place at 12:00 μ.μ. PT at Never Quit Boxing Gym – 2975 South Rainbow Blvd, Λας Βέγκας, NV.
“It’s been a privilege to train at some of the best facilities and with some of boxing’s brightest and upcoming talents,” said Hooker. “I’m always about improving myself so that fans get the best from me when I show up in the ring. I’m fighting in Vegas and HBO Pay-Per-View for the first time and carrying a lot of pride for Dallas and the whole state of Texas.”
“Maurice Hooker is very excited to be making his Las Vegas debut on the Kovalev-Ward fight card and is particularly looking forward to representing Dallas, Texas as the first of its native boxers to be featured on a HBO Pay-Per-View show,” said trainer Vince Parra. “There is a group of very talented fighters where Mo is from and he is about to elevate them on the map. He’s dynamic, he’s exciting and he’s someone to watch.”
Follow Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker on Twitter @mightymohooker, Instagram @mauricemightymohooker and Facebook: www.facebook.com/mauricemightymohooker/.
Kovalev vs. Πτέρυγα “Pound For Pound”, a 12-round mega-fight for the WBO/IBF/WBA light heavyweight title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, is presented by Main Events, Roc Nation Sports, Krusher Promotions and Andre Ward Promotions and is sponsored by the MGM Grand Hotel & Καζίνο, Corona Extra, Monster Products, JetLux and Zappos. The championship event will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/6:00 μ.μ. PT. Tickets are available on axs.com and the T-Mobile Arena box office.
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Tom, Rich and Tony break down the week’s combat sports news, recap last week’s fight cards and look forward to the huge events happening this weekend. UFC 205 features three world title fights while Bellator makes a historic debut in Israel on Friday. Danny Garcia will also take on Samuel Vargas to headline one of Premier Boxing Championships’ final blockbuster cards of 2016. We start off the broadcast with some political discourse about the election of Donald Trump as the 45th United States President.
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From the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
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LAS VEGAS (Νοέμβριος 10, 2016) – Another solid top-to-bottom “Knockout Night at the D card has been announced for Παρασκευή νύχτα, Νοέμβριος 18, αερισμός (9 μ.μ. PT / 12 π.μ.. ΚΑΙ) επί CBS Sports Network live from inside the Κέντρο Λας Βέγκας Events Centertent.
FloBoxing.tv will live stream the Νοέμβριος. 18ου “Knockout Night at the D” undercard worldwide, ξεκινώντας από 7 μ.μ. PT / 10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ), in addition to three main card bouts – excluding North America – ξεκινώντας από 9 μ.μ. PT / 12 π.μ.. ΚΑΙ).
Ο “Knockout Night at the D” σειρά, presented by το D Λας Βέγκας and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Hall of Fame announcers Jim “J.R.” Ross και Al Bernstein θα καλέσει τη δράση από το ringside, along with roving reporter Sean Wheelock, on CBS Sports Network. Known for introducing the top stars of professional wrestling to the ring for 20 χρόνια, Justin Roberts will join the legendary CBS Sports Network broadcast team in Las Vegas for the Nov. 18 show to enhance the entrances of the “Knockout Night at the D” boxing stars of αύριο.
North American Boxing Association (Επίσης) United States lightweight champion Reynaldo “El Trampolin” Blanco (13-2, 7 KOs) defends his title in the 10-round main event against Demond “Body Shot” Brock (12-3-1, 4 KOs), στο 10-στρογγυλό κύριο γεγονός.
“Let it be clear,” Blanco said. “Νοέμβριος 18ου στο Λας Βέγκας, the world and my opponent will witness the fury of the Dominican from Matancita, Reynaldo Blanco, who is here to conquer the lightweight division. Let the war begin!”
Στο 8-στρογγυλό ομο-χαρακτηριστικό γνώρισμα, Puerto Rican KO artist and Ντάνιελ “El Duro” Rosario Cruz(11-1, 10 KOs), a former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Latino junior middleweight champion, takes on Mexican upset specialist Norberto Γκονζάλες (22-8, 13 KOs).
The television opens with undefeated Las Vegas junior lightweight prospect Randy Moreno (6-0, 5 KOs) in his first scheduled 6-round bout against Mexican veteran Daniel Perales (7-5-1, 4 KOs)
Keeping with its goal to showcase young talent based in Las Vegas, κατώτερος flyweight Marina “Βραχώδης” Ραμίρεζ (2-0), fighting out of Idaho, meets the Bronx’ Natalie Gonzalez (2-0), while pro-debuting cruiserweight Jason Beauchamp faces Puerto Rican Kenny Cruz-Carrasquillo (0-2-1), in a pair of 4-round bouts.
Επίσης, fighting on the undercard in a 4-rounder is Roy Jones, Jr. προστατεύονται Shady Gamhour, a Swede fighting out of Pensacola, Φλόριντα, έναντι David De La Cruz, Λος Άντζελες, in a fight between pro-debuting middleweights. Pennsylvania junior featherweight Χουάν Σάντσες (1-0, 1 KOs) πρόσωπα Javier Cepeda (0-2), του Πουέρτο Ρίκο.
Όλες οι μάχες και οι μαχητές υπόκεινται σε αλλαγές.
Εισιτήρια, στην τιμή $1,000.00 VIP booth (Περιλαμβάνει 15 admissions), $50.00 VIP ringside, $25.00 και $15.00 γενική είσοδος, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ή www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Οι πόρτες ανοίγουν στις 6:00 μ.μ. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 7:00 μ.μ. PT.
Ο “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and Neon Star Media.
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Follow these fighters on Twitter: @bodyshot brock and @_randymoreno
RIVAL BOXING GEAR & EQUIPMENT is the official gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” σειρά. www.rivalboxing.com, @rivalboxinggear
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ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ (Νοέμβριος 10, 2016) – Daily News Golden Gloves Tournament director Brian Adams and highly respected boxing writer Bob Mladinich and will be Ring 8’s guest speakers this coming Tuesday νύχτα (Νοέμβριος. 15) monthly meeting, ξεκινώντας από 7 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ, στο O'Neill's Restaurant, που βρίσκεται στο 64-21 53rd Drive στο Maspeth, New York.
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Brian and Bob have experience in a variety of areas in boxing,” Δαχτυλίδι 8 πρόεδρος Bob της Duffy είπε. “Both guys boxed earlier in their lives. Brian rates among the top site coordinator in our sport and Bob is a veteran boxing writer. Our members know both these men very well and they’re anxious to hear them speak about their experiences and expertise.”
A 4-time New York Golden Gloves champion, Adams is the director of the largest amateur boxing tournament in the world, as well as being an acclaimed broadcaster for promoter DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing series. Brian fought professionally from 1997 να 2003, retiring with a 17-4-1 (8 KOs) ρεκόρ, highlighted by his decision over previously undefeated lightweight Calvin Davis (19-0) at the famed Madison Square Garden, and knockout of 28-2-1 Luis Villalta.
Mladinich is a retired New York City Gold Shield detective who regularly writes for boxing.com. |
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One of the most exciting fighters in boxing makes his return to the ring this Σάββατο νύχτα as former world title challenger “The American Boy” Jason Litzau (29-3-1 23KOs) του Αγίου. Παύλος, MN faces Iowa’s Lance “Lay ‘Em Down” Williams (7-5 4KOs) in an eight round lightweight bout that headlines Jim Loons Boxing and Promotion’s “Throwdown at the Bear” εκδήλωση στο Black Bear Casino and Resort in Carlton, MN. The action will be streamed exclusively to the world at FloBoxing.tv with the first bout starting at 7 μ.μ. CST.
Event promoter and Fond Du Lac Band Member Jim Loons is excited to bring Litzau’s comeback fight to Black Bear Casino. “Boxing fans all over the state have been waiting for Litzau’s comeback fight and I’m glad I was able to bring it to Black Bear Casino. We’re excited to present a first class show on FloBoxing.tv and work towards bringing bigger and better events here. “
Litzau’s last fight in August of 2015 was a highly controversial draw against Hylon Williams Jr. Litzau is eager to prove he will still be a factor in the lightweight division. Litzau said, “The American Boy is coming back to show the only way he knows how to do it and that’s to be exciting and to make another world championship run. Αυτό είναι. If I can’t be great then it’s time for me to get a 9-5 job.”
Litzau is looking to reintroduce himself to a national audience on FloBoxing, “Every time I fought on TV the ratings were extremely high because The American Boy gives 110% and all my blood, sweat and tears and we’re going to do big ratings on FloBoxing.tv. I’m excited my fans around the world can see me fight live.”
Iowa’s Lance “Lay ‘Em Down” Williams who will be looking to boost his career with big upset win similar to his stunning knockout victory over Ricky Lopez in February of 2015. Williams είπε, “I was always told in the amateurs that I’d eventually fight Jason Litzau. He and his brother were always known and now as pros it’s time. Winning this fight opens lots of doors for me. I promise to bring a fast paced fight with lots of action and I’m coming to win.
The six-bout card begins at 7μμ and will also feature cruiserweight contender Al Sands, top undefeated jr welterweight prospect Delorien Caraway as well as a Minnesota State Jr Welterweight Title fight between Duluth’s Markus Morris and Minneapolis’ Jeremy McLaurin. Tickets will be available at the door or on www.ticketfly.com.
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