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“THE SOUL ASSASSIN” READY TO BRING KILLER INSTINCT BACK TO ITALY IN LIGHTWEIGHT KICKBOXING CLASH WITH ALESSIO ARDUINI DEC. 10 INSIDE THE MANDELA FORUM
MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN BETWEEN JOE SCHILLING-VICTORIO LERMANO AND WELTERWEIGHT MATCHUP PITTING LUCA NOVELLO AGAINST KARIM GHAJJI ALSO ADDED TO STACKED BELLATOR KICKBOXING CARD
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Ottubru 18, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing has added a trio of fantastic fights highlighted by a lightweight matchup between Kevin Ross (31-9) u Alessio Arduini (26-14-2). A Middleweight bout pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) kontra Victorio Lermano (30-7) and a welterweight contest pairing Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) ma Luca Novello (22-4-2) have also been added to the action-packed "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” card. The event marks the promotions second visit to Italy this year, as Bellator returns with another thrilling combo-event, featuring both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands on Diċembru. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence.
The MMA portion of the International event is headlined by a Middleweight World Title rematch between current champion Rafael Carvalho (13-1) u Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). A light heavyweight fight pitting Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) kontra Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) will also be featured on the "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” karta prinċipali.
Exact broadcast details for "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” u"Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” will be revealed shortly.
Il "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” card also features a previously announced female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) u rivali Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) as well as a lightweight bout pitting Italian superstar Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) kontra Jordan Watson (48-11-2).
Fil 36 snin qodma, “The Soul Assassin” has strung together one of the most accomplished kickboxing and muay Thai careers in the game, collecting belts in several promotions across multiple divisions. Ross has brought home six career championships, highlighted by the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight title, the WBC Muay-Thai International Super-lightweight title and the Lion Fight Super-lightweight title. During his 54-fight career, the Reading, Penn., native has collected notable wins over former champions Malaipet Sasiprapa, Kang En, u aktar. Ross hopes to add to his unblemished promotional mark, after recording back-to-back victories to begin his tenure with the Bellator Kickboxing brand. Fighting out of Dublin, Calif., Ross returns to Italy for the second time this year, having defeated Matteo Taccini at"Bellator Kickboxing: Torino " f'April.
The 32-year-old Schilling has demonstrated his versatile skillset at the highest levels of competition by claiming multiple titles over his 10-year career, including two WBC Muay Thai World Championships, two WBC Muay Thai National Championships, and the MTAA Muay Thai Super-Middleweight National Championship. “Stitch ‘Em Up” continues to be one of the most aggressive fighters in the sport, collecting 11 ta 'dmirijietu 19 career wins via knockout. The multi-dimensional Schilling has also spent time competing in mixed martial arts, where he was awarded the 2014 Knockout of the Year for a ferocious second round blow that turned the lights out on Melvin Manhoef. Issa, l- 2013 Glory World Middleweight Tournament Champion Schilling returns to the ring in search of his first win under the newly-founded Bellator Kickboxing umbrella.
Fighting out of Meaux, Franza, the 10-time World Kickboxing Champion Ghajji will return to Italy after making his Bellator Kickboxing debut in Torino earlier this year. “Gadjetboy” became the first Bellator Kickboxing World Champion with a split decision victory over Mustapha Haida in the Inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight World Title fight at “Bellator 152.” Dating back to 2014, Ghajji has collected wins in nine of his previous 11 kompetizzjonijiet, including an eight-fight winning streak over a two-year stint. Bil 96 career wins under his belt, Inklużi 50 knockouts, the 110-fight kickboxing veteran will look to inch closer to the century mark as he prepares to challenge Italian hot shot Luca Novello.
Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:
Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)
Flyweight World Title Fight: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)
Lightweight Feature Fight: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)
Middleweight Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)
Ġlieda Karatteristika welterweight: Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) vs. Luca Novello (22-4-2)
Aġġornata "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” Card:
Middleweight World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)
Dawl Heavyweight Ġlieda Karatteristika: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)
Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Award Winners Shelly Vincent 1st female Fighter of the Year
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12th annual CBHOF induction dinner Novembru. 4
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 CBHOF 2016 Fighter of the Year Shelly Vincent
(Photo by Ed Diller / DiBella Entertainment)
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Ottubru 18, 2016) – The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) ħabbret tagħha 2016 rebbieħa tal-premjijiet, including its first female Boxer of the Year, popular super bantamweight Shelly “Way Shelito s” Vincent.
Il 2016 rebbieħa tal-premjijiet, as well as its Class of 2016 inductees, se jkunu onorati Il-ġimgħalejl, Novembru 4, fil-Ballroom UNCAS fil Mohegan Sun, fil- 12TH annwali Dinner CBHOF Gala induzzjoni.
Other 2016 CHBOF award winners include Jacob Marrero, Dilettanti Boxer tas-Sena; Mike Mazzulli, Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Heather Concepcion, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year; Pete Hary, Contribution to Professional Boxing; u Carlos Nieves Contribution to Amateur Boxing.
The new CBHOF inductees are Stamford amateur coach/boxer Orlando Montalvo, Newington former ESPN boxing director Bob Yalen, Wallingford boxer Sean Malone, Jr., New Bedford (MA) Boxer “Sucra” Ray Oliveira, Waterbury judge/referee John “Duke” Lawson and Mashantucket Pequot Game & Athletic commissioner Kenny Reels.
This year’s class hails from all over Connecticut and from every segment of the sport,” CBHOF president John Laudati qal. “We’ve inducted great boxers and trainers Orlando Montalvo, Ray Olivieri and Sean Malone Jr. We’ve also acknowledged the tremendous contributions to the sport by Bob Yalen and Kenny Reels. From my hometown of Waterbury comes world renowned boxing judge and referee Johnny “Duke” Lawson. This year’s class of boxers and officials of the year is incredibly accomplished and includes the first woman professional Boxer of the Year, Shelly Vincent. Emcee Harold Lederman is an icon of the boxing world and he will surely keep us entertained all night.”
Vincent (18-1), ġlieda kontra minn Providence, is arguably the most popular boxer in New England. A native of New London, she has won two world title, Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) and International Boxing Association (IBA). She has fought 10 times in Connecticut without a loss during her professional career, 6-0 at Foxwoods Resort Casino, 4-0 fil Mohegan Sun.
Past CHBOF Boxers of the Year include Ċad Dawson (3X), Luis Rosa, Jr. (2X), Matt Remillard (2X), Eric Harding, Delvin Rodriguez, Tony Grano u Mike Oliver.
Representing the Ortiz Boxing Gym in Bridgeport, Marrero is the Northeast Regional champion, and he was the 2015 USA Boxing’s Prep National Championship gold-medal winner in the 125-pound division.
Mazulli is president of the powerful Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) and longtime Director of Athletic Regulations for Mohegan Sun.
Hary is a veteran professional boxing judge as well as CHBOF vice president, while Nieves is head coach/owner of Ortiz Boxing Gym in Bridgeport.
Biljetti għall-CBHOF 12th annwali Pranzu Gala induzzjoni, bi prezz raġonevoli fil $90.00, will soon go on sale and be available to purchase by calling Kim Baker fil Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) jew Sherman Cain fil-Manchester Ġurnal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Bibien miftuħa fi 5:30 p.m. U, cocktails from 6:30-7:30 p.m. U (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Mur online biex www.ctboxinghof.org għal informazzjoni addizzjonali dwar il Connecticut Boxing Sala tal-Eroj, its 12th annwali Pranzu Gala inductee, opportunitajiet sponsorizzazzjoni avveniment, jew inductees CBHOF passat.
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ABOUT CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 li tonora u tiċċelebra l-karrieri ta 'individwi pendenti involuti fl-isport tal-boxing. Ċerimonja tagħha induzzjoni inawgurali & Pranzu saret 2005. Istorja Connecticut tal boxing sinjuri qatt ma seta 'iffjorixxiet li kieku ma kienx għall-kisbiet ta' dawk stabbiliti fil-Hall of Fame.
Bħala organizzazzjoni li ma tagħmilx profitt, l Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame hu deċiż li jżommu l-ispirtu ġlied tal Connecticut b'saħħitha permezz ta 'kontribuzzjonijiet ta' karità varji.
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Greg Cohen Promotions Signs German Welterweight Contender Rico Mueller to Promotional Contract
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30Ring annwali th 8 Holiday Event & Premjijiet Ċerimonja Diċembru. 11 fi New York
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Carl Frampton, Danny Jacobs, Joe Smith, Jr. & Shakur Stevenson among 2016 rebbieħa tal-premjijiet
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(L-R) 2016 Ring 8 International Fighter of the Year Carl Frampton
(photo courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions)
Gallerija tar-ritratti hawn taħt
NEW YORK (Ottubru 17, 2015) – Il 30th Ring annwali 8 Holiday Avveniment u Premjijiet Ċerimonja se ssir Il-Ħadd wara nofsinhar (12:30-5:30 p.m. U),Diċembru 11, fi Russo fuq il-Bajja fl Howard Beach, New York.
Ring 8 ħabbret tagħha 2016 rebbieħa tal-premjijiet (ara l-lista sħiħa ta 'hawn taħt), including Hall-of-Famer Barry McGuigan (International Fighter Achievement), reigning world champions Carl Frampton (International Fighter of the Year) u Danny Jacobs (New York State Fighter of the Year),Joe Smith, Jr. (Eliminatorja tas-Sena), u 2016 Medalist fidda Olimpiku Shakur Stevenson (Service to “Your Country” Award).
“Membri tagħna bil-ħerqa li dan l-avveniment kull sena,” Ring 8 president Bob Duffy qal. “We have another great group of award winners. Mistednin ċelebrità impenjati jinkludu ċampjins tad-dinja li qabel kienu Mark Breland, Iran Barkley u Vito Antuofermo, kif ukoll Vinny Maddalone, Sean Monahan, Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman u Frankie Galarza with others expected to attend. We truly appreciate them lending their support. Ring 8 kburi tkompli rekord tagħha għas-self daqqa t'id lil dawk fil-komunità boxing li huma inqas ixxurtjati. Kull sena Holiday Event u Premjijiet tagħna Ċerimonja tiċċelebra sport kbir tagħna ta 'boxing, assigurazzjoni finanzjament meħtieġa ħafna titqajjem hekk aħna jistgħu jkomplu l-missjoni tagħna għall-aħwa fil-bżonn tagħna u bniet fil boxing. Aħna qatt se waver mill-irkejjen tagħhom.”
2016 RING 8 Rebbieħa Award
International Fighter Achievement: Barry McGuigan
International Fighter of the Year: Carl Frampton
International Promoter of the Year: Cyclone Promotions
NYS Fighter of the Year: Danny Jacobs
NYS Female Fighter of the Year: Sonya Lamonakis
Eliminatorja tas-Sena: Joe Smith, Jr.
Champion uncrowned: Larry Stanton
Manager of the Year: Phil Capobianco
Trainer tas-Sena: Jerry Capobianco
Rising Promoter of the Year: Ronson Frank
Uffiċjali tas-Sena: Frank Lombardi
Dilettanti Uffiċjali tas-Sena: Frankie Martinez
Dilettanti Boxer tas-Sena: Christine Cruz
Long & Meritorious Service: Dr. Barry Jordan
Konkorrent tas-Sena: Cletus Seldin
Prospect tas-Sena: Julian Sosa
Sunnyside Garden: John Clohessy
USA Olympic Boxer of the Year: Shakur Stevenson
Sam Kellerman Media: Bobby Cassidy, Jr.
David Diamante will once again serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Biljetti, pprezzati għal $125.00 kull persuna, huma disponibbli għax-xiri billi tikkuntattja Bob Duffy bit-telefon (516.313.2304), email DepComish@aol.com, jew ċekkijiet mail (pagabbli lill Ring 8) lilu (164 Triq Lindbergh, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Donazzjonijiet ta 'kull denominazzjoni huma mistiedna għal dawk li ma jistgħux jattendu l-festi.
Biljetti jinkludu brunch kompluta bil siegħa cocktail mad-dħul, segwit minn bilqiegħda fil-ċerimonja tal-premjazzjoni, pranzu u deżerta, u top-ixkaffa bar miftuħ matul il-wara nofsinhar. Se jkun hemm ukoll irkant siekta ta memorabilia boxing. Dan l-avveniment huwa mistenni li jbiegħ out u kulħadd huwa mħeġġeġ li jixtru biljetti mill-aktar fis possibbli sabiex jiżguraw bilqiegħda favorevoli.
Ads programm huma disponibbli għall Full Page ($150.00), Half-Page ($80.00), u Kwartier-Page ($50.00). L-iskadenza għall-reklami kollha hija Diċembru 8 u għandhom jiġu emailed (DepComish@aol.com) jew impustata Duffy (516.313.2304) fl-indirizz elenkat hawn fuq.
Mur online biex www.Ring8ny.com għal aktar informazzjoni dwar Ring 8 jew Avvenimenti Holiday annwali u Premjijiet Ċerimonja tagħha.
Russo fuq il-Bajja tinsab fil 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. fil Howard Beach(718.843.5055).
 Hall-of-Famer Barry McGuigan, president of Cyclone Promotions, Ring 8’s 2016 International Promoter of the Year,
(photo courtesy of Cyclone Promotions)
 Daniel Jacobs, 2016 Ring 8 NYS Fighter of the Year
(photo courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions)
 2016 Ring 8 Knockout of the Year Award: Joe Smith, Jr.
(photo courtesy of Star Boxing)
 2016 Ring 8 Konkorrent tas-Sena: Cletus Seldin
(photo courtesy of Star Boxing)
 2016 Ring 8 USA Olympic Boxer of the Year: Shakur Stevenson
(photo courtesy of USA Boxing)
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| ABOUT RING 8: Iffurmata fl 1954 permezz ta 'ex-Prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 saret it-tmien sussidjarja ta 'dak li kien imbagħad magħrufa bħala l-Veteran Nazzjonali Boxers Assoċjazzjoni – għalhekk, RING 8 – u llum motto tal-organizzazzjoni għadha: Boxers Ngħinu Boxers.
RING 8 hija impenjata bis-sħiħ biex tappoġġa lin-nies inqas ixxurtjati fil-komunità boxing li jistgħu jeħtieġu assistenza f'termini ta 'kera ħlas, spejjeż mediċi, jew kwalunkwe ħtieġa ġustifikabbli.
Mur fuq il-linja biex www.Ring8ny.com għal aktar informazzjoni dwar RING 8, l-akbar grupp tax-xorta tiegħu fl-Istati Uniti ma 'aktar minn 350 membri. Drittijiet tas-sħubija annwali hija biss $30.00 u kull membru hu intitolat għal pranzu buffet fil RING 8 laqgħat ta 'kull xahar, esklużi Lulju u Awissu. Boxers attivi kollha, dilettanti u professjonali, huma intitolati għal RING kumplimentari 8 sħubija annwali. Mistednin ta Ring 8 membri huma milqugħa bi spiża ta 'biss $7.00 kull persuna.
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HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE IS UP FOR GRABS AT NEF 26
Lewiston, Maine (Ottubru 17, 2016) – New England tissielet (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 26: SUPREMACY,” nhar is-Sibt, Novembru 19 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Earlier today, NEF executives announced the addition of an amateur heavyweight title bout to the fight card. Nick Gulliver (3-0) Huwa ppjanat li jiffaċċjaw Yorgan DeCastro (2-2) to fill the vacant NEF MMA Amateur Heavyweight Championship.
Gulliver is a member of John Raio’s First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine, as well as the Foundry Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Farmington, Maine. Making his MMA debut in 2015, Gulliver scorched his first two opponents via first-round technical knockout prior to facing Dave Smith (2-1) last spring at “NEF 22.” It took Gulliver a mere 28-seconds to dispatch Smith. Fil kollha, Gulliver’s first three opponents have lasted barely over a combined two minutes in the cage with him. He will be looking to continue that dominance of the NEF amateur heavyweight division on Novembru 19 and claim its top prize.
” I would like to thank NEF for the opportunity to fight again,” said Gulliver. “This is the biggest fight of my life. I’m excited to be fighting for the heavyweight title belt on November 19th in front of my family and friends. My goal in this sport was to get a title belt, but something bigger than that was to fight for the belt in front of my father. When I started back in June of last year my coach John Raio told me I would someday fight for the belt. This day has come and now it’s my time to finish what I set out to do.
“My father was not able to make my last fight because he was too sick. When I found out about this fight I called my parents and told them I would be fighting for the belt and my dad said he would do everything he could to make it. Allura, not only am I looking for a victory, but I’m looking to do it in front of my father.
“This fight is also big since my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach Brianne Genschel will be fighting alongside me. Brianne has been working so hard for this and she deserves this fight and for her hand to be raised. I’m also excited to have longtime friend and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Shawn Smith in my corner which is also an honor. I truly want to thank The Foundry and First Class MMA for all the support and dedication they have had with me and my training.
“I believe this will be a great fight and I’ll have to show people a side of me they have not been able to see yet and I look forward to that. I greatly respect my opponent for taking this fight and wish him the best of luck. To my fans be ready for the Guardian to come out like you have never seen him before. I appreciate this opportunity and I’ll do my best to put a smile on everyone’s face. I would also like to thank my wife Heather for all the help and support she has given me.”
A native of Portugal, Yorgan DeCastro came to the United States with a solid kickboxing background. He began competing in mixed-martial-arts in 2014, quickly rattling off a pair of victories on fight cards in Massachusetts. Novembru 19 will be DeCastro’s debut on Maine soil, and he plans to return home to South Shore Sportfighting (SSSF) with the heavyweight title belt in tow.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to showcase my skills in front of a new crowd,” said DeCastro. “I don’t plan on letting the fight go the distance, but I’m ready for whatever he brings to the table. I’ve faced tougher opposition, so I know I’m prepared.”
The opening bell on Saturday, Novembru 19 huwa stabbilit għal 7 p.m. Biljetti tibda fil $25 u huma disponibbli fuq www.TheColisee.com jew billi ċċempel-uffiċċju kaxxa Colisee fil 207.783.2009, extension 525.
For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. B'żieda, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefightsand join the official Facebook group “New England tissielet."
About New England tissielet
New England tissielet ("NEF") hija ġlieda promozzjonijiet avvenimenti kumpanija. Missjoni NEF huwa li jinħolqu l-avvenimenti ta 'kwalità ogħla għall-ġellieda Maine u supporters. Tim eżekuttiv NEF għandu l-esperjenza estensiva fil-ġestjoni isports miġġielda, produzzjoni avvenimenti, relazzjonijiet mal-midja, marketing, legali u r-reklamar.
MAURICE HOOKER VS. DARLEYS PEREZ JOIN KOVALEV-WARD “POUND FOR POUND” TELEVISED UNDERCARD
TITLE FIGHT SET FOR IS-SIBT, Novembru 19
AT T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
PRESENTED LIVE BY HBO PAY-PER-VIEW®
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (Ottubru 14, 2016) - Rising Dallas, Texas boxing star and NABO Junior Welterweight Champion Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (21-0-2, 16 Kos) will defend his NABA junior welterweight title against Darleys Perez (33-2-1, 21 Kos) in a ten-round bout on the televised undercard of Kovalev-Ward “Pound For Pound” on IS-SIBT, Novembru. 19 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. U/6:00 p.m. PT.
Fl-aħħar dehra tiegħu fuq Awissu 6, Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker captivated the crowd at Oracle Arena as the co-feature of Andre Ward vs. Alexander Brand. Hooker wasted no time outperforming Washington D.C.’s Tyrone Barnett, landing a flurry of punches before scoring a technical knockout at the 2:17 mark of the opening round to retain his NABO junior welterweight title. Hooker looks ahead to his next challenge, former WBA World Lightweight Champion Darleys Perez. Perez is coming off a Mejju 20 knockout victory over fellow Colombian Ubadel Soto, an impressive bounce back following a tough title defense loss to Anthony Crolla, the previous year. The veteran fighter, who resides and trains full-time in the U.S., will step up a weight class to meet Hooker.
“I want to thank my team at Maple Avenue Boxing Gym, Roc Nation Sports and HBO for giving me the opportunity to show the world a ‘Mighty Mo’ performance on the undercard of the ‘Fight of the Year’,” said Hooker. “For my part, I promise to put on a show for the fans in Las Vegas and the Pay-Per-View audience at home. No one punches like me. It’s going to be lights out.”
Hooker added, “I will be dedicating this fight to Aaron Pyror, who passed away, earlier this week. I can’t think of a better way to honor ‘The Hawk’s’ legacy than with a big win. I look to be a world-class junior welterweight champion like him.”
“This is my chance get back into the limelight. I have fought all over the world and facing Maurice Hooker in Las Vegas on Novembru 19 is perhaps my last chance to show that I have a lot left inside the ring and I plan to take full advantage of it because losing is not an option,” said Perez. “I will move up to the 140-pound division and I will be ready to challenge this young lion who has never fought a guy like me before. There will be fireworks in Las Vegas and I plan to go home a winner.”
“Not only is Kovalev-Ward the most anticipated fight in recent boxing history, with the addition of Hooker-Perez to the televised undercard – Novembru. 19 is an evening that international sports fans simply cannot afford to miss,” said Roc Nation President & Chief of Branding and Strategy Michael R. Yormark. “From our very first day in boxing, Roc Nation Sports has committed to making great fights and creating scintillating global events, and we are thrilled to work with Main Events to add this incredible matchup to the undercard, as ‘Mighty Mo’ Hooker puts his undefeated record on the line against the very talented Colombian Darleys Perez.”
“HBO is the pinnacle of pugilistic entertainment. We are very proud to have Maurice Hooker make both his Las Vegas and HBO Pay-Per-View debut on Novembru 19,” said Arnie Verbeek, Hooker’s manager. “We have worked extremely hard to get to this point in his career and are thankful to Roc Nation Sports for believing in Maurice Hooker’s talent.”
Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (21-0-2, 16 Kos) was born and raised in Oak Cliff, Texas, where he found a boxing home at Maple Avenue Boxing Gym by way of an outreach program for at-risk youths. His natural talent was soon noticed resulting in him competing as an amateur, during which time he participated in over 100 tissielet, compiling a record of 97 wins and only seven losses, ma 67 victories coming by way of knockout. Hooker turned professional on April 29, 2011, taking on the vastly more experienced Tyrone Chatman at the Orpheum Theater in St. Louis. After four rounds, the judges saw the fight 40-36, 37-39 u 38-38, calling the fight a split draw. Undeterred, in his next fight on June 24, 2014, Hooker scored his first professional win, knocking out Wilbert Mitchell in the first round. Eleven wins (eight by knockout) later, he took on undefeated Abel Ramos on January 17, 2014 in a bout that was featured on ShoBox from the Cook Convention Center in Memphis. After eight close, hard-fought rounds, the judges saw the fight a draw. Four consecutive knockout victories would follow before he took on fellow undefeated prospect Eduardo Galindo on June 26, 2015 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas for the vacant NABO junior welterweight title. “Mighty Mo” did not disappoint his legion of hometown fans who saw him capture the title with a sixth round technical knockout victory. Fuq Ottubru 17, 2015, Hooker successfully defended his title at Madison Square Garden in New York City against his toughest opponent to date in Ghislain Maduma. The 10-round decision win came on the undercard of Gennady Golovkin vs. David Lemieux and was featured on the event’s “freeview” as well as streamed online around the world. “Mighty Mo” made his debut under the Roc Nation Sports banner on the undercard of Andre Ward vs. Sullivan Barrera, this past March at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, where he annihilated opponent Wilfrido “La Roca” Buelvas of Columbia in the first round of a 10-round junior welterweight bout by way of technical knockout. Hooker returned to Oracle Arena on Awissu 6 as the co-feature on the Ward-Brand undercard, defeating Tyrone Barnett of Washington, D.c., to remain the NABO Junior Welterweight Champion. Hooker is ready to step up to the challenge on Novembru 19 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas when he faces former WBA World Lightweight Champion Darleys Perez.
Follow Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker on Twitter @mightmohooker, Instagram @mauricemightymohooker and Facebook: www.facebook.com/mauricemightymohooker/.
Darleys Perez (33-2-1, 21 Kos) is a celebrated Colombian boxer hailing from San Pedro de Uraba. Bħala dilettanti, ma 'rekord ta' 82 jirbaħ u 7 telf, he captured the lightweight boxing gold medal at the 2006 South American games in Buenos Aries, Arġentina, and was a contender at the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing, Ċina. Perez made his professional debut on February 14, 2009, by way of knockout over fellow countryman Edwin Ortiz. 27 consecutive victories followed, earning Perez a shot at the interim WBA World lightweight title against undefeated Yuriorkis Gamboa at the Bell Center in Montreal, Canada on June 8, 2013. In a closely-fought contest that went the distance, Gamboa prevailed, handing Perez his first career loss. A year later, Perez received a second chance at the interim WBA World lightweight title, successfully scoring a unanimous decision over Argenis Lopez at the Sheraton Hotel in Santo Domingo, Ir-Repubblika Dominikana. Perez was promoted to full titleholder status when the WBA stripped Richar Abril of the belt for twice failing to make title defenses. In the first of back-to-back defenses of the WBA World lightweight title on July 18, 2015, Perez topped hometown challenger Anthony Crolla with a majority decision draw at the Manchester Arena in the United Kingdom. In the rematch on November 21, 2015, again at Manchester Arena, Perez was taken down for the count in the fifth round by a single body shot. Undeterred by his second loss, Perez returned to the ring on May 20, 2016, scoring with a big second-round knockout over Ubadel Soto. Perez looks to continue his upward streak as he moves up a weight class to take on Maurice Hooker for the NABO junior welterweight title on Novembru 19 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Kovalev vs. Ward “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 Nazzjon Sports, Krusher Promotions and Andre Ward Promotions and is sponsored by the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Rosneft and Corona Extra. The championship event will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. U/6:00 p.m. PT.
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FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE CONTENDER DANIEL WEICHEL TAKES ON PAUL REDMOND AT ‘BELLATOR 169: KING MO VS. ISHII’
**TICKETS ON SALE TODAY**
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Ottubru 14, 2016) – Bellator MMA has added a brand new fight to its debut event in Ireland, seeing former featherweight title-challengerDaniel Weichel (37-9) take on Dublin’s own Paul Redmond (11-6) fi "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii," which emanates from the state-of-the-art 3Arena on Diċembru. 16.
"Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii," will be headlined by a heavyweight fight pitting “King Mo” (19-5, 1 NC) against Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1). Ireland will also have one of its brightest prospects on the card as well, as the pride of Strabane, James Gallagher (4-0) returns home against a yet-to-be-announced foe.
Biljetti għall "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” start at 35€ and go on sale ILLUM fiBellator.com, Ticketmaster.ie and the 3Arena Box Office. The event can be seen free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.
In addition to a full card of Bellator action, ticketholders will also get to experience a complete fight card from Europe’s leading mixed martial arts promotion, BAMMA. “BAMMA 27” will be headlined by a bantamweight title fight pitting Tom Duquesnoy(13-1, 1 NC) kontra Alan Philpott (16-8), as well as a featherweight title fight featuring former Bellator competitors Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) kontra Martin Stapleton(18-4).
A winner in nine of his last 10 truf, dating back to 2012, Weichel seems to be hitting his stride under the direction of Bellator MMA. “The Weasel” will enter the cage for the 47th time as a professional, a 14-year career that has seen him emerge victorious 37 ħinijiet, including an M-1 Global Lightweight Championship. Weichel has finished 26 ta 'dmirijietu 37 victims over his career, Inklużi 21 permezz ta 'sottomissjoni, making him one of the most feared featherweights on the ground. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2014, the German submission specialist has collected wins in six of his seven bouts, including consecutive victories over the likes of Georgi Karakhanyan u aktar reċentement Emmanuel Sanchez. The durable 31-year-old hopes to build off of his key win over the aforementioned Sanchez at "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs.. Taimanglo,"as he prepares to take on Ireland’s own Paul Redmond inside 3Arena on Diċembru. 16.
After beginning his professional career as a lightweight, Redmond made the transition to the featherweight division in 2015 and will immediately face a stiff test against one of Bellator MMA’s best in Weichel. The 29-year-old Dublin, Ireland native will be making his Bellator MMA debut after spending his 2015 campaign competing for the UFC. Redmond has recorded 11 rebħiet karriera, including nine finishes including five knockouts. “Redser” will look to build off of his most recent victory at “BAMMA 26,”a unanimous decision win over Chris Stringer. With each of Redmond’s nine finishes coming in the second round, we can be sure to see the hometown favorite attempt to wear down Weichel and add to his impressive total.
Aġġornata "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii” Main Card:
Heavyweight Main Event: Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (19-5, 1 NC) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1)
Bout tal-Karta Prinċipali Featherweight: James Gallagher (4-0) vs. TBA
Bout tal-Karta Prinċipali Featherweight: Daniel Weichel (37-9) vs. Paul Redmond (11-6)
Updated “BAMMA 27” Main Card:
Bantamweight World Title Bout: Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 NC) vs. Alan Philpott (16-8)
Featherweight World Title Bouut: Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) vs. Martin Stapleton (18-4)
Bout tal-Karta Prinċipali Featherweight: Dylan Tuke (3-0) vs. Sean Tobin (4-2)
Sex, Drugs and Rock N’ Roll Edition of the FNU Combat Sports Show
Tom, Tony and Rich discuss the last two weeks of combat sports news and events. We also preview a busy weekend for boxing. This is the Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll edition as we have stories to discuss in all three categories. We chat about Tyson Fury doing cocaine, Josh Samman’s possible drug overdose death, Donald Trump and Mike Tyson talking about rumors that Trump had an affair with Robin Givens, and some high profile rockers and other celebrities buying into the UFC (Flea, Adam Levine, Anthony Keidis). We also recap UFC 204, headlined by an epic five round battle between Dan Henderson and Michael Bisping. Bisping won the fight, but Henderson did plenty of damage and went into retirement with an effort for the ages. Listen to us break it all down:
Danny Garcia vs. Samuel Vargas Premier Boxing Champions on Spike Press Conference Quotes & Ritratti
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PBC on Spike Tripleheader IS-SIBT, Novembru 12 Mill
Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (Ottubru 13, 2016) – Undefeated world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia hosted a Philadelphia press conference Il-Ħamis as he announced his hometown bout against Colombia’s Samuel Vargas IS-SIBT, Novembru 12 fil-każ prinċipali ta ' Premier Boxing Champions fuq Spike from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
Also in attendance and participating on the televised undercard are Jarrett Hurd, who takes on once-beaten contender Jorge Cota, u l-prospett undefeated Omar Douglas, who battles former world champion Javier Fortuna, with televised coverage starting at 9 p.m. U/8 p.m. CT.
Biljetti għall-avveniment live, which is promoted by DSG Promotions and King’s Promotions, huma pprezzati għal $200, $100, $75, $50 u $35 u huma fuq bejgħ issa. Li jixtru biljetti, visit LiacourasCenter.com/events or call 800-298-4200.
Garcia also announced his partnership with Philabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, to arrange a food drive, collecting the most-needed items, such as tuna and vegetables for people in the Philadelphia area. Fans are being encouraged to drop off canned goods at the Liacouras Center (1776 N Broad St) and the DSG Boxing Gym (3731 Jasper St). Barra minn hekk, $10 from each ticket sold will be donated and provide 20 meals per ticket for people in need.
Hawnhekk huwa dak li l-parteċipanti kellhom jgħidu Il-Ħamis:
DANNY GARCIA
“Being able to partner with Philabundance is a tremendous thing. Fl-aħħar tal-ġurnata, that’s what it’s all about. When you’re fortunate, your job is to give back and change someone else’s life. I’m looking forward to a great night and a great turnout.
“Everyone has gone through hard times. Everyone has gone through times where they need extra help. We’re going to make a big difference that night and it’ll be for a lot of people that really need it.
“I want to thank the City of Philadelphia. I’m just excited to fight at home. This card is going to allow a lot of great local fighters to be on a big stage.
“I can’t look past Samuel Vargas and I know his trainer has a couple tricks up his sleeve. I know they’re going to come to fight, but I will never underestimate anyone. I’ve learned my lessons to become the champion I am today.
“I know Vargas knows how to win. He’s won a lot in his career. I’m going to go out there and just fight. If it goes the distance, then it does. I can’t underestimate him. I’m going to put on a great show and dominate.
“People are acting like Keith Thurman has a cape like Superman and can fly. I want the other champions to think I’m vulnerable. Those are my easiest fights. I have to get past this fight to get to the next one.
“I feel like I owe this to my fans to fight in Philadelphia. The last time I fought at this venue was on a Bernard Hopkins undercard and I got a big knockout. I plan on doing the same Novembru 12.
“I have a good team around me. There should be no distractions leading up to this fight. All the people who deserve to get tickets will be there and there won’t be anything distracting me. Jien 100 percent focused on this matchup.
“I’m at the point in my career where I’m working smarter and harder. Tali Kif Novembru 12 we want to give the city of Philadelphia a night to remember. I can’t overlook this fight, but I guarantee that I’m going to unify titles at 147 pounds soon.”
SAMUEL VARGAS
“I’m very blessed to be here today. This fight could change my whole life. The lives of my family. Danny is a great fighter and I have to give it my all.
“I have to take advantage of this. I have the best trainer in the world with me and we’re going to take care of business Novembru 12.
“Me and my trainer work on a lot of different styles. We like to switch it up and keep the opponents guessing. Sometimes we pressure and sometimes we stay outside. I’m learning every day and making adjustments.
“I’m an underdog and I have been my whole life. There are very few options for a Latin immigrant all the way up in Canada. I beat the odds to make it up there and have a life and a family.
“I’m a guy with just over 10 amateur fights and I’ve made it this far. Danny Garcia is my chance. I have to make the best of it and give it my all. This is everything for me.”
JARRETT HURD
“I’ve been to Philadelphia a couple times and the city has welcomed me. I just want to put on another show. This will get me one step closer to my dream of fighting for a title.
“We’ve looked at some of my opponent’s fights and he’s a veteran. He’s got a lot of power and a good knockout rate to go with it. He’s awkward and tall. If you don’t come in on top of your game, he can make you look bad. We’re looking to do what we always do.
“I learned a lot from my last fight. It opened a lot of doors for me, like fighting on the Danny Garcia undercard. I feel like I’m what the division is missing. I’m a tall, lanky fighter with a lot of power and good hand speed.
“My time is here. I feel like this is my opportunity to get closer to fighting for a world title. I can’t wait to become a world champion.
“I want to face all of the 154-pounders. We’re not ducking anyone. There are so many talented fighters in the division, but I believe that me and my team train so hard and prepare so well that we’re ready to face any of them. The time will come and we’re just waiting.
“This is a tremendous opportunity to be on the Danny Garcia undercard because we’re all trying to get to where he’s at. Make sure you’re watching my fights because I promise I’m going to do something memorable.”
Omar DOUGLAS
“I just wanted to say this is the opportunity of a lifetime to fight in Philadelphia where my career started. I won Pennsylvania Golden Gloves several times.
“To be in with a former world champion is a terrific thing. I’m going to take full advantage of this opportunity. I’ve been waiting for this a long time and this is my time.
“Fortuna is a very confident fighter. He likes to give it all the first few rounds. I’m going to come in and use my jab and invest in the body. I think we can have an early night.
“I believe I have the best jab in the business. I have to keep him off me with the jab and head movement. I’ve been fighting for a long time and there’s nothing I haven’t seen.
“I think I’ve improved a lot. Fighting guys with one loss and world ranked guys over my last couple fights has helped me. My confidence is definitely rising every day.
“You can look forward to a crowd pleasing performance and knockout.”
ANGEL GARCIA, Missier Danny tal & Trainer
“Danny has been the underdog before. Lucas Matthysse or Amir Khan, you name it. We don’t underestimate Vargas. We don’t take him lightly. We are going to come ready to rumble.
“Vargas is the underdog today, but Danny has been the underdog his entire life.Novembru 12 my son will still be undefeated.
“I came to Philadelphia at six years old. I had no food. Only you know you’re pain. I ate a lot of food from a can growing up, so if you guys donate anything or buy a ticket that donates money, you’ll be doing something great. We pray every day for the hungry kids, not just in America but the whole world.”
BILLY BRISCOE, Vargas’ Trainer
“This is a great opportunity for me and Samuel. In my opinion he’s an underrated fighter. He’s been under the radar for a while. We’ve been working together in Canada and starting a farm system.
“We’re fighting in my opinion the best welterweight in the world. This is no easy task and we’re not fooling ourselves. We won’t leave any stone unturned.
“We’ll find a way and we’ll make a way. That’s what we’re going to do and I look forward to this.”
MARSHALL KAUFFMAN, Promozzjonijiet re
“It’s very exciting to be promoting this young man, Danny Garcia. I remember him as a young kid and it’s exciting to see where he’s come in the world of boxing. I’ve known a lot of these guys for a long time and I’m excited to see how they perform.
“This card is going to be stacked with local talent and I hope that everyone comes out and supports these fighters and this great cause.
“I’ve always wanted to bring Danny Garcia to Philadelphia and the commission is thrilled to bring him back to this great city and we’re going to make it worthwhile.”
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