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LAWTON GETS NEW OPPONENT ON BANGOR FIGHT CARD

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Bangor, Maine (Juli 30, 2016) - Jarod “Laatste Minuut” Lawton (4-2) has a new opponent this Friday night in Bangor at “NEF Presents Dana White: Kijk in’ for a Fight.” Lawton’s original opponent, Mike Hansen (4-4), pulled out of the middleweight contest with an injury just days before the start of fight week. NEF officials scoured the country for someone to step up on a mere week’s notice and face the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Lawton. Not an easy task, op zijn zachtst gezegd. NEF matchmaker Matt Peterson was able to secure a replacement opponent in the form of David “Redneck” Mundell (5-1) of Dunedin, Florida.

Mundell is a purple belt fighting out of Gracie Clearwater. His only loss as a professional came in his last fight this past spring. In feite, Mundell had not lost a single round in any of his previous five professional fights to that point. He is the reigning Florida State Professional MMA Welterweight Champion. Mundell held several titles in the amateur ranks before turning pro.

While most competitors would shy away from the prospect of facing a black belt on a week’s notice in front of UFC President Dana White, Mundell approaches the fight with a workmanlike outlook.

“It’s just another day at the office,” said Mundell when reached for comment.

“I am excited to still be a part of the show and thankful Dave Mundell was willing to step up on short notice to take the fight,” Said Lawton. “He is a well-rounded fighter, and I am expecting to put on one of the best fights of the night as always!”

volgende evenement New England Fights ', “NEF Presents Dana White: Looking for a Fight” vindt plaats op vrijdag, Augustus 5, 2016 bij het Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tickets zijn nu te koop bij www.CrossInsuranceCenter.met or by calling the box office at 800.745.3000.

Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bij www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA enwww.flocombat.com, volg ze op Twitternefights en toetreden tot de officiële Facebook-groep "New England Fights."

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Licht-zwaargewicht wereldkampioen Adonis Stevenson scoort sensationele knock-out op hard-hitting deelnemer Thomas Williams Jr. In Premier Boxing Champions op Spike Main Event vrijdagavond vanuit Center Videotron in Quebec City, Canada

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Middengewicht kanshebbers Immanuwel Aleem & Demond Nicholson
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Topkandidaat Eleider Alvarez domineert Robert Berridge op weg naar unanieme beslissingsoverwinning
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QUEBEC CITY (Juli 30, 2016) – Licht zwaargewicht wereldkampioen Adonis “Superman” Stevenson (28-1, 23 KO) leverde een overwinning op de knock-out van de hoogtepunten op Thomas “Top Dogg” Williams Jr. (20-2, 14 KO) in de vierde ronde van een spannende confrontatie in het hoofdevenement op Premier Boxing Champions op Aar Vrijdag nacht vanuit Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada.
“Het was een vuurgevecht,” zei Stevenson. “Hij zette mij onder druk, dus ik besloot hem ook onder druk te zetten. Het was een gevecht met twee jongens die konden slaan en het was spectaculair. Het was de verjaardag van mijn dochter en ik heb haar een geweldig cadeau gegeven.”
De titelverdediger Stevenson, vechten in zijn geadopteerde geboorteplaats, zet Williams neer in de eerste ronde met een rechte linkerhand. Williams kon herstellen en begon terug te schieten in ronde twee. Echter, De prik van Stevenson stuurde Williams consequent terug, terwijl Williams de prik verliet en probeerde de afstand te verkleinen met krachtige stoten vanuit moeilijke hoeken. Williams liet de wereldkampioen meerdere keren wankelen, met behulp van een effectieve teller rechterhand terwijl u het beste van vele uitwisselingen krijgt.
Beide mannen raakten gewond in een spannende derde ronde waarin het momentum in het voordeel van elke man zwaaide voordat de bel ging om de ronde te beëindigen. Een snee opende zich boven het linkeroog van Williams aan het einde van de ronde die in zijn hoek werd verzorgd. Williams raakte het canvas als gevolg van een lage klap vroeg in de vierde, maar kreeg kort daarna weer voet aan de grond.
De beruchte power puncher Stevenson landde uiteindelijk de beslissende klap van de nacht toen hij Williams ving’ kin hing in de zak en leverde een rechte linkerhand af die de uitdager op de grond zette. The Washington, DC area-native kon niet herstellen, vraagt ​​scheidsrechter Michael Griffin om de wedstrijd te stoppen 2:54 in de vierde ronde.
Extra televisie-actie zorgde voor stijgende middengewichtkandidatenImmanuel Aleem (16-0-1, 9 KO) en Demond Nicholson (17-1-1, 16 KO) vechten voor een meerderheid in hun gevecht van acht ronden.
Geen van beide vechters was in staat om het gevecht onder controle te houden, waarbij Nicholson probeerde zijn lengte en jab te gebruiken, terwijl Aleem probeerde de afstand te verkleinen en aan te vallen met korte stoten. Nicholson leek de effectievere aanval te hebben in de vroege rondes, terwijl Aleem meer succes begon te krijgen toen het gevecht in de tweede helft van het gevecht verschoof naar actie van teen tot teen.
De rechters’ scores weerspiegelden de hechte aard van het gevecht zoals een rechter het had 77-74 voor Aleem terwijl de andere twee rechters het a 76-76 trekken.
De op de televisie uitgezonden openerzaag Eleider “Storm” Alvarez (20-0, 10 KO) zijn perfecte staat van dienst intact te houden met een unanieme beslissingsoverwinning op Nieuw-Zeeland's Robert Berridge (27-5, 21 KO) in een 10-ronde licht zwaargewicht affaire.
“Ik ben blij met de overwinning, maar ik had graag een knock-out gehad! Hij was taai, maar hij deed me helemaal geen pijn en ik dacht dat ik hem pijn deed. Ik ben klaar voor mijn volgende uitdaging, wat hopelijk een wereldtitelgevecht zal zijn.”
De best beoordeelde mededinger voor de titel van Stevenson, Alvarez zette zijn prik al vroeg in terwijl hij het lichaam van Berridge aanviel met rechtse haken. Alvarez bleef het gevecht op afstand controleren, aangezien Berridge langzaam zijn output begon te verhogen voordat hij de druk begon op te voeren in ronde vijf.
De linkshandige Berridge kon af en toe op Alvarez landen met een lussende linkerhand, maar breng de ongeslagen jager nooit in gevaar. Alvarez begon meer succes te krijgen door zijn aanval af te wisselen met rechter uppercuts en hooks die uiteindelijk Berridge's rechteroog opgezwollen en gekneusd maakten.
Alvarez nam de beslissing met tientallen . mee naar huis 99-90 en 98-92 tweemaal.
PBC op Spike werd gepromoot door Groep Yvon Michel (SPORTSCHOOL).
Voor meer informatie bezoek www.premierboxingchampions.com,www.groupeyvonmichel.ca, enwww.spike.com/shows/premier-boksen-kampioenen, volgen op TwitterPremierBoxing, AdonisSuperman, TopDoggJr, yvonmichelgymSpikeTV enSpikeSports en word fan op Facebook op www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxing,en www.Facebook.com/Spike. Hoogtepunten beschikbaar voor inbedding op www.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions. PBC op ESPN wordt gesponsord door Corona Extra, Finest Beer.
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Chazz Witherspoon headlines against former world title challenger Mike Marrone on August 6th at The Grundy Arena in Bristol, PA.

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Emanuel Taylor battles Carlos Aguilera

Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Elijah Vines, Jaron Ennis, LaShawn Rodriguez and Luis Perozo
Junior Welterweight Sam Teah also on the bill
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Bristol, PA (Juli 29, 2016) – Chazz “The Gentleman” Witherspoon zal plaatsvinden op voormalig wereldkampioen titel uitdager nemen Mike Marrone Op zaterdagavond, August 6thals D & D Promoties en Silver Spoon Promotions will present “Rumble at the Rink II” bij de Grundy Arena in Bristol, Pennsylvania.

Witherspoon (33-4, 26 KO's) van de nabijgelegen Paulsboro, New Jersey vestigde zich als een van de top-Amerikaanse zwaargewichten als de St. Academicus Joseph's won zijn eerste drieëntwintig periodes met overwinningen op de wil van Michael Alexander (11-0), Talmadge Griffis (24-6-3), Jonathan Haggler (18-1) voor het lijden zijn 1e nederlaag tegen toekomstige twee keer wereldkampioen titel uitdager Chris Arreola via controversiële diskwalificatie.

Witherspoon went on to win three fights in a row, which was highlighted by an entertaining 8th round stoppage over Adam “De Swamp Donkey” Richards (21-1). Die strijd werd uitgeroepen Ring Magazine's 2008 Heavyweight Fight of the Year.Witherspoon then dropped a fight to future two-time world title challenger Tony Thompson.

Witherspoon ging scoren 4-opeenvolgende knock-outs die een verwoestende 3e ronde vernietiging dan Tyson Cobb opgenomen (14-2).

Witherspoon nam vervolgens ongeslagen vooruitzicht Seth Mitchell op april 28, 2012 in een gevecht, waar Witherspoon had Mitchell ernstig gewond in verschillende gelegenheden voor Mitchell kwam weg met de overwinning.

Witherspoon has scored four consecutive knockouts which includes his last bout when he stopped Nick Guivas (11-2-2) drie ronden op 15 augustus in Atlantic City.

Marrone of Vero Beach, Florida heeft een record van 21-5 met 15 knock-outs.

De 30 jarige werd professional in 2004 en won zijn eerste 18 bouts that was highlighted by a nationally televised win over Malachy Farrell (15-0).
Marrone suffered first defeat at the hands of future world title challenger Francisco Pianeta. Marrone also lost to world title challenger DaVarryl Williamson.
Marrone challenged for the WBA Cruiserweight title, but was defeated by Guillermo Jones. Marrone also came up short against former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs.
Seeing action in the eight-round co-feature will be junior welterweight Emanuel “The Tranzforma” Taylor (19-4, 13 KO's) vechten Carlos Aguilera (10-16, 4 KO's) of Chiapas, Mexico.

Taylor of Edgewood, Maryland heeft een record van 19-4 met 13 knock-outs.

De 25 jaar oud, won his first fourteen bouts has quality wins over Ayi Bruce (15-1); George Sosa (6-0); Raymond Serrano (18-1)’ Victor Cayo (31-3) & Karim Mayfield (18-1-1).

Taylor also battled former world champions Adrien Broner and Chris Algieri to competitive decision defeats.

The Taylor – Aguilera bout is promoted in association with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.

In vier-ronde vlagen:

Cruiserweight Mike Hilton (2-0, 2 KO's) van Trenton, NJ zal plaatsvinden op een tegenstander te worden genoemd.

Middengewicht Elijah Vines (2-0, 2 KO's) van Philadelphia zullen strijden Julian Valerio(3-3, 2 KO's) van Atlanta, GA

Junior welterweight Sam Seah (7-1-1, 2 KO's) of Philadelphia will all see action against Samuel Amoako (21-12, 15 KO's) of Silver Spring, MD.
LaShawn Rodriguez (3-0, 2 KO's) of Shirley, NY zal vechten Jason Wahr (4-12-3, 1 KO) van Virginia Beach, VA. in een middengewicht bout.
Jaron Ennis (4-0, 4 KO's) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a junior welterweight bout.
Luis Perozo (1-1, 1 KO) of New York will battle Alberto Martinez (0-1) of Tifton, GA
Tickets for this night of boxing are $150 VIP with food and soft drinks; $100; $50; $25 (for children under 17) en kan worden gekocht door te bellen naar 856-842-7577 ofdboysboxing@gmail.com of www.dboysboxing.com

The Grundy Arena is located at 475 Beaver Street in Bristol, PA.
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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS FOR TOP MAINE LIGHTWEIGHTS

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Bangor, Maine (Juli 29, 2016) – Devin Powell was enjoying an evening off from his demanding life as a mixed martial arts instructor and fighter.

He was surrounded by food that probably isn’t on his normal training menu. There were celebratory beverages to fit the loud music and party atmosphere at Xfinity Center, the outdoor concert venue in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

Somehow, Powell heard his phone ring, or felt it vibrate in his pocket. The impending conversation altered his day-after plans considerably.

Powell accepted a return engagement with Jon Lemke at “NEF Presents Dana White: Looking for a Fight,” to be held Vrijdag, Augustus 5 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

“I found out my good friend Jesse Erickson got hurt,” Powell said, “and they asked me to fill in. I said ‘of course.’ Anybody representing UFC, never mind Dana White, if you ever have a chance to fight in front of them, it’s something you want to do if you’re able. It should be a nice, intimate setting.”

Powell (7-1) is the NEF lightweight champion, having secured the strap with a technical knockout of Erickson at “NEF 22: All Roads Lead Here” in April. Lemke (5-5) lost to previous champion Bruce Boyington in a bid for that belt.

The fight will take place five pounds above the lightweight limit at a catch weight of 160.

“It’s a huge opportunity,” said Lemke, who lives in neighboring Brewer. “I’m very grateful. I’m looking forward to fighting in front of probably the most influential person in MMA.”

Their bout is one of eight professional skirmishes to be showcased in front of White, a native of nearby Hermon, and cohorts Din Thomas and Matt Serra. The trio travels the country in pursuit of undiscovered MMA talent in a reality show that is broadcast on White’s YouTube page as well as the UFC Fight Pass subscription-based streamed video service.

Neither man is known to shy away from the spotlight. Lemke stopped Erickson at Bellator 93 in Lewiston two years ago. Powell pushed his winning streak to five with a split-decision triumph Juni 17 over Tommy Marcellino on the World Series of Fighting stage at Foxwoods.

“I know they’re probably here to watch the guys in the main event,” Powell said of White and his entourage, “but I plan to put on a show that they won’t be able to sleep on. With my fighting style, very aggressive and unorthodox, I believe I definitely will get their attention. This sport is a lot about getting the right opportunity and taking advantage of it.”

When asked if he perceived any edge because Powell took the fight on three weeks’ notice, Lemke politely pointed out that he only began preparing for Erickson two weeks prior to that.

Lemke lost to Josh LaBerge op Juni 10.

“I only had a couple extra weeks to prepare. I was still training, but that’s all. I was in pretty good shape but not in fight shape,” Lemke said. “It’s one of those things where they ask you and you’re like, ‘Oh, één, I really want to do this, but.’ It’s just too big an opportunity not to. It’s not necessarily ideal, but as a fighter, absolutely you’re looking for that challenge, and Devin is one of the best guys in the game around here.”

He learned that first-hand, and in resounding fashion, when the two fighters previously clashed on May 10, 2014. Powell prevailed via choke-out in only 23 seconden.

That setting was Lemke’s comeback fight after his abrupt withdrawal from a title match against John Ortolani eight months earlier.

“It didn’t go very well last time. There were a lot of distractions and different circumstances for me leading up to that fight. I had to pull out of a title fight before that, which you never want to do. Three-quarters of the battle for me was just getting back in the cage,” Lemke said.

“I’m a completely different fighter now,” he added. “I think I’ve progressed everywhere, not just with my skills but with the approach I take. I’ve had quite a few fights and I’ve learned from both the wins and the losses. You always learn. Sometimes you learn the hard way.”

Lemke and Powell each enter the cage for the fourth time in less than a year. That activity is the reason neither man feels uneasy about accepting such a stern challenge after an abbreviated training camp.

In Powell’s case, fighting is simply a natural extension of his everyday life as owner and head instructor at Nostos MMA in Somersworth, N. H.

“I’m grateful for everything I have. I have a 4-year-old daughter and she likes to come to the academy and train jiu-jitsu,” Powell said. “I have a pretty amazing life. I only have to teach, train and fight. A lot of people don’t get more than a couple hours with their kids every night. We sacrifice a lot for this sport. People only see the 15 minutes of hell. They don’t see everything else.”

Powell is pleased to represent NEF for only the third time in his blossoming career.

“NEF is one of the biggest promotions in the country. They make superstars out of guys from Maine,” Powell said. “I fought for World Series of Fighting, and I don’t want to sound like I’m knocking them, but it was a much smaller show. NEF has a huge following, and now you see them going places like Cape Cod and Bangor, and that can only grow it even more. They do it right, and I’m glad to be able to step in there for them.”

Lemke faces the added pressure of fighting in front of not only White but his hometown fans from the Bangor area.

Many of them are not accustomed to the four-hour round trip for his encounters in Lewiston.

“A fight is still just a fight, and the next fight is the biggest fight regardless. You never know who could be there watching or what could happen as a result,” Lemke said, suggesting that he is more concerned with his opponent. “Devin is a phenomenal fighter. He has a great skill set. He’s highly touted and he has a great record to back it up. It’s definitely the challenge of a lifetime for me. He’s also a great guy outside the cage. I get along with him well. I think we respect each other.”

Powell confirmed those suspicions, although he reiterated that his objective is nothing less than another decisive victory.

“He’s a good guy. I don’t have to go to that deep, dark place. I understand that my job is to hurt someone so badly that the referee has to step in to save his life. It’s a beautiful, violent sport. I respect anyone who has the courage to get in there with the same goals as me,” Powell said. “I’m expecting a brouhaha with Lemke. Hij is agressief. Hij komt om te vechten. I like to do the same things. The first fight was short-lived. If I’m able to repeat that, I’m sure Dana White will be happy.”

“NEF Presents Dana White: Looking for a Fight” takes place on Vrijdag, Augustus 5, 2016 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tickets zijn nu te koop bij www.CrossInsuranceCenter.met or by calling the box office at 800.745.3000.

Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bij www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA en www.flocombat.com, volg ze op Twitternefights en toetreden tot de officiële Facebook-groep "New England Fights."

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“PAULIE MALIGNAGGI: DEAR BOXING” PENS OPEN LETTER SHARING HIS INTIMATE THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS ON WHY HE KEEPS FIGHTING

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“Boxing Gave Me Things I Couldn’t imagine. Boxing Let Me Dream. That’s What I’m Fighting For: That Chance To Dream Again.”

Veteran boxer, voormalig twee-divisie wereldkampioen, Paulie Malignaggi pens an open letter to the sport of boxing as the Magic Man prepares to step into the ring once more on Saturday night.

 

Malignaggi (35-7, 7 KO) will face Gabriel Bracero in a 10-round welterweight bout between fellow Brooklynite in the Showtime EXTREME® main event tomorrow, Saturday live at 7 p.m. EN/PT from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y..

 

Malignaggi explains in the letter why he keeps on climbing into the ring: “I know fighters don’t age gracefully,” he says. “I know fighters get hurt. But I also know in my heart, I gotta fight. At least one more time. Waarom? I’ll tell you why: Love.”

 

After his bout, Malignaggi, also a Showtime Sport® boxing analyst, plans to join the announce team and call the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader featuring featherweight world champion Leo Santa Cruz defending against N. Ireland’s Carl Frampton and the return of undefeated and former two-division champion Mikey Garcia facing ex-champion Elio Rojas, live opSHOW TIME® (9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT).

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Wilcox tops Orozco in Toronto

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Juli 29, 2016) – Up and coming lightweight Steven Wilcox of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada scored an impressive eight round unanimous decision over rugged Mexican Juan Orozco Thursday, Juli 28 at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto.

Topping Lee Baxter Promotions’ inaugural “Next Generation” fight card and with an excited crowd supporting him, the taller Wilcox looked to use his range from the opening bell. Orozco was able to close the gap at times during the first few rounds, landing some decent shots in close quarters. Wilcox effectively adjusted and found his range, peppering Orozco with clean punches. For the remainder of the bout, Orozco attempted to press forward but was unsuccessful as Wilcox continued to land clean shots to the body and head of his game foe en route to a unanimous decision.

Wilcox improves to 14-1-1 met 5 knock-outs. The game Orozco is now 14-4-2 met 10 KO's.

Light heavyweight “Irish” Tim Cronin of Etobicoke, Ontario dominated Slovakia’s Kristof Demendi over six one sided rounds en route to a decision. Cronin, who is unbeaten since losing a split decision in his pro debut, dominated the fight as Demendi was never able to find his rhythm.

Cronin ups his professional ledger to 8-1-1 met 2 wins by knockout while Demendi slips to 10-2-2 (6 KO's).

Highly touted heavyweight newcomer Mladen Miljas (1-0, 1 KO) battered David Vyletel (5-2, 2 KO's) of Slovakia until the referee saved the latter from further punishment in the second stanza. Miljas, who fights out of Ontario, displayed an arsenal of skills during the impressive showing.

In andere actie, junior middleweight Mayron Zeferino (1-0) scored a first round knockdown and overcame a late rally from Danyk Croteau (1-1) en route to a decision victory while super middleweight newcomers Augistino D’Aluisio (0-0-1) and Mike Miller (0-0-1) battled to a draw.

“We went through a lot of changes with this card and worked hard to make it happen,” said Lee Baxter. “Miljas looked fantastic and Zeferino gutted out a decision over a very determined opponent. Steven Wilcox was very sharp tonight and outpointed a very tough foe that never stopped trying. Globaal, I’m satisfied with the event and hope the fans that tuned in around the world via the webcast enjoyed it as well. We’re looking forward to bringing more exciting boxing to Ontario.”

Lee Baxter Promotions’ next card will be announced shortly.

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Melson named New York Sportscene Children Foundation’s Humanitarian Honoree

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New York, NY (Juli 28, 2016) – WBC USNBC junior middleweight champion, West Point graduate and Army Reserve Officer Captain Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson has been selected as New York Sprotscene Children Foundation’s (NYSCF) Humanitarian Honoree.
He will be honored and serve as the special guest for their 2nd annual Celebrity Golf Classic and pool party Augustus 15 inCommack, NY at The Hamlet. As the honoree, Melson’s also participating in a cocktail hour, award dinner, interview sessions, photo ops and meet & greet.
A501(c)(3), the NYSCF helps to benefit and improve the lives of children and help those in need live happier and healthier. The mission of the New York Sportscene Children’s Foundation is to provide much needed support of local charities.
A recognizable figure in and out of the ring, Melson gained notoriety in the boxing world by donating 100% of his fight purses towards helping others. 16 of his purses went to Team Fight to Walk to help find the cure for Chronic Spinal Cord Injuries and the other went to a friend whose son has brain cancer. Between his fights, charity galas and donations, Melson and co-founder Christan Zaccagnino helped raise close to $400,000. He is also a well-known motivational speaker that has inspired the US Army, various athletes, at-risk youths, large corporations and students of all ages.
The NYSCF is specifically recognizing Melson for his dedication and support of Team Fight to Walk, mentoring at risk youths and excellence as an athlete.
The NYSCF’s Golf Classic will raise funds to provide for local children in need. Their 2015 event made it possible to host a poolside party for more than 150 ill, special needs and underprivileged children and their families. These children, many whom never swam in a pool before, will be shuttled in from the NYC boroughs as well as Long Island to enjoy the pool party. The funds raised last year also covered a holiday celebration for close to 1,000 children and their caregivers.
This event also supports the YES WE CARE Veteran Support Program, Family Services of Westchester Jerome Wagner Youth Residence for Boys, Evelyn Sachs Steiner Residence for Girls and a SUNY Farmingdale Alumni Association Scholarship. Daarbovenop, the NYSCF is making a donation to Team Fight to Walk, which literally brought Melson to tears upon hearing the news.
"I’ve had the blessing to be honored many times for things I’ve done in and out of the ring but this is truly unlike anything else,"Zei Melson. “When I got the call for this and was asked to be the honoree, I thought they were kidding. The original guest was Denzel Washington and the fact that they went from him to me is beyond humbling. I immediately started crying over the phone thanking them profusely. I’m looking forward to this event and owe a special thanks to both Laura Quintoni and Fran Petito, who are both part of the New York Sportscene Children’s Foundation’s leadership. I told them both that the universe keeps reminding me of my path by sending angels into my life to help me along my path. As soon as I heard about the pool party, my first question was “can I get in the pool and play with the kids.” I was met with an encouraging yes and I am looking forward to that part of the day as much as any part. FOX News will be filming and although it will not be aired live, the coverage will air nationwide at some point. I hope to meet many great families and bring smiles to their faces. My wish from this is that this experience increases my opportunities to help positively impact the lives of others."
For more information on the NYSCF outing, kunt u terecht ophttp://nysportscene.com/childrens-foundation.
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Adonis Stevenson vs. Thomas Williams Jr. PBC op Spike officiële gewichten, Weegfoto's & Vechtweek Citaten

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Zie hieronder voor de officiële gewichten samen met citaten uit de vechtweek van Adonis Stevenson en Thomas Williams Jr. op weg naar morgen Premier Boxing Champions op Spike main event live vanuit Montreal.

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ADONIS STEVENSON – 173.6 lbs
”Welkom in de stad Québec Thomas. Ik zag je gevecht tegen Edwin Rodriguez. Het was een mooi optreden met een mooie KO. Toen ik dat gevecht zag, Ik zei tegen mezelf dat ik dat gevecht met jou wilde. Ik wist dat ik gemotiveerd zou worden.
”Ik weet dat Williams hard toeslaat en dat hij nu een naam heeft in de Verenigde Staten, maar ik behoud dezelfde Kronk Gym-mentaliteit die Emmanuel Steward me heeft geleerd: we gaan voor de KO. Het is ook de verjaardag van mijn dochter en ik wil haar een KO . aanbieden, ik ben gemotiveerd. Dit wordt spannend…knipper niet!”
THOMAS WILLIAMS JR. – 174.6 lbs
”Je weet niet wat ik heb meegemaakt om hier te zijn. Tweets, gesprekken en voorspellingen zullen niets betekenen Vrijdag nacht: feiten zullen. Er komt een nieuwe kampioen.”
Eleider ALVAREZ – 179.4 lbs
”Met alleen een 10 opzegtermijn, Ik ben echt blij om een ​​vechter van zo'n hoog kaliber te ontmoeten. Berridge is een stoere vent die tegenover goede namen stond als Thomas Oosthuizen en Blake Caparello, maar ik heb me heel hard voorbereid op Chad Dawson. Ik ben klaar.”
ROBERT BERRIDGE – 178.4 lbs
”Ik ben opgewonden om hier te zijn en een solide bokser te ontmoeten. Verwacht vrijdag een goed optreden van mij.’
IMMANUWEL ALEEM – 160.4 lbs
DEMOND NICHOLSON – 160.4 lbs
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Leo Santa Cruz vs. Carl Frampton Final Press Conference Quotes & Foto's

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Stacked Night of Boxing at Barclays Center in Brooklyn Highlighted by SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Tripleheader
Live op Showtime®, Dit Zaterdag, Juli 30 Bij 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT
Preliminary Fights Begin At 7 p.m. EN/PT op Showtime EXTREME®
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BROOKLYN (Juli 28, 2016) – Ongeslagen drie-divisie wereldkampioen Leo Santa Cruz and undefeated former unified 122-pound world champion Carl Frampton went face-to-face Donderdag at the final press conference before their featherweight world title clash that headlines a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader dit Zaterdag, Juli 30 live vanuit Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Televised coverage begins on SHOWTIMEat 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT and features undefeated former world champion Mikey Garcia nemen op de voormalige wereldkampioen Elio Rojas in de co-main event,plus once-beaten contenders Tony Harrison en Sergey Rabchenko in a junior middleweight title eliminator.
Twee keer wereldkampioen Paulie Malignaggi meets fellow Brooklynite Gabriel Bracero in the SHOWTIME EXTREME main event. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. EN/PT with a lightweight battle between John Redkach en Tevin Farmer.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with Cyclone Promotions, beginnen $38 en kan online worden gekocht door een bezoek www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com of door te bellen naar 1-800-745-3000. Tickets zijn ook verkrijgbaar bij de American Express Box Office op Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP.
The fighters spoke to media Donderdag at the Dream Hotel Downtown in Manhattan. Hier is wat de deelnemers te zeggen had:
LEO SANTA CRUZ
“I’m glad that my whole family is here and I’m thankful to my whole team that got me ready for this opportunity.
“I’m so happy to have my dad here. We thought about not taking this fight when he got the [kanker] diagnosis. He’s always been there with me since the beginning of my career. Since I was very small. When the doctors told me that he would be in my corner, I was even more ready for this fight.
“I know that this is going to be an interesting fight. We’re both undefeated and we’re going to make it a war. Neither of us wants that first loss. We’re going to leave it all in the ring. This won’t be an easy fight. It’s a 50-50 gevecht. The fighter who wants it the most will win the night.
“I want boxing fans from every background – Latino people from everywhere – Mexicans, Dominicans, Puerto Ricans – to come out and support me and come watch a great fight op zaterdag nachts.”
CARL FRAMPTON
“I’ve worked very hard in the gym and I feel strong at 126 pond. This new weight suits me and you will see the result in the ring.
“Nothing can compare to this opportunity. People know me in Belfast, but Leo Santa Cruz is a three-weight world champion who gives me the opportunity to become more well known.
“This fight sells itself. I respect all my opponents until I’m disrespected myself. I respect Leo because of his actions and because of the great fighter that he is.
“I’m a different animal now at 126 pond. I was only performing at 70 of 80 percent of what my capabilities were. I’m feeling strong and I’m a different fighter. This will be my best performance.
“I’m honored to be on a bill with so many great fighters. There are four fights that could probably top a bill in their own right. I’m honored to be here and I’m going to get the victory op zaterdag nachts.”
MIKEY GARCIA
“It’s been a while since I’ve done this but I’m very excited to be back. I want to thank everyone who helped put this fight together.
“Everybody has said it all. We zijn er klaar voor. We’re prepared and we’ve had a great training camp. Rojas has the boxing skills to make this complicated.
“I have better skills than any fighter put in front of me. This will be the beginning of the next stage of my career. The most memorable part of my career.”
ELIO ROJAS
“I’m very thankful for this opportunity. I’m really happy about being on this show. In this fight. I know I’m being brought in as an opponent, but I’m going to let the fans know that I’m not just an opponent.
“I know who Mikey Garcia is. I have all the abilities to win on Juli 30. I’ve always been a boxer who was never protected. I always prepare to win the fight and this will be no exception.”
TONY HARRISON
“I’m just excited to be back on a platform like this. I’m ready put in work. I know my opponent doesn’t speak much English, but I bet he speaks hands.
“No disrespect to Ricky Hatton, because what he’s done for his country and for Rabchenko is amazing, but I don’t care about it at all. Seeing Ricky over there fuels me even more to get the win.
“I just had a son, he’s three months old. He’s my new motivation. We’ve pushed it to the max in training camp. I’m ready to swim with the sharks. I’ve transitioned from a sprinter to a marathon runner. I’m ready to go into the later rounds.
“I’m ready to put Detroit back on the map. One thing you know about Detroit, we’re about that action. Op Zaterdag, we’re coming for it.”
SERGEY RABCHENKO
“This is a very nice country and a great city for boxing. It’s my first time here and it’s very exciting. I’m going to give the fans a really good fight.
“I know my opponent is a young, strong kid fighter and he will be ready. I want him to be ready so that we can give the fans a great show.”
Paulie Malignaggi
“I hear young guys like Tony Harrison and Tevin Farmer come up here and talk, it reminds me of my young days. The gym I train in down in Miami is full of young guys hungry to break through. That’s the feeling we all used to have in the gym. It starts to rub off on you when you hang around motivated people.
“I need to have great motivation and that fire to return to the top level. I took a couple steps back after the Garcia fight and gradually stepped up. I think Gabe is another step up. He’s a hungry and motivated guy.
“I know Gabriel Bracero, not only as a fighter, but I know his spirit. We came up together in the same generation of New York fighters.
“It’s all love and respect. But this Brooklyn Belt, it looks pretty nice. This is staying here in Bensonhurst.”
GABRIEL Bracero
“I want to thank Tommy Gallagher, my trainer. He always stood by my side and always believed in me. No matter what the critics said. It’s because of him that I’m standing here now.
“I’ve made mistakes in life. I was away from this sport for a while. Boxing was always my dream though. I stayed focused so that I can come out and do what I’m doing now. Not too many people can bounce back from a situation like that.
“Zaterdag is a big fight and I’m looking forward to it. I’m really thankful that Paulie gave me this opportunity. I always followed his career and his successes. It was a dream of mine to come out here and have the same success he had. I looked up to him.
“To be here right now and to be able to fight Paulie is incredible. He’s giving me the opportunity to reach his level of success.
“I encourage everyone to come out Zaterdag nacht. I’m going to leave my heart in the ring. That Brooklyn Belt is beautiful and I can’t wait to have it around my waist. This is business, not personal. You should get ready to see fireworks.”
IVAN REDKACH
“I’m very thankful to be part of such a great event. I changed a lot about my training heading into this fight. I’ve trained with the great champion Leo Santa Cruz and it has me ready.
“I want to show everyone in the ring what I can do, not up on the stage with my words.”
TEVIN FARMER
“I want to thank my training staff for preparing me for battle Zaterdag nacht. I’m thankful for this opportunity.
“This is another chance to show the world who I am. I have about three years with no losses. I started boxing as a hobby. But when I realized how much talent I had, I started training right.
“Since I started taking this sport seriously, I’ve been taking guys out easily. Ivan Redkach will get this work. It’s going to be easy.
“I’m not about talk. A lot of people don’t know who I am, but everyone will know op zaterdag nachts.”
AMANDA SERRANO
“To be here with these great fighters is an amazing opportunity. I’m very honored. I’m ready to fight and successfully defend my title.
“I’m going to show all the critics and non-believers that female fighters have the talent and courage of the male fighters, and we’re here to stay. Come out op zaterdag night for a great show.”
BARRY McGuigan, Frampton's Manager, Voormalig wereldkampioen & Hall of Famer
“We’re delighted to be here in Manhattan for this potential Fight of the Year. The whole team that made this fight happen has been fantastic.
“I just wanted to say that we’re thrilled that Jose Santa Cruz is back on his feet, every one of our families is affected by cancer.
“This is a clash of styles that could make it a fight of the year. We have the utmost respect for Leo Santa Cruz, but we’re here to win and we will win.”
Lou DiBella, Voorzitter van DiBella Entertainment
“I think that this is the best card that I’ve ever been able to promote. This is the deepest boxing card from top to bottom that I’ve seen.
“Barclays Center has become one of the homes for great boxing. It is the premier venue right now for boxing in this country. The Brooklyn Boxing program is something that Barclays Center is truly committed to.
“If you’re from Brooklyn, then you want that Brooklyn Belt. It’s about carrying the mantle of being that guy from Brooklyn. That’s what both Paulie and Gabe are going to try to do.
“The main event is one of the elite fights that can be made in the sport. These are two amazing fighters. The winner won’t just be a featherweight champion; the winner will have an argument for the pound-for-pound list.”
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Showtime Sport
“SHOWTIME has been bringing its viewers the best, most competitive fights of the year, en Zaterdag will be no exception.
“The 154-pound division is the deepest and hottest in the sport. Tony Harrison and Rabchenko are looking to make their mark and get up to the next level of the division.
“Having Mikey Garcia back is a treat. It’s a big positive for the sports of boxing. Elio Rojas is not just an opponent though. Hij is taai, he is hungry and I expect this to be an amazing fight as well.
“The main event is again the best versus the best. Two of the most aggressive fighters in any division. There’s nothing else to say about this fight other than that it will be all action. I think this fight could be better than Thurman vs. Slijtage.
“We’re proudest of all to have the best versus the best. This is what boxing should be. You should be there if you can op zaterdagnight and if not, watch on SHOWTIME, you will not be disappointed.”
BRETT YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Vermaak
“This is arguably the strongest card from top to bottom that we’ve had in Brooklyn since we’ve hosted fight cards. This will be a great follow-up to the incredible Thurman vs. Porter fight last fight. We expect another headlining fight that could be a leading contender for Fight of the Year. We are honored to welcome these two great competitors to Brooklyn. They are two of the most exciting fighters in the sport and we wish both of you the best op zaterdag.
“Zaterdag card certainly has a Brooklyn flavor to it. It begins with Bensonhurst’s Paulie Malignaggi taking on Gabriel Bracero from Sunset Park with the Brooklyn’s World Championship on the line.
“Amanda Serrano, another Brooklynite, will be the first women ever to defend her title at Barclays Center. We look forward to seeing you in the ring op zaterdag nachts.”
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YOUNG’S MMA HAS HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE ON AUGUST 5 IN BANGOR

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Bangor, Maine (Juli 28, 2016) – The dedicated delegation from Young’s MMA of Bangor usually relish their reputation as road warriors in New England Fights.

Lewiston is long established as the hub city for the organization, drawing competitors and spectators from both directions on the Maine Turnpike. Fighters and fans from the Penobscot River valley find that staying engaged for those fight cards four or five times a year requires greater commitment than most.

For only the second time in its history, the regional promotion will bring its cage to the Queen City. “NEF Presents: Dana White Lookin’ for a Fight” is slated for Friday, Augustus 5 at Cross Insurance Center.

Young's, the gym located just a few blocks away at 127 Hammond Street, will celebrate by showcasing one of its fighters in four of the eight scheduled professional bouts. Battle-tested Ryan Sanders and relative newcomers Aaron Lacey, Josh Harvey and CJ Ewer all are poised to take their best shot with the support of a raucous, partisan crowd.

“That’s the most exciting part for me, being from Brewer. I went to Brewer High School,” Lacey said. “It was definitely a huge, huge draw for me, seeing it in person. I went to the fights when NEF came to Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion (Juli 12, 2013) and all I could think is, ‘Man, I want to do this.’ This has been a goal of mine for a long time.”

Sanders (10-7) will battle Derrick Kennington (11-7) in a clash of wily lightweights that will be on the featured attractions on the docket.

His three stablemates each emerged victorious in their only previous pro bout. Lacey will lock up with John Santos (3-3) of Derry, N. H., in een vedergewicht gevecht. Harvey has an appointment at featherweight. Lampetkan, who won an amateur bout at the outdoor concert venue in Bangor, will be tested by Ruben Redman (0-1) in a welterweight scrap.

Even with numerous friends in attendance, the four men know it is the presence of UFC president White, who grew up in nearby Hermon, which could have career-changing ramifications.

“It’s a great opportunity. It’s awesome to know that someone like that is going to be in the building on fight night,”Sanders zei. “But for me it’s just another fight. I don’t want to get caught up in all that. Just let it unfold.”

White and cohorts Din Thomas and Matt Serra travel the country in pursuit of undiscovered MMA talent in a reality show that is broadcast on White’s YouTube page as well as the UFC Fight Pass subscription-based streamed video service.

Ja, the entrepreneur’s Maine connections are well-documented. White also previously brought UFC Fight Night 47 to Bangor. Young’s talent pool suspects that the latest event is more than just a case of White throwing a bone to his home base, echter.

“I’m grateful that he’s bringing it here. I’m sure he’s watched film from NEF in his spare time. He must see something in NEF that he likes in order to be doing this,” Harvey said. “It doesn’t make me more nervous. Ik ben blij voor haar. I’m going to try to put that all aside and focus on the task at hand.”

Under the tutelage of co-owners Chris Young and Ernie Fitch, roughly five or six professionals and a dozen amateurs cycle through the gym in any given training camp.

“Four of us fighting, it just shows we’re the best gym in the area. Three of us are undefeated. We’re producing studs. People see that and want to train with the best guys they can,”Sanders zei. “We definitely push each other. You have guys who kick your ass every day. We want the best for each other. That’s why we’re here.”

Harvey expects the numbers and commitment to grow after White’s visit. He has been training at Young’s for three years. The cage side seat at the waterfront inspired him to step up his own training regimen. It’s a built-in advantage, Harvey noted, that has belonged almost exclusively to Lewiston until now.

“That’s what gets most people started. They go and see the fights and they want to try it,” Harvey said. “That’s why you see places like Central Maine BJJ (Lewiston) and First Class MMA (Topsham) growing so much. The fights are right there in their backyard.”

Lacey characterizes Young’s as “a gym full of killers.”

The statistics underscore Lacey’s point. The three pros with unblemished records all won their debut in two minutes or less.

“Ryan has only gone to a decision I think one time in his career. He’s a finisher. Josh won his fight by submission in the first round. CJ is super strong,” Lacey said. “They challenge me to be the best I can be every day. They keep me focused not just in the gym but in the game of life outside the cage.”

Although he is facing an opponent with significantly greater experience, Lacey expects a helpful adrenaline rush from having so many familiar faces at his back.

“It is different. I fought I think seven times in Lewiston between amateur fights and my pro debut,"Hij zei. “This gives me a chance to be in my comfort zone. And a lot of my fans can’t make it down there. By the time you figure in the travel, the price of the tickets, maybe staying overnight, they just can’t do it.”

Harvey agreed, pointing out that it’s the initial fight for which he hasn’t needed to pack a suitcase.

“This will be the first time I’ve slept in my own bed the night before a fight. I think it’s a huge advantage,” Harvey said. “Some people might think with more of your fans there that there’s more pressure, but I think it just builds you up.”

“NEF Presents Dana White: Looking for a Fight” takes place on Vrijdag, Augustus 5, 2016 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tickets zijn nu te koop bij www.CrossInsuranceCenter.met or by calling the box office at 800.745.3000.

Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bij www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA en www.flocombat.com, volg ze op Twitternefights en toetreden tot de officiële Facebook-groep "New England Fights."