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HEAT RISING ON UPCOMING DENNING-HARVEY FIGHT AT NEF 22 APRIL 23RD
Lewiston, Maine (Mars 16, 2016) - Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (NEF), Numéro un la promotion de la lutte régionale de l'Amérique, tiendra son prochain événement, “NEF 22: TOUS LES CHEMINS MÈNENT ICI” Samedi, Avril 23, 2016 au Colisée Androscoggin Bank de Lewiston, Maine. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) et combats de boxe professionnels. Plus tôt ce mois-ci, NEF announced the addition of a professional lightweight contest to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” carte de combat. Mat “Ken Doll” Denning (2-1) se réunira Josh “Hook On” Harvey (0-0) à un poids de combat de 150 livres-. Since the announcement, the anticipation has continued to accelerate for the upcoming bout. In a recent interview with Jason Floyd on The MMA Report, Harvey made some comments that has sent the energy around the fight into overdrive.
“I find him disrespectful as a person and I want to keep it classy on a podcast,” Harvey stated in the beginning of the interview. “I do not want to speak my full mind. You meet the guy, talk to him for a minute and you want to fight him. But it depends on which Matt you are talking to. Because he can rub people the wrong way and he can kiss their ass on the same day. That is who he is.”
The bad blood between the two rivals has been rising for a long time. The potential matchup had been talked about for years, but is scheduled to finally become a reality on April 23e.
“In this case, I’ve wanted to fight Matt Denning since we were both amateurs,” Harvey stated to Floyd during the interview. “I couldn’t make it happen then. I guess I wasn’t the fight he wanted. À l'époque, I only had one or two amateur fights and he was towards the end of his amateur career.”
“He’s backed out of fights before at the pro level,” “Harvey stated. “He’s missed weight. Is it a career? Is it a hobby? Je veux dire, it’s for him to decide, but we’ll find out if he wants to show up to fight.”
When Floyd asked Harvey if the fight was personal, Harvey confirmed the obvious. “I think it is,” Harvey replied. “I’m not saying they’re going to want two refs in there to pull me off of him, but it’s going to finish that way.”
During the interview, Harvey also noted the difference in quality of training partners, as he sees it, and how that will impact the outcome of the fight.
“I don’t think he’s rolling with the animals that we’re bringing in every day,” Harvey stated. “The people he has submitted, I don’t think their jitz game was tight—and that’s why he took those fights.”
When asked how he would like to end the fight with Denning, Harvey explained to Floyd that a submission finish would be satisfying, but that he was prepared to create the finish wherever it presents itself.
“It would be nice to turn Ken Doll into Stretch Armstrong—that would be sweet,” Harvey stated toward the end of the interview. “But I’m going to beat him wherever the fight goes. I’m not going to force it down to beat him on the ground and I’m not going to force it to stay up. Bien sûr, if he tries to take me down—I don’t give up takedowns for nobody. I’ll beat him wherever the fight goes.”
To listen to Josh Harvey’s complete interview on The MMA Report visite:
prochain événement de la Nouvelle-Angleterre Fights, "NEF 22: TOUS LES CHEMINS MÈNENT ICI," se déroule Samedi, Avril 23, 2016 au Colisée Androscoggin Bank de Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 et sont en vente dès maintenant au www.TheColisee.com ou en appelant la billetterie du Colisée au 207.783.2009 x 525. Pour plus d'informations sur les mises à jour de cartes événements et de combat, se il vous plaît visitez le site Web de la promotion au www.NewEnglandFights.com. En outre, vous pouvez regarder des vidéos au NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, les suivre sur Twitternefights et rejoindre le groupe Facebook officiel "New England combats."
Former professional baseball player Quian Davis looking to make a difference in the community
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Davis to battle Corey Morley ce samedi night at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City
Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna battles Kendal Mena in main event
1ST BOUT —7 PM SHARP
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ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (Mars 16, 2016)–Ce samedi nuit à L'hôtel Claridge à Atlantic City,Poids lourd Quian Davis will look to stay undefeated when he takes on Corey Morley as part of an 11-bout card that is promoted by Rising Promotions and Vincent M. Gulfstream Promotions Ponte.
Dans l'événement principal, Thomas LaManna prend Kendal Ména in a eight round welterweight bout.
Davis of nearby Mays Landing, New Jersey is not the typical fighter who has dreams of winning a world heavyweight title, but he has bigger plans to help mold the youth of the Jersey Shore area as being a role model.
To say Davis is an all-around athlete is an understatement.
The Buena High School all-time leading rusher in football, was a 48th round draft pick of the Florida Marlins and spent three years in their minor league system.
When getting the itch to play football again, Davis bagged baseball and began playing football at Hudson Valley College in upstate New York.
After a few years of figuring out his next move, Davis took up boxing.
À 6'3″et 250 lbs, Davis took up the sweet science at the age of 34.
After eight amateur fights (record of 5-3), Davis turned professional by fighting a four round draw with Willie Harvey on August 15, 2015.
Davis got into the win column with a 26 second knockout over Santario Holdbrooks on 5 décembre au Claridge.
“Maintenant, I am getting by with my natural athletic ability. I do not know all of the ins and outs of boxing, but I have toughness and have been learning on the job,” a déclaré Davis.
“There has been a lot of improvement since I have started”
In Morley, he is facing a durable guy, that has gone the distance in his first two outings.
“I just know he is shorter and heavier then me. He is from Philadelphia, so that alone, I know he is a tough guy.”
Davis is even more honest when it comes to his ceiling as a fighter.
“My goal is to fight as long as the sport wants me. I want to have fights that will build my resume and give me the credibility to become a trainer for all athletes. I would like to instill what I know and my experiences with baseball, football and now boxing and become an all-around trainer and role model. There are people needed in the community that should be mentoring kids coming up and I feel that I can be that guy around here.”
“I want to thank my supporters. I am humbled that they spend their hard earned money to come see fight, and I am so appreciative of that.”
Dans un combat de huit rondes, Tommy Rainone (24-7-1, 5 KO) de Long Island, NY se battra Maurice Chalmers (14-12-1, 8 KO) de Danville, VA in a welterweight clash.
Dans les combats de six rondes:
Lamont Câpres (5-7-2) de Hawley, PA se battra Willis Lockett (14-16-5, 5 KO) de Takoma Park, MD in a cruiserweight bout.
Isiah Seldon (7-1, 3 KO) d'Atlantic City, NJ se battra Michael Mitchell (3-6-2, 1 KO) de Paterson, NJ in a fight for the Garden State Super Middleweight title.
Former cruiserweight world champion Imam Mayfield (25-9-2, 18 KO) de Perth Amboy, NJ returns to the ring after an eight year absence when he takes on Dan Pasciolla (6-1-1) de Brick, NJ dans un combat des poids lourds.
En quatre combats rondes:
Omar Brito (2-2, 1 KO) de Pleasantville, NJ se battra Bienvenue Diaz (2-1, 2 KO) de Prospect Park, NJ dans un combat super poids plume.
Alvin Vermall (7-0-1, 7 KO) of La Place, LA will take on D'Quan Morgan (3-2-1, 3 KO) of Hamlet, NC in a cruiserweight tilt.
Invaincu poids moyen Hakim Bryant (5-0, 4 KO) de Asbury Park, NJ se battra Rick Graham (3-11-2, 1 KO) de Detroit, MON.
Darryl Bunting (0-0-1) de Asbury Park, NJ will tussle with Darryl Watkins (0-2) of Temple Hills, MD. in a super middleweight fight.
Undefeated lightweight Steven Ortiz (2-0) de Philadelphie, PA will box Jose Miguel Castro (5-7, 3 KO) de la Caroline, Puerto Rico.
Les billets pour le March 19th fight card are $50 Géorgie, $75 Étape (very few remaining)& $125 VIP (SOLD OUT) (Stands de 5 available for $500—SOLD OUT) and are available at RisingBoxingPromotions.com or 609-487-4444.
The Claridge Hotel is located at 123 S. Indiana Ave. Atlantic City NJ
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Instagram: risingpromo Promotions La hausse a été créé avec l'intention de devenir un nom de prise de maison avec l'objectif clé de la hausse Promotions être en mesure de coordonner une série d'événements spéciaux diversifiés dans l'industrie des sports et divertissement, Le directeur général et les partenaires au Promotions Rising estiment que les possibilités de croissance sont infinies. Nous tenons à donner des opportunités à venir et professionnelle ainsi que les boxeurs amateurs que d'autres promoteurs ne seraient pas donner facilement occasion de. Les événements qui Rising plans pour coordonner permettra d'offrir à prix abordable, divertissement sportif en famille.
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Lightweight Contender Ivan Redkach Battles Puerto Rican Brawler Luis Cruz On Tuesday, Avril 19 As Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Returns To Sands Bethlehem Events Center In Bethlehem, Pennsylvanie.
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Abdulaev contre. Affrontement pour le titre Kunchenko & Divnich vs. Combat Turnquest ajouté au défi M-1 65 carte avril 8 à St. Pétersbourg, Russie
ST. PETERSBURG, Russie (Mars 16, 2016) – M-1 champion des super défi Murad “Chasseur” Abdulaev fera sa première défense de titre, Avril 8 en M-1 Défi 65,contre un challenger invaincu Alexey Kunchenko au Ice Palace Sports Center à St. Pétersbourg, Russie.
Abdulaev contre. Kunchenko remplace le combat de championnat léger reprogrammé M-1 Challenge entre le champion en titre Mansour “Tarzan” Barnaoui et challenger Artem Damkovsky en raison des blessures subies par les deux combattants pendant le camp d'entraînement.
M-1 Global a également annoncé une M-1 Défi 65 match entre l'ancien champion poids léger du M-1 Challenge Maxim Divinich et M-1 Global font leurs débuts Robert Turnquest.
Ramadan Emeev (13-3-0, M-1: 7-1-0), champion en titre des poids moyens M-1 Challenge, prend le challenger du Brésil Maiquel “Big Rig” Falcao (35-8-0, M-1: 0-0-0) dans le défi M-1 65 événement principal. Emeev vs. Falcao est un match de demi-finale des poids moyens du Grand Prix M-1 avec le vainqueur se qualifiant pour la finale plus tard cette année contre l'autre vainqueur des demi-finales des poids moyens du Grand Prix M-1, ancien triple champion du Bellator Alexander “Tempête” Shlemenko (52-9-0, M-1: 3-0-0).
Abdulaev (13-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0) a remporté le titre vacant des poids légers M-1 Challenge en juin dernier à M-1 Défi 58, prendre une décision en cinq tours de Marcelo Brito. Un attaquant puissant toujours avec des intentions de KO, Abdulaev (montré ci-dessus en action) est resté inactif depuis lors pour diverses raisons.
Egalement spécialiste du KO comme son adversaire russe, Kunchenko (12-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0) a arrêté 10 de son 12 victimes au loin. Le Russe (montré ci-dessus coups de pied) était M-1 Global 2015 Prospect de l'année.
Divnich (11-1-0, M-1: 5-1-0) a remporté la couronne légère vacante du M-1 Challenge en décembre 19, 2014, enregistrement d'un KO technique au troisième tour (poinçons) deDzhambulat Kurbanov (illustré ci-dessus se faire frapper par Divnich à droite) à M-1 Défi 54.
Se battre hors de Pensacola, Floride, américaine, Turnquest, vétéran de l'US Navy (5-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0) fera ses débuts en M-1 Global contre Kunchenko. Turnquest (illustré à droite) est le champion poids welter d'Atlas Fights qui a une solide expérience en judo. Il a participé à la 2013 Jeux mondiaux pour les concurrents militaires.
M-1 Défi 65 sera diffusée en direct de la Russie en haute définition sur www.M1Global.TV. Les téléspectateurs seront en mesure de regarder les combats préliminaires et carte principale en se connectant à inscrire àwww.M1Global.TV. Les fans peuvent regarder toute l'action sur leurs ordinateurs, ainsi que sur Android et Apple téléphones intelligents et les tablettes.
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BELGIAN BOXER ALEX MISKIRTCHIAN GETS FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE SHOT
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Rizin FF ANNONCE LE RETOUR DE Kazuyuki Fujita; NOUVEAU VISAGE WILL REVEILLON GRAND PRIX DU TOURNOI FINALISTE Jiří Procházka EN NAGOYA, JAPON AVRIL 17
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USA Wrestlers To Face Iran In Times Square In New York City May 19 In “United In The Square,” To Highlight Beat the Streets Gala Night
Select American Stars To Take On Iran in Olympic-level and Junior-level matches Youth Wrestlers and High School Girl Wrestlers Take The Mat; Gala Follows
NEW YORK– In what will be a highlight of the Olympic year in wrestling and has become a rite of spring in New York, Beat the Streets Wrestling, Inc. and USA Wrestling announced details of this year’s international competition, which returns to New York City’s Times Square on Jeudi, Mai 19.
Competitors for Team USA, which will include 2016 Olympic team hopefuls, will compete in men’s freestyle against world power Iran, a preview of the 2016 Jeux Olympiques de Rio de Janeiro. In addition to Olympic-level matches, four Junior-level matches will be featured, showcasing future world and Olympic-caliber talent.
Members of the U.S. Women’s Team and Greco-Roman Team are also expected to battle in some other featured bouts against international competition to be announced.
"I couldn’t be more excited. We have Iran and the USA battling for wrestling supremacy in Times Square; united in the idea that sports can bring change in young men and women and even in countries sometimes. It’s going to be pretty cool. An added plus is that Iran has the loudest and most passionate wrestling fans in the world. Ne le manquez pas,” said Beat the Streets Chairman of the Board Mike Novogratz, the founder of these Gala competitions.
Billed as “United in the Square,” this will be the second time that Iran has been featured as part of the Beat the Streets Gala competition.
En 2013, l'événement baptisé «The Rumble on the Rails,»A eu lieu dans l'historique Grand Central Terminal et a présenté deux rencontres entre l'équipe américaine, Russie et Iran. Jouer un rôle important dans l'effort international Keep Olympic Wrestling, cet événement historique de lutte a gagné une couverture médiatique internationale et a aidé la lutte à conserver son statut au programme des Jeux Olympiques.
The world-class competition has been hosted in Times Square four previous times. En 2011, the United States defeated World Champion Russia, 5-2, the first sports event ever held in historic Times Square. En 2012, another U.S. vs. Russia dual meet was held in Times Square, along with the U.S. Olympic Team Wrestle-off for the 60 kg/132 lbs. position on the U.S. Olympic Team in men’s freestyle. En 2014, Team USA defeated a World All-Star Team in Times Square, 8-3. En 2015, “Salsa in the Square” featured a meeting between Team USA and Team Cuba in the three Olympic styles, held shortly after the historic change in USA and Cuban political relations.
This will be the seventh straight year in which a major international-style wrestling competition will be hosted as part of the Beat the Streets Gala activities. En 2010, un défi All-Star mettant en vedette les meilleurs États-Unis. lutteurs a eu lieu sur l'USS Intrepid, un porte-avions amarré sur le côté ouest de Manhattan.
Top Beat the Streets youth wrestlers will take the mat showcasing their skills in exhibition matches beginning at 3:30 p.m. to start the evening. A new feature will be held at the PSAL Girls Freestyle Dual Meet Championships finals, featuring the two top New York City girl’s freestyle wrestling high school teams from the spring girl’s freestyle season. Ensuite, c'est Team USA vs. Iran and other guests at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Beat the Streets Gala Celebration.
Les Etats-Unis vs. Iran dual requires a ticket for reserved seating in Times Square, but is an outdoor event. Pedestrians and non-ticket holders are encouraged to watch. Admission tickets may be bought in advance at www.btsny.org ou212.245.6570. A ticket is required for the Gala Celebration at the PlayStation Theater. More details are available at http://www.btsny.org/gala.
The Gala Celebration will follow the wrestling competition. This unique and electrifying annual event helps Beat the Streets (BTS) raise significant funds to further its mission. S'il s'agit de fournir un coffre-fort, sortie constructive pour nos jeunes citadins, lutter contre l'obésité infantile, autonomisation des femmes, ou unir des nations entières, la lutte enseigne la persévérance, dévouement, and the value of working hard to achieve one’s goals, creates opportunities for personal and universal growth. BTS sert actuellement plus 3,000 étudiants-athlètes chaque année.
"United In The Square,” Beat the Streets Wrestling Schedule
In New York City, Mai 19, 2016
3:30 p.m. – Beat the Streets Youth Exhibition Matches between 42nd and 43rd Streets
4:45 p.m. – New York City Girl’s Freestyle Dual Meet Championships Finals between 42nd and 43rd Streets
6:30 p.m. – World Class Wrestling: Équipe USA vs. Team Iran between 42nd and 43rd Streets
Followed by Gala Celebration
Battre les rues
La mission de Beat the Streets est de développer le potentiel humain et sportif complet de la jeunesse urbaine et de renforcer la culture de la ville de New York la lutte. BTSW travaille directement avec le New York City ministère de l'Éducation dans un partenariat public-privé pour aider les étudiants-athlètes de New York à atteindre leurs objectifs personnels et sportifs. Grâce à l'exploitation des programmes de lutte dans les écoles intermédiaires et secondaires dans les cinq arrondissements, BTSW et le DOE fournissent un coffre-fort, atmosphère positive dans laquelle défavorisés et les jeunes à risque peut apprendre les compétences indispensables dans la vie de la condition physique, travail d'équipe, et l'auto-émancipation. Le but de favoriser forte, dévoué, et les enfants optimistes est livré par le coaching, programmes après l'école, et des camps d'été. Plus d'informations peuvent être trouvées à www.btsny.org.
A propos de USA Wrestling
USA La lutte est l'organisme national pour le sport de la lutte aux États-Unis et, En tant que tel, est son représentant au Comité olympique des Etats-Unis et au Royaume World Wrestling, la fédération de lutte internationale. Simplement, USA Wrestling est l'organisme central qui coordonne les programmes de lutte amateur dans la nation et travaille à susciter l'intérêt et la participation à ces programmes. Il a plus 220,000 membres à travers le pays, garçons et filles, les hommes et les femmes de tous les âges, représentant tous les niveaux du sport. Its president is James Ravannack, et son directeur exécutif est Rich Bender. Plus d'informations peuvent être trouvées sur TheMat.com
HEAVYWEIGHTS TO MAKE SOPHOMORE CAGE APPEARANCES AT NEF 22
Lewiston, Maine (Mars 16, 2016) - Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (NEF), Numéro un la promotion de la lutte régionale de l'Amérique, tiendra son prochain événement, “NEF 22: TOUS LES CHEMINS MÈNENT ICI” sur Samedi, Avril 23, 2016 au Colisée Androscoggin Bank de Lewiston, Maine. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) et combats de boxe professionnels. Plus tôt aujourd'hui,, NEF announced the addition of an amateur heavyweight bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” carte de combat. Ras Hylton (1-0) est prévue pour faire face à Matt Glover (1-0) at a fight weight of 265-pounds.
Weighing in at 227-pounds and standing 6’6,” Ras Hylton towered over the top of the cage at “NEF 21” last month in his MMA debut. It took him just over a minute to dispatch his opponent, Zak Bergeron (0-1), using his reach advantage to pummel Bergeron with a barrage of strikes. Hylton is a member of Dragon Fire Martial Arts of South Portland, Maine, as well as First Class MMA based in Brunswick.
“I’m immensely grateful to my teams at Dragon Fire MMA and First Class MMA for helping me to prepare for this dream made real,” exclaimed Hylton. “I expect that Mr. Glover will help provide an excellent show for the fans as we both fight for victory, making this show as memorable as my debut was for me. All roads lead here, and I want mine to lead to victory. Thank you for all the support folks!”
À “NEF 21,” Matt Glover defeated Gravin Guillen (2-5) par l'intermédiaire du premier tour KO technique. During his time at Mountain Valley High School (MVHS) in Rumford, Maine, Glover was a standout on the football field. He is a member of Berserkers MMA where he trains under coaches Mike Hansen (3-3) and Gary Dolloff. Glover’s younger brother Ryan (Glover, 3-1) is the reigning NEF MMA Amateur Light-Heavyweight Champion. At 236-pounds and 6’2,” Glover realizes he will need to overcome Hylton’s height and reach advantage on April 23rd.
“I’m very excited for my next NEF battle,” said Glover. “I think I will be even more prepared and less nervous for this fight. My head will be clearer. For my debut, my brother was also on the card and I was a little distracted as a result, but for this fight, my mind is all business about what’s in front of me. Ras possesses a huge challenge with his height and reach, but I plan on neutralizing his kicks and getting inside and coming straight forward and throwing bombs. My training is getting me better and better and getting me more prepared every day. There will be some bloodshed on April 23rd – and I will give 110% effort, as always.”
prochain événement de la Nouvelle-Angleterre Fights, "NEF 22: TOUS LES CHEMINS MÈNENT ICI," se déroule Samedi, Avril 23, 2016 au Colisée Androscoggin Bank de Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 et sont en vente dès maintenant au www.TheColisee.com ou en appelant la billetterie du Colisée au 207.783.2009 x 525. Pour plus d'informations sur les mises à jour de cartes événements et de combat, se il vous plaît visitez le site Web de la promotion au www.NewEnglandFights.com. En outre, vous pouvez regarder des vidéos au NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, les suivre sur Twitternefights et rejoindre le groupe Facebook officiel "New England combats."
À propos de la Nouvelle-Angleterre Fights
Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (“NEF”) est une entreprise de promotions événements lutte. La mission de la NEF est de créer les événements de la plus haute qualité pour les combattants et les fans du Maine semblables. Équipe de direction de NEF possède une vaste expérience dans la gestion des sports de combat, production d'événements, relations avec les médias, commercialisation, juridique et la publicité.
EIGHT FIGHTERS WITH A COMBINED RECORD OF 116-2-4 HIGHLIGHT SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATIONQUADRUPLEHEADER FRIDAY, Avril 15, À Turning Stone Resort CASINO, VERONA, N. Y..
Unbeaten Bantamweights Nikolay Potapov and Stephon Young
Meet in Main Event; In Co-Feature, Undefeated Lightweight Eudy Bernardo Faces Mason Menard; Alexey Zubov Risks Perfect Record
Against Constantin Bejenaru, Devastating Bakhtiyar Eyubov Takes On Sam Teah
En direct sur Showtime® À 10 p.m. ET/PT
Billets en vente maintenant
NEW YORK (Mars 16, 2016) –Eight talented up-and-coming boxers with a combined record of 116-2-4, 71 KOs will compete on a compelling ShoBox: La Nouvelle Génération quadrupleheader sur Vendredi, Avril 15, survivre AFFICHER L'HEURE (10 p.m. ET/PT, retardés sur la côte ouest) de Turning Stone Resort Casino à Verona, N. Y..
In a clash of unbeaten bantamweights in the main event, undefeated world-ranked Nikolay Potapov (14-0, 6 KOs), de Podolsk, Russie, visages Stephon Jeune (14-0-2, 6 KOs), de St. Louis, Manquer. dans un combat de 10 rounds. Eudy Bernardo (21-0, 15 KOs) of the Dominican Republic faces Mason “Rock Hard Mighty” Menard (30-1-0, 22 KOs), of Rayne, Le., in an eight/10-round battle of hard-hitting lightweights in the co-feature.
Promising Russian cruiserweight Alexey Zubov (10-0, 6 KOs) measures against Constantin Bejenaru (10-0, 4 KOs, WSB: 0-1-1) of Mandilesti, Moldavie, in one of the eight-round bouts.
The two ShoBox returnees will box in the eight-round telecast opener when Kazakhstan’s devastating junior welterweight Bakhtiyar “Bakha Bullet” Eyubov (10-0, 10 KOs), de Brooklyn, N. Y., takes on Liberia-born Samuel Seah (7-1-1, 2 KOs), de Philadelphie, Pennsylvanie.
Six of the fighters, all seeking to establish their credibility and make a name for themselves, are newcomers to the network and will be making their ShoBox debuts on a four-fight telecast that has a distinct international flavor (two Americans, two Russians, one Romanian, one from Kazakhstan, one Dominican and one from Liberia).
Tickets for the event presented by Salita Promotions in association with AASHA Record Breakers are currently on sale and can be purchased at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Box Office, en appelant le 877.833.SHOW, ou en ligne sur Ticketmaster.com. Les billets sont au prix de $60 pour les premières loges, $35 et $25.
The fast-rising Potapov, of Potolsk, Russie, est classé 10e dans l'IBF. Extremely rare for a fighter at this point in his career, he’s already gone 10 rounds five times and 12 rounds once against good opposition. This is his second start in the United States since signing with Salita Promotions in June 2015. The 5-foot-4, 26-year-old is coming off a shutout 10-round decision over Pedro Melo dernier Octobre. 29 à Brooklyn.
An outstanding amateur with international success, Potapov had around 200 fights before he turned pro in March 2010. Il est allé 13-0 as a pro in Russia. In his outing before last – and last in his homeland — he produced perhaps a career-best performance while winning a unanimous 12-round decision over then-IBF No. 10-classé Jasoin Canoy, le nov. 8, 2015.
“I’ve been training very hard to make my ShoBox debut a spectacular one,’’ Potapov said. “This will be my second fight in New York against a very skilled boxer in Stephon Young, who is undefeated like me. I look forward to a great competitive fight and I’m putting in my work to come out on top.’’
Young is a talented, lightning-fast-handed southpaw who’s done more than enough to deserve his standing as a rising star in the Midwest. He’s making his 2016 and 10-round debut.
Like Potapov, Young was a top-notch amateur. He compiled a record of 86-13 while representing the United States in many tournaments. In theU.S. Olympic Trials in 2011, he lost to the No. 1-rated amateur,Rau'shee Warren.
His pedigree solid and after years of having “celebrated amateur” permanently affixed to his name, Young turned pro in August 2011.The 5-foot-5, 27-year-old has gone eight rounds once and six rounds on four occasions. He’s coming off a third-round TKO over Terrance Roydernier Août. 8 and by far his toughest task, Young boxed unbeaten Antonio Nieves to an eight-round draw on June 20, 2015.
Young hasn’t fought near the caliber of fighters as Potapov but he’s excited and optimistic about Avril 15. “This is a great opportunity for me, going up against another undefeated fighter in front of the world onShoBox,’’ Young said. “You can’t pass up an opportunity like that. Formation se passe très bien. I’m training with some of the top notch fighters in the world like Juan Carlos Payano, Claudio Marrero et Yenifel Vicente.
“I know little about my opponent, but what I know makes me feel like we are the perfect match. We both have good records and we are both good fighters, but once I bring my A game, he’d be helpless. I will be watching all my P’s and Q’s. Once you get me in that zone I have no doubt I will win.’’
Bernardo, a 29-year-old with a million-dollar smile – and a punch to match — has registered knockouts in nine of his last 10 combats. In Menard, he’s facing unquestionably the most seasoned foe of his career. This is Bernardo’s fourth U.S. start and second in a row. He’s coming off a clinically ruthless second-round demolition of Ben Odametey dernier Février. 6 à Detroit, moi.
Born and raised in Santo Domingo, République Dominicaine, Bernardo had an extensive amateur career (128 combats) before turning pro in October 2009. He captured the Dominican Republic Lightweight Title in his fourth start. Tall for his division at 5-foot-10½, Bernardo is aggressive, technically sound and possesses two-fisted power.
“With him being 30-1, beating Mason Menard will take me to the next level, exactly where I want to go,’’ said Bernardo, who trains in Houston with former world champion Frank Tate. “I’m excited about this fight onShoBox because it’s a good opportunity for America to get to know me. Formation va très bien. Every day I am learning. My diet is terrific. My whole team is with me, pushing me to get better.’’
Menard, former Louisiana State and UBO All-Americas Lightweight Champion, is a pressure and hard-punching fighter who’s won 28 dans une rangée.
He has fought all but one of his fights in Louisiana and this will be his second start en 21 mois. In his most recent effort, il se arrêta Jesus Lule-Raya in the first round on Aug. 8, 2015.
While inactivity could pose a problem, Menard is primed for Bernardo. Nobody, dit-il, is going to deter him from his aspirations of making it to the top.
“It’s blessing to me to be able to fight and showcase my talent on SHOWTIME,’’ said Menard, who has weighed at or around 135 pounds throughout a pro career that began in October 2007. “It’s been a part of a dream of mine to do so and to one day fight for a major world title. SurAvril 15, Bernardo stands between me and my dreams. It’s all or nothing. It’s rise or lay down. Avril 15 is the day I’ll be able to be known as a real legit fighter. I WILL NOT let this guy stop me from accomplishing any of those things. Quote me, I will give it my all, I will rise, I will be known and I will be world champion.’’
Zubov, a sensational former international amateur standout and seven-time cruiserweight tournament champion in Russia and Europe, turned pro in April 2014. His first five fights were in the U.S. – four in California and one in Brooklyn. He won all but one inside the distance.
The 6-foot-1½-inch 30-year-old will be making his 2016 debut after fighting four times in 2015 et six fois dans 2014. Zubov’s last five fights were in Russia; he is coming off a first-round TKO over Rihards Bigisdernier Novembre. 29.
Zubov was born and raised in Magnitogorsk, a city which isn’t exactly a fistic hotbed. Getting into boxing was hardly common for his corner of the world. He didn’t grow up in a nasty neighborhood or fighting in the streets. En fait, he has a profound mathematical background, having attended a special school that concentrated on physics and mathematics. But while his first sport was hockey, he took to boxing.
Regarding his upcoming skirmish, Zubov said, “I spent several weeks training at the Kronk Boxing Gym with Javan ‘Sugar’ Hill in Detroit for my ShoBox début. I learn every day in the gym and look forward to putting my knowledge to use Avril 15 sur ShoBox. I want to follow in the footsteps of all the great Kronk fighters.’’
Bejenaru a Moldovan-born fighting out of Catskill, N. Y., en est à sa 2016 début. Since moving to the U.S., the 5-foot-10, 31-year-old southpaw is 10-0 avec 1 No Contest dating to September 2012. Dans sa dernière sortie, he won a unanimous eight-round decision over Joel Shojgreen du oct. 14, 2015.
“I know Zubov is a good fighter. I am training very hard and have been waiting for an opportunity like this so people can see just what I can do,’’ said Bejenaru, who was born in a Moldovia, a small land-locked country in Eastern Europe. “I am ready to go and very excited about this fight.’’
Comme un amateur, Bejenaru won a bronze medal at the 2006 Championnats d'Europe de boxe amateur, multiple medals at the European Union Amateur Boxing Championships and the Gold Medal at the 2010 World Combat Games.
Yeyubov, 29, of Astana, Kazahstan, has fought a total of 16 rounds in his 10 fights since going pro in February 2012. A one-main offensive juggernaut, he’s scored six first-round knockouts, two second-round knockouts and two third-round knockouts. This will be his ninth fight in the U.S.
Dans son ShoBox debut in his last start this past Jan. 22, Eyubov droppedJared Robinson, three times en route to a third-round TKO (0:56).
“I’m honored to be back on ShoBox,’’ said the 5-foot-6 Eyubov who’s promoted by Salita Promotions. “I went back home to Kazakhstan after my last fight and came back with more inspiration and motivation to be the best fighter in the world. I am training very hard every day in New York City and look forward to putting on a show Avril 15. My gratitude toShoBox for giving a young upcoming fighter like me the opportunity to showcase his skills against the best possible opponents on national TV in the U.S. It’s just amazing.’’
Eyubov got into boxing the hard way. “I used to live in a very bad neighborhood and would constantly get into street fights. I’m not a big guy so I started boxing to learn to defend myself,'' At-il dit. “I had over 150 combats amateurs. I won about 125-130, most were by knockout. I beat Olympic champions and international champions, but I was not allowed to travel. It might have been because of where I come from – they didn’t have political connections. They’d tell me, ‘Win by knockout, or you’re not going to win.’ I had to fight heavier guys sometimes. But I was so rough and hit so hard, I’d ruin some of their best fighters at my weight.’’
Ouais, une 5-7, 28-ans, a remporté son ShoBox and eight-round debut lastNovembre. 6 with an upset, unanimous decision over previously undefeatedO'Shanique Foster. Teah outpointed Foster, who would go on to win his ensuring start on ShoBox.
“It’s a privilege and honor to be facing Eyubov on SHOWTIME,’’ said Teah, who’s coming off an eight-round draw against Demond Brock dernier Jan. 22. “I don’t know much about him. I know he’s from Kazakhstan with a perfect record. He fought last time I fought on the same card, but I didn’t get to see him and he didn’t get to see me. Now we get to fight each other. When I got the call I was in the gym already, just not in a fight mindset. Now it’s just matter of turning up the intensity and getting ready for an aggressive opponent and getting my fight mindset going.’’
Ouais, who was born in Liberia, fled with his family to Ghana, where his father’s from, to escape the civil war when Sam was a youngster. The family’s been in the U.S. since he was 10.
Barry Tompkins appellera la ShoBox l'action du ringside avec Steve Farhood et ancien champion du monde Raul Marquez servant analystes experts. Le producteur exécutif est Gordon Hall avec Rich Gaughanla production et Rick Phillips direction.