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Cyfarfod â Dosbarth HOF Bocsio Talaith Efrog Newydd o 2020
Dydd Sul, Ebrill 19, Cinio Sefydlu
NEW YORK (Ionawr 27, 2020) - Oriel Anfarwolion Bocsio Talaith Efrog Newydd (NYSBHOF) wedi cyhoeddi ei Dosbarth 28 aelod o 2019. Bydd nawfed cinio sefydlu blynyddol NYSBHOF yn cael ei gynnalPrynhawn Sul (12:30-5:30 p.m. A), Ebrill 19, yn Russo yn On The Bay ym Traeth Howard, Efrog Newydd.
“Rwy’n falch ein bod yn parhau i anrhydeddu dynion a menywod Efrog Newydd wrth focsio am eu hymroddiad i’r gamp maen nhw wedi’i gwasanaethu,”Llywydd NYSBHOFBob Duffy Dywedodd. “Dyma ein ffordd i ddiolch iddyn nhw i gyd a rhoi gwybod i bob hyfforddwr newydd ein bod ni'n cofio popeth a wnaethant ac yn parhau i'w wneud. Dosbarth 2020 yn gryf yn gyffredinol, bocswyr a rhai nad ydyn nhw'n cymryd rhan, parhau â thraddodiad NYSBHOF o anrhydeddu ein hunain. ”
Mae bocswyr byw sy'n mynd i mewn i'r NYSBHOF yn cynnwys heriwr teitl pwysau trwm ysgafn y Byd deirgwaithJorge Ahumada (42-8-2, 22 Kos), o Woodside, Queens trwy'r Ariannin; (1975-78) Pencampwr y Byd pwysau plu uwch CLlCAlfredo "El Salsero" Escalera (53-14-3, 31 Kos), o Ddinas Efrog Newydd trwy Puerto Rico; Heriwr teitl y Byd pwysau plu uwch WBCFreddie “The Pitbull” Liberatore (20-4-1, 11 Kos), o Bayside, Breninesau; Pencampwr Pwysau Byd WBC y Byd ac enillydd Menyg Aur Efrog Newydd pedair-amserDennis “The Magician” Milton (16-5-1, 5 Kos), o Bronx; Heriwr teitl pwysau trwm y byd ac enillydd Menig Aur Efrog Newydd dwy-amserLou Savarese (46-7, 38 Kos), o Lyn Greenwood; a WBA teitl pwysau canol uwch heriwr teitl y BydPrynu Sosa “El Corombo” (34-9-2, 27 Kos), o Brooklyn trwy'r Weriniaeth Ddominicaidd.
Y cyfranogwyr ar ôl marwolaeth sy'n cael eu sefydlu yw pwysau welter BrooklynMilwr Bartfield (51-29-8, 33 Kos), a ymladdodd adrodd 55 pencampwyr y byd; Pwysau canol BronxSteve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 Kos); NYSAC a hyrwyddwr ysgafn y Byd (1925) Jimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 Kos), o Buffalo; Heriwr teitl pwysau trwm y bydTami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 Kos), o Bronx; Pencampwr pwysau canol ysgafn y WBA (1982-83) a rhestr deitlau Menyg Aur Efrog Newydd pedair yn olynolDavey “Sensational” Moore (18-5, 14 Kos), o Bronx; a hyrwyddwr ysgafn y BydFreddie “Y Dewin Cymreig” Welch (74-5-7, 34 Kos), Dinas Efrog Newydd trwy Gymru.
Y rhai nad ydynt yn cymryd rhan sy'n byw i mewn i'r NYSBHOF yw barnwr OneidaDon Ackerman, Yn unig, Newyddiadurwr / cynhyrchydd Long IslandBobby Cassidy, Jr., Rheolwr byffloRick Glaser, Newyddiadurwr Rockaway BeachJack Hirsch, Darlledwr bocsio BronxMax Kellerman, Meddyg ar ochr cylch Ardsley / Cyfarwyddwr Meddygol NYDr. William Lathan, Barnwr OrangeburgJulie Lederman, Dyfarnwr Hyde ParkRon Lipton, a hyfforddwr Ynys Staten / CatskillKevin Rooney.
Addysgwyr ar ôl marwolaeth nad ydynt yn cymryd rhan yw golygydd Brooklyn's Ring MagazineLester Bromberg, Ysgrifennwr chwaraeon Dinas Efrog NewyddA Daniel, Sylfaenydd Brooklyn’s Gleason’s GymBobby Gleason, Sunnyside, Awdur bocsio QueensFlash Gordan, Newyddiadurwr ManhattanA.J. hoff, Cyd-sylfaenydd Long Island City’s NYSBHOFTony Mazzarella a rheolwr Dinas Efrog NewyddDan Morgan |.
Mae yna nifer o bethau cyntaf ynglŷn â rhai Dosbarth o 2020 inductees: gwr-wraig - Dr.. William aMelvina (dosbarth 2018) Lathan; merch-dad - Julie aHarold (dosbarth 2012) Lederman. Bobby Jr.. acBobby Cassidy, Sr. (2013) yw'r pedwerydd mab a thad a anwythwyd i'r NYSBHOF, ond y cyfuniad bocsiwr / newyddiadurwr cyntaf. Bocswyr yw'r lleillFloyd acTracy Patterson, gweinyddwyr gweithredolBobby acMurray Goodman, a dyfarnwyrArthur, Sr. acArthur Mercante, Jr.
Mae Welch yn mynd i mewn i'r NHSBHOF fel bocsiwr, ond rheolodd hefyd gyd-Ddosbarth o 2020 inductee Goodrich.
Bydd pob hyfforddwr sy'n mynychu yn derbyn gwregys wedi'i ddylunio'n benodol yn dynodi ei anwythiad i'r NYSBHOF.
Y 2020 ANG, eu dewis gan aelodau'r pwyllgor enwebu NYSBHOF: Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski,Ron McNair, Jim Monteverde acneil Terens.
sydd ei angen i fod yn segur am o leiaf dair blynedd Pob bocswyr i fod yn gymwys ar gyfer sefydlu NYSBHOF, a rhaid i bob ANG, wedi byw yn Efrog Newydd y Wladwriaeth ar gyfer cyfran sylweddol o'u gyrfaoedd bocsio neu yn ystod y prif eu gyrfa perthnasol.
Pris y tocynnau yw $150.00 yr oedolyn a $60.00 ar gyfer plant (dan 16) ac mae'n cynnwys brecinio gyflawn ac awr coctel wrth gyrraedd, gan ddechrau am 12:30 p.m. A, yn ogystal â chinio cwrs llawn (prif asen, pysgod neu ddofednod) a bar agored trwy gydol y dydd. Mae tocynnau ar gael i'w prynu trwy gysylltu â llywydd NYSBHOF Bob Duffy yn 516.313.2304 neudepcomish@aol.com. Hysbysebion ar gyfer y rhaglen NYSBHOF ar gael: hanner tudalen $ 100.00, tudalen lawn $200.00 mae cloriau blaen a chefn y tu mewn yn $400.00 yr un, ac $500.00 ar gyfer clawr cefn. Gwiriadau post a hysbysebion erbyn mis Ebrill 6 dyddiad cau i Bob Duffy, 1112 Glanio Whitewood, Parc MASSAPEQUA, NY 11762. Dylai sieciau fod yn daladwy i Oriel Anfarwolion Bocsio Stare NY, ffoniwch Duffy i godi tâl ar gerdyn credyd.
NEUADD BOCS STATE YORK NEWYDD O FAME
DOSBARTH o 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Siwgr” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo ac Arthur Mercante, Sr.
DOSBARTH o 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Iau Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard a Don Dunphy.
DOSBARTH 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr, Lou ambr, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon a Tom O'Rourke.
DOSBARTH 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie GENARO, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon ac Al Weill.
DOSBARTH 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Camacho Hector “Macho”, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein a Jimmy Jacobs.
DOSBARTH 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Y Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan a Dan Parker.
DOSBARTH 2018: Lou "Honey Boy" Del Valle, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence Alli, "Babi" Joe Mesi, Siocled Kid, James J. “Bonheddwr Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Teigr” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Herb Goldman, bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar a Sam Taub.
DOSBARTH 2019: Wilfredo Benitez, Dick DiVeronica, Rogelio Tuur, Davey Vasquez, Michael Olajide, Monte Barrett, Jimmy Carter, I "Bummy" Davis, Marty Servo, Roland LaStarza, Paddy DeMarco, Tiroedd sID, Croes “Y Deintydd Ymladdol” Leach, Don Brenin, John McKaie, Steve Albert, Arthur Mercante, Jr, Bob Jackson, Dewey Fragetta, Johnny LoBianco, Wayne Kelly, Harry Hill, Jimmy Cannon, a Joe Dwyer.
25TH BOUT ADDED TO NEF 42 CERDYN FRWYDR; CATERINO STEPS IN TO FACE BOUCHER
I'W RYDDHAU AR UNWAITH: Portland, Maine (Ionawr 27, 2020) – Ymladd Lloegr Newydd (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) Digwyddiad, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” ar ddydd Sadwrn, Chwefror 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Last Friday, NEF announced the full fight card for the event with 24 bouts scheduled to take place. Earlier today, the fight promotion confirmed a 25fed fight for the card.Nate “Backpack” Boucher(0-0) Bydd yn cyfarfodChris Caterino (3-3) at a catchweight of 140 bunnoedd.
Boucher was originally scheduled to face Norman Fox (0-1) in his pro debut. Fox, after initially calling out Boucher on social media to accept a fight with him in the professional ranks, pulled out of the contest in the days leading up to the fight card announcement. Boucher, who most recently held the NEF Amateur Flyweight Championship with an amateur record of 6-3, was determined to make his pro debut at “NEF 42” despite the Fox pullout. NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson was able to quickly confirm a replacement opponent in the form of Caterino.
“I was incredibly disappointed when Norman pulled out against me—especially considering all the smack he talked to get the fight in the first place—but what a relief that I’ll still be able to be part of such a groundbreaking, historic NEF card,” said Boucher. “I’m so grateful that I get to make my pro debut in such a beautiful venue as the Merrill Auditorium. Respect to Chris for stepping up on short notice to take this bout. I will be doubling down in my preparation efforts during the next two weeks to make a statement on February 8th and leave no doubts that I belong in the pro ranks with the best in the region.”
Chris Caterino is a longtime veteran of the New England MMA scene, having made his amateur debut in 2010. Although he is taking the fight on short notice, Caterino has been very active of late and will, dim amheuaeth, be prepared for Boucher. One week ago, Caterino submitted Joey Sanchez (0-4) in the first round of a bout in New Hampshire. It was his third fight in a nine-month stretch. Caterino represents Gate City MMA of Nashua, New Hampshire where he trains with New England MMA legend Nuri Shakir (18-21).
“I’m excited to make my NEF debut,” said Caterino. “I look forward to a great night and plan on getting the ‘W.’”
Ymladd Lloegr Newydd’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, Chwefror 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Mae tocynnau ar werth nawr arwww.PortTix.com.
Ynglŷn ymladd Lloegr Newydd
Ymladd Lloegr Newydd ("NEF") yn ymladd hyrwyddo digwyddiadau cwmni. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. Tîm gweithredol NEF yn brofiad helaeth mewn rheoli chwaraeon ymladd, cynhyrchu Digwyddiadau, cysylltiadau cyfryngau, marchnata, cyfreithiol a hysbysebu.
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HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHTS AND HARDCORE MUSIC ALL IN A WEEKEND’S WORK FOR BRAD LEE
I'W RYDDHAU AR UNWAITH: Portland, Maine (Ionawr 22, 2020)
Dydd Gwener, Chwefror 7 a dydd Sadwrn, Chwefror 8 promise to be a heavyweight weekend in Portland, Maine for Brad Lee.
On the opening night, Lee will put his lungs to the test as lead vocalist for a hardcore band known as Instigate, which will hold a CD release party in conjunction with its performance at Geno’s Rock Club.
Then he’ll exchange the microphone for a pair of gloves and attempt to play a two-fisted tune on Ras Hylton in the New England Fights mixed martial arts cage.
Lee will make his MMA debut against the veteran Ras “Rasquatch” “The Jamaican Shamrock” Hylton (4-3) in a professional bout at NEF 42: “Symphony of Destruction” inside another renowned concert venue, Merrill Auditorium.
“I absolutely want to make a living out of it,” Lee said of his immediate jump to the pro ranks after a diverse combat sports upbringing. “I feel that I’m fairly marketable. I think I can make a bit of a splash in this corner of the world. I would say I have humble confidence.”
He’s more understated about the musical exploits. Lee characterizes that side of his performance artistry as the typical garage band with small dreams.
“It’s been a huge part of my life. If you’re a big kid with a skateboard, it’s probably going to lead to music and fighting eventually,"Meddai Lee.
“But it’s definitely not about the money,” he added. “It’s literally a band of friends doing it to hang out with our other friends on the weekend. We couldn’t (care less) about stadiums. We’re not Metallica. It’s just a hobby. It’s an outlet for me to get out the (stuff) that’s in my head. It’s just a hobby.”
In the same way that new fighters are required to earn their way upward on fight posters, Lee, who said he “dabbles” with guitar, sounds most excited about the New England-based bands with whom Instigate gets to share the stage.
“Death Before Dishonor and Cruel Hand, if you know anything about that scene, those are big names,"Meddai Lee. “It would have been a great show regardless of whether we were there or not.”
Turning pro in the NEF hexagon without any amateur background isn’t the typical journey, but Lee saw it as the wisest path after a frustrating year of trying to locate willing opponents.
Most potential foes, dywedodd, were intimidated by his 6-foot-4 frame and what was then a walking-around weight of more than 300 bunnoedd. The heavyweight limit is 265.
“I had five different opponents with three different promotions, including NEF, cancel on me. I had fights where the opponent took the fight with me, backed out, and then took a heavyweight fight on the same card,"Meddai Lee. “I don’t want to mention names, but one guy in Ras’ circle (did that). I just got fed up and annoyed with guys holding back my career.”
Lee said he eventually contacted NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson to inquire about the pro landscape within his promotion.
Hylton, who casts a similarly imposing shadow at 6-6, is coming off a sequence of two losses in his past three appearances, including a knockout loss to Chris Sarro – another fighter making his pro debut – last September.
“Matt put Ras out there. I watched the videos and talked to my coaches and went ahead with it,"Meddai Lee. “He’s coming off two hard fights. He seems like a respectful guy. I’m sure some people in his camp think I’m a (jerk). The thing about me in the social media world is I only release what I want people to see. People can talk (crap) all they want.”
In one of his videos, which Lee entitled, “What Makes a Pro a Pro?,” he breaks down what he considers the misconception that an amateur career is a necessity for MMA success.
“Look at Jon Jones. Nawr, I’m not saying I’m Jon Jones, but he became a world champion without any (crefftau ymladd) belts at all,"Meddai Lee. “So what is it? Is it that he can knock guys out? I’ve knocked out a bunch of guys in my life. Is it his cardio? My cardio is pretty good.
“You know, I just got tired of waiting around for other people. When I was getting ready to fight about a year ago, I realize I was right at the top of the weight class, but it’s like people were scared. Yr wyf yn golygu, if you don’t want to be a heavyweight then get down to 205 or whatever. I’m a lot lighter and in better shape now. People probably would have been better off fighting me last year.”
Boxing and judo are the primary skills in Lee’s tool kit, although he describes himself as a voracious cross-trainer.
“I think the MMA world sleeps on boxing quite a bit,"Meddai Lee. “Muay Thai seems to be the thing, but the Muay Thai guys get their faces hit a lot. But I train anything and everything. I’ll do Tai chi in a park with somebody if it helps me get better, I don’t care.”
Lee, 29, is based out of Paladin Combat Sports in Clinton, Massachusetts, where he said he will stack up his schedule and intensity level against almost anyone his size in the combat sports game.
“Win or lose, I’ll be back in the gym on Monday. Compared to what I’ve seen from most UFC and Bellator heavyweights, I work out harder than most of them,"Meddai Lee. “I was 316 pounds less than a year ago. If anyone wants to check me on my motivation or dedication, tell them to check the scale (at weigh-ins) on February 7.”
Ar ol hynny, fans are invited to follow Lee down the street to Geno’s and listen to him pursue his other passion the night before he makes his debut in the NEF cage.
Ymladd Lloegr Newydd’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, Chwefror 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Mae tocynnau ar werth nawr arwww.PortTix.com.
Ynglŷn ymladd Lloegr Newydd
Ymladd Lloegr Newydd ("NEF") yn ymladd hyrwyddo digwyddiadau cwmni. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. Tîm gweithredol NEF yn brofiad helaeth mewn rheoli chwaraeon ymladd, cynhyrchu Digwyddiadau, cysylltiadau cyfryngau, marchnata, cyfreithiol a hysbysebu.
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HOWARD AND KANGAS SCHEDULED FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TUSSLE AT NEF 42
I'W RYDDHAU AR UNWAITH: Portland, Maine (Ionawr 20, 2020) - Ymladd Lloegr Newydd (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) Digwyddiad, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” ar ddydd Sadwrn, Chwefror 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur lightweight bout to the fight card.Joe Howard(2-3) Bydd yn cyfarfodJustin Kangas(0-2) at a fight weight of 155 bunnoedd.
Joe Howard is coming off a win over Jesse Fitzsimmons (0-2) at “NEF 41” last November. The fight was stopped by the referee on advice from the ringside physician between the first and second rounds when a cut on Fitzsimmons’ forehead could not be closed. It marked the end of a three-fight losing streak for Howard. Howard currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu based in Lewiston, Maine, and has recently moved back to his home state of Georgia.
“I’m not in this for fortune and fame—this is business and I want that gold and I’ll keep mining the NEF until I get it,” exclaimed Howard. “Thank you to Justin for taking this fight. I applaud Justin—I’ve been on a two-fight losing streak and I know what that feels like, so I know that he’s going to be a real challenge. But I’m the principal of this cage, and I’m about to school his ass with Southern class. Pack your lunch pail—New England is about to learn who the peach is.”
As Howard alluded to, Justin Kangas is by day the principal of Warren Community School in Warren, Maine. Kangas has competed twice previously in the NEF cage, losing to Nate White (4-0) and Nathaniel Grimard (1-0) respectively. He seeks his first win as an amateur at “NEF 42.” Kangas represents First Class MMA of Brunswick, Maine.
“I am excited to have another opportunity to fight for NEF and am grateful to Joe for taking the fight,” said Kangas. “Joe is a warrior and it will undoubtedly be a tough bout for sure. I look forward to the challenge and opportunity in front of me.”
Ymladd Lloegr Newydd’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, Chwefror 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Mae tocynnau ar werth nawr arwww.PortTix.com.
Ynglŷn ymladd Lloegr Newydd
Ymladd Lloegr Newydd ("NEF") yn ymladd hyrwyddo digwyddiadau cwmni. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. Tîm gweithredol NEF yn brofiad helaeth mewn rheoli chwaraeon ymladd, cynhyrchu Digwyddiadau, cysylltiadau cyfryngau, marchnata, cyfreithiol a hysbysebu.
GRISPI OUT, BERMUDEZ IN TO FACE BOYINGTON FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE AT NEF 42
I'W RYDDHAU AR UNWAITH: Portland, Maine (Ionawr 19, 2020) - Ymladd Lloegr Newydd (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) Digwyddiad, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” ar ddydd Sadwrn, Chwefror 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Earlier today, NEF announced a change to one-half of the card’s main event.Manny “The Bermudez Triangle” Bermudez(14-2) Bydd yn awr yn wynebuBruce "Boy Pretty" Boyington(17-11) for the vacant NEF Professional Lightweight Championship in the night’s headline fight.
Bermudez stepped in to replace his teammate and training partner Josh Grispi (14-5) who was originally scheduled to meet Boyington. Grispi was forced to bow out of the main event due to legal complications unforeseen at the time of the bout’s signing. Mere hours after losing Grispi, NEF executives were notified that Bermudez would accept the fight with Boyington.
Like Grispi, Bermudez is a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) – the pinnacle of the sport. He put together a record of 3-2 while competing in the promotion before being released this past October. All three of Bermudez’s wins in the UFC came by way of submission. The fight with Boyington will be Bermudez’s first since his release.
“I’m looking forward to coming up to Bruce’s home turf and showing where it is I belong on the regional circuit,” stated Bermudez. “I have experience at various levels in the sport and Bruce does too, so it’ll be interesting to see how the matchup unfolds on fight night.”
Bruce Boyington has never been one to back down from a challenge. The Taekwondo black belt and US Marine Corp veteran has made a career of fighting the “best of the best” whether it be in the NEF cage, at Madison Square Garden fighting for the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) on national television, or halfway across the world competing on a global event in Russia. Boyington, a member of Titan Athletics based in Brewer, Maine, looks to capture the lightweight strap for the second time on February 8.
“There is no easy fight and this makes for the same scenario – a main event worthy of any card,” said Boyington. “Two high caliber fighters – that’s the kind of fight I like to be in.”
Adding to the high-caliber aspect of the fight, two streaks held by Boyington and Bermudez respectively make the fight even that much more intriguing. Boyington has never lost a title fight. He is a perfect 7-0 when a championship strap is on the line. In the same breadth, Bermudez has never lost a regional fight as a professional. He was a perfect 11-0 on the regional scene prior to signing with the UFC. On February 8, someone’s “0” will have to go.
“I first met Manny Bermudez 11-years ago one random weekend while visiting his home gym, South Short Sportfighting,” noted NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson. “He was a young, gangling teenager at the time that was giving fits on the floor to men two and three times his age. Manny made the gym his second home and the rest, fel y maent yn ei ddweud, is history—Manny went on to have a great run in the UFC. When Josh Grispi was forced to pull out of his fight with Bruce, Bruce gave me one directive for a replacement opponent—‘make sure they are good,’ he said. Bruce always wants to face the best and that’s what we were able to bring him in Bermudez. This is a main event fit for a symphony.”
Ymladd Lloegr Newydd’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, Chwefror 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Mae tocynnau ar werth nawr arwww.PortTix.com.
Ynglŷn ymladd Lloegr Newydd
Ymladd Lloegr Newydd ("NEF") yn ymladd hyrwyddo digwyddiadau cwmni. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. Tîm gweithredol NEF yn brofiad helaeth mewn rheoli chwaraeon ymladd, cynhyrchu Digwyddiadau, cysylltiadau cyfryngau, marchnata, cyfreithiol a hysbysebu.