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SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION DAVID BENAVIDEZ RENEWS PROMOTIONAL CONTRACT WITH SAMPSON BOXING

Sampson Lewkowicz proudly announces that budding superstar, and WBC World Super Middleweight Champion, David “The Red Flag / Red FlagBenavidez has renewed his exclusive Sampson Boxing promotional agreement.
20-year-old Benavidez (19-0, 17 Ko), became the youngest super middleweight world champion in boxing history by winning a split decision over Romania’s Ronald Gavril last September. The Phoenix-based slugger says he’s happy to continue his promotional relationship with Lewkowicz.
Sampson is a great promoter and he’s done a lot for me,” said Benavidez. “He’s always treated me and my team with respect and I was eager to re-sign with him. I can’t wait to defend my title against the best and become the great fighter I am with Sampson on my team.
Father, co-manager and trainer Jose Benavidez says signing with Sampson was an easy decision for Team Benavidez.
We are all really happy and excited,” Iye anati. “We started with Sampson and he’s done a tremendous job. We are super satisfied with what he’s done and where we are at. We didn’t even think twice about it. I think when this contract ends, we’ll sign another one with him.
Co-manager David Garcia says continuing with Sampson Boxing means more big fights are on the horizon for the young champion.
Sampson has been good to work with and David became a world championwithin two years of signing with him, so we’re very excited to be able to continue that. Davis is a phenomenal talent. He is eager to take on the best in the division and then move up or down in weight and continue to dominate other champions.

I’m very proud to continue working with this wonderful team,” Anati Sampson Lewkowicz. “David, Jose Sr. and David Garcia are always gentlemen and very easy to work with. David has a long, distinguished career ahead of him and it’s an honor to be a part of his rise to the top of boxing.

Citlalli Ortiz Wins Welterweight Youth World Championship Title

Isamary Aquino Brings Home Bronze Medal

GUWAHATI, India (November 26, 2017) — Coachella, California-native Citlalli Ortiz closed out her impressive 2017 Women’s Youth World Championships campaign with a split decision victory over Russia’s Nataliya Sychugova to take her first major international title in Guwahati, India.
Today feels like one of the best days of my life,” stated Ortiz following her win. “Pambuyo pa nkhondo, I doubted myself, but I am extremely happy I pulled out the win and it feels amazing being a world champion.
Ortiz gold medal closes out a strong showing from the young American delegation. Team USA’s other medal, a bronze, was won yesterday by Isamary Aquino of Universal City, Texas.
I am extremely proud of my performance at my first international tournament,” said Aquino following her medal ceremony. “It was an honor to be able to represent Team USA and bring home a world championship medal.
The remaining members of the team included: Aidyl Cardenas (Calexico, Calif.),Diana Estrada (Hillsboro, Oregon), Heaven Garcia (El Monte, Calif.), Roma Martinez (Humble, Texas), Sharahaya Moreu (Albuquerque, N.M.) ndipo Amy Salinas(Las Cruces, N.M).
This year’s Youth World Championships brought 160 of the world’s top youth female boxers from 36 different countries all vying for one of the 10 world titles up for grabs. Mutu Mphunzitsi Billy Walsh (Colorado Springs, Kolo.) and assistant coaches Koroma (Colorado Springs, Kolo.) ndipo Jeff Mays (San Antonio, Texas) guided Team USA throughout these championships. The boxers and staff of USA Boxing will begin their journey back home to the United States mawa.
Team USA Results:
69 kg: Citlalli Ortiz, Coachella, Calif./USA, dec. over Nataliy Sychugova/RUS, 3-2
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Fox wins UBF All Americas Title in Bethlehem, PA

Vazquez defeats Garcia
Adorno, Sánchez, Lopez, Bayanilla and Jules remain undefeated
Coffie scores 1st round stoppage in pro debut
Betelehemu, PA (November 25, 2017) – Mykal Fox remained perfect by winning an eight-round unanimous decision over Manuel Reyes in the main event of a King’s Promotions promoted card this this past Lachiwiri night at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center.
The show was dedicated to former King’s Promotions Director of Operations Desmond Hammond, who passed away last week.
Fox wa Forestville, Maryland won by scores of 80-72, 79-73 ndipo 78-74 mokweza chizindikiro kwa 15-0. Reyes of Los Angeles is now 11-4-1.
In the exciting co-feature, Victor Vazquez took an eight-round majority decision over previously undefeated Ricardo Garcia in lightweight bout.
Vazquez scored a knockdown in round three, and two more in round eight to take the victory by scores of 77-72 kawiri ndi 75-75.
Vazquez of Yonkers, NY is 9-3. Garcia of Santo Domingo, DR is 14-1.
Joseph Adorno remained perfect by stopping Corben Page at 2:58 of round two of their scheduled four-round super featherweight bout.
Adorno of Allentown, PA scored two knockdowns, ndipo tsopano 5-0 ndi asanu knockouts. Page of Springfield, OR is 5-16-1.
Juan Sanchez of Bethlehem, PA won a four-round unanimous decision over James Early in a featherweight contest.
Sanchez won by scores of 39-37 onse makadi ndipo tsopano 4-0. Early of Seat Pleasant, MD is 2-2.
Harold Lopez won a four-round unanimous decision over Jerrod Miner in a battle of a undefeated light flyweights..
Lopez of Allentown, PA apambana mwa ambiri 40-36 ndipo 39-37 twice and is now 2-0-1. Miner of Philadelphia is 1-1.
Michael Coffie made a successful pro debut with a first round stoppage over Ralph Alexander in a heavyweight bout.
The bout lasted just sixty-one seconds for Coffie of Brooklyn, NY. Alexander of Lanham, MD is 0-2.
Hector Bayanilla dropped Jose Elizondo in round two en-route to a four round unanimous decision in a super bantamweight bout.
Bayanilla of Allentown, PA apambana mwa ambiri 40-35 ndipo 39-36 twice and is now 2-0-1. Elizondo of San Antonio, TX ndi 2-4-1.
Martino Jules won a four-round majority decision over Weusi Johnson in a featherweight contest.
Jules of Allentown, PA won by tallies of 40-36, 39-37 ndipo 38-38 and he is now 1-1. Johnson of Wilmington, DE is 2-7.
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Two title fights set for “KO Night nkhonya: Gold & Ulemerero”

Dec. 2 pa Hartman m'bwalomo mu Park City, KS
Tramaine Williams
(picture courtesy of Roc Nation Sports)

Park CITY, Kansas (November 24, 2017) – Undefeated, kukwera nyenyezi Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams is returning to theSunflower Statewith his own “Gold & Ulemerero” plan as he battles for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) International junior featherweight title co-main event on the “KO Night nkhonya: Gold & Ulemerero” khadi, pa Hartman m'bwalomo mu Park City, Kansas.

“KO Night nkhonya: Gold & Ulemerero” ndi ulaliki wa KO Night nkhonya LLC., in association with Roc Nation Sports and Hartman Arena. The event is sponsored in part by Park City KS, Twister City Harley-Davidson and Metro PCS.
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Williams 13-0, 5 Ko) will be fighting for the third time in Kansas, each on a “KO Night nkhonya” card headlined by hometown hero and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez (3-0, 2 Ko). Hernandez will be fighting for his first pro title Dec. 2 in only his fourth pro fight, versus Hungarian flyweight champion Jozsef “Little Red” Ajtai (19-9, 12 Ko) in the eight-round main event for the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) Americas flyweight title fight.

A 10-time national amateur champion from New Haven (CT), the 24-year-old Williams is moving down one weight class to fight AlexeiThe HurricaneCollado (23-2, 20 Ko) for the vacant WBO Junior Featherweight Championship in the 10-round co-featured event.
Williams, who is the No. 2-rated featherweight in the United States Boxing Association (USBA), won eight and 10-round decisions, ankalemekeza, kuti Eduardo Garza ndipo Derrick Murray, ichi kale March 3 ndipo September 23, pa “KO Night nkhonya” events in Kansas. On another “KO Night nkhonya” khadi, Williams registered a sensational opening-round knockout of 30-7 William Gonzalez, this past July at the Queen Mary in Long Beach.

Fighting for the WBO International Junior featherweight title is a huge opportunity for me and I’m thankful for Roc Nation’s support in arranging this fight,” Williams anati. “I know my potential and winning this belt would be the first step toward putting myself in position to fight for a world title.

I’m looking forward to competing for this honor at Hartman Arena, in front of the fans in Kansas, who have always supported me.
Collado was a decorated amateur boxer in his native Cuba, where he defected from to Miami, where he lives and trains. Komaliza nkhondo, Collado stopped Walter Rojas mu woyamba wozungulira, Mulole 28TH in Trinidad, Analanda mzindawo ndi wopanda munthu World Council Maseŵera a nkhonya (WBC) Latino junior featherweight title.
The opening televised bout is an eight-round welterweight match featuring unbeaten Wellington Romero (13-0-1, 7 Ko), ndi 2012 Dominican Republic Olympian who now fights out of Newburgh, New York, against his fellow Dominican, Victor Abreau (9-2, 5 Ko).
Arizona welterweight Abel Ramos (18-2-2, 13 Ko) takes on battle-tested Mexican invader Cesar Soriano (28-36-1, 17 Ko) in an eight-round throw-down.

Also fighting on the undercard in a six-round match between undefeated junior lightweights, Californian Joshua Zuniga (8-0, 3 Ko) and Moldova-native Piotr Apostol (4-0, 2 Ko), fighting out of Seattle.

Wichita middleweight Jeff Sturm (1-0) faces intra-state rival Brian Clements (0-01), wa Topeka, while another Wichita fighter, juniyo middleweight Ramon Barber (7-16, 6 Ko). meets Milwaukee’s Akeem Black (3-1, 1 KO), in a pair of four-round bouts.
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LaManna wins LBF Intercontinental Welterweight title with decision over Amoako

Serrano and Diaz capture WBC Fecarbox crowns

Vermall, Mamedov and Julan remain undefeated
Atlantic City, NJ (November 21, 2017)– Las Loweruka usiku, Thomas LaManna took home a ten round unanimous decision over rugged Samuel Amoako in the headline bout of an eight bout card at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.

khadi, which was promoted by Rising Promotions was the 10th consecutive sellout at The Claridge for the promotion, who continued to solidify themselves the premier boxing promoters Atlantic City.

The victory earned LaManna the LBF Intercontinental title.

LaManna worked behind a strong jab and constantly had Amoako in a defensive mindset. LaManna kept up what was working for him as he used a stiff jab to set up hard body shots. LaManna out on continuous pressure for which Amoako had no answer for.

LaManna, 147 lbs wa Millville, NJ won on all cards by the shutout margin of 100-90 ndipo tsopano 25-2. Amoako of Silver Spring, MD via Ghana is 23-17.

Thomas LaManna Post fight ring interview
Raymond Serrano won the WBC Fecarbox Welterweight tittle with a eighth round disqualification victory over previously undefeated Enver Halili.
The fight was a war that thrilled the crowd at the Claridge. Both guys were rocked several times throughout the contest.
The punches started to get to Halili as he was docked points in rounds six and seven for spitting out his mouthpiece. He spit put the mouth-guard one more time in round eight, and referee Eric Dali called off the bout at 1:34.

Serrano of Philadelphia is now 24-4. Halili is now 10-1.

Jorge Diaz got off the deck to take home a eight-round unanimous decision over Adam Lopez and capture the WBC Fecarbox Super Bantamweight title.

Mu kuzungulira awiri, Lopez dropped Diaz with a short right hand. Diaz gathered himself and began countering well and taking rounds. It was a close and competitive fight down the stretch with Diaz taking all cards by 76-75 tallies.

Díaz, 121.4 lbs of New Brunswick, NJ is now 19-5-1. Lopez, 121.4 lbs of San Antonio, TX ndi 16-2-2.

Yurik Mamedov won a workmanlike six-round unanimous decision over Vincent Floyd in a welterweight bout.

Mamedov, 146.7 lbs of Brooklyn, N y won by scores of 60-54 ndipo 59-55 twice to remain perfect at 8-0. Floyd, 146.3 lbs of Philadelphia drops to 3-4-1.

Alvin Varmall destroyed Nicholas Lavin 97 seconds into their scheduled six-round cruiserweight bout.

Varmall jumped all over Lavin, and finally put him down for the ten-count.

Varmall, 183 lbs of La Place, LA is now 14-0-1 ndi 12 knockouts. Lavin, 192 lbs

Tomas Romain made it two straight over Sidell Blocker by winning a unanimous decision in a six-round

In round six, Blocker began to leak blood from his right nostril.

Romain, 131.4 lbs of Brooklyn, NY won by scores of 60-54 kawiri ndi 60-55.

Romain is now 5-1. Blocker, 13o.5 lbs of Pleasntville, NJ s 1-10-1.

Jonathan Arroyo was dropped, but hung on to make his pro debut a successful one as he took a four round unanimous decision over Steve Moore in a welterweight bout.

Arroyo controlled the action, but in round four, Moore landed a hard right that sent Arroyo to his knees.

Arroyo, 145.7 lbs of New York is 1-0. Moore, 146.5 lbs of Orange, NJ ndi 0-2.

Frederick Julán remained perfect by stopping Willis Lockett after five rounds of their scheduled six-round cruiserweight bout.

Julan dominates the bout until Lockett had enough, and the fight was stopped in the corner following the 5th stanza.

Julan, 181.5 lbs of Brooklyn, NY is now 7-0 ndi asanu knockouts. Lockett, 182 lbs is now Takoma Park, MD is now 15-22-6.

Former World Champion Devon Alexander Returns to Drop & Defeat Walter Castillo in the Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes from The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Miguel Cruz Remains Unbeaten With
Unanimous Decision Over David Grayton
Dinani PANO for Photos from Douglas DeFelice/
Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa – (Photos to be added shortly)
Switzerland. Petersburg, Ku-. (November 21, 2017) – Anaumba dziko ngwazi Devon Alexander (27-4, 14 Ko) returned to the ring in impressive style as he dominated Walter CASTILLO (26-5-1, 19 Ko) on his way to a unanimous decision in the main event of Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa Chala-A-chala Lachiwiri pa FS1 ndiNkhonya odziwa pa Fox Deportes Lachiwiri night from The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
This feels really good,” Anati Alexander. “I’ve been on a journey that I didn’t expect to go through and I’m thankful to be back in the ring and have my career back.
Returning to the ring for the first time mu zaka ziwiri, Alexander was sharp from the outset, using the skills that made him a two-division champion to befuddle Castillo. Alexander’s jab found itsrange from the beginning and he slowly began to work in straight left hands that he would land frequently to maintain control of the action.
My coach was telling me to pick it up throughout the fight,” Anati Alexander. “The rust got to me a little bit. I know that I can be more active. I really started to feel warmed up later in the fight. I know that I can do way better but I was happy to have this experience.
Mu kuzungulira awiri, Alexander scored a highlight reel knockdown of Castillo as he landed a powerful par of straight left hands sandwich around a right uppercut. Castillo continued to try to walk Alexander down and stayed persistent in throwing power punches as much as he could over the course of the fight.
He kept moving side to side and didn’t really stay in there and fight,” Anati CASTILLO. “I wanted him to run less but I just kept coming forward trying to throw punches. I got dazed a little from the knockdown but nothing bad. That was more about his speed.
Alexander proved to be too sharp throughout the welterweight affair, consistently avoiding Castillo’s big punches and delivering his own varied and effective attack. Pambuyo 10 zipolopolo, Alexander was officially back in the win column with a unanimous decision by scores of 100-89 kawiri ndi 96-93.
I love doing what I do,” Anati Alexander. “This is what I was born to do since I was seven-years-old. I’m thankful to be back doing what I love.
I’m going to talk to my coach and my team and see what we can come up with next. I’m ready to fight anybody out there. I don’t have any cuts so I’m ready. I’m on a journey and I’m thankful to be here.
The opening bout of the telecast saw unbeaten Miguel Cruz (17-0, 11 Ko) earn a close unanimous decision over David Grayton (15-2-1, 11 Ko) in a competitive welterweight clash.
Both fighters took their time getting started in round one before Grayton broke through in round two and stunned Cruz against the ropes late in the round. Cruz bounced back in round three landing a right hand late in the third round that forced Grayton to tie up and eventually tackle Cruz to the canvas in order to survive the round.
Cruz suffered his first cut of the fight during the round three exchange but fought through the wound under his right eye and dropped Grayton with a jab early in round six to score a crucial knockdown. The intensity of the fight continued into the eighth round when Grayton began to tee-off on Cruz as blood poured from a second cut, this one above Cruz’s right eye.
The back and forth battle continued until the final bell, with both men throwing wildly as the referee attempted to break up the action. Pambuyo 10 rounds all three judges saw the fight in favor of Cruz by the score of 96-93.
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Citlalli Ortiz Grabs First Win of Women’s Youth World Championships

Team USA finishes 1-1 on second day; six Americans to enter ring today
GUWAHATI, India (Nov. 21, 2017) — Day two of the 2017 Women’s Youth World Championships in Guwahati, India brought two members of Team USA into the ring looking to advance one step closer to a world title.
Welterweight Citlalli Ortiz (Coachella, Calif.) grabbed Team USA’s first win of the championships with a split decision victory over Nadezhda Ryabets of Kazakhstan. She will return to the ring on Lachitatu, Nov. 22 for a quarterfinals match-up against
The second American in today’s field, middleweight Sharahya Moreu (Albuquerque, N.M.), fell short of taking the judges card over Russian Anastasiia Shamonova.
Mawa the remaining six members of Team USA will make their tournament debut, kuphatikizapo 2015 Junior World Champion Heaven Garcia (El Monte, Calif.) The other five boxers will all be making their international debuts.
Mutu Mphunzitsi Billy Walsh (Colorado Springs, Kolo.), Koroma (Colorado Springs, Kolo.) ndipo Jeff Mays (San Antonio, Texas) are guiding the American delegation in India. This year’s tournament has brought 160 boxers from 31 different countries looking to take one of the ten World titles up for grabs.
Continue to follow USA Boxing on social media for more coverage of the tournament.
Team USA Results:
69 kg: Citlalli Ortiz, Coachella, Calif./USA dec. over Nadezhda Ryabets/KAZ, 4-1
75 kg: Anastasiia Shamonova/RUS dec. zoposa Sharahaya Moreu, Albuquerque, N.M./USA, 5-0
Tomorrow’s Ndandanda
48 kg: Amy Salinas, Las Cruces, N.M./USA vs.Gloria D’almeida/FRA
51 kg: Heaven Garcia, El Monte, Calif./USA vs. Chaewon Kim/KOR
54 kg: Isamary Aquino, Universal City, Texas/USA vs. Kateryna Rohova/UKR
57 kg: Roma Martinez, Humble, Texas/USA vs. Emily Mauermann/GER
60 kg: Diana Estrada, Hillsboro, Oregon/USA vs. Fatia Benmessahel/FRA
64 kg: Aidyl Cardenas, Calexico, Calif./USA vs. Khongorzul Batbold/MGL
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WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ERROL SPENCE JR. TO DEFEND AGAINST FORMER CHAMPION LAMONT PETERSONSATURDAY, JANUARY 20 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN & PRESENTED BY PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

Spence Returns for First Title Defense in
Showtime Championship nkhonya® Main Kadamsanayu
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Brooklyn (Nov. 21, 2017) – Undefeated IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “Chowonadi” Spence Jr. will make the first defense of his title when he takes on former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson lachiwelu, January 20 moyo Showtime. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, kunyumba ya Brooklyn nkhonya®.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins live at 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT and will feature undercard attractions that will be announced in the near future.
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I’m pleased to be promoting Spence vs. Peterson, one of the very best matchups in the welterweight division and in all of boxing,” anati Lou DiBella, Pulezidenti wa DiBella Entertainment. “Spence is not only one of the best welterweights in the world, but one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in boxing. In Peterson, he faces another elite welterweight and a two-time world champion. Spence vs. Peterson will bring the heat to Barclays Center on a chilly January 20. This is yet another night in the outstanding run of big time fights on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.
“Spence vs. Peterson is an intriguing matchup between two elite welterweights looking to reach the top of this marquee division,” said Tom Brown, Pulezidenti wa TGB Zokwezedwa. “Errol Spence is a rising star with his sights set on title unification and the top of the pound-for-pound list, but he’s going to receive a stern test from Lamont Peterson, a multiple division champion whose resume is filled with top class opponents. It’s going to be another fantastic atmosphere at Barclays Center and a great night of fights live on SHOWTIME.
With his breakout performance against Kell Brook, Errol Spence established himself as one of top fighters in the welterweight division, if not in all of boxing,” anati Stephen Espinoza, Executive wotsatila mutsogoleli wadziko ndi oyang'anira, Showtime Sports. “Never one to rest on his laurels, Errol continues to seek out the toughest available opponents, and he has found exactly that in Lamont Peterson. Lamont has never backed down from a challenge, and as a result, he has a wealth of experience with one of the strongest resumes in the division. This type of high profile, dangerous matchup is the quintessential SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event.
BROOKLYN BOXING enjoyed a banner year in 2017, and we are looking forward to carrying that momentum into 2018,” anati Brett Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment. “Spence vs. Peterson sets a strong precedent for the year, with two top welterweights returning to the ring at Barclays Center to compete for recognition in one of the sport’s most talented divisions.
Spence (22-0, 19 Ko), wa Dallas, traveled to England to dethrone IBF 147-pound champion and hometown favorite Kell Brook on Mulole 27 on SHOWTIME in one of the defining fights of 2017. The 27-year-old, who had long been touted as boxing’s next big thing, fulfilled his promise with a breakthrough performance, fracturing Brook’s orbital bone en route to an 11TH round TKO. A 2012 U.S. Olympian, Spence will enter the ring at Barclays Center for the third time after most recently stopping former champion Chris Algieri in an April 2016 yaikulu chochitika. He will fight in Brooklyn for the fourth time; he earned his title shot by knocking out Leonard Bundu at the Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in August 2016.
My goal is to unify the welterweight division in 2018, but this fight is a true test and Lamont Peterson is a veteran that I definitely will not overlook,” said Spence. “I sparred him in the amateurs and I know what he brings to the table. I have to get through him to achieve my goals and that is what I plan on doing January 20th.”
Peterson (35-3-1, 17 Ko), ya Washington, D.C., has won titles at 140 ndipo 147 pounds while facing some of the biggest names in the sport, including Danny Garcia, Amir Khan and Timothy Bradley. The 33-year-old won the WBA 147-pound title in his last outing Feb. 18 on SHOWTIME before relinquishing the belt for the chance to challenge Spence. Peterson has won four of his last five outings, twice fighting at Barclays Center. His Brooklyn debut saw him defeat Edgar Santana by TKO in 2014 before dropping a narrow majority draw to Garcia in a 2015 main event in Brooklyn.
“Choyamba kuchokera, I’m happy to be getting back in the ring,” Anati Peterson. “I’ve stayed in the gym and I’m ready to go. This is a fight I wanted and as I said before when I became a welterweight, I want to fight the best and make the fights that people want to see. I’m ready to give it my all and give the fans a great show.
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UNBEATEN SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT BLAIRTHE FLAIRCOBBS IMPROVES TO 8-0, 6 KO’S WITH TKO VICTORY


Photo by Prince Ranch Boxing
Las Vegas, NV (November 20, 2017) – Izi m'mbuyomu Loweruka Prince Ranch Boxing’s super-lightweight prospect, BlairThe Flair” Cobbs (7-0, 6 Ko), remained undefeated with a dominating performance against Ousmane Sylla (1-3-1, 1 KO), kugoletsa ndi 4TH round TKO. The scheduled 6-round bout took place at the at the Fitzgerald’s Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi.
“Kuyambira oyambirira belu, Cobbs applied a tremendous amount pressure as he walked down Sylla, forcing him to fight going backwards. Cobbs was digging to the body with vicious intent. Cobbs continued to overwhelm Sylla with an all-out attack, landing multiple power shots to the head and body in rounds two and three. Pomaliza, Cobbs landed another solid right hook to the head forcing the referee to stop the bout in the fourth round, giving him the TKO victory.
Going into this fight I felt I had to get the knockout,” said Blair Cobbs. “I did exactly that by applying a lot of pressure and going to the body. After round three I knew he was wearing down, and that’s when I went for the knockout. Everything went greatnow it’s time to get back in the gym and continue grinding.
Blair Cobbs is taking advantage of all the opportunities that have come his way,” anati Greg Hannely, president of Prince Ranch Boxing. “I believe he has all the talent to become a world champion in the next couple of years. We are going to keep him very busy moving forward. Sky is the limit for this kid.
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez & Hungarian champion Jozsef Ajtai have taken different paths into pro ranks

“KO Night nkhonya: Gold & Ulemerero” chifukwa
vacant IBA Americas flyweight title
Dec. 2 pa Hartman m'bwalomo mu Park City, KS
Park CITY, Kansas (November 20, 2017) – USA Olympian and hometown hero Nico Hernandez and Hungarian flyweight champion Jozsef “Little Red” Ajtai took completely different paths into the professional ranks.
Hernandez vs, Ajtai is the eight-round main event for the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) Americas flyweight title fight, Loweruka usiku, December 2, pa “KO Night nkhonya: Gold & Ulemerero” khadi, pa Hartman m'bwalomo mu Park City, Kansas.
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The 21-year-old Hernandez (3-0, 2 Ko), yomenyera Wichita, was a decorated amateur boxer who compiled a sterling 123-12 mbiri, highlighted by his bronze-medal winning performance at the 2016 Olympic Games ku Brazil. Hernandez made his pro debut last March. All his fights have been at home, each has been in the main event, and on national television. His fight against Ajtai, Komabe, will be his first title fight, coming in only his fourth pro bout.
Ajtai, amene chaka chimodzi ndi masiku asanu wocheperapo Hernandez, made his professional debut 2 ½ years ago, and he’s already fought in five title fights.
Hernandez’ amateur pedigree versus Ajtai’s pro experience?
I feel like I’m already at the level of a lot of top pro fighters,” Hernandez said. The only advantage he has is he’s used to fighting more rounds than I (this is Nico’s first scheduled 8-rounder), but I don’t plan on letting it go the distance anyways.
I feel blessed to have this IBA title fight opportunity so early in my pro career. It honestly couldn’t come any faster. I do believe it will be special and open a tot of opportunities to fight bigger names once I win this fight. A win should open-up additional title fight opportunities, both overseas and, hopefully, back here at home to help us continue building Wichita into a fight town.
Ajtai (19-9, 12 Ko) has already had 28 ovomereza ndewu, including a full 10-round distance loss by decision last year at Madison Square Garden in New York City to two-time Olympic gold medalist Shiming Zou, zakale World Maseŵera a nkhonya Organization (WBO) flyweight dziko ngwazi. The Hungarian has fought at home in Hungary, as well as on the road in the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Ukraine ndi Slovakia. A trip to America’s heartland doesn’t faze him in the least.
He will be at home, where everybody wants to fight, but this isn’t a problem for me,” Ajtai explained. “I know he is a good boxer, but I will try to be a bit better December 2nd. When my condition is good, as it is for this fight, nobody likes to fight me.
“Ichi ndi mwayi waukulu ine. It’s always difficult to beat a good fighter but doing so is real success. Fighting Shiming Zou in only my fourth fight was very nice for me. I want that feeling again in this fight against Nico.
Hernandez realizes that this fight could be his last at home for a while, due to the lack of quality American flyweights, and that most world-class fighters in his weight class are from Central America, Thailand and Japan.
I don’t think I’ll have many more fights at home,” Hernandez admits. “I don’t think that will matter too much because I feel more pressure fighting at home than elsewhere. I will miss everyone cheering my name like they do at home. I think I’ll be traveling more to fight bigger names to work my way up the ladder until I’m at the top.
I think the early rounds in this fight (vs. Ajtai) will be a chess match because, from what I’ve seen, he runs a lot. I feel that once I start landing my body shots, he’ll slowdown in the latter rounds. ndipo, like I’ve said, I don’t plan on this fight going the distance.
Ajtai, kumene, isn’t traveling all the way to Kansas to visit Dorothy or the Wizard of Oz, Iye akubwera kuti apambane!
“Nico sindidziwa kumene ine adzakhala mphete,” Ajtai ananeneratu. “Pamene iye amayang'ana kumanzere kwa ine, Ine ndipita kumanja; pamene ayesera kupeza ine kumanja, Ine ndidzakhala kumanzere. Pamene iye akufuna kupuma, Ine adzabwera kutsogolo atangomva; pamene iye akufuna kuti nkhonya, iye osandipeza.
“Ndili ndi dongosolo nkhondo imeneyi ndipo ine ndikutsimikiza iye amachita komanso. Koma, mu mphete, kokha dongosolo lina womenya akhoza bwino. Izo ndi nkhondo yabwino, koma ine sindingathe kulonjeza anthu kuti Nico adzakhala wopambana.”
The full “Gold & Ulemerero” card will be announced later this week. Onse ndewu ndi ozimitsa timavutika kusintha.
Matikiti kupita pa zogulitsa mawa (Lachiwiri, Oct. 24 @ 10 a.m. CT) pa bokosi ofesi Hartman m'bwalomo ndi HTTP://www.ticketmaster.com/bwaloli / 50551?Brand = Hartman. mitengo $115.00 (VIP), $75.00, $50.00, $35.00, $25.00 ndipo $20.00 (mitengo sakuphatikizapo chindapusa utumiki). Student tickets are available – sukulu ya mkaka mu koleji – chifukwa $15.00 madola koma pokhapokha anagulitsa pa m'bwalomo. Funsani wophunzira ali anachititsa.
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