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Ishe Smith Training Camp Notes

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Former World Champion Meets Top Contender Julian Williams in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce Live from
The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on
Rāhoroi, Nov. 18
Las Vegas (Whiringa 14, 2017) – Toa o mua te ao Ishe Smith will look to stake his claim to another world title opportunity when he battles top contender Julian Williams i roto i te hui matua o Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce live from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Rāhoroi, Whiringa 18.
Smith knows that Williams provides a steep challenge and the veteran will have to be at his best to hold off the hungry title contender.
“Julian Williams is tough, one of the toughest in the division,” Said Smith. “I don’t overlook his talent and what he brings to the sport. I’ve been in boxing going on 17 tau, so I’ve seen a lot. Williams hasn’t been tested in all the ways I have. Unlike my opponent, I’ve been in the ring with all levels of fighters: toa te ao, rising prospects and former world champions. I’ve seen it all.”
The winner of his last two contests, Smith most recently defeated then once-beaten Frank Galarza last September. I Whiringa 18, Smith looks to prove that his experience and hard work in training camp will make all the difference once the bell rings.
“This camp is definitely different than my last one, in the sense that I feel more prepared,” Said Smith. “I have been conditioning my body to go the distance like I have with all fights. With my experience, coupled with my trainer Rafael Ramos, who has been great in preparing me for any and all curveballs my opponent may try and hand me, Ahau rite.
“Training for fights becomes more challenging the longer you stay in the sport, but I’ve always kept it a habit to fine tune my body throughout the year, because at any moment you can get that call. My work and my mindset have improved dramatically and by November 18I’ll be exactly where I need to be.”
The Las Vegas-native will fight in his hometown for the 19th time as a professional and as always, the first Las Vegas-born world champion hopes to make “Sin City” proud with his performance.
“My city has supported me since day one,” Said Smith. “It feels great to headline another show in my hometown. Through my up and downs my fans have always been there and supported me and this fight won’t be any different; All I can do is get out there and put on a hell of a show. It’s a special feeling to have home court advantage.”
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RIP Desmond Hammond

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Reading, PA (Whiringa 14, 2017) – King’s Promotions is deeply saddened at the passing of Desmond Hammond.

Hammond of Reading, Pennsylvania passed away i runga i te Mane morning at the age of 35. He was at his home and surrounded by his family.
Hammond was the Director of Operations for King’s Promotions for the better part of the last three years. He was the nephew of King’s Promotions CEO Marshall Kauffman.
“This is such a sad day for my family and for everyone who knew Desmond,” Na ka mea a Kauffman.
“Desmond was like a son to me. He is my sister’s son, and he is basically the same age as my children so we are extremely close. Desmond came to boxing just a few years ago and he picked up the business so fast. We have run more shows then anybody in the country, and they all have come off so smoothly. That was because of Desmond. He was on top of every detail, which made the events go off without a hitch. But most of all he was very selfless and caring. He was always there for someone in need. He was a great young man, who was very smart, and he was always joking. It was such an honor for me to have him on board with King’s Promotions. He was such a special person who was loved and will be missed so much.”
Besides Kauffman and his family, Hammond is survived by his mother Sheri Clark, sisters Lynchel Hammond and Raven Hammond, brother Steven Brandon, his daughter Dayana, newborn son Donovan and his girlfriend Alisha.
The Viewing will be held next Rāhina, November 20th i waenganui i 9 am and 11 ahau i St. John Baptist Church, 436 South 7th Street, Reading, Pa.19602
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Thomas LaManna interview and media workout videos

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PRESS AMUIRAA THURSDAY AT MALCOM’S LOUNGE IN THE CLARDIGE HOTEL AT 6 PM
Thomas LaManna to take on Samuel Amoako for LBF Intercontinental Welterweight title Rāhoroi at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City

Devin Haney appears in special attraction

Raymond Serrano battles Enver Halili in 10-round co-feature

Adam Lopez fights Jorge Diaz for WBC Fecarbox title

Plus undefeated Alvin Vermall, Frederick Julán & Yurik Mamedov
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Atlantic City, Nj (Whiringa 13, 2017)–Below is a video interview and media workout with Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna before his ten-round LBF Intercontinental Welterweight championship bout with Samuel Amoako that headlines a 10-bout card tenei Rāhoroi night at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
The card is promoted by Rising Promotions, Greg Cohen Whakatairanga, Devin Haney Promotions & Winner Take All Productions.
LaManna discusses his fight with Amoako and the growth of his promotional company that will be staging it’s 10th event in under two years.

I roto i te hui matua, Thomas LaManna (24-2, 9 Koó) e i runga i Samuel Amoako (23-16, 17 Koó) in a ten round battle for the LBF Intercontinental title.

Devin Haney (18-0, 12 Koó) appears in an eight-round special attraction in a junior welterweight bout.
Raymond Serrano (23-4, 10 Koó) e i runga i Enver Halili (10-0, 3 Koó) in a ten round welterweight clash.
Arama Lopez (16-1-2, 8 Koó) whawhai Jorge Diaz (18-5-1, 10 Koó) for the WBC Fecarbox Super bantamweight title in a eight-round bout.
In an four-round junior middleweight bout fights Jeff Lentz (5-1, 1 KO) of Bellmar, Nj e i runga i Darryl Gause (2-0, 1 KO) o Vineland, New Jersey
In a six-round welterweight bout, Yurik Mamedov (7-0, 3 Koó) o Brooklyn, NY whawhaiVincent Floyd (3-3-1, 2 Kos) of Philadelphia in a welterweight contest.
Alvin Vermall, JR. (13-0-1, 11 Koó) o Catskills, Ka tangohia NY ki runga ki Nicholas Lavin (5-6, 4 Koó) of Shelton, Connecticut in a six-round cruiserweight bout.

Frederick Julán (6-0, 4 Koó) o New York, Ka whawhai NY Willis Lockett (15-21-6, 5 Koó) o Takoma Park, Maryland in a six-round light heavyweight fight.

Sidell Blocker (1-9-1) of Pleasantville, NJ will fight a rematch with Tomas Romain (4-1) o Brooklyn, NY in a lightweight bout.

Jonathan Arroyo ka meinga e tona tuatahi pro o New York ki Steve Moore (0-1) o Orange, NJ in a welterweight bout.
Tikiti mo te November 18th fight card at The Claridge are priced at $200, $125, $80 a $55 (Te kuhu General) and can be purchased at www.RisingBoxingPromotions.com
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UNBEATEN SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT BLAIR “THE FLAIR” COBBS RETURNS TO THE RING NOV 18 IN MISSISSIPPI

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“FIGHTS AT THE FITZ”
Las Vegas, NV (Whiringa 13, 2017) – Undefeated super-lightweight prospect, Blair “The Flair” Cobbs (6-0, 5 Koó), e te hunga e whakahaere te Prince Ranch mekemeke (PRB), is now scheduled to fight on Whiringa 18, 2018 at the Fitzgerald’s Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi. Blair, who fights in the southpaw stance, will face Ousmane Sylla (1-2-1, 1 KO) in a 6-round bout. The card titled “Fights at the Fitz”, has been going strong for 14-years.
Blair, who just fought in Aguascalientes, Mexico on October 14, 2017, won a 6-round unanimous decision against Hugo Padilla. He’s scheduled to fight again on December 2nd i roto i te Mexico, but will take this bout on short notice, as he looks to stay busy. Cobbs who is originally from Philly, now lives in Las Vegas.
“The fact that I’m getting another fight in before my bout in Mexico is wonderful,” said Blair Cobbs. “This is exactly what I wanted when I signed with Prince Ranch Boxing…too stay busy. I’m in great shape being that I just fought last month, so taking this fight on short notice is no big deal. My trainer Bones Adams and I have been steadily grinding at the Prince Ranch Boxing gym in Las Vegas. Greg Hannely is doing a great job managing my career and I’ll be ready to fight on November 18th.”
“Blair Cobbs is a very talented fighter and I’m happy that I was able to get him on this card.” Greg Hannely, president of Prince Ranch Boxing stated. “He’ll be making a quick return right after this fight on December 2nd so I’m happy that we are keeping him busy.”
Tickets to “Fights at the Fitz” priced $30 Te kuhu General, $40 Reserved, a $50Ringside, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Fitz Gift Shop located in the Fitzgerald Casino, i ticketmaster.com, ranei i karanga Ticketmaster i 800-745-3000.
The Fitzgerald’s Casino & Kei Hotel i 711 Lucky Lane in Robinsonville, MS 38664. Doors tuwhera i 6:30 pm. First bout begins at 7:30 p.m.
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Jesse Angel Hernandez Cements Himself as a Super Bantamweight Contender with Impressive Unanimous Decision Over Glenn Dezurn

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The Fort Worth, Texas, super bantamweight express named Jesse Angel Hernandez continued to pick up momentum last Saturday night, as he took his second consecutive undefeated record away, this time from Baltimore’s Glenn Dezurn.
Fighting on the Danny Jacobs vs. Luis Arias and Jarrell Miller vs. Mariusz Wach undercard at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, Hernandez (i teie nei 10-1, 7 Koó) used his height and reach advantages to maximum effect while scoring an eight-round unanimous decision over Dezurn (i teie nei 9-1-1, 6 Koó).
Despite a game showing from Dezurn, 26-year-old Hernandez was able to keep Dezurn at bay while landing long power shots. When Dezurn was able to make it inside, Hernandez would simply push him back. At the end of eight entertaining rounds, nga kaiwhakawa’ scorecards read 79-73, 78-74, a 77-75, all for Hernandez.
“Mana'o te reira nui. I think I looked impressive,” Said Hernandez. “I was winning every round. The game plan worked very well. I was trying to stay on the outside, with me being taller than him. My defense was better than his. He did more running than I thought he would. It was a good experience to fight another undefeated guy.”
The win over Dezurn was Hernandez’ “tuarua 0 in a row.” Last August 4, at MGM Grand Detroit, and televised live nationally on ShoBox: Ko te Generation New, Hernandez stopped Russia’s then undefeated Vladimir Tikhonov in five.
“Taking somebody’s 0 gives me the confidence to keep doing it,” continued Hernandez. “These are tough guys I’m fighting now. As I pick up fights and rounds, I feel like my experience is making me better and better. I feel like it’s to my advantage to be in tough every time like this.”
Hernandez’s promoter, Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions, says he was very impressed by his newest super bantamweight contender.
“Jesse’s speed, mana, aggression and ring generalship were very impressive in this competitive match-up. With this win, Jesse showed that he is one of the best 122-lb contenders in the world. Boxing fans will hear more and more about him in the near future. The plan is to keep Jesse busy while increasing his exposure, to get him in position for a world title shot next year.”
“Things are going great. I feel like I’m with the right team,” Said Hernandez. “Salita believed in me like I believe in myself. I will talk to my team and we’re looking forward to fighting again in January or February.”
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Granite Chin invades Granite State with “Rumble at The Rim”

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HAMPTON, NH (Whiringa 13, 2017) – Granite Chin Promotions invades the Granite State on Rāhoroi, Hakihea 9, showcasing some of New England’s top professional boxers on the “Rumble at The Rim” kāri, at The Rim in Hampton, New Hampshire.
A portion of the proceeds will go to Hampton Youth Association.
“We are excited to bring Granite Chin to New Hampshire,” kaiwhakatairanga Chuck Shearns mea. “The town of Hampton and its officials have really embraced us. We have teamed up with a great charity, Hampton Youth Association. The state boxing commission has been extremely encouraging and cooperative, nei, whakautu, is not something we are used to and that’s been a breath of fresh air. We’re going to put on a good event and plan to be back more often next year.”
New England cruiserweight champion Chris Traietti (24-4, 19 Koó), fighting out of Quincy (MA), will fight in an eight-round bout to be contested at a 185-pounds catch-weight. A former World Boxing Council United States cruiserweight titlist, Traietti is a college graduate who did one tour of duty in Iraq while serving in the U.S. Air Force.
Talented Quincy lightweight Ryan “Ko te Polish Prince” Kielczweski (26-3, 8 Koó) will be showcased in a six-round bout.
Entertaining Hartford (CT) light heavyweight prospect Richie “Popeye te Sailor te tangata” Rivera (4-0, 3 Koó) will put his undefeated record on the line in a six-round fight.
Also fighting on the undercard, katoa i roto i ngā tākaro e wha-a tawhio, are pro-debuting 185-pounder Russ Kimber, of Peabody (MA), Claremont (NH) whitu tekau teina Ricky Ford (0-1-1) in his home state debut as a professional boxer, unbeaten Holbrook (MA) Welterweight Mike O’Han, JR. (3-0, 1 KO), and New Jersey middleweight Chris Thomas (6-0-1, 3 Koó).
“This card features some of the best talent in New England,” Shearn added, “including undefeated Richie Rivera, to go along with New Hampshire natives Ricky Ford and Russell Kimber. Also slated to be in action are contender Ryan Kielczweski, New England cruiserweight champ Chris Traietti and undefeated prospect Mike O’Han, JR. We expect some good scrapes.”
All opponents will soon be determined. He whawhai me whawhai katoa raro ki te huringa.
Tickets, utu i $60.00 (ringside) a $45.00 (whakauru whānui), He runga i te hoko, me te wātea ki te hoko i www.ticketriver.com.
Doors tuwhera i 6:45 p.m., a'ee tuatahi 7:00 p.m. AND.
Event sponsors include Seabrook Inn, Tobin Scientific and Matrix Aerospace.
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Dec. 9 at The Rim in Hampton, N.H.
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YUANDALE EVANS TREATS HOMETOWN FANS TO SPLIT DECISION WIN OVER PREVIOUSLY UNBEATEN LUIS ROSA IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FRIDAY ON SHOWTIME®

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Butaev Decisions Gonzales; Fa Hands Latham First Pro Loss;

Cleveland’s Conwell Outclasses Zapata

Hopu te anō i Rāhina, Nov. 13 I 10 p.m. AND/PT I te SHOWTIME EXTREME®

Pāwhiritia HERE Hei Tikiake Photos; Credit Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME

CLEVELAND (Nov. 11, 2017) – Two Cleveland boxers stole the show Rāmere night in the final ShoBox: Ko te Generation New telecast o 2017 ora i runga i SHOWTIME.

Once-beaten southpaw Yuandale Evans (20-1, 14 Koó) had Cleveland’s fight fans on their feet for the final two dramatic rounds as the East Cleveland boxer earned an exciting, all-action split decision victory over previously undefeated featherweight Luis Rosa (23-1, 11 Koó) i roto i te hui matua 10-a tawhio noa. Two judges scored the fight in favor of Evans – 96-94 a 97-93 – while the third judge had Rosa winning, 96-94, i runga i te Paraire night at The Masonic at Templelive Cleveland.

It was a night that saw three previously undefeated fighters lose their unbeaten records. Rosa became the 171st fighter to lose his undefeated record in the 16-year history of ShoBox.

In the telecast’s first fight, heralded Cleveland boxer and 2016 U.S. Olympian Charles Conwell made his television debut and improved to 6-0. But it was the Evans-Rosa fight that fans won’t soon forget.

“What a way to end a great year of boxing on SHOWTIME,"Ka mea ShoBox analyst Steve Farhood. “Rosa vs. Evans was one of the best main events we have had in the 16 years of the ShoBox raupapa. These were two fighters that understood what was at stake. They both did what they came here to do. I te mutunga, it was all up to the judges. I thought they got it right. It was a split decision. Great action fight between two very well-conditioned fighters.”

The Evans-Rosa war included 611 total connected punches and 512 landed power shots were exchanged. There were multiples shifts of momentum throughout the fight as Rosa commanded the early rounds with volume and power while Evans rallied in the middle rounds.

 

“I’m tired but I’m feeling great,” Evans said. “My performance was great. I’ve never felt myself pushed that hard. He’s a tough Puerto Rican. He’s a very tough fighter. The crowd really propelled me to victory tonight, and I’m grateful for that.”

 

Rosa led 268-267 in total connected punches entering the final round, but Evans summoned a huge rally in the 10th (49 o 103 ki 27 o 88 for Rosa) to seize a 316-295 overall lead to earn the split-decision victory.

 

“I thought I won the fight, he won maybe three or four rounds,” a disappointed Rosa said after the fight. “I won the fight 6-4, 7-3 at least. I won mostly all of the beginning rounds and I gave him a few after the first six. Four rounds is the most I give him, and that’s being nice. I feel like the judges were swayed by the hometown crowd.”

 

Evans is ready for his next challenge. “I want Gary Russell, E hiahia ana ahau [Carl] Frampton, E hiahia ana ahau [Lion] Santa Cruz,” said Evans, who had famed trained Barry Hunter in his corner. “I’m nothing but a contract killer. I’m a contract killer and I want one of those top five guys.”

I roto i te hui tahi-matua, undefeated Russian standout Radzhab Butaev (8-0, 6 Koó; WSB: 9-1) earned a hard-fought unanimous decision over Colombia’s previously unbeaten Janer Gonzalez (18-1-1, 15 Koó) in an eight-round welterweight matchup. The three judges scored the fight, 80-72, 79-73, 77-75, in favor of Butaev.

It was a technically sound fight between two accomplished former amateur standouts. Butaev, who dominated from the early rounds, connected on 41 ōrau o ana nifó mana (66 o 162) compared to 27 percent for Gonzalez (47 ranei 173).

“I felt like I controlled the whole fight, but he was more durable than I expected,” said Butaev through a translator. “Gonzalez landed good shots but he couldn’t finish me.”

Farhood said Butaev failed to make some key adjustments during the fight. “[Butaev] didn’t have his trainer here,"Ka mea ia. “Perhaps that is why he failed to make adjustments. He still has a promising future, but this was not his best performance.”

Gonzalez was coached in his corner by noted trainer Ruben Guerrero. “I injured my shoulder in the third round but I stayed in the fight and pushed the fight,"Ka mea a Gonzalez, “When I injured my shoulder, I couldn’t throw my left jab as well, I couldn’t work the jab. If I hadn’t been injured, I would’ve broken him down more in the later rounds.”

In the second fight of the four-fight telecast, a matchup of undefeated heavyweights, 28-tau-tau Junior Fa (13-0, 8 Koó) knocked out Pittsburgh’s Freddy Latham (9-1-2, 5 Koó), handing him the first defeat of his pro career just 67 seconds into the fight. It was the 169th time a fighter has lost his undefeated record on the ShoBox raupapa.

New Zealand’s Fa sent the former Golden Gloves champion Latham back-pedaling from the opening bell with a barrage of punches as referee Clifford Pinkney jumped in between the fighters. Latham, who had never been stopped, struggled to keep standing as he leaned against the ropes. Pāwhiritia HERE to watch video of the stoppage.

“I was actually going to keep on going, continue fighting but then he dropped. He was out of it. The ref pulled me back,” said Fa, who earned a first-round knockout for the sixth time of his career.

Fa landed 59 ōrau o ngā tītere mana (17 o 29) while Latham managed to land just one of four power punches.

Farhood was impressed by Fa’s dominating performance. “Every time a heavyweight shows power, you have to pay attention,"Ka mea ia. “I’m sure we’ll see more of him in 2018.”

“I’m hoping for a chance to get in to the top 15,” said Fa, who beat WBO Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker twice in the amateurs. “This fight gave me more confidence in my ability and power, and I think confidence is a great thing.”

In the telecast opener, 2016 U.S. Olympian and local favorite Charles Conwell (6-0, 5 Koó) –buoyed by a huge third round where he scored two knockdowns and another in the fifth – went the six-round distance for the first time in his young career finishing off a game Roque “Rocky” Zapata (4-2-3) with an impressive unanimous decision victory scored 60-51 rua me te 60-53.

The super welterweight contest was dominated by Cleveland’s 20-year old Conwell, who used effective body shots to do the most of the damage as he accounted for 80 o tona 175 total connects and 75 o tona 150 nifó mana.

Conwell caught the former MMA fighter Zapata in the third round with a strong right cross. It was the first time Zapata, who came into the fight with a three-bout winning streak, had ever hit the floor in his career. Pāwhiritia HERE to watch video of KOs in round 3.

 

“My game plan was to throw some jabs and go to the body, and I think I accomplished that. My jab was key tonight. I ended up dropping him three times,” said Conwell, who averaged 77 punches per round, but gave himself just a B-minus. “I would love to keep fighting on television. I want to showcase my skills.”

 

A left hook by Conwell in the latter stages of the third round dropped Zapata for the second time. Zapata hit the canvas once again in the fifth after a devastating left hook to the body followed by a left hook to the chin. The Culpepper, E. native stood up at the nine-count and finished the stanza.

 

Zapata was impressed by his opponent’s talent. “I survived, so I’m happy,"Ka mea ia. “I went the distance with an Olympian and that was the plan. I should’ve done better and cut my angles more instead of standing right in front of him, but I’m proud I went the full distance.”

 

Rāmere o quadrupleheader will replay on Rāhina, Nov. 13 i 10 p.m. AND/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME on DEMAND® a SHOWTIME te Wā®.

 

The fights were promoted by DiBella Entertainment.

 

Barry Tompkins called the ShoBox action from ringside with Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer was Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

 

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TOKA KAHN-CLARY VS. JOHN VINCENT MORALDE HEADLINE REAL DEAL BOXING FRIDAY DEC. 1 IN PROVIDENCE, RI

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ALSO SHOWCASING NEW ENGLANDERS IRVIN GONZALEZ, NICK DELOMBA, KHIRY TODD, TIMMY RAMOS & ANDY GONZALEZ,
Providence, RI (Whiringa 10, 2017) Featherweight Contender and Hometown Hero, TOKA KAHN-CLARY, (23-1, 16 KO o), of Providence, Rhode Island battles undefeated Philippines’ based contender JOHN VINCENT MORALDE, (19-0, 10 KO o) in the 10-round main event on Rāmere, Hakihea 1 at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre, it was announced today by Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing.
Tikiti hoki ‘Real Deal Championship Boxing V’ tīmata i $45 Ko Now On Sale and can be purchased through www.TheRealDealBoxing. ki a www.thestrandri.com.
The Strand Ballroom and Theatre is located at 79 Washington Street, Providence, RI, 02903. Doors will open on the evening of the event at 6:00 p.m. AND ki te pere tuatahi i7:00 p.m. AND. The event will be telecast live on CBS Sports Network.
“We’re very excited to announce this outstanding featherweight clash between Toka Kahn-Clary and John Vincente Moralde,” said Holyfield. “The winner of this fight will have a great opportunity to continue his path towards a world title opportunity and these high stakes are exactly what will bring out the best in each fighter.
“This is clearly the toughest match of each fighter’s professional career and we anticipate an excellent fight for fans in the arena and those watching on CBS Sports Network.”
I te Oketopa 19, Kahn-Clary, runga #14 in the world by the World Boxing Association, made an emphatic return to battle with a blistering second round knockout of then undefeated David Berna in Atlanta, Georgia in front of a packed house and a nationally televised audience in Atlanta, Georgia as Holyfield celebrated his 55th birthday in his hometown.
The victory also earned Kahn-Clary the WBA-NABA Featherweight Title.
This will be Kahn-Clary’s first fight in Providence since his professional debut in June 2012. The 25-year-old will be making his fourth start of 2017 with prior victories this year against Angel Luna and Francisco Medel.
Just 23-years-old, Moralde will be fighting for the first time in the United States. Holder of the WBC Asian Boxing Council Featherweight Title, Moralde is coming off a third-round stoppage of Philip Parcon on February 28, 2017 in General Santos City, Philippines.
The heavy handed Moralde is on a three-bout knockout streak, two of which came in the first round.
Co-featured on the outstanding card and also making his U.S. debut is Undefeated Italian Cruiserweight Contender FABIO “Stone Crusher” TURCHI, (12-0-0, 9 KO o), of Florence, Italy in an eight-round clash.
In a six-round featherweight clash, popular, undefeated Worcester, MA native IRVIN GONZALEZ, (7-0-0, 6 KO o) whawhai ERNESTO GARZA, (9-2-0, 5 KO o), of Saginaw, MY.
The heavy-handed Gonzalez started his professional career with six knockouts, all of which took place in the first two rounds. Most recently the 21-year-old won an eight round unanimous decision over Raul Lopez on June 10, 2017.
Riding a modest two-bout winning streak, the 29-year-old Garza returns to action following a six round unanimous decision over Edward Kakembo on August 25, 2017 in Warren, MY.
Junior welterweights will see action in a scheduled eight rounder with NICK DELOMBA, (11-2-0, 2 KO o), Cranston, R.I., e anga atu ki LOUIS CRUZ, (12-3-0, 6 KO o), o Bronx, New York.
The 27-year-old DeLomba looks to move back into the win column after a very hard fought 10-round decision loss to Jimmy Williams on April 7, 2017 i roto i Lincoln, R.I.
The upset minded Cruz heads to Providence following the biggest win of his career, a ninth-round stoppage of local favorite Anthony Karperis on July 28, 2017, i roto i te Huntington, New York.
In an eight-round junior middleweight battle, JEREMY ‘J Flash’ NICHOLS, (7-1-1, 2 KO o), o Las Vegas, NV clashes with Worcester, MA native ANDY GONZALEZ, (6-2-0, 5 KO o).
Nichols looks towards the win column following the first loss on his record, a hard-fought majority decision to undefeated Peter Dobson on June 24, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Gonzalez is also looking for a return to the win column losing a six-round majority decision to Antonio Chaves Fernandez on June 10, 2017 i roto i tona oire.
Also featured on the card in separate bouts will be Lynn, MA knockout artist, Welterweight teina KHIRY ‘TNT’ TODD, (6-0-0, 5 KO o), and junior lightweight TIMMY RAMOS, (4-0-1, 4 KO o, o Framingham, MA.
Further details on this exciting card will be announced shortly.
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FNU aro Sports Whakaatu: The MMA Report

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“Kauwaka” Tom Padgett and “Marea Rousin '” Rich Bergeron catch up after a three-week hiatus. Tony “Ko te Āwhā” Penecale will join us again next week for the broadcast. This week we cover as much as we can jam into the show to make up for lost time. From GSP’s triumphant return to McGregor’s conditions to come back to the cage, we cover it all. Heoi, Tom asks a very important question: Where are the legends of MMA?

 

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Undefeated Prospects Jesse Angel Hernandez and Glenn Dezurn to Collide Saturday in Uniondale, New York

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Intriguing Super Bantamweight Match-up This Weekend on Jacobs vs. Arias Undercard
On the untelevised undercard of this weekend’s “Danny Jacobs vs. Luis Arias and Jarrell Miller vs. Mariusz Wach” blockbuster boxing event is an intriguing super bantamweight duel between undefeated prospects.
Jesse Angel Hernandez (9-1, 7 Koó) of Fort Worth, Texas, and Baltimore’s Glenn Dezurn (9-0-1, 6 Koó) are set to collide at NYCB LIVE: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, tenei Rāhoroi, Whiringa 11.
Jacobs vs. Arias and Miller vs. Wach are presented by Matchroom Boxing USA, in association with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, Salita Promotions and Roc Nation Sports. It will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 10:00 p.m. AND/PT. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, NYCBLIVE.com, na roto i te te karanga 800-745-3000 or at the Ticketmaster Box Office at the Coliseum.
While both fighters say this fight will be just another day at the office, Hernandez’s promoter, Dmitriy Salita, says there is considerably more on the line for both men.
“This is a significant fight, with the winner becoming the best American prospect in the super bantamweight division. This is the first ‘must win’ fight of both their careers and they’re both in tremendous shape.”
Dezurn’s promoter, Greg Cohen, agrees and says this tremendous fight is icing on a juicy cake for boxing.
“Glenn Dezurn has shown throughout his amateur and professional career that he is one of the hardest working and most dedicated competitors in the sport, who never shies away from a challenge. The combined records of his last three opponents are 30-2-1; that speaks volumes. Glenn is ready to make the leap from prospect to contender, and with a victory over highly respected Jesse Hernandez, he will do just that. What a great addition to an already sensational card!”
The 26-year-old southpaw Hernandez was last seen on August 4 of this year at MGM Grand Detroit, and televised live nationally on ShoBox: Ko te Generation New, where he employed a wicked body attack to stop Russia’s favored Vladimir Tikhonov in round five. Last Hōngongoi, also on ShoBox, 30-year-old Dezurn fought to an exciting eight-round draw with the very capable Adam Lopez at Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma.
“Jesse has an exciting, aggressive style and is hungry to become a star in the 122-lb division,” continued Salita, “but Dezurn is a very accomplished, talented fighter as well. I look forward to this fight.”
FACTS:
JACOBS vs. ARIAS a MILLER vs. WACH are presented by Matchroom Boxing USA, in association with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, Salita Promotions and Roc Nation Sports. Te SELDIN vs. Ortiz bout is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Star Boxing. NIYAZOV will fight on the non-televised portion of the undercard. Ko te hui e wahi Rāhoroi, Whiringa 11 at NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at10:00 p.m. AND/PT. BROOKLYN BOXING on Long Island is an extension of SE’s BROOKLYN BOXING™ brand. Mō ētahi atu pārongo, toronga brooklynboxingshop.com.
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, on sale now, Ka taea te hokona i ticketmaster.com,NYCBLIVE.com ranei na roto i te te karanga 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the Ticketmaster Box Office at the Coliseum.