Plus Undefeated Radzhab Butaev, Junior Fa & 2016 יוז. Olympian Charles Conwell Featured In Separate Bouts

לעבן אויף שאָוטיים בייַ 10 פּ.ם. און/פּט

From Masonic Temple & Performing Arts Center in Cleveland

נייַ יארק (אקטאבער. 18, 2017) – Undefeated featherweight לויס ראָסאַ will face once-beatenYuandale Evans in a 10-round matchup of 126-pound prospects looking to make a statement in one of boxing’s deepest divisions in the main event of שאָבאָקס: די ניו גענעראַטיאָן פרייַטיק, נאוועמבער. 10 לעבן אויף שאָוטיים (10 פּ.ם. און/פּט) from Masonic Temple & Performing Arts Center in Cleveland.

The quadruple header features eight fighters making their שאָבאָקס דייביוז, including six undefeated prospects. The four-fight telecast is ShoBox’s first return to Cleveland since 2014.

אין די גלויבנס-שטריך, former Russian amateur standout Radzhab Butaev (7-0, 6 קאָס, ווסאָב: 9-1) will take on Colombia’s Janer Gonzalez (19-0-1, 15 קאָס) in an eight-round welterweight matchup. Butaev compiled a record of 304-12 in the unpaid ranks, followed by a 9-1 record in the World Series of Boxing, while Gonzalez was a member of the Colombian National Team with an equally impressive 291-29 רעקאָרד ווי אַ ליבהאָבער.

In a televised heavyweight attraction, New Zealand’s Junior Fa (12-0, 7 קאָס), who owns two amateur victories over countryman and current WBO Heavyweight World Champion Joseph Parker, will face Pittsburgh’s Fred Latham (9-0-2, 5 קאָס) אין אַן אַכט-קייַלעכיק באַוט.

אין די שאָבאָקס opening bout, ונדעפעאַטעד 2016 יוז. Olympian and Cleveland native Charles Conwell (5-0, 5 קאָס) will look to keep his knockout streak intact in his hometown debut in a six-round super welterweight matchup with Panama’s Roque “Rocky” Zapata (4-1-3, 0 קאָס).

“I am thrilled to bring this talent-filled quadruple header to the שאָבאָקס סעריע, from the Masonic Temple in Cleveland, אָהיאָ,” האט Lou דיבעללאַ, פרעזידענט פון דיבעללאַ פֿאַרווייַלונג. “Undefeated featherweight contender Luis Rosa Jr. faces hard puncher Yuandale Evans. Amateur prodigy Radzhab Butaev and New Zealand heavyweight prospect Junior Fa –who defeated Joseph Parker as an amateur—will be tested by fellow unbeaten opponents. יוז. Olympian Charles Conwell, one of the most exciting young prospects in boxing, will make his national TV debut in his hometown. אויף נאוועמבער 10, to quote Ian Hunter, ‘Cleveland Rocks!'”

Tickets are priced from $35 צו $90 and can be obtained by visiting BoxingCleveland.com. The Masonic Temple and Performance Arts Center is located at 3615 Euclid Avenue, קליוולאַנד, טאַקע 44115. דאָאָרס וועט עפענען אויף די נאַכט פון די געשעעניש אין 7:00 פּ.ם.

LUIS ROSA vs. YUANDALE EVANS – 10-Round Featherweight Bout

The 26-year-old Rosa (23-0, 11 קאָס) is a Puerto Rico native who lives and fights out of New Haven, קאַן. The come-forward, aggressive Rosa has recorded four knockouts in his last seven fights.

Trained by his father Luis Rosa Sr. and managed by his mother Marilyn, Rosa is currently ranked No. 10 דורך די וובק ביי 126 פונט, און איז געווען 95-10 ווי אַ ליבהאָבער. Fighting in one of boxing’s deepest divisions (לעאָ סאַנטאַ קרוז, אַבנער מאַרעס, קאַרל פראַמפּטאָן, גערי רוססעלל קינג), די יוז. National Silver Medalist is looking to establish himself as a featherweight contender, and has career wins over Luis Orlando Del Valle (18-1) and Jorge Diaz (17-2).

“I’m dedicating this fight to the people who are still suffering from the tragedy of the hurricane,” Rosa said. “We are and always have been very strong people and I take that into the ring with me on נאָוועמבער 10. I’ve seen some tapes of Evans. He’s a tough, strong fighter but my skills are much greater and I will be victorious and move one step closer to a shot at a world title.”

The 28-year-old Evans (19-1, 14 קאָס) is a Cleveland native fighting in his hometown for the first time. Known as a power-puncher who works fast, Evans has recorded eight of his 14 knockouts in the first round. His only professional loss came against future world title holder Javier פאָרטונאַ in April of 2012.

Evans, who took a three-year hiatus following the Fortuna loss, is coming off the best win of his career – a hard-fought 10-round unanimous decision over Billel Dib (21-1; WBO No. 7-ranked coming into the fight) אין מיאַמי, אָקלאַ., אין אפריל.

“I’m thrilled to be fighting at home in Cleveland, the city of Champions,” Evans said. “It’s been a very long time since I’ve had a home fight. רעכט, I’ve been a road warrior fighting all over the world.

“I’ve followed Luis Rosa for a couple years, I know he’s a very tough Puerto Rican fighter. He’s the same height as me and will come to fight, which will make for an all-action fight. But I know I’m the toughest competition he’s had and I’m planning to win in front of the big hometown crowd and everyone watching on SHOWTIME.”

The vacant WBC Continental Americas Title belt is on the line for this fight.

RADZHAB BUTAEV vs. JANER GONZALEZ – 8-Round Welterweight Bout

Russian Radzhab Butaev had a stellar amateur career during which he compiled a record of 304-12 מיט 164 קאָס. A former Russian National Champion, Butaev qualified for the 2016 Olympics but instead elected to turn pro in the United States.

Butaev has progressed quickly since turning professional in March of 2016 – of his seven professional fights, six of his seven opponents have had winning records. The 23-year old is coming into his fifth fight of the year and the eighth fight in his short, 18-month professional career. Five of Butaev’s seven fights have taken place in the U.S, while his other two victories were on his home turf in Moscow, רוסלאַנד. In his last fight in July, the 23-year-old Butaev knocked out Sherzodbek Alimjanov in Red Square in Moscow.

Said Butaev, “This is a great opportunity to fight on SHOWTIME and I’m looking forward to putting on a tremendous performance. I know that Colombian fighters are well known for their power but I faced many hard hitters in the amateurs and I’ll be ready for victory on נאָוועמבער 10."

A native of Barranquilla, קאָלאָמביאַ, the heavy-handed Janer Gonzalez sports a record of 19-0-1 מיט 15 קנאָקקאָוץ. Prior to turning professional in 2011, Gonzalez was a member of the Colombian National Boxing Team, compiling a record of 291-29. גאָנזאַלעז, who returned in September following a two and a half-year layoff, וועט מאַכן זיין יוז. debut against Butaev.

“It’s a dream come true to make my television debut in the United States,"האט גאָנזאַלעז. “I grew up watching all of my favorite boxers fighting in the U.S. and now it’s my turn. It’s truly surreal how everything unfolded. I was ready to give up on boxing when an opportunity just came my way. I fought in Mexico and here I am.

“I had a long layoff, but I needed it. It has made me more appreciative, more motivated. I work harder now. I had my last fight on a שבת און אויף מאנטאג איך איז געווען צוריק אין די ספּאָרטזאַל. I’ve studied my opponent. איך בין גרייט. My style will mold to his. I’ll get on his face and counterpunch. אויף נאָוועמבער 10 boxing fans will see a Colombian warrior that came to America to become a legend.”

Butaev vs. Gonzalez is promoted in association with Fight Promotions.

JUNIOR FA vs. FRED LATHAM – Eight Rounds Heavyweight Bout

Standing 6-feet, 5 inches and weighing 270 פונט, the 27-year-old Junior Fa has compiled a professional record of 12-0 with seven knockouts since turning pro in February 2016. Fa had a successful amateur career, which included two victories over reigning WBO Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker. The native of Papakura, New Zealand has most recently trained in England with heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and has also sparred with Joshua’s אקטאבער. 28 קעגנער Carlos Takam.

Fa, who won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, will fight for just the second time in the United States.

“I’m thrilled to be fighting in the United States again and on SHOWTIME,” said Fa. “I know Latham is undefeated but I also plan on staying unbeaten on נאָוועמבער 10. Training with Anthony Joshua improved my boxing in many ways and just as important taught me what it takes inside the gym to become a world champion.”

Fighting out of Pittsburgh, פּאַ., Fred Latham (9-0-2, 5 קאָס) is a former Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Champion. In his last bout on December 3, 2016, the 27-year-old Latham battled to a split decision draw against Alonzo Butler.

Said Latham, “I appreciate the opportunity to fight on SHOWTIME and I am looking forward to facing Fa. I’ve heard a lot about him and the great heavyweight prospect he is but on נאָוועמבער 10 I’ll show the world that I’m a much better fighter.”

CHARLES CONWELL vs. ROQUE ‘Rocky’ ZAPATA – Six-Round Super Welterweight Bout

Nineteen-year-old Charles Conwell, וואס טורנס 20 אויף נאוועמבער. 2, איז 5-0 with all of his victories coming by way of technical knockout. The Cleveland native has a decorated resume – he went 134-14, was the National Gold Gloves Champion in 2015, and a 2016 יוז. אָלימפּיאַן. Conwell has been busy since turning pro last year, having fought all five of his professional fights in the past eight months. In his last fight in August, Conwell earned a technical knockout against Rey Trujillo.

“I’m thrilled to be fighting at home for the first time as a professional and on שאָבאָקס,” said Conwell. “I can’t wait to put on a great performance for the Cleveland fans and those seeing me for the first time on national television.”

The 21-year-old Zapata is a native of Panama City, Panama now fighting out of Culpepper, וועל. Having compiled a record of 4-1-3 since turning professional 18 חדשים צוריק, he is currently riding a three bout winning streak. Zapata is coming off the biggest win of his career, a six-round decision over previously undefeated Justin Steave on יוני 24 אין פּיטצבורגה.

“This fight with Charles Conwell is an exciting challenge for me. He had a great amateur career and he made the Olympic team,” said Zapata. “I’ve been offered to fight him twice, but at the time I was injured and had to decline. But on נאָוועמבער 10, Charles and I will come face-to-face and put on a show for the fans. I’m ready to do my job.”

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