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Category Archives: boxing
(“BACK TO BUSINESS” CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING AT THE HISTORIC SAN FRANCISCO ARMORY
San Francisco, XWS LI (Lub kaum hli ntuj 3, 2017) – Professional boxing returns to the city of San Francisco, XWS LI, rau Lub kaum hli ntuj 21, 2017, as hometown hero Karim “Hard nrhiav” Mayfield (19-4-1, 11 Kos), takes on undefeated prospect Miguel Dumas (10-0, 7 Kos). The main-event bout will take place at the beautiful historic San Francisco Armory. On the line with be the WBU Welterweight Americas Belt.
Mayfield, who’s been out of the ring for over a year, is looking to get his career back on track with an impressive victory. The San Francisco native is thrilled to get back in the ring, especially in his hometown.
“I really wanted to bring boxing back to San Francisco in a classy manner,” hais tias Karim Mayfield. “The San Francisco Armory is a beautiful venue that holds 4,000 neeg. We want to get the word out that this will be a friendly atmosphere where everyone of all walks of life can enjoy the fights. I’m facing a young hungry fighter from Mexico in Miguel Dunas who I know is going to bring it. We got a lot of local fighters on the card. It’s going to be a great show for everyone. Tickets are on sale now. I’m going to do a lot of damage come fight night.”
Unbeaten Raquel “Pretty Beast” Miller (4-0, 2 Kos) vs. Sydney LeBlanc (4-4) was supposed to serve as the co-feature, but LeBlanc had to pull out for undisclosed reasons. A new opponent will be announced soon. The 6-round co-feature bout will be in Super-lightweight division. Miller, who is currently ranked #2 los ntawm boxrec.com, was born and raised in San Francisco and is expected to have a lot of fans in attendance.
“This will be the first time I’ll be fighting in my hometown of San Francisco,” an ecstatic Raquel Miller said. “Everyone from my neighborhood, all my family and friends, they’re all coming out to watch me fight. I can’t wait to put on a great show for everyone. I’ll definitely be going for the knockout.”
Also on the card is Sacramento’s Xavier Martinez (9-0, 5 Kos) vs. Jonathan Alcantara (7-16-2, 1 KO) in an 8-round bout in the featherweight division. Martinez is a member of Floyd Mayweather’s TMT (The Money Team) thiab Mayweather Promotions,
San Carlos, XWS LI, resident, Stan Martyniouk (17-2, 3 Kos) vs. Luis Alfredo Lugo (14-27-1, 3 Kos) will do battle in a 6-round super-lightweight clash.
From the Mission District in San Francisco, Middleweight Ricardo Pinell (14-3-1, 8 Kos) vs. Carlos Ruiz (8-3, 3 Kos) go toe-to-toe in a 6-round middleweight bout.
Rounding out the rest of the card is Will Shaw (2-0, 2 Kos) vs. Lenard Davis (1-0-2) in the super-lightweight division (4-rounds), super-lightweight Luis Casillas (1-1, 1 KO) vs. TBA, thiab featherweight Marquita Lee (3-5) vs. TBA.
Daim pib luv nqi $40 (standing room only), $50 (floor seats tier 3), $60 (floor seat tier 2), $80 floor tier 1, $125 (front seats), and ringside $250, are on sale now at EVENTBRITE.COM. Doors open up at 5:30 p.m. First bout at 6:00 p.m.
The San Francisco Armory is located at 1800 Mission St, San Francisco, XWS LI 94103. Located conveniently at the corner of Mission Street thiab 14th Street, the SF Armory is served by Muni routes, major bus lines and is easily accessible by BART that serves the East Bay and the airport. Parking can be arranged using local lots or valet.
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Unbeaten Super-Featherweight Prospect And Knockout Artist JORGE “LAREDO” CASTANEDA Signs Management Contract With Prince Ranch Boxing
Photo by Team Castaneda
(LAREDO, TX) Lub kaum hli ntuj 3, 2017 – Tub huabtais Ranch Boxing (PRB) is happy to announce the signing of unbeaten knockout artist, zeem muag Jorge “Laredo” Castaneda (9-0, 9 Kos), from Laredo, TX. Castaneda will be managed and guided by PRB’s Greg Hannely, and his team of professionals.
Born and raised in Laredo, TX, Castaneda is a powerful super-featherweight that stands 5’10”, with a 70″ reach. After turning professional at age 18, Castaneda was able to capture the WBC Youth Intercontinental Super Featherweight Title, at just 20-years old. With a new management team behind him, Castaneda is thrilled about where is career is heading.
“I’m so excited to be part of the Prince Ranch Boxing team,” said Jorge Castaneda. “I know Greg has a lot of connections to get me in position to make a name of myself. I just want to continue working hard and stay busy. I’m willing to fight anyone they put in front of me. I fear no man. I have the power and skills to be a world champion and I’m gunning for everyone in the super-featherweight division.”
Known for spotting great talent, PRB’s Greg Hannely feels Castaneda has all the gifts to be something extraordinary.
“Jorge Laredo is a rare talent,” said Greg Hannely. “He as an incredible combination of power and speed, to go along with his astonishing ring IQ. I’m very happy that we were able to sign him to our very talented stable of fighters. The Prince Ranch Boxing brand is on the rise and the boxing world will be hearing more about us as we march forward. It’s an exciting time for everyone under the Prince Ranch Boxing brand.”
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VICTOR CONTE REVEALS TRUTH ON LUIS ORTIZ POSITIVE TEST
***BREAKING NEWS***
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SAN CARLOS, XWS LI (Lub kaum hli ntuj 2, 2017) – Sports scientist, Victor Conte, reveals in detail, why he believes undefeated heavyweight contender, Luis Ortiz (27-0, 23 Kos), is innocent in regards to his recent positive drug test. An expert in the field of scientific nutrition, Conte feels, Ortiz was negligent in declaring his blood pressure medicine, but also believes there is no evidence of intent to cheat. Conte’s position is that the WBC heavyweight championship fight between, Deontay Wilder (38-0, 37 Kos) and Luis Ortiz, scheduled for November 4th rau Showtime, should move forward without delay.
“Unless you have strong evidence of intent to cheat, then you don’t have a case,” said a stern Victor Conte. “Let the fight go on. Don’t deprive the fans…and the WBC, I hope your listening.”
Erislandy Lara vs. Terrell Gausha Training Camp Notes
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Former national amateur champion Bobby Harris III breaking out of shadow cast by his father with a little help from his friends
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Lub kaum hli ntuj 28 nyob rau hauv Worcester, MA
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 (L-R) – front: Bobby Harris III holding Bobby Harris IV and A.J. Rivera; rear: Bobby Harris and Jose Antonio Rivera
Worcester, Pawg. (Lub kaum hli ntuj 2, 2017) – Local prospect Bobby “BH3” Harris III is ready to breakout of the shadows cast by his father, retired pro boxer Bobby Harris, starting Saturday hmo ntuj, Lub kaum hli ntuj 28, in the fourth and final 2017 installment of the popular professional boxing series, “Tshiab hais tus yav tom ntej”, nyob rau DCU Center (Exhibition Hall) nyob rau hauv Worcester, Massachusetts.
“New England’s Future 4” is presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), which is owned and operated by retired three-time, ob faib lub ntiaj teb champion Jose Antonio Rivera thiab nws tus tub, Anthonee (A.J.) Rivera.
“BH3” and A.J. grew-up together in gyms as sons of pro fighters. They had dreams of making it in boxing, which has come to fruition with “BH3” microscopic prospect, A.J. the president and matchmaker for RPE. Thaum lub sij hawm, tab sis yog, what’s transpired may be somewhat surreal for both young men.
“I grew up in boxing,” Bobby Harris III explained. “My father always brought me to the gym and his fights. My uncle, Adam Harris, was also a pro boxer. My father and Jose were super close, me and A.J. grew-up as brothers. The same blood couldn’t make us any closer. It’s me and AJ. My first amateur fight was when I was 13. A.J. used to run and workout with me. I’d go to his house after school and sleep over on weekends. We planned our lives together in boxing; my job is to fight and A.J. promotes and makes matches.”
“I remember growing up with Bobby as my brother,” A.J. ntxiv. “We did everything together: ran, trained, sparred and pushed each other to our greatest limits. He’s grown so much over the years. His natural ability, mixed with years of experience, and Bobby growing into a man will surely lead to him being world champion one day. I’m truly proud and excited to see our childhood plan unfold.”
“BH3” only had about 40 amateur matches but the large majority were at the national level. He is a two-time national amateur champion, including a gold-medal performance in the USA National Championships, and as a member of Team USA, he was rated No. 1 nyob rau hauv lub U.S, thiab tsis. 2 nyob rau hauv lub ntiaj teb no.
The 21-year-old decided to turn pro earlier this year, rather than wait for a shot at the Olympics, after discussing his options with his father, as well as Jose and A.J. Rivera, plus his head trainer, Rocky Gonzalez. Worcester boxers such as Jermaine Ortiz thiab Irvin Gonzalez turning pro, along with the arrival of now 8-month-old Bobby Harris IV, were key factors in his decision to become a professional boxer. “I didn’t want to waste another year,” Bobby admitted. “Turning pro now will get me into rankings earlier. The time was right”
Bobby’s father was a 4-time national amateur champion as a super heavyweight who compiled a 20-2-1 (13 Kos) pro record between 1993 thiab 1999. Hnub no, he is an important member of his son’s corner, but he did leave a shadow cast over his son, especially across New England.
“People will always compare me with my dad, nyob rau hauv lub nplhaib, tab sis, as good as he was, it’s a great honor to be his son,” Bobby Harris III remarked. “It’s been nothing but good for me. He trained with fighters like (Oscar) De La Hoya, (Shane) Mosley, (Evander) Holyfield and so many other great fighters. We are different, tab sis yog. and now I’m establishing my own identity. The sport has changed so much since he fought. Back then it was mostly two guys beating each other up, not as much of a performance. I like to put on a good performance and have people say, ‘He’s cool, and when does he fight again. My dad has told me how different boxing is today compared to when he fought. Tam sim no, marketing is so important for fighters, and a lot of exposure is through social media.
“My father was a heavyweight, I’m going to go down to 154 (junior middleweight. He is so much bigger, taller and heavier than I am, so fighting in different weight classes separates us. I’m a different style fighter, heev. I’m more active than him. So that people don’t confuse us when talking, I came up with ‘BH3’ as my persona. We are different in and out of the ring.”
“I have known Little Bobby (as I call him) since he was born,” Jose Rivera noted. “He calls me, Tio (uncle) Jose, and I love him like a member of my family. I am happy and proud to see little Bobby go after his dreams and goals his way and on his terms. I wouldn’t want it any other way. My son, A.J., and I are happy that we can use our RPE company to be able to help little Bobby pursue his dreams and goals. Worcester – and soon enough the rest of the world – will know it’s BH3 Time!”
“BH3” turned pro this past Lub rau hli ntuj 10, in his Worcester hometown, taking a four-round unanimous decision (40-36 X 3) over an awkward opponent, Rodrigo Almeida, who seemed more interested in survival, often frustrating “BH3” with his constant holding.
“I’m happy with the way that fight went because I learned so much,” Bobby commented. “I was so excited with all the hype about my pro debut, and I was into the crowd trying for the knockout. I learned that I need to take my time, have fun, throw combinations and that the knockout will come. Dad liked to jab, I like to hit and run like ‘Qab Zib’ Ray (Leonard). My first pro fight wasn’t really me. I’m the matador but I can fight like a bull if the opportunity comes to me. I can change things around but I forgot to have fun in my pro debut.”
“BH3” plans to breakout from his father’s shadow in his Oct. 28th fight against New Yorker Troy Omer “KO Artist” artist (3-7-1, 2 Kos), contested at a 164-pound catchweight, in a four-round bout.
Former WBU Americans and IBU North American cruiserweight champion Vinnie “American Nightmare” Carita (16-1-1, 15 Kos), fighting out of Pembroke (MA), will face an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event.
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga will make his pro boxing debut in a four-round match against Washington D.C. Heavyweight Alando Pugh (1-10-1, 1 KO).
Lub “New England’s Future 4” undercard features many of the best and most popular N.E. neeg tua hluav taws, kuj muaj 2016 N.E. Golden hnab looj tes yeej Anthony Laureano (4-0, 2 Kos), a promising welterweight from East Hartford (I), who faces Clifton Rashad Thames (3-2-1), of Oklahoma City, nyob rau hauv ib tug rau-round match.
Other undercard fights, all four-rounders, muaj xws li 2014 N.E. Golden hnab looj tes yeej Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (4-0, 3 Kos), sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm nyob ze Lawrence (MA), vs. veteran Norwalk (I) Welterweight Shakha Moore (12-23-3, 2 Kos), New Haven (I) Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 Kos) vs. Anthony Everett (1-6). ntawm Lawrence, at a 150-pounds catch-weight, three-time USA Boxing Nationals champion Elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), New Haven (I), vs. Anthony Bowman (11-63-2, 3 Kos). Richard “Popeye Lub neeg tsav nkoj txiv neej” Rivera (3-0, 2 Kos), of Hartford (I), vs. Hansen Castillo (0-2), at a 180-pounds catch-weight, Southbridge (MA) junior welterweight Wilfredo “lub Sucaro” pagan (2-0) vs. Oscar Diaz (0-12), of Hartford, and Danbury (I) junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Alan Beeman (0-15), of Providence.
Tag nrho cov sib ntaus thiab tua hluav taws yuav raug hloov.
Daim pib, luv nqi ntawm $75.00 (ringside) thiab $45.00 (general nkag), are on sale and available to purchase at the DCU Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.
Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 6:30 p.m., thawj sib ntau sib tw 7:00 p.m. THIAB.
Sponsors xws li Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usna.com, and American Pyramids.
Part of the proceeds will go to Worcester Latino Dollars For Scholars.
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ERISLANDY Lara & CHARLO TWINS VOLUNTEER AT THE HOUSTON FOOD BANK TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY
Charlo Hosts a Public Media Workout to Discuss His Lub kaum hli ntuj 14 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Fight Against Erickson Lubin
Nyem NTAWM NO for Photos from Andy Hemingway/SHOWTIME®
Nyem NTAWM NO for Photos from Fred Agho/Team Charlo
Yees duab Credit: Andy Hemingway/SHOWTIME
Houston (Xya. 29, 2017) – Unbeaten champion Jermell "Hlau txiv neej" Charlo visited the Houston Food Bank on Fridayto meet with volunteers and help prepare boxes of goods for victims of Hurricane Harvey alongside his twin brotherJermall Charlo and Houston-based world champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara. The Houston Food Bank presented Jermell with a patch to wear on his shorts during his title defense bout on Lub kaum hli ntuj 14 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.
After visiting the Food Bank, Charlo met with media at Charlo Boxing & Fitness Club in Sugar Land, Texas in advance of his much-anticipated fight against top contender Erickson "Rauj" Lubin. The fight will serve as the co-main event of the high stakes SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader that is headlined by Erislandy Lara defending his title against undefeated Terrell Gausha.
Tickets to the event are on sale now and start at $50 (tsis xws li siv cov nqi). Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com los yog los ntawm hu xov tooj 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Pab pawg neeg nyiaj cheb yog muaj los ntawm kev hu rau 844-BKLYN-GP.
Here is what Erislandy Lara, Jermell Charlo and Jermall Charlo and had to say Friday:
ERISLANDY Lara
“When they asked me if I was available to come to the Houston Food Bank to volunteer, I didn’t even hesitate. I was in. No matter how busy I am with training camp, I always have time to help for a good cause.
“Houston has suffered with Hurricane Harvey. I’ve seen the devastation. Coming to the Food Bank with my wife today is my little grain of sand to help a bigger cause. I come from Cuba, an island that it’s often battered by storms. I’ve seen people lose a lot to Mother Nature. I feel for them.
“I don’t think my preparation for this fight has been affected by what happened here in Houston [Hurricane Harvey]. I have endured so much in my life. I had to escape from my homeland to pursue my dream of becoming a professional boxer. I defied the odds and I became a world champion. I got here with hard work and discipline. I’m focused. Nothing distracts me.
“Gausha is a good fighter, but he doesn’t know what he signed up for. I’m not a brawler, Kuv yog ib tug tiag tiag fighter– a technical boxer. I went toe-to-toe with some of the best fighters in the division. He’s in for treat.”
JERMELL Charlo
“I didn’t get a chance to really see my house [during Hurricane Harvey] because I’ve been gone. I’ve been in Dallas training with Errol Spence Jr. and my trainer Derrick James. My uncle wouldn’t tell me anything that’s going on in my gym. Everybody basically was like ‘don’t worry about what’s going on.’ I’m trying to keep my mind off of it. I’m back home, everything is good and that’s all that matters right now.
“Erickson Lubin is a crafty young fighter. He’s strong. He’s got some skills. He’s got pop. We’re just going to have to dog it out. Best man wins. Whoever’s in the best shape, whoever’s the strongest fighter, whoever lands the best punches is going to win the fight.
“I’m a vet. I’ve been in the game professionally ten years. I grew up in the amateurs. I’ve got the height, I’ve got the size, I’m stronger, I’m faster.
“I’ve fought three southpaws. I’ve knocked them all out. I’ve knocked every southpaw I’ve fought out.
“Errol Spence Jr. is the perfect sparring partner. He’s been one of the best sparring partners that I’ve had even when I’m fighting right-handers because of his dominance. He’s very strong, he’s fast and he’s punching.
“I’ve got Houston on my back right now – me and my twin brother. If there were more fighters in Houston, we would be a bigger team. We do what we can to try to get boxing back into this city.
“Why not get a big fight? I’ve fought 29 fights. I’ve fought a lot of prospects. My career has been built up. I beat Olympians. What else do you want me to do? Now it’s time to beat the [Miguel] Cottos and the Canelos [Alvarez] and the Triple G’s [Gennady Golovkin] and whoever else we’ve got to jump in the ring with.
“I’m satisfied with [tus kws qhia] Derrick James. I actually like the fact that I have to leave to go to a different city to train because I can focus over there. I’m sitting in a home where I just train. I wake up, eat protein, back to training again and then rest. My focus is there.”
Charlo JERMALL
“I told my brother that this fight is equivalent to when I fought J-Rock [Julian Williams]. A lot of people are going to doubt him but at the end of the day they’re going to be in his corner cheering him on for the victory.
“I told Jermell to continue to work hard and keep striving because it’s going to build our legacy to that next level. It’s going to put us where we need to be to get the best opponents and the biggest fights.
“I’m in camp with Ronnie Shields. We’re getting in shape. I’ve been training so I’m just waiting on the next date, the next fight. We’ll see what happens.”
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King’s Promotions signs Super Middleweight prospect Brandon Robinson
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King’s Promotions weigh in video plus interviews with Jerome Conquest and Carlos Rosario
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