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אולם אגרוף קונטיקט תהילה הכיתה של 2017 Announced

הול אגרוף קונטיקט תהילה
כיתה של 2017 Announced
“פרופ” צ'ארלס האדלי, ד"ר. טוני אלסי,
קלארק Sammartino, דיק פלהרטי, ופארקר & יו דוולין, SR.
אונקאסוויל, קונטיקט. (Augus14, 2017) – The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) has announced its six-member Class of 2017 to be inducted during the 13TH ארוחת ערב הגאלה CBHOF אינדוקציה שנתית ביום שבת לילה, אוקטובר 28, באולם הנשפים Uncas בMohegan Sun.
The new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxerפרופ” צ'ארלס האדלי, רופא הטבעת ד"ר. טוני אלסי, international boxing judge קלארק Sammartino, שופט / שופטדיק פלהרטי, סופר אגרוף ופארקר מתאגרף / אגרוף תורם יו דוולין, SR.
We continue to break barriers at CBHOF as we induct ‘ProfessorCharles Hadley who may have been the best ‘pound-for-pound fighter of his era,” CBHOF president ג'ון Laudati אמר. Like many black athletes of this period, he never received the recognition he richly deserved. The CBHOF will rectify that this year. Other members of this year’s class are equally deserving and represent all aspects of this great sport. ד"ר. Alessi is not just an accomplished ring physician but also a world-renowned sports doctor. Clark Sammartino is one of the best judges in boxing. Dan Parker is an International Boxing Hall of Famer whose career as a reporter is unparalleled in any sport. Hughie Devlin Sr.’s contributions to this sport in Connecticut are immeasurable. We look forward to seeing boxing fans of all ages at this year’s dinner. It will be a wonderful evening for our inductees, our award winners, and especially for their family and friends.

Fighting out of his adopted hometown of Bridgeport, Tennessee-native “פרופ” צ'ארלס האדלי (25-13-6, 14 קוס) was the reigning World Colored Heavyweight Champion from 1881-1883. His professional career was from 1869 ל 1891.

A familiar figure at ringside for major fights at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino, ד"ר. Tony Alessi is a graduate of the University of Rome who moved to the Nutmeg State after completing his residency and neuro-muscular fellowship at the University fo Michigan. Alessi is a neurological consultant to the Connecticut State Boxing Commission, as well as the NFL Players Association and New York Yankees Player Development. He is based in Norwich, where he CEO for a medical management company.
At the height of career as a boxing judge, Clark Sammartino would average 100 bouts a year, לְהָבִיא 10 אליפויות עולם. A Providence native and Brown University graduate, he started judging boxing matches after he retired as an oral surgeon. The 80-year-old Sammartino has judge fights involving some of boxing biggest stars such as Mike Tyson, איוונדר הוליפילד, אוסקר דה לה הויה, Julio Cesar Chavez and many others.
An accomplished referee/judge from Braintree, מסצ'וסטס, who now lives in Glastonbury, CT, Dick Flaherty has worked numerous notable fights featuring Bernard Hopkins, צ'אד דוסון, Vernon Forrest and Sal “Canelo” אלוורז, בין מכובדים נוספים. Flaherty is best known for judging the first of three Arturo Gatti-Micky Ward fights, held at Mohegan Sun, voted the 2002 מאבק של השנה), in which Dick scored the Round of the Year (ninth), 10-7 for Ward, and the fight, 94-93, in Ward’s favor. His score proved to be the difference as Ward won a 10-round split decision.
Waterbury, CT-native Dan Parker was a Waterbury sportswriter back in the early part of the 20ה Century, whose articles in the New York Daily Mirror later exposed corruption in boxing. He exposed International Boxing Club (IBC) corruption and, due to Parker’s crusade, it was disbanded. Parker is induced in the prestigious International Boxing Hall of Fame, as well as the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame.
יו דוולין, SR. (22-13) made his professional boxing debut in 1927 בגיל 18, stopping Johnny Lorenzo in New Bedford, מסה. He developed into one of New England’s top featherweights, fighting across Connecticut in New Haven, ווסט הייבן, Waterbury and New London. Devlin’s contributions to the Norwich boxing community made him an icon in southeastern Connecticut. He opened a restaurant in New London where menus were shaped like boxing gloves.
Individual Connecticut award winners were also announced: ג'ימי וויליאמס, קונטיקט. מתאגרף מקצועי של השנה; קווין בונילה, קונטיקט. חובב בוקסר של השנה; Hector Rosario, תרומה לאגרוף; Danny Schiavone, Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Sachs Medina, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year:
כרטיסים לCBHOF 13ה ערב הגאלה שנתי אינדוקציה, במחיר סביר ב $90.00, will soon go on sale and be available to purchase by calling קים בייקר בMohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) או שרמן קין במנצ'סטר הג'ורנל Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). פתיחת דלתות בשעה 5:30 p.m. ו, קוקטיילים מ 6:00– p.m. ו (בר במזומן), ואחריו יושבת לארוחה מלאה.
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Floyd Mayweather Las Vegas Media Workout Quotes & תמונות

Mayweather vs. McGregor SHOWTIME PPV Event יום שבת, Aug. 26 From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
יותר! Gervonta דייוויס, אדואו ג'ק & Andrew Tabiti Quotes & Photos Ahead of Showdowns on PPV Undercard
לחץ כאן עבור תמונות אסתר לין / Showtime
לחץ כאן for Photos from Idris Erba/Mayweather Promotions
(Photos to be added shortly)
לאס וגאס (נִשׂגָב 10, 2017) – פלויד “כסף” Mayweather opened up the Mayweather Boxing Club on Thursday for a media workout ahead of his highly anticipated matchup against UFC champion קונור מקגרגור ב יום שבת, Aug. 26 in the headlining attraction of a SHOWTIME PPV event from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Joining Mayweather at the media workout were a trio of fighters competing under the Mayweather Promotions banner who enter the ring in undercard attractions on SHOWTIME PPV.
America’s youngest world champion, Gervonta “טנק” דייויס will make the second defense of his world title against unbeaten challenger Francisco Fonseca while former world champion אדואו ג'ק “Ripper” is set to challenge 175-pound titleholderנתן בחוכמה in his debut at light heavyweight.
The PPV event begins at 9 p.m. ו/6 p.m. PT with undefeated rising cruiserweight contender אנדרו “The Beast” Tabiti taking ontwo-time world champion סטיב “U.S.S.” קנינגהם בהתקף 10-עגול.
הנה מה שהיו לי המשתתפים לומר יום חמישי:
פלויד Mayweather
I’ve been here before and I know what it takes. It’s my same old routine but I’m older now so I have to let the body rest a lot more. With age comes wisdom. When I was a lot younger I would just train and train and never let myself recuperate. When I come back from resting I come back rejuvenated and with a lot more spark.
This isn’t just a fight; this is an event. We both owe the fans and everyone tuning in a lot of excitement. That’s what we’re there to give them.
I know I’m going to face a warrior. It’s not for me to worry about what he does on a day-to-day basis. I have to worry about what I have to go out there and do. I have to execute the game plan. I’m not going to overlook him. That’s why I’m in here working extremely hard.
When it’s all said and done it comes down to the two competitors. My dad can give me a brilliant game plan but he can’t get in there and fight for me. Same for Conor and his team. It doesn’t matter who the crowd’s rooting for, it’s two men in there.
This training camp has been a lot different. I’ve spent some time in Miami and in Los Angeles training. I’ve been pushed really hard by the young guys in camp. I don’t need to post every workout video because I’ve been around this sport a long time and everyone knows what I can do.
On paper we know he’s taller and has a long reach. He has youth on his side. People say that he has power on his side. I know that ring IQ and experience are in my favor. I have the fight knowledge on my side. We both have advantages.
I know he’s going to come out and try to switch stances. He’ll come out southpaw then go the other way. But all that does is burn energy. Then I’m going to give him a look and give him some knowledge, and we’ll see what happens.
Conor feels it’s not going to go past four rounds and I don’t think it’s going the distance. We’re both confident in our skills and we’ll see who gets it done.
My opponent is always confident, but it’s different being in there with Floyd Mayweather. They realize that this is real. But for me, it’s just another day. That’s the mentality that has allowed me to stay undefeated.
It’s been great to be in a position as a promoter to give knowledge to young fighters. It’s one of my ultimate goals to take a young fighter and make them a household name. I want to take fighters to the next level.
GERVONTA DAVIS
“אני מרגיש נהדר. Being in the same ring and on the undercard of Floyd’s fight is amazing. I’ve worked hard to get to this point and I’m ready to put on a great show on נִשׂגָב 26.
Training has been sharp. I’ve been stopping a lot of guys in training. I can’t wait to get in the ring and give the fans a big knockout.
Being on this card has been a big motivation in training. It feels great and I’m truly blessed to be in this position. I think the excitement that this card brings will be great for the sport of boxing. I’m ready to shine.
I know I have a tough undefeated opponent who’s going to come in and try to take my belt and I have to take care of business. He has some decent power so I think it’s going to be an exciting fight.
I’ve accomplished a lot at a young age. It’s all because of the hard work that I’ve put in for my entire life. I don’t complain, I just keep working every day.
I’m ready to take full advantage of this chance I have. It’s just one step on a long road I see to the top of this sport.
JACK אדואו
Everything is great in training camp. I’ve been in training for about seven weeks getting ready for this matchup. I’m excited and happy to be a part of such a big event.
I think this weight is going to be better for me. I’m going to have more power. I’ll be more athletic and style-wise I prefer to fight bigger guys. I can use my speed, but I also like to go inside and break my opponent down. It’s harder if I have to chase them, but the big guys are going to be right there.
Cleverly has a high work rate and he’s very tough. He’s going to come to fight. That’s what we want. It’s a good first fight for me at this weight.
I’m excited to work hard these next two weeks and get to fight night. He’s been in some good fights but I’m different than anyone he’s faced. I’ll show how my skills translate to light heavyweight.
It’s really a blessing to be in this position. I’m happy because a lot of other fighters don’t get to be on this stage. I’m so thankful to my whole team. I won’t let the fans down and onנִשׂגָב 26, I’m coming to steal the show.
I’ve done everything right to get to this point. It’s an honor to be in this position. I just have to take care of business.
אנדרו TABITI
This is a huge deal to me. Floyd Mayweather is the biggest star in boxing and to be a part of everything that’s going on is a dream come true.
I was really happy when I found out that I’d be fighting on this card. There aren’t really words for how blessed I am to be in this position.
“מאבק זה אומר הרבה לי. This is a chance for me to become the American face of cruiserweights just like Steve Cunningham was. I’m taking this very seriously and I have great respect for Steve Cunningham, but this is my time to take it.
I’m ready to be a fresh face in the cruiserweight division. I’m going to give it everything I have. I’m humbled by this experience and I’m going to take advantage of it.
I can’t wait to open the show. There’s a little added pressure being at the beginning of the PPV but I’m going to embrace it and put on a great performance.
לאונרד Ellerbe, מנכ"ל מבצעי Mayweather
Floyd is a lot wiser now. He’s gotten smarter with age. He’s a young man who has an incredible vision and I have a great deal of respect for everything he’s done.
The older you get, the harder it is to get things going in training. It’s taken Floyd a while to get in a groove, but he’s in a groove now.
All of these records being broken are because of Floyd Mayweather. He’s been innovative and he always thinks outside the box. That’s why he’s had such tremendous success.
We’ve been able to generate a great deal of interest in new avenues and bring Floyd to even more casual fans because of the boxing and MMA worlds colliding. This is going to be one of the biggest nights in sports entertainment history.
Both guys are looking to knock each other out. I believe Conor McGregor when he says that he’s looking to knock Floyd out in the first four rounds. He hasn’t shown me anything to make me think differently. Floyd usually just goes and does his thing, but with some things that have happened recently, I think Floyd really wants to get him out of there.
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Mayweather לעומת. McGREGOR
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor is a 12-round super welterweight matchup that pits the legendary boxer Mayweather against the all-time MMA great McGregor in the main event of an unprecedented four-fight pay-per-view boxing event. Mayweather vs. McGregor takes place on יום שבת, נִשׂגָב 26 ב 9 p.m. ו/6 p.m. PT at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event is produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV and promoted by Mayweather Promotions.
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Exciting Former World Champion Shawn Porter Meets Former Title Challenger Thomas Dulorme in Welterweight Battle That Headlines Mayweather vs. McGregor Preliminary Bouts on FOX & ספורט FOX

יותר! A Battle Between Unbeaten Prospects Juan Heraldez &
Jose Miguel Borrego in the Co-Feature
יום שבת, נִשׂגָב 26 From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
FOX & FOX Deportes Begins Live at 7 p.m. ו/4 p.m. PT
Four-Fight SHOWTIME PPV Telecast Begins at 9 p.m. ו/PT
לאס וגאס (נִשׂגָב, 10, 2017) – Former world champion and top welterweight contender “ההצגה מתחילה” שון פורטר (27-2-1, 17 קוס) will take on former title challenger תומס Dulorme (24-2, 18 קוס) in a 10-round showdown that headlines Mayweather vs. McGregor preliminary bouts presented by Mayweather Promotions live on FOX ו ספורט FOX יום שבת, Aug. 26 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
As always I’m just excited to get in the ring and perform,” אמר פורטר. “I think fighting on network television again will be awesome and a huge opportunity for me. And to do it before one of the most anticipated sporting events ever is even more exciting. I feel like I’ve earned this spot and I’m ready to give the people the appetizer they deserve! ‘ShowtimeShawn Porter never disappoints and I will prove that again on August 26.
I’m thankful for this opportunity on נִשׂגָב 26,” סעיד Dulorme. “I have been blessed with great fans and my last fight helped me to gain a little more recognition, but I am just getting started. I had a great performance back in January with a TKO victory, and this fight I plan to bring that same mindset into the ring. I am ready to win and to fight on Floyd Mayweather’s card is a blessing. I have a great team behind me and I am confident. I know my opponent is tough, but he’s just the opponent I need to really show everyone that I am even tougher.
יום שבת coverage begins on FOX and FOX Deportes with a one-hour Prefight Show at 6 p.m. ו/3 p.m. PT. Prelims on FOX and FOX Deportes begin at 7 p.m. ו/4 p.m. PT and leads directly into the Mayweather vs. McGregor event that willbe produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV beginning at9 p.m. ו/6 p.m. PT.
Action on FOX and FOX Deportes will include a 10-round super lightweight bout between unbeaten prospects חואן Heraldez (12-0, 8 קוס) ו Jose Miguel Borrego (13-0, 12 קוס).
After my last fight, I gained a lot of inspiration to show more to my fans,” said Heraldez. “I’m bringing the best Juan Heraldez to this fight. My last few performances have been great, and I’ve shown that I can have the power to knock my opponents out. I’m familiar with my opponent, but truthfully he’s not a factor and on fight night my 0 will not go.
This is a great chance for me to continue to show that I have the skills to be a future world champion,” said Borrego. “I’m going to leave everything in the ring and put on a great show for the fans like I always do. I respect my opponent and I think this will be a great fight, but I will end the night victorious.
The fans are in for a show,” אמרתי ליאונרד Ellerbe, מנכ"ל מבצעי Mayweather. “Not only do we have an amazing lineup of fights on our PPV telecast, we have a stacked undercard and plan to give the fans more. עוד ריבים, more access. We plan to get the fans excitement brewing with matchups like Dulorme vs. Porter and Heraldez vs. Borrego all on network TV. These are some even matchups and we are happy to have FOX and FOX Deportes on board to showcase this talent ahead of the grand finale that is, Mayweather vs. McGregor.
A physically gifted fighter who had a strong amateur career, Porter became the WBC’s number one contender with a stoppage of Andre Berto in April after a close loss to unified champion Keith Thurman in June 2016 that garnered unanimous Fight of the Year consideration. The 29-year-old won a welterweight world title when he defeated Devon Alexander in 2013 in Brooklyn before defending the title with a dominant stoppage of Paulie Malignaggi. אקרון, Ohio-native now lives and trains in Las Vegas and he bounced back from a previous defeat to Kell Brook to knockout Erick Bone and earn a unanimous over four-division world champion Adrien Broner in 2015.
Representing Puerto Rico, by way of French Guiana, Dulorme last fought in January when he stopped Brian Jones in the sixth-round to pick up his second straight win after the 27-year-old had previously challenged Terrence Crawford for a vacant world title in 2015. Prior to his title opportunity, Dulorme picked up impressive victories over Hank Lundy, Karim Mayfield and DeMarcus Corley. He will look to make a big statement on his way to another world title opportunity with a win against Porter.
Unbeaten and fighting out of Las Vegas under the Mayweather Promotions banner, Heraldez is unbeaten since turning pro in 2009, including a successful 2017 debut that saw him go eight rounds for the first time as he dropped Alfonso Olvera on his way to a unanimous decision. The 27-year-old earned five victories from 2015 דרך 2016 and will have an opportunity to make a statement against his toughest opponent to date onנִשׂגָב 26.
רק ב 19-שנים-ישן, Borrego has burst onto the scene displaying big knockout power as he made his U.S. debut in February with a first round stoppage and followed it by stopping John Delperdang in the seventh-round of a televised contest this April. Fighting out of Aguascalientes, מקסיקו, Borrego most recently scored a fourth-round stoppage of once-beaten Kevin Watts in June and enters this contest on an 11-fight knockout streak.
The undercard bouts in the arena will kick-off with 2016 Great Britain Olympian סוואנה מרשל making her pro debut in a four-round super middleweight attraction. The 26-year-old from Hartlepool, England was an Amateur World Champion, a Commonwealth Games gold medalist and the only boxer to have ever defeated two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields.
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Back in action Sept. 23 לעומת. פרנסיסקו Lapizco

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“אגרוף KO הלילה: Step Up!” ב הרטמן ארנה בפארק סיטי, KS
פארק סיטי, קנזס (נִשׂגָב 10, 2017) – KO Night Boxing LLC and Hartman Arena hosted a private media luncheon today to announce the return of 2016 מדליסט ארד אולימפי ניקו הרננדז for his third professional fight on יום שבת, ספטמבר 23, כִּתרוּת “אגרוף KO הלילה: Step Up!” ב הרטמן ארנה בפארק סיטי, קנזס.
“אגרוף KO הלילה: Step Up!” הוא מצגת של LLC איגרוף לילה KO., בשיתוף עם הרטמן ארנה, Mort’s Cigar Bar and Jimmy Egg.
הרננדז יליד וויצ'יטה (2-0, 2 קוס) will face the stiffest test of his young pro career, Mexican flyweight פרנסיסקו “לוחם” Lapizco (8-5, 2 קוס), באירוע הראשי בן ששת הסיבובים.
I’m very fortunate that my promoter, John Andersen(אגרוף KO הלילה), has worked hard to make my third pro fight at home,” הרננדז אמר. “I’m very excited to be able to show boxing at its best.
My opponent has never been stopped. ברור, he has more professional experience than me, and I understand he likes putting pressure on his opponent. I want to be the first to stop this guy! I also want the boxing world to know I’m coming for belts. Champions should get ready for Nico Hernandez.
בהופעת הבכורה המקצועית שלו במרץ 25ה, Hernandez knocked out פטריק גוטיירס בסיבוב הרביעי, and this past June 17ה at Hartman Arena, the 21-year-old U.S. Olympian stopped previously undefeated חוסה רודריגז in the third round of the main event.
Lapizco, 22, has already defeated an unbeaten opponent, סזאר Sustaita (3-0), three years ago at Ontario, קליפורניה. His last fight was this past January at home in Sinaloa, מקסיקו, in which Lapizco won a six-round unanimous decision over Jairo Miranda.
This fight is a step up for Nico against a proven opponent who goes rounds,” Andersen noted. “He has already upset an undefeated fighter. It’s time for Nico to step up, as well as the city of Wichita, in terms of supporting him. This is a major event on September 23rd that will bring national attention, not only for Nico, but to Wichita.
We have an opportunity to put Nico, all of Kansas, on the national map in boxing. We have a multi-fight deal to showcase Nico at Hartman Arena. After the September 23rd הצג, we’ll announce his final fight of 2017. We need people to turnout September 23rd at Hartman Arena to continue promoting Nico at home.

(L-R) — Promoter John Andersen, 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez and his father/head trainer Lewis Hernandez
(photo courtesy of Hartman Arena)

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Ruben Villa Receives Local Award for Community Building Efforts


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ORANGE, קליפורניה. (Aug. 10, 2017) – וילה רובן (7-0, 4 קוס), one of boxing’s brightest, young talents in the featherweight division, recently received an award for his community building presence in his hometown of Salinas, קליפורניה.
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors recognized Team Villa Boxing, a non-profit gym, for creating a safe space for low-income youths in East Salinas. Through grants, Team Villa Boxing offers free boxing and physical fitness lessons to select youths.
I was really surprised that we were honored with the award because we only found out about it the day before,” Villa said. “We are obviously very happy about it, but we don’t do it for the recognition. It’s all about helping the community. There’s not much opportunity out here so we have to give the kids additional chances to succeed.
Ruben cares about his community and wants to be a positive role model to the local kids,” said Danny Zamora, Villa’s manager. “The gym offers a safe and productive outlet for young kids and keeps them from getting into trouble.
For those that are unaware, Salinas has an ongoing struggle with drug related gang violence. The Villa family, in an effort to pull local kids away from a life of crime, formed the gym three years ago. When not conducting training camps in Riverside, קליפורניה., Villa stays sharp at the gym that bears his name.
Villa received the honor as part of theNational Night Outevent hosted by the City of Salinas.
The public awareness event, which drew thousands to the Salinas Soccer Complex, aimed to strengthen community relations with law enforcement and other public safety personnel such as firefighters and first responders.
Villa marks his return to the ring on a Thompson Boxing card יום שישי, שבע. 22 from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, קליפורניה. An opponent will be announced at a later date.
Villa is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.
לעדכונים שוטפים על הלוחמים שלנו, אירועים, ומבצעים, בבקשה תבדוק דף קידום באנרים בפייסבוק , ועקוב אחרינו הלאה Instagram and Twitter BannerBoxing.

TWO WORLD TITLE FIGHTS INCLUDING AMERICA’S YOUNGEST WORLD CHAMPION GERVONTA DAVIS FACING FRANCISCO FONSECA ANNOUNCED FOR MAYWEATHER vs. McGREGOR SHOWTIME PPV®UNDERCARD

Badou Jack Challenges 175-Pound Champ Nathan Cleverly & Undefeated Andrew Tabiti Takes on Two-Time World Champion Steve Cunningham In Trio Of High-Stakes Matchups Preceding
Mayweather vs. McGregor Main Event
יום שבת, Aug. 26 Live on SHOWTIME PPV at 9 p.m. ו/6 p.m. PT
From T-Mobile Arena In Las Vegas
לאס וגאס (נִשׂגָב 10, 2017) – Two world championship fights including a title defense by America’s youngest world champion are part of the trio of high stakes matchups on the Mayweather vs. McGregor SHOWTIME PPV undercard on יום שבת, Aug. 26 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and presented by Mayweather Promotions.
The four-fight SHOWTIME PPV event, beginning live at 9 p.m. ו/6 p.m. PT, is headlined by the unprecedented super welterweight matchup between boxing’s undefeated all-time great Floyd Mayweather and UFC superstar Conor McGregor. בהתקף-השתתפות שיתוף, כוכב עולה בלתי מנוצח Gervonta “טנק” דייויס will make the second defense of his IBF Junior Lightweight World Championship against undefeated challenger Francisco Fonseca as the 22-year-old looks to continue his reign as the youngest current champion from the U.S.
WBA Light Heavyweight Titlist נתן בחוכמה will defend his title against former 168-pound world champion אדואו ג'ק “Ripper”, who is stepping up in weight and into this world title tilt.
The pay-per-view telecast will open with undefeated rising cruiserweight contenderאנדרו “The Beast” Tabiti taking ontwo-time world champion סטיב “U.S.S.” קנינגהם in a 10-round bout for the USBA cruiserweight title.
What a night this will be for fight fans,” אמרתי ליאונרד Ellerbe, מנכ"ל מבצעי Mayweather. “Not only will they witness a first of its kind main event, but they will also see two incredible world title fights, as Mayweather Promotionsvery own current and former world champions go head-to-head in separate bouts. Gervonta Davis is nothing short of pure boxing talent with dynamite power. Former super middleweight world champion Badou Jack is making his light heavyweight debut, and looking to take the title away from a tough and experienced Nathan Cleverly. אבל קודם, אנדרו “The Beast” Tabiti will open the pay-per-view telecast with what I expect to be a magnificent performance. This diverse card is an epic, international affair stacked with talent. Make sure you don’t miss the biggest event the sport has ever seen.
This undercard includes three meaningful matches featuring fighters we’ve seen develop over the years on SHOWTIME,” אמרה סטיבן אספינוזה, סגן נשיא בכיר ומנהל כללי, ספורט ואוטיים. “Gervonta Davis has fast-tracked himself to stardom on this network, we’ve seen Badou Jack develop from prospect to champion, and we’re now witnessing similar growth with Andrew Tabiti. We’re excited to watch them compete in tough, competitive matchups on this global stage.
Gervonta Davis vs. Francisco FonsecaIBF Junior Lightweight World Championship
One of the fastest-rising young stars in the sport, דייויס (18-0, 17 קוס) became the youngest reigning champion from the U.S. when he knocked out Jose Pedraza in January to capture the IBF 130-pound crown. The 22-year-old made his first title defense in style when he went to London and stopped Liam Walsh in May. Both bouts aired live on SHOWTIME. Representing Baltimore, Davis won the 2012 National Golden Gloves championship and scored knockouts in his first eight fights after turning pro in 2013. He enters this matchup on a streak of nine-straight fights that have ended with a knockout victory.
I’m really excited to fight as the co-main event on the biggest card in combat sports history,” אמר דייויס. “I plan to put on a great show for everyone in attendance in Las Vegas and for those who purchase the PPV. I want to thank my team for this incredible opportunity. I’m ready for Floyd Mayweather to pass his torch to me. To my fans, I appreciate all of you. Support me and I’ll fight for you!”
Fighting out of San Ramon, קוסטה ריקה, פונסקה (19-0-1, 13 קוס) ניצח 19 straight fights after turning pro with a majority draw in 2013. Fonseca quickly established himself as one of the top fighters from his country with victory after victory, including a fourth-round knockout of Luis Gonzlaez to capture a regional 130-pound belt last August. The 23-year-old will make his U.S. debut when he faces Davis and he enters this contest having won his last five bouts inside of the distance. Fonseca began his 2017 with a third round knockout of Eliecer Lanzas in March and is trained by two-time world champion Ivan Calderon.
I am super grateful for this great opportunity,” said Fonseca. “The dream of every young boxer is to fight for the world title and this opportunity comes at the best moment of my career and in the biggest in the history of this sport. I will beat Gervonta Davis and I will shock the world that night.
Nathan Cleverly vs. אדואו ג'ק – WBA Light Heavyweight World Championship
A two-time world champion at light heavyweight, Cleverly (30-3, 16 קוס) bounced back from a defeat to Andrzej Fonfara in a 2015 Fight of the Year contender to defeat hometown champ Juergen Braehmer last October to pick up his WBA title. Cleverly’s previous title reign saw him take down the likes of Tony Bellew, נג'יב מוחמדי, Shawn Hawk and Tommy Karpency before dropping a contest to Sergey Kovalev. The Wales resident will make his fourth start in the U.S., having won two of his first three contests stateside.
This is a fight I have wanted ever since Badou Jack moved to light heavyweight and I’m delighted to fight in Vegas on an event like this,” סעיד בחוכמה. “I’ve trained long and hard for this fight and I’m ready to be let off the leash. This is the biggest fight of my career so far and I’m going to do a number on Badou Jack on נִשׂגָב 26.”
Now fighting in the 175-pound division, Jack’s final fight at 168 pounds came in a title unification on SHOWTIME in January against James DeGale. ג'ק (21-1-2, 12 קוס) shook off an early knockdown to floor DeGale in the final round in a close majority draw in which both fighters retained their belts. The 2008 Olympian from Gambia won his world title in 2015 by defeating then unbeaten Anthony Dirrell and defended the belt against current champion George Groves and former champion Lucian Bute. The 33-year-old is unbeaten in his last six bouts as he seeks a world title in a second weight class.
I’m thankful for this opportunity and I’m excited about getting another shot at a world title,” אמר ג'ק. “To be a part of this event and fighting on this card is historic. Nothing beats it. I’m excited to get back in the ring. I’m getting ready to take that belt, and win a title in my second weight class. The biggest difference between past training camps and preparing for this fight is the fact that I was training to get the weight down, now I’m training to build muscle and perfect my boxing strategy. This will be a tough fight, but I don’t see any issues getting through it. I feel confident and fans can expect a win by knockout or decision. He’s not leaving with that belt. It’s staying right here in Las Vegas.
Andrew Tabiti vs. סטיב קנינגהאם – 10 Round Cruiserweight Bout
Originally from Chicago but fighting out of Las Vegas, Tabiti (14-0, 12 קוס) recorded victories against previously unbeaten fighters Keith Tapia and Quantis Graves in his last two outingsboth on ShoBox: הדור החדשas he works to solidify himself as a contender in the red hot cruiserweight division. The 27-year-old turned pro in 2013 after amassing a solid 32-6 amateur record and scored knockout victories in his first 10 קרבות. He’ll battle his most experienced opponent to date when he faces the multiple-time champion Cunningham.
I’ve always been dedicated when it comes to training and this camp has been no different,” said Tabiti. “I know I am fighting a veteran who has a lot of experience, so I can’t slack on my conditioning and training. He’s tough and he’s only been stopped once and that was when he moved up in weight to heavyweight, so it would be a big statement for me to stop him. This fight is a test for me. Anytime you get in the ring you never really know how things will pan out, but I have a great team. To the fans, expect a victory and a great fight on August 26th because I am going to make sure I come out on top.
המייצג את עיר הקרב הגדולה של פילדלפיה, קנינגהם (29-8-1, 13 קוס) returned to action in March with a victory over Felipe Romero after an exciting challenge of cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Glowacki in April 2016. Twice a world champion as a cruiserweight, הוא ניצח את קז'ישטוף ולודרצ'יק ב 2006 to capture his belt before successfully defending his title against Marco Huck via a twelfth-round TKO. הוא הפך לאלוף עולם שוב ב 2010 כשהוא הפסיק טרוי רוס בסיבוב החמישי. The experienced veteran also owns victories over previously unbeaten fighters Amir Mansour and Natu Visinia and scored a knockdown of Tyson Fury in a losing effort during their 2013 סוף.
This is one of the biggest cards of the decade and its mind blowing to be a part of it,” סעיד קנינגהם. “I have to top it off with a victory. Taking on a good, undefeated young prospect is a challenge in itself, but a victory will prove age is just a number. Hard work is a part of my everyday life.
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Mayweather לעומת. McGREGOR
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor is a 12-round super welterweight matchup that pits the legendary boxer Mayweather against the all-time MMA great McGregor in the main event of an unprecedented four-fight pay-per-view boxing event. Mayweather vs. McGregor takes place on יום שבת, נִשׂגָב 26 ב 9 p.m. ו/6 p.m. PT at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event is produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV and promoted by Mayweather Promotions.
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David Benavidez Promising Fireworks Against Ronald Gavril

Benavidez Vying to Become Youngest Super Middleweight Champion in History onספטמבר 8
Red-hot super middleweight contender DavidEl Bandera Roja/Red FlagBenavidez is promising his best performance to date when he faces Ronald Gavril for the WBC Super Middleweight Championship.
The 20-year-old Benavidez (18-0, 17 קוס), ranked WBC #4, will be vying to become the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history when he faces NABF champion Gavril (18-1, 14 קוס), מדורג #8, ב ספטמבר 8.
Benavidez was originally scheduled to face former champ Anthony Dirrell until Dirrell was injured. And with top contenders Callum Smith, Avni Yildirim and Chris Eubank Jr. all competing in the WBC Diamond Tournament, Gavril is the highest available contender. The winner of the tournament will become the mandatory to the winner of Benavidez vs. גבריל.
“אני מתרגש,” סעיד בנבידז. “My goal is always to knock a guy out. But even if it doesn’t come, we’ll look magnificent in the fight and I’ll win that title.
Benavidez says opponent Gavril is capable of a number of different styles, but he’ll be ready for any of them. “I have been watching film on him. He’s more of a boxer, but he does have a brawling ability. He was a great amateur as well. He had a lot of fights, but we’re training hard. I’m working with a lot of different types of styles, boxers and brawlers, so whatever he brings on the 8ה אני אהיה מוכן.”
The culmination of a lifetime of hard work, Benavidez says it would be a huge honor for him to become the youngest 168-lb champion in history. “It would be a great honor to become the youngest super middleweight champion ever. That would be a really great accomplishment for me. I’ve been training for this my entire life.

With four weeks already banked and five to go at Big Bear training camp, Benavidez says he’ll be in the shape of his life on ספטמבר 8. “This will be my best performance ever. As long as they put top-notch guys in front me, they will always bring the best out of me.

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אחרי ריצה מוצלחת מאוד כשדכן ויועץ, סמפסון בקוביץ עבר לצד קידום המכירות של אגרוף מקצועי בינואר 2008.
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יש סמפסון אגרוף שותפי קידום מכירות בכל רחבי צפון אמריקה והדרום, אפריקה, אסיה, ניו זילנד, אוסטרליה, אירועים באירופה ובמרכז אמריקה וסמפסון אגרוף כבר שודר בטלוויזיה ברשתות בכורה כגון HBO, ההצגה מתחילה, ESPN, VS. וכמה רשתות בינלאומיות.

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לאס וגאס – נִשׂגָב 8, 2017 – ב 16 בספטמבר, בבוקר המגה-קרב הבא של האיגרוף, קנלו אלווארז נגד. גנאדי Golovkin, אגרוף “תינוקות משתוללים” יתכנס במפרץ מנדליי כדי לחגוג ולכבד את יו"ר WBC Carees והעיתונאית ג'יל דיימונד בבראנץ 'הבייב המשתולל, כינוי “זוהר מואר.” יהלום מצטרף לקבוצה בלעדית של נשים שקיבלו את הפרס – קבוצה הכוללת יזמים, עיתונאים ומנהלים ששררו את הנשים עבור נשים אחרות בענף האיגרוף.
פקח ומפקח של WBC / NABF, יהלום הקדישה את חייה לאגרוף, תשוקה שהצית אותה חותנה, קלייד “טורנדו טקסס” צ'סטיין, וטופח לאורך שנים של שירות והתנדבות. יהלום הוא הקתדרה הבינלאומית של WBC Cares, תוכנית המסייעת לילדים עניים ב 165 מדינות ברחבי העולם. היא גם מנהלת אלופי העולם לתקווה, ארגון המעודד ספורטאים מקצועיים להדריך כישרונות צעירים, ומעניק מלגות. מוקדם יותר השנה, היכל התהילה של האיגרוף בנבאדה כיבד את יהלום בפרס מפעל חיים.
יהלום דגל בנשים באיגרוף מאז שנכנסה לראשונה לחדר כושר לאגרוף 2005. במקור היא הצטרפה לחדר הכושר כדי להרים את החצאיות לאחר פטירת בעלה, אבל מהר מאוד התברר שהיא מצאה את הייעוד שלה בהעלאת נשים בזירה ומחוצה לה, בספורט שנשלט על ידי גברים זמן רב. לאחר שהבינה היא רק לעתים רחוקות שמעה על מתאגרפות נשים שמתחרות, יהלום הגיע לנשיא WBC דאז, חוסה סוליאמן, לשאול מדוע לא היו אלופי נשים באגרוף. יהלום הופתע לקבל הזמנה מסוליאמן לכנס WBC באותה השנה בספרד, והופתע עוד יותר ללמוד, עם הגעתה, שהיא נקראה בתכנית הכנס כחברה בוועדת אליפות הנשים. באותה שנה, הפרופיל של WBC החל להתרומם, וזה אישר את ההתמודדות הראשונה באליפות נשים. גופי סנקציה אחרים הלכו בעקבותיהם. זו הייתה רק ההתחלה של מה שהיה יותר מא 20 כהונת שנה בספורט עבור יהלום.
“זה כבוד נהדר,” אמר היהלום שהוא אמור לקבל את פרס הזוהר של הבייב המשתולל. “זה גם צחקוק אמיתי, כי אירועים כמו זה מראים עד כמה נשים באיגרוף הגיעו. כשהתחלתי לעבוד באיגרוף 2005, לא היו הרבה נשים בעסק. בכל ענף שהוא, כשהעוגה כל כך קטנה, אנשים נלחמים על פירורים. העובדה שאירועים כאלה קיימים, וכי נשים תומכות כעת ופותחות דלתות זו לזו, מראה עד כמה תפקידי נשים באגרוף התפתחו.” יהלום המשיך, “להיות מכובד על ידי נשים אחרות פירושו העולם בשבילי. זה מחמם את ליבי.”
“זה כבוד כזה שג'יל הסכימה שתתכבד בבראנץ 'השנה,” אמרה מייסדת רינג בייב, מישל רוזאדו. “היא הקדישה את חייה לאגרוף, ובמיוחד לקידום האינטרסים של נשים באיגרוף, והתמסרה לשירות אחרים. היא באמת משגשגת מהתשוקה שלה, וכל האיגרוף עדיף לו. היא מהווה דוגמה נהדרת כל כך לנשים וגברים שנכנסים לעסק. אני מאוד מתרגש לכבד אותה 16 בספטמבר.”
הכנסות מהבראנץ ', שייערך בגריל הגבול של מפרץ מנדליי, תועיל לקרן פריכארד קולון, המסייע לכיסוי עלויות הרפואה והביטוח המוגזמות עבור הלוחם הצעיר שסבל מפגיעה מוחית ב 2015. למעוניינים לתרום ישירות לקרן פריכארד קולון, ניתן להפקיד תרומות בחשבון בנק סקוטיה המופנה אל Fundación Puerto Rico Unido por Prichard Colon, מספר חשבון 92100011708.
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Former World Champion Juan Carlos Payano Returns to Take On Alexis Santiago in Main Event Of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes

יום שלישי, נִשׂגָב 22 from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas
יותר! Once Beaten Lightweights Jamel Herring and Ladarius Miller
Square-Off in Co-Main Event
כרטיסים למכירה מחר!
לאס וגאס (נִשׂגָב 8, 2017) – אלוף עולם לשעבר חואן קרלוס פייאנו (18-1, 9 קוס) יעמוד בפני אלקסיס סנטיאגו (21-4-1, 8 קוס) in a 10-round bantamweight matchup that headlines אלופי אגרוף לראש הממשלה, ימי שלישי בוהן אל TOE ב FS1 ו אלופות אגרוף ב ספורט FOX נִשׂגָב 22 from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas and presented by Mayweather Promotions.
Payano versus Santiago replaces the previously announced main event that featured a lightweight match between Mickey Bey and Anthony Peterson that was cancelled after Bey was injured in training.
I am excited to be back in the ring and on the way back to the top,” said Payano. “I don’t plan to allow anything to derail me from being champion again. I’m ready to put on a great performance and get the big fights that I want. I’m looking forward to once again reigning supreme in this division. I’m never in a boring fight so you won’t want to miss it on נִשׂגָב 22!”
I’ve been staying steady with training camp and everything has been really smooth,” סעיד סנטיאגו. “After my last fight I took a few months off to let my body heal and I feel much better going into this fight. My opponent is tough and aggressive. He’s a former world champion but I feel that I have what it takes to win. This fight is happening during the biggest fight week in boxing and I couldn’t be happier. I’m just staying focused on doing what I have to do to get in the ring and get that win.
סיקור טלוויזיוני מתחיל ב 9 p.m. ו/6 p.m. PT as part of an exciting week of events presented by Mayweather Promotions and leading up to the Mayweather vs. McGregor showdown ביום שבת.
The נִשׂגָב 22 show will also feature a showdown between once-beaten lightweights ג'מל הרינג (16-1, 9 קוס) ו Ladarius מילר (13-1, 4 קוס), who will meet in a 10-round match.
I was so excited when I got the news that I got this opportunity,” סעיד ההרינג. “This is a huge stage for me to be on and it is an honor. I’ve been training alongside some great guys in camp to make sure I am in top shape and I’m really looking forward to it. I’m familiar with Ladarius from when I trained in the Mayweather Boxing Club a couple years ago. אני לא נזלזל בו, but I’ve been in the ring with tough vets and I think I’ve got what it takes.
I think a lot of people have doubted me in the past, but lately I feel like I am finally getting the recognition I knew I deserved,” said Miller. “My team has been great in encouraging me to stay consistent. I had to make a lot of changes to help me evolve as a fighter physically and mentally. I feel mentally locked in right now and my last few fights have showed my hungry wont-back-down side and on נִשׂגָב 22 the fans just better be ready to see ‘Memphis.I’ve seen my opponents resume and all I can say is, this is going to be a good olbrawl.
כרטיסים לאירוע בשידור חי, שמקודם על ידי מבצעי Mayweather, מתומחרים ב $125, $100, $75 ו $50 ועל מכירה מחר, נִשׂגָב 9. Tickets are available online at www.samstownlv.com/entertain.
This is an incredible event to kick-off the biggest fight week in the history of boxing,” אמרתי ליאונרד Ellerbe, מנכ"ל מבצעי Mayweather. “We are proud to announce that some of Mayweather Promotionstop prospects will be featured on their own FS1 and FOX Deportes card, giving the fans nonstop action and excitement for the whole week. We have a great lineup in-store with former world champion Juan Carlos Payano taking on Alexis Santiago in the main event and Jamel Herring and Ladarius Miller in the co-feature. It is truly going to be an action filled night of boxing.
The two-time Dominican Olympian Payano began his path towards another world title with a stoppage of Isao Gonzalo Carranza in January, after first becoming a champion via a technical decision over Anselmo Moreno in September 2014. The accomplished amateur won gold at the 2006 Central American and Caribbean games with victories over McJoe Arroyo and Yoandris Salinas. He defeated Jundy Maraon, Jose Silveria and Luis Maldonado on the way to his title shot and engaged in a pair of exciting fights with Rau’shee Warren that saw him defend his title in August 2015 and lose in June 2016.
פרו מאז 2009, the 26-year-old Santiago had won ten consecutive bouts before dropping a decision to Jose Cayetano in his last contest. The Phoenix-native defeated Gustavo Molina, Javier Gallo and Antonio Tostado Garcia in 2015 and and has also taken down once-beaten fighters Alex Rangel and Hanzel Martinez. He will make his 2017 debut against one of his most experienced foes to date in Payano.
An amateur standout who won a 2012 Amateur National Championship the same year as his Olympic run, Herring fights out of Cincinnati and is originally from Coram, ניו יורק. The 31-year-old won his first 15 pro fights including triumphs over Luis Eduardo Florez, Yakubu Amidu and Hector Velasquez. A former member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Herring bounced back from his first defeat and stopped experienced contender Art Hovhannisyan in February.
פרו מאז 2014, Miller won his first nine pro fights as he used his speed and skills to out box opponents. Originally from Memphis but now living and training in Las Vegas, Miller has won four fights in a row, including three by stoppage. His last bout saw Miller fight to the eighth round for the first time in his career and impressively stop the then once-beaten Jesus Gutierrez in the final frame.
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