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World ranked junior middleweight Kanat Islam takes on Norberto Gonzalez for the WBO/NABO & WBA Intercontinental titles on Friday, May 26th at the Boca Raton Resort & Spa in Boca Raton, Florida

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World class boxing event to be shown around the world
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Boca Raton, IBCE (Tej zaum 17, 2017) – WBA number-4 ranked and WBO number-6 ranked junior middleweight Kanat Islam yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Norberto Gonzalez in a battle for the WBO / NABO and WBA Intercontinental Junior Middleweight championships on Friday yav hmo ntuj, May 26th at the beautiful Boca Raton Resort & Spa nyob rau hauv Boca Raton, Florida.

The international card is promoted by Nelsons Promotions.
The event will be distributed world-wide exclusively by New York-based MultiVision Media, Inc. The Executive Producer is Brian Ricco. The event will be produced and directed by Ira Steven Glass.
The card will feature fighters from no less than six countries.
“This is a very special event with an International feel,” said Nelson Lopez, Sr. of Nelson’s Promotions.
“The Boca Raton Resort & Spa is an incredible facility that every A-List celebrity visits and vacations at. This will be a great night, and we look forward to having a great crowd to see one of the best fighters in the world in Kanat Islam on May 26th.”
Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan has a record of 23-0 nrog 19 big knockouts.
Lub 32 year-old has built up a reputation of being an exciting fighter who is constantly going for the knockout.
Islam turned professional in 2012 after competing in the 2004 and winning a Bronze medal in the 2008 Olympic ua si.
Islam started to gain recognition when he stopped Humberto Toledo (41-8-2) in the 1st round. He then scored impressive stoppage victories over Francisco Cordero (29-2) & Juan De Angel (16-3-1).
Rau Lub kaum hli ntuj 29, 2016, Islam returned home to Kazakhstan and won a 12-round unanimous decision over Patrick Allotey (30-2) nyob rau hauv pem hauv ntej ntawm tshaj 18,000 kiv cua.
Nyob rau hauv nws cov nag sib ntau sib tw, Islam was cut badly in the 1st round of his bout with Robson Assis (16-3), yet stopped his Brazilian foe in the first round of their bout on Lub ob hlis ntuj 17thas part of the Roy Jones, Jr. – Bobby Gunn Pay-Per-View undercard in Wilmington, Delaware.
Gonzalez of Nuevo Leon, Mexico muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 23-8 nrog 13 knockouts.
Lub 36 year-old is a 10 year-professional who has solid wins over Joel Juarez (22-3-1), Jesus Arras Perea (18-2), Michael Oliveira (20-1), former world title challenger Javier Maciel (30-3) and in his last bout when Gonzalez when an eight-round split decision over Daniel Rosario Cruz (11-1) nyob rau hauv Kaum ib hlis 18, 2016 nyob rau hauv Las Vegas,
In the eight round co-feature, Islam stablemate, Zhankosh Turarov yuav fim Gustavo Garibay nyob rau hauv ib tug welterweight sib ntaus sib tua.
Like Islam, Turarov is from Almaty, Kazakhstan and sports a perfect mark of 20-0 nrog 14 knockouts.
Rau Lub kaum hli ntuj 18, 2013, Turarov won the WBA Fedecentro super lightweight title with a 5th round stoppage over Abrahan Peralta (10-1). In Turarov’s last bout, he stopped Isaac Aryee in 4 rounds in Almaty, Kazakhstan on October 29, 2016.
Garibay of Mexico is 13-8-2 nrog tsib knockouts.
Lub 36 year-old Garibay is a nine year professional who has victories over Mario Alberto Lozano (29-6) & Jose Napoles (4-1).
Lozano is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision defeat to Sebastian Bouchard (14-1) rau Lub ob hlis ntuj 24th nyob rau hauv Quebec City, Canada.
Nyob rau hauv yim-round bouts:
Dagoberto Aguero (11-0, 8 KO lub) San Cristobal, Dominican Republic will take on Gustavo Molina (24-10, 9 KO lub) of Mexico in a super bantamweight bout.
Zhilei Zhang (15-0, 11 KO lub) of Zhoukou, China will take on Curtis Harper (12-4, 8 KO lub) ntawm Jacksonville, Florida heavyweight attraction.

Wellington Romero (12-0-1, 9 KO lub) of the Dominican Republic battles Wilfrido Buelvas (18-7, 12 KO lub) of Barranquilla, Colombia in a junior welterweight bout.

In a six-round bout, Mike Bolagun (10-0, 9 KO lub) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland will take on Ytalo Perea (8-2-2, 5 KO lub) of Howard Beach, NY in a heavyweight bout.
Justin Wright will make his pro debut in a bantamweight bout against Christopher Salerno (0-1) of Florida.
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Carlos Rosario ready for 1st headlining appearance against Josh Davis this Friday night at the 2300 Arena nyob rau hauv Philadelphia

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1st bout 6:30 PM

Amir Shabazz takes on Antowyan Aikens in a light heavyweight bout
Plus undefeated Tyrone Crawley, Jr., Steven Ortiz and Thomas Velasquez
David Gonzales battles Darius Ervin

Weigh Nyob rau hauv This Thursday ntawm 5:30 PM at The Stadium Holiday Inn
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Philadelphia, PA (Tej zaum 17, 2017) – Sib Carlos Rosario is ready for his headlining appearance this Friday yav hmo ntuj when he takes on Josh Davis in a bout scheduled for eight-rounds at the 2300 Arena nyob rau hauv South Philadelphia.
Tus yeeb yam yog nce los ntawm King lub Promotions. (1st bout 6:30 PM; Doors 6 PM)
Rosario ntawm Pennsauken, New Jersey, muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 7-1 nrog plaub knockouts, and has won seven consecutive since dropping his pro debut.
“Txhua yam yog mus zoo. I am just winding down, losing the last couple of pounds , and I will be ready on Friday, said Rosario rau hnub Tuesday hmo ntuj.
In Davis, he is fighting his toughest opponent, tab sis 26 year-old Rosario is ready for for whatever the Washington, DC native will bring.
“Even though he has an impressive record (10-1, 4 KO lub), I do not know a lot about him. His record is actually better then mine. I am fighting at home but I still feel that I am the underdog. I think this is a fight that could go all eight-rounds, and I am looking forward to that as I have never gone that distance.”
Rosary, who has won seven consecutive fights has been slowly moving up the card and now finds himself in the main event.
“That has not hit me yet that I am the main event fighter. I just continue to fight and my team has done a good job of finding me the right fights. I am gaining more confidence with each fight and my opponents continue to get better.”
Rosario has been in the gym since age 10 but did not start to competing until he was 18. He then embarked on a 28 fight amateur career.
The full-time corrections officer is taking his boxing career one step at a time, but he is seeing improvement in every fight.
“Raws li ntev raws li kuv kom yeej, and stay consistent, I can maybe fight for a minor title this year.”
“I hope the fans come out. I have never been in a bad fight. Sometimes it’s not about winning. I want the fans to say that I am one of their favorite fighters to watch.”
Nyob rau hauv lub co-feature, Amir Shabazz (4-0, 1 KO) ntawm Philadelphia yuav noj nyob rau Antowyan Aikens (10-3-1, 1 KO) ntawm Atlantic City, NJ in a six-round light heavyweight bout.
Tsis tas li ntawd nyob rau hauv rau-round bouts:
Tyrone Crawley, Jr (6-0) ntawm Philadelphia yuav noj nyob rau Juan Rodriguez (7-6, 5 KO lub) of Manasa, Virginia in a lightweight fight.
David Gonzales (8-2, 2 KO lub) of Philadelphia will look to get back in the win column when he battles Dali-a Ervin (4-1) ntawm Los Angeles, California in a junior welterweight bout.

Steven Ortiz (5-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on Hector Rivera (3-1, 2 KO lub) ntawm San Juan, Puerto Rico in a lightweight bout.

Anthony Burgin (10-3, 2 KO lub) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a lightweight bout

Thomas Velasquez (8-0, 5 KO lub) ntawm Philadelphia yuav sib ntaus sib tua Brandon Sanudo (5-3, 2 KO lub) of Baja California, Mexico in a lightweight bout.

In four-round Bouts:
Vincent Floyd (2-2-1, 1 KO) ntawm Philadelphia yuav square tawm nrog Rafael Montalvo (3-3, 3 KO lub) ntawm St. Clair, PA.
Antonio Allen (0-5) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Demetrius Williams (0-2) in a battle of Philadelphia based junior welterweights looking for their first win.

Lucas Dos Santos (2-0, 2 KO lub) ntawm Miami, Florida will battle an opponent to be named in a welterweight bout.

Rounding out the card will be a four round junior welterweight bout between Titos Gosalves ntawm Philadelphia (0-1) and pro debuting Gerardo Martinez ntawm Phoenixville, PA.

Tickets for this great night of boxing can be purchased at www.2300arena.com rau $100, $75 thiab $50
THE WEIGH IN WILL BE THIS Thursday, Tej zaum yuav 18 AT THE STADIUM HOLIDAY INN AT 5:30 PM
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ERROL Spence JR. REVEALS MOTIVATION AND EXPECTATIONS FOR MAY 27 FIGHT IN INTIMATE CONVERSATION WITH MARK KRIEGEL

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The Reveal with Mark Kriegel: Errol Spence Jr.:http://s.sho.com/2pRC3wr

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Undefeated welterweight Errol Spence Jr. sat down with SHOWTIME Sports®reporter Mark Kriegel prior to his highly anticipated world championship match against Kell Brook Saturday, Tej zaum 27 nyob rau SHOWTIME® (5:15 p.m. THIAB/2:15 p.m. PT) from Bramall Lane in Sheffield. The interview is the latest in a reoccurring SHOWTIME Sports digital series, THE REVEAL with Mark Kriegel, featuring exclusive and in-depth interviews with boxing greats.

The IBF’s No. 1-ranked mandatory challenger at 147 phaus, Spence opens up about his first knockout, injuring past sparring partners Adrien Broner and Charles Hatley, giving Floyd Mayweather a black eye and much more.

 

Below are bites from the interview:

 

KRIEGEL: That feeling when you knock someone out; it’s addictive is it not?

 

SPENCE JR.: “Who doesn’t love knockouts? That’s the ultimate way to win in boxing, by knockout.”

 

KRIEGEL: You’ve been the most talked-about talent in boxing for a good while. Why is that?

 

SPENCE JR: “I think it’s the way I fight, knocking people out and in the ring I’m passive-aggressive… I don’t come at people reckless, I take my time, I break my opponent down. I am the sweet science.”

 

KRIEGEL: Do you think this is the fight that announces Errol Spence?

 

SPENCE JR.: “I think so… I’m willing to prove to everybody that I am that guy”

 

 

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Ruben Villa to Test Unbeaten Record on “Tshiab ntshav” Undercard Friday Night

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TXIV YAWG, California. (Tej zaum 17, 2017) – Blue chip featherweight prospect Ruben Villa (5-0, 3 Kos) headlines an action-packed “Tshiab ntshav” undercard when he puts his undefeated record on the line against Anthony de Jesus Ruiz (2-2, 2 Kos) no Friday, Tej zaum 19, from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California.
Thompson Boxing’s 17 year anniversary show will be live streamed on its website thiab Facebook Live pib thaum 7:45 p.m. PDT no hnub Friday.
Daim pib rau “Tshiab ntshav” yog luv nqi ntawm $40, $60, & $100 and are available for purchase online at ThompsonBoxing.com, los yog los ntawm hu xov tooj 714-935-0900.
Friday tus bout marks the fourth time Villa will fight in front of an expected sold out crowd at the Doubletree Ontario. It will be his first, Txawm li cas los, fighting on a live streamed show.
“I’m definitely excited for it. It’s great exposure for us new guys trying to make a name for ourselves,” hais Villa, who is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. “I know a lot of my friends and family will be watching. It also gives an opportunity for boxing fans all over the country to tune in and watch some quality fights.”
Vaj Ncaim, a southpaw, is coming off his East Coast debut in April where we notched his third career knockout win over the previously unbeaten Luis Diaz Torres. Villa stopped the stiff-chinned Torres in the sixth and final round. It was the first, sixth round fight of Villa’s career, one that tough him several impactful lessons.
“It’s important to stick to the plan and listen to my corner,” said the 20-year-old, who hails from Salinas, California. “He was somewhat reckless so I needed to show a little more patience with him. I’m used to fighting guys who are a little more technical. Diaz was able to take a shot. He was willing to absorb two or three punches to set up one of his own. I learned not to give him those opportunities.”
Rau Friday tus six-round bout versus Ruiz, Villa spent most of his training camp sparring at the Robert Garcia Gym in Riverside, widely seen as one of Southern California’s most boxing rich environments. His chief sparring partner was Hector Tanajara, another highly regarded prospect with an undefeated record.
“Kev kawm camp mus zoo,” hais Villa, who as an amateur won back-to-back National Golden Gloves championships. “I had quality sparring sessions against Hector Tanajara. He fights one division higher than me so it’s always good to learn from guys that are naturally bigger than you.”
While Villa comes from a well-rounded amateur career that saw him bank two wins against fellow high ceiling prospect Shakur Stevenson, the Northern California native is always on the quest to better his skills.
“I’ve been working on using more angles to set up punches,” Villa said. “The goal is to develop better range with my jab so I can be more effective. With Ruiz, I plan to feel him out for the first round and then I’ll start going at his weaknesses. A lot of what I plan to do will come off the jab.”
The live stream, hu ua “TB Presents: Tshiab ntshav,” will be anchored by blow-by-blow announcer Beto Duran with Steve Kim providing expert color commentary.
Connect with Ruben Villa on social media: Instagram: RubenV4 , Facebook: Ruben Villa IV , & Twitter: @Ruben_Villa4 .
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Rising Super Welterweight Prospect Money Powell IV Returns to the Ring Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 2 against Hungary’s Sandor Jozsa

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From Le Dome – Palais Des Sports de Paris in Event Headlined By the Pro Debut of 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Tony Yoka
Paris (Tej zaum 17, 2017) – Exciting unbeaten prospect Money Powell IV (1-0, 1 KO) will make his second professional start on Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 2 when he takes on Hungary’s Sandor Jozsa (5-3-1, 2 Kos) in a four-round super welterweight attraction from Le Dome – Palais Des Sports de Paris.
The June 2 event is headlined by French Olympian and 2016 super heavyweight gold medalist Tony Yoka making his professional debut against unbeaten Travis Clark(12-0, 8 Kos) live in France on Canal Plus at 7:30 p.m. CET.
“Stepping into the ring in Paris is going to be a special experience and I can’t wait to show the French fans what I’m all about,” said Powell IV. “I want to be able to connect with as many people as possible and this is a great opportunity in just my second fight. I’m going to keep training hard like I do every day and give the fans something to remember on Lub rau hli ntuj 2.”
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Ringstar France and sponsored by Unkut Paris, pib ntawm 25 € and are available by calling Ticketmaster at 0825 038 039, or visiting www.ticketmaster.fr thiab www.FranceBillet.com.
“I am very happy to take ‘Money’ Global! All of France will get a chance to see the future of Boxing. Money Powell is an American, born in Germany and now fighting in Paris, France in only his second professional outing. This goes to show you that ‘Money’ truly knows no borders,” said Richard Schaefer, Chairman & CEO ntawm Ringstar Cov kev ua si. “This young man has so many great attributes inside and outside of the ring and we’re excited to introduce him to as many new fans as possible. This is going to be a great experience for Money as he continues to sharpen his skills in the pro ranks.”
Powell made his pro debut on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 9 in Los Angeles in spectacular fashion as he used his height and reach advantage to dominate Todd Templeton and score two knockdowns before the referee halted the fight at 2:55 ntawm cov thawj puag ncig.
Born in Germany, where his former boxer father was stationed in the military, Powell dedicated himself to boxing for good when his family moved back to the U.S. nyob rau hauv 2011. The 19-year-old has quickly made a name for himself since then, winning lub 2016 Youth Welterweight National Championship to earn the top ranking in the 152-pound division by USA Boxing. Fighting out of Fort Mitchell, on the state line of Alabama and Georgia, Powell will continue his pro campaign on Lub rau hli ntuj 2.
The 26-year-old Jozsa turned pro last October and won his first three contests, including two victories by way of stoppage. Representing Hungary, Jozsa has been busy in 2017, fighting five times already including one draw and victories over Levente Siktar and most recently Laszlo Vadasz.
Yog xav paub ntxiv mus xyuas www.ringstar.com or follow in Twitter @Ringstar, @laboxesurcanal, @TonyYoka and @Swanson_Comm.
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Tej zaum yuav 20 IS BOXING BINGE-WATCH DAY WITH SLATE OF TELEVISED BOXING SHOWS FROM U.K. AND U.S.

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GET YOUR POPCORN & CORONA READY!
Gervonta Davis Defends 130-pound Title Against Liam Walsh From London, England On SHOWTIME
Gary Russell, Jr. Defends 126-pound Title Against Oscar Escandon At MGM National Harbor on SHOWTIME
Rising Star David Benavidez Meets Rogelio “Porky” Medina in 168-pound Title Eliminator From Laredo, Texas on Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & HMA LIAB Cov kev ua si
Las Vegas (Tej zaum 17, 2017) – Let the boxing binge watching begin this Saturday, Tej zaum 20 when separate shows on SHOWTIME and FS1 deliver six matches running over six consecutive hours. This boxing extravaganza will present a unique opportunity for fans to watch boxing starting at 6 p.m. THIAB and continue throughout the evening.
“It’s not unusual to spend all day Sunday watching the NFL or to spend the day watching the NBA playoffs,” said Tim Smith, Vice President of Communications for Haymon Boxing. “But it’s rare for boxing fans to be able to turn on the television in the early evening and binge watch great action until late at night. The slate of shows on May 20 will provide that opportunity for boxing fans.”
Kicking off the day will be an action-packed 130-pound championship match with undefeated young star Gervonta Davis (17-0, 16 Kos) defending his title against No. 1 contender Liam Walsh (21-0, 14 Kos) from Copper Box Arena in London, England with coverage beginning on SHOWTIME at 6 p.m. THIAB/3 p.m. PT.
The 22-year-old Davis is the youngest reigning American world champion in boxing and he will travel to England for his first title defense against Walsh, an undefeated southpaw fighting in his hometown of London.
Immediately following the Davis-Walsh bout, things kick into high gear with three matches originating from MGM National Harbor outside of Washington, D.C. Gary Russell, Jr. (27-1, 16 Kos) defends his 126-pound world title against Oscar Escandon (25-2, 17 Kos) nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim.
A pair of world title eliminators round out the televised portion of the card. Andre Dirrell (25-2, 16 Kos) thiab Jose Uzcategui (26-1, 22 Kos) meet in a 168-pound match with the winner set to fight for the interim IBF title and a shot at current champion James DeGale. Two-division championRances Barthelemy (25-0, 16 Kos) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Kiryl Relikh(21-1, 19 Kos) in a 140-pound title eliminator with the winner earning an opportunity to fight for a world championship.
Rounding out the night is a pair of Premier Boxing Champions matches on FS1 and FOX Deportes from Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas that start at 10 p.m. THIAB.
David Benavidez (17-0, 16 Kos), an ascending star, yuav tau raws li yav tas los lub ntiaj teb no title challenger Rogelio “Porky” Medina (37-7, 31 Kos) in a 168-pound title eliminator in the main event. Benavidez will face the toughest test of his career against Medina, a veteran who gave DeGale all he could handle last year. The winner will get a shot at the 168-pound world championship.
Unbeaten 126-pound contender Jorge Lara (28-0-2, 20 Kos) takes on hard-hitting brawler Mario Briones (28-5-2, 22 Kos) in a 10-round featherweight match in the co-feature.
Binge Away!
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Lub rau hli ntuj 3, NYC, Wilfred Benitez Fundraising event

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FUNDRAISER for three-time World Champion WILFRED “EL RADAR’ BENITEZ
(Youngest World Champion Ever at age 17)
Organized and promoted by Efrain Diaz, Franklin “Beatle” Paj, former NYC amateur boxer Eddie Montalvo, Yvonne Benitez (Wilfred’s sister) thiab “Iceman” John Scully
Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 3, 2017 @ Monique’s Lounge in Spanish Harlem, New York City. 1 pm – 7 pm
181 East 108th St. Spanish Harlem, NY 10029.
FOOD-MUSIC-FUN
$20 admission. All proceeds go to Wilfred Benitez.
Wilfred Benitez tee-shirt comes with the admission price)
Invited and expected guests include the likes of Mark Breland, Iran “The Blade” Barkley, “Poison” Junior Jones, Seamus McDonough, Dennis “The Magician” Milton, Marlon “Magic txiv neej” Starling, Angel Manfredy, Neeg Ixayees “es” Cardona, Harold “Tus duab ntxoov ntxoo” Knight, Pedro Vilella, Hector Camacho Jr. Richie “The Mountain” Lamontagne, Alfred “Ice” Cole, Tyrone “The Harlem Butcher” and HBO Judge Harold Lederman.
Benitez’ sister Evelyn will also be in attendance.
Actor and former professional boxer Mickey Rourke has already donated an undisclosed sum to the Fundraiser.
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Oscar Escandon Training Camp Quotes & Duab

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Top Featherweight Challenger Battles Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. in Main Event Showdown Saturday, Tej zaum 20 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland on

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NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. (Tej zaum 15, 2017) – Top 126-pound challenger Oscar Escandon shares his thoughts on training camp and more ahead of his first world title opportunity against WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. Saturday, Tej zaum 20 on SHOWTIME from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
Coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 6 p.m. THIAB/3 p.m. PT and features super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell thiab Jose Uzcategui battling for the IBF Super Middleweight World Championship plus two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy kev noj nyob Kiryl Relikh in a 140-pound world title eliminator. In the telecast opener, from Copper Box Arena in London, Gervonta Davis puts his IBF Jr. Lightweight Title on the line against Liam Walsh.
Coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 6 p.m. THIAB/3 p.m. PT and features super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell thiab Jose Uzcategui battling for the IBF Super Middleweight World Championship plus two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy kev noj nyob Kiryl Relikh in a 140-pound world title eliminator. In the telecast opener, from Copper Box Arena in London, Gervonta Davis puts his IBF Jr. Lightweight Title on the line against Liam Walsh.
Tickets for the live event at MGM National Harbor, promoted by TGB Promotions, yog luv nqi ntawm $200, $150, $100 thiab $50, and are now on sale. To purchase tickets go tohttp://mgmnationalharbor.com/.
Here is what Escandon had to say from Las Vegas before he wraps camp and heads east to headline at MGM National Harbor in Maryland:
On his recent training camp:
“Training camp started off in Gilroy, California where we got a lot of good sparring in the Bay Area. But then we moved camp to Las Vegas where we are training in high elevation. We are running up at Mt. Charleston where the elevation is 8400 feet. Tag nrho rau hauv tag nrho cov, it has been a fantastic camp.”
On fighting in his first main event on SHOWTIME:
“It’s a dream come true to be fighting on SHOWTIME, especially in the main event for a world title. I believe the fans watching will enjoy my fighting style. I always bring excitement to the ring. This will be a fan-friendly fight to watch.”
On facing his opponent, champion Gary Russell Jr:
“Gary Russell Jr. is one of the best fighters in the division. I know it’s not going to be an easy task to defeat him but I’m confident in my ability to come out victorious. I will dig deep and impose my will on him.”
On training with head coach Ruben Guerrero:
“Together Ruben and I get along very well. He’s always there for me when I need him. We are doing everything to get better and we’ll be ready to go. We have a nice game plan that we will display on fight night.”
On what a victory will do for his career:
“This is the biggest fight of my career and a win will lead to bigger and better things, like unification bouts. To capture the WBC world title will be an honor for my team and my people of Colombia. I need to win this fight and capture that WBC title. I can see myself in major fights with a victory.”
ABOUT RUSSELL JR. vs. ESCANDON
Gary Russell Jr. vs. Oscar Escandon is a featherweight world championship showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Tej zaum 20 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland. Televised coverage begins on SHOWTIME at 6 p.m. THIAB/3 p.m. PT and features super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell and Jose Uzcategui in a matchup for the Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Championship plus two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy in a WBA 140-pound world title eliminator against Kiryl Relikh. In the telecast opener, from Copper Box Arena in London, Gervonta Davis puts his IBF Jr. Lightweight Title on the line against Liam Walsh.
Yog xav paub ntxiv, follow on Twitter @MrGaryRussellJr, TGBPromotions, @MGMNatlHarbor and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing thiab www.Facebook.com/MGMNationalHarbor. The event is sponsored by Corona Extra, finest Beer.
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Mykal Fox takes on Daniel Sostre in headlining bout on Saturday, June 3rd at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, Maryland

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Luther Smith to appear in co-feature bout
Plus undefeated Greg Outlaw, Jr., Marcus Bates, Justin Hurd, Tyrek Irby and Jordan Peters
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Fort Washington, MD (Tej zaum 15, 2017)– on Saturday night June 3rd, undefeated junior welterweight Mykal hma liab take on battle-tested Daniel Sostre in the main event of a nine-bout card at the Rosecroft Raceway nyob rau hauv Fort Washington, Maryland
Lub card yog nce los ntawm huab tais lub Promotions.

Hma liab ntawm Forestville, Maryland has become a popular headline attraction in the Beltway

Lub 21 year-old Fox has a record of 13-0 nrog plaub knockouts.
The three-year professional has continuously stepped up the competition, and will be making his seventh start at the Rosecroft Raceway, and is coming off a eight-round majority decision over Tre’Sean Wiggins on February 11th.
Sostre of Highland, New York via Vega Baja, Puerto Rico muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 13-12-1 nrog tsib knockouts.
Lub 33 year-old is a 12 xyoo yog qub tub rog, and is known for fighting top competition.
Fox will mark the 11th undefeated opponent that Sostre has faced.
Sostre has wins over Kenny Galarza (16-3), Chris Gilbert (11-0), Jay Krupp (14-3), Tommy Rainone (12-2), Mike Ruiz (8-2) & Broderick Antoine (2-0).
Sostre will be looking to get back in the win column after dropping his last three fights to fighter’s who have a combined record of 45-2-1. Nyob rau hauv nws cov nag sib ntau sib tw, Sostre dropped an eight-round majority decision to Derrick Cuevas (12-0-1) rau December 10th in Catono, Puerto Rico.
Nyob rau hauv rau-round bouts:
Luther Smith (8-1, 7 KO lub) ntawm Bowie, Maryland battles an opponent to be named in a cruiserweight bout.
Greg Outlaw, Jr. (2-0) ntawm Bowie, Maryland will fight an opponent to be named in a lightweight bout.
Marcus Bates (6-0-1, 6 KO lub) ntawm Washington, DC yuav sib ntaus sib tua Roberto Pucheta (10-10-1, 6 KO lub) of Jalisco, Mexico in a super bantamweight tussle.
Nyob rau hauv plaub-round bouts:
Justin Hurd (2-0, 1 KO) ntawm Accokeek, Maryland takes on Jonathan Garcia (4-15-1,1 KO) ntawm Aguada, Puerto Rico in a junior middleweight bout.
Tyrek Irby (2-0, 1 KO) of Forestville, Maryland battles Brandon Sanudo (5-3, 2 KO lub) of San Felipe, Mexico in a junior welterweight contest.
Malik Loften ntawm Suitland, Maryland makes his pro debut against an opponent to be named in a featherweight contest.
Lamont McLaughlin (0-1) of Philadelphia boxes against Jessie Singletary (0-2) ntawm Washington, DC in a super middleweight fight.
Jordan Peters (1-0-1) ntawm Washington, DC will take on an Bryan Perez Nevarez (2-6-1, 1 KO) ntawm Carolina, Puerto Rico in a super bantamweight contest.
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Referee and retired boxer Randy Neumann Ring 8 Guest Speaker Tuesday, Tej zaum 16

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TSHIAB YORK CITY (Tej zaum 14, 2017) – Referee/retired boxer Randy Neumann (31-7, 11 Kos) Randy Neumann will be Ring 8’s guest speaker at its mnthly meeting this coming Tuesday hmo ntuj, Tej zaum 16 (7 p.m. THIAB pib), at O’Neill’s Restaurant, nyob rau ntawm 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth, NY 11378.
Ring 8’s May meeting is sponsored by DiBella Entertainment and Top Rank.
“Nplhaib 8 is fortunate to have such a fascinating speaker this month who will share his vast experience with us,” Nplhaib 8 tus thawj tswj hwm Jack Lub hais tias. “Randy Neumann was a heavyweight of note in the 1970’s who boxed a main event at Madison Square Garden against Jerry Quarry. Later he would become one of the best-known referees in boxing working major fights involving Mike Tyson and other champions.”
HAIS TXOG NPLHAIB 8: Nplhaib 8 ua lub yim chaw hauj lwm ntawm dab tsi yog ces hu ua tus National qub tub rog boxers Association – li no, NPLHAIB 8 – thiab hnub no lub koom haum motto tseem: Boxers Pab boxers.
NPLHAIB 8 yog tag nrho cog lus rau txhawb tsawg hmoo neeg nyob rau hauv lub boxing zej zog uas tej zaum yuav pab nyob rau hauv cov nqe lus ntawm kev them nqi xauj tsev, cov nqi kho mob, los yog txawm justifiable xav tau.
Mus rau kab www.Ring8ny.com yog xav paub ntxiv txog NPLHAIB 8, qhov loj tshaj plaws pab pawg neeg ntawm nws zoo nyob rau hauv lub tebchaws United States nrog ntau tshaj 350 neeg. Txhua xyoo ua tswv cuab dues tsuas yog $30.00 thiab txhua tus mej zeej muaj cai mus rau ib tug buffet noj hmo tom NPLHAIB 8 txhua hli rooj sib tham, tsis suav Lub Xya hli ntuj Lub yim hli ntuj thiab. Tag nrho cov active boxers, pib xyaum ua thiab kev, nrog ib tug tam sim no boxing daim ntawv tso cai los yog hauv phau ntawv muaj cai mus rau ib tug complimentary NPLHAIB 8 txhua xyoo ua tswv cuab. Guests ntawm nplhaib 8 cov mej zeej yuav txais tos ntawm ib tug nqi xwb $7.00 rau ib tug neeg.