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RAHMAN JR. ANDAM NA NGA MAGSUGOD SA IYANG KAUGALINGONG LEGACY SA HEAVYWEIGHT SA SKYLANDS ECC SA Huwebes, MARSO 23

Nagtubo nga anak nga lalaki sa us aka wala malantugi ug duha ka beses nga World Heavyweight Champion, Hasim Rahman Jr., wala’y labot nga ang kalibutan motan-aw gikan sa pagsugod sa iyang propesyonal nga karera sa boksing.
“Dili kini bag-o,” gipatin-aw ni Rahman. “Naanad na ako nga kinsa ako ug adunay mga mata kanako nga kini mahimong awkward nga wala sila. Wala’y hinungdan kung kinsa ako sa bug-os ko nga kinabuhi, o ang akong gibuhat. Ang kalibutan nagtan-aw tungod sa kung kinsa ang akong amahan.”
Rahman Jr., kansang amahan, Hasim “Ang Bato” Bantog nga gipatumba ni Rahman si Lennox Lewis kaniadtong Abril 2001 aron modaog sa WBC ug IBF Heavyweight Championship, magahimo sa iyang propesyonal nga debut batok sa Brian Imes sa Lungsod sa Kansas (1-4, 1 KO) sa Huwebes, Marso 23, 2017, sa Mga Pagpasiugda ni Greg Cohen’ SUPER BRAWL® III, kalihokan sa boksing sa Skylands Event & Conference Center (ETC) sa Randolph, New Jersey.
Gipresentar kauban ang pagtaas sa Mga Promosyon ug Mga Pagtaas nga GH3 (gipasiugdahan sa Winner ni David Schuster nga Dad-a Tanan nga Produksyon), Ipakita usab sa SUPER BRAWL® III ang Bronx, Mga igsoon sa Halili sa New York: power-punching super-welterweight nga aksyon nga bayani nga si Skender Halili (13-1, 13 KOs) pagkuha sa Ecuadorian nga beterano nga si Eduardo “Ang Cheíto” Bulak (25-25-3, 15 KOs) sa walo ka hugna nga punoan nga kalihokan, ug wala’y pilde nga si Enver Halili (8-0, 2 KOs) nag-atubang sa Nicaragua nga si Ariel Vasquez (13-16-2, 9 KOs) sa unom ka hugna nga welterweight co-main.
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“Ang akong amahan ingon usa ka magtatambag,” nagpadayon siya. “Ang akong amahan mao ra ang tawo nga akong kaila nga tinuud nga adunay gihunahuna nga kaayohan. Bisan kinsa pa nga akong nakigsabot, kanunay kini moabut sa salapi sa katapusan sa adlaw. Wala gyud mangayo bisan unsa ang akong amahan kanako. Nahibal-an nako nga nahibal-an niya ang dula ug nahibal-an ko kana sa kaniya sa akong team, ang langit ang kinutuban.”
25-Ang usa ka tuig ang panuigon nga si Rahman nakakuha og labi ka gilauman nga pagsugod sa iyang gipaabut nga karera sa boksing. Paggawas sa iyang malampuson nga 100-away nga pagdagan ingon usa ka amateur, ang buzz naa sa palibot sa 6′ 3″ 250-lb. manlalaban, apan usa ka nakamatay nga aksidente sa awto 2012 nakita siya nga nagserbisyo a 2- hangtod sa 5 ka tuig nga sentensya sa Department of Corrections.
Bag-ohay lang gipagawas ug karon andam na nga magpadayon sa kinabuhi, Gisulti ni Rahman nga ang tibuuk nga kasinatian nagbag-o kaniya alang sa kaayohan. “Kini usa ka magbukas sa mata alang kanako. Ang pag-agi sa kana nagbag-o gyud ang akong karera ug kung unsa ang akong gibati ingon usa ka tawo, ug usa ka anak nga lalake, usa ka amahan, ug usa ka bana. Nabag-ohan ko niini. Mapasalamaton ako nga gipanalanginan ako sa Diyos nga naa sa niining posisyon karon.”
Gisulti ni Rahman nga wala siya mahibal-an bahin sa una nga kontra nga si Imes, apan siya ug ang trainer nga si Kenny Ellis kugihan sa pagtrabaho sa Upton Boxing Center sa Baltimore.
“Mibati ko og dakong. Nabalaka gyud ko, apan ang kakulba wala magsipa. Kini hapit sa oras sa away. Giingon sa akong koponan nga kini maayong pakigbisog alang kanako. Pagkahuman sa duha ug tunga ka tuig, Nagtinguha ako nga makakuha sa pila ka mga hugna.”
Bisan pa sa nalangay nga pagsugod, Ang Team Rahman wala’y plano sa pagdali-dali sa mga butang.
“Gusto ko lang magpadayon nga busy kutob sa akong mahimo ug mahibal-an kutob sa akong mahimo ug makig-away alang sa usa ka titulo sa kalibutan kung andam na ako. Dili ako magdali. Wala’y pagdali. Dili kini ingon nga maghulat ako hangtod sa hangtod. Ipaglaban ko ang titulo kung andam na ako ug nahibal-an ko kung gibutang kini sa trabaho, Andam na ako sa usa ka duha ka tuig. Kana ang katuyoan alang kanako. Kung molungtad ang tulo o upat ka tuig, kini gibuhat. Bisan unsa man ang kahimtang. Ipadayon nako ang pag-ayo sa mga knockout hangtod kini mahinabo.”
Alang kang Rahman, ang desisyon nga sundon ang mga lakang sa iyang bantog nga amahan usa ka makatarunganon.
“Kanunay ako gitudloan nga magplano sa unahan. Sa nagtungha ako sa tungatungang klase, Nag-football gyud ko. Nagdula ko’g higpit, nagdagan balik ug halapad nga tigdawat. Naa koy mga damgo. Apan naabut sa akon kung pila ka mga tawo ang adunay parehas nga damgo nga akong gipangandoy. Pananglitan, adunay usa ka milyon nga batan-ong mga lalaki nga taga-Africa nga gusto nga moadto sa NBA matag tuig. 400,000 sa ila magdula og high school nga basketball. 4000 sa mga magdula sa kolehiyo. 35 paga-draft. Gikan sa nga 35, lamang 7 magsugod na. Kana nagpasabut nga adunay usa ka milyon nga mga tawo nga naninguha nga makuha 7 mga trabaho. Ug ang kasagaran nga karera sa NBA upat ka tuig. Usa kana ka problema. Kinahanglan nga tan-awon sa mga tawo ang ilang mga posibilidad. Gibuhat nako. Busa, Giingon nako nga 'kabalo kung unsa? Imbis nga naa sa niining higante nga linaw sa mga tawo nga naningkamot nga mahimong sunod nga Ray Lewis. Talagsa ako makadagan sa us aka tawo nga gusto mahimong kampeyon sa bug-at nga timbang sa tibuuk kalibutan,’ busa kana ang gihukman ko nga buhaton. Wala’y duo sa amahan ug anak nga nahimong kampiyon sa bug-at nga timbang. Wala gyud kini mahimo. Alang kanako nga naa sa posisyon nga sementohon ang among ngalan sa pamilya sa kasaysayan sa heavyweight nga kampeyon sa kampeonato nakadasig kaayo ug andam ako nga pahimuslan kini sa hingpit.”
Ang pagpirma kauban si Greg Cohen Mga promosyon usa ka dali nga desisyon, suma ni Rahman, kinsa nakaila sa nagpasiugda sa Jersey sa kadaghanan sa iyang kinabuhi.

“Gusto gyud nako nga pasalamatan si Greg Cohen sa higayon nga gihatag niya kanako,” siya miingon. “Nailhan ko si Greg gikan pa sa akong pagkabata ug kanunay siya nga nagtoo kanako. Kanunay niya ako nga gisuportahan ug nagpadayon sa pagkontak ug nagsunod kanako. Adunay siya tinuud nga tinuud nga interes kanako. Nahibal-an na ni Greg nga siya adunay labing kaayo nga bag-ong gibug-aton sa bug-os nga kalibutan. Tinuud nga nakatuon ako sa paghimo kaniya ug sa akong amahan ug sa Lungsod sa Baltimore nga mapahitas-on.”
SUPER BRAWL® III isibya, nadugay sa tape, sa Sportsnet New York (GIPUTOL). Sa away sa gabii, pultahan sa 6:00 pm ug ang aksyon magsugod sa 7:00 pm. Ang Skylands ECC nahimutang sa 792 Route 10 Kasadpan sa Randolph, NJ. Phone: 973.328.8600.
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Anthony “Juice” Young decisions Samuel Amoako in main event at The Claridge in Atlantic City

Gabriel Pham & Brendan Barrett score stoppage victories

Pasciolla, Wilson, Romain and Francis all post wins on Rising Promotions card
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Atlantic City, NJ (Marso 13, 2017)–Kini nga milabay nga Sabado sa gabii, welterweight Anthony “Juice” Young registered his 5th consecutive victory as he won an 8-round unanimous decision that highlighted a 7- bout card at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
The card was promoted by Rising promotions, which staged it’s 7th consecutive card in front of a capacity crowd at The Claridge.
It’s bitter sweet knowing this was my last event. This show was a great way to end the #ACFightNight series. Awesome crowd, great fights and dramatic endings. It’s now time for me to focus on my fighting career and continue my path to become a world champion,” said Thomas LaManna of Rising Promotions.
Young controlled action against the tough veteran, and Young was able to win in shutout fashion by scores of 80-72 sa tanan nga mga cards.
Young of Atlantic City raised his mark to 16-2. Amoako of Silver Spring, Maryland via Accra, Ghana is now 21-14.
Sa co-bahin, Gabriel Pham scored his 2nd consecutive stoppage, as he took out Chauncey Fields at 1:29 of round four of their scheduled 6-round super middleweight bout.
Uban sa kadaugan, Pham of Atlantic City improves to 8-1 uban sa 4 knockouts. Fields of Lynchburg, Virginia falls to 4-2.
Heavyweight Brendan Barrett remained undefeated as he stopped Philly tough guy Brian Donahue at 2:33 of round two of their scheduled 4-round bout.
Barrett hurt Donahue on the ropes and stopped him after a hard flurry. Barrett is now 5-0-2 with all his wins coming via the stoppage variety.
Donahue mao ang karon 3-14-3.
In another heavyweight tussle, Dan Pasciolla won a 6-round split decision over LeMarcus Tucker.
It was a close fight with the each man having moments throughout the contest.
Pasciolla of Brick, NJ won two cards via 58-56 iskor, while Tucker took a card 58-56.
Pasciolla is now 9-2-1. Tucker of Forest City, Arkansas is 4-2.
Adrian Wilson of Atlantic City got his first professional win by winning a 4-round unanimous decision over Henry Tyrone Paige,
Wilson won on all cards 40-36 mao ang karon 1-3. Paige of Batesville, Arkansas is 0-4.
Thomas Romain of Brooklyn, New York won a 4-round unanimous decision over Sidell Blocker.
Romain won all cards by 40-36 scores and is now 2-1. Blocker of Pleasantville, NJ mao ang 1-7-1.
In a battle of pro debuters, Cesar Francis defeated Steve Moore by scores of 40-36 makaduha ug 39-37.

World Ranked Middleweight Antoine Douglas returns with a 5th round stoppage over Pablo Munguia in Charenton, Louisiana

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Nutley, NJ (Marso 14, 2017)World ranked middleweight Antoine Douglas returned to action after a year layoff by stopping Pablo Munguia in the 5th round in a scheduled six-round bout in Charenton, Louisiana.

Douglas of Washington, D.C. was making his first start since March 5, 2016 got back in the win column.
Ang 24 year-old raised his mark to 20-1-1 uban sa 14 knockouts, and is ranked number-12 by the WBC,
Douglas is promoted by GH3 Promotions.
This was a good way to comeback for Antoine,” said GH3 Promotions promoter Vito Mielnicki.
We wanted to bring him back in March. Antoine has been fighting regularly since he was 11 ka tuig-ang panuigon, so the layoff was needed and good. We moved him fast as he fought 21 mga panahon sa 4 ka tuig. It was the first time that he was able to take a step back. Despite what happened in his fight with Khurtzsidze, we still believe is a future world champion. The fight with Khurtsidze was a learning experience for all of us, from he fighter to the trainers to me the promoter. This whole thing should be about Antoine Douglas and no one else. He is still just 24 years old and his best boxing is ahead of him. We will have him in a few more of these learning fights, and then look for him to be back knocking on a big fight by August.
We have a good team around him with his trainers Dennis Porter, Kevin Smalls and Kay Koroma. We just added Joseph Karoma as the strength and conditioning coach.
I want to thank Greg Cohen for help getting us on the card in Louisiana.
Douglas will be back in on action on March 27th, sa Dominican Republic, when he takes on Eduardo Mercedes (32-16, 27 KO ni) for the WBC Fecarbox title.

Yohan Vasquez positioning himself for world featherweight title shot; Dominican featherweight takes on unbeaten Maikol Beaumont

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Marso 27 in Santiago, Dominican Republic
NEW YORK CITY (Marso 13, 2017) – World-class featherweight Yohan “Ang Fair” Vasquez (18-1, 16 KOs) will put his world ratings on the line, Marso 27 at home in an eight-round bout against undefeated Venezuelan prospect MaikolLa PerlaMaikin Beaumont (12-0-1, 7 KOs), at New Monte Bar in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
The 22-year-old Vasquez is a former Interim World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion. A dangerous puncher who also boxes effectively, he is currently world rated by the World Boxing Association (WBA) at No. 13, ingon man usab sa No. 15 pinaagi sa WBC.
Sa iyang labing bag-o nga away, Vasquez knocked out former world champion Richard Carrillo (24-6) sa ikaduha nga-round, last November in the Dominican Republic. The Dominican knockout artist is riding a 13-fight win streak, dating back to 2014, into his risky confrontation with Beaumont later this month.
Beaumont, 22, is the reigning Venezuelan featherweight champion who will be fighting outside of his native country for the first time against Vasquez.
Yohan is like a Tazmanian Devil,” Havoc Boxing CEO Rob Diaz miingon. “He just goes into the ring and starts attacking his opponent. We’ve told him to take his time but he likes to crack. He’s a young fighter on the rise but still green. He has the skill, heart and determination to make it to the top.
Our plan is to keep him banging out opponents, rising in the rankings, and eventually proving to all the fighters in his division that he belongs with the best. We’re taking it one fight at a time, bisan. Havoc Boxing will keep pushing Yohan until he gets in position for a world title shot. We’re very excited about his potential and development.
Havoc Boxing Promotions is a division of Havoc Boxing, which is known throughout boxing for its flashy, totally unique looking boxinguniforms” – trunks and jacketsand other clothing merchandise and accessories.
In addition to Vasquez, Havoc also promotes Nicaraguan lightweight OliverTrombita” Bulak (27-3-2, 17 KOs), ang kanhi world title challenger, in addition to a pair of Colombian fighters, super bantamweight Wilner Soto (16-1, 8 KOs) and former world cruiserweight title challenger SantanderCha ChaSilgado (27-4, 21 KOs).
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New WBA Junior Middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade shows championship work rate in title winning effort against Jack Culcay

Philadelphia, PA/Bronx, NY/Providence, RI (Marso 13, 2017)–Newly crowned WBA Junior Middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade threw a staggering 953 punches according to Compubox, in his title win over Jack Culcay this past Sabado in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Andrade, who many regard as the most talented fighter in the 154 pound division, showed his versatility as divvied up his punch output nicely between jabs and power punches by throwing 519 power punches and 434 jabs.
The junior middleweight average is 684 punches per 12 rounds.
Andrade saved his best work for the home stretch when he threw 91 ug 92 punches respectively in the Championship (11th and 12th) rounds. sa round 11, he connected on a fight best 40 kinumo. Andrade outlanded Culcay in 11 sa 12 rounds.
Andrade sa Providence, Rhode Island became a two-time champion with a split decision over Culcay be scores of 116-112 makaduha ug 115-114 for Culcay.
Demetrius showed what a true world champion is supposed to do. He traveled to Germany and took the title from the champion. Now we will look towards the future, and there are many desirable fights out there. There are the champions like Erislandy Lara, Jarrett Hurd and the Charlo /Hatley winner. Of course the big names in the room are Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin. Those are fights that we would love to make and Demetrius wants them as well. Demetrius will defend his title with pride, and we will look to get him in the most meaningful fights,” miingon Banner Promotions Presidente, Artie Pelullo.

Ahmed Elbiali Pre-Fight Quotes & Training Camp Photos


Unbeaten Prospect Battles Jackson Junior Martes, Marso 14on Premier Boxing Champions Bell-to-toe Martes sa FS1 & Boxing Champions sa Fox Deportes
From the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
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TUNICA, MS (Marso 13, 2017) – Pildi nga kahayag heavyweight nga palaaboton Ahmed Elbiali is prepared for another opportunity to keep his perfect record intact as he faces Brazil’s Jackson Junior in an eight-round fight featured on Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS sa FS1 & Boxing Champions sa Fox Deportes Martes, Marso 14.
Televised coverage magsugod sa 9 sa gabii. UG/6 sa gabii. PT from the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi and is headlined by rising middleweight contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko battling unbeaten Kemahl Russell sa usa ka 10-round bout.
Ang mga tiket alang sa live event, nga gipasiugdahan sa TGB Promotions, magsugod sa $20, ug sa sale karon. Tickets can be purchased at the Fitz Gift Shop, sa www.ticketmaster.com o pinaagi sa pagtawag Ticketmaster sa 800-745-3000.
Here is what Elbiali had to say ahead of the showdown:
On fighting on FS1
It’s a great situation to be fighting on national television, especially FS1. Bell-to-toe Martes has been great for all boxers who are fortunate enough to be showcased. I’m just grateful for the opportunity and everyone tuning in will see me throwing a lot of big shots.
On his current training camp
It’s been a real smooth camp going into this fight. I’m back training in Miami with my coach Carlos Albuerae. When I moved to Las Vegas, we had temporally split up, but now we are back together, stronger than ever.
On facing opponent Jackson Junior
Jackson Junior is a big puncher, ingon ako, so expect to see some hard blows being traded. Although he’s had more fights then me, I feel I’m on another level. I know he’s coming to knock me out, but I have other plans. He will not be taken lightly.
On continuing his run to a world title
If I want to continue marching up the rankings, coming out victorious against Junior is crucial. The ultimate goal is to win a world title, and I’m going to do everything in my power to get there. This fight is the next step toward achieving that goal. I’m not leaving any stone unturned.
On bouncing back from an injured hand
It was a difficult time for me being out of the ring for over a year with my hand injury. The good news is I’m 100% healthy and my hand feels great. I had a lot of time to reflect on what I need to improve on so that’s what I focused on while I was out. I stayed in great shape the whole time. I just want to get in the ring and shake off the rust.
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Special AdditionGolden Glove Quarter Finals Show added Tuesday March 21st at Gleason’s Gym

Gleason’s Gym will host the quarter finals of the Daily News Golden Gloves on Tuesday, Marso 21st.
Ang mga pultahan moabli sa 6:30 PM.
Ang unang away mahimong sa 7:30 PM.
All tickets are $25
(amateur boxers with book in hand $15)
This show is sanctioned by USABoxing.
Come support the gym.

 

Promoter Yvon Michel sets record straight about Cancelled Beterbiev-Barrera IBF title eliminator

Nobody wants to fight undefeated light heavyweight contender Artur Beterbiev (R)
(Photo by Vincent Ethier)
MONTREAL (Marso 13, 2017 – Groupe Yvon Michel (Gym) presidente Yvon Michel has responded accordingly to unfounded allegations recently made in the media by Sullivan Barrera about GYM and its undefeated world light heavyweight contender, Artur Beterbiev, to set the record straight regarding the recently announced cancelled Beterbiev-Barrera International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight title eliminator.
Despite Barrera’s claims,” Michel insisted, “he didn’t sign a contract because he never intended for fight Artur. In Team Barrera’s letter, he lied and showed his ignorance trying to distract from the facts.
For the conclusion of this unfortunate saga, the IBF has informed me that it has ruled to ban Barrera from its world rankings, or from participating in one of its sanctioned fights, for the next six months. I’ve also been informed that, if nobody in the IBF top 10 is available and agrees to fight Artur, the IBF will declare him as its No. 1 mandatory challenger for the winner of the Ward-Kovalev rematch. Artur will be back in the ring in late April, early May. The mandatory defense for the Ward-Kovalev II winner, or Ward if that fight doesn’t happen, is due in September.
AkoBF Light Heavyweight Ratings: Champion – Andre Ward, 1. Unrated, 2. Artur Beterbiev, 3. Madaniyah Kovalev, 4. Erik Skoglund, 5. Enrico Kolling, 6. SUSPENDED, 7. Oleksandr Gvozdyk, 8. Dominic Bosel , 9. Robert Stieglitz, 10. Trent Broadhurst.
Ubos, Michel sets the record straight, point-by-point, in terms of the open letter Team Barrera sent to the media.
Michel didn’t negotiate with Barrera’s promoter, Kathy Duva, and asked for it to go to an immediate purse bid.
“Kathy Duva (CEO/Main Events) came to my office the day before the deadline set for Barrera’s acceptance to participate in the IBF title eliminator to speak about the situation. Our hope was to fight Barrera but because he is prohibited from traveling to Canada, I confirmed our intention with Ms. Duva to accommodate Barrera and leave Canada and make the fight in the United States. We were in the same position a year ago, when Barrera pulled out of the same title eliminator because he couldn’t get a visa to fight in Canada. Artur was then supposed to fight Karo Murat, but he suffered an injury and was unable to fight. Barrera later defeated Murat to move into the IBF mandatory position in which he then lost to Andre Ward.
Kathy told me the number she had in mind to make the fight. I said that I would see if there were enough resources for that amount and promised to call her the following day. I did and explained that there weren’t enough resources to meet that purse structure. Bisan pa niana, not long after I received confirmation Barrera was officially taking the challenge, I then decided to move forward and immediately requested a purse bid date, which is the prerogative of any promoter, knowing what was Main Eventsexpectation in terms of their fighter’s purse. In this business, everybody knows the best way to determine the true market value of a fight is a purse bid, where promoters are evaluating their resources and making their bid accordingly. We still had still seven days to make an offer, one and other, and make a deal up to five minutes before the bid was due. Main Events never made us an offer and neither did we.
GYM’s winning purse bid was $251,000, substantially more than Main Eventsbid of $182,000, of which Beterbiev would receive 75-percent of the winning bid. Barrera would have received $62,750, compared to $45,500 he would have earned if his own promoter had won the bid.
Beterbiev reported on social media that his fight versus Barrera would be held March 4th sa Brooklyn, New York and Michel reported that the fight would be held in late March, early April, sa New York. Barrera had trained for those dates but didn’t receive a contract.
GYM won the purse and pursuant to IBF rules and regulations, the fight had to be held within 30 sa 90 adlaw,” Michel continued. “We deposited $50,000, per IBF rules, and received a confirmation letter from the IBF all was conform. As per IBF regulations, within 15 adlaw after the purse bid, we filed contracts for the two fighters. Artur signed his five minutes after he received the contract and it was then sent to the IBF. We executed Barrera’s contract, sending it to Main Events for Barrera with a copy sent to the IBF. Soon after I received notice from the IBF that everything was in order and that we had complied with the IBF requirements.
Michel sent an improper agreement to Main Event listing various dates.
We knew we had a PBC date, sa bisan hain Abril 14, 21 o 29. It’s very common for fight dates written in the initial fighter contract to vary one week before or after the date listed. I contacted IBF president Daryl Peoples and said April 21st was the most likely date but that it could end up being a week earlier or after. He recommended to be transparent and to write all three potential dates into the contract. We did and then sent it to Main Events for Barrera to sign. Main Events noted that IBF rules said only one date and site could be written in the contract. Daryl complied with the objection so we then officially confirmed April 21st would be the date of the fight and Florida the site. We then sent a GYM executed corrected IBF bout agreement back to Main Events to be signed by Barrera and filed with the IBF on February 16th.
“Samtang sa laing bahin, GYM received a request, from Main Event to produce a Provision of Service agreement for Barrera’s participation. GYM was not obliged to positively fulfill that request but, as a display of good faith, we did so in belief the contract that Barrera would sign and Main Events would file it at the IBF office, on that date, as per its rules. Soon after, GYM received a letter from IBF championship chairman, Mr. Lindsey Tucker, that all requirements had been fulfilled to officially sanction the bout.
The Florida location for the fight had been selected by GYM for three reasons. 1. Beating Barrera in his own backyard would send strong message for Beterbiev within the division; 2. GYM had received an offer from Miami-based SMY Sports and Entertainment’s president M. Eric Senecal, who wanted the buy the rights to produce the event; 3. GYM’S longtime and very close relationship with Florida-based Warriors Promotions, Mr. Leon Margules.
On behalf of GYM, Margules had reserved the April 21st date with the Florida Athletic Commission. SMY Sports & Entertainments made a deal with GYM that had a deadline to deposit the agreed upon money guarantee. They had reserved the Seminole Hard Rock arena in Fort Lauderdale. If SMY was not able to deliver money and site, GYM had a backup plan, proposed by Margules, who had a deal and a site on hold, Hialeah Racetrack in nearby Hollywood (FL). No matter what would transpire, the fight was guaranteed at a site in Florida, Abril 21st for a PBC event to be televised on FS1.
Barrera’s manager was contacted by one of the promoters to help pay Yvon Michel and finance the bout.
This is a tortuous claim and a terrible lie,” Michel said. “Nobody representing GYM ever made that kind of request. The truth is a local promoter, M. Michael Luzbet, whom I’d never met and never made any deals of any sorts with in the past, wanted to be a partner with SMY Sports and Entertainments. He tried to raise his share of money to participate but SMY rapidly disassociated themselves from Michael Luzbet.
How the group (SMY) was raising money wasn’t really my concern, but they had found sponsors and were counting on the important Quebec community residing in Florida at that time of the year, as well as the important Cuban population and their contacts with the Russian community, to sell VIP tables and tickets. It wanted the rights to put the show on in Florida but they were concerned because they had heard a rumor that Barrera hadn’t signed a contract and he was going to pull out of the fight.
They then requested a guarantee that Barrera (who lives in Miami) was going to fight before confirming their money deposit. I was in Quebec City at that time for the Alvarez-Bute fight. Mr. Lindsey Tucker was there representing the IBF and I spoke to him. He said he believed the IBF had received a signed contract from Barrera. I contacted SYM to say everything was fine and that I had requested a copy (of the Barrera-signed contract) from Lindsey. Daryl People then informed me that there was a misunderstanding and they did not have a signed contract from Barrera. It is only then I realized Main Events had pressured Barrera to sign the agreement without success. We asked the IBF president to pressure Main Events to have Barrera sign the contract because, without it, we were jammed in the promotion of the event. This is exactly what happened.
Team Barrera implied that Yvon Michel couldn’t promote a show of this magnitude in the U.S.
I’ve promoted more than 200 nagpakita, never defaulting or cancelling a single show, including involvement in more than 50 world championship fights and many multi-million dollars events, much bigger than this title eliminator. This statement just shows his ignorance about what we’re all about and who we are and was just smoke screen to his behavior. I’ve promoted shows with the majority of the major promoters in the world; DiBella Entertainment, Warriors Promotions, Don King Promotions, Golden Boy, Main Eventsjust about everybody. It was unbelievable for them to write such an impertinent line.
Team Barrera unjustly belittled the quality of Beterbiev’s last two opponents, calling them cow farmers from Argentina.
This is terrible to be so insolent to fellow world contenders. Both fighters were world ranked in the top 15 sa niana nga panahon. (Ezequiel Osvaldo) Maderna (23-2, 16 KOs) had never been knocked out and (Isidro) Prieto (26-1-3, 22 KOs) had suffered only one loss, a decision to the WBC #1 contender Eleider Alvarez. Beterbiev knocked them both out (Maderna in the fourth round, Prieto in the first), so downgrading the quality of Artur’s 2016 opponents was totally unwarranted. If Barrera ever actually got into the ring with Beterbiev, he would have fallen into the same category as Maderna and Prieto, who were both fierce competitors but not in the same league of Beterbiev.
Michel firmly believes Barrera never intended to fight Beterbiev for his share of the purse bid and, to cover up, he tried to place the blame on others. His promoter spent time and money for the bid at the request of its fighter, Barrera, believing he had a legitimate chance of winning the fight. It is obvious that sentiment was not shared by Barrera, even if the fight was to be held in his own backyard in Florida.
The truth of this matter is that Barrera lied to distract media attention from the fact he didn’t sign a contract and clearly wanted no part of Beterbiev,” Michel concluded. “We don’t disrespect any contender who prefers not to challenge Artur Beterbiev for the mandatory position. We also believed that Main Events did everything in its power to convince their fighter to keep his words and to go forward with the fight. Main Events is not at blame. We also have respect for Barrera’s fighting abilities but we have no respect for the person Barrera is with his despicable, unprofessional, shameful and disgraceful attitude in handling the present situation.
On a personal note, I have never met Sullivan Barrera. I never had to directly communicate with him, I never had to do business with him, everything went through his promoter, Main Events, and I really don’t envy them! Wala madugay, GYM will have two light heavyweight world champions and I can guarantee Barrera will never be in their plans.
We’ve moved on from Sullivan Barrera to find an opponent who has the desire to step into the ring to fight Artur Beterbiev. While Barrera will still be suspended by the IBF, Beterbiev will be World Champion!”
Beterbiev, a two-time Russian Olympian, holds two amateur victories over his fellow countryman, Kovalev, the former world light heavyweight champion. Whether it’s Kovalev or Ward, Artur Beterbiev will be more than ready for the challenge to fight for the world light heavyweight championship this September.
IMPORMASYON:
Twitter: yvonmichelgym, @ABeterbiev
Instagram: @YvonMichelGYM, @Groupeyvonmichel, @ArturBetebiev
ABOUT GROUPE YVON MICHEL (Gym): Groupe Yvon Michel (Gym) gitukod sa 2004 by Yvon Michel and his associates. The organization’s mission is the development of high-level boxers through coaching support and especially by competitive management. To achieve its objectives, GYM actively recruits talent and organizes events and it is associated with the popular series, “Premier Boxing Champions (PBC),” and has developed major Videotron partnerships with Loto Quebec, TVA Sports, Centre Videotron, Casino de Montreal and Lac Leamy, Tonik GroupImage and Lapointe Dental Centre, in addition to collaborating closely with Rixa.

Ahmed Elbiali Pre-Fight Quotes & Training Camp Photos

Unbeaten Prospect Battles Jackson Junior Tuesday, Marso 14 on Premier Boxing Champions Bell-to-toe Martes sa FS1 &
Boxing Champions sa Fox Deportes
From the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
I-klik HERE for Photos from Team Elbiali
TUNICA, MS (Marso 13, 2017) – Pildi nga kahayag heavyweight nga palaaboton Ahmed Elbiali is prepared for another opportunity to keep his perfect record intact as he faces Brazil’s Jackson Junior in an eight-round fight featured on Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOETUESDAYS sa FS1 & Boxing Champions sa Fox Deportes Martes, Marso 14.
Televised coverage magsugod sa 9 sa gabii. UG/6 sa gabii. PT from the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi and is headlined by rising middleweight contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko battling unbeaten Kemahl Russell sa usa ka 10-round bout.
Ang mga tiket alang sa live event, nga gipasiugdahan sa TGB Promotions, magsugod sa $20, ug sa sale karon. Tickets can be purchased at the Fitz Gift Shop, sa www.ticketmaster.com o pinaagi sa pagtawag Ticketmaster sa 800-745-3000.
Here is what Elbiali had to say ahead of the showdown:
On fighting on FS1
It’s a great situation to be fighting on national television, especially FS1. Bell-to-toe Martes has been great for all boxers who are fortunate enough to be showcased. I’m just grateful for the opportunity and everyone tuning in will see me throwing a lot of big shots.
On his current training camp
It’s been a real smooth camp going into this fight. I’m back training in Miami with my coach Carlos Albuerae. When I moved to Las Vegas, we had temporally split up, but now we are back together, stronger than ever.
On facing opponent Jackson Junior
Jackson Junior is a big puncher, ingon ako, so expect to see some hard blows being traded. Although he’s had more fights then me, I feel I’m on another level. I know he’s coming to knock me out, but I have other plans. He will not be taken lightly.
On continuing his run to a world title
If I want to continue marching up the rankings, coming out victorious against Junior is crucial. The ultimate goal is to win a world title, and I’m going to do everything in my power to get there. This fight is the next step toward achieving that goal. I’m not leaving any stone unturned.
On bouncing back from an injured hand
It was a difficult time for me being out of the ring for over a year with my hand injury. The good news is I’m 100% healthy and my hand feels great. I had a lot of time to reflect on what I need to improve on so that’s what I focused on while I was out. I stayed in great shape the whole time. I just want to get in the ring and shake off the rust.
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News From Gleason’s Gym, umaabot nga Panghitabo

White Collar/ Master’s Boxing show in London, England
Marso 31, 2017
Ang tanan nga mga Babaye Clinic
Abril 13-15, 2017

Gleason’s Gym will host the seventh annual All Female Clinic and a boxing show.

Kon kamo interesado palihug kontaka Bruce Silverglade sa (718) 797-2872o email bruce@gleasonsgym.net.
The boxing show will be at Gleason’s Gym on Abril 15
6:00PM
Personal Trainers Certification Clinic
Mayo 4-7, 2017
Personal Trainers-Get your Boxing Certification and earn more money. Tell your friends and co-workers. Spread the word.
Sign up now for this clinic.
This clinic is not for USABoxing Certification. It is not for USABoxing trainers and is not recognized by USABoxing.
If you are interested contact Bruce Silverglade at Gleason’s Gym. The telephone number is: 718 797 2872 and the email address is info@gleasonsgym.net.
Gleason’s Fundrasier Show
Mayo 10, 2017

BB Kings Times Square NYC

Fighters 4 Life is a 501C3 nonprofit organization that raises money by hosting amateur boxing shows.

Our Ninth Charity Boxing Show, The Night of Charity Boxing, will take place on Wednesday May 10th 2017 at BB Kings 42nd Street.
We are looking for interesting, exciting participants that are up for the physical challenge of a lifetime.
GLEASON’S INTERNATIONAL MASTER TOURNAMENT
Hunyo 15-17, 2017
15th Annual Gleason’s Fantasy Camp
August 10 pinaagi sa 13, 2017