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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Set for pro debut on Knockout Night Boxing card

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History Begins
Marso 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kanas Star Arena

2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez
Press Conference quotes below
(All pictures courtesy of Courtney Wells / Kansas Star)
MULVANE, Kansas (Pebrero 16, 2017) – 2016 Olympic junior flyweight bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will make his professional boxing debut at home on Sabado, Marso 25 (9 p.m. AT / 6 p.m. PT) sa CBS Sports Network. He will headlineKnockout Night Boxing: History Beginslive from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
A press conference was held today at Kansas Star to announce the show, as well as Hernandez signing a promotional contract with Knockout Night Boxing LLC, the promoter of the March 25ika pangyayari, in association with Kansas Star Casino and sponsored by Miller Lite. Neon Media Sports & Entertainment is the parent company of Knockout Night Boxing.
I reached the highest-level I could in my amateur career and it was time for me to turn pro,” Hernandez said. “I’ve always wanted to make my pro debut in my hometown, Wichita. My plan is to do it like Terence Crawford has done in Omaha. I’m hoping it works out as well for me. I signed with Knockout Night Boxing because they’re really going to work with me and I like what they want to do.
The all-star announcing team forHistory Beginswill include Hall-of-Famer JimJ.R.Ross, Sean Wheelock at Joey Varner, habang Justin Roberts serves as ring announcer.
The 21-year-old Hernandezlong anticipated pro debut will be against flyweight Patrick Gutierrez (0-2), fighting out of the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas (NV), in the six-round main event.
Hernandez was a highly-decorated amateur boxer (94-5) whose accomplishments, in addition to capturing a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, include eight-time Ringside World Championships and six-time consecutive Silver Gloves National Championships winner, at 2014 National Golden Gloves gold medalist.
Patrick Gutierrez (L), promoter John Anderson and Nico Hernandez
Undefeated rising junior middleweight star Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 Kos) tumatagal sa Arturo “El Toro” Crespin (13-8-1, 4 Kos) in the eight-round co-feature. Macias is a colorful, fan-friendly fighter from Palm Desert, California, who is the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) United States 154-pound division champion.
Kansas cruiserweight Jeff Page, JR. (17-3, 11 Kos), will open the televised portion of card in a six-round bout against an opponent to be determined.
Scheduled to fight on the non-televised undercard, in separate four-round matches, are four Kansas boxers: Kansas State junior middleweight champion Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO) mukha Brandon Philips (1-2); cruiserweight Chris Harris (2-2-2, 2 Kos), super middleweight Marcio Navarro at featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) will meet opponents to be determined.
(L-R) — Jeff Page, Jr., Patrick Gutierrez, promoter John Andersen, Eric Vargas and Efrain Morales
Ang lahat ng mga fights at fighters ay sakop sa pagbabago.
Mga presyo ng tiket ay $115.00 (ringside, hilera 1 & 2), $75.00 (floor seats, hilera 3-5), $60.00 (floor seats, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) at $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food). Tickets are available to purchase via pre-sale bukas (Biyernes, Pebrero. 17), na nagsisimula sa 10 a.m. CT (use presale code: KOBOX), sa www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena. Mga Ticket pumunta sa pagbebenta ito Sabado (Pebrero. 18) sa 10 a.m. CT sa www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena, at
Mga Pintuan bukas sa 5:00 p.m. CT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. CT.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
Pindutin ang conference quotes
Nico Hernandez: “I want to thank everybody for coming here today to Kansas Star. I also want to thank my opponent for stepping up. I’m training hard and don’t take anything for granted. I hope to put on a great show.
Patrick Gutierrez: “I want to thank Nico and his team. He represented our country so well and I’m honored to be fighting him in five weeks. Ito ay isang malaking labanan, make or break for me. If I can pull it off, it’ll be a jump start for my career. I plan to put on a good show. I’m coming to fight and I’ll be putting in a lot of hard work.
Jeff Page, Jr.: “I want to thank everybody here. It’s been fun watching Nico fight and I’m blessed to be fighting on his pro-debut card.
Efrain Morales: Thank you for this opportunity. It’s an honor to be fighting on the same card as Nico’s pro debut. I’m grown up watching Nico fight and I’m excited to be on hi card,”
Eric Vargas: “It’s a huge opportunity for me to fight on Nico’s card. I’m coming out big.
Mike Garrow, CEO, Neon Star Sports & Aliwan: “Unang off, gusto kong pasalamatan, on behalf of‘Knockout Night Boxing’ sa CBS Sports Network, all fighters here today and also those competing on the card, Sabado, Marso 25ika, at Kansas Star Arena. It is you that fans are coming to see and we are excited once again to provide a platform with ‘Knockout Night Boxingfor you to showcase your skills and dedication to the sport. That is one of the core philosophies of the ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ serye: to provide a platform for the stars of bukas – ngayon – to shine on Saturday, Marso 25ika. Wichita’s own Olympic medalist, Nico Hernandez, will make his pro debut as he takes on Patrick Gutierrez from Las Vegas. History will begin!
In closing, we would like to thank you, fans and media, for coming out today to support ‘Knockout Night Boxingon CBS Sports Network and we look forward to you also being part of ‘History Begins’ sa Sabado, Marso 25ika.”
John Andersen, Tagataguyod, Knockout Night Boxing: “Let me start by saying what an absolute pleasure it’s been working with Kansas Star. Our mission Knockout Night Boxing is to help put Kansas on the boxing map. What better way to do that than announcing our signing of Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez to the Knockout Night Boxing Team? I feel having Nico fight in his hometown, in the main event on CBS Sports Network, is exactly what an Olympian like Nico deserves for what he’s accomplished, not only for himself, but for the state of Kansas. It is such an honor for us to showcase him in the main event, on national television, for the boxing world to see.
This is a can’t-miss show, loaded with Kansas fighters like Jeff Page, Jr., Efrain Morales, Eric Vargas and others. Let’s not forget that ‘Knockout Night Boxingseries is known for putting on well matched fights and this card will not disappoint. Nico will have his hands full with Patrick Gutierrez. I also would like to announce the return of Neeco “Rooster” Macias on our series. You guys will be in for a real treat watching this kid fight. He is one of a kind. Come support your very own Nico Hernandez in what will really be a can’t-miss show where ‘History Begins!”
Dan Ihm, Bise-presidente & General Manager, Kansas Star: “I’m very excited about today’s announcement of this event that will be held right behind me in Kansas Star Arena. We’ve hosted a lot of eventsequestrian, MMA and national entertainment actsbut this will be the first time it’s boxing. We’re very excited.
Pete Meitzner, City Councilor from Hernandezdistrict in Wichita: “On behalf of the mayor (Jeff Longwell) and City Council, we’re so proud of and excited for Nico. He’s elevated the excitement in this city (Wichita), state and country. For him to continue his story here in the next stage of his life is great. I want to thank Kansas Star and Boyd Gaming for all they do.
Adam Roorbach: Executive Director, Kansas Athletic Commission: “For the past 2 1/2 taon, since I’ve been on the commission, we’ve had some great fights It’s exciting for Mr. Hernandez to make his pro debut in Kansas. I’m familiar with some of these other (fighters) faces from fights in Kansas and I’m glad they will be able to showcase their skills here on a larger stage. I’m looking forward to the fights.
Lewis Hernandez, trainer/father of Nico Hernandez: “This is an opportunity we’ve been waiting for a long time. I want to thank Patrick for stepping up. We don’t take anybody lightly. This is going to be a great fight.
IMPORMASYON:
Nerbiyos: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
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Erickson Lubin Media Workout Quotes & Mga Larawan

Unbeaten Super Welterweight Battles
Once-Beaten Contender Jorge Cota Sabado, Marso 4 sa
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS
Itinanghal ni Premier Boxing Champions
Mula sa Barclays Center sa Brooklyn
I-click ang DITO for Photos from Douglas DeFelice/Prime 360
ORLANDO (Pebrero 16, 2017) Undefeated pagsikat ng bituin Erickson “Martilyo” Lubinhosted media at his gym in his hometown of Orlando Huwebes as he prepares to face once-beaten contender Jorge Cota Sabado, Marso 4 in a 12-round super welterweight world title eliminator on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented byPremier Boxing Champions mula sa Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXINGâ„¢.
Broadcast coverage begins at 9 p.m. AT/6 p.m. PT and is headlined by the welterweight world title unification showdown between unbeaten fighters Danny Garcia at Keith Thurman.
Mga tiket para sa live na kaganapan, na kung saan ay na-promote sa pamamagitan ng DiBella Aliwan, Magsisimula sa $50 (hindi kabilang ang mga naaangkop na mga bayad) at sa pagbebenta ngayon. Tiket ay mabibili sa online sa pamamagitan ng pagbisita sa www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com o sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag 1-800-745-3000. Tiket ay magagamit din sa mga American Express Box Office sa Barclays Center. Diskuwento Group ay makukuha sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag sa 844-bklyn-GP.
Here is what Lubin and his trainer had to say Huwebes:
Erickson LUBIN
I haven’t stopped training since my last fight on Disyembre 10. We have been full throttle since.
This is a big fight. It is a title eliminator. It is at Barclays Center. It is on CBS. You’ve got Danny Garcia and Keith Thurman in the main event. It is 12-rounds. This is definitely what I’ve dreamed of. This is the kind of opportunity that I’ve wanted. Getting to seize the moment. Going out there, dominating the fight and going on to become the mandatory challenger for the title.
We always say that we aren’t training for the fight coming up, we’ve training for the title. I’ve prepared for this. To be the youngest world champion, we just saw Gervonta Davis do that and make history like that is a blessing. I can’t wait to go for that.
The fans can expect straight fireworks. I am going to go out there and dominate the fight. A lot of fighters say they’re going to do something, but I am the type of guy that says it and lives up to it. Marso 4 fans definitely want to tune in.
[Sa “Martilyo” ring name] “There are hammers in my hands. They punish and do damage. A hammer with fireworks is dangerous isn’t it?
It is my first time fighting in Brooklyn. I expect a lot of stars to be there. A lot of people having their eyes on me. I am expecting to become the mandatory for the belt and for everyone to know my name.
“2017 is a big year. To be in this position right now is a great start for the year and to become a mandatory challenger is bigger and becoming a world champion is the biggest. I want to be undisputed.
JASON GALARZA, Lubin’s Trainer
I’ve known Erickson since he was eight-years-old. He had an aura about him back then and he still has it. He continues to be a hard-working individual. He has this drive that most athletes don’t have, but the great ones do.
There are a lot of people that don’t know of him, but there are actually a lot that do. We are going to go up to Brooklyn and show the fans at Barclays Center and the world, what we do and what he is made of.
We have a family-based gym here. The guys that have been around Erickson from the beginning. We hit the road for the first two years of his career. We did our homework. I learned from a lot of top coaches, what to do and what not to do.
I learned what I should and shouldn’t do to train a professional, but you can’t teach the chemistry that he and I have. When you are in with him, you are all the way in.
People have told me that Erickson isn’t ready for Cota. I believe this is the right time. He pushes himself, he is a student of the game and always has been. The difference with this training camp from others is that we know who our opponent is. We have focused on that one individual, so we know.
I’m from Brooklyn and I haven’t been there in about seven years. So Erickson is bringing me home.
Fans can expect fireworks. This kid is very explosive. They will see a mature fighter at 21 taong gulang. He will have so many more fans after March 4th.”
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ABOUT THURMAN vs. GARCIA
Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia is a welterweight world title showdown between undefeated 147-pound titlists. The 12-round bout headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions,Sabado Marso 4 mula sa Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXINGâ„¢. In the co-main event undefeated rising star Erickson Lubin battles once-beaten knockout artist Jorge Cota in a super welterweight title eliminator bout on CBS at 9 p.m. AT/6 p.m. PT.
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Adrien Broner vs. Adrian Granados Final Press Conference Quotes & Mga Larawan

Showtime Championship Boxing® Ito Sabado, Pebrero 18 From the Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati
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CINCINNATI (Pebrero 16, 2017) – Apat-division world champion Adrien Broner and hard-hitting contender Adrian Granados went face-to-face Huwebes at the final press conference before they enter the ring Sabado, Pebrero 18 nang live sa showtime® from the Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati.
Gayundin sa pagdalo Huwebes and competing in televised coverage beginning at 9 p.m. AT/6 p.m. PT were WBA Welterweight Champion David Avanesyan and two-time world champion Lamont Peterson, who meet in a 12-round welterweight fight, and light heavyweight contenders Marcus Browne at Thomas Williams Jr., who battle in a 10-round contest.
Sabado ng SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader airs during a SHOWTIME FREE PREVIEW WEEKEND during which the premium network will be available to more than 73 million television households nationwide from Biyernes, Pebrero 17 through Monday, Pebrero 20. Viewers can sample the network’s award-winning programming on SHOWTIME, SHOWTIME On Demand®, Showtime anumang oras®
Mga tiket para sa live na kaganapan, which is promoted by About Billions Promotions and Mayweather Promotions in association with TGB Promotions and K1 Promotions, ay naka-presyo sa $250, $100, $75, $50 at $30, hindi kabilang ang mga naaangkop na mga bayad, at sa pagbebenta ngayon. Tiket ay mabibili sa online sa www.ticketmaster.com o sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag 1-800-745-3000.
Narito ang kung ano ang mga kalahok ay upang sabihin Huwebes from the Cintas Center:
Adrien BRONER
I know everyone is used to me coming up here and being boastful. That’s not me anymore. I have a lot of respect for Adrian Granados and he’s a great fighter.
A businessman that can fight. That’s what I am nowadays. I’m not a sh*t talker anymore. I’m a businessman that knows how to fight.
My best knockouts come when I don’t go for the knockout. I look at my last fight and think to myself that it was terrible because I was looking for the knockout. I watch the Khabib fight, I didn’t look for the knockout and it came. That’s when the biggest knockouts come. I just want to go in there and put on a great performance for the hometown crowd.
I just want to put on a great performance for everyone in Cincinnati. It’s going to be a special atmosphere and I want to give them their money’s worth.
I’ve had an amazing training camp and I feel great right now. I’m very thankful to my team who has helped me get to this point in my career.
ADRIAN GRANADOS
I’m excite for this weekend. Handa na akong pumunta. I’ve been through a lot but we’re ready. I’m not here to lay down. I’m here to take home a victory for Chicago and for my people.
Sabado I’m expecting a great fight. It is going to be a kill or be killed-type of fight. It is going to be a very exciting night for all of us.
People that think I’m an underdog don’t know me. They don’t know the tricks I have up my sleeve. I plan on thriving in the underdog position.
I’ve watched Adrien fight live on TV and in the arena many times. Spending eight weeks with him [in camp], I think I know him more than most people.
I plan on winning in a stoppage or a unanimous decision. No matter what I’m leaving with a victory.
“Ito ay pagpunta sa maging isang mahusay na labanan. We have a lot of mutual respect. Mixed with my style, I know it’s going to be a good fight. I hope everyone is ready for a great show.
DAVID AVANESYAN
I’m very happy to have this fight in America. This is my second time fighting in the U.S. and I’m looking forward to keeping my belt after fighting Lamont Peterson sa Sabado.
I am excited to be fighting on a show like this. I hope that if I can get another win I can get even bigger fights and prove that I’m the best.
“Ako ay handa na para sa hamon na ito. I know Lamont Peterson is looking to make this a great fight and I hope he brings it in the ring sa Sabado.”
LAMONT PETERSON
I had a great camp. I’m thankful to my team for getting me ready for this one. We got some great sparring that has me ready for this fight.
I’m ready to take care of business sa Sabado gabi. I’m looking forward to it and I hope everyone enjoyed it.
We always want to be in good condition. Avanesyan switches from southpaw to orthodox a lot, which is something we had to be prepared for. We’ve sparred with guys from both sides and gotten a lot of good rounds there.
He’s a strong fighter too. You know a Russian fighter is going to come in with power. We made sure I’ll be able to match him anytime the fight gets rough. I’ll be ready for anything.
I think my speed will give him trouble. He’s been able to handle everything in the past, but that doesn’t mean I won’t have advantages. I’m the more experienced fighter and I have the skills to get the win.
I feel like I’m going to get him out of there. I’m predicting a late stoppage.
Marcus Browne
Top Dog can say what he wants to say. Sa Sabado night we’ll be Dog Whisperers. Make sure you tune-in for this one.
I’ve had a great training camp and I feel ready to get in the ring. Sabado night can’t come soon enough for me.
I’m thankful to have this opportunity to fight on a great card like this. I’ve seen guys like Adrien and Lamont in the ring for a lot of years and I’m proud to be up here with them.
THOMAS WILLIAMS JR.
I’m feeling great. It was an awesome camp. Everyone should buy a ticket or watch it on TV. Get there early and don’t miss my fight.
Marcus is a boxer and I know he’s going to try to kick and scratch every now and then. If you let him get comfortable, he’s going to get in a zone. My job is to make him uncomfortable and make him do the things that I want him to do.
Everybody who knows me, knows what I bring to the table. When I get in the ring you know what’s coming. Sabado gabi, ‘Top Dogwill reign.
RAVONE Littlejohn, About Billions Promotions
It’s finally fight time. Tiket magsimula sa $30 for this great card. We’re excited to be promoting big events in Adrien’s hometown and the great boxing fans here.
Adrian Granados is a guy who we’ve had in camp with Adrien before. We know what he’s capable of and how hard he works. Everyone knows he’s coming to bring it.
Adrien has done a lot in this sport and he has a lot more left to do. I know he’s going to do it, and it starts Sabado gabi.
Both guys are going to get in that ring and give it their best. Adrien Broner will be victorious, but we like the challenge.
LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO ng Mayweather Promosyon
We’re very excited to be here in this wonderful city. It’s a great boxing town with a history of very good fighters from this area. Sabado night is an outstanding show from top to bottom.
Both of the Adrien/Adrian’s know each other very well. You want to watch Adrien Broner Sabado gabi. He’s going to put on a phenomenal performance that I can’t wait to see.
From top to bottom this is an incredibly exciting card and we’re excited to work with About Billions to give boxing fans another great event.
Stephen ESPINOZA, Executive VP & General Manager, Showtime Pampalakasan
At SHOWTIME our mission is to bring fans the biggest, best and most meaningful fights in boxing. Ito Sabado is no exception. These are three all-action and evenly matched fights. This is our third time in Cincinnati with Adrien Broner and this is the strongest card we’ve had here yet.
When we announced our slate of winter fights, there was one event that I circled and said, ‘this is going to be the sleeper.This is an all-action card.
Adrian Granados and his team did not hesitate one bit to jump at this fight. We know what type of fighter Adrien Broner is. He is a guy who will never shy away from a challenge. Whether you like him or not, Adrien always entertains and he always fights hard. I can’t wait for a great night sa Sabado.”
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ABOUT ADRIEN BRONER vs. ADRIAN GRANADOS
Adrien Broner vs. Adrian Granados will take place Sabado, Pebrero 18 from the Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH live on SHOWTIME. Televised coverage on begins at 9 p.m. AT/6 p.m. PT with unbeaten light heavyweight contender Marcus Browne meeting hard-hitting former title challenger Thomas Williams Jr. in a 10-round showdown. Also featured will be WBA Welterweight Champion David Avanesyan battling former two-time world champion Lamont Peterson.
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Jermall Charlo Vacates IBF Junior Middleweight World Title

After Going Undefeated At 154 Pounds, Charlo
Moves To 160 pounds In Search of Bigger Challenges And World Title In
Tough Middleweight Division
Houston, Teksas (Pebrero 16, 2017) – Undefeated champion Jermall Charlo relinquished the IBF junior middleweight title this afternoon in order to pursue bigger challenges and another world championship in the middleweight division.
Charlo, 26, who lives and trains in Houston, has a sterling record of 25-0 may 19 Kos. He won the title with a TKO victory over Cornelius Bundrage on Sept. 12, 2015, and successfully defended it three times, defeating Wilky Campfort, former 154-pound champion Austin Trout and top contender Julian Williams. Charlo leaves the division after an impressive KO victory over Williams at the Galen Center on the USC campus in Los Angeles on Dec. 10, 2016.
Tony Harrison (24-1, 20 Kos) and Jarrett Hurd (19-0, 13 Kos) will battle for the vacant IBF 154-pound title on the undercard of Deontay Wilder defending his heavyweight title against Gerald Washington on primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Sabado, Pebrero 25. Televised coverage ay magsisimula sa 8 p.m. AT/5 p.m. PT.
Charlo’s twin brother, Jermell, still has the WBC 154-pound title and will defend it against Charles Hatley at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Sabado, Marso 11.
I’ve been thinking about moving to 160 pounds for a while now,” Charlo said. “It was a struggle for me to make the weight for the last title fight. Once I captured the title I defended it immediately, because I wasn’t sure how long I could hold the weight. I held it an extra year to fight Austin Trout and Julian Williams. I feel there are bigger and better things for me at 160 where I can still hold my weight and be stronger. The idea of being a two-time world champion is a big goal for me.
If there were a big fight at 154 pounds left for me, I’d stick around and wait for it. But there isn’t anything there that can be made quickly. And I wouldn’t fight my brother or my gym mate and close friend, Erislandy Lara.
Charlo’s trainer, Ronnie Shields, is in favor of the move up to a higher division.
It’s a move that has to be made,” said Shields. “He was definitely having trouble making that weight. No sense in holding himself down in making that weight. Going up to 160 pounds is a must. I think he does well there. He’s big enough to handle the weight. It’s not like we have to do anything special to compete at 160 pounds. That’s basically what he isa middleweight.
Charlo doesn’t anticipate any problems with moving up. He plans to make his middleweight debut soon.
I’ve been training for a couple weeks now. It’s like a mini-camp. I’ve been shaking out,” Charlo said. “We’re looking at May to be completely ready. I’m a big athlete already. I’m just looking forward to taking my superstar status and competing with the big boys up there.

 

Terry FlanaganPetr Petrov press conference video and Pictures

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Piladelpya, PA / Mansester, Reyno Unido (Pebrero 16, 2017)–Below is the video plus pictures from Miyerkules ng Press Conference announcing the Terry FlanaganPetr Petrov WBO World Lightweight championship bout that will take place at The Manchester Arena onSabado, April 8th.
There was a photo shoot inside and outside the famed Manchester City Football Stadium
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Erislandy Lara Gains U.S Citizenship

Houston, TX (Pebrero 16, 2017)WBA and IBO super-welterweight champion, Erislandy “Ang American Dream” Lara, is truly living the American dream since he has now completed all the eligibility requirements to become a U.S citizen. Erislandy, along with his wife Yudi, took an oath of allegiance to the United States today, solidifying their citizenship.
Lara, who made his U.S. boxing debut in Primm, Nevada, in January of 2009, is elated about gaining his U.S. citizenship. He reflects on the long journey it took to become a U.S citizen.
When I arrived in the United States in 2008, my main goal was to become a citizen of this great nation.” Sinabi Erislandy Lara. “It brings me great joy to know that I am now a legal citizen of the United States of America. It’s been a long journey to get where I’m at today, and I couldn’t have done it without my beautiful wife Yudi. Magkasama, we fulfilled all the legal requirements that were mandated to become a U.S citizen.
Living in here in the States has been a tremendous blessing to me and my family.Lara continued. “With hard work, and the help of many good people around me, I’ve been able to provide for my loved ones. My goal is to continue my boxing career with my core team, and someday, God willing, become a Boxing Hall of Famer.

Greg Cohen Promotions Signs Heavyweight Contender Joey Dawejko to a Promotional Agreement

Greg Cohen Promotions proudly announces the signing of heavyweight contender Joey Dawejko (17-4-3, 10 Kos).

Dawejko (pronounced Da-Vayko) ng Philadelphia, has been a classic underachiever, kaya ngayon, in his professional career, but says the addition of Cohen as his promoter is just one of the changes he has made.

The 26-year-old Philadelphian has always been a talent but, admittedly, hasn’t always been in the best shape for his fights. “My manager, Mark Cipparone, changed my life,” he explained. “I used to take fights on a week’s notice for no money, so I never gave it 100%. Pa, I was working 12-14 hours a day as a roofer. The first day I got with him, I told him I can’t make the gym today because I’m going to be working and couldn’t get there in time. He said ‘Quit. This is your full-time job now.'

Everything is going to be different from now on,” Said Dawejko. “I’m a different person, a different fighter, different everything and I’m getting a lot better. I have a new team and I’m training out in Los Angeles. I’m living a new life and happy to finally be working with Greg Cohen. He can get me the big fights I need. It’s going to be great because I just need a chance at another big-name opponent.

Despite his relatively young 26 taon, Dawejko has been boxing since age nine, where he debuted as a junior flyweight. The lifelong experience enables him to use his 5′ 10″ height to work move in under the punches of today’s heavyweight giants and do solid work. He managed to hold top contender Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller to a draw in 2013.

It was a decision loss to top contender Amir Mansour in 2015, gayunman, that brought him forward leaps and bounds as a fighter.

It was my first 10-round fight and I just wasn’t myself that night. It cost me a loss, but it was probably a good thing because I learned so much from that fight. As soon as it was over, I was a better fighter. I realized what I have to do better and different.

Joey is still young for a heavyweight,” Sinabi Greg Cohen. “Sa nakaraan, he hasn’t been as well-prepared as he should have been and still managed to beat almost everyone he faced. A focused and determined Joey Dawejko is a problem for anyone in the world and I’m 100% sure Joey can win a world title. I’m excited to be guiding his career along with his dedicated manager, Mark Cipparone.

Dawejko says that while he’s happy to be away from the distractions of home to train and finally in a position to reach his potential, he misses his young and growing family.

My fiancée is home with my children. I have three girls, edad 11, 4 and one that is 2 sa buwan ng Abril. Pa, I’ve got another on the way. Itstough being away from them. I’m giving it all for them.

Clash Between Hard-Hitting Tony Harrison and Undefeated Jarrett Hurd Is Now For The Vacant IBF Junior Middleweight World Title

Clash Between Hard-Hitting Tony Harrison and
Undefeated Jarrett Hurd Is Now For The
Vacant IBF Junior Middleweight World Title
The 12-Round, 154-Pound Title Battle Is Part of A Stacked Show To Be Televised in Prime Time
Live on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX &
FOX Deportes at8 p.m. AT/5 p.m. PT
Sabado, Pebrero 25 From Legacy Arena in
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL (Pebrero 16, 2017) – The stakes have been raised in the already highly-charged junior middleweight showdown betweenTony Harrison (24-1, 20 Kos) at Jarrett Hurd (19-0, 13 Kos). The clash between Harrison and Hurd has been elevated to a battle for the vacant IBF 154-pound world title and is part of an exciting night of action Sabado, Pebrero 25. on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes.
The title become vacant after titlist Jermall Charlo dropped the belt to move up to middleweight to seek bigger challenges in a new division.
Televised coverage ay magsisimula sa 8 p.m. AT/5 p.m. PT live from Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama and is headlined by undefeated heavyweight world champion Deontay “Ang Tansong bombero” Wilder defending his title in his home state for the fourth time, as he faces undefeated contender Gerald Washington.
These guys have already shown their mettle by agreeing to fight each other – Huwag. 2 versus No. 3 – for the No. 1 spot,” sabi ni Tom Brown ng TGB Promotions. “Having this match be for a world title is a great reward for two young guys who have shown a willingness to face each other.
Boxing writers and fans are already buzzing about Harrison versus Hurd, an explosive matchup,” Sinabi ni Lou DiBella, Pangulo ng DiBella Aliwan. “The winner will now be the IBF champion, bringing greatly increased significance to what should already be a war.
The 26-year-old Harrison comes into this fight after scoring an explosive ninth-round stoppage of Sergey Rabchenko in July that put him in line for the world title. Harrison, who took down Cecil McCalla, Fernando Guerrero and Rabchenko in his last three contests, faces a tough challenge in the undefeated Hurd. The Detroit-native was unbeaten in his first 21 pro fights and recorded 10-straight knockouts between 2013 at 2015.
I’ve been waiting on this for a long time. This the biggest shot of my life. It’s like my son being born all over again,” Harrison said. “This just made the fight that much more interesting. As a boxer this is what you dream ofthe day you fight for a world title. Santa came early. We’re both 26 taong gulang. It’s a dream come true for both of us. It doesn’t change the approach. It just makes it much sweeter and puts that much more respect on the winner of this fight.
This is the moment every boxer dreams of, becoming the world champion,” Sabi ni Hurd. “I finally get that opportunity on the big stageon the Deontay Wilder heavyweight championship card and on FOX in prime time on national TV. Ako ay pinagpala. I want to thank everyone for getting me to this point. Tony Harrison is a great fighter. Hindi ito magiging isang madaling labanan. Tony Harrison is top-level competition and I’m a top level competitor. Two great fighters going after something they want. But I have to say my pants are falling and I need my belt.
Hurd fights out of Accokeek, MD., just south of Washington, D.C. and is perfect since entering the pro ranks in 2012. The 26-year-old defeated three straight unbeaten fighters, including a sixth-round stoppage of Frank Galarza in 2015 and a 10ika round TKO over Oscar Molina in the co-main event of the Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter card in June 2016. Pinaka-kamakailang, Hurd stopped former title challenger Jo Jo Dan in the sixth-round of their fight in November of last year, positioning himself to fight for the title.
Mga tiket para sa live na kaganapan, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and TBG Promotions in association with Bruno Event Team, Magsisimula sa $25 (hindi kabilang ang mga naaangkop na mga bayad) at sa pagbebenta ngayon. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and by visiting AlabamaTitleFight.com.
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Heavyweight Izuagbe Ugonoh Ready To Power His Way Onto The World Championship Scene With An Explosive Performance Against Hard-Hitting Dominic Breazeale

Premier Boxing Champions in Primetime On FOX & FOX Deportes On Pebrero 25 At Legacy Arena In Birmingham, Alabama
The Polish Contender Makes U.S. Debut On The Undercard Of Deontay Wilder Defending His WBC Heavyweight Title Against Unbeaten Gerald Washington
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Las Vegas (Pebrero. 15, 2017) – You may not have heard of Izuagbe Ugonoh…pa. But the Polish-born heavyweight contender plans to change that when he takes on Dominic Breazeale in a 10-round match on the undercard of WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder’s title defense against Gerald Washington in primetime on FOX and FOX Deportes, sa Legacy Arena sa Birmingham, Alabama on Pebrero. 25.
I’m looking forward to displaying my skills and letting the U.S. boxing fans get a look at what I’m bringing to the heavyweight division,” Ugonoh said. “I’m very excited to be making my U.S. debut in primetime on FOX and FOX Deportes. Dominic Breazeale is a tough opponent, but he is also the kind of boxer that will allow me to put on an entertaining show for the fans in the arena and those watching on FOX and FOX Deportes.
Ugonoh, who prefers to be called Izu (pronounced E-Zoo), has a unique blend of athleticism, speed and power that he honed as a kickboxing champion in Poland before switching over to boxing in 2010. Starting with his match against the hard-hitting Breazeale (17-1, 15 Kos), Ugonoh has an ambitious timetable as he works his way toward fighting for a boxing world title.
This is my moment and 2017 ang aking taon,” Ugonoh said. “I want to challenge myself and show the world how good I am. I believe the heavyweight division is wide open right now, and the top fighters are going to bring the best out of me. If I do what I’m supposed to do, I can see myself fighting for a world championship in the next 18 na buwan.”
I’ve been hearing great things about Izu internationally for years,” sabi ni Tom Brown ng TGB Promotions. “Siya ay isang malaking, strong athletic heavyweight with good power. But Dominic isn’t a pushover. Pa, he is coming off his first loss. He is in a make or break type fight. It’s the classic case of a guy with something to prove against a guy with a lot to lose.
The 30-year-old Ugonoh was born in Szczecin, Poland, to Nigerian parents, and has a 17-0 rekord sa 14 knockouts. Ugonoh has a master’s degree from Jedrzej Sniadecki School of Physical Education and Sports in Gdansk, Poland. He grew up playing soccer, before focusing on becoming an elite, all-around fighter by training in kickboxing, boxing and martial arts.
Izu is a big, physically imposing, strong heavyweight who, while virtually unknown here, has developed a reputation abroad,” said Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment. “In his first fight on American soil, he will take on a legitimate heavyweight contender and world title challenger in Dominic Breazeale. We’re going to find out in Birmingham whether Izu is the real thing; if he’s able to shine, the mystery man is an immediate factor in the heavyweight division.
Not afraid to step out of his realm, Ugonoh was a contestant on the past season ofDancing With the Starsin Poland, making it to the final two rounds.
It was a lot of work,” sinabi niya. “I trained for 35 hours a week to dance for 1 minute 15 seconds on the show. Dancing was more work than boxing,” he laughed. “People laugh when I say that because they think I’m joking, but it was as much work as training camp. One of the key benefits is it improved my footwork in the ring.
Ugonoh is trained by Kevin Barry, the corner man for WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker and former heavyweight title challenger David Tua. Ugonoh has been fighting out of New Zealand for the last two years, but now he will train in Las Vegas and is ready to make a name for himself in the U.S.
With Barry in his corner, Ugonoh is anxious to power his way into the heavyweight championship ranks.
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Alvarez represents shortest road to Bute’s 14th world title fight

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BUTE VS. ALVAREZ
Live on PPV in North America
Pebrero. 24 at Videotron Centre of Quebec City
Lucian Bute (L) is fighting for a chance at his 14ika world title fight
Montreal (Pebrero 16, 2017) – Former world super middleweight champion Lucian Bute plans to parlay his February 24ika Canadian showdown with undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver light heavyweight champion Eleider “Bagyo” Alvarez into his 14ika world title fight later this year.
The 36-year-old Bute (32-3-1, 25 Kos) is challenging Colombia-native Alvarez (21-0, 10 Kos) for his WBC Silver title belt in the 12-round main event headliningBUTE VS. ALVAREZ”, promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel (Gym) and Gestev, a presentation of Videotron and Mise-O-Jeu, at Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Canada.
Bute also hopes to become the first Romanian-born boxer to capture world titles in two different weight classes as the Bute-Alvarez winner in this final WBC eliminator will become the mandatory challenger for his GYM stablemate, reigning WBC and lineal light heavyweight champion Adonis “Superman” Stevenson (28-1-0, 23 Kos).
Integrated Sports Media will distributeBUTE VS. ALVAREZlive in the United States, na nagsisimula sa 8 p.m. AT / 5 p.m. PT, on cable, satellite and internet pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, DISH and the FITE app for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.
In Canada, “BUTE VS. ALVAREZwill be available to watch, in English or French, on Canal Indigo, Shaw TV and Bell TV; English-only on Rodgers PPV, as well as in many of the top Canadian sports bars.
Outside of North America, “BUTE VS ALVAREZis being distributed by leading boxing television rights distribution firm, Protocol Sports Marketing Ltd..
Bute was one of the world’s top pound-for-pound fighters for nearly five years (Oktubre. 19, 2007-Mayo 26, 2012) as the International Boxing Federation (IBF) 168-pound division na kampeon. The classy southpaw is 10-2-1 (8 Kos) in world title fights and he has defeated six world champions: Dingaan Thobela, Saki Taurus, Alejandro Berrio, William Joppy, Brian Magee at Glen Johnson during his outstanding 13-year pro boxing career.
Now ranked No. 7 sa pamamagitan ng WBC, Bute is as hungry as he’s every been for one more world title shot opportunity. “I am fighting an undefeated Olympian who is the No. 1 ranked light heavyweight,” Sinabi Bute. “A win will conform that I deserve a 14ika world championship fight. Ito ay nangangahulugan na ang lahat sa akin. I took this fight because it’s the shortest road for me to get a world title shot.
I expect a technical fight. Alvarez is gifted and he has a good jab, but my experience and speed will make the difference. I will definitely win!”
Mga tiket para “BUTE VS. ALVAREZare on sale and available to purchase by going on line to www.Videotron.centrequebeccity.cpm/tickets at www.Ticketmaster.ca
IMPORMASYON:
Nerbiyos: yvonmichelgym, @gestevinc, @IntegratedPPV #ButeAlvarez
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @Stormalvarez, @Butelucian