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Lubin drops the ‘Hammer’ as PBC’s Rising Star of the Year

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Even before he signed a professional contract on his 18th birthday, Erickson Lubin had high expectations set upon him for 2016.
Na 2013, Lubin was one of the United States’ top amateur boxers and being targeted as a surefire standout on the 2016 U.S. Olympic team. Otú ọ dị, the talented southpaw swapped that dream for another on October 1, 2013, when he turned pro and began his quest to become a world champion.
While Erickson “Hammer” Lubin has yet to fight for a world title, let alone obtain one, his decision to forgo a shot at Olympic gold has remained fruitful.
Lubin (17-0, 12 Kos) continued his ascent in the 154-pound division in 2016 by winning all four of his fights in dominating fashion-two by knockout and two by unanimous decision. With his perfect performance, the staff of Premier Boxing Champions selected Lubin as PBC’s Rising Star of the Year.
The 21-year-old Orlando, Florida, native beat out fellow young guns Justin DeLoach, Jarrett Hurd na Sergey Lipinets, all of whom convincingly moved up the ladder in their respective weight classes this year.
Lubin, who in addition to his “Hammer” moniker has dubbed his right hand “Jack” and his left “Sledge,” got his year started on January 31 na a 10-round decision over Mexico’s Jose De Jesus Macias in Immokalee, Florida.
While Lubin was unable to knock out Macias-a veteran who has never been stopped in 28 pro fights-he gained a fifth-round knockdown with a counter right hook and won every round on two scorecards, with the third judge giving him all but one round.
Lubin returned to the ring on June 18, isi a third-round TKO of Daniel Sandoval na Chicago. In that bout, Lubin pounded the head and body of his Mexican opponent before hurting him with a body shot late in Round 3. While Sandoval did not go down, referee Mark Nelson stopped the fight at the 2:36 akara.
Less than a month later, Lubin jumped back in the ring against his third straight Mexican opponent, battling Ivan Montero in Birmingham, Alabama, na July 16. Montero entered the eight-round bout with a record of 20-1, and he gave Lubin his toughest test yet, as the fight went distance. N'ikpeazụ, ezie, the young southpaw proved his skills were superior, sweeping all three judges’ scorecards.
Lubin, who has never fought a boxer with a losing record, capped his year earlier this month in emphatic fashion with a second-round KO of Juan Ubaldo Cabrera na Los Angeles. In that bout, Lubin used both “Jack” na “Hammer” to drop Cabrera twice in Round 2 and gain his sixth stoppage in his last eight bouts.
As he continues to sharpen his skills with each passing bout, don’t be surprised if Erickson Lubin’s star continues to rise in 2017-perhaps all the way to the top of the super competitive 154-pound division.
Coming Wednesday: the PBC Knockout of the Year. For all of our year-end honors, follow our Best of PBC 2016 entries.
*This article originally ran on the Premier Boxing Champions website
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Ista, Commey hit all the right spots in PBC’s Round of the Year

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Entering the late stages of a competitive, action-packed fight with a vacant 135-pound world title at stake, Robert Ista Obere. and Richard Commey upped the ante in a thrilling three minutes that brought out the best in both men.
After Commey gained a questionable knockdown of Easter in the eighth round of their September 9 bout at Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania, there was complete uncertainty to which fighter had the edge on the judges’ scorecards.
With a date with greatness up for grabs, Robert Ista Obere. na Richard Commey wasted no time going back at it in Round 9, which the staff of Premier Boxing Champions has selected as PBC’s Round of the Year for 2016.
Easter-Commey beat out three other worthy candidates: Gburugburu 9 nke Keith Thurman vs Shawn Porter, Gburugburu 2 nke Leo Santa Cruz vs Carl Frampton and Round 4 nke Adonis Stevenson vs Thomas Williams Jr. It was a closely contested round, with two of the judges siding with Easter and and one giving Commey the nod, which factored into Easter winning a split decision.
Dị nnọọ 10 seconds into Round 9, Easter and Commey moved into close quarters, exchanging heavy blows with both hands for nearly 30 seconds with little pause.
The fighters backed off nearly a minute in as they regrouped from the heated exchange and resumed a more measured approach working primarily with their jabs.
Commey, Otú ọ dị, quickly ramped the action back up about 90 seconds into the round as the Ghana native began to let loose with his right hand coming behind the jab.
With a minute left in the round and a partisan crowd filled with family and friends from his hometown of Toledo, Ohio, rooting him on, Easter appeared to gain the upper hand as he pinned Commey against the ropes and landed a couple of solid rights during a flurry of punches.
After escaping the barrage, ezie, it was Commey’s turn to return fire as he landed a couple of rights before Easter responded with a head-turning left hook.
In the final 25 sekọnd, both fighters again exchanged rapid-fire blows before backing off just before the bell so that not only they could catch their breath, but that everyone watching could as well.
For a complete look back at Easter vs Commey, visit our fight page.
Coming Tuesday: the PBC Rising Star of the Year. For all of our year-end honors, follow our Best of PBC 2016 entries.
*This article originally ran on the Premier Boxing Champions website
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New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2017

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Sunday, April 30 itinye n'ọkwa Nri abalị
Dick Agu, Jose Torres, Gaspar si kọọ Ortega, Renaldo Snipes & Arthur Donovan head new class
NEW YORK (December 26, 2016) – The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), nkwado Ring 8, has announced its 15-member Class of 2017. The sixth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner will be held Sunday n'ehihie (12:30-5:30 p.m. NA), April 30, na russo si On The Bay na Howard Beach, New York.
“Ọzọkwa, “said NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy, “we’re honoring New York’s finest in our sport. This is all about recognizing great fighters, as well as others involved in boxing, from the state of New York. We’re expecting another knockout night.”
Living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include Manhattan welterweight Gaspar “El Indio” Ortega (131-39-6, 69 Kos), Yonkers’ world heavyweight title challenger Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes (39-8-1, 22 Kos), Yonkers middleweight Doug “Cobra’ Dewitt (33-8-5, 19 Kos), na “The Bronx bombu,” world middleweight title challenger Alex Ramos (39-10-2, 24 Kos)
Posthumous participants being inducted are Queens’ former middleweight and light heavyweight world champion Dick Tiger (60-19-3, 27 Kos), Brooklyn/Manhattan light heavyeight world champion Jose “Chegui” Torres (41-3-1, 29 Kos), na “The Nonpareil”, Williamsburg middleweight world champion Jack Dempsey (51-4-11, 23 Kos).
Non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are Queens’ International agent Don Majeski, Long Island matchmaker Ron Katz, Manhattan manager stan Hoffman and past Ring 8 president/NYSAC judge Bobby Bartels.
Posthumous non-participant inductees are Brooklyn boxing historian Hank Kaplan, Long Island cut-man Al Gavin, Bronx referee Arthur Donovan and New York City columnist Dan Parker.
Onye ọ bụla inductee ga-enweta a omenala-e belt egosi ya itinye n'ọkwa n'ime NYSBHOF.
The 2017 inductees e họrọ NYSBHOF nominating so na Kọmitii: Jack Hirsch, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Obere., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair, Angelo Prospero na Neil Terens.
All na-eti ọkpọ mkpa ịdị na-adịghị ejekwa maka dịkarịa ala afọ atọ na-ruo eruo inweta NYSBHOF itinye n'ọkwa, na ihe nile inductees ga-abụrịrị na biri na New York State maka a ịrịba òkè nke ha ọkpọ ọrụ ma ọ bụ n'oge praịm nke ndị ọrụ.
Klas nke 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill France na Arthur Mercante, SR.
Klas nke 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Life na-agba ụta, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Enyi” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry ahịa, Ihe egwuregwu Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard na Don Dunphy.
Klas nke 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Ihe egwuregwu Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon na Tom O'Rourke.
Klas nke 2015: Saul Mamby, Life Giambra, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon na Al Weill.
Klas nke 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector “Macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein na Jimmy Jacobs.
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About Ring 8: Guzobere 1954 site na onye na bụbu-prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Mgbanaka 8 ghọrọ asatọ enyemaka nke ihe ahụ a maara dị ka National vetiran na-eti ọkpọ Association – N'ihi ya, Mgbanaka 8 – na taa na nzukọ motto ka na-anọgide: Na-eti ọkpọ Inyere na-eti ọkpọ.
Mgbanaka 8 a n'ụzọ zuru ezu mbọ iji na-akwado na-erughị ihe ndabara ọma ndị ọkpọ obodo ndị nwere ike ịchọ enyemaka na okwu nke na-akwụ ụgwọ ụlọ, ụgwọ ụlọ ọgwụ, ma ọ bụ ihe ọ bụla nti mkpa.
Gaa na akara na- www.Ring8ny.com n'ihi na ihe ọmụma banyere mgbanaka 8, kasị otu ụdị na United States na ihe karịrị 350 òtù. Kwa Afọ otu dues bụ nanị $30.00 na onye ọ bụla so na-isiokwu a na-emekpa ihe nri abalị na mgbanaka 8 kwa ọnwa nzukọ, ewepu July na August. All n'ọrụ na-eti ọkpọ, na-amu amu na ọkachamara, na-isiokwu a ekele mgbanaka 8 kwa afọ otu. Ọbịa nke mgbanaka 8 òtù welcome na a na-eri nke naanị $7.00 kwa onye.
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National and International Prospects Appearing at Detroit Brawl on January 22, at Masonic Temple in Detroit

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Promoter Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions has announced the featured fighters for a special Sunday edition of his “Detroit Brawl” series on January 22, 2017, at Masonic Temple in Detroit.
In addition to Detroit fan favorite Lanardo “Pain Server” Tyner (30-10-2, 19 Kos) appearing in the eight-round main event will be an impressive group of local and international talents.
Once again sponsored by the Greektown Casino Hotel, tiketi maka “Detroit Brawl” are priced at VIP $123, Box Seats are $80 na $60, Seating is $40, na $20. They are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and

In separate eight-rounders will be recognizable former cruiserweight world title challenger “Ajọ Ifufe” Junior Wright (15-2-1, 12 Kos) from Evanston, Illinois; transplanted cruiserweight Alexey Zubov (13-1, 8 Kos), from Magnitogorsk, Russia, now living in Detroit and Detroit’s all-action bantamweight James Gordon Smith (11-0, 6 Kos).
In six-round bouts will be welterweight KO artist Bakhtiyar “Bakha Bullet” Yeyubov (11-0, 10 Kos) from Houston, Texas, via Aktjubinsk, Kazakhstan; resurgent Detroit welterweight “Lightning” Larry Ventus (7-11-1, 3 Kos); talented, undefeated bantamweight Ja’Rico “Great Lakes King” O’Quinn (4-0, 3 Kos); 2016 Olympic alternate and undefeated middleweight Ardreal Holmes (4-0, 2 Kos) of Flint; and undefeated Toledo super middleweight prospect DeAndre Ware (8-0, 6 Kos).
In a scheduled four-rounder will be undefeated Detroit heavyweight and former National Golden Gloves champion Marcus Carter (1-0, 1 Ko).
All opponents are, si otú anya, TBA, but matchmaker Dennis Turner is hard at work to make another spectacular night that these shows are known for.
On agha n'abalị, ọnụ ụzọ na-emeghe na 4:00 pm and the fights begin at 5:00 pm. The Masonic Temple is located at 500 Temple Street in Detroit.
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Maka ozi ndị ọzọ na “Detroit Brawl” or Salita Promotions, nleta www.salitapromotions.com. Facebook na Twitter: @DetroitBrawl
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FNU ọgụ Egwuregwu Gosi: Povetkin Steroid Issues, Hopkins Knocked out of Ring, Paige and Sage endure UFC Growing Pains

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Rich, Tom and Tony cover the past week’s news and events and look forward to the few fight cards happening over the next few weeks. We spend a good amount of time discussing the final fight of Bernard Hopkins, the drug testing debacle with Alexander Povetkin, and the UFC fight night co-main events where highly hyped prospects Paige VanZant and Sage Northcutt bombed hard. Check out the show below. This one closes out the year for us, so fans can tune in next year for our next broadcast on January 5, 2017.

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Exciting Welterweight Contender Sammy Vasquez Jr. Takes On Former World Champion Luis Collazo in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Special Edition Thursday, February 2 From Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi

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Ọzọ! Hard-Hitting Welterweights Yordenis Ugas & Levan Ghvamichava Collide While Ryan Karl & Eddie Ramirez Meet in Battle of Unbeaten Super Lightweights
Tiketi na Sale Thursday, January 5!
TUNICA, MS (December 22, 2016) – Na-akpali akpali welterweight mgba Sammy “The sagenti” Vasquez Jr. (21-1, 15 Kos) is set to battle former world champion Luis Collazo(36-7, 19 Kos) in the 10-round main event of a special three-hour edition of Premier Boxing agbachitere na FS1 and FOX Deportes Thursday, February 2 from Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi.
Televised mkpuchi na-amalite mgbe 8 p.m. NA/5 p.m. PT and will feature Cuba’s Yordenis Ugas(17-3, 8 Kos) meeting Georgia’s Levan Ghvamichava (17-2-1, 13 Kos) in a 10-round matchup of hard-hitting welterweights plus Houston’s Ryan “Ṅụrụtụ” Karl (13-0, 9 Kos) taking on Chicago’s Eddie Ramirez (15-0, 10 Kos) in a 10-round battle of unbeaten super lightweights
“I’m eager to get back in the ring and give the fans a great fight,” said Vasquez Jr. “Fighting a tough veteran like Luis Collazo, who has a lot of heart and experience, is the type of fight I’m looking for. The fans are going to see a good fight between two guys who are hungry to get a victory. I can’t wait till the bell rings.”
“I’m totally stoked about this fight against Sammy Vasquez” Kwurula Collazo. “He is a talented fighter and I’m excited to test his abilities and the will that he has to win. This will be a good one.”
Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite dike Boxing, na-ọnụ na $150, $75 na $35 na ndị na ere Thursday, January 5. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster atwww.Ticketmaster.com ma ọ bụ site na-akpọ 1-800-745-3000.
Vasquez has fought professionally since 2012, mgbe na-eje ozi abụọ njegharị nke ọrụ na Iraq dị ka onye so na nke National Nche. O mere ya ka semifinals nke 2012 U.S. Olympic ọnwụnwa ma merie gold na 2010 na 2011 Ogba agha Boxing n'asọmpi. The fighter nke Monessen, Penn., notched big victories in 2015 over Wale Omotoso in June and Jose Lopez in September. In PBC on FOX action in January, Vasquez stopped veteran contender Aron Martinez in the sixth-round in Los Angeles before suffering his first professional defeat to Olympic Gold medalist Felix Diaz in July.
One of Brooklyn’s most respected fighters,Collazo looks to make the most of his showdown with Vasquez on February 2. A world champion in 2005, Collazo has faced top fighters his whole career. Most notably in recent years, he delivered an electrifying second-round knockout over Victor Ortiz in December 2014. Collazo gave world champion Keith Thurman trouble in his last outing, staggering him with a body shot in the middle rounds before eventually losing to the undefeated fighter.
Ugas returned from a two-year layoff in August and has looked sensational in defeating undefeated prospects Jamal James by decision and Bryant Perrella by fourth-round stoppage. A sensational Cuban amateur, Ugas picked up a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics and also owns gold medals from the 2005 World Amateur Championships and 2007 Pan American Games. Now fighting out of Miami, the 30-year-old looks to further establish his credentials for a world title shot.
Ghvamichava returns to the ring after an emphatic knockout of Breidis Prescott in July that saw him move up in weight and rebound from a defeat to top unbeaten contender Sergey Lipinets. Trained by Virgil Hunter in California, Ghvamichava is originally from Poti, Georgia. Before the Lipinets bout, he carried a five-fight winning streak that included wins over previously unbeaten fighters Chris Singleton and Jonathan Garcia plus veterans Cosme Rivera and Sergio Reyes.
Otu undefeated atụmanya na-anọchite anya Houston, Karl nwere ihe ndị magburu onwe-amu amu oru na biri na ya họọrọ atọ na mba na 141-paụnd nkewa. The 24-year-old won six times in 2015 including an October domination of Alfonso Olvera at the Dancehall in San Antonio. Now he is primed to reach contender status after dominating tough Mexican Luis Solis in June and stopping previously unbeaten Jose Felix Quezada in September.
A Chicago Golden Gloves champion, Ramirez knocked out seven of his first nine professional opponents and picked up five victories in 2015 including a decision over former world champion Cristobal Cruz. The 24-year-old most recently picked up his most impressive pro victory when he knocked out previously unbeaten Kevin Watts in September.
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Unbeaten Lightweight World Champion Robert Easter Returns Home to Defend Title Against Puerto Rican Contender Luis Cruz Friday, February 10 In Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions: The Next Round on Bounce TV from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio

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Ọzọ! Bantamweight World Champion Rau’shee Warren Takes On
Once-Beaten Challenger Zhanat Zhakiyanov in Co-Main Event
Tiketi na Sale Echi, December 23!
Toledo, OH (December 22, 2016) – Unbeaten lightweight world champion Robert Ista(18-0, 14 Kos) will return to his hometown of Toledo, Ohio to defend his title against hard-hitting Puerto Rican Luis Cruz (22-4-1, 16 Kos) Friday, February 10 na isi ihe omume nke Premier Boxing agbachitere: The ọzọ gburugburu na Ibiaghachi TV live from the Huntington Center.
Televised coverage on Bounce TV begins at 9 p.m. NA/6 p.m. PT and features bantamweight world champion and three-time U.S. Olympia Rau'shee Warren (14-1, 4 Kos) battling once-beaten contender Zhanat Zhakiyanov (26-1, 18 Kos).
“Being able to headline a big fight in my hometown after winning a championship is a dream come true,” said Easter. “My first dream was to win the world title and now I get to defend it in front of my people. I had great fan support at my last fight in Pennsylvania and I know everybody is even more excited to see me at home. A lot of people felt involved in helping me win that world title, and now we get to have a homecoming celebration. This is going to be big for the city. I can’t wait to showcase my skills.”
“This is a great opportunity for me and I’m planning on putting on my best performance,” said Cruz. “I am going to fight for my home of Puerto Rico and become another world champion from the island. I know that Easter is a good fighter and he will have the fan support, but I am already training harder than I ever have. This is going to be an exciting fight, but I don’t expect it to go the distance.”
“I’m ready to get back in the ring,” said Warren. “I’m happy the fight is three days before my birthday because defending my title for the first time and winning will be the best birthday present. We’ve been checking out Zhakiyanov. I think it’s going to be a good show because he definitely isn’t a slouch. I’m just going to enjoy being a champion, defending my title and showing what I’m capable of.”
“I’m very happy to be fighting in the U.S. with a chance to become a world champion,” said Zhakiyanov. “I want to thank Warren for taking this fight, but it will be a big mistake. I’m coming to win and win impressively. This is going to be my statement that I am one of the best fighters in this division.”
Tiketi maka ndụ omume, which is promoted by About Billions Promotions, na-ọnụ na $30, $50, $75, $100 na $200, na ndị na ere Friday, December 23. Tiketi nwere ike zụrụ online site na ịga www.ticketmaster.com, ma ọ bụ site na-akpọ 1-800-745-3000.
Toledo’s Easter and Cincinnati’s Warren will both look to show the Ohio crowd the skills that have made them world champions and potential big stars in the sport. Both fighters are making their first world title defenses and will do so in the friendly confines of the Buckeye State.
Otu ruzuru amu amu bụ onye na- 2012 U.S. Olympic ọzọ, the 25-year-old Easter picked up five-straight victories dating back to the beginning of 2015 before earning his world title opportunity against Richard Commey in September. Easter was successful in holding off the unbeaten Commey as he was able to earn a split-decision victory in a memorable fight. Ugbu a, Easter will step into the ring as the fighting pride of his hometown for the first time, with his sights set on an impressive performance.
Representing Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, Cruz’s last fight saw him in an entertaining back-and-forth scrap with lightweight contender Ivan Redkach in April that saw both men hit the canvas on their way to a narrow split draw. Cruz owns victories over Martin Honorio, Antonio Davis and Hevinson Herrera in a career that saw the fighter win his first 19 ọkachamara oké.
A three-time Olympian, Warren competed for the U.S. na 2004, 2008 na 2012 games before turning pro. The 29-year-old picked up victories over veterans Jose Luis Araiza, Javier Gallo, German Meraz and Jhon Alberto Molina leading up to his first world title shot in 2015. After dropping a controversial split-decision in their first fight, Warren defeated Juan Carlos Payano by majority decision in the rematch in June and became the first member of the 2012 U.S. Olympic team to win a world title.
Fighting out of Petropavl, Kazakhstan, Zhakiyanov has won his last 21 fights since his only professional loss in 2008. Most recently he picked up an interim bantamweight title via a decision victory in 2015 over once-beaten Yonfrez Parejo. No stranger to fighting on the road, Zhakiyanov’s U.S. debut on February 10 will mark the 12nke country that he has fought in as a professional.
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Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna returns to action on Saturday, January 28th at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City

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Chuck Mussachio takes on Michael Mitchell in co-feature

Plus undefeated Quian Davis, John Bauza, Dan Murray and Yurik Mamedov in action
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Atlantic City, NJ (December 22, 2016) – Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna will return ti the ring in an eight-round junior middleweight bout on Saturday n'abalị, January 28th na Claridge Hotel na Atlantic City.
The bout will headline a card promoted by Rising Promotions.

LaManna nke Millville, New Jersey nwere ihe ndekọ nke 21-2 na itoolu knockouts.

The 25 year-old is coming off a defeat to undefeated Dusty Hernandez Harrison in a thrilling bout that took place on September 15th na Philadelphia.

In that bout, LaManna fought a good fight and had solid moments throughout the hotly contested bout that was for the USBA Welterweight title.

LaManna is moving back up to the 154 pound division where LaManna is undefeated (7-0 n'etiti 148-154 pound) in the division for which he turned professional in 2011.

LaManna won his first 16 nsọtụ, where enjoyed wins over Ashanti Gibbs and Jamaal Davis.

After suffering his first professional defeat to undefeated middleweight prospect Antoine Douglas, LaManna ripped off five consecutive victories that was highlighted by by a 4th round stoppage over Kendal Mena (20-3)

“I’m excited to be getting back in the ring at The Claridge! It’s like my adopted home in Atlantic City and the whole staff over there have been nothing but great to me and my Rising Star Promotions crew,” kwuru LaManna. “My last fight with Dusty was a rough one for me, I feel I was robbed of a decision win or at least a draw. I took some time off, enjoyed time with family and friends but I’ve been training for the passed 2 months and camp has been going really well.”
“This is my second fight with new trainer Ray McCline and we expect to put on a show come January 28th.”
“I’m looking for big fights in 2017, possibly another title fight and TV exposure but my main focus is on January 28th.”

In the six-round-co feature, ìhè heavyweight Chuck Mussachio (19-3-2, 5 Ko si) of Wildwood, New Jersey will fight Michael Mitchell (3-7-2, 1 Ko) nke Paterson, New Jersey.

Mitchell has faced terrific competition and has only been stopped once, and has fought four undefeated fighters.

Also scheduled to appear in a six-round bout will be:
Junior Welterweight John Bauza (5-0, 2 Ko si) nke North Bergen, NJ & ibu middleweight Gabriel Pham (6-1, 2 Ko si) of Pleasantville, NJ.
Na anọ gburugburu oké:
Ernesto Perez nke Vineland, NJ ga-eme ka ya pro mpụta mbụ megide Courtney McCleave (2-5, 1 Ko) nke Concord, North Carolina in a junior middleweight bout.
Jamil Simmons of Pleasantville, NJ ga-eme ka ya pro mpụta mbụ megide Tomas Romain (0-1) nke Brooklyn, NY in a lightweight bout.
Also scheduled to compete in four-round bouts will be heavyweight Quian Davis (4-0-2) of Mays Landing, NJ; keobere welterweight Bryne Green (7-9-1, 3 Ko si) nke Paulsboro, NJ; keobere welterweight Dan Murray (1-0) of Lanoka, NJ; welterweight Yurik Mamedov (3-0, 1 Ko) nke Brooklyn, NY & bantamweight Dallas Holden (1-0) nke Atlantic City.
Tickets for this great evening of boxing are $125, $80 na $55 and can be purchased at www.RSPboxing.com
THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON Friday, JANUARY 20TH IN ATLANTIC CITY–DETAILS TO FOLLOW
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Decorated amateur boxer Mohammed Rabii To make pro debut Feb. 18 at home in Morocco

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CASABLANCA, Morocco (December 21, 2016) – Moroccan amateur boxing sensation Mohammed Rabii will make his long anticipated professional debut February 18, fighting at home in Casablanca, at the Complexe de Sportif Mohammed V Arena.
The 23-year-old Rabii represented Morocco at this year’s Olympic Games in Brazil, where he captured a bronze medal in the welterweight division, losing a disputed decision (0-3) in the semifinals to Uzebek boxer Shakhram Giyasov, who then lost (0-3) in the championship final to Daniyar Yeleussinov. Rabii had defeated Yeleussinov, nke Kazakhstan, in the gold-medal championship bout of the AIBA World Amateur Championships. An average of 6 million Moroccans viewed each of Rabbi’s Olympic matches, providing testimony to his celebrity status back home.
A gifted orthodox fighter, Rabii was the past World Series of Boxing Fighter of the Year, who signed an exclusive, multi-year managerial contract last October with Nowhere2Hyde Management, which is owned and operated by international manager Gary Hyde, of Cork, Ireland.
“We are delighted to have signed one of the best amateur boxers in the world,” Hyde kwuru. “Mohammed has a great style with knockout power in both hands. He will kick-star his pro career in front of his adoring fans in Casablanca February 18nke. He is a national hero, otú, the plan is to take full advantage by building him up at home in Morocco.”
Two other boxers managed by Hyde, mbụ World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight Simpiwe Vetyeka na Middleweight Gevorg Khatchikian, will fight in the main event and co-feature, karị, against opponents to be determined.
Vetyeka (29-3, 17 Kos), fighting out of South Africa, is currently ranked No. 4 site WBA. The only two pro losses for Khatchikian (24-2, 12 Kos), a Netherlander, have been to present super middleweight world champions James Degale (IBF) na Gilberto Ramirez (WBO).
Tickets are now on sale for the -Ahụ. 18 show in Casablanca, in which Rabii will be supported by three other Moroccan fighters.
Ozi:
Twitter: @nowheretohyde,

Facebook: www.facebook.com/garyhyde, www.facebook.com/mohammadrabii
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IBF Flyweight World Champion John Riel Casimero to Relinquish Title and Campaign at Super Flyweight

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Former IBF World Light Flyweight and current IBF Flyweight World Champion John Riel “Quadro Ewoo” Casimero and his team have made the decision to relinquish his title and campaign in the super flyweight division.
Casimero (23-3, 15 Kos), who stopped Englishman Charlie Edwards in 10 rounds last September at the O2 Arena in London, will now go gunning for the 115-lb division’s top dogs including IBF World Champion Jerwin Acajas and Nicaragua’s Román “Chocolatito” González.
26-year-old Casimero, from Cebu City, Philippines, says he’s looking forward to the opportunity to join the greats of Philippines boxing.
“To win my third title would be a great honor for me and put my name in with some of the best fighters my country has ever produced,” said Casimero. “I will be immediately looking to make an impact and fight the big fights that allow me the opportunity.
Casimero’s promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz nke Sampson Boxing, says Casimero is more than ready for the move.

“He’s so strong and he keeps growing,” kwuru Lewkowicz. “It is time for John Riel to move up and secure his place in Philippines boxing history. It is our hope to quickly face Acajas and Chocolatito next year. That is what we will work to make happen.”