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PRESENTED LIVE BY HBO PAY-PER-VIEW®
NEW YORK, NY (Dezember 19, 2016) – Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions are pleased to announce that Five-Time World Champion Miguel Cotto (40-5, 33 KOs) wird in den Ring zurückzukehren Samstag, Februar 25, 2017 wenn er übernimmt James “Mandingo Warrior” Kirkland (32-2, 28 KOs) at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Coming off respective losses to Canelo Alvarez, both fighters will be seeking redemption in a 12-round junior middleweight showdown. The event will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. UND/6:00 p.m. PT.
Cotto and Kirkland will join Roc Nation Sports and the Dallas Cowboys organization on Monday, Dezember 19, 2016 bei 12:00 p.m. CT for a press conference at Ford Center at The Star to officially announce the fight. This will be the first event of its kind to be held at the state-of-the-art, 510,000 square foot indoor athletic facility shared by the Dallas Cowboys, the City of Frisco, and Frisco ISD’s high schools. Ford Center at The Star is also the home to the Dallas Cowboys Football World Corporate Headquarters.
Tickets zum Preis von $304, $204, $154, $104, $79, $54 und $29 nicht einschließlich anwendbarer Steuern und Abgaben, der Verkauf Donnerstag, Dezember. 22, 2016 bei 10:00 a.m. local time and will be available at all Ticketmaster locations, online unter Ticketmaster.com, Aufladen per Telefon unter (800) 745-3000 and the AT&T Stadium box office.
“I’m excited to return to the ring and put on a great show. I can’t wait to start training camp and get ready for February 25,” said Five-Time World Champion Miguel Cotto. “Fighting inside the beautiful Ford Center, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboy’s newest creation, and headlining the first ever boxing event there pumps me with a lot of enthusiasm and energy.”
“I’m very excited to get back into the ring against a legend like Miguel Cotto. I’m going to train like never before so I can show the world that the old James Kirkland is back,” said James Kirkland. “You know the fight will be exciting while it lasts. Februar 25 can’t come soon enough.”
“Miguel Cotto is back and ready to put on an exciting show against the always tough James Kirkland,", Sagte Hector Soto, Vizepräsident Miguel Cotto Promotions. “We can’t wait to see Miguel back in the ring on Februar 25 on HBO Pay-Per-View.”
“On behalf of Roc Nation Sports, we are so thrilled about Miguel Cotto’s return to the ring and to bring the first public event to Ford Center at The Star,” said Michael Yormark, Roc Nation President & Chief of Branding and Strategy. “This will undoubtedly be a historic event with an exciting, all-action bout in store for the fans in Frisco and all of North Texas along with those watching from home on HBO Pay-Per-View.”
“We are excited to host an incredible matchup for the very first boxing match here at Ford Center at The Star,” said Jerry Jones, Besitzer der Dallas Cowboys, Präsident und Generaldirektor. “This venue was designed with the idea of versatility in mind, and we expect a great crowd in Frisco, Texas to experience a world class fight between Miguel Cotto and James Kirkland.”
“Throughout his brilliant ring career, Miguel Cotto has never backed down from a challenge and on Februar 25 he takes on a dangerous knockout specialist in James Kirkland,” said Tony Walker, Vizepräsident, HBO Pay-Per-View. “Fans watching live in Frisco and those tuning in on pay-per-view should not blink in what should be an all-action slugfest.”
Miguel Cotto (40-5, 33 KOs) is a former WBC and Ring Magazine middleweight world champion and the first native of Puerto Rico to become world champion in four different weight classes. He previously held the WBO junior welterweight world title, the WBA welterweight world title, the WBO welterweight world title and the WBA super welterweight world title. He also represented Puerto Rico in the 2000 Olympischen Spielen in Sydney, Australien. Cotto has competed in 24 world championship fights, compiling a record of 19-5 mit 16 knockouts in those bouts. In Puerto Rico, he is hailed as a national hero and the successor of Felix “Tito” Trinidad as the island’s most revered boxer. Cotto is one of the biggest gate attractions in boxing and one of the largest pay-per-view draws among active fighters. Im Juni 2014, Cotto made history in his first fight as a middleweight by dominating Argentine southpaw and defending WBC and Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion Sergio “Wunder” Martinez. He is trained by legendary Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach and has fought some of the biggest names in the sport including Floyd “Geld” Mayweather and Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. Cotto owns his own boxing promotional company in Puerto Rico, Miguel Cotto Promotions, and presides over his charity La Fundación El Ángel de Miguel Cotto, a non-profit organization dedicated to combatting childhood obesity. Im März 2015, Cotto and Roc Nation Sports announced that they had entered into a partnership that includes a co-promotional agreement with Miguel Cotto Promotions to promote Cotto’s fights. Juni 6, 2015, Cotto defended his WBC, Ring Magazine and lineal middleweight world championships against former two-time World Champion Daniel Geale at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Cotto scored a thunderous knockdown early in the fourth round before finishing matters with a second knockdown midway through the round, which left Geale unable to continue. On November 21, 2015, Cotto cemented his status as one of the biggest pay-per-view draws among active fighters in his much anticipated mega-fight against Mexico’s Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, despite going the distance for a twelve-round unanimous decision loss. The hard-fought bout has been dubbed as the biggest fight in the history of the famed Puerto Rico vs. Mexico boxing rivalry. The Five-Time World Champion is eager to return to the ring against James Kirkland on Februar 25.
A Texas titan, representing the city of Austin, 32-year-old southpaw James “Mandingo Warrior” Kirkland (32-2, 28 KOs) has built his reputation with explosive power. His fists have accounted for 28 knockout victories over the course of his nearly 14-year professional career. A former NABO and WBC Continental Americas Champion, Kirkland bounced back from his lone defeat against Nobuhiro Ishida in 2011 with five consecutive wins, four coming by way of knockout. Kirkland has defeated Brian Vera, Alfredo “Perro” Angulo and Carlos “King” Molina and handed Glen “Jersey Boy” Tapia his first professional loss by way of a punishing sixth round technical knockout, prior to taking the stage for a 12-round super welterweight war with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez on May 9, 2015 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.
Cotto vs. Kirkland is a 12-round junior middleweight fight presented by Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions and Ford Center at The Star, und wird von Corona Extra gesponserte.
Weitere Informationen, besuchen Sie bitte www.throneboxing.com. Follow Roc Nation on Twitter @rocnation and Instagram @rocnationsports and on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/RocNation.
Weitere Informationen, Besuch www.hbo.com/boxing, follow on Twitter and Instagram at @HBOBoxing and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HBOBoxing.
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OFFIZIELLE ERGEBNISSE
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LAS VEGAS (Dezember 17, 2016) – Die heutige letzte Runde des 2016 “Knockout Night at the D” Serie endete im typischen Stil als “Mächtig” Aston Palicte gewann eine 10-Runden-Split-Entscheidung über zuvor ungeschlagen “Kleine'” Oscar Cantu in einem grandiosen Superfliegengewicht Match von Anfang bis Ende innerhalb der Downtown Las Vegas Events Center Inneneinrichtung.
Die “Knockout Night at the D” Serie, präsentiert von die D Las Vegasund Innenstadt Las Vegas Events Center, wurde von Roy Jones Jr. gefördert. (RJJ) Boxen Promotions. Der siebte und letzte Abend dieses Abends “Knockout am D.” Veranstaltung in 2016 live ausgestrahlt CBS Sports Network und weltweit auf gestreamt FloBoxing.tv
Der Palicte vs.. Cantu Hauptereignis, wie erwartet, war ein klassisches Match aus kontrastierenden Stilen zwischen einem gefährlichen Puncher (Palicte) und vollendeter Boxer (Cantu). Es gab überraschende Non-Stop-Action von der Eröffnungsglocke. Power Punching Palicte (22-2, 18 KOs) drückte die Aktion als klarer Angreifer, aber Cantu stand in der Tasche, zu, als der Techniker seine defensiven Fähigkeiten einsetzte, um es seinem weltberühmten philippinischen Gegner schwer zu machen.
Letztlich, es kam alles auf das an 10th Runde, was Palicte über alle drei Richter fegte’ Scorecards für einen hart umkämpften Split-Decision-Sieg nach Punktzahlen von 98-92, 96-94, 94-96. Palicte, Kein bewertet. 11 von der International Boxing Federation (IBF) und Nr. 15 von der World Boxing Organization (WBO-), nahm Cantus North American Boxing Federation (NABF) Titelgürtel zusätzlich zur Erfassung des vakanten WBO Inter-Continental-Riemens.
Cantu, , die bewertet wird No. 4 als Fliegengewicht vom World Boxing Council (WBC), zeigte enormes Herz, Granitkinn und die Fähigkeit, sich sehr gut zu bewegen, Schläge aus jedem erdenklichen Winkel werfen. Der Unterschied, jedoch, erwies sich als Palictes Schlagkraft in dieser klassischen Konfrontation, in der sich der Puncher kaum gegen den Boxer durchsetzte.
In der Ko-Funktion, Jamaikanisches Junioren-Mittelgewicht Nathaniel “Kein Problem” Gallimore(16-1-1, 13 KOs) erzielte ein spektakuläres Achtelfinale der bisher ungeschlagenen Runde Angelo “Bombenschütze” Baez (15-1-1, 11 KOs), der chilenische Junioren-Mittelgewichts-Champion.
Gallimore verletzte Baez in der Mitte der Eröffnungsrunde und beendete die Show mit einem bösartigen Überbleibsel der Leber, die Baez auf die Knie fallen ließ. In offensichtlichen Schmerzen, er konnte vor dem nicht aufstehen 10 Anzahl.
Galiimore (oben in grün abgebildet), wer kämpft aus Chicago, widmete den Kampf seinem Stallkameraden, die spät Ed Brown (20-0), der Anfang dieses Monats ermordet wurde. “Ich habe ein Band von ihm gesehen (Baez) und wusste, dass er sich an den Seilen zurückzog,” Gallimore erklärte das Ziel. “Ich habe diesen Schlag im Fitnessstudio geübt und bin sehr zufrieden mit dem Ergebnis. Ich erzählte allen meinen Teamkollegen in Chicago, dass ich diesen Kampf Ed Brown gewidmet habe.”
Los Angeles Junior Mittelgewicht Flavio rodriguez (6-0, 5 KOs) hielt seine ungeschlagene Bilanz gegen zuvor ungeschlagene mexikanische Kämpfer intakt Hochzeit “Das enorme” Geschirr(5-1, 3 KOs) im Fernsehöffner. Rodriguez, wer ein Punkt während seiner 4 1/2-Jahr Pause vom Ring gewogen 90 Pfund mehr als er heute Abend in den Ring betrat, gewann durch ein technisches Knockout in der dritten Runde. Loza wurde durch einen versehentlichen Schuss auf die Basis seines Kopfes im dritten verletzt und später in derselben Runde von dem schwerfälligen Rodriguez fallen gelassen. Schiedsrichter Jay Nady stoppte den Kampf nach der dritten Runde.
Rodriguez (L) gelähmter Dilan Loza mit einem Leberschuss
“größtenteils,” Sagte Rodriguez, “Er hat nichts anderes gemacht. Ich dachte, ich hätte den Kampf mit meinem Stoß kontrolliert. Mein Junge, Löwe (Santa Cruz, Freunde aus LA), war ein Weltmeister und ich möchte auf sein Niveau kommen.”
In einem Kampf ungeschlagener Aussichten im Weltergewicht, Heimatstadt Favoriten Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (7-0-1, 2 KOs) und San Diego Kevin “KO” Ottley (3-0-1) kämpfte zu einem 6-Runden-Unentschieden.
Kevin Otttley (L) & Jeremy Nichols kämpfte um ein Unentschieden
Von RJJ geförderte Kämpfer, Junior Leichtgewicht Geil “Der Matador” Moreno (8-0, 7 KOs) und Bantamgewicht Max “Der Baby-Faced Assassin” Ornelas (7-0, 3 KOs), wurden beide erfolgreich auf der undercard präsentiert.
Der sich schnell bewegende Moreno gewann seinen achten Kampf in neun Monaten, Einstellung “Geld” Mike Fowler (5-4, 2 KOs) in der vierten Runde. Moreno verbessert jeden Kampf, showing incredible poise for a 21-year old boxer, and he legitimately rates as a national prospect to watch.
Moreno (L) gehalten Roll
Ornelas dropped Jorge Perez (6-5-1, 3 KOs) in the second round on his way to a shutout decision over four rounds. The 18-year-old Ornelas recorded the seventh win of his 6-month pro career.
Ornelas (L) Es ist jetzt 7-0 and only 18 Jahre alt
Auch kämpfen auf dem Vorprogramm, Texas junior featherweight Jessie “Der Eine” Hernandez verbessert 8-1 (6 KOs) with a 6-round unanimous decision over Sharone “Smoke” Fuhrmann (6-2, 2 KOs).
Jessie Hernandez (R) took out his frustrations on Sharone Carter
Komplette Ergebnisse unter:
OFFIZIELLE ERGEBNISSE
(winner listed first each fight)
MAIN EVENT – SUPER FLIEGENGEWICHTE
Aston Palicte (22-2, 18 KOs), Herausforderer, Bago City, Philippines by way of Los Angeles, SOWIE
WDEC10 (98-92, 96-94, 94-96)
Oscar Cantu (14-1, 1 KO), Champion, Kingsville, TX
(Palicte won the NABF & vacant WBO Inter-Continental super flyweights titles)
CO-FEATURE – Junior-Mittelgewichtler
Nathaniel Gallimore (16-1-1, 12 KOs), Chicago, IL
WKO1 (2:31)
Angelo Baez (15-1-1, 11 KOs), Osorno, Chile
Welterweights
Flavio rodriguez (6-0, 5 KOs), Los Angeles, SOWIE
WTKO3 (3:00)
Dilan Loza (5-1, 3 KOs), Mexicali, Mexiko
Jeremy Nichols (7-0-1, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, NV
D6 (57-57, 57-57, 57-57)
Kevin Ottey (3-0-1, 2 KOs), San Diego, SOWIE
JUNIOR Leichtgewichtler
Randy Moreno (8-0, 7 KOs), Las Vegas, NV
WTKO4 (1:03)
Mike Fowler (5-4, 2 KOs), Milwaukee, WI
JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHTS
Jessie Hernandez (8-1, 6 KOs), Ft. Worth, TX
WDEC6 (59-54, 58-55, 57-56)
Sharone Carter (6-2, 2 KOs), St. Louis, MO
Bantamweights
Max Ornelas (7-0, 3 KOs), Las Vegas, NV
WDEC4 (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)
Jorge Perez (654-1, 3 KOs), Riverside, SOWIE
Die “Knockout Night at the D” Die Serie wurde in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Downtown Las Vegas Events Center und Neon Star Media entwickelt.
INFORMATIONEN:
Zwitschern: @thedlasvegas, @dlvEventsCenter, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @ RoyJonesJrBoxing
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RIVAL BOXING ZAHNRAD & EQUIPMENT ist der offizielle Handschuhpartner für die “Knockout Night at the D” Serie. www.rivalboxing.com, @rivalboxinggear
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10 p.m. UND/PT From Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Kasino
Undefeated Super Middleweight Ronald Ellis Takes On Christopher Brooker;
Undefeated Super Lightweights Kenneth Sims Jr. & Wellington Romero Faceoff;
Stephon Young Risks Undefeated Record vs. Daniel Rosas
Der Ticket-Verkauf jetzt
NEW YORK (Dezember. 19, 2016) – Undefeated, WBA No. 3-ranked super bantamweight Adam Lopez (16-0-1, 8 KOs) will face the WBA’s No. 4-Platz Danni Roman (20-2-1, 7 KOs) in der 10-Runden-Main Event von einem ShoBox: Die neue Generation quadrupleheader auf Freitag, Jan. 20, weiterleben SHOW TIME (10 p.m. UND/PT, an der Westküste verzögert,) von Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel and Casino.
Die erste ShoBox telecast in 2017 features eight fighters with a combined record of 115 wins against just seven losses.
In der Ko-Funktion, ungeschlagenen Super-Mittel Ronald Ellis (13-0-1, 1 NC, 10 KOs) will face off with Christopher Brooker (11-2, 5 KOs) in an eight-round 168-pound matchup of ShoBox Veteranen.
In another eight-round featured bout, former national amateur champion Kenneth Sims Jr. (10-0, 3 KOs) and Dominican Olympian Wellington Romero (11-0-1, 5 KOs) will clash in an eight-round matchup of up-and-coming, unbeaten super lightweights making their ShoBox debuts in their toughest assignments to date.
In der Eröffnungsrede Kampf der Sendung, undefeated bantamweight Stephon Junge (15-0-3, 6 KOs) takes on Mexican veteran and two-time interim world title challenger Daniel Rosas (19-3-1, 11 KOs) in einem Acht-Runde Superbantamgewicht Kampf.
Tickets für die Show, which is promoted by GH3 Promotions, Kings Promotions in association with Thompson Boxing (das Hauptereignis) and Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel and Casino, sind $125, $100 $75 & $50 und können erworben werden bei www.ticketmaster.com oder anrufen 1-800-745-3000
ADAM LOPEZ VS. DANNY ROMAN – 10 Runde, Super Bantamweights
Lopez, von San Antonio, Texas, by way Phoenix, Ariz., is a prototypical ShoBox prospect-turned-contender. Er ist 3-0-1 on the series, having defeated three previous unbeaten boxers on the series: Mario Muniz (11-0) in a hard-fought 10-round decision on Feb. 19, 2016, outpointing Eliezer Acquino (17-0-1) across 10 rounds on July 17, 2015, and knocking out Pablo Cruz (11-0) in the second round on March 13, 2015. In seiner letzten ShoBox Ausflug, Lopez boxed a 12-round draw with Roman Reynoso(18-1-1) Juli 22, 2016.
“This will be my toughest fight. It is all about levels and progressing,’’ Lopez said of the matchup between the 26-year-old world-ranked contenders. “This may be my lastShoBox fight so I want to save the best for the last.
“Roman is very good fighter and I’m ready for a tough fight. He’s progressed a lot. He’s a good puncher, counter puncher and works the body. But I’m ready for whatever he brings. A win would be huge — it puts me in contention to fight a world champion.’’
An excellent boxer-puncher and tactician that likes to counter, Lopez was a standout amateur before going pro in February 2012. He is coming off an eighth-round knockout over Carlos Valcarcel am Nov. 11, 2016, and is facing likely his toughest test to date in Lopez.
Roman has won 13 in a row dating to March 2014 – and none of the fights have been close. Er ging 4-0 in 2014, 6-0 in 2015 und 4-0 in 2016. The Los Angeles native, who is coming of an eight-round decision over previously unbeaten Marlon olea (12-0) letzte November. 18, wird seine ShoBox and East Coast debut in just his second outing outside of Southern California.
“I’ve been extremely active over the last few years and now all the hard work is starting to pay off,’’ said Roman, a pro since October 2009. “This is a tremendous opportunity and the type of fight I’ve been preparing for. Adam Lopez is a great fighter, and he’s highly ranked just like me. We are going to give the fans an exciting fight.
“I can box, I can brawl. I give the fans what they want. I think people are going to be impressed with how I fight. People want to see a fight and I know I’m going to bring it. Boxing fans are going to know who Danny Roman is on Jan. 20.''
RONALD ELLIS VS. CHRISTOPHER BROOKER, 8 Runde, Super-Mittelgewichtler
Ellis, von Lynn, Mass., and Brooker, von Philadelphia, are making their second ShoBox beginnt. Like Lopez, they fought Feb. 19, 2016, in Atlantic City. Ellis boxed an entertaining eight-round majority draw in a slugfest with hard-hitting Jerry Odom; Brooker took an eight-round majority decision over previously unbeaten John Magda(11-0) in a match that was originally announced a split draw but was later changed to a majority decision win for Brooker.
This will be Ellis’ second fight since the Odom fight. The 27-year-old Ellis, the older brother of welterweight prospect Rashidi Ellis, outpointed Oscar Riojas across eight rounds on Dec. 10.
Ellis feels he’s benefited from going the distance in consecutive contests. “It’s helped me that I’ve gone through it before,’’ said Ellis, whose 10 knockouts have come inside two rounds (eight in the first). "Jetzt, I know what they’re looking for. This time I’ll finish super strong and put on a show. I need this to further my career and put me in main event fights.
“I’ve seen Brooker fight a few times. He’s a tough guy who comes forward and comes to fight, and that is perfect for me. Brooker will be there for me to hit, and it will give me a great opportunity to showcase my talents.’’
Als Amateur, Ellis upset Terrell Gausha to win the 2010 National Golden Gloves. Gausha went on to represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games and is now an undefeated professional middleweight.
Brooker, a physically strong, aggressive-minded boxer-puncher, is trying to regain his winning ways after a nine-fight winning streak ended when he lost by 10th-round TKO to highly regarded Ronald Gavril (16-1) letzte Oktober. 8 in Las Vegas. The 25-year-old Brooker dropped Gavril in the fifth round but went down twice in the 10th before it was stopped at 2:04. Entering the 10th und letzten Runde, the fight was even on the judges’ scorecards.
“I’m ready and excited to get back in the ring,’’ said Brooker. “I can’t wait to fight another undefeated fighter on ShoBox. I’m still looking to get to the next level. I was at Ellis’ last fight, and I saw an average fighter compared to the guys I’ve fought. He’s solid, throws nice, short punches but runs out of gas.
“In my last fight I lost because I kept looking for the KO. I have a new trainer now (Gaunch Muhammad), and I’m getting back to the technical part of boxing. I’m jabbing more, and in my previous camps I wasn’t jabbing or boxing enough. I have the heart and condition but I have to get to my opponent with the jab.’’
The Philadelphia native was a top level amateur who has been active since turning professional in 2015.
KENNETH SIMS JR. VS. WELLINGTON ROMERO – 8 Runde, Super Lightweights
Sims, of Chicago, is matched with unquestionably the most dangerous opponent of a career that began in March 2014. This will be the eight-round debut for the 23-year-old, who has gone six full rounds six times.
“This is the biggest fight of my career,’’ said Sims, who is coming off a six-round decision over Jonathan Dinong letzte November. 11. “I will be prepared for anything that I have to do. I’ve seen videos of Romero and I know he is a good fighter. I fought world champions in the amateurs so it’s not a big deal to fight him. I need to take care of business and get my win on national television. It’s as simple as that.”
Sims was a main sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather (when he was getting prepared for Andere Berto) und Manny Pacquiao (as he was getting ready for Mayweather). Sims, known for his boxing skills and ability to work the body, ein 2013 U.S.. Nationaler Amateur Champion und a 2012 Semifinalist der Olympischen Prozesse.
Romero had 268 amateur bouts and represented his native Dominican Republic in the 2012 Olympische Spiele, where he lost to eventual Gold Medalist Vasyl Lomachenko. Shortly thereafter he relocated to New York, where he turned pro in 2013. The 25-year-old is coming off a first-round knockout over Engleberto Valenzuela am Dez. 10.
A slick boxer who can punch and gives opponent issues because of his awkward style and movement, Romero has been brought along carefully against mostly modest opposition. The southpaw is coming off a first-round TKO over Luis Meroles last Dec. 5.
Romero understands that this could likely be his most daunting task to date. “I’m looking forward to introducing myself to the American public,'' Er sagte. “Sims is a good fighter but I will always like challenges, and this will be my biggest challenge as a pro.’’
STEPHON YOUNG VS. DANIEL ROSAS – 8 Runde, Super Bantamweights
Jung, St.. Louis, is making his second ShoBox Anfang. In his debut, he boxed a 10-round draw with previously undefeated Nikolai Potapov (14-0) in April of 2016.
“To be able to be back on ShoBox feels good,” said Young, who registered a majority 10-round decision over previously once-beaten Juan Lopez Jr. in his last scrap on Sept. 30, 2016. “My first fight on ShoBox was not a fair decision. It was my first 10-rounder and I feel like I won the fight. This time I will be able to show more of what I have.
“Training has been great. I already have been in camp for two months. The fight against Potapov was my first with my new coach (Herman Caicedo), and this will be our third fight. We won the NABA title by beating Lopez and now we’re back.”
The 25-year-old Young, who is currently ranked No. 9 in der WBA, was an experienced amateur who compiled a record of 86-13 while representing the U.S. in a number of tournaments. In the U.S. Olympic Trials in 2011, he lost to the No. 1-rated amateur, Rau'shee Warren.
The 27-year-old Rosas, von Mexiko-Stadt, is a nine-year veteran who is experienced against top opposition. In 2011, in just his 13th professional fight, Rosas fought to a 12-round split draw against Jose Cabrera in a bout for the Interim WBO Super Flyweight World Title. In 2014, he lost a close, unanimous decision to Alejandro Hernandezfor the Interim WBO Bantamweight Title.
Rosas has rattled off three consecutive victories since fighting Hernandezt. In seinem letzten Kampf auf April 29, he lost via TKO to current IBF Super Bantamweight ChampJonathan Guzman in seinem US-. Debüt.
Barry Tompkins ruft die ShoBox Aktion am Ring mit Steve Farhood und Ex-Weltmeister Raul Marquez der als Experte Analysten dienen. Der Executive Producer ist Gordon Hall mit Richard Gaughan Herstellung und Rick Phillips Lenkung.
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LAS VEGAS (Dezember. 17, 2016) – In the aftermath of Saturday’s news that the WBC Interim heavyweight title fight in Russia between former heavyweight champion Gold Cup and top-ranked Alexander Povetkin had been cancelled because Povetkin tested positive for drugs again, Hall of Fame Promoter Don “Only In America” King offered a simple solution:
Declare his fighter, Stiverne (25-2-1, 21 KOs), von Las Vegas, the interim champion.
“I’ve had a long-standing respect with the WBC, beginning with Jose Sulaiman and now with his son, Mauricio, who has done an incredible job filling his father’s shoes as WBC president and just got re-elected for four more years. I stand with them and with the WBC for trying to do things the right way and with their organization’s safety procedures in regard to the boxers and the sport.
“It’s sad but this guy, Povetkin, has become a total embarrassment. He’s now tested positive in two WBC heavyweight title fights in a row. I’m all for winning and losing fights in the ring, but it’s time for justice to prevail. I don’t know what’s going on over there with so many Russian athletes in so many sports testing positive for drugs, but it has to stop. They cannot be allowed to continue to do things the way they are.
“The WBC should declare Stiverne world champion, make him the mandatory for (WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay) Wilder, and let’s move on with it. There are a lot of great heavyweight fights that can be made with willing boxers who don’t break the rules every fight.
“I’m very disappointed for Bermane, who’s now gone through two training camps with nothing to show for it. Why put up all that money for travel and expenses and then have no fight. He was ready to beat Povetkin and regain a part of the WBC title.
“And then – worse yet — for them to try and put it on Bermane for not fighting is just ludicrous. They’re taking the victim and trying to set him up as the criminal in this.’’
Stiverne pulled out after the WBC withdrew its sanction because Poverkin tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman revealed the positive test by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) on Saturday morning. Dann, the WBC withdrew its recognition of the fight.
“There’s no reason to fight if the WBC won’t sanction the bout,” said Stiverne, who could have gone through with the bout but without the sanction opted not to. “I’m very disappointed in the actions of Povetkin. I’ve been training for months to be victorious.
“To wake up the day of the fight, have breakfast, take a nap and then find out he tested positive is the worst possible situation.”
This is the second time in seven months Povetkin (30-1-0, 22 KOs) has tested positive for a banned substance. He tested positive for Meldonium ahead of a scheduled May bout with Wilder, cancelling that fight.
If it had transpired, the winner of the fight for the WBC interim heavyweight title would have become the mandatory challenger to Wilder. Stiverne lost the WBC title to Wilder on a 12-round decision on Jan. 15, 2015. He’s the only fighter to go the distance with Wilder.
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Reich, Tony and Tom discuss last week’s busy boxing and MMA schedule and look forward to some incredible match-ups this weekend in combat sports. We also briefly discuss Jose Aldo refusing to believe the hype behind Bjorn Rebney and Georges St. Pierre uniting some other UFC stars to start the MMAAA.