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(L-R) — John Anderson, Neon Star Media; co-promoters Keith Veltre and future Hall of Famer Roy Jones, Jr., Steve “Der Drache” Claggett and Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of the D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center |
LAS VEGAS (September 10, 2016) – The heat was on last night at “Knockout Night at the D,” in den und aus dem Ring, thoroughly entertaining another sold-out crowd at the outdoorDowntown Las Vegas Events Center.
On a stacked card that had fans on their feet all night, Canadian Steve “Der Drache” Claggett (24-4-1, 16 KOs) verärgert Emmanuel “Renegade” Robles (15-1-1, 5 KOs) im Main Event, promoted in association with Bobby D Presents, but it was Neeco “The Rooster” Macias (13-0, 7 KOs) who stole the show in the co-feature
Die “Knockout Night at the D” Serie, präsentiert von
die D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxen Promotions. Hall Of Fame announcers
Jim “J.R.” Ross und Al Bernstein called the action from ringside on CBS Sports Network in North America and internationally via ESPN.
Steve Claggett (L) upset Emmanuel Robles
Claggett, fighting out of Calgary, Kanada, dropped down one weight class. Coming off a disputed 10-round decision loss to Chris van Heerden this past April, also at the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center, Claggett won a 10-round majority decision (98-92, 98-92, 94-96)heute Abend for the vacant North American Boxing Association (Auch Noch) Titel im Weltergewicht. His expert body work allowed him to dictate the pace of the boxing match.
“This is a long time coming, Claggett admitted. “I took the loss (vs. van Heerden) in stride, vowing to go back to the gym and make changes. I went down to 140 (lbs.) and it was the right decision. Ich bin stärker. I I really worked hard.
“I landed a couple of shots that hurt him noticeably. Er ist hart. Robles is a champion in the making. Ich habe eine Menge Respekt für ihn. Das ist mein Leben. Es (his loss to van Heerden) fueled me. The fire’s back in me. I love fighting in Las Vegas.”
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Neeco “The Rooster” Macias (L) stole the show to became a rising star |
The co-feature showcased a pair undefeated junior middleweights and from the opening bell it was a real firefight. Macias forced Rolando “Rola” Garza (9-1, 6 KOs), a 3-time Mexican National amateur champion, to fight his fight. Macia’s aggressive style, always coming forward, Schläge aus jedem erdenklichen Winkel werfen, ruled the coop. Garza got caught up in the action and paid for it, although the score after was 39-37, 39-37 for Macias, 39-37 for Garza, entering the fifth and final round. Macia’s constant pressure controlled the action, wearing down Garza, and paid dividends as he dropped Garza in the fifth. Schiedsrichter Jay Nady had seen enough, halting the fight at that point as much due to the damage Garza had suffered in the first four rounds as the knockdown.
A rising star was born in Macia, who captured the vacant World Boxing Association (WBC) United States junior middleweight championship. “It’s conditioning, a lot of work,” Macias explained the reason for his non-stop action before crowing loudly in the ring. “I stuck to the game plan. I knew he’d come to fight with a lot of skill to out-box me and get points. My game plan was throw a lot of upper cuts and punches from every angle. It was all about throwing combinations.
“He had a lot pf power, so I used defense to block punches. In the last round, I put punches together. I think the fight was stopped a little early and he could have kept going, but I didn’t see what he saw, and the referee was looking out for the fighters so we can fight another day.”
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Jeremy Nichols remained undefeated
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Im Fernsehöffner, flashy Las Vegas welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (6-0, 2 KOs) gehalten Roll, winning a 4-round unanimous decision over Steve Belmonte (2-1, O KOs). Nichols outworked his opponent, consistently beating Belmontes to the punch with his superior quickness.
“I think it could have been a little flashier,” Nichols admitted. “But give it up to my opponent, he came to fight. Mit mehr als 100 Amateur-Kämpfe, he could take a punch but he kept coming. My goal was to take everything from him and make him fight my fight. His hands were a little slower and he took a lot of good body shots and counters.”
Marina Ramirez (R) was a crowd pleaser
Idaho junior flyweight Marina “Felsig” Ramirez (40-36, 40-36, 40-36) pitched a 4-round shutout, Besiegen Rachel “Die schwarze Witwe” Sazoff (0-2) von Partituren von 40-36 über die Grenze. “I landed a lot of shots,” Ramirez noted. “I respect her, she was tough. The game plan worked and we got the win.”
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Randy Moreno (L) keeps improving |
Twenty-year-old Randy Moreno (4-0, 3 KOs) turned in the best performance of his young career, stopping Australian junior lightweight “12” Gaige Ireland (2-1-2, 2 KOs) in der dritten Runde. Moreno fights with the poise of a much older fighter, effectively counter punching from the opening bell. “Es fühlt sich großartig,” Moreno commented. “I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t forGil Martinez (Cheftrainer). He is notorious for his training methods and it’s paid off. I’ve been with him 10 Jahre. Fighting here at home means the world to me.”
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Ismail Muwendo (L) blieb ungeschlagen |
Unbesiegt leichte Aussicht Ismail “Sharp Shooter” Muwendo, fighting out of Minneapolis by way of his native Uganda, verbessert 18-0 (12 KOs), taking a one-sided six-round unanimous decision from Eliseo Cruz (9-2-1, 6 KOs). “I think I did well, I was out of the ring a long time,” Muwendo commented. He’s a tough guy who was ready.”
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Max Ornelas (R) opened the show in grand style |
Las Vegas favorite Max “Baby Face Assassin” Ornelas (4-0, 2 KOs) remained unbeaten by way of a 4-round unanimous decision over Jonathan “Johnny Boy” Quiorz (6-5, 1 KO). “I was confident (of winning the decision,” the 18-year-old Ornelas said. “I was out-boxing him. I love fighting here. I have a lot of support from family and friends; I’m motivated when I hear them.”
Full results below:
OFFIZIELLE ERGEBNISSE
Junior-Mittelgewichtler – MAIN EVENT
Neeco Macias (13-0, 7 KOs), Palm Desert, SOWIE
WTKO5 (2:31)
Rolando Garza (9-1, 6 KOs), Austin, TX
(Macias won vacant WBC US Junior Middleweight title)
Welterweights
Jeremy Nichols (6-0, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, NV
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Steve Belmonte (2-1, 0 KOs), Leib Christi, TX
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS – CO-FEATURE
Steve Claggett (24-4-1, 16 KOs), Calgary, Alberta, Kanada
WDEC10 (98-92, 98-92, 94-96)
Emmanuel raubt (15-1-1, 5 KOs), San Diego, SOWIE
(Claggett won vacant NABA – US Junior Welterweight title)
Leichtgewichte
Ismail Muwendo (18-0, 11 KOs), Minneapolis, MN
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 59-53)
Eliseo Cruz (9-2-1, 6 KOs), Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexiko
JUNIOR Leichtgewichtler
Randy Moreno (4-0, 3 KOs), Las Vegas, NV
WTKO3 (2:52)
Gaige Ireland (2-1-2, 2 KOs), Victoria, Australien
Bantamweights
Max Ornelas (4-0, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, NV
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Johnathan Quioroz (6-5, 1 KO), Oceanside, SOWIE
WEIBLICHE JUNIOR FLYWEIGHTS
Marina Ramirez (2-0, 0 KOs), Parma, ID
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Rachel Sazoff (0-2), Hamilton, NJ
“Knockout Night at the D” Retouren Freitag, Sieben. 30
Hanzel Martinez (23-2, 18 KOs) vs. Emmanuel Quartey (20-2, 19 KOs)
Vacant WBA International Super Bantamweight Championship
Tony Lopez (11-1, 4 KOs) vs. Stephon Junge (14-0-3, 6 KOs)
Vacant WBA / NABA Bantamweight Championship
John Vera (14-0, 9 KOs) vs. Milorad Zizic (12-1, 6 KOs)
WBA / NABA Super Welterweight Championship
Die “Knockout Night at the D” Die Serie wurde in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Downtown Las Vegas Events Center und Neon Star Media entwickelt.
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