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RJJ Boxing Promotions iKon fighting federation boxing/mma results from biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (Cuaj hlis 25, 2020) – Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions (RJJ Boxing) and the debut of the newest mixed-martial-arts promotional company, iKON Fighting Federation (iKON), presented its inaugural hybrid professional boxing/MMA show last night at Biloxi Civic Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Boxjng and MMA action was streamed live on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports. To sign up for UFC FIGHT PASS, thov mus saibwww.ufcfightpass.com or download the UFC app.
Boxing was co-promoted by RJJ Boxing and Rite Hook Promotions, pro MMA matches were co-promoted by iKON, in association with RJJ Boxing, and Empire Fighting Championship.
Five undefeated boxing prospects were showcased with each emerging victoriously. In the main event, undefeated Tampa welterweight prospectMark Reyes, Jr. (13-0, 11 Kos) knocked out his Mexican opponent, Carlos Mohamed Rodriguez (13-9-1, 5 Kos), in round four for his eighth straight fight that didn’t go the distant.
Nyob rau hauv lub co-featured kev tshwm sim, Roy Jones, Jr. kev tiv thaiv, Michael “Boy Wonder” Williams, Jr. (13-0, 9 Kos), captured the vacant National Boxing Association (NBA) Continental Americas super lightweight title, siv ceev xwmphemThomas Miller (6-4, 3 Kos) midway through the second round with a vicious body shot.
Tennessee super lightweightTyler “Short Fuse” Tomlin (7-0, 5 Kos) need only half-a-round to knockout TexanGabriel Gutierrez (5-9, 3 Kos), New Orleans super lightweightJonathan Montrel (7-0, 5 Kos) erasedHenry Lee Crapp nyob rau hauv ob ib ncig, and Dominican Republic lightweightEridson Garcia(9-0, 6 Kos) pitched a shutout against ArgentinianChristian “El Ninja” Guido(8-14, 6 Kos) for a 6-roiund unanimous decision.
In the iKON launch, veteran lightweightKhasan “Black Wolf” Ashkabov kho kom 21-2-0 with a second-round submission win in the main event againstCliff “The Goblin” Wright (12-14-0), by locking in a rear naked choke.
Hometown nyiamTyler “Zombie” Hill (10-5-0) suffered a first-round loss to Iowa middleweight Johnny Parsons (5-2-0), who stopped his opponent on punches.
Miami middleweightAllan St. Gelais (1-0-0) won his pro debut with a second-round stoppage ofRavon “Big Shot” Baxter (1-2-0), while North Carolina welterweightZachary Dalen (2-1-0) recorded an opening-round technical knockout ofR.J. Summerlin (1-2-0).
Sedriques “The Reaper” Dumas won his pro debut in fashion, using a rear naked choke to submitClarence “Prodigy” Brown (1-8-0) in round one.
Florida lightweightChristian “Hollywood” Lohsen (8-2-0) and Arizona featherweightA.J. Cunningham (6-1-0), feem, yeejDennis “DJ” Hughes (2-2-0) thiabJewell “Kid Dynamite” Scott(3-4-0).
Official results below:
RAUG RAWS NTAUB NTAWV TAU
RJJ BOXING
MAIN EVENT – WELTERWEIGHTS
Mark Reyes, Jr. (13-0, 11 Kos), Tampa, IBCE
WTKO4 (1:51)
Carlos Mohamed Rodriguez (13-9-1, 5 Kos), La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
CO-FEATURE – VACANT NBA CONTINENTAL AMERICAS SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Michael Williams, Jr. (13-0, 9 Kos), Fayetteville, NC
WKO2 (1:42)
Thomas Miller (6-4, 3 Kos), Huntington, WV
SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS
Tyler Tomlin (7-0, 5 Kos), Ashland City, TN
WTKO1 (1:49)
Gabriel Guttierrez (5-9, 3 Kos), Kauj ruam, TX
Jonathan Montrel (8-0, 5 Kos), New Orleans, LA
WTKO2
Henry Lee Crapp
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Eridson Garcia (9-0, 6 Kos), Santa Domingo, Dominican koom pheej
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
Christian “El Ninja” Danilo Guido (8-14 (6 Kos), Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina
iKON MMA
MAIN EVENT – LIGHTWEIGHTS
Khasan Askhabov (20-2-0), Miami, IBCE
WSUB2 (rear naked choke – 2:24)
Cliff Wright (12-13-0), Cedar Rapids, IA
CO-FEATURE – MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Johnny Parsons (4-2-0), Las Vegas, NV
WTKO/KO1 (punches – 2:35)
Tyler Hill (7-2-0), Biloxi, MS
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Allan St. Gelais (1-0-0), Miami, IBCE
WKO / TKO2 (2:12)
Ravon Baxter (1-2-0), Clarksville, TN
Sedriques Dumas (0-0-0), Pensacola, IBCE
WSUB1 (rear naked choke – 2:53)
Clarence Brown (1-7-0), Houston, TX
WELTERWEIGHTS
Zachary Dalen (2-1-0), Fayetteville, NC
WTKO1 (4:42)
R.J. Summerlin (1-2-0), Pensacola, IBCE
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Christian Lohsen (8-2-0), Deland, IBCE
WDEC3
Dennis Hughes (2-2-0), Wiggins, MS
FEATHERWEIGHTS
A.J. Cunningham, (6-1-0), Batesville, LUB
WDEC3
Jewell Scott (3-4-0), Shreveport, LA
NTAUB NTAWV:
Lub vas sab: www.RoyJonesJrBoxing.com, www.ufcfightpass.com
Facebook: /UFCFightPass, /KeithVeltre
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TOP LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT MENG FANLONG NOW A FREE AGENT
SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2020 NEW YORK CITY – Former Olympian and #1 ranked IBF light heavyweight contender Meng Fanlong (16-0, 10 Kos) is now a promotional free agent after reaching a separation agreement with Roc Nation.
“I’m very happy to be a free agent," said Meng. “I have the best team around me, my advisors Terry and Tommy Lane, my trainer Shaun George, my attorney Scott Shaffer and my Chinese representative Kurt Li. They are building a solid plan for my career and I am really looking forward to the future. I am still the mandatory challenger in the IBF. Wb tau nws nyob rau hauv!"
Lub caij sov tas los, Meng earned the IBF’s #1 ranking with a 2019 victory over then-undefeated Adam Deines. Raws li ib tug tshwm sim, Meng was set to fight unified champion Artur Beterbiev on March 28th, 2020, but the coronavirus pandemic KO’d the bout. In late 2018, Meng traveled to Monte Carlo and stopped British contender Frank Buglioni in five rounds, sending Buglioni into retirement. His most recent fight was a second-round stoppage of Gilberto Rubio that was not televised anywhere.
Despite his undefeated record and stellar amateur background highlighted by representing his native China at the 2012 Olympic ua si, Meng remains relatively unknown in the United States. His current team intends for that to change soon.
“We can’t wait for people to see him fight;" said Meng’s advisor, Tommy Lane. “He is one of the best fighters in boxing today and is yet to fight on a major platform, and that’s a shame. We hope to change that very soon. We are currently feilding different opportunities for Fanlong.”
*Image* Meng Fanlong
ABOUT MENG FANLONG
Meng Fanlong is a Chinese, undefeated, professional boxer who competes in the light heavyweight division. Meng has a long list of amateur boxing accomplishments, including earning a spot on the the 2012 Chinese Olympic team. He is now a top-ten ranked light heavyweight as a professional.
ABOUT LANE BROTHERS BOXING
New York City Based “Lane Brothers Boxing” was founded in 2019 by brothers Terry and Tommy Lane. The Lane brothers have worked in professional boxing for nearly fifteen years, and are now using their industry expertise to advise top international boxing talent. Terry and Tommy are the sons of former referee Mills Lane.
SERGIY DEREVYANCHENKO TRAINING CAMP NOTES
Ruben Villa to take on Emanuel Navarrete for the WBO World Featherweight Title on Friday, Lub kaum hli ntuj 9
Undefeated title belt collector santiago “somer” dominguez plans to add welterweight strap to growing collection
Las Vegas (Cuaj hlis 21, 2020) – Undefeated, world-rated Mexican welterweightSantiago “Somer” Dominguez (22-0, 17 Kos) will be back in action this Saturday (Xya. 26) nyob rau hauv Mexico, when he pursues yet another title belt, the vacant North American Boxing Federation (NABF), to add to his growing collection.
The 28-year-old Dominguez, fighting out of Obregon, Sonora, Mexico, is the reigning World Boxing Council (Qhov) FECARBOX and USNBC (United States) 147-pound champion. Saturday night he headlines a De La O Promotions card in Cocorit, Sonora, Mexico. Ranked No. 14 nyob rau hauv lub WBC thiab tsis. 1 in the NABF, the fierce knockout artist faces fellow countrymanJose Rosario Cazarez (19-5-1, 10 Kos) in the 10-round main event for the vacant NABF crown.Blair Cobbs reportedly relinquished his NABF championship rather than fight his mandatory defense versus rising star Dominguez.
“I was surprised and humbled when I found out I was fighting for the vacated NABF belt,” Dominguez commented. “I will not disappoint in this fight; my coaches have me ready.”
“We believe Santiago Dominguez will be a world champion,” said his promoter, RJJ Boxing CEO and co-founderKeith Veltre. “He’s the highest ranked Mexican welterweight in the world and more than ready to move up to the next level. This will be his next step towards becoming the future of the welterweight division. We appreciate the chance for Santiago to fight for the NABF championship”
Cazarez, who is unbeaten in his last seven fights (6-0-1), has been stopped only once, four years ago. Santiago will certainly test his chin.
Dominguez’ head trainer, Alfredo “Pollo “ Ozuna, yogSaul “Canelo” Alvarez’ original coach. “ Dominquez is focused and sharp this camp,” Ozuna noted. “Santiago will display better footwork and an offense featuring speed, volume and crushing power. His opponent will meet the canvas and Santiago will be wearing the NABF title belt home.”
“Our team is very appreciative for the opportunity awarded us from Mr.Duane Ford and the NABF,” Santiago’s managerTerry Hollan ntxiv. “It is certainly an honor!"
NTAUB NTAWV:
Websites: www.RoyJonesJrBoxing.com
Twitter: @RoyjonesJRfa, @RoyJonesJrOfficial, @KeithVeltre
Instagram: @RoyJonesJRboxing, @artofmusiclv, @rivalboxinggear, @KeithVeltre
Facebook: /KeithVeltre
ABOUT ROY JONES JR, BOXING PROMOTIONS: Co-founded in 2013 by 10-time world champion Roy Jones, Jr. and Keith Veltre, Roy Jones, Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions is on its way to reinventing boxing. RJJ has already made a huge impact in the boxing community in a few short years. Creating exhilarating content for UFC Fight Pass, CBS kev ua si, Showtime, ESPN and beIN Sports in some of the finest venues across the country, RJJ has proven it is conquering the sweet science of the sport.
Based in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas, NV, Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions is climbing to the top at a fast pace, adding young talent to its growing stable: NABF super flyweight champion, Qhov #16, WBA #13 and IBF #8 Jade Bornea (15-0, 10 Kos), two-time world title challenger WBO #12 bantamweight Aston Palicte (26-4-1, 22 Kos), former NABA welterweight champion Kendo Castaneda, former Interim World middleweight title challenger John Vera (19-1 (11 Kos), undefeated middleweight prospect Connor Coyle (12-0, 5 Kos) super middleweight prospect Juan Barajas (11-0, 7 Kos), and former WBC World Youth heavyweight Alexander Flores (18-2-1, 16 Kos).
SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION RETURNS WITH EXCITING 154-POUND PROSPECT CHARLES CONWELL FACING FELLOW UNBEATEN WENDY TOUSSAINT ON WEDNESDAY, KAUM HLI 7
Quadrupleheader Features Total of Six Fighters with Undefeated Records
TSHIAB YORK– September 19, 2020 -ShoBox: Tshiab Tiamreturns for the first time since March with a four-fight card headlined by exciting, undefeated super welterweight prospectsCharles Conwell thiabWendyToussaint in a 10-round main-event bout on Wednesday, Lub kaum hli ntuj 7 nyob rau SHOWTIME ® (9 p.m. ET / PT) from the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn.
The four-fight telecast will feature eight prospects who boast a combined record of 109-4-3, including six boxers who have yet to taste defeat at the professional level. The lastShoBox event was held March 13 in Hinckley, From., and was one of the final live sporting events to take place before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the sports world for several months.
A decorated amateur and U.S. representative at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, the 22-year-old Conwell (12-0, 9 Kos) hails from Cleveland, Ohio, and will make his secondShoBox appearance – and first in nearly three years – when he takes on up-and-comingToussaint (12-0, 5 Kos) ntawm 154 phaus.
The co-feature is another bout of unbeatens as Conwell’s half-brotherIsaiah Steen (14-0, 11 Kos) matches up againstKalvin Henderson (12-0-1, 8 Kos) in an eight-round super middleweight bout. LubShoBox event will open with two eight-round welterweight showdowns as Detroit’sJanelson Bocachica (15-0, 10 Kos) takes on fellow Puerto Rico nativeNicklaus Flaz (9-1, 7 Kos) thiab nyuaj-tsooBrandun Lee (19-0, 17 Kos) rov qab mus ShoBox in the telecast opener againstJimmy Williams(16-3-2, 5 Kos).
“Charles Conwell is the quintessentialShoBox fighter,” said Gordon Hall, executive producer forShoBox: Tshiab Tiam since its inception in 2001. “He had a successful amateur career and he has shown real promise in his pro campaign. Tam sim no, he’ll face his first undefeated opponent in Haitian-born Wendy Toussaint who should be a tough test. In the co-feature another battle of unbeatens in Steen vs. Henderson and rounded out by promising prospect Janelson Bocachica and rising star Brandun Lee. These are the type of fight cards that make this series unique and important for the development of young fighters on both sides of the bout sheet.”
The event is promoted by Tony Holden Productions.
Charles Conwell vs. Wendy Toussaint – 10-round Super Welterweight Main Event
Known for his lightning quick fast hands and power, the rising prospect Conwell is currently ranked No. 9 by the IBF in one of boxing’s deepest divisions at 154 pounds led by Jermell Charlo, Jeison Rosario, Tony Harrison, Erickson Lubin, Julian Williams, Terrell Gausha and Jarrett Hurd.
Conwell was 116-14 as an amateur and was the National Golden Gloves Champion in 2015. In his last fight in February, Conwell scored a fifth-round stoppage over Ramses Agaton. He is co-promoted by Tony Holden of Holden Productions and Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment. He is managed by Dave McWater at Split-T Management.
Fighting in front of his hometown fans in Cleveland in his ShoBox debut nyob rau hauv 2017, Conwell went the six-round distance for the first time in his young career beating a game Roque “Rocky” Zapata with an impressive unanimous decision.
“I am happy to be back onShoBox, and I am going to put in a good performance and do what I do best,” said Conwell. “My opponent is undefeated, and he will come to win, but I think that I am just better overall and all around. I am a very smart boxer with fast hands and power. When people see me, they will see Aaron Pryor, Mike Tyson and Andre Ward rolled up into one! I am happy to be headliningShoBox and being able to show my talent to the whole world.”
Nicknamed “Haitian Fire”, Toussaint, 28, was born in Haiti and currently trains in Huntington, New York where eight of his 12 pro fights have taken place. He is promoted by Hall of Fame New York promoter Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.
Toussaint fled Haiti for France in 2010 following the devastating earthquake and currently works as a firefighter on Long Island. He is the main sparring partner of No. 1-ranked (WBO) light heavyweight world title contender Joe Smith Jr. Toussaint has won his last five of seven fights by knockout. Fighting on the undercard of the Eleider Alvarez-Joe Smith card August 22 nyob rau hauv Las Vegas, Toussaint won an eight-round decision over Isiah Jones.
“I would like to thank my trainer Frankie Globuschutz, my promoter Joe DeGuardia and Star Boxing for this great opportunity to shine in aShoBox ntsiab kev tshwm sim,” Toussaint said. “I am ready to fight. I have always been ready to fight. Nothing changes for me, and I am bringing the Haitian Fire.”
Isaiah Steen vs. Kalvin Henderson – 8-round Super Middleweight Co-Feature
Like his half-brother Conwell, the 24-year-old Steen of Cleveland also had a successful amateur career with a record of 85-15. Fighting on the same card as Conwell back in February, Steen needed less than a round to stop Kenneth Council in Hammond, Ind., in his last fight. Steen is co-promoted by Holden and DiBella and managed by McWater.
“This is my first fight on TV so it’s going to be a big one,” said Steen. “This is a big stage to show everybody what I am coming for and I am very excited to be fighting on SHOWTIME. This is a major step-up fight. I am just going to keep to my game plan and keep my distance. It’s amazing to be able to be on a television card with my brother.”
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Henderson currently resides and trains out of Fayetteville, Ark., where he was a six-time Arkansas state champion in the amateurs. Following high school, Henderson got a full-ride music scholarship to the University of Arkansas as a percussionist graduating with his bachelor’s degree in Music Education in 2012. The 30-year-old Henderson is promoted by Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions.
“I am ready to get back to what I do great,” said Henderson, who is married with four children and a fifth on the way. “My opponent is undefeated, but on October 7th, he will have his hands full. I am excited to finally showcase by skill-set on a national level as the co-main event.”
Janelson Bocachica vs. Nicklaus Flaz – 8-round Welterweight Bout
A native of Puerto Rico and fighting out of Detroit, Mich., Bocachica is just 21 years old and already has four years of pro experience. He began boxing at age eight, won four consecutive Ringside Championships (2011-14), the National PAL Championships and the 2015 Detroit Golden Gloves. He boasts an amateur record of 55-5. He is trained by his father, Nelson Figueroa. Bocachica is managed by McWater of Split T-Management and promoted by King’s Promotions.
“I am fighting another Puerto Rican fighter which will surely produce fireworks and an exciting, all-action fight,” Bocachica said. “He is a power puncher and a brawler. He seems to be very confident, and I like fighting guys like that. If he wants a brawl, he will get a brawl, but if he wants to box, I will outbox him. I am versatile like that.”
Puerto Rico’s Flaz is part of current WBA and IBF 154-pound World Champion Jesion Rosario’s camp under the guidance of Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. Flaz has knocked out his last two opponents and competed in two 10-round bouts during his pro career, which has included six wins against fighters who had winning records.
“It’s a great opportunity for me to showcase my skills,” Flaz said. “I know he’s an undefeated guy and a good opponent but I’m going to put some punching power on him. You can expect me to come in and be explosive. It’s going to be a great fight.”
Brandun Lee vs. Jimmy Williams – 8-round Welterweight Bout
Cia li 21 xyoo, the knockout artist Lee from La Quinta, California., has KO’d all but two of his opponents (89.5 feem pua), kuj muaj 11 nyob rau hauv thawj puag ncig, four in the second and two in the third. The third-year pro is making his thirdShoBox tsos. Nyob rau hauv lub peb hlis ntuj, Lee scored an impressive third-round TKO over 33-year-old challenger Camilo Prieto. This is Lee’s third fight of 2020 as he knocked out Miguel Zamudio in a non-televised January 17 bout in Sloan, Iowa.
Lee had a decorated amateur career with an estimated record of 196-5. Nws yog tus 2015 U.S. Junior National Champion, taking home the gold medal at 145 phaus. With lightning quick hands that pack power, the exciting Lee has sparred with Mikey Garcia, Devin Haney, Mauricio Herrera, Timothy Bradley Jr., Thomas Dulorme, mus rau npe rau ob peb.
“I am ready to go,” said Lee, a full-time college student who is trained by his father Bobby Lee and managed by Cameron Dunkin of D&D Boxing. “I was supposed to fight on September 19th, and now I have an extra three weeks of training, so that will be great for me. My opponent is bigger and has fought at higher weights, and he was ranked in the top-15. This is a step up and it is exactly what I need for my career. I am looking forward to being back onShoBox and I will come to perform. The audience wants knockouts, and that is what I am here for.”
Ib tug pro txij li thaum 2013, Williams is a former college football standout who has yet to fight in 2020. Williams grew up in Plainfield, N.J., before moving to New Haven, Conn., and played wide receiver at Southern Connecticut State University.
Promoted by Jimmy Burchfield of CES Boxing, the 34-year-old Williams has battled adversity as his father passed away from cancer, and his mother was murdered in what is still an unsolved case.
Thoob ntiaj teb Boxing Hall ntawm FamerBarry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer and boxing historianSteve Farhood thiab yav tas los lub ntiaj teb championRaul Marquez pab raws li cov kws muaj txuj tshuaj ntsuam. Lub executive tsim kom yogGordon Hall nrogRichard Gaughanua thiabRick Phillips directing.
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