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Robert Duran Jr Reigns Supreme on UK Debut
Robert Duran Jr., son of legendary four division World Champion Roberto Duran, made a successful UK debut on Saturday night, when he fought Nicaragua’s Juan Carlos Santana on the former WBO and IBF Intercontinental Champion Dr Mark Prince OBE’s ‘Jabbing Not Stabbing’ Charity event, to raise funds for the Kiyan Prince Foundation (KPF) www.thekpf.com at the London Irish Centre in Camden, London.
Florida, USA based Duran Jr, whose record stood at 3-1-0 prior to his UK trip, joined stars from Professional boxing such as WIBA World Champion and WBC Muay Thai World Champion Denise Castle, British and WBO European Champion Bradley Skeete, WBF International & European Champion Tommy Jacobs and former WBC International Champion Herol Graham and also from Football such as Harry Redknapp and Peter Peter Odemwingie in their support of the Kiyan Prince Foundation (KPF).
Duran Jr. had to be on top form as Santana pulled out all the stops to try and prevent the Floridian securing his maiden UK victory, Duran Jr. though had bought his ‘A game’ and was more than happy to go to war with the tough Nicaraguan and after four scintillating all action rounds it was Duran Jr that Referee Adrian Thorne deemed victorious by a 40-37 poäng marginal.
Earlier today Duran Jr said.
“I want to start of by saying that I am very grateful for attending and being part of such a special event, The Kiyan Prince Foundation’s ‘Jabbing Not Stabbing’ that took place last Saturday in London this past Saturday in remembrance of young Kiyan Prince.
“Thank you so much Dr Mark Prince and Mr Gianluca Di Caro for adding me as the headliner of the evening of the fights. Such a special night to showcase my skill and to steer the young youth away from street violence and creating a way out through boxing.
“Much love and appreciation to Dr Prince and Mr Di Caro for the opportunity, I love London and the people returned the love.
“Hope to be back soon and see all my new friends and fans once more. Thank you London!"
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About The Kiyan Prince Foundation:
The Kiyan Prince Foundation was established in 2008 in memory of Kiyan Prince, Dr Prince’s fifteen-year-old son and a talented footballer who was stabbed in the heart, whilst trying to break up a fight, outside his school gates. This devastating tragedy marked the beginning of a journey which has not only transformed Dr Prince’s life but also equipped him with the knowledge and skills to support families and help prevent similar cases. In this process, he has had to defeat two of life’s toughest challenges – anger and revenge, find the strength to forgive and the commitment to substitute anger with positive life skills.
About Kiyan Prince:
Kiyan Prince was the first son born to Mark Prince and Tracy Cumberbatch on 25th November 1990.
He was an outgoing and well-loved young man who got along with everybody. Teachers, fellow pupils, Queens Park Rangers football team… in fact anyone who came into contact with Kiyan counted it a privilege to have done so.
On May 18th 2006 Kiyan’s life came to a tragic, untimely and unnecessary end. The loving nature, by which he was known, was what made him step in and defend his friend who was being picked on by another youth.
The incident took place outside the gates of his school, the London Academy, located in Edgware North London. Kiyan attempted to resolve the situation in the most peaceable way by directly challenging the aggressor.
The ‘killer’, 16 year old Hannad Hasan, felt that Kiyan had disrespected him because he stood up to him. He then turned and callously killed Kiyan – plunging a knife straight into his chest. Kiyan died of a single, but fatal, stab wound to his heart.
Kiyan, who played for Queens Park Rangers Under-16’s football team. He was dubbed ‘The Bullet’ because of his speed and he was hailed as the next Wayne Rooney… tipped to play for England.
Kiyan was a beautiful, thoughtful, kind and considerate young man. . How he lived was reflected in the way he died… in probably the last words he ever spoke…
Even though he must have been very scared and in pain… in dying he still represented the life he lived. His heart was so full of love and empathy for others. In his final minutes his thoughts were, även då, still of others. As he lay bleeding he told his friends: “if these are my last words… tell my Mum I love her.”
About Mark Prince:
Dr Mark Prince is CEO and Founder of the Kiyan Prince Foundation, a charity borne out of pain, suffering and grief. Through a series of personal challenges (hemlöshet, drugs and alcohol abuse and criminal activity); triumphs and tragedy, the then known Mark Prince, developed a burning desire to support young people embroiled in a downward spiral of urban violence. The devastating tragedy of his son’s murder in 2006 further confirmed the importance of early intervention in a young person’s life in order to prevent what often seems like an inevitable journey into despair.
Education and Sport:
A significant part of the foundation’s work is to target school aged children and young people from primary through to secondary and tertiary education, through mentoring, life skills and training programmes. Being a professional boxer achieving titles such as the IBF and WBO Inter-continental Light-heavy weight Championship by (1997) and fighting for a world title in 1998, Dr Prince has invaluable skills and experiences that help in the development and transformation of young people’s lives for good. His autobiography The Prince of Peace written by Dr Prince and Paul Zanon is already a best seller.
Collaboration:
The Kiyan Prince Foundation is a project that has seen Dr Prince collaborate with a range of notable individuals, organisations, media, government officials and celebrities to shine a light on the socio-economic issues impacting on young people and families nationally. He has been involved in the creation and the was the feature of the ITV documentary, “Put the Knives and Guns Down” screened on ITV London Tonight Special; panel member for The News of The World’s “Save Our Streets” campaign; keynote speaker at Metropolitan Police Operation Trident Program; and guest speaker at conferences such as, the NBCPA National Black Crown Prosecutors Association Annual Conference and the National Governor Prison Association Annual Conference.
Recognition and Vision:
In recognition of the significant contribution to the community and fight against knife crime, Dr Prince has received several well-deserved awards e.g. The Children’s Champion Award from Prime Minister Gordon Brown; an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Excel University; and recently in the Queen’s New Year Honours list (2019) to receive an OBE.
It is the foundation’s vision to obtain funding/raise the revenue to deliver#inspiringfuturechampions a campaign which involves delivering powerful messages to every school in London first, with inspirational speakers who are high level influencers amongst young people together with Dr Prince sharing with them how to utilise their strength of will, recognise their potential, individuality, purpose, how to value themselves, come back from adversity and the power of self-belief, which when understood all leads to young people steering clear of guns and knives which is a problem of the mind and not of the knife.
MÅSTE SE FIGHT-THEMED TV: LETTERKENNY (Gjord i Kanada)
Av: Rich Bergeron
Om du någonsin vill skratta hårdare än du någonsin har skrattat i ditt liv, Letterkenny är det nya, hip show för dig. Elevation Pictures och Universal Studios har gått samman för att ge dig denna snabba komiska pärla som följer invånarna i en liten stad norr om den kanadensiska gränsen som heter Letterkenny. Invånarna i Letterkenny tillhör en av tre grupper: Hicks, Skids, och hockeyspelarna, som ständigt bråkar med varandra om till synes triviala frågor som ofta slutar med att någon får sparken.
Wayne, den tuffaste killen i Letterkenny, är vår okända hjälte. Han väntar några avsnitt för att visa upp sina hårdaste färdigheter under säsongen 1 eftersom han har återhämtat sig efter ett uppehåll med sin flickvän (foder för ett framtida avsnitt). När han går tån till tå, de motståndare han står inför kommer för hans inofficiella titel, och ordet går snabbt. Mellan dessa grymma och spännande slugfests finns eskapaderna från resten av besättningen och Wayne när de hanterar småstadshinder som smutsig politik vid jordbrukshallen och den typ av “kissin’ och berättar” du tror att du vill höra tills du verkligen inte gör det.
Darryl, Ekorrigt Dan, Katie och Stuart är huvudpersonerna till stöd för Wayne. Katie är en typisk tonårsflicka som blir frisk med pojkarna, vilket gör att hennes bror Wayne alltid känner behov av att berätta för henne att sätta på mer kläder. Squirrely Dan har en distinkt “sätt” att prata med “människors” i showen som ger några roliga stunder varje epsidoe. Darryl går förbi “Darry” och är den mest nyfikna av hela gänget, ställer alltid rätt frågor och måste få förklarade saker som publiken vill höra förklarade, alltför. En av höjdpunkterna under den första säsongen är “den mjukaste födelsedagsfesten någonsin” som gänget försöker sätta på för Darry. Stuart är den lokala meth-missbrukaren som inte verkar “räkna ut det” så långt som hur man räcker upp och flyger rätt.
Shenanigans och den snabba och rasande skämten i showen gör det värt att titta på några scener om och om igen. Det är en unik, “full lutning som en Peterbilt” komedi som skjuter kuvertet och träffar spiken på huvudet när det kommer till något stereotyp boondocks tonåring beteende. Den enda kritiken det får från mig är att det tar lite tid att ta reda på vad alla samtal egentligen betyder om du inte är från Kanada. Titta på tillräckligt med avsnitt, fast, och du kommer att prata som en infödd i Letterkenny och ta med sig deras språk till USA. Bra, som Wayne och besättningen ofta säger, “Pitter patter, låt oss komma till 'er.” Här är mer information från de ansvariga folken om hur man tittar på och köper DVD-skivor och liknande:
Serien plockades upp i USA av Hulu för sin sjunde säsong som en Hulu Original-serien, med de andra säsongerna också exklusivt tillgängliga på streamingplattformen. Det är en fånig kanadensisk hangout-komedi som kombinerar excentriciteterna i “Schitt's Creek” med snuskigt och galet ordspel. Om du inte känner till showen, du kan kolla in introduktionen till serien här –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb0JdutNULs
Officiell Twitter & Instagram – @LetterkennyProb
Få de två första säsongerna här så länge lagret räcker:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/letterkenny-seasons-1-and-2-dvd/34764334.p?skuId=34764334
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USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception another KO
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Top Prospect & 2016 US. Olympian Karlos Balderas Takes on Rene Tellez Giron in Televised Opener of FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes in Primetime Saturday, December 21 at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. OCH
Preceding FOX PBC Fight Night is FS1 PBC Fight Night Featuring Unbeaten Featherweight Jhack Tepora Battling Former Title Challenger Oscar Escandon in Co-Feature of Telecast Beginning at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. OCH
ONTARIO, Calif. (December 17, 2019) – Sensational 2016 US. Olympian Karlos Balderas tar på MexikosRene Tellez Giron in an eight-round lightweight match as the opener of FOX PBC Fight Night live in primetime and on FOX Deportes this Saturday, December 21 at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. OCH.
Former champion Guillermo Rigondeaux was scheduled to take on Liborio Solis in the co-feature of the FOX PBC Fight Night card, but that match has been postponed until a later date.
Balderas vs. Giron will serve as the opening attraction to the show that is headlined by the highly anticipated rematch between WBC Super Welterweight ChampionTony Harrisonoch tidigare mästareJermell Charlo that also featuresEfe Ajagba tar påIago Kiladze in a 10-round heavyweight showdown in the co-feature.
Biljetter till evenemanget, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Toyota Arena box office and Ticketmaster.com.
One of the most highly regarded prospects from the 2016 US. Olympic team, Balderas (9-0, 8 Kos) returns for an eight-round lightweight affair to close out 2019. The 23-year-old from Santa Maria, California has won his last five fights by stoppage, including three already in 2019. His most recent outing saw him stop Robert Frankel in July. He will be opposed by the 20-year-old Giron (13-1, 7 Kos), who fights out of Queretaro, Mexico and is looking to rebound from a decision loss to unbeaten Michel Rivera in June.
Preceding FOX PBC Fight Night, undefeated Filipino featherweight contenderDeborah Jhack will battle rugged former title challengerOscar Escandon in a 10-round bout in the co-feature of FS1 PBC Fight Night at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. ET.Hugo Centeno, Jr.will take onJuan Macias Montiel in a 10-round middleweight main event of the telecast that also features super welterweight prospectRaymond Guajardo vänd Donnis Reed in a four-rounder in the televised opener.
Fighting out of Cebu City, Filippinerna, Tepora (23-0, 17 Kos) will enter the ring for the second time in the U.S. december 21, after making a successful U.S. debut against Jose Luis Gallegos in June. The 24-year-old will take on Colombia’s Escandon (25-5, 17 Kos), who fights for the first time since a loss to Brandon Figueroa last year at the same arena in Ontario. Escandon is a former interim titlist at featherweight and challenged Gary Russell Jr. for the featherweight championship in 2017.
Viewers can live stream the PBC shows on the FOX Sports and FOX NOW apps or at FOXSports.com. Dessutom, all programs are available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 på satellitradio och i SiriusXM-appen.
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