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Chris Van Heerden brings “The Okpomọkụ” & slays “The Dragon” To win 10-round majority decision over Steve Claggett
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KEITH THURMAN TO DEFEND WELTERWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST SHAWN PORTER ON SATURDAY, JUN 25 AT BARCLAYS Center ke Brooklyn
FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION JESUS CUELLAR BATTLES FORMER THREE-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION
ABNER MARES IN CO-MAIN EVENT
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS
Presented By Premier Boxing Champions Live At 9 p.m. NA/6 p.m. Pt
Presented By Premier Boxing Champions Live At 9 p.m. NA/6 p.m. Pt
Tiketi On Sale Thursday, April 21 na 10 a.m.!
Brooklyn (April 16, 2016) – An action-packed primetime doubleheader of world title fights, headlined by the explosive, eagerly-awaited clash between welterweight champion Keith “Otu Ugboro” Thurman na mbụ mmeri “Oge Ihe Nkiri” Shawn Porter,will come to Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday, June 25.
The Showtime egwuregwu ọkpọ na CBS presented by Premier Boxing agbachitere (PBC) broadcast will begin with a co-main event featherweight battle between current champion Jesus Cuellar na mbụ atọ nkewa n'ụwa onye mmeri Abner Mares.
Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite DiBella Entertainment, na-amalite mgbe $25, bụghị gụnyere ọdabara ụgwọ, na ndị na ere Thursday, April 21 na 10 a.m. Tiketi nwere ike zụrụ online site na ịga www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com ma ọ bụ site na-akpọ 1-800-745-3000. Tiketi ndị dịnụ na American Express Igbe Office na Barclays Center. Group ego dị site na-akpọ 844-BKLYN-GP.
Thurman (26-0, 22 Kos), of Clearwater, Fla., and Porter (26-1-1, 16 Kos), of Las Vegas by way of Akron, Ohio, are both coming off superb 2015 campaigns that solidified the fresh faces among the elite of arguably boxing’s most exciting division. With perennial pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather now retired, the 27-year-old Thurman and the 28-year-old Porter are hungry to stake their claim as the future of boxing.
Cuellar (28-1, 21 Kos), nke Buenos Aires, Argentina, will make the second defense of his WBA 126-pound title against Mares (29-2-1, 15 Kos), a popular brawler from Southern California who has compiled a staggering resume over the past five years while earning titles at 118, 122 na 126 pound. Cuellar vs. Mares joins a stacked lineup of featherweight bouts that showcases many of the world’s best 126-pounders aiming to unifying one of boxing’s deepest divisions.
“Keith Thurman against Shawn Porter is one of the best matchups that can be made in the welterweight division right now,” kwuru Lou DiBella, President nke DiBella Entertainment. “Fans in attendance at Barclays Center and those watching on CBS will witness a passing of the torch as the hard-punching world titleholder Thurman and the highly skilled former champion Porter vie to prove who will be the next heir to the throne in the post-Mayweather era of the 147-pound division. The explosive co-main event between Jesus Cuellar and Abner Mares will give fans a fight to remember.”
“Barclays Center has featured many memorable welterweight fights and the long-awaited Thurman vs. Porter matchup promises to become the best one yet,” kwuru Brett Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment.
Barclays Center si Brooklyn ọkpọ ™ mmemme n'elu ikpo okwu na n'ihu site AARP. PBC is sponsored by Corona, kasị mma Beer.
Maka ozi ndị ọzọ nleta www.SHO.com/Sports na www.premierboxingchampions.com ,Soro na TwitterSHOSports, @PremierBoxing @KeithFThurmanJr, ShowtimeShawnP, @AbnerMares, LouDiBella, BarclaysCenter NaSwanson_Comm ma ọ bụ ghọọ a na-akwado na Facebook na www.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.Facebook.com/ PremierBoxingChampions, www. Facebook.com/ DiBellaEntertainment nawww.facebook.com/ BarclaysCenter.
“Knockout Night at the D” Undercard Announced
Nke a Saturday night live on
CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas
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Las Vegas (April 12, 2016) – An solid undercard showcasing promising prospects has been announced for a Saturday n'abalị “Knockout Night at the D” usoro, presented by na D Las Vegas na Ogbe ndịda Las Vegas Iketịbede Center (DLVEC), na-akwalite Roy Jones Obere. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos) and former IBO champion Chris “The Okpomọkụ” Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos),, fighting out of his native South Africa by way of Santa Monica, California, square off in 12-round main event.
Saturday si “Knockout Night at the D” event will air (8 p.m. Pt / 11 p.m. NA) na-na CBS Egwuregwu Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Undefeated California welterweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) faces former Chicago Golden Gloves champion Limberth “Lightning” Ponce, Obere. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature.
A Baltimore welterweight, undefeated Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos), is in the first televised bout in a six-rounder versus New Orleans’ Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos). Jones signed Hawkins to a promotional contract after watching the youngster spar impressively, displaying tremendous power.
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round fights are flashy Las Vegas welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos) vs. Mexican invaderJason Gavino (3-1, 2 Kos), slick Las Vegas featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) vs. TBA, dangerous Las Vegas junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 Ko) vs. Derek Barthemay (0-2), of Eugene, Oregon, and Los Angeles heavyweight Jonathan “Johnnie” Rice (3-1-1, 3 Kos) vs. Antonio Robertson (4-5-1, 2 Kos), of Alexandria, Virginia.
All ọgụ na alụso bụ isiokwu ịgbanwe.
Tiketi, ọnụ na $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ma ọ bụwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Ụzọ na-emeghe na 5:00 p.m. Pt with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Pt.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video na telco mkpa site na satellite na DirecTV ọwa 221 na efere Network ọwa 158. Maka ozi ndị ọzọ, gụnyere a zuru mmemme oge na-esi CBS Egwuregwu Network, na-agawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” usoro.
Ozi:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
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“BATTLE BORN BOXING” New amateur series coming to Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
Inaugural event, Friday n'abalị, Apr. 15
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Las Vegas (April 8, 2016) -Neon Star Media, on behalf of its client, na D Las Vegas, today announced the formation of a new amateur boxing series, “Battle Born Boxing.”
The “Battle Born Boxing” series will present amateur boxing events the night before each of the “Knockout Night at the D” series professional events, airing live on CBS Sports Network from the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC).
Created to support amateur boxing in Nevada, “Battle Born Boxing” also provides a platform for amateur boxers from other states to compete against local clubs and boxers.
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, ga-ebe Friday n'abalị, April 15 (malite na 7 p.m. Pt), outdoors at the Ogbe ndịda Las Vegas Iketịbede Center.
“We are thrilled to add this new component to our ‘Knockout Night at the D’ usoro,” kwuru Derek Stevens, CEO of the D and DLVEC. “We are always seeking new ways to support Las Vegas businesses, and this event will truly give local boxing amateurs, programs and gyms a moment in the spotlight.”
“On behalf of Neon Star Media,” kwuru John Andersen, SVP Integrated Sales, “Mbụ, I would like to thank Derek Stevens, who is working very hard to help instill boxing in downtown Las Vegas. I think that by supporting ‘Battle Born Boxing,’ clubs and the gyms in LasVegas, he is willing to do whatever it takes to not only support professional boxing, but also support kids in local amateur programs. We at Neon Star Media simply thought this was a vision that we had to do and who better to make it happen than the DLVEC and Derek?”
“This is blowing up big,” added event coordinator Dawn Berry. “Derek Stevens is one of the nicest, most honest people I’ve met in this business. He loves boxing and really wants to do this series. I’ve worked with Derek before and he’s so easy to deal with. Derek has always supported amateur boxing and we’re so grateful because it really helps the community. We’ve had a huge turnout of so many people who want to be involved that I’ve had to cutback the number of matches to 15 ma ọ bụ 20. We have some boxers coming from New Mexico and California. The next date is May 20nke and we have boxers coming here from Arizona for that show. It’s a great venue for boxing, kwa.”
“Battle Born Boxing: Uprising” tiketi, ọnụ na $15.00 for ringside (ahịrị 1 na 2) na $10.00 n'ihi na n'ozuzu mbanye, are on sale at www.DLVEC.com. All tickets purchased for “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising” will entitle ticketholders to receive $10.00 off any tickets purchased for the following evening’s (Apr. 16) “Knockout Night at the D” pro event. Those tickets, ọnụ na $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ma ọ bụ www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
“Battle Born Boxing: Uprising” will be streamed live atwww.knockoutnightboxing.com.
Ozi:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
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“The Okpomọkụ” is on! Chris Van Heeden vs. Steve Claggett Apr. 16 live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas
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“The Dragon” to be unleashed April 16th Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas
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![]() Las Vegas (April 5, 2016) – The April 16nke10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett and South Africa-native Chris “The Okpomọkụ” Van Heerden embodies the “Knockout Night at the D” philosophy in terms of featuring action fighters in evenly matched, entertaining bouts.
The “Knockout Night at the D” usoro, presented by na D Las Vegas naOgbe ndịda Las Vegas Iketịbede Center(DLVEC), na-akwalite Roy Jones Obere. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
The Apr. 16nke “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Saturday n'abalị, April 16 (8 p.m. Pt / 11 p.m. NA), na-na CBS Egwuregwu Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “JR” Ross, Sean Wheelock na mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Kevin “The Flushing Flash” Kelley. Joe Martinez is the ring announcer.
Claggett vs. Van Heerden is a crossroads fight for both boxers with critical consequences, especially for the winner who will use it as an invaluable springboard for his boxing career.
The 26-year-old Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos), who is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion, is thrilled to be fighting in Las Vegas for the first time. “Ọ na-nrọ-emezu,” he explained. “I’ve trained in Las Vegas often but now it’s time to show what I can do there in a fight. A win will open many doors for me and could potentially lead to a path that will set up the rest of my boxing life. Ọ baghị uru ikwu, I am focused and prepared for the opportunity.”
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Claggett, as well as Van Heerden, are known as high-action fighters, throwing punches in bunches, and something eventually has to give. Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (DỊ KA), is a former International Boxing Organization (Igbo) na International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight onye mmeri.
“Van Heerden is a rangy, quick and active fighter,” Claggett said. “I have an action style but, for many years, I was strictly a pressure fighter with a good body shot. Naa, ezie, I have a couple of more tricks up my sleeve. His heart and durability have been shown and is to be respected. This match-up is sure to produce some good exchanges. I expect this to be a high-action fight between two hungry fighters with him coming off a loss (to unbeaten rising star Errol Spence Obere. last September) and me coming off more than one fight falling through. This is a great match up. He is similar to the style of (Konstantin)Ponomarev (who Claggett lost an 8-round decision to last year) with range and movement. And that motivates me!”
![]() Undefeated Lancaster, California welterweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) osobo Limberth “Lightning” Ponce, Obere. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik “Iceman” Hawkins(6-0, 5 Kos) ihu Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos), nke New Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 Ko).
All ọgụ na alụso bụ isiokwu ịgbanwe.
Tiketi, ọnụ na $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ma ọ bụ www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Ụzọ na-emeghe na 5:00 p.m. Pt with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Pt.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video na telco mkpa site na satellite na DirecTV ọwa 221 na efere Network ọwa 158. Maka ozi ndị ọzọ, gụnyere a zuru mmemme oge na-esi CBS Egwuregwu Network, na-aga www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” usoro.
Ozi:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins)
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Roy Jones Obere. Boxing Promotions Brings “The Dragon” & “The Okpomọkụ” to April 16th “Knockout Night at the D” omume
Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas
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Las Vegas (March 28, 2016) – na D Las Vegas na Ogbe ndịda Las Vegas Iketịbede Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, mara ọkwa taa nke ahụ Roy Jones Obere. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions is the licensed promoter of record for the 2016 “Knockout Night at the D” boxing series to be held at the DLVEC.
The Apr. 16nke “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Saturday n'abalị, April 16 (8 p.m. Pt / 11 p.m. NA), na-na CBS Egwuregwu Network from the DLVEC outdoor venue in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas.
RJJ promises fans in attendance and those watching live on CBS Sports Network will feel the heat of the 10-round main event as “The Dragon,” Steve Claggett, agha “The Okpomọkụ,” Chris Van Heerden, in a fan-friendly welterweight showdown.
“We are truly passionate about bringing outdoor boxing back to Las Vegas and are excited to work with Roy Jones Jr. to showcase local fighters and give them an amazing platform at ,” kwuru Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of the D Las Vegas and DLVEC. “We feel this fight series will become a major event in the city’s boxing scene, as it will bring together world-class athletes, local businesses and fans from near and far.”
“Anytime I have the opportunity to showcase my fighters in Las Vegas and put on a show is a win-win for me and Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions,” commented Roy Jones Jr., Co-Founder of RJJ. “Las Vegas has helped make my career what it is today; it feels like home to me. ‘Knockout Night at the D’ is going to be a spectacular night for boxing and the fans. Downtown Las Vegas Event Center is an outstanding venue for boxing fans… there isn’t a bad seat in the house!”
“I’m honored to work with such a reputable venue such as the Downtown Las Vegas Center,” remarked Keith Veltre, CEO / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. N'ọkwá. “This venue is exactly what the boxing community needs to spark the excitement of boxing that ‘Knockout Night at the D’ will deliver. The team has been very accommodating to RJJ and it is a pleasure to work with a class act. We are happy to call the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center home to RJJ.”
![]() ![]() South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (DỊ KA), is a former International Boxing Organization (Igbo) na International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight onye mmeri. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, California Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) megide Limberth Ponce, Obere. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos) is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined in a 4-round bout.
The remainder of the undercard features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), junior featherweight Sal Perez (2-0) na bantamweight Sergio Lopez (2-3, 1 Ko). Nichols (nọchiri-ekpe) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Obere. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
All ọgụ na alụso bụ isiokwu ịgbanwe.
Tiketi, ọnụ na $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ma ọ bụwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Ụzọ na-emeghe na 5:00 p.m. Pt with the opening bout scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Pt.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video na telco mkpa site na satellite na DirecTV ọwa 221 na efere Network ọwa 158. Maka ozi ndị ọzọ, gụnyere a zuru mmemme oge na-esi CBS Egwuregwu Network, na-agawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” usoro.
Ozi:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce)
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Claggett vs. Bryan tops “Knockout Night at the D” Undercard
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Title Boxing The official apparel & glove partner for “Knockout Night at the D” boxing series
![]() March 12nke main event fighters Zab Judah (L) & Josh Torres (R)
Las Vegas (February 26, 2016) – the D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media and Roy Englebrecht Promotions, have announced an agreement in which Title Boxing will be the official apparel and gloves partner of the “Knockout Night at the D” professional boxing series.
Eight “Knockout Night at the D” events are planned in 2016, amalite March 12, will are live from the DLVEC open air venue located adjacent to the D Las Vegas. The inaugural event, Otú ọ dị, will take place inside the DLVEC’s 20,000-square-foot tent.
“We’re excited to have Title Boxing in our corner for the ‘Knockout Night at the D’ usoro,” said John Anderson, Neon Star Media, SVP of integrated sales. “Title Boxing is one of the top brands in combat sports in terms of apparel and equipment. Partnering with Title Boxing is a KO win for us.”
“It’s exciting to be associated and working with people who are interested in progressing the sport, not just profiting from it,” added Douglas Ward, Title Boxing Director of Marketing. “That’s a philosophy that ‘Knockout Night at The D’ and TITLE Boxing both have in common and is part of what will set the stage for what will be a highly successful boxing series.”
From EQUIPMENT design, to real INVOLVEMENT in the sport, to having INTEGRITY in business, TITLE continually delivers the best boxing gear in the industry. Ebe ọ bụ na 1998 TITLE Boxing has been dedicated to making everyone’s pursuit of the sweet science a positive experience by being the industry leader in safety, innovation and setting the standard of what great gear really means. Every piece of equipment that bears the TITLE logo, is a demonstration of their deeper passion for prizefighting and support of your journey towards greatness.
To celebrate this partnership, Title Boxing (www.titleboxing.,com) is offering any fighter, fan or follower to enter promo code KND20 to receive 20-percent off entire Title Boxing orders (some exclusions apply) site Oké Osimiri. 15, 2016.
![]() Ise oge, abụọ na-nkewa n'ụwa onye mmeri Zab “Super” Juda (42-9, 29 Kos) takes on upset-minded junior welterweight Josh “Baby” Torres (15-4-2, 7 Kos) in the Mar. 12nkeinaugural event’s 10-round main event.
Popular Las Vegas Las Vegas light weight Chuy “El Huracan” Gutierrez (14-0-1, 4 Kos) osobo Leon “The Third Generation” Spinks III (11-3-1, 7 Kos) in the 8-round co-feature
All ọgụ na alụso bụ isiokwu ịgbanwe.
Tiketi, ọnụ na $65.00 ringside and $20.00 seated general admission, are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com or the D Las Vegas box office (702.288-2111). Suites are $1000.00, ruo 10 ọbịa, and includes a beverage package. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Ụzọ na-emeghe na 5:00 p.m. Pt with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Pt.
The “Knockout at the D” series was developed in partnership with the DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video na telco mkpa site na satellite na DirecTV ọwa 221 na efere Network ọwa 158. Maka ozi ndị ọzọ, gụnyere a zuru mmemme oge na-esi CBS Egwuregwu Network, na-aga www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
![]() (L-R) – Main event fighter Josh Torres speaks at the recent “Knockout Night at the D” press conference in Las Vegas.
![]() Co-feature fighters Chuy Gutierrez (L) and Leon Spinks III ®
Ozi:
Websites: www.dlvec.com, www.thed.com
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SuperJudah, @PitbullTorres, @ElHuracan88, @LeonSpinksIII
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