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UNDEFEATED BANTAMWEIGHTS NIEVES AND POTAPOV READY FOR MOST IMPORTANT FIGHT OF THEIR CAREERS AT “DETROIT CITY GOLD” THIS FRIDAY AT MGM GRAND DETROIT LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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DETROIT, KUV (Lub peb hlis ntuj 6) – With a potential world title shot on the near horizon for the winner, undefeated bantamweight contenders Antonio Nieves thiab Nikolay Potapov both agree their NABO Bantamweight Championship showdown no hnub Friday is the most important of both their careers.
Defending champion Nieves (17-0-2, 9 Kos) of Cleveland and Russia’s Potapov (16-0-1, 8 Kos) will meet in the co-main event this Friday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 10, of Salita Promotions’ history-making quadrupleheader of fights entitled “Detroit City Gold” ntawm MGM Grand Detroit rau ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam nyob rau SHOWTIME (10 p.m. THIAB/PT).
In the night’s main event, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields (1-0) of Flint, Mich., will face Hungary’s Szilvia “Sunset” Szabados (15-8, 6 Kos) in a six-round battle for the Women’s NABF Middleweight Championship. Their fight will be the first women’s boxing main event to be featured on premium television in history.
In the eight-round televised bantamweight opener, Detroit-based bantamweight prospect James Smith (11-0, 6 Kos) will take on Chicago’s Joshua Greer, Jr. (11-1-1, 4 Kos). In the other eight-round televised bout of the exciting quadrupleheader, Welterweight Wesley Tucker (13-0, 8 Kos) Toledo, Ohio, faces Detroit’s Ed Williams (12-1-1, 4 Kos).
Daim pib rau “Detroit City Gold” yog luv nqi ntawm $250, $150, $100 thiab $50, thiab yog muaj nyob rau ntawm Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations or by phone at 800.745.3000.
Here’s what they both had to say:
Antonio Nieves
“Everything went well in training. Potapov is a solid fighter but I believe giving him some movement and coming in from the side is really going to help me get the victory in this fight. Kuv 100 feem pua ​​npaj. I’ve been focused on one guy the entire camp and I’m ready to get in there and get the win.
“We tried to get sparring partners that imitate him as much as possible, so when I get in there with him, there’s no surprises, but basically, I’m just going to stick to what I know.
“A victory means a lot. We’re two undefeated fighters on the verge of a world title shot. A victory over this guy would put me to the stage of being in line to fight for a world title, so this win means a lot.”
Nikolay Potapov
“I had a great training camp in Detroit at Kronk gym with Javan SugarHill Steward. It’s been a great learning experience for me. Cov kev cob qhia, intensity, sparring, living conditions have been superb.
“This is the most important fight of my career. Antonio Nieves is a very skilled, high-level fighter. I am focused on making a statement on Lub peb hlis ntuj 10, and showing that I am one of the best bantamweights in the world.”
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“DETROIT CITY GOLD” MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS FROM CLARESSA SHIELDS AND NIKOLAY POTAPOV

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Shields Headlines First Women’s Boxing Bout On Premium Television On Friday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 10 Nyob rau SHOWTIME® From MGM Grand Detroit

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DETROIT, KUV (Lub ob hlis ntuj 28) – Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields (1-0) of Flint, Mich., and bantamweight contender Nikolay Potapov (16-0-1, 8 Kos) of Podolsk, Russia, ua hauj lwm tawm rau hauv xov xwm rau hnub Tuesday nyob rau hauv ua ntej ntawm lawv ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam televised bouts for Salita Promotions’ “Detroit City Gold” rau Friday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 10, ntawm MGM Grand Detroit, and live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. THIAB/PT).

The first women’s boxing main event to be featured on premium television, Shields’ history making fight will be a six-round battle againstHungary’s Szilvia “Sunset” Szabados (15-8, 6 Kos) rau lub Women’s NABF Middleweight Championship.

Nyob rau hauv lub co-featured bout, Potapov, currently training at the Kronk Gym, will challenge Cleveland’s Antonio Nieves (17-0-2, 9 Kos) in a 10-round fight for his NABO Bantamweight Championship.

In the eight-round televised bantamweight opener, Detroit-based bantamweight prospect James Smith (11-0, 6 Kos) will take on Chicago’s Joshua Greer, Jr. (11-1-1, 4 Kos). In the other eight-round televised bout of the exciting quadrupleheader, Welterweight Wesley Tucker (13-0, 8 Kos) Toledo, Ohio, faces Detroit’s Ed Williams (12-1-1, 4 Kos).

Tickets for “Detroit City Gold” are priced at $250, $150, $100 thiab $50, thiab yog muaj nyob rau ntawm Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations or by phone at 800.745.3000.

Hauv qab no yog li cas rau neeg tua hluav taws yuav tsum tau hais:

Claressa Shields:

“I made history in the amateurs, so it’s very special to me to be making history in the pros too and also doing it so close to home in Detroit.

“For this fight, I did more road work and also worked hard on my fundamentals. With my coach, Jason Crutchfield, in my corner he knows my weaknesses and strong points, so we are strengthening all weaknesses.

“I know that Szabados has a lot of body endurance and a ‘no quit’ mindset in the ring. She has a lot more professional experience than me and is a huge step up for me, as it is only my second professional fight.

“With my reputation and name steady rising and me getting a lot of notoriety, I have really just been handling it by taking a few deep breaths and just not allowing myself to get too excited. When I think about Lub peb hlis ntuj 10, I just wanna jump up and down!

“When I was an amateur, I followed women’s professional boxing the best I could. I thought a lot of women weren’t given equal opportunity. I told myself that for women’s boxing to grow, I’d have to go pro after winning the Olympics again. I felt in my heart that I would be respected and given a chance. I take advantage of every opportunity, so as of now, I feel women’s boxing is a sport that is going to be around for a long time.”

Nikolay Potapov:

“Nieves is good fighter, and he’s ranked in the top 10. I want to fight the best available in my division. A win over Nieves would be huge for my career and would hopefully lead to a shot at a title in the near future. I can’t lose on Lub peb hlis ntuj 10.

“I trained hard to go the distance of 10 rounds, but Kronk’s philosophy is not to leave it in the hands of the judges.

“I am thankful to Showtime and Salita Promotions for giving me another opportunity to fight on such a prestigious network. I am focused on bringing home the victory after spending time in Detroit training at the legendary Kronk Gym. "

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FORMER WBC WOMEN’S CHAMPION MIA ST.JOHN & CHRISTY MARTIN CONFIRMED FOR THIRD EDITION OF BOX FAN EXPO TAKING PLACE ON CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND, SATURDAY MAY 6, Rau Las Vegas

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Box Fan Expo is the ultimate fan experience event that gives boxing fans the opportunity to meet-and-greet top fighters, current and former world champions, boxing celebrities and industry people in an up-close personal setting.
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Las Vegas (Lub ob hlis ntuj 15, 2017) – Former WBC women’s champion Kuv “Lub Knockout” St. John thiab Christy “The Coal Miner’s Daughter” Martin has confirmed that they will historically appear and share a booth together to Meet & Greet their fans at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 3rd edition of Box Fan Expo uas yuav muab qhov chaw Saturday May 6, 2017 during Cinco De Mayo weekend. The Boxing Expo will also coincide with the mega fight between Canelo Alvarez vs Julio Cesar Chavez jr, that will take place later that evening.
Martin and St.John are some of the most decorated and famous female professional boxers of all-time. St John was promoted by Bob Arum while Martin was promoted by rival Promoter Don King. They are both former WBC world champions and gained popularity by appearing on some of the biggest undercards in boxing history that were headlined by Mike Tyson with Christy Martin and Oscar De La Hoya with Mia St.John. Further St.John also has appeared on the cover of Playboy Magazine, while Martin appeared on Sports illustrated.

Mia St.John has done countless charity work for different organizations. She founded “El Saber Es Poder/Knowledge Is Power” to empower our youth by providing educational material, equipment and development of Health & Wellness programs. Nyob rau lub kaum ib hlis 23, 2014, Mia’s son Julian who was a talented artist, dhau mus lawm nyob rau lub hnub nyoog ntawm 24 after battling Schizophrenia and addiction. Nyob rau hauv 2015, Mia was named by CNN, “Mental Health Warrior”, along with eight other inspiring people.

Christy Martin on the other hand battled her way back from a November 23, 2010 Stabbing and being shot by her husband who is now serving time in prison for attempted murder. Today Martin is the President and founder of Pink Promotions, a boxing promoting company and is considered by the WBC as the Emeritus Champion. She also formed a non-profit organization called Christy’s Champs, which supports domestic violence as well as other domestic issues.

St.John and Martin will have merchandise to sell to their fans, raws li tau zoo raws li cov duab thiab Memorabilia.

Christy along with Mia joins Fernando Vargas and Joel Casamayor among early commitments to this year’s Box Fan Expo.

Box Fan Expo has been a huge success with fans and boxing industry people. Many boxing stars have attended the last two Expo’s such as Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns, Roy Jones Jr., Sergio Martinez, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Tim Bradley, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Shawn Porter, Fernando Vargas, Zab Judah, James Toney, Vinny Pazienza, Mikey Garcia , Mia St.Johns, Leo Santa Cruz, Badou Jack, Terry Norris , Riddick Bowe , Earnie Shavers, Leon Spinks and many more…

Tso rau neeg pom xws li boxing iav, tsho, new equipments, energy drinks, alcohol, supplement products, broadcasting media, sanctioning bodies and other companies who wish to participate will once again have a chance to showcase their brand to fans, media and the boxing industry.

Tickets to the Box Fan Expo are available online ntawm: http://www.boxfanexpo.eventbrite.com

Box Fan Expo is the ultimate boxing fan experience event, which allows fans to Meet and Greet Boxing Superstars of today, current and former world champions, Legends of the sport and other boxing Celebrities at their booth. On Site, fans will experience different activities from Autograph Sessions, Photo Sessions, FaceOff with your favorite boxers, as well as a chance to purchase merchandise and memorabilia from their booth, plus so much more… you won’t want to miss this must-attend Expo!

Box Fan Expo will also feature top boxing organizations, promoters, ring card girls, famous trainers and commentators as well as boxing gear companies “ALL UNDER ONE ROOF”.
Throughout the next several months leading up to the Event, there will be weekly updates on the many stars that will commit their appearance at the Boxing Expo. And for anyone in the Boxing industry or other Exhibitors (non-industry), who would like to be involved and reserve a Booth, contact Box Fan Expo:
Telephone number: (514) 572-7222 or Las Vegas Number (702) 997-1927
Rau tej lus nug thov email: boxfanexpo@gmail.com

Xav paub ntxiv txog cov Box Fan Expo yog muaj nyob rau ntawm: http://www.boxfanexpo.com

Koj yuav ua raws li Box Fan Expo nyob Twitter ntawm: https://www.twitter.com/BoxFanExpo

thiab nyob rau Facebook ntawm: https://www.facebook.com/BoxFanExpo
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QUADRUPLEHEADER ANNOUNCED FOR SALITA PROMOTIONS’ “DETROIT CITY GOLD” BOXING EVENT ON FRIDAY, MARCH 10, LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM MGM GRAND DETROIT

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Top-10 Ranked Undefeated Bantamweights Antonio Nieves & Nikolay Potapov Clash In Co-Feature To Claressa Shields vs. Szilvia Szabados On ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam
Ntau, Undefeated Welterweight Wesley Tucker Faces Once-Beaten Ed Williams; Unbeaten Detroit Bantamweight James Gordon Smith Takes on Joshua Greer, Jr.
DETROIT (Feb. 15, 2017) – Six prospects will round out the ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam televised bouts for Salita Promotions’ “Detroit City Gold” rau Friday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 10, ntawm MGM Grand Detroit, nyob rau SHOWTIME (10 p.m. THIAB/PT).
In addition to the history-making six-round main event featuring two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields (1-0) of Flint, Mich., taking on Hungary’s Szilvia “Sunset” Szabados (15-8, 6 Kos) for the Women’s NABF Middleweight Championship, there will be a trio of exciting bouts between rising prospects with a combined record of 80-2-5 nrog 39 Kos.
“Detroit City Gold” will mark the first time in history a women’s boxing match has headlined on premium television. Shields and Szabados will also be the first women’s fight on ShoBox, a series that has sparked the careers of 67 future world champions.
Antonio Nieves vs. Nikolay Potapov – 10-Round Bantamweight Bout
The co-main event will feature a 10-round battle between top-10 ranked bantamweight contenders Antonio Nieves (17-0-2, 9 Kos) thiab Nikolay Potapov (16-0-1, 8 Kos). Nieves is ranked No. 4 nyob rau hauv lub WBO, while Potapov is ranked No. 9 los ntawm lub WBO, Ua Tsis. 10 by WBA and No. 13 los ntawm lub IBF.
Nieves, a top amateur, was a five-time Cleveland Metro Golden Gloves Champion. Nyob rau hauv 2011, he was the National Golden Gloves runner-up and U.S. Nationals Bronze Medalist at 123 phaus.
Ib tug pro txij li thaum lub kaum ib hlis 2011, he won the initial 12 fights of his career before boxing to an eight-round draw with Stephon Hluas Lub rau hli ntuj 20, 2015. The NABO bantamweight champion, he has gone 6-0-1 since and is coming off a second-round TKO over Szilvester Ajtai kawg Nov. 26. Nyob rau hauv lub yim hli ntuj 2016, he fought to a 10-round split draw against Mexico’s Alejandro Santiago rau ShoBox.
Because they are both residents of Ohio, Nieves has long clamored for a showdown with former WBA Champion and fellow 118-lb contender Rau’shee Warren. A victory over Potapov may put him in the right position to have his wish granted later this year.
“I feel great about this opportunity and I’m going to take advantage of it,” said Nieves. “Nws yog ib tug zoo fighter. He comes forward and throws a lot of punches. He’s got a solid foundation. I believe it’ll be a good fight but, zuag qhia tag nrho, I’ll be able to outbox him. I can make him make mistakes and take advantage of it. Kuv yuav 100 percent ready to show everybody the real Antonio Nieves. I’ll use my legs more and throw a lot of combinations. I will box my way to my big shot.”
The 26-year-old Potapov was an outstanding amateur with international success. The 5-foot-4 native of Russia had around 200 fights before he turned pro in March 2010. Nws mus 13-0 as a pro in Russia before his U.S. debut.
Potapov had a 14-fight winning streak ended when he boxed still-undefeated prospect Stephon Hluas (13-0 mus nyob rau hauv) to a 10-round majority draw on April 15, 2016, rau ShoBox. Potapov, who felt he had done more than enough to earn a victory, entered the ring ranked 10th nyob rau hauv lub IBF, rare for a fighter at that point in his career.
Since the disappointing result against Young, Potapov has fought twice, leaving nothing in the hands of the judges by winning both by early round knockout. He’s coming off a fourth-round TKO over Alexander Saltykov last Dec. 15.
“I have been training in Russia and am excited to be in Detroit (since Feb. 1) training at the Kronk Gym with world-class trainer Javan SugarHill Steward,” Potapov said. “Antonio Nieves is a very talented fighter and I look forward to a great exciting fight of skill and will on Lub peb hlis ntuj 10.”
Wesley Tucker vs. Ed Williams – Eight Round Welterweight Bout
Tsis tas li ntawd nyob ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam will be an eight-round welterweight battle between local prospects with much to prove, Wesley Tucker (13-0, 8 Kos) thiab Ed Williams (12-1-1, 4 Kos).
The 29-year-old Tucker, ntawm Toledo, Ohio, was a standout amateur. Nws yog tus 2012 National Golden Gloves runner-up at 152 pounds and had over 250 pib xyaum ua fights. Raws li ib tug kws, he’s stayed relatively active since his debut in February 2013, but the 5-foot-8 southpaw has been virtually untested. Tucker will be looking to score his first significant professional victory against Williams.
“Kuv xav tias zoo. Excited about the opportunity,” said Tucker. “He’s a tough fighter from Detroit. But I’m better. I’ve seen every kind of style there is. You can expect fireworks that night. Kuv 100 percent ready.”
Detroit’s Ed Williams is coming off a unanimous decision victory over then 6-1 Christon Edwards, last July at the MGM in Las Vegas. The 27-year-old suffered his lone career loss in November 2015 via unanimous decision to Marcus Beckford in Beckford’s home state of Louisiana. Raws li ib tug pib xyaum ua, Williams was a two-time Michigan State Champion and a two-time Detroit Golden Gloves Champion.
“I feel like this is a great opportunity to fight at home and on TV,” Hais Williams. “It’s the first fight at the MGM, first women’s bout to headline. There’s a lot of firsts going on that night and it’s a big stage, but I’m not afraid of anything. I don’t know much about Tucker other than he’s from Oho and he’s shorter than me. I’m just going to prepare for everything. One thing about me — I’m a gladiator. If he doesn’t show up to go to war, I will get him out of there. Kev kawm yog mus zoo. I’m in Houston for this camp. I’m working on a lot of things and getting sharper and staying busy.”
James Gordon Smith vs. Joshua Greer, Jr. – Eight Round Bantamweight Bout
Opening the telecast will be an eight-round bantamweight “Detroit vs. Chicago” showdown ntawm James Smith (11-0, 6 Kos) thiab Joshua Greer, Jr. (11-1-1, 4 Kos).
The 26-year-old Smith was a standout amateur, mus 110-9 en route to a bronze medal at the National Golden Gloves. He holds an amateur win over current top-10 bantamweight Antonio Nieves.
Smith, a 5-foot-4, is making his ninth start in Michigan, his seventh in Detroit and first at MGM Grand. A six-year pro, Smith has been victorious in three consecutive matches since a no-contest on Feb. 6, 2016. Nws yog los tawm ib tug thib ob-round TKO tshaj Szilveszter Ajtai last Jan. 22 in his fourth consecutive scrap at Masonic Temple in Detroit.
“This is a great opportunity to better my career and keep moving it into the right place,” said Smith. “A victory would get me ranked and keep me moving up the ladder. Plus the world will get to see me for the first time. I want to put on a good show, no matter how it goes. I just want it to be a competitive and exciting fight.”
Greer, a 22-year-old Chicago native, was a Chicago Golden Gloves Champion. He will be coming down in weight to face Smith, having normally campaigned around 120 phaus. He was last seen stopping Cristian Renteria in the fifth round in October of last year. Before that he took the undefeated record of the Dominican Republic’s Juan Gabriel Medina (ces 10-0, 9 Kos) via unanimous six-round decision.
Greer suffered the lone loss of his career in the fifth fight of his career, a majority four-round decision against fellow unbeaten Stephen Fulton nyob rau hauv Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 2015.
“I feel really good about this. I’m ready and can’t wait for it to happen,” said Greer. “I don’t know much about James Smith, but I know we fought the same opponent, Antwan Robertson, and he got dropped by him. And I stopped him within 24 vib nas this ntawm cov thawj puag ncig. Kev kawm yog mus zoo. I have the best sparring you can ask for, guys like Adrian Granados, Eddie Ramirez, Hank Lundy. I will be well prepared for this fight. If it was tag kis, I’d be ready.”
Luv nqi ntawm $250, $150, $100 thiab $50, daim pib rau “Detroit City Gold” yog muaj nyob rau ntawm Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations or by phone at 800.745.3000.
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MAYWEATHER PROMOTIONS ADDS FORMER 2-TIME WBA LIGHTWEIGHT AND SUPER WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION LAYLA “AMAZING” MCCARTER TO THEIR ROSTER!

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Las Vegas, NV (Feb 14, 2017) – Former six-time world champion, Layla “Amazing” McCarter (38-13-5, 9 KO lub) looks to further her career under the Mayweather Promotions’ banner. The 37-year old California native is the second female professional boxer to sign with Mayweather Promotions, behind Latondria Jones.
McCarter boasts an impressive resume, having held titles across four different weight classes, and currently ranks #2 in the light welterweight division. Layla has been able to gain exposure by fighting on big stages, tsis ntev los no, on the Wilder vs. Arreola card in July 2016, when she defeated Melissa Hernandez by unanimous decision. McCarter has fought some of the best pound-for-pound female boxers, kuj muaj: former WBC champion Alicia Ashley, which ended in a draw, current WBO champion Cindy Serrano, where McCarter earned a unanimous decision, and current WBA and WBC Featherweight champion Jelena Mrdjenovich was scored a split decision in favor of McCarter.
Raws li ib tug pib xyaum ua, McCarter only competed in 11 bouts before turning pro in 1998. Shortly after her first professional win, McCarter dealt with adversity suffering 4 back-to-back losses. McCarter took her losses and turned them into fuel to drive her hunger and ambition, to become the most successful female boxer in the sport. Two years after her pro-debut, McCarter won her first world title in 2000, and has gone on to secure her own legacy.
“With the current state of women’s boxing and the great achievements Mayweather Promotions has accomplished recently, I felt it was the best thing for my career to make the move to the Mayweather Promotions stable,” says McCarter.
“We have shown with our recent signees that we are here to bring fight fans great shows,” Hais Leonard Ellerbe. “We look to continue to build and diversify our roster of fighters, and Layla McCarter is a great example of a world-class athlete.”
Ua raws li peb ntawm Twitter ntawm: MayweatherPromo , Instagram: @MayweatherPromotions and become a fan on Facebook at: www.mayweatherpromotions.com/MayweatherPromotions for news and updates. Also follow Layla McCarter on Twitter @LaylaMcCarter and Instagram: @LaylaMcCarter.
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TWO-TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST CLARESSA SHIELDS TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL TELEVISION DEBUT FRIDAY, MARCH 10 RAU SHOBOX: TUS TSHIAB TIAM

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® To Present Premium Television’s First Women’s Boxing Main Event As Shields Takes on Former World Title Challenger Szilvia Szabados
Nyob rau SHOWTIME® From MGM Grand Detroit
TSHIAB YORK (Feb. 7, 2017) – Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields will make her professional television debut on ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam, a series that has sparked the careers of 67 future world champions, rau Friday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 10, nyob rau SHOWTIME (10 p.m. THIAB/PT) los ntawm MGM Grand Detroit Event Center nyob rau hauv Detroit, Michigan.
Shields (1-0) is facing Hungary’s Szilvia “Sunset” Szabados (15-8, 6 Kos), ib tug qub ntiaj teb no title challenger, in the first women’s boxing match to headline on premium television. The fight will take place down the road from Shield’s hometown of Flint, kuv.
Shields is the most accomplished amateur boxer in U.S. keeb kwm – male or female – and the only American boxer to capture back-to-back gold medals at the Olympic Games.
“It is a dream come true to be the first woman to headline a boxing card on premium television,” hais tias Shields. “Lub peb hlis ntuj 10 will be a historic night for boxing and all of the women who give so much to advance our sport. I am proud to be fighting for the NABF title in my second pro bout. I want to thank SHOWTIME, MGM Grand Detroit and Salita Promotions for this opportunity, and I will do everything to give my home state fans and the viewers a night to remember.”
Szabados said, “Fighters always say their next fight is the most important one of their career, but you get an opportunity like this, and it really is. This is an unbelievable dream. I am very happy to be receiving this opportunity. I know this fight is important for Claressa also, and I don’t really know what will happen in the ring. Peb ob leeg xav los yeej. Claressa has more amateur experience, but I have more experience as a professional. It’s going to be an exciting night.”
Tickets for the event promoted by Salita Promotions mus ntawm kev muag khoom Friday, Feb. 10 ntawm 10 a.m. est thiab yog luv nqi ntawm $250, $150, $100 thiab $50. They will be available at www.ticketmaster.com.
Promoter Dmitriy Salita said, “I am honored to be putting on this event at the fantastic MGM Grand Detroit, featuring American hero Claressa Shields on ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam. Detroit is America’s greatest comeback city and I am thrilled that she has chosen MGM Grand Detroit as the site to fight for her first professional title on Lub peb hlis ntuj 10. Although it is just her second professional fight, Claressa has chosen a former world title challenger for her opponent, a tough Hungarian named Szilvia Szabados, a woman who knows what’s at stake if she can win that night. We’ve got a terrific card from top to bottom in support of this fantastic main event as well, featuring some of Detroit’s brightest up-and-coming prospects, as well as some national and international flavor. Detroit deserves to have world-class events such as this and I’m very proud to be able to bring it here.”
Shields won her first Olympic Gold when she was 17 years old in the inaugural women’s boxing competition at the London Games in 2012. She defended her title at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, becoming the only American boxer to defend amateur sports’ premier championship.
The 21-year-old Shields cruised to a 77-1 amateur record before turning professional last November, winning her first bout via unanimous decision on a non-televised undercard in Las Vegas. She now returns home as a headliner to take on the veteran Szabados in a six-round middleweight bout.
ShoBox cov kws muaj txuj analyst Steve Farhood: “Women’s boxing in America has its best chance of revival because of the emergence of Claressa Shields. Women’s boxing is pretty big in certain countries, but it really hasn’t been a factor in the United States since Laila Ali thiab, before her, Christy Martin. Being the only U.S. boxer to win two gold medals, Claressa has instant credibility and star appeal and those two things are going to lead to wide exposure.
“She has a great back story, she’s an exciting fighter to watch and she’s instantly likeable.”
Simply put, Shields found solace in boxing to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges in her childhood. She’s become a vocal advocate for many social causes, including the ongoing water crisis in her hometown of Flint, women’s rights, and campaigning against sexual assault. An inspirational figure and motivational speaker, Shields represents a beacon of hope for a working-class city that struggles with violence, poverty, and everyday essentials.
In taking on a former world title challenger and fighting for the NABF middleweight championship in only her second fight, Shields continues to make immediate strides as a professional like fellow Flint native Floyd Mayweather, who won his first world title when he was 21.
Szabados challenged for a world title in July 2015 in her ninth professional fight, losing a decision to undefeated WBC Super Middleweight Champion Nikki Adler nyob rau hauv lub teb chaws Yelemees. The native of Miskolc, Hungary has faced two former world champions, Mikaela Lauren thiab Noni Tenge, and has won via knockout in three of her last five victories.
In her U.S. debut, Szabados lost a 10-round decision to then-undefeated prospect Alicia Napoleon rau Lub ib hlis ntuj 29, 2016, in Queens, N.Y.. The 26-year-old has remained active since turning professional in 2014. She fought eight fights in 2016, and already has a win in 2017 via fifth round KO over Diana Marcz in January in Budapest, Hungary.
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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. SZABADOS
Claressa Shields vs. Szilvia Szabados is the professional television debut of two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields against former world title challenger Szilvia Szabados. The six-round women’s bout headlines a ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam telecast from MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, Mich., and airs live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. THIAB/PT. Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, uas yog txhawb los ntawm Salita Promotions, go on sale on Feb. 10 and are available at Ticketmaster.com.
About Salita Promotions
Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 los ntawm Dmitriy Salita, a professional boxer and world-title challenger who saw the need for a promotional entity to feature boxing’s best young prospects and established contenders in North America and around the world. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television networks including Showtime, ESPN, Ntsia hlau loj TV, Universal Sports Network and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. We pride ourselves on offering our fighters opportunities inside and outside the ring. Salita Promotions looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the needs of fight fans around the globe.
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All Female Boxing Clinic and Show at Gleason’s Gym

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Gleason’s Gym will host the seventh Annual All Female Boxing Clinic on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 13, 14 thiab 15, 2017.
There will be two days of boxing basics followed by a sanctioned all female boxing show.
The training will be handled by Gleason’s top female trainers and our female World Champions.
The amateur show will be sanctioned by USABoxingmetro. You will need a book to fight.
If you are interested contact Bruce Silverglade at Gleason’s Gym.
The telephone number is: 718 797 2872 and the email address is: info@gleasonsgym.net.
The cost of the clinic is $369.00.
You do not have to attend the clinic to participate in the boxing show.
Lub sij hawm
Thursday April 13
Thaum sawv ntxov yuav muaj lub sij hawm tuaj txog rau hauv New York.
Orientation yuav tsum yog los ntawm 12:00 tav su rau 1:30 pm.
Thawj workout yuav tsum yog los ntawm 1:45 pm rau 3:45 pm.
A discussion on Female boxing will be from 4:00 pm rau 4:30 pm.
Dawb lub sij hawm tom qab ntawd.
Friday Plaub Hlis Ntuj 14
Kev kawm los ntawm 10:00 am to Noon.
Lub yav tav su yuav khiav los ntawm 2:00 pm rau 4:00 pm.
Ib tug sib tham nyob rau Amateur boxing thiab dawb dab tshos boxing yuav tsum yog los ntawm 4:00 pm rau 4:30 pm.
Dawb lub sij hawm tom qab ntawd.
Saturday Plaub Hlis Ntuj 15
Lub teeb kev kawm los ntawm 10:00 yog mus 12:00 tav su.
Match ib ce rau lub yav tsaus ntuj qhia yuav siv sij hawm qhov chaw ntawm 12:00 tav su rau 1:00 pm. Attendance is not required.
Lub luj nyob rau hauv rau lub qhia yuav tsum yog los ntawm 4:00 pm rau 6:00 pm.
The sanctioned All Female Boxing Show will begin at 6:00 pm thiab yuav xaus ntawm9:00 pm.
All Female Show
Female Boxers

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Selina Barrios Scores Spectacular Knockout in Pro Debut

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Yees duab Credit: Robert Elizando – Boxeo Y Mas
San Antonio, TX (Lub ib hlis ntuj 23, 2017) – No yav dhau los Saturday in her pro debut at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, nyob rau hauv lub “Famoso’s Night of Champions” card in San Antonio, TX, hometown native, Selina “Aztec poj huab tais” Neighborhoods (1-0, 1 KO), scored a spectacular first round knockout against, Tammy Franks (2-27-1).
Barrios took charge from the opening bell as she went right at Franks, tab tom nrhiav rau lub knockout. When the two fighters met in the middle of the ring, punches were exchanged and Selina landed a left hook to the chin of Franks, sending her to the canvas. After the ref gave Franks an eight count, Barrios stormed on and ended the fight with a devastating left hook-straight right combination.
Franks, who went the distance with Mia St. John ob zaug, was knocked out for the first time in eight years

. Satisfied with her triumph, Barrios is ready to get back in the ring and keep the momentum going.

“I wanted to come out here tonight and give the fans a great show.” said Selina Barrios. “After I landed that left hook, I knew she was hurt. My only thought was to go for the kill and end the fight. This was my first fight as a professional and I’m happy with the result.”
“I want to thank all my family and friends who came out to support me tonight,” Barrios txuas ntxiv. “I also want to thank Carlos Famoso Productions for giving me the opportunity to fight in my hometown of San Antonio. My goal is to get back in the ring as soon as possible and make my run toward a world title.”
Neighborhoods’ tus kws qhia, yav tas los lub ntiaj teb no yeej, Carlos “Famoso” Hernandez, who also served as promoter for the event, was thrilled with Selina’s performance. He sees a bright future for Barrios.
“I really believe Selina can become something special in this sport,” Hernandez said. “She has tremendous power in both hands and her boxing IQ is very high. With hard work, I believe she’ll become a world champion. She stole the show tonight with that mighty knockout.”
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Selina Barrios to Make Pro Debut Jan, 21 nyob rau hauv San Antonio

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San Antonio, TX (Lub ib hlis ntuj 11, 2017) – Amateur standout, Selina “Aztec poj huab tais” Neighborhoods, sister of undefeated lightweight sensation, Mario Barrios (17-0, 9 Kos), is set to make her pro debut on Lub ib hlis ntuj, 21, 2017. The fight will take place at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, nyob rau hauv lub “Famoso’s Night of Champions” card in San Antonio, TX, presented by former world champion, Carlos “El Famoso” Hernandez. Selina will face, ….. in a four-round bout.
Neighborhoods, an amateur standout, has power in both hands. Her crowd-pleasing style was admired by many in the amateurs. As a teenager, Selina Barrios defeated the very talented Mikayla Meyer, who represented Team USA in 2016. Barrios wants the city of San Antonio to know they will now have a female pugilist to get behind. Look for Barrios to come out swinging.
“Thawj tawm, I want to thank my family for all their support during my time away from boxing.” said an enthused Selina Barrios. “Everyone who’s seen me in the ring, knows I’m an aggressive fighter that throws a lot of power punches. I’m always going to be looking for the knockout. I’m very happy to be making my pro debut in San Antonio. I want to build my fan base one fight at a time. I’m inviting all boxing fans from San Antonio to come see me fight. I’m only 22-years old, so I have plenty of time to make my mark in this sport. I have dreams and ambitions of becoming a world champion. God willing, I’ll reach that goal.”
Daim pib rau “Famoso’s Night of Boxing”, priced $25, $40, $50, $80 thiab $120 yog on muag tam sim no, thiab yuav tau muas los ntawm hu xov tooj Famoso Productions ntawm (210) 240-2071 los yog (210) 422-8787. Yog xav paub ntxiv, mus ntsib www.famosoproductions.com. Lub San Antonio Shrine Auditorium yog nyob rau ntawm 901 N Loop 1604 Lub, San Antonio, TX. Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 5:00 P.M., first bell at 7:30 P.M.
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Junior Featherweight World Champion Amanda Serrano Media Workout Quotes & Duab

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Four-Division World Champion Defends Her Title Against
Former World Champion Yazmin Rivas Saturday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 14
From Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Live on SHOWTIME EXTREME®
(7 p.m. THIAB/PT)
Nyem NTAWM NO rau cov duab los ntawm Ed Diller / DiBella Lom ze
Nyem NTAWM NO for Photos from Tom Casino/SHOWTIME®
Brooklyn (Lub ib hlis ntuj 5, 2017) — Four-division world champion Amanda Serranohosted media at the Mendez Gym in New York rau hnub Thursday as she nears her championship defense against former champion Yazmin Rivas on Saturday, Lub ib hlis ntuj 14from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and live on SHOWTIME EXTREME.
The Serrano vs. Rivas fight is the first nationally televised women’s world title bout in nearly a decade and will headline action on SHOWTIME EXTREME. Coverage starts at7 p.m. THIAB/PT and features Ievgen Khytrov battling Immanuel Aleem in a 10-round matchup of undefeated rising middleweight contenders.
Lub Lub ib hlis ntuj 14 event features a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®doubleheader headlined by the super middleweight world championship unification showdown between Badou Jack thiab James DeGale. Televised coverage on SHOWTIME® pib thaum 9:30 p.m. THIAB/6:30 p.m. PT with super featherweight world champion Jose Pedraza defending against undefeated contender Gervonta Davis.
Amanda, along with Pedraza and her sister, Cindy Serrano, are the only three current world champions that were born in Puerto Rico. They will look to represent the island when they fight in front of the many Puerto Rican boxing fans in New York. Nyob rau hnub Thursday, the sisters gave the media a treat and sparred each other ahead of the Lub ib hlis ntuj 14kev tshwm sim.
Here is what Amanda and Cindy had to say at the media workout rau hnub Thursday:
AMANDA SERRANO
“I’m excited and blessed to be fighting on SHOWTIME EXTREME. It’s a real honor to be in this position. I’m not going to disappoint come Saturday hmo ntuj.
“It’s going to be historic. This is a vintage Puerto Rican vs. Mexican rivalry. Neither one of us wants to give an inch or give a step back. It’s in my home and I can’t wait.
“I’ll be ready to go the distance. I’m always ready for it. We’re trained to go the distance every time; it just usually doesn’t come down to that. There’s never a day that we go into the gym and don’t prepare to go the distance.
“The first time I fought at Barclays Center I met Stephen Espinoza and he said my highlights might make the telecast. I told him that I was going to make sure that the whole fight is highlights. Tam sim no peb nyob ntawm no.
“It could be any other female in this position. I’m just glad that it’s happening. We fight in and out of the ring to get into this position. I’m not taking it for granted.
“Of course I feel the pressure of the moment, but I do all my hard work in the gym. I know that once I go in the ring, I just have to fight with all I have.
“Women have been here in boxing for a long time. Everyone has been fighting for this. This extra exposure is great for the sport. We want to make it as popular as the female fighting is in MMA. We’re getting punched in the faced too. I think our time is coming. The pressure is on me to showcase my sport on Lub ib hlis ntuj 14.
“I’m hoping that with this fight, the ride doesn’t end here. I hope the exposure keeps growing and growing. I’m not going to give up on it. One day I hope to headline on a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING card.”
CINDY SERRANO, WBO Featherweight World Champion
“That was a good sparring session. It’s always tough to get in there with her. She’s slick and powerful and we just tried to give the reporters a good show. We wanted to tease you and show a little bit of why women are worthy of being showcased on television. The real one comes Lub ib hlis ntuj 14.
“I don’t know too much about Rivas but she’s definitely a tough fighter who has accomplished a lot. She’s a Mexican fighter so the Puerto Rican-Mexican rivalry will be on display. Hopefully she can last a few rounds and let Amanda show how talented of a fighter she is. Nws yuav yog ib lub zoo sib ntaus.
“I’m on cloud-nine right now after winning my world title and I can’t wait to get back in the next couple of months and defend my belt.”
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