Plus der ungeschlagene Radzhab Butaev, Junior Fa & 2016 U.S.. Olympioniken Charles Conwell wird in separaten Kämpfen vorgestellt
Leben auf Showtime um 10 p.m. UND/PT
Vom Freimaurertempel & Zentrum für darstellende Künste in Cleveland
NEW YORK (Oktober. 18, 2017) – Ungeschlagenes Federgewicht Luis Rosa wird das Gesicht einmal geschlagenYuandale Evans in einem 10-Runden-Match von 126-Pfund-Interessenten, die in einer der tiefsten Divisionen des Boxens im Hauptereignis von ein Statement abgeben möchten ShoBox: Die neue Generation Freitag, November. 10 live auf Showtime (10 p.m. UND/PT) vom Freimaurertempel & Zentrum für darstellende Künste in Cleveland.
Der Vierfach-Header zeigt acht Kämpfer, die ihre ShoBox Debüts, darunter sechs ungeschlagene Aussichten. Die Vier-Kämpfe-Sendung ist ShoBoxs erste Rückkehr nach Cleveland seit 2014.
In der Ko-Funktion, ehemaliger russischer Amateur herausragender Radzhab Butaev (7-0, 6 KOs, WSOB: 9-1) übernimmt Kolumbiens Janer Gonzalez (19-0-1, 15 KOs) in einem Acht-Runden-Weltergewicht-Matchup. Butaev hat eine Aufzeichnung von . zusammengestellt 304-12 in den unbezahlten Reihen, gefolgt von einem 9-1 Rekord in der World Series of Boxing, während Gonzalez Mitglied der kolumbianischen Nationalmannschaft mit einem ebenso beeindruckenden 291-29 Rekord als Amateur.
In einer im Fernsehen übertragenen Schwergewichts-Attraktion, Neuseelands Junior Fa (12-0, 7 KOs), der zwei Amateursiege über seinen Landsmann und aktuellen WBO-Schwergewichts-Weltmeister Joseph Parker besitzt, will face Pittsburgh’s Fred Latham (9-0-2, 5 KOs) in einem Acht-Runden-Kampf.
Im ShoBox Eröffnung Kampf, unbesiegt 2016 U.S.. Olympian and Cleveland native Charles Conwell (5-0, 5 KOs) will look to keep his knockout streak intact in his hometown debut in a six-round super welterweight matchup with Panama’s Roque "Rocky" Zapata (4-1-3, 0 KOs).
“I am thrilled to bring this talent-filled quadruple header to the ShoBox Serie, from the Masonic Temple in Cleveland, Ohio,” sagte, Lou DiBella, Präsident der DiBella Entertainment. “Undefeated featherweight contender Luis Rosa Jr. faces hard puncher Yuandale Evans. Amateur prodigy Radzhab Butaev and New Zealand heavyweight prospect Junior Fa –who defeated Joseph Parker as an amateur—will be tested by fellow unbeaten opponents. U.S.. Olympian Charles Conwell, one of the most exciting young prospects in boxing, will make his national TV debut in his hometown. On November 10, to quote Ian Hunter, ‘Cleveland Rocks!'”
Tickets are priced from $35 bis $90 and can be obtained by visiting BoxingCleveland.com. The Masonic Temple and Performance Arts Center is located at 3615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115. Türen am Abend der Veranstaltung am öffnen 7:00 p.m.
LUIS ROSA vs. YUANDALE EVANS – 10-Round Featherweight Bout
The 26-year-old Rosa (23-0, 11 KOs) is a Puerto Rico native who lives and fights out of New Haven, Conn. The come-forward, aggressive Rosa has recorded four knockouts in his last seven fights.
Trained by his father Luis Rosa Sr. and managed by his mother Marilyn, Rosa is currently ranked No. 10 von der WBC an 126 Pfund, und war 95-10 als Amateur. Fighting in one of boxing’s deepest divisions (Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Carl Frampton, Gary Russell Jr.), die US-. National Silver Medalist is looking to establish himself as a featherweight contender, and has career wins over Luis Orlando Del Valle (18-1) and Jorge Diaz (17-2).
“I’m dedicating this fight to the people who are still suffering from the tragedy of the hurricane,” Rosa said. “We are and always have been very strong people and I take that into the ring with me on November 10. I’ve seen some tapes of Evans. Er ist hart im Nehmen, strong fighter but my skills are much greater and I will be victorious and move one step closer to a shot at a world title.”
The 28-year-old Evans (19-1, 14 KOs) is a Cleveland native fighting in his hometown for the first time. Known as a power-puncher who works fast, Evans has recorded eight of his 14 Knockouts in der ersten Runde. His only professional loss came against future world title holder Javier Fortuna in April of 2012.
Evans, who took a three-year hiatus following the Fortuna loss, is coming off the best win of his career – a hard-fought 10-round unanimous decision over Billel Dib (21-1; WBO Nr. 7-ranked coming into the fight) in Miami, Okla., im April.
“I’m thrilled to be fighting at home in Cleveland, the city of Champions,“, sagte Evans. “It’s been a very long time since I’ve had a home fight. Wirklich, I’ve been a road warrior fighting all over the world.
“I’ve followed Luis Rosa for a couple years, I know he’s a very tough Puerto Rican fighter. He’s the same height as me and will come to fight, which will make for an all-action fight. But I know I’m the toughest competition he’s had and I’m planning to win in front of the big hometown crowd and everyone watching on SHOWTIME.”
The vacant WBC Continental Americas Title belt is on the line for this fight.
RADZHAB BUTAEV vs. JANER GONZALEZ – 8-Round Welterweight Bout
Russian Radzhab Butaev had a stellar amateur career during which he compiled a record of 304-12 mit 164 KOs. A former Russian National Champion, Butaev qualified for the 2016 Olympics but instead elected to turn pro in the United States.
Butaev has progressed quickly since turning professional in March of 2016 – of his seven professional fights, six of his seven opponents have had winning records. The 23-year old is coming into his fifth fight of the year and the eighth fight in his short, 18-month professional career. Five of Butaev’s seven fights have taken place in the U.S, while his other two victories were on his home turf in Moscow, Russland. In his last fight in July, the 23-year-old Butaev knocked out Sherzodbek Alimjanov in Red Square in Moscow.
Said Butaev, “This is a great opportunity to fight on SHOWTIME and I’m looking forward to putting on a tremendous performance. I know that Colombian fighters are well known for their power but I faced many hard hitters in the amateurs and I’ll be ready for victory on November 10."
A native of Barranquilla, Kolumbien, the heavy-handed Janer Gonzalez sports a record of 19-0-1 mit 15 Knockouts. Prior to turning professional in 2011, Gonzalez was a member of the Colombian National Boxing Team, compiling a record of 291-29. Gonzalez, who returned in September following a two and a half-year layoff, wird seine US-machen. debut against Butaev.
“It’s a dream come true to make my television debut in the United States,", Sagte Gonzalez. “I grew up watching all of my favorite boxers fighting in the U.S. and now it’s my turn. It’s truly surreal how everything unfolded. I was ready to give up on boxing when an opportunity just came my way. I fought in Mexico and here I am.
“I had a long layoff, but I needed it. It has made me more appreciative, more motivated. I work harder now. I had my last fight on a Samstag und am Montag Ich war wieder in der Turnhalle. I’ve studied my opponent. Ich bin bereit. My style will mold to his. I’ll get on his face and counterpunch. Auf November 10 boxing fans will see a Colombian warrior that came to America to become a legend.”
Butaev vs. Gonzalez is promoted in association with Fight Promotions.
JUNIOR FA vs. FRED LATHAM – Eight Rounds Heavyweight Bout
Standing 6-feet, 5 inches and weighing 270 Pfund, the 27-year-old Junior Fa has compiled a professional record of 12-0 with seven knockouts since turning pro in February 2016. Fa had a successful amateur career, which included two victories over reigning WBO Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker. The native of Papakura, New Zealand has most recently trained in England with heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and has also sparred with Joshua’s Oktober. 28 Gegner Carlos Takam.
Fa, who won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, will fight for just the second time in the United States.
“I’m thrilled to be fighting in the United States again and on SHOWTIME,“ sagte Fa. “I know Latham is undefeated but I also plan on staying unbeaten on November 10. Training with Anthony Joshua improved my boxing in many ways and just as important taught me what it takes inside the gym to become a world champion.”
Fighting out of Pittsburgh, Pa., Fred Latham (9-0-2, 5 KOs) is a former Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Champion. In his last bout on December 3, 2016, the 27-year-old Latham battled to a split decision draw against Alonzo Butler.
Said Latham, “I appreciate the opportunity to fight on SHOWTIME and I am looking forward to facing Fa. I’ve heard a lot about him and the great heavyweight prospect he is but on November 10 I’ll show the world that I’m a much better fighter.”
CHARLES CONWELL vs. ROQUE ‘Rocky’ ZAPATA – Six-Round Super Welterweight Bout
Nineteen-year-old Charles Conwell, die sich dreht 20 auf November. 2, ist 5-0 with all of his victories coming by way of technical knockout. The Cleveland native has a decorated resume – he went 134-14, was the National Gold Gloves Champion in 2015, und ein 2016 U.S.. Olympier. Conwell has been busy since turning pro last year, having fought all five of his professional fights in the past eight months. In his last fight in August, Conwell earned a technical knockout against Rey Trujillo.
“I’m thrilled to be fighting at home for the first time as a professional and on ShoBox,Sagte Conwell. “I can’t wait to put on a great performance for the Cleveland fans and those seeing me for the first time on national television.”
The 21-year-old Zapata is a native of Panama City, Panama now fighting out of Culpepper, Wille. Having compiled a record of 4-1-3 since turning professional 18 vor Monaten, he is currently riding a three bout winning streak. Zapata is coming off the biggest win of his career, a six-round decision over previously undefeated Justin Steave on Juni 24 in Pittsburgh.
“This fight with Charles Conwell is an exciting challenge for me. He had a great amateur career and he made the Olympic team,” said Zapata. “I’ve been offered to fight him twice, but at the time I was injured and had to decline. Aber auf November 10, Charles and I will come face-to-face and put on a show for the fans. I’m ready to do my job.”
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