Plus Undefeated Radzhab Butaev, Junior Fa & 2016 מתגורר בארה"ב. Olympian Charles Conwell Featured In Separate Bouts
חי על ההצגה מתחילה ב 10 p.m. ו/PT
From Masonic Temple & Performing Arts Center in Cleveland
NEW YORK (אוקטובר. 18, 2017) – Undefeated featherweight לואיס רוזה will face once-beatenYuandale Evans in a 10-round matchup of 126-pound prospects looking to make a statement in one of boxing’s deepest divisions in the main event of ShoBox: הדור החדש יום שישי, נובמבר. 10 חי על ההצגה מתחילה (10 p.m. ו/PT) from Masonic Temple & Performing Arts Center in Cleveland.
The quadruple header features eight fighters making their ShoBox את הופעות בכורה של, including six undefeated prospects. The four-fight telecast is ShoBox’s first return to Cleveland since 2014.
בשיתוף התכונה, former Russian amateur standout Radzhab Butaev (7-0, 6 קוס, WSOB: 9-1) will take on Colombia’s Janer Gonzalez (19-0-1, 15 קוס) in an eight-round welterweight matchup. Butaev compiled a record of 304-12 in the unpaid ranks, followed by a 9-1 record in the World Series of Boxing, while Gonzalez was a member of the Colombian National Team with an equally impressive 291-29 שיא כחובבן.
In a televised heavyweight attraction, New Zealand’s Junior Fa (12-0, 7 קוס), who owns two amateur victories over countryman and current WBO Heavyweight World Champion Joseph Parker, will face Pittsburgh’s Fred Latham (9-0-2, 5 קוס) בהתקף שמונה עגול.
ב ShoBox התקף פתיחה, בלתי מנוצח 2016 מתגורר בארה"ב. Olympian and Cleveland native צ'רלס קונוול (5-0, 5 קוס) 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 קוס).
“I am thrilled to bring this talent-filled quadruple header to the ShoBox סדרה, from the Masonic Temple in Cleveland, אוהיו,” אמר לו DiBella, נשיא DiBella בידור. “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. מתגורר בארה"ב. Olympian Charles Conwell, one of the most exciting young prospects in boxing, will make his national TV debut in his hometown. בנובמבר 10, to quote Ian Hunter, ‘Cleveland Rocks!"”
Tickets are priced from $35 ל $90 and can be obtained by visiting BoxingCleveland.com. The Masonic Temple and Performance Arts Center is located at 3615 Euclid Avenue, קליבלנד, OH 44115. דלתות ייפתחו בליל האירוע ב 7:00 p.m.
LUIS ROSA vs. YUANDALE EVANS – 10-Round Featherweight Bout
The 26-year-old Rosa (23-0, 11 קוס) is a Puerto Rico native who lives and fights out of New Haven, קונטיקט. 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 על ידי WBC ב 126 קילו, והיה 95-10 כחובבן. Fighting in one of boxing’s deepest divisions (ליאו סנטה קרוז, סוסות אבנר, קרל פרמפטון, גארי ראסל ג'וניור), ארצות הברית. 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 נובמבר 10. I’ve seen some tapes of Evans. הוא קשוח, 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 קוס) 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 נוקאאוטים בסיבוב הראשון. His only professional loss came against future world title holder חבייר פורטונה 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 לא. 7-ranked coming into the fight) במיאמי, אוקלהומה., בחודש אפריל.
“I’m thrilled to be fighting at home in Cleveland, the city of Champions,” Evans said. “It’s been a very long time since I’ve had a home fight. באמת, 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 עם 164 קוס. 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, רוסיה. 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 נובמבר 10."
A native of Barranquilla, קולומביה, the heavy-handed Janer Gonzalez sports a record of 19-0-1 עם 15 knockouts. Prior to turning professional in 2011, Gonzalez was a member of the Colombian National Boxing Team, גיבוש תיעוד של 291-29. גונזלס, who returned in September following a two and a half-year layoff, יעשה U.S. debut against Butaev.
“It’s a dream come true to make my television debut in the United States,"אמר גונזלס. “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 יום שבת ו ביום שני הייתי שוב בחדר הכושר. I’ve studied my opponent. אני מוכן. My style will mold to his. I’ll get on his face and counterpunch. ב נובמבר 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 קילו, 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 אנתוני יהושע and has also sparred with Joshua’s אוקטובר. 28 יריב קרלוס טקאם.
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,” said Fa. “I know Latham is undefeated but I also plan on staying unbeaten on נובמבר 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, אבא., Fred Latham (9-0-2, 5 קוס) 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 נובמבר 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, מי פונה 20 ב נובמבר. 2, הוא 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, ו 2016 מתגורר בארה"ב. אולימפי. 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,” said 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, האם. Having compiled a record of 4-1-3 since turning professional 18 לפני חודשים, 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 יוני 24 בפיטסבורג.
“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. אבל ב נובמבר 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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