FNU Combat Sports Visa: Death in the Cage; UFC 225 Recap and Huge Boxing Weekend Results

Tom, Tony and Rich discuss the week in combat sports, recap a stacked UFC 225 kort (and CM Punk’s failure to launch his MMA career), and go over the results of a wild weekend for boxing. We begin by highlighting two high profile mentions of death in the UFC Octagon. Dana White and Tyron Woodley are both in the news this week for raising the topic. Listen to the full broadcast below:

 

 

M-1 UTMANING 94 RESULTAT & BILDER

Damir Ismagulov defeats Artem Damkovsky
to retain M-1 Challenge lightweight title
Damir Ismagulov (L) retained his M-1 Challenge lightweight title
ORENBURG, Ryssland (Juni 15, 2018) – M-1 Challenge lätta mästare Damir Ismagulov defeated the original title-holder in their weight class, Artem Damkowsky, to retain his title in this evening’s M-1 Challenge 94: Slaget i hjärtat av kontinentenmain event in Orenburg, Ryssland.
Ismagulov (16-2-0), fighting out of Russian, won by way of a first-round technical knockout when the referee stopped the fight due to an injury suffered by Damkowsky (22-10-0), Vitryssland.
I co-featured händelse, Russian lightweight prospect Roman Bogatov kept his undefeated pro record intact (6-0), in addition to graduating to contender, when he upset former M-1 Challenge title challenger Raul Tutarauli (18-5-0), Georgiens.
Rysk mellanvikt Valery “Den ryska Hammer” Myasnikov (13-1-1) won a majority decision over his countryman, Mikhail Ragozin (11-4-0), Ryska welterviktMaksim Grabovich (8-5-0) took a unanimous decision from Finland’s Juho Valamaa(15-5-0), and Brazilian lightweight RubeniltonRubinho” Päron (20-5-0) took care of previously unbeaten Baktybek Uku Oktom (4-1-0), Kirgizistans, when the latter’s corner halted the action after one round.
På den preliminära kortet, Brasilianska tungvikts Marcus “MontanhaVinicius Lopes(13-6-0) och ryska Asioya Kluytiova (1-0-0) both used ground-and-pound attacks to win their matches, respektive, mot ryska Maksin Yakobyuk (2-1-0) in the second found and ZejnaSeiKrantic (0-2-0) in the third round of a rare M-1 female fight.
Russian flyweight KirillFormaFomenkov (4-1-0) used a rear naked choke to submit Bulgarian Dimirar Kostov (9-6-0) i öppningsrundan, as did French featherweightSoiksavanhYodaKhampasath (11-9-1) kontra Gegham Vardanyan (4-1-0), of Armenia.
Rysk mellanvikt Vladimir Trusov (2-0-0) won a unanimous decision overLeonardo “Pitbull” Sinis (8-3-1), of Greece.
Below complete results and a picture gallery:
Huvudkortet
MAIN EVENT – M-1 CHALLENGE LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Damir Ismagulov (16-2-0, M-1: 10-1-0), Champion, Ryssland
WTKO1 (referee stoppage due to injury / 3:53)
Artem Damkovsky (22-11-0, M-1: 13-8-0), Vitryssland
(Ismagulov retained M-1 Challenge lightweight title)
CO-SÄRDRAG – Lättviktare
Roman Bogatov (6-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0), Ryssland
WSUB2 (von flue choke / 3:05)
Raul Tutarauli (18-5-0, M-1: 6–0), Georgien
Middle
Valery Mjasnikov (13-1-1, M-1: 4-1-2), Ryssland
WDEC3
Mikhail Ragozin (11-4-0, M-1: 3-2-0), Ryssland
Lättviktare
RubeniltonRubinho” Päron (20-5-0, M-1: 4-2-0), Brasilien
WTKO1 (corner stoppage / 5:00)
Baktybek Ulu Oktom (4-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Kyrgyzstan
Welterweights
Juho Valamaa (15-4-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Finland
Maksim Grabovich (7-5-0, M-1: 4-3-0), Ryssland
Preliminära kortet
Tungviktare
Marcus Vinicius Lopes (13-6-0, M-1: 32-1-0), Brasilien
WTKO2 (ground-and-pound stoppage / 4:54_
Maksim Yakobyuk (2-1-0, M-1: 2-1-0-), Ryssland
Middle
Vladimir Trusov (2-0-0, M-1: 2-0-0), Ryssland
WDEC3
Leonardo Sinis (8-3-1, M-1: 0-1-0), grekland
Feather
Souksavanh Khampasath (10-9-1, M-1: 0-0-0), Frankrike
WSUB1 (rear naked choke / 3:08)
Gegham Vardanyan (4-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Armenien
FLYWEIGHTS
Kirill Fomenkov (4-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Ryssland
WSUB1 (rear naked choke / 315)
Dimirar Kostov (9-6-0, M-1: 0-2-0), bulgarien
FEMALE CATCHWEIGHT
Asiya Kluytova (1-0-0, M-1: 12-0-0), Ryssland
WTKO3 (ground-and-ground stoppage / 4:22)
ZeinaSeiKrantic (0-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Spanien
Roman Bogatov (överst) made a major statement in the lightweight division
Valery Mysasnikov (R) got the better of Mikhail Ragozin
Rubenilton Pereira (L) was too much for Baktybek Ulu Oktom
Maksim Grabovich (R) nailed Juho Valamaa on his way to a unanimous decision victory
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Rivalta Inks Puerto Rican Amateur Standout Luis Melendez to Managerial Contract

Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based boxing manager Henry Rivalta proudly announces the signing of 19-year-old featherweight prospect Luis “El Chucho” Melendez to a promotional contract.
A stand-out amateur in Florida and his native Puerto Rico, Melendez will be making his professional debut under the guidance of Rivalta in July.
Born and raised in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Melendez started boxing at age 11. He went on to have 124 amatör slagsmål, winning a number of Puerto Rican and international titles including the Junior Olympics, Olympic Cup, and the Puerto Rican Nationals from 101 Ibs. till 132 Ibs.
Melendez says the managerial deal is the culmination of a long association the pair have held. “When I was about 15, I went to spar at the Mike Tyson Gym in West Palm Beach and I was sparring a pro and Henry saw me. He told me he likes what he sees and since then he’s had his eye on me. Now that I’m reaching my dream of going pro, Henry is the right person to help guide my career.”
A throwback fighter with a style more suited for the professional ranks, Melendez calls his style ‘smart aggressive.’
I have a very pro style. I sit down on my punches. I like to throw combinations a lot. I like to break my opponents down. I like to go to the body. Or, depending on the opponent, I can box you. I can also hit and not get hit when I need to.”
Melendez says training at KO Fitness in Hialeah, Florida, with trainer Michael Robles is going well and he’s excited to get started on his professional career. "Jag känner mig bra. Detta är min dröm. I have always loved the pros. I used to watch and say ‘man I will be there one day.’ I’ve always had that style. I want to win titles in six divisions. I want to be the best pound for pound. I want to be the next face of Puerto Rico.”
“Luis has all the talent to become a world champion,” said Henry Rivalta. “He’s been a stand-out since he was a kid and he’s developed into a very good fighter. I’m happy to finally be working with him in the professionals. I look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with this next great fighter from Puerto Rico.”

DEVIN HANEY DELIVERS POWERFUL SPEECH TO AT-RISK YOUTH AT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER IN SAN FRANCISCO




Photo Eric BuckTeam Haney

SAN FRANCISCO, SÅSOM (Juni 13, 2018)Yesterday undefeated lightweight contender, DevinThe Dream” Haney (19-0, 13 Kos), who is the current WBC Youth and USBA champion, presented an influential speech to at risk youth at the Booker T. Washington Community Center i San Francisco, SÅSOM. Devin spoke about the importance of staying away from gangs and drugs, in addition to setting goals and working hard.

 

 

 

Haney, who attended Booker T. as a young child, was thrilled to give back to the organization, as he spent three hours with the kids, talking about living a healthy life style while keeping a positive attitude.

 

 

 

It was great hanging out with the kids at Booker T.,said Devin Haney. “I spoke to all of them about staying out of trouble and following their dreams. I was once in their shoes, so I can relate to them on a personal level. After speaking to them, I felt I made a difference in their mindset and it was an unbelievable experience.

 

 

 

The Booker T. Washington Community Service Center provides a variety of programming for school aged students. The activities range from after-school academic coaching to enrichment classes.

Errol Spence Jr. vs. Carlos Ocampo Final Press Conference Quotes & Bilder

Unbeaten Welterweight World Champion Faces Undefeated Challenger This Saturday, Juni 16 Live on SHOWTIME from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxning Champions
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FRISCO, TEXAS (Juni 14, 2018) – Obesegrad mästare weltervikt världen Errol Spence Jr. and top-rated contender Carlos Ocampo spoke to media at the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters Thursday as Spence nears his homecoming title defense against his unbeaten challenger this Saturday, Juni 16 live on SHOWTIME from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

Showtime Championship Boxing telecast börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features super bantamweight world champion Daniel Roman defending his belt against unbeaten Moises “Chucky” Blommor och tidigare världsmästare Javier Fortuna clashing with Adrian Granados in a 10-round 140-pound special attraction, all of whom were in attendance at Thursday’s final press conference.

 

 

 

Biljetter till evenemanget, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Man Down Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at www.SeatGeek.com.

 

 

 

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday ahead of the first boxing event to take place inside Ford Center at The Star:

 

ERROL SPENCE JR.

 

 

 

I’m really happy to be here and I’m so happy that everyone came out. Saturday night is going to be great. I’ve been training for 10 weeks and I’m 100 percent focused on Ocampo. I’m here to do my job, which is to win and look good winning.

 

 

 

Ocampo is very dangerous because he has nothing to lose. It’s his first title fight, which is a position I’ve been in before. I had a lot of fire and I felt like I had nothing to lose. I’m sure he’s been training hard and is focused. I know he’s fighting for him family so he’s going to come to fight. I want a guy who’s going to test me so the crowd gets their money’s worth.

 

 

 

I’ve had pressure my whole boxing career. Being on Olympian and a top prospect was pressure, but then I also went overseas to take the title from a top fighter. I’ve always overcome the pressure on me and I’m going to overcome another test on Saturday night.

 

 

 

Every fight is a statement fight. Det spelar ingen roll vem jag kämpar. All eyes are on me in the welterweight division. People want to see if there are chinks in my armor, so it’s important for me to put on a great performance and prove I’m the best welterweight in the division.

 

 

 

Dallas already is a boxing town, just not enough boxing comes here. I can be the star who has annual fights and bring the city out like we’re doing Saturday night. I’m going to prove we’re a boxing city in Dallas and that Texas is a boxing state period. I do this for the whole state.

 

 

 

We work hard every camp and we’re 100 percent dedicated. There hasn’t been much difference in this camp than normal. The sparring with Jermell Charlo was top quality and has me prepared for Saturday night.

 

 

 

I’m ready to line up those other champions. I’ve said that since I was 15-0. I want to fight every opponent and take them out no matter who it is. I’m here to prove that I’m the best in the division.

 

CARLOS OCAMPO

 

 

 

We’re here on the same stage and I’m ready. I’m appreciative to be here and I’m calm. I have nothing to lose. He has all the pressure of being in his hometown. I’m just relaxed and ready to fight.

 

 

 

I’ve studied his fights enough. What’s most important is that I know that he has everything to lose and I don’t. He has a home field advantage, but at the end of the day, it’s just two guys in the ring.

 

 

 

I’ve gotten a great reception from the people here in Dallas. I’ve been treated like a champion and after Saturday I’ll be a world champion. You don’t want to miss this fight.

 

 

 

He can try to come and knock me out, but this is my dream. This is what I’ve trained my whole life for and I’m not going to let this chance pass me by.

 

 

 

I’m going to use my height, distance and jab throughout the fight. The counter will be important for me. I’m going to look to catch him so he better be ready.

 

 

 

“Jag kommer att lämna allt i ringen. I’m going to show what I have and give everyone a great performance from start to finish.

 

DANIEL ROMAN

 

 

 

Flores is a tough opponent. I don’t overlook anybody. I know he’s going to come in and fight. Defending my belt is the only thing that’s on my mind.

 

 

 

We work hard like always. The only thing that changes in camp is strategy, and we will be ready for anything Flores can bring.

 

 

 

We’re going to be ready for his pressure. I’m going to fight a smart fight. If we have a chance to take him out early, then I’m going to jump on it. You never know what could happen in a fight.

 

 

 

Flores is not an easy opponent. Nobody is at this level. I just work hard every day like it’s my first shot at a world title. I know that if I put in the work, everything will come together in the ring.

 

MOISES FLORES

 

Roman is a good fighter, that’s why we’re here. Hopefully on Saturday night he won’t be able to take my volume of punches. I’m going to bring pressure for every moment of the fight and we’ll see if he holds up.

 

 

 

Everyone knows that I like to come forward and make exciting fights. There will be drama and I’m expecting to come out of there with my hand raised.

 

 

 

On Saturday night I’m going to get redemption for everything that happened in my last fight and deliver a win and an exciting fight. This is a chance that I’ve worked and trained hard to get again.

 

JAVIER FORTUNA

 

 

 

Everyone knows what I can do here in the ring. I’m very glad to be here meeting Granados, because we’re going to give the fans a a great fight on Saturday that’s going to steal the show.

 

 

 

I know that Granados has fought a lot of top opposition, but on Saturday night, I’m going to be a different fighter than he’s ever seen in the ring.

 

 

 

This will be a battle. Everyone will see on fight night what the difference is between me and him. I’m a special fighter. I’m going to prove it again on Saturday.

 

ADRIAN GRANADOS

 

 

 

It’s been a long hard road to this fight. I know I have marks on my record, but I can easily say that I know all of them have been controversial. I’ve pushed through everything and I know that I’m truly respected as a fighter.

 

 

 

I’m always going to bring the same fire and determination to the ring. If my opponent is brave enough to stand with me, then it’s going to be all-action. Hursomhelst, I’m coming to break him down and get the victory.

 

 

 

‘Recently I’ve gone against a lot of opposition that is naturally bigger than me, but I’ve never backed down or been afraid of any of them. This fight is going to prove that I belong in the upper echelon of boxing.

 

 

 

I’ve checked out Fortuna’s fights and he’s a scrapper. He likes to bang too in the ring just like I do. It’s all the recipes for a can’t miss fight.

 

DERRICK JAMES, Spence tränare

 

 

 

I’m very happy to see everybody out here and we’re so glad that the fans are getting involved. This city means everything to me and Errol, so to bring a great night like this and have this huge reception from the fans, is a little bit of extra motivation.

 

 

 

I think we’re going to see a great fight. Ocampo is very tough opposition and Errol has trained very hard. We’re going to see the best Errol Spence on Saturday night and I’m sure we’ll see the best Carlos Ocampo, which should make for a fun night for the fans.

 

BRITTANY GOOSSEN BROWN, Vice President of TGB Promotions

 

 

 

We are so excited for Saturday night and to be bringing the first boxing event inside Ford Center at The Star. Dallas is a great fight town and who better to headline the first title fight here in 50 years than hometown favorite Errol Spence Jr.? He is sure to put on a great performance for his hometown fans.

 

 

 

It has truly been a pleasure to work with the entire Dallas Cowboys organization throughout this promotion and we hope this is just the start of bringing sellout crowds here to the heart of Texas. We can’t wait to see you all there on Saturday night.

 

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, President Sports & Events Programming, Showtime Network Inc.

 

 

 

SHOWTIME is thrilled to be here at The Star for the first boxing event inside of Ford Center. Week after week and month after month, we’ve delivered the best fighters in the most meaningful fights to boxing fans. Saturday is the 11th SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING this year. These events have featured more than 15 VM-titel slagsmål, just in the first six months of the year. We’re doing more boxing and more high quality boxing than any other network by far.

 

 

 

Saturday is no exception, especially in terms of quality. Errol Spence Jr. is a consensus top five pound-for-pound fighter. He’s knocked out 10 straight fighters and it was 2014 when an opponent last went the distance. Errol is in many ways our Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys quarterback), he’s a young star, a fan favorite and we expect him to be one of the faces of the sport for years to come.

 

 

 

If you know of the tradition of Mexican fighters in this sport, then you know that Carlos Ocampo cannot be overlooked. He’s coming to win and that makes him very dangerous and should create an exciting fight.

 

 

 

Both of the opening bouts leading up to the main event on SHOWTIME are significant bouts with fighters that bring all action styles to the ring.

 

 

 

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About The Star

The Star is the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and practice facility in Frisco, Texas. Developed as a first-of-its-kind partnership between the City of Frisco and Frisco ISD, The Star features Ford Center, a 12,000-seat stadium that hosts Frisco ISD football games and other events; Cowboys Fit, en 60,000 square-foot gym developed in partnership with leading fitness developer, Mark Mastrov; Cowboys Club, a members-only club where the country club meets the NFL; The Omni Frisco Hotel, a 16-floor, 300-room luxury hotel; Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star, en 300,000 square-foot center of excellence for sports medicine set to open in 2018; as well as a variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options as part of the Entertainment District. For more information on The Star, besök www.TheStarInFrisco.com.

 

 

 

För mer information besök www.sho.com/sports , www.premierboxingchampions.comoch www.thestarinfrisco.com. Follow us on Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, ErrolSpenceJr, @PremierBoxing, TGBPromotions, @TheStarinFrisco and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing och www.Facebook.com/thestarfrisco. PBC sponsras av Corona Extra, finaste öl.

 

Hizni Altunkaya challenges 2-division World Champion Beibut Shumenov for Vacant WBA Cruiserweight World title

Juli 7 i Astana, Kazakstan

ASTANA, Kazakstan (Juni , 2018) — World Boxing Association (WBA) LÅT BLI. 3-rated cruiserweight HizniThe WarriorAltunkaya (30-1, 17 Kos) isn’t concerned about hitting the road to fight local hero and two-division World Boxing Association (WBA) Världsmästare, Shumenov Beibu, for the vacant WBA World cruiserweight title, Juli 7 i Astana, Kazakstan.

 

 

 

EN 2004 Kazakstan Olympian, Shumenov (17-2, 11 Kos) retired a year ago due to an eye injury that required surgeries, tvingade honom att avstå från sin WBA cruiser VM-titel. Shumenov has fully recovered and he’s on a mission to recapture his WBA world cruiserweight title.

 

Shumenov vs. Altunkaya is a presentation of Shumenov’s company, KZ Event Productions, Inc. The July 7thgala event will be part of the 20thanniversary celebration of Astana being the capital of Kazakhstan. Many political dignitaries from Kazakhstan and around the World are expected to attend Shumenov’s comeback fight, which will air nationally on Qazaqstan TV and QAZSPORT TV, as well as internationally, including BoxNation in the United Kingdom.

 

 

 

I have no reservations about fighting Shumenov in his country,” 30-year-old Altunkaya said. “I believe that there will be a fair decision and the better fighter that evening will win. I will arrive in Kazakhstan with enough time for me to acclimate.

 

 

 

I have great respect for what he has achieved. Shumenov has a lot of experience and he is a strong boxer. We are studying some fights to find his weaknesses. I think it will be, technologically, a good fight, in which both of us will take chances to get a knockout. Jag är en boxare, but when I see the chance for a knockout, I can change my style. It will be a tough fight and I will do my best to go home as world champion.

 

 

Altunkaya, who was born in Turkey but now lives and fights out of fighting out of Germany, utslagen Mathias Reinhardt i den första omgången, på Vitali Klitschko kontra Shannon Briggs World Boxing Council (WBC) Heavyweight World Championship card in 2010, at O2 World Arena in Hamburg, Tyskland.

 

 

 

I 2011, Altunkaya won a 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Salvatore Aiello (29-0) for the Interim World Boxing Federation (WBF) World cruiserweight crown. The gifted Turk captured the vacant Global Boxing Council (GBC) Intercontinental cruiserweight title in 2016, His pro loss happened last year, when he was stopped in round five by former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Cruiserweight World champion Krzysztof Glowacki (26-1).

 

 

 

Shumenov has a tremendous quality experience advantage over Altunkaya, who did not box as an amateur. Although Altunkava has fought more pro rounds than Shumenov, 147-140, the chiseled Kazakh has fought 88 rounds in major world title fights compared to zero for his Turkish opponent.

 

 

 

The fight against Glowacki was one of the most important experiences in my career,” Altunkaya added. “I know what I did wrong and I will not repeat those mistakes against Shumenov.

 

 

 

Ytterligare slagsmål kommer snart att tillkännages. Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.

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Youtube: www.YouTube.com/channel/UCyWBF2CoafZEeif7bON2H8Q

Tito Acosta-Carlos Buitrago PPV Press Conference Quotes


La Batalla
TITO ACOSTA vs. CARLOS BUITRAGO
WBO World Light Flyweight Championship

LÖRDAG, JUNI 16, 2018
Coliseo de Puerto Rico * Hato Rey, Puerto Rico

LIVE ON PPV – 9
pm ET / 6 PM PT

DENNA LÖRDAG
La Batallalive on PPV from Puerto Rico
Tito Acosta (L) defends his WBO light flyweight title vs. 4-time world title challenger Carlos Buitrago

 

 

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Juni 13, 2018) – Den slutliga “La Batallapress conference was held today in advance of this Saturday’s pay-per-view card, headlined by the 12-round main event between World Boxing Organization (WBO) Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta (17-1, 17 Kos) och challenger Carlos “ChocorroncitoBuitrago (30-3-1, 17 Kos), airing live on PPV from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico,

 

La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media is distributing the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellit och digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, DISH och live-streamad över hela världen (excluding Puerto Rico.on the FITE.TV app och webbplats (www.fite.tv), börjar vid 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT, för ett rekommenderat pris på endast $34.95.

 

Presskonferens CITAT

 

Tito Acosta: “I am very excited about this Saturday night’s fight. I’ve been training really hard to get a big win over Buitrago. I only have one thing to tell him about Saturday: he will fail to capture the title and I will remain as a world champion in front of all my fans in Puerto Rico.

 

Carlos Buitrago: “I feel healthy and strong. I had a very intense camp I came here with my mind clear and focus with my dream of becoming a world champion this victory is for my country of Nicaragua

 

 

PPV BOUT SHEET

 

MAIN EVENT – WBO JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (12)

Tito Acosta (17-1, 17 Kos), Champion, San Juan, Puerto Rico

 

 

vs.

Carlos “ChocorroncitoBuitrago (30-3-1, 17 Kos), Challenger, Managua, Nicaragua

CO-SÄRDRAG – JUNIOR VELTERWEIGHTS (8)

Kevin Nieves (12-1-1, 5 Kos), Comerio, Puerto Tico

 

 

vs.

Jean C. “Lobo” Torres (10-0, 7 Kos), Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico

Feather (8)

Bryan Chevalier (9-1-1, 8 Kos), Bayamon, Puerto Rico

 

 

vs.

 

 

Ricardo Rodriguez (10-2-1, 6 Kos), Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

SUPER FEATHERIGHTS (6)

 

Edwin “ChinValentin (4-0, 4 Kos), Salinas, Puerto Rico

 

 

vs.

 

 

Pedro Vincente (5-1, 2 Kos), Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

(all fights & kämpar som kan förändras).

 

 

PROMO VIDEO:

 

 

 

ENGLISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8RaZf6ncdk&feature=youtu.be

 

 

 

SPANISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ksMNm_S7g&feature=youtu.be

 

 

 

INFORMATION:

 

 

 

www.promocionesmiguelcotto, www.integratedsportsnet.com, www.directvpr.com, www.fite.tv

 

 

 

Twitter: @CottoPromotions, @Directvpr, @IntegratedPPV, @FiteTV

HALL OF FAME BROADCASTER AL BERNSTEIN MARKS 15-YEAR MILESTONE WITH SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®

Legendary Boxing Analyst Has Been Part of the Biggest and Most Memorable Events In Boxing History

Kredit: Showtime

NEW YORK (Juni 13, 2018) – Legendary Boxing Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein has reached another career milestone: fifteen years of broadcasting the sport on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.

Bernstein provided expert analysis for the largest pay-per-view event in television history. He ranks the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao “Fight of the Century” the most significant broadcast of his career, one that spans three-and-a-half decades.

“I have great memories throughout my more than 37-year television career, but the last 15 years at SHOWTIME have been the most productive and enjoyable,” said the Chicago native and longtime Las Vegas resident Bernstein. “I have worked with extraordinary colleagues both in front of and behind the camera as we chronicled some of the most important and exciting boxing matches of this era.”

Bernstein was ringside providing expert analysis when Anthony Joshua TKO’d Wladimir Klitschko in the spring of 2017 framför 90,000 raucous fans at Wembley Stadium in London for the IBF and WBA heavyweight world title belts. He places that at No. 2 on his biggest matches list, with Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor right behind that at No. 3. Mayweather also gets the nod at No. 4 as boxing’s all-time great dominated Canelo Alvarez in 2013. Bernstein’s fifth most memorable all-time SHOWTIME moment was in Manchester, England when Joe Calzaghe dominated Jeff Lacy in the mega-fight dubbed “Judgment Day.”

“I’ve had a front row seat to watch great champions in great matches,” Bernstein said. “And I’ve participated in what I think is the best television production in the sport of boxing. I’m honored to have participated in this special period of SHOWTIME Boxing and I am energized by the great fights of today and the future of the sport.”

Bernstein ranks the legendary Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo bout as the best fight he has ever covered, followed by Israel Vasquez vs Rafael Marquez 3 och sedan, the recent Erislandy Lara vs. Jarrett Hurd barnburner from earlier this year. Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Orlando Salido 1 and the Klitschko-Joshua mega fight round out his top five best SHOWTIME fights.

There have been dramatic upsets along the way during Bernstein’s SHOWTIME tenure, with Nonito Donaire vs. Vic Darchinyan ranking at the top of the list, followed by Ricky Hatton vs. Kosta Tszyu; Orlando Salido vs Juan Manuel Marquez; Austin Trout vs. Miguel Cotto and Andre Ward vs. Mikkel Kessler.

“Al Bernstein is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced announcers in sports today,"Sade Stephen Espinoza, President of SHOWTIME Sports and Event Programming. “Over the past 15 år, Al has called many of the biggest events and greatest matchups in the sport of boxing, and brings a level of expertise unrivaled by any network. Congratulations to Al for what continues to be an exceptional career at ringside.”

Bernstein, who before joining SHOWTIME covered everything from Major League Baseball to the Olympic Games and the NFL Draft, is also an accomplished writer and author. He won the Chicago Newspaper Guild’s Award for best news story in 1975 and published his first book “Boxing for Beginners” in 1978. His most recent work, an enlightening look back at his 30 years in broadcasting (“Al Bernstein: 30 År, 30 Undeniable Truths About Boxing, Sport, and TV”) was published in 2012. Bernstein has also appeared in a number of movies such as “Rocky V”, “Streets of Gold”, and “Play It to the Bone.”

Bernstein has been recognized by multiple international and state Hall of Fames, but it has not always been about just boxing for Bernstein, or even sports. He serves on the board of directors and is a spokesman for Caring Place, a Las Vegas facility that was co-founded by his wife Connie, which provides free services to those whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Bernstein is also a singer and an expert equestrian. He has performed as a vocalist for the past 30 years doing mostly tunes from the Great American songbook. He has appeared at many casinos in Las Vegas and around the country. Recently he has been performing at the Tuscany Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. As an equestrian, Bernstein participated in a number of celebrity rodeos as both a participant and grand marshal.

WBO-nyheter – Rubrikmatcher för den här veckan

 

Världsboxningsorganisationen (WBO) kommer att övervaka fyra stora slagsmål denna vecka runt om i världen, inklusive ett världsmästerskap.

 

 

 

Börjar på torsdag, Juni 14 vid Korakuen Hall i Tokyo, Japan, sjunde rankade Hiroaki Teshigawara (16-2-2, 9 Kos), Tokyo, kommer att försvara sin WBO Asia-Pacific Bantamweight-titel mot den tvåfaldiga världsutmanaren Teiru Kinoshita (26-2-1, 9 Kos), från Kobe.

 

 

 

På samma kort, 12th rankade Ryuichi Funai (29-7, 20 Kos), från Tokyo, möter den tidigare världsmästaren Warlito Parrenas (26-7-1, 23 Kos), från Filipinerna, för lediga WBO Asia-Pacific Jr.. Bantamvikt bälte. Båda striderna är planerade till 12 runda som en del av ett evenemang som marknadsförs av Dangan Boxing.

 

 

 

Även på torsdag, men i Indio, Kalifornien, Filippinska Mercedito Gesta (31-2-2, 17 Kos) kommer att slåss mot Robert Manzanarez (36-1, 29 Kos), av Arizona, för den lediga WBO NABO Lightweight-titeln, i en 10 runda kollision.

 

 

 

Händelsen, som kommer att äga rum på Fantasy Springs Casino, marknadsförs av Golden Boy Promotions, och kommer att innehålla en direktsändning på ESPN, börjar vid 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time (5:30 p.m. Stillahavstiden).

 

 

 

Under tiden, på lördag, Juni 16 på Coliseo de Puerto Rico i San Juan, WBO Jr. Flyweight-mästare, Angel ‘Tito’ Acosta (17-1, 17 Kos), från Puerto Rico, kommer att göra sitt första titelförsvar, mot 10th rankad, och tidigare WBO Youth och Latino-mästare, Carlos Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 Kos), Nicaragua, i ett schema 12 runt kamp.

 

 

 

I Puerto Rico, DIRECTV-prenumeranter kommer att kunna se händelsen via kanal 161, OnDIRECTV, börjar vid 9 p.m, Östlig tid (6:00 p.m. Stillahavstiden). Integrated Sports Media distribuerar kortet i USA via kabel, satellit och digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, DISH och live-streamad över hela världen (exklusive Puerto Rico) på FITE.TV app och webbplats (www.fite.tv), för ett rekommenderat pris på $34.95.

 

 

 

Evenemanget marknadsförs av Cotto Promotions, i samarbete med H2 Entertainment.

ERROL SPENCE JR. GIVES BACK TO HOMETOWN AHEAD OF TITLE DEFENSE

Unbeaten Welterweight World Champion Faces Carlos Ocampo This Saturday, Juni 16 Live on SHOWTIME from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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DALLAS (Juni 13, 2018) – Obesegrad mästare weltervikt världen Errol Spence Jr. spent time giving back in his hometown Wednesday, as he handed out meals at the Salvation Army in Dallas ahead of his homecoming world title defense live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Juni 16 from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

I’m excited to be back at Salvation Army again,” said Spence, who has spent time at the charity ahead of previous fights and during the holidays. “We’ve done events like these before and it’s always one of my favorite ways to give back. I’m glad to be able to come back and do something a little extra for my hometown fans that support me during this fight week.

 

 

 

Biljetter till evenemanget, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Man Down Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at www.SeatGeek.com.

 

 

 

I can’t wait to step into that ring and feel the love from the people in my city,” said Spence. “The least I could do was give something back this week. På lördag kväll, I’m giving everyone in the city a great show and a memorable night of action.

 

 

 

Showtime Championship Boxing telecast börjar vid 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features super bantamweight world champion Daniel Roman defending his belt against unbeaten Moises “Chucky” Blommor och tidigare världsmästare Javier Fortuna clashing with Adrian Granados in a 10-round 140-pound special attraction.

 

 

 

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About The Star

 

 

The Star is the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and practice facility in Frisco, Texas. Developed as a first-of-its-kind partnership between the City of Frisco and Frisco ISD, The Star features Ford Center, a 12,000-seat stadium that hosts Frisco ISD football games and other events; Cowboys Fit, en 60,000 square-foot gym developed in partnership with leading fitness developer, Mark Mastrov; Cowboys Club, a members-only club where the country club meets the NFL; The Omni Frisco Hotel, a 16-floor, 300-room luxury hotel; Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star, en 300,000 square-foot center of excellence for sports medicine set to open in 2018; as well as a variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options as part of the Entertainment District. For more information on The Star, besök www.TheStarInFrisco.com.

 

 

 

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