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DETROIT’S UNDEFEATED JA’RICO O’QUINN TO FIGHT FIRST EIGHT-ROUND BOUT IN UNDERCARD ACTION OF CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. HANNA GABRIELS IBF & WBA WOMEN’S MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT ON FRIDAY, JUNE 22, IN DETROIT

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Popular, undefeated Detroit bantamweight Ja’Rico “Great Lakes King” O’Quinn will continue his climb up the professional boxing ladder in his first eight-round fight, την Παρασκευή, Ιούνιος 22, at Detroit’s Masonic Temple.

 

 

 

O’Quinn (8-0-1, 5 KOs) will make his next ring appearance (against an opponent TBA as of now) on the non-televised undercard of the blockbuster “It’s Our Time to Shine” event featuring two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and current Unified Women’s Super Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields attempting to become a two-division world champion against unified 154-pound champion Hanna Gabriels for the vacant IBF and WBA Women’s Middleweight World Championships.

 

 

 

The main event will be televised live on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION (10 μ.μ. ET / PT) and will also feature highlights of Unified Women’s Middleweight Champion Christina Hammer as she defends her WBC & WBO Titles in her U.S. debut against former world champion Tori Nelson.

 

 

 

Εισιτήρια για την εκδήλωση, η οποία προωθείται από Salita προωθήσεις, είναι διαθέσιμα στο Ticketmaster.com or at the Masonic Temple Box Office at (313) 832-7100. VIP tickets are priced at $300, ringside tickets at $125, and remaining tickets at $75, $50 και $35.

 

 

 

The 23-year-old O’Quinn says he’s eager to get in the ring at this historic event.

 

 

 

“I’m excited because this will be my first eight-rounder. I feel good that I’m getting closer to 10- and 12-round fights and a world title shot. I know it will happen, but I have to work my way up to the big fights and get noticed more first. Κατάρτιση πηγαίνει καλά. I was already working out before I found out I was fighting. I was already in good shape, so now we’re stepping it up and getting in serious shape.”

 

 

 

O’Quinn, from the West Side of Detroit in the Plymouth And Greenfield area, enjoys intense popularity among Motown boxing fans, which gives him extra motivation to impress.

 

 

 

“It’s a great feeling hearing my name being chanted by hundreds of people when I come out. It’s what I love and I appreciate that my fans stand behind what I’m doing. I have a great team behind me and great fans.”

 

 

 

A decorated former amateur boxer, O’Quinn won the USA National Championship at bantamweight and the 2013 USA Boxing Youth National Championships. He says it’s that amateur pedigree that gives him his high “boxing IQ” in the ring and makes him so adaptable to any style.

 

 

 

“I have such great management and promoters, I know whoever I fight will be the best for my career, so it doesn’t really matter. Everybody knows I’m always in shape an I’ll be in even greater shape this time. It’s a big show, so I’m doing more of everything to get ready.”

 

 

 

“Ja’Rico O’Quinn is one of the best Bantamweight prospects in the country,” said his promoter, Dmitriy Salita. “His speed, skills and exciting style make his fights very entertaining. His fan base grows with each fight and I believe that Ja’Rico has the skills to join the list of fighters that brought glory to the great boxing city of Detroit.”

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SECOND TITLE FIGHT ANNOUNCED FOR NEF 34 ΣΤΗΝ ΠΟΡΤΛΑΝΤ

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Πόρτλαντ, Μέιν (Μάιος 2, 2018) - Νέα Αγγλία Αγώνες (NEF) επιστρέφει στην Aura στο Πόρτλαντ, Μέιν με την επόμενη εκδήλωση μικτής πολεμικής τέχνης, “NEF 34: Το σπίτι του γενναίου,” Σάββατο νύχτα, Ιούνιος 16, 2018. Νωρίτερα σήμερα, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur welterweight championship bout to the card. Carlton Charles (2-1) is scheduled to take on Duncan “The Highlander” Μεταλλουργός (2-2) for the vacant NEF amateur 170-pound title. The fight is set for five three-minute rounds.

Carlton Charles burst onto the NEF scene last summer with a 23-second technical knockout of then-undefeated Josh Jones (2-4) on a card in Bangor, Μέιν. Νωρίτερα αυτό το έτος, Charles returned to the NEF cage with a 12-second dismantling of Delmarkis Edwards (0-1). The former fullback for the University of Maine Black Bears will get his first shot at MMA gold on Ιούνιος 16, but he is no stranger to championships. After playing for Windham High School, Charles led the football team to a Class A state title as an assistant coach.

“I’m really excited and blessed for this opportunity to fight for the NEF amateur welterweight title,” said Charles. “I think it’s a big important step forward for my experience as an amateur and fighting career. This fight is against a great opponent that I know will, και είναι, training hard and will leave it all in the cage. I know my coaches and family will have me ready for this fight, and I’m looking forward to us putting on a show for Portland!”

Duncan Smith made his NEF debut last month at “ΝΕΦ 33” in Portland with an impressive standing guillotine submission of Taylor Bartlett (0-1) στον πρώτο γύρο. Smith had previously competed for other promotions throughout the region in MMA and kickboxing bouts since 2014. He is a member of Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Μέιν.

“Carlton and I are both looking to go pro and climb up the ladder,” είπε ο Smith. “Fights like this is what it’s all about. I have the upmost respect for my opponent, but I have all the skills to win. Other than getting clipped, this fight is already won.”

επόμενη εκδήλωση μικτές πολεμικές τέχνες-NEF του, “NEF 34: Το σπίτι του γενναίου,” θα πραγματοποιηθεί στην Aura του Πόρτλαντ, Μέιν το Σάββατο, Ιούνιος 16, 2018. Τα εισιτήρια πωλούνται τώρα online στο www.AuraMaine.com.

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Νέα Αγγλία Αγώνες ("NEF") Είναι ένας αγώνας εταιρικές εκδηλώσεις προαγωγές. Η αποστολή NEF είναι να δημιουργήσει την υψηλότερη ποιότητα εκδηλώσεις για τους μαχητές και οπαδούς. Εκτελεστική ομάδα NEF έχει εκτεταμένη εμπειρία σε μαχητικά αθλήματα διαχείριση, εκδηλώσεις παραγωγής, σχέσεις με τα ΜΜΕ, εμπορία, νομική και διαφήμιση.

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Τάξη του 2018 inducted into New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

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NYSBHOF Κατηγορία 2018: (L-R) καθιστός: Charley Norkus, Jr. (accepting for Charley Norkus), Melvina Lathan, Herb Goldman, Bob Goodman and Jake Rodriguez; ορθοστασία: Joe Mesi, Al Cole, Ron Scott Stevens, Pete Brodsky and Joseph McAuliffe (accepting for Jack McAuliffe)
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ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ (Μάιος 1, 2018) — Twenty-three members of the Class of 2018 were inducted into the New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), this past Sunday afternoon during the seventh annual NYSBHOF induction dinner, κατά της ρωσο στον κόλπο στο Howard Beach, New York.

 

 

 

“Those being honored tonight are humble, honorable people,” NYSBHOF president Bob της Duffy είπε. “We do this as an act of love. Many of the inductees are here today and those no longer with us are represented by family members. This is our way of saying thank you to all the inductees for what they have done for boxing in New York.”

 

 

 

Τάξη του 2018 living boxers inducted heading into the NYSBHOF included (Long Island) WBA ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών Lou “Μέλι Boy” Valley (36-6-2, 22 KOs), (Κεντρική Islip) IBF κατώτερο Welterweight Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 KOs), (Μπρούκλιν) αμφισβητίας παγκόσμιου ελαφρύ τίτλο Τέρενς Alli (52-15-2, 21 KOs), αήττητο, No.; 1 βαρέων βαρών “Μωρό” Joe Mesi (Βουβάλι) και πρώην πρωταθλητής παγκόσμιου βάρους cruiserweight al “Πάγος” Λάχανο (Rockland County).

 

 

 

Posthumous participants inducted were NBA & NYSAC Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής Featherweight (Μανχάταν) Παιδί “Κούβας Bon Bon” Σοκολάτα (136-10-6, 51 KOs), (Νέα Υόρκη) 20ουβαρέων βαρών αιώνα James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KOs), (Williamsburg) Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής ελαφρύ Γρύλος “Ο Ναπολέων του βραβείου Ring” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC έξοχος ελαφρύς πρωτοπόρος Billy Costello (40-2, 23 KOs), (Φάρος) NYSAC ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών Παγκόσμιος Πρωταθλητής Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KOs), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) παγκόσμιας κλάσης middleweight Ralph “Τίγρη” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KOs) και (Port Washington) βαρέων βαρών Charley “Ο βομβιστής Μπαγιόν” Norkus (33-19, 19 KOs).

 

 

 

Living non-participants now in the NYSBHOF are (Troy) Ο βραβευμένος με Πούλιτζερ sportswriter Ο dave Anderson, (Μπρούκλιν) εκπαιδευτής / σύμβουλος Pete Μπρόντσκι, (Rockaway) εγκιβωτίζοντας ιστορικός / editor Herb Goldman, (Μπρονξ) προξενιτής Bobby Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC πρόεδρος / δικαστή Melvina Lathan, και (Μπρούκλιν) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/promoter Ron Scott Stevens.

 

 

 

Posthumous non-participant inductees were (Μπρούκλιν) εκφωνητής δαχτυλίδι Johnnie Addie, (Μπρούκλιν) προξενιτής Ο Johnny Bos, (Μπρονξ) πυγμαχία αρθρογράφος Murray Goodman, (Νέα Υόρκη) πυγμαχία συγγραφέας / ιστορικός Bert Ράντολφ Ζάχαρη και (Lower East Side) ραδιόφωνο & τηλεόραση εκφωνητής / δημοσιογράφος Σαμ Taub.

 

 

 

Κάθε φοιτούν νεοσύλλεκτος (ή άμεσος απόγονος του) έλαβε μια ειδικά σχεδιασμένη ζώνη που υποδηλώνει την εισαγωγή του/της στο NYSBHOF.

 

 

 

Ο 2017 inductees επιλέχθηκαν από τα μέλη της επιτροπής ορισμού NYSBHOF:Μπόμπι Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, και Neil Terens.

 

 

 

Όλες οι πυγμάχοι έπρεπε να είναι ανενεργός για τουλάχιστον τρία χρόνια για να είναι επιλέξιμες για την επαγωγή NYSBHOF, και όλα τα inductees πρέπει να έχουν διαμείνει στο κράτος της Νέας Υόρκης για ένα σημαντικό τμήμα της πυγμαχίας τη σταδιοδρομία τους ή κατά τη διάρκεια της πρωταρχικής των αντίστοιχων σταδιοδρομίας τους.

 

 

Boxers who attended the seventh annual NSBHOF included NYSBHOF past inductees Ιράν Barkley, Τζούνιορ Jones, Μουσταφά Hamsho, Μπόμπι Cassidy, Sr., Bobby Bartels, και Renaldo “Κύριος.” Snipes, καθώς και Μόντε Μπάρετ, Ray Mercer, Ντένις Μίλτον, Ρίτσαρντ Κίλι, Scott Lopez, Michael Corleone, Tommy Rainone, Kevin Collins, Κλέτος Σελντίν, James Duran, Victor Paz, και Jaime Dugan. Other notable attendees from the boxing world included Μάικ Ρίνο (FDNY Πυγμαχία), Darryl Peoples (IBF), international judges Steve Wesisfeld και John MacKay, and NYSBHOF inductees Tommy Gallagher και Bobby Miller, and Emmy-award winning producer Bobby Cassidy, Jr.

 

Ντέιβιντ Diamante served once again as Master of Ceremonies. Special presentations were made to the daughter of the late Ο Steve Acunto, Donna Acunto, and Miller’s close friend, Dave WojcickΕγώ.

 

ΔΗΛΩΣΕΙΣ & PICTURES FROM THE NYSBHOF INDUCTEES

 


(L-R) – Ron McNair, Jake Rodriguez and Bob Duffy
JAKE RODRIGUEZ: “I want to thank Ring 8 for the opportunity for me to be here. I’d also like to thank my wife for always being there for me, and my trainer.”

(L-R) – Herb Goldman, Don Majeski and Bob Duffy
HERB GOLDMAN: “If I have made any contributions to boxing – I hope I have – I did by redefining record keeping and creating a new perspective on boxing history. I’m proud of that, but I didn’t do it alone.”
(L-R) – Joe Mesi, Jack Hirsch and Bob Duffy
JOE MESI: “I have so many people to thank for this honor. I’m a Buffalonian. There’s nobody more in favor of one New York, but it’s not. This is special for me because it’s the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. This solidifies me and makes me think I’m not just a local boy. There was a huge disadvantage coming from a small city, sparring wasn’t the same as in the gyms of New York City, but I had an advantage coming from Western New York. Nobody was welling out like we did in Buffalo with 10,000, τότε 16,00 and finally 18,000 άνθρωποι. They were always behind me and I share this with them because their support made me. My dream was to fight in Buffalo and to continue to fight there.
“One of the highlights of my life was fighting Monte Barrett on HBO in Madison Square Garden. He was one of the greatest fighters in the world who fought for the world title. I always wanted to get my world title shot, but I never got it. That’s okay, I was little bitter for a while, but I couldn’t be happier with my career. The best part of boxing is the brotherhood we share.

(L-R) – Randy Gordon, Ron Scott Stevens and Bob Duffy
RON SCOTT STEVENS: “I know people always say it, but this is the truth: I owe so many people who have supported me throughout my career. Boxing has always been home away from home for me and today I feel like I’m home.
“Ήμουν 30, living in Brooklyn Heights, and back driving a taxi a waiting on tables. A light went off in my head: boxing is the sport of the underdog and I’m an underdog. The next day I went to Gleason’s Gym – the center of the universe. I made my way around all the gyms in the city, meeting promoters, managers and trainers. I started making matches for promoters and then Cedric Kushner hired me from 1980-2002. Σε 2002, I got a call to work for the New York State Athletic Commission as its Community Co-Ordinator and Director of Boxing. Τότε, I was made chairman and I served two terms. Σήμερα, I’m extremely proud to be part of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.

(L-R) – Bob της Duffy, Henry Hascup, Bob Goodman and Tommy Gallagher
BOB GOODMAN: “I can’t believe this crowd. In order to do what we do, the sacrifices and support you get from your family is so important and (in Goodman’s case) was for so many years. They allowed us to do what we do. All of us love boxing!”

(L-R) – Ray Mercer, Penny Allen, Al Cole, Clay Jenkins and Bob Duffy
AL COLE: “I thought boxing was the stupidest and dumbest sport ever. Who wanted to get punched in the face? I started boxing late. I played around some and people said I was pretty good. I started boxing when I was 20, in the Army, stationed at Ft. Hood. Four years later, I was on the Olympic Team. The reason why is I had a great sparring partner, Ray Mercer. If I was going to be in the ring everyday with Ray, I was either going to get beat up, or get better.
“I remember Bob Arum giving me his business card. I didn’t know him. I only knew of three people in boxing: Don King, Muhammad Ali και Sugar Ray Leonard. I didn’t follow boxing and the only reason I boxed was I would have had to sleep in the woods if I didn’t (in Army). Boxing is: hit him, before he hits me.”

(L-R) – Μπόμπι Cassidy, Jr., Jaime Drubin and Pete Brodsky
PETE BRODSKY: “I want to thank the board. I’m going to be 70 and started in boxing when I was 18. It created a new direction in my life. I’m so proud to be in company with guys who didn’t just talk it, they loved it. If you really love this sport, you really have to learn it. Any man who stepped in the ring, plus all the roadwork, time in the gym and sacrificing what they eat, did it to be the best they can be.
“Στην πυγμαχία, you’re not going to win every fight, but whether a fighter wins or loses, if he gives 100-percent, he’s a winner. They work a job, run five miles day, workout at the gym, and then went home to spend time with his family. Friends and family always have your back.”

(L-R) – Darryl Peoples & Melvina Lathan
MELVINA LATHAM: “I’m speechless. It’s wonderful. Randy (former NYSAC chairperson Gordon), do you remember this story? There were only three judges and, δυστυχώς, one called in sick. I was sitting at ringside with no responsibilities. Randy said I had to workαπόψε. I said that I wasn’t licensed and couldn’t do it. Randy said, ‘Raise your right hand’, and it was on. I was thrown in there, but it was okay.
“My greatest accomplishments are my children and husband. I couldn’t ask for a better situation. Και Ralph Petrillo is part of my family; he was my second in command. I also had the best officials: deputy commissioners, inspectors, judges and referees. I wouldn’t be here with without them. Bob Duffy put this whole thing together. I personally think he’s amazing. My journey continues, I am blessed.”
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ΚΛΑΣΗ του 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Τζέικ LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Ζάχαρη” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Τόνι Canzoneri, Χάρολντ Lederman, Ο Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo και Άρθουρ Mercante, Sr.
ΚΛΑΣΗ του 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Ιράν Barkley, Mark Breland, Μπόμπι Cassidy, Doug Jones, Τζούνιορ Jones, James “Σύντροφος” McGirt, Ο Eddie Μουσταφά Μοχάμεντ, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Εμπορικής, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard και Don Dunphy.
ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Μπίλι Backus, Κέβιν Κέλι, Χουάν LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Μουσταφά Hamsho, Χάουαρντ Ντέιβις, Jr., Lou Ambers, Τζακ Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Γονιδιακή Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon και ο Tom O 'Rourke.
ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2015: Σαούλ Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Χάρολντ Γουέστον, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Φράνκι Genaro, Μπομπ Μίλερ, Tommy Ράιαν, Jimmy Slattery, Bob της Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Τζίμι Τζόνστον, Cedric Kushner, Ο Χάρι Markson, Damon Runyon και Al Weill.
ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2016: Ο Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, VILOMAR Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Έκτορας “Macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Κάνσας, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Μπράουν, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein και ο Jimmy Jacobs.
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VACANT BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE TO BE DECIDED AT NEF 34 ΣΤΗΝ ΠΟΡΤΛΑΝΤ

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Πόρτλαντ, Μέιν (Μάιος 1, 2018) - Νέα Αγγλία Αγώνες (NEF) επιστρέφει στην Aura στο Πόρτλαντ, Μέιν με την επόμενη εκδήλωση μικτής πολεμικής τέχνης, “NEF 34: Το σπίτι του γενναίου,” Σάββατο νύχτα, Ιούνιος 16, 2018. Νωρίτερα σήμερα, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur bantamweight championship bout to the card. Kam Arnold (3-0) θα συναντηθεί Michael Crespo (3-3) for the vacant NEF amateur 135-pound title. The championship was previously held by Fred Lear (6-2) who vacated when he turned professional. The bout between Arnold and Crespo will make history as the first five-round amateur title fight in both NEF and Maine history. All previous amateur championship fights had been scheduled for three rounds.

Undefeated Kam Arnold has been on a hot streak since his debut in the summer of 2017. The product of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) σε Lewiston, Maine has cut through all three of his previous opponents with little resistance. None have made it past the two-minute mark of the first round with Arnold. It took him a mere 11-seconds to knock out David Thompson with a single punch at “ΝΕΦ 33” last month in Portland. Arnold considers the opportunity to fight for the bantamweight title the highlight of his fight career thus far.

“I’m ecstatic for the opportunity to bring Lewiston back a title,” said Arnold. “Everything I’ve gone through in my life has led me to this exact moment. I’ve always said, even way back when I was a young lad, that I’m going to be champion one day. To be living the vision that I’ve had since being a small boy is just absolutely mind blowing. I’m great at what I do, and I will continue to prove everyone wrong – all the naysayers and doubters. To all the people who have bullied me and talked s**t about my passion over the years, here’s a big ‘f**k you.’ I’m taking this one fight at a time, and I will continue this streak that I’m on. Κάθε αγώνας, I want to go in there and just pulverize my opponent to the point that they never want to fight again. I’m the king of 135 and Crespo is going to feel the devastating power and strength I have on June 16th. If you even dream about beating me, you better wake up and apologize!"

Michael Crespo, “Αφράτος” to his fans and teammates, is a six-fight veteran of the NEF cage. A perpetual contender for the bantamweight title over the years, Crespo’s biggest win came at “NEF 18” when he upset Caleb Costello (3-4) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης. He is currently a member of First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Μέιν.

“Fighting for the 135 title is a great opportunity and a chance to showcase my style and skill against a formidable fighter,” said Crespo when reached for comment. “It’s a great opportunity to not only showcase my weapons, but to also solidify myself within the NEF talent pool as someone to be reckoned with. Let’s make it a show, Kam!”

επόμενη εκδήλωση μικτές πολεμικές τέχνες-NEF του, “NEF 34: Το σπίτι του γενναίου,” θα πραγματοποιηθεί στην Aura του Πόρτλαντ, Μέιν το Σάββατο, Ιούνιος 16, 2018. Τα εισιτήρια πωλούνται τώρα online στο www.AuraMaine.com.

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Undefeated Puerto Rican Bantamweight Manny Rodriguez Ready for Former World Champion Paul Butler This Saturday at 02 Κονίστρα

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Bantamweight contender Emmanuel “Manny” Rodriguez and his team have landed safely and ready to face former world champion Paul “Baby Faced Assassin” Butler for the vacant IBF World Championship, αυτό το Σάββατο, Μάιος 5, at the O2 Arena in London.

 

 

 

 

Presented by Matchroom Boxing, Ροντρίγκεζ (17-0, 12 KOs), του Πουέρτο Ρίκο, and Butler (26-1, 14 KOs), 29, της Αγγλίας, will meet in a 12-round supporting bout to the all-British rematch between former World Heavyweight Champions Tony Bellew (29-2-1, 19 KOs) and David Haye (28-3, 26 KOs).

 

 

 

 

Rodriguez almost had his very promising boxing career derailed for a time by an unfortunate car accident in which he burned 66% of his body. After a long rehab, he returned, and went on a, ως εδώ, 17-fight tear through the professional ranks.

 

 

 

The 25-year-old was the mandatory contender to face former champion Ryan Burnett, who chose to relinquish his belts. This allowed for Butler to slide into the fight for the unclaimed belt.

 

 

 

29-year-old Butler previously held the IBF belt, but before defending it, elected to drop down in weight to face then-champion Zolani Tete… and was stopped in the eighth round. He has won nine fights since.

 

 

 

“It has been a long road to this fight, but I am ready to win my first world championship,»Είπε ο Ροντρίγκεζ. “Paul Butler is a good fighter, αλλά τίποτα δεν μπορεί να με σταματήσει. I have worked too hard to get here. It doesn’t matter that we’re in his backyard. I’ve done everything right getting ready for this and I look forward to bringing the belt back to my beloved country of Puerto Rico.”

 

 

 

Rodriguez’ co-promoter, Λέων Margules του εγκιβωτισμός πολεμιστών, says a star will be born Saturday night.

 

 

 

“Manny has always been a superstar in the making. I am happy he is finally getting the chance to shine in front of a large audience, worldwide. I have no doubt he will win impressively and set himself up for several big showdowns in the near future.”

 

 

 

 
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SHOWTIME® ANNOUNCES RAW AND REVEALING DOCUMENTARY CHRONICLING SPORTSCASTER MAURO RANALLO AND HIS LIFELONG BATTLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

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BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N ROLLER Premieres During Mental Health Awareness Month

Επί Παρασκευή, Μάιος 25 στο 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/PT σε SHOWTIME

Photo Courtesy: SHOWTIME/Amanda Westcott

 

ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ – April 30, 2018 – Prolific combat sports broadcaster Mauro Ranallo and his lifelong battle with mental illness are the subject of a new documentary film from SHOWTIME Sports®. BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N ROLLER – named for the moniker Ranallo gave himself as a broadcast personality and DJ in the early 90’s – will premiere on SHOWTIME during Mental Health Awareness Month on Friday, Μάιος 25 στο 9 μ.μ. ET / PT.

 

First look video: https://s.sho.com/2Ft4Mig

 

 

Ranallo has Bipolar Affective Disorder, a condition afflicting nearly five percent of the U.S. population according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI.org). As a national sportscaster for preeminent boxing, mixed martial arts and WWE events, Ranallo has long been an advocate for ending the stigma of mental illness. Τώρα, για πρώτη φορά, he exposes the true extent of his daily struggle. Through extensive behind-the-scenes video footage, candid personal interviews and detailed accounts from his loved ones and doctors, BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N ROLLER takes an unflinching look at mental illness and its effects.

 

 

 

The film explores Ranallo’s career, including his work on the two biggest pay-per-view events in television history, and his relentless pursuit of a childhood dream despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Through this deeply personal portrait, Ranallo hopes that the film might inspire others to persevere in pursuing their dreams despite the challenges of a mental health condition.

 

 

 

“I have always tried to do my part to bring awareness to mental health issues,” said Ranallo. “Over the last several years, I allowed my best friend, Haris (Usanovic), to film me at my lowest points as well as at my highest. The idea is simply to show others who suffer that they are not alone and that, even when the outlook is bleak, you can overcome and achieve success. Mental illness is a life sentence—there is no cure—but it doesn’t have to be a death sentence.”

 

 

 

“Through BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N ROLLER, Mauro Ranallo has chosen to share not only his life’s dreams, but his nightmares as well,"Δήλωσε ο Stephen Εσπινόζα, Πρόεδρος, Sports and Event Programming for Showtime Networks Inc. “Having reached the pinnacle of his profession, Mauro bravely turns his keen observational skills inward to examine his own life-long battle. The result is a raw, poignant and ultimately inspirational film that personifies Mauro’s courage and selflessness.”

 

 

 

Ranallo is a popular fixture on today’s combat sports scenes. In a career that has spanned more than 30 χρόνια, he has called everything from “All-Star Wrestling,” a Canadian professional wrestling outfit, to historic MMA events for PRIDE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS out of Japan, to WWE SmackDown Live on USA Network, to many of the biggest boxing events in the world for SHOWTIME Sports. Ranallo was the first broadcaster to call play-by-play on boxing, kickboxing, MMA and professional wrestling events on national television.

 

 

 

Σήμερα, Ranallo is the voice of three prominent nationally televised series: SHOWTIME ΠΡΩΤΑΘΛΗΜΑ ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ®, WWE’s weekly show NXT on WWE Network, και BELLATOR MMA on Paramount Network. Perhaps best known for his dramatic, excitable style, Ranallo is a student of the English language. He has already made a lasting mark on the industry having called the two biggest pay-per-view events in television history: Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao (Μάιος 2015, international telecast); και Mayweather εναντίον. Conor McGregor (Αύγουστος. 2017, SHOWTIME PPV®).

 

BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N ROLLER is produced by Brian Dailey, the network’s Vice President, Sports Digital Content and Strategy, and MALKA MEDIA GROUP. Directed by first-time filmmaker Haris Usanovic, the film is executive produced by Stephen Espinoza and SHOWTIME Sports.

 

 

 

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), μια πλήρως ελεγχόμενη θυγατρική της CBS Corporation, κατέχει και λειτουργεί τα Premium τηλεοπτικά δίκτυα SHOWTIME®, Η ΤΑΙΝΙΑ CHANNEL™ και FLIX®, και προσφέρει επίσης SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, Η ΤΑΙΝΙΑ CHANNEL™ ON DEMAND και FLIX ON DEMAND®, και πιστοποίηση των υπηρεσιών SHOWTIME ANYTIME του δικτύου®. Showtime Digital Inc., μια πλήρως ελεγχόμενη θυγατρική της SNI, λειτουργεί το αυτόνομο υπηρεσία streaming SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS και τους παρόχους των τηλεφωνικών εταιριών, και ως αυτόνομη υπηρεσία streaming μέσω της Apple®, Έτος®, Αμαζόνα, Google, Xbox One, Samsung and LG Smart TVs. Οι καταναλωτές μπορούν επίσης να εγγραφείτε σε SHOWTIME μέσω Hulu, τηλεόραση στο YouTube, Sling TV, DirecTV Τώρα, Sony PlayStation™ Vue, Amazon Channels and FuboTV. SNI διαχειρίζεται επίσης Smithsonian Δίκτυα™, μια κοινοπραξία μεταξύ της SNI και του Ινστιτούτου Σμιθσόνιαν, το οποίο προσφέρει Smithsonian Κανάλι™, και προσφέρει Smithsonian της Γης™ μέσω SN Ψηφιακή LLC. SNI εμπορεύεται και διανέμει αθλητικά και ψυχαγωγικές εκδηλώσεις για την έκθεση στους συνδρομητές σε βάση pay-per-view μέσω SHOWTIME PPV. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, πηγαίνετε στο www.SHO.com.

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“FERIA de CAMPEONES” SANDOVAL, VAZQUEZ, AND SALAZAR WIN WBC TITLES IN AGUASCALIENTES, MX

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Photos by Cami Vazquez – Προσφορές ζάχαρη


Aguascalientes, MX (Απρίλιος 30, 2018) – This past Saturday, Προσφορές ζάχαρη παρουσιάζονται “FERIA de CAMPEONES”, an eleven bout card from Aguascalientes, Μεξικό. Στο 12-στρογγυλό κύριο γεγονός, super middleweight Bruno Sandoval (20-2-1, 16 KOs), who recently signed with Sugar Promotions, picked up a first round TKO over Devis Caceres (28-9-3, 19 KOs) capturing the WBC Latino Silver Super Middleweight title in the process. A powerful right hook landed flush on the face of Caceres, τελειώνει τον αγώνα με την 2:50 σήμα του πρώτου γύρου, as Sandoval claimed the vacant title in style.

 

 

 

 

“It means a lot to have won this fight by knockout and the fact it was for a WBC title makes it even better,” said Bruno Sandoval, who took the fight on late notice. “I am a complete fighter that can challenge anyone in my division right now! I am excited for what the future holds.”

 

 

 

 

The co-main event saw Damien “Ζάχαρη” Vazquez (14-0, 7 KOs) pick up a ten round unanimous decision win over Luis Golindano (9-1, 6 KOs). The fight was close in the beginning as the two unbeaten fighters showed that neither wanted to taste defeat, but Vasquez began to pull away with his superior boxing skill as he claimed the WBC Youth super flyweight world title. Διαβάσεις καρτών αποτελεσμάτων 97-92 δύο φορές και 96-93, all in favor of Vazquez.

 

 

 

 

“I am overjoyed to have won this title and beyond that, I am happy to have been able to do it against a tough and hungry undefeated fighter,” said Damien Vazquez. “My opponent was very talented and really brought the best out of me. I’m looking forward to my next fight as I march up the rankings.”

 

Maryan Salazar (8-2) picked up a unanimous decision over Joselyn Casilla Martinez (4-3-1) to capture the WBC FECOMBOX light flyweight title. Salazar dominated this bout from start to finish to claim the title. Διαβάσεις καρτών αποτελεσμάτων 98-92, 98-91, 99-91 all in favor of Salazar.

 

 

 

 

“I have always wanted to win a title and to do it in my hometown of Aguascalientes, Mexico made it even better,” said Maryan Salazar. ‘I am very excited at what the future holds. My goal is to fight for a world title by the end of the year.”

 

 

 

 

“I’m very pleased that all my fighters were victorious in Aguascalientes,” said manager Greg Hannley του Πρίγκιπας Ranch Πυγμαχία. “The plan is to keep everyone busy as they position themselves to fight for world titles in the future.”

 

 

 

 

“We had a great show for all the fans who attended.” είπε Oscar Vazquez, CEO of Sugar Promotions. “Our plan is to come back in June with another great show here in Aguascalientes.”

 

Undercard Results:

6-Round Featherweight Bout
edwing Davila (18-0, 11 KOs) νίκησε Juan Mendoza (6-3) by first round knockout.
6-Round Featherweight Bout
Issac Avelar (15-0, 9 KOs) νίκησε Luis Ramierz (14-6, 2 Κως) by first round knockout.
6-Γύρος Σούπερ ελαφριά περίοδο
Donovan αστεριών (12-0, 4 KOs) νίκησε Χοσέ Φλόρες (2-1) με ομόφωνη απόφαση. Διαβάσεις καρτών αποτελεσμάτων 59-55 σε όλους τους τομείς.
4-Στρογγυλή βαρέων βαρών περίοδο
Kye Brooks (3-0, 2 KOs) νίκησε Eduardo Vitela (2-2, 1 KO) με ομόφωνη απόφαση. Διαβάσεις καρτών αποτελεσμάτων 40-36 σε όλους τους τομείς.
4-Στρογγυλή ελαφριά περίοδος
Sebastian Diaz (16-4-1) νίκησε Juan Pineda (0-1) by second round TKO.

4-Round Featherweight Bout
Brandon Jiménez (3-0, 2 KOs) νίκησε Luis Diaz (0-2) με ομόφωνη απόφαση. Διαβάσεις καρτών αποτελεσμάτων 40-36 σε όλους τους τομείς.

4-Round Super Welterweight Bout
José Luis Zúñiga (14-3-1, 5 KOs) νίκησε Jesus Morales (3-16) με ομόφωνη απόφαση. Διαβάσεις καρτών αποτελεσμάτων 39-37 σε όλους τους τομείς.

4-Round Featherweight Bout
Pedro Hernandez (8-0) νίκησε Anthony de Jesús (0-1) με ομόφωνη απόφαση. Διαβάσεις καρτών αποτελεσμάτων 40-36 δύο φορές και 39-37.
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WBO light flyweight champion Tito Acosta to make 1st title defense vs. Carlos Buitrago

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

Σάββατο, JUNE 16, 2018
Coliseo de Puerto Rico * Hato Rey, Πουέρτο Ρίκο

LIVE ON PPV – 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ. PT
La Batalla, Ιούνιος 16
Live on PPV from Puerto Rico

(L-R) – Eduardo Cajina (Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center), WBO light flyweight world champion
Tito Acosta, and promoter Miguel Cotto

SAN JUAN, Πουέρτο Ρίκο (Απρίλιος 30, 2018) — Miguel Cotto Promotions hosted a press conference earlier today to announce World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta will make his first title defense at home on June 16 against Nicaraguan challenger Κάρλος “Chocorroncito” Buitrago στην “La Batalla” 12-round main event, airing on pay-per-view, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Πουέρτο Ρίκο.

 

La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, which is owned and operated by the first Puerto Rican boxer to capture world titles in four different weight classes, future Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico.

 

 

 

Ολοκληρωμένα αθλητικά μέσα θα διανέμουν το La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, δορυφορική και ψηφιακή πληρωμή ανά προβολή μέσω iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, DISH and live-streamed worldwide (excluding Puerto Rico) στο FITE.TV εφαρμογή και ιστότοπος (www.fite.tv), ξεκινώντας από 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ / 6 μ.μ. PT, για μια προτεινόμενη λιανική τιμή των μόλις $34.95.

 

 

 

“Tito Acosta is that fighter you can’t blink your eyes,” promoter Miguel Cotto said. “He brings excitement to every fight and power to finish in any second. This fight against Carlos Buitrago will be fireworks from the opening bell.”

 

 

 

 

Acosta (17-1, 17 KOs), fighting out of San Juan, Puerto Rico., captured the vacant WBO title last December at famed Madison Square Garden, when he knocked out his Mexican challenger, Juan Alejo (24-4-1), στην 10ου γύρος.

 

 

 

 

A standout amateur boxer with more than 180 σπίρτα, highlighted by his gold-medal performance at the Central American Games, is a past WBO Latino and World Boxing Council (WBC) light flyweight champion. His most notable victories have been against 22-5 Juan Guzman (KO1), 12-1 Japhet Uutoni (TKO12), και 28-5-3 Luis Ceja (ΚΟ2).

 

 

 

“Buitrago says that his dream is to become the world champion, to that I say, keep on dreaming,” Acosta said. “Δεν είμαι τον υποτιμά, but this will be my night, not his.”

 

 

 

Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 KOs), 26, is currently world rated at No. 12 από το WBO. The Managua-native will be fighting in his fifth world title fight having lost three times with one draw. In his last match this past December, he was stopped for the first time in the eighth round by undefeated International Boxing Federation (IBF) Minimumweight World Champion Hiroto Kyoguchi (8-0) Ιαπωνία.

 

 

 

Όντως, all three of Buitrago’s career losses as a professional have been to world champions, including a pair to Thammanooon Niyomtrong (11-0) σε 2016 και 2014, both by way of 12-round unanimous decisions in Thailand for the Interim WBA title. Buitrago also fought a 12-round split draw in 2013 to then WBO Minimum World Champion Merlito Sabillo (12-0) in Manila, Φιλιππίνες.

 

 

 

“I will enter the ring in the best shape of my life with one objective in sight: to fulfill my dream of becoming the world champion and give my country a historic win,” Buitrago commented. “The battle is on and I hope to come out victorious.”

 

 

Additional June 16ου PPV fights will soon be announced. Όλες οι μάχες και οι μαχητές υπόκεινται σε αλλαγές.

 

ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ:

 

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

 

 

 

Έξαψη: @CottoPromotions, @Directvpr, @ ΕνσωματωμένοPPV, @FiteTV

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Card taking shape for Friday, May 11th at SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia

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Mykal Fox takes on Anthony Mercado in main event

 

 

 

Undefeated Heavyweights meet as Colby Madison fights Michael Coffie in co-feature

 

 

 

“The Fighting Ring Announcer” Alex Barbosa returns to action

 

 

 

Plus undefeated Romuel Cruz, Desmond Moore, Joshafat Ortiz, & Laured Stewart to see action in separate bouts

ALL EVENTS AT SUGARHOUSE CASINO

 
 
 

Φιλαδέλφεια, Penn. (Απρίλιος 30, 2018)–Some of the area’s best prospects have been added to a terrific night of boxing for το βράδυ της Παρασκευής, May 11th στο SugarHouse Casino.

 

 

Η επίδειξη προωθείται από προωθήσεις του βασιλιά.

 

 

Στην ήδη ανακοινωθεί Main Event, undefeated junior welterweight, Mykal Fox (16-0, 4 KOs) της Forrestville, Η Μέριλαντ θα αναλάβει Anthony Mercado (11-3, 10 KOs) of Camuy, Puerto Rico in a bout scheduled for eight-rounds.

 

 

Σε έξι-στρογγυλό ομο-χαρακτηριστικό γνώρισμα, it will be a battle of undefeated heavyweight’s as Colby Μάντισον (6-0-2, 4 KOs) της Owings Mills, Maryland takes on Michael coffie (2-0, 1 KO) του Μπρούκλιν, New York.

 

 

In four-round bouts:

 

 

“The Fighting Ring Announcer” Alex Barbosa (5-3-1, 1 KO) της Φιλαδέλφειας παίρνει Sergio Aguilar (2-7, 2 KOs) του Homestead, Florida in a super bantamweight bout.

 

Romuel Cruz (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named in a super bantamweight bout.

 

Jerrod Miner (1-1-1, 1 KO) μάχες Φιλαδέλφεια Desmond Moore (1-0, 1 KO) του Άλενταουν, PA in a bantamweight bout.

 

Joshafat Ortiz (3-0, 1 KO) Ρέντινγκ, PA fights Raekwon Blackston (0-1) του Wilson, North Carolina in a super featherweight affair.

 

Laured Stewart (3-0, 2 KOs) of Sydney Australia takes on an opponent to be named in a middleweight bout.

 

Joel Flores (0-0-1) of Passaic, NJ squares off with Christopher Burgos (0-2) of Philadelphia in a junior lightweight bout.

 

Τα εισιτήρια είναι στην πώληση για $100, $75, $50, και μπορούν να αγοραστούν στο SugarHousecasino.com
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Melson honored by Jewish Sports Heritage Association

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New York, Νέα Υόρκη (Απρίλιος 30, 2018) – Retired professional boxer and Army Public Affairs Officer Boyd Melson was inducted to the Jewish Sports Heritage Association Sunday, Απρίλιος 29.

 

 

 

Ένας 501(Γ)(3), the Jewish Sports Heritage Association, INC is an educational organization dedicated to educating the public about the role Jewish men and women have played in sports and showing Jewish youth that there is nothing they cannot achieve.

 

 

 

All honorees were introduced by Master of Ceremonies Barry Landers at Temple Israel in Lawrence, Νέα Υόρκη. Each honoree then give a speech and received a plaque from the Jewish Sports Heritage Association.

 

 

 

Following a solid amateur career, Melson had an 18 fight pro career and finished with a record of 15-2-1 με 4 κερδίζει με νοκ-άουτ. He won the WBC USNBC 154 pound title in 2015 and retired in 2016. While his pro career was definitely a success, Melson’s ultimate goal was to raise funds and awareness for multiple causes including chronic spinal cord injuries and narcotics addiction.

 

 

 

Between donating 100% of his fight purses, private donations and charity galas, Melson helped raise close to a half million dollars. Shortly after his retirement from pro boxing, Melson announced he was running for Congress in District 11, covering Staten Island and South Brooklyn. He was considered one of the top candidates and had strong support.

 

 

 

Τον Δεκέμβριο 2017, the selfless Melson withdrew from the congressional race, volunteering to serve our country in Iraq. In offering to get deployed, Melson assisted another Army Reserve member that received a special opportunity domestically in the Reserve that would greatly benefit her family.

 

 

 

Currently in Iraq, Melson was elated when he was notified of this special honor, which was accepted by his mother Anette, Uncle Leo and retired Coloniel Alessi.

 

 

 

“Here we are. Earning an honor that was a product of me following what my heart beats with divine love, and having to receive this honor in harms way due to me making a choice that is consistent with my heart’s values. I find myself here helping by doing my part to defeat the ugliest and most horrific form of human endeavor I have ever experienced. While doing this, I am highly aware that the people I am helping, who are extremely welcoming and friendly, might look at me through a different lens if they knew I was and am Jewish. It is an interesting paradox. This honor I am receiving is solely dedicated to my Zayda and my Bubbe (grandmother and grandfather).

 

 

 

My Zayda left his body five years ago, and my Bubbe is one of the last Holocaust survivors on this planet. My Zayda was conscripted to serve to fight the Nazis in World War Two. HE SURVIVED. He created a family after surviving that absolute evil, and brought them all here to the United States. I am because of him. I am an American Citizen, born in this great country, because of his courage and strength. I think about this daily with where I am now, and I do mean daily. My Zayda put on a military uniform to fight an evil similar to how I am doing today. His spirit was close to my soul when I made this choice. I know I am being honored for being what I completed as a Jewish professional athlete, and I thank you. Please forgive me however for placing a much greater important at this moment, as an African American, as a Jew, as a West Point Graduate, as an Army Officer, as an athlete, and as a HUMAN BEING, on the narrative I gave above. That is what is sitting on me here. I hope one day, that every individual in this part of the world who we are helping, and who may not have kind feelings towards Jews, learns that Jewish American military servicemen came here and helped them because it was right and because we swore an oath. I see it as my responsibility being Jewish, being an American, and being a soldier.”

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