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, יוני 22, IN DETROIT

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, אויף פרייטאג, יוני 22, at Detroit’s Masonic Temple.

 

 

 

O’Quinn (8-0-1, 5 קאָס) 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 פּ.ם. עט / פּט) 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.

 

 

 

טיקקעץ פֿאַר די געשעעניש, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, זענען בנימצא אין 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 און $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. טראַינינג איז געגאנגען געזונט. 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.”

SECOND TITLE FIGHT ANNOUNCED FOR NEF 34 IN PORTLAND

Portland, מיין (מייַ 2, 2018) - ניו ענגלאַנד פייץ (נעף) returns to Aura in Portland, Maine with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “נעף 34: Home of the Brave,” אויף שבת נאַכט, יוני 16, 2018. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur welterweight championship bout to the card. Carlton Charles (2-1) is scheduled to take on DuncanThe Highlander” סמיט (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, מיין. פריער דעם יאָר, 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 יוני 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, און איז, 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 atNEF 33in Portland with an impressive standing guillotine submission of Taylor Bartlett (0-1) אין דער ערשטער קייַלעכיק. 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, מיין.

Carlton and I are both looking to go pro and climb up the ladder,” האט סמיט. “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.

נעף ס ווייַטער געמישט-מאַרשאַל-קונסט געשעעניש, “נעף 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, יוני 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.AuraMaine.com.

וועגן ניו ענגלאַנד פייץ

New ענגלאַנד פייץ ("נעף") איז אַ קאַמף געשעענישן פּראַמאָושאַנז פירמע. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. נעף ס אויספֿיר מאַנשאַפֿט האט ברייט דערפאַרונג אין קאַמבאַט ספורט פאַרוואַלטונג, געשעענישן פּראָדוקציע, מידיאַ באַציונגען, אָפּזעצערייַ, לעגאַל און גאַנצע.

קלאַס פון 2018 inducted into New York State Boxing Hall of Fame


ניסבהאָף קלאַס פון 2018: (ל-ר) seated: Charley Norkus, דזשוניער. (accepting for Charley Norkus), מעלווינאַ לאַטהאַן, קרייַטעכץ גאָלדמאַן, Bob Goodman and Jake Rodriguez; שטייענדיק: דזשאָו חדשים, Al Cole, ראָן סקאַט סטעווענס, Pete Brodsky and Joseph McAuliffe (accepting for Jack McAuliffe)
כל בילדער דורך פעטרוס פרוטקאָפף
נייַ יארק (מייַ 1, 2018) — Twenty-three members of the Class of 2018 were inducted into the New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (ניסבהאָף), this past Sunday afternoon during the seventh annual NYSBHOF induction dinner, בייַ רוסאָו ס אויף די בייַ אין האָוואַרד ביטש, ניו יארק.

 

 

 

Those being honored tonight are humble, honorable people,” NYSBHOF president באָב דאַפי האט. “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.

 

 

 

קלאַס פון 2018 living boxers inducted heading into the NYSBHOF included (לאנג אינזל) וובאַ ליכט כעוויווייט לאָו “האָניק בוי” וואַלי (36-6-2, 22 קאָס), (סענטראַל Islip) יבף יינגער וועלטערווייט וועלט טשאַמפּיאָן דזשייק ראַדריגעז (28-8-2, 8 קאָס), (ברוקלין) וועלט לייטווייט טיטל טשאַללענגער טעררענסע אַללי (52-15-2, 21 קאָס), ונדעפעאַטעד, No.; 1 כעוויווייט קאַנטענדער “בייבי” דזשאָו חדשים (בופלאָקס) and former world cruiserweight champion על “ייַז” קאָלע (Rockland County).

 

 

 

Posthumous participants inducted were NBA & ניסאַק וועלט פעאַטהערוועיגהט טשאַמפּיאָן (מאַנהאַטטאַן) קינד “קובאַן באָן באָן” שאָקאָלאַד (136-10-6, 51 קאָס), (ניו יארק סיטי) 20טהיאָרהונדערט כעוויווייט יעקב דזש. “דזשענטלמען דזשים” קאָרבעטט (11-4-3, 5 קאָס), (וויליאמסבורג) וועלט לייטווייט טשאַמפּיאָן דזשאַק “די נאַפּאָלעאָן פון די Prize רינג” מקאַוליפפע, (קינגסטאָן) וובק יבער לייטווייט טשאַמפּיאָן בילי קאָסטעללאָ (40-2, 23 קאָס), (ביקאַן) ניסאַק ליכט כעוויווייט וועלט טשאַמפּיאָן מעליאָ בעטטינאַ (83-14-3, 36 קאָס), (ברוקלין / יאָנקערס) וועלט-קלאַס מידדלעוועיגהט ראַלף “טיגער” דזשאָנעס (52-32-5, 13 קאָס) און (פּאָרט וואַשינגטאָן) כעוויווייט קאַנטענדער טשאַרלי “די Bayonne באָמבער” נאָרקוס (33-19, 19 קאָס).

 

 

 

Living non-participants now in the NYSBHOF are (טרוי) פּוליטזער Prize-ווינינג ספּאָרצווריטער דייוו אַנדערסאָן, (ברוקלין) טריינער / אַדווייזער פּעטע בראָדסקי, (Rockaway) באָקסינג היסטאריקער / רעדאַקטאָר קרייַטעכץ גאָלדמאַן, (בראָנקס) שאַדכן באַבי גודמאַן, (Ardsley) ניסאַק טשאַירפּערסאָן / ריכטער מעלווינאַ לאַטהאַן, און (ברוקלין) NYSAC Chairperson/matchmaker/promoter ראָן סקאַט סטעווענס.

 

 

 

Posthumous non-participant inductees were (ברוקלין) רינג אַנאַונסער דזשאַני אַדדיע, (ברוקלין) שאַדכן דזשאַני באָס, (בראָנקס) באָקסינג פּובליסיסט מערי גודמאַן, (ניו יארק סיטי) באָקסינג שרייַבער / היסטאריקער בערט ראַנדאָלף צוקער און (נידעריקער מזרח סייד) ראַדיאָ & טעלעוויזיע אַנאַונסער / זשורנאַליסט סאַם טאַוב.

 

 

 

יעדער אַטענדינג ינדוקטעע (אָדער דירעקט אָפּשטאַמלינג פון) received a custom-designed belt signifying his or her induction into the NYSBHOF.

 

 

 

די 2017 ינדוקטעעס זענען אויסגעקליבן דורך די ניסבהאָף נאָמינאַטינג קאַמיטי מיטגלידער:באַבי Cassidy, דזשוניער., ראַנדי גארדאן, הענרי האַסקופּ, דאָן מייעסקי, ראָן מקנאַיר, און ניל טערענס.

 

 

 

אַלע באָקסערס דארף צו זיין ינאַקטיוו פֿאַר לפּחות דרייַ יאר צו זיין פּאַסיק פֿאַר ניסבהאָף ינדאַקשאַן, און אַלע ינדוקטעעס מוזן האָבן ריזיידיד אין ניו יארק סטעיט פֿאַר אַ באַטייַטיק חלק פון זייער באַקסינג קערירז אָדער בעשאַס דער הויפּט פון זייער ריספּעקטיוו קאַריערע.

 

 

Boxers who attended the seventh annual NSBHOF included NYSBHOF past inductees יראַן באַרקליי, יינגער דזשאָנעס, מוסטאַפאַ האַמשאָ, באַבי Cassidy, סיסטער., באַבי באַרטעלס, און רענאַלדאָ “הער.” סניפּעס, ווי געזונט ווי Monte Barrett, Ray מערסער, Dennis Milton, Richard Kiley, Scott Lopez, Michael Corleone, טאָממי ראַינאָנע, קעווין קאָללינס, Cletus Seldin, James Duran, Victor Paz, און Jaime Dugan. Other notable attendees from the boxing world included Mike Reno (FDNY באָקסינג), Darryl Peoples (יבף), international judges Steve Wesisfeld און John MacKay, and NYSBHOF inductees טאָממי גאַלאַגער און Bobby Miller, and Emmy-award winning producer Bobby Cassidy, דזשוניער.

 

דוד דיאַמאַנטע served once again as Master of Ceremonies. Special presentations were made to the daughter of the late סטיוו אַקונטאָ, Donna Acunto, and Miller’s close friend, Dave Wojcicki.

 

קוואָטעס & PICTURES FROM THE NYSBHOF INDUCTEES

 


(ל-ר) – ראָן מקנאַיר, 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.

(ל-ר) – קרייַטעכץ גאָלדמאַן, Don Majeski and Bob Duffy
HERB GOLDMAN: “If I have made any contributions to boxingI hope I haveI 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.
(ל-ר) – דזשאָו חדשים, 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, דעמאָלט 16,00 and finally 18,000 מען. 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.

(ל-ר) – ראַנדי גארדאן, 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.
“איך איז געווען 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 Gymthe 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. אין 2002, I got a call to work for the New York State Athletic Commission as its Community Co-Ordinator and Director of Boxing. דעמאָלט, I was made chairman and I served two terms. הייַנט, I’m extremely proud to be part of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.

(ל-ר) – באָב דאַפי, הענרי האַסקופּ, 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!”

(ל-ר) – Ray מערסער, 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 מערסער. 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: דאָן מלך, מוכאַמאַד עלי און צוקער Ray לעאָנאַרד. 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.

(ל-ר) – באַבי Cassidy, קינג, 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.
In boxing, 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.

(ל-ר) – Darryl Peoples & מעלווינאַ לאַטהאַן
MELVINA LATHAM: “I’m speechless. It’s wonderful. ראַנדי (former NYSAC chairperson Gordon), do you remember this story? There were only three judges and, צומ באַדויערן, one called in sick. I was sitting at ringside with no responsibilities. Randy said I had to workהייַנט בייַ נאַכט. 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. און 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.
ניסבהאָף
קלאַס פון 2012: קאַרמען באַסיליאָו, מייק מקקאַללום, מייק טיסאָן, דזשייק לאַמאָטטאַ, רידדיקק באָו, קאַרלאָס אָרטיז, וויטאָ אַנטואָפערמאָ, עמילע גריפפיטה, “צוקער” Ray ראָבינסאָן, גענע טאַני, בעני לעאָנאַרד, טאני קאַנזאָנערי, האַראָלד לעדערמאַן, סטיוו אַקונטאָ, דזשימי גלען, גיל קלאַנסי, Ray אַרסעל, נאַט פליישער, ביל גאַללאָ און אַרטהור מערקאַנטע, סיסטער.
קלאַס פון 2013: דזשאַק דעמפּסי, דזשאַני דאַנדי, סאַנדי סאַדלער, מאַקסי ראָסענבלאָאָם, דזשאָוי אַרטשער, יראַן באַרקליי, מארק ברעלאַנד, באַבי Cassidy, דאַג דזשאָנעס, יינגער דזשאָנעס, יעקב “באַדי” מקגירט, עדי מוסטאַפאַ מוכאַמאַד, באָב אַרום, שעלי פינקעל, טאני גראַזיאַנאָ, לערי מערטשאַנט, טעדי ברענער, מייק דזשאַקאָבס, טעקס ריקקאַרד און דאָן דונפי.
קלאַס פון 2014: פלויד Patterson, טרייסי האַרריס Patterson, בילי באַקקוס, קעווין קעלי, וואַן לאַפּאָרטע, דזשערי קוני, מוסטאַפאַ האַמשאָ, האָוואַרד דייוויס, קינג, Lou אַמבערס, דזשאַק בריטאַן, טערי מקגאָווערן, טעדי אַטלאַס, Lou דיבעללאַ, סטיוו פאַרהאָאָד, גענע מאָר, אַנגעלאָ פּראָספּעראָ, ווייטי בימסטעין, קאַס D'אַמאַטאָ, וויליאם מולדאָאָן און טאָם אָ'ראָורקע.
קלאַס פון 2015: שאול מאַמבי, דזשאָוי גיאַמבאַ, דזשאַני פּערסאָל, האַראָלד וועסטאָן, לאָני בראַדליי, פאולוס בערלענבאַטש, בילי גראַם, Frankie גענאַראָ, באָב מילער, טאָממי ריאַן, דזשימי סלאַטערי, באָב דאַפי, מייק קאַץ, טאָממי גאַלאַגער, ברוס סילווערגלאַדע, טשאַרלי גאָלדמאַן, דזשימי דזשאָהנסטאָן, סעדריק קושנער, הארי מאַרקסאָן, דאַמאָן רוניאָן און על וועילל.
קלאַס פון 2016: אהרן דייוויס, טשאַרלעס מערי, ווילאָמאַר Fernandez, עדווין ווירועט, העקטאָר “מאַטשאָ” קאַמאַטשאָ, שטיינערדיק גראַזיאַנאָ, שטיינערדיק קאַנסאַס, דזשאָו לינטש, דזשאָו מיסעלי, עד בראָפי, דזשאָו דעגואַרדיאַ, ראַנדי גארדאן, דעניס ראַפּפּאַפּאָרט, האָוויע אַלבערט, FREDDIE ברוין, האָוואַרד קאָסעלל, רובי גאָלדשטיין און זשימי דזשאַקאָבס.
קלאַס פון 2017: Gaspar אָרטעגאַ, רענאַלדאָ “הער.” סניפּעס, דאַג דעוויטט, “בראנקס באָמבער” אַלעקס ראַמאָס, דיק טיגער, דזשאָסע טאָררעס, “נאָנפּאַרעיל” דזשאַק דעמפּסי, דאָן מייעסקי, ראָן קאַץ, סטאַן Hoffman, באַבי באַרטעלס, האַנק קאַפּלאַן, על גאַווין, אַרטהור דאָנאָוואַן און דן פּאַרקער.
וועגן קלינגען 8: געשאפן אין 1954 דורך אַ עקס-באָקסיאָר, דזשאַק גרעבעלסקי, רינג 8 געווארן די אַכט סאַבסידיערי פון וואָס איז געווען דעמאָלט באַוווסט ווי דער נאַציאָנאַלער וועטעראַן באָקסערס אַססאָסיאַטיאָן – פונ דאַנעט, קלינגען 8 – און הייַנט די אָרגאַניזאַציע ס דעוויז בלייבט: באָקסערס העלפּינג באָקסערס.
קלינגען 8 איז גאָר באגאנגען צו סופּפּאָרטינג ווייניקער מאַזלדיק מענטשן אין דער באַקסינג קהל וואס זאל דאַרפן הילף אין טערמינען פון פּייינג דינגען, מעדיציניש הוצאות, אָדער וועלכער דזשוסטיפיאַבלע דאַרפֿן.
גיין אויף שורה צו www.Ring8ny.com פֿאַר מער אינפֿאָרמאַציע וועגן קלינגען 8, די גרעסטע גרופּע פון ​​זייַן מין אין די פאַרייניקטע שטאַטן מיט מער ווי 350 מיטגלידער. אַננואַל מיטגלידערשאַפֿט דועס איז בלויז $30.00 און יעדער מיטגליד איז ענטייטאַלד צו אַ באַפיי מיטאָג בייַ קלינגען 8 כוידעשלעך מיטינגז, עקסקלודינג יולי און אויגוסט. כל אַקטיוו באָקסערס, ליבהאָבער און פאַכמאַן, זענען ענטייטאַלד צו אַ פּאָזיטיוו קלינגען 8 יאָריק מיטגלידערשאַפֿט. געסט פון רינג 8 מיטגלידער זענען באַגריסונג בייַ אַ פּרייַז פון בלויז $7.00 פּער מענטש.

VACANT BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE TO BE DECIDED AT NEF 34 IN PORTLAND

Portland, מיין (מייַ 1, 2018) - ניו ענגלאַנד פייץ (נעף) returns to Aura in Portland, Maine with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “נעף 34: Home of the Brave,” אויף שבת נאַכט, יוני 16, 2018. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur bantamweight championship bout to the card. Kam Arnold (3-0) וועט טרעפן מיכאל קרעספּאָ (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 (קמבדזשדזש) אין לעוויסטאָן, 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 atNEF 33last 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 wrongall 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. יעדער קאַמף, 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!"

מיכאל קרעספּאָ, “קריספּי” 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 atNEF 18when he upset Caleb Costello (3-4) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס. He is currently a member of First Class MMA based in Brunswick, מיין.

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!”

נעף ס ווייַטער געמישט-מאַרשאַל-קונסט געשעעניש, “נעף 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, יוני 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.AuraMaine.com.

וועגן ניו ענגלאַנד פייץ

New ענגלאַנד פייץ ("נעף") איז אַ קאַמף געשעענישן פּראַמאָושאַנז פירמע. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. נעף ס אויספֿיר מאַנשאַפֿט האט ברייט דערפאַרונג אין קאַמבאַט ספורט פאַרוואַלטונג, געשעענישן פּראָדוקציע, מידיאַ באַציונגען, אָפּזעצערייַ, לעגאַל און גאַנצע.

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

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, דעם שבת, מייַ 5, at the O2 Arena in London.

 

 

 

 

Presented by Matchroom Boxing, ראַדריגעז (17-0, 12 קאָס), פון פּאָרטאַ ריקאָ, and Butler (26-1, 14 קאָס), 29, פון ענגלאנד, will meet in a 12-round supporting bout to the all-British rematch between former World Heavyweight Champions Tony Bellew (29-2-1, 19 קאָס) and David Haye (28-3, 26 קאָס).

 

 

 

 

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, אַזוי ווייַט, 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,” said Rodriguez. “Paul Butler is a good fighter, אָבער גאָרנישט קענען האַלטן מיר. 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, לעאן מאַרגולעס פון וואַרריאָרס באָקסינג, 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.”

 

 

 

 

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

 

BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N ROLLER Premieres During Mental Health Awareness Month

אויף פרייַטיק, מייַ 25 בייַ 9 פּ.ם. און/פּט אויף שאָוטיים

Photo Courtesy: SHOWTIME/Amanda Westcott

 

נייַ יארק – 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, מייַ 25 בייַ 9 פּ.ם. עט / פּט.

 

First look video: הטטפּס://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. איצט, פֿאַר די ערשטער מאָל, 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,"האט געזאגט סטעפאנוסן עספּינאָזאַ, פּרעזידענט, 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 יאָרן, 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, קיקקבאָקסינג, MMA and professional wrestling events on national television.

 

 

 

הייַנט, Ranallo is the voice of three prominent nationally televised series: שאָוטיים טשאַמפּיאָנשיפּ באָקסינג®, WWE’s weekly show NXT on WWE Network, און 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: פלויד מייַוועאַטהער ווס. מאַני פּאַקקוויאַאָ (מייַ 2015, international telecast); און מייַוועאַטהער ווס. קאָנאָר McGregor (אויגוסט. 2017, שאָוטיים פּפּוו®).

 

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.

 

 

 

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FERIA de CAMPEONESSANDOVAL, VAZQUEZ, AND SALAZAR WIN WBC TITLES IN AGUASCALIENTES, מקס

Photos by Cami Vazquez – צוקער פּראָמאָטיאָנס


Aguascalientes, מקס (אַפּריל 30, 2018)
This past Saturday, צוקער פּראָמאָטיאָנס presented FERIA de CAMPEONES, an eleven bout card from Aguascalientes, מעקסיקא. In the 12-round main event, יבער מידדלעוועיגהט Bruno Sandoval (20-2-1, 16 קאָס), who recently signed with Sugar Promotions, picked up a first round TKO over Devis Caceres (28-9-3, 19 קאָס) capturing the WBC Latino Silver Super Middleweight title in the process. A powerful right hook landed flush on the face of Caceres, סאָף די באַוט בייַ די 2:50 צייכן פון די ערשטער קייַלעכיק, 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 דאַמיען “צוקער” וואַסקעז (14-0, 7 קאָס) pick up a ten round unanimous decision win over Luis Golindano (9-1, 6 קאָס). 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. Scorecards read 97-92 צוויי מאָל און 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 וובק פעקאָמבאָקס light flyweight title. Salazar dominated this bout from start to finish to claim the title. Scorecards read 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 פון פּרינס ראַנטש באָקסינג. “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.” האט אָסקאַר וואַזקוועז, 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
עדווינג דאַווילאַ (18-0, 11 קאָס) דיפיטיד Juan Mendoza (6-3) by first round knockout.
6-Round Featherweight Bout
Issac Avelar (15-0, 9 קאָס) דיפיטיד Luis Ramierz (14-6, 2 קאָס) by first round knockout.
6-ראָונד יבער לייטווייט באָוט
דאָנאָוואַן שטערן (12-0, 4 קאָס) דיפיטיד דזשאָסע פלאָרעס (2-1) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס. Scorecards read 59-55 אַריבער די ברעט.
4-ראָונד כעוויווייט באָוט
קיע ברוקס (3-0, 2 קאָס) דיפיטיד Eduardo Vitela (2-2, 1 קאָ) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס. Scorecards read 40-36 אַריבער די ברעט.
4-Round Lightweight Bout
Sebastian Diaz (16-4-1) דיפיטיד Juan Pineda (0-1) by second round TKO.

4-Round Featherweight Bout
Brandon Jiménez (3-0, 2 קאָס) דיפיטיד Luis Diaz (0-2) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס. Scorecards read 40-36 אַריבער די ברעט.

4-Round Super Welterweight Bout
José Luis Zúñiga (14-3-1, 5 קאָס) דיפיטיד Jesus Morales (3-16) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס. Scorecards read 39-37 אַריבער די ברעט.

4-Round Featherweight Bout
Pedro Hernandez (8-0) דיפיטיד Anthony de Jesús (0-1) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס. Scorecards read 40-36 צוויי מאָל און 39-37.

WBO light flyweight champion Tito Acosta to make 1st title defense vs. Carlos Buitrago


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

שבת, יוני 16, 2018
Coliseo de Puerto Rico * Hato Rey, פּאָרטאַ ריקאָ

LIVE ON PPV – 9
pm עט / 6 PM פּט
La Batalla, יוני 16
Live on PPV from Puerto Rico

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

SAN JUAN, פּאָרטאַ ריקאָ (אַפּריל 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 קאַרלאָס “ChocorroncitoBuitrago אין די “La Batalla” 12-round main event, airing on pay-per-view, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, פּאָרטאַ ריקאָ.

 

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 מיגועל קאָטטאָ, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media will distribute the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, דערעקטיווי, DISH and live-streamed worldwide (excluding Puerto Rico) אויף די FITE.TV app and website (www.fite.tv), סטאַרטינג בייַ 9 פּ.ם. און / 6 פּ.ם. פּט, פֿאַר אַ סאַגדזשעסטיד לאַכאָדימ פּרייַז פון בלויז $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.

 

 

 

 

אַקאָסטאַ (17-1, 17 קאָס), 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), אין די 10טה קייַלעכיק.

 

 

 

 

A standout amateur boxer with more than 180 שוועבעלעך, highlighted by his gold-medal performance at the Central American Games, is a past WBO Latino and World Boxing Council (וובק) light flyweight champion. His most notable victories have been against 22-5 Juan Guzman (קאָ1), 12-1 Japhet Uutoni (TKO12), און 28-5-3 Luis Ceja (KO2).

 

 

 

Buitrago says that his dream is to become the world champion, to that I say, keep on dreaming,” Acosta said. “איך בין ניט אַנדערעסטימייטינג אים, but this will be my night, not his.

 

 

 

Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 קאָס), 26, is currently world rated at No. 12 דורך די וובאָ. 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 (יבף) Minimumweight World Champion Hiroto Kyoguchi (8-0) אין דזשאַפּאַן.

 

 

 

אין פאַקט, all three of Buitrago’s career losses as a professional have been to world champions, including a pair to Thammanooon Niyomtrong (11-0) אין 2016 און 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, פיליפינען.

 

 

 

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 16טה PPV fights will soon be announced. כל פייץ און פייטערז זענען אונטערטעניק צו טוישן.

 

אינפֿאָרמאַציע:

 

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

 

 

 

טוויטטער: @CottoPromotions, @Directvpr, @IntegratedPPV, @FiteTV

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

 

Mykal Fox takes on Anthony Mercado in main event

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

The Fighting Ring AnnouncerAlex 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

 

 
 

פילאדעלפיע, פּען. (אַפּריל 30, 2018)–Some of the area’s best prospects have been added to a terrific night of boxing for פרייטיק נאַכט, May 11th בייַ SugarHouse Casino.

 

 

די ווייַזן איז פּראָמאָטעד דורך מלך ס פּראָמאָטיאָנס.

 

 

אין די פריער מודיע הויפּט געשעעניש, undefeated junior welterweight, מיקאַל Fox (16-0, 4 קאָס) פון פאָררעסטוויללע, Maryland will take on Anthony Mercado (11-3, 10 קאָס) of Camuy, Puerto Rico in a bout scheduled for eight-rounds.

 

 

אין די זעקס-קייַלעכיק קאָ-שטריך, it will be a battle of undefeated heavyweight’s as Colby מאַדיסאָן (6-0-2, 4 קאָס) פון אָווינגס מיללס, Maryland takes on מיכאל קאָפפיע (2-0, 1 קאָ) פון ברוקלין, ניו יארק.

 

 

In four-round bouts:

 

 

The Fighting Ring Announcerאַלעקס Barbosa (5-3-1, 1 קאָ) of Philadelphia takes on סערגיאָ Aguilar (2-7, 2 קאָס) פון האָמעסטעאַד, Florida in a super bantamweight bout.

 

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

 

Jerrod Miner (1-1-1, 1 קאָ) פון פֿילאַדעלפֿיע באַטאַלז Desmond Moore (1-0, 1 קאָ) פון אַללענטאָוון, PA in a bantamweight bout.

 

Joshafat Ortiz (3-0, 1 קאָ) פון לייענען, PA fights Raekwon Blackston (0-1) פון ווילסאָן, North Carolina in a super featherweight affair.

 

Laured Stewart (3-0, 2 קאָס) 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.

 

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Melson honored by Jewish Sports Heritage Association

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ניו יארק, ניו יאָרק (אַפּריל 30, 2018) – Retired professional boxer and Army Public Affairs Officer Boyd Melson was inducted to the Jewish Sports Heritage Association Sunday, אַפּריל 29.

 

 

 

א 501(C)(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, ניו יאָרק. 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 מיט 4 ווינס דורך נאַקאַוט. 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.

 

 

 

אין דעצעמבער 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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