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BOUCHER AND SHEA MEET AT THE CROSSROADS FOR PORTLAND MMA FIGHT
Портленд, Мен (Квітня 6, 2018) – Nate Boucher grew up in the world of amateur wrestling, where the rewards, penalties and path to winning and losing are cut-and-dried.
Takedown, two points. Escape, one point. Reversal, two points. The same clock that tells everyone how much time remains in the fight consistently informs the fighters where they stand.
In his two most recent sojourns as a mixed martial artist with New England Fights, Boucher, a native of Rumford and graduate of Mountain Valley High School, had no such compass. MMA is a more subjective science. That’s one of the many reasons an impressive winning percentage is harder to come by.
“MMA judging is one of the worst things to figure out. There’s not really a solid standard,»Сказав Boucher. “The last two fights didn’t end the way I wanted, очевидно. Part of being an amateur is it gives you a chance to learn what the judges want.”
Boucher (2-2) hopes to halt a two-fight losing skid Saturday, Квітня 14, when he takes on Walt Shea at “NEF 33: Riptide.” The card will take place at Aura in Portland.
A solid contender at the flyweight limit of 125 pounds despite those defeats at the hands of Justin Witham and Ryan Burgess, Boucher will meet Shea in the middle at a catch weight of 130.
Staying busy is part of Boucher’s strategy to learn everything he can about the sport, even if the immediate lessons are frustrating and humbling.
The criteria for MMA judging, in order of priority, are effective striking, effective grappling, effective aggressiveness and fighting area control. Boucher learned the hard way that his style may have cost him the ‘W’ in both the title fight against Witham and the hometown showdown versus Burgess.
“Everybody just kind of goes with whoever is throwing more punches. People don’t seem to care if you’re on top the whole time or not,»Сказав Boucher. "Але, ви знаєте, I can complain, or I can adapt.”
Boucher pointed out that the two judges who saw the fight go Burgess’ way had it two rounds to one, a 29-28 margin, в той час як 30-27 assessment in his favor indicated that he had won every round.
Best-case scenario, звичайно, is to end it early, the way Boucher did with a triangle choke in his second amateur outing against former high school wrestling legend Jeremiah Barkac.
“Even though I lost the last two fights, they couldn’t have gone any better for me as far as learning the game goes,»Сказав Boucher. “It’s kind of opened my eyes a lot more, not necessarily to anything about myself, but as far as what the judges are looking for. It’s helping me learn more about the sport.”
Even though the fight is five pounds above Boucher’s natural weight, how he performs will have a heavy impact on whether he is still considered a viable threat in the 125-pound class or takes a huge step backward.
“Nate called me about a week after his fight with Burgess and said, straight up, ‘Get me back in there in April, and I want a tough opponent,’” NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson said. “He has a lot on the line in this one. A loss leaves him with a long climb back.”
The crossroads clash with Shea (2-1) is sure to be a learning experience. Shea, who trains of out of First Class MMA in Topsham, also lost his last fight. Fred Lear won that August battle for the vacant amateur bantamweight title on his home turf in Bangor.
No battle in the hexagon has been as daunting for Shea as his personal journey to get there. He initially followed his cousin, Микола, to the MMA gym as part of a fitness regimen after his weight crested at more than 270 фунти.
Іншими словами, when he walks through the door on any given fight night, Shea is literally half the man he used to be.
“I was just going there to train a little bit in jiu-jitsu, and John (Рей) said to me, ‘Before we’re through, I’m going to get you in the cage.’ I’m thinking, ‘Yeah, право,’” Shea said. “I lost about 80 pounds right off the bat training with those guys. It got me healthy, and then it was kind of, why not take the next step?"
Shea now walks around at 155 для 160 фунти. He is making a slightly deeper weight cut this time, and fighting a natural flyweight, to find out if the title picture in that division is an attainable goal.
Перемога чи поразка, if his inspirational story helps a fan or friend make the commitment to a healthier lifestyle, Shea is all for it.
“It’s a lot better than standing on a treadmill,” Shea said of his unique path to fitness. “I tell people if you can just find one aspect of MMA that works for you – the grappling, the striking, whatever – it’s a great workout.”
Boucher said he has nothing but high esteem for Shea’s circuitous route to success in the sport. Admittedly, without a title up for grabs or a so-called grudge match in his sights, motivation could be more elusive.
The former Falcon, who trains out of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Lewiston, insisted that won’t be a problem.
“That’s an impressive accomplishment. I’m very respectful of that. Not just anybody can start out where Walt did and get in the cage for a fight at 125, 130 фунти,»Сказав Boucher. “Unfortunately when you’re talking MMA, not every ending is like a fairy tale. I’m going in there to win the fight, to end it early and leave no doubt, not leave it in the hands of the judges this time.”
Doors open for “NEF 33: Riptide” at 6 p.m. в суботу, Квітня 14. Для квитків, виклик 207.772.8274 or go to www.auramaine.com.
New opponent for Amanda Serrano’s MMA Debut; Proceeds of the event go to those affected by Hurricane Maria
The long-awaited mixed martial arts (MMA) debut of professional boxing five-division world champion, Аманда Серрано (0-0) had an opponent change, but of better quality.
Serrano was scheduled to face Mexican Erendira “Aketzaly” Ordóñez (2-1), but due to visa issues, the new opponent is now Californian Corina Herrera (3-4) in a three-round fight at the flyweight division (125 фунти).
Serrano-Herrera will take place on Friday, April 13th at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, and will feature simultaneous live broadcasts on Univision and Univision Deportes at midnight (12:00 am Eastern Time / 9:00 pm Pacific Time).
“Herrera has fought on the big scenarios and has never been defeated by knockout or submission. She has good stamina, her fights are exciting, she has good defense and has already fought in different weights from 115 фунтів до 135. I only hope that our fight is a great fight for all the demanding MMA fans and of course, for my boricua people who are my heart and soul,” said Serrano.
In this fight, 25% of the proceeds from the ticket sales on AXS.com, using the code “BORICUA”, will go to the organization “Voices For Puerto Rico” as part of a campaign led by Serrano, together with its promoter Combate Américas to help those affected by Hurricane Maria, an atmospheric event that passed through Puerto Rico last September. ( https://www.axs.com/events/351700/combate-estrellas-i-tickets )
“We cannot lower our guard. We must continue to help Puerto Rico in all possible ways because six months have passed since the hurricane came and we’ve still not recovered. My respects for the people who and left their families to help others while putting their lives in danger.”
GCP Signs Romanian Contenders, Undefeated Heavyweight Bogdan Dinu and All-Action Featherweight Viorel Simion, to Promotional Contracts
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FNU Спортивні єдиноборства Показати: Behind the Scenes of the New Creed Movie, Event Recaps and Previews
Tony takes Tom and Rich backstage on the set of the newest Rocky movie, Creed 2, the sequel to the breakout performance from Michael B. Jordan as Appollo Creed’s son. We also discuss Anthony Joshua’s cruise to victory over Joseph Parker and the ESPN boxing card in Quincy, Массачусетс. Then we preview the return of some big MMA events this weekend with UFC 223 and a Bellator MMA and kickboxing event.
UNDEFEATED BLUE-CHIP LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT DEVIN HANEY TO FACE VETERAN MASON MENARD IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: НОВЕ ПОКОЛІННЯ п'ятницю, ТРАВЕНЬ 11 ЖИТИ SHOWTIME®
Live At 10 p.m. І/PT On SHOWTIME From 2300 Арена в Філадельфії
НЬЮ-ЙОРК (Квітня 5, 2018) – Highly regarded undefeated lightweight Devin Haney will face the toughest test of his career in veteran Mason Menard in the 10-round main event of ShoBox: Нове покоління П'ятниця, Травня 11 жити на SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT) від 2300 Арена у Філадельфії.
The 19-year-old Haney, who was a seven-time national junior amateur champion, has been considered a blue-chip prospect since turning professional at the age of 16 в Мексиці. Хейні (18-0, 12 КО) will face by far the toughest opponent of his career in his ShoBox debut against Menard (33-2, 24 КО), a two-time ShoBox veteran whose only loss in nearly a decade came to current WBO Lightweight Champion Ray Beltran.
“The boxing world will see something they’ve never seen a 19-year-old professional boxer do,” Haney said. “I’m intimidating and I know it. I’m thankful to SHOWTIME and Mason Menard for giving me this opportunity, unfortunately for him, he will get a chance to see first-hand what all the hype is about. I’ve been sparring with former world champions like Jesse Vargas in preparation for this fight. The fact that I’m fighting in the main event is bringing out the best in me. It’s my time to show the world what I’m made of and I’m coming to make a statement in this fight. Mason Menard is in trouble!”
The young and flashy Haney fights out of Las Vegas, where he has earned a reputation as a prodigy having sparred with Floyd Mayweather, Шон Портер, Jessie Vargas and Rances Barthelemy. Він склав аматорський запис про 130-8 and received a special exception from the Nevada State Athletic Commission when he was just 17 years old to make his U.S. debut on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley III.
Хейні, who is trained and managed by his father, William Haney, has been active since turning pro with nine fights in 2016 and seven in 2017. In his last fight on Nov. 4, he scored a fifth-round TKO against Hamza Sempewo in Atlanta.
Menard had an emphatic win in his ShoBox Дебют в 2016 with a brutal Knockout of the Year nominee of previously unbeaten Eudy Bernardo. He returned later that year with a knockout victory of Bahodir Mamadjonov before facing Beltran on short notice. Prior to the 2016 loss to Beltran, Menard’s only blemish was a 2008 defeat in just his third professional fight.
“It’s a privilege for me to be able return in a fight on national television again,” Menard said. “My all-around game will be different. I have a new team, a repaired shoulder and a different outlook on things. Haney may be undefeated, but he’s never faced anyone like me. If everyone expects me to fold against an untested prospect they are in for a big surprise.”
After facing Beltran, Menard changed trainers and is now based in Los Angeles with trainers John Pullman and Buddy McGirt.
Квитки на заходи, which is promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions, Девін Хейні Акції & Hard Hitting Promotions, за ціною $125 для VIP, $75 для рингу і $50 for general admission and are available at the 2300 Arena Box office or online at www.HardHittingPromotions.com.
Ерісланді Лара проти. Jarrett Hurd Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos for 154-Pound World Title Unification This Saturday, Квітня 7 Live On SHOWTIME® from Hard Rock Hotel & Казино, Лас-Вегас
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“You’ve never been in a big fight. We’ll find out what you have Saturday night. Зараз, you’re all talk.” – Ерісланді Лара
“I’m going to show you why nobody can survive 12 rounds with Jarrett Hurd. There’s a storm coming.” – Джарретт Херд
Натисніть ОСЬ для фотографій від Стефані Трапп / SHOWTIME
Лас-Вегас (Квітня 5, 2018) – Чемпіони світу Ерісланді Лара і Джарретт Херд went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference for their 154-pound world title unification this Saturday, Квітня 7 жити на SHOWTIME® from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
WBA Champion Lara and IBF Champion Hurd will meet for just the sixth unification bout in division history in a fight that will help define the future of the 154-pound class. The winner of Lara-Hurd will join Hall of Famers Terry Norris, Фелікс Тринідад, Oscar De La Hoya and Winky Wright, as well as Canelo Alvarez, as the only fighters to unify 154-pound titles.
Thursday’s press conference also featured IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Калеб Труа і колишній чемпіон Джеймс DeGale, who meet in an immediate rematch of what was the near-universal upset of the year in 2017. In the opening bout of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Телепередача на 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, super welterweight contenders Джуліан Вільямс і Натаніель Gallimore will face off in an IBF 154-pound world title eliminator.
Tickets for the show, який сприяє TGB Акції та Мейвезер Акції, are on sale now and available by visiting AXS.com or the Hard Rock Hotel & Казино, Las Vegas Box Office.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday from Vanity Nightclub at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Лас-Вегас:
Ерісланді Лара
“Everyone knows I love to fight his style. I’ve fought better and taller fighters than him and you’ve seen me dominate them. It’s going to be nothing different on Saturday night.
“I want him to come forward. That’s what I’m prepared for. I’m going to give him a lessonon Saturday night.
“I have to give Hurd credit for taking the fight. It’s been hard to get fighters in the ring with me. There’s no need to talk because on Saturday we will find out everything we need to know.
“Everyone here talking from Hurd’s team can’t get in the ring with him. It’s different once you’re in the ring with me. You’ve never been in a big fight. We’ll find out what you have Saturday night. Зараз, you’re all talk.
“I’m absolutely ready for this fight. This is going to be a great battle for the fans on SHOWTIME. I’m excited to get in the ring and finally unify the decision. I’m preparing to make history.
“I haven’t watched much video on Hurd, but as we saw from the Trout fight, he’s very hittable. Come Saturday night, he better have worked on some defense or it won’t last very long.
“I don’t want to hear anything about Jermell Charlo, because Jarrett Hurd is the one who stepped up. On Sunday, Charlo can sign the contract and we can get ready to rumble.”
JARRETT HURD
“Lara has been the longest reigning champion and he was on top when I first turned pro. We’ve studied him a lot. I didn’t get into this sport to be anything but number one. Lara is the top guy, but after Saturday night, it’s going to be me.
“Це було великою тренувальний табір. We’re well prepared. This is the fight I’ve been asking for. After I beat Tony Harrison, Erislandy Lara had some words on Twitter for me. So I’ve wanted the fight since then. Somebody has to pay for that.
“This fight is coming at the right time for me because my confidence is very high right now. He’s a little older so I’ll be the younger and fresher fighter. I just feel like it’s my time. I’m going to be relentless. I’m not stopping until I get what I want.
“Lara is a veteran with a lot of experience. He knows how to win rounds and he can make you look bad no matter how good you are. I’m going to use my own awkward style and do what I do best.
“With my power and skill set, I can stop any fighter in the division. That definitely includes Erislandy Lara.
“Lara has great discipline in his game plan. No matter if he’s up on the cards or down or anything, he’s not going to switch it up. It’s hard to break a fighter when they’re disciplined like that. We have a plan for everything though and we’re confident that we’ll come up with something that will get us the victory.
“Lara is a guy who can’t take pressure fighters well. I have some of the best pressure in the game. Я молодше, сильніший, taller and longer. He’s not going to be able to run for 12 раундів.
“Nobody wanted to fight this guy. I stepped up to the table because I know what I can do. He’s living the ‘American Dream’, but my dream has just begun. Saturday night I’m going to show you why nobody can survive 12 rounds with Jarrett Hurd. There’s a storm coming.”
CALEB TRUAX
“I’m honored to be here with these great fighters and back on SHOWTIME. Training camp was perfect for this fight. This is the longest camp I’ve had in my career and the most focused I’ve been.
“I just want to go out there and silence people who said it was a fluke the first time I won. I want to prove that I belong at the top of the division. I’m going to put on a good show for the fans and retain my title.
“We’ve had four months to prepare for James DeGale. Normally I have six to eight weeks, so it was nice to have a drawn out and specific training camp. We really focused on the conditioning and making sure I’m reaching my peak.
“I’ve been through a lot in this sport. I’ve fought top guys in big fights but it finally came together last December. It meant a lot to me and now I’m prepared to put on an even better performance. I know DeGale is going to be hungry so I have to be ready for him.
“I had a great camp this fight. I knew we were going to have a rematch so I was right back in the gym in a couple of weeks. My trainer put together a great plan to help me improve and prepare for what DeGale is going to improve on. I’ll be ready for him to be 100 відсотків.
“I just want to get to Saturday night and put on another great performance to retain my belt. I’m going to give it my all to bring that belt back home to Minnesota.”
Джеймс DeGale
“My last performance was horrendous. It was shocking and embarrassing. I’m not going to make excuses about my shoulder and what went wrong. У ніч на суботу, I will be a two-time world champion. Я обіцяю вам, що.
“I’ve boxed at the top level my whole life and put on some good performances. I know what was wrong with me and why I performed how I did in the first fight. I’m going to put it to rest when I become a world champion again.
“It’s been a long, difficult training camp. I had a gray cloud above my head the last couple of months, but I’m ready to go become a world champion again on Saturday.
“This time has turned me into a beast. I’ve had to take everything even more seriously than before. I might have gotten a bit complacent being a champion those last few years. I’ve locked myself down and I’m ready to go.
“I would say 90 percent of the loss was because of what I didn’t do. I looked past him. I came back too quick from the injury, but he still had to get in there and take my belt. There’s no disrespect to Caleb, but I’ve fought the very best of the division and come out on top. The real James DeGale will be back on Saturday.
“It’s going to be a dominant performance on Saturday. If I don’t beat Truax and beat him easily I can’t get to the level that I want. I know that’s what is coming. No excuses.”
Джуліан Вільямс
“We had a really good camp. I didn’t want to get into the trash talk this camp. He’s a solid fighter and I don’t underestimate anyone. But he seems like a bully. You can’t bully me. He’s obsessed with me on social media. I just have to focus on what he can do as a fighter.
“He’s a nobody who wants some attention. I’m going to give him lots of attention on Saturday night. I’m going to shut this guy up.
“He’s going to lose every single round and probably get stopped late. Every time he gets pushed he loses, gets a draw or gets knocked down. I’m drowning him in deep waters.
“I’m calm right now but also anxious to show everyone what I have. I know I’m a world class fighter, I just have to go do it. I’m making sure I stay patient right now.
“He lost to a journeyman, got a draw with a journeyman and got dropped by a journeyman. There’s nothing else to say. I’m taking him out on Saturday.”
NATHANIEL GALLIMORE
“Saturday night is judgment day and it starts with ‘J-Pebbles’. It’s going to be a night to remember for me.
“It’s going to be a spectacular fight. I’m going to demolish him in grand fashion. He’s never faced anyone like me before. When I touch him, it’s over.
“You better worry about what’s going to happen to you on Saturday night. It’s going to be nasty. This fight is going to show everyone who I am in this division.
“I had the best training camp of my entire career. We covered all the bases. Saturdaynight I’m going to wipe the smile off his face. You think Charlo hits hard? You’re going to see on Saturday night.
“This opportunity is huge. The division is mine for the taking. I study my opponents and I stalk them in the ring. Everyone will see what’s going to happen on Saturday.”
Леонард Еллербе, Генеральний директор Мейвезер Акції
“This is a great card from top to bottom. We have none other than the longest reigning 154-pound world champion, Ерісланді Лара, taking on one of the toughest tests of his career in the very exciting, young and hungry world champion Jarrett Hurd.
“The co-main event is another important fight with a rematch featuring Caleb Truax, who will be looking to hold on to the belt he took from James DeGale last year, while DeGale will look to get back to where he was before they met last December.
“The show opens up with a high-octane 154-pound title eliminator with Julian Williams and Nathaniel Gallimore. This is the fight that could really steal the show. The winner of this fight will no doubt have their eye on the winner of Saturday’s main event.
“These are some of the best fights that can be made in each weight class. We can’t wait for everyone to see these fighters put it all on the line on Saturday night.”
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Деметріус Андраде “I am ready for Golovkin on May 5th”
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USA Boxing announces Duke Ragan & Virginia Fuchs 2017 Under Armour Elite Boxers of the Year
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Колорадо-Спрінгс, Коло. (Квітня 5, 2018 — USA Boxing has announced that Duke Ragan (Cincinnati, Огайо) і Віргінія Fuchs (Kemah, Техас) have been named 2017 Under Armour Elite Boxers of the Year. They are leading contenders to represent Team USA at the 2020 Olympics in Japan.
 Торік, the 20-year-old Ragan used his stiff jab and ring intelligence to make a major statement in the ring for the first time in International competition. The slick bantamweight (123 кг.) captured gold at his initial International tournament, the Chemistry Cup in Halle, Німеччина, before he clinched a ticket to his first World Championships, by way of his bronze-medal winning performance at the 2017 Continental Championships in Honduras.
Ragan’s third International medal of 2017 came at the 2017 Elite Men’s World Championships, where he won a silver medal, marking the highest placing for an American bantamweight at that prestigious tournament since 1999.
 Fuchs, 30, had a perfect 18-0 record in 2017, у тому числі 15 unanimous decision victories and one by RSC (referee stopped contest). Highlighted by winning top honors in the flyweight division (112 кг.) на 2017 USA Elite National Championships at Salt Lake City, Юта, Virginia also won at the Balkan Tournament, Continental Championships, Feliks Stamm Tournament, and Strandja Tournament. She won gold at all four International tournaments she entered.
A winner at the 2016 Олімпійські ігри, Fuchs graduated from Louisiana State University in 2011 with a degree in Kinesiology.
Below is a complete list of USA Boxing’s 2017 Under Armour Boxer of the Year award winners:
2017 Under Armour Boxer of the Year Awards
Elite Male – Duke Ragan (Cincinnati, Огайо)
Elite Female – Virginia Fuchs (Kemah, Техас)
Youth Male – Анхель Мартінес (Rockford, Іллінойс)
Youth Female – Citlalli Ortiz (Коачелла, ТАКИЙ ЯК)
Junior Male – Dante Benjamin (Shaker Heights, Огайо)
Junior Female — Gabriela Fundora (Коачелла, ТАКИЙ ЯК)
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Bellator 196 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9 WEIGH-IN RESULTS & ФОТО
BOTH EVENTS TAKE PLACE ЗАВТРА NIGHT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK BEGINNING AT 9 P.m. І/8 P.m. Коннектикут
Повна Bellator 196: Хендерсон проти. Huerta Weigh-in Results:
Легка головна подія: Бен Хендерсон (153) проти. Роджер Уерта (154)
Сумірна головна подія у напівважкій вазі: Адам Борікс (146) проти. Teodor Nikolov (146)
Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Деніз Кільгольц (125) проти. Petra Castkova (125)
Сутичка основної карти в напівважкій вазі: Браян Мур (145) проти. Джорджіо Belsanti (143)
175-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: І Рут (174) проти. Іон Паску (173)
Попередній поєдинок середньої ваги: Norbert Novenyi (185) проти. Mehmet Yueksel (184)
Повна Bellator Kickboxing 9 Weigh-in Results:
Welterweight World Title Bout: Реймонд Деніелс (170) проти. Djibril Ehouo (168)
Суперважний суперважкий захід: Alexey Ignashov (252) проти. Dzevad Poturak (236)
Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Sabriye Sengul (127)* проти. Renata Rakoczi (125)
163-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: John Wayne Parr (162) проти. Eder Lopes (162)
Women’s Featherweight Main Card Bout: Jorina Baars (142) проти. Athina Evmorfiadi (144)
165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Csaba Gyorfi (164) проти. Enrico Carrara (165)
144-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Antoine Habash (140) проти. Salvatore Cicerone (144)
187-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Pokorni (184) проти. Najib Idali (186.5)