Rahman Junior Opponent Chickens Out in Ring, Seconds Before Scheduled Fight

The young career of heavyweight contender Hasim Rahman Jr. took an unexpected turn last week, as his scheduled opponent, Joseph Coats, decided not to fight, while in the ring during the introductions and literally left the ring and returned to the locker room.
The four-round Rahman vs. Coats bout was supposed to happen at The Durham Armory in Downtown Durham, North Carolina, last Thursday, Ottubru 19. Madankollu, the debuting Coats, trained by reputable trainer Don Turner, initially refused to come out of the locker room. Forty minutes later, Coats finally agreed to get on with the fight only to leave Rahman waiting in the ring for nearly 10 minutes while chickening out for a second time.
He now faces suspension.
Event promoter Michelle Rosado (Raging Babe Events) and matchmaker J Russell Peltz (Promozzjonijiet Peltz Boxing, Inc) were as perplexed as Rahman’s promoter, Greg Cohen, by Coatssudden departure.
Russell told me in his 48 years in the sport, he NEVER saw anything like this,” qal Cohen. “A fighter in the ring rethinks his choice and leaves. I’m told he was out of the building before the announcer finished explaining to the crowd what happened.
Cohen says he already has the next fight scheduled for the promising slugger Rahman Jr., Novembru 4 fi Springfield, Virginia, in a co-promotion with Shabazz Brotherz Boxing Promotions.

Junior showed class and poise in the way he handled this and he’s to be commended. Sometimes in boxing, strange things happen and this is one of those times.

UNIFIED HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ANTHONY JOSHUA MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT IN ADVANCE OF OCT. 28 TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST CARLOS TAKAM LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

Unified and undefeated heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua spoke to members of the media on a SHOWTIME-hosted conference call to discuss his upcoming title defense against IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam. The fight will be televised LIVE on SHOWTIME at 5 p.m. U/2 p.m. PT from Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

 

The British sensation Joshua (19-0, 19 Kos) and Takam (35-3-1, 27 Kos) will meet in front of what is expected to be more than 70,000 boxing at Welsh’s national stadium.

 

Here is what Joshua had to say on the call:

 

ANTHONY JOSHUA:

“We’re back again Ottubru 28 against Carlos Takam. I could say a million things about Takam because I’m studying him. Fl-aħħar tal-ġurnata, there’s two things that I’m focusing on. One is that it’s just like another fight and the second is winning. Then we can all move on to see what 2018 istivi. I’m sure that’s going to be a promising year.”

 

On his viewpoint of how he felt when opponent was changed from Kubrat Pulev to Carlos Takam:

“I was a bit baffled. You know how it is when you’re a fighter, you say ‘I’m going to fight with one arm, one eye, one leg.’ I didn’t expect him to stand down the opportunity but I do understand that he wanted to be 100 mija. Illum il-ġurnata, there’s a lot of science to the sport so he probably had to get advice from his doctors, so I get it. But it’s a shame because there was just something about Pulev and wanting to outclass him. My mindset with Takam…I don’t know. He’s veteran where you take a lot to give a lot. It’s just switching up my mindset about the style of fight I’m going to engage in now. That was the main disappointment.”

 

On his thoughts about some point fighting in the U.S.:

“I’m excited. Jien eċċitati ħafna. I would love to fight the great champions that the United States has produced. Fl-istess ħin, I’ll fight anywhere. I’m fine staying in the UK, but America’s definitely at the top of the pyramid for sure. The thing is, before I wanted to go out there for the experience but now I want to go out there and make me some money. For what fight, that’s what’s going to be interesting.”

 

On if he foresees a showdown with Deontay Wilder in 2018:

“Anytime. I think so. I think he’s what the division needs and I think this is what Wilder needs, so we’ll give it to them. I say it’s definitely a potential for 2018. What else am I going to do in 2018 provided that I don’t have any mandatories? I’ll be a free agent. If dealt with right with Eddie Hearn and the U.S., I think it could be built to be something just like the Klitschko fight. It should be better.”

 

On if he foresees the Wilder fight being in the U.S.:

"I think so. I could tell you a million things but the reason I’m saying that is because I do have some real professional people in the background advising me as well. I can see it happening in the U.S. If you came to Wembley on April 29, you saw what that was like. It was phenomenal. That was really good. So do we want to create that again or should we go overseas and do something new? It’s good to have options.”

 

On the timeline of events and mindset after Takam was announced as the replacement for Pulev:

“There was no doubt in my mind that I would still fight. If Eddie had opponents lined up, I was definitely still going to fight. There was no point in my mind where I thought that I’m not going to compete or didn’t know what I was going to do. A real bonus is that I always work on myself in the gym so I haven’t had like 100 Pulev clones coming to the gym. I haven’t been working just solely on the style to defeat Pulev. I’ve been working on improving on my weaknesses and building on my strengths. Allura, when I heard I wasn’t going to be fighting him and that the next guy in line was Takam, it was like OK, cool, because I’ve still been developing myself anyways.

 

“You could put me with anyone. What I’ve worked on in the gym and what I’ve built myself two of these last three months, I should be able to fight anyone. I’m just happy that I don’t have to wait because it probably would have been March or April. That would have been a year out of the ring. I don’t think now is the time to be taking that much time out so I’m really grateful that the show could still go on.”

 

On if from a fighter’s perspective there’s financial pressure involved in whether or not the show should go on regardless of the replacement:

"Do Mhux. When I look at Pulev. He was getting the pay day. He had to make the decision. From a fighter’s point of view, you have to put the fighter first. From a second point of view, I don’t want to take the opportunity from a lot of my friends on the undercard because they’re not going to make their money. Then you’ve got to think of the fans as well because there’s so many people that book hotels, ivvjaġġar, time off work. Before I think of myself, I think of all these other people that have come out to have a good time and are dependent on me. So that’s why I said I’m really happy that the show could go on, not just for me. A lot of people would have lost out that night.”

 

On his reaction to Deontay Wilder claiming nobody wants to fight him after Luis Ortiz pulled out:

"[Laughing] When I heard Pulev pulled out, I was going to do the same thing. I thought that’s what the champions are doing these days. I find it funny. It’s like Twitter fingers now. Like doing your business behind closed doors. Ortiz failed a drug test, dan ikun hekk, move onto the next one. Ortiz comes off his ban and you box him then. No need to cry about it and say that nobody wants to fight you. Of course we want to fight you, you’re the champion. You’re the hunted. He just needs to start thinking that way and stop feeling sorry for himself. Just keep quiet and don’t show any weakness in this game. This is heavyweight boxing. This ain’t featherweight boxing.”

 

On why he thinks Deontay Wilder needs a potential heavyweight showdown more than he does:

“I fought Jason Gavern in maybe my 12th ġlieda. Deontay Wilder is fighting in his 34th fight maybe his 35th ġlieda. Where I’m coming from is that in a career, it’s all good going undefeated and looking good. But when it’s all said and done, how are people going to remember you? He hasn’t had any memorable fights. He needs a real remarkable fight to stamp his name in the history books of heavyweight boxing. He needs that more right now. Especially being in America. Dan huwa l-Mecca tal-boksing. I even need it. I need Wilder to have a remarkable fight. I need to be the one that steps up to make this dream a reality. I would be honored to go out there and compete with Wilder.”

 

On what he’s learned from almost being defeated by Klitschko:

“Now when I watch boxing, I watch it completely different. When you watch a George Foreman and Ron Lyle kind of fight or an Ali and Foreman fight where a bit of their soul and spirit disappears, I always wondered how they were doing it and how they were taking those shots. You always question how, why, and what makes people do what they do. Until I went through it, I would always watch boxing but now I don’t just watch it, I understand it. I know the thing that you can’t be taught is how to survive in the trenches. I just feel like my heart is very big and I wear it on my sleeve in this sport.

 

“It’s just that mindset. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to win, that’s one thing. I just realized as well what the division needs because I think the masses of people can relate to a boxer’s life. It’s labor, you’re up early, working, you’re resting and providing for your family. There’s also the glitz and glamor of getting money but that disconnects from so many people. The wealthy people are one percent of the world, so people just want to see you fight. They want to see you go to war. That’s another thing I’ve learned…what people want and desire for in this sport to kind of bring the attention back to boxing. I don’t just do it, I don’t just watch it, I really understand it. I know what to do to deliver.”

 

On if he thinks he’s the biggest attraction in boxing and comfortable with shouldering that responsibility:

“I’m going to keep it humble because there’s still people in this sport that I look up to. I love Kovalev, I love Alexander Ustinov. From a talent perspective, I don’t know if I’m as talented, but I hustle the smartest. I work the hardest. You can’t deny that. We’re all carrying this weight. Even promoters are carrying this weight it’s not just me. We all have different attributes.”

 

On the challenges Takam presents as compared to Pulev:

“To have a style like Takam’s, not a lot of people have long careers. He just eats up a little bit of ground each round. He could throw a jab, right hand to the head, left hook, right hook and be looking good and all of a sudden, everything he’s doing wasn’t working because the person you’re fighting is still coming. Allura, I think by round six, seven or eight he starts applying pressure because he’s got that type of fighter with the ‘I’m going to absorb and measure everything you do’ mindset which is a dangerous style.

 

“I’ve fought Breazeale, Molina, and Klitschko and for Kubrat Pulev I’ve focused on a lot of taller fighters. They say Carlos Takam fights at 6-foot-2, but he probably fights at 6-foot bent down and crouched over. Kollox f 'Kollox, what goes down in the history books is whether I win or lose. I just got to do whatever I got to do to get this win. Because it’s really important for me and the sport of boxing because it sets up several fights in the future.”

 

On if the fight with Takam is tougher than what Pulev would have presented:

“I think he’s tougher and can take more but I don’t think he’s smarter for that reason. What’s going to be tougher…the smarter fighter who’s going to make me think more or the guy who’s going to make me run? That’s what’s going to be interesting. I think I definitely might see him in the future.”

 

On being compared to Lennox Lewis:

“It’s an honor at this stage. I’m going to do some research and see where Lennox was at in terms of career building going into his 20th ġlieda. I feel like Lennox is definitely someone I can learn from. If you gave me a list of boxers I could learn from, I would put Lennox in my top 10, 100 mija. If I can perfect that jab. This is what we’re doing, this is the journey we’re on. It’s interesting because either you’re the next Lennox or the next Tyson or you’re nobody in boxing. It’s a tough sport so if I can be compared to these legends of the game, we’re definitely moving in the right direction. I’m not here calling myself the next Lennox. This is what I’m hearing. But we’re moving in the right direction.

 

On if he’s spent any time around Lennox Lewis and if he’s made any comments on his career:

“I was around Lennox when I was trying to make the decision about turning professional. Lennox gave me advice more about career building. So I went through Matchroom, who’s done that for a long time. Wara, I kind of locked myself away and have just been focusing on my fight game. If there’s any advice I could take from Lennox it would be for my fight game because I do need to develop skills for sure.”

 

On if there’s a timetable to unify the title and if so does Deontay Wilder need to have a great fight to build the hype:

“There’s no time scale. You kind of just roll with the punches. We were fighting for the British title and then the Charles Martin opportunity presented itself. Then the Klitschko fight presented itself. And now we have a mandatory and you have to take that so we’re rolling with the punches, but there’s opportunities above him in the background. Deontay Wilder doesn’t need a better performance to compete. He’s a heavyweight, he’s a champion. He’s winning and that speaks enough. We have to give credit where credit is due so if that’s the case, that will definitely be respected for sure.”

 

On if Deontay Wilder is a priority:

“That guy’s been a professional since 2009. I started boxing in 2008. He’s been a professional a year longer than I’ve been boxing my whole career. He needs these fights. It’s a different ballgame. The only thing that’s given me credibility is the fact that I’ve gone and unified the division. He doesn’t need to have a remarkable performance or fight any household name because he’s been doing this for so long.

 

“I think the reason why he’s more desperate is because boxing writers have called him out. Who’s the next person on the list? Attach your name to the best brand in the business and people will listen so he’s just calling me out because he knows I’m the hot take in the business right now. He’s just doing what any businessman would do. I look at my situation and say after this Takam situation, what does the WBA say about a mandatory situation? Only God knows what could happen with my situation. I always look at it from a realistic point of view.

 

“I’ll fight Wilder next year and make it a priority 100 mija. There’s no doubt about that. But I’m going to be real and say these are the reasons why he’s probably doing what he’s doing. It could potentially happen but maybe not the next fight I have because of certain mandatories. Or do I just say I’m going to give up my belt because it’s what he wants or what I want? We have to make a careful decision in the making of this fight.”

EDDIE HEARN, Joshua’s Promotor, Matchroom Boxing

“We’re just over a week away from another huge event as Stephen [Espinoza] qal. Seventy-five thousand people at the biggest indoor boxing event in Europe of all time. It’s going to be an incredible atmosphere and just a wonderful night of boxing. I think with Floyd’s [Mayweather] departure from the sport, he is unquestionably the biggest star in the world of boxing. The amount of interest in him has been incredible. We will of course thank SHOWTIME after the sixth episode of Anthony Joshua’s world championship career. Thank you to Stephen and all the guys at SHOWTIME and their effort. It’s extremely valued for myself and Anthony. And for the fight next week, Carlos Takam replaces Pulev. Anthony’s been training for a 6-foot-5, full-ranging awkward guy and now we have a 6-foot-2 little guy who’s going to come at you non-stop. Jabbing, punching, overhand right, hook, relentless pressure. He’s going to come across Anthony Joshua looking absolutely the best he’s ever looked in camp. We can’t wait for a wonderful show.”

 

On his desires to bring Anthony Joshua to the U.S. to defend the heavyweight title:

“He’s definitely on the radar. Like Anthony said, it’s definitely part of the scrapbook to be produced in the years to come. If you want to try and change the game and break down boundaries, that includes America, Africa and the Middle East as well. It’s hard to leave the UK with 75,000 biex 90,000 people compared to what the U.S. huwa. But Anthony Joshua is a global brand. He’s not British heavyweight champion, he’s a world heavyweight champion. The key now is to get the win on Ottubru 28 and then in the weeks that follow, put our plans together for 2019 and hopefully America is included in that.”

 

On if working with Danny Jacobs changes his work with Joshua and if he anticipates Joshua staying on SHOWTIME despite Deontay Wilder’s connection to the network:

“Absolutely. We appreciate the way they’re building Anthony Joshua’s brand. Matchroom Boxing is one business and Anthony Joshua is another business. Anthony has involvement in our U.S. business as well. Fl-aħħarnett, this is the channel that he fights on. He’s not dependent on Matchroom Boxing USA. We’ll do the right thing for Anthony.”

 

STEPHEN Espinoza, Viċi-President Eżekuttiv & General Manager, Showtime Sports

 

“This will be the fifth Anthony Joshua fight that will be telecast on SHOWTIME here in the states. We’re very proud of our association with A.J. and with Matchroom and it is part of giving fans the biggest fights and the best fighters. A.J. definitely fits that criteria. He is without a doubt the consensus No. 1 heavyweight in the world. We last saw him in April in a thrilling, career-defining fight and knockout of Wladimir Klitschko in front of a record crowd of 90,000 nies. That fight was broadcast in over 150 pajjiżi, including live in the U.S. fuq Showtime. Fuq Ottubru. 28 we expect another spectacle of similar scale. He’s got an experienced challenger and we expect a rabid crowd of 70,000 and we are proud to bring it you on SHOWTIME starting live at 5 p.m. Eastern and 2 p.m. Paċifiku.

Former World Champion Ishe Smith Clashes With Top 154-Pound Contender Julian “J-Rock” Williams In Super Welterweight Showdown Headlining Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce Live from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Saturday, Novembru. 18

Lionell Thompson Duels Earl Newman In Light Heavyweight Co-Featured Attraction & Tugstsogt Nyambayar Meets Xavier Martinez in Battle of
Unbeaten Prospects
Biljetti dwar il-Bejgħ Issa!
LAS VEGAS (Ottubru 23, 2017) – Ex champion dinja Ishe Smith battles top 154-pound contender Julian “J-Rock” Williams in a 10-round super welterweight clash that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce live from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on IS-SIBT, Novembru 18.
Fil-ko-karatteristika, Lionell Thompson clashes with unbeaten prospect Earl Newman fi 10-round bout heavyweight dawl. Kopertura televiżjoni jibda fil 9 p.m. U/6 p.m. PT with unbeaten prospects Tugstsogt Nyambayar u Xavier Martinez going head-to-head in a 10-round featherweight fight.
This card is going to bring it,” said Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe. “The fans will be presented with variety; veterans and prospects going head-to-head and tough fighting styles meshing come fight night. The main event between Ishe Smith and Julian Williams is going to be an exciting battle! I think Ishe and Julian are going to put on a great show. Both fighters are very tough competitors and fight with everything they have. We also have a great undercard line-up. This is going to be an all-around exciting night of boxing for the fans.
This is the kind of show that presents something for every boxing fan,” said Tom Brown, President tal Promozzjonijiet TGB. “Ishe Smith is a former champion who still has title aspirations. He’s going up against a young hungry contender on the comeback trail in Julian Williams. Earl Newman will be taking a major step up when he takes on Lionell Thompson in the co-feature and both Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Xavier Martinez will be looking to keep their undefeated records intact. It all adds up to a fun night for boxing fans.
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The 39-year-old Smith (29-8, 12 Kos) won his world championship with a majority decision over Cornelius Bundrage on Feb. 23, 2013 to become the first Las Vegas-native to win a world title. He has also challenged top fighters such as Erislandy Lara and Daniel Jacobs and most recently defeated Tommy Rainone and Frank Galarza in his last two bouts.
I took this fight just like I’ve taken every tough fight over the years,” Said Smith. “I constantly challenge myself to the best and I believe Julian Williams is one of the best in the division. If you look at my resume, all I’ve done is fight the best guys, in their prime, so this is nothing new to me. I’ve reached the point where I’ve seen it all. This fight will get me exactly where I need to be, closer to a world title shot.
Williams (23-1-1, 15 Kos), one of the top young contenders in the 154-pound division, is working his way back into title contention by taking on a tough former world champion in Smith. The 27-year-old Williams of Philadelphia suffered a KO loss to Jermall Charlo in his first title shot in 2016 and returned to the ring with a TKO victory over Joshua Conley in his last fight on Ġunju 30.
We’ve been working hard for months and I’m ready to get back in the ring,” Said Williams. “I could fight għada. I know this is an important fight for my career. Ishe is a veteran and he is going to bring his ‘Agame to try to prove he’s still got it. I’m not going to give him that opportunity. I will be victorious and show that I’m ready to fight the best in the world.
Lionell Thompson (18-4, 11 Kos) is on the trail of a 175-pound world championship and he hasn’t taken the easy road, having challenge the likes of Sergey Kovalev and Radivoje Kalajdzic in his pro career. The 32-year-old out of Buffalo, N.Y.. is coming off a knockout victory over Steve Lovett in his last fight on Frar. 24. The last time he fought at the Cosmopolitan, he defeated Donovan George by unanimous decision on Sept. 16, 2016.
Unbeaten prospect Earl Newman (10-0-1, 7 Kos) will be taking a big step forward in taking on his toughest competition to date in Thompson. The 26-year-old Brooklyn-native is coming off a split draw against Paul Parker on Seba. 19 after winning his first 10 tissielet pro.
A 2012 Olympic Silver medalist from Mongoloa, Tugstsogt Nyambayar (8-0, 8 Kos) now fights out of Carson, California. The 25-year-old turned pro in March of 2015 with a first round knockout of Gabriel Braxton. Minn dakinhar, Nyambayar has stopped every opponent in his path, including most recently scoring a 10thround TKO over Jhon Gemino in February.
The unbeaten 19-year-old prospect Xavier Martinez (9-0, 5 Kos) will face his toughest test as a pro when he enters the ring on Novembru 18. Representing Sacramento, Martinez has scored two victories in 2017 having stopped Jesus Aguinaga in September after earning a decision over then unbeaten Prince Smalls in June.
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Montgomery Brothers, Maliek, Mikhail & Michael Jr. All Score TKO’s in Their Hometown


MACON, GA (Ottubru 22, 2017)The Montgomery Brothers, Maliek, Mikhail, and Michael Jr, who are guided by Witness Sports Management’s Greg Hannely u Jared Shaw, all scored knockout victories last night at the Shrine Temple, in Macon, Georgia, their hometown.
Maliek Montgomery (2-0, 2 Kos) iddominat Calvin Smith (2-12), winning by 3rd round TKO. Mikhail Montgomery (1-0 1 KO), destroyed Tony Jones, scoring an impressive 2ndround TKO. Michael Montgomery Jr. (2-0, 2 Kos) defeated Edwin Aceves (0-2) bi 3rd WHO.
It was great fighting in our hometown and getting a knockout was exactly what I wanted to do.said Maliek Montgomery. “My career is off to a great start and I look forward to getting right back in the ring.
I wanted to make a statement in my pro debut,” stated Mikhail Montgomery. “Getting a first round knockout lets me know I have some power. I still have a long way to go, but I’m confident in my quest to make a name for myself. It’s rare that we have professional boxing shows in Macon, so I’m glad I was able to fight in front of my family and friends.
My younger brothers and I wanted to come out and show our hometown fans that we are the future of boxing.Michael Montgomery Jr. qal “We all have that power the fans want to see. I’m happy that I got another knockout to start my career.
My sons showed up in our hometown,” qal Michael Montgomery Sr.I’m always pushing my boys to go the extra mile in the gym and the hard work is paying off. They showed they have the power to stop their opponents. On Monday we’ll be right back in the gym.
I’m extremely happy that all three Montgomery brothers were able to stop their opponents,” qal Greg Hannely. “Their father, Michael Montgomery Sr., is doing a great job training his boys. They all have exciting styles that fans want to see. Jared and I will be looking to get them back in the ring before the end of the year.
When we signed the Montgomery brothers, I knew they were going to be crowd pleasing fighters,” said co-manager Jared Shaw. “There is nothing boring about all three brothers. Boxing needs fighters like the Montgomery brothers, action type fighters that will always put on a great show.

MAYFIELD, MILLER AND MARTINEZ VICTORIOUS IN SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, BĦAL (Ottubru 22, 2017)Last night at the historic San Francisco Armory, l- “Lura għan-Negozju” card took place with local fighters, Karim Mayfield, Raquel Miller and Xavier Martinez moving forward with victories.
Karim “Sib iebes” Mayfield (20-4-1, 11 Kos), cruised to a 6-round unanimous decision over outmatched Miguel Dumas (10-0, 7 Kos), giving him his first defeat. Bl-rebħa, Mayfield captures he the WBU Welterweight Americas Belt. Scorecards read 60-54 darbtejn, u 55-54.
Middleweight, RaquelPretty Beast” Taħħan (5-0, 3 Kos) remained undefeated with a 1stround knockout against Lisa Garland (15-9, 8 Kos). Time was 2:00 ta round wieħed.
Xavier Martinez (10-0, 5 Kos) stayed unbeaten winning by 2nd round knockout over Raymond Chacon (7-27-1) in a 6-round featherweight bout. Time was 2:59
Ricardo PINELL (15-3-1, 8 Kos) won a lopsided unanimous decision against Carlos Ruiz (8-4, 3 KO) in a 6-round middleweight bout. Score cards read 60-54 madwar l-bord.
Will Shaw (3-0, 3 Kos) defeated Lenard Davis (1-0-3) bi 2nd round TKO in a scheduled 4-round super lightweight bout. Time was .50 ta 'round tnejn.

Demetrius Andrade wins 12-round unanimous decision over Alantez Fox in Middleweight Debut

Televised Live on HBO Boxing After Dark®

Ruben Villa and Michael Dutchover remain perfect in non-televised action

All Photo Credits: Emily Harney / Promozzjonijiet Banner

GĦALL-ĦRUĠ IMMEDJAT
Verona, NY (Ottubru. 21 2017) -Two-Time undefeated world champion Demetrius Andrade made a successful debut as a middleweight by winning a dominant 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Alantez Fox at The Turning Stone Resort Casino.
The bout was the co-feature bout of an HBO Boxing After Dark® tripleheader
In round one, Andrade rocked Fox with a blistering straight left hand. Fox was wobbled badly, and Andrade jumped on Fox. After landing several hard follow up shots, Fox was able to hold on and get out of the first frame. Andrade was dominant as he continued to land swift combinations at will. That opening flurry caused Fox to engage very sporadically during the fight
In round seven, Fox was awarded a dubious knockdown when Andrade slipped on the wet canvas. Television replays showed that Fox did not even land a punch during that exchange.
That was the only blemish for Andrade, as he controlled the action by using his superior skills on both the inside and landing crisp and sharp punches on the outside and he cruised home to the victory. Compubox punch stats showed the dominance of Andrade as he outlanded Fox 158-52 over the 12-round bout with Andrade winning the power shots by a 132-29 margin.
Those stats were evident in the scoring as Andrade of Providence, Rhode Island won by scores of 118-110, 118-109, u 116-111 to push his perfect mark to 25-0.
Fox loses for the first time, and the native of Forestville, Maryland is now 23-1-1.
ANDRADE QUOTES
I did what I had to do in there. I think I did very well, but I will look at the fight and then give myself a grade after that,” Said Andrade.
I did everything I needed to do. It was a great experience to go 12 rounds at this weight. Fox is a tough kid, and after I hurt him early in the first round, he recovered well. He wasn’t sloppy and he knew how to survive, so that is why I did not finish him.
I took my time and I needed the 12 rawnds. I knew I could hurt him and had the pop to do it.
I will go back and work on putting a little more pop on my punches and I feel that I can do a lot of damage.
He was a big test. Nobody would step up and face him, and I did. This is why I am the best, because I am willing to face anybody. Fox is a good fighter and he will do damage down the line, but like I told everybody before the fight, Look out It’s me again!.”
Fil azzjoni mhux fuq it-televiżjoni, Ruben Villa remained perfect by winning a six-round unanimous decision over German Meraz in a featherweight bout.
Villa controlled the action against the 100 fight veteran Meraz. Villa won by shutout margins on all cards by the scores of 60-54 which made Villa of Salinas, California raise his mark to 9-0. Meraz of Agua, Prieta, Messiku huwa 54-45-1.
The card opened up with Michael Dutchover beating down and eventually stopping Anthony De Jesus Ruiz in round four of their six-round lightweight bout.
Dutchover landed heavy blows throughout the contest and had Ruiz in trouble several times before the bout was stopped at 2:42 tal rawnd erba.
Dutchover of Santa Fe Springs, California via Midland, Texas issa huwa 7-0 ma 'ħames knockouts. Ruiz of San Luis Potosi, Mexico is now 2-4.
The AndradeFox bout was promoted by Banner Promotions, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and A-Team Promotions, in association with DiBella Entertainment.

The VillaMeraz & DutchoverRuiz fights were promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.

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Host of the October 21st event, Tidwir Stone Resort Casino huwa resort destinazzjoni għotja rebbieħa, li qed tkompli tiddistingwi ruħha bħala post premier għal-ġlieda of-the-sena livell boxing. The October event will mark Turning Stone’s 23rd nationally-televised avveniment boxing, tagħqad il-resort bħala destinazzjoni ewlenija għall-isports miġġielda nazzjonalment-televiżjoni. Turning Stone is celebrated for its noteworthy boxing events such as boxing legend Mike Tyson selecting the resort as the venue for his world debut as a promoter, Muhammad Ali’s daughter Laila Ali made her boxing debut at Turning Stone and in April 2015, Turning Stone was selected to host “Ġlieda tas-Sena” konkorrent – Matthysse vs. Provodnivkovover arenas in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Miami. Tidwir Stone karatteristiċi kumditajiet ta 'klassi dinjija inklużi erba' lukandi, aktar minn 20 ristoranti firma u l-għażliet dining, żewġ spas, -ġodda kollha 125,000 pied kwadru art Las Vegas logħob stil, ta Showroom cabaret stil, a 5,000 arena sedil, ħames korsijiet tal-golf, bars diversi, swali cocktail u postijiet nightlife mad-divertiment ħajjin kull weekend.
Tickets for this highly anticipated matchup are on sale now and available for $65 for ringside seats and others priced at $25, $30, $40 u $49, flimkien ma kwalunkwe miżati applikabbli. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Turning Stone Resort Box Office, billi ċċempel 315-361-7469 jew online fuq Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com).
Corrales vs. Machado is a 12-round fight for the WBA Super World Super Featherweight Championship, to be held Saturday, Ottubru 21 at the Turning Stone in Verona, New York. The main event is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Cotto Promotions. The event is sponsored by TECATE, THE OFFICIAL BEER OF BOXING, Casa Mexico Tequila, and Thor: Ragnarok, and will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark beginning at 10:05 p.m. U/PT.
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Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko Official Results & Ritratti

Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) defeated Alexander Shlemenko (56-10, 1 NC) via deċiżjoni unanima (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

 

Ritratti: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iaobj6dqfk4jq1y/AADPZmjhtmreJ-7mNCkqEKvua?dl=0

 

Neiman Gracie (7-0) defeated Zak Bucia (18-9) permezz sottomissjoni (neck crank) fi 2:27 ta 'round tnejn

Ritratti: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kvl101uwhi2zi3p/AABH7yRjFJHzNnRgDcEeGI23a?dl=0

Kristina Williams (1-0) defeated Heather Hardy (1-1) permezz TKO (waqfien tabib) fi 2:00 ta 'round tnejn

Ritratti: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/09r32tj0p0lfrlh/AAA2wiI3m1-pTHGaePuJeR5Ta?dl=0

Ryan Quinn (14-7) defeated Marcus Surin (4-1) via deċiżjoni unanima (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

 

Ritratti: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uzsfhmp09sbgh7r/AADZyyNKyuqDKiWfZW1F1MkAa?dl=0

Lisa Blaine (2-0) defeated Ana Julaton (2-3) permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

 

Ritratti: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/meae709iunpv7rt/AAAvcWOCHh0R5N0K9UT8o-Jna?dl=0

Riżultati Card preliminari:

John Lopez (6-4) defeated Billy Giovanella (9-5) via deċiżjoni unanima (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

Kevin Carrier (1-0) defeated Jose Antonio Perez (0-1) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Vovka Clay (4-2) defeated Frank Sforza (6-1) permezz sottomissjoni (giljottina) fi 1:17 ta 'round tnejn

Don Shainis (4-1) defeated Matthew Denning (5-7) permezz TKO (strajkijiet) fi 4:50 ta round wieħed

Jordan Young (7-0) defeated Alec Hooben (5-4) permezz sottomissjoni (ċowk trijangolu) fi 2:44 ta round wieħed

Costello van Steenis (9-1) defeated Steve Skrzat (8-10) permezz sottomissjoni (strajkijiet) fi 2:52 ta round wieħed

Joaquin Buckley (8-1) defeated Vinicius de Jesus (5-2) permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Pete Rogers (3-4) defeated Timothy Wheeler (1-5) permezz sottomissjoni (giljottina) fi :37 ta round wieħed

Dekan Hancock (3-1) defeated John Beneduce (2-2) permezz TKO (strajkijiet) fi 3:38 ta round wieħed

Unbeaten Super-Lightweight Phenom DEVINTHE DREAMHANEY RETURNS TO THE RING NOVEMBER 4 IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA

A LIVE PAY-PER-STEAM WILL BE AVAILABLEEXCLUSIVELY ON

FIGHTTYME.COM FOR $5.99
Photo by Team Haney
LAS VEGAS, NV (Ottubru 19, 2017)Undefeated super-lightweight prospect, 18-year old sensation, DevinThe DreamHaney (17-0, 11 Kos), will make his return to the ring onIS-SIBT, Novembru 4, 2017 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel in Atlanta. Haney, who resides in Las Vegas, NV, will square off against Hamza Sempewo (14-8, 7 Kos) of Kampala, Uganda. Haney vs. Sempewo, an 8-round bout in the super-lightweight division, will serve as the co-main event to heavyweight’s, DevinThe General” Vargas (19-4, 7 Kos) ta 'Toledo, Ohio, vs. Galen “Bad Boy” Brown (44-38-1, 25 Kos) ta 'San. Joseph’s, Missouri.
The card titled, Remembering Our Fallen Officers Charity Boxing Galais being promoted by Fight Tyme Promotions, l- Atlanta Boxing Association, in conjunction with Devin Haney Promotions. A live Pay-Per-Stream broadcast will be available exclusively on Fight Tyme Live for $5.99
Biljetti għall “Remembering Our Fallen Officers Charity Boxing Galaare priced at GENERAL ADMISSION $500.00, CORPORATE & V.I.P. TABLES of 10 Seats including Dinner $5,000.00, u huma disponibbli fuq www.FightTyme.com/Atlanta.
Haney, who captured the WBC Youth World lightweight title at just 18-years old, the youngest to ever do so, is excited about fighting in Atlanta, Georgia, for the first time in his career.
This will be my first time fighting in Atlanta and I’m excited to bring an exciting fight to all those who’ll be in attendance,” qal Devin Haney. “Everyone who’s seen me fight, knows I like to put on a great show. One thing I know for surethere’s going to be fireworks coming from my fists on fight night, that you can guarantee.
William Haney who is the father, trainer, and manager of Devin Haney, explains why this fight means so much.
Devin hasn’t gotten the chance yet to fight in the Atlanta area as a professional,” qal William Haney. “Our goal is to fight in every major media market in America and Atlanta, Georgia is a great place to expand the Devin Haney brand. Devin is getting better with each fight and November 4th, everyone watching will see why he is the future of boxing.
The official weigh in will take place Il-ġimgħa, Novembru 3, 2017 (5PM EST – 7PM EST) at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel located at 265 Peachtree Center Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303-7402.
More fights, opponents and rounds will be announced shortly. Fuq lejl ġlieda, bibien miftuħa fil 5PM EST (Casino & Cocktails); 7PM EST (Dinner); and #FightTyme begins at8:30PM EST (Broadcast Starts at 7PM featuring opening words by world renown motivational speaker Les Brown). The entire card will be available to watch live by subscribing to #FightTyme on your Android, Apple, Apple TV, FireStick, Computer, MoovieTyme.com or Roku Devices.
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Montgomery Brothers, Maliek, Mikhail & Michael Jr. Return to the Ring This Sat in Their Hometown


MACON, GA (Ottubru 19, 2017)Boxing returns to Macon, Georgia this Saturday, Ottubru 21st at the Shrine Temple as the Montgomery Brothers, Maliek, Mikhail, and Michael Jr, all guided by Witness Sports Management’s Greg Hannely u Jared Shaw, look to prove why they’re the future of boxing atop a stacked card in the heart of the south.
All three brothers who were born and raised in Macon, GA, are featured in four-round bouts as Maliek Montgomery (1-0, 1KO) will face veteran Calvin Smith (2-11), Mikhail Montgomery (1-0 1KO), who will be making his pro debut, se jiffaċċjaw Tony Jones, bħala Michael Montgomery Jr. se jiffaċċjaw Edwin Aceves (Pro debutt). As amateur boxers, the three brothers had an outstanding combined record of 419-44. All three brothers are trained by their father, Michael Montgomery Sr.
It is an honor to fight in Macon, Georgia, as we didn’t have many boxing cards growing up out here, and it is a great feeling to help bring a professional boxing match to my hometown,” said Maliek Montgomery. “This is a rare opportunity for my brothers and I show our hometown fans what we got, now that we are professional boxers.
I am proud to fight in Georgia and it is Macon, that makes it even better,” Michael Montgomery Jr.
iddikjarat. “I am excited about this fight and wish it was fight night already. All I can tell you is get ready for a great performance as I’m looking to bring some heat when I step in the ring.
It is a great feeling to make my professional debut in my hometown and alongside my brothers and father,” Mikhail Montgomery qal. “We’ve all worked very hard for moments like this. With this being my pro debut, I’m looking to shine. This is going to be a fight you don’t want to miss.
My boys are ready to show our hometown fans that they are elite fighters,” qal Michael Montgomery Sr. No fighter out of Macon, Georgia has ever won a world title and my boys have a great chance to become the first to do so. I’m expecting a lot of family and friends to be in attendance. My sons are super excited to be fighting in Macon and everyone watching will know they are some rough boys, with some serious boxing skills.
The Montgomery brothers are special.” qal Greg Hannely. “They have a fan friendly style that I know will resonate with their hometown fans. In boxing, you want to see fighters that like to engage, and the Montgomery brothers are a perfect example of what action fighters should look like. These boys can bang.
The time has come where all three brothers will be fighting on the same card,” said co-manager Jared Shaw. “The fact that this card is taking place in Macon, Georgia, is truly amazing. As managers, you always want to build a solid fanbase in the city where the fighter is from. F'dan il-każ, we got three bonified fighters, fighting in their hometown. Real fighters, ġlieda, and Macon is going to be proud to call the Montgomery’s their own.
Biljetti huma $25 għall-ammissjoni ġenerali u $45 for seating. For tickets please contact(478)319-1502.
The event is promoted E Butts Jr Promotions, more information about the promotion can be found here (https://www.facebook.com/ebuttsjrpromotions/). First bell is at 7:30 PM.

World Boxing Super Series Murat Gassiev vs. Krzysztof Wlodarczyk Final Press Conference Quotes & Ritratti

WBSS Cruiserweight Quarter-final Headlines Action Saturday, Ottubru 21 from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. & fuq
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NEW YORK (Ottubru 19, 2017) – IBF Champion murat Gassiev u eks champion Krzysztof WLODARCZYK went face-to-face Il-Ħamis at the final press conference before they enter the ring this Saturday, Ottubru 21 in World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight quarter-final action from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. live on AUDIENCE Network.
Promoted by Ringstar Sports in association with World Boxing Super Series, tickets for the live event are on sale now and are available atTicketmaster.com. Tickets are also available to purchase at the Prudential Center box office.
Also facing off Il-Ħamis and competing in featured bouts on Ottubru 21were Polish contender Mateusz Masternak and once-beaten Stivens Bujaj, who meet in a WBSS cruiserweight reserve match and unbeaten Polish contender Maciej Sulecki u ex isfidant titolu Jack Culcay, who square-off in super welterweight action.
Hawnhekk huwa dak li l-ġellieda kellhom jgħidu Il-Ħamis from BB King’s Blues Club & Grill:
MURAT GASSIEV
I have a great opponent who is a very tough two-time champion. He is experienced and this will give me a great challenge nhar is-Sibt.
I worked hard with Abel Sanchez all camp to put on a great performancenhar is-Sibt lejl. To be a champion and defend my belt is something I always dreamed of. I want to stay in this position for a long time.
When we faced-off I looked inside his eyes and saw that he is very serious. He’s ready for a big fight and I will make sure this is a great fightnhar is-Sibt.
This is someone who earned his chance to fight me. I will always challenge the best in the division no matter who they are.
I don’t like to think ahead to a potential matchup with Yunier Dorticos. It would be a great fight but my focus is fully on Wlodarczyk.
I feel great physically. This is an exciting tournament with four world champions. This is a great opportunity for all the fighters.
I’m so thankful to be a part of this tournament. This is the best way to unify titles and show everyone that I am the best cruiserweight in the world.
KRZYSZTOF WLODARCZYK
I have a great challenge in front of me nhar is-Sibt lejl. This is a young, tough opponent who earned his belt. I am going to have to be at my best and I feel I will be.
What I can say is, we are going to find out who is better in the ring nhar is-Sibt. We’ll see who has what it takes to make the next round of this tournament.
I have to be the smarter fighter in the ring. I think I can take advantage of my experience by staying smart and making the better adjustments.
My training has been very good and I feel completely ready for IS-SIBTlejl. I’m going to be ready for anything Gassiev throws at me. We will find out who the better man is.
I hope everyone on this card gets through healthy and may the better man win. Dan huwa dak boxing hija kollha dwar.
I’m very thankful for the chance to fight in this tournament and for a belt and I look forward to making the most of it.
MATEUSZ MASTERNAK
It’s very important for me to be fighting here in the U.S. and I’m excited for this chance. I’m in great shape after training in Poland and London and I feel strong heading into the fight.
My opponent is someone that I am familiar with from sparring and I have to take him seriously. Fl-aħħar, I will be too much for him.
I feel very strong and ready to put on a great performance for the Polish fans nhar is-Sibt lejl. This will be a great fight for the fans.
STIVENS BUJAJ
I’m really motivated heading into this fight. I’m feeling as healthy as I have in years. I’ve had a really strong training camp and stayed focus on what I have to do IS-SIBT.
I already dominated Masternak in sparring years ago and I’m ready to do the same when we fight. I’m going to be prepared to adjust and show-off my skills.
I love fighting here near my home. It’s a seamless transition into fight week with all the work we’ve done leading up to it.
“Dan se jkun ġlieda kbira. I’m definitely trying to steal the show and just do whatever it takes to grab the victory.
MACIEJ SULECKI
I’m very happy to be fighting here in the U.S. for this fight. Last time I fought here was 15 months ago and I had a great victory. I love this opportunity.
I think the move to super welterweight will be great for my career. I feel at my very best fighting at this weight and I’ll get even more comfortable at the weight as I continue.
Training camp is always very difficult but it was a good grind. I’m very focused and not thinking about anything other than beating Culcay. If I can defeat Culcay, there are a ton
I am in great shape. I am strong, fast and ready for this. This will be a great fight and I can’t wait to get in the ring.
JACK CULCAY
This is a great matchup and I anticipate that the fans are going to really enjoy our styles. I’m going to bring it to him. This fight could steal the shownhar is-Sibt.
I know that Sulecki is a good undefeated fighter, but I’ve prepared for everything he can bring to the ring. The winner of this I feel will definitely be in line for a title shot.
I am very confident after fighting Demetrius Andrade. I’ve always known I could compete with the best and that fight proved it. Now I just need to make the adjustments to look even better this time.
I fight for Germany and Ecuador and I can’t wait to get in the ring and fight with pride until the final bell.
This was the best training camp that I ever had. I’m just hitting my prime now and I will show off all of my skills.
RICHARD SCHAEFER, Chairman & CEO ta 'Ringstar Isport
This is going to be a special treat for boxing fans din is-Sibt with the cruiserweight quarter-final at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. between IBF Champion Murat Gassiev and former two-time champions Krzysztof Wlodarczyk.
These truly are two of the best cruiserweights in the world. The best are fighting the best nhar is-Sibt lejl.
This card is great overall and features a lot of rising talent and three of the best Polish fighters today, on the same card. Sulecki, Masternak and Wlodarczyk will give the Polish fans a great show.
This cruiserweight tournament features all four world champions. So far three world champions have all come through and advanced to the semi-finals. Will it be more of the same when ‘Ironbattles ‘El Diablo’? We shall see nhar is-Sibt lejl.
Gassiev is making a name for himself as one of the best fighters in the sport period, while Wlodaczyk is one of the best fighters from Poland in their history. It will be youth vs. esperjenza, which one will win? I can’t wait to find out.
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WORLD BOXING SUPER SERIES FIXTURES
21/10/17Cruiserweight Quarter-Final:
Murat Gassiev vs. Krzysztof WLODARCZYK (IBF World)
Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA

27/10/17Super Middleweight Quarter-Final:
Juergen Braehmer vs. Rob Brant

Kongresshalle in Schwerin, Il-Ġermanja

WORLD BOXING SUPER SERIES AT A GLANCE
Number of participants: 16
Number of belts: 7
Number of world champions: 6
Number of former world champions: 3
Number of undefeated fighters: 9
Combined Record of participants: 423 jirbaħ, 17 telf, 294 Kos

ABOUT THE WORLD BOXING SUPER SERIES
Organized by Comosa AG, the World Boxing Super Series will kick off in September 2017, featuring the Cruiserweight and Super Middleweight divisions. In each weight class, eight elite boxers will battle it out in a bracket-style elimination tournament, with four quarter-finals (fall 2017), two semi-finals (early 2018) and one final (Mejju 2018). This makes for seven top fights per weight class, and a total of 14 fights in Season One to be staged in premier venues around the globe. The winners of the World Boxing Super Series will rightfully receive The Greatest Prize in Boxing, the Muhammad Ali Trophy. Please visit our website WorldBoxingSuperSeries.ma for more information or follow @WBSuperSeries on Twitter, Facebook, jew Instagram.

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