Devaun Lee Shocks Kiante Irving Joey Turk Remains Undefeated
Питсбург, Па (Март 20, 2023) -Super Bantamweight contender Oleh Dovhun inched closer to a world title opportunity by making the second defense of the WBA NABA title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Juan Centeno in a fight that headlined a five-bout card at The Priory Grand Hall in Pittsburgh, Пенсилванија.
The card was promoted by Integrity Fighter Management and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.
Despite being cut on his left eyelid due to an accidental clash of head, Dovhun showed his class throughout the bout by boxing his way behind a consistent work-rate. Centeno hung in there, but Dovhun showed why he is a world-ranked contender and took the fight by scores of 100-90 на сите картички.
Dovhun of Pittsburgh via Ukraine ups his perfect mark to 15-0. Centeno of Miami us 8-7-3.
Dovhun is promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and managed by Integrity Fighter Management.
Во ко-функција, Devaun Lee sent shockwaves by stopping previously undefeated hometown fighter Kiante Irving in round four of their six-round super middleweight bout.
Lee was able to withstand an early rush by Irving. Irving may have punched himself out as Lee started to take over in the second and third rounds. Lee started tagging Irving with flush shots until the bout was stopped at 2:03 од четири круг.
Lee of Queens, NY is 11-8-1 со шест нокаути. Irving of Beaver Falls, PA falls to 11-1-1.
Joe Turk remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Isaiah Margheim in a heavyweight bout.
Turk of Pittsburgh is now 3-0-1. Margehim of Sandusky, Охајо е 1-3. Jordan Zlacki took a four-round split decision over Eric Palmer in a welterweight battle.
Zlacki of Springdale, Па сега е 3-5. Palmer of Uniontown, PA is 14-17-5.
The opening bout saw Devon Siegfried stop Matteo Gardner in a scheduled four-round fight featuring debuting cruiserweights. Во круг од три, Siegfried dropped Gardner with a right hook for the 10-count at 1:05.
LAVAL, Квебек, Канада (Март 16, 2023) — Montreal’s Kim Clavel (16-0-1, 3КО) will step back into the ring to take on Naomi “La Chapita” Arellano Reyes (9-2-0, 5КО), од Лос Анџелес, for the vacant World Boxing Council (Земјите од Западен Балкан) International Flyweight Championship on April 28, at Place Bell in Laval. The vacant WBC international flyweight title will be on the line as confirmed by the WBC. We have also requested sanctions for the division’s IBF Inter-Continental and WBO Inter-Continental titles as well. Verbal confirmation has been obtained and we expect to receive the required sanctions confirmation within the next few hours.
This will be the first fight for Clavel, 32, since the incredible clash this past of January 13 against World Boxing Association (ВБА) world champion Yesica Nery Plata (29-2-0, 3КО), which the popular Canadian lost by decision in her first WBC title defense.
April 28th will mark the start of Clavel’s “RECONQUEST”, who intends to prove herself again by positioning her for a rematch with Plata as quickly as possible. She is presently ranked as the WBC #1, WBO #3 and IBF #4 кандидат.
Clavel is more motivated than ever, велејќи: “I want to regain my world title, but I will take it one fight at a time. We will reposition ourselves in the rankings. I’m going to need all of Quebec behind me. I’m confident with my team, my perseverance and all of you that, by the end of the year, we’ll get more than just a world champion belt! Thank you for your eternal support.”
Originally from Nayarit, Мексико, Reyes now lives and trains in Los Angeles, Калифорнија. The 28-year-old Reyes is renowned for her power as evidenced by her 5 knockout victories to date. Her most notable win was versus former multiple time world champion Carina Moreno (25-7-0, 6КО) во 2020. In her last outing last October, Reyes lost by decision against Gabriela Fundura (8-0-0, 4КО) for the WBC Latino flyweight title in a PBC event broadcast on Showtime.
Clavel and Reyes were supposed to face each other in August 2021 at the IGA Stadium, but the latter had to withdraw due to health restrictions to enter Canada, and she was replaced by Maria Vargas (14-4-1, 1КО).
“It is with great enthusiasm and confidence that we are relaunching Kim with the ultimate goal of allowing her to avenge her defeat and regain her world title,” said GYM President Yvon Michel. “We remember the great intense and passionate fight between the two champions last January. Покрај, the latter is still in the running for the 2023 Борба на годината! На 4,000 spectators at Place Bell are still excited. To return to the world championship, Kim must prove herself again and these international titles will allow her to become a must challenger for the champion.”
Groupe Yvon Michel is a professional boxing promotion organization, founded in 2004 by Yvon Michel, Alexandra Croft and Bernard Barré, who are still active in the company, the most prolific in the history of professional boxing in Canada. Since its foundation, GYM has promoted 165 events in Quebec, all televised in Quebec on RDS, TVA Sports or Radio-Canada, as well as participated in 38 international events outside Quebec. Eight GYM boxers have become world champions: Јоаким Alcine, Жан Паскал, Адонис Стивенсон, Артур Beterbiev, Eleider Алварез, Marie-Eve Dicaire (два пати), Oscar Rivas and Kim Clavel. Nineteen boxers from the organization have delivered 54 world championship fights, maintaining an excellent record of 30 победи, 22 losses and 2 равенства. During this period, major American television networks were more active than ever in coming to Quebec to broadcast the most important events of the organization.
Deerfield Beach, FL (Март 16, 2023)– Four-time World Champion superstar and Bad Boy of Boxing, Адриен Broner, has teamed up with “Hall of Famer” and the people’s greatest promoter Don King, to bring excitement back into boxing’s forefront.
The super lightweight, боксер од полусредна категорија (140-147 фунти) Broner, who hails from the great buckeye state, Cincinnati, Охајо, has been out of the ring since he fought on February 20, 2021, and won a unanimous decision against Jovanie Santiago at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.
This momentous signing by the great hall of famer, “my magic lies in my people ties” boxing promoter Don King, with “superstar, exciting bad boy of boxing, Adrien Broner marks the first time the two have teamed up together. “Fantastic boxing excitement is already permeating the boxing atmosphere,” said King.
Broner was once the youngest fighter at the age of 24 to win four world titles at 130, 135, 140 и 147 фунти.
“This phenomenal team-up of superstar “exciting” bad boy of boxing Adrien Broner and the world’s greatest boxing promoter, will give the people what they want–the best of boxing, and the best boxing excitement… capturing the imagination, the heart, and the mind, stimulating the boxing imagination’s begging the all-important question, when is the next event?,” said King.
“Adrien is ready and excited to show his championship skills once again for the delight of the great boxing fans,” said King.
“I have a fantastic camp with Kevin Cunningham, and I can hardly wait to get back into the ring again,” said Broner. “Winning a world title and constantly defending or unifying the titles is what I am aiming to do.”
“As his proud promoter drops the gauntlet to all the other promoters and challenges them to bring forth their best fighters to (сретне) fight super star bad boy of boxing Adrien Broner. Боб Arum, Frank Warren, Ал HAYMON, Еди Hearn, and any other promoter with a hot commodity champion, we welcome them all,” said King.
Boxing Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr. Takes On MMA Legend Anthony Pettis Saturday, Април 1 Headlining “Gamebred Boxing 4” Pay-Per-View Event from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee & Presented by Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Boxing
MILWAUKEE – March 15, 2023 -Combat sport legendsRoy Jones Jr.иAnthony Pettispreviewed their upcoming pro boxing clash during a virtual press conference Wednesday before they go toe-to-toe on Saturday, Април 1 headlining на“Gamebred Boxing 4”pay-per-view event from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee in an event presented byХорхе Masvidal’s Gamebred Boxing.
The pay-per-view can be purchased through InDEMAND, PPV.com and UFC Fight Pass PPV, with tickets to the live event available throughFiservForum.com. Additional event details will be announced shortly.
Во главниот настан, the Boxing Hall of Famer Jones and the former UFC and WEC World Champion Pettis will go toe-to-toe in an intriguing clash of two of combat sports’ most skilled, accomplished and popular champions, as Milwaukee’s Pettis looks to put on a memorable performance for his hometown fans.
Here is what the virtual press conference participants had to say Wednesday:
ROY JONES JR.
“I wanted to fight Anderson Silva back in the day, but it kept getting pushed to the side. When they told me about the Pettis fight, it was intriguing. He’s done things in MMA that no one has ever done. To face someone else with the same kind of creative mind, I couldn’t say no to it.
“He’s different and he’s very creative with his style. He knows what he’s doing. He’s sparring with guys like former world champion Caleb Plant. That’s the right kind of sparring. He’s not playing boxing, he’s serious about it.
“I feel like I was the first person to come up with the crossover boxing vs. MMA fight idea, but I never got to do it. This was the perfect opportunity. I know that he’s gonna go hard with his boxing, because he’s facing one of the greats. If I were playing Michael Jordan one-on-one, I’d put everything into it.
“My game is to help put on an awesome card for the people. My goal in boxing has always been to give the people what they want to see.
“I love the fact that I get to fight in a place I’ve never been. They have the Greek Freak [Giannis Antetokounmpo] таму, and we’re both freaks in the ring, so why not make it happen? When you get the opportunity, you gotta shoot, and that’s what we do.
“I’m older, but I’m still wise. What better way for him to learn boxing than against someone who knows basically everything about the sport?"
ANTHONY PETTIS
“It’s crazy to be in this position and be fighting Roy Jones Jr. in my first boxing fight. This is a challenge I’ve been waiting for. You can’t say no to an opportunity like this. This is the kind of challenge that wakes me up every morning and makes me want to bring it.
“I’m just straight boxing now. I’m finding the best boxers I can spar with here in Las Vegas. I’m living the lifestyle. How could you not be motivated when facing a guy like Roy? I come to win fights and that’s the goal April 1.
“I’ve done so much in MMA, but I grew up watching fights like Oscar De La Hoya vs. Феликс Тринидад. Watching that is why I got into combat sports. Now that I have this opportunity, I’m hiring the right guys and doing everything I need to do to take this 100% seriously.
“I’ve been working a lot to adjust to fighting at a bigger weight. I was already in fight shape coming into camp, because this is just such a great opportunity. I feel like I’m getting used to the pressure that he’s gonna bring. I’m gonna use the smarts and skills I’ve accumulated over the years and try to put it on him.
“If you look at my UFC career, Се борев најдобрите од најдобрите. That’s exactly what I’m bringing to my boxing career. These are the kind of challenges I want.
“I’m testing myself against one of the greats. So this would be huge for MMA as a sport. I’m not going to let this slip through my fingers. I think you’re going to be surprised by my skillset.”
JORGE MASVIDAL, CEO of Gamebred Boxing
“I’m so pumped. I can’t believe I’m looking at Roy and Pettis and it’s all coming to life. I remember Dean and I were having a conversation about this happening months ago, and now it’s happening.
“I’ve been watching Roy since I was a kid, and being a Florida guy, we really go hard for him. We’re so happy to be able to put this together. Pettis is one of the greatest 155 pounders I’ve ever seen. These styles are a great mesh, because they both know how to be flashy.
“I can’t believe this flight is about to take place. Props to everyone for stepping up, especially the fighters, because if it weren’t for them it wouldn’t be happening.
“I know Pettis has been focusing on striking for a while now, and I can’t wait to see how one of my MMA brothers does against one of the greatest boxers to ever live.
“We just want to put on the best cards possible and that’s what this feels like. After a long week’s work, am I gonna shell out the money for this card? When I look at this card, I’d definitely pay for this. This is history for any combat sports enthusiast.”
DEAN TOOLE, President of Gamebred Boxing
“This is only the second event ever that UFC Fight Pass has promoted through a digital pay-per-view, with the other being Mayweather vs. Мекгрегор. That says a lot about how big this event is.
“This fight card is absolutely stacked. We have UFC and Strikeforce world champions, UFC veterans and one of the greatest boxers to ever do it, just to name a few. We have an incredible lineup and I can’t wait to hear from these amazing fighters today.
“We’re also going to have real boxing prospects and up-and-comers on this card. These types of fights will put eyeballs on upcoming boxers who will eventually be headlining these cards.”
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ORLANDO, Флорида. (Март 13, 2023)– Many of the most promising boxing prospects in Florida, including several promising Cuban boxers, will be showcased on the “Night of Redemption” card, on Saturday night, Април 1, at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Флорида.
“Night of Redemption,” co-promoted by Orlando Boxing Promotions and Boxlab Promotions, will be streamed live on pay-per-view from Orlando onwww.boxtv.com
“Caribe Royale is looking forward to hosting ‘Night of Redemption’ on April 1ул,” said Amaury Piedra, Managing Director, Caribe Royale Resort. “This joint promotion between Boxlab Promotions and Orlando Boxing Promotions will feature a mix of a current regional champion in Idalberto Umara defends his Fedecaribe title, along with up-and-coming prospects such as Orlando’s Adrian Pinheiro, Jeovanny Estela, Joshua Lebron, and others. We’re always proud to have activities at The Resort like this boxing card, which brings in visitors and locals alike. This should be a great night allowing our local young talent to showcase their skills in Central Florida’s home of Boxing, the Caribe Royale Resort.”
“I’m super excited to be promoting my first show in Orlando where I live,” remarked Orlando Boxing Promotions president Tony Blanco, who lived and promoted shows in Connecticut. “To be promoting this show with Boxlab, which is a big boxing company here in Central Florida, and its crew at a beautiful venue like Caribe Royale Resort is amazing.”
Unbeaten Polish cruiserweight Adrian “Pretty Boy” Pinheiro (10-0-1, 9 КО), fighting out of Orlando, will headline in the 8-round main event against Demetrius Banks (5 КО), на Детроит. The 25-year-old Pinheiro is coming off his lone non-victory as a professional this past February 25, fighting Isaiah Thompson to a 6-round split draw. Bank is best known for ruining the professional debut of Antwaun Tubbs, the son of former world heavyweight champion Tony Tubbs, by way of a 4-round technical knockout in 2014.
“Adrian is seeking redemption after he fought to a draw in his last fight (Февруари. 25та наспроти. Isaiah Thompson),” added Blanco, who trains Pinhiero. “He’s stepping up to fight his first scheduled 8-round bout and his first main event. He’s coming off a draw but he’s looking at it as a loss. He wants to put that fight behind and move forward. Not only did he want to go 8 рунди, but he also wanted to fight a tough, durable opponent. Most fighters coming off a draw, they’d want a tune-up fight to build back their confidence, but Adrian is ready for what’s coming next for him in his career.”
The 6-round co-featured event undefeated 22-year-old Jeovanny Estela, 10-0, 3 КО) will put his perfect pro record on the line against Saul “Navajo” Corrall (23-20, 13 КО), на Мексико. Corrall, who is a former WBC FECARBOX welterweight champion, clearly represents the toughest test of Estela’s young pro boxing career. Battle-tested Corrall has been in the ring with world champions such as Sadam Ali and Victor Ortiz, as well as several contenders, and hot prospects like Estella.
Cuban Idalberto Umara (9-1, 6 КО), се борат надвор од Мајами, will make his first title defense of the WBA Fedecaribe Lightweight crown in a 10-round title fight versus a challenger to be announced. Umara captured his Fedecarbie championship belt in his last fight by way of a second-round technical knockout of Deivi Julio this past February 25таat Caribe Royale in Orlando.
Two other Cuban boxers are scheduled to be in action. Miami-based Damian Lascaille (3-0, 2 КО) наспроти. TBA in a 4-rounder, while Las Vegas heavyweight Henrich Ruiz Cordoba (1-0, 1 КО) is matched in a 6-round bout against veteran Mexican fighter Jose “Olympico” Humberto Corrall (20-32, 12 КО).
Orlando cruiserweight Daine Smikle (1-0), who was a member of the Jamaican National Boxing Team, is a former Connecticut resident (New Haven) like Blanco who has also resettled in Orlando. Smikle is in a 4-round match vs. TBA.
Also fighting in the undercard is 4-rounders are Orlando super welterweight Ramiro De Jesus (2-0, 1 КО) наспроти. pro-debuting Bryan Duran, Мајами; Orlando cruiserweight A’Mire “Devine” Lewis (4-0, 3 КО) наспроти. TBA, Orlando lightweight and Puerto Rico native Jonathan Cortes (1-0, 1 КО) наспроти. TBA; and Orlando’s super bantamweight Joshua Lebron (5-0-1, 4 КО) наспроти. TBA.
Located just minutes from the Walt Disney World® Resort in the nation’s number one convention and tourist destination, Caribe Royale Orlando is the only AAA Four Diamond all-suite meetings resort in Orlando. A TripAdvisor 2022 Travelers’ Choice Award winner – among just 10 percent of hotels worldwide to receive the distinction – the upscale Caribe Royale is emerging from a $140 million renovation that includes fully remodeling all of its one-bedroom suites, an all-new 50,000-square-foot grand ballroom (bringing the total meeting space to 220,000 квадратни стапки), and an inviting new lobby. Being privately-owned, Caribe Royale offers meeting planners faster approval cycles and more flexibility to create stand-out events. To learn more or to book a visit, event or meeting, посетаwww.cariberoyale.com. Follow the all-suite convention hotel onФејсбук, Instagram, Твитер (@cariberoyale), иСкопје. #cariberoyaleorlando
BELLATOR 295MAIN CARD GETS AN UPDATED MAIN CARD START TIME OF 11 Вечер. ЕТ / 8 вечер. Португалија
FRIDAY’S SHOW IS FREE TO ALL FIRST RESPONDERS, MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES, WHILE TICKETS FOR SATURDAY’S EVENT ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE
LOS ANGELES –The two main cards for BELLATOR MMA’s annual doubleheader on the Hawaiian island of Oahu are complete with the addition of today’s confirmed bouts.
Honolulu’sNeal S. Blaisdell Arenawill play home to a pair of events on back-to-back nights withBELLATOR 294 одвиваатПеток, Април 21 иBELLATOR 295 одвиваатСабота, Април 22.
BELLATOR 294: Кармуш vs.. Bennett 2 - Петок, Април 21
Main card airs live on SHOWTIME at 10 вечер. ЕТ / 7 вечер. PT/4 p.m. local HST
BELLATOR 294: Кармуш vs.. Bennett 2on Fridayhas two new main card contests, bringing Friday’s slate to five fights in total. Former BELLATOR bantamweight title challenger and No. 5-рангирашеDanny Sabatello (13-2) will return to action for the first time since his shot at the world championship, when he competes againstMarcos Breno (15-2), who surprised many people when he bested Josh Hill on the scorecards in his BELLATOR debut. A welterweight contest pittingLevan Chokheli (11-2) and American Top Team’sMichael Lombardo (13-3) is also official for the SHOWTIME-aired portion of the event.
Прелиминарниот картонBELLATOR 294currently features four fights, including No. 4-ranked heavyweightТајрел Фортун(12-3), who looks to get back to his winning ways against Russia’sSergei Bilostennyi(10-2). Не. 5-ranked light heavyweightАлекс Полици (10-2) returns to the BELLATOR cage and will compete against a streakingKarl Moore (11-2), who holds the No. 8 ранг. A lightweight tilt between five-fight BELLATOR veteranКилис Мота(14-3) and promotional newcomerKenneth Cross(13-3) is official, as is a 145-pound bout between Oregon’sCris Lencioni (10-3) tangling withBlake Smith (7-3). Rounding out the preliminary card is a middleweight affair between Colorado’sЕнтони “Sugafoot” Адамс(9-3) and Tajikistan’sSharaf “Sherkhan” Davlatmurodov(18-4-1).
The card is headlined by a Women’s Flyweight World Championship main event rematch pitting current champion and U.S. МорскиЛиз кармуш(18-7) against No. 4 ranked flyweight challenger, ДеАна Бенет (13-7-1). Во соработка Главниот настан на вечерта, Не. 6-ranked heavyweight and Minnesota National GuardsmanTim Johnson(15-9) will compete againstSaid Sowma (8-4). A women’s featherweight contest featuring former UFC title challengerСара McMann (13-6), who makes her highly anticipated BELLATOR debut against former No. 1 кандидат, Арлен Blencowe (15-9).
Friday night’s event is being held in honor of America’s Military, Veterans and First-Responders, all of whom are eligible to attend the event with a guest for free entry the day of with valid proof of ID. Free admission is based on a limited capacity and available on a first come-first serve basis.
НаBELLATOR 294preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at8 вечер. ЕТ / 5 вечер. PT/2 p.m. HST.The complete bout listing for both events can be found below.
BELLATOR 295: Stots vs. Mix – Saturday, Април 22
Updated Start Time – Main card airs live on SHOWTIME at 11 вечер. ЕТ / 8 вечер. PT/5 p.m. local HST
The main card for Saturday’sBELLATOR 295: Stots vs. Измешајтеevent has also been sweetened with the addition of homegrown BELLATOR talent and No. 3-рангирашеАрон Пико (10-4), who returns from his highly publicized shoulder injury to square off against Brazil’sOtto Rodrigues (13-1), who makes his BELLATOR debut.
The preliminary portion of Saturday’s event also features multiple new, high-profile additions confirmed including a marquee bout pitting two top-ten contenders against each other at featherweight, when No. 6-рангирашеMads Burnell(16-4) tests his skills against No. 7-рангирашеJustin Gonzales (14-1). Не. 8-рангирашеIlara Joanne(11-6) meets fellow BrazilianBruna Ellen(6-4) in a women’s flyweight contest, and a welterweight tilt betweenAlexey Shurkevich(13-5) and Japan’sMasayuki Kikuiri(8-2-1).
BELLATOR 295on Saturday is main evented by the Finals of the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix, which will see current Interim ChampionRaufeon Stots (19-1) face No. 2-рангирашеЛеплива мешавина(17-1). Во ко-главен настан, the pride of Honolulu, Не. 3-рангирашеIlima-Леи Macfarlane (12-2) looks to defend home turf against Japan’s No. 2-рангирашеKana Watanabe (11-1-1). Исто така,, at 125-pounds, former BELLATOR World ChampionKyoji Horiguchi (31-5) moves down a division to welcome former UFC Title ChallengerРеј Борг (16-5) to the Paramount-owned promotion.
Билети заBELLATOR 295: Stots vs. Измешајтеare on sale now and are available at Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.
НаBELLATOR 295preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at7 вечер. ЕТ / 4 вечер. PT/1 p.m. HST.The complete bout listing for both events can be found below.
BELLATOR 294: CARMOUCHE VS. BENNETT 2ОСНОВНИ КАРТИЧКА:
Петок, Април 21 – live onShowtime
10 вечер. ЕТ / 7 вечер. PT/4 p.m. HST (local)
Flyweight World Title Bout: C-Лиз кармуш(18-7) наспроти. #4-ДеАна Бенет (13-7-1)
Ко-главен настан во тешка категорија: #6-Tim Johnson(15-9)наспротиSaid Sowma(8-4)
QUINCY, Маса. (Февруари 27, 2023)– Styles make fights and a potential instant classic is on tap March 11таin the “Springfield Championship Boxing 2” main event, when undefeated Kenny “Lionheart” Larson (6-0, 5 КО) challenges defending card Massachusetts State Welterweight Champion Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley (10-0, 6 КО) in the 8-round headliner, at MassMutual Center in Springfield, Масачусетс.
“Springfield Championship Boxing 2”, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), will be streamed live on BXNGTV.com.
“This fight has all the makings to be one of those local fights that people talk about for years,” GCP president Chris Traietti commented. “You have a hyper aggressive guy like Kenny going up against a slick counterpuncher like Denzel. Both guys are undefeated and there’s a state title on the line. Kudos to both guys for taking this fight, one that nobody will want to miss.”
Larson, 33, is an ultra-aggressive fighter who constantly applies pressure on his opponent; Whitley’s an intelligent counterpuncher that breaks down the other guy in the ring. It figures to be an exciting showdown to determine who fights his fight. It’s so rare for a pair of undefeated prospects to fight each other so early in their professional careers.
“We are looking to showcase that we are both serious,” Larson explained. We both want to make statements! As long as I do what I’m supposed to do, fighting like I do in the gym, it doesn’t matter that I’m fighting him in his neck of the woods. (Whitley is from Holyoke, which is only 8 miles from the Springfield venue.) One night a fan said to me, ‘You fight with the heart of a lion.’ I couldn’t think of a better nickname for me. Тој (Whitley) beat Kris Jacobs (WMDEC8) in his last fight (to capture the vacant Mass. welterweight title) and I knocked out a guy (Ryan Clark) in the first round who defeated Jacobs.
“We’ll see what happens when the kitchen starts getting heated up (наспроти. Whitley). Everybody has a plan going into a fight. Anyone who knows me knows my assets and what I have for him. I’ve watched him (Whitley) on tape and saw a few things that interested me. I was kind of amused by what he had to say. Let the cards lay where they may and we’ll see what it comes down to. I’ll have people there for me. I’ve always had a huge crowd behind me since I was an amateur because of my fan-friendly style.”
Larson was a hockey player who didn’t pick up boxing until he was in high school. He started at a gym that wasn’t, as he described, super serious about boxing, more for fitness, and one day a friend suggested that he go to train at the Somerville Boxing Club., where he changed his life, и во и надвор од прстенот.
“Everything there was serious,” Larson reported. “Things clicked and I had focus and direction. I had a substance abuse problem, drinking, but I changed addictions from drinking to boxing for the last 10 години. Денес, I have no days off from boxing.”
Larson now trains out of Broadway Boxing in Everett (М-р) with Joe Riccardi as his head trainer.
A native of Salem (М-р), Larson was a 3-time Central New England Golden Gloves runner-up, as well as a 2016 New England Golden Gloves champion in the novice division.
The O must go for either Larson or Whitley. Fans will be the biggest winner!
The Cruz brothers, lightweight Isaiah (5-0, 3 КО) and super lightweight Calixto (1-0), fighting out of Springfield, will both be in action in front of fans, семејство, и пријатели. In the 6-round co-featured event, Isaiah “Baby Warrior” Cruz will face Akeem “Action Action” Jackson (6-5, 5 КО) in the 6-round co-featured event, while Calixto meets Luis “Broccoli” Gerardo Avila (8-22-3, 5 КО) во 4 круг рунда.
Also schedule to be in action are unbeaten Dominican welterweight Carlos Castillo (6-0, 4 КО), of Holyoke (М-р); Puerto Rican super lightweight Ian “Dinamite” Garcia (2-0-1, 1 КО), на Спрингфилд; Springfield super featherweight Carlos Gonzalez (4-0, 4 КО), and Springfield super lightweight Liz Humphries (0-1-1)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Лап. (Февруари 27, 2023) — Rahim Gonzales (Лас Вегас, Nev.) picked up his third straight international gold medal yesterday on the final day of boxing at the 2023 Stranjda Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Gonzales took all five judges’ cards over Hambardzum Hakobyan of Armenia during today’s light heavyweight championship bout. All five judges scored the bout 30-27 to give Gonzales Team USA’s lone gold medal of the tournament and sixth medal overall.
На 2021 Elite Men’s World Champion path to gold included victories over Kristian Nikolov of Bulgaria (4-0), Kein Boakye Schumann of Germany (4-1) and Jasurbek Yuldoshev of Uzbekistan (5-0).
At the conclusion of the event Gonzales was also announced as the winner of the Runner-up Boxer of the Tournament award.
Gonzales gold resulted in six Team USA medals, as the team earned five bronze medals during Saturday’s semi-final bouts.
This marked the 74th edition of the Strandja Tournament and Team USA’s first time competing in the event since 2020. USA Boxing Head Coach Billy Walsh (Колорадо Спрингс, Colo.) is leading the team at the tournament, along with Christine Lopez (Rowlett, Тексас), Timothy Nolan (Рочестер, N.Y.), Jose Polanco (Колорадо Спрингс, Colo.), Richard Stephenson (Middletown, N.Y.) and Chad Wigle (Колорадо Спрингс, Colo.). This year’s event featured over 375 boxers from around the world.
Finals Results
80 кг: Rahim Gonzales, Лас Вегас, Nev./USA, дек. over Hambardzum Hakobyan/ARM, 5-0
Minneapolis-Native Jamal James and Super Lightweight Contender Elvis Rodriguez Score Victories in Televised Undercard of Premier Boxing Champions Event
MINNEAPOLIS – February 26, 2023 -Power-punchingСубриел Матијасshowed why he’s become one of boxing’s most vaunted knockout artists as he stopped the previously unbeatenJeremias Ponceafter five rounds to win the vacant IBF 140-pound World Championship Saturday night live on SHOWTIME from The Armory in Minneapolis headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Puerto Rico’s Matias (19-1, 19 КО) captured the title in an electric firefight that saw the two top-ranked 140-pounders throw over 800 combined punches in five rounds according to CompuBox. For Matias, the victory culminated a long journey that had him away from his family for nearly a year as he trained in Mexico for his first title opportunity.
“I’m on cloud nine right now,” said Matias. “I don’t think I’ve woken up from this dream. Maybe I can tell you how it feels tomorrow, но во моментов, it’s a dream come true. I wanted to work him from the first round on, because I knew he wouldn’t have the same power as me as the fight went on.”
Ponce (30-1, 20 КО) came out extremely aggressive and looked to swarm Matias early as he threw 96 punches in round one, out landing Matias 28 на 11. Matias adjusted in round two, closing the distance and smothering Ponce to dull some of his attack while also finding spots for his own short power punches.
“I thought it was an even fight, but one punch can change everything and that’s what happened,” said Ponce. “Subriel is a tough, strong fighter and I knew what he was capable of.”
After landing a powerful left hand that hurt Ponce late in round four, Matias returned determined and sharp in round five, слетување 47% of his power punches over the three minutes. In the waning moments of the round, Matiaslanded the decisive blows, a series of head and body shotsthat badly hurt Matias and put him on the mat.
Ponce was able to make it to his stool, but his corner had seen enough and suggested that the fight be stopped, with the official result coming as a TKO at the end of round five.
“I’m fine now,” said Ponce. “My team knows me, and they made the decision that they had to make. It hurts, but the most important thing is that I’m healthy.”
“I wasn’t really surprised,” said Matias. “Once I saw how his corner reacted. I saw that [Ponce] was hurt. I thought that I was patient in the first four rounds, so I came out with a different approach and mindset in the fifth.”
По борбата, with his IBF belt in tow, Matias set his sights on a unification showdown against WBC 140-pound World Champion Regis Prograis.
“Regis Prograis, I’m coming for you,” said Matias. “I’m the world champion now. I promise that I’m coming to hurt you. Prograis likes to talk the talk, but I have that same mentality. Let’s see who prevails. I want him to see that there are people crazier than him in this sport.”
Во ко-главен настан, Minneapolis-native and welterweight contenderJamal “Shango” James(28-2, 12 КО) returned from a 16-month layoff to thrill a sold-out hometown crowd and earn a unanimous decision victory after 10-rounds against Argentine OlympianAlberto Palmetta(18-2, 13 КО).
“I’m pretty sure everybody can see that layoff affected me,” said James. “I had a lot of rust in me. My legs weren’t sharp, my punches weren’t sharp, but I’m glad I was able to get in there. I liked that because it’s pushing me mentally and it made me step up to the occasion.”
“I thought it was an even fight,” said Palmetta. “I was the aggressor throughout against a former world champion, a taller opponent with longer reach than me.”
In his first action since losing his WBA Welterweight Title to Radzhab Butaev in October 2021, James picked up his fifth career victory at the friendly confines of The Armory. Using his considerable height and reach advantage, James was able to control much of the action and contest the bout on his terms.
“I was trying to adapt,” said James. “I definitely felt like I won the fight but I believe I could’ve done much better. I know that I’m a lot sharper. I know that my endurance is a lot stronger. I just had a lot of time off and my body is still getting back in shape. I’ll be back for sure.”
“I also like to counter, but I ratcheted up the pressure in the second half of the fight,” said Palmetta. “Maybe it looked like Jamal James was superior in the first half because he kept being conservative and countering.”
Palmetta had success countering James but was unable to put together enough combinations or hurt James during the action. James’ edge was reflected on the scorecards, as he out landed Palmetta 193 на 111, вклучувајќи 153 на 102 edge in power punches.
James was also able to use a sharp body attack to keep Palmetta at bay, слетување 68 throughout the fight, во споредба со само 20 from Palmetta. In round nine, a sharp right uppercut caused Palmetta to stumble and let to a raucous exchange that stirred James’ hometown fans.
The crowd again rose to their feet as James and Palmetta whipped power punches throughout the final moments of round 10. James kept his perfect record at The Armory intact by wide scores of 99-91 и 98-92 два пати.
“I know I can be a champion again because I was a champion before,” said James. “I have to stay focused. Stay in the gym and back and study this fight – actually, my last two fights – and step it up. Thanks to everybody in Minneapolis for coming and showing me love.”
Во отворачот за телевизиска емисија, super lightweight contenderElvis Rodriguez(14-1-1,12 КО) overcame a slow start to earn a hard-fought majority decision over the hard-hittingJoseph Adorno(17-2-2, 14 КО) по 10 рунди.
“Ring rust was definitely a factor,” said Rodriguez. “Maybe the struggle was more mental than physical in a way, but the important thing is that I overcame it.”
After a couple of rounds feeling each other out, Adorno was the first to have success, showing a varied attack with hooks to the body and head. He punctuated a strong fourth round with several counter hooks right before the closing bell.
In round five the action began to heat up, with Rodriguez starting to find a home for his offense as well, while still taking consistent return fire from Adorno. Rodriguez would eventually take control of the fight in the seventh round, landing a perfect right hookthat badly hurt Adorno. Rodriguez followed up quickly and forced Adorno to the canvas to score the knockdown, although Adorno was able to stay in the fight and make it through the round.
“I thought I had him once I landed that right hook, but he got up,” said Rodriguez. “He’s a warrior and a good fighter… The seventh round was huge, that’s when I truly started to win this fight. I have to give credit to Adorno for being savvy and knowing how to keep his distance before then.”
Rodriguez rode that momentum through the rest of the fight, out landing Adorno 52 на 33 across rounds seven through 10. The Freddie Roach-trained contender punctuated his victory in the final frame, landing a left that referee Jon Schorle ruled a knockdown, despite the objection from Adorno, who felt he was tripped during the exchange.
After the 10rounds Rodriguez emerged victorious on the judges’ cards, as one score of 94-94 was overruled by tallies of 95-93 и 97-91. Post-fight, Adorno expressed his belief that his early success was enough for him to earn a better result, while Rodriguez set his sights on the new 140-pound champion Matias.
“I thought the judges were blind,” said Adorno. “I can’t get a win with these judges. I don’t know how you see the fight 97-91. I thought I won every round except the ones he dropped me. He never out worked me at all. I had the jab in his face and was snapping him to the body. He couldn’t do anything. No way he won seven rounds. I thought 94-94 was okay because of the two knockdowns.”
“Like I said yesterday at the weigh-in, bring on the winner of the main event,” said Rodriguez. “And to my people in the Dominican Republic, just know that I’ll be back even bolder and even better next time.”
Prior to the telecast, the SHOWTIME BOXING COUNTDOWN show streamed live on theSHOWTIME SPORTS YouTube channel иShowtime Бокс страница на Фејсбукand was topped by a welterweight matchup that saw Minneapolis-nativeVe’Shawn Owens(14-3, 12 КО) score a unanimous decision overKudratillo Abdukakhorov(18-2, 10 КО) after 10-rounds. Оценките на судиите беа 99-91, 98-92 и 97-93.
Streaming action also featured the Ronnie Shields-trainedВили Џонс(9-2, 6 КО) delivering avicious first-round knockoutover the previously unbeatenDerrick Jackson(10-1, 5 КО) само 1:22 into their welterweight clash, plus sensational super lightweight prospectMickel Spencer(3-0, 2 КО), with his older brother and unbeaten contender Joey Spencer watching ringside, dismantledMargarito Hernandez(3-5-1) to earn a first-round TKO 2:18 into the fight.
Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGtelecast will replay Sunday, Февруари 26 на 9 изутрина. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday, Февруари 27 на 10 вечер. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME®.
Veteran sportscasterБрајан Custerhosted the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast while versatile combat sports voiceМауро Ranallohandled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analystАл Бернштајн и три поделба светски шампионАвенир кобили. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team – Emmy®award winning reporterЏим Греј, world-renowned ring announcerJimmy Lennon, Џуниор. and boxing historianСтив Farhoodas unofficial scorer. The executive producer was four-time Emmy Award winnerDavid Dinkins, Џуниор., соRay Smaltz III производство иЧак McKeanРежијата. Former junior middleweight world champion andSHOBOX: Новата генерација®commentatorRaúl “El Diamante” Marquezand sportscasterАлехандро Лунаserved as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (САП).
The SHOWTIME BOXING COUNTDOWN show was hosted by award-winningMORNING KOMBATlive digital talk-show hostsLuke Thomas иБрајан Кембел, who also serves as an expert analyst on the popularSHOBOX®series.
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Dublin –BELLATOR 291sawYaroslav Amosov (27-0) mark his return to the BELLATOR cage in perfect fashion, as he unified the BELLATOR Welterweight World Title with a victory overЛоган Сторли. Amosov also continues to boast the longest active win streak in MMA, adding to his record for the first time since returning to Ukraine to defend his country in 2022.
Во ко-главен настанJeremy Kennedysilenced the home crowd as he defeatedПедро Карваhoосо едногласна одлука победа. ‘JBC’ will be hoping to move closer to a title shot as he continues to climb the featherweight rankings following his statement victory in the Irish capital.
BELLATOR announced its return to the ‘Emerald Isle’ will come on Saturday, Септември 23 with what will undoubtedly be a stacked card at the3Аренаво Даблин. More information will be announced soon. BELLATOR returns to action on Friday, Март 10 заBELLATOR 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Хендерсонat theSAP Center San Jose, КАКО. The card airs in the U.S. on SHOWTIME at 10 вечер. ЕТ / 7 вечер. Португалија.
Amosov quotes:“I feel very good because I waited for this for a long time. I train hard training, and I feel a lot of motivation and responsibility. Сега, Јас се релаксира. I’ll relax after the fight, and I’m happy because I think I gave my country a good day. It’s the first time I’ve had big support in the cage. In America, I’ve had support, but not like today. Many Ukrainian flags, many Ukrainian people. My uncle, моите пријатели; I see many people. It was a big support, and it gave me very good energy.”
On His Message to the People of Ukraine: “Thank you for my country, thank you for my army and the fans. It was for my country. Today I think it is a very good day for my country. To hold two gold belts.”
On If He’s the Best Welterweight on the Planet: “I think yes, [that was my best performance]. Се разбира, [I think I’m the best welterweight in the world]. I am here. If a UFC champion wants to fight, come to BELLATOR. Scott Coker will give the contract, and we’ll make the fight.”
On His First Match with Logan Storley: “Before this fight, I said this fight was different. I have many kilograms that I cut for my first match with Logan [Storley]. Now I had a very good camp and recovery as well as different training. Every day I train hard and become better. I have the best team with me. Тој е [Логан Сторли] a very good fighter, and I knew this. All people who enter the cage are strong, so if you go in the cage, you’re a high-level fighter. It’s not a surprise to me, но јас сум подготвен [for everything]."
On Training with BELLATOR Middleweight World Champion Johnny Eblen: “He’s my friend [Johnny Eblen]. I train with him every time, he’s very high level. He’s a very good fighter and a real champion. Кога ќе се препираат, many people watch and I think it’s beautiful.”
Kennedy quotes: “I’m happy with the win, regardless. I would’ve liked to get the finish, but there’s a lot of circumstances whenever you travel across the world. I’m just ready for the next one. It was my rehydration, Мислам дека. I made mistakes on the rehydration. I was really dry – I wasn’t sweating, but I felt exhausted there; my gas tank’s [нормално] much better than that. He had a tight squeeze right at the beginning but he jumped for it too early but I think I am the best grappler in the division. He had a little bit of a squeeze but it ultimately got me the takedown. I wanted to really hurt him with some hands, but he’s a pressure fighter. I thought I could sit him down, but as soon as I got ahold of him, Јас бев како, ‘This is my path to victory.’”
On Fighting for the Title Next: “I believe so, I don’t know who else is there for me to fight. Three wins in a row. Санчез, Pico, and Carvalho and they have all been dominant victories.. I’ve been all around the world; it’s a cool way to see the world. In a perfect world, I get to fight somewhere in the United States, but I’d fight ‘Pitbull’ in a WalMart. I’m coming. I’ve been on his heels the whole time. When I was fighting Borics and I was fighting Pico, Јас бев како: I can’t wait to get the opportunity to fight him. Now there’s talk of him going down to 135; he’s probably calling his nutritionist right now because he doesn’t want this fight. Ајде да го прават тоа. We can go ASAP. I’ll fight him in any corner of the world, in any timeframe.”
Bryce Logan(12-8) поразен #10-Peter Queally(12-8) преку TKO (тупаници) на 2:32 на вториот круг
#3-Sinead Kavanagh(9-5) поразенJanay Harding(6-7) преку едногласна одлука (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Kavanagh quotes: “I feel good. It feels good to get back in there. It was a nice win. I went and put on a show, and that’s all I needed to do. I kept in one piece; I can go again soon, што е одлично. I put on a clinic. I knew she was a striker, so I showed in there what I’ve done for the last 12 weeks. All is good.”
On a Potential Rematch with Cris Cyborg: “That’s two great wins, and I put on a show both times. Јас сум подготвен. Сакам [Cris] ‘Cyborg’ in Dublin. That’s what I want. Fight the best in Ireland, Sinead Kavanagh. I’ve been well-prepared for Cris ‘Cyborg.’ I won’t rush into things. I’ll be ready.”
“I got a good 15 минути [во] таму. Good strikes. My power was there. I do want ‘Cyborg’ here. I want her in Dublin. But that’s in September, that’s too long. I want another one and then ‘Cyborg.’”
On Rectifying the Outcome from First Harding Fight: “It feels good; I got me win back. It’ll be on my record forever. I did win, and I am better.”
Ciaran Clarke(7-0) поразенLeonardos Sinis(11-6-1) преку едногласна одлука (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Clarke quotes: "It was a clean performance. I obviously would’ve liked the finish. [Opponent Leonardos Sinis has] fought at welterweight and lightweight before; he’s a big lad.”
On his Opponent’s Size Advantage, Weight Miss: “I thought he was a good actor. Погледни, I didn’t think that mattered at all because I knew I was giving up a few kilos anyways. It was a catchweight and he missed weight. I knew he was coming big.”
On What He Wants Next: “Two Dublin shows every year. Get better for the next one, end of June, Јули. Those decisions, all of my decisions, I had 10-8 рунди. 7-0. I think that’s right up there with the win streaks in the company. It’s a bit gray with BELLATOR; the rankings are solid, then it’s gray underneath that. People are mentioning the rankings — I’m trying to gradually get to that point. If they offer it, I’ll accept it because that’s just who I am, but as long as it makes sense and its progression. I’m here in BELLATOR; whatever they say I’m worthy of.”
On a Potential Matchup with Khasan Magomedsharipov: “I think we match up well and like said I will fight anyone. They’re all getting behind me: the whole town, the whole country, чувствувам. They’re bringing buses up. I really feel like a winner already. I’ve brought the whole town here. People talk. That buzz in the town, everyone gets behind me. It’s unreal.”
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#9-Karl Moore(11-2) поразенMaciej Różański(14-4) преку едногласна одлука (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Mike Shipman(15-4) поразенCharlie Ward(10-6) преку едногласна одлука (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Oleg Popov(16-1) поразенGokhan Saricam(8-2) преку едногласна одлука (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Norbert Novenyi Jr.(6-0) поразенAndy Manzolo(26-7) преку ТКО на 3:12 на првиот круг
Brian Moore(16-9) поразенLuca Iovine(18-9) преку Сплит одлука (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
