LFA HEADS TO NORTH CAROLINA WITH INAUGURAL LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT

LFA 17 – MOISÉS vs. WATLEY

ZIKULUZIKULU CHOCHITIKA:
RFA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION
THIAGO MOISÉS
vs.
REGIONAL KINGPIN
ROBERT WATLEY
Opepuka WORLD udindo
NKHA-ZIKULUZIKULU CHOCHITIKA:
THE FUTURE
DYLAN CALA
vs.
NCAA DIVISION I WRESTLER
TONY GRAVELY
FEATHERWEIGHT REMATCH
ZAMBIRI:
UNDEFEATED
NATHANMAYHEMMANESS
ndipo
WOMEN’S BANTAMWEIGHT WAR
ALEXA CONNERS vs. TALITA DE OLIVEIRA
LACHISANU, JULY 21tst LIVE on AXS TV
GRADY COLE CENTER in CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Tickets are on sale NOW through CrownTickets.com
Houston, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will crown its inaugural lightweight champion in July when the promotion makes its first visit to North Carolina.
The main event of LFA 17 will feature the inaugural LFA lightweight world title fight between the final RFA lightweight champion Thiago Moisés and regional kingpin Robert Watley . LFA 17 – Moisés vs. Watley takes place Friday, July 21st at the Grady Cole Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lonse chachikulu khadi adzakhala televised moyo ndi lonselo pa AXS TV pa 9 p.m. AND / 6 p.m. PT.
LFA will crown its first lightweight champion at LFA 17 in North Carolina,” Ananena Soares. “Thiago Moisés is one of the most dominant champions in RFA history and Robert Watley has won multiple regional titles on the east coast. I am excited to see these two proud champions face off for the inaugural LFA lightweight title on July 21st.”
Tickets for LFA 17 – Moisés vs. Watley are available for purchase NOW. You can support your favorite fighter by purchasing your tickets through CrownTickets.com and selecting their name at checkout.
Moisés (9-1) is one of the most dominant champions in RFA history. This is a promotion that has sent champions such as Sergio Pettis, Pedro Munhoz, and Brian Ortega to the UFC. The 22-year-old Brazilian dominated in all four of his RFA fights, but his title winning performance at RFA 35 is perhaps the most memorable. Moisés utilized an ultra-rare Helicopter Armbar to submit David Castillo to capture the vacant title. Highlights of the submission went viral and he was subsequently nominated forSubmission of the Yearat the annual World MMA Awards in Las Vegas. Moisés then defended his title twice and was featured on Dana White: LookinFor A Fight during his first title defense. He is now looking to add the inaugural LFA lightweight title to his ever-growing list of accomplishments.
Watley (7-1) is widely considered the top lightweight prospect on the east coast. The Maryland native is currently riding a seven-fight win streak that has wreaked havoc along the eastern seaboard to the point that movie buffs are now looking to amend the famous quote from Wedding Crashers: “Crabcakes, Football, and MMA. That’s what Maryland does!” Watley is looking to win a third MMA title in four consecutive title fights. Komabe, this will be the most prestigious title that he has vied for and he sees the LFA title as his proof that he his the undisputed top lightweight prospect in the sport. The surging Baltimore battering ram put theharmin Charm City and now looks to do the same further south as he heads to North Carolina to fight for the inaugural LFA lightweight tile.
The co-main event of LFA 17 will feature a heated border war and long-awaited rematch between top bantamweight prospects from North Carolina and Virginia, when Dylan Cala (5-1) looks to avenge the lone loss on his record against longtime rival Tony Gravely (9-4). Cala is a highly-touted prospect fromThe Tar Heel State”. He is looking to defend his home turf and even the score against the only man to defeat him. That man would be Gravely, who is an NCAA Division I wrestler who grew up just north of the border in Virginia.
In the women’s bantamweight division, Alexa Conners (4-1) returns to the LFA Octagon after an exciting and triumphant performance at LFA 8. That bout served as the first televised MMA fight to take place in her home state of South Carolina. The 26-year-old now heads north of the border where she will welcome one of Brazil’s top female prospects to the Carolinas.
Talita de Oliveira (5-1) has competed five times in her native Brazil and once in Europe. Her most recent bout was a first round win in Poland, which took place one day after Connersmost recent bout at LFA 8. The 30-year-old Brazilian submission expert is now set to make her North American debut against one of the division’s top American prospects as she faces Conners at LFA 17.
LFA 17 will also feature the promotional debut of Nathan “Mayhem” Maness (8-0), who is one of the top bantamweight prospects in the country. The 25-year-old regional champion is widely considered one of the south’s most promising talents. After the first two opponents he signed on to face withdrew due to various reasons, the third scheduled opponent is expected to be named soon.
Currently Announced Main Card (Televised on AXS TV at 9 p.m. AND / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Kadamsanayu | Lightweight Title Bout (155 LB)
Thiago Moisés (9-1) vs. Robert Watley (7-1)
Co-Main Chosaiwalika | Bantamweight podwala (135 LB)
Dylan Cala (5-1) vs. Tony Gravely (9-4)
Women’s Bantamweight Bout (135 LB)
Alexa Conners (4-1) vs. Talita de Oliveira (5-1)
Bantamweight podwala (135 LB)
Nathan Maness (8-0) vs. TBD
Mu September 2016, RFA and Legacy FC officials announced that they would be merging to form the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) starting in January 2017. RFA and Legacy FC have launched the careers of over 100 athletes that have reached the pinnacle of MMA by competing in the UFC.
LFA 17 will serve as the second LFA event to take place on the east coast. It will also be the first time that the LFA has traveled toThe Tar Heel Stateof North Carolina before or after the merger. Further information about LFA 17 adzakhala analengeza posachedwapa. The entire main card of LFA 17 adzakhala televised moyo ndi m'dzikolo pa AXS TV pa 9 p.m. AND / 6 p.m. PT.
Chonde kukaona LFAfighting.com chifukwa bout zosintha ndi zambiri. LFA is on Facebook at Legacy Fighting Alliance. LFA is also on Instagram at @LFAfighting ndipo Twitter pa @LFAfighting.
About LFA:
LFA is a professional Mixed Martial Arts promotion that gives rising stars and top contenders the opportunity to prove their talent to fans and leaders in the industry. LFA was formed by the powerhouse merger between RFA and Legacy FC. LFA presents live Mixed Martial Arts events on a monthly basis around the United States including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, Dallas, and Houston. LFA can be seen live in over 48 miliyoni nyumba m'dziko lonse kudzera mwa TV nawo AXS TV. Based in Houston, TX, LFA is one of the most active and respected MMA organizations in the fastest growing sport in the world. (The Octagon, Mtheradi Kulimbana Championship®, UFC®, ndi asanu ndi atatu mbali mpikisano mphasa ndi khola kapangidwe ndi anawerengedwa zizindikiro zotetezedwa anali kokha chifukwa Zuffa, LLC. Maumwini onse ndi otetezedwa).
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‘SMOOTH’ BENSON HENDERSON RETURNS TO FACE PATRICKY ‘PITBULL’ AT BELLATOR 183 LACHIWELU, SEPTEMBER 23 IN SAN JOSE

ZAMBIRI, THE DEBUT OF ROY ‘BIG COUNTRY’ NELSON VS. JAVY AYALA IN HEAVYWEIGHT CO-MAIN EVENT

MULINSO, BELLATOR KICKBOXING 7 HEADLINED BY WELTERWEIGHT TITLE BOUT BETWEEN CHAMP KARIM GHAJJI AND

RAYMOND DANIELS

Los Angeles – Bellator returns home to SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. lachiwelu, September 23 chifukwa Bellator 183 ndipo Bellator Kickboxing 7, which features the return of former world champ “Smooth” Benson Henderson (24-7) taking on the always-dangerous Patricky “Pitbull” (17-8), while current Bellator welterweight kickboxing champ Karim Ghajji (97-13-1) defends his title against the flashy Raymond Daniels (11-3).

Kuphatikiza apo, Bellator 183: Henderson vs. Pitbull will also feature the promotional debut of Roy “Big Country” Nelson (23-14) who meets California’s own Javy “Eye Candy” Ayala (10-5) in an explosive heavyweight showdown. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Bellator 183: Henderson vs. Pitbull will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event go on sale Thursday, June 29 pa 10:00 a.m. PST and are available at Ticketmaster.com.

Following what many considered to be 2016’s “Fight of the Year” against Michael Chandler, Henderson took time off to deal with nagging injuries. Tsopano, the 33-year-old is back to 100-percent and ready to take on the other “Pitbull” brother, following a victory against Bellator’s current featherweight champion Patricio “Pitbull”at Bellator 160 mu August chaka chatha. With wins against Nate Diaz, Donald Cerrone, Frankie Edgar, Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal already in his nearly 11 years as a professional, “Smooth” is healthy again and looking for another championship run in his already-impressive career.

Patricky “Pitbull” comes into this bout seeking revenge against Henderson following his TKO win over younger brother, Patrick. The Rio Grande Do Norte, Brazil product steps inside the Bellator cage for the18th time in his professional career and will be looking to build on an impressive start to his 2017 ndawala. Having won seven of his last 10 kumalekezero, including a second-round finish of Josh Thomson at Bellator 172 mu February, the 31-year-old has seen 11 wake 12 career finishes come by way of knockout.

The inaugural Bellator welterweight kickboxing champion, Ghajji, traded victories with Zoltan Laszak on his road to meeting Daniels on September 23. The 36-year-old, known to many by the nickname “Gadjetboy,” will be making his fifth appearance under the Bellator Kickboxing umbrella, and will look to successfully defend his title for the first time since reclaiming the belt in April at Bellator Kickboxing 6 ku Hungary.

Hailing from Los Angeles, Daniels will bring his aggressive, one-of-a-kind karate style to Northern California for the first time since debuting with Bellator last year. Undefeated with the promotionearning three stoppages in four outings“The Real Deal” will look to punish the body of Ghajji when Daniels competes to claim his first world kickboxing title.

Kulimbana kuchokera Las Vegas, Nelson makes his Bellator debut following an eight-year, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Mirko Cro Cop, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, “Bigfoot” Silva and Cheick Kongo. Ndi 19 wake 22 ntchito Kuwina kubwera njira ya knockout kapena kugonjera, “Big Country” is ready to make his return to Spike, where he memorably defeated the late Kimbo Slice and later went on to win season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter.

Ayala will enter the Bellator cage against Nelson looking for another shocking upset following his last outing against Sergei Kharitonov at Bellator 163, where Ayala stole the show against Kharitonov by stopping the Russian heavyweight with a powerful punch a mere 16-seconds into the first round. Tsopano, given the opportunity to formally welcome Nelson to the Bellator fray, “Eye Candy” is looking to stun the crowd once again and firmly establish himself as a threat to the entire heavyweight division. With all five of Ayala’s wins in Bellator coming by way of stoppage, the matchup with Nelson is sure to produce fireworks.

 

Kusinthidwa Bellator 183: Henderson vs. Pitbull Fight Card

Lightweight Main Event: Benson Henderson (24-7) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (17-8)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Roy Nelson (23-14) vs. Javy Ayala (10-5)

 

Kusinthidwa Bellator Kickboxing 7: Ghajji vs. Daniels Fight Card

Welterweight Kickboxing World Title Main Event: Karim Ghajji (97-13-1) vs. Raymond Daniels (11-3)

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About Bellator:

Bellator is a leading mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Motsogoleredwa ndi msirikali wakale nkhondo kulimbikitsa Scott Coker, Bellator alipo pafupifupi 1 billion people worldwide in over 160 m'mayiko. Mu United States, Bellator can be seen on SPIKE, the combat sports television leader. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, moyo chochitika orchestration, womenya chitukuko / anagona, bwaloli zogula, zothandizira chilengedwe / chitukuko, mayiko kupereka malayisensi, malonda, otsatsa, zafalitsidwa ndi ntchito anagona. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, kunyumba kwa dziko la Premier zosangalatsa zopangidwa kuti kugwirizana ndi omvera mwa kuyenera okhutira kudutsa TV, filimu, Intaneti ndi mafoni nsanja.

 

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Robert Easter vs. Denis Shafikov Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos

Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce this Friday, June 30 from Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio – 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT
Dinani PANO for Photos from De’Aris Ferguson/About Billions
Toledo, HA. (June 28, 2017) – Unbeaten lightweight world champion Robert Isitala ndipo Woyesana pamwamba Denis Shafikov discussed their world title showdown with media Wednesday in advance of their bout that headlines Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa pa Bounce izi Friday, June 30 from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio.
Televised coverage on Bounce begins at 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT and features super welterweight contender Julian Williams taking on once-beaten Yoswa Conley. Both fighters were also in attendance Wednesday to discuss their 154-pound matchup.
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Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from the Huntingon Center:
ROBERT Pasaka
We’ve had a real tough camp. Every day I’ve been pushed by team and I thank them for that. They put me in the position that I need to be in.
I understand that Shafikov is a really tough fighter. They’ve always said the guy in front of me is tough. I’m not here to talk about all the close fights he’s almost won. I will be the first man to stop him.
“Pamene ine anachokera, we don’t play games. Especially when it comes to somebody taking something from us. We’re not going to let that happen.
I’m thankful for everyone that came out here and everyone who helped put this great card together. I’m just excited to get there in the ring and stand next to him.
I have an advantage in reach, but Shafikov is a tough opponent who’s coming to fight. I’m going to show-off my skills and be the first to stop him.
I just have to be me. If you’ve ever seen me fight, you can see that I always stay composed. You’ll see the same thing in the ring pa Lachisanu.
When you get in that ring, it’s only me and him. These great fans can’t help me, only my fists. I’m focused on taking control of the fight. I know how to adjust and be a professional in there if I have to.
It’s been eight tough weeks of training camp and I can’t wait to have this beautiful city behind me. Pa June 30, it’ll be man down!”
DENIS SHAFIKOV
I believe that this is my time. It’s my third title fight and this will be the time that I take home the belt and reach my dream.
“Ndikupereka 100 percent every time I step into the ring. I know that this will be an exciting fight but I also know that I have to do whatever it takes to win the title.
I’ve been able to bounce back after my last two title defeats and make myself a better fighter each time. You will see that pa Lachisanu night and I will be victorious.
Julian Williams
I appreciate everyone coming out to support the fight. This is really a great card. I watch Robert a lot on television and I can see that the fans here are really supporting him. I’m looking forward to an excited crowd.
Joshua Conley and myself will put on a really good fight, and I expect to come out on top and get back in that win column.
I’m ready to challenge anybody in the division and I’m going to show that I’m back on the right track this Friday night.
JOSHUA CONLEY
I’ve put in the hard work during camp to get a big victory and put myself on the map in the 154-pound division.
I know that I’m fighting a really good fighter. This is my opportunity and if I knock Julian Williams out, I’ll be right in the mix with the best super welterweights in the world.
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Top featherweight prospect Toka Kahn-Clary Back where he belongs, climbing higher

Msanga KUMASULIDWA
Providence, RI (June 28. 2017) – Last Saturday night in Louisville, Kentucky, featherweight chiyembekezo Toka “T Nice” Kahn-Clary (22-1, 15 Ko) stole the show fighting in his promotional debut for Hall-of-Famer Evander Holyfield‘s Real Deal Sports & Management, putting on a boxing clinic to earn a one-sided eight-round decision over determined Dominican Angel “The Cat” Luna (11-3, 6 Ko).
The Liberia-born Toka-Kahn, akumenyana kuchokera Providence, RI, fought on national television for the first time, live on CBS Sports Network Real Deal Championship Boxing series co-feature, at Freedom Hall as part of six-weekI Am Alifestival, honoring the late, kwakukulu Muhammad Ali mu kwawo.
Luna came out strong, never let up and forced Kahn-Clary to fight effectively backing up, something that most boxers are unable to do. Toka dropped Luna in the seventh round en route to a near shutout victory with judgesscores of 80-72, 80-72, 79-73.
He must have seen me get caught early in my only loss (vs. Jhon Gemino) and he tried to do that too from the opening bell,” Kahn-Clary said. “He was in great shape and very determined. I buckled him once and dropped him, but he bounced right up and kept coming forward. He applied a lot of pressure and I couldn’t back him up. I felt good and was in great shape. I got hit with a few good shots but composed myself and just boxed I showed I could take shots and keep boxing. I put my opponent down after a flurry with an uppercut, right up the middle, doing the big damage. I wanted to impress Evander, letting him know I belong in his stable, and that I want and deserve a title-fight.
Kahn-Clary’s adviser, Seth DeRobbio, announced that Toka will return to the ring in September, also back in Louisville, fighting for an undetermined title in a 10-round bout.
This was a perfect fight for Toka,” he remarked. “He had to fight backpedaling, which is very difficult to do successfully. His will was tested but he put on a complete boxing clinic against a very tough opponent, who came out in a blaze and kept coming forward. They had a furious exchange with about 30 seconds remaining in the seventh round. Toka dropped him in final six-seconds of the seventh round. Luna beat the count but was really saved by the bell. China 20 seconds left in that round, or if it was a 10-round fight, Toka very well may have stopped him. He threw beautiful 5-6 punch combinations.
It was a great fight for Toka. His previous two fights he knew his opponents were outclassed going into the fight and that he was supposed to knock them out. This fight was against a much better opponent. Toka took a few good shots but he was in top shape. The fans in Louisville really moved watching him fight. We’ll be back there in September fighting for a title to be determined.
ZAMBIRI:
Twitter & Instagram: @TokaKahnClary

PACQUIAO VS. HORN AIRING LIVE IN CANADA THIS SATURDAY EXCLUSIVELY ON SUPER CHANNEL

Msanga KUMASULIDWA
Manny Pacquiao speaks at today’s Final press conference in Australia
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (June 28, 2017) – The final [press conference was held today forizi Loweruka usiku “Battle in Brisbane,” featuring World Boxing Organization (WBO) Welterweight World champion Manny “Pacman’ Pacquiao (59-6-2, 38 Ko) and his title challenger, Jeff Horn (16-0-1, 11 Ko).
Battle of Brisbane: Pacquiao vs. Horn,” presented by Top Rank and Duco Events. adzakhala ofalitsa izi Loweruka madzulo, exclusively in Canada on Super Channel, live from Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.
Super Channel subscribers will be able to watch four exciting fights, kuyambira pa 9 p.m. AND / 6 p.m. PT, pa “Battle of Brisbane” khadi, headlined by Pacquiao vs. Horn.
PACQUIAO VS. DE LA HOYA & HATTON REPLAYS ON SC1
As a warm-up to theBattle of Brisbane” pa July 1, Super Channel will present two replays of previous Pacquiao bouts on Friday June 30kuyambira pa 7 p.m. AND / 4 p.m. PT on SC1:

Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar de la Hoya
– Dec. 6, 2008

Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton
– Mulole 2, 2009 (IBO World super lightweight title)
These fights will also be available on Super Channel Pa Kuuza.
Here is a link to Pacquaio’s interview today with official press conference host Ben Damon:
Loweruka night’s Super Channel telecast will also feature two-time Irish Olympian Michael Conlan (2-0, 2 Ko), from Belfast, in a six-round featherweight bout against Jarrett “Juarez” Owen (5-4-3, 2 Ko), of Brisbane.In the 12-round co-feature,Mayiko Maseŵera a nkhonya Federation (IBF) junior bantamweight world champion Jerwin “Wokongola Boy” Ancajas (24-1-1, 16 Ko), of Cavite City, Philippines, will defend his title against top-rated contender Teiru Kinoshita (25-1-1, 8 Ko), of Kobe, Japan. The live telecast will open with an eight-round middleweight bout between Shane Mosley, Jr. (10-1, 7 Ko), wa Pomona, Calif. and son of former three-division world champion “Shuga” Shane Mosley, ndipo David Toussaint (10-0, 8 Ko), of Canberra, Australia.
Onse ndewu ndi ozimitsa timavutika kusintha.
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Instagram: @SuperChannelTV
Facebook: /superchannel

Former World Champion Victor Ortiz Returns to Battle Mexico’s Saul Corral in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Sunday, July 30 from Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield, California

Zambiri! Super Welterweight Contender Justin DeLoach Faces
Former Title Challenger Fernando Guerrero
&
2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas in Televised Action
Kuyambira 7 p.m. AND/4 p.m. PT
Matikiti pa Sale Friday, June 30!
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (June 28, 2017) – Exciting former world champion Victor Ortiz(31-6-2, 24 Ko)adzakomana Mexico Saul Corral (24-9, 15 Ko) in a 10-round welterweight matchup onSunday, July 30 kuti mutu Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa pa FS1 ndipo Fox Sports live from Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield, California.
Televised nkhani umayamba 7 p.m. AND/4 p.m. PT and will feature super welterweight contender Justin DeLoach (17-1, 9 Ko) taking on former title challenger Fernando Guerrero (28-4, 20 Ko) in a 10-round showdown and 2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas (1-0, 1 KO) in his second pro fight.
This is a great opportunity for me to get back in the ring, shake off the ring rust and put on a show for the fans,” Anati Ortiz. “I’ve been really focused on training and getting myself back physically and mentally to where I need to be. This is my first time fighting since my son was born and it’s given me a whole new purpose in life. I’m thankful to everyone who has helped me get to this point and I can’t wait to go do what I do best and entertain everyone in the arena and watching on FS1 and FOX Deportes.
I am excited to test myself against another great former champion in Victor Ortiz,” said Corral. “Everyone who has seen me fight knows I will give it my all every time I step into the ring. I plan on being aggressive and making Ortiz very uncomfortable in the ring. He has had problems overcoming adversity in the ring and I am going to test him and give him everything I have.
Matikiti yamoyo chochitika, which is promoted by Ringstar Sports, ndi wogulira pa $80, $45 ndipo $30 ndipo pa zogulitsa Friday, June 30 for purchase online at AXS.com.
Every time Victor Ortiz gets into the ring, you know that it is going to be an electric night and I expect another action-packed show on July 30,” said Richard Schaefer, Chairman and CEO of Ringstar Sports. “Fans here in California and watching on FS1 and FOX Deportes will get to see the former world champion against the always tough Saul Corral as he works his way back towards the top of the welterweight division. This great show will also feature a strong matchup between a rising contender in Justin DeLoach and the veteran Fernando Guerrero, plus Ringstar’s own Karlos Balderas, ndi 2016 U.S. Olympian who loves put on a show in the ring and will continue to prove that he has the skills to fulfill his tremendous potential.
An action fighter who never shies away from an exchange, Ortiz returns to the ring having picked up victories over the likes of Andre Berto, Vivian Harris, and Nate Campbell while also facing the top fighters in the sport including Floyd Mayweather, Marcos Maidana and Lamont Peterson. The Kansas-mbadwa wakhala nthawi zaposachedwapa pojambula udindo mafilimu monga “Southpaw” ndipo “Owonongeka 3” but is now fully focused on a return to the pinnacle of the welterweight division.
Representing Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, Corralis the winner of 10 of his last thirteen bouts including a hard-fought defeat in his last outing against former champion Josesito Lopez. The 30-year-old has fought professionally since 2006 and went the distance in a 10-round decision loss to U.S. Olympian Sadam Ali last September. He won a Mexican title in July 2016 with a fifth-round stoppage of Francisco Medel and also challenged former champion Mike Alvarado amongst his 33 career bouts.
The 23-year-old DeLoach is one of the fastest rising contenders in the 154-pound division as he enters this bout the winner of his last seven contests, including three wins over previously unbeaten fighters Domonique Dolton, Junior Castillo and Dillon Cook. His most recent outing saw him deliver a second-round knockout of then once-beaten Christopher Pearson. The fighter from Augusta, Georgia turned pro in 2013 ndipo anapambana yoyamba 10 fights before suffering a defeat in early 2015.
The 30-year-old Guerrero lives and trains out of Los Angeles but grew up in Maryland after being born in the Dominican Republic. The veteran owns victories over Ishe Smith, Abraham Han, Derrick Findley and Gabriel Rosado plus a defeat in a world title bout against Peter Quillin. A ovomereza kuyambira 2007, Guerrero most recently challenged 154-pound contender Tony Harrison last March.
Fighting out of Santa Maria, California, the 20-year-old Balderas is the son of Mexican parents who immigrated to the United States to give their children a better life. Balderas had an impressive amateur career that included a 2014 Youth National Championship, four National PAL championships and an impressive run in the World Series of Boxing. His amateur career culminated in a trip to the 2016 Olympic Games where he represented the U.S. and defeated fighters from Kazakhstan and Japan before a decision loss in the quarterfinals. He made his pro debut back in April, forcing Michael Thomas to retire after one round.
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Featherweight Prospect Miguel Flores Takes On Former Title Challenger Chris Avalos in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes July 18 from Rapides Parish Coliseum in Alexandria, Louisiana

Zambiri! Unbeaten Ahmed Elbiali Battles Leo Hall in Showdown of Light Heavyweight Prospects
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ALEXANDRIA, LA. (June 28, 2017) – Featherweight prospect Miguel Flores (21-1, 9 Ko) will return to the ring to face former title challenger Chris Avalos (26-5, 19 Ko) in a 10-round showdown that headlines Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa Chala-A-chala Lachiwiripa FS1 ndi Nkhonya odziwa pa Fox Deportes July 18 from Rapides Parish Coliseum in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Televised nkhani umayamba 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT and features undefeated Ahmed Elbiali(15-0, 12 Ko) in a 10-round showdown against light heavyweight prospect Leo Hall (8-2, 7 Ko).
I’m very excited to be fighting back on FS1 and FOX Deportes,” said Flores. “I’ve learned a lot since suffering my first defeat but now it’s time to get back in the win column. I’m up against a very tough fighter in Carlos Avalos. I’m just ready to let my hands go and provide the fans with some great action. This will be a classic Mexican war that the fans will enjoy.
I’m excited to get in the ring and show that I’m still very dangerous every time I’m in there,” said Avalos. “Flores hasn’t faced somebody like me and if he thinks this will be an easy comeback fight for him, he’s in for a rough night. I’m going to leave it all in the ring and give the fans watching an action-packed fight. I know I have what it takes to walk out of there with a win.
Matikiti yamoyo chochitika, which is promoted by Warriors Boxing in association with Keep Punching Entertainment, ndi wogulira pa $150, $80, $50, $30 ndipo $22, ndipo pa malonda tsopano. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com kapena powatchula 1-800-745-3000 or at the Rapides Parish Coliseum Box Office.
Miguel Flores is anxious to bounce back from the first loss of his career and going up against Chris Avalos is the perfect opportunity for Miguel to show what he’s made of,” Leon anati Margules, Pulezidenti wa Ankhondo Maseŵera a nkhonya. “The fans at the beautiful, newly renovated Rapides Parish Coliseum are in for a treat and the show fits in nicely with the Premier Boxing Champions shows that are always televised on FS1 Toe-to-Toe Tuesdays.
Originally from Michoacan, Mexico, koma kumenyana mu Houston, Flores will look to bounce back from his first pro defeat in February to veteran contender Dat Nguyen. The 24-year-old had a big 2015 beginning in May with a victory over German Meraz and followed up by wins against Juan Ruiz, Carlos Padilla and Alfred Tetteh. He started 2016 with a headlining win over Mario Briones in January before dominating Ruben Tamayo over 10 rounds in May and scoring a decision over previously once-beaten Ryan Kielczweski in August.
The 27-year-old Avalos enters the ring with a wealth of experience, including a world title challenge against Carl Frampton and a battle with current champion Oscar Valdez. The fighter out of Lancaster, California earned his world title shot with victories over Yasutaka Ishimoto, Rolly Lunas and Drian Francisco. Avals has also been triumphant over previously unbeaten fighters Yenifel Vicente and Khabir Suleymanov.
A mbadwa ya Cairo, Egypt tsopano akukhala ku Miami, the 26-year-old Elbiali had success in four TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAY appearances over the last two years. Those three contests saw him score a first round knockout of Fabiano Pena and eight-round unanimous decisions over Mariano Hilario and Andrew Hernandez. Most recently he delivered a first round stoppage of Jackson Junior in March in a fight broadcast on FS1 and FOX Deportes.
Leo Hall steps back into the ring looking to rebound from decision defeats to top prospects Earl Newman and Christopher Brooker. Kulimbana kuchokera Detroit, Hall turned in 2014 and won his first eight pro fights. The 22-year-old has won seven of his eight bouts by way of knockout since his pro debut.
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Taras Shelestyuk Enjoying Working with New Trainer Joel Diaz Ahead of Saturday’s Fight

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ORANGE, Calif./Philadelphia, Penn. (June 27, 2017) – Undefeated, world ranked welterweight Terrace “The Real Kuchita” Shelestyuk is banking on his new trainer, the highly regarded Joel Diaz, to take his game to the next level.
I enjoy working with Joel Diaz,” said Shelstyuk, who brought home a bronze finish in the 2012 London Olympics to his native Ukraine. “He’s a great communicator. He knows how to bring out the best in boxers.
Shelestyuk (15-0, 9 Ko), amene lachiwelu headlines Thompson Boxing’sLocked nLoaded” 8-round main event from Omega Products in Sacramento, Calif., is currently ranked No. 5 ndi WBO.
Pa 31, Shelestyuk can ill afford a slip up on his way up the official rankings. Goliyati, Yesu Rodriguez Alvarez (15-2, 11 Ko), is all too eager to play the spoiler lachiweluusiku.
I know I can’t sleep on Rodriguez,” Anati Shelestyuk, who is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. “I have to make a statement early in the fight to let him know what I’m about.
Shelestyuk vs. Rodriguez and the entire 8-bout card will be streamed live on TB Presents: Locked nLoaded. Watch the action on ThompsonBoxing.com ndipo Facebook Live kuyambira 6:30 p.m. PST / 10:30 p.m. EST.
Matikiti “Locked nLoaded” ndi wogulira pa $40, $60, & $100 ndi ziti zomwe kugula Intaneti pa ThompsonBoxing.com, kapena powatchula 714-935-0900.
Shelestyuk is coming off a unanimous decision win against Jaime Herrera in November. Nkhondoyi, televised on SHOWTIME, had championship implications with Shelestyuk winning the WBO-NABO welterweight title.
Since teaming up with Diaz several months ago, Shelestyuk, amene ndi southpaw, has tightened his punching ability and plans to be assertive throughout the 8-round fight.
I think most people know that I’m more of a boxer than a puncher,” said the Los Angeles-based Shelestyuk. “You can still have an aggressive style with a technical game plan and that’s what we’re working on. How to be aggressive in a methodical fashion.
This is a big fight for Taras. Should he win lachiwelu, we feel he is ready for a major fight. He is hungry and has the incentive to put on a great performance lachiwelu usiku,” anati Banner Zokwezedwa Pulezidenti, Artie Pelullo.
Mu Co-Mbali, standout amateur Ruben Villa (5-0, 3 Ko) of Salinas, Calif. looks to stay undefeated against Jonathan Alcantara (7-15-2, 1 KO) in a fight set for 6-rounds.
Villa has all the tools to become the next world champion at featherweight. He cleaned up the amateur ranks with back-to-back National Golden Gloves championships prior to turning professional last year.
He inked a promotional contract with Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing last July.
TB Presents: Locked nLoaded broadcast team consists of Beto Duran on play-by-play and Steve Kim provides expert, color commentary.
Zitseko pa 5:30 p.m. local time with the first bout at approximately 6:30 p.m. Omega Products International is located at 8111 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, MONGA 95826 and can be reached at 916-635-3335.
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Artur Szpilka vs. Adam Kownacki Press Conference Quotes & Photos

Polish Heavyweight Showdown Featured on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday, July 15 from NYCB LIVE’s Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island
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Brooklyn (June 28, 2017) – Former title challenger Arthur Pin ndipo unbeaten Adam Kownacki squared-off for the first time at a press conference in Brooklyn Lachitatu as they prepare for their Polish heavyweight showdown featured on Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa paFox ndipo Fox Sports Loweruka, July 15 in the first boxing event at the newly-renovatedNYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Televised nkhani umayamba 8 p.m. AND/5 p.m. PT and is headlined by a welterweight brawl between former world champions Omar Figueroa ndipo Robert Guerrero plus a matchup of unbeaten light heavyweights Marcus Browne ndipo Seanie Monaghan.
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Szpilka and Kownacki spoke to press at Krolewski Jadlo Restaurant in Greenpoint, Brooklyn before heading to Johnny’s Café in Queens for a meet and greet with fans.
Tiyeni tione zimene ophunzira anali kunena Lachitatu:
ARTUR Pin
Everything has been different this training camp. I’m focused on training for Adam Kownacki. I’ve lost some weight and I feel faster. Everything is feeling perfect.
I want to show the world and my country that what happened in the Wilder fight was an accident. I feel ready and I can’t wait.
The sparring has been perfect for this camp. I have two great sparring partners who are giving me different looks and getting me ready for Adam. I’m glad that I’ve been pushed really hard in sparring.
I’m not worried about fighting in his hometown. I’m only focused on the man who is in front of me. It’s my job to go in there and take care of the man trying to knock me out.
I have heard the talk from Kownacki about my chin, but there is nothing that he can say once we’re in the ring. Pa July 15 everyone will see my power and it will verify that I am the better fighter.
We have talked a lot today, koma pa July 15 only our fists can talk and I can’t wait to perform in front everyone. I will show the whole world that I am ready for another shot at the world title.
ADAM Kownacka
I’m feeling great right now. I was in Poland for four weeks to spar with Tomasz Adamek and I think that helped me a lot. Now I’m back here with my team to finish up camp and work on preparing for a tough southpaw.
I think I’ll be able to control my emotions on fight night. This is another fight in my long career. I have to go and do my best. This is a big step on my way to becoming a world champion and making my dreams come true.
“Ine ndikuganiza kuti masitaelo kupanga ndewu. My style is perfect for his style. I come forward and bring pressure and he’s been dropped so many times, I think his chin is probably gone. It’s hard to recuperate from a knockout like he had against Wilder.
We’ve been working on everything we can in the gym. Knowing how to cut off the ring against a lefty is definitely very important. I’m getting better every day and with every sparring session. I’ll be ready on July 15.”
This is a big chance for me to shine. I wish Artur all the success in the world, but it’s my time right now. July 15 you will see a great fight.
RONNIE zishango, Pin a mphunzitsi
Artur is at the level where he’ll fight anybody in the world. We know how god Adam is. It’s going to be skill against skill.
Training camp has been going great for Artur. He’s been having some really good sparring with some strong fighters who can simulate what Adam is going to do.
Szpilka is in great shape right now, he’s ready to go. We’re going to make sure he doesn’t make the same mistake from the Wilder fight. He’s watched the tape and he knows what to do.
KEITH TRIMBLE, Kownacki’s Trainer
I’m thankful that Adam has this opportunity. I grew up on Long Island so it’s a dream come true to be a part of this event.
“Ichi chachikulu nkhondo mafani. The way people get behind their soccer teams, we will see that on July 15 from the Polish fans. It’s going to be a hell of a night.
Adam is training so hard and he’s ready to go the distance. We’re ready for a war. Artur fought for a title recently so we couldn’t ask for a better fight. If we get this win, there are big things ahead for us.
Lou DIBELLA, Pulezidenti wa DiBella Entertainment
It’s great to be here in Greenpoint where there is such a great Polish population and they understand the significance of this fight. This is the biggest fight you could make between two Polish heavyweights.
Artur was a lifelong resident of Poland, who now has ties in Houston training with Ronnie Shields, while Adam is on the rise as an American Polish kid from Brooklyn and now living on Long Island. This is the first time in 31 years that there will be a big show on Long Island. Anybody that knows boxing knows that this is going to be a great fight.
The winner of this fight is right there contending in the heavyweight division. Artur fought a great fight against Deontay Wilder before getting caught. They’re both warriors. This is a chance for Adam to prove himself. This fight has been brewing for a long time and there is a lot of pride at stake here.
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POUND-4-POUND BOXING PROGRAM HAS ANOTHER OUTING AT ROY JONES JR. TOURNAMENT WITH 11 TITLES



Below is a list of the Pound-4-Pound who brought home titles.
Angel Barrientes 14-yrs (95 lbs), Chavez Barrientes 14-yrs (101 lbs), Dorian Khan 14-yrs (106 lbs), Jayden Hooker 11-yrs (Female 80 lbs), John Armstrong 10-yrs (65 lbs), Jathan Barajas 10-yr (85 lbs),

Jordan Aguilar 19-yrs (114 lbs),
Jonathan Aguilar 14-yrs (110 lbs)
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Anthony Torres 13-yrs (80 lbs),
Jovanny Aguilar 13-yrs (95lbs),
Las Vegas, NV (June 28, 2017)The Pound-4-Pound Boxing program out of Las Vegas, had another successful outing this past weekend at the Roy Jones Jr. “Future Stars of Boxingtournament that took place at the Sam’s Town Casino in Las Vegas. Out of the 15 active participants, 11 came home with championship belts.
Our program had another fantastic showing this past weekend,” said coach Richard Barrientes. “Like I’ve always said, it’s about building self-esteem with these kids. They’re a great group from top to bottom. I’m very proud of our team and we are looking forward to the next tournament. Our main goal is to enter in as many tournaments as possible before the end of the year.
Check out The Interview we did last week with Coach Barrientes:

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