|
|
Melson to host Campaign Kickoff June 26!
За незабавно освобождаване
Ню Йорк, NY (Юни 14, 2017) – Retired professional boxer, current public speaker, 2003 West Point graduate and Army Public Affairs Officer Boyd Melson will host a campaign kickoff reception Понеделник, Юни 26 for his congressional bid.
Melson is running in the November 2018 election for New York’s 11тата district, covering Staten Island & South Brooklyn. The reception takes place from 7-9 PM при 445 Lafayette St. Suite 16B New York, NY 10003. Special guests include actor Burt Young, TV producer and screenwriter Ira Steven Behr, QVC’s Sandra Bennett, Super Bowl XXV champion Odessa Turner and United Nations staffer Miriam Danar among others.
“The goal with the campaign kickoff goes far beyond helping me as a congressional candidate. This will help improve the future of those living in Staten Island & South Brooklyn,"Каза Melson, who currently runs a free weekly clinic on Staten Island to help men and women battling or overcoming any type of addiction. “Please spread the word and you can still help even if you’re not able to make it.”
Donation levels range from $100-$2700 and checks can be made payable to Boyd Melson for Congress. RSVP’S and questions can be directed to Shelby Kestler at Shelby@maysondixon.com.
Those unable to attend can help Boyd by joining him on his mission to get elected into office by going to HTTPS://secure.actblue.com/
POUND-4-POUND BOXING PROGRAM BRINGS HOME 9 TITLES FROM SO-CAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
|
|
|||
|
|||
|
Red-Hot Super Middleweight Contender David Benavidez Does Admirable Job Behind Fox Sports 1 Mic for Brandon Rios’ Comeback Victory Last Sunday
|
|
ANDRE WARD VS. SERGEY KOVALEV 2: “THE REMATCH” MEDIA PICKS
Събота, Юни 17, 2017
AT MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER, LAS VEGAS
PRESENTED LIVE BY HBO PAY-PER-VIEW®
LAS VEGAS, NV (June XX, 2017) - On the heels of the most anticipated fight of the summer, here is what some of the media are predicting for Andre Ward vs. Сергей Ковальов 2: “The Rematch” on Събота, Юни 17 в Събития център Mandalay Bay в Лас Вегас. The championship event, presented by Corona Extra, will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. И/6:00 p.m. PT.
Tim Dahlberg, Associated Press
I had Kovalev winning the first fight, so maybe I’m the wrong one to ask. But I think a boxer always has an easier time making adjustments than a puncher and that should favor Ward in the rematch. Ward has a good measure on Kovalev’s power and he’s really good at switching things up in the ring, as he did in the late rounds of the first fight. I think it goes the distance again, with Ward taking a unanimous decision.
Опека: Единодушно решение
Bernard Fernandez, SweetScience.com
There is an expanding school of thought that Ward, the craftsman/technician, will be even better the second time around, having had 12 rounds and months of tape time to work out an even more intricate fight plan. I’m not sure I buy into that. Kovalev is no one-trick pony; he has skills to go along with superior power. If it’s a KO, he probably gets it, and it’s not out of the question that he can win on points as well. Let’s call it “Krusher” от 10тата кръгло спиране.
Ковальов: 10тата Round Stoppage
Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com
Kovalev by split decision. There isn’t much separating these elite light heavyweights. Expect another very competitive fight that includes several more very difficult rounds to score. Kovalev will win a debatable decision this time and create demand for a rubber match.
Ковальов: Решение за разделяне
Michael Rosenthal, Editor Ring
Ward was successful in the second half of his first fight with Kovalev because he made necessary adjustments. I believe he’ll carry that knowledge and momentum into the rematch, which he’ll win by a unanimous decision in another competitive fight. No controversy this time.
Опека: Единодушно решение
Мат Кристи, Boxing News Online
Just like the first contest, this one is exceptionally hard to call and the events of that closer than close opener do little to make the job of choosing a winner any easier. Kovalev was a menace throughout, but perhaps the defining factor could be Ward’s ability to adjust. He did it in the first bout whereas Kovalev struggled to when it became clear the tide was turning. The pick is for Ward to win again on points, but without the controversy.
Опека: Единодушно решение
Брайън Кембъл, CBSSports.com
Ward has already tasted Kovalev’s power and figured out ways to adjust and disarm “The Krusher.” That puts the pressure on the former champion. While you can expect Kovalev to be more aggressive, Ward just seems to have an answer for every style thrown at him.
Опека: Единодушно решение
Willard Ogan, NBC Sports Bay Area
The fight will start slow with Ward working inside. Body shots will do Kovalev in.
Опека: 10тата Round TKO
Michael Woods, NYFights.com
Ward adapted pretty quick to the Russian’s attack. We should see “Round 13” look like the second two-thirds of fight one. Unless Sergey is fresher on fight night because he’s not over trained. But he is 34, and he is what he is. Ward is the better adaptor, and a defensive master.
Опека: Единодушно решение
Daiske Sugiura, Yahoo! Япония
Kovalev might be spending too much energy on hating Ward, which could backfire, and Ward is calm and collected, focused on what he needs to do. Това се каза, I watched the first fight twice, scored it for Kovalev both times. Quite simply, Kovalev is a better and stronger fighter at this weight class, it won’t change, and the judges will get it right this time.
Ковальов: Единодушно решение
Ward срещу. Ковальов 2: “The Rematch," a 12-round mega-fight for the WBO/IBF/WBA Light Heavyweight World Championships, is presented by Roc Nation Sports, Main Events, Andre Ward Promotions, Krusher Promotions and Corona Extra, sponsored by Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Jetlux, Life10 Electrolyte, Zappos, D’USSÉ Cognac, ProSupps and Powered by Monster. The championship event takes place Събота, Юни 17 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. И/6:00 p.m. PT. Tickets for Ward-Kovalev 2: “The Rematch” are available on axx.com and at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Box Office.
Follow the conversation using #WardKovalev. Follow us:
| www.andresogward.com | @AndreWard | @AndreSogWard | /AndreSogWard | |
| www.kovalboxer.com | @KrusherKovalev | @SergeyKrusherKovalev | /thekrusher | /kovalboxer |
| www.throneboxing.com | @RocNation | @RocNationSports | /RocNation | /RocNation |
| www.mainevents.com | @Main_Events | @Main_Events | /MainEventsBoxing | /MEBoxingSeries |
| www.insidehboboxing.com | HBOboxing | HBOboxing | /HBOboxing | /HBOSports |
| www.mandalyabay.com | @MandalayBay | @MandalayBay | /MandalayBay |
M-1 Challenge 80 weights, снимки & video from China
|
Sydney LeBlanc Steps in to Face Two-Time Gold Medalist Claressa Shields for WBC Silver Super Middleweight Championship at Detroit Brawl, Looking for an Upset this Friday
|
|
DIRIGO ALUM DALEY BALANCES WORK, FAMILY AND MMA CAGEFIGHTING
За незабавно освобождаване: Lewiston, Maine (Юни 14, 2017) – Derek Daley believes that his mixed martial arts training gives him an edge in his career. He also recognizes that training with First Class MMA makes him a better mixed martial artist.
It’s a busy life for Daley, a law enforcement officer and father of a 6-year-old daughter, Ella. He will break away for a few frenzied moments on the night ofСъбота, Юни 17, when he returns to the New England Fights hexagon for the first time in a year.
Daley, 27, is one of seven fighters who will represent his Brunswick gym at “NEF 29: Stars & Stripes.” The opening bell is set for 7 p.m. at Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston.
“I’ve improved in every area, and I’ve really improved my cardio,"Каза Daley. “My first fight I was worried about what might happen if I got to the third round.”
There was barely time to break a sweat. Daley, a two-time Maine high school wrestling champion at Dirigo High School in Dixfield who later played college football at Husson University, dispatched Johel Stephenson in only 55 секунди.
“We had a game plan to hit him with a straight jab to set him up for an overhead right, then get it down to the mat and finish it with ground-and-pound,"Каза Daley. “It actually went exactly as we planned it, which was great.”
Този път, Daley (1-0) takes on the more seasoned Frank Johanson (2-2) of Lewiston’s Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a featherweight amateur scrap.
Daley joins Ras Hylton, Dominic Jones, Рафаел Velado, Josh Jones, Jake Deppmeyer and Jon Tefft in the First Class contingent on the docket. He was lured to the training center and the MMA phenomenon by another local police officer with fighting in his blood, Nick Gulliver of Jay.
“I had been training jiu-jitsu at the Foundry in Farmington,"Каза Daley. “Nick said (MMA) would translate well to law enforcement, and he was right. Още, John and Jody (Лъч) are just great people.”
Raio’s experience on the high school and college wrestling mat has made him a natural mentor for Daley, who hit the 100-win plateau early in his junior year at Dirigo.
Daley won the 119-pound state title as a sophomore and backed it up as a senior at 135 паунда, not far from where he fights today at 145.
“Derek is a tremendous athlete and one of our best wrestlers,- каза Райо. “He has a solid attitude and gives 100 percent every class and sparring session.”
It’s admittedly difficult for Daley to balance his competitive passion with his blossoming police career.
He began as an officer in Wilton. After moving to Richmond, he applied for work in three surrounding cities. Augusta was first to make him an offer.
“I’ve been there since November and it’s a perfect fit for me,"Каза Daley. “I have a great sergeant and a great team.”
Police work is a family tradition. Daley’s father, Елен, is Chief Deputy of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Department.
It was not a case of a father wanting his son to fill his shoes.
“I majored in physical education,” Daley noted. “Dad said, ‘Be a teacher. Don’t go into law enforcement.’ But it’s one of those things that must be pretty stubborn in the family, because my brother and I both are police officers. The schedule is tough and unpredictable.”
First Class MMA helps Daley bring his commitments as cop and fighter under one roof. “It’s a great workout. I’m not really into traditional weight lifting. Искам да кажа,, I did it when I played college football (Husson). This way I get a workout, but it doesn’t feel like I’m working,"Той каза. “It definitely makes me feel more comfortable if I ever have to get into a physical confrontation as an officer.”
Лъч, now retired from the cage after a run as one of NEF’s most popular fighters in its infancy, understands the home vs. work vs. family balance. He is the father of two and was employed full time with the U.S. Postal Service when he got the itch to try combat sports once again.
Още, he is high on his pupil’s potential if Daley ever decides to focus fully on the cage.
“The sky is the limit for him in this sport. I can see him getting to the UFC or Bellator if that is the path he chooses,- каза Райо. “He is an outstanding police officer and a great father as well. He puts his daughter first in everything he does.”
Daley returns the compliments, insisting that even if his foray into MMA winds up being a cup of coffee, he will continue to train at First Class for fitness purposes. He describes the atmosphere as a tight circle of friends and a brotherhood.
“It’s a great group of guys. There are no egos,"Каза Daley. “I was kind of worried about that when I first showed up. Was I going to be (a target) because I’m a police officer, or were there a bunch of guys all looking to be the alpha dog? But it’s quite the opposite. It’s like a big family. You’re punching a guy in the face, but you’re family.”
That goes double for his friendship with Gulliver, who is undefeated as an amateur heavyweight.
“I feel like a baby gorilla with its mom when I’m working out with Nick,” he quipped. “I think for him it’s enjoyment just to pound on me.”
It certainly reduces the stress when he gets the opportunity to pick on someone his own size at an NEF card, although Daley knows better than to take the veteran Johanson lightly.
The CMBJJ fighter enters on a two-fight winning streak, and he defeated First Class’ Deppmeyer in February.
“Frank is a tough opponent. I saw his fight against Jake,"Каза Daley. “He has a tough chin. He takes shots and just keeps coming forward.”
Even though he fought in front of thousands at the state wrestling showcase four times as a high school student, Daley is humble enough to acknowledge that an NEF show is a different animal.
“I was a complete nervous wreck, like almost to the point where I was ready to puke behind the curtain,” he said of his debut. “Then once I stepped in the cage, it went away and I just did what I had to do. I was able to shake off the rust a little bit.
“But it’s still different from wrestling. Back then I wasn’t getting punched in the face.”
The Юни 17 card features four professional MMA fights, four pro boxing matches, and seven amateur skirmishes in the cage. Tickets to “NEF 29: Stars & Stripes” start at $25 и са на разположение, като се обадите (207) 783-2009 EXT. 525 или www.thecolisee.com. For more information on the fight card, моля, посететеwww.newenglandfights.com.
FITE TV представя Lethwei, бирманското барекнуке “само с нокаут” боен стил за бойни спортни фенове в световен мащаб
Започваме един натрупан уикенд с ММА на живо, Събития по борба и кикбокс, FITE TV ще излъчва Lethwei в Япония 4 Граница този петък в предаване на живо в 5:30сутрин ET 6/16 и повторение в същия ден 8ч ET за зрители по целия свят, на които да се наслаждават по удобен график.
В традиционната форма на бой с голи кокалчета от Мианмар, световният шампион на Lethwei Dave Leduc ще защитава титлата си за трети път срещу Nilmungkorn SudsakornMuaythaiGym.
Феновете на FITE могат да гледат събитието на живо от Tokyo Dome и на повторение с една покупка на https://www.fite.tv/watch/lethwei-in-japan-4-frontier/2k6gn/
ГЛЕДАЙТЕ НА ЖИВО ТОЧНО ТУК!
Пълната програма на FITE TV за този уикенд: HTTPS://www.fite.tv/l
ANDRE “S.O.G.” WARD & SERGEY “KRUSHER” KOVALEV GRAND ARRIVALS VIDEOS, СНИМКИ & ЦИТАТИ
WARD-KOVALEV 2: “THE REMATCH” SET FOR Събота, Юни 17, 2017
AT MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER, LAS VEGAS
PRESENTED LIVE BY HBO PAY-PER-VIEW®
Кликнете ТУК на снимки
Photo Credit: Roc Nation Sports/Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos
Кликнете ТУК for Video
Видео Credit: Roc Nation Sports/Main Events
LAS VEGAS, NV (Юни 13, 2017) – Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion Andre “S.O.G.” Ward (31-0, 15 Нокаута) and former titleholder Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (30-1-1, 26 Нокаута) opened Fight Week Powered by Monster with their Grand Arrivals at Mizuya Lounge at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Tuesday, Юни 13, ahead of their ultimate rematch on Събота, Юни 17 в Събития център Mandalay Bay в Лас Вегас. The championship event, presented by Corona Extra, will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. И/6:00 p.m. PT.
По-долу е това, което борците трябваше да каже:
Andre “S.O.G.” Ward – Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion
“I am looking forward to making a statement in this fight and answering any questions that may be out there and removing any doubt that may be out there, така че аз съм развълнуван. You got to look at the other side of the coin, there’s a lot of people that thought I won the fight and he got what he asked for. Now after this, we don’t want to hear any excuses. We don’t want to hear about anything. We’re going to shut the door on this and, както казах, take all doubt and all questions off the table.
“In this sport, I have very little room for error. I always have the pressure on my side – no matter if I’m the challenger or the champion. But that’s OK because me and my team, we’ve learned how to deal with the pressure. We know how to deal with it. I come here looking forward to bringing back everything that I brought, including those belts. Развълнуван съм. Не мога да чакам, we’re a couple days away. All of this talking is getting ready to be over. We’re getting ready for my favorite part, which is the fight. Юни 17. It’s about business, so I did what I had to do the first time. I’m looking to turn it up this time.
“The pressure is always on, един. It comes with my territory and it’s been like this since I’ve been a baby – 16 възраст, 17 възраст. You get to a point where you don’t run from the pressure, you embrace it. That’s what all the greats do. All I got to do is be myself and that will be enough. Everything else will take care of itself. На най-високо ниво, you’re going to face adversity. It’s not if, it’s when. But the question is how do you respond? We responded like we were supposed to. I’m just looking forward to giving the fans another great fight in a few days here at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Юни 17.
“A lot of people talk about the jab and the right hand. But if you look at the second part of the fight, той [Ковальов] wasn’t landing right hands and jabs. He had a good moment and he’s a really great fighter – I’m not taking anything away from him. That’s why I want to face the best, да бъде най-доброто. Some people thought I won, some people thought I lost. So let’s do it again and that’s the beauty of rematches in this sport. It’s nothing to get defensive about. You just lace it up, do it again and we’ll see what happens.
“I got out of that business a long time ago - trying to prove people wrong – because it’s not an even playing field. I’ve shut guys out – 120-108; 120-107 on the scorecard – and I’ve literally heard grumblings about something. If it’s not this, it’s that. You get to a place where you mature as a man, you mature as an athlete, and you make the decision that ‘I’m going to live my life in the middle.’ I appreciate the praises, but I can’t get too high with those. And the criticisms – I can’t get too low with those. People are entitled to their opinions. Let me just keep doing me and that’s really the best place to be as an athlete.
“Tactically, I obviously want to have a better start and I’m going to have a better start. That’s really what got me in my hole – the start. I’m sure he’s made some adjustments and he’s going to come harder, но аз съм готов. I’ve done everything I’m supposed to do. When you prepare the way you’re supposed to – and all the boxes are checked – it’s time to go to work. And I’m going to go to work, having fun and enjoying what I do, and put on a show in the process on Юни 17."
Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev – Former Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion
“You know it’s good that he’s believing himself right now, that he’s got the key for me, but he didn’t get the key. He won two rounds against me as empty Kovalev, I remember I was like a heavy bag. Just like a fighter who came in the boxing gym like one month ago. And he’s like right now, ‘oh yeah I beat the Kovalev, but he won with empty Kovalev’.
“For this fight, I definitely had to get in shape, have different emotions and different motivations. I don’t just want to get my belts back and thank boxing fans for the support. I want to thank my haters – they motivate me to keep going. I want to get my belts and I’m here for this.
"Да, my fists will say it. I’ve already said enough. I want to say to Team Ward – they’ve said a lot of trash to my side, моят екип. He will pay for everything; Обещавам ви,.
“I appreciate him giving me the opportunity to get my belts back and on Юни 17 it’s going to be a different fight.
“I was empty one month before the November fight. Ward fought an empty Kovalev. This time I will not be empty – Ward will be fighting Krusher. I had pushed myself so hard in the beginning of training camp that one month out I was empty. I felt so much presser for the fight – my first fight on HBO Pay-Per-View – that I just trained too hard.”