2016 US Olympian Conwell excited to join Four State Franchise

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Charles Conwell and Promoter Tony Holden (PHOTO ngongole: Jim Ellis/Miami News-Record)
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Miami, CHABWINO (March 8, 2017) - 2016 US Olympian Charles Conwell is the newest member of Holden Productionswildly popular Four State Franchise.
A recent signee of Holden Productions and DiBella Entertainment, the Cleveland, OH native joins Trey Lippe-Morrison, Ivan Baranchyk, Dillon Cook, Jesse Cook and Jarrett Rouse as a member of the team. A middleweight in the amateurs who has his sights set on working his way down to the welterweight division, Conwell’s known as an heavy-handed action fighter. The Four State Franchise, which regularly fights at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK in front of standing room only crowds, helped bring hope to a city currently facing economic struggles.
Conwell was introduced earlier today during an emotional press conference at the Buffalo Run which saw his father, Charles Sr., cry tears of joy. An honor student in high school who won 11 national champions as an amateur boxer, Conwell was named Ohio’s 2016 Amateur Athlete of the Year. He plans to become an adopted son among the locals like his aforementioned stablemate Baranchyk, who he’s seen fight at the Buffalo Run on ShoBox.
"Becoming a member of the Four State Franchise and getting the fans in my corner means everything to me,” said Conwell. “It motivates me to train harder and give the fans great fights. (Holden and DiBella being able to make me a member of) The Four State Franchise is something that helped me make my decision (on who’d promote me as a professional) and I look forward to becoming a fan favorite in Miami, CHABWINO.
Holden, a promoter for more than 20 Zaka, considers Conwell one of his most exciting signees and envisions a bright future for his newest prospect.
"It’s not every day you get to sign a fighter who was not only a US Olympian but has the kind of style the crowd here loves. I’m looking forward to Charlesprogression and Lou DiBella and I will move him the right way. There’s no doubt in our minds that he’ll fit in perfectly with the Four State Franchise and become a local favorite in no time.”
Conwell’s pro debut is scheduled for April 21 at the Buffalo Run, where he’ll face an opponent in a four round middleweight contest.
Tickets are on sale now at the Buffalo Run Box Office or by logging onto stubwire.com.

Tri-Star Boxing returns to Nashville March 17!

Nashville, TN (March 8, 2017) – Professional Boxing returns to the Music City when Tri-Star Boxing presents “St Paddy’s Day Fights at the Fairgrounds” Friday, March 17 at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds Sports Arena in Nashville, TN.
The eight bout card features four unbeaten fighters and tickets from $25 are on sale now by going to Tristarboxing.com/tickets. Zitseko pa 6 madzulo and the first fight is at 7.
Headlining this exciting evening of action is a six round super featherweight bout between Hendersonville, TN’s Austin “The Dream” Dulay and iron-chinned Micah Branch of Cincinnati, HA. A multi-time champion as an amateur, the 21-year-old Dulay is a perfect 8-0 ndi 6 wins by knockout and is building a reputation as a solid prospect.
A 21 fight veteran, Branch has never been stopped and fought a number of unbeaten foes including Mel Crossty, Nate Green, Tito Williams, Brandon Williams, Dimash Niyazov and Derrick Murray.
The co-feature pits Nashville-based Guatemalan Edwin Reyes against Lockhart, TX’s Richard Hernandez in an eight round junior flyweight contest. The heavy-handed Reyes is 5-2-2 and all of his wins are by way of knockout. Hernandez, 4-8-1, looks for his third straight victory and is fighting for the first time in Tennessee.
Super middleweight knockout artist Sena Agbeko, 15-1 (15 KO a), returns from a 3 year layoff to challenge tough veteran Timothy Hall. Originally from Ghana but now living in Nashville, Agbeko was featured as part of ESPN’s Boxcino Tournament in 2014. During his time away from the ring, Agbeko’s sparred with a number of notable fighters while also making himself a name locally by working as a trainer.
The Atlanta, GA based Hall’s gone the distance with a number of quality fighters including former world champion Jeff Lacy, Juan Ubaldo Cabrera, Morgan Fitch, Immanuwel Aleem and 2008 Olympian Lenin Castillo among others.
The talent-laden undercard also features unbeatens Jovann Barnes, Winfred Harris and Mohamed Adam, cruiserweight spoiler Mike Bissett and heavyweight Rodricka Ray all in separate bouts.
"We’re happy to be in Nashville and showcase a number of very good prospects,” said Tri-Star Founder Matt Young. “Nashville’s one of America’s fastest growing cities and a fun place where people can enjoy themselves without spending a fortune. We had a great crowd last time out and tickets have been moving quickly for the 17TH."
Kuti mudziwe zambiri, visit Tristarboxing.com or Facebook.com/Tristarboxing.

Light Heavyweight Prospect Ahmed Elbiali Battles Jackson Junior While Unbeaten Jamontay Clark Faces Japan’s Gaku Takahashi Tuesday, March 14 on Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes

Televised Kuphunzira umayamba 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT
From the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
TUNICA, MS (March 8, 2017) – Unbeaten kuwala heavyweight chiyembekezo Ahmed Elbiali (14-0, 11 Ko) will take on Brazil’s Jackson Junior (20-7, 18 Ko) while unbeaten welterweight Jamontay Clark (10-0, 6 Ko)meets Japan’s Gaku Takahashi (15-6-1, 7 Ko) in a pair of eight round bouts featured on Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 & Nkhonya odziwa pa Fox Deportes Lachiwiri, March 14.
Televised nkhani umayamba 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT from the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi and is headlined by rising middleweight contender Sergiy Derevyanchenko battling unbeaten Kemahl Russell mu 10 chonse bout.
Matikiti yamoyo chochitika, amene amachitira TGB Zokwezedwa, ndiyambire $20, ndipo pa malonda tsopano. Tickets can be purchased at the Fitz Gift Shop, pa www.ticketmaster.com kapena powatchula Ticketmaster pa 800-745-3000.
Additional undercard action will feature Orlando’s Justin Pauldo (9-1, 4 Ko) in lightweight action while prospect Desmond Jarmon (1-0, 1 KO) enters the ring in a four-round lightweight bout.
A mbadwa ya Cairo, Egypt tsopano akukhala ku Miami, the 26-year-old Elbiali had success in three TOE-TO-TOE Lachiwiri 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. He takes on the 31-year-old Junior out of Sao Paulo, Brazil who was unbeaten in his first 15 ovomereza ndewu.
An unbeaten prospect from Cincinnati, ndi “Chete mgwirizano” Clark picked up two victories in 2016 over increasingly quality competition as he stopped Elvin Perez in six rounds and earned a unanimous decision over Edgar Ortega. The 22-year-old last fought in his hometown in 2015 when he recorded a second round TKO of Joe Wilson Jr. He will be opposed by the 29-year-old Takahashi who has fought in the U.S. for his last five bouts. He most recently defeated Kim Poulsen by second round stoppage in September 2016.
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Undefeated katswiri woposa onse “Wachiwawa” Brendan Barrett back in the boxing ring this Saturday night at The Claridge in Atlantic City

Anthony “Madzi” Young battles Samuel Amoako in main event

Plus undefeated Yurik Mamedov

Also seeing action: Dan Pasciolla and Gabriel Pham
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Atlantic City, NJ (March 8, 2017)–Undefeated katswiri woposa onse Brendan Barrett returns to the boxing izi Loweruka Usiku pa Claridge Hotel ku Atlantic City.
Barrett will take on Philly tough guy Brian Donahue in a bout scheduled for 4-rounds.
The Show is promoted by Rising Promotions.
Barrett ya Little Dzira Harbor, New Jersey has a pro boxing record of 4-0-2 ndi 4 knockouts, and will be making his return to the ring after being out of the squared circle for 11 miyezi. In his last boxing match, he stopped Alando Pugh in 2 rounds in Atlantic City.
Barrett, who is an MMA veteran of 19 fights last fought in the cage on September 23rd.
“Chirichonse ati bwino,”Anati Barrett. “My focus has been on boxing, and since my last boxing match, I have been focusing more on strength and conditioning plus my diet. Fans will see a bigger version of me. You can really see the transformation as I been concentrating a lot on what I eat and meal prepping on my Facebook and Instagram accounts.
In Donahue, he is facing a guy whose record reads just 3-13-3, but Donahue is known for his hard nosed style and is always a tough-out.
Donahue is a tough guy. A brawler, and is a hard guy to stop
The 11 month layoff was not something that Barrett wanted. He was scheduled to fight during the summer, but opponents have been hard to come by.
I am always looking at opportunities to fight. I had 7 kapena 8 opponents fall through on me, so I took the MMA fight in September.
Going back and forth between boxing isn’t a problem for Barrett as he has a gameplan on how he bides his time between the 2 sports.
It all depends on the opportunity. I make more money in MMA, but I am very interested in boxing. After this fight there could be some boxing opportunities in China, so I am still gathering all the information on that.
This will be Barrett’s 3rd consecutive fight on the boardwalk, and that is conducive for his fans in Little Egg Harbor, which is just up the coast on the Jersey Shore.
My job is to fight, but it is always great to have the fans and support. When the bell rings, It’s only me and him in there, but to have my fans there gives me more motivation. I am looking for an exciting and explosive fight lachiwelu.”
I want to thank my sponsors which are Sweet Jenny’s in Barnegat, The Law Offices of Paulie Haberman, Adventure Vapors in Manahawkin and Eric Sauer of Natural Pharmacy.
Kwenikweni chochitika, Anthony “Madzi” Young (15-2, 6 KO a) of Atlantic City takes on Samuel Amoako (21-13, 15 KO a) of Silver Spring, MD in a 8-round welterweight bout.
In a 6-round bouts:
Yurik Mamedov (4-0, 2 KO a) of New York will fight Rafael Montalvo (3-5, 3 KO a) wa St. Clair, PA in a welterweight affair.

Ndipo Pasciolla (8-2) wa njerwa, NJ asamenyana LeMarcus Tucker (4-1,2 KO a) of Forrest City, Arkansas in a heavyweight bout.

Gabriel Pham (7-1, 3 KO a) ya Atlantic City, NJ zimatengera pa Chaucey Fields (4-1, 2 KO a) ya Lynchburg, VA un a super middleweight bout.
Mu 4 chonse ayi:
Brendan Barrett (4-0-2, 4 KO a) ya Little Dzira Harbor, NJ zimatengera pa Brian Donahue (3-13) Philadelphia mu podwala ndi katswiri woposa.
Adrian Wilson (0-3) of Atlantic City battles Henry Tyrone Paige (0-3) of Little Rock, Arkansas in a welterweight bout.
Kevin Asmat (1-1) la North Bergen, NJ chidzathandiza Edgar Cortes (3-4) wa Vineland, NJ on a super featherweight bout.
Thomas Romain (1-1) of New York will square off with Sidell Blocker (1-6-1) of Plesantville, NJ in a lightweight fight.
In a battle of pro debuting welterweights, Cesar Francis of New York boxes Chris Moore cha Orange, New Jersey
There will be several amateur bouts that will precede the professional bouts beginning at 6 Madzulo neri.
Tickets for this great evening of boxing are $150, $80 ndipo $55 and can be purchased at www.RSPboxing.com

RYAN GRAB NAMED SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & ATHLETE STRATEGY FOR BELLATOR

 

 

Los Angeles – Bellator President Scott Coker announced today that Ryan Grab has been named Senior Director of Communications and Athlete Strategy. Grab, who most recently served as the Director of Communications for Phoenix International Raceway, a member of the Daytona, Fla.-based ISC family of racetracks, will oversee all communications and media relations for Bellator MMA and Kickboxing effective immediately.

 

“We are pleased to welcome Ryan to our staff,"Anati Coker. “His years of experience in the MMA industry will have an immediate impact on our team at Bellator and we look forward to him assisting with the overall growth of the organization.”

 

Prior to his time with Phoenix International Raceway, Grab spent over five years with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ku Las Vegas. In addition to PR, Grab also held a role within the organization’s Athlete Development department where he was responsible for organizing and programming educational summits for active athletes, as well as promoting health and wellness initiatives within the sport.

 

“I am excited about the new opportunity with Bellator and Viacom,” Grab said. “I am looking forward to again working with Scott Coker to promote some of the best athletes in the world and continuing to elevate the Bellator brand as a premier global combat sports property.”

 

After earning his Master’s degree from the University of Georgia, Grab began his career in sports as an intern with UFC in 2010 and joined the communications team full-time in 2011. He also spent two years promoting the STRIKEFORCE brand following the UFC’s acquisition of the property, which saw the successful career launch of several future MMA world champions.

 

Grab will work with Director of Communications Danny Brener of BZA Public Relations, as well as current Bellator PR staff member, Public Relations Manager C.J. Tuttle, as they continue in their roles with Bellator. He will be based in Viacom’s newly opened west coast headquarters in Hollywood’s Columbia Square and can be reached by email at Ryan.Grab@bellator.com kapena telefoni pa (706)-540-3425.

 

KNOCKOUT ARTIST UP NEXT FOR HARVEY AT NEF 28

Lewiston, Maine (March 8, 2017) – New England Kumenyana (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” lachiwelu, April 29, 2017 pa Androscoggin Bank Colisee mu Lewiston, Maine. Poyambirira lero, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card. Josh “Hook OnHarvey (3-0) adzakumana Eric “Ndalama” Mendiola (2-1) pa nkhondo kulemera 145-mapaundi.

Harvey, the former NEF amateur division lightweight champion, is undefeated to date since making his professional debut last spring. With a solid amateur boxing background, as well as the pedigree of a two-time Maine state wrestling champion, matchmakers have had difficulty in finding opponents willing to step into the cage with him. The Young’s MMA prospect has displayed both devastating knockout power and slick submission skills throughout his career thus far. Ambiri posachedwapa, Harvey submitted Richie Collingham (3-4) mwezi watha pa “NEF 27.

“'Money’ and I are the type of fight that takes the spotlight, and I know it’s one that people will be talking about for a long time,” remarked Harvey on the upcoming fight. “I’m prepared for war in this kill-or-be-killed contest.

Mendiola, a product of Mohawk Valley MMA in the Utica, New York area, will make his first appearance in the NEF cage on April 29, but he is far from a newcomer to the sport of MMA. He had more than twenty amateur fights prior to turning pro in 2015. Mendiola has built a reputation as a knockout artist. After numerous knockout finishes in the amateur ranks, Mendiola put the lights out for his first two pro opponents, both in under a minute. He will look to rebound from his first loss as a pro last fall.

I’m a different kind of focused for this fight, maganizo ndi thupi,” stated Mendiola when reached for comment. “Harvey looks like a tough kid with a good record, and I’m up for the challenge. I have a bad taste in my mouth from a couple of months ago, and I’m coming to lay it all on the line and showcase all of my skills. Let’s get to it!”

New England Fights returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” lachiwelu, April 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 × 525 pa Intaneti pa www.TheColisee.com.

Kuti mudziwe zambiri pa chochitika ndi nkhondo khadi zosintha, mufuna, pitani Kukwezeleza a webusaiti pa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Kuphatikiza apo, inu mukhoza kuona NEF a pa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, follow the promotion on Twitter and Instagram @nefights, and join the official Facebook groupNew England Fights.

David Gonzales looking to rebound this Saturday night against Juan Rodriguez at The SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia

Tyrone Brunson battles Brandon Quarles in main event

Tickets on Sale Now for March 11th fight card at the SugarHouse Casino
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Philadelphia, PA. (March 8, 2017) – Super Lightweight prospect David Gonzales is looking to rebound from his 1st professional setback when he takes on Juan Rodriguez in the 6-round co-feature bout this Loweruka usiku pa SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia.
The bwanji zimathandiza ndi Mfumu wa Zokwezedwa.
Mu 8 chonse chachikulu chochitika, Tyrone Brunson (23-6-2, 22 KO a) zimanyezimira Brandon Quarles (18-3-1, 9 I a) mu middleweight bout.
Gonzales, 27 years old originally from Philadelphia, but now calls San Antonio home, and is coming off a stunning 1st round stoppage defeat to Samuel Teah on November 11th.
Training is going well in Texas. I come down here as I have a job selling solar panels. The sparring is great. There are a lot of tough Mexican fighters down here. They come hard and are always in shape,” Said Gonzales.
Gonzales now 8-1-2 ndi awiri knockouts, has gone back to the drawing board, and is working hard on his craft.
I have been working on getting better on defense, nkhonya, just my balance and skills.
In Rodriguez, he is facing a competitor that has a record of 6-6-1 ndi asanu knockouts, and has a knockout victory over previously undefeated Philly area fighter Nathaniel Rivas.
I don’t know much other then he is tough, and comes to fight. He isn’t the most skilled fighter, but I hear he hits hard. But you can never underestimate any fighter.
Gonzales views the Teah fight as just a slight setback and a learning experience, and he doesn’t feel that he was knocked too far off track of realizing his goals.
I just want to get back in the win column. Then maybe two more wins and fight an undefeated fighter, so I can move up the rankings. I am a confident fighter. I just got caught with a punch behind the head against Teah, and that’s boxing.
I just want people to know that I am back, and ready for a big win izi Loweruka. I just want to keep getting better and become a world champion.
Mu 6 chonse ayi:
Victor Vasquez (6-2, 2 KO a) wa Yonkers, NY fights Mike Fowler (5-6, 2 KO a) wa Milwaukee, WI in a super lightweight bout.
Carlos Rosario (6-1, 2 KO a) wa Pennsauken, NJ chidzathandiza Lance Williams (7-7, 7 KO a) wa Muscatine, IA in a lightweight bout.
Mu 4 chonse ayi:
Vincent Floyd (1-2-1) of Philadelphia will battle pro debuting Blaine Donkor ya Washington, DC in a welterweight bout
Brandon Robinson (1-1) of Philadelphia takes on pro debuting Lamont McLaughlin of Philadelphia in light heavyweight bout.
Sam Oropeza chidzathandiza Joe Parkinson in a battle of Philadelphia based, pro debuting cruiserweights.
Matikiti ali pa malonda kwa $100, $75, $50, and can be purchased at SugarHouseBoxing.eventbrite.ndi

HayeBellew attracts record viewership on AWE and klowdtv.com

Ricky Burns – Julius Indongo on April 15th
SAN DIEGO–Izi m'mbuyomu Loweruka, Tony Bellew scored a stunning 11th round stoppage over David Haye in a bout that was seen exclusively in the United States on AWE-A Wealth of Entreatment & www.klowdtv.com
The fight was a back and forth war that saw the WBC Cruiserweight champion floor Haye in round six and finish off the injured former two-division champion in the 11th.
The card also the showcased final bout of the championship career of two-division champion Paulie Malignaggi. Malignaggi was stopped in the 8th round by Sam Eggington. Also Irish Olympic hero Katie Taylor stopped Monica Gentili in 3 rounds to raise her record to 3-0.
Those fights topped a five hour broadcast that had thousands of boxing fans viewing the card on AWE and on the internet via www.klowdtv.com.
This was an amazing show, and that fans turned out. This was our largest audience for any fight card we have had, and between the viewership on AWE and Klowdtv.com was beyond anything we could have imagined. We look forward to April 15th when Ricky Burns and Julius Indongo meet in a super lightweight unification bout. We will continue to put on the highest quality events and we look to appeasing the great boxing fans in the United States, ” Said Charles Herring, President of AWE-A Wealth of Entertainment.

Gabriel Pham looks for 2 in a row when he takes on Chauncey Fields this Saturday at The Claridge in Atlantic City

Anthony “Madzi” Young battles Samuel Amoako in main event

Plus undefeated Brendon Barrett & Yurik Mamedov

Also seeing action: Ndipo Pasciolla
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Atlantic City, NJ (March 7, 2017)–Super Middleweight Gabriel Pham will look for his 2nd consecutive impressive performance when he takes on Chauncey Fields in the co-feature bout of a 9 podwala khadi izi Loweruka Usiku pa Claridge Hotel ku Atlantic City.
The Show is promoted by Rising Promotions.
Pham of Pleasantville, New Jersey ali ndi mbiri 7-1 ndi 3 knockouts, and is coming off an explosive 2nd round stoppage over Jose Valderrama on January 28th at The Claridge.
“Chirichonse chakhala chachikulu,”said Pham.I am getting sharp, and working on my quickness and reflexes. “I have been training the whole time. I went right back in the gym on the Monday after my last fight.
Fields is a late-replacement, so that took some last minute studying for Pham.
“Ine ndikudziwa iye ali 4-1, so he knows how to win, but I am ready to fight anyone. After the loss that I suffered, I can’t be picky on who I am fighting.
After dropping a unanimous decision to Christopher Brooker on July 9, 2016, Pham has been working very hard to continue on the winning track.
I have been doing a lot more roadwork and sparring. Popeza 2010, I have had only 4 ndewu, so the sparring has been helping getting the rust off. Things are coming along and I am on my way.
This fight should not be the toughest fight, but am expecting it to be. I am just looking to sticking to the gameplan, which is hit and not be hit, and everything should be good lachiwelu. I just want to thank my manager Rich Masini, Rising Promotions and The Claridge.
Kwenikweni chochitika, Anthony “Madzi” Young (15-2, 6 KO a) of Atlantic City takes on Samuel Amoako (21-13, 15 KO a) of Silver Spring, MD in a 8-round welterweight bout.
In a 6-round bouts:
Yurik Mamedov (4-0, 2 KO a) of New York will fight Rafael Montalvo (3-5, 3 KO a) wa St. Clair, PA in a welterweight affair.

Ndipo Pasciolla (8-2) wa njerwa, NJ asamenyana LeMarcus Tucker (4-1,2 KO a) of Forrest City, Arkansas in a heavyweight bout.

Mu 4 chonse ayi:
Brendan Barrett (4-0-2, 4 KO a) ya Little Dzira Harbor, NJ zimatengera pa Brian Donahue (3-13) Philadelphia mu podwala ndi katswiri woposa.
Adrian Wilson (0-3) of Atlantic City battles Henry Tyrone Paige (0-3) of Little Rock, Arkansas in a welterweight bout.
Kevin Asmat (1-1) la North Bergen, NJ chidzathandiza Edgar Cortes (3-4) wa Vineland, NJ on a super featherweight bout.
Thomas Romain (1-1) of New York will square off with Sidell Blocker (1-6-1) of Plesantville, NJ in a lightweight fight.
In a battle of pro debuting welterweights, Cesar Francis of New York boxes Chris Moore cha Orange, New Jersey
There will be several amateur bouts that will precede the professional bouts beginning at 6 Madzulo neri.
Tickets for this great evening of boxing are $150, $80 ndipo $55 and can be purchased at www.RSPboxing.com

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