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Las Vegas, Nevada – NABO Junior Welterweight Champion Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (21-0-2, 16 Kos) Dallas, Texas, took “training camp” on the road in prep of a ten-round title defense against former world titlist Darleys Perez (33-2-1, 21 Kos). Hooker-Perez is set as the lead-up undercard fight to the main event on HBO Pay-Per-View’s Kovalev-Ward “Pound For Pound” on Larunbata, Aza. 19 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, hassiric 9:00 p.m. ETA/6:00 p.m. PT.
Beginning with pre-training camp at his home gym, Maple Avenue Boxing Gym in Dallas, TX, Mighty Mo’s stops on the road included Maple Avenue’s West San Diego facility, the Institute for Human Kinetics in Southern California, as well as the Salas Boxing Academy and Johnny Tocco’s Ringside Gym in Las Vegas. In addition to training at some of boxing’s most renowned gyms, the Roc Nation Sports boxing sparkplug has also sparred with rising talents Devin Haney, Thomas Hill, Nick Frese, Marco Hall and WBO/WBC Super Lightweight Champion Terence Crawford.
Before heading into fight week, Hooker will co-host a media workout with Two-Time Olympic Gold MedalistClaressa Shields, who will be making her professional debut on the Kovalev-Ward fight card. The media workout will take place at 12:00 p.m. PT at Never Quit Boxing Gym – 2975 South Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV.
“It’s been a privilege to train at some of the best facilities and with some of boxing’s brightest and upcoming talents,” said Hooker. “I’m always about improving myself so that fans get the best from me when I show up in the ring. I’m fighting in Vegas and HBO Pay-Per-View for the first time and carrying a lot of pride for Dallas and the whole state of Texas.”
“Maurice Hooker is very excited to be making his Las Vegas debut on the Kovalev-Ward fight card and is particularly looking forward to representing Dallas, Texas as the first of its native boxers to be featured on a HBO Pay-Per-View show,” said trainer Vince Parra. “There is a group of very talented fighters where Mo is from and he is about to elevate them on the map. He’s dynamic, he’s exciting and he’s someone to watch.”
Follow Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker on Twitter @mightymohooker, Instagram @mauricemightymohooker and Facebook: www.facebook.com/mauricemightymohooker/.
Kovalev vs. Ward “Pound For Pound”, a 12-round mega-fight for the WBO/IBF/WBA light heavyweight title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, is presented by Main Events, Roc Nation Kirolak, Krusher Promotions and Andre Ward Promotions and is sponsored by the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Corona Extra, Monster Products, JetLux and Zappos. The championship event will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ETA/6:00 p.m. PT. Tickets are available on axs.com and the T-Mobile Arena box office.
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Tom, Rich and Tony break down the week’s combat sports news, recap last week’s fight cards and look forward to the huge events happening this weekend. UFC 205 features three world title fights while Bellator makes a historic debut in Israel on Friday. Danny Garcia will also take on Samuel Vargas to headline one of Premier Boxing Championships’ final blockbuster cards of 2016. We start off the broadcast with some political discourse about the election of Donald Trump as the 45th United States President.
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From the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
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LAS VEGAS (Azaroa 10, 2016) – Another solid top-to-bottom “Knockout Night at the D card has been announced for Ostirala Gau, Azaroa 18, airing (9 p.m. PT / 12 a.m. ETA) on CBS Sports Network live from inside the Downtown Las Vegas Events Centertent.
FloBoxing.tv will live stream the Aza. 18garren “Knockout Night at the D” undercard worldwide, Honela hasten 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ETA), in addition to three main card bouts – excluding North America – hassiric 9 p.m. PT / 12 a.m. ETA).
The “Knockout Night at the D” serie, presented by D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxeo Promozioak.
Hall of Fame announcers Jim “J.R.” Ross eta Al Bernstein will call the action from ringside, along with roving reporter Sean Wheelock, on CBS Sports Network. Known for introducing the top stars of professional wrestling to the ring for 20 urte, Justin Roberts will join the legendary CBS Sports Network broadcast team in Las Vegas for the Nov. 18 show to enhance the entrances of the “Knockout Night at the D” boxing stars of bihar.
North American Boxing Association (Era) United States lightweight champion Reynaldo “El Trampolin” Blanco (13-2, 7 Kos) defends his title in the 10-round main event against Demond “Body Shot” Brock (12-3-1, 4 Kos), 10-txandan ekitaldi nagusian.
“Let it be clear,” Blanco said. “Azaroa 18garren Las Vegas, the world and my opponent will witness the fury of the Dominican from Matancita, Reynaldo Blanco, who is here to conquer the lightweight division. Let the war begin!”
8-txandan lankideei Ezaugarri In, Puerto Rican KO artist and Daniel “El Duro” Rosario Cruz(11-1, 10 Kos), a former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Latino junior middleweight champion, takes on Mexican upset specialist Norberto Gonzalez (22-8, 13 Kos).
The television opens with undefeated Las Vegas junior lightweight prospect Randy Moreno (6-0, 5 Kos) in his first scheduled 6-round bout against Mexican veteran Daniel Perales (7-5-1, 4 Kos)
Keeping with its goal to showcase young talent based in Las Vegas, junior flyweight Marina “Rocky” Ramirez (2-0), fighting out of Idaho, meets the Bronx’ Natalie Gonzalez (2-0), while pro-debuting cruiserweight Jason Beauchamp faces Puerto Rican Kenny Cruz-Carrasquillo (0-2-1), in a pair of 4-round bouts.
Era, fighting on the undercard in a 4-rounder is Roy Jones, Jr.. babestuta Shady Gamhour, a Swede fighting out of Pensacola, Florida, versus David De La Cruz, Los Angeleseko, in a fight between pro-debuting middleweights. Pennsylvania junior featherweight Juan Sanchez (1-0, 1 Kos) aurpegiak Javier Cepeda (0-2), Puerto Ricoko.
Borrokak eta borrokalari guztiak dira aldaketaren menpe.
Sarrerak, tasatuak $1,000.00 VIP booth (includes 15 admissions), $50.00 VIP ringside, $25.00 eta $15.00 onarpen orokor, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com edo www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Ateak irekita 6:00 p.m. PT irekiera bout programatuta dituzten 7:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and Neon Star Media.
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RIVAL BOXING GEAR & EQUIPMENT is the official gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie. www.rivalboxing.com, @rivalboxinggear
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NEW YORK (Azaroa 10, 2016) – Daily News Golden Gloves Tournament director Brian Adams and highly respected boxing writer Bob Mladinich and will be Ring 8’s guest speakers this coming Tuesday Gau (Aza. 15) monthly meeting, Honela hasten 7 p.m. ETA, at O’Neill’s Restaurant, n dago 64-21 53rd Drive in Maspeth, New York.
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Brian and Bob have experience in a variety of areas in boxing,” Ring 8 lehendakari Bob Duffy esan. “Both guys boxed earlier in their lives. Brian rates among the top site coordinator in our sport and Bob is a veteran boxing writer. Our members know both these men very well and they’re anxious to hear them speak about their experiences and expertise.”
A 4-time New York Golden Gloves champion, Adams is the director of the largest amateur boxing tournament in the world, as well as being an acclaimed broadcaster for promoter DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing series. Brian fought professionally from 1997 ra 2003, retiring with a 17-4-1 (8 Kos) erregistro, highlighted by his decision over previously undefeated lightweight Calvin Davis (19-0) at the famed Madison Square Garden, and knockout of 28-2-1 Luis Villalta.
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One of the most exciting fighters in boxing makes his return to the ring this Larunbata Gau as former world title challenger “The American Boy” Jason Litzau (29-3-1 23Kos) St. Paul, MN faces Iowa’s Lance “Lay ‘Em Down” Williams (7-5 4Kos) in an eight round lightweight bout that headlines Jim Loons Boxing and Promotion’s “Throwdown at the Bear” ekitaldia Black Bear Casino and Resort in Carlton, MN. The action will be streamed exclusively to the world at FloBoxing.tv with the first bout starting at 7 p.m. CST.
Event promoter and Fond Du Lac Band Member Jim Loons is excited to bring Litzau’s comeback fight to Black Bear Casino. “Boxing fans all over the state have been waiting for Litzau’s comeback fight and I’m glad I was able to bring it to Black Bear Casino. We’re excited to present a first class show on FloBoxing.tv and work towards bringing bigger and better events here. “
Litzau’s last fight in August of 2015 was a highly controversial draw against Hylon Williams Jr. Litzau is eager to prove he will still be a factor in the lightweight division. Litzau said, “The American Boy is coming back to show the only way he knows how to do it and that’s to be exciting and to make another world championship run. Hau da,. If I can’t be great then it’s time for me to get a 9-5 job.”
Litzau is looking to reintroduce himself to a national audience on FloBoxing, “Every time I fought on TV the ratings were extremely high because The American Boy gives 110% and all my blood, sweat and tears and we’re going to do big ratings on FloBoxing.tv. I’m excited my fans around the world can see me fight live.”
Iowa’s Lance “Lay ‘Em Down” Williams who will be looking to boost his career with big upset win similar to his stunning knockout victory over Ricky Lopez in February of 2015. Williams esan, “I was always told in the amateurs that I’d eventually fight Jason Litzau. He and his brother were always known and now as pros it’s time. Winning this fight opens lots of doors for me. I promise to bring a fast paced fight with lots of action and I’m coming to win.
The six-bout card begins at 7pm and will also feature cruiserweight contender Al Sands, top undefeated jr welterweight prospect Delorien Caraway as well as a Minnesota State Jr Welterweight Title fight between Duluth’s Markus Morris and Minneapolis’ Jeremy McLaurin. Tickets will be available at the door or on www.ticketfly.com.
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