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LAWTON GETS NEW OPPONENT ON BANGOR FIGHT CARD

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Bangor, Maine (Hōngongoi 30, 2016) - Jarod “Minute Last” Lawton (4-2) has a new opponent this Friday night in Bangor at “NEF Presents Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight.” Lawton’s original opponent, Mike Hansen (4-4), pulled out of the middleweight contest with an injury just days before the start of fight week. NEF officials scoured the country for someone to step up on a mere week’s notice and face the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Lawton. Not an easy task, to say the least. NEF matchmaker Matt Peterson was able to secure a replacement opponent in the form of Rawiri “Redneck” Mundell (5-1) of Dunedin, Florida.

Mundell is a purple belt fighting out of Gracie Clearwater. His only loss as a professional came in his last fight this past spring. I roto i te meka, Mundell had not lost a single round in any of his previous five professional fights to that point. He is the reigning Florida State Professional MMA Welterweight Champion. Mundell held several titles in the amateur ranks before turning pro.

While most competitors would shy away from the prospect of facing a black belt on a week’s notice in front of UFC President Dana White, Mundell approaches the fight with a workmanlike outlook.

“It’s just another day at the office,” said Mundell when reached for comment.

“I am excited to still be a part of the show and thankful Dave Mundell was willing to step up on short notice to take the fight,” Said Lawton. “He is a well-rounded fighter, and I am expecting to put on one of the best fights of the night as always!”

hui i muri mai New England whawhai ', “NEF Presents Dana White: Kei te rapu Pakanga” e wahi i runga i te Paraire, August 5, 2016 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. He tīkiti i runga i te hoko inaianei i www.CrossInsuranceCenter.ki or by calling the box office at 800.745.3000.

For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. I tua atu, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA awww.flocombat.com, te whai ia ratou i runga i Twitternefights, me te uru atu ki te rōpū Facebook whaimana "New Ingarangi whawhai."

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Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson Scores Sensational Knockout Over Hard-Hitting Contender Thomas Williams Jr. In Premier Boxing Champions on Spike Main Event Friday Night From Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada

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Middleweight Contenders Immanuwel Aleem & Demond Nicholson
Fight to Majority Draw
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Top Contender Eleider Alvarez Dominates Robert Berridge On Way to Unanimous Decision Victory
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Te Kuititanga (Hōngongoi 30, 2016) – Light toa taumahamaha o te ao A Tamutu “Superman” Stevenson (28-1, 23 Koó) delivered a highlight reel knockout victory over Thomas “Top Dogg” Williams Jr. (20-2, 14 Koó) in the fourth-round of an exciting main event showdown on Te Pirimia mekemeke Champions i runga i Koi Rāmere night from Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada.
“It was a firefight,” said Stevenson. “He put pressure on me so I decided to put pressure on him too. It was a fight with two guys who could punch and it was spectacular. It was my daughter’s birthday and I gave her a great gift.”
The defending champion Stevenson, fighting in his adopted hometown, put Williams down in round one with a straight left hand. Williams was able to recover and began to fire back in round two. Heoi, Stevenson’s jab consistently sent Williams backtracking, while Williams abandoned the jab and attempted to cut the distance with power punches from difficult angles. Williams staggered the world champion several times, using an effective counter right hand while getting the best of many exchanges.
Both men were hurt in an exciting third round that saw momentum swing in each man’s favor before the bell rang to end the round. A cut opened up over the left eye of Williams in the end of the round that was tended to in his corner. Williams hit the canvas as a result of a low blow early in the fourth, but regained his footing shortly after.
The notorious power puncher Stevenson eventually landed the deciding blow of the night when he caught Williams’ chin hanging in the pocket and delivered a straight left hand that put the challenger to the floor. Ko te Washington, DC area-native was unable to recover, prompting referee Michael Griffin to stop the bout 2:54 into the fourth round.
Additional televised action saw rising middleweight contendersKo Emanuera Aleem (16-0-1, 9 Koó) a Demond Nicholson (17-1-1, 16 Koó) fight to a majority draw in their eight-round bout.
Neither fighter was able to control of the fight with Nicholson attempting to use his length and jab while Aleem tried to cut the distance and attack with short punches. Nicholson appeared to have the more effective attack in the early rounds, while Aleem began to have more success as the fight shifted to toe-to-toe action in the second half of the fight.
Ko te kaiwhakawa’ scores reflected the close nature of the fight as one judge had it 77-74 for Aleem while the other two judges had it a 76-76 te utu.
The televised opener saw Eleider “Storm” Alvarez (20-0, 10 Koó) keep his perfect record intact with a unanimous decision victory over New Zealand’s Robert Berridge (27-5, 21 Koó) in a 10-round light heavyweight affair.
“I am happy with the win, but I would have liked a knockout! He was tough, but he did not hurt me at all and I thought that I hurt him. I am ready for my next challenge, which will hopefully be a world title fight.”
The top-rated contender for Stevenson’s title, Alvarez established his jab early on while attacking the body of Berridge with right hooks. Alvarez continued to control the fight from a distance as Berridge was slow to begin increasing his output before he started putting the pressure on in round five.
The southpaw Berridge was able to land occasionally on Alvarez with a looping left hand, but never put the undefeated fighter in danger. Alvarez began to have more success varying up his attack with right uppercuts and hooks that eventually left Berridge’s right eye swollen and bruised.
Alvarez took home the decision by scores of 99-90 a 98-92 rua.
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Chazz Witherspoon headlines against former world title challenger Mike Marrone on August 6th at The Grundy Arena in Bristol, PA.

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Emanuel Taylor battles Carlos Aguilera

Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Elijah Vines, Jaron Ennis, LaShawn Rodriguez and Luis Perozo
Junior Welterweight Sam Teah also on the bill
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Bristol, PA (Hōngongoi 29, 2016) – Chazz “Ko te Pūwhero” Witherspoon Ka tangohia i runga i mua kaiwero taitara ao Mike Marrone I te po Rāhoroi, August 6thrite D & D Whakatairanga a Silver Spoon Promotions will present “Rumble at the Rink II” i te Grundy Arena i roto i te Bristol, Pennsylvania.

Witherspoon (33-4, 26 KO o) o Paulsboro tata, Whakatūria New Jersey himself rite ki tetahi o i runga Heavyweights rite St American. Riro University paetahi o Hohepa i tona rua tekau ma toru nga tuatahi pāngia ki te whakauru ia i runga i nga momo o Michael Alexander (11-0), Talmadge Griffis (24-6-3), Honatana Haggler (18-1) i mua i te mamae tona mate 1 ki te rua-wā kaiwero taitara ao i mua nei Chris Arreola mā whakakāhore i tautohetia.

Witherspoon went on to win three fights in a row, which was highlighted by an entertaining 8th round stoppage over Adam “Ko te Repo te kaihe” Richards (21-1). Pōti taua whawhai ko Ring Magazine o 2008 Heavyweight Fight of the Year.Witherspoon then dropped a fight to future two-time world title challenger Tony Thompson.

Haere Witherspoon i te ki te piro knockouts 4-piritahi i ngā he whakangaromanga 3-a tawhio kino ki runga ki Tyson Cobb (14-2).

Na ka tangohia e Witherspoon i te 'amanaki tūturu Heta Mitchell i te April 28, 2012 i roto i te a'ee te wahi i Mitchell kino i ahatia Witherspoon i te rave rahi mau taime i mua i haere mai Mitchell atu ki te wikitoria.

Witherspoon has scored four consecutive knockouts which includes his last bout when he stopped Nick Guivas (11-2-2) i roto i te toru rauna i runga i August 15 i roto i te Atlantic City.

Marrone of Vero Beach, Florida he lekooti o 21-5 ki 15 knockouts.

Te 30 tau-tau tahuri ngaio i roto i 2004 a riro ana te tuatahi 18 bouts that was highlighted by a nationally televised win over Malachy Farrell (15-0).
Marrone suffered first defeat at the hands of future world title challenger Francisco Pianeta. Marrone also lost to world title challenger DaVarryl Williamson.
Marrone challenged for the WBA Cruiserweight title, but was defeated by Guillermo Jones. Marrone also came up short against former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs.
Seeing action in the eight-round co-feature will be junior welterweight Emanuel “The Tranzforma” Taylor (19-4, 13 KO o) pakanga Carlos Aguilera (10-16, 4 KO o) of Chiapas, Mexico.

Taylor of Edgewood, Maryland he lekooti o 19-4 ki 13 knockouts.

Te 25 tau-tau, won his first fourteen bouts has quality wins over Ayi Bruce (15-1); George Sosa (6-0); Raymond Serrano (18-1)’ Victor Cayo (31-3) & Karim Mayfield (18-1-1).

Taylor also battled former world champions Adrien Broner and Chris Algieri to competitive decision defeats.

The Taylor – Aguilera bout is promoted in association with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.

I roto i te pāngia e wha-a tawhio:

Cruiserweight Mike Hilton (2-0, 2 KO o) o Trenton, Ka tangohia nj i runga i te hoariri ki te kia te ingoa.

Whitu Elijah Vines (2-0, 2 KO o) Ka whawhai o Philadelphia Julian Valerio(3-3, 2 KO o) o Atlanta, GA

Junior welterweight Sam mehua (7-1-1, 2 KO o) of Philadelphia will all see action against Samuel Amoako (21-12, 15 KO o) of Silver Spring, MD.
LaShawn Rodriguez (3-0, 2 KO o) of Shirley, Ka whawhai NY Jason Wahr (4-12-3, 1 KO) o Virginia Beach, VA. i roto i te a'ee taumahawaenga.
Jaron Ennis (4-0, 4 KO o) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a junior welterweight bout.
Luis Perozo (1-1, 1 KO) of New York will battle Alberto Martinez (0-1) of Tifton, GA
Tickets for this night of boxing are $150 VIP with food and soft drinks; $100; $50; $25 (for children under 17) a taea te hokona e te karanga 856-842-7577 raneidboysboxing@gmail.com ranei www.dboysboxing.com

The Grundy Arena is located at 475 Beaver Street in Bristol, PA.
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HE WHAKAMAHI KAUPAPA KI NGA MAHI RANGI MAI

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Bangor, Maine (Hōngongoi 29, 2016) - I koa a Devin Powell i te ahiahi mai i tana oranga taumaha hei kaiwhakaako me te kaiwhawhai toa.

I karapotia ia e nga kai kaore pea i runga i tana raarangi whakangungu noa. He inu whakanui hei whakauru i nga puoro nui me te haurangi i te Xfinity Centre, te waahi konohete o waho i Mansfield, Massachusetts.

Ahakoa ra, I rongo a Powell i tana waea e tangi ana, i kite ranei e wiri ana i roto i tana pute. Ko nga korero e haere mai ana i whakarereke i aana mahere-a-raa.

I whakaae a Powell ki te hoki ano ki a Jon Lemke i te "NEF Presents Dana White: Kei te rapu Pakanga,”Kia mau Rāmere, August 5 i te Cross Insurance Center i Bangor.

“I kite ahau i whara taku hoa aroha a Jesse Erickson,”Ka kii a Powell, "A ka tono mai ratou ki ahau kia whakakiihia. I kii ahau ‘he tika.’ Ko nga tangata katoa e tohu ana i te UFC, kaua e wareware ki a Dana White, mena ka whai waahi koe ki te whawhai ki mua i a raatau, he mea e hiahia ana koe ki te mahi mena ka taea e koe. Kia pai, whakanoho tata. ”

Powell (7-1) Ko te toa NEF taumahamaha, i te mea kua mau ia i te here ki te patuki hangarau o Erickson i te "NEF 22: Katoa nga rori e ahu ana ki konei ”i te Paenga-whawha. Lemke (5-5) i ngaro ki te toa o mua a Bruce Boyington i tana tono mo tera whitiki.

Ka tu te pakanga kia rima pauna i runga ake i te rohe maamaha i te taumaha hopu o 160.

"He mea angitu nui tenei,”Te kii a Lemke, e noho ana i te Brewer tata. "Kei te tino maioha ahau. Kei te tumanako ahau ki te whawhai i mua o te tangata pea whai mana i roto i te MMA. "

Ko ta ratou tukinga tetahi o nga wero ngaiotanga e waru i whakaatuhia ki te aroaro o White, he tangata whenua no Heremona e tata ana, me nga roopu Din Thomas me Matt Serra. Ko te tokotoru nei e haerere ana i te whenua mo te whai i te taranata MMA kaore ano kia kitea i roto i tetahi whakaaturanga pono e whakapaohotia ana ki te wharangi YouTube ma White me te ratonga ataata whakaata i runga i te hainatanga UFC Fight Pass.

Kaore hoki te tangata e mohio ki te mataku atu i te tirohanga whanui. I whakamutua e Lemke a Erickson ki Bellator 93 i Lewiston e rua tau ki muri. I pana a Powell i tana taumata toa ki te rima me te wikitoria i waenga i a ia Pipiri 17 mo Tommy Marcellino kei runga i te whakataetae Toa o te Ao i Foxwoods.

"Kei te mohio au kei konei pea raatau ki te matakitaki i nga taane i te kaupapa nui,”Ko te korero a Powell mo White me tana tira, "Engari kei te whakaaro ahau ki te tuu i tetahi whakaaturanga e kore e taea e raatau te moe. Ki taku momo whawhai, tino pukuriri me te koretake, E whakapono ana ahau ka aro atu raatau ki a raatau. Ko tenei hākinakina te mea nui mo te whai waahi tika me te whakamahi i a ia. ”

I te paatai ​​ki a ia mena i kite ia i tetahi take na te mea i whawhai a Powell i te toru wiki mo te panui, I kii a Lemke ma te whakaute i timata ia ki te whakarite mo Erickson e rua wiki i mua atu o tena.

I hinga a Lemke ki a Josh LaBerge i runga i Pipiri 10.

"He ruarua noa iho nga wiki i toe hei whakarite. I te whakangungu tonu ahau, engari koira kau. He ahua pai ahau engari kaore i te ahua whawhai,”Te kii a Lemke. "Koinei tetahi o nga mea e patai ana koe ki a koe me he pai koe, ‘Aue, kotahi, Kei te tino hiahia ahau ki te mahi i tenei, engari. ’He nui rawa atu te waahi kaore e pai. Ehara i te mea tino pai, engari hei kaiwhawhai, tino e rapu ana koe mo taua wero, a ko Devin tetahi o nga taangata pai rawa atu i te keemu i konei. ”

I ako ia i tena-ringa, a i roto i te ahua tangi, i te wa i pakanga nga toa e rua i te marama o Mei 10, 2014. I wikitoria a Powell na roto i te koka noa iho 23 hēkona.

Ko tera waahi te pakanga whakaekenga a Lemke i muri i tana wehenga tata mai i te whakataetae taitara ki a John Ortolani e waru marama ki mua.

"Kare i tino pai te haere i tera wa. He maha nga whakararuraru me nga ahuatanga rereke i ahu mai ai ahau ki tenei pakanga. Me wehe atu e au i te pakanga taitara i mua i tera, e kore koe e hiahia ki te mahi. Ko te toru hauwha o te pakanga ki ahau ka hoki ano ki te whare herehere,”Te kii a Lemke.

"He tino tangata whawhai ahau inaianei,"Ka tapiritia e ia. "Ki taku whakaaro kua ahu whakamua ahau ki nga waahi katoa, kaua ko aku pukenga anake engari me te huarahi e whai ana ahau. He maha aku pakanga, kua ako au mai i nga wikitoria e rua, me nga parekura. Ako tonu koe. I etahi wa ka ako koe i te huarahi uaua. ”

Ko Lemke me Powell ka uru ki roto i te whare herehere mo te tuawha o nga wa i raro iho i te tau. Ko taua ngohe te take kaore te tangata e tauhou ki te whakaae ki taua wero nui i muri o te whakangungu whakangungu.

I a Powell, fighting is simply a natural extension of his everyday life as owner and head instructor at Nostos MMA in Somersworth, N.H.

“I’m grateful for everything I have. I have a 4-year-old daughter and she likes to come to the academy and train jiu-jitsu,”Ka kii a Powell. “I have a pretty amazing life. I only have to teach, train and fight. A lot of people don’t get more than a couple hours with their kids every night. We sacrifice a lot for this sport. People only see the 15 minutes of hell. They don’t see everything else.”

Powell is pleased to represent NEF for only the third time in his blossoming career.

“NEF is one of the biggest promotions in the country. They make superstars out of guys from Maine,”Ka kii a Powell. “I fought for World Series of Fighting, and I don’t want to sound like I’m knocking them, but it was a much smaller show. NEF has a huge following, and now you see them going places like Cape Cod and Bangor, and that can only grow it even more. They do it right, and I’m glad to be able to step in there for them.”

Lemke faces the added pressure of fighting in front of not only White but his hometown fans from the Bangor area.

Many of them are not accustomed to the four-hour round trip for his encounters in Lewiston.

“A fight is still just a fight, and the next fight is the biggest fight regardless. You never know who could be there watching or what could happen as a result,”Te kii a Lemke, suggesting that he is more concerned with his opponent. “Devin is a phenomenal fighter. He has a great skill set. He’s highly touted and he has a great record to back it up. It’s definitely the challenge of a lifetime for me. He’s also a great guy outside the cage. I get along with him well. I think we respect each other.”

Powell confirmed those suspicions, although he reiterated that his objective is nothing less than another decisive victory.

“He’s a good guy. I don’t have to go to that deep, dark place. I understand that my job is to hurt someone so badly that the referee has to step in to save his life. It’s a beautiful, violent sport. I respect anyone who has the courage to get in there with the same goals as me,”Ka kii a Powell. “I’m expecting a brouhaha with Lemke. Te pukuriri ia. He comes to fight. I like to do the same things. The first fight was short-lived. If I’m able to repeat that, I’m sure Dana White will be happy.”

“NEF Presents Dana White: Looking for a Fight” takes place on Rāmere, August 5, 2016 i te Cross Insurance Center i Bangor, Maine. He tīkiti i runga i te hoko inaianei i www.CrossInsuranceCenter.ki or by calling the box office at 800.745.3000.

For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. I tua atu, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA a www.flocombat.com, te whai ia ratou i runga i Twitternefights, me te uru atu ki te rōpū Facebook whaimana "New Ingarangi whawhai."

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“PAULIE MALIGNAGGI: DEAR BOXING” PENS OPEN LETTER SHARING HIS INTIMATE THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS ON WHY HE KEEPS FIGHTING

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“Boxing Gave Me Things I Couldn’t imagine. Boxing Let Me Dream. That’s What I’m Fighting For: That Chance To Dream Again.”

Veteran boxer, he toa mua rua-wehenga ao, Paulie Malignaggi pens an open letter to the sport of boxing as the Magic Man prepares to step into the ring once more on Saturday night.

 

Malignaggi (35-7, 7 Koó) will face Gabriel Bracero in a 10-round welterweight bout between fellow Brooklynite in the SHOWTIME EXTREME® main event tomorrow, Saturday live at 7 p.m. AND/PT from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y..

 

Malignaggi explains in the letter why he keeps on climbing into the ring: “I know fighters don’t age gracefully,” he says. “I know fighters get hurt. But I also know in my heart, I gotta fight. At least one more time. Aha? I’ll tell you why: Love.”

 

After his bout, Malignaggi, also a SHOWTIME Sports® boxing analyst, plans to join the announce team and call the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader featuring featherweight world champion Leo Santa Cruz defending against N. Ireland’s Carl Frampton and the return of undefeated and former two-division champion Mikey Garcia facing ex-champion Elio Rojas, ora i runga iSHOWTIME® (9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT).

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Wilcox tops Orozco in Toronto

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hōngongoi 29, 2016) – Up and coming lightweight Steven Wilcox of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada scored an impressive eight round unanimous decision over rugged Mexican Juan Orozco Thursday, Hōngongoi 28 at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto.

Topping Lee Baxter Promotions’ inaugural “Next Generation” fight card and with an excited crowd supporting him, the taller Wilcox looked to use his range from the opening bell. Orozco was able to close the gap at times during the first few rounds, landing some decent shots in close quarters. Wilcox effectively adjusted and found his range, peppering Orozco with clean punches. For the remainder of the bout, Orozco attempted to press forward but was unsuccessful as Wilcox continued to land clean shots to the body and head of his game foe en route to a unanimous decision.

Wilcox improves to 14-1-1 ki 5 knockouts. The game Orozco is now 14-4-2 ki 10 KO o.

Light heavyweight “Irish” Tim Cronin of Etobicoke, Ontario dominated Slovakia’s Kristof Demendi over six one sided rounds en route to a decision. Cronin, who is unbeaten since losing a split decision in his pro debut, dominated the fight as Demendi was never able to find his rhythm.

Cronin ups his professional ledger to 8-1-1 ki 2 wins by knockout while Demendi slips to 10-2-2 (6 KO o).

Highly touted heavyweight newcomer Mladen Miljas (1-0, 1 KO) battered David Vyletel (5-2, 2 KO o) of Slovakia until the referee saved the latter from further punishment in the second stanza. Miljas, who fights out of Ontario, displayed an arsenal of skills during the impressive showing.

I roto i te tahi atu mahi, junior middleweight Mayron Zeferino (1-0) scored a first round knockdown and overcame a late rally from Danyk Croteau (1-1) en route to a decision victory while super middleweight newcomers Augistino D’Aluisio (0-0-1) and Mike Miller (0-0-1) battled to a draw.

“We went through a lot of changes with this card and worked hard to make it happen,” said Lee Baxter. “Miljas looked fantastic and Zeferino gutted out a decision over a very determined opponent. Steven Wilcox was very sharp tonight and outpointed a very tough foe that never stopped trying. Tairanga, I’m satisfied with the event and hope the fans that tuned in around the world via the webcast enjoyed it as well. We’re looking forward to bringing more exciting boxing to Ontario.”

Lee Baxter Promotions’ next card will be announced shortly.

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Melson named New York Sportscene Children Foundation’s Humanitarian Honoree

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New York, NY (Hōngongoi 28, 2016) – WBC USNBC junior middleweight champion, West Point graduate and Army Reserve Officer Captain Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson has been selected as New York Sprotscene Children Foundation’s (NYSCF) Humanitarian Honoree.
He will be honored and serve as the special guest for their 2nd annual Celebrity Golf Classic and pool party August 15 i roto i teCommack, NY at The Hamlet. As the honoree, Melson’s also participating in a cocktail hour, award dinner, interview sessions, photo ops and meet & greet.
A501(c)(3), the NYSCF helps to benefit and improve the lives of children and help those in need live happier and healthier. The mission of the New York Sportscene Children’s Foundation is to provide much needed support of local charities.
A recognizable figure in and out of the ring, Melson gained notoriety in the boxing world by donating 100% of his fight purses towards helping others. 16 of his purses went to Team Fight to Walk to help find the cure for Chronic Spinal Cord Injuries and the other went to a friend whose son has brain cancer. Between his fights, charity galas and donations, Melson and co-founder Christan Zaccagnino helped raise close to $400,000. He is also a well-known motivational speaker that has inspired the US Army, various athletes, at-risk youths, large corporations and students of all ages.
The NYSCF is specifically recognizing Melson for his dedication and support of Team Fight to Walk, mentoring at risk youths and excellence as an athlete.
The NYSCF’s Golf Classic will raise funds to provide for local children in need. Their 2015 event made it possible to host a poolside party for more than 150 ill, special needs and underprivileged children and their families. These children, many whom never swam in a pool before, will be shuttled in from the NYC boroughs as well as Long Island to enjoy the pool party. The funds raised last year also covered a holiday celebration for close to 1,000 children and their caregivers.
This event also supports the YES WE CARE Veteran Support Program, Family Services of Westchester Jerome Wagner Youth Residence for Boys, Evelyn Sachs Steiner Residence for Girls and a SUNY Farmingdale Alumni Association Scholarship. I runga o taua, the NYSCF is making a donation to Team Fight to Walk, which literally brought Melson to tears upon hearing the news.
"I’ve had the blessing to be honored many times for things I’ve done in and out of the ring but this is truly unlike anything else,"Ka mea a Melson. “When I got the call for this and was asked to be the honoree, I thought they were kidding. The original guest was Denzel Washington and the fact that they went from him to me is beyond humbling. I immediately started crying over the phone thanking them profusely. I’m looking forward to this event and owe a special thanks to both Laura Quintoni and Fran Petito, who are both part of the New York Sportscene Children’s Foundation’s leadership. I told them both that the universe keeps reminding me of my path by sending angels into my life to help me along my path. As soon as I heard about the pool party, my first question was “can I get in the pool and play with the kids.” I was met with an encouraging yes and I am looking forward to that part of the day as much as any part. FOX News will be filming and although it will not be aired live, the coverage will air nationwide at some point. I hope to meet many great families and bring smiles to their faces. My wish from this is that this experience increases my opportunities to help positively impact the lives of others."
For more information on the NYSCF outing, tirohiahttp://nysportscene.com/childrens-foundation.
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Adonis Stevenson vs. Thomas Williams Jr. PBC on Spike Official Weights, Weigh-In Photos & Fight Week Quotes

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Please see below for the official weights along with fight week quotes from Adonis Stevenson and Thomas Williams Jr. heading into apopo a Premier Boxing Champions on Spike main event live from Montreal.

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A Tamutu STEVENSON – 173.6 lbs
”Welcome to Québec City Thomas. I saw your fight against Edwin Rodriguez. It was a nice performance with a beautiful KO. When I saw that bout, I told myself I wanted that fight with you. I knew I was going to be motivated.
”I know Williams hits hard and that he has a name now in the United States, but I keep the same Kronk Gym mentality Emmanuel Steward taught me: we go for the KO. It is also the birthday of my daughter and I want to offer her a KO, I am motivated. This will be exciting…don’t blink!”
THOMAS WILLIAMS JR. – 174.6 lbs
”You don’t know what I have been through to be here. Tweets, talks and predictions won’t mean nothing Rāmere po: facts will. There will be a new champion.”
ELEIDER Alvarez – 179.4 lbs
”With only a 10 day notice, I am really happy to face a fighter of such a high caliber. Berridge is a tough guy who faced good names like Thomas Oosthuizen and Blake Caparello, but I prepared really hard for Chad Dawson. I am ready.”
ROBERT BERRIDGE – 178.4 lbs
”I am excited to be here and to face a solid boxer. Expect a good performance from me on Friday.’
IMMANUWEL ALEEM – 160.4 lbs
DEMOND NICHOLSON – 160.4 lbs
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Leo Santa Cruz vs. Carl Frampton Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos

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Stacked Night of Boxing at Barclays Center in Brooklyn Highlighted by SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®Tripleheader
Ora i te SHOWTIME®, Tenei Rāhoroi, Hōngongoi 30 I 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT
Preliminary Fights Begin At 7 p.m. AND/PT I te SHOWTIME EXTREME®
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Brooklyn (Hōngongoi 28, 2016) – toa e toru-wehenga tūturu ao Leo Santa Cruz and undefeated former unified 122-pound world champion Carl Frampton went face-to-face Rāpare at the final press conference before their featherweight world title clash that headlines a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader tenei Rāhoroi, Hōngongoi 30 ora i Center Barclays i Brooklyn.
Televised coverage begins on SHOWTIMEat 9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT and features undefeated former world champion Mikey Garcia tango i runga i te toa o mua ao Elio Rojas i roto i te hui tahi-matua,plus once-beaten contenders Tony Harrison a Sergey Rabchenko in a junior middleweight title eliminator.
Toa-wā e rua ao Paulie Malignaggi meets fellow Brooklynite Gabriel Bracero in the SHOWTIME EXTREME main event. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. AND/PT with a lightweight battle between Ivan Redkach a Tevin Farmer.
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The fighters spoke to media Rāpare at the Dream Hotel Downtown in Manhattan. Tenei ko te aha te whai wāhi i ki te mea:
LEO Santa Cruz
“I’m glad that my whole family is here and I’m thankful to my whole team that got me ready for this opportunity.
“I’m so happy to have my dad here. We thought about not taking this fight when he got the [mate pukupuku] diagnosis. He’s always been there with me since the beginning of my career. Since I was very small. When the doctors told me that he would be in my corner, I was even more ready for this fight.
“I know that this is going to be an interesting fight. We’re both undefeated and we’re going to make it a war. Neither of us wants that first loss. We’re going to leave it all in the ring. This won’t be an easy fight. It’s a 50-50 whawhai. The fighter who wants it the most will win the night.
“I want boxing fans from every background – Latino people from everywhere – Mexicans, Dominicans, Puerto Ricans – to come out and support me and come watch a great fight i runga i Rāhoroi po.”
CARL FRAMPTON
“I’ve worked very hard in the gym and I feel strong at 126 pauna. This new weight suits me and you will see the result in the ring.
“Nothing can compare to this opportunity. People know me in Belfast, but Leo Santa Cruz is a three-weight world champion who gives me the opportunity to become more well known.
“This fight sells itself. I respect all my opponents until I’m disrespected myself. I respect Leo because of his actions and because of the great fighter that he is.
“I’m a different animal now at 126 pauna. I was only performing at 70 ranei 80 percent of what my capabilities were. I’m feeling strong and I’m a different fighter. This will be my best performance.
“I’m honored to be on a bill with so many great fighters. There are four fights that could probably top a bill in their own right. I’m honored to be here and I’m going to get the victory i runga i Rāhoroi po.”
MIKEY García
“It’s been a while since I’ve done this but I’m very excited to be back. I want to thank everyone who helped put this fight together.
“Everybody has said it all. Kei rite tatou. We’re prepared and we’ve had a great training camp. Rojas has the boxing skills to make this complicated.
“I have better skills than any fighter put in front of me. This will be the beginning of the next stage of my career. The most memorable part of my career.”
ELIO ROJAS
“I’m very thankful for this opportunity. I’m really happy about being on this show. In this fight. I know I’m being brought in as an opponent, but I’m going to let the fans know that I’m not just an opponent.
“I know who Mikey Garcia is. I have all the abilities to win on Hōngongoi 30. I’ve always been a boxer who was never protected. I always prepare to win the fight and this will be no exception.”
Tony HARRISON
“I’m just excited to be back on a platform like this. I’m ready put in work. I know my opponent doesn’t speak much English, but I bet he speaks hands.
“No disrespect to Ricky Hatton, because what he’s done for his country and for Rabchenko is amazing, but I don’t care about it at all. Seeing Ricky over there fuels me even more to get the win.
“I just had a son, he’s three months old. He’s my new motivation. We’ve pushed it to the max in training camp. I’m ready to swim with the sharks. I’ve transitioned from a sprinter to a marathon runner. I’m ready to go into the later rounds.
“I’m ready to put Detroit back on the map. One thing you know about Detroit, we’re about that action. I te Rāhoroi, we’re coming for it.”
SERGEY RABCHENKO
“This is a very nice country and a great city for boxing. It’s my first time here and it’s very exciting. I’m going to give the fans a really good fight.
“I know my opponent is a young, strong kid fighter and he will be ready. I want him to be ready so that we can give the fans a great show.”
PAULIE MALIGNAGGI
“I hear young guys like Tony Harrison and Tevin Farmer come up here and talk, it reminds me of my young days. The gym I train in down in Miami is full of young guys hungry to break through. That’s the feeling we all used to have in the gym. It starts to rub off on you when you hang around motivated people.
“I need to have great motivation and that fire to return to the top level. I took a couple steps back after the Garcia fight and gradually stepped up. I think Gabe is another step up. He’s a hungry and motivated guy.
“I know Gabriel Bracero, not only as a fighter, but I know his spirit. We came up together in the same generation of New York fighters.
“It’s all love and respect. But this Brooklyn Belt, it looks pretty nice. This is staying here in Bensonhurst.”
Gabriel BRACERO
“I want to thank Tommy Gallagher, my trainer. He always stood by my side and always believed in me. No matter what the critics said. It’s because of him that I’m standing here now.
“I’ve made mistakes in life. I was away from this sport for a while. Boxing was always my dream though. I stayed focused so that I can come out and do what I’m doing now. Not too many people can bounce back from a situation like that.
“Rāhoroi is a big fight and I’m looking forward to it. I’m really thankful that Paulie gave me this opportunity. I always followed his career and his successes. It was a dream of mine to come out here and have the same success he had. I looked up to him.
“To be here right now and to be able to fight Paulie is incredible. He’s giving me the opportunity to reach his level of success.
“I encourage everyone to come out Rāhoroi po. I’m going to leave my heart in the ring. That Brooklyn Belt is beautiful and I can’t wait to have it around my waist. This is business, not personal. You should get ready to see fireworks.”
Ivan REDKACH
“I’m very thankful to be part of such a great event. I changed a lot about my training heading into this fight. I’ve trained with the great champion Leo Santa Cruz and it has me ready.
“I want to show everyone in the ring what I can do, not up on the stage with my words.”
TEVIN FARMER
“I want to thank my training staff for preparing me for battle Rāhoroi po. I’m thankful for this opportunity.
“This is another chance to show the world who I am. I have about three years with no losses. I started boxing as a hobby. But when I realized how much talent I had, I started training right.
“Since I started taking this sport seriously, I’ve been taking guys out easily. Ivan Redkach will get this work. It’s going to be easy.
“I’m not about talk. A lot of people don’t know who I am, but everyone will know i runga i Rāhoroi po.”
AMANDA SERRANO
“To be here with these great fighters is an amazing opportunity. I’m very honored. I’m ready to fight and successfully defend my title.
“I’m going to show all the critics and non-believers that female fighters have the talent and courage of the male fighters, and we’re here to stay. Come out i runga i Rāhoroi night for a great show.”
Barry MCGUIGAN, Kaiwhakahaere o Frampton, Mua World Champion & Hall o Famer
“We’re delighted to be here in Manhattan for this potential Fight of the Year. The whole team that made this fight happen has been fantastic.
“I just wanted to say that we’re thrilled that Jose Santa Cruz is back on his feet, every one of our families is affected by cancer.
“This is a clash of styles that could make it a fight of the year. We have the utmost respect for Leo Santa Cruz, but we’re here to win and we will win.”
Lou DIBELLA, Peresideni o DiBella Entertainment
“I think that this is the best card that I’ve ever been able to promote. This is the deepest boxing card from top to bottom that I’ve seen.
“Barclays Center has become one of the homes for great boxing. It is the premier venue right now for boxing in this country. The Brooklyn Boxing program is something that Barclays Center is truly committed to.
“If you’re from Brooklyn, then you want that Brooklyn Belt. It’s about carrying the mantle of being that guy from Brooklyn. That’s what both Paulie and Gabe are going to try to do.
“The main event is one of the elite fights that can be made in the sport. These are two amazing fighters. The winner won’t just be a featherweight champion; the winner will have an argument for the pound-for-pound list.”
STEPHEN Espinoza, Executive Vice te peresideni & Kaiwhakahaere General, SHOWTIME Sports
“SHOWTIME has been bringing its viewers the best, most competitive fights of the year, a Rāhoroi will be no exception.
“The 154-pound division is the deepest and hottest in the sport. Tony Harrison and Rabchenko are looking to make their mark and get up to the next level of the division.
“Having Mikey Garcia back is a treat. It’s a big positive for the sports of boxing. Elio Rojas is not just an opponent though. He is tough, he is hungry and I expect this to be an amazing fight as well.
“The main event is again the best versus the best. Two of the most aggressive fighters in any division. There’s nothing else to say about this fight other than that it will be all action. I think this fight could be better than Thurman vs. Mau.
“We’re proudest of all to have the best versus the best. This is what boxing should be. You should be there if you can i runga i Rāhoroinight and if not, watch on SHOWTIME, you will not be disappointed.”
Brett YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
“This is arguably the strongest card from top to bottom that we’ve had in Brooklyn since we’ve hosted fight cards. This will be a great follow-up to the incredible Thurman vs. Porter fight last fight. We expect another headlining fight that could be a leading contender for Fight of the Year. We are honored to welcome these two great competitors to Brooklyn. They are two of the most exciting fighters in the sport and we wish both of you the best i runga i Rāhoroi.
“Rāhoroi o card certainly has a Brooklyn flavor to it. It begins with Bensonhurst’s Paulie Malignaggi taking on Gabriel Bracero from Sunset Park with the Brooklyn’s World Championship on the line.
“Amanda Serrano, another Brooklynite, will be the first women ever to defend her title at Barclays Center. We look forward to seeing you in the ring i runga i Rāhoroi po.”
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YOUNG’S MMA HAS HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE ON AUGUST 5 IN BANGOR

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Bangor, Maine (Hōngongoi 28, 2016) – The dedicated delegation from Young’s MMA of Bangor usually relish their reputation as road warriors in New England Fights.

Lewiston is long established as the hub city for the organization, drawing competitors and spectators from both directions on the Maine Turnpike. Fighters and fans from the Penobscot River valley find that staying engaged for those fight cards four or five times a year requires greater commitment than most.

For only the second time in its history, the regional promotion will bring its cage to the Queen City. “NEF Presents: Dana White Lookin’ for a Fight” is slated for Friday, August 5 at Cross Insurance Center.

Young’s, the gym located just a few blocks away at 127 Hammond Street, will celebrate by showcasing one of its fighters in four of the eight scheduled professional bouts. Battle-tested Ryan Sanders and relative newcomers Aaron Lacey, Josh Harvey and CJ Ewer all are poised to take their best shot with the support of a raucous, partisan crowd.

“That’s the most exciting part for me, being from Brewer. I went to Brewer High School,” Lacey said. “It was definitely a huge, huge draw for me, seeing it in person. I went to the fights when NEF came to Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion (Hōngongoi 12, 2013) and all I could think is, ‘Man, I want to do this.’ This has been a goal of mine for a long time.”

Sanders (10-7) will battle Derrick Kennington (11-7) in a clash of wily lightweights that will be on the featured attractions on the docket.

His three stablemates each emerged victorious in their only previous pro bout. Lacey will lock up with John Santos (3-3) of Derry, N.H., i roto i te whawhai mā. Harvey has an appointment at featherweight. Tiaka, who won an amateur bout at the outdoor concert venue in Bangor, will be tested by Ruben Redman (0-1) in a welterweight scrap.

Even with numerous friends in attendance, the four men know it is the presence of UFC president White, who grew up in nearby Hermon, which could have career-changing ramifications.

“It’s a great opportunity. It’s awesome to know that someone like that is going to be in the building on fight night,” Sanders said. “But for me it’s just another fight. I don’t want to get caught up in all that. Just let it unfold.”

White and cohorts Din Thomas and Matt Serra travel the country in pursuit of undiscovered MMA talent in a reality show that is broadcast on White’s YouTube page as well as the UFC Fight Pass subscription-based streamed video service.

Ae, the entrepreneur’s Maine connections are well-documented. White also previously brought UFC Fight Night 47 to Bangor. Young’s talent pool suspects that the latest event is more than just a case of White throwing a bone to his home base, Heoi.

“I’m grateful that he’s bringing it here. I’m sure he’s watched film from NEF in his spare time. He must see something in NEF that he likes in order to be doing this,” Harvey said. “It doesn’t make me more nervous. Oaoa vau no te reira ahau. I’m going to try to put that all aside and focus on the task at hand.”

Under the tutelage of co-owners Chris Young and Ernie Fitch, roughly five or six professionals and a dozen amateurs cycle through the gym in any given training camp.

“Four of us fighting, it just shows we’re the best gym in the area. Three of us are undefeated. We’re producing studs. People see that and want to train with the best guys they can,” Sanders said. “We definitely push each other. You have guys who kick your ass every day. We want the best for each other. That’s why we’re here.”

Harvey expects the numbers and commitment to grow after White’s visit. He has been training at Young’s for three years. The cage side seat at the waterfront inspired him to step up his own training regimen. It’s a built-in advantage, Harvey noted, that has belonged almost exclusively to Lewiston until now.

“That’s what gets most people started. They go and see the fights and they want to try it,” Harvey said. “That’s why you see places like Central Maine BJJ (Lewiston) and First Class MMA (Topsham) growing so much. The fights are right there in their backyard.”

Lacey characterizes Young’s as “a gym full of killers.”

The statistics underscore Lacey’s point. The three pros with unblemished records all won their debut in two minutes or less.

“Ryan has only gone to a decision I think one time in his career. He’s a finisher. Josh won his fight by submission in the first round. CJ is super strong,” Lacey said. “They challenge me to be the best I can be every day. They keep me focused not just in the gym but in the game of life outside the cage.”

Although he is facing an opponent with significantly greater experience, Lacey expects a helpful adrenaline rush from having so many familiar faces at his back.

“It is different. I fought I think seven times in Lewiston between amateur fights and my pro debut,"Ka mea ia. “This gives me a chance to be in my comfort zone. And a lot of my fans can’t make it down there. By the time you figure in the travel, the price of the tickets, maybe staying overnight, they just can’t do it.”

Harvey agreed, pointing out that it’s the initial fight for which he hasn’t needed to pack a suitcase.

“This will be the first time I’ve slept in my own bed the night before a fight. I think it’s a huge advantage,” Harvey said. “Some people might think with more of your fans there that there’s more pressure, but I think it just builds you up.”

“NEF Presents Dana White: Looking for a Fight” takes place on Rāmere, August 5, 2016 i te Cross Insurance Center i Bangor, Maine. He tīkiti i runga i te hoko inaianei i www.CrossInsuranceCenter.ki or by calling the box office at 800.745.3000.

For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. I tua atu, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA a www.flocombat.com, te whai ia ratou i runga i Twitternefights, me te uru atu ki te rōpū Facebook whaimana "New Ingarangi whawhai."

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