BERNARDO AND MENARD READY FOR THEIR CROSSROADS BATTLE ON SHOBOX: Die nuwe generasie, Woon op SHOWTIME®

BROOKLYN, N.Y.. (April 5, 2016) – Dominican lightweight EudyAK47Bernardo and his opponent, Louisiana’s Mason “Rock Hard Mighty” Menard are nearing the peak of their training for their Vrydag, April 15, showdown on ShoBoks: Die nuwe generasie.
The eight-round Bernardo vs. Menard fight will serve as the co-main event on a quadrupleheader on SHOWTIME (10 namiddag. EN/PT, vertraag op die Weskus) uit die draai Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
In die April 15, 10-round main event, IBF Geen. 10-ranked bantamweight Nikolay Potapov (14-0, 6 Uitklophoue), of Podolsk, Rusland, will take on Stephon Young (14-0-2, 6 Uitklophoue), van St. Louis, Mo. In the other televised bouts, Russian cruiserweight Alexey Zubov (10-0, 6 Uitklophoue) will face Constantin Bejenaru (10-0, 4 Uitklophoue, WSB: 0-1-1) of Mandilesti, Moldova, oor agt rondes; and in the eight-round junior welterweight telecast opener, Kazakhstan’s BakhtiyarBakha Bullet” Yeyubov (10-0, 10 Uitklophoue), van Brooklyn, takes on also undefeated Courtney Jackson (8-0, 6 Uitklophoue) van Homestead, Fla.
Tickets for the event presented by Salita Promotions in association with AASHA Record Breakers are currently on sale and can be purchased at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Box Office, by calling 877.833.SHOW, or online at Ticketmaster.com. They are priced at $60 vir ringside sitplekke, $35 en $25.
The 29-year-old Bernardo (21-0, 15 Uitklophoue) van Santo Domingo, is hard at work at Hank’s Gym in Houston, with his trainer, former IBF World Middleweight Champion Frank Tate.
“Ek is in 'n groot vorm. Ek voel sterk,” said Bernardo via translator. “I’ve learned so much from Frank Tate and I’m proud to be working with him. He’s a great trainer. I’m learning to throw better combinations and I’ve improved my defense, my steek, and my foot movement since we teamed up.
Bernardo says he still doesn’t know much about opponent Menard, but isn’t worried about it. “I watched a few of his fights on YouTube, but I’m training for anything that comes my way. Everything is going to go great for me that night. It’s my ring that night and I will have my way. I will win.
This is opportunity is a long-time coming for the 29-year-old and he says he plans on making the most of it. “I’m very excited about fighting on ShoBox and I look forward to putting on a show. I’ve been waiting for long time for this opportunity and want to thank Dmitriy Salita for making it happen.
The 27-year-old Menard (30-1-0, 22 Uitklophoue), van Rayne, Die., is rated No. 15 by the WBA at 135 pond. He’s training at Red Lerille’s Health & Racquet Club in Lafayette with trainer and former fighter “Bad” Chad Broussard.
I’ve learned how to be a better person in and out of the ring from Chad,” said Menard. “I’ve been with him for nine years. I’ve learned how to put punches together better and sit on my shots more. I’ve learned how to cut angles. I’ve learned so much from Chad.
Menard says despite the usual aches and pain experienced in camp he is 100 percent and training is going well. The only adjustments he’s made is to bring in taller sparring partners.
This is huge for me,” he continued. “This is the ‘get up or lay downtype of fight. If I get up, then the sky is the limit. If I fall, then maybe it’s time to look for a job. I’m going to get in there and do what I have to do. Hopefully I get the KO, but if it goes to the scorecards, I just want the win. No matter which way it goes.
Barry Tompkins roep die ShoBox optrede van ringside met Steve Farhood en voormalige wêreldkampioen Raul Marquez dien as deskundige ontleders. Die uitvoerende vervaardiger isGordon Hall met Rich Gaughan vervaardiging en Rick Phillips regie.
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Oor ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie
Sedert sy ontstaan ​​in Julie 2001, die krities bekroonde Showtime boks reeks,ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie featured jong talent wat ooreenstem taai. Die ShoBoxfilosofie is om die beeldradio opwindende, skare-verblydend en mededingende wedstryde, terwyl die verskaffing van 'n bewys grond vir gewillig vooruitsigte vasbeslote om te veg vir 'n wêreld titel. Sommige van die groeiende lys van die 65 vegters wat verskyn op ShoBox en gevorderde wêreld titels te skuur sluit: Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams en meer.
Oor Salita Promotions
Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 deur Dmitri Salita, a professional boxer and world-title challenger who saw the need for a promotional entity to feature boxing’s best young prospects and established contenders in North America and around the world. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television networks including Showtime, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. We pride ourselves on offering our fighters opportunities inside and outside the ring. Salita Promotions looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the needs of fight fans around the globe.

5th annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2016 inducted in festive ceremony

NYSBHOF Klas 2015
Boksers
Wêreld welterweight kampioen (’90-91) Aaron “Superman” Davis, Bronx
Wêreld junior weltergewig-kampioen (’93-94) Charles “Die Natuurlike” Murray Buffalo
Twee keer wêreldkampioen liggewigtitel uitdager Vilomar Fernandez Bronx
Wêreld liggewigtitel uitdager Edwin Viruet. New York City
(Oorledene)
4-tyd, 3-afdeling wêreldkampioen Hector “macho” Camacho Spanish Harlem
Wêreld middelgewig-kampioen (1952) Rocky Graziano Brooklyn
wêreld liggewig (’25-26) titlist Rocky Kansas Buffalo
2-tyd wêreld kapokgewig titelhouer Joe Lynch Brooklyn
“Ongekroonde welterweight kampioen” Joe Miceli Buffalo
Nie-Deelnemers
Internasionale Boks Hall of Fame uitvoerende direkteur Ed Brophy CANASTOTA
Promotor Joe DeGuardia Bronx
Kommissaris / media persoonlikheid Randy Gordon Melville
Promotor / bestuurder Dennis Rappaport Queens
(Oorledene)
Bestuurder Howie Albert Bronx
Afrigter / cutman Freddie Brown Manhattan
New York City televisie-kommentator Howard Cosell New York City
Bokser / skeidsregter Ruby Goldstein Manhattan
Bestuurder Jimmy Jacobs
NYSBHOF Klas 2016 (L-R): Seated – Vilomar Fernandez, Dennis Rappaport, Randy Gordon and Ed Brophy; Standing: Aaron Davis and Joe DeGuardia
-Alle foto's deur Peter Frutkoff-
NEW YORK (April 5, 2016) – Meer as 300 people packed Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, NY this past Sondag for the fifth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induksie ete.
Elke opgeroepene sal 'n spesiaal ontwerp gordel ontvang om aan te dui sy induksie in die NYSBHOF. Plaques are on display at the New York State Athletic Commission.
Die 2016 inductees is deur die NYSBHOF nomineer komiteelede gekies: Jack Hirsch, Steve Farhood, Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Don Majeski, Henry Hascup, Ron McNair, Angelo Prospero en Neil Terens.
Alle boksers wat nodig is om aktief te wees vir ten minste drie jaar in aanmerking te kom vir NYSBHOF induksie, en al inductees moes woon in die staat New York vir 'n beduidende gedeelte van hul boks loopbaan of gedurende die fleur van hul onderskeie loopbaan.
(L-R) – NYSBHOF/Ring 8 president Bob Duffy, Don Majeski, Ed Brophy and Jill Diamond (WBC)
Ed Brophy:I’d like to thank the committee of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame and Ring 8, a wonderful group that sponsors the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. I’m so proud to have been born in New York, in the small town of Canastota, where boxing is in our blood. I’m thrilled to be honored today. My name is attached to the International Boxing Hall of Fame as director, but so many different people help out. I only accept this honor on their behalf. Boxing is the greatest sport. Congratulations to all of the inductees. This is the greatest day of my life.
(L-R) – Ron McNair, Aaron Davis and Bob Duffy
Aaron Davis: Dankie, Ring 8. Boxing is a hard sport. It was much harder in the gym. I saw Gerry Cooney, Iran Barkley en Roberto Duran and wanted to do what those guys did and it made me a fighter I was. I’d like to thank my father and Billy Giles, who was my trainer. I’d also like to thank Joe DeGuardia, who managed me later in my career, and thanks to everybody who supported me.
(L-R) — Bob Duffy, Dennis Rappaport and family
Dennis Rappaport:It seems like yesterday when a six or seven year old living in Brooklyn watched a fight between Jake LaMotta en Jim Hairston. This young man was mesmerized. The next month he watchedSugar Ray Robinson uitklophou Rocky Graziano and that was the start of a love affair that’s lasted 63 jaar. Boxing, at its best, is poetry in motion. It’s Shapespeare, Picasso, Rembrandt. But it can also be crude. I started in boxing managing three fighters: Ronnie Harris, Gerry Cooney en Howard Davis. Jr. Because of the creative marketing of our fighters, one reporter called me and my partner, Mike Jones, ‘The Gold Dust Twinsbut then the media starting calling us, ‘The Wacko Twins.I preferred ‘The Gold Dust Twins.

(L-R – Jack Hirsch, Joe DeGuardia and Bob Duffy
Joe DeGuardia: It’s a real pleasure, honor and privilege to be inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. Like many of you here, I live and bleed boxing, which has been a big part of my life. Four months ago, I received the (Ring 8 at its Holiday awards dinner) Promoter of the Year award. I said then that we are truly a family of boxing; it’s a real brotherhood. I also talked about how boxing tied into lire. In that roomnot with us nowwas my father who passed away three weeks ago. Because of him, I developed this love of boxing that I’ve carried in life: work hard to do the best you can in life. I’m truly honored to be inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. In honor of my father and everybody else who loves this sport. I accept on behalf of my father who, Ek weet, is watching us now.
(L-R) – Charles Murray and Bob Duffy
Charles Murray:They called me, ‘The Natural.I appreciate this, being honored for my contributions to boxing. Thank you very much.
(L-R) – Steve Farhood, Vilomar Fernandez and Bob Duffy
Vilomar Fernandez: “It wasn’t easy fighting guys like Roberto Duran and Alexis Arguello. They were the best in the world. I’m thankful for the opportunities to fight them, I’m honored today.
(L-R) – Henry Hascup, Randy Gordon, Melvina Lathan, Bob Duffy and Gerry Cooney
Randy Gordon: “Dankie, almal. This amazing event we have every year, I never expected this would happen. My career was born out of the aches of one of boxing’s biggest scandals, the US Championships on ABC, bevorder deur Don King, and Ring Magazine produced the ratings for the tournament. It turned out the ratings and some of the records were padded and it just about knocked Ring Magazine out of business. Bert Randolph Sugar hired me to be its Editor In Chief. Saam te werk, we brought Ring Magazine back from the dead. I burst into tears when Jack Hirsch called to tell me I was being inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. This is an absolute dream. Anybody who has ever or will ever be inducted into any hall of fame, nobody can possibly enjoy this more than me. I love boxing with every ounce of my body. My wife and family drive me back into boxing. This is the greatest honor. I can’t get enough of boxing. I’m truly the luckiest man ever placed on this planet.
(L-R) – Ed Brophy, Don Majeski, Jack Hirsch and Joe DeGuardia
NYSAC Executive Director Dave Berlin and Harold Lederman
(L-R) – Joe DeGuardia and NYSBHOF/Ring 8 president Bob Duffy
Klas 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray ARCEL, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo en Arthur Mercante, Sr.
Klas 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard en Don Dunphy.
Klas 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Amber, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Ide D'Amato, William Muldoon en Tom O'Rourke.
Klas 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giambra, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon en Al Weill.

Badou Jack vs. Lucian Bute Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

Jack vs. Bute & James DeGale vs. Rogelio Medina Doubleheader of World Title Fights Live on SHOWTIME® Op Saterdag, April 30
From the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 4, 2016) – WBC Super Middelgewig Wêreld Kampioen Badou Jack en voormalige wêreldkampioen Lucian Bute hosted a media roundtable Vrydag night to discuss their championship showdown taking place Saterdag, April 30 uit die DC Armory in Washington, D.C. and live on Showtime.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® uitsending begin by 10 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. PT with IBF Super Middleweight World Champion James DeGale defending his title against top contender and Mexican brawler Rogelio Medina.
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Interbox in association with Matchroom Boxing, word geprys teen $200, $100, $50 en $25, en is nou op die rakke. Om kaartjies te koop besoek www.ticketmaster.com, Ticket plekke, of oproep (800) 745-3000.
The fighters were joined by Mayweather PromotionsFloyd Mayweather en Leonard Ellerbe, Interbox’s Pierre Duc and SHOWTIME’s Stephen Espinoza as they spoke to the media about the exciting doubleheader taking place in the nation’s capital.
Hier is wat die deelnemers het om te sê Vrydag:
JACK Badou
I’ll be ready for this fight. Bute is a very tough opponent. I have to bring my ‘Agame to win. Much respect to him, but he’s not leaving with my belt. Absolutely not. You can expect a very tough fight.
Bute is a much, much tougher opponent that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., but I’m ready for him.
Bute’s fight against DeGale was one of the best fights last year. That’s the only reason he got this shot. He lost, but he looked good. Dit was 'n groot stryd. April 30 will be another great fight. And another loss for Bute.
LUCIAN Bute
This is a great opportunity for me to fight again for a title. Ek voel goed, I started camp six weeks ago. Die belangrikste, I’m very healthy. Psychologically, I’m looking forward to becoming a world champion on April 30.
I respect Badou Jack. He is a great champion, 'n groot vegter, maar op April 30, I will become a world champion again. I’m looking forward to it.
I will be the new champion. I am very confident. Ek verwag dat dit 'n baie taai stryd te wees, but I am coming here to win.
I have a new team. They are changing some things in my work. My confidence is 100 persent. I’m working every day very tough and I am confident that everything will be great for April 30.”
FLOYD Mayweather, President van Mayweather Promotions
This fight is about the best facing the best. I’ve seen Bute fight numerous times and he’s a very exciting and explosive fighter. Every time he goes out there and performs he gives 100 persent.
Mayweather Promotions is about giving people the best and most exciting fights.
I commend Badou Jack for the way that he carries himself. He is a true gentlemen and that is what this sport is all about. He’s going to continue to make a name for himself in this sport.
PIERRE DUC, VP of Interbox
We’re very thrilled about this fight. For those of you who have not been exposed to Lucian Bute before, Hy is 'n groot vegter. He’s been working extremely hard over the course of the last 6-12 months getting ready for a moment like this.
Bute has a very long history of fighting great fights and championship wars. Lucian will be ready for this.
Training camp is going astonishingly well. Lucian is usually more of a gentleman, so he will say he wants to do the best that he can, but I’m telling you that Lucian is going to be walking away with this belt. It’s going to be a fantastic and very exciting evening. Lucian will pull the upset on April 30.”
STEPHEN Espinoza, Uitvoerende VP & Algemene Bestuurder, Showtime Sport
The one comment I will make about this event, other than to point out it features four of the best fighters in the division, is that it was quite possibly the easiest event to make out of all the events we made this spring and summer. That’s a credit to the promoters and especially a credit to all four fighters.
We didn’t just make two fights here. We’ve got the winners of these fights fighting later in the year in a unification match. To be able to make two fights very quickly and to get everyone on board with fighting the winners in a unification match with no mess, no politics, no arguments and no hesitation is an accomplishment.
These are four real fighters here and they were not afraid of a challenge, they didn’t hesitate at all. This is what the sport of boxing is all about. I personally can’t wait for April 30th and for a unification later in the year.
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Risien VF Kondig LEGENDARY MMA PIONEER Kiyoshi Tamura AS Wanderlei Silva Tag Team PARTNERS vir April 17 Hoofren IN NAGOYA, JAPAN

Tokio - April 4, 2016- Re'zin VF, die vechtsporten bevordering gelei deur die voormalige PRIDE FC kop Nobuyuki Sakakibara, het vandag aangekondig dat legendariese Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) pionier en voormalige professionele stoei opvallende Kiyoshi Tamura (32-13-3), sal kragte saamsnoer met mede versier ikoon Wanderlei Silva(35-12-1, 1 NC) in die spesiale worstel tag span matchup wat sal kop die hoogs verwagte, Sterbelaaide extravaganza in Nagoya Japan, op Sondag, April 17.

Tamura en Silva sal speels stoei met 'n ander all-time groot Kazushi Sakuraba, (26-17-1, 2 NC) en Hideo Tokoro (33-28-2) in die unieke, een-of-a-soort bout.

Die saak is die eerste keer sedert Desember 31, 2008 dat die 5-voet-11, 46-jarige Tamura, erken vir sy elite vlak te vang stoei vaardighede en vinnige, vloeistof bewegings, sal aksie in 'n geveg te sien.

In sy laaste begin onder MMA reëls op die K-1 - Dinamiet!! Oujaarsaand mega-kaart in Saitama, Japan, Tamura verdien sy derde agtereenvolgende oorwinning, 'n eenparige besluit oor Sakuraba.

Terwyl meeding vir die hou van PRIDE, K-1, ringe, DROOM en UWF International, Tamura saamgestel 'n uitgebreide CV van oorwinnings, insluitend dié oor uiteindelike UFC kampioene Pat Miletich, Maurice Smith en Dave Menne, sowel as supersterre Renzo Gracie en Jeremy Horn.

Tamura is versorg deur befaamde pro stoei afrigters Billy Robinson,Nobuhiko Takada en Akira Maeda, om uiteindelik 'n krag in die sport se middelgewig-afdeling. In sy finale rondte voor aftrede, Tamura gekerfde 'n oorwinning oor mede-hibriede MMA sterre en professionele stoeier Josh Barnett, op November 23, 2005.

Prys van 100,000 jen, kaartjies vir "Top Presents RIZIN Veg Federasie Ek" is te koop en kan aanlyn gekoop word by Ticketbis.com.

In ander aksie op die sterbelaaide stryd kaart, 13-veg UFC veteraan en aksie vegter Daron Cruickshank (16-8, 1 NC) sal bots met die indiening kennerShinji "Torao Supernova" Sasaki (16-8-3) in 'n liggewig (155 pond) matchup.

In 'n vrou se oop gewig bout, versier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wêreldkampioen en vroue se Plaasmoorde swaargewig vooruitsig Gabi Garcia (1-0) sal bots met die tweemalige kampioen Pankrasie Anna Malyukova (1-0).

Hard-hitting uitklophou kunstenaars Chris "Huggy Bear" Barnett (14-2) en Kirill Sidelnikov (8-4) sal gaan na die oorlog in 'n swaargewig geveg.

Onlangse risien VF Grand Prix toernooi halfeindronde Theodore Tall (8-3) sal vierkante af met die voormalige K-1 kampioen Jaideep "Heart" week (2-1 Plaasmoorde; 40-10, 13 KO se skopboks) in 'n 216- pond catchweight stryd.

Sambo wêreldkampioen Vadim Nemkov (5-1) sal plaasvind op onoorwonne, aggressiewe-gesinde doelskieter en top Nordiese vooruitsig "King" Karl Albrektsson (4-0) in 'n ligte swaargewig (205 pond) kantel.

In 'n 180-pond Plaasmoorde reëls catchweight wedstryd, vernietigende krag ponserHisaki Kato (5-2) sal op mede Voleinder neem Yuta "Ander" Watanabe (19-6-4).

Om terug te kom Aksie vir die eerste keer in vyf jaar, geliefde swaargewig Kazuyuki "Ol 'Ironhead" Fujita (15-10), sal in die gesig staar onlangse RIZIN VF Grand Prix toernooi naaswenner en gevaarlike uitklophou kunstenaar George "Denise" PROCHAZKA (16-3-1).

in vlieggewig (125 pond) aksie, voorlegging kampioen Allan "Grim" Birth (14-3) sal sluit horings met 'n rooi-warm kampioen Yuki Motoya (15-4, 1 NC).

Vroue se amateur stoei kampioen Kanako Murata (0-0) sal maak haar hoogs verwagte, professionele Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) debuut teen stygende sterNatalya Denisova (2-1) in 'n 116-pond catchweight verhouding.

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Patrick “Die Punisher” Hyland Fighting For Irish Boxing History

Russell-Hyland, Pedraza-Smith Twin World Title Fights
Saterdag, April 16 Woon op Showtime®
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (April 4, 2016) – Always tough Patrick “Punisher” Hyland (31-1, 15 Uitklophoue) will be fighting for Irish boxing history Saterdag, April 16 as he challenges WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. (26-1, 15 Uitklophoue) in the 12-round main event, airing live on Showtime van Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT.
Die Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks® telecast kicks off at 11 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. PT with undefeated IBF Super Lightweight World Champion Jose “Sniper” Pedraza (21-0, 12 Uitklophoue), van CIDRA, Puerto Rico, defending against mandatory challenger Stephen “Swifty” Smith (23-1, 13 Uitklophoue), fighting out of the United Kingdom.
Hyland is on the verge of joining a pair of exclusive Irish boxing clubs. The 32-year-old from Dublin is attempting to become the first Irishman to be world featherweight champion in 30 jaar, since Hall-of-Famer Barry “The Clones Cyclone” McGuigan, in addition to being only the second IrishmanWayneThe Pocket RocketMcCullough stands alone right nowto ever wear the coveted green WBC world title belt.
McGuigan (32-3, 28 Uitklophoue), fighting out of Clones, captured the WBA Featherweight Title in 1985, taking a 12-round decision from Eusebio Pedroza, and he successfully defended his crown twice against Bernard Taylor en Danilio Cabrera before losing by decision to Steve Cruz in 1986.
The only other Ireland-born world featherweight titlist was Dave Sullivan (27-12-7, 18 Uitklophoue), who was born in Knocknanaff, County Cork, Ierland, but fought professionally out of Boston, Mass. In 1898, Sullivan stopped Solly Smith in the fifth round to become world featherweight champion.
Belfast, Northern Ireland-product McCullough (27-7, 18 Uitklophoue), who was the WBC Bantamweight Champion in 1995-97, is the lone Irishman to ever be WBC World Champion in any weight class.
Just to be fighting for this title is an honor for me and to challenge a great champion in Gary Russell, Jr. is also an honor,” Hyland said from his training camp at Celtic Warrior Gym in Dublin. “To join great Irish boxing names is a dream come true for me. It will also mean the world to me to win this belt for my and family and, die belangrikste, for my (laat) dad, for all the hard work he put into me and my two brothers since I was eight years old. To look up and say, ‘Dad, we did it,’ will be the best feeling in the world.
Hyland has fought 10 times in the United States, including a 12-round loss to interim WBA featherweight champion Javier Fortuna in 2012. Hyland lived in Marlboro, New York for a few years when he was promoted by a company headed by then reality television star NicoleSnookiPolizzi.
I love fighting in the United States,” Hyland added. “There’s always a great atmosphere at fights there and the US is the real home of boxing. Snooki Boxing didn’t work out as planned, but they did a great job getting me the WBA title shot which was a great achievement in their first year in boxing. Ongelukkig, things didn’t work out after that fight, but I do have great respect for them. I met friends for life from Marlboro who I consider family and they’ll be at my fight as always.
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, wat bevorder word deur DiBella Vermaak, word geprys teen $150, $90 en $45, nie van toepassing insluitende die koste van diens en belastings en is nou op die rakke. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by www.ticketmaster.com en www.foxwoods.com of deur die besoek van die Foxwoods’ Box Office. Te hef per telefoon, noem Ticket by (800) 745-3000. The Pedraza vs. Smith bout is promoted in association with Gary Shaw Productions, Universal Promotions and Matchroom Boxing.
Vir meer inligting, besoek www.SHO.com/Sports, volg op TwitterSHOSports, MrGaryRussellJr, @PajPunisher, @Sniper_Pedraza, @SwiftySmith, LouDiBella, @FoxwoodsCT and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOSports, en www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment.

Veg Verslag: Churcher KOs Horvath To Secure WBF title as Herbert Shines In Wales

Lee Churcher pulled out a sensational against the odds victory over Hungarian Balazs Horvath Saterdag night to secure the World Boxing Foundation Intercontinental Middleweight title, at the Pill Millennium Centre in his hometown of Newport.

 

Churcher, who was World ranked some two hundred plus places lower than Horvath, dominated the bout right from the off. Working behind a good solid jab, the Newport lad enthralled the local fans with some slick combinations, to both body and head, so much so that the more experienced Hungarian soon had to result to holding tactics whenever Churcher was in close range.

 

The canny Welshman was having none of it though and just patiently waited for any opportunity that came his way to punish Horvath with vicious body shots.

 

By midway through the first round Churcher’s confidence really began to grow, after badly shaking Horvath with the aforementioned body shots, so it came as no surprise to anyone when shortly after Churcher sent Horvath to the deck.

 

Horvath recovered but once again resorted to holding tactics to frustrate Churcher through to the end of the round.

 

More of the same in round two more or less, except Churcher really started to get into a flow, catching Horvath with more vicious body shots, the Hungarian tried to cover up, before again trying to grab hold of the Welshman, Churcher is canny though and worked behind the jab again before letting rip with yet another huge right hand to send Horvath down for the second time.

 

The Hungarian made the count and immediately on the restart Churcher went back on the attack, but the Hungarian tried to stifle the Welshman’s attacks by attempting to grab hold again, Churcher though used this to his advantage and let rip with a huge body shot to send the Hungarian back down to the canvas.

 

Clearly in distress, Horvath made an initial attempt to get back to his feet before settling to be just up on one knee, the pain showing on the Hungarian’s face clear for all to see as he attempted to unsuccessfully beat the count.

 

Whilst it may not have been a classic, nothing, but nothing can take away from Lee Churcher the artistry of his craft and tactics throughout and of course claiming the third Championship accolade of his career, the World Boxing Foundation Intercontinental Middleweight Championship, to add to his British Masters and BBBofC Welsh Area Title.

 

Main support for the Churcher-Horvath Championship bout, featured a four round Super Welterweight bout between Nottingham duo Carwyn Herbert and Matt Scriven.

 

What a cracking fight, both combatants going at it hammer and tongs in close combat for the full three minutes of each and every round.

 

After the full four rounds of non-stop action referee Chris Kelly scored the bout 40-36 to the youngster Carwyn Herbert, however that doesn’t really express the closeness of each round or the full on intent of either competitor throughout.

 

Supporting the two pro bouts were six Wales versus England exhibition bouts, supervision courtesy of Wales Boxing. Whilst I’m not going to cover these because they were not pro, have to say the final two bouts of the six were excellent and really could have featured on any pro card and nobody would have known the difference.

 

Have to say plaudits must go to co-promoters Dave Murphy (Acourtier Events) and Steven Fisher (Lights Out Promotions) for digging deep into their pockets to bring both the MBC and the WBF Championship to Wales for the first time, even if it meant there wasn’t enough money in the kitty to justify a full pro show, hopefully the Welsh fans will get behind Lee Churcher so his first defense of the WBF title can also be in Newport or nearby.

 

Aguirre skok Tareh; “Lil Pacquiao”, Alvarez, Guillen en Woodall behaal uitklophoue in St.. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, FL (April 3, 2016) - Jacksonville, Juan Aguirre, FL, het Saterdag 'n tuiskoms vir die gewilde junior middelgewig Ali Tareh bederf, April 1 by die Bayfront Hilton in sy tuisdorp St.. Petersburg, FL.
Hemel van Mad Integriteit Veg Sport’ "Bomme weg 5", die hoofgebeurtenis boksers betree die ring vir hul agt ronde junior middelgewig stryd om 'n staande kamer enigste skare, wat die lokaal volgepak het voor die aanvang van die eerste geveg. 'N Groot kaartjieverkoper wat 'n groot groep ondersteuners byderhand gehad het, Tareh het vroegtydig tyd geneem. Aguirre, 'n drukvegter, gekyk om die gaping te sluit en met 'n harde skoot bo te koppel. Met sekondes oor in die begin strofe, Aguirre het 'n opening gesien en 'n verwoestende linkerhaak losgemaak wat Tareh koud uitgeslaan het2:59.
Aguirre is nou 7-17-1 met 1 uitklophou. Tareh, wat 'n staande ovasie ontvang het toe hy weer op sy voete was, skyfies na 13-12-5 met 6 oorwinnings deur knockout.
Die ses gesamentlike wedstryd was die terugkeer van die sterk veergewig Jose "Lil Pacquiao" Resendez van Bradenton., FL. Kom uit 'n jaar en 'n half ontslag, Resendez het Raul Chirino van Miami, wat eens geslaan is, ontmoet. 'N Spoegbeeld van 'n regterhandige Manny Pacquiao fisies en stilisties, Resendez het vanaf die openingsklok werk toe gegaan. Resendez het die aksie oorheers met vlammende vinnige kombinasies na die liggaam en kop voordat hy Chirino laat val het teen die einde van die eerste.
Resendez is in die tweede keer weer aan die werk en het sy vyand weer seergemaak, maar die wedstryd van Chirino het moeilik gehang en 'n paar teenskote teen die aggressiewe Resendez gelewer.. Die bloed ruik van die beskadigde wat hy in die vorige twee rondes gedoen het, Resendez het voortgegaan om aggressief op Chirino aan te val met harde kombinasies. Resendez is toegeskryf aan sy tweede afslaan van die aand toe die skeidsregter beslis het dat die toue Chirino omhoog gehou het. Verwoerd van die neem van baie skoon slae, hy was nie in staat om voort te gaan nie en die stryd is gestop 2:03 van die derde.
Resendez, wat na die oorwinning deur die foto-aanhangers geknou is, verbeter om 5-0 met 2 KO se. Chirino is nou 7-2 met 3 KO se.
Weltergewig Armando "The Gentleman" Alvarez van Miami het 'n een-uitklophou behaal oor Tampa se Lee "Holliwood" Dawson in die tweede van hul agt rondte. Nadat hy die eerste ronde oorheers het deur 'n oorvloed slae teen die verdedigende Dawson te gooi, Alvarez laat val hom met 'n harde regterhand vir die tien tellings op 1:24 van die tweede ronde.
Alvarez verhoog sy professionele grootboek na 9-0 met 5 uitklophou terwyl Dawson se rekord gly na 2-2-4.
In wat sonder twyfel die stryd van die nag was op 'n aand vol aksie, junior liggewig Michael 'Choko Guillen het 'n dramatiese stop van Rafael' Junito 'Rivera behaal. Guillen het dadelik by Rivera gekom, terwyl hy aggressiewe skote op die liggaam en kop gevlieg het. Rivera, wat sy opponent herken het, het homself tydens die meedoënlose aanval oopgelaat, het 'n blitsige afslaan behaal met 'n linkerkantste hoek. Onbelemmerd, Guillen het voortgegaan om Rivera in 'n frenetiese tempo te swerm in die tweede en derde, terwyl laasgenoemde sukses behaal het deur sy wye oop opponent met skerp kontra-skote te merk..
Met die skare op hul voete in die vierde en laaste ronde, Guillen het 'n hoek van Rivera gemaak en hom met 'n harde skoot na die liggaam laat val. Rivera het dadelik opgegooi en is uitgetel 2:29.
Guillen, van Edgewater, FL, is nou 2-0 met 1 uitklophou. Tampa se Rivera is 1-2 (1 KO).
Die hoog aangeskrewe Kubaanse junior weltergewig, Yordan Frometa, het net vir die tweede keer die afstand afgelê as 'n pro teen die ongemaklike Farkhad "Crazy Russian" Sharipov. Frometa, wat Miami nou tuis noem, was die besiger vegter en het krag in albei hande getoon. Sharipov het hom egter gedwing om van klok tot klok te werk deur van verskillende hoeke af te slaan terwyl hy gereeld tussen ortodokse en suidpoot gewissel het..
Tellings was 59-55 en 60-54 twee keer. Frometa se rekord is nou 8-0 (6 KO se). Sharipov, van Kissimmee, FL by wyse van Kirgisië, is 4-8 met 1 uitklophou.
Middelgewig-vooruitsig Steed “The Stallion” Woodall van Houston, TX by wyse van Birmingham, UK het Bradenton afgebreek, FL-gebaseerde Boliviaanse Juan Raya op pad na 'n derde ronde TKO. Met die wêreldbekende Ronnie Shields in sy hoek, het Woodall deeglik oorheers met harde skote op die lyf en kop totdat Raya se hoek die handdoek ingegooi het teen 2:40 van die derde.
Woodall verbeter tot 10-1-1 met 7 KO se. Raya gly na 2-5 met 1 uitklophou.
"Dit was 'n ongelooflike kaart van die einde tot die einde,"Het Joey Orduna van Mad Integriteit Veg Sport. 'Die ondersteuners het beslis hul geld werd en ek is baie dank verskuldig aan almal wat by die geleentheid betrokke was. Gevegte soos hierdie is waaroor die sport gaan en as ons aanhou om aanhangers vermaak te gee, die belangstelling in die sport sal net groei. ”
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Ander resultate:
Swaargewigte: Jose Medina (2-0 winter Haven, FL) UD4 Todd Bradley (0-2 Brandon, FL) 40-36 3X
Super middelgewigte: Arnold Hill (6-10 4 KO's St.. Petersburg, FL) MD4 Rashad Jones (4-7-2 2 KO’s Selma, AL) 38-38 en 39-37 2x

ADRIEN BRONER STOPS ASHLEY THEOPHANE IN PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE MAIN EVENT FRIDAY, April 1 FROM THE DC ARMORY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

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FORMER WORLD CHAMPION ALGENIS MENDEZ
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT GERVONTA DAVIS
IMPRESSIVE WITH VICTORY OVER MEXICO’S GUILLERMO AVILA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 2, 2016) – Vier-afdeling wêreldkampioen Adrien “Die Probleem” Broner didn’t have much of a problem beating and stopping Ashley “die skat” Theophane at 1:10 in the ninth round in die belangrikste gebeurtenis van vanaand se Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) op Spike event in front of a sold out crowd of 8,172 by the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.
Op 26-jaar-oue, Broner, who lost his 140-pound world title on the scale when he failed to make the bout’s weight limit, verbeter sy rekord tot 32-2, 24 Uitklophoue. The controversial fighter from Cincinnati, Ohio, displayed his strength and range of skills against a seasoned Theophane, whose record dropped to 39-7-1, 11 Uitklophoue.
Vanaand se show was promoted by About Billions Promotions and Mayweather Promotions in association with HeadBangers Promotions.Mayweather Promotions President Floyd “Geld” Mayweather sat ringside throughout the evening to pay particular attention to the performances of Mayweather Promotions fighters including Theophane, Gervonta Davis and J’Leon Love, who fought on the undercard.
Broner came out in the early rounds showing his speed and versatility, only to be stymied by a game Theophane who showed his own array of boxing skills. Before long, Broner’s ring prowess proved to be too much for Theophane, as he landed power shots at will and began dominating. As Broner wore his opponent down it became easier for him to overpower Theophane and finally stop him in the ninth round.
When people fight me, they come with their ‘Agame, and he came with his ‘Agame. But even his ‘Agame wasn’t enough vanaand.
As you know, I’ve been going through a lot and for me to come in here and bottle everything up and do what I did, I want to give myself a pat on the back.
Theophane was disappointed and didn’t agree with the stoppage.
I thought the stoppage was premature because I thought I was in the fight. Me and Broner were going at it. It looked like he was starting to get tired because he started to move around and wasn’t able to stay there with me as much.
I thought the fight was back and forth and I think the next four rounds would have been the same. No way should the fight have gotten stopped. It’s a shame the referee did that. I was telling the referee, ‘I’m okay, I’m okay.Then he waived it off. I don’t know what he was thinking.
Broner and Mayweather, who promotes Theophane, have been engaged in a war of words throughout the promotion. Broner challenged the 11-time world champion immediately following his victory.
I’m a man, but at the end of the day, somebody that I look up to, someone that I admire took the chance to do an interview and talk bad about me. I’m a manFloyd has got to see me.
I come from nothing. I’m talking about water and Cornflakes. And I would never let a man disrespect me like that. So you gotta see me. I don’t care if we’re sparring or if we’re fighting, kom ons kry dit aan.
Mayweather did not address the comments.
In the co-feature bout of the night, onoorwonne Robert Easter Jr. (17-0, 14 KO) showed why he’s a rising star with a devastating KO at 2:43 in die 5ste round over former world champion Mendez algenis (23-4-1, 12 Uitklophoue) in a lightweight fight that finished with the crowd on their feet. Easter, who took a big step up in competition facing Mendez, showed the patience of a season veteran in the early rounds against Mendez who represented the Dominican Republic in the 2004 Olympics and now fights out of Brooklyn.
It didn’t take Easter long to get comfortable and pick up his pace in the third and fourth rounds, with an array of body shots and uppercuts, that found their mark against the game Mendez. Easter closed the show when he knocked down Mendez with a devastating one punch knock-out via a stiff right hand. Mendez got up from the knocked down but was unable to continue, forcing the referee to stop the contest.
My performance was okay. I could have done better, maar ek is tevrede. I got touched more than I expected. Once I settled down, I knew I was going to catch him. I had to stay patient.
Two boxers makes for a boring fight. I wanted to go in there and brawl, but be smart. I knew when I stepped on the gas I would put him to bed and that’s what I did. He was definitely the toughest opponent I have faced in a shorter fight. He is a former champ and he came in ready.
This was a huge opportunity for me and I’m just happy I got the knockout. For what it’s worth, Ek voel goed…at least physically I do. I’m pretty disappointed because of the way things turned out, but boxing is a difficult sport.
I don’t have any excuses. I’m glad that I feel fine physically, that’s the most important thing right now. Robert Easter is a good fighter, he did really well and I wish him the best in his career.
In vanaand se PBC on Spike opener, top vooruitsig Gervonta “Die een” Davis (15-0, 14 Uitklophoue) thrilled the crowd with a TKO at :29 of the sixth round over Mexico’s Guillermo Avila (15-6, 12 Uitklophoue) in a 10-round super featherweight bout that showcased the young Davisversatility. Davis, who pressed the action throughout the fight while the combatants engaged in many competitive exchanges, showed off his emerging talent as a multi-dimensional young pugilist.
The fight’s action picked up in the fourth when one of Davis’s punches caused a cut underneath Avila’s left eye. Davis continued his assault in the fifth when he landed a straight left hand to send Avila to the canvas. In the sixth and final round Davis came out of his corner and immediately jumped on his opponent causing the referee to halt the action.
I knew he was a strong opponent. He kept bouncing back and I actually thought he was going to get up at the end too. He is very experienced and I thank him for taking the fight. He brought out the best in me.
There is always room to get better and better, but this is another step toward my dream. I’m happy with my performance and it is even more special to have done it where I made my pro debut, so close to home.
I’m happy I could get this victory for my team, Floyd Mayweather and everyone that supports me.
We prepared really well and think we did well,” said AvilaThe cut came from a head-butt which complicated the situation for me as it didn’t let me see properly from that point forward. But it is what it is -he won. He’s good, and he hits hard.
I appreciate everyone who was supporting me and my team. This is not the end of my career. I’m young and this is the type of sport where you just have to bounce back. We’re going to move on with our head up. There’s no other choice.
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Del Valle to meet Crespo April 9!

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Bayamon, PR (April 1, 2016) – Super bantamweight contender Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle returns to the ring on Saterdag, April 9 to face New England titlist Josh Crespo in an eight round bout at Rockingham Park in Salem, NH.

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A blood and guts warrior who gives fans their monies worth every time he enters the squared circle, Del Valle has an outstanding 20-2 rekord met 15 oorwinnings deur knockout. In November 2015, the Bayamon native stopped 50-plus fight veteran Jose Juan Beltran after two rounds in Comerio, Puerto Rico. Currently signed to an exclusive promotional contract with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports, Del Valle has his sights set on another big fight but first must conquer the task at hand.

Born and raised in New Haven, CT, Crespo is riding a wave of confidence having defeated Jorge Abiague (9-1) for the New England super bantamweight championship last November. Crespo’s professional ledger is a deceptive 6-2-3 met 2 KO’s but he’s unbeaten in his last five, facing two undefeated fighters in the process.

If victorious, Del Valle is expected to appear in a televised bout in the immediate future. While some potentially view this fight as a given for Del Valle prior to bigger and better things, the 29-year-old knows that records don’t tell the whole story and Crespo’s hunger can’t be overlooked.

“I’ve got big plans but that all goes out the window if I don’t do what I have to against Crespo,” Del Valle said from his training camp in Puerto Rico. “Anybody who really knows boxing understands that a record doesn’t determine how good a fighter is. I’ve seen Crespo before. He’s tough and willing to take on anybody which is evident by the fact that he’s facing me rather than a lesser opponent. I’m training like I’m the underdog since this fight is close to his hometown and I’ve got a lot on the line.”

Fans can interact with Del Valle on Twitter @Orlanditoboxing or via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Orlandito-Del-Valle-111406195543360

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING ANNOUNCES INTENT TO ACQUIRE MMA WORLD EXPO, PLANS FOR MMA BOUTS AT ANNUAL MANHATTAN EXTRAVAGANZA IN DECEMBER

LAS VEGAS (April 1, 2016) – Following last week’s historic passage of Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) legislation by the New York State Assembly, World Series of Veg (WSOF.com) today re-enforced its commitment to bringing its prestigious brand of league competition to the Empire State with an announcement that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the New York City-based MMA World Expo, and that, pending New York State Athletic Commission approval, it plans to stage a series of bouts at the seventh annual affair at Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Center in December.

“This is a very exciting and momentous time for our great sport, so we could not be more thrilled to take significant steps towards becoming owners of the MMA World Expo, which has been consistently delivering an incredible fan experience for the last six years and which will make for a great home for live World Series of Fighting action at a landmark location in Manhattan,"Sê World Series of Veg CEO Carlos Silva.

The announcement comes three months after World Series of Fighting opened the doors to a satellite office in midtown Manhattan.

Two weeks ago, the company announced the appointment of Michael Mersch to the dual role of Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. While serving as Assistant General Counsel for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Mersch was one of the key figures involved in the effort to legalize MMA in New York State.

Sedert die bekendstelling van in 2009, The MMA World Expo has hosted dozens of MMA celebrity guests, insluitend Randy “The Natural” Couture, Anderson Silva,Matt Hughes, Fabricio Werdum en Matt Serra.

The annual convention is also the site of an array of martial arts seminars instructed by legendary trainers, as well as competitions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and catch wrestling, and brings together industry pioneers, vendors, atlete, trainers and fans.

World Series of Fighting will announce additional details about its MMA World Expo acquisition plans, including its intent to promote live bouts at the event this year.

Live World Series of veg aksie terug na NBCSN op Saterdag, April 2 by 11:30 namiddag. EN/8:30 namiddag. PT with WSOF30: Tak vs. Starks that will be headlined by a middleweight (185 pond) championship showdown between defending kingpin David Tak (17-3) en top aanspraakmaker Clifford Starks (13-2).

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