Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna to take on Kendal Mena in main event on Saturday, March 19 at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City

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Tommy Rainone takes on Maurice Chalmers; Former world champion Imamu Mayfield returns to fight Dan Pasciolla

Atlantic City, NJ (February 26, 2016)–Ka Moqebelo bosiu, March 19, Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna will headline in an 8-round Welterweight bout when he fights Kendal Mena at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City

The card is promoted by Rising Promotions in association with Vincent M. Ponte ea Gulf Stream ho phahamiswa.

LaManna (19-1, 7 KO oa) tse haufi Millville, New Jersey will be making his second consecutive appearance at The Claridge. LaManna won a 8-round unanimous decision over Ariel Vasquez on December 5th.

LaManna used his reach and height and worked behind his jab to keep Vasquez at bay. Ha ntoa e ntse e tsoela pele, LaManna started to dominate with body punches and cruised home to victory to the tune of 79-72 on two scorecards and 78-73.

The 24 ea lilemo li LaManna ile professional a 2011 le hlōla la hae la pele leshome le metso e linako ba neng ba totobatsoa ke hlolang ka Ashandi Gibbs & Jamaal Davis.

“I really don’t know much about Mena, but I am preparing to the best of my ability to handle whatever it is he brings to the table. Records don’t mean anything to me, all I know is he beat twenty men and has knocked out eleven of them,”a re LaManna

“Kampong ea koetliso e bile e khōlō. In this camp my team and I have been focusing more on working on the basics. We believe I have natural talent and I’m excited to see when it all comes to place.”

Since suffering his only loss to world ranked Middleweight Antoine Douglas on ShoBox: The New isa molokong o mong, LaManna has won three straight which includes a 6-round unanimous decision over rugged Ayi Bruce on September bo26 a Beach Haven, New Jersey.

This will be LaManna’s second fight at Welterweight after moving down from Middleweight.

Mena of San Cristobal, Dominican Republic has a respectable mark of 20-3 le 11 knockouts.

The 28-year old Mena won his first twenty fights, which earned him a shot at the WBA International title.

He was stopped in the bout by contender Francisco Santana and he has lost to two undefeated fighters in his subsequent bouts.

In an 8-round co-feature, Tommy Rainone nka ka Maurice Chalmers ka Welterweight gia.

Rainone has established himself as a fan favorite on the east coast, will be making his Atlantic City debut.

O na le ya rekoto ya 24-7-1 le tlhano knockouts.

The 36 year-old of Long Island, New York won his first 11 lipheletsong. Rainone captured the IBA Americas Title 10-round unanimous decision over Robby Cannon. He also captured the USBO Welterweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Carl McNickles.

Rainone will be looking to get back in the win column after dropping a unanimous decision to former world champion Ishe Smith on December 18.

Chalmers of Lynchburg, Virginia o na le ya rekoto ya 14-12-1 le 8 knockouts.

Chalmers will be looking to spring the upset, much like he did when he defeated the likes of Marcus Woods (4-1), Michael Lozano (3-0), Rajiv Bhattacharya (9-0) and Tykeem Sadler (6-0).

Ka 6 ho pota sebedisana tšobotsi, former IBF Cruiserweight champion Imamu Mayfield will be making his long awaited comeback in a Heavyweight bout against Dan Pasciolla for the Garden State Heavyweight title.

Mayfield of Perth Amboy, New Jersey will making his first appearance in just for 8-years.

Mayfield won the IBF Cruiserweight championship when he won a 12-round unanimous decision over Uriah Grant on November 8, 1997. He made one defense and was stopped by Arthur Williams on October 30, 1998.

Mayfield won the USBA Cruiserweight title with 10th round stoppage over Gary Wilcox on June 30, 2001.

Mayfield has also fought world champions Juan Carlos Gomez, Krzystof Wlodarczyk and Alexander Povetkin.

Pasciolla of Brick, New Jersey o na le ya rekoto ya 6-1-1 and holds wins over Bill Marks (1-0), John Lennox (13-2) and Donnie Palmer (6-0-1). A hae a ka ho fetisisa morao tjena gia, Pasciolla and Brendan Barrett (3-0-1) fought to a draw on February 19 a Atlantic City.

In a six-round bouts:

Lamont Capers (5-7-2) ho Brooklyn, NY fights Tracy Johnson (3-2-3) ea Boston, MA in a Cruiserweight bout.

In a bout for the Garden State Super Middleweight title, Isiah Seldon (7-1, 3 KO oa) ea Atlantic City, NJ nka ka Michael Mitchell (3-6-2, 1 KO) ea Paterson, NJ.

Hakim Bryant (5-0, 4 KO oa) ea Asbury Park, NJ tla nka ka ho lireng ho e mong ea bitsoang ka Middleweight bout.

A 4-ho pota-pota linako:

Quian Davis (1-0-1, 1 KO) of Mays Landing, NJ tla loana Corey Morley (0-1-1) tsa Philadelphia, PA in a Heavyweight bout.

Caleb Hernandez (2-0) ea Vineland, NJ will battle LeAnthony Fleming (1-1) of Lakeland, FL in a Welterweight bout.

Omar Brito (2-2) of Pleasantville, NJ tla nka ka Welcome Diaz (2-1, 2 KO oa) of the Prospect Park, NJ in a Super Featherweight bout.

Alvin Vermall (7-0-1, 7 KO oa) of LaPlace, LA tla le loanela Dequan Morgan (3-2-1, 1 KO) of Hamlet, NC in a Cruiserweight bout.

Darryl Bunting (0-0-1 ) ea Asbury Park, NJ lintoa Jason Singletary (0-1) ea Washington, DC in a Super Middleweight fight

Steven Ortiz (2-0) of Philadelphia will take part in a Lightweight bout against an opponent to be named.

Tickets ba $50 GA, $75 Stage (very few remaining) & $125 VIP (SOLD OUT)(Maphephe ea 5 available for $500—SOLD OUT) and are available at RisingBoxingPromotions.com or 609-487-4444.

The Clardige Hotel is located at 123 S. Indiana Ave. Atlantic City NJ

Facebook.com/risingstarboxing
Instagram: risingpromo

Hoo e ka bang Rising ho phahamiswa:

Bochaba-ho phahamiswa ileng ba bōptjoa ka sepheo sa ea ho ba ntlo tšoara lebitso la le nang le senotlolo sepheo sa ho Rising ho phahamiswa ho ba khona ho hokahanya e tse ngata tse fapa-fapaneng liketsahalo tse khethehileng ka hare ho tsa lipapali le boithabiso lefapha, The CEO 'me ke balekane ka Rising ho phahamiswa nahana hore menyetla ea ho kgolo ba sa feleng. Re ne re tla rata ho menyetla ea ho 'me tla litsebi hammoho le tsenwe boraditebele hore tse ling ba buellang ne a ke ke hang-hang fana ka monyetla oa ho. Liketsahalo tse ileng tsa Rising merero ea ho hokahanya tla fana ka e hlokahala haholo ka theko e tlaase, lelapa-friendly lipapali boithabiso.

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Title Boxing The official apparel & glove partner for “Knockout Night at the D” boxing series

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March 12^{go th} main event fighters Zab Judah (L) & Josh Torres (R)

Las Vegas (February 26, 2016) – the D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media and Roy Englebrecht Promotions, have announced an agreement in which Title Boxing will be the official apparel and gloves partner of the “Knockout Night at the D” professional boxing series.

Eight “Knockout Night at the D” events are planned in 2016, qalang March 12, will are live from the DLVEC open air venue located adjacent to the D Las Vegas. The inaugural event, leha ho le joalo, will take place inside the DLVEC’s 20,000-square-foot tent.

“We’re excited to have Title Boxing in our corner for the ‘Knockout Night at the D’ letoto,” said John Anderson, Neon Star Media, SVP of integrated sales. “Title Boxing is one of the top brands in combat sports in terms of apparel and equipment. Partnering with Title Boxing is a KO win for us.”

“It’s exciting to be associated and working with people who are interested in progressing the sport, not just profiting from it,” added Douglas Ward, Title Boxing Director of Marketing. “That’s a philosophy that ‘Knockout Night at The D’ and TITLE Boxing both have in common and is part of what will set the stage for what will be a highly successful boxing series.”

From EQUIPMENT design, to real INVOLVEMENT in the sport, to having INTEGRITY in business, TITLE continually delivers the best boxing gear in the industry. Ho tloha ka 1998 TITLE Boxing has been dedicated to making everyone’s pursuit of the sweet science a positive experience by being the industry leader in safety, innovation and setting the standard of what great gear really means. Every piece of equipment that bears the TITLE logo, is a demonstration of their deeper passion for prizefighting and support of your journey towards greatness.

To celebrate this partnership, Title Boxing (www.titleboxing.,com) is offering any fighter, fan or follower to enter promo code KND20 to receive 20-percent off entire Title Boxing orders (some exclusions apply) ka Leoatle. 15, 2016.

Tse hlano nako, tse peli karohano lefatše mampoli Zab “Super” Juda (42-9, 29 Kos) takes on upset-minded junior welterweight Josh “Hrithik” Torres (15-4-2, 7 Kos) in the Mar. 12^{go th}inaugural event’s 10-round main event.

Popular Las Vegas Las Vegas light weight Chuy “El Huracan” Gutierrez (14-0-1, 4 Kos) kopana le Leon “The Third Generation” Spinks III (11-3-1, 7 Kos) in the 8-round co-feature

Tsohle lintoa le bahlabani ba sehlooho ho fetola.

Tickets, turu ka $65.00 ringside and $20.00 seated general admission, are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com or the D Las Vegas box office (702.288-2111). Suites are $1000.00, ho fihlela ho 10 baeti, and includes a beverage package. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.

Mamati a butsweng ka 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.

The “Knockout at the D” series was developed in partnership with the DLVEC and Neon Star Media.

CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video le telco bafani ba le ka tsela sathelaete ka DirecTV Channel 221 le Dish Network Channel 158. Bakeng sa tlhahisoleseding e, ho akarelletsa le e tletseng a lenaneo la kemiso le kamoo ho ka fumana CBS Sports Network, ea ho www.cbssportsnetwork.com.

(L-R) – Main event fighter Josh Torres speaks at the recent “Knockout Night at the D” press conference in Las Vegas.

Co-feature fighters Chuy Gutierrez (L) and Leon Spinks III ®

INFORMATION:

Websites: www.dlvec.com, www.thed.com

Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens

Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/dlvec, www.Facebook.com/thedlasvegas

Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SuperJudah, @PitbullTorres, @ElHuracan88, @LeonSpinksIII

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New England Golden Gloves Championship OPEN CLASS FINALS RESULTS

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Members of the open class winning-N.E. team from Western NE celebrate

(ho feta ditshwantsho tse ka tlase – all courtesy of Jeffrey Freeman / KO Digest)

Lowell, Boima. (February 26, 2016) – Western New England dominated the open class finals of the New England Tournament of Champions, part of the 70^{go th} annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship, winning seven of 10 matches last night at historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium.

The eight men’s individual open class winners earned spots on Team New England for the 2016 National Golden Gloves Championships, Ka 16-21, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Team New England includes two of the top ranked boxers in the country, leseli heavyweight Elvis Figueroa and light welterweight Jaime Ortiz Rodriguez (repeat NE champion), both members of N.E. open class team champion from Western NE. Burlington, MA featherweight Amanda Pavone captured her sixth NE. tlotla.

“In the last 10 lilemo tse,” explained New England Golden Gloves Executive Director Bobby Russo, “we hadn’t been on a good run. Attendance dropped off a little each year. Last year’s horrible weather killed us. Selemong sena, leha ho le joalo, the excitement was back and attendance was up 30-percent. There was a younger crowd and many novice boxers had good fan bases, which we need to build up every year. We had a lot of good fights and good boxers this year. Boxing is back in Lowell! We had a great season.

“Team New England will be very strong. We have a young team but many of these boxers have a lot of invaluable experience from Junior Olympics competition, from heavyweight on down. I think we have an impressive team that will do very well at The Nationals this year.”

Team champions were Western N.E. in the open class, Central N.E. in the novice class.

Three New England novice champions were also crowned last night. See complete results below as well as more pictures.

Proceeds from the Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship go towards sending the New England Golden Gloves champions to the National Golden Gloves Championship, in addition to supporting local athletes and area gyms, the Boys & Girls Club, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, cancer funds, scholarships and many other great charitable causes.

NEW ENGLAND TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS FINALS RESULTS

(bafenyi ho tse thathamisitsoeng pele)

OPEN CLASS

BANTAMWEIGHTS (114 liponto.)

James Aquino, Meriden, CT (WNE)

WDEC3 (5-0)

Joe Ferrer, New Bedford, MA (SNE)

FEATHERWEIGHTS (123 liponto.)

Jacob Marrero, Bridgeport, CT (WNE)

WDEC3 (5-0)

Gabriel Morales, Portland, ME (NNE)

FEMALE FEATHERWEIGHTS (125.liponto.)

Amanda Pavone, Burlington, MA (CNE)

WDEC4 (5-0)

Eydir Lima, Worcester, MA (WNE)

LIGHTWEIGHTS (132 liponto.)

Anuel Rosa-Lopez, New Haven, CT (WNE)

WDEC3 (5-0)

Marcelino Debarros, North Providence, RI

LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS (141 liponto.)

Jaime Ortiz Rodriguez, Worcester, MA (WNE)

WDEC3 (5-0)

Abraham Nova, Brookline, MA (CNE)

FEMALE LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS (141 liponto.)

Lindsay Kyajohnia, Westrook, ME (NNE)

Walkover

Meisha Tuitt, Springfield, MA (WNE)

WELTERWEIGHTS (152 liponto.)

Anthony Laureano, East Hartford, CT (WNE)

WDEC (4-1)

Joseph Muese, Millis, MA (CNE)

MIDDLEWEIGHTS (165 liponto.)

Victor Reynoso, Providence, RI (SNE)

WDEC3 (5-0)

Jalen Renaud, Springfield, MA (WNE)

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS (178 liponto.)

Elvis Figueroa, New Haven, CT (WNE)

WDEC3 (5-0)

Henry Ventura, North Dartmouth, MA (SNE)

HEAVYWEIGHTS (201 liponto.)

Derek Edmonds, Worcester, MA (WNE)

WDEC3 (4-1)

Jesus Flores, Methuen, MA (CNE)

NOVICE CLASS

FEMALE BANTAMWEIGHTS (112 liponto.)

Alissa Dias, Boston, MA (CNE)

WRSC1 (1:27)

Rachel Albino, Woodbury, CT (WNE)

FEMALE FEATHERWEIGHTS (125 liponto.)

Katherine Parker, Suitate, RI (SNE)

WRSC1 (0:21)

Sierra Hoey, Danielson, CT (WNE)

LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS (141 liponto.)

Nathan Rosa, Lowell, MA (CNE)

WDEC3 (5-0)

Jose Masonet, Hartford, CT (WNE)

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NNE – Northern New England (Burlington, VT)

CNE – Central New England (Lowell, MA)

WNE – Western New England (Holyoke, MA)

SNE – Southern New England (Fall River, MA)

Thomas Costello Memorial Award

Most Outstanding Boxer – Open Class

Jaime Ortiz Rodriguez

Luis Ayala Memorial Award

Most Outstanding Boxer – Novice Class

(L-R) – Gabriel Morales & Bobby Russo

2016 Rocky Marciano Memorial Award

New England Heavyweight Champion

Demek Edmonds

Tlhahisoleseding:

Tournament Executive Director: Bobby Russo

Director of Contestants: Art Ramalho

Chief of Officials: Laurie Purcell

'Moleli oa Mehala: John Vena

Lefelo la: Lowell Sehopotso holong, 50 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA

Website: www.lowellgoldengloves.com

Twitter: @LowellGloves

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Undefeated Lightweight Mykal Fox continues to step up against veteran Claudinei Lacerda

February 27, 2016 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

Ty Barnett battles former world title challenger Daniel Attah in Main event on Hosasane NIGHT at Walter E. Washington Convention Center a Washington, D.C.

Jordan Shimmell battles Willis Lockett in co-feature

Plus beltway stars Demond Nicholson M Sam Crossed, Patrick Harris, Antonio Magruder and Luther Smith to see action

Bakeng sa hang-hang Release

Washington, D.C.. (February, 26, 2016) – Hosasane Night, February 27 e,King’s Promotions returns to our nation’s capital of Washington, D.C with a big night of boxing at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

E kholo ea ho ketsahalo, Ty Barnett take on former world title challenger Daniel Attah in a Super Lightweight battle scheduled for 8-rounds.

In one of the chief support bouts, undefeated Lightweight, Mykal Fox will look to stay perfect when he takes on veteran Claudinei Lacerda in a bout scheduled for 6-rounds.

Fox is promoted by King’s Promotions.

Fox ea Forestville, Maryland o na le ya rekoto ya 8-0 with two knockouts while Lacerda of Brazil has considerably more experience as he is 17-13-1 le 12 knockouts.

“My training has been great. I have had great sparring with different looks. I have been in there with puncher, boxers and even some MMA fighters, so I am ready for anything,”ile a re: 20 year-old Fox.

Lacerda is a grizzled veteran, who has been a Brazilian Super Welterweight champion as well as the WBO Latino Interim Lightweight champion.

“My opponent has more than 30 lintoa. He has been a champion, but this is nothing new. My last opponent (Adam Mate, 18-6) had twenty-four fights, so I feel it’s a great opportunity for me to continue fighting quality opponents.”

Fox, along with his father/trainer Troy, doe not believable that fighting such veteran fighters is too-much, too-soon for the fighter known as “The Moprofesa”.

“My father believes in me and what I am capable of doing. I work hard and am always trying to move forward. I am on a great pace. Is it too fast? I don’t think so, because I also know what I am capable of. “

Fox has been building his name in the local market as every fight of his career has been in the greater Maryland/D.C area and he embraces the opportunities to please the home fans.

“It is always a pleasure to fight at home. I always have a huge turnout and it is a good way to build my fan base. I am thankful and excited. Camp is the hard part and that is done. I can’t be more excited to put on a great performance ka moqebelo bosiu.”

A terrific nine bout card is now set that will feature many up and coming stars in the Beltway region.

A le 8 ho pota sebedisana tšobotsi, Jordane Shimmell will battle the upset-minded Willis Lockett in a Cruiserweight bout.

In a 6-round Middleweight bout, knockout moetsi oa litšoantšo, Demond Nicholson (15-1, 15 KO oa) ea Laurel, Maryland will take on Jose Valderrama (4-12, 3 KO oa ) ea Miami, FL.

In a 4-round Cruiserweight affair, Sam tšela (1-0, 1 KO) ea Greenbelt, MD. tla loantšana le Martez Williamson (1-9) of Akron, OH.

In a 6-round Super Lightweight contest, Patrick Harris (7-0, 4 KO oa) lintoa Christopher Russell (3-15-1, 2 KO oa ) of Shattuck, OK.

Antonio Magruder (3-0, 2 KO oa) ea Washington, D.C. tla loantša Terrell James (1-2-1) of Philadelphia in a 4-round Super Lightweight bout.

Luther Smith (3-0, 3 KO oa) ea Bowie, MD. will look to keep his perfect knockout record intact when he squares off with Charlemagne Jones (2-4-1, 2 KO oa) in a 4-round battle of Beltway based Heavyweights

Wesley Triplett (2-0, 1 KO) ea Youngstown, OH. tla loantša Alando Pugh (1-6-1, 1 KO ) ea Washington, D.C. in a 4-round Heavyweight bout.

Tickets are on sale now for $100, $75 le $50 and can be purchased atwww.beltwayboxing.com

The fights will be streamed live on GFL.TV bakeng sa $14.99

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is located at 801 Mt. Vernon Pl. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Email for credentials: phillyboxing@gmail.com

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THE Floyd MAYWEATHER JR. FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE 2ND ANNUAL “Loantša 4 Fitness” 5K RACE, 2K WALK, KIDS Fun Run & COMMUNITY DAY

February 27, 2016 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

Sontaha, APRIL 17 Ha letsatsi le likela PARK ho la Las Vegas

Las Vegas (February 25, 2016) The Floyd Mayweather Refresh. Motheo (TFMJF) ke motlotlo ho hlahisa 2^effAnnual Fight 4 Fitness 5K Race, 2K Walk, Kids Fun Run, and Community Day ho habité Sontaha, April 17ka Sunset Park ho la Las Vegas. Participants can warm-up before the race with a free yoga session courtesy of Power Yoga+Pilates+Fitness, prior to the start of the 5K Race and 2K Walk, which will begin at 8 a.m. Children can take part in a fun-filled scavenger hunt before the Kids Fun Run (halofo e le nngwe mile rap battle li matha bakeng sa bana ba bang 12 le tlas'a) which kicks off at 10 a.m. The race is followed by an awards ceremony honoring all of the 5K Race participants. The event’s presenting sponsors are Mayweather Promotions, Mayweather Sports, The Money Team and SHOWTIME.

Ho feta 500 people participated in the activities last year and another large, energetic crowd is expected this year. Philanthropist and comedian Rick Smith, who used his platform to form the Random Acts of Kindness Everywhere (RAKE) Motheo, will host this year’s event.

Ntoa 4 Fitness will also feature live performances from 11-year-old singer-songwriter Sunny Malouf and Dance Connection, plus free Zumba sessions from Zumba Las Vegas. Holim'a moo, there will be a boxing ring where anyone will be able to learn some tricks of the trade from Mayweather Promotions’ linaleli.

“My foundation genuinely cares about the Las Vegas community and we are honored to be able to bring this great event to the city once again,” o ile a re Mayweather. “Being active is so important to living a healthy life. We hope to once again spread this positive message and encourage people of all ages to exercise and live healthy lives.”

TFMJF donated $25,000 last year to the Clark County School District that was divided amongst designated schools for support of athletic programs, physical education and related field trips.

Ya misio ea Ntoa 4 Fitness is to form community alliances where awareness and empowerment serve as the nucleus for an improved quality of life. From children to adults, everyone is welcome to join the “ntoa” in reversing health trends that are adversely affecting our quality of life. Ntoa 4 Fitness is a movement toward good health through the possibilities of change that can enhance one’s own life and the lives of those around them. Ho nka karolo ka Ntoa 4 Fitness ketsahalo e ka ba sethothetsi hlokahala ho bopa a le mahlahahlaha, happy and healthy Las Vegas community. This unique experience invites all members of the community to run/walk independently or with friends, lelapa la, le basebetsi-'moho.

E tletseng kemiso e moodle moodle moodle e ho tse thathamisitsoeng mona ka tlase:

7:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. – FREE yoga session
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. -5K Race, 2K Walk, Kids scavenger hunt
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Kids Fun Run & Awards Shorts
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Community Letsatsi la

Registration for these activities is currently underway and can be completed at www.tfmjf.org/events. Full ngodiso matsatsi le dituelo tse a thathamisitsoe ho mona ka tlase *:

February 1^st,-Ferbruary 29^{go th}: $45 5K/$40 2K/$15 Kids Fun Run/$20 Community Day
March 1^st,– March 31^st,: $50 5K/ $45 2K/ $20 Kids Fun Run/ $20 Community Letsatsi la
April 1^st,– April 11^{go th}: $55 5K/ $50 2K/ $20 Kids Fun Run/ $25 Community Letsatsi la
Day of event: $65 5K/ $60 2K/ $25 Kids Fun Run/ $30 Community Letsatsi la
All students K-12 can register for FREE until March 18

For more information follow on social media:

Twitter: @FloydMayweather, @TFMJ, and @mayweatherpromo

Facebook:www.Facebook.com/FloydMayweather, www.Facebook.com/TFMJF, le www.Facebook.com/Mayweatherpromotions.com

Instagram: Instagram.com/FloydMayweather, Instagram.com/MayweatherFoundation, and Instagram.com/Mayweatherpromotions.com

Shots: Floyd Mayweather, TFMJF, le Mayweather ho phahamiswa

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Leo Santa Cruz VS. KIKO MARTINEZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR THEIR FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY AT THE HONDA CENTER

February 27, 2016 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

Phela ka ho On Showtime^®Ka 10 p.m. LE/7 p.m. PT

Click MONA Bakeng sa Photos

Mokitlane: Stephanie Trapp / Showtime

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (February 25, 2016) - Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruzle Kiko “Sensacion” Martinez went face-to-face Labone at the final press conference before their featherweight world title showdown on Saturday, Feb. 27 phela ka ho Showtime^® (10 p.m. LE/7 p.m. PT) from Honda Center in Anaheim, Dorella.

Hape neng ba le teng Labone ba ne ba July Ceja le Hugo Ruiz, who will enter the ring in a super bantamweight world title rematch as part of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® telecast beginning at 10 p.m. LE/7 p.m. PT.

The previously announced opening bout between undefeated heavyweights Gerald Washington (16-0-1, 11 Kos) and Oscar Rivas (18-0, 13 Kos) has been cancelled due to Rivas being unable to pass a mandatory eye-exam.

Ditekete tsa e phelang ketsahalo, which is promoted by TGB promotions, ba turu ka $27, $54, $104 le $199 and are on sale now via ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations, ka bitsa 800-745-3000 of by stopping by the Honda Center Box Office.

All of the televised fighters in the now doubleheader have promised to live up to their all-action styles and will provide great drama for fans ka moqebelo night at Honda Center. Santa Cruz will be making the first defense of his featherweight world title while Ceja puts his 122-pound title on the line after earning the vacant belt with a fifth round stoppage of Ruiz in an exciting back-and-forth fight in August.

Here ke seo 'bahlabani ile a tlameha ho re Labone:

LEO Santa Cruz

“Headlining a televised card has been my childhood dream. I could have never imagined I was going to get this far. And Here I am, on my second main event, defending my title on a premium network. I’m so psyched. I cannot believe it.

“The first time I put the gloves on, I knew that I had found my craft, and I also knew that it was not going to be an easy road. I knew that I had to work hard to become a champion. E le, I trained the hardest and I fought the hardest, and with my father by my side I got here, where I’m at today. I owe him everything.

“I remember watching all the great Mexican Champions and day dreaming about being like them one day. It felt unreachable. I thought it was impossible to get where they were. But I worked hard, really hard from the beginning.

“The most important thing is that the fans leave happy and get their money’s worth. I’m glad that Kiko has come prepared because we’re ready for a great fight.

“People are saying that I should walk through Kiko Martinez, but I don’t listen to that. I look at Kiko the same way I look at any other opponent. When we step inside the ring, we are equals.

“At the end of the day, the winner will be the fighter who has prepared more and who has imposed his will on the other man.

KIKO MARTINEZ

“I have faced much stronger boxers than Leo and come Moqebelo, all of those who did bet on me for this fight, I am going to make you a lot of money.

“I am excited and proud to know that Sergio Martinez will be present ka moqebelo supporting me. His guidance and presence

“My trainer could not be here, but we have not taken one day off in training camp and I have been pushed to my limit to prepare me for this fight. I’m thankful to Robert Garcia for being in my corner ka moqebelo.

“I know this is a great opportunity to fight Leo Santa Cruz and I will make the most of it. I’m going to leave everything inside the ring so that the fight fans enjoy a great championship matchup.

“I feel that Leo Santa Cruz is a great fighter, he has beat some incredible fighters. He’s a great athlete and boxer. Sometimes people will try to make him out to be more than he actually is but they are mistaken with what they see in me. I am not to be mistaken as the underdog here.

JULIO CEJA

“As Hugo mentioned, we have both trained even harder than last time and we’re more prepared physically and mentally.

“I’m going to give everybody a great fight just like last time. I’m walking into the ring knowing my opponent very well. We’ve been to war. I know what to expect from him. I know about his punch and I know how to counter it.

“I’m going to be alert and ready. I’ll be a little more intelligent, because I know that he’s coming well prepared and he’s coming for the world title, but he’s not going to get it.

“There are going to be no surprises in this fight. Hugo Ruiz said that he was training harder this time. But I am too. I’ve trained very hard.

“The key for me to win this fight is to keep my hands up and to not give him one inch. I cannot be careless. I’ll be strategic and use my wisdom. I cannot come in with my hands down because I know I’ll pay for it. But nothing to worry about, we have rectified those issues in training camp. Ke se ke lokile. He’s not taking my belt away from me.

“I’m glad that he says he is better prepared this time because I am better than ever. My team has been instrumental in preparing me for this matchup.

“The winner will be the man who is more prepared physically and mentally. But the real winner will be the fans at Honda Center because this is an amazing card and we’re going to put on an amazing fight.”

HUGO Ruiz

“If you liked the first fight between us, then you are going to love this one.

“I’m excited to be fighting once again in Southern California. I’ve trained very hard and I have prepared myself for this world title opportunity.

“I’m looking forward to putting on a grand show for all my fans ka moqebelo bosiu. "

José Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz’ Father & Mokoetlisi

“I hear Kiko has a great trainer on his corner. Robert Garcia is really good, but I have news for Kiko, his trainer is not going to fight for him.

“Once a fighter steps into the ring, he’s alone in there. There are no trainers and no great promoters that can fight for him.”

“Kiko speaks about this prestigious trainer and thinks that by mentioning him, he is going to intimidate us. He has something else coming. The trainer won’t fight for Kiko. Roberto Garcia has trained my son and knows Leo very well but that does not give Kiko the upper hand.”

Tom Brown, Head of TGB Promotions

“Southern California favorite Leo Santa Cruz returns to bring his action style to the ring. He will be opposed by a tough former world champion in Kiko Martinez who is sure to make this a tremendous fight.

“The first fight between Ceja and Ruiz was a true back and forth war. Should this pick up right where it left off, we will have a great fight to start the telecast.

“I’m looking forward to a great night ka moqebelo night in front of the fantastic Southern California boxing fans.”

TIM RYAN, CEO & President of Honda Center

“I’m so thankful to everyone for helping to bring boxing back to Orange County. It’s hard to believe that Julio Cesar Chavez fought here in 1996, because it seems like yesterday.

“We have a great arena and a great fan base that loves boxing here in Orange County. karete ka moqebelo is wonderful. I know these guys will be ready and I’m looking forward to an action-packed night on the 27^{go th}.

CHRIS DEBLASIO, Motlatsa Mopresidente, Sports Communication Showtime Networks

“This is a fight fan’s fight card and we are looking forward to some explosive action. I think everyone knows that the lighter weight classes, especially at the championship level, produce exciting fights. My favorite examples include the epic series between Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez, which are available on SHOWTIME platforms and should wet your appetite for what we will see ka moqebelo bosiu. "

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“60 MINUTES SPORTS” CAPTURES THE EXCITEMENT AND SPIRIT OF NAVAL ACADEMY BOXING ON THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS ANNAPOLIS TRADITION, Labobeli, MARCH 1 ON SHOWTIME®

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Cameras Will Be Following the Fighters At The Brigade Boxing Championship Ena Labohlano Bosiu

NEW YORK (Feb. 25, 2016) - 60 MINUTES SPORTS will offer a window into one of the most time-honored traditions in America’s military when it presents a segment on the U.S. Naval Academy’s boxing program and its annual Brigade Boxing Championship. The feature builds up to the 75^{go th} championship this Friday, Feb. 26, in Annapolis, Md., and correspondent Jack Ford and 60 MINUTES SPORTS will be in the arena to record the action for the men’s and women’s bouts. The report will appear on the next edition of 60 MINUTES SPORTS, Labobeli, March 1 ka 9 p.m. LE/PT, ka Showtime.

Boxing has been practiced at the nation’s second oldest military institution for 150 lilemo tse, and midshipmen have vied for the Brigade Boxing Championship since 1941. Along the way to this year’s 75^{go th}anniversary, the academy has made learning to box a requirement of graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy.

The man who teaches the “sweet science” to midshipmen – male and female – is Head Boxing Coach Jim McNally. It’s about future leaders facing fear. “We use boxing…as a laboratory…an environment of controlled stress, physical fear,” says McNally. “We want them to learn a lot about themselves and how they’re going to react to those situations,” he tells Ford.

60 MINUTES SPORTS shot the story in Annapolis in the fall and last January to show the process and tell the stories of three midshipmen who will be in the ring ena Labohlano fighting for a championship. One of them, Samantha Glaeser, has a chance to make academy history. There have been only 19 at Annapolis to win the crown all four years at the Naval Academy, and none was a woman. Glaeser has a chance Labohlano bosiu.

Ford also speaks with Glaeser’s foe, Stephanie Simon, another midshipmen with pugilistic talents who has a National Collegiate Boxing championship under her belt. She has not been able to defeat Glaeser, leha ho le joalo, in their two previous meetings for the brigade championship.

Ford also talks to Midshipman Jourdan Looney, whose two brigade championship titles are testament to what boxing means to the Academy. He had no boxing experience before he entered the Naval Academy. “Boxing…fighting is one of my biggest fears. I conquer that one fear, I’ve conquered any other fear that I could possibly have.” He’ll be in contention for his third brigade title Labohlano bosiu.

The U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent, Vice Adm. Walter Carter, sums up the importance of boxing to America’s future naval officers for Ford. "[Boxing] is that moment where no matter how well you think you have planned out your couple minutes in the ring, you’re going to learn something new, because that plan is going to have to be different….”

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Ty Barnett “Attah is just a steppingstone to bigger fights”

February 27, 2016 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

Ty Barnett battles former world title challenger Daniel Attah in Main event on ENA Moqebelo NIGHT at Walter E. Washington Convention Center a Washington, D.C.

Jordan Shimmell battles Willis Lockett in co-feature

Plus beltway stars Demond Nicholson Mykal Fox, Sam tšela, Patrick Harris, Antonio Magruder and Luther Smith to see action

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Washington, D.C.. (February, 25, 2016) – Ena Moqebelo bosiu, February 27 e,King’s Promotions returns to our nation’s capital of Washington, D.C with a big night of boxing at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

E kholo ea ho ketsahalo, Ty Barnett take on former world title challenger Daniel Attah in a Super Lightweight battle scheduled for 8-rounds.

Barnett of Washington, D.C. o na le ya rekoto ya 22-4-1 le 14 knockouts.

Attah of Washington, D.C via Nigeria has a record of 28-21-1 le 11 knockouts.

Barnett is excited and honored to be headlining in front of his hometown fans against a former world title challenger.

“Everything is going great in training. Attah is a cagey veteran, who is a southpaw that fights everyone. He has gone the distance with a lot of good fighters such as “Chop Chop” Corley. He was an Olympian in 1996, but he is no threat to me,” said Barnett.

“It means a lot to me to headline at home here in Washington. I can fight in front a lot of my family and friends.”

Barnett knows that with a couple wins, a big opportunity can arise in the 140-pound division.

“This is just a steppingstone fight for me. I am not a guy who picks and chooses opponents. Ke batla ho loantša leha e le mang. It does not matter.”

“Joalo Ka February 27, I will be back in action and all my fans and people in boxing will know that I am back and big things are ahead of me.

A terrific nine bout card is now set that will feature many up and coming stars in the Beltway region.

A le 8 ho pota sebedisana tšobotsi, Jordane Shimmell will battle the upset-minded Willis Lockett in a Cruiserweight bout.

In a 6-round Middleweight bout, knockout moetsi oa litšoantšo, Demond Nicholson (15-1, 15 KO oa) ea Laurel, Maryland will take on Jose Valderrama (4-12, 3 KO oa ) ea Miami, FL.

King’s Promotions promoted Super Lightweight, Mykal Fox (8-0, 2 KO oa) ea

Forestville, MD will fight Claudinei Lacerda (17-13-1, 12 KO oa) of Sombrio, Brazil in a bout scheduled for 6-rounds.

In a 4-round Cruiserweight affair, Sam tšela (1-0, 1 KO) ea Greenbelt, MD. tla loantšana le Martez Williamson (1-9) of Akron, OH.

In a 6-round Super Lightweight contest, Patrick Harris (7-0, 4 KO oa) lintoa Christopher Russell (3-15-1, 2 KO oa ) of Shattuck, OK.

Antonio Magruder (3-0, 2 KO oa) ea Washington, D.C. tla loantša Terrell James (1-2-1) of Philadelphia in a 4-round Super Lightweight bout.

Wesley Triplett (2-0, 1 KO) ea Youngstown, OH. tla loantša Alando Pugh (1-6-1, 1 KO ) ea Washington, D.C. in a 4-round Heavyweight bout.

Tickets are on sale now for $100, $75 le $50 and can be purchased atwww.beltwayboxing.com

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is located at 801 Mt. Vernon Pl. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Email for credentials: phillyboxing@gmail.com

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CARL FRAMPTON vs. SCOTT QUIGG FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR 122-POUND UNIFICATION THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHO EXTREME®

February 27, 2016 FNU47 Leave a ho hlahisa maikutlo

Showtime Boxing INTERNATIONAL^® Phela ka ho Ka 5:30 p.m. LE/PT

From Manchester Arena In Manchester, Engelane;

Encore Presentation Moqebelo Evening On SHOWTIME^®

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Undefeated 122-pound world champions Carl Frampton (IBF) le Scott QUIGG (WBA) had to be separated at their final press conference on Thursday in Manchester, Engelane, as they faced-off for the long-awaited super bantamweight unification showdown this Moqebelo, Feb. 27 ka Manchester Arena.

The unification between Frampton (21-0, 14 Kos), of Belfast, Ireland, and Quigg (32-0-2, 23 Kos), of Lancashire, United Kingdom will be televised live on Sho Extreme ka 5:30 p.m. LE/PT.

After jarring over who deserves the home dressing room at the sold-out, 21,000 seat Manchester Arena, the 122-pound rivals had to be separated by Hall of Famer Barry McGuigan and promoter Eddie Hearn.

“It’s going to be a great fight, one for the ages,"O ile a re Frampton, the IBF champion. “I’ll win. It doesn’t matter how, KO or clear points decision.”

“I’m going to prove I’m the best super bantamweight,” said Quigg, the WBA titlist. “I’m going to win by knockout.”

The Showtime Boxing INTERNATIONAL^®nyehelo ea Sky Sports telecast will feature analysis from NAKO EA LIPONTŠOSports^®hostBarry Tompkins, setsebi Steve kekana Farhood and special guest and WBA Middleweight World Champion Daniele Jacobs. An encore presentation of the bout will air on SHOWTIME^® immediately following Moqebelo oaphela Showtime Championship Boxing^®telecast headlined by three-division world champion Leo leo leo Santa Cruz le pele e neng e titlist Kiko Martinez. The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 10 p.m. LE/7 p.m. PT.

Here’s what Frampton, Quigg and their trainers and promoters had to say in Manchester on Thursday:

Carl FRAMPTON:

“I’m better in every department, thoteng le bonolo.

“Because of the magnitude of this fight, everything had to be perfect. I’ve done everything right this time,"

“This means so much; there is a lot at stake. It’s more than titles – it’s pride and bragging rights. It’s proving who is the best. Reputation is a big deal, so there is so much on the line.

“I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to win. I’ve punching power to KO him in any round and I’ve the boxing brain to win on points.

“I’ve spent 17 weeks in camp, the longest ever. I missed my son’s first steps and both my kids’ birthdays. I did that because this could be my toughest fight. I’m not going to let Scott Quigg make all that be for nothing.”

“It’s going to be a great fight, one for the ages. I’ll win. It doesn’t matter how, KO or clear points decision.

On the home-team dressing room:

“I’m contractually the A-side. It’s a question of principle.”

SCOTT QUIGG:

“Nobody does what I do in terms of dedication to the sport. I’ll win because of boxing brain and ability.

“It’ll mean everything to win. Since the age of 15, all I have done is eat, sleep and train.

"Moqebelo is my moment of destiny and, nkholoe, Ke tla win ntoeng ena. I’ve put in too much for anyone to stop me.”

“Tune in for a great fight. I’m going to prove I’m the best super bantamweight. I’m going to win by knockout.

On the home-team dressing room:

“It’s my arena, I’m the home fighter. I want the home dressing room.”

Shane MCGUIGAN, Frampton ea mokoetlisi:

“They are two legitimate, world class fighters and there is maybe only 2 percent difference at the top level – Carl has that extra percent.

“As a trainer you are only as good as your fighters and I’m lucky to have Carl.”

JOE GALLAGHER, Quigg’s Trainer

"O (Shane McGuigan) was a nutritionist a few years ago who asked to help Gerry Storey. He’s only famous because of his dad.

“They are underestimating Scott’s boxing brain and being disrespectful throughout the build-up.”

Barry MCGUIGAN, Frampton’s Promoter

“There has never been a bigger super bantamweight fight of this magnitude in Europe. It’s got a Barrera-Morales feel to hit and is going to be a magnificent occasion.

“I think Carl will have too much for him, but it has the potential to be a great fight.”

EDDIE HEARN, Quigg’s Promoter

“It’s bigger than Froch vs. Meru ea, because it is a global event.

“I’m proud to have made the fight happen. This can ignite the sport and keep it alive.

“The atmosphere and passion will eclipse all that has gone before. It just doesn’t get any bigger than this.

“I can’t see anything other than a great fight. With two fighters this talented, so much on the line and so much passion from teams and fans, you’re going to get something very special.”