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168-POUND STAR ANDRE DIRRELL TAKES A STAND AGAINST POISONED WATER IN FLINT, MI WITH FUNDRAISING EFFORT

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Flint Native Creates GoFundMe Page As Call To Action
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Flint, KUV (Feb. 2, 2016) – Olympic bronze medalist and super middleweight star Andre Dirrell has taken matters into his own hands with a grassroots effort to raise funds in toward the purchase of clean water for those affected by the poisoned water crisis in his hometown of Flint. President Obama, lub hli tas los, declared a national state of emergency in Flint, Michigan, whose water supply was contaminated with toxic levels of lead when its source was changed from Lake Huron to the Flint River. Rau hnub tim, tshaj 102,000 people have been poisoned and the number continues to climb (source: Huffington Post).
The super middleweight has already donated thousands of dollars of his own money toward the purchase of clean water for Flint residents and is imploring his fellow fighters and everyone in the boxing community to do what they can to help.
“As an athlete, I have a great appreciation for the importance of water in someone’s life,” Hais Dirrell. “You can’t train without water, but the people of Flint need it for much more than drinking. They need to bath, cook and stay alive. This is a tragedy and I feel as though I’m in a position to not only do what I can to help these people, but encourage my fellow fighters and the whole boxing community to do what they can.
“On a personal note, I have over 30 family members living in Flint can possibly be poisoned, including six or seven of my nieces and nephews who range from the ages of 2-13. It hurts knowing that there are serious long-term effects, especially on young kids. If those were my kids, I would want something to be done. Let’s help save my city.”
To donate to support Dirrell’s fundraising effort to purchase clean water for the residents of Flint, click go to https://www.gofundme.com/7wm96hz8.
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MELVIN GUILLARD NOW FACES DEREK CAMPOS AT ‘BELLATOR 149: SHAMROCK VS. GRACIE’

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JUSTIN ‘THE BIG PYGMY’ WREN RETURNS TO ACTION IN EVENT’S FEATURED PRELIMINARY BOUT

Raug Monica, California. (Lub ob hlis ntuj 2, 2015) –An injury to Mike Bronzoulis has shifted things during the SPIKE-televised main card of "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " rau Feb. 19 ntawm Toyota Center nyob rau hauv Houston, Texas. Tam sim no, the lightweight contest will pit Melvin Guillard (32-15-2) tiv thaiv Derek Liaj teb (15-6).

 

Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, Justin “The Big Pygmy Viking” Wren (11-2) returns to action in what will be his second appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, thaum nws muaj raws li Juan Torres (4-4) in heavyweight fisticuffs.

 

The fights join a card that already features a double main event — Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) raws li Royce Gracie (14-2-3) rau ib tug peb lub sij hawm thiab Kimbo Hlais (5-2) yuav sib ntaus sib tua tus txiv neej uas tau raug hu nws tawm vim lawv kev phooj ywg twb xyoos dhau los, Dhafir Harris, zoo li "Lub hauv siab 5000" (2-0). In featherweight action, Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) will look to continue his torrid pace when he meets Daniel Pineda (21-11) and former light heavyweight titlist Emanuel Newton (25-9) battles Linton Vassell (15-5).

 

Daim pib rau no mixed martial arts extravaganza pib ntawm cia li $50 thiab yog rau cov muag khoom tam sim no nyob Bellator.com, raws li tau zoo raws li HoustonToyotaCenter.com, the Toyota Center Box Office and Houston area Randall’s locations.

 

"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " airs nyob thiab dawb nyob rau ntawm cov ntsia hlau loj ntawm 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. I, thaum ua ntej bouts yuav kwj nyob rau Bellator.com thiab Lub Bellator Mobile App.

 

Guillard suffered a horrific broken hand during his Bellator MMA debut against Brandon Girtz nyuam qhuav pib lub xyoo. “The Young Assassin” has made it clear that he intends on eventually fighting for the 155-pound title, and his road to the gold begins on Feb. 19 against a tough Texas native with plenty to prove. Of Guillard’s 32 yeej raws li ib tug kws, 23 victories have come before reaching the judges’ scorecards.

 

Known as “The Stallion” to those familiar with his mixed martial arts career, Campos will come into his meeting with Guillard riding a two-fight skid. During his eight-fight tenure with Bellator MMA, the 27-year-old Texan has faced a plethora of top lightweight talent, going up against names the likes of: Michael Chandler, Patricky Freire, Brandon Girtz (2x), and Estevan Payan.

 

You would be hard-pressed to find a better story in all of MMA than the one that Wren can tell. The two-time National High School Wrestling Champion generated massive amounts of media attention on the road to his promotional debut at "Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girt,” where he defeated Josh Burns. His story begins several years earlier, nyob rau hauv 2010, when Wren confronted an opponent tougher than any he could face in combat sports: addiction.

 

With an opportunity to continue fighting on the table, Wren left the sport and began his recovery process. A chance meeting with a friend led Wren on a trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he came across and developed a deep connection with the Mbuti Pygmies, many of whom were enslaved, living on only the scraps the slave masters would pay them with. Wren found his calling there and wanted to do everything in his power to help the Pygmies. With multiple visits to the Congo, including a stint that lasted a year, Wren started a foundation called “Fight for the Forgotten.” Through his efforts, Wren and his staff of 17 have systematically bought the land of the slave owners, and have thus far legally given 2,740 acres of rainforest to the Pygmies, effectively freeing them from slavery.

 

Partnering with other groups like Shalom University and joining forces with Water4.org, Wren and his charity are responsible for drilling 26 water wells to help provide both the Pygmies and the former slave masters with clean water, and have plans to drill hundreds more. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, the team has begun a sustainable farming project to benefit and provide food to both the Pygmies and non-Pygmies of the community.

 

Take a look below at the complete 19-fight "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " card and be sure to tune into SPIKE on February 19 ntawm 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT for an event that has something for every fight fan.

Completed “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Openweight Main kev tshwm sim: Ken Shamrock (28-16-2) vs. Royce Gracie (14-2-3)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Main kev tshwm sim: Kimbo Hlais (5-2) vs. “Dada 5000” (2-0)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Emanuel Newton (25-5) vs. Linton Vassell (15-5)

Bellator MMA Hnav Feature Bout: Melvin Guillard (32-15-2) vs. Derek Liaj teb (15-6)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (12-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-11)

 

Preliminary Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Justin Wren (11-2) vs. Juan Torres (4-4)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Yam ua ntej Bout: Davis Sylvester (5-3) vs. Jeremy Mahon (5-4)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Yam ua ntej Bout: Charlie Ontiveros (6-4) vs. James Christopherson (2-2)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Yam ua ntej Bout: Ruben Esparsa (1-0) vs. C.J. Hancock (Debut)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Yam ua ntej Bout: Adrian Yanez (3-1) vs. Daniel Santos (3-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Yam ua ntej Bout: Isaac Villanueva (9-7) vs. Richard Knepp (3-3)

Bellator MMA Hnav Yam ua ntej Bout: Mike Trinh (2-3) vs. Angel Zamora (2-2)

Bellator MMA Hnav Yam ua ntej Bout: Jason Langellier (2-0) vs. Anthony Ivy (1-0)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Yam ua ntej Bout: Manny Lozoya (Debut) vs. Jacob Norsworthy (1-5)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Amateur Bout: Leomana Martinez (2-0) vs. Casey Jones (2-0)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Amateur Bout: Chris Solis (2-0) vs. Alex Macedo (2-0)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Amateur Bout: Jonathan Davis (2-0) vs. Shawn Solis (1-0)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Amateur Bout: Hunter Scott-Gregg (1-0) vs. Ricardo Deluque (1-0)

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Open & Novice finals of Central New England Golden Gloves Championship THIS THURSDAY NIGHT IN LOWELL

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Lowell Memorial Auditorium
(yees duab gallery hauv qab no – all pictures courtesy of Brian Schnabel)
Lowell, Pawg. (Lub ob hlis ntuj 2, 2016) – Thirty-eight surviving amateur boxers will compete in 19 scheduled matches this Thursday night (Feb. 4) the Central New England (Greater Lowell) final round, open and novice divisions, of the 70th annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship at historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
All CNE finals winners will advance to the New England Tournament of Champions, also held at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, later this month.
See Thursday night’s pairings below, as well as a remaining 2016 lub sij hawm.
Special Championship Ticket Package – Five Championship Events available to purchase for $50.00 ticket (5 remaining events) in the balcony. This special ticket offer THIS Thursday night’s CNE finals, as well as the semifinals and finals of the Novice and Open class New England Tournament of Champions. To purchase call the Lowell Memorial Auditorium box office at1.866.722.8881 or order online at www.LowellMemorialAuditorium.nrog. Individual event tickets are also available to purchase for $17.00, $15.00 los yog $12.00. Student tickets are also available for only $7.00 (student ID required).
Nyaij los ntawm lub Lowell Tshav Charities Golden Hnab Looj Tes Championship mus ntawm xa tus tshiab hais Golden Hnab Looj Tes champions mus rau lub teb chaws Golden Hnab Looj Tes Championship (2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah), 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.
CENTRAL NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL PAIRINGS
NOVICE CLASS
FLYWEIGHTS (114 lbs.)
Christian Moura (Hollis, NH – Nashua PAL)
vs
Steve Delgardo
FEMALE BANTAMWEIGHTS (119 lbs.)
Jennifer Perella (Hyde Park, MA – Peter Welch lub Gym)
vs.
Jessica Grohowski (Boston, MA – Boston Boxing)
BANTAMWEIGHTS (123 lbs.)
Joseph Valdes (West Roxbury, MA – Nashua PAL)
vs.
Marquis Fowler (Lowell, MA – West End Gym)
FEMALE FEATHERWEIGHTS (125 lbs.)
Nicole Gagnon (Quincy, MA – Peter Welch lub Gym)
vs.
Noelle Boran (East Walpole, MA – Boston Boxing)
LIGHTWEIGHTS (132 lbs.)
Troy Anderson (Dorchester, MA – Nonantum Boxing)
vs.
Jonathan DePina (Dorchester, MA – Peter Welch lub Gym)
FEMALE LIGHTWEIGHTS (132 lbs.)
Claire Duffy (East Boston, MA – Peter Welch lub Gym)
vs.
Stephanie Khan (Brighton, MA – Ring Boxing)
LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS (141 lbs.)
Nathan Rosa (Lowell, MA – West End Gym)
vs.
Edwin Rozon (Haverhill, MA – Haverhill Downtown Boxing)
FEMALE LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS (141 lbs.)
Katie Colton (Arlington, MA – Boston Boxing)
vs.
Katie Gregory (Boston, MA – Peter Welch lub Gym)
WELTERWEIGHTS (152 lbs.)
Lipi Fernandez (Roxbury, MA – Peter Welch’s)
Vs.
Kenny Larson (Salem, MA – Somerville Boxing)
MIDDLEWEIGHTS (165 lbs.)
Brian Lawrence (Dorchester, MA – Peter Welch lub Gym)
vs.
Yancarlos Sanchez (Dorchester, MA – Quietman Sports)
LUB TEEB heavyweights (178 LBS.)
Joseph DaSilva (Gloucester, MA – Gloucester Boxing Club)
vs.
Justin DeFlumeri (Merrimack, NH – Nashua PAL)
Heavyweights (201 lbs.)
Jose Cabrera (Marlboro, MA – Framingham PAL)
vs.
Jared Gately (Franklin, MA – Pewter Welch’s Gym)
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHTS (201+ lbs.)
Kyle Davis (Haverhill, MA – Haverhill Downtown Boxing)
vs.
Ryan Brooks (Weymouth, MA – Grealish Boxing)
OPEN CLASS
LIGHTWEIGHTS (132 lbs.)
Matthew Fontanez (Nashua NH – Nashua PAL)
vs.
Brandon Higgins (Chelmsford, MA – West End Gym)
LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS (141 lbs.)
Jeremiah Perez (Lowell, MA – West End)
vs.
Abraham Nova (Braintree, MA – Peter Welch’s)
WELTERWEIGHTS (152 lbs.)
Xavier Vega (Lawrence, MA – Canal Street Boxing)
vs.
Joe Meuse (Millis, MA – Nonatum Boxing)
FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS (152 LBS.)
Maureen O’Brien (Hull, MA – Grealish Boxing)
vs.
Kimberly Wabik (Everett, MA – Quietman Gym)
LUB TEEB heavyweights – (178 lbs.)
Tayler Mears (Boston, MA – Lub nplhaib)
vs.
Ian Funk (Fairhaven, MA – Somerville Boxing)
Heavyweights (201 lbs.)
John Roche (Haverhill, MA – Haverhill Downtown)
vs.
Jesus Flores (Methuen, MA – Canal Street Boxing)
70th annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship Schedule
(Lowell Memorial Auditorium – 6:30 p.m. qhov rooj qhib, 7:30 p.m. thawj sib ntau sib tw)
Central New England (Greater Lowell)
Open & Novice Class Championship Finals – Thursday, Feb. 4
New England Tournament of Champions
Novice Class Semifinals – Thursday, Feb. 11
Novice Class Championship Finals – Feb. 18
Open Class Semifinals – Wednesday, Feb. 24
Open Class Championship Finals – Thursday, Feb. 25

Novice middleweight Brian Lawrence (red shirt) of Dorchester, MA

Open welterweight Joseph Meuse (L) of Millis, MA

Open light welterweight Jeremiah Perez (L) of Lowell, MA

Open lightweight Brandon Higgins (R) of Chelmsford, MA
NTAUB NTAWV:
Tournament Executive Director: Bobby Russo
Director of Contestants: Art Ramalho
Chief of Officials: Lauri Purcell
Ring Announcer: John Vena
Chaw: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA
Twitter: @LowellGloves
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WSOF28: MORAES VS. BARAJAS MAIN CARD COMPLETE WITH TWO NEW B0UTS

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LIVE ON NBCSN ON SATURDAY, FEB. 20
FROM GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA

LAS VEGAS (February 1, 2016) -World Series ntawm Sib ntaus (WSOF.com) has announced the addition of two welterweight (170 phaus) bouts – Jamie “The Chosyn 1” Yager (6-4) vs. Greg Parker (5-1) thiab Ozzie Alvarez (6-3) vs.Andrew “The” Ramm (4-3) – to complete the live NBCSN televised (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT), main card portion of its WSOF28 world bantamweight (135 phaus) championship event at Next Level Sports Complex in Garden Grove, California. rauSaturday, Feb. 20.

In the main event of the four-fight telecast, reigning World Series of Fighting bantamweight kingpin Marlon Moraes (15-4-1) will put his title on the line for the third time against ferocious contender Yauxej Barajas (12-1).

The co-main event will pit two other bantamweights – red-hot contenders Timur "muaj hmoo" Valiev (10-1) thiab Chris “El Guapo” Gutierrez (8-1-1) – against one another.

Jamie Yager vs. Greg Parker

The 32-year-old Yager of Huntington Beach, California. will return to the cage after being sidelined for three years due to injuries.

A lifelong athlete who took up Jiu-Jitsu while attending Pasadena City College, Yager was the middleweight winner of the 2008 MMA competition reality television series, The Iron Ring, that aired on BET.

Yager went on to compete in season 11 ntawm Qhov kawg Fighter kev muaj tiag series, scoring a punishing, 26 second KO on Ben Stark with a head kick in the first episode and, later, ib tug thawj round (1:09) LEEJ TWG (ntaus) rau Charles Blanchard.

Nyob rau hauv nws lub xeem dag zog, the 31-year-old Parker of Irvine, California. rebounded from his first career defeat, submitting Daniel McWilliams with a rear-naked choke in the first round (2:22) of their meeting on October 2, 2015.

Between March 2009 and April 2011, Parker was perfect as an amateur, compiling ib tug 3-0 cov ntaub ntawv, before running to four consecutive wins, all by way of (T)KO los yog cuav, in his first four professional bouts.

Ozzie Alvarez vs. Andrew Ramm

Originally from Miami, Fla., the 30-year-old Alvarez fights out of Huntington Beach, California. and has gained recognition as a dangerous power puncher since he turned professional in 2010.

In what will be his first start of 2016, Alvarez will look to bounce back from a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Justin Patterson on September 17, a result that snapped a five-fight win streak.

Alvarez’s five consecutive victories all came by way of (T)KO los yog cuav, and all but one of them occurred inside the first round of action.

Ramm of Costa Mesa, California. via Bremerton, Ntxuav. is a 31-year-old submission expert who recently earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under mentor and famed trainer Eddie Bravo.

Rau hnub tim, Ramm has produced all of his professional career victories by way of submission and, in a span of just 11 months between 2012 thiab 2013, he amassed a perfect 6-0 record under amateur status.

The WSOF28 preliminary bout card will be announced soon.
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ALEXIS SANTIAGO TAKES ON ERIK RUIZ IN MAIN EVENT OF PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS ON FS1 &Boxing Champions hma liab kev ua si rau hnub Tuesday, OB HLIS 16 FROM SAM’S TOWN LIVE IN LAS VEGAS (11 P.M. ET / 8 P.M. PT)

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NTXIV! LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT LIONELL THOMPSON FACES
PAUL PARKER & HARD-HITTING SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT
LANELL BELLOWS BATTLES UNBEATEN ANTOWYAN AIKENS
Daim pib Nyob muag khoom Tag kis, Lub ob hlis ntuj 2!
Las Vegas (Lub ob hlis ntuj 1, 2016) – Alexis “Beaver” Santiago (20-3-1, 8 Kos) goes for his tenth straight win when he takes on California’s Erik Ruiz (15-4, 6 Kos) in the 10-round bantamweight main event of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) Ntiv taw xoo-RAU-Ntiv taw xoo hnub Tuesday rau FS1 thiab Boxing Champions rau hma liab Deportes Tuesday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 16 from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
Televised kev pab them nqi pib thaum 11 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. PT and features two more exciting matchups as light heavyweight Lionell “Cov poj” Thompson (16-3, 10 Kos) battles Paul Parker (7-1, 4 Kos) in an eight-round affair and hard-hitting Lanell “KO” Bellows(14-1-1, 7 Kos) ntsej muag Antowyan “Iceman” Aikens (10-0-1, 1 KO) nyob rau hauv ib yim-round super middleweight contest.
“I’m real excited about this fight and to be headlining on FS1 and FOX Deportes,” said Santiago. “My opponent is a very solid fighter that I look forward to battling. I can go in there and box but I love to get in the middle of the ring and exchange if I have to. I’m sure it’s going to be a war on Lub ob hlis ntuj 16.”
“This is a great opportunity for me and I’m going to take full advantage,” said Ruiz. “I am going to be aggressive and not let my opponent get comfortable for one second. I’m coming for a knockout, so I hope he doesn’t underestimate me.”
“We’re very happy to be able to showcase some of Mayweather Promotions’ rising stars on FS1 and FOX Deportes, and we look forward to continuing to put on shows here in Las Vegas,” Hais Leonard Ellerbe, CEO ntawm Mayweather Promotions. “It’s going to be a great night of fights at Sam’s Town Live and a perfect way kick off 2016 for Mayweather Promotions.”
Daim pib rau lub nyob kev tshwm sim, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, yog luv nqi ntawm $25 thiab $50, tsis xws li siv cov nqi, and are on sale Tuesday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 2 ntawm 10 a.m. PT. Tickets may be purchased online at: http://www.samstownlv.com/entertain, los ntawm hu xov tooj(702) 284-7777, or at any Boyd Gaming box office.
Ib tug pro txij li thaum 2009, the 25-year-old Santiago is unbeaten in his last nine bouts and is coming off of a victory over Gustavo Molina in October 2015. The Phoenix-native also defeated Javier Gallo and Antonio Tostado Garcia in 2015 and has not taken a loss since 2012. His most impressive triumphs came over once-beaten fighters Alex Rangel and Hanzel Martinez, both of whom he beat in 10-round bouts.
Fighting out of Oxnard, California, Ruiz has fought professionally since 2011 and won the first nine bouts of his career. The 24-year-old is coming off of a November 2015 victory over previously unbeaten Roy Tapia in a hard fought fight that also took place in Las Vegas.
A five-time New York State Golden Gloves Champion representing Buffalo, Thompson comes in off of a stoppage victory over Thomas Hanshaw in October 2015. The 30-year-old also owns wins over previously unbeaten Yathomas Riley and once-beaten Ryan Coyne.
Representing Toledo, Ohio, Parker won the first seven pro fights of his career and looks to collect another victory on February 16. The 30-year-old has picked up stoppage wins over previously unbeaten Dwayne Williams and Brian Holstein.
Originally from Los Angeles but fighting and training out of Las Vegas, Bellows enters this fight on an eight-bout winning streak. The 30-year-old will look to continue to keep the momentum going as he builds on to his four wins from 2015 and earn world title contender status in 2016.
Unbeaten and fighting out of Atlantic City, New Jersey, Aikens is looking to get a big win to start 2016. The 26-year-old closed out his 2014 with a win over previously unbeaten Sherman Artis Jr. before defeating Edgar Perez in 2015.
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Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame and Claridge Hotel looking to bring boxing back to the boardwalk

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Atlantic City, NJ (Lub ob hlis ntuj 1, 2016) – The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame is proud to announce it’s alliance with with the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ that will constitute bringing 6 events to the Historic Hotel in 2016.

Four of the events will be fight nights promoted by Rising Promotions, in the Celebrity Theatre venue with the first event being held on Saturday Lub peb hlis ntuj 19, 2016

Two other major events are being planned which includes the inaugural induction class set for this fall as well as signature events that will appeal to boxing fans around the world.

The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame has assisted various promoters over the past two years in securing events and venues and will continue it’s effort to restore the shore community to being a mecca and destination for future boxing events.

Said Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame President & Founder Ray McCline, “It’s been a pleasure working with the entire Claridge Hotel team. Their commitment and support has been greatly appreciated. We’re looking forward to great things in 2016, at this historic Hotel their 650 seat Celebrity Theatre has proven to be the perfect venue to showcase young local boxing talent”

“The Claridge Hotel is happy to have created a relationship with the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame over the past year to bring boxing events to the property. A. Cem Erenler V.P. of Hotel Operations & Business Development further stated that we’re very excited to announce that we have agreed to collaborate on a series of boxing events for 2016 and look forward to what this year will bring as we develop these fantastic events.”

“It’s such a pleasure to be in a joint venture with the Claridge Hotel and to bring boxing to Atlantic City, ” Said Roy Foreman, Senior Vice-President of the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. “The Claridge has such a historic background that it almost seems a natural fit that the shows will be taking place there. The Atlantic City boxing hall of Fame is indeed grateful to partake in this venture.”

More news on upcoming events for the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will be announced shortly.

Mission – Tsis pom kev – Purpose:

The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame mission, vision and purpose is to offer fans and visitors alike, a highly interactive Sports & Entertainment Boxing Curation Experience, We are committed to preserving the rich boxing history of Atlantic City, through live historical curation, exhibits, legendary boxing stars, and personality appearances. We will also conduct our annual year round events, well paired with multicultural entertainment artistry. The action, excitement, victories and defeats”, The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame wishes to re-fuel the passion, and presence of the sport of gladiators in a City that needs no introduction. The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame purpose is to, remember, acknowledge and honor the great local, national & international boxers as well as the boxing community at-large for their commitment to and accomplishments within the sweet science of boxing that has help create the boxing Mecca Atlantic City has become synonymous with. Through our annual induction ceremonies; boxing greats, as well as the boxing community at-large will have their names enshrined in immortality by being inducted into the the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. So many great boxers are too often forgotten after they have retired from the sport. The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame will ensure they are always remembered, appreciated and honored by Atlantic City and surrounding communities.

“Where Boxing History Comes to Life”

Ray McCline
Thawj Tswj Hwm & Founder

Roy D. Foreman
Sr. Vice Thawj Tswj Hwm

Rodrick L. Ntsuab
Vice Thawj Tswj Hwm

P.O. Box #7221
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 TEB CHAWS USA
www.acbhof.com

The Claridge Hotel
Park Pl & Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
www.claridge.com
(844 AC IS FUN – 844-224-7386)
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GLOVER AND WILLIAMS TO FACE OFF FOR NEF GOLD

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Lewiston, Maine (Lub ob hlis ntuj 1, 2016) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF), America lub xov tooj-ib regional sib ntaus qib, yuav tuav nws tom ntej no kev tshwm sim, "NEF 21: THE IMMORTALS” this Saturday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 6, 2016 nyob rau ntawm lub Androscoggin Bank Colisee nyob rau hauv Lewiston, Maine. The fight card is scheduled to feature both mixed martial arts (MMA) and professional boxing bouts. Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, the promotion announced the addition of an amateur light heavyweight championship bout to the card. Ryan Glover (2-1) will face Mike Williams (1-0) for the inaugural NEF amateur 205-pound title.

 

Ua ntej yuav sib tw nyob rau hauv MMA, Ryan Glover was a standout dual sport athlete at Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine. A state champion wrestler, Glover made his biggest mark on the football field where he was named the “Football Player of the Year” by the Lewiston Sun Journal in 2010.

 

Xyoo tas los, Glover faced Billy “Bigfoot” Leahy (3-1) for the NEF amateur heavyweight championship. Glover lost a close decision in an exciting, hard-hitting physical contest. Tam sim no, faster and more agile at a lower weight, Glover has his sights set on finally achieving NEF gold.

 

“The weight cut has not been fun, but has gone easier than expected,” stated Glover, when asked about his cut down to 205-pounds. “I feel a lot better as I approach 205 and I think I’ll like fighting at this weight. It’s going to be bittersweet to hold the belt at 205. I lost a close slugfest last June simply because I didn’t stick to our game plan. I dropped the ball that night and you can rest assured that’s not going to happen again. I hope Williams has been training as hard as I have, vim hais tias, if so, it’s going to be a fight that no one wants to miss. I’ll see you February 6th and don’t be late—this is a show worth traveling 1000 miles for.”

 

Mike Williams took a collective gasp out of the Androscoggin Bank Colisee when he came out guns blazing in his debut at “NEF XX: A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE” last November. Williams, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) blue belt and member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (CMBJJ) nyob rau hauv Auburn, blasted fellow newcomer Joe Krech (0-1) out of the gate before securing a fight-ending armbar in a spectacular 26-seconds into the first round. The dizzying debut was enough to earn the impressive young Williams a shot at NEF gold.

 

“This fight is just another step and he’s in the way,” stated Williams flatly when asked for comment.

 

“This is another Easter egg of a fight on a star-studded card that is destined to deliver for the whole night,"Hais NEF co-tswv thiab matchmaker Matt Peterson. “When I look at this fight and the skill sets that both Ryan and Mike bring to the cage, I get goose bumps. Both are athletic, txhoj puab heev, young and hungry guys that want to turn heads when they compete—and will stop at nothing to win. Based on what I’ve witnessed in their fights so far, I don’t see an ounce of quit in either fighter. I can’t wait to watch the way this one goes down on Saturday.”

 

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Detroit Brawl on Fox News Detroit

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Detroit has a history of producing some of the best boxers and trainers in the sport, and the fight-world spotlight will be shining on the motor city again this coming weekend with the “Detroit Brawl.”
The professional boxing series showcases fighters from around the world to compete in Detroit at the Masonic Temple on Feb. 6. Three of the local boxers involved in the event dropped by Fox2 Sunday morning to preview the event.
Learn more about the Detroit Brawl at their official website and tickets are available no.
Daim pib rau “Detroit Brawl” yog luv nqi ntawm $28, $38, $48, $63, $93, thiab $123 thiab are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, los ntawm hu xov tooj 800-745-3000, or by visiting the Masonic Temple box office. Please Note: Tickets purchased at the $123.00 price level include three free-drink tickets for patrons 21 years of age and older. For event information, mus ntsib themasonic.com thiab SalitaPromotions.com. Rau kev sib ntaus hmo ntuj, qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 6:30.

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RISING STAR ERICKSON LUBIN REMAINS UNBEATEN WITH VICTORY OVER JOSE DE JESUS MACIAS ON PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS: THE NEXT ROUND ON BOUNCE TV SUNDAY NIGHT FROM SEMINOLE CASINO HOTEL IMMOKALEE IN IMMOKALEE, Fla.

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FLORIDA’S JOSEPH ELEGELE STOPS ALEX DE JESUS IN THE
SIXTH ROUND OF WELTERWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
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FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT DENNIS GALARZA DOMINATES
SAMUAL AMAOKO ON HIS WAY TO UNANIMOUS DECISION
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IMMOKALEE, IBCE. (Lub ob hlis ntuj 1, 2016) – Rising lub hnub qub Erickson “Lub Rauj” Lubin(14-0, 10 Kos) defeated Mexican brawler Jose De Jesus Macias (18-5-2, 9 Kos) in his first main event Sunday hmo ntuj rau Premier Boxing Champions: Tus tom ntej Roundrau Thaws TV from a sold out Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee in Immokalee, Florida.
Lubin, ntawm Orlando, showed superior skills by using his quick hands and combination punching to offset Macias’ come-forward style. Nyob rau hauv round tsib, Lubin scored a knockdown when he landed a cuffing right hook that forced Macias to touch the canvas with his glove.
The fast rising 20-year-old landed the harder blows and was looking to stop his opponent inside the distance. Macias continued to fight aggressively throughout the contest and he was able to survive and push Lubin to 10-rounds for the first time in his career.
Lubin remained perfect as a professional by scores of 99-90 thiab 100-89 ob zaug.
In a battle of southpaw welterweights, Florida’s Joseph Elegele (15-3, 11 Kos) nresAlex De Yexus (21-1, 13 Kos) in the sixth round of their scheduled eight-round affair.
Elegele brought the pressure early, hurting De Jesus with an overhand left in round two before he put his opponent on the canvas in round three with a brilliant combination on the ropes. The knockdown came at the end of the round and clearly dazed De Jesus, who walked to the wrong corner after the bell.
A hard left hand punctuated another combination that closed the show for Elegele in round six. The fight was called off by referee James Warring 56 vib nas this mus rau hauv lub round. De Jesus was taken to North Collier Hospital after the fight as a precaution.
Nyob rau hauv lub qhib sib ntau sib tw, featherweight prospect Dennis Galarza (12-1, 8 Kos) cruised to a unanimous decision over Ghana’s Samual Amaoko (21-6, 15 Kos) in their eight-round bout.
Galarza outclassed Amaoko in every facet, winning each round on his way to his seventh straight win. The more active and accurate fighter, Galarza was rewarded with scores of 80-72 rau tag nrho peb cov txiav txim’ scorecards.
Here is what the fighters had to say Sunday night:
ERICKSON LUBIN
“He was a very awkward fighter with a herky -jerky style. He took a lot of blows and a lot of good blows. In the end I was able to come out with the victory.
“He was tougher than I thought. It was a little different than most of my fights but it’s good experience. I’m happy to get 10 rounds in.
“I just want to keep moving on from here and moving forward. I want to move up the ladder.”
JOSE DE JESUS MACIAS
“He was a strong fighter and he moved very well. I was able to handle everything he had and I thought I was in the fight.
“He has a lot of power. He’s not the best guy I’ve faced but he did enough to get the win tonight.”
JOSEPH ELEGELE
“I felt good out there. I did my thing. I told everybody that I was going to stop this guy and that’s what I did.
“I doubled my left hand and I knew I hurt him. He couldn’t take any more shots so I finished him.
“I want to fight someone in the top 15. I want to compete with the best. It’s my time.”
DENNIS GALARZA
“My opponent was very tough. We fought eight hard rounds with a veteran.
“I wanted to get him out of there but we stayed patient and stuck to the game plan. I’m getting better every time out there.
“It’s my second time going eight rounds and soon I’ll be ready for ten rounds anyone that wants to get in there with me.
SAMUEL AMAOKO
“I went out and gave it my all. I thought it was closer and that I was landing some shots with more power.
“He is a very good fighter but I fought well and tried to get the win.”
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Former Cruiserweight world champion Imamu Mayfield primed for comeback after 8-year hiatus

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Freehold, NJ (Lub ib hlis ntuj 29, 2016) – Yuav luag 19 years-ago, ib tug 24 year-old Imamu Mayfield climbed to the top of the boxing’s mountain when he won the the IBF Cruiserweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Uriah Grant in Las Vegas.

That bout took place on a big show that was headlined by the rematch that saw Evander Holyfield defeat Michael Moorer.
Mayfied would make once defense before being stopped by Arthur Williams. Mayfield would go on to have some success by winning the USBA Cruiserweight title, but all and all he was just 7-7-2 since losing the title which includes losing his last three bouts (two to future world champions Krzysztof Wlodarczyk and Alexander Povetkin).
That was in 2008, fast forward 8-years and the now 43 year-old native of Freehold, New Jersey is planning a comeback.
“I own a gym and have been training fighters for the most part,” said the well-spoken Mayfield.
“After being away from the ring, I feel now that the time is right. I have had enough time to realize this is what I want to do. Now I am back with the people who started with me and took me to the title.”
“Those people are manager Vinny LaManna and trainer Charles Johnson.”
“Imamu and I have had great success together, when Mayfield and I got together it was from the untimely death of his longtime trainer manager Curtis Ford,”stated manger Vinny LaManna.
“Curtis did all the work, I just happened to have the relationship with then power house promoter Don King. I take no credit for any of Curtis great efforts , and it’s a shame Curtis couldn’t see all of his hard work that came together when the opportunity presented itself. I have always believed in Imamu’s skills , I truly believe he will be a force in the cruiser or heavyweight division.”
There were various times in the last 8 years that Mayfield was close to returning, but the timing just wasn’t right.
“I reached out through the years to make a comeback, but I could not make it happen. Different people inquired, but now I am back with the people who I trust and am Comfortable with.”
“I could have continued in 2008, but I wasn’t taking the right fights for the right reasons. I was being used as a steppingstone and I felt I was better than that.”
Mayfield is now fighting for different reasons.
“I am fighting for the love of boxing and want to get back to the position of being on top of the mountain.”
Towards the end of his career, Mayfield fluctuated between Cruiserweight and Heavyweight. In his time off, he has stayed in good shape and he does not see a lot of time before he is a Cruiserweight contender again.
“I am at 230 pounds now. When I fight in a couple months, I should be about 220. With each passing fight, I am going to work my way down to 200.”
While he shrinks down in weight, Mayfield sees a lot of growth in the sport that he left nearly a decade ago.
“There has been a lot of good in boxing. The sport is on the upswing. The Cruiserweight division looks competitive and I can compete with those guys. If I truly did not believe that, I would not be doing this. I still have the skills, but now I have the wisdom. My body is pretty preserved and I think I have a good shot at getting the Apple.”
“I am looking forward to getting back in there. I have always had a good fan base and a good team. Ua ntej, i would have to travel two or three hours to just train. Now I have my own gym. It isn’t only me, but my wife and family love this idea of me trying to do some great things in boxing and become world champion again.”

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