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John Thompson ready to win Boxcino title tonight
For Immediate Release
Crown, California (May 22, 2015)-–Caawa at the Omega Products Outdoor Arena, John Thompson (16-1, 5 KO ee) looks to win the Boxcino Jr. Middlweight championship when he takes on Brandon Adams in the finale of ESPN Friday Dagaaladu waxa Night.
Thompson weighed in at a ready 153.2 at Thursday ee weigh in and he looks in prime shape to not only win the title but enter the world rankings.
“John has been really working hard in Virginia. This is his 2nd training camp down there and after his layoff we have really seen the improvement and his confidence,”said Thompson’s promoter Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions.
Thompson, who literally entered the tournament at the last second when Cleotis Pendarvis failed to make weight for his opening round bout with Ricardo Pinnel. Thompson went out and boxed very soundly to win the unanimous decision.
In his semifinal bout with previously undefeated Stanyslav Skorokhod, Thompson peppered the undefeated Ukrainian fr.om the outside and mixed it up on the iniside en route to winning the split decision on April 10 Beytlaxam, PA.
Now Thompson will take on the Boxcino veteran Adams with the eye on becoming a major player in the crowded Jr. Qeybinta dhexe
“I have believed in John since day one. A lot of people jumped off the bandwagon since his loss to Frank Galarza. But I always knew he had the ability to compete at the highest level and tonight he will prove that I am excited for not only caawa but the future of John. He is just 26 and is best boxing is ahead of him,” finished Mielnicki
Photo By Emily Harney / Dalacaad Banner
Dalacaad GH3 qoreysa badinin dhexe Antoine Douglas, Super dhexe ee Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, badinin Super bantamweight Adam Lopez iyo sidoo kale Jr. Dhexe John Thompson, Jr., badinin Welterweight Jerrell Harris,badinin Super bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, badinin miisaanka yar Oscar Bonilla, Culus Natu Visinia iyo Light culus Lavarn Harvell u dalacaad GH3 deggan.
Boxcino 2015 finals weigh in Photos
Orange, Message. (May 21, 2015) – ESPN ayaa “Friday Dagaaladu waxa Night” final broadcast features two outstanding fights in the heavyweight and junior middleweight divisions that will decide the 2015 Boxcino Champions.
Below are photos from Thursday ee weigh in from the Boxcino Finals that will take place on Friday at the Omega Products International Outdoor Arena in Corona, California. The show begins at 10:00 IYO on ESPN 2 as the finale of ESPN FridayDagaaladu waxa Night.
Boxcino The 2015 tournament is promoted by Banner Promotions. Friday ee show is promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions.
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| Heavyweight finals–Andrey Fedosov (l) and Donovan Dennis |
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| Jr. Middleweight finals. John Thompson (l) and Brandon Adams |
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| Andrey Fedosov |
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Photos by Emily Harney / Dalacaad Banner
Boxcino Jr. Middleweight finals by the numbers
Orange, Message. (May 20, 2015) – ESPN ayaa “Friday Dagaaladu waxa Night” final broadcast features two outstanding fights in the heavyweight and junior middleweight divisions that will decide the 2015 Boxcino Champions.
The 10-round junior middleweight final showcases Boxcino tournament veteran Brandon Adams (16-1, 12 KOs) of Los Angeles against the smooth boxing skills of John Thompson (16-1, 5 KOs) ee Newark, New Jersey. The finalists will compete for the Boxcino crown on Friday, May 22, from the Omega Products Outdoor Arena in Corona, Message. Also on the line – ka NABA Interim Super Welterweight title, iyo WBO Intercontinental Junior Middleweight belt.
Tigidhada koobka Boxcino waxaa qiime jaban ah $50, $70, & $100, oo waa la iibsan karaa barta internetka ee ThompsonBoxing.com ama adiga oo wacaya 714-935-0900.
The double main event features heavyweight talents Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 KOs) of Davenport, Iowa and Andrey Fedosov (27-3, 22 KOs) of Russia in a 10-round fight to determine the 2015 Boxcino Heavyweight Champion. Dennis-Fedosov will also fight for the WBA Fedelatin iyo WBO Intercontinental heavyweight titles.
Brandon Adams– 17-1, 12 KO’s John Thompson– 16-1, 5 KO ee
Los Angeles, CA Newark, NJ
Naaneys–“Cannon ayaa” “Apollo Kidd”
Age: 25 Age: 26
Has won 3 straight bouts (all by stoppage) Has won two straight bouts
66.7 KO % 29.4 KO%
Has fought 74 wareeg (4.1 Rounds/Bout) Has fought 78 wareeg (4.59 Round/Bout)
5’9″ 6’1″
70″ Reach NA
Opp Rec: 157-99-16 100-45-9
The Omega Products Outdoor Arena waxa uu ku yaalaa 1681 California Ave., Crown, SIDA 92881 iyo in la gaaray karaa 951-737-7447. Albaabada furan 5:45 p.m. PT. iyo first bout begins at 6:15 p.m. PT.
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Undercard Previewed for Boxcino 2015 Finals ESPN2 May 22
For Immediate Release
Orange, Message. (May 19, 2015) – ESPN ayaa “Friday Dagaaladu waxa Night” final broadcast features two outstanding fights in the heavyweight and junior middleweight divisions that will decide the 2015 Boxcino Champions.
The 10-round junior middleweight final showcases Boxcino tournament veteran Brandon Adams (16-1, 12 KOs) of Los Angeles against the smooth boxing skills of John Thompson (16-1, 5 KOs) ee Newark, New Jersey. The finalists will compete for the Boxcino crown on Friday, May 22, from the Omega Products Outdoor Arena in Corona, Message. Also on the line – ka NABA Interim Super Welterweight title, iyo WBO Intercontinental junior middleweight belt.
Tigidhada koobka Boxcino waxaa qiime jaban ah $50, $70, & $100, oo waa la iibsan karaa barta internetka ee ThompsonBoxing.com ama adiga oo wacaya 714-935-0900.
The double main event features heavyweight talents Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 KOs) of Davenport, Iowa and Andrey Fedosov (27-3, 22 KOs) of Russia in a 10-round fight to determine the 2015 Boxcino Heavyweight Champion. Dennis-Fedosov will also fight for the WBA Fedelatin iyo WBO Intercontinental heavyweight titles.
The Boxcino Tournament is Promoted by Dalacaad Banner and televised on ESPN ayaa “Friday Dagaaladu waxa Night” (ESPN2 10 p.m. IYO / 7 p.m. PT). The show on Friday is co-promoted through Thompson Boxing Promotions iyo Dalacaad Banner.
The undercard features crafty super bantamweight Isaac Zarate (10-1-1,1 KO) of Los Angeles against Fernando Fuentes (5-4-1, 1 KO) of Hemet, Message. Outside of the two televised bouts, the 8-round fight between Zarate and Martinez is among the most eagerly anticipated fights of the night.
“Zarate is one of the most exciting, young boxers in the 122 LB. kala qaybsameen,” sheegay Ken Thompson, Madaxweynaha Thompson Boxing. “He won’t blow you away with power, but his hand speed and work rate are definitely worth the cost of admission.”
“I’m looking forward to a great night of boxing,” sheegay Artie Pelullo, Madaxweynaha dalacaad Banner. “It’s a great card all around, and the Boxcino finals will be fan friendly fights where two new world title contenders will emerge.”
Zarate, a southpaw, makes life difficult for opponents by using an unlimited energy supply to launch punches from all sorts of angles. He’s elusive in that he darts in and out of danger spots, which makes landing combinations on him a difficult matter.
“I try not to stay in the same spot for too long,” said the 23-year-old Zarate. “By moving and changing the pace, my opponents typically can’t time my movements.”
In talaabo kale, Colombian lightweight Andres Figueroa (5-0, 3 KOs) faces fellow prospect Angel Martinez (5-1-1, 1 KO) of San Antonio, Tex. in a 6-round fight.
Humberto Rubalcava (1-0, 1 KO), a Riverside native who turned professional in April, faces super bantamweight Richard Tallmadge, who will be making his pro debut (4-wareeg).
A pair of young welterweights in Eridani Leon (2-1) of Mexico and Isaac Freeman (1-1, 1 KO) of Los Angeles square off in a 4-round bout.
Sidoo kale, Canadian junior middleweight prospect Cody Crowley (3-0, 2 KOs) dagaallami doonaan soo horjeeda in la magacaabay ka dib (4-wareeg).
Opening the event is undefeated super bantamweight Adam Lopez (11-0, 6 KOs) of San Antonio going up against the veteran Miguel Tamayo (16-12-2, 14 KOs) of Mexico (6-wareeg).
The Omega Products Outdoor Arena waxa uu ku yaalaa 1681 California Ave., Crown, SIDA 92881 iyo in la gaaray karaa 951-737-7447. Albaabada furan 5:45 p.m. PT. iyo first bout begins at 6:15 p.m. PT.
Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah fadlan booqo www.banner-promotions.com& ThompsonBoxing.com iyo. Wixii ku cusub oo joogto ah oo ku saabsan dagaal naga, dhacdooyinka, iyo dalacsiinta, fadlan ka fiiri bogga Facebook, oo na raac on Twitter oo Instagrambannerboxing iyo ThompsonBoxing.