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Claressa Shields vs. CHRISTINA HAMMER UNSTREITIGES DAMEN-MITTELWACHS-WELTMEISTERSCHAFTS-SET FÜR SAMSTAG, APRIL 13 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® VON DER BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY


IBF, WBA und WBC Champion Shields treffen die WBO & WBC-Champion im Recess Hammer im wohl bedeutendsten Box-Event der Frauen-Geschichte



Showtime Boxing: SONDERAUSGABE® Live At 9 p.m. ET / PT



NEW YORK – Februar 12, 2019 - Die ungeschlagenen Weltmeisterinnen im Mittelgewicht Claressa Shields und Christina Hammer treffen am Samstag aufeinander, April 13 live auf SHOWTIME, um den unangefochtenen 160-Pfund-Weltmeister der Frauen zu krönen. Die Blockbuster-Vereinigung von Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. wird das Hauptereignis von . sein Showtime Boxing: SONDERAUSGABE Leben zu 9 p.m. ET/PT und ist wohl das bedeutendste Boxereignis für Frauen in der Geschichte.



Shields vs. Hammer verfügt über zwei der konsensuellen Top-10-Pfund-für-Pfund-Kämpfer der Welt, die sich gegen den zweiten unangefochtenen Champion in der Geschichte des weiblichen Boxens stellen.Der Kampf, ursprünglich für November geplant 2018, wurde aufgrund eines inzwischen gelösten medizinischen Problems von Hammer verschoben.



Der 23-jährige Shields (8-0, 2 KOs) ist ein Zwei-Divisions-Champion, der die IBF hält, WBA und WBC-160-Pfund-Titel. Der 28-jährige Hammer (24-0, 11 KOs) besitzt den WBO-Gürtel, ist der WBC-Champion in Recess, und dominiert seit mehr als acht Jahren das Frauen-Mittelgewicht. Shields und Hammer kämpften letzten Juni bei SHOWTIME auf derselben Karte, Beide Kämpferinnen gewannen eindrucksvoll, um den ersten unbestrittenen Showdown in der 160-Pfund-Division der Frauen zu organisieren.



Der Gewinner von Shields vs. Hammer wird Terrence Crawford beitreten, Jermain Taylor, Bernard Hopkins, Oleksandr Usyk und Frauen Weltergewicht Cecilia Braekhus als die einzigen Kämpfer haben alle vier wichtigen WM-Titel in jeder Gewichtsklasse vereinigt.



Shields vs. Hammer wird von Salita Promotions gefördert. Ticketpreise und Vorverkaufsdatum werden nächste Woche von Boardwalk Hall bekannt gegeben.



„Ich suche immer die größten Herausforderungen und setze mir die höchsten Ziele. Ich werde bereit sein wie nie zuvor und werde Christina Hammer am 13. April besiegen“, sagte Shields. „Nichts wird mich davon abhalten, unbestrittener Champion zu werden und meinen Weg fortzusetzen, das Frauenboxen in noch nie dagewesene Höhen zu führen. Ich möchte die Größte aller Zeiten sein und das Spiel für alle Frauen im Sport für immer verändern, und April 13 ist ein wichtiger Schritt auf diesem Weg in die Geschichte.“



„Auf diesen Moment habe ich lange gewartet,“ sagte Hammer. „Ich bin größer, stärker und erfahrener als Claressa Shields. Ich bin ungeschlagen und seit über acht Jahren Champion. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, der Welt zu zeigen, dass ich der beste und unangefochtene Weltmeister im Mittelgewicht bin.“



„SHOWTIME Sports hat eine lange Geschichte darin, die Besten im Kampfsport für Frauen zu präsentieren, ob es mit Laila Ali und Christy Martin im Boxen war, oder Gina Carano, Cris Cyborg und Ronda Rousey in MMA,Sagte Gordon Hall, Executive Producer von Showtime Boxing: SONDERAUSGABE. „In jüngerer Zeit, seit 2016 Wir haben die Elite von heute mit Claressa Shields vorgestellt, Christina Hammer, Katie Taylor und Amanda Serrano treten in einem branchenführenden . auf 10 Präsentationen des Frauenboxens. Männlich oder weiblich, SHOWTIME hat die besten Kämpfer in ihren härtesten Matchups geliefert, und April 13 wird es nicht anders. Wir haben zwei der besten Pfund-für-Pfund-Kämpferinnen der Welt, die sich gegenüberstehen, wobei alle vier Titel im Mittelgewicht auf dem Spiel stehen. Viel besser geht es nicht."



„Der größte Frauenkampf aller Zeiten findet im April statt 13 in der Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City,“, sagte Promoter Dmitriy Salita. „Claressa Shields und Christina Hammer“, beide Meister, beide in ihrer Blütezeit, nehmen nicht nur die größte Herausforderung in ihrer jeweiligen Karriere an, indem sie sich im Ring begegnen, sondern brechen Barrieren für das Boxen und für Frauen im Sport. April 13 ist dazu bestimmt, eine elektrische und historische Boxnacht live auf SHOWTIME zu werden.“



„Schilde vs. Hammer ist der größte und wichtigste Kampf in der Geschichte des Frauenboxens – zwei ungeschlagene vereinte Champions in ihrer besten Form kämpfen um die unbestrittene Weltmeisterschaft im Mittelgewicht,“, sagte Shields-Manager Mark Taffet. „Christina Hammer ist in der Tat eine sehr gute Kämpferin und Champion, aber Claressa Shields ist einmalig. Der gleiche intensive Fokus und die gleiche Entschlossenheit, die Claressa durchs Leben gebracht hat, brachte ihr zwei olympische Goldmedaillen ein, und gewann ihre fünf Weltmeistertitel in acht Profikämpfen, wird sie am 13. April zum Sieg führen.“



„Wir freuen uns sehr, Weltklasse-Championship-Boxen zurück in die Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City zu bringen,“, sagte Matt Doherty, Exekutivdirektor der Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. „Dies bekräftigt das Engagement der CRDA, Weltklasse-Sportveranstaltungen anzuziehen und mehr Besucher an unsere Destination zu bringen.“



Shields war der erste amerikanische Boxer in der Geschichte – männlich oder weiblich – der in Folge olympische Goldmedaillen gewann. Die Flint, Mich., gebürtiger wurde nach der 2016 Olympia und wurde in ihrem vierten Profikampf Weltmeisterin im Supermittelgewicht der Frauen. Shields wechselte für ihren Juni ins Mittelgewicht 22 Headliner bei SHOWTIME, Sie besiegte Hanna Gabriels, um die IBF- und WBA-Titel zu gewinnen und in ihrem sechsten Profi-Wettbewerb eine Zwei-Division-Meisterin zu werden. Nachdem Hammer aufgrund ihres medizinischen Problems zum WBC-Champion in Recess ernannt wurde, Shields holte sich den vakanten WBC-Titel im vergangenen November mit einer einstimmigen Entscheidung über Hannah Rankin. Alle drei Titel verteidigte sie zuletzt im Dezember gegen Femke Hermans.



Hammer, von Dortmund, Deutschland, ist die dominierende Kraft im Mittelgewicht der Frauen seit dem Gewinn des WBO-Titels in 2010. Hammer wurde vereinter Champion in 2016 mit einer einstimmigen Entscheidung über WBC-Titelliste Kali Reis und machte vier Verteidigungen als vereinter Champion. In ihren acht Jahren als Champion, Hammer hat nur eine Handvoll Runden verloren 16 WM-Titel kämpft. Hammer, der auch professionell modelliert und kürzlich auf der Fashion Week in New York City vorgestellt wurde, machte sie in den USA. Debüt im Juni 22 nach Wahlkampf hauptsächlich in Deutschland seit Berufseinstieg 2009. Nachdem er aus gesundheitlichen Gründen zum Rückzug aus der November-Vereinigung gezwungen wurde, Hammer hat letzten Samstag einen Nicht-Titelkampf durch KO in der zweiten Runde gewonnen, Februar 9 in Deutschland.



Die Unterkarte für das SHOWTIME BOXING: Die Sendung SPECIAL EDITION wird in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben.

ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCE THEIR CLASS OF 2019!!!!

Atlantic City, N.J. – November 19, 2018 – Die Boxing Hall of Fame von Atlantic City (ACBHOF) hat angekündigt, seine 2019 Induktionsklasse. The Induction Weekend will take place at The Claridge, ein Radisson Hotel am Park Place & Promenade in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 21 – 23, 2019.
We’re extremely excited about the Class of 2019 and are very much looking forward to paying tribute to the new inductees in Atlantic City at our 3rd annual induction weekend next Junesaid ACBHOF President and Founder ray McCline.
Die 2019 inductees in the Fighter category are:

Bernard Hopkins Tim Witherspoon, Sr.
Kevin Watts Virgil Hill, Sr.
Iran Barkley John Brown
Roberto Duran, Sr. Micky Ward

Trainers and Cutmen:

Ace Marotta EnglishBouieFisher

Nicht-Teilnehmer–Special Contributors:

Butch Lewis Bobby Goodman
Stan Hoffman Nigel Collins
Henry Hascup Jimmy Binns Sr.
Tom Kaczmarek Tony Orlando Jr.
Rhonda Utley-Herring
Bernard Hopkins will be inducted into his first Hall of Fame as part of the third annual class that will include a total of 19 Eingeweihte.
I feel appreciated and it’s starting to settle in that I’m near that mark of living legend. I don’t see myself as a living legend. Let other people decide that. This is a great honor and I’m grateful for the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame for making this happen,” Hopkins said in a November 16 RingTV interview with Joseph Santoliquito.
Watch who you co-sign for; you can’t sell me black to get in the door. You can’t sell me white to get in the door. You can’t sell me half white or half black or none of that to get in the door. But you can sell me LOYALTYsaid former two-division champion Bernard Hopkins.
The 3rd Annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration Weekend will honor some of the world’s most iconic figures from the sport of boxing: Butch Lewis, Nigel Collins, Englisch “BouieFisher and New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame’s President Henry Hascup are just a few named who will be enshrined with the 2019 Induktionsklasse.
Inductees will be named in three categories: Fighter, Trainer & Cut-Men and Special Contributors.
It was a great honor to hear I was going to be inducted into Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. Atlantic City is my second home, and as a pro fighter I’ve fought numerous times in this great city. It’s a great boxing town and it is an honor to be inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame” sagt Micky Ward.
In den nächsten Wochen wird es Updates zum Veranstaltungskalender geben, Zimmerpakete und erwartete VIP-Auftritte auf der Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame und den Websites und Social-Media-Plattformen des Claridge Hotels.
For more information on the Hall of Fame’s 3rd Annual Induction Weekend please contact the ACBHOF at (609) 318 -3188 oder acbhof@gmail.com, or visit on Facebook Instagramund am Zwitschern.
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Isiah Seldon bereit für die ungeschlagene Mittelgewichtler Tyler Howard am 16. November in Oklahoma City

Atlantic City, NJ (November 1, 2018) – Mittelgewichtler Isiah Seldon ist immer bereit für seinen größten Kampf seiner Karriere, als er auf ungeschlagen Tyler Howard in einem Kampf für Acht-Runde am 16. November in der Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City geplant statt.

 

 

 

Der Kampf, die von Top Rank gefördert, wird live auf ESPN + gestreamt.

 

 

 

Die Hauptveranstaltung wird sehen WBO Junior Weltergewicht-Champion Maurice Hooker Verteidigung gegen Alex Saucedo.

 

 

 

Seldon (12-1-1, 4 KOs) in Atlantic City Ausbildung unter der Aufsicht von Bill Johnson wurde.

 

 

 

“Ich freue mich auf diese große Chance,” Said Seldon. “Ich habe auf eine Gelegenheit gesehnt auf einem Kämpfer wie Howard zu nehmen, wie ein Sieg wird meine Karriere auf die nächste Ebene.”

 

 

 

Team Seldon, fleißig mit langjährigem Manager Jim Kurtz gearbeitet hat, sehr begeistert über die Möglichkeit, die Seldon vor ihm hat.

 

 

 

“Es wird nicht mehr größer als mit einem explosiven Hauptereignis zwischen Hooker und Saucedo auf einer Top Rank-Show kämpfen. Das Personal im Top Rank war erstklassig. Ich bin wirklich aufgeregt, für Isiah diese Gelegenheit, seine Talente auf einer großen Bühne anzuzeigen. Ich selbst und Co-Manager Joe Thompson sind überzeugt, Isiah bereit ist, am 16. November leuchten und es kann hier nicht schnell genug,” sagte Kurtz, wer hat eine Seldon vom ersten Tag geschaffen.

 

 

 

Kurtz verwaltet auch Seldon Vater, WBA-Schwergewichts-Champion, Bruce Seldon.

 

 

 

“Isiah hat mit seinem ursprünglichen Trainer Bill Johnson wieder vereint, und sie haben übersprungen nicht höher schlagen. Dies ist das erste Mal, Isiah hat ein vollwertiges Trainingslager hat. Wir haben keine Hebel in Bewegung in der Vorbereitung für diesen Kampf links. Isiah Konditionierung ist an einem Punkt, ich habe noch nie mit ihm gesehen vor. Er wird immer großen Sparring und seine Verbesserung der Arbeit mit Bill in der Vorbereitung für diesen Kampf ist unglaublich. Er ist bereit, die Welt eine neue und verbesserte Isiah Seldon zu zeigen,. Er hat ein großes Erbe ist der Sohn des ehemaligen WBA-Schwergewichts-Champion Bruce Seldon zu folgen, aber Isiah ist entschlossen, seine eigene Marke auf dem Boxsport zu machen.”

 

 

 

“Er hatte schon immer Macht in beiden Händen, in fast Kampf Scoring Knockdown jeder, aber jetzt lernt er, ruhig zu bleiben und Jungs zu beenden, anstatt übermäßig von immer begeistert und ließ sie aus dem Schneider. Er ist Stanzen härter als je zuvor, Putting seine Schläge zusammen und seine Boxen Fähigkeit hat ein Niveau erreicht, wo er das Tempo des Kampfes kontrollieren kann. Wir haben es langsam genommen mit Isiah bedenkt, dass er keine Amateur-Kämpfe hat, aber wir sind jetzt an dem Punkt, wo er bereit ist, seine Spuren in dem Mittelgewicht zu machen.”

 

 

 

“Wir wissen, dass Tyler Howard ein guter ungeschlagenen Kämpfer. Er hatte eine gute Amateur-Karriere, stammt aus einer Familie mit einem Box-Hintergrund, und verfügt über ein solides Management-Team, die einen tollen Job mit ihm getan haben. Am 16. November erwarten wir einen harten Kampf mit einigem Feuerwerk, aber wir sind zuversichtlich, Isiah als Sieger hervorgehen wird, und das wird uns größere und bessere Chancen führen.”

Thomas LaManna takes on former world title challenger Mike Arnaoutis for New Jersey State Welterweight Title on Friday, November 16th at The Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City

Chris Thomas battles Eddie Edmond for New Jersey State Middleweight title
Greg Jackson rematches Juan Rodriguez, Jr.
Miguel Cartagena makes Rising Star Promotions debut
Undefeated fighters John Bauza, Donald Smith, Omar Salem and Isiah Hart in action

ATLANTIC CITY (Oktober 23, 2018)–Welterweight contender Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna tritt gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeistertitel-Herausforderer an Mike Arnaoutis for the New Jersey State Welterweight Title in the eight-round main event for will headline a full night of action on Freitag Nacht, 16. November bei The Bourbon Room innerhalb Das Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City.

 

 

 

The card is promoted by Rising Star Promotions.

 

 

 

LaManna von Millville, New Jersey hat einen Rekord von 26-2-1 mit neun Knockouts.

 

 

 

Die 26 year-old LaManna is a seven-year professional, wer gewann sein erstes 16 Enden.

 

 

 

LaManna is currently riding a six-fight unbeaten streak. He has wins over Kendall Mena (20-3), and in his last bout he won an eight-round unanimous decision over Matthew Strode (25-6) on August 18th in Atlantic City.

 

 

 

This will be LaManna’s 7th consecutive start in Atlantic City, und 20 bout overall on the boardwalk.

 

 

 

Arnaoutis of Atlantic City, New Jersey via Athens, Greece has a record of 26-11-2 mit 13 Knockouts.

 

 

 

Arnaoutis began his career in 2001 and was undefeated in his first 16 Enden, which included wins over Hector Saez (4-1), Former world title challenger Jesse Feliciano (12-2-2), Joaquin Gallardo (16-2-1), Roberto Santa Cruz (11-2), Jose Leo Moreno (12-0) & Marc Thompson (14-0). Arnaoutis fought to a disputed draw with future world champion Juan Urango.

 

 

 

Arnaoutis challenged for the WBO Junior Welterweight title against Ricardo Torres on November 18, 2006. Aranoutis lost a split decision that many ringside observers thought Arnaoutis had pulled out the victory.

 

 

 

Arnaoutis has picked up victories over Lanardo Tyner (19-0) & Nasser Athumani (20-5-2).

 

 

 

In his bout, Arnaoutis lost to top prospect Jaron Ennis on June 1st in Atlantic City.

 

 

 

In der Acht-Runde Ko-Funktion, Chris Thomas will defend the New Jersey State Middleweight Title against Eddie Edmond.

 

 

 

Thomas (10-0-1, 7 KOs) von Toms River, New Jersey won The New Jersey State Middleweight Title when scored a 3rd round stoppage over Darryl Bunting on June 1st.

 

 

 

Die 20 year Thomas is a two-year professional, and is coming off a 2nd round knockout over 147-fight veteran Roberto Valenzuela on July 28th in Hampton, New Hampshire.

 

 

 

Edmond of Newark, New Jersey hat einen Rekord von 4-5-2 mit einem KO-.

 

 

 

Die 32 year-old is a 10-year professional is looking to get back in the win column after losing to Isiah Seldon on May 27th, 2016 in Atlantic City.

 

 

 

Auch in einem Acht-Runden-Kampf, Greg Jackson (8-7-1, 2 KOs) von Philadelphia nimmt Juan Rodriguez Jr. (13-5, 3 KOs) von Union City, New Jersey in a welterweight rematch of a controversial bout that took place three years ago.

 

 

 

In diesem Kampf, most people who saw that bout had Jackson ahead at the time of a melee that happened in the crowd, and the bout was halted as there was not any ambulance onsite due to it being used to transport injured fans.

 

 

 

On November 16th, Jackson and Rodriguez will get it on again to settle the score.

 

 

 

Im Sechs-Runden-Kämpfe:

 

Miguel Cartagena (15-5-1, 6 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named in a flyweight contest.

 

John Bauza (11-0, 5 KOs) von North Bergen, New Jersey takes on an opponent to be named in a junior welterweight bout.

 

Donald Smith (7-0, 4 KOs) von Philadelphia nimmt Tyrone Luckey (9-9-3, 7 KOs) Neptun, New Jersey in a featherweight contest.

 

Yurik Mamedov (10-1, 3 KOs) von Brooklyn, NY takes on an opponent to be named in a welterweight bout.

 

 

 

 

Im Vier-Runden-Kämpfe:

 

Omar Salem (5-0, 2 Kos) von Brooklyn, NY nimmt Albert Delgado (0-5-3) von Roanoke, VA in a middleweight bout.

 

Isiah Hart (1-0, 1 KO) von Atlantic City übernimmt Leon DeShields von Philadelphia in einem Kampf im Mittelgewicht

 

Joel De La Paz (8-1, 4 KOs) of Atlantic City takes on an opponent to be named in a super middleweight fight.

 

Ryan Wilczak (7-0, 3 KOs) of Scranton, PA will see action in a middleweight bout.

 

Ry’Shine Collins (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a bantamweight bout.

 

 

 

Weitere Kämpfe werden in Kürze bekannt gegeben.

Team Pennsylvania Defeats Team New Jersey in Inaugural MMA Pro League Fight Card at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

Klicken HIER for Photos from Mike Dorsi/MMA Pro League

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (September 16, 2018) – The newest entity in MMA, MMA Pro League, launched Saturday as Team Pennsylvania led by head coach Daniel Gracie defeated Team New Jersey led by head coach Dan Miller by a score of 14 – 6 im Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and on FloCombat.com.

 

 

 

In the opening bout on FloCombat.com, Joseph Penafiel of Team Pennsylvania defeated Turpal Khamzayev of Team New Jersey by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), securing three points for Team Pennsylvania.

 

 

Getting that first win for my team meant everything,” said Penafiel. “I wanted to set the tone for my team and let everyone know we’re here to bang. I knew (Khamzayev) was tough, but I’m way too much for him. Even when he tried to strike me I was able to stay comfortable. And in the grappling department I don’t think many people can mess with me.

 

 

 

The second official team bout saw Cody Hier of Team Pennsylvania secure a TKO victory over Gabriel Ruiz of Team New Jersey 3:43 into round two and earning Team Pennsylvania five more points, expanding their lead 8 – 0.

 

 

 

I finally feel like I’m hitting my rhythm in the cage,” said Hier. “I did everything that I could to help Team Pennsylvania get the win tonight. I could tell Ruiz was out and he was quitting. When I hit him with that first big ground and pound, I felt how well I tagged him. And then when he tried to go to his side that’s when I really got aggressive and finished him.

 

 

 

In the third fight, Team New Jersey’s Claudio Ledesma won by unanimous decision (29-27, 30-27, 30-27) über Andre Bernardo of Team Pennsylvania, earning Team New Jersey their first three points and tightening the team contest 8 – 3.

 

 

 

I was glad to do my part for my team,” said Ledesma. “I’m a little mad that I wasn’t able to stop him, obwohl. I hit him with everything but the kitchen sink, but I just couldn’t finish him. After the second round, once I realized that I probably wasn’t going to finish (Bernardo), I knew my main goal was to just secure the win and that’s what I did.

 

 

 

The fourth official contest of the night featured a unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27) victory by Zedekiah Montanez of Team Pennsylvania over Mike Pagano of Team New Jersey, capturing three more points for Team Pennsylvania and growing the lead 11 – 3.

 

 

 

It felt great to get the win. I was just trying to listen to my coach and my teammates,” said Montanez. “I also had my son right there watching me tonight. He helps remind me what I do this for. But tonight, I was happy to get this experience under my belt and get the win for my team.

 

 

 

In the evening’s fifth bout, Team Pennsylvania’s Rafael Celestino defeated Team New Jersey’s Emmanuel Walo durch einstimmigen Beschluss (30-27, 29-28, 29-28). With Celestino’s win, Team Pennsylvania collected three more points, widening the score 14 – 3, and officially securing Team Pennsylvania victory.

 

 

 

I’m very happy with my win and to be able to help my team earn the victory tonight,” said Celestino. “Walo is a very tough opponent and he came to fight tonight, but I did enough to get the win and am happy with my performance.

 

 

 

The sixth and final official contest showcased an exhilarating finale as Kevin Sears of Team New Jersey scored a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27) über Ahmed Samir of Team Pennsylvania, making the final team score 14 – 6 in favor of Team Pennsylvania.

 

 

 

I went in there and fought for my team, but I was also fighting for my daughter and my family,” said Sears. “I’m doing this to make my daughter’s life better. She helps push me and drives me to fight. Samir had me shook in the first round, and then again in the second, but I just dug deep and did what I needed to get this win.

 

 

 

The way we won showed me a lot about my team,” said coach Gracie. “We won decisively and showed the type of performance that I’ve come to expect from my guys.

 

 

 

MMA needs innovation and something new to excite the fans and help bring the masses to our sport,” added Gracie. “I think MMA Pro League and this team concept is exactly what will help bring that added attention and take this sport to the next level.

 

 

 

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To access live and on-demand coverage of all MMA Pro League action, visit FloCombat.com and become a monthly or annual PRO subscriber. Either subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Watch the games on all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Jahr, or Apple TV 4.

 

 

 

 

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MMA PRO LEAGUE MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTOS

Inaugural Event This Saturday, September 15 von Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City & Streaming Live on FloCombat.com
Head Coach Dan Miller Leads Team New Jersey Against
Head Coach Daniel Gracie & Team Pennsylvania
Klicken HIER for Photos from MMA Pro League

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (September 13, 2018) – As fight night approaches for the inaugural MMA Pro League event, fighters from head coach Dan Miller’s Team New Jersey and head coach Daniel Gracie’s Team Pennsylvania participated in media workouts Thursday at Hard Rock Live in Atlantic City.

The newest entity in MMA kicks off this Saturday, September 15 at the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in bouts streaming live on FloCombat.com (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT). Tickets for the inaugural installment ofMMA Pro League At The Hard Rockare available at Ticketmaster.com.

The full bout sheet is available HERE. Here is what the fighters in attendance and league executives had to say Thursday:

DAN MILLER, Head Coach of Team New Jersey

It means a lot to be coach for Team New Jersey. It’s my home state and it’s a big event for it. I love the team concept and I’m proud to be in this position.

We’re here representing the whole state. We’ve had the team training together and building camaraderie. It’s like a wrestling match style where each team is sending people out.

Everybody looks good and healthy in training camp. I think we’re ready to go. All of these fights are going to be fantastic. These are matched very well and it should be a fun night. Team Pennsylvania better be ready, because our guys are.

DANIEL GRACIE, Head Coach of Team Pennsylvania

Everything in training has been perfect. I’ve been working with most of these guys for a long time already so we just kept up what we’ve been working on. With the team concept we have a lot more people to focus on instead of just one or two. We already had good chemistry though, so everything went smoothly.

Our amateur guys turning pro are going to show that they belong in these fights. It’s time to grab the spotlight. Your first fight is the best opportunity to make an impression.

I think that MMA needs something new that can draw people’s attention. This is a great chance to bring in the fans who don’t pay attention to MMA and give them a chance to get behind their local teams.

HANI DARWISH, CEO of MMA Pro League

Fans should expect something completely different than they’re used to. MMA has always been a team sport and I’m glad we’re going to be the ones to expose that to the world. These guys have always trained with a team, because you can’t train by yourself.

We believe this is going to be the new era of MMA. We’re going to give cities and states all around the world the chance to really stand behind their own teams.

There’s been a lot of hard work and strategic planning leading to this and it’s finally coming to fruition. It’s a vision that we implemented and once we got the right people we knew it was a theme we believed in so much that we decided to execute.

MARK Taffet, President of MMA Pro League

We’re going to create a legacy in this sport that is going to last for generations to come. I had the privilege of launching HBO PPV 30 years ago and I saw a lot of history be made. Now I have the chance to do it again, along with my partner Hani Darwish.

My first fight at HBO PPV was right here in Atlantic City for Evander Holyfield vs. George Foreman. It’s very significant for me to be back here in Atlantic City at the brand new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to have a chance to create another chapter of great moments.

One of the most important things to MMA Pro League is to have the right coaches leading the teams. Dan Miller and Daniel Gracie are both natural leaders, Mentoren, great former fighters and great teachers. They represent everything we want to represent with MMA Pro League.

MARK KOLKER (NJ) vs. ZULKARNAIYN KAMCHYBEKOV (PA) – Mittelgewichtler

Kolker: “This is really exciting and I’m very thankful for the opportunity. We’re doing something different than anyone else is doing and I think it can be something special.

I know that I have an opponent who can wrestle and who’s undefeated as an amateur. I feel like I have the tools to beat him. I can catch, slip and put him away with something early. Or if he wants to go the distance we can do that too. I predict I knock him out.

Kamchybekov: “This is my first pro fight and I’m very happy to have the opportunity. I don’t know too much about my opponent but I will be prepared. I have worked very hard and I’m going to show my wrestling and striking to get this win.

GABRIEL RUIZ (NJ) vs. CODY HIER (PA) – Leichtgewichte

Ruiz: “It feels good to get back in the cage and feel the adrenaline. I’m hoping to give everyone a great fight.

I know my opponent is a wrestler so he’s going to try to take me down. He’s not going to want to stand up with me, but I’m prepared for a lot of wrestling. I’m trying to knock him out and go eat a burger.

Hier: “It’s amazing to be a part of this MMA Pro League venture. It’s such a great opportunity and I’m glad to be on the ground floor.

My opponent has taken some time off but I know he’s going to be ready to fight. I’m not sleeping on him. This is going to be an action fight.

CLAUDIO LEDESMA (NJ) vs. ANDRE BERNARDO (PA) – Bantamweights

Ledesma: “It’s awesome to be able to represent New Jersey. I’m so happy to have this opportunity. This has been a great experience so far.

“Ich weiß nicht viel über meinen Gegner. I like to focus on what I do and make adjustments when I have to.

Bernardo: “It’s been a hard road getting to where I am today and I’m grateful to be fighting for MMA Pro League.

I’m facing a very experienced fighter. He has a black belt in jiu-jitsu and is a well-rounded fighter. He’s still going to have to get in
there and fight me. I know we’re going to go to the ground eventually and I plan to choke him out.

MIKE PAGANO (NJ) vs. ZEDEKIAH MONTANEZ (PA) – Welterweights

Pagano: “I’m proud to be a part of this first MMA Pro League show. I’m excited to represent my state in the cage.

My opponent seems very well composed. He likes to sit back and box before looking to throw. Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the face, so I’m going to go out there and just fight.

Montanez: “It feels really good to be in this position. Fighting professionally has been a dream of mine and now it’s here. I’ve worked so hard to get to this moment and I’m really excited.

I know that I’m facing a wrestler who likes to put pressure on and come straight forward. We’re prepared for anything he throws at me and I will adapt to anything he throws at me. It’s going to be a war but I just have to go out there and be the best I can be.

JUSTIN OSBORN (NJ) vs. ANDY JIMENEZ (PA) – Welterweights

Osborn: “I’m excited to go out there and do what I love to do. I can’t wait to get in that cage and stare across at a guy who’s ready to take my head off.

I know I’m facing an undefeated amateur making his pro debut so I’m ready for anything. I’m ready for the whole nine yards. I’m predicting a finish.

JOSEPH PINAFIEL (PA) vs. TURPAL KHAMZAYEV (NJ) – Bantamweights

Pinafiel: “It means everything to me to have this platform. This is an opportunity to build upon my career. I’ve had amazing treatment here. I’m going for it all on Saturday.

I’m facing a tough guy in his own backyard. But I’m here to make a statement. I want to take him out and give everyone a good fight. I’m hoping he brings the best out of me. Ich werde gewinnen. I’m ready to finish him any way possible.

KEVIN SEARS (NJ) vs. AHMED SAMIR (PA) – Schwergewichte

Sears: “This means a lot to me. I’ve fought in 10 leagues and this has been the best experience by far. MMA Pro League just cares about their fighters.

Samir looks really tough and I know he has a lot of experience. Everyone is dangerous at this level and it only takes on punch to go to sleep. I’m going to go for the finish right from the start.

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Full Lineup Set for MMA Pro League Inaugural Event This Saturday, September 15 von Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City & Streaming Live on FloCombat.com

Head Coach Dan Miller Leads Team New Jersey Against
Head Coach Daniel Gracie & Team Pennsylvania

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (September 11, 2018) – The newest entity in MMA, MMA Pro League, is just days away from their inaugural event with an exciting lineup of fights that pits fighters from Team New Jersey, which is led by head coach Dan Miller of the Miller Brothers, gegen Team Pennsylvania and their head coach, Daniel Gracie of the renowned Gracie family.

 

 

 

The fighters square-off this Samstag, September 15 at the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in bouts streaming live on FloCombat.com (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT). Tickets for the inaugural installment ofMMA Pro League At The Hard Rock” sind an Ticketmaster.com.

 

 

 

The MMA Pro League event will see Claudio Ledesma Annahme Andre Bernardo in a bantamweight fight, Gabriel Ruiz in a featherweight clash against Cody Hier and a light heavyweight contest that pits Emmanuel Walo gegen Rafael Celestino.

 

 

 

Featherweight action will feature Mike Pagano in a bout against Zedekiah Montanez, mehr Kevin Sears annimmt Ahmed Samir in a heavyweight attraction and a bantamweight affair that sees Turpal Khamzayev Schlacht Joseph Penafiel.

 

 

 

Rounding out the exciting inaugural night of MMA Pro League fights are Mark Kolker zugewandt Zulkarnaiyn Kamchybekov in a middleweight fight, a lightweight showdown between Shan Cella und Francisco Muniz and a welterweight matchup between Justin Osborn und Andy Jimenez.

 

Ledesma is a native of West Orange, NJ and currently holds a 14-7 record as a professional fighter. Bernardo is originally from Botucatu, Sao Paulo, Brazil and has a professional record of 8-4.

 

Ruiz fights out of Woodland Park, NJ with an 0-1 record as a professional fighter and an amateur record of 5-2-1 im Fliegengewicht. Hier is originally from Daison, MY. He later moved to Philadelphia to train at Gracie Gym. Hier has a record of 1-1 as a professional fighter in the bantamweight division.

 

Walo was born in Cleveland, OH and spent the first few years of his life there before moving to Liberia at a very young age. Walo eventually returned to the U.S. to join the United States National Guard and was stationed as a guard in an Iraqi prison. While in Iraq, Walo was exposed to mixed martial arts and quickly fell in love with the sport. When Walo returned home, he began training and made his professional debut in December 2010. He has accumulated a professional record of 12-2-1. Celestino is from Brasilia, Brazil and has a 5-2 record as a professional fighter in the Middleweight division.

 

Pagano, a United States military veteran, is originally from Fayetteville, NC. He later moved to New Jersey to train with Dan Miller’s Miller Brothers MMA. Pagano is also a trainer at the gym and serves as the head instructor for the gym’s Little Spartans youth martial arts and anti-bullying program. He is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu with an 0-1 record as a professional fighter. Montanez is a mixed martial arts fighter based in Pennsylvania. Er hat ein 3-2 record in the featherweight division.

 

 

 

Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sears is an eleven-fight MMA veteran who owns seven wins after a strong amateur career. Representing his native Egypt, Samir won his only professional MMA fight by knockout and owns an 11-1 record as a professional boxer.

 

 

 

Bantamweight brawler Khamzayev was born in New Jersey and turned professional in May of this year when he lost his debut. He takes on Orlando’sPenafiel, who won a decision in his professional debut in April.

 

Kolker will represent New Jersey, but was born and raised in Alabama. He made his professional MMA debut in June 2017 with a decision victory. After amassing an amateur record of 4-0, Kamchybekov will make his his professional MMA debut on Saturday night.

 

 

 

A 23-year-old from New Jersey, Cella will return to action for his second professional MMA fight. Muniz is originally from Caguas, Puerto Rico. His preferred discipline is Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Muniz has fought five times in his native Puerto Rico, attaining a record of 4-1.

 

Osborn is originally from Tennessee before representing New Jersey. He emerged victorious in his professional debut in August. Fighting out of New York, Jimenez war 3-0 in amateur MMA bouts and will fight for the first time professionally on Saturday’s card.

 

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Perez wins New Jersey State Super Middleweight Title with decision over Aikens in Atlantic City Classic

 

ATLANTIC CITY (September 10, 2018)–DeCarlo Perez and Antowyan Aikens lived up to the pre-fight hype of a knockdown- dragout war that eventually saw Perez eek out an eight-round unanimous decision on Saturday night at The Bourbon Room inside the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City.

 

The bout between Atlantic City rivals, which gave Perez the New Jersey State Super Middleweight title, headlined an terrific 10-bout card promoted by Rising Star Promotions.

 

 

The fight saw Perez push the action early as he buckled Aikens into the ropes in the 2nd round. Not only did Aikens stem the tide, but came back emphatically, as he landed a perfect right that sent Perez to the canvas.

 

Now with Aikens seemingly in control. Perez came back the very next round to land a perfect left hook that put Aikens on the canvas. It looked like Perez would be able to end the fight, but Aikens came back and stood toe-to-tow with Perez, and gave as good he received.

 

With a cut over his left eye, Perez was able to box his way down the stretch of the fight, which thrilled the capacity crowd and the Showboat Hotel.

 

 

 

Perez of Atlantic City won by scores of 77-72, 76-74 und 75-74 zu verbessern 17-6-1. Aikens of Atlantic City is 13-5-1.

 

 

 

Antowyan surprised me on how he was able to be so consistent. When he did knock me down, I was able to stay calm, and keep my composure. I said to myself was to stay calm, I still have rounds and I tasted his power. Ich habe ihn niedergeschlagen, and I knew we were even, and I just wanted to win the last few rounds. He started out the rounds strong, but my pressure not only influenced the judges, but began to break him down. He started punching out of fear instead of skill,” said Perez. “As long as I stayed consistent and kept my pressure, I knew that I would prevail.

 

 

 

Said Aikens, “Es war ein guter Kampf. It was an action packed fight. We both landed some good shots. They gave it to him based off of his knockdown,” said Aikens. “After I knocked him down, I should have slowed up and took my time. In the next round, he caught me with a good shot. There were a lot of things said in the build up to this fight, and I fought off of a lot of anger. Ich komme wieder. I am a real fighter. All champions don’t win belts.

 

 

 

 

 

In a battle of New Jersey based junior welterweights, John Bauza remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Rashad Bogar

 

In Runde drei, Bauza dropped Bogar with a straight left hand.

 

Bauza cruised home with the victory by scores of 60-53 auf allen Karten.

 

Bauza, 139 lbs of North Bergen, NJ ist 11-0. Bogar, 139 Pfund Newark, NJ ist 4-8-1.

 

Omar Salem stopped Mike Anderson at the end of round one of their scheduled four round middleweight bout.

 

Salem dominated the only frame, and Anderson said he could not continue due to an arm injury.

 

Salem, 165 Pfund Brooklyn, NY ist 4-0 mit einem KO-. Anderson, 165.5 Pfund von Philadelphia ist 0-3.

 

 

Isaiah Hart made a thrilling pro debut with a 2nd round stoppage of Dillon Kasprzak in a middleweight bout.

 

In der ersten Runde, Hart knocked Kasprzak with a hard left hook. Hart came out in round two by landing two hard lefts and a flusg right, und der Kampf wurde gestoppt 16 Sekunden.

 

Hart, 160.7 lbs of Atlantic City is 1-0 mit einem KO-. Kasprzak, 159 Pfund von Philadelphia ist 0-2.

 

 

Nahir Albright pounded out a four-round unanimous decision over Glenford Nickey in a junior welterweight bout.

 

Albright, 140 Pfund Philadelphia gewann durch Punktzahlen von 40-36 zweimal und 40-35 zu erhöhen seinen Rekord auf 4-1. Nickey, 140 lbs of Brooklyn is 4-2.

 

 

Jahmal Dyer stopped Marco Lugo in the final round of their scheduled four-round lightweight bout.

 

In der ersten Runde, Dyer dropped Lugo with a left hook to the head. Dyer sealed the fight in round four, when he dropped Lugo with a hard right hand. Dyer ended things when he landed a huge right that sent Lugo back that opened up a barrage of hard punches, und der Kampf wurde gestoppt 1:29.

 

Dyer, 132.9 lbs of Baltimore is now 6-1 mit vier Knockouts. Lugo, 131 Pfund Vineland, NJ ist 0-2.

 

 

 

Ryan Wilczak remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Alberto Delgado in a middleweight fight.

 

Wilczak, 158 lbs of Scranton, PA gewonnen durch Dutzende von 40-36 und 39-37 twice and is now 7-0. Delgado, 160.9 lbs of Roanoke, VA is 0-4-3.

 

 

Ry’Shine Collins made an emphatic pro debut by stopping Lucky Holt in the 1st round of their scheduled four-round super bantamweight bout.

 

Collins landed a series of hard body shots that put Holt down, und der Kampf wurde gestoppt

 

Collins, 122.3 Pfund von Philadelphia ist 1-0 mit einem KO-. Holt, 120.8 lbs of Hannibal, MO is 0-3.

 

 

Kashon Hutchinson won a four-round unanimous decision over Steve Moore in a welterweight bout.

 

Hutchinson, 145.3 lbs of Reading, PA gewonnen durch Dutzende von 40-36 zweimal und 39-37 , seine Marke zu erhöhen 4-5. Moore, 144.1 Pfund Orange, NJ ist 1-5.

 

 

Travis Toledo remained undefeated by stopping Tahlik Taylor in round two of their scheduled four-round light-heavyweight bout.

 

In der zweiten Runde, Toledo dropped Taylor with a big left hook. Seconds later, it was a body shot that sent Taylor to the canvas, and the fight was halted at 2:02.

 

Toledo, 172,3 Pfund Baltimore, MD is 2-0 mit zwei Knockouts. Taylor, 175.3 lbs of Greensboro, NC ist 3-12-1.

 

 

 

Rising Star Promotions will be back at The Showboat on Saturday, November 3rd with the return of world ranked Thomas LaManna appearing in the main event. Also announced for the card will be a battle for the New Jersey State Middleweight title as Chris Thomas defends his title against Eddie Edmonds.

GET TO KNOW MMA PRO LEAGUE’S TEAM PENNSYLVANIA

Head Coach Daniel Gracie’s Team Pennsylvania Battles
Team New Jersey in MMA Pro League Inaugural Event Saturday, September 15 Von Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City & Streaming on FloCombat.com
Team Pennsylvania Talks Motivation, Fighting Style & Mehr!

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (September 7, 2018) – As the inaugural fight night approaches for the newest entity in MMA, MMA Pro League, get to know the fighters for head coach Daniel Gracie’s Team Pennsylvania before they battle Team New Jersey Saturday, September 15 from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and streaming live on FloCombat.com.

Tickets for the inaugural installment ofMMA Pro League At The Hard Rock” am Samstag, September 15, featuring Team New Jersey vs. Team Pennsylvania, are available at Ticketmaster.com.

Here is what Daniel Gracie’s Team Pennsylvania fighters had to say as they prepare to take on head coach Dan Miller’s Team New Jersey:

ZEDEKIAH MONTANEZ

Weight Class: Federgewicht

Heimatstadt: North Philadelphia, PA

Why do you fight?

I fight because it is what I love. There’s no better feeling than the rush of overcoming the uncertainty in a cage or ring with complete faith and belief in your ability.

Do you have a favorite fighter or someone you try to emulate?

I always pay my homage to the fighters that led me towards this path. Boxers like Fernando Vargas and Floyd Mayweather. Mehr, MMA champions like Connor McGregor, Michael Chandler and more. But I am my own self. I do take a bit of every fighter, shake it up and come out with whatever I’ve been working on.

What is your fighting background and style?

I don’t try to focus on one solid background. I am a mixed martial artist now. I always keep an open mind, and try to dig into all aspects of the game.

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

I’m excited to be working with MMA Pro League, and by the looks of it, everything is great! They’re a good up-and-coming, humble and respectable organization that’s trying to bring change to the game, and together the sky is the limit for all of us.

What is your favorite thing about Pennsylvania?

The whole experience of being from here. It’s where I was raised. My family and all of my ups and downs happen here.

CODY HIER

Weight Class: Bantamgewicht

Heimatstadt: Davison, MY

Why do you fight?

I fight to give my family the things I never had.

Do you have a favorite fighter or someone you try to emulate?

I’m a fan of lots of fighters, but my style is all my own.

What is your fighting background and style?

I have a strong wrestling background that has led to my MMA career.

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

MMA Pro League is the next big thing and I’m glad to be a part of the ground floor. It’s going to be a great ride.

What is your favorite thing about Pennsylvania?

The sports fans! There’s really nothing like them.

JOE PENAFIEL

Weight Class: 130 lb catchweight

Heimatstadt: Orlando, FL

Why do you fight?

I fight for pride, family and money.

Do you have a favorite fighter or someone you try to emulate?

Bruce Lee, but I steal from everyone.

What is your fighting background and style?

I practice jeet kune do and have experience wrestling.

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

Because they’re going to put together challenging fights and they have top-class treatment of their fighters.

What is your favorite thing about Pennsylvania?

I like the ladies and the Philly cheesesteaks.

ANDY JIMENEZ

Weight Class: Leicht

Heimatstadt: Queens, NY

Why do you fight?

I fight because I have a passion for mixed martial arts and I’m a badass.

Do you have a favorite fighter or someone you try to emulate?

My favorite MMA fighter is Georges St-Pierre.

What is your fighting background and style?

My fighting background is jiu jitsu under Renzo Gracie.

Why is MMA Pro League the right fit for you?

MMA Pro League is the right fit for me because I have a versatile background and I would like to portray this within the team structure.

What is your favorite thing about Pennsylvania?

My favorite thing about Pennsylvania is Renzo Gracie PA.

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Antowyan AIkens battles DeCarlo Perez for New Jersey State Super Middleweight Title in new main event on Saturday, September 8th at The Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City

Greg Jackson takes on Julius Dyis for WBF Welterweight title
Undefeated John Bauza, Omar Salem, Michael Williams Jr., & Ryan Wilczak in action

Atlantic City, NJ (August 22, 2018)Glen Tapia has suffered a shoulder injury in training, thus elevating anAll-Atlantic City Battlebetween super middleweights Antowyan Aikens und DeCarlo Perez to the eight-round main event on Samstag, 8. September bei The Bourbon Room in Das Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City.

 

 

 

Der Kampf, which will be for the New Jersey State Super Middleweight title, will headline a card “Boardwalk Boxen: Round 3, promoted by Rising Star Promotions

 

 

 

Aikens of Atlantic City has a record of 13-4-1 mit einem KO-. Die 29 year-old Aikens won his first ten bouts. He has significant victories over undefeated Sherman Arits (2-0) & Amir Shabazz (4-0).

 

 

 

Aikens is riding a two-fight winning streak, as in his last bout he won a six-round unanimous decision over Rich Gringas on May 11th in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

 

 

 

This will be the eighth appearance in Atlantic City for Aikens.

 

 

 

This fight to me is one of those fights that you dream about but never expect it to happen,” said Aikens. “This fight will be one to talk about for many years to come and I’m looking forward to putting on a great show in my hometown in front of my family and friends. Words cannot express how happy and excited I am. I can’t wait to put on a great performance that night. I got a great team around me. I’m focused on the task at hand; I’m ready for anything they have to offer.

 

 

 

I’m ready for whatever comes September 8. My jab and superior boxing skills will lead me to what I’m killing myself in the gym for and that’s the NJ State Championship. I will not be denied that night. You will get the best iceman you ever seen and that’s a fact. I’m bringing all action that night, first fight at home in 3 Jahre. I can’t do nothing but bring my A game. It’s been a long wait but its here and its now, I’m war ready

 

 

 

Perez has a record of 16-6-1 mit sechs Knockouts.

 

 

 

Die 27 year-old Perez is an eight-year professional.

 

 

 

Perez has quality wins over Shamone Alvarez (21-5), Dante Moore (8-0-2), Jamar Freeman (9-1-2), Marcus Willis (13-3-2), Tyrone Brunson (22-2-1), Jesse Nicklow (24-5-3), Juan Ubaldo Cabrerra (23-0) & Lanell Bellows (16-1-1).

 

 

 

In seinem letzten Kampf, Perez was stopped by former two-time world title challenger Ronald Gavril on April 29, 2017 Las Vegas.

 

 

 

My thoughts on the fight are just as any other fight. I have to go in, apply my skills and allow the game plan to unfold, schlicht und einfach. Now if someone would ask what the game plan is, it’s simple and that is to win by all means.,said Perez. “To me it’s another fight where someone is trying to take the roof over my family’s head away, trying to take food out there mouths and I have to make sure that they can’t. The fact that its for a title puts me in a place where my work ethic is just multiplied by a million and more. I am excited to be fighting in my hometown and can’t wait to put on a great show.

 

 

 

I am hungry. I think a lot of people see that I haven’t been active and think they can take advantage of it. Well that’s a bad idea because I’m always training and always preparing myself. You know what they say, ‘stay ready so you don’t have to get readythat’s what I do. I think a lot of people would agree and say I’m a very formidable opponent on short notice and now basically given me 10 weeks to prepare for someone, so I’m excited and looking forward to bringing my best.

 

 

 

This will be the 9th fight in Atlantic City for Perez.

 

 

 

In der Acht-Runde Ko-Funktion Greg Jackson dauert an Julius Dyis in an eight-round battle for the WBF Welterweight Championship.

 

 

 

Jackson of Philadelphia has a deceiving record of 8-7-1 mit zwei Knockouts.

 

 

 

Jackson has faced five undefeated opponents, and has defeated Saud Clark (2-0) & Gledwin Ortiz (3-0). Jackson is coming off a six-round majority decision defeat to Vernon Brown on June 30th in Phoenix.

 

 

 

Dyis of Clarksdale, Mississippi has a record of 9-1 mit vier Knockouts.

 

 

 

Die 30 year-old Dyis is a four-year professional.

 

 

 

He has wins over two undefeated opponent when he defeated Oscar Valdez (1-0), and in his last bout when he won a six-round unanimous decision over Samuel Ellsworth (3-0-1) Juni 24, 2017 in Tunica, Mississippi.

 

 

 

Im Sechs-Runden-Kämpfe:

 

Joel De La Paz (7-1, 4 KOs) von Atlantic City, NJ dauert an Tahlik Taylor (3-11, 1 KO) of Greensboro, NC in a light heavyweight contest.

 

John Bauza (10-0, 5 KOs) von North Bergen, NJ will face an opponent to be named in a junior welterweight bout.

 

 

 

Im Vier-Runden-Kämpfe:

 

Omar Salem (3-0) von Brooklyn, NY kämpfen Mike Anderson (0-2) von Philadelphia in einem Kampf im Mittelgewicht.

 

Michael Williams, Jr. (5-0, 5 KOs) of Fayetville, North Carolina takes on an opponent to be named in a junior welterweight bout.

 

Nahir Albright (3-1,1 Ko) von Philadelphia verwickelt sich mit Glenford Nickey (4-1, 1 KO) of Brooklyn in a lightweight bout.

 

Isaiah Hart of Atlantic City makes his pro debut against Dillion Kasprzak (0-1) von Philadelphia in einem Kampf im Mittelgewicht.

 

Marcos Lugo (0-1) von Vineland, NJ will box against Jahmal Dyer (4-1) von Baltimore, in a lightweight contest.

 

Steve Moore (1-4, 1 KO) von Oranien, NJ nimmt Kashon Hutchinson (3-5, 1 KO) Reading, PA in einer Weltergewicht Affäre.

 

Ryan Wilczak (6-0, 3 KOs) of Scranton, PA. will take on an opponent to be named in a junior middleweight bout.

 

 

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