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2019 NEF YEAR END AWARDS “FIGHTER OF THE YEAR” NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

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FOR UMIDDELBAR RELEASE: Portland, Maine (Desember 20, 2019) - New England Fights (NEF) today announced the nominees for their annual Year End Awards for 2019’s “Fighter of the Year.” The four nominated fighters who earned top honors in 2019 var: Josh “Hook On” Harvey (7-0-1) from Vision Quest Muay Thai; Glory “The Fury” Watson (6-1) from Young’s MMA;Nate “Backpack” Boucher (6-3) from Central Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (CMBJJ); ogTom “The Phenom” Pagliarulo (5-1)from Burgess/Lauzon’s MMA.

Glory “The Fury” Watson was more active than any other fighter on the NEF roster in 2019. Watson began her winning year at “NEF 37: SUBZERO” back in February when she stopped Wisconsin’sRachael Lippert (4-4) med en giljotin choke i tredje runde. A little over a month later, Watson earned a unanimous decision victory overAlyssa Marini (2-2) at a show in Massachusetts. I juni, Watson won her first title when she decisioned Oregon’sCaree Hill (5-2) for the NEF Flyweight Championship. I September, Watson dropped down to strawweight for the first time and battered Canada’sLin MacMillan (0-2) via first round TKO at 1:23. Watson’s only defeat in 2019 came at the hands ofCara Greenwell (10-4) in November at “NEF 41: COLLISON COURSE” when she fell short of securing her second title, dropping a decision loss in the five-round championship bout. Watson went 4-1 i 2019 and secured the NEF Flyweight Championship, which she still holds today.

Nate “Backpack” Boucher had a long road back to contending for a title (two full years, to be exact), but he made good on his goals and went undefeated and secured his first championship in 2019. Boucher began his MMA year back in February when he submitted newcomerDillon Henry (0-3) in under a minute via rear naked choke (RNC) at “NEF 37.” Boucher returned to the cage in June at “NEF 39: ALL AMERICAN” when he was scheduled to face Ohio’sRobert Presley (6-5) for the NEF Flyweight Championship, but a botched weight cut resulted in Boucher missing weight and the bout becoming a non-title affair. Boucher finished Presley, again with a rear naked choke, ved 1:46 fra den første runden. I november, Boucher made championship weight of 125.0 and facedSteve Desjardins (5-4) for the NEF 125-pound title that he had first fought and lost a split decision toJustin Witham (4-4) for back in November 2017. Boucher left nothing to chance this time and he finished Desjardins at 1:16 of round one thus becoming the NEF Flyweight Champion. I 2019, Boucher went 3-0 with three first-round RNC finishes and won the NEF title.

Josh “Hook On” Harvey didn’t achieve the level of activity that he had hoped for going into 2019, but he still managed to secure the NEF professional Featherweight Championship and remain undefeated. Harvey began his year in front of his hometown fans in Bangor at “NEF 37” when he took out veteranBill “Jonesi” Jones (13-12) with a first round armlock submission-of-the-year candidate. With the win over Jones, Harvey became the NEF Featherweight Champion. Harvey was scheduled to return in June at “NEF 39” against Indiana’sJordan Downey (6-4), but an incorrect weight cut forced Harvey to seek medical attention and bow out of the bout at the last minute. In September at “NEF 40,” Harvey was originally scheduled to face his old training partner, Ricky Dexter (1-0), but when Dexter had to withdraw from the bout due to medical reasons,Dom “Domnation” Jones (2-3) stepped up on short notice to face Harvey. Harvey finished Jones in the first round, maintaining his perfect, undefeated record of first-round finishes. Harvey was scheduled to fight in November, but his opponent broke his contract in the final days leading up to the event and Harvey was left without a dance partner for “NEF 41.” All-in-all, Harvey went 2-0 i 2019 and became the NEF 145-pound Champion.

Tom “The Phenom” Pagliarulo was a new face that made a big impact in the Maine mixed martial arts scene in 2019. Pagliarulo made his first appearance in NEF when he showed up at “NEF 38: STORMBORN” to faceZac “Rocky” Richard (5-2-1) for the vacant NEF Featherweight Championship. Outwrestling the wrestler, Pagliarulo displayed a deft takedown game against Richard in route to earning the unanimous decision victory and becoming the NEF Featherweight Champion. Pagliarulo returned to defend his title for NEF’s first stop in Orono, Maine last September at “NEF 40.” Pagliarulo faced challenger Jimmy Jackson in front of Jackson’s northern hometown crowd. In this outing, Pagliarulo, traditionally known for his wrestling, put on a tight, crisp striking display. He damaged Jackson’s face so badly with his strikes in the first round that the cage side doctor determined that Jackson couldn’t continue and the fight was waved off after one round. Samlet, Pagliarulo went 2-0 in NEF 2019 and obtained the amateur NEF Featherweight Championship.

Fan voting to determine the winner of the 2019 NEF Year End Awards “Fighter of the Year” will officially open at 12:00pm på fredag, Desember 20, 2019 and run until 5:00pm on Thursday, Desember 26, 2019. Fans will determine the outcome of the contest so all are encouraged to participate to vote for their favorite fighter.

New England Fights’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, Februar 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Billetter er i salg nå påwww.PortTix.com.

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Salita Promotions Congratulates Shields On 2017 Year-End Awards

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Promoter Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions wishes to congratulate his fighter, female superstar, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and WBC and IBF Super Middleweight World Champion, Claressa “T Rex” Shields, for her impressive list of victories in the 2017 year-end awards.
In just her first full year as a professional, Flint, Michigan’s Shields was named USA Today: Kvinne Fighter of the Year, Yahoo Sports: Kvinne Fighter of the Year, WBAN: Hottest Rising Star and WBAN: Most Inspirational, as well as The Sweet Science’s Prospect of the Year.
Shields is also nominated for the BWAA’s Christy Martin Women’s Fighter Of The Year and Bill Crawford Award for Courage in Overcoming Adversity Awards, which will be presented in February.
After turning professional in November 2016, Shields appeared three times in 2017, making boxing history on SHOWTIME by becoming the first female to headline a boxing event on premium television. I august, Shields won the WBC and vacant IBF Super Middleweight Championships from previously unbeaten and highly regarded champion Nikki Adler in dominant fashion. And in March, also on SHOWTIME, she stopped Hungary’s Szilvia Szabados in four rounds.
Shields also won the WBC Silver Super Middleweight Title in only her third professional fight by scoring a unanimous shutout decision over Louisiana’s rugged Sydney LeBlanc in front of her adoring fans in Michigan in June.
“2017 was a very fulfilling year for me,” said Shields. “Turning pro and winning my first two world titles were big thrills. But I’m most pleased about being the first woman to headline a main event on television and having two of my fights live on SHOWTIME, as it is my goal to lead women’s boxing to new heights.”
Promoter Salita says the sky is the limit for 22-year-old Shields, as her fame continues to pick up momentum with every passing fight.
“Claressa is a phenomenon in boxing; a superstar fighter resurrecting the entire sport of female boxing with her amazing talent,” Said Word. “These awards are well-deserved and only the first of many, as she makes history throughout what will be her legendary career. I am proud to be working with this incredible young woman and give her my sincerest congratulations.”
Shields will next be seen Fredag, Januar 12, as she defends her 168-pound titles on ShoBox: The New Generation against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson live on SHOWTIME (10 pm. OG/PT) from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
“I can’t wait to continue the journey in 2018, beginning with my Januar 12 fight against Tori Nelson on SHOWTIME,” continued Shields. “I look forward to a unification fight with Christina Hammer in the summer. I thank God, mine fans, media, Salita Kampanjer, and my team for all the support.”
Also featured on the Januar 12 sendingen, Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 KOs) will face fellow undefeated and top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 KOs) Toledo, Ohio. I co-feature, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 KOs) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 KOs; 1-3 WSB) i en 10-runde super bantamvekt bout.
Highlights of the United States fighting debut of current WBC and WBO Middleweight Women’s Champion, and future Shields opponent, Christina “Lady Hammer” Hammer (22-0, 10 KOs) will also be shown.
Billetter til dette arrangementet, som er markedsført av Salita kampanjer, er for tiden på salg for $75 for de to første rekker av ringside, $65 for resterende ringside seter og alle andre priset til $49 og $37, pluss eventuelle avgifter. Billetter kan kjøpes i person eller ved å ringe Turning Stone Resort billettkontoret på800.771.7711 eller online på Ticket.
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29th årlig Ring 8 Holiday Hendelses & Awards Ceremony desember. 13 i New York

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Melvina Lathan, Sadam Ali, Heather Hardy & John Duddy blant 2015 prisvinnere

Ring 8 s Woman of the Decade Melvina Lathan med levende legende Bernard Hopkins (L) og hennes mann, Dr. William Lathan (R)
NEW YORK, NY (Oktober 5, 2015) – Den 29th årlig Ring 8 Holiday Event og seremonien vil bli holdt Søndagettermiddag (12:30-5:30 pm. OG), Desember 13 på Russo On The Bay i Howard Beach, New York.
David Diamante vil igjen fungere som arrangementets Master of Ceremonies. He will also be honored as Ring Announcer of the Year.
Ring 8 har annonsert sin 2015 prisvinnere (se fullstendig liste nedenfor), inkludert ubeseiret Nei. 1 verden weltervekt kandidat Port “Verden Kid” Er (Fighter of the Year), tidligere New York State Athletic Commission leder Melvina Lathan (Woman of the Decade), Heather Hardy (Kvinne Fighter of the Year), “Irlands” John Duddy (Ukronede Champion), Andre Rozier (Trainer of the Year) og Joe DeGuardia (Arrangøren of the Year).
“Våre medlemmer ser frem til denne begivenheten hvert år,” Ring 8 president Bob Duffy sa. “Vi har en annen stor gruppe av fremragende prisvinnere. Begått kjendis gjester inkluderer tidligere verdensmestere Mark Breland, Luis Collazo, Iran Barkley og Vito Antuofermo, så vel Sean Monahan,Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman og Frankie Galarza. Vi virkelig setter pris på dem utlån sin støtte som Ring 8 stolt fortsetter sin rekord for utlån en hjelpende hånd til de i boksing samfunnet som er mindre heldig. Hvert år våre Holiday Event og Awards Ceremony feirer vår flotte sporten boksing, forsikre sårt tiltrengte midler er hevet slik at vi kan fortsette vårt oppdrag for våre trengende brødre og søstre i boksing. Vi vil aldri vakle fra sine hjørner.”
Lathan is one of the most respected officials in the boxing industry. She judged 83 verden tittelkamper før blir NYSAC lederen i 2008 through this past year. Admired for her innovative thinking and support of boxers’ sikkerhet, Hun ble den første kvinnelige afro-amerikanske kommisjonær hodet i boksing.
Er (22-0, 13 KOs), bekjempelse av Brooklyn, is knocking on the door of a world title shot. The talented welterweight is ranked among the top 11 i alle de fire store Godkjenningsinstanser: WBO #1, IBF #3, WBA #8 og WBC #11.
Brooklyn er 33-åringen Hardy (3 KOs) is the reigning WBC International super bantamweight champion. Another fighter on the verge of a world title shot, hun idrett en 3-0 rekord så langt i år.
Duddy (29-2, 18 KOs), som bor i Queens, was one of the most colorful and popular fighter in recent New York City boxing history. The powerful middleweight rose to No. 2 i verden, og solgt ut The Theater i Madison Square Garden ved to anledninger.
Rozier, som også er den eksklusive designeren av Havoc merkevare boksing materiale, is recognized as one of the best trainers in the business. Some of his present fighters include Ali, verden mellomvekt mester Daniel Jacobs, og Gary Stark Jr., mer 2012 US-. Olympian og stigende lett tungvekt stjerne Marcus Browne.
DeGuardia, grunnlegger og administrerende direktør i Star Boxing, har fremmet utallige verdensmestere, Inkludert Antonio Tarver, and world championship events. His top fighters today includeChris Algieri og Demetrius Andrade.
2015 RING 8 Prisvinnere
Woman of the Decade: Hon. Melvina Lathan
Fighter of the Year: Sadam Ali
Kvinne Fighter of the Year: Heather Hardy
Ukronede Champion: John Duddy
Co-Cutmen of the Year: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Styremedlem of the Year: Billy Strigaro
Trainer of the Year: Andre Rozier
Samfunnstjeneste Award: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Arrangøren of the Year: Joe DeGuardia
Sponsor of the Year: George O'Neill
Offisiell of the Year: Carlos Ortiz, Jr.
Lenge & Meritorious Service Award: Paddy Dolan
Utsikter til Årets: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales
Ring Announcer of the Year: David Diamante
Patriotisme Award: Korporal Ron McNair, Jr.
Billetter, priset til $125.00 per person, er tilgjengelig for kjøp ved å kontakte Bob Duffy telefon (516.313.2304), e-post DepComish@aol.com, eller e-postsjekker (betales til Ring 8) til ham (164 Lindbergh Gate, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Donasjoner av noe trossamfunn er velkomne for de som ikke kan delta på festlighetene.
Billetter inkluderer en komplett brunsj med cocktail time ved innreise, etterfulgt av sitteplasser under prisutdelingen, middag og dessert, og øverste hylle åpen bar hele ettermiddagen. Det vil også være en stille auksjon av boksing memorabilia. Denne hendelsen er forventet å selge ut, og alle oppfordres til å kjøpe billetter så snart som mulig for å sikre gode sitte.
Program annonser er tilgjengelig for Full Page ($150.00), Half-Side ($80.00), og Quarter-Side ($50.00). Fristen for alle annonsene er Desember 8 og må bli sendt (DepComish@aol.com) eller sendes i posten til Duffy (516.313.2304) på adressen ovenfor.
Gå online for å www.Ring8ny.com for mer informasjon om Ring 8 eller sin årlige ferie Events og Awards Ceremony.
Russo On The Bay ligger på 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. i Howard Beach (718.843.5055).