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

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PRESSMEDDELANDE: Portland, Maine (December 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); ochTom “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 den tredje omgången. 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, vid 1:46 av den första omgången. 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. Övergripande, 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, December 20, 2019 and run until 5:00pm on Thursday, December 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, Februari 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Biljetter finns till försäljning nu 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, Flinta, Michigan’s Shields was named USA Today: Kvinna Fighter of the Year, Yahoo Sports: Kvinna 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 augusti, 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, Januari 12, as she defends her 168-pound titles on ShoBox: The New Generation against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. OCH/PT) from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
“I can’t wait to continue the journey in 2018, beginning with my Januari 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, mina fans, media, Salita kampanjer, and my team for all the support.”
Also featured on the Januari 12 telecast, 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-funktionen, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) i en 10-runda super bantamvikt bout.
Highlights of the United States fighting debut of current WBC and WBO Middleweight Women’s Champion, and future Shields opponent, Christina “Lady Hammer” Hammare (22-0, 10 Kos) will also be shown.
Biljetter till evenemanget, som främjas av Salita kampanjer, är för närvarande på försäljning för $75 för de första två raderna av ringside, $65 för kvarvarande ringside säten och alla andra kostar $49 och $37, plus eventuella avgifter. Biljetter kan köpas personligen eller genom att ringa Turning Stone Resort Box Office på800.771.7711 eller online på Ticketmaster.
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29th årsring 8 Holiday Händelse & Prisutdelning december. 13 i New York

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Melvina Lathan, Sadam Ali, Heather Hardy & John Duddy bland 2015 pristagarna

Ring 8 s Woman of the Decade Melvina Lathan med levande legend Bernard Hopkins (L) och hennes make, Dr. William Lathan (R)
NEW YORK, NY (Oktober 5, 2015) – Den 29th årsring 8 Holiday Event och Prisutdelning kommer att hållas Söndageftermiddag (12:30-5:30 p.m. OCH), December 13 vid Russos On The Bay i Howard Beach, New York.
David Diamante kommer återigen att fungera som evenemangets ceremonimästare. He will also be honored as Ring Announcer of the Year.
Ring 8 har meddelat att 2015 pristagarna (se hela listan nedan), inklusive obesegrad nr. 1 världen weltervikt utmanare Port “Världs Kid” Är (Fighter Årets), tidigare statliga New York Athletic Commission ordförande Melvina Lathan (Kvinna av årtiondet), Heather Hardy (Kvinna Fighter of the Year), “Irlands” John Duddy (Okrönte mästare), Andre Rozier (Tränare of the Year) och Joe DeGuardia (Arrangören of the Year).
“Våra medlemmar ser fram emot denna händelse varje år,” Ring 8 president Bob Duffy sa. “Vi har en annan stor grupp framstående pristagarna. Engagerade kändis gäster är tidigare världsmästare Mark Breland, Luis Collazo, Iran Barkley och Vito Antuofermo, samt Sean Monahan,Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman och Frankie Galarza. Vi uppskattar verkligen dem att låna ut sitt stöd som ring 8 stolt fortsätter sin post för utlåning en hjälpande hand till dem i boxning samhället som är mindre lyckligt lottade. Varje år vår semester Event och Prisutdelning firar vår stora sporten boxning, försäkra välbehövlig finansiering höjs så att vi kan fortsätta vårt uppdrag för våra behövande bröder och systrar i boxning. Vi kommer aldrig vackla från sina hörn.”
Lathan is one of the most respected officials in the boxing industry. She judged 83 värld titel slagsmål innan bli NYSAC ordförande i 2008 through this past year. Admired for her innovative thinking and support of boxers’ säkerhet, Hon blev den första kvinnliga afroamerikanska kommissionär huvudet i boxning.
Är (22-0, 13 Kos), slåss av Brooklyn, is knocking on the door of a world title shot. The talented welterweight is ranked among the top 11 i alla de fyra stora sanktions organ: WBO #1, IBF #3, WBA #8 och WBC #11.
Brooklyn 33-årige Hardy (3 Kos) is the reigning WBC International super bantamweight champion. Another fighter on the verge of a world title shot, hon sport en 3-0 rekord hittills 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 världen och utsålda Theater på Madison Square Garden vid två tillfällen.
Rozier, som också är exklusiva designer av Havoc varumärke boxning material, is recognized as one of the best trainers in the business. Some of his present fighters include Ali, värld mästare i mellanvikt Daniel Jacobs, och Gary Stark-Jr., mer 2012 US. Olympier och stigande lätt tungvikt stjärnan Marcus Browne.
DeGuardia, grundare och VD för Star Boxing, har främjat otaliga världsmästare, Inklusive Antonio Tarver, and world championship events. His top fighters today includeChris Algieri och Demetrius Andrade.
2015 RING 8 Award Winners
Kvinna av årtiondet: Hon. Melvina Lathan
Fighter Årets: Sadam Ali
Kvinna Fighter of the Year: Heather Hardy
Okrönte mästare: John Duddy
Co-Cutmen of the Year: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Styrelseledamot of the Year: Billy Strigaro
Tränare of the Year: Andre Rozier
Community Service Award: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Arrangören of the Year: Joe DeGuardia
Sponsor of the Year: George O'Neill
Officiella of the Year: Carlos Ortiz, Jr.
Lång & Meritorious Service Award: Paddy Dolan
Utsikterna för året: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales
Ring Announcer of the Year: David Diamante
Patriotism Award: Korpral Ron McNair, Jr.
Biljetter, kostar $125.00 per person, finns att köpa genom att kontakta Bob Duffy via telefon (516.313.2304), e DepComish@aol.com, eller postkontroller (betalas till Ring 8) till honom (164 Lindbergh Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Donationer av någon valör är välkomna för dem som inte kan delta i festligheterna.
Biljetter inkluderar en komplett brunch med cocktail timme vid inresan, följt av sittplatser vid prisutdelningen, middag och dessert, och topp-hyllan öppen bar hela eftermiddagen. Det kommer också att finnas en tyst auktion av boxning MINNES. Denna händelse förväntas sälja ut och alla uppmanas att köpa biljetter så fort som möjligt för att säkra gynnsamma sittplatser.
Program annonser är tillgängliga för Helsida ($150.00), HALVSIDA ($80.00), och Quarter-Page ($50.00). Tidsfristen för alla annonser är December 8 och måste skickas (DepComish@aol.com) eller skickas till Duffy (516.313.2304) på den adress som anges ovan.
Gå online för att www.Ring8ny.com För mer information om Ringen 8 eller dess årliga semester händelser och Prisutdelning.
Russos On The Bay ligger på 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. i Howard Beach (718.843.5055).