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

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Uyekele NGOKUSHESHA: Portland, Maine (December 20, 2019) - New England ayalwa (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 babe: 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); futhiTom “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) nge binda guillotine in the nxazonke wesithathu. A little over a month later, Watson earned a unanimous decision victory overAlyssa Marini (2-2) at a show in Massachusetts. In June, Watson won her first title when she decisioned Oregon’sCaree Hill (5-2) for the NEF Flyweight Championship. Ngo-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 in 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, at 1:46 of the emzuliswaneni wokuqala. In 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. In 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 in 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. Overall, 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 ngoLwesihlanu, 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 ayalwa’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Amathikithi on ukudayiswa manjewww.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: Fighter Female of the Year, Yahoo Sports: Fighter Female 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. In 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,” igama. “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 Friday, January 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. KANYE/PT) from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, I-New York.
“I can’t wait to continue the journey in 2018, beginning with my January 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, fans zami, the media, Salita Promotions, and my team for all the support.”
Also featured on the January 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) of Toledo, Ohio. In the co-feature, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) will take on Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) in a 10-round super bantamweight iziqubu.
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.
Amathikithi for the event, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, are currently on sale for $75 for the first two rows of ringside, $65 for remaining ringside seats and all others priced at $49 futhi $37, plus any applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased in person or by calling the Turning Stone Resort Box Office at800.771.7711 noma online at Ticketmaster.
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29th Ring wonyaka 8 Holiday Indawo & Awards Ceremony Dec. 13 e New York

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Melvina Lathan, Sadam Ali, Heather Hardy & John Duddy phakathi 2015 umklomelo abawinile

Ring 8 Woman of the lelishumi Melvina Lathan kanye legend ophilayo Bernard Hopkins (L) nomyeni wakhe, Dr. William Lathan (R)
I-NEW YORK, NY (October 5, 2015) – The 29th Ring wonyaka 8 Holiday Indawo and Awards Ceremony izobanjwa Sundayntambama (12:30-5:30 p.m. KANYE), December 13 at Russo On The Bay in Howard Beach, I-New York.
David Diamante will once again serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies. He will also be honored as Ring Announcer of the Year.
Ring 8 umemezele yayo 2015 umklomelo abawinile (bheka uhlu oluphelele ngezansi), kuhlanganise No Ezingakanqotshwa. 1 world welterweight Olwa Port “World Kid” Ingabe (Fighter of the Year), USihlalo wale khomishana, Athletic zangaphambili New York State Melvina Lathan (Woman of the lelishumi), Heather Hardy (Fighter Female of the Year), “Ireland” John Duddy (Champion Uncrowned), Andre Rozier (Trainer of the Year) futhi Joe DeGuardia (Umthuthukisi the Year).
“Amalungu yethu bheka phambili lo mcimbi njalo ngonyaka,” Ring 8 president Bob Duffy wathi. “Sine elinye iqembu elikhulu ezivelele umklomelo abawinile. Izibophezele udumo izivakashi zihlanganisa owabe champions emhlabeni Mark Breland, Luis Collazo, Iran Barkley futhi Vito Antuofermo, kanjalo Sean Monahan,Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman futhi Frankie Galarza. We bayazazisa ngempela uboleka ukwesekwa yabo njengoba Ring 8 ngokuziqhenya uyaqhubeka umlando walo for belekelela ekusizeni labo emphakathini isibhakela abanokuncane. Unyaka ngamunye Holiday Indawo and Awards Ceremony yethu igubha sport wethu omkhulu boxing, insuring ngezimali engangisidinga kakhulu ophakamayo kanjalo singase ukuqhubeka mission yethu ngenxa yabafowethu abaswele nodadewethu wesibhakela. Sizokwenza sintengantenge kusukela emagumbini abo.”
Lathan is one of the most respected officials in the boxing industry. She judged 83 isihloko emhlabeni ukulwa bengakabi usihlalo NYSAC e 2008 through this past year. Admired for her innovative thinking and support of boxers’ ukuphepha, yena waba ngowokuqala female African-American uKhomishana ikhanda wesibhakela.
Ingabe (22-0, 13 Kos), ukulwa eBrooklyn, is knocking on the door of a world title shot. The talented welterweight is ranked among the top 11 kuzo zonke izidumbu sanctioning ezine ezinkulu: WBO #1, IBF #3, WBA #8 futhi WBC #11.
Hardy Brooklyn engu-33 ubudala (3 Kos) is the reigning WBC International super bantamweight champion. Another fighter on the verge of a world title shot, yena umdlalo a 3-0 irekhodi kude kangaka lo nyaka.
Duddy (29-2, 18 Kos), ohlala Queens, was one of the most colorful and popular fighter in recent New York City boxing history. The powerful middleweight rose to No. 2 in the world and wathengisa-out The Theater at Madison Square Garden ezenzakalweni ezimbili.
Rozier, ngubani futhi designer okukhethekile Havoc brand boxing impahla, is recognized as one of the best trainers in the business. Some of his present fighters include Ali, world middleweight iqhawe Daniel Jacobs, futhi Gary Stark Jr., okuningi 2012 U.S. Olympian nokusukuma ukukhanya wesibhakela star Marcus Browne.
DeGuardia, Umsunguli CEO of Star Boxing, uye wakhuthaza ukukhulekelwa kwenqwaba champions emhlabeni, okubala Antonio Tarver, and world championship events. His top fighters today includeChris Algieri futhi UDemetriyu Andrade.
2015 Ring 8 Award Winners
Woman of the lelishumi: Hon. Melvina Lathan
Fighter of the Year: Sadam Ali
Fighter Female of the Year: Heather Hardy
Champion Uncrowned: John Duddy
Co-Cutmen of the Year: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Board iLungu Year: Billy Strigaro
Trainer of the Year: Andre Rozier
Community Service Award: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Umthuthukisi the Year: Joe DeGuardia
Abaxhasi Year: George O'Neill
Official of the Year: Carlos Ortiz, Jr.
Long & Licophelo Service Award: Paddy Dolan
Amathemba of the Year: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales
Ring Announcer of the Year: David Diamante
Nokushisekela ubuzwe Award: Corporal Ron McNair, Jr.
Amathikithi, ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $125.00 ngomuntu ngamunye, ziyatholakala ukuthengwa ngokuxhumana Bob Duffy ngocingo (516.313.2304), imeyili DepComish@aol.com, noma mail amasheke (ezikhokhelwa Ring 8) kuyena (164 Lindbergh Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Iminikelo yimuphi ihlelo wamukelekile kulabo abakwazi ukuya imikhosi.
Amathikithi zihlanganisa Brunch ephelele kanye cocktail ihora phezu entry, kulandele nezihlalo at the Emcimbini, dinner and dessert, futhi phezulu-eshalofini bar evulekile kulo ntambama. Kuyoba khona endalini buthule boxing zenkolo. Lo mcimbi kulindeleke ukuba ithengise-out futhi bonke bakhuthazwa ukuba bathenge amathikithi ngokushesha ngangokunokwenzeka ukuze aqinisekise zihlalo evumayo.
Uhlelo izikhangiso ayatholakala Okugcwele Ikhasinkomba ($150.00), Half-Page ($80.00), futhi Quarter-Ikhasinkomba ($50.00). Umnqamulajuqu yonke izikhangiso December 8 futhi kumele imeyili (DepComish@aol.com) noma ngeposi Duffy (516.313.2304) ekhelini elingenhla.
Hamba online ku www.Ring8ny.com Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe mayelana Ring 8 noma wonyaka Holiday Events and Awards alo Ceremony.
Russo On The Bay sise 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. e Howard Beach (718.843.5055).