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Niet-deelnemers–Special Contributors:
Stan Hoffman Nigel Collins
Henry Hascup Jimmy Binns Sr.
Tom Kaczmarek Tony Orlando Jr.
Rhonda Utley-Herring

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Uncasville, Conn. (Juli 1, 2018) – Returning to the ring after an 11-month layoff due to a broken jaw, Joe “Het Beest” Smid, Jr. provided early fireworks last night (Zaterdag, Juni 30) in the latest installment in the popular “Slugfest at The Sun” serie, gepresenteerd door Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, bij Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
“Slugfest at The Sun” was taped live and will air Juli 19, 8 -10 p.m. EN, op New England Sports Network (NESN). Star Boxing’s next event, “Rockin’ gevechten”,September 21 at the Paramount in Huntington, NY, will also air via tape- delay on NESN.
Rated No. 3 en nr. 7 in de wereld, respectievelijk, door de World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Association (WBA), Smid (24-2, 20 KO) hurt Melvin “The Romantic Redneck” Russell (11-5-2, 7 KO) with the first punch he landed and finished the show, two devastating knockdowns later, in de openingsronde.
“I hit him with a decent shot when I was walking him down and saw that I hurt him,” Joe Smith Jr. uitgelegd. “Zo, I looked to end it. I would have liked to have gotten some rust off, but I’m happy with my performance. My jaw feels great.”
“We’re looking to go to the top,” Smith’s promoter Joe DeGuardia bepaald. “Joe’s plan and goal has always been to be world champion. We wanted (Sergey) Kovalev before this fight, maar het is niet gelukt. We’re hoping to get him in the fall.”
“Kovalev looks great, he motivates me,” Smith noted. “I think I can take advantage of his conditioning.”
Coming off her historic fight this past May against the undefeated Queen of Boxing Cecelia Breakhus, who won a 10-round decision in the first female fight to air on HBO, three-time world champion Kali “KO Mequinonoag” Reis (14-7-1, 4 KO) cruised past Mexican welterweight Patty “Las Elegante” Ramirez (11-6, 5 KO), een voormalig wereldkampioen titel uitdager, winning all eight rounds.
“She was a survivor,” Reis commented. “There was a lot we wanted to work on, lichaamsschoten, jabs and more … getting more comfortable. I executed the plan my corner gave me and got the job done.
A Native American from Rhode Island, Reis wants a rematch with Breakhus, “I know I need to stay busy, active and remain fighting at welterweight to get the rematch,” Reis added. “I’m going to stay on her tail. I’ll be ready when it happens, I really want it to happen.”
In the television opener, ongeslagen junior weltergewicht “Actie” Antonius Laureano (8-0 3KO's) lived up to his nickname, never taking a backwards step, as he pounded Juan Rodriguez (8-10-1 6KO's) in the center of the ring from the opening bell through the end for a dominant six-round unanimous decision. De 2016 New England Golden Gloves champion Laureano, who fights out of East Hartford, CT, put on an entertaining show in front of his large, loud contingent of fans. Laureano effectively used every punch in his vast arsenal to break down a tough, game Rodriguez.
“I thought I did well,” Laureano said after the fight, “but I’d like to see more angles. I want to see more power, ook. It’s there, he felt it; it’s coming. I have a long road. Volgende gevecht, I’d like to have an eight-rounder. We’re adding more people to the team. I hope everyone see that I’m getting better each fight. I have more tools and my discipline is there.”
Ongeslagen junior middengewicht Wendy “Haitian Fire” Toussaint (9-0, 3 KO) lit up an overwhelmed Andy González (6-3, 5 KO), battering him from pillar to post, tot scheidsrechter Steve Willis waved off the fight in the third round. Haiti-native Toussaint, now living in Huntington, NY, used his superior power and speed to make an impressive statement.
Popular South Boston southpaw Joe Farina (3-0, 2 KO) overcame a flash knockdown during the opening seconds of the fight, using a relentless attack to defeat junior welterweight Steve Moore (1-4, 1 KO), by way of a four-round split decision.
Irish junior welterweight “Lethal” Larry Fryers (formerly known as Gleeson) verbeterde zijn record naar 7-1 (2 KO) with a six-round unanimous decision over Antonius Bos (1-7-1). Fighting out of Yonkers NY, Fryers floored Woods with a left hook at the end of round two. Woods was penalized a point near the end of the final round for an intentional head butt.
Former U. of New Haven basketball star Cassius Chaney (13-0, 7 KO), fighting out of New London (CT), hield zijn ongeslagen record intact, dropping Mexican heavyweight Elder Hernandez (5-3, 3 KO) twice before referee Willis halted the match near the end of the opening round.
The opening bout of the evening ended in the second round and ruled a “Geen Wedstrijd” because of an accidental head butt that left both fighters — William “The Silent Assassin” Foster III (8-0, 6 KO) en Tyrome Jones (4-3-1, 1 KO) – with serious head cuts and unable to continue.
CELEBRATING HIS RETURN KO WIN

POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW WITH NESN’S DANA ROSENBLATT & JOE SMITH JR.
Volledige resultaten hieronder:
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Officiële resultaten
MAIN EVENT – LICHT ZWAARGEWICHT Joe Smith, Jr. (24-2, 20 KO), Mastic, NY WTKO1 (145) Melvin Russell (11-5-2, 7 KO), Ashland, KY
Co-functie – VROUWELIJKE welterweights Kali Reis (14-7-1, 4 KO), Cranston, RI WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 80-72) Pat Ramirez (11-6, 5 KO), Aguascalientes, Mexico
JUNIOR MIDDENGEWICHTEN Wendy Toussaint (9-0, 3 KO), Huntington, NY WTKO3 (1:25) Andy González (6-3, 5 KO), Worcester
JUNIOR welterweights Antonius Laureano (8-0, 3 KO), En. Hartford, CT WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55) Juan Rodriguez (8-10-1), Haymarket, VA
Welterweights Joe Farina (3-0, 2 KO), South Boston, MA WDEC4 (38-37, 38-37, 37-38) Steve Moore (1-4, 1 KO), Oranje, NJ
Welterweights Larry (Gleeson) Fryers (7-1, 2 KO), Yonkers, NY WDEC6 (60-52, 60-52, 59-53) Antonius Bos (1-7-1), Philadelphia, PA
ZWAARGEWICHTEN Cassius Chaney (13-0, 7 KO), New London, CT WTKO1 (2:47) Elder Hernandez (5-3, 3 KO), Morelia, Mexico *Co-Promoted in association Main Events
JUNIOR LICHTGEWICHTEN William Foster III (8-0, 6 KO), New Haven, CT Geen Wedstrijd 2 (2:27 due to accidental head butt, both fighter’s cut) Tryrome Jones (4-3-1, 1 KO), Sound Bend, IN *Co-Promoted in association with Murphy’s Boxing |
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| PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (Juni 26, 2018) – In advance of her fight this Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, three-time world champion Kali “KO Mequinonoag” Reis held an open media workout today at Big Six Academy in Providence, Rhode Island.
Fighting out of nearby Cranston, RI, Reis (13-7-1, 4 KO) will face former world title challenger Patty “La Elegante” Ramirez (11-5, 5 KO), van Mexico, in een acht-ronde weltergewicht bout.
Reis vs. Ramirez is the co-featured bout on the “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” kaart, gepresenteerd door JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, bij Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Reis is coming off a historic fight last month versus undisputed women’s world welterweight champion and pound-4-pound Queen, 33-0 Cecilia Braekhus, in the first female bout ever featured on HBO. Reis dropped Braekhus for the first time in her professional career, however the judges scored the fight in favor of Braekhus, over ruckus boo’s from the crowd.
In het main event, after eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, de “Common Man”, Union Local 66 laborer, Joe Smith Jr. returns at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and knocking out the legend, Bernard Hopkins, clear out of the ring, op HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (WBC) en #7 (WBA) in de wereld. |
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QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT:
“I’m so excited to be back fighting at home, especially after our history making fight on HBO. I fought Cecilia Braekhus. We were the first women to ever fight on HBO and there were more than a million viewers. If I knew that many people would be watching, I would have been a lot more nervous.”
“Op papier, it was a loss, but it was really a win-win for me, and women’s boxing. It’s already opened a lot of doors for me. There’s been so much growth for me and women’s boxing. It’s going to open the door for other women to fight on networks. It was a step up for women’s boxing, not just for one event, but forever.”
“I’m the first female Native American to fight in New England.”
“I’ve been fighting 18 jaar. I played basketball and volleyball in high school, but I love boxing.” |
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“I showed in my last fight that I belong to be with the elite. I want to get a rematch (with Braekhus).”
“Being a road warrior, I’m familiar fighting away or at home, but it’s more comfortable fighting here at home. My hometown crowd is always very supportive.”
“(Zaterdag) I am going to come out with a victory. My opponent’s taller, but I just need to follow the game plan and execute.” |

KALI REIS PREPARING FOR HER CO-FEATURE BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN THIS SATURDAY AT TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT
CREDIT: STAR BOXING
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Uncasville, Conn. (jUNE 25, 2018) –With June 30th rapidly approaching, the hype for STAR BOXING’S “SLUGFEST at the SUN” continues to build as two of the premier fighters on the card will be making their New England homecoming. In het co-functiegevecht, KALI “KO MEQUINONOAG” REIS (13-7-1 4KO's) van de Voorzienigheid, Rhode Island will be making her third appearance at Mohegan Sun against PATY “LA ELEGANTE” RAMIREZ (11-5 5KO's). Adding to the excitement, Connecticut eigen “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0 3KO's) of East Hartford is set to make his return home at Mohegan Sun in his bout against JUAN de la CRUZ RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1 6KO's).
Rhode Island’s Native Warrior, Kali Reis, is no stranger to bright lights and pressure. Coming off an impressive performance on HBO against undisputed champion and #1 pound-for-pound female fighter in the world, Cecilia Braekhus, Reis looks to return home, back to New England and put her full warrior spirit out on display at the Mohegan Sun.
When commenting on her upcoming fight, Reis had this to say, “Fans can expect to see an even more determined, skilled, hongerig, evolving WARRIOR in there! The fight on HBO with Braekhus was such a learning experience and I am grateful for making history in not only women’s boxing but my own personal journey as well.”
The last time Reis fought at Mohegan Sun was in November of last year. She is thrilled to be making this homecoming.
“I am excited to be back ‘home’ at Mohegan Sun June 30th,” said the Rhode Island native. “Star Boxing always has action packed fights lighting up this beautiful area. My fans love coming to Mohegan Sun. There isn’t a bad seat in the house and their hospitality is fantastic. Joe DeGuardia is keeping me very productive since we signed with him back in November. I am so pleased with the decision myself and manager Brian made to sign with them.”
Another local warrior on the card to watch is Anthony Laureano. Laureano earned the nickname “Actie” for his relentless, coming-forward fight style. If the East Hartford native is in the ring, fans can always expect an exciting show from start to finish. Star Boxing’s “Slugfest at the Sun” always brings fireworks to Connecticut, and Laureano looks to continue the tradition with his homecoming at Mohegan Sun.
Laureano was asked what he will provide the fans at Mohegan Sun, and his response was simply, “The same thing they always see, actie. Actie, dat is het. The people are coming to pay money and they are going to get what they paid for. Even in my last fight, people got what they paid for. They came to see action and to see somebody come forward. They don’t want to see nobody dancing around. I’m not saying that style is bad, I can do it too, but people like two guys who come forward and want to fight. I’m that fighter. I’m that fighter that always wants to fight.”
This bout against Rodriguez will mark the third time in his career that Laureano is fighting at Mohegan Sun.
When asked about the venue, this is what Laureano had to say, “I love Mohegan…Mohegan is my home. There is no place like it. I love the ring, everything is just so beautiful. The atmosphere, the crowd, my hometown crowd is there, and when they’re there it’s loud…Mohegan is my home, geen twijfel. The casino treats me good, and when I go there I feel this is where I belong. I’ve never felt that anywhere else.
In het main event van de “SLUGFEST at the SUN” on June 30th, JOE SMITH JR. will make his long anticipated return to the ring against tough Kentuckian, MELVIN RUSSELL. After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, de “Common Man”, Union Local 66 laborer, Joe Smith Jr. returns at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and knocking out the legend, Bernard Hopkins, clear out of the ring, op HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (WBC) en #7 (WBA) in de wereld.
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MEDIA:
SLUGFEST AT THE SUN: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
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“SLUGFEST at the SUN”: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, “THE BEAST” Joe Smith Jr.returns in a big way, at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and defeating the legend Bernard Hopkins on HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on landing in the win column in his first bout of 2018.
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FACTS:
“SLUGFEST at the SUN” is presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. Het evenement vindt plaats Zaterdag, June 30th in Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, CT.
Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing “SLUGFEST at the SUN” series is the a premier professional boxing experience in Connecticut. Live from the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena, “SLUGFEST at the SUN” has seen some of the best and brightest in boxing. This includes, twee keer wereldkampioen Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade and world title challenger Delvin Rodriguez, amongst many others.
Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Joe DeGuardia, has consistently given the boxing fans of Connecticut, world class fights, right in their own backyard. “SLUGFEST at the SUN” also gives the north east’s rising boxing stars an avenue to world title contention. From world title fights, to world class boxing skill, Mohegan Sun has seen it all, delivered by Star Boxing.
De “SLUGFEST at the SUN” series offers an affordable, fan friendly action packed, entertaining night out, that is guaranteed to have you on your feet from the opening bell.
Op June 30th, Star Boxing plans to start your summer off right, with yet another thrilling “SLUGFEST at the SUN.”
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TICKETS:
Tickets voor de live-evenement start op $30 en kunnen worden gekocht bij ticketmaster.com door te klikken HIER or by going to www.StarBoxing.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.
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![]() NYSBHOF Klasse van 2018: (L-R) zittend: Charley Norkus, Jr. (accepteren voor Charley Norkus), Melvina Lathan, Herb Goldman, Bob Goodman en Jake Rodriguez; staand: Joe Mesi, al Cole, Ron Scott Stevens, Pete Brodsky en Joseph McAuliffe (accepteren voor Jack McAuliffe) Alle foto's door Peter Frutkoff
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| NEW YORK (Mei 1, 2018) — Drieëntwintig leden van de Klasse van 2018 werden opgenomen in de New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), afgelopen zondagmiddag tijdens het zevende jaarlijkse NYSBHOF-inductiediner, bij Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
“Degenen die vanavond geëerd worden, zijn nederig, eerbare mensen,” NYSBHOF voorzitter Bob Duffy zei. “We doen dit als een daad van liefde. Veel van de inductees zijn hier vandaag en degenen die niet langer bij ons zijn, worden vertegenwoordigd door familieleden. Dit is onze manier om alle inductees te bedanken voor wat ze hebben gedaan voor het boksen in New York.”
Klas van 2018 levende boksers die op weg waren naar de NYSBHOF inbegrepen (Long Island) WBA licht zwaargewicht Lou “Honey Boy” Vallei (36-6-2, 22 KO), (Central Islip) IBF junior weltergewicht wereldkampioen Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 KO), (Brooklyn) wereld lichtgewicht titel uitdager Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 KO), ongeslagen, Nee.; 1 zwaargewicht mededinger “Baby” Joe Mesi (Buffel) en voormalig wereldkampioen cruiserweight Al “Ijs” Cole (Rockland County).
Postume deelnemers waren NBA & NYSAC Wereld Kampioen vedergewicht (Manhattan) Kind “Cubaanse Bon Bon” Chocola (136-10-6, 51 KO), (New York City) 20theeuwse zwaargewicht James J. “gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KO), (Williamsburg) Wereld lichtgewicht kampioen Krik “De Napoleon van The Prize Ring” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC Super lichtgewicht kampioen Billy Costello (40-2, 23 KO), (baken) NYSAC Light Heavyweight Wereldkampioen Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KO), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) wereldklasse middengewicht Ralph “Tijger” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KO) en (Port Washington) zwaargewicht mededinger Charley “De Bayonne Bomber” Norkus (33-19, 19 KO).
Wonen niet-deelnemers nu in de NYSBHOF zijn (Troje) Pulitzer Prize-winnende sportswriter Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) trainer / adviseur Pete Brodsky, (Ga je gang) boksen historicus / editor Herb Goldman, (Bronx) koppelaarster Bobby Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC voorzitter / rechter Melvina Lathan, en (Brooklyn) NYSAC voorzitter / matchmaker / promotor Ron Scott Stevens.
Postume niet-deelnemer inductees waren (Brooklyn) ring omroeper Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) koppelaarster Johnny Bos, (Bronx) boksen publicist Murray Goodman, (New York City) boksen schrijver / historicus Bert Randolph Sugar en (Lower East Side) radio- & televisie omroeper / journalist Sam Taub.
Elke bijwonen inductee (of directe afstammeling van) ontving een speciaal ontworpen riem die zijn of haar introductie in de NYSBHOF betekende.
De 2017 inductees werden geselecteerd door de NYSBHOF leden benoemingscommissie:Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, en neil Terens.
Alle boksers die nodig zijn inactief te zijn voor ten minste drie jaar in aanmerking komen voor NYSBHOF inductie, en alle inductees moeten hebben gewoond in de staat New York voor een belangrijk deel van hun boksen carrière of tijdens de bloei van hun carrière.
Boksers die de zevende jaarlijkse NSBHOF bijwoonden, waren onder meer NYSBHOF-inductees uit het verleden Iran Barkley, Junior Jones, Mustafa Hamsho, Bobby Cassidy, Sr., Bobby Bartels, en Renaldo “Dhr.” Snipes, evenals Monte Barrett, Ray Mercer, Dennis Milton, Richard Kiley, Scott Lopez, Michael Corleone, Tommy Rainone, Kevin Collins, Cletus Seldin, James Duran, Victor vrede, en Jaime Dugan. Andere opmerkelijke aanwezigen uit de bokswereld inbegrepen Mike Reno (FDNY Boksen), Darryl volkeren (IBF), internationale rechters Steve Wesisfeld en John MacKay, en NYSBHOF inductees Tommy Gallagher en Bobby Miller, en Emmy-bekroonde producer Bobby Cassidy, Jr.
David Diamante diende opnieuw als Ceremoniemeester. Er werden speciale presentaties gegeven aan de dochter van wijlen Steve Acunto, Donna Acunto, en Miller's goede vriend, Dave Wojcickik.
QUOTES & FOTO'S VAN DE NYSBHOF INDUCTEES
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NEW YORK (Februari 21, 2017) – World light heavyweight contender Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smid, Jr. (23-1, 19 KO) and ringside physician Dr. Robert Polofsky zijn deze donderdag overnachting (Februari. 23) guest speakers at Ring 8’s monthly meeting, vanaf 7 p.m. EN, at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, gevestigd in 1132 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square, New York.
De 27-jarige Smith (23-1, 19 KO) is a Union 66 laborer between fights. The Long Island power-puncher from Mastic burst upon the International boxing scene last June, stopping former world title challenger Andrzej Fonfara (28-4) in the opening round for the World Boxing Council (WBC) International light heavyweight title. In december vorig jaar, Smith retired living legend Bernard Hopkins (55-8-2), uitspelen van (8thronde) the seven-time, two-division world champion for the first time in his career. Smith was the recipient of Ring 8’s “Knock-out van het jaar-prijs” last December at the organization’s 30th jaarlijkse Ring 8 Holiday Event en prijsuitreiking. Currently rated as high as No. 3 door de World Boxing Council (WBC), Smith is knocking at the door for a world title shot in the 175-pound division. He is promoted by New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) inductee Joe DeGuardia (Star Boxing).
Dr. Polofsky is a physician member of the New York State Athletic Commission and USA Boxing
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Merrick, NY junior welterweight Larry Stanton (29-17-2, 17 KO), who fought professionally between 1969 en 1983, will received his 2016 Ring 8 Uncrowned Champion Award. He was unable to attend the organization’s original awards festivity last December, de 30th jaarlijkse Ring 8 Holiday Event & Award Ceremony.
Stanton’s most notable victories were against Bruce Strauss (54-27-2), Tony Petronelli (42-3-1) en Sammy Ayala (11-0). He fought a draw with two-time world title challenger Vilomar Fernandez (22-6-1) and lost a controversial decision to 1976 Olympisch gouden medaillewinnaar Howard David, Jr. (6-0).
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OVER RING 8: Ring 8 werd de achtste dochteronderneming van wat toen bekend als het Nationaal Veteraan Boxers Association – vandaar, RING 8 – en vandaag het motto van de organisatie blijft: Boxers Helpen Boxers.
RING 8 is volledig toegewijd aan de ondersteuning van minder fortuinlijke mensen in het boksen gemeenschap die hulp in termen van het betalen van de huur kan vereisen, medische kosten, of wat dan ook te rechtvaardigen behoefte.
Ga op de lijn naar www.Ring8ny.com voor meer informatie over RING 8, de grootste groep in zijn soort in de Verenigde Staten met meer dan 350 leden. De jaarlijkse contributie is slechts $30.00 en elk lid heeft recht op een buffet diner in RING 8 maandelijkse vergaderingen, met uitzondering van juli en augustus. Alle actieve boksers, amateur en professional, met een huidige boksen licentie of een boek hebben recht op een gratis RING 8 Jaarlijks lidmaatschap. Gasten van de Ring 8 leden zijn welkom tegen een vergoeding van slechts $7.00 per persoon.
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MONTREAL (Oktober 9, 2015) -Na de weigering van de CubaanseYuniesky Gonzalez (IBF #11), Armeense licht zwaargewicht Karo Murat (IBF #14, 27-2-1, 17 KO) sprong op de mogelijkheid om Montreal geadopteerde zoon geconfronteerd Artur Beterbiev (IBF #2, 9-0, 9 KO) voor een IBF licht zwaargewicht (175 pond) eliminatie strijd.
De initiatiefnemers van de twee vechters totdat Oktober 22 om een overeenkomst te ondertekenen zonder dat het gaat om een portemonnee bod.
De winnaar van dit gevecht, die logischerwijs zou plaatsvindenNovember 28 in Quebec City, zal de verplichte uitdager voor de IBF licht zwaargewicht wereldtitel in handen van de Russische geworden Sergey Kovalev.
Murat is de regerend IBF International licht zwaargewicht kampioen. Hij won zijn laatste twee gevechten na hard vechten voor 12 rondes met legendarische Amerikaanse Bernard Hopkins, Oktober. 26, 2013 in Atlantic City, in een verliezende inspanning. Hij heeft ook op zijn naam wint Gabriel Campillo en Tommy Karpency.
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