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Tornado vai ao cinema: avaliação remasterizada de rocky iV

por: Tony “O tornado” Penecale (acima)

Aqui está minha crítica do filme Rocky vs Drago e uma foto com o pôster do filme. Adivinha quem saiu com isso!

Então fui ver o filme Rocky vs Drago Director’s Cut ontem à noite.


Aqui estão 2 spoilers que não deveriam ser spoilers. Apollo ainda morre e Rocky ainda vence.


Então, o filme teve aproximadamente 40 minutos de nova filmagem. Ele também manteve aproximadamente o mesmo tempo de execução, assim com 40 minutos de nova filmagem, há quase 40 minutos de filmagem omitida.


Agora, alguns spoilers. Se você não quer nada estragado, Eu sugiro que você pare de ler aqui.


Havia duas tomadas que eu realmente esperava que fossem editadas para este filme, mas de alguma forma ainda consegui. Eu vou chegar até eles mais tarde.


Então, vou detalhar algumas das mudanças / adições / omissões e dar minhas ideias.


1) Nova abertura. Usualmente, começa com o título ROCKY rolando na parte inferior para uma das canções de assinatura da série. Em seguida, ele entra na última rodada do filme anterior. Este filme começa com vários clipes de Rocky 3 incluindo a perda de Rocky para Clubber Lang, Apolo o convencendo a não se aposentar, e a cena de luta climática. Ele omite completamente a sessão de sparring de Rocky e Apollo. Eu não era fã da nova inauguração. Estou acostumado com as estreias normais de filmes que duram 2-3 minutos e preparar o terreno para a nova parcela. Eu não era fã da música que eles usavam “Sweetest Victory” que está na trilha sonora de Rocky IV, mas nunca foi usado no original.


2) Sem robô. Embora isso tenha sido visto como um cruzamento entre piegas e assustador (Namorada de Paulie?), a omissão do robô, provavelmente devido a acordos de licenciamento, significou que muitas cenas com Paulie ou Rocky Jr tiveram que ser cortadas, incluindo a cena do aniversário de Paulie.


3) A nova coletiva de imprensa de introdução de Drago explica que eles tentaram arranjar uma briga com Rocky. Eu pensei que era bom, mas cortaram a esposa de Drago comparando-o a Popeye comendo espinafre. De fato, muito do diálogo de Brigitte Nielsen foi cortado. Poderia ser por causa dela “rochoso” relacionamento com Stallone?


4) O raciocínio para Apolo lutar foi melhorado. Sim, ele ainda aparece do nada e parte da cena da mesa teve que ser cortada (nenhum robô, lembrar) mas eles falaram sobre como Rocky ignorou o desafio e Apollo sentindo a necessidade de aceitá-lo.


5) Achei que a omissão de toda a cena do camarim antes da luta com Rocky e Apollo foi um erro. Não só corta uma das minhas falas favoritas “Eu não disse nada sobre caracóis, Eu disse Nails N-N-Nails” mas mostra o excesso de confiança de Apolo e a trepidação de Rocky. A única parte da cena do camarim original que é absurda é onde Rocky estava tentando convencer Apollo a adiar. Seriamente, quem adia 5 minutos antes do horário marcado para irem ao ringue?


6) A luta Creed-Drago melhorou muito. Exceto pela foto que eles deixaram do original, onde Apollo claramente não está usando luvas. Eles perderam aquela edição da primeira vez. Como eles perderam de novo? A luta foi estendida e Apollo se levantou após um nocaute precoce e continuou tentando contra-atacar.


7) O funeral de Apolo foi estendido e melhorado com sua figura paterna, Duque, fazendo um discurso e Rocky fazendo um discurso mais emocionante.


8) A cena em que a comissão de boxe não sancionou a luta entre Rocky e Drago foi incluída como mostrada no original 1985 trailer, mas cortado daquele filme.


9) A cena de Rocky conversando com seu filho antes de sair foi ampliada e melhorada.


10) As montagens de treinamento foram ligeiramente alteradas e algumas edições nas cenas na Rússia.


11) A luta final ainda foi agradável. Alguns elementos foram adicionados a ele.


12) Dois dos melhores discursos do filme foram alterados para dublagens. Apollo no camarim dizendo a Rocky que ele entenderia quando tudo acabasse foi alterado para narração na cabeça de Rocky. O discurso épico para Adrian, onde ele disse que Drago teria que matá-lo para vencê-lo, também foi alterado para uma narração em monólogo interno. Definitivamente, acho que foi um erro porque tira o charme de ver as expressões faciais de Apollo e Rocky, respectivamente, enquanto eles diziam essas falas.


13) Um momento antes da rodada final, quando o gerente de Drago correu de sua cadeira na varanda com o Kremlin para repreender Drago em seu canto. Eu esperava que se alguma cena fosse cortada, seria aquele. Eu preferia que houvesse uma cena de Paulie se casando com o robô e anunciando que estava grávida do que esta cena. Eu odiei em 1985 (quando eu era 9 anos) e eu odeio isso agora. Há 60 segundos entre as rodadas de uma luta de boxe. Este homem correu da varanda, Através da multidão, chegou ao canto do Drago, e repreendeu-o em menos de um minuto. Drago, por ter suportado 14 rodadas de punição, é capaz de se levantar e levantá-lo com um braço antes de deixá-lo cair do avental. Fale sobre tomar algumas liberdades sérias.


14) O fim da luta. Você se acostuma com a forma como uma luta de Rocky termina. Ele marca o grande knockdown, seu oponente luta para se levantar, e finalmente cai quando a contagem atinge 10. Este, Drago cai, faz um movimento para voltar a subir, uma queda plana. O árbitro para sem nenhuma contagem. Eu também odiei o salto de Rocky no final. No original, ele foi levantado no ar enquanto estava lá exausto por triunfante. Este parece que é capaz de dar um mergulho de cisne em uma piscina.


15) O discurso é diferente. Ele não podia fazer referência a seu filho porque mostrá-lo mostraria o robô. Fiquei feliz de uma maneira que cortaram as cenas das crianças assistindo a luta. Sempre levantou algumas questões sérias para mim. Se Rocky, Adrian, e Paulie estavam todos na Rússia, quem estava assistindo o 9 criança de um ano? O robô? Quem vai deixar um sem supervisão 9 anos de idade assistem a uma luta onde há o medo de que seu pai possa ser morto? A parte cômica do discurso foi a conversa de Rocky sobre a mudança. Ele mencionou seu amigo (Apollo) não podia mudar e agora ele está morto. Uau. Uma maneira de animar a multidão lá, Rocha!


No geral foi agradável. As cenas alteradas e tomadas alternativas tiraram a cadência, então você estava na verdade assistindo a um novo filme. Houve muitas cenas neste filme que eu prefiro ao original (a longa luta Creed-Drago, o funeral prolongado, Reunião de Rocky com a comissão). Houve algumas cenas que eu acho que deveriam ter sido mantidas (Rocky e Apollo no camarim, Sra. Drago falando sobre o marido, etc). Há algumas coisas que definitivamente prefiro o original, mais notavelmente o logotipo superior de rolagem de introdução / rodada final da cena do filme anterior.


Então, na minha conclusão, precisa haver uma versão do diretor da versão do diretor e combinar o melhor do original e o melhor da nova versão.


Podemos chamar este “Rocky IV Take III: The Tornado Cut


Tornado 🌪

Revanche de 2021 N.E. Luta do Ano Wilfredo Pagan vs. Carlos Marrero, III intitula “O futuro da Nova Inglaterra VIII” dezembro. 18th em Webster, Massachusetts

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Dezembro. 18th em Webster, Massachusetts

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WORCESTER, Massa. (Novembro 29, 2021) - A revanche do não oficial 2021 A Luta do Ano da Nova Inglaterra será a manchete do mês de dezembro 18th Evento “New England Future VIII”, apresentado por Rivera Promoções Entretenimento (RPE), destacando Webster's (MA) primeiro evento profissional de boxe em 27 anos, em Webster Town Hall.

Wilfredo “El Sucaro” Pagan de Porto Rico (6-1-1, 3 KOs), lutando para sair de Southbridge (MA), e de Bridgeport (CT) Carlos Marrero, III (2-6-2), lutou por um divertido empate dividido em 6 rodadas em agosto passado 14th em Worcester (MA).

“Estou muito animado por termos conseguido uma revanche entre Pagan e Marrero tão rápido,”O promotor da RPE, Jose Antonio Rivera, comentou. “Esses dois guerreiros colocaram seu coração e alma em sua última luta e os fãs não ficaram desapontados. Como promotores, esse é o tipo de luta que adoramos organizar. estamos 3 semanas de distância de outro grande evento de boxe para ver alguns talentosos e futuros campeões. Webster Town Hall vai ser elétrico!"

Pagan e Marrero lutarão mais uma vez pelo vago New England Super Lightweight Championship em 18 de dezembro.th 6-evento principal da rodada.

O Pagan-Marrero original era ininterrupto, arremesso cheio de ação que os juízes marcaram 58-56 a favor ou pagão, 55-59 para Marrero, e 57-57. O placar foi originalmente anunciado como uma vitória por decisão dividida para Marrero, mas, Em retrospecto, ambos os lutadores aceitaram as mudanças emocionais do resultado no tranco. Algum combustível, embora, foi derramado no fogo, em grande parte por meio da mídia social.

“Quando a luta acabou,”Comentou Pagan, “Como lutador, você sabe se sua luta foi ganha, perdido ou muito perto. Foi um pouco perto, mas que ganhei a luta. Quando a decisão foi anunciada que ele havia vencido, Fechei meus olhos, porque me lembrou da minha carreira amadora. Eu definitivamente ganhei algumas lutas, Eu dominei, mas não tomei a decisão. Tudo pode acontecer quando vai para as mãos dos juízes. Os juízes não me viram ganhando, Certo, mas então eles reverteram a decisão. Achei que eles tinham acertado e eu tinha vencido, mas foi anunciado como um empate. Isto é o que é, Certo, porque o trabalho dos juízes não é tão fácil quanto as pessoas pensam. Eles viram altos e baixos e empataram.

“Eu estava pensando, Aqui vamos nós novamente, quando foi anunciado um empate,”Marrero disse. "Por algum motivo, toda vez que luto em Massachusetts é sempre controverso. Eu tinha caído de joelhos de felicidade e quando o segundo anúncio foi feito, Eu pensei que eles estavam dando a ele a vitória. Um desenho? Não estou chateado, mas fiquei surpreso porque senti que tinha vencido. Eu fui para casa pensando que era um empate, não uma perda, e esperançosamente teríamos uma revanche. E fazemos dezembro 18th."

Pagan vs. Marrero é um exemplo de não precisar de dois grandes lutadores para fazer uma grande luta. They’re evenly matched and both fighters have tremendous heart.

“People had asked if I wanted a rematch and I said, sim, I’m thinking about it because it was a draw,” Pagan offered. “I wasn’t going to say no if it was offered, but the No. 1 reason for me to fight him is for the New England Championship. As long as I fought him for the title, I was for it because I want to fight for the belt and that’s what is my target. That was my feeling at the beginning, but things changed a little, because he changed. I don’t know what people told him, I’m not some kid and I had a lot of respect for him. But then he started texting me. Não sei se foi para apimentar essa luta, mas ele cruzou a linha. Ele disse muito que não deveria ter dito. Eu sempre sou humilde e respeito todos os lutadores porque eles estão arriscando suas vidas. Eu não sei por que ele disse o que disse, mas ele me deu ainda mais motivação. Eu quero aquele cinto! Estou treinando em dobro para vencê-lo e fechar seu mês. Eu ainda tenho algum respeito por ele, mas não é o mesmo.

“Eu cometi muitos erros na nossa primeira luta e tornei a luta muito mais difícil do que deveria ser. Tenho trabalhado em ajustes e, esperançosamente, em dezembro 18th vai valer a pena. ”

“Sempre tenho um pouco de espaço para melhorar depois de uma luta, e vimos algumas coisas que eu precisava melhorar para a revanche,”Marrero explicou. “Estou mais preparado mentalmente para fazer as coisas e serei muito mais inteligente no ringue. Fisicamente, Eu sou muito mais forte e perspicaz. A chave para mim é estar mentalmente preparado e mais afiado. Seu (Pagão) oponente de sua última luta caiu e meu empresário, Nate Torres, contatou-me dizendo que me foi oferecida uma oportunidade de lutar contra Pagan. Sem hesitação, Eu disse sim. Estou sempre na academia e pronto para lutar. Eu vim em 2 quilos abaixo e estou com peso agora para esta luta. A única coisa que eu tive que me preparar é que ele é um canhoto.

“Nós tivemos uma grande luta. Ele provavelmente pensa que ganhou algumas rodadas, Eu senti que ganhei a luta. Ele perdeu mais e eu conectei com os socos mais limpos que os juízes puderam ver. Na terceira ou quarta rodada, Eu o machuquei com um tiro no corpo. Ele desistiu e eu acertei ele com outro bom chute. ”

No evento co-featured, Danbury (CT) superleve Omar “The Beast” Bordoy (11-1, 3 KOs) enfrenta um adversário a ser determinado na partida de 6 rodadas.

Boca Raton promissora (FL) prospecto super meio-médio Josniel “TG” Castro (7-0, 5 KOs) é um avanço em termos de oposição de qualidade em um jogo de 6 rodadas contra Lenwood “Mr. Composure ”Dozier (10-28-3, 5 KOs).

Peso super-médio de Worcester Bobby “BH3” Harris, III (3-0-1), duas vezes campeão nacional amador e medalhista de prata nos Jogos Mundiais, vai conhecer David Rohn (0-10-1) em uma luta dos super-médios em 4 assaltos.

Prospecto cruiserweight invicto de Worcester Derek "Hightower" Edmonds (3-0, 2 KOs), a 3-time N.E. Campeão Luvas de Ouro, foi adicionado ao cartão em uma luta de 4 assaltos contra o TBA.

Peso médio de Worcester Eslih Owusu (6-0, 4 KOs), um nativo de Gana, enfrenta Anthony Everett (1-0), de Lawrence, em um 4 rounder.

Também lutando na undercard em partidas de 4 rounds estão New Haven (CT) super leve Anuel Rosa (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Stacy Anderson (0-8), e o superleve Oscar Bonilla de Bridgeport (6-3-2, 1 KO) vs. Seth Basler (0-17).

O cartão está sujeito a mudanças.

Os bilhetes custam $75.00 (Assentos reservados) e $45.00 (admissão geral) e disponíveis para compra ou entrando em contato com Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) ou qualquer um dos combatentes.

As portas abrem às 6 p.m. E, primeiro ataque às 7 p.m. E.

Os patrocinadores do evento incluem Shamrock Sports, Lundgren Honda, Greatest Hits Cannabis Company, Lake Shore Legal LCC Advogados, Emmloan, 616 Reality LLC, Drafters Sports Café, e Asmar Jewelz.

INFORMAÇÕES:
Chilro: @RiveraPromoEnt, @JoseRiveraChamp, @KingRivera_

Don King retorna a Ohio para apresentar WBC Cruiserweight Champion Fight no sábado, Jan. 29 Pitting Makabu & Mchunu

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DEERFIELD BEACH, FL (Novembro 26, 2021)—Finalmente voltando para casa! A luta pelos esquecidos (O sem-teto, pobre, e pessoas oprimidas) vai se beneficiar deste doubleheader do campeonato.

O maior promotor de boxe do mundo, Don King, retornará ao seu estado natal de Ohio no sábado, Jan. 29, 2022, enquanto ele apresenta outro blockbuster para as pessoas esquecidas, quem não será mais esquecido, luta pelo campeonato mundial entre WBC Cruiserweight Champion Ilunga Junior Makabu e o desafiante número um, WBC Silver Champion Thabiso Mchunu.

A luta pelo campeonato mundial WBC pelo amor do povo, será realizada no W.D. Packard Music Hall em Warren, OH. Além de Makabus-Mchunu, uma atração sensacional especial de 10 assaltos de peso pesado enfrentará o invicto Jonathan Guidry (18-0-2, 10 KOs) de Dulac, Louisiana arriscando seu recorde perfeito contra Alonzo Butler (34-3-2, 25 KOs) de Chattanooga, TN.

Rei, quem representa Makabu, came to an agreement with Mchunu’s representatives on the 12-round world championship fight, and the winner will advance to fight Mexico’s great champion Canelo Alvarez in the month of May.

Alvarez will be ringside in Warren, OH to see who his next opponent will be.

“This is going to be one action packed WBC world championship fight with a very big fight on the horizon for the winner,” disse o rei. “They are both warriors and this war for the recognition of the homeless will start the new year in grand style, recognizing the homeless, and helping others.”

Makabu (28-2 com 25 KOs) is from the Democratic Republic of The Congo, defended his championship in his hometown of Kinshasa as he stopped Nigeria’s Olanrewaju Durodola with two solid left hooks in the seventh round last December.

Makabu, who has won his last nine decisions, won the vacant title on Jan. 31, 2020 in winning a unanimous decision against Michael Cieslak.

Thabiso (23-5, 13 KOs), who hails from South Africa and is nicknamed “The Rock”, became the WBC Silver Titlist with a unanimous decision over Denis Lebedev on Dec. 21, 2019. He last defended his title and scored another unanimous victory over Evgeny Tishchenko on March 27, 2021. Thabiso has won his last four fights.

Undefeated Polish cruiserweight prospect Adrian “Pretty Boy” Pinheiro Makes Nashville debut this Saturday

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ORLANDO (Novembro 22, 2021) – Undefeated Polish cruiserweight prospect Adrian “Pretty Boy” Pinheiro (5-0, 5 KOs) has taken an unusual route to Nashville, where he will take on veteran Eric Abraham (6-10, 3 KOs) this Saturday night in a 4-round bout at Municipal Auditorium.
The 24-year-old Pinheiro was born in Poland, grew up in Brazil, moved to Orlando and then up to Massachusetts for a job opportunity in security in Boston’s Seaport and Financial districts. He started boxing three years ago, rapidly developing into a Central New England Golden Gloves Novice super heavyweight champion, turning pro this past May in Orlando where he lives again.

“I’ve always been a fan of boxing,” Pinheiro explained, “but I didn’t box until I moved to the United States. I appreciate the art of boxing. I’m an exciting boxer who can mix it up. I fight on the outside or inside, depending on who I’m fighting, and adapting in the ring.

“My opponent is a southpaw, and he can be a little awkward. Vai ser uma luta boa. He’s more experienced than me, but I’m comfortable fighting a southpaw. I’m working to improve as an all-around fighter in every aspect, mentally and physically.”

The 6’ 4”, 200-pound Pinheiro will be fighting on the “Nashville Beatdown” card, presented by Lank The King & Lank Promotions, in association with Affiliation Management.

“’Pretty Boy’ is a boxer who looks like a model,” promoter Langston Hampton, Jr. comentou. “He’s real fast and swift. He has to be reckoned with because he’s a good, clean fighter. I’m one of the promoters involved with him. He made his pro debut May 8th on my show in Orlando. With his talent and looks, Adrian could be the next champion from Poland. The sky is the limit for him. It’s all about dedication. He has the talent in the ring and outside he’s very marketable. The Polish need a new champion and it’s going to be Adrian Pinheiro!"

Back living in Orlando and training at the Orlando Boxing Club, Pinheiro is an avid country music fan who is excited to be fighting in Nashville, the capital of country “his music.”

“I can’t wait to get to Nashville,” Pinheiro said. “I’m a huge country fan. This is special to me!"

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“I’m excited about this young man,” Pinheiro’s manager/head trainer Tony Blanco remarked. “He’s a humble beast who works hard. He works out twice a day. My only problem with him is getting him out of the gym. He is the future!

“Adrian is a big country music fan. When the opportunity came to fight in Nashville, in front of Floyd Mayweather, Jr., he accepted right away.”
Polish boxing fans are known for their passion. Waving red and white Poland flags and singing loudly, they haven’t really had many fighters to follow in the United States since Andrew Golota and Tomasz Adamek. “Pretty Boy” would love to get support from his fellow Polish and Polish-Americans.

“I’ve heard a lot about them,” Pinheiro added. “Orlando doesn’t have much of a Polish community, but I hope that time will come. I love my people!"

INFORMAÇÕES:

Instagram: @heavyAP, @orlandoboxingclub, @downtownorlandoboxing

Tik Tok: @AdrianPineiro_

Facebook: /obc-orlandoboxingclub, @downtownorlandoboxingclub

DERON WILLIAMS VS. FRANK GORE NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

NBA All-Star Williams & NFL Pro Bowl Running Back Gore Announce Boxing Pro Debuts On Undercard of Jake Paul Vs. Tommy Fury Main Event Saturday, Dezembro 18 Vivo no canal Showtime PPV® at AMALIE Arena in Tampa, Fla.

Also Featuring Quotes and Photos from Seven-Division World Champion Amanda Serrano

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NOVA YORK - novembro 16, 2021 -Three-time NBA All-Star Deron Williams and legendary NFL running back Frank Gore faced off for the first time following a press conference announcing their professional heavyweight boxing debuts on Tuesday at Edison Ballroom in New York City.

Williams vs. Gore will take place on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury, live on SHOWTIME PPV on Saturday, December 18 at AMALIE Arena in Tampa. The four-round heavyweight bout will be contested with a 215-pound contractual limit as the two legends make their professional boxing debuts.

Also appearing at Tuesday’s event was seven-division world champion and current unified featherweight championAmanda Serrano, who will face 135-pound titleholder Miriam Gutiérrez in the co-feature of the SHOWTIME PPV event.

Os ingressos para o evento ao vivo, intitulou#PaulFury: One Will Fall, are now available for purchase atwww.amaliearena.com.

Below are quotes from Williams, Gore and Serrano.


Deron Williams

“I’ve always wrestled all the way until high school and always been a big boxing and MMA fan. I’ve done a lot of training at my gym, Fortis MMA, in Dallas for the past six years.

“I’ve always wanted to do an MMA fight. I had one that I was training for before Covid hit but my opponent pulled out. It was always in the back of my mind and I’ve always stayed in shape and stayed training. I got a call from Nakisa (Bidarian) who I hadn’t talked to in five years and he said Frank Gore was training and looking for an opponent, and I felt like it was a great opportunity. I felt like if I didn’t take it I’d be kicking myself for the rest of my life.

“Frank looks good. If I’m going to do a fight I’d rather do it with someone who is capable and who has been training. The man is tough, there’s no doubt about that. Anyone who can take that many snaps in the NFL has to be tough. It’s a good challenge for me and something that I can check off the bucket list.

“Most people are behind me. I’ve had some people say, ‘You’re fighting Frank Gore. What are you doing?’ But that’s OK. There are a lot of unknowns in this game, so it makes it exciting. I’ve been training for years and doing a lot of MMA, and a lot of it has been boxing.

“I first started wrestling when I was like five. I didn’t really know what it was and I spent the whole season being dragged on the mat by my mom crying because I was so scared to go in there. But she said I had to because she had already paid for it and said you’re going to do this every weekend. So I basically went out there crying, got pinned, walked off the mat and then did it again for the whole year. The next year she asked if I wanted to sign up again expecting I would say no, but I actually said yes for some reason. I did that for about a half year before I turned into a little animal. So I think that year and a half of getting pinned made me tougher. Wrestling is a tough sport, and it was a great base for me and I’m really glad I did it and was able to go to the state tournament in Texas as an eight-year-old and 12-year-old. And I would have loved to have kept going but it was in the same season as basketball.

“I loved watching the heavyweights. Growing up in the ‘90s and watching (Microfone) Tyson and all those wars they had. And watching (Evander) Holyfield. It was just a special time in boxing and there were still other fighters, but those were the ones I was watching and who I was excited to see.

“I jogged four miles yesterday and that was the first time I’ve ever run four miles. It’s getting out of your comfort zone and it’s a different feeling. Basketball, and football for him, we’re comfortable with that work. It’s learning to get hit in the face and being OK with it. It’s just a new challenge. I’ve been retired for four years now. You just miss competing. You miss having something to train for.”

Frank Gore

“l have always loved boxing. I’ve been training since 2005. I was doing it because it would save my legs since I play running back. I just fell in love with it, how hard it was and I’m very competitive. I was just doing it for the cardio. My first time I didn’t think I could do it, but I kept getting better and better at it.

“I’m definitely not doing this for the money. Sou abençoado. I’m good and blessed with football and off-the-field stuff.

“I’ve always been an underdog my entire life. I was raised in a one-bedroom apartment. I blew out both of my knees and many thought I wouldn’t make it to the NFL. Sixteen years later and I’m No. 3 on the all-time list.

“I’m happy to be here and I respect Deron. He’s coming from the NBA and I always say any man who gets into the ring has got to be different. I don’t care what sport you play. I’m training my behind off for December 18.

“I know he’s trained in MMA and coming over from the NBA but he’s no Nate Robinson. He’s been doing MMA for six years so I have to respect that. He’s been wrestling since he was a kid. I’m training my behind off and the only one I can worry about is myself. I’m looking forward to the challenge and let the best man win on December 18.

“Football and boxing are totally different. When you watched me play I never really got hit. That’s why I was able to last so long. I played off of angles. Agora, with boxing I’m going in there with guys that have had 300 lutas amadoras, são 10-0 as pros. So I can’t just dodge all the shots they are throwing because they have more ring experience.

“I would say jogging has been the toughest thing. In football we never jogged. We always did sprints and pulled the sled but I had to really train myself to jog. I had to put my mind somewhere else and work on it.

“My favorite fighter is Floyd (Mayweather, Jr.). There are a bunch of guys I like to watch now. I like Terence (Crawford) and I like Errol Spence, Tanque (Davis), Shakur Stevenson. I just want to be the best of me. Whatever my coach tells me to do I’m going to go out and try to do and do my best to get this win on December 18.”

Amanda Serrano

“This fight is more important than the Katie Taylor fight. Miriam Gutierrez is a tough girl at 135 pounds and it’s not my natural weight class. I’m moving up two divisions. I have to get through Miriam in a way that people will want to see me fight Katie next.

“I would actually rather lose the weight than gain the weight. It’s so hard for me to keep the weight on because once I start training I drop it. I’m eating a lot of good foods and had to hire a nutritionist for this camp to make sure I’m strong. I’m a little girl, but I pack a punch wherever I go.

“I definitely want the Katie Taylor fight. That night could be the night I accomplish my goal and become the first undisputed boxer to come out of Puerto Rico. That would be an amazing night. Right now I’m concentrating on boxing because I have two amazing fights but in the future I definitely want to become an MMA champion, but right now it’s all about boxing.

“Pound for pound I think is a matter of opinion. Some people think I am, some people think it’s Claressa Shields. Katie actually fights the week before me so she has to look good, and I have to look good. I’m training really hard for Miriam. I know she is a tough girl and I’m just going to go out and be the best I can be and I think the fight with Katie Taylor is going to happen.”

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The Worlds Number One Boxing Designer Javier Zinzun Jr. Gives Inspirational Speech to Students

The Worlds Number One Boxing Designer Javier Zinzun Jr. Gives Inspirational Speech to Students
SANTA ANA, TAL COMO (Novembro 15, 2021) – Last week, the worlds number one boxing designer and WBC Cares Ambassador, Javier Zinzun Jr., gave an inspirational speech to students at the Samulai Academy in Santa Ana, Califórnia, giving back to the community he was raised in.

I know firsthand the perils of drug abuse, violence, peer pressure and more, so it’s very important for me to give back in my own community,” said Zinzun Jr. with a smile on his face. “When people are young, they’re very impressionable, and for me to be living my dream in a positive and cool manner, is what I want to do. I want to lead by example, and let people know anything is possible.”

Life was not always easy for Zinzun as he almost lost his life in 2011 due to alcohol and drug abuse. This near-death experience was a turning point for him.

I knew in the middle of my overdose this couldn’t be it,” continued Zinzun. “I have told the story many times, but it was up to me to find my own path. I went home, got rid of everything, the drugs, alcohol, all of that and told my family, I was a new person, and since then never looked back.

“I want to thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to come to our campus and share your knowledge with our students,” said Oscar Reyes. “It is at events like these that our students get the most value and impact. It is not every day that our students get to be in front of professionals like you and hear their life journey and success stories which is where they find inspiration to keep finding their way in life. The feedback I received from staff, teachers, and especially students was overwhelmingly positive and that of gratitude.”

Zinzun who has designed trunks for “Canelo” Alvarez, Ryan Garcia, recounted stories of creating the ring outfit for the brave boxers performing on fight night.

A lot of the young people are fans of the fighters, so just to tell them stories about the people I have worked with and let them know they’re people just like us and see the joy in hearing these stories makes it so meaningful,” concluded Zinzun. “I am just trying to be the person I wish I had when I was their age.”
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Photo by Ryan Hafey – PBCPhoto by Golden Boy Promotions
Javier Zinzun Jr. is a self-made American success story overcoming the perils of drugs and alcoholism to start one of the best boxing fashion brands “I Got My Own Back”, working with the likes ofRyan GarciaCanelo Alvarez, eMario Barrios, as well as being involved in the creative design process of“Creed 2”the movie. Above you will see his designs worn byDavid Benavidez eJaime Munguia, both whom fought this past Saturday on the global stage.

Falcao to fight for IBF Latino Title January 15 in Brazil

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Sao Paolo, Brasil (Novembro 15, 2021) – Super middleweight standout Yamaguchi Falcao will look continue his winning ways when he fights an opponent to be determined Saturday, Janeiro 15 in Sao Paolo, Brasil.

Falcao’s WBC Latino title will be on the line as will the vacant IBF Latino championship in a ten round matchup.

Fresh off a dominant victory over veteran contender Jorge Daniel Miranda, Falcao is 19-1-1 as a pro with 8 nocautes. In his last two contests, the 33-year-old southpaw’s won the WBA Fedecaribe, WBC Latino and ABF Continental Americas super middleweight championships.

Falcao, a Bronze Medalist at the 2012 Jogos Olímpicos, also has plans to return to America and face a top 15 ranked opponent.

Falcao’s promoter, Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, is happy his fighter will have another opportunity to entertain his native fans but is mapping out a strategy for the rest of 2022.

“Se tudo correr como planejado, we’re bringing Yama back to the US shortly after his fight in January. The biggest opportunities and best training resources are available to Yama here in the US. He’s long stated that he is more than happy to face any top 168 pound opponent. Bringing him back stateside will get him ready for whatever challenge arises if everything goes as expected January 15.

More information on the card will be available shortly.

Fans can follow Falcao on Instagram @YamaguchiFalcao. For more information on Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, visita Firefistboxing.net ou Facebook.com/firefistboxing.

Nicco Tapia, 16-Year-Old Son of Late Hall of Famer Johnny Tapia, to Make Amateur Boxing Debut Nov. 20

16-YEAR-OLD JOHNNY “NICCO” TAPIA STRIVES TO FOLLOW IN HIS LEGENDARY DAD’S FOOTSTEPS AS HE MAKES HIS AMATEUR BOXING DEBUT ON HIS MOM TERESA’S FIGHT CARD

Sábado, Novembro. 20, 2021, IN MESCALERO, NEW MEXICO

Youngest son of late Hall of Famer Johnny Tapia to fight on the preliminary portion of Tapia Promotions’ Barrera vs. De Leon: “La Ultima Batalla” (The Last Stand) viver from the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Cassino

ALBUQUERQUE, N.m. (Novembro. 13, 2021) – While countless high school juniors concern themselves with standardized test scores and submitting college applications, Johnny “Nicco” Tapia, the youngest son and namesake of the late five-time world champion, will commence his pursuit of a pro boxing career when he makes his amateur debut on the preliminary portion of his Mom Teresa’sMarco Antonio Barrera vs. Daniel Ponce de Leonpay-per-view fight card Saturday, Novembro. 20, 2021.

“Boxing is a passion,” said the 16-year-old currently working toward earning his diploma online. “I love stepping into the ring, getting hit, and feeling the crowd’s energy.”

In the Nov. 20 evento principal, two Mexican boxing legends will lace up the gloves for one final night when Hall of FamerMarco Antonio Barrera(67-7, 44 KOs) returns to the ring for only the second time in more than a decade to square off against former two-time world championDaniel Ponce de Leon (45-7, 35 KOs). The six-round super welterweight exhibition and four additional bouts will air live on pay per view from Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino in Mescalero, New Mexico.

FITE PPV and Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook Watch Paid Online will televise the five-bout main card live on pay per view for$9.99 em4:30 p.m. PT /5:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. E

A native of Las Cruces, N.M., Nicco trains in the Tapia home garage, enjoys studying sociology to “look at people from a different perspective,” dislikes mathematics, and currently has no plans to further an academic career following his 2023 graduation.

“I don’t really plan to go to college,” said the music fan who freestyle raps in his downtime. “I want to keep pushing myself in the ring and turn pro as soon as I get enough experience.”

Surrounded by the sweet science from an early age, Nicco fondly looks back on innumerable heartwarming memories of watching his father train for upcoming fights.

“I used to go to the gym and run around with my Dad every day. When the bell rang, I held up the gloves with him.”

Outside of boxing, the father-son pairing spent quality time playing other sports, enjoying delicious desserts, and tuning into their favorite television programs.

“We used to go to the park, play basketball, and jump on the trampoline,” Nicco recalled. “Dad used to give me ice cream sandwiches. I remember going into his room and watching the show ‘Cops’ together.”

Aiming to find inspiration and discover boxing tips from one of boxing’s all-time greatest fighters, young Nicco frequently rewatches Johnny’s classic bouts.

“I study his speed, o movimento da cabeça, and angles,” said the teenager who models much of his fighting style after his Dad and Marvelous Marvin Hagler.

When asked to name his favorite “Mi Vida Loca” fight, Nicco did not hesitate in listing Johnny Tapia’s hard-fought victory over fellow Albuquerquean and former world champion Danny Romero for the IBF/WBO junior bantamweight titles on July 18, 1997, em Las Vegas, Nev.

“The crowd was wild and crazy,” Nicco recollected. “I love studying my Dad’s boxing technique.”

Originally scheduled to fight at Inn of the Mountain Gods on July 31, 2021, the aspiring actor and former viola player pulled out of his amateur debut when he sustained a hand fracture.

“I was playing football with friends and landed on my hand wrong,” lamented the proud holder of a driver’s license. “It was the first time I injured myself.”

Less than four months later, Nicco is eager to thrill the Mescalero crowd on Nov. 20 before Barrera and De Leon take center stage.

“I am ticking off the days and can’t wait for this night to come.”

Kicking off the festivities, Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook WatchFacebook.com/GoldenBoyFN and FITE will stream Nicco Tapia’s debut and four additional outstanding preliminary bouts forfree at 2 p.m. PT/3 p.m. MT/5 p.m. E.

A Spanish-language broadcast will be available as a viewing option for both the pay-per-view and preliminary bouts.

Those hoping to attend the unforgettable, 10-fight Tapia Promotions extravaganza in person can purchase tickets starting at $75 Através dosinnofthemountaingods.com eTicketMaster.com by searching “La Ultima Batalla – The Last Stand.”

About BARRERA-DE LEON: La Ultima Batalla (The Last Stand)

Two legendary former world champions return to the boxing ring one final time for a special six-round welterweight exhibition, as Tapia Promotions presentsBarrera vs. Ponce De Leon “La Ultima Batalla” – “The Last Stand”no sábado, Novembro 20, at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino in Mescalero, New Mexico. The thrilling five-fight main card will be available via pay-per-view for $9.99 through bothFITE PPV and Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook Watch Paid Online at 4:30 p.m. PT /5:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. E.  For the audiences watching in Mexicoboth FITE and Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook Watch Paid Online will offer a Spanish-language broadcast of the event for $4.99. Kicking off the festivities two hours earlier, Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook WatchFacebook.com/GoldenBoyFN and FITE will stream the five outstanding preliminary bouts for free at 2:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. MT/5:30 p.m. E.

Bilhetes a partir de $75 are available throughinnofthemountaingods.com eTicketMaster.com by searching “La Ultima Batalla – The Last Stand.”

About TAPIA PROMOTIONS

Teresa Tapia formed Tapia Promotions to continue the legacy of her legendary late husband, six-time world champion/Hall of Famer Johnny Tapia by providing thrilling boxing events to fight fans everywhere. One of the first female boxing promoters in the United States, Teresa successfully managed Johnny Tapia’s career from 1995-2011, and accepted his 2017 induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBOF). Adicionalmente, em 2004, Teresa became the first and only female boxing manager in sweet science history to receive a special recognition award from the IBOF. The multi-faceted promoter branched out in 2020 to produce the sports reality series “Stars and Champions,” which featured an intimate look at boxers’ lives both inside and outside of the ring.

About FITE

FITE is the premium global platform for live sports and entertainment offering many of the industry’s marquee PPV events and SVOD packages with over 5MM registered users. FITE is available worldwide through its iOS and Android mobile apps, Apple TV, AndroidTV, ANO, Amazon TV Fogo, and Huawei apps. Além, FITE supports Samsung, LG, Cox Contour, Vizio SmartCast™, Virgin Media, Shaw Communications’ Blue Curve IPTV, Foxxum, Chromecast, PS4, XBOX, ZEASN, NetrangeVidaa/Hisense, VEWD, Netgem TV, Comcast’s Xfinity 1 and Xfinity Flex as well as 7,000 models of Smart TVs. Available online at www.FITE.tvFollow us on Chilro, InstagramYouTubeLinkedIN e FacebookFITEIt’s ON.

About GOLDEN BOY

Los Angeles-based Golden Boy was established in 2002 by Oscar De La Hoya, the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional company. Golden Boy is a media and entertainment brand committed to making fighting entertainment more accessible and affordable. The company’s in-house production team develops creative original programming forRingTV.com and international channels across the globe. The company holds the exclusive rights to top boxers and has promoted some of the biggest and highest grossing events in the history of the sport. Agora, Golden Boy is one of the most successful boxing entertainment companies in the world and shapes the future of boxing for fighters and fans alike.

Abel Mendoza Has Survived Homelessness to Fight on Nov. 20 Barrera-De Leon Pay-Per-View Event

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UNDEFEATED EL PASOAN ABEL MENDOZA HAS SURVIVED HOMELESSNESS AND VIOLENT CHILDHOOD SURROUNDINGSTO BATTLE FORMER WORLD TITLE CHALLENGER VICTOR ZALETA SATURDAY, Novembro. 20, 2021, ON FITE AND GOLDEN BOY PAY PER VIEW

Hard-hitting knockout artist to put his perfect record on the line at Tapia Promotions’ Barrera vs. De Leon: “La Ultima Batalla” (The Last Stand) viver from the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino in Mescalero, New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.m. (Novembro. 12, 2021) – From overcoming a crime-ridden, west Texas childhood environment to his father’s incarceration and living out of a car as a teenager, the path toward fighting three-time world title challenger Victor Zaleta on Tapia Promotions’Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Daniel Ponce de Leonpay-per-view card Saturday, Novembro. 20, 2021, has been anything but smooth sailing for the undefeated El Paso boxer Abel Mendoza.

“I was surrounded by violence growing up,” said the 25-year-old lightweight contender who is 30-0 com 23 KOs. “A lot of people that I was around went to prison; I was the only one who didn’t. Boxing was my way out, my safe haven. The sport saved me.”

In the Nov. 20 evento principal, two Mexican boxing legends will lace up the gloves for one final night when Hall of FamerMarco Antonio Barrera(67-7, 44 KOs) returns to the ring for only the second time in more than a decade to square off against former two-time world championDaniel Ponce de Leon (45-7, 35 KOs). The six-round super welterweight exhibition and four additional bouts will air live on pay per view from Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino in Mescalero, New Mexico.

FITE PPV and Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook Watch Paid Online will televise the five-bout main card live on pay per view for$9.99 em4:30 p.m. PT /5:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. E

After initially lacing up the gloves at four years old and capturing the Regional Silver Gloves at age eight in Odessa, Texas, the Fort Stockton native secured five titles while defeating all but 20 da sua 300 amateur boxing opponents.

Contudo, numerous obstacles have beset Abel on his road toward achieving he and his father’s goal of the young fighter becoming a world champion.

“My Dad got into some trouble at the beginning of my boxing career,” Abel said. “He was on house arrest and then went to jail for a while. It was an extremely difficult time for my family.”

While still in high school, the 17-year-old Mendoza often slept in his vehicle after moving from Odessa to El Paso to become a professional boxer.

“That was a point in my career when I was homeless,” the aspiring titleholder recalled. “I was surrounded by a lot of violence and crime in Odessa and left because I wanted a fresh start. Sometimes I had to stay in my car.”

Never one to shy away from strenuous manual labor, Mendoza’s first job consisted of unearthing fruit in a Pecos, Texas, field with his grandfather at age 13.

“It was summer, and we picked cantaloupes in the hot sun all day,” said the multi-faceted student who is currently taking psychology classes at Odessa College. “That was the year I first won Nationals. I still trained while working in the fields. It was the best and the worst.”

Recalling the arduous memories when he did not know where he would sleep or locate his next meal, the Native American history fan finds solace in giving back to the El Paso community during the holiday season.

“I love to help out at shelters because I have been in that situation where I needed food and a place to stay,” said Santa’s helper who also hands out gifts at west Texas hospitals each December. “It makes me feel good to see the children smile.”

Hoping to battle for a world crown within the next year, the never-married Mendoza counsels the wedded on social media when not honing his skills in the squared circle.

“I go on Instagram Live because people ask me for marriage advice. A lot of people need help.”

Kicking off the festivities, Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook WatchFacebook.com/GoldenBoyFN and FITE will stream the five outstanding preliminary bouts forfree at 2 p.m. PT/3 p.m. MT/5 p.m. E.

Adicionalmente, a Spanish-language broadcast will be available as a viewing option for both the pay-per-view and preliminary bouts.

Those hoping to attend the unforgettable, 10-fight Tapia Promotions extravaganza in person can purchase tickets starting at $75 Através dosinnofthemountaingods.com eTicketMaster.com by searching “La Ultima Batalla – The Last Stand.”

About BARRERA-DE LEON: La Ultima Batalla (The Last Stand)

Two legendary former world champions return to the boxing ring one final time for a special six-round welterweight exhibition, as Tapia Promotions presentsBarrera vs. Ponce De Leon “La Ultima Batalla” – “The Last Stand”no sábado, Novembro 20, at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino in Mescalero, New Mexico. The thrilling five-fight main card will be available via pay-per-view for $9.99 through bothFITE PPV and Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook Watch Paid Online at 4:30 p.m. PT /5:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. E.  For the audiences watching in Mexicoboth FITE and Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook Watch Paid Online will offer a Spanish-language broadcast of the event for $4.99. Kicking off the festivities two hours earlier, Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook WatchFacebook.com/GoldenBoyFN and FITE will stream the five outstanding preliminary bouts for free at 2:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. MT/5:30 p.m. E.

Bilhetes a partir de $75 are available throughinnofthemountaingods.com eTicketMaster.com by searching “La Ultima Batalla – The Last Stand.”

About TAPIA PROMOTIONS

Teresa Tapia formed Tapia Promotions to continue the legacy of her legendary late husband, six-time world champion/Hall of Famer Johnny Tapia by providing thrilling boxing events to fight fans everywhere. One of the first female boxing promoters in the United States, Teresa successfully managed Johnny Tapia’s career from 1995-2011, and accepted his 2017 induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBOF). Adicionalmente, em 2004, Teresa became the first and only female boxing manager in sweet science history to receive a special recognition award from the IBOF. The multi-faceted promoter branched out in 2020 to produce the sports reality series “Stars and Champions,” which featured an intimate look at boxers’ lives both inside and outside of the ring.

About FITE

FITE is the premium global platform for live sports and entertainment offering many of the industry’s marquee PPV events and SVOD packages with over 5MM registered users. FITE is available worldwide through its iOS and Android mobile apps, Apple TV, AndroidTV, ANO, Amazon TV Fogo, and Huawei apps. Além, FITE supports Samsung, LG, Cox Contour, Vizio SmartCast™, Virgin Media, Shaw Communications’ Blue Curve IPTV, Foxxum, Chromecast, PS4, XBOX, ZEASN, NetrangeVidaa/Hisense, VEWD, Netgem TV, Comcast’s Xfinity 1 and Xfinity Flex as well as 7,000 models of Smart TVs. Available online at www.FITE.tvFollow us on Chilro, InstagramYouTubeLinkedIN e FacebookFITEIt’s ON.

About GOLDEN BOY

Los Angeles-based Golden Boy was established in 2002 by Oscar De La Hoya, the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional company. Golden Boy is a media and entertainment brand committed to making fighting entertainment more accessible and affordable. The company’s in-house production team develops creative original programming forRingTV.com and international channels across the globe. The company holds the exclusive rights to top boxers and has promoted some of the biggest and highest grossing events in the history of the sport. Agora, Golden Boy is one of the most successful boxing entertainment companies in the world and shapes the future of boxing for fighters and fans alike.