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NUWE ENGELAND se TOP & DIE BESTEERSTE BOXERS WAT OPGEWYS WORD “SLUGFEES BY DIE SON” KAART 30 JUNIE BY MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

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UNDERCARD KENMERKE SES ONVEREERDE NUWE ENGLAND VOORUITSIGTE

 

Uncasville, CONN. (Junie 19, 2018) – Baie van New England se beste en belowendste boksers sal in aksie wees Junie 30 op die “SLUGFEES BY DIE SON” kaart, aangebied deur JOE DEGUARDIA SE STER BOKS, by Mohegan Sun Area in Uncasville, Connecticut.
“SLUGFEST by die SON” met JOE SMITH JR.
Die “Gewone mens,” Long Island lig swaargewig JOE SMITH, JR. (23-2, 19 Uitklophoue), keer terug na die ring nadat hy in die verlede onaktief was 11 maande herstel van 'n gebreekte kakebeen. Die gewilde Iers-Amerikaner sal die gesig staar MELVIN “DIE ROMANTIESE REDNECK” RUSSELL (11-4-2, 7 Uitklophoue) in die 10-ronde hoofren.
Smith het op die bokstoneel ingebars 2016 toe hy verslaan het, ligste swaargewig in die hoogste posisie, Andrzej Fonfara op NBC in Chicago, en later dieselfde jaar weer, toe hy die lewende legende klop Bernard Hopkins uit die ring verwyder, word die eerste persoon wat ooit die voormalige multi-afdeling wêreldkampioen en toekomstige Hall of Famer ooit was.
JOE DEGUARDIA, Die uitvoerende hoof van Star Boxing het hieroor te sê gehad 30 Junie, “Ons is opgewonde om in New England te wees vir hierdie opspraakwekkende vertoning by Mohegan Sun on 30 Junie wat gevul sal word met plaaslike gunstelinge en met 'n internasionale gunsteling opskrif is (Joe Smith Jr). Die boksgeskiedenis is vol opwindende vegters uit New England en verder 30 Junie aanhangers sal behandel word met plaaslike vegters met die doel om 'n ryk tradisie van moeilike New Englanders voort te sit.”
In die agt-ronde mede-byeenkoms, tweemalige middelgewigkampioen (foto na links) TYD “KO MEQUINONOAG” REIS (13-7-1, 4 Uitklophoue), veg uit Cranston, RI, kom verlede maand uit haar ooglopende vertoning teen onbetwiste wêreldkampioen in weltergewig en die koningin van 4 pond, 33-0 CECELIA BRAEKUS, in die eerste vrouestryd ooit op HBO. Reis het Braekhus een keer vloer gemaak, maar sy het 'n besluit van 10 rondtes verloor. Die voormalige WBC- en UBF -wêreldkampioen in die middelgewig sal die voormalige uitdager van die wêreldtitel ontmoet PATTY “DIE ELEGANT” RAMIREZ (11-5, 5 Uitklophoue), van Mexiko, op Augustus. 30 op Mohegan Sun.
Ses New Englanders sal na verwagting ondersteuning bied op die onderkaart, insluitend 2016 NIKS nie. Golden Gloves-kampioen “AKSIE” ANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0, 3 Uitklophoue), van East Hartford (CT), in 'n ses-ronde junior weltergewig-wedstryd teen die Mexikaanse uitklopkunstenaar JUAN de la cruz RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1, 6Uitklophoue). Laureano het 'n Associate Degree in Criminal Justice aan die Manchester Community College verwerf.
Voormalige basketbalster van die Universiteit van New Haven, Nuwe Londen, CT onoorwonne swaargewig CASSIUS CHANEY (12-0, 6 Uitklophoue), voldoen aan OUDERLING “BARON” HERNANDEZ (5-2, 3 Uitklophoue), van Mexiko, in 'n ses-ronde bout. Chaney behaal 'n kwaai tweede KO -oorwinning in Madison Square Garden teen Tim Washington. Chaney word deur Main Events bevorder..
New Haven, CT junior liggewigvooruitsig WILLIAM FOSTER III (8-0, 6 Uitklophoue), 'n driemalige N.E. Golden Gloves-kampioen, plaas sy onoorwonne pro-rekord op die spel in 'n sesronde teenoor TRYROME JONES (4-3-1, 1 KO). Foster word bevorder deur Murphy's Boxing.
Opwindende Suid -Boston, MA junior weltergewig, en Union Local 941 spoorwegarbeider, JOE BLOEM (2-0, 2 Uitklophoue) neerwerp met STEVE MOORE (1-3, 1 KO) in 'n ses-ronde junior weltergewigstryd.
In 'n paar gevegte van ses ronde, Worcester, MA junior middelgewigtitel ANDY GONZALEZ (6-2, 5 Uitklophoue) het bereid om onoorwonne te ontstel WENDY “HAITIESE BRAND” TOUSSAINT (8-0, 2 Uitklophoue). Toussaint se laaste drie gevegte het via TKO geëindig, en die Long Island -vegter beplan om die reeks na vier te verleng,terwyl Springfield, MA junior middelgewigtitel ANTHONY VELAZQUEZ (2-0, 2 Uitklophoue) sal probeer om 'n indruk daarteen te maak ANTHONY HOUTE (1-6-1).

 

Kry jou kaartjies na 30 JUNIE, #SLUGFESTattheSUN regstreeks vanaf Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.
Kaartjies begin om NET $30.
MEDIA:
SLUGFEES BY DIE SON: DIE OPKOMSTE VAN JOE SMITH JR.
SLUGFEES BY DIE SON: DIE OPKOMSTE VAN JOE SMITH JR.
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“SLUGFEST by die SON”: DIE OPKOMSTE VAN JOE SMITH JR.
Na elf maande uit die ring as gevolg van 'n gebreekte kakebeen, “DIE DIER” Joe Smith Jr. kom grootliks terug, by die pragtige Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Na 'n uitstekende KO -oorwinning op NBC teen Andrzej Fonfara, en die legende Bernard Hopkins op HBO verslaan, Smith Jr. het sy oë daarop gerig om in die eerste kolom in die wenkolom te beland 2018.
FEITE:
“SLUGFEST by die SON” word aangebied deur Joe DeGuardia se Star Boxing. Die geleentheid vind plaas Saterdag, 30 Junie op Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, CT.
Joe DeGuardia se Star Boxing “SLUGFEST by die SON” reeks is die voorste professionele bokservaring in Connecticut. Lewe uit die mooi Mohegan Sun Arena, “SLUGFEST by die SON” het van die beste en helderste in boks gesien. Dit sluit in, twee keer wêreldkampioen Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade en wêreldtitel uitdager Delvin Rodriguez, onder vele ander.
Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame -geïnduseerde, Joe DeGuardia, het deurgaans die boksondersteuners van Connecticut gegee, wêreldgehalte gevegte, reg in hul eie agterplaas. “SLUGFEST by die SON” gee ook die opkomende bokssterre in die noordooste 'n uitweg vir die wêreldtitel -stryd. Van wêreldgevegte, tot boksvaardigheid van wêreldgehalte, Mohegan Sun het dit alles gesien, afgelewer deur Star Boxing.
Die “SLUGFEST by die SON” reeks bied 'n bekostigbare, waaiervriendelike aksie volgepak, vermaaklike aand uit, dit sal u verseker op die been bring vanaf die openingsklok.
Op 30 Junie, Star Boxing beplan om jou somer reg te begin, met nog 'n opwindende “SLUGFEST by die SON.”
VORIGE VRYSTELLINGS
KAARTJIES:
Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis begin by $30 en kan gekoop word by ticketmaster.com deur te kliek HIER of deur te gaan na www.StarBoxing.com. Kaartjies kan ook by die Mohegan Sun Box Office by Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville gekoop word, CT.
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CREED II Official Movie Poster and Trailer

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In Theaters Woensdag, 21 November

 

 

Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, saam, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can’t escape your history.

 

 

Release Date: November 21, 2018

Direkteur: Steven Caple Jr.

Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, Russell Hornsby,

Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu, Andre Ward, Phylicia Rashad, Dolph Lundgren

Writer: Sylvester Stallone

Producers: Sylvester Stallone, Kevin King-Templeton, Charles Winkler, William Chartoff, David Winkler, Irwin Winkler

Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, Guy Riedel

Distributor: MGM, Warner Bros. Pictures

Official site: http://creedthemovie.met /

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ERROL SPENCE JR. DEFENDS WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH FIRST ROUND KNOCKOUT IN HOMECOMING DEFENSE SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM DALLAS COWBOYS WORLD HEADQUARTERS

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Danny Roman Defends WBA Super Bantamweight World Championship In SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Co-funksie;

 

Catch The Encore Presentation Monday At 10 namiddag. EN/PT Op Showtime EXTREME®

 

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FRISCO, TEXAS (Junie 16, 2018) – Errol Spence Jr. defended his IBF Welterweight World Championship with a first-round knockout of previously undefeated mandatory challenger Carlos Ocampo in a homecoming fight Saturday on SHOWTIME at Ford Center at The Star. VIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2HTG4Zv

 

 

 

A sellout crowd of more than 12,600 fans packed Ford Center at The Star in Frisco to witness Spence’s first homecoming defense as champion and his first fight in Dallas since 2015. The consensus top-5 pound-for-pound fighter did not disappoint, pounding the body from the opening bell with his trademark body attack and superb ring generalship.

 

 

 

Spence, who was making his second defense as a 147-pound champion, floored Ocampo with a brutal 1-2 body shot combo, the second punch landing flush on the challenger’s side and instantly flooring him as the opening round concluded. Ocampo (22-1, 13 Uitklophoue) crippled over in pain while on the canvas, was unable to beat the count and remained on the floor for more than two minutes while Spence celebrated his victory.

 

 

 

“I was a little disappointed. I wanted to give the crowd their money’s worth,” Spence said. “I wanted him to sustain a bit and give him some punishment, but the body shot got him and I dropped him.”

 

 

 

It was the ninth time Spence (24-0, 21 Uitklophoue) has floored an opponent with a body shot in his 24 professionele gevegte.

 

 

 

“I knew if I hit him again he would probably drop,” Spence said. “That was my game plan. I’m the body snatcher. If he reacts weirdly, I just keep going to the body and I keep breaking him down.”

 

 

 

Na afloop van die stryd, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones joined Spence in the ring to congratulate him on the victory.

 

 

 

“This moment is a dream,” Spence said. “I wanted to play for the Dallas Cowboys and now I’m fighting in front of the Dallas Cowboys and Jerry Jones. Thank you to the whole Dallas Cowboys organization.

 

 

 

“We’ll definitely be back after I unify some titles. We’ll make this an annual thing where I fight here.”

 

 

 

Jones was thrilled with what was the first boxing event inside the Ford Center at The Star, the centerpiece of the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and practice facility.

 

 

 

“This room was full of Dallas Cowboys football players supporting you,” Jones said. “They share your passion. I saw a guy in this ring who knew what he wanted. When you knock a guy out by hitting him once on the side of his back, you’re bad to the bone.

 

 

 

“I love his awareness. He had a plan from the beginning. He is exceptionally gifted. He has family that is behind him and our family, the Cowboys, want to be behind him as well.”

 

 

 

Na afloop van die stryd, SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray, who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame last Sunday, asked Spence what he would like to do next.

 

 

 

“I want to fight the best,” Spence promised. “Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter are fighting each other (for the WBC title) and I definitely want to make that a unifying fight. We both have the same management, we both fight on SHOWTIME. Why not make that happen? I definitely want that fight whenever it’s available.”

 

 

 

In die TV-mede-funksie, Danny Roman defended his WBA Super Bantamweight World Championship with a unanimous decision over previously undefeated Moises Flores in a 12-round fight that was scored 116-112, 118-110, 120-108.

 

 

 

The champion Roman (24-2-1, 9 Uitklophoue) was the faster and sharper fighter from the opening bell. Romeinse, who was making the second defense of his 122-pound belt, pounded the body repeatedly over 12 rondes, connecting on a staggering 50 percent of his body shots. Blomme (25-1, 17 Uitklophoue), who failed to make weight for the title fight and was unable to win the belt, tired in the latter half of the fight and was largely a stationary target for Roman for 12 rondes.

 

 

 

Both fighters threw more than 1,000 stoot, yet it was Roman who was the more effective boxer, connecting on an impressive 42 persent van sy krag skote.

 

 

 

“I was trying to box him. We tried to do a smart fight,” Roman said. “We tried to take him out, but unfortunately we couldn’t.

 

 

 

“I would like to unify. I would like to challenge any of the champions. I’d love to face Rey Vargas or Isaac Dogboe. I don’t mind going back to Japan either.”

 

 

 

“I know I messed up in training,” Flores said. “I didn’t make the weight, but I still wanted to perform and give it everything I have.

 

 

 

“We both hit each other a lot. Ek slaan (Romeinse) with some good shots, I just couldn’t finish him. I was probably around 60 percent energy-wise. From the fifth round on I had to just fight with pure heart.

 

 

 

"(Romeinse) put on a great show for the fans, and that’s what makes me feel great. That’s all I wanted was to put on a good fight.”

 

 

 

In die opening bout van die Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks uitsending, Javier Fortuna suffered an injury while falling through the ropes due to an accidental push in the fourth round and his 140-pound matchup with Adrian Granados was ruled a No Decision.

 

 

 

Granados (18-6-2, 11 Uitklophoue) and Fortuna (33-2-1, 23 Uitklophoue) both came out swinging from the opening bell. In a wild fourth round, Fortuna was deducted two points, first for punching to the back of the head, and second for holding. After the second point deduction, the former 130-pound champion Fortuna aggressively moved forward and unloaded a series of shots.

 

 

 

Oomblikke later, Granados and Fortuna were clinching along the ropes near Granados’ corner when Fortuna fell backward through the ropes, whipping his neck as he fell back. Complaining of pain and lack of movement, Fortuna was stabilized with a neck brace and removed from the ring on a stretcher in what was later described as a precautionary measure.

 

 

 

Teen die tyd van die oponthoud, Grandos was leading on all three of the judges’ scorecards.

 

 

 

“I didn’t push him. I think he fell with his own,” Granados said. “I think he was looking for an excuse on his way out. We were both battling, but I knew he could feel I was getting stronger. He caught me with a shot and it just turned me up.

 

 

 

“First and foremost I just want to pray that he’s OK. Let’s do the rematch. I’ve been dying for a fight at 140.”

 

 

 

Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will re-air on Monday at 10 namiddag. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available via SHOWTIME ON DEMAND and SHOWTIME ANYTIME.

 

 

 

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About The Star

The Star is the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and practice facility in Frisco, Texas. Developed as a first-of-its-kind partnership between the City of Frisco and Frisco ISD, The Star features Ford Center, a 12,000-seat stadium that hosts Frisco ISD football games and other events; Cowboys Fit, 'n 60,000 square-foot gym developed in partnership with leading fitness developer, Mark Mastrov; Cowboys Club, a members-only club where the country club meets the NFL; The Omni Frisco Hotel, a 16-floor, 300-room luxury hotel; Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star, 'n 300,000 square-foot center of excellence for sports medicine set to open in 2018; as well as a variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options as part of the Entertainment District. For more information on The Star, besoek www.TheStarInFrisco.com.

 

 

 

Vir meer inligting besoek www.sho.com/sports , www.premierboxingchampions.com en www.thestarinfrisco.com. Follow us on Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, ErrolSpenceJr, @PremierBoxing, TGBPromotions, @TheStarinFrisco and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing en www.Facebook.com/thestarfrisco. PBC word geborg deur Corona Extra, beste Beer.

 

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“Fight Night in The Capital” Amptelike uitslae

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Toot, Toot!
Richard “Popeye” Rivera smokes Jaime Solorio in 8th round

HARTFORD, Conn. (Junie 17, 2018) – Rising Hartford folk hero Richard “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera kept his pro record perfect (8-0) ongeskonde, knocking out his tough opponent, Jaime “Zarco” Solorio (12-4-2, 9 Uitklophoue), in the eighth round to capture the vacant ABF Continental cruiserweight title, gisteraand (Saterdag) in the main event on the “Veg Night at the Capital” pro boxing card, by Xfinity Sentrum in Hartford.

 

 

 

The reigning UBF All Americas light heavyweight champion, Rivera (8-0, 7 Uitklophoue) is arguably the hardest pound-for-pound puncher in New England, if not the entire Northeast. After breaking his last opponent’s ankle with the force of his power, the incredibly popular Hartford fighter

 

 

 

Boxing trainer Tony White and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, Michael Tran, recently teamed with Rivera to form Hartford Boxing Promotions, which was promoting its first pro boxing event, “Fight Night at The Capital.”

 

 

 

“I’m excited to have promoted our first show here in Hartford and I hope other promoters will follow,” Blanco commented. “I’m happy for all of the fighters. This was our first but not last show. We’re bringing boxing back to Hartford.

 

 

 

“I’m also excited about Sharrad’s pro debut (Collier), who is like a son to me, and Richie, my brother and partner. Everything I do is for them, that’s who I work for them.”

 

 

 

The durable Solorio had only been knocked out once in 17 pro fights going into the ring against Rivera, who has knock out six of his seven victims.

 

 

 

The first was a feeling-out round, but Rivera picked up the pace in the second, landing several hard shots on his game Mexican opponent. The highly entertaining Rivera cruised through the third through fifth, picking his spots better, but it was bombs away in the sixth as Rivera landed a right that sent Solorio to the deck. Solorio was penalized a point in the sixth for unsportsmanlike conduct.

 

 

 

 

In the seventh round, Solorio appeared to be fighting to survive, frequently holding and clinching, but he came forward in spurts as Rivera started loading up for a knockout that finally came in the eighth round. Rivera had never fought more than four rounds, but he was determined to ward off his opponent’s wrestling, landing a right-left-right uppercut combination to close the show with only 30 seconds left in the contest.

 

 

 

“I want to thank everybody for being here and bringing our community together in one house,” Rivera gesê. “Happy Father’s Day. I dedicated this fight to my father who I love so much. I told everybody that he was going down in three, but Solorio was tough. I took him in deep water and I’m strong to the finish because I eat my spinach…..toot, toot!”

 

 

 

In an intra-Connecticut clash of junior welterweights, Danbury’s undefeated Omar “The Beast” Bordoy, Jr. (6-0, 2 Uitklophoue) uitgeslaan Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-6-1), van Hartford, with only one second left in the sixth and final round of co-featured event.

 

 

 

Bordoy was hampered by a cut over his right eye, suffered during the second round from an unintentional headbutt, who was fighting in his first scheduled six-rounder. He pivoted and threw a short, straight right that rocked Picot, dropping him forward on the mat as referee Shada Murdaugh immediately waved off the count, calling the doctor into the ring.

 

 

 

A star was born in a professional debut as two-time New England Golden Gloves champion “Die spesiale een” Sharad Collier (1-0, 1 KO, fighting at home in Hartford, displayed his vast arsenal of skills, klop uit Antonio Castillo, Jr. (1-1) in die eerste ronde.

 

 

 

The 21-year-old Collier showed the poise of a veteran and surprising power, especially considering he fought two full divisions higher than his natural weight class, due to his opponent weighing in as a junior middleweight. Collier decked Castillo early and finished him off with a barrage of unanswered punches until referee Danny Sciavone gestaak die aksie.

 

 

 

“Everything went the way I had planned,” Collier said after the bout. “Before the fight, I knew I was going to win, because I felt so good. People were asking me before the fight how I was feeling and, to be honest, I was a lot more nervous as an amateur.”

 

 

 

New Haven, CT liggewig JANUEL Rosa (1-0, 1 KO) turned in an explosive pro debut, blasting an overwhelmed Roger Blankenship (1-3) around the ring until the referee Murdaugh stopped the action at the 49-second mark of the opening round. The 21-year-old Rosa dedicated the fight to his cousin, die laat Luis “KO King” Rosa (23-1, 11 Uitklophoue), who tragically died last January in a car accident at the age of 26.

 

 

 

New Britain, CT veergewig Nathan Martinez (1-0) had another very impressive pro debut, pitching a complete shutout (40-35) op al drie beoordelaars’ scorecards against Henry Garcia (0-2), despite it being an action-packed bout from start to finish. Martinez used lethal body shots, dropping Garcia with a left hook to the liver, and crisp combinations.

 

Volledige uitslae hieronder:

 

 

 

Hoofren – VACANT ABF CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Richard Rivera (8-0, 7 Uitklophoue), Hartford, CT

WTKO8 (2:30)

Jaime Solorio (12-4-2, 9 Uitklophoue), San Quinton, Mexiko

 

 

 

CO-FEATURE – JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS

Omar Bordoy, Jr. (6-0, 2 Uitklophoue), Danbury, CT

WTKO6 (2:59)

Alexander Picot (2-6-1), Hartford, CT by way of Puerto Rico

 

 

 

SPECIAL JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT ATTRACTION

Sharad Collier (1-0, 1 KO), Hartford, CT

WTKO1 (2:20)

Antonio Castillo, Jr. (1-1), Canton, OH

 

 

 

Liggewigte

JANUEL Rosa (1-0, 1 KO), New Haven. CT

WTKO1 (0:49)

Roger Blankenship (1-4), Cleveland, OH

 

 

 

FEATHERWEIGHTS

Nathan Martinez (1-0, 0 KO), New Britain, CT

WDEC4 (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)

Henry Garcia (1-1), New Bedford, MA

 

 

 

INLIGTING;

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FNU Gevegsport Wys: Death in the Cage; UFC 225 Recap and Huge Boxing Weekend Results

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Tom, Tony and Rich discuss the week in combat sports, recap a stacked UFC 225 kaart (and CM Punk’s failure to launch his MMA career), and go over the results of a wild weekend for boxing. We begin by highlighting two high profile mentions of death in the UFC Octagon. Dana White and Tyron Woodley are both in the news this week for raising the topic. Listen to the full broadcast below:

 

 

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Rivalta Inks Puerto Rican Amateur Standout Luis Melendez to Managerial Contract

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based boxing manager Henry Rivalta proudly announces the signing of 19-year-old featherweight prospect Luis “El Chucho” Melendez to a promotional contract.
A stand-out amateur in Florida and his native Puerto Rico, Melendez will be making his professional debut under the guidance of Rivalta in July.
Born and raised in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Melendez started boxing at age 11. He went on to have 124 amateur gevegte, winning a number of Puerto Rican and international titles including the Junior Olympics, Olympic Cup, and the Puerto Rican Nationals from 101 £. te 132 £.
Melendez says the managerial deal is the culmination of a long association the pair have held. “When I was about 15, I went to spar at the Mike Tyson Gym in West Palm Beach and I was sparring a pro and Henry saw me. He told me he likes what he sees and since then he’s had his eye on me. Now that I’m reaching my dream of going pro, Henry is the right person to help guide my career.”
A throwback fighter with a style more suited for the professional ranks, Melendez calls his style ‘smart aggressive.’
I have a very pro style. I sit down on my punches. I like to throw combinations a lot. I like to break my opponents down. I like to go to the body. Of, depending on the opponent, I can box you. I can also hit and not get hit when I need to.”
Melendez says training at KO Fitness in Hialeah, Florida, with trainer Michael Robles is going well and he’s excited to get started on his professional career. "Ek voel goed. This is my dream. I have always loved the pros. I used to watch and say ‘man I will be there one day.’ I’ve always had that style. I want to win titles in six divisions. I want to be the best pound for pound. I want to be the next face of Puerto Rico.”
“Luis has all the talent to become a world champion,” said Henry Rivalta. “He’s been a stand-out since he was a kid and he’s developed into a very good fighter. I’m happy to finally be working with him in the professionals. I look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with this next great fighter from Puerto Rico.”
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Errol Spence Jr. vs. Carlos Ocampo Final Press Conference Quotes & Fotos

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Unbeaten Welterweight World Champion Faces Undefeated Challenger This Saturday, Junie 16 Live on SHOWTIME from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas in an Event Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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FRISCO, TEXAS (Junie 14, 2018) – Onoorwonne weltergewig wêreldkampioen Errol Spence Jr. en top-gegradeerde aanspraakmaker Carlos Ocampo spoke to media at the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters Thursday as Spence nears his homecoming title defense against his unbeaten challenger this Saturday, Junie 16 live on SHOWTIME from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

 

 

 

Die Showtime KAMPIOENSKAP boks uitsending begin by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT and features super bantamweight world champion Daniel Roman defending his belt against unbeaten Moises “Chucky” Blomme en voormalige wêreldkampioen Javier Fortuna clashing with Adrian Granados in a 10-round 140-pound special attraction, all of whom were in attendance at Thursday’s final press conference.

 

 

 

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Man Down Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at www.SeatGeek.com.

 

 

 

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday ahead of the first boxing event to take place inside Ford Center at The Star:

 

ERROL SPENCE JR.

 

 

 

“I’m really happy to be here and I’m so happy that everyone came out. Saturday night is going to be great. Ek het oefen vir 10 weeks and I’m 100 percent focused on Ocampo. I’m here to do my job, which is to win and look good winning.

 

 

 

“Ocampo is very dangerous because he has nothing to lose. It’s his first title fight, which is a position I’ve been in before. I had a lot of fire and I felt like I had nothing to lose. I’m sure he’s been training hard and is focused. I know he’s fighting for him family so he’s going to come to fight. I want a guy who’s going to test me so the crowd gets their money’s worth.

 

 

 

“I’ve had pressure my whole boxing career. Being on Olympian and a top prospect was pressure, but then I also went overseas to take the title from a top fighter. I’ve always overcome the pressure on me and I’m going to overcome another test on Saturday night.

 

 

 

“Every fight is a statement fight. Dit maak nie saak wat ek veg. All eyes are on me in the welterweight division. People want to see if there are chinks in my armor, so it’s important for me to put on a great performance and prove I’m the best welterweight in the division.

 

 

 

“Dallas already is a boxing town, just not enough boxing comes here. I can be the star who has annual fights and bring the city out like we’re doing Saturday night. I’m going to prove we’re a boxing city in Dallas and that Texas is a boxing state period. I do this for the whole state.

 

 

 

“We work hard every camp and we’re 100 percent dedicated. There hasn’t been much difference in this camp than normal. The sparring with Jermell Charlo was top quality and has me prepared for Saturday night.

 

 

 

“I’m ready to line up those other champions. I’ve said that since I was 15-0. I want to fight every opponent and take them out no matter who it is. I’m here to prove that I’m the best in the division.”

 

CARLOS OCAMPO

 

 

 

“We’re here on the same stage and I’m ready. I’m appreciative to be here and I’m calm. I have nothing to lose. He has all the pressure of being in his hometown. I’m just relaxed and ready to fight.

 

 

 

“I’ve studied his fights enough. What’s most important is that I know that he has everything to lose and I don’t. He has a home field advantage, but at the end of the day, it’s just two guys in the ring.

 

 

 

“I’ve gotten a great reception from the people here in Dallas. I’ve been treated like a champion and after Saturday I’ll be a world champion. You don’t want to miss this fight.

 

 

 

“He can try to come and knock me out, but this is my dream. This is what I’ve trained my whole life for and I’m not going to let this chance pass me by.

 

 

 

“I’m going to use my height, distance and jab throughout the fight. The counter will be important for me. I’m going to look to catch him so he better be ready.

 

 

 

“Ek gaan alles in die ring verlaat. I’m going to show what I have and give everyone a great performance from start to finish.”

 

DANIEL ROMAN

 

 

 

“Flores is a tough opponent. I don’t overlook anybody. I know he’s going to come in and fight. Defending my belt is the only thing that’s on my mind.

 

 

 

“We work hard like always. The only thing that changes in camp is strategy, and we will be ready for anything Flores can bring.

 

 

 

“We’re going to be ready for his pressure. I’m going to fight a smart fight. If we have a chance to take him out early, then I’m going to jump on it. You never know what could happen in a fight.

 

 

 

“Flores is not an easy opponent. Nobody is at this level. I just work hard every day like it’s my first shot at a world title. I know that if I put in the work, everything will come together in the ring.”

 

MOISES FLORES

 

“Roman is a good fighter, that’s why we’re here. Hopefully on Saturday night he won’t be able to take my volume of punches. I’m going to bring pressure for every moment of the fight and we’ll see if he holds up.

 

 

 

“Everyone knows that I like to come forward and make exciting fights. There will be drama and I’m expecting to come out of there with my hand raised.

 

 

 

“On Saturday night I’m going to get redemption for everything that happened in my last fight and deliver a win and an exciting fight. This is a chance that I’ve worked and trained hard to get again.”

 

JAVIER FORTUNA

 

 

 

“Everyone knows what I can do here in the ring. I’m very glad to be here meeting Granados, because we’re going to give the fans a a great fight on Saturday that’s going to steal the show.

 

 

 

“I know that Granados has fought a lot of top opposition, but on Saturday night, I’m going to be a different fighter than he’s ever seen in the ring.

 

 

 

“This will be a battle. Everyone will see on fight night what the difference is between me and him. I’m a special fighter. I’m going to prove it again on Saturday.”

 

ADRIAN Granados

 

 

 

“It’s been a long hard road to this fight. I know I have marks on my record, but I can easily say that I know all of them have been controversial. I’ve pushed through everything and I know that I’m truly respected as a fighter.

 

 

 

“I’m always going to bring the same fire and determination to the ring. If my opponent is brave enough to stand with me, then it’s going to be all-action. Óf manier, I’m coming to break him down and get the victory.

 

 

 

‘Recently I’ve gone against a lot of opposition that is naturally bigger than me, but I’ve never backed down or been afraid of any of them. This fight is going to prove that I belong in the upper echelon of boxing.

 

 

 

“I’ve checked out Fortuna’s fights and he’s a scrapper. He likes to bang too in the ring just like I do. It’s all the recipes for a can’t miss fight.”

 

DERRICK JAMES, Spence se afrigter

 

 

 

“I’m very happy to see everybody out here and we’re so glad that the fans are getting involved. This city means everything to me and Errol, so to bring a great night like this and have this huge reception from the fans, is a little bit of extra motivation.

 

 

 

“I think we’re going to see a great fight. Ocampo is very tough opposition and Errol has trained very hard. We’re going to see the best Errol Spence on Saturday night and I’m sure we’ll see the best Carlos Ocampo, which should make for a fun night for the fans.”

 

BRITTANY GOOSSEN BROWN, Vice President of TGB Promotions

 

 

 

“We are so excited for Saturday night and to be bringing the first boxing event inside Ford Center at The Star. Dallas is a great fight town and who better to headline the first title fight here in 50 years than hometown favorite Errol Spence Jr.? He is sure to put on a great performance for his hometown fans.

 

 

 

“It has truly been a pleasure to work with the entire Dallas Cowboys organization throughout this promotion and we hope this is just the start of bringing sellout crowds here to the heart of Texas. We can’t wait to see you all there on Saturday night.”

 

STEPHEN Espinoza, President Sports & Events Programming, Showtime Network Inc.

 

 

 

“SHOWTIME is thrilled to be here at The Star for the first boxing event inside of Ford Center. Week after week and month after month, we’ve delivered the best fighters in the most meaningful fights to boxing fans. Saturday is the 11ste SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING this year. These events have featured more than 15 wêreld titel gevegte, just in the first six months of the year. We’re doing more boxing and more high quality boxing than any other network by far.

 

 

 

“Saturday is no exception, especially in terms of quality. Errol Spence Jr. is a consensus top five pound-for-pound fighter. He’s knocked out 10 straight fighters and it was 2014 when an opponent last went the distance. Errol is in many ways our Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys quarterback), he’s a young star, a fan favorite and we expect him to be one of the faces of the sport for years to come.

 

 

 

“If you know of the tradition of Mexican fighters in this sport, then you know that Carlos Ocampo cannot be overlooked. He’s coming to win and that makes him very dangerous and should create an exciting fight.

 

 

 

“Both of the opening bouts leading up to the main event on SHOWTIME are significant bouts with fighters that bring all action styles to the ring.”

 

 

 

# # #

 

About The Star

The Star is the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and practice facility in Frisco, Texas. Developed as a first-of-its-kind partnership between the City of Frisco and Frisco ISD, The Star features Ford Center, a 12,000-seat stadium that hosts Frisco ISD football games and other events; Cowboys Fit, 'n 60,000 square-foot gym developed in partnership with leading fitness developer, Mark Mastrov; Cowboys Club, a members-only club where the country club meets the NFL; The Omni Frisco Hotel, a 16-floor, 300-room luxury hotel; Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star, 'n 300,000 square-foot center of excellence for sports medicine set to open in 2018; as well as a variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options as part of the Entertainment District. For more information on The Star, besoek www.TheStarInFrisco.com.

 

 

 

Vir meer inligting besoek www.sho.com/sports , www.premierboxingchampions.comen www.thestarinfrisco.com. Follow us on Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, ErrolSpenceJr, @PremierBoxing, TGBPromotions, @TheStarinFrisco and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing en www.Facebook.com/thestarfrisco. PBC word geborg deur Corona Extra, beste Beer.

 

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Hizni Altunkaya daag Beibut Shumenov, tweedeliga-wêreldkampioen, uit vir die leë WBA-wêreldkampioen

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Julie 7 in Astana, Kazakhstan

Astana, Kazakhstan (Junie , 2018) — World Boxing Association (WBA) Moenie. 3-gegradeerde kruisgewig Hizni “Die vegter” Altunkaya (30-1, 17 Uitklophoue) is nie bekommerd oor die pad om die plaaslike held en tweedeling Wêreldboksvereniging te beveg nie (WBA) Wêreld kampioen, Shumenov Beibu, vir die vakante WBA-wêreldkampioen-gewigstitel, Julie 7 in Astana, Kazakhstan.

 

 

 

A 2004 Kazakhstan Olimpiese, Shumenov (17-2, 11 Uitklophoue) 'n jaar gelede afgetree weens 'n oogbesering wat operasies vereis het, hom dwing om sy WBA cruiserweight wêreld titel afstaan. Shumenov het ten volle herstel en hy is op die doel om sy WBA-wêreldtitel in die cruisergewig te herwin.

 

Shumenov vs.. Altunkaya is 'n aanbieding van Shumenov se maatskappy, KZ Event Productions, Inc. Die Julie 7stegala-geleentheid sal deel uitmaak van die 20steherdenking van Astana as die hoofstad van Kazakstan. Daar word verwag dat baie politieke hooggeplaastes uit Kasakstan en regoor die wêreld Shumenov se terugveggeveg sal bywoon, wat nasionaal op Qazaqstan TV en QAZSPORT TV uitgesaai word, sowel as internasionaal, insluitend BoxNation in die Verenigde Koninkryk.

 

 

 

“Ek het geen bedenkinge oor die bestryding van Shumenov in sy land nie,” 30-jarige Altunkaya gesê. “Ek glo dat daar 'n billike besluit sal wees en dat die beter vegter die aand sal wen. Ek sal in Kazakstan aankom met genoeg tyd om te akklimatiseer.

 

 

 

“Ek het groot respek vir wat hy bereik het. Shumenov het baie ervaring en hy is 'n sterk bokser. Ons bestudeer 'n paar gevegte om sy swakhede te vind. Ek dink dit sal wees, tegnologies, 'n goeie stryd, waarin ons albei kanse sal waag om 'n uitklophou te kry. Ek is 'n bokser, maar as ek kans sien vir 'n uitklophou, Ek kan my styl verander. Dit sal 'n moeilike stryd wees en ek sal my bes doen om as wêreldkampioen huis toe te gaan.

 

 

Altunkaya, wat in Turkye gebore is, maar nou leef en veg uit 'n geveg uit Duitsland, uitgeslaan Mathias Reinhardt in die eerste ronde, op die Vitali Klitschko versus Shannon Briggs World Boxing Council (WBC) Swaargewig Wêreldkampioenskapskaart in 2010, by die O2 World Arena in Hamburg, Duitsland.

 

 

 

In 2011, Altunkaya het 'n eenparige beslissing van 12 rondes gewen as voorheen onoorwonne Salvatore Aiello (29-0) vir die Interim Wêreldboksfederasie (WBF) Wêreldkruisergewigskroon. Die begaafde Turk het die vakante Global Boxing Council gevang (GBC) Interkontinentale cruiserweight titel in 2016, Sy pro-verlies het verlede jaar gebeur, toe hy in die vyfde ronde deur die voormalige Wêreldboksorganisasie gestuit is (WBO) Cruiserweight Wêreldkampioen Krzysztof Glowacki (26-1).

 

 

 

Shumenov het 'n ontsaglike gehalte-voordeel bo Altunkaya, wat nie as 'n amateur boks nie. Alhoewel Altunkava meer pro-rondes geveg het as Shumenov, 147-140, die gebeitelde Kazak het geveg 88 rondes in groot wêreldtitelgevegte vergeleke met nul vir sy Turkse opponent.

 

 

 

“Die stryd teen Glowacki was een van die belangrikste ervarings in my loopbaan,” Altunkaya bygevoeg. “Ek weet wat ek verkeerd gedoen het, en ek sal die foute teen Shumenov nie herhaal nie.”

 

 

 

Bykomende gevegte sal binnekort bekend gemaak word. Alle gevegte en vegters is onderhewig aan verandering.

INLIGTING:

www.BeibutShumenov.com

Twitter: Beibut_Shumenov

Instagram: @BeibutShumenov

Facebook: www.Facebook / BeibutShumenov / fanpage

You Tube: www.YouTube.com/channel/UCyWBF2CoafZEeif7bON2H8Q

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Tito Acosta-Carlos Buitrago PPV Press Conference Quotes

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La Batalla
TITO ACOSTA vs. CARLOS BUITRAGO
WBO World Light Flyweight Championship

Saterdag, Junie 16, 2018
Coliseo de Puerto Rico * Hato Rey, Puerto Rico

LEEF OP PPV – 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT
HIERDIE Saterdag
“La Batalla” live on PPV from Puerto Rico
Tito Acosta (L) defends his WBO light flyweight title vs. 4-time world title challenger Carlos Buitrago

 

 

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Junie 13, 2018) – The final “La Batalla” press conference was held today in advance of this Saturday’s pay-per-view card, headlined by the 12-round main event between World Boxing Organization (WBO) Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta (17-1, 17 Uitklophoue) en challenger Carlos “Chocorroncito” Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 Uitklophoue), airing live on PPV from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico,

 

La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media is distributing the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, DISH and live-streamed worldwide (excluding Puerto Rico.on the FITE.TV app en webwerf (www.fite.tv), begin by 9 namiddag. EN / 6 namiddag. PT, vir 'n voorgestelde kleinhandelprys van slegs $34.95.

 

PERSCONFERENTIE KWOTASIES

 

Tito Acosta: “I am very excited about this Saturday night’s fight. I’ve been training really hard to get a big win over Buitrago. I only have one thing to tell him about Saturday: he will fail to capture the title and I will remain as a world champion in front of all my fans in Puerto Rico.”

 

Carlos Buitrago: “I feel healthy and strong. I had a very intense camp I came here with my mind clear and focus with my dream of becoming a world champion this victory is for my country of Nicaragua”

 

 

PPV BOUT SHEET

 

Hoofren – WBO JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (12)

Tito Acosta (17-1, 17 Uitklophoue), Kampioen, San Juan, Puerto Rico

 

 

vs.

Carlos “Chocorroncito” Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 Uitklophoue), Challenger, Managua, Nicaragua

CO-FEATURE – JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS (8)

Kevin Nieves (12-1-1, 5 Uitklophoue), COMERIO, Puerto Tico

 

 

vs.

Jean C. “Lobo” Torres (10-0, 7 Uitklophoue), Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico

FEATHERWEIGHTS (8)

Bryan Chevalier (9-1-1, 8 Uitklophoue), Bayamon, Puerto Rico

 

 

vs.

 

 

Ricardo Rodriguez (10-2-1, 6 Uitklophoue), Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

SUPER FEATHERIGHTS (6)

 

Edwin “Chin” Valentin (4-0, 4 Uitklophoue), Salinas, Puerto Rico

 

 

vs.

 

 

Pedro Vincente (5-1, 2 Uitklophoue), Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

(alle gevegte & vegters onderhewig aan verandering).

 

 

PROMO VIDEO:

 

 

 

ENGLISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8RaZf6ncdk&feature=youtu.be

 

 

 

SPANISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ksMNm_S7g&feature=youtu.be

 

 

 

INLIGTING:

 

 

 

www.promocionesmiguelcotto, www.integratedsportsnet.com, www.directvpr.com, www.fite.tv

 

 

 

Twitter: @CottoPromotions, @Directvpr, @IntegratedPPV, @FiteTV

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HALL OF FAME BROADCASTER AL BERNSTEIN MARKS 15-YEAR MILESTONE WITH SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®

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Legendary Boxing Analyst Has Been Part of the Biggest and Most Memorable Events In Boxing History

Krediet: Showtime

NEW YORK (Junie 13, 2018) – Legendary Boxing Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein has reached another career milestone: fifteen years of broadcasting the sport on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.

Bernstein provided expert analysis for the largest pay-per-view event in television history. He ranks the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao “Fight of the Century” the most significant broadcast of his career, one that spans three-and-a-half decades.

“I have great memories throughout my more than 37-year television career, but the last 15 years at SHOWTIME have been the most productive and enjoyable,” said the Chicago native and longtime Las Vegas resident Bernstein. “I have worked with extraordinary colleagues both in front of and behind the camera as we chronicled some of the most important and exciting boxing matches of this era.”

Bernstein was ringside providing expert analysis when Anthony Joshua TKO’d Wladimir Klitschko in the spring of 2017 in die voorkant van 90,000 raucous fans at Wembley Stadium in London for the IBF and WBA heavyweight world title belts. He places that at No. 2 on his biggest matches list, with Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor right behind that at No. 3. Mayweather also gets the nod at No. 4 as boxing’s all-time great dominated Canelo Alvarez in 2013. Bernstein’s fifth most memorable all-time SHOWTIME moment was in Manchester, England when Joe Calzaghe dominated Jeff Lacy in the mega-fight dubbed “Judgment Day.”

“I’ve had a front row seat to watch great champions in great matches,” Bernstein said. “And I’ve participated in what I think is the best television production in the sport of boxing. I’m honored to have participated in this special period of SHOWTIME Boxing and I am energized by the great fights of today and the future of the sport.”

Bernstein ranks the legendary Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo bout as the best fight he has ever covered, followed by Israel Vasquez vs Rafael Marquez 3 en dan, the recent Erislandy Lara vs. Jarrett Hurd barnburner from earlier this year. Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Orlando Salido 1 and the Klitschko-Joshua mega fight round out his top five best SHOWTIME fights.

There have been dramatic upsets along the way during Bernstein’s SHOWTIME tenure, with Nonito Donaire vs. Vic Darchinyan ranking at the top of the list, followed by Ricky Hatton vs. Kosta Tszyu; Orlando Salido vs Juan Manuel Marquez; Austin Trout vs. Miguel Cotto and Andre Ward vs. Mikkel Kessler.

“Al Bernstein is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced announcers in sports today,"Sê Stephen Espinoza, President of SHOWTIME Sports and Event Programming. “Over the past 15 jaar, Al has called many of the biggest events and greatest matchups in the sport of boxing, and brings a level of expertise unrivaled by any network. Congratulations to Al for what continues to be an exceptional career at ringside.”

Bernstein, who before joining SHOWTIME covered everything from Major League Baseball to the Olympic Games and the NFL Draft, is also an accomplished writer and author. He won the Chicago Newspaper Guild’s Award for best news story in 1975 and published his first book “Boxing for Beginners” in 1978. His most recent work, an enlightening look back at his 30 years in broadcasting (“Al Bernstein: 30 Jaar, 30 Undeniable Truths About Boxing, Sport, and TV”) was published in 2012. Bernstein has also appeared in a number of movies such as “Rocky V”, “Streets of Gold”, and “Play It to the Bone.”

Bernstein has been recognized by multiple international and state Hall of Fames, but it has not always been about just boxing for Bernstein, or even sports. He serves on the board of directors and is a spokesman for Caring Place, a Las Vegas facility that was co-founded by his wife Connie, which provides free services to those whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Bernstein is also a singer and an expert equestrian. He has performed as a vocalist for the past 30 years doing mostly tunes from the Great American songbook. He has appeared at many casinos in Las Vegas and around the country. Recently he has been performing at the Tuscany Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. As an equestrian, Bernstein participated in a number of celebrity rodeos as both a participant and grand marshal.