Tag Archives: boksen

boksen, Vos, Premier Boxing Champions

Trio of Exciting Matches Highlight a Night of Live Action in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX deporteert zaterdag, April 28 from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas

Laat een reactie achter

 

Rugged Veteran Josesito Lopez Battles Unbeaten 147

Pound Contender Miguel Cruz in Welterweight Showdown

Former World Champion Anthony Dirrell Takes On El Paso’s Abraham Han in 168-pound Matchup

&

Unbeaten Jorge Lara Squares-Off Against Claudio Marrero

In a Featherweight Clash

Tickets on Sale Today at 10 a.m. MT!

 

 

STEP, TX (Maart 28, 2018) – Action will be the order of the evening as a trio of hotly-contested showdowns will highlight an exciting night Saturday, April 28 live in primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.

 

Josesito Lopez, known as “The Riverside Rocky”, will battle rising contender Miguel Cruz in a 10-round welterweight showdown. Former super middleweight world champion Anthony Dirrell takes on El Paso’s Abraham Han in a 10-round 168-pound skirmish. The night also features unbeaten Mexican featherweight contenderJorge Lara clashing with Dominican brawler Claudio Marrero in the 10-round opening bout that kicks off coverage at 8:30 p.m. EN / 5:30 p.m. PT.

 

 

 

Tickets for the show, die wordt bevorderd door TGB Promotions, are on sale today, Maart 28 bij 10 a.m. MT and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

“This is an all-action show that has all of the elements that boxing fans have come to love,” zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “Miguel Cruz is a talented rising contender who will be taking a major step up against a hardened veteran in Josesito Lopez. Anthony Dirrell is a former world champion who is anxious to get back into the title picture and El Paso’s own Abraham Han has title aspirations of his own. And Jorge Lara and Claudio Marrero are two of the biggest punchers in the featherweight division. It promises to be a very entertaining show for boxing fans.”

 

 

 

Lopez (35-7, 19 KO) is a battle-tested veteran who has been in the ring with some of the top boxers in the sport, including Marcos Maidana, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Jessie Vargas. The 33-year-old Lopez of Riverside, California scored one of the biggest wins of his career when he stopped Victor Ortiz by TKO in 2012. He has been on a two-fight win streak since losing to Andre Berto and in his last fight he defeated Saul Corral by a unanimous decision on April 9, 2017 live on FS1.

 

 

 

“Miguel Cruz has not faced a fighter on my level,” Said Lopez. “I’m the most experienced fighter that Cruz will have fought. I’m confident in my abilities and the fact that I will come out with a victory. I’m ready to go straight through Miguel Cruz and prove I’m one of the best welterweights in the world.”

 

 

 

Kruis (17-0, 11 KO) will be taking a major step forward in his career when he takes on Lopez. The 27-year-old Cruz of Lake Mary, Florida was a member of the Puerto Rican national team as an amateur and picked up four victories in 2017. In his last fight he battled adversity by overcoming two cuts to score a unanimous decision over David Grayton on Nov. 21 on FS1 and also defeated then unbeaten Alex Martin twice in 2017 in a pair of exciting contests on FS1.

 

 

 

“I am incredibly excited to have a fight of this magnitude because this is what I’ve always worked for,” zei Cruz. “I’m so ready to test my skills against somebody like Josesito Lopez. I belong to a new era in boxing, and I’m going to shine for the world on April 28. This is going to be an amazing fight for the fans and I’m ready for everyone to enjoy my performance.”

 

 

 

Dirrell (31-1-1, 24 KO), a former super middleweight world champion from Flint, Michigan, is coming off a technical decision victory over Denis Douglin in November on FS1. The 33-year-old Dirrell won the title with a unanimous decision over Sakio Bika in 2015 before dropping a majority decision in 2016 to Badou Jack. Since that loss, Dirrell has won four straight, including a TKO victory over current 168-pound world champion Caleb Truax in 2016.

 

 

 

“Abraham Han is a good fighter coming off of a tough draw with J’Leon Love, and a guy you can’t look past,” Said Dirrell. “Caleb Truax proved that by beating James DeGale for the title, so I’m truly focused on this fight right now. He’s a tall, switch-hitter who comes straight forward, but that’s nothing I can’t handle because I’m always ready and in shape to stick to my game plan and execute. I’m always looking for the knockout, and if it comes, then it comes, and I’ll get him out of there.”

 

 

 

Zij (26-3-1, 16 KO) returns to fight in his hometown of El Paso for the ninth time, including a victory he picked up at Don Haskins Center in his fifth pro fight. The 33-year-old is looking to rebound from a technical draw against J’Leon Love last September, in a fight many thought Han was winning before the referee stopped the fight due to a cut caused by an accidental headbutt. He had won three fights in a row heading into that bout against Love.

 

 

 

“Anthony Dirrell probably sees me as someone that he can beat while he waits for a title shot, but I’m looking to mess up his plans,” said Han. “I felt like I won my last fight with J’Leon and would have easily beat him if it wasn’t stopped. This is another great opportunity to fight in my hometown of El Paso. I’ll focus on winning round-by-round and putting on a great show for my fans. I know everyone is going to come out and support me and help carry me to this victory.”

 

 

 

Lara (29-0-1, 21 KO) has scored two victories, including a knockout against former champion Fernando Montiel, since he had a technical draw against Jesus Rojas in 2015. He knocked down Montiel four times on the way to the first round stoppage in their April 2016 showdown on FOX. The 27-year-old southpaw from Guadalajara, Mexico has shown heavy hands for a featherweight and is coming off a TKO victory over Mario Briones in his last fight on May 20 op FS1.

 

 

 

“I have been training with former champion Alejandro Gonzalez, and four weeks out from the fight, I am already in excellent condition and in tremendous fighting shape,” Said Lara. “I know that this is a very important fight, and that Marrero is a very tough opponent, but I am going to be the winner because I am determined to continue on my road toward winning a world title. Daarna, we’ll see which champion will be ready to give me the opportunity.”

 

 

 

Marrero (22-2, 16 KO) was riding an eight-fight win streak before losing by knockout to Jesus Rojas in his last fight. Inside of that eight-fight win streak the 29-year-old Dominican southpaw scored a sensational knockout victory over Carlos Zambrano to earn an interim featherweight title on FS1. The only other blemish on Marrero’s record was a unanimous decision loss to former world champion Jesus Cuellar in 2013.

 

 

 

“I’m excited to be fighting on April 28 on this great show in El Paso,” said Marrero. “I’m fighting an undefeated tough Mexican fighter, but this is the type of fight I wanted to put myself back into title contention. I’m really excited to get in there. Kom vechten nacht, you will see ‘The Matrix’ in full effect. Don’t miss it because it’s going to be a great fight.”

 

# # #

 

 

 

Fans kunnen de gevechten live streamen op FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FOX or FOX Deportes feeds. De gevechten zijn beschikbaar op de desktop op FOXSportsGO.com en via de app store, of aangesloten apparaten, waaronder Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One en Roku. Bovendien, alle programma's zijn ook beschikbaar op FOX Sports op het SiriusXM-kanaal 83 op satellietradio's en op de SiriusXM-app.

 

 

 

Voor meer informatie bezoek www.premierboxingchampions.com,www.tgbpromotions.com, http://www.foxsports.com/presspass/homepage enwww.foxdeportes.com. Volg op TwitterPremierBoxing, TGBPromotions, @FOXTV, FOXDeportes EnSwanson_Comm en word fan op Facebook op www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions en www.facebook.com/foxdeportes. Hoogtepunten te vinden op www.youtube.com/premierboxingchampions. PBC op FOX & FOX Deportes is sponsored by Corona Extra, Finest Beer.

boksen, Show Time, Showtime Boxing

Caleb Truax Training Camp Quotes & Foto's

Laat een reactie achter

 

Super Middleweight World Champion Rematches Former Champion James DeGale Saturday, April 7 Live on SHOWTIME from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

 

 

 

 

Klik HIER for Training Camp Photos from John Doman

 

OSSEO, MN (Maart 27, 2018) – IBF Super middengewicht wereldkampioen Caleb “Gouden” Truax shocked the boxing world when he defeated then champion James DeGale last December in London to claim his world title. Nu, Truax prepares for an equally difficult task as he is set to defend the title in a rematch against DeGale Saturday, April 7 live on SHOWTIME from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

 

 

 

The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by Erislandy Lara, the longest reigning world champion at 154-pounds, clashing with undefeated champion Jarrett Hurd in a highly anticipated 154-pound world title unification bout. De Showtime Championship Boxing uitzending begint om 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT en functies Julian Williams en Nathaniel Gallimore meeting in a 154-pound world title eliminator.

 

 

 

The Osseo, Minnesota-native was a significant underdog when he went on the road to the U.K. to challenge DeGale in his return from a shoulder injury. Truax was able to overcome his perceived disadvantages by seemingly catching DeGale off-guard and under prepared, something that he believes could happen again on April 7.

 

 

 

“I think DeGale overlooked me last time and I think he’s doing it again this time,” Said Truax. “I see him already talking about fighting David Benavidez and George Groves. Did he not learn his lesson the first time?

 

 

 

 

“I think his injury talk is an excuse as well. He said his arm and shoulder felt fine heading into and immediately after the fight last December. I don’t believe any of that injury talk. It means nothing to me.”

 

 

 

Truax put his small hometown in Minnesota on the boxing map with his championship-winning victory, but hasn’t let any newfound recognition change his routine or demeanor.

 

 

 

 

“The reaction here in Minnesota has been fantastic ever since I returned from London,” Said Truax. “Everybody at home has shown me so much love. I’ve definitely been busier than I used to be, and I suppose that comes with the territory, but I still stay pretty low-key. I have my routine and I love just being with my two-year-old daughter and the rest of my family and friends. Overall I’ve just tried to stay true to who I am and live the same lifestyle.”

 

 

 

 

A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Sociology, Truax is currently carrying the mantle for the Minnesota boxing scene and hopes that his victory can inspire it to grow. Truax is just the third Minnesota-born fighter to win a world title.

 

 

 

 

“Me capturing this world title has been huge for our boxing community here,” Said Truax. “I was the first guy since Will Grigsby in the 2000s to do it. There haven’t been many champions from here and people are excited to have another homegrown champion again. Hopefully this will get more people around here into gyms and the sport of boxing.”

 

 

 

 

 

Truax is now deep into training to prove that he has staying power as a champion by defeating DeGale for a second time.

 

 

 

 

“The great thing about the last fight is that I came out of it with no injuries,” Said Truax. “I was back in the gym before Christmas. Normally I only have about six weeks to prepare for an opponent. But this time around, we knew who we were coming back for and had a long time to prepare.

 

 

 

 

“We’re working on adjustments that we expect he’s making and things he’s probably doing to get better. We’ll see what he comes up with on fight night but it’ll be up to me to counter.”

 

 

 

 

With more time in training camp to prepare, the champion will look to improve on his impressive first performance and make another statement to the boxing world.

 

 

 

 

“I plan on applying pressure and seeing how he reacts,” Said Truax. “Als hij dat niet doet’ aanpassen, then I don’t see it going any different than the first fight. I’m real confident I’m going to stop James DeGale this time.”

 

 

 

 

Tickets for the show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are on sale now and available by visiting AXS.com or the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Box Office.

 

# # #

 

 

 

 

Voor meer informatie bezoek www.SHO.com/Sports,www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, volgen op Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing, TGBPromotions, MayweatherPromo, of word fan op Facebook op www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing en www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions. PBC is sponsored by Corona, Finest Beer.

boksen

Undefeated Super Middleweight Ronald Ellis Takes On Taneal Goyco This Friday Night At The Fillmore In Philadelphia

Laat een reactie achter

Nutley, NJ (Maart 28, 2018)–Undefeated super middleweight contender Ronald Ellis returns to action for the 1st time since his controversial draw with Junior Younan when he takes on upset specialist Taneal Goyco dit vrijdag nacht bij The Fillmore in Philadelphia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ellis of Lynn, Massachusetts and now is training out of Los Angeles, has been working hard since the February 2nd fight with Younan. In that bout Ellis forced the action, and most ringside observers thought that Ellis should have squeaked out the decision.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

vrijdag nacht, Ellis will look to notch his 15th victory against two draws.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Alles is goed. I got right back in the gym after the last fight. When I watched the fight again, I could have done a little bit bit more, but he ran all night. Hopefully Goyco will stand and fight on Friday night,” zei Ellis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ellis believes by the end of the year, that he will be right in the mix of the hot super middleweight division.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“I still have a lot to prove, But I am a contender that is continuously climbing the rankings. I just need that opponent who will bring the best out of me. My plan is to get another fight on television after this one. I know Goyco is no pushover I have been training for and treat him like all of my other opponents.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

De 28 year-old is looking forward to performing in front of the knowledgeable fight fans in Philadelphia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Philadelphia fans always knows when there is a good fight. There have been a lot of good fighters from Philadelphia, and they are real fight fans there. I am really excited to perform in front of them.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Ronald is close to a big fight. I am looking to step him back up in the early part of the Summer. I feel by the end of the year, he will be in a major fight in the super middleweight division. I expect him to look great on Friday night, and we are excited to watch him perform on Friday night,” zei CEO van GH3 Promotions, Vito Mielnicki.

boksen, Show Time, Showtime Boxing

ANTHONY JOSHUA vs. JOSEPH PARKER FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP UNIFICATION THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

Laat een reactie achter

“I win by knockout, 100 percent.” – IBF & WBA Champion Anthony Joshua

“I’m not here for a payday. I’m here to take those belts back with me.” – WBO Champion Joseph Parker

Showtime Championship Boxing® Bij 5 p.m. EN/2 p.m. PT From Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales

013_Anthony_Joshua_and_Joseph_Parker.jpg

Klik HIER Voor Foto's; Krediet: Esther Lin / Showtime

LONDEN (Maart 27, 2018) – Undefeated heavyweight world champions Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker kicked off fight week with a tense faceoff at the sprawling Sky Headquarters outside London as they approach Zaterdag Heavyweight World Championship Unification live on SHOWTIME from Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

The British sensation Joshua (20-0, 20 KO) owns the IBF and WBA titles, while New Zealand’s Parker (24-0, 18 KO) is the reigning WBO Champion. The two will meet op zaterdag in just the 11th unification in heavyweight history in front of what is expected to be nearly 80,000 boxing fans at the national stadium of Wales.

The blockbuster matchup marks just the second heavyweight championship unification between undefeated world titleholders. The last fighter to emerge victorious from a matchup of unbeaten heavyweight champions was Mike Tyson in 1987.

Here’s what the fighters had to say at Tuesday’s persconferentie.

ANTHONY JOSHUA:

“I feel like this is what we have to do. If champions don’t face off, then we won’t bring excitement to boxing, and I feel like we heavyweights are the flagbearers for the sport.

“I’m peaking, but what I need to do is remain where I am. If you want to see my peak then I need to face stern challenges. The better opponent, the better I get.

“We embrace the challenge of facing an undefeated champion. Hij is een kampioen, he’s done well for himself. He’s quick and he can take a punch.

“I have to mentally say the fight will go 12 rounds in my head, but if I had to pick I’d say nine rounds. I win by knockout, 100 procent. "

“For a long time, I’ve had to rely on my strength and my physicality. Over the 10 years I’ve been boxing, I’ve built a lot of mental strength as well. And now I’m combining the two. I feel confident and I’m looking forward to the challenge.

“I take it one thousand percent one fight at a time. A lot of talk has been happening about AJ vs. Deontay (Wilder). People need to be realistic. I’m looking at Joseph Parker, who is a lively challenger. Hij is een kampioen voor een reden.

“Let’s say we look into a crystal ball and I’m victorious, then we can start talking about future plans. Maar, voor nu, my future startsop zaterdag. That’s where I’ve got to look to and not really beyond that moment.

“There’s definitely a fear of losing because it keeps me going. I have to make sure I stay focused on the task at hand. The fear of losing keeps me motivated because I know how quickly the tables can turn. One minute you’re the man and the next you’re not.

“I’m definitely preparing for a 12-round fight. One hundred and ten percent. It isn’t a problem to go the distance. But let’s say I’ve got 20 quid in my pocket and I’m looking at Joseph Parker vs. Anthony Joshua. I believe Anthony Joshua will knock Joseph Parker out, myself.”

JOSHEPH PARKER:

“I feel ready, confident and sharp. Ik voel me beter dan ooit, and I’m taking these belts back to New Zealand.

“I see Joshua as a great champion. The reason why we wanted this fight is because we respect what he’s achieved in the boxing world. We respect his team and what they’ve been able to achieve on this side of the world. And we love challenges. We see him as a big challenge and that’s the reason we want to fight him.

“I feel it’s my time. Ik ben jong, I’m fast, Ik ben sterk. And I’m determined to win. I’m not here for a payday. I’m here to take those belts back with me. I’m here to be part of history. I’m not doing it just for myself. I’m doing it for my team, my family and my country.

“He’s at his best. I’m at my best. This is the perfect time for the fight. There are going to be no excuses. Whoever wins is the best on the day.

“I’m going to beat Joshua. I haven’t decided how I want to beat him yet. I don’t know if it’s a knockout or if it’s points or decision. We’ll see how I feel on fight night. But I’m going to be undefeated going home with the belts. These are mine.

“I’m in the best shape ever. Whoever wins is the better man. There’s no excuses on my side. I’m feeling great, I’m feeling strong and I’m going to leave it all in the ring. I’m punching hard, I’m punching with way more speed so I’m looking to put on a display.

“This is the perfect time because he’s undefeated. He’s got belts that I want. We’re both at the top of our game now and it’s a good time to see who the best is.

“I’m confident I’m going to win. I’m taking the belts home.”

ROBERT McCRACKEN, Joshua’s Trainer:

“Parker is a different opponent than Takam or Klitschko. Hij is ongeslagen, so he doesn’t believe he can lose. But being fast and being calm and relaxed doesn’t prepare you for getting into a ring with Anthony Joshua. Not just the size of him, he’s very imposing in the ring, but he hits you and you don’t know where you’re getting hit. I think we’ve seen that in all of his contests to date.

“Anthony’s in great shape. He’s looking forward to the fight and he just sees it as another fight on the ladder to trying to become the undisputed champion. That’s the reason why the fight is taking place.

“Parker’s the WBO champion. Hij is een goede vechter. He’s unbeaten and he’s a challenge that AJ is up for.

“He ticks all the boxes. Hij kan boksen. Hij kan vechten. Hij is een verwoestende puncher, zichzelf. And he can take a devastating shot, so he’s improving all the time. He’s learning all the time. He’s already the unified champion. He’s already an Olympic gold medalist. It’s part of the journey that he sees himself becoming the undisputed champion.”

KEVIN BARRY: Parker’s Trainer

“These are two guys that are young, two guys that are at the top of their game. Usually, when you have two very skillful, undefeated fighters in the ring together it will come down to who can execute the game plan the best on the night. I’ve said all along that I believed out of all the heavyweight champions, that Joseph Parker has the best skill. I believe he can do more. I believe he has the fastest hands. Op Zaterdag nacht, we’ll find out whether I’m dreaming or whether I’ve been right all along.

“I think we’ve had our best training camp, and I know trainers say that all the time but over the last two years, we’ve had a really rough time with Joseph’s elbows. I think it’s shown in his performances. We’ve had a couple of surgeries just prior to Christmas last year. This camp, 11 weeks in Las Vegas, have been the most enjoyable time that Joe and I have spent together in the five years that we’ve had.

“We decided right from the get-go that we were not going to let the occasion beat us. One of the huge strengths of Joseph Parker has always been the way he controls his emotions. I’ve said on several occasions, whether it’s 800, 8,000 of 80,000, it will be the same Joseph Parker smiling all the way to the ring. Joseph has wanted this challenge for so long, an opportunity to prove that he is the best heavyweight in the world. Duidelijk, we believe that he beats Joshua or otherwise, we wouldn’t be here.”

boksen

Drukke lente voor GH3 Promotions-jagers

Laat een reactie achter
Nutley, NJ (Maart 27, 2018)–Beginnend deze vrijdag, GH3 Promotions zal actief zijn omdat acht van de vechters van de promotie-outfit de komende zes weken in actie zullen komen.
Vrijdag nacht in de Fillmore in Philadelphia, ongeslagen super middengewicht Ronald Ellis(14-0-2, 10 KO) zal de overstuur specialist Taneal Goyco aannemen (9-10-1, 4 KO) in een gevecht gepland voor zes ronden.
Op dezelfde kaart, ongeslagen super weltergewicht Joey Alday, Jr (6-0, 6 KO) zal vechten tegen Michael Crain (1-1) in een wedstrijd van vier ronden.
Op 12 april in Chicago, Kenneth Sims, Jr. (12-1, 4 KO) zal zijn eerste start maken sinds zijn enige nederlaag wanneer hij terugkeert naar actie in een zes-ronden junior weltergewicht gevecht.
Op April 21st in Paramus, New Jersey, zwaargewicht Ronnie Hines maakt zijn professionele debuut terwijl hij lichtgewicht is Joel Flores, Jr. (0-0-1) zal actie zien in periodes van vier ronden
4 mei we zullen het zien Alday kom terug naar Philadelphia, en verschijnen op dezelfde kaart zal ongeslagen super bantamgewicht zijn Malik Jackson (2-0, 2 KO)
Eindelijk op 11 mei, super bantamgewicht mededinger Adam Lopez (16-2-2, 8 KO) zal vechten in een acht-ronden gevecht terwijl het ongeslagen lichtgewicht is Thomas Mattice (11-0, 9 KO) zal actie zien in een gevecht van zes ronden.
“We maken ons klaar om onze strijders dit voorjaar te blijven verplaatsen. We plannen verschillende grote shows in de zomer waar onze meer gevorderde vechters de concurrentie zullen blijven opvoeren. Dat begint allemaal deze vrijdag in Philadelphia met Ronald Ellis, die van de loting komt met Junior Younan in een gevecht waarvan we dachten dat hij het verdiende om de beslissing te krijgen. Ik ben verheugd om Joey Alday zijn eerste start te zien maken onder onze promotionele banner, en wat is een betere plek om een ​​knock-out artiest te onthullen dan voor de deskundige boksfans in Philadelphia,” zei CEO van GH3 Promotions, Vito Mielnicki.
boksen

Zoon / vader Bob & Murray Goodman wordt ingewijd in Class of 2018 New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

Laat een reactie achter
Zondag, April 29, inductie Diner
Kid Chocolate, James J. Corbett, Jack McAuliffe en Sam Taub leiden de nieuwe klas

(L-R) – Bob en Murray Goodman
NEW YORK (Maart 26, 2018) – Boksen lifers Bob Goodman en zijn vader, wijlen Murray Goodman, behoren tot 23 leden van de Klasse van 2018 wordt opgenomen in de New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) op Zondag middag (12:30-5:30 p.m. EN), April 29.
Het zevende jaarlijkse NYSBHOF-inductiediner wordt opnieuw gehouden in Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
Een legendarische bokspublicist, Murray Goodman (Bronx) bracht zijn zoon in de zoete wetenschap toen Bob nog maar acht jaar oud was. De rest was historisch voor de Goodmans, die beide inductees zijn in verschillende Halls of Fame, waaronder de International Boxing Hall of Fame.
“Dit is een grote eer voor mij en mijn vader,” Zei Bob. “Ik wou dat hij vandaag nog leefde om daar te zijn. Ik ben een bokser. Ik was acht jaar en ging met mijn vader naar alle trainingskampen, die boksschrijver en sportredacteur was voor de INS (Hearst News Service) service. De grap is dat ik bij Grossinger werd verwekt (Trainingskamp Catskill Resort Hotel). Boksen kwam net in mijn leven. Mijn vader en ik hadden een aantal zaken in promoties en public relations, alle verschillende soorten sportgerelateerde bedrijven, maar er werd altijd gebokst.
“Ik ben de gelukkigste man ter wereld. Ik ben opgegroeid met de dingen waar ik van hield. Hoeveel mensen kunnen dat zeggen? Ik ontmoette en raakte bevriend met Joe Louis, Marcel Cerdan, Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Marciano en zo veel anderen. Ik zou weken in kampen blijven. Ik zou opstaan ​​om met de boksers te rennen en de kans krijgen om bij mijn helden te zijn. Ik leerde ook trainers en anderen in het boksen kennen en later fans. Ik heb iedereen leren kennen. Ik ben opgegroeid met boksen, mijn hele leven was boksen, 65 jaar in het vak.”
Bob is, misschien, vooral bekend als Vice President en Matchmaker voor Madison Square Garden (1985-1994), evenals een kwart eeuw als Vice President Boxing Operations, Matchmaker en directeur Public Relations voor Don King Productions. Hij promootte ook vele wereldkampioenen als president van zijn eigen bedrijf, Garden State Boksen.
“Ik herinner me dat ik weken achtereen naar trainingskampen ging,” herinnerde de 78-jarige Goodman zich liefdevol. “Ik zou foto's maken, schrijf elke dag verhalen en gebruik mijn telecopier om ze naar AP en UPI te sturen. Ik heb zoveel gedaan in mijn opvoeding, zelfs vrachtwagens met stoelen laden, de ring, luidsprekers en meer. Mijn vader was de publiciteitsdirecteur van de International Boxing Club in Madison Square Garden. Ik werkte daar toen ik een tiener was.
“Ik vind het een eer om met mijn vader en zoveel boksers te worden opgenomen in de New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. Ze zijn anders dan mensen in andere sporten. Een van de prijzen die ik heb gewonnen en waar ik het meest trots op ben, is de James J. Walker Memorial Award voor lange en verdienstelijke dienst aan het boksen (BWAA in 1960).
“Ik heb het geluk verschillende tijdperken in het boksen te hebben overstegen. Het was toen een andere wereld, wij hadden 20-30 schrijvers blijven wekenlang op trainingskampen. Ik leerde oude boksers en trainers kennen.”
Bob Goodman (L) het gewicht van Muhammad Ali controleren en aan de rechterkant met Rocky Marciano
Goede man, die in de VS hebben gediend. Kustwacht van 1958-62, blijft vandaag actief werken met veteranen’ groepen. Hij is voorzitter van de adviesraad van de veteranen in Weymouth Township, en ook actief bij het American Legion en onderdeel van de Honor Guard bij de Korean War Veterans Association.

Bob Goodman (uiterst rechts) werd opgenomen in de IBHOF in 2009, zijn vader Murray in 1999
Onder de wereldkampioenen waarmee Bob heeft gewerkt, is Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Ken Norton, Felix Trinidad, Roberto Duran, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Bob Foster, Salvador Sanchez, Sugar Ray Leonard, Julio Cesar Chavez, Wilfredo Gonez, Ricardo Lopez, Bernard Hopkins en nog veel meer.
Living boksers post in de NYSBHOF omvatten (Spring Valley) IBF Cruiserweight Wereldkampioen Al “Ijs” Cole (35-16-3, 16 KO), (Long Island) WBA licht zwaargewicht Lou “Honey Boy” Vallei (36-6-2, 22 KO), (Central Islip) IBF junior weltergewicht wereldkampioen Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 KO), (Brooklyn) wereld lichtgewicht titel uitdager Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 KO), en (Buffel) ongeslagen wereldklasse zwaargewicht “Baby” Joe Mesi (36-0, 29 KO).
Postuum deelnemers wordt ingewijd zijn NBA & NYSAC Wereld Kampioen vedergewicht (Manhattan) Kind “Cubaanse Bon Bon” Chocola (136-10-6, 51 KO), (New York City) 20theeuwse zwaargewicht James J. “gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KO), (Williamsburg) Wereld lichtgewicht kampioen Krik “De Napoleon van The Prize Ring” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC Super lichtgewicht kampioen Billy Costello (40-2, 23 KO), (baken) NYSAC Light Heavyweight Wereldkampioen Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KO), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) wereldklasse middengewicht Ralph “Tijger” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KO) en (Port Washington) zwaargewicht mededinger Charley “De Bayonne Bomber” Norkus (33-19, 19 KO).
Levende niet-deelnemers die naar de NYSBHOF gaan zijn (Troje) Pulitzer Prize-winnende sportswriter Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) trainer / adviseur Pete Brodsky, (Ga je gang) boksen historicus / editor Herb Goldman, (Ardsley) NYSAC voorzitter / rechter Melvina Lathan, en (Brooklyn) NYSAC voorzitter / matchmaker /promotor Ron Scott Stevens.
Postuum non-deelnemer inductees zijn (Brooklyn) ring omroeper Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) koppelaarster Johnny Bos, (Bronx) boksen schrijver / historicus Bert Randolph Sugar en (Lower East Side) radio- & televisie omroeper / journalist Sam Taub.
Elke bijwonen inductee (of directe afstammeling van) zal een speciaal ontworpen riem ontvangen betekenende zijn of haar inductie in de NYSBHOF.
De 2017 inductees werden geselecteerd door de NYSBHOF leden benoemingscommissie: Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, en neil Terens.
Alle boksers die nodig zijn inactief te zijn voor ten minste drie jaar in aanmerking komen voor NYSBHOF inductie, en alle inductees moeten hebben gewoond in de staat New York voor een belangrijk deel van hun boksen carrière of tijdens de bloei van hun carrière.
NYSBHOF
KLASSE van 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Suiker” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo en Arthur Mercante, Sr.
KLASSE van 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James “Makker” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Mohammed, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard en Don Dunphy.
KLASSE VAN 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon en Tom O'Rourke.
KLASSE VAN 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon en Al Weill.
KLASSE VAN 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector “Macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein en Jimmy Jacobs.
KLASSE VAN 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Dhr.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “The Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “pareldrukletter” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan en Dan Parker.
Tickets zijn geprijsd op $150.00 per volwassene en $70.00 voor kinderen (onder 16),en beschikken over een volledige brunch en cocktail uur bij binnenkomst, vanaf 12:30 p.m. EN, evenals het diner (prime rib, vis of gevogelte) en open bar gedurende de dag. Tickets zijn beschikbaar voor aankoop door contact NYSBHOF / Ring 8 voorzitter Bob Duffy bij 516.313.2304 ofdepcomish@aol.com. Advertenties voor de NYSBHOF programma zijn beschikbaar, variërend van $80.00 naar $200.00, door contact Duffy. Go on line op www.Ring8ny.com voor aanvullende informatie over de New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.
OVER RING 8: Gevormd in 1954 door een ex-bokser, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 werd de achtste dochteronderneming van wat toen bekend als het Nationaal Veteraan Boxers Association – vandaar, RING 8 – en vandaag het motto van de organisatie blijft: Boxers Helpen Boxers.
RING 8 is volledig toegewijd aan de ondersteuning van minder fortuinlijke mensen in het boksen gemeenschap die hulp in termen van het betalen van de huur kan vereisen, medische kosten, of wat dan ook te rechtvaardigen behoefte.
Ga op de lijn naar www.Ring8ny.com voor meer informatie over RING 8, de grootste groep in zijn soort in de Verenigde Staten met meer dan 350 leden. De jaarlijkse contributie is slechts $30.00 en elk lid heeft recht op een buffet diner in RING 8 maandelijkse vergaderingen, met uitzondering van juli en augustus. Alle actieve boksers, amateur en professional, hebben recht op een gratis RING 8 Jaarlijks lidmaatschap. Gasten van de Ring 8 leden zijn welkom tegen een vergoeding van slechts $7.00 per persoon.
boksen, Las Vegas

3 TIME WORLD CHAMPION JESSIE VARGASCONFIRMED FOR FOURTH EDITION OF BOX FAN EXPO TAKING PLACE ON CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND, ZATERDAG MEI 5, IN LAS VEGAS

Laat een reactie achter
Box Fan Expo is het ultieme evenement voor fanbeleving dat boksfans de kans geeft om topvechters te ontmoeten en te begroeten, huidige en voormalige wereldkampioenen, boks beroemdheden en mensen uit de industrie in een persoonlijke omgeving van dichtbij.
Tickets On-Sale Now at EventBrite
Las Vegas (Maart 26, 2018) – Three Time World Champion Jessie Vargas heeft bevestigd dat hij zal verschijnen, have a booth and hold a Meet & Greet with his fans at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 4th edition of Box Fan Expo dat zal plaatsvinden
Zaterdag mei 5, 2018 uit 10am to 5pm, during Cinco De Mayo fight weekend.
Vargas will once again appear at this year’s Expo where he will be launching and introducing his new “Jessie Vargas Tequila Signature Bottle” producten. Vargas will be signing gloves, photos and will also have merchandise for fans to enjoy. Boxing fans will also have a great opportunity to take pictures with this boxing star. Vargas will also be involved in a mega fight event versus Adrien Broner on April 21st bij Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The fight will be Live on Showtime Boxing, Georganiseerd door Premier Boxing Champions “PBC” and co-promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Dibella Entertainment.

Vargas is a Mexican American professional boxer who is a former two-weight world champion, having held the WBA (Regular) and IBO super lightweight titles in 2014 and the WBO welterweight title in 2016.
Vargas joins, David Benavidez, José Benavidez, Zab Judah, Shannon Briggs, Badou Jack, Kelly Pavlik, Erik Morales and Fernando Vargas among early commitments to this year’s Box Fan Expo.

Box Fan Expo is een enorm succes geweest met fans en mensen uit de boksindustrie. Many boxing stars have attended the last three Expos such as Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns, Marco Antonio Barrera, Roy Jones Jr., Marcos Maidana, Sergio Martinez, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Tim Bradley, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Shawn Porter, Fernando Vargas, Zab Judah, James Toney, Vinny Patience, Mikey Garcia , Mia St.Johns, Leo Santa Cruz, Badou Jack, Terry Norris , Riddick Bowe , Earnie Shavers, Leon Spinks, Danny Jacobs, Abner Mares, Jorge Linares, Brandon Rios en nog veel meer…
Exposanten zoals boksen gear, kleding, new equipments, energiedranken, alcohol, supplement producten, uitzendmedia, sanctioning bodies and other companies who wish to participate will once again have a chance to showcase their brand to fans, media and the boxing industry.
Tickets voor het Box Fan Expo zijn online beschikbaar op:
https://boxfanexpo.eventbrite.met
Box Fan Expo is het ultieme boksfanbelevingsevenement, which allows fans to Meet and Greet Boxing Superstars of today, huidige en voormalige wereldkampioenen, Legends of the sport and other boxing Celebrities at their booth. On Site, fans will experience different activities from Autograph Sessions, Photo Sessions, FaceOff met je favoriete boksers, as well as a chance to purchase merchandise and memorabilia from their booth, plus so much more… you won’t want to miss this must-attend Expo!
Box Fan Expo will also feature top boxing organizations, promotors, ring card girls, famous trainers and commentators as well as boxing gear companies “ALLES ONDER ÉÉN DAK”.
Throughout the next several weeks leading up to the Event, wekelijks komen er updates over de vele sterren die hun opwachting zullen maken op de Boxing Expo. En voor iedereen in de boksbranche of andere exposanten (niet-industrie), die graag betrokken willen zijn en een stand reserveren, neem contact op met Box Fan Expo:
Telefoon nummer: (514) 572-7222 of Las Vegas-nummer (702) 997-1927
Voor eventuele vragen kunt u mailen: boxfanexpo@gmail.com
Meer informatie over de Box Fan Expo is beschikbaar op: http://www.boxfanexpo.com
U kunt volgen Box Fan Expo op Twitter op: https://www.twitter.com/BoxFanExpo
boksen

Undefeated Number-One Ranked Middleweight Contender Demetrius Andrade Ready to Step in to Fight Gennady Golovkin on May 5th

Laat een reactie achter

Philadelphia, PA /White Plains, NY (Maart 26, 2018) — Ongeslagen, two-time world champion Demetrius Andrade (25-0, 16 KO) is ready and available for a showdown with unified middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, should Canelo Alvarez not be cleared by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on April 10 voor zijn May 5th rematch with Golovkin.
Andrade, who is ranked number 1 by the WBO in the middleweight division, feels that if Alvarez is not cleared by the commission for his recent positive test for Clenbuterol, he would be the most obvious candidate to face Golovkin.
“Ik ben klaar, willing and able to step to the plate on May 5th to fight Golovkin,” stated Andrade. “I am always in the gym, and I will start VADA testing right now. I guarantee that I will pass all the tests. I know other fighters can’t say the same thing. I am undefeated, and a two-time world champion. Golovkin went through a period where nobody wanted to fight him. I am that guy now. The man nobody wants to fight. Everyone says what does Demetrius Andrade bring to the table? Besides being the best American middleweight, and one of the top 3 middleweights in the world, everyone knows who I am, and they know how good I am. My question is to those who say that I don’t bring anything to the table. What did Murray, Adama, Geale, Monroe and Rosado bring to the table? None of the top contenders want to fight me so I believe that if Canelo is unavailable for May 5th, I want the opportunity to face Golovkin for the unified middleweight championship of the world.”
Golovkin’s Promoter Tom Loeffler stated after Alvarez was temporarily suspended that his fighter will still compete on May 5th with or without Alvarez.
“Whatever the commission does, Gennady would still fight May 5th if Canelo is out,” he said. “If for some reason it’s not against Canelo, we’ll figure out the best course of action at that time, but he is training to fight May 5th.”, Loeffler told Dan Rafael of ESPN.com
Net als Golovkin, Andrade is also in the gym, and will be ready should he get the call for May 5th.
Andrade is promoted by Banner Promotions and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.
Voor regelmatige updates over onze strijders, events, en promoties, Gelieve dit na te kijken Banner Promotions Facebook-pagina , en volg ons op Instagram en Twitter @BannerBoxing
Tjilpen, Instagram: StarBoxing
Facebook: facebook.com/starboxing
Youtube: youtube.com/starboxing
boksen, vrouwen boksen

Rising Russian Star Elena Gradinar Wins IBF Inter-Continental Female Featherweight Championship with Unanimous Decision Over Former WBC World Champ Olivia Gerula

Laat een reactie achter
Zaterdag night at the Sport Hall Energia in Narva, Estland, rising and undefeated Russian female star Elena Gradinar picked up her first professional title, the IBF Inter-Continental Female Featherweight Championship, with a unanimous decision over Canadian former WBC world champion Olivia Gerula.
Gradinar (9-0, 2 KO) dominated the more experienced Gerula over the 10-round distance, winning by scores of 99-91, 98-92 en 99-91.
“I am very happy with the win and my IBF belt,” Said Gradinar, post-fight. “I want to fight Jennifer Han for the IBF world title. I want to do my part in lifting women’s boxing to the next level and fight the best.”
Her co-promoter, Dmitriy Salita (along with Alexander Nevsky Promotion Group), has made a firm commitment to women’s boxing by signing several current and upcoming female superstars including world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer, as well as top prospects Franchon Crews Dezurn, Elena Savelyeva and Gradinar.
Salita says this is just the start of a terrific 2018 for Gradinar. “With the win Elena has cemented herself as one of the best female featherweights in the world. This is going to be a big year for Elena and women’s boxing.”
boksen

Gaballo Captures First World Championship with Unanimous Decision over Young in “Rumble at the Rock” at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood

Laat een reactie achter
Reymart “GenSan Assassin” Gaballo van General Santos Stad, Philippines, captured his first version of a world title and introduced himself to the world stage with a unanimous decision victory over perennial top contender Stephon “Showstopper” Jong van St. Louis.
Fighting in the main event of Kris Lawrence and The Heavyweight Factory’s “Rumble at the Rock” at Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, the hard-punching Gaballo (19-0, 16 KO) became the WBA Interim World Bantamweight Champion with unanimous scores of 118-109, 117-110 en 117-110.
Jong, nu 17-1-3, 7 KO, was down in round three and badly hurt, but to his credit, got up and kept it exciting and closer than the scores indicate throughout the remainder of the 12 rondes.
The speed and reflexes of 19-year-old Honolulu-based welterweight prospect Logan “Korican Kid” Yoon (11-0, 10 KO) overcame the determination and experience of former two-time world champion Juan Carlos Salgado (27-8-1, 16 KO) of Mexico City over 10 workmanlike rounds.
Fighting for the NABO Super Lightweight Championship, Yoon showed surprising poise and maturity for a young fighter in his 11th fight and seemed unphased to be facing such an accomplished foe. His sharp counters landed with regularity on the tough former champion. Op zijn naam, Salgado fought bravely, but at 33 jaar oud, seems to have lost a step.
De scores waren 100-89, 97-92 en 98-91, unanimously for Yoon.
Former WBA World Super Bantamweight Champion Juan Carlos Payano survived a real scare against “Magic” Mike Plania in their 10-round brawl for the NABO Super Bantamweight Championship.
After a strong first couple rounds, Plania, nu 14-1, 7 KO, had Payano down and badly hurt near the end of round three.
He never really threatened Payano again. A consummate professional, Payano (20-1, 9 KO), of Miami via La Vega, Dominicaanse Republiek, came out for round four with the answers for neutralizing the harder punches of his Philippine opponent and never lost another round.
De scores waren 96-93, 97-92 en 97-92, unanimously for the new champion Payano.
The 6-foot 9-inch heavyweight from Kissimmee, Florida, via Rudniy, Kazachstan, Ivan Dychko (7-0, 6 KO) scored a highlight-reel first-round, one-punch knockout over Miami Beach’s formerly undefeated Stephan Kirnon (2-1, 2 KO).
Kirnon, admirably, came out aggressive against the giant, but quickly ran into a shot that propelled him violently into the floor. The fight was immediately waved off at :38. Dychko, a two-time Olympic Super Heavyweight Bronze medallist, could not have been more impressive.
In a 10-round battle for the NABA-USA Featherweight Championship Miami via Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan bomber Mussa “Warrior” Tursyngaliyev (8-0, 7 KO) clubbed away at brave, but outgunned Luis “Barcelo” Hinojosa (31-14, 18 KO) van Santo Domingo, Dominicaanse Republiek, until stopping him at the end of round three.
Tursyngaliyev is very strong and accurate, and he had things all his way throughout. He scored a knockdown in the second and finished it a round later. Hinojosa elected to stay on his stool, probably wisely.
Miami super welterweight JD “Pretty Boy” Martinez (9-0, 7 KO)
managed to squeak out a questionable majority six-round decision over fellow Floridian Jose “Colombian Necktie” Cortes (3-2, 1 KO) of West Palm Beach.
Cortes chased Martinez around the ring, seemingly with the harder punches and a more aggressive demeanor, but it was not enough to please the judges. They scored it 57-57 draw against 58-56 en 58-56 for Martinez.
Popular Miami welterweight Harold Calderon (15-0, 9 KO) took a round or two to settle in against Barranquilla, Colombia’s Ronald “Wild” Montes (18-8, 16 KO), maar, once he got his rhythm, it was all over.
The powerful undefeated southpaw lobbed enough accurate bombs to convince his Colombian foe to pack it in at the end of third round of their scheduled six. The official result is TKO 3 bij 2:59. Calderon is ready for deeper water.
In an entertaining all-Florida super bantamweight bout, Miami’s popular Jessy “Beast Boy” Kruis (12-7-1, 5 KO) and Palm Bay’s Sam Rodriquez (5-2, 3 KO) slugged it out over six exciting rounds.
Uiteindelijk, Rodriquez took a razor-thin unanimous decision (58-55, 57-56 en 57-56) on the strength of a fourth-round knockdown.
Fighting out of the southpaw stance, the heavily muscled Cruz got out to an early lead and rocked the smaller Rodriquez with his thudding left hand. But Rodriquez hung tough and clawed back into it by round three.
The pair went back and forth the entire fight and it could have gone either way.
Former WBO Asia Pacific Light Heavyweight Champion Steve “The Ambassador” Geffrard (17-2, 12 KO) of Boca Raton stopped Budapest, Hungary’s Zoltan Sera (38-16-1, 20 KO) in the fourth of a scheduled six.
For the first three rounds, Geffrard, who lost his first two fights and hasn’t lost since, shook off the rust and kept his composure against the awkward offerings of his European foe. He finally broke through in the fourth, scoring two knockdowns and prompting Referee Sam Burgos to wave it off at :39.
Miami's Jorge De Jesus Romero (5-0, 4 KO) put on a bodyshot clinic in his abbreviated six-round super bantamweight battle against Hungarian veteran Szilveszter Ajtai (12-10-1, 2 KO).
In the first, Romero came forward like an aggressive buzzsaw against the circling Ajtai. In de tweede, he lowered the boom, scoring three consecutive bodyshot knockdowns, and necessitating a stoppage at 2:01. Impressive showing for the Florida prospect.
The son of a legend, Robert Duran Jr. of Fort Lauderdale made his impressive professional welterweight debut by stopping Orlando’s also debuting Miguel Morales in de vierde ronde.
Morales was no pushover, but Duran, looking like he already has some seasoning, put educated combinations together and waited for his opening. It came in the final stanza, as he scored his first knockdown of Morales with a right to the body left uppercut combo, and then finished things off with a thudding right hand that produced a second knockdown.
Referee James Warring waved it off without a count at 2:21.