Former Team GB star Laura Pain is set to challenge for her first International Championship honours, when she faces Nigeria’s Mary Abbey for the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) International Super Flyweight Crown, on the Cestus Events promoted event at City Coast Centre in Portslade, East Sussex this coming Friday, the 18th February 2022.
Pain, who pro debuted just seven months ago in July ’21, is on a fast track for World Championship honours, and quite rightly so as she oozes serious talent from every pore, and what’s more is willing to take on all-comers, as proved by her decision to go toe-to-toe with Mary Abbey, whose record stands at 3-0-0 with all victories coming by way of KO, after her original opponent Ghana’s Leticia Abbott failed to receive her visa in time.
Speaking from her home earlier Pain said, “I can’t wait to get in the ring on Friday.
“I’ve got a tough girl in Mary, but I’m in boxing to climb the rankings and overcome anyone that’s in my way to get to the top.
“I train hard and sacrifice a lot so I’m excited to show my talent and make my mark on the pro scene”
In addition to the exciting Pain versus Abbey World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Championship fight, Promoter Trevor Lake has put together a mouthwatering International undercard that features boxers from Africa, India, Poland and of course the UK.
Main support sees Mark Ellins versus Poland’s Pawel Sowik in an eight round Heavyweight Contest.
Co-Main support sees India’s Sandeep Kumar (5-0-0) in action against Ghana’s Ishmael Nettey (3-0-0) in a six round Super Middleweight contest.
Local Light Heavyweight John Marvin is set to make his professional debut against India’s Nishant Sharma and Londoner Henry Johnson is set to make his debut against India’s Akashdeep Singh, also in action will be Indian Heavyweight Ranjeet Singh and Parmod Kumar, against yet to be named opponents.
Laura Pain versus Mary Abbey, for the vacant World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Super Flyweight International Championship headlines the Trevor Lake Cestus Events promoted Friday Fight Night event at the City Coast Centre in Portslade, East Sussex this coming Friday, the 18th February 2022.
Hollie Towl may only be 18 umri wa miaka, but already she is competing at the highest level in the professional game, just as she did as an amateur, winning no less than five National championships as well as many other regional accolades.
Since turning pro in September 2020 the sensational teen has racked up an impressive 6-0-0 record and is the youngest World Champion, of either gender, having secured the Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) Featherweight World Championship back in September 2021, with a win over Argentina’s Cristina Del Valle Pacheco.
On Sunday afternoon Towl stepped up a division to challenge and beat former Italian Amateur National Champion Nadia Flalhi to secure the Professional Boxing Council (PBC) Super Featherweight European Championship by unanimous decision; winning every round on judges Carla Fox and Steve Tighe’s scorecards and winning all but three rounds which judge Adrian Thorne scored as drawn on his card.
On paper this was as as close to a genuine fifty-fifty contest you possibly wish for, exceptional amateur careers and both unbeaten as professionals, so no surprise then that the actual fight soon became a full on Battle Royale.
Right from the opening bell both sensational young warriors went into battle, it was breathtaking watching the contest unfold, initially Flalhi took full advantage of her height and superior reach to keep Towl at bay, but Towl is as savvy as they come and it wasn’t long before she used her exceptional ring craft to neutralise the Italian’s height and reach advantage, before letting rip with scintillating flurries and big shots to head and body.
As the fight progressed Flalhi adapted her game plan and drew the feisty teen to the inside, a plan that may have worked on others with less ability, but not with Towl, she was just as happy to go to war up close and took advantage of every opportunity that came her way.
In addition to the sensational Towl versus Flalhi finale of the Boyle Pro Boxing promoted event, the fans in attendance were treated to five further closely matched contests.
Worksop’s Eleanor Coulson extended her record to 5-1-0 after her opponent Aimee Moody was forced to retire at the end of the first with a serious knee injury.
Middleweight Cameron Moran took his record to 2-0-0 with a close victory over the extremely tough Afghan born Londoner Zahir Bennett. Moran versus Bennett was without doubt a leading candidate for Fight of the Night, as with Towl versus Flalhi it was an all action affair.
Cruiserweight Alvis Berzins extended his unbeaten record to 3-0-1 with a closely fought victory over debuting Owen James. After four sensation rounds Referee Lee Murtagh scored the contest 39-38.
Chesterfield Super Middleweight Luke White endured a baptism of fire on his pro debut against Chessington, Surrey hard man Richard Harrison. White securing his first win as a pro by a 40-37 points victory.
Worksop’s Ben Gore made a surprise appearance, following debuting Jayden Harris pulling out the day before, and faced Belfast’s Marty Kayes. Clearly was worthwhile stepping up to the plate for Gore as Referee Adrian Thorne scored the contest in his favour 40-37.
Boxing fans will not have to wait long to watch these young warriors in action again, as Boyle’s Pro Boxing has another event planned at the Shirebrook Leisure Centre in Mansfield on the 26th March 2022, and as with Sunday’s event will be broadcast exclusively live on FITE, in association with KC Sofas, and word is Chris Boyle is contemplating Hollie Towl making her first defence of her WIBA Featherweight World title – watch this space!
TICKETS ON SALE AT AXS.COMDemond “D’Bestatit” Nicholson takes on Gabriel Pham in Co-FeatureAlso Jeter Promotions Fighters Brandon Chambers, AJ Williams, Victor Williams and Mansaborie CondeAppearances by Jaqeem Hutcherson, Colby Madison, Thyler Williams, Ahmad Muhammad Jones and Joseph Veazey
Hanover, MD (Februari 14, 2022) — Brandon Valdeswill step in for Gadwin Rosa to take onJordan Whitein the 10-round junior lightweight main event for the WBC USNBC Title on Saturday night, February 19th at The HALL at Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland.
Jeter Promotions is back at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland for the 7th time and 1st of 2022 on the heels of a near capacity show on October 23rd. The co-feature is a 10-round super middleweight clash pittingDemond Nicholson (24-4-1, 20 Kos) ya Laurel, Maryland battlingGabriel Pham, 15-2 with eight knockouts of Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Nyeupe, 24, is a seven year-professional and has wins over Ronaldo Solis (4-0-1), Misael Lopez (11-0), and his last bout when he stopped Joe Perez on October 23rd at The HALL at Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland.
Valdes, 23, of Barranquilla, Colombia, ana rekodi ya 14-2 na kugonga saba. The six-year professional has plied his trade in his native Colombia, Mexico and the The United States. In the highest profile fight, Valdes was stopped in six-rounds to former two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner Robeisy Ramirez. Katika mapambano kwamba, Valdes was ahead on one scorecard at the time of the stoppage. Katika bout yake ya mwisho, Valdes won an eight-round unanimous decision over Adalberto Garcia Covarrubias on September 11, 2021 in Nuevo, Mexico.
Nicholson, 28, is a nine-year professional, who has wins over German Perez (11-1-3), Joshua Okine (28-5-1) and Isaac Rodriguez (25-2). Nicholson is coming off a unanimous decision over Victor Darocha on October 23rd at The HALL at Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland.
Pham, 32 ni 13 year-professional, has big victories over Michael Glenn (2-0), Mashamba ya Chauncey (4-1), Jaba Khositashvili (4-0), Derrick Webster (28-2), Rafael Fernandez Sosa (8-0) and his last contest when he stopped Israel Valerio Nino(15-3) on October 16th in the Dominican Republic.
Katika sita mzima mno:
Matangazo ya Jetersignee, Brandon Chambers (6-0-1, 3 Kos) of Gwynn Oak, Maryland fightsPaul Carroll(4-2,4 Kos) of Colombia, South Carolina for the ABF USA Featherweight title.
Jeter Promotions signeeand Penn State Graduate, AJ Williams(5-1, 2 Kos) of Baltimore, Maryland takes onBrent Oren (4-7, 1 KO) Harrisburg ya, PA for the ABF Atlantic Light Heavyweight title
Thyler Williams (5-0, 4 Kos) ya Philadelphia inachukua Maurice Anthony(3-3, 3 Kos) of Ypsalanti, Michigan in a junior welterweight fight.
Colby Madison (9-3-2, 6 Kos) of Baltimore, MD takes onAntonio Robertson (4-7-1, 2 Kos) ya Raleigh, NC in a heavyweight bout.
In four-round fights:
Jeter Promotions signee,and former Dartmouth star Wide Receiver, Victor Williams(3-0, 3 Kos) ya Washington, DC takes on Jeremiah Kendrick (1-0) of Philadelphia in a super welterweight fight.
Jeter Promotions signee, Mansaborie Conde (4-0, 3 Kos) ya Laurel, MD takes on pro debutingMalcolm Phillipsof Cole Bay, Sint Martins in a middleweight bout.
Ahmad Muhammad Jones (1-0, 1 KO) of Baltimore, MD takes onTyree Arnold (1-3) ya Philadelphia katika bout nyepesi nyepesi.
Joseph Veazey (5-0, 3 Kos) of Baltimore fights an opponent to be named in a welterweight contest
Jaqeem Hutcherson (3-1) ya Forestville, Mapigano ya MD Jalen Woodmore(0-1) of Pontiac, MI in a super bantamweight contest.
Tickets for this great night of boxing are priced at $65-$150 na inaweza kununuliwa katika AXS.COM
The HALL at LIVE!is a 75,000-square-foot, three-story multi-use concert and event venue that features some of the nation’s best touring acts, comedians, championship boxing and other show-stopping entertainment. With a capacity of up to 4,800 persons, the state-of-the-art performance venue features three levels of seating: a main orchestra level, intimate loge-level boxes and a plush VIP Level with private bar, lounge and balcony. Each of these options afford spectacular views and immerse audiences in audio visual systems unparalleled in the region. The $10 million state-of-the-art audio and visual system provides absolute acoustic perfection combined with stunning visual displays. The built-in performance stage, surrounded by massive, high resolution LED screens, ni 60 feet wide by 40 feet deep and, from a technological standpoint, rivals the largest and most advanced performance venues anywhere.
The HALL is the largest theater in any casino in the state of Maryland, as well as in Anne Arundel County. The HALL at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland is located at7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, Maryland 21076.
Jumapili hii, the 13th February, Westfield, Sheffield’s Hollie Towl will step up a division and challenge Marche, Italy’s unbeaten Nadia Flalhi for the Professional Boxing Council (PBC) Super Featherweight European title, in association with KC Sofas and broadcast globally exclusively live on FITE.
Towl, saa tu 18 years of age is already the youngest reigning World Champion, of either gender, having secured the Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) Featherweight World Crown with a victory over Argentina’s Cristina Del Valle Pacheco back in September 2021, now has her eyes firmly set on becoming the youngest two division World Champion and this weekend’s challenge against Flalhi, for the European crown, is the first step for the exceptionally talented young star in achieving her dream.
The lucky fans that have secured tickets for the SOLD OUT event, that takes place in Worksop, Nottinghamshire in the UK, will be treated to an afternoon of action, as besides the Towl Vs Flalhi European Title fight, there will be five further contests featuring local talent.
Heading up the support card is reigning WIBA International and PBC Commonwealth Middleweight Champion Eleanor Coulson, who faces Londoner Aimee Moody in a six round non-championship contest.
Fellow Middleweight Cameron Moran will be looking to take his record to 2-0-0, when he faces Zahir Bennett, and exciting unbeaten Cruiserweight prospect Alvis Berzins faces a late replacement in Owen James.
Debuting Super Middleweight Luke Wight is set for a baptism of fire when he faces the highly experienced battler Richard Harrison and last but not least fellow pro debutee Jayden Harris is sure to have an action packed maiden outing as he is set to go toe-to-toe with Belfast’s Marty Kayes.
Hollie Towl versus Nadia Flalhi for the PBC European Super Featherweight Championship headlines the Boyle’s Pro Boxing promoted Valentine’s Massacre event, in association with KC Sofas and broadcast globally exclusively live on FITE from 1:30pm (GMT) on Sunday 13th February 2022.
To book your personal ringside seat go towww.fite.tv
CORK, Ireland (Februari 10, 2022)– Three-time Ireland National Champion Tommy Hyde will turn professional April 2ndat home in Ballyvolane, Cork, on a show at The Big Top, Glen GGA Grounds, promoted by his father, renown international boxing manager Gary Hyde. The 22-year-old Hyde, who participated in more than 100 mechi za amateur, reached the quarterfinals of the prestigious World Junior Championships in 2015. He was a 9-time National finalist, captured top honors at the 2019 Harringey Box Cup, and was a 3-time Celtic Bux Cup gold medalist.
“Since I started boxing at the age of seven,” the heavy-handed light heavyweight said, “it’s been my dream to box as a professional in Cork, Ireland. I grew up going to world championship shows all over the world and I’ve always wanted to fight at that level. Aprili 2nd, I will take the first step in getting there. I’ve had more than 100 amateur fights and feel it’s time to make the move to the pros and fulfill my lifelong dream.”
Hyde is training in Springfield, Massachusetts, under Hector Bermudez, who has trained world champions TJ Doheny, Jonathan Guzman, Carlos Gongora, Vince Phillips, Ryad Merhy and Javier Fortuna.
“I am absolutely thrilled to promote a show in which my son Tommy will make his pro debut,” proud father Gary added. “I’ve travelled the world to sign amateur fighters from so many different countries and this kid was in the bedroom next door.”
ABOUT NOWHERETOHYDE: Ilianzishwa mwaka 2007 by Gary Hyde in Cork, Ireland, NoWhere2Hyde offers full services for professional boxers around the world. Hyde has managed numerous world-class boxers during his career including world champions Guillermo Rigondeaux, Youri Kalenga, Nassam N’Dam and Simpiwe Vetyeaka. He presently manages world-rated European Super Featherweight Champion Samir Ziani (21-3-1, 7 Kos) and Dominican Olympian Rohan Polanco (4-0, 2 Kos).
On Jumamosi, Machi 5, 2022, katikaLincoln BallroomyaFord Community & Performing Arts CenterkatikaDearborn, Michigan, Salita Promotionswill present another edition of the “Detroit Brawl” series, this time featuring Saginaw, Michigan, heavyweight spoilerRobert Simms(11-3, 3 Kos) taking on undefeated New YorkerMoses “ThunderHands” Johnson (8-0, 7 Kos) katika raundi 10 tukio kuu.
Tickets for “Detroit Brawl” start at $35. Order tickets online or call or visit the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center Box Office (313.943.2354) katika 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn during Box Office hours: Thursday and Friday from 11 am kwa 4 pm and 5 jioni hadi 8:30 pm on the day of the event.
A proven spoiler, in six years as a professional, Simms has faced a number of quality opponents, often as the B side of the bout sheet, taking upset victories over then 15-1 Joe Cusumano (The 6), basi 8-0-2 Colby Madison (The 8), and in his last ring appearance, a unanimous decision over then 8-1 Aaron Quintana last March. Still improving, Simms has lost only one fight of his last seven.
Born and raised in Huntington, New York, 29-year-old Johnson has gone undefeated, hivi sasa, in his four-year career, stopping all but one opponent. As an amateur, Johnson was a 2015 Golden Gloves Champion in the super heavyweight open class. Johnson has worked as a sparring partner for top heavyweight Daniel Dubois. Simms represents, kwa mbali, his toughest opponent to date.
Featured in the co-main event will be Detroit super middleweightWinfred Harris Jr. (21-1-1, 10 Kos). Also seeing action will be undefeated middleweight terrorMarlon Harrington (6-0, 5 Kos), as well as popular Grand Rapids, Michigan-based former amateur starsJoseph “Sug” Hicks Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), naJoshua Pagan (1-0, 1 KO) in separate four-rounders.
All undercard opponents will be announced shortly.
“The last Detroit Brawl was a tremendous success and we’re coming back to the same terrific venue for another night of world-class Michigan boxing,” said event promoter, Maneno ya Dmitriy. “We’ve got many of the best prospects in the state that will be in tough match-ups, starting with our heavyweight main event, that I can’t pick a winner of. Both guys have a lot to prove, so it should be a sensational night of boxing from beginning to end.”
PLEASE NOTE:Tickets ordered online will be mailed up to one week prior to event date. Tickets ordered within a week of event will be placed in will call in the box office for pickup. A limited quantity of VIP tickets are also available by calling Lina at 313.529.7604.
The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center is located at 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn. On kupambana usiku, milango wazi katika 6:30 pm and the action starts at 7:00 pm. This event will also be streamed on the Salita Promotions’YouTube Channel.
Kuhusu matangazo ya Salita
Matangazo ya Salita ilianzishwa 2010 na Dmitriy Salita, Mtaalam wa masanduku ya kitaalam na mpinzani wa ulimwengu wa ulimwengu ambaye aliona hitaji la chombo cha kukuza kuonyesha matarajio bora ya ndondi na washindani walianzisha Amerika Kaskazini na ulimwenguni kote. Watazamaji wanaotazama wapiganaji kwenye mitandao ya runinga ulimwenguni pamoja na Showtime, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network, UFC Fight Pass, DAZN, ESPN+ and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. Tunajivunia kutoa fursa za wapiganaji wetu ndani na nje ya pete. Matangazo ya Salita yanatarajia kuendelea kukua na kutumikia mahitaji ya mashabiki wa mapigano kote ulimwenguni.
Check the Salita PromotionsYOUTUBE CHANNELfor regular updates of the modern world’s greatest fighters, contenders and prospects in action.
Dr. Ken "Doc" Cox alikuwa hadithi ya mtu. Alikuwa mwalimu, kocha, mshauri, msiri, na rafiki. Aliaga dunia Februari 5, 2022 katika umri wa miaka 88 umri wa miaka, akiacha pengo ndani ya mioyo ya wote waliomfahamu na kumpenda.
Nilitafakari juu ya mwisho 24 masaa jinsi tutakavyopitia ulimwengu bila Dk. Cox, aka "Dokta", mtu ambaye alitufundisha, alitufundisha, alitusukuma, na kutushauri. Alikuwa mtu ambaye angeweza kuwasha chumba na kuamuru tahadhari. Anaweza kukuacha ukitegemea kila neno alipokuwa akishiriki uzoefu wa maisha au anaweza kukufanya ujiviringishe sakafuni, kucheka mpaka kuumia kimwili.
Wakati kifo chake jana usiku hakikuwa kisichotarajiwa, bado iliumiza kwa nguvu ya nyundo elfu moja. Najua nitavunjika moyo na kulia au kulia mara kadhaa ninapoandika kipande hiki. Hakika kuna kilio katika ndondi na usiku wa leo Lock Haven Boxing na familia zetu za ndondi za wenzako wote wanaomboleza..
Dr. Cox aliingia katika maisha yangu 1994 nilipokuwa mwanafunzi wa mwaka wa kwanza katika Chuo Kikuu cha Lock Haven. Niliamua kwenda Lock Haven, kwa kweli lilikuwa chaguo langu pekee, kwa sababu nilikuwa nimevutiwa sana na ndoto ya ndondi. Nilipogundua kuwa Lock Haven ilikuwa na timu yenye hadhi ya kitaifa na kocha anayefahamika, Niliweka moyo wangu kuhudhuria.
Nilipofika chuo muhula huo wa kuanguka, jambo langu la kwanza la biashara lilikuwa kumtafuta na kukutana na Dk. Cox, wakiwa na orodha ya maswali ya kusisimua. Alikubali kukutana nami wiki chache kabla ya kufanya mkutano wa wazi kwa washiriki wa timu watarajiwa. Niliingia ndani ya jengo ambalo ofisi yake ya kitaaluma ilikuwepo na hapo ndipo nilipomuona mwanamume mmoja mwenye nywele nyeupe na tabasamu kubwa usoni akinielekea. Sina hakika alikuwa nani lakini hakika hawezi kuwa kocha huyu mashuhuri. Hapo ndipo aliponifuata na kunifuata, kwa sauti ambayo mara nyingi huigwa, alijitambulisha. Sikujua wakati huo kwamba nilikuwa nimetoka tu kukutana na mwanamume ambaye angekuwa na uvutano mzuri sana katika maisha yangu.
Kujua "Doc" ilikuwa baraka ya kweli maishani. Anaweza kukufanya ucheke au kukukasirisha. Angekuita na kukuweka papo hapo. Kuwa profesa, alithamini elimu na alilazimisha wanariadha wake wanafunzi, mabondia wakati huo, na wapiganaji kabla ya hapo, kuzingatia elimu yao. Angeweza, bila kusita, kumnyima mshindani kwenye onyesho au mashindano ikiwa hawakuwa wakifuatana na wasomi wao.
Alijua wakati wa kukusukuma na ni vitufe vipi vya kushinikiza. Angewaleta mabondia wa Lock Haven huko Rockview St. Gereza la kufundishia na kuachana na wafungwa. Mara ya kwanza alinileta pamoja, Nilikuwa nikionewa na kupigwa na mfungwa mzee na mwenye uzoefu zaidi. Niliogopa na niliendelea kumtazama, kwa njia akitumai kwamba atasimamisha kikao cha uchumba. Lakini alitazama nyuma na macho yake yakanituliza na nikajua kurusha ngumi ya kaunta nje ya kona. Dk. Cox aliniamini wakati huo wakati sikujiamini. Miaka michache baadaye, baada yangu kuniteua kuwa Rais wa Klabu ya Ndondi ya Lock Haven, aliniomba niwasilishe makaratasi kuhusu ni bondia yupi kati ya hao aliokuwa akichagua kushindana katika onyesho lijalo huko New York. Alijua pia kwamba ningeona karatasi hizo kwa hivyo aliandika hapo kwamba "sikuwa na talanta karibu" kama bondia mwingine kwenye orodha. Ingawa hatukuzungumza juu yake, alijua kwamba angewasha moto ndani yangu ili kushinda ukosefu wangu wa uwezo wa asili kupitia kujitolea na azimio. Ilikuwa ni moja tu ya njia zake nyingi za motisha. Kama angesema mara nyingi, alikuwa "akitumia kichocheo hasi kutoa matokeo chanya."
Kwa asili, Dr. Cox alikuwa mtoaji. Alishiriki ujuzi wake, uzoefu wake, na muhimu zaidi, wakati wake wa kufinyanga vijana wa kiume na wa kike kuwa wanariadha washindani wa wanafunzi na wanadamu wenye heshima. Alishiriki familia yake nasi, akiwemo mkewe Glenda, ambaye alikuwa dereva ("rubani") ya safari zetu nyingi za barabarani. Safari za barabarani hizo, kama walikuwa 45 dakika kwa Penn St. au masaa kadhaa hadi Annapolis, daima walikuwa wakiburudisha masomo ya maisha. Hatukuwahi kuruhusiwa kulala kwenye safari hizo kwani “Doc” iligundua huu ulikuwa wakati mwafaka wa elimu. Angejadili mada yoyote iliyomgusa akilini na mara nyingi walitoka uwanja wa kushoto. Safari hizo hazikuchosha kamwe.
Dr. Cox kila mara alitusihi turudishe mchezo ambao ulitupa mengi. Aliwahimiza mabondia wanafunzi wake kuingia katika ukocha na uongozi, mara nyingi kuturuhusu kumsaidia katika kufanya kazi kona ya mmoja wa wachezaji wenzetu, au kuanzisha semina ili tuweze kupata vyeti vyetu. Angeweza, bila swali, kwa furaha kuandika pendekezo la kazi au mafunzo. Aliniomba niketi ofisini kwake huku akiniandikia barua ya kunipendekeza. Alinifundisha jinsi ya kuwasiliana kwa njia ifaayo kupitia maandishi na akakazia fikira kutumia maneno ya “nguvu” na “athari” ambayo yangeamuru uangalifu na heshima. Siku zote alikuwa tayari kuorodheshwa kama marejeleo ya kazi kwa sababu alitaka kuona wale ambao walikuwa wamefunzwa na kushauri wanafanikiwa maishani..
Tangu jana, Nimekuwa nikifikiria sana kuhusu hadithi ninazopenda za "Doc"., zile ambazo ninawaambia mara nyingi zaidi. Bila shaka, huwezi kusimulia hadithi ya Doc bila kuiga sauti na tabia zake. Kila mwaka, wakati wanafunzi wa zamani wa ndondi wa LHU wangekusanyika kwa ajili ya maonyesho ya kila mwaka ya ndondi na baada ya tafrija, sote tungesimulia hadithi zetu tunazozipenda huku tukiiga Hati. Cha kusikitisha, wakati mwingine tutakapokusanyika itakuwa kwa ajili ya mazishi yake. Hii ni njia yangu ya kukabiliana na kifo chake na kutabasamu kupitia machozi. Hizi hazina mpangilio maalum. Kwa sehemu kubwa, Nitaepuka kutumia majina yoyote ikiwa mtu hataki kuitwa.
Safari ya Kwanza na "Barnyard Beef" - Safari yangu ya kwanza na Doc na timu ya LHU ilikuwa Oktoba 1994 kwa Chuo cha Wanamaji cha Marekani. Ilikuwa ni mkutano wa msimu wa kuanza kwa msimu na duru ya vikao vya kurushiana maneno na mabondia kutoka Navy, VMI, Lock Haven, Shippensburg, na Mansfield. Ilikuwa siku isiyokuwa na matukio yoyote isipokuwa mmoja wa mabondia wa mwanzo wa Haven alikuwa amepiga ngumi kadhaa na sasa alikuwa akilalamika jinsi taya yake ilivyomuuma. Tukiwa njiani kuelekea nyumbani, tulitarajia kuacha chakula cha jioni haraka, uwezekano wa McDonalds, hadi Doc alipoona sehemu ndogo ya kibanda kando ya barabara inayoitwa "Barnyard Beef." Mara aliona, alimsihi Glenda amkate dereva katika njia ya kulia ili tuweze kusogea huku akipaza sauti akisema “Hun Hun… Hapo ndipo tunapohitaji kusimama. Inaitwa Barnyard Beef. Ni lazima iwe nzuri.!” Alitupa sote dola chache za kuagiza na sote tukaenda na sandwichi za nyama choma huku Doc akipata chaguo kubwa zaidi ambalo lilionekana kuwa kubwa kama mwezi. Bondia wetu wa sulking alisihi kwamba taya yake ilikuwa na maumivu makali ya kutafuna hivyo akachagua kikombe cha supu. Doc alichukua kipande cha kwanza cha sandwich yake kubwa na kubingirisha nyama ya ng'ombe kwenye macho yake.! Hii ndiyo sandwich BORA ZAIDI ya nyama choma kuwahi kutokea” na kumtazama bondia wake pekee anayekula supu, alifuata kwa “Lazima upate mojawapo ya haya! Kusahau kuhusu taya yako! Acha kuwa pansy vile na upate moja!"
Wazimu kwenye Kona - Kama ilivyotajwa, Doc alitaka kuwapa wanafunzi wake mabondia nafasi za kujifunza ukocha. Kulikuwa na kadi ya Desemba katika Jimbo la Penn mwaka wangu wa pili ambapo mimi na mwenzangu tulikatisha pambano letu wakati wapinzani wetu kutoka Buffalo walipopigwa na theluji. Doc aliona fursa ya kutusaidia kwenye kona huku kila mmoja wetu akipiga pambano mbili na angekuruhusu kuingia ulingoni na kutoa maagizo. Pambano la kwanza nililofanya naye kazi lilikuwa ushindi wa wazi wa Lock Haven. Pambano la pili nililofanya naye kazi halikwenda vizuri sana. Bondia huyo wa Lock Haven hakuwa akifanya vizuri na kwa hakika hakuwa na uwezo wake. Kupitia raundi ya kwanza, Niliweza kumwambia Dokta anakasirika. Kengele ilipolia, alifoka "Nipe pete" ambayo haikuwa nzuri kamwe. Nikiwa nimekaa pale, Niliweka nadhiri kwamba hali haitanipata kamwe. Haraka mbele miezi miwili baadaye, Ninashindana katika pete hiyo hiyo ya PSU dhidi ya mpinzani mzembe sana na mbaya na raundi ya kwanza ilikuwa ikienda vibaya., vibaya sana. Kengele ililia kumaliza raundi ya kwanza na, huku nikianza kurudi kwenye kona yangu, Nilimuona Dokta akiingia kwenye pete huku macho yake yakiwa ya hasira na hasira. Nilikaribia kufikiria kutembea kwenye kona ya mpinzani wangu na kuuliza ikiwa ningeweza kukaa hapo kwa dakika inayofuata kwa sababu nilijua kona yangu haingekuwa mahali pa kufurahisha. Kwa njia ya kichaa, Doc's unleasing on me kwa kweli ilinilazimu kufocus na kuniruhusu kurudi kushinda hiyo.
Chakula cha jioni cha Rais - Mwishoni mwa kila mwaka, rais wa chuo kikuu angekuwa na chakula cha jioni kwa timu ya ndondi. Kama Doc alikuwa amestaafu kama profesa katika 1996, waliamua mwaka huo kwamba chakula cha jioni kisiwe tu cha timu ya sasa bali pia kwa baadhi ya wanafunzi waliochaguliwa. Baada ya wachezaji wa ndondi kumalizika mwezi Aprili, Doc alikuwa akisafiri kwa ndege kwenda Fiji kwa wiki chache kushiriki katika semina ya ndondi. Alipangiwa kurudi siku moja tu kabla ya karamu ya chakula cha jioni. Tulikuwa tukimngoja kwenye ukumbi wa mazoezi ili tuweze kusafiri kwa chakula cha jioni kama timu. Dokta alipoingia kwenye milango, taya zetu za pamoja ziligonga sakafu. Alikuwa amevaa koti la suti na tai na sulu ya kitamaduni ya Kifiji. Katika macho yetu, alikuwa amevaa kitu kinachofanana na sketi. Alitabasamu tu na kusema "Hizi zimependeza sana. Nafikiri nitaanza kuzivaa mara nyingi zaidi." Kusema mavazi yake yalikuwa gumzo la chakula cha jioni ilikuwa ni ujinga kwa hakika.
Nguruwe & Maharage - Mojawapo ya sifa kuu za Doc katika maisha ilikuwa ukarimu wake na nia ya kusaidia wengine. Alikuwa na uhusiano wa karibu na Jeshi la Wokovu la ndani na kila mwaka, angeweka siku kwa timu ya ndondi kupiga kengele kwa kettle ya Jeshi la Wokovu. Doc alipogundua kuwa mmoja wa mabondia wake alikuwa akihangaika kifedha na kushindwa kumudu chakula, alifanya mpango na Jeshi la Wokovu ambapo wangetoa chakula kwa ajili yake. Tulikuwa tunapakia kisanduku cha mboga kilichotolewa wakati bondia huyu aliyetoka katika familia ya Kiislamu alitazama kitu kimoja na kukikataa kwa vile kilijumuisha nyama ya nguruwe. Dokta akachukua kopo na kusema “Una uhakika? Unawezaje kusema?” ambayo alifahamishwa kuwa ni kopo la Nguruwe & Maharage. Alitafakari kwa muda kwa urahisi akasema “Hmmm… Unajua sikuwahi kujua kwamba kulikuwa na nyama ya nguruwe ndani yake?"
Usile Pizza - Tulikuwa tunasafiri kwenda New York kwa onyesho la kila mwaka katika Kituo cha Riadha cha New York siku chache kabla ya Shukrani. Hili lilikuwa onyesho adimu kwa kupima uzani siku moja kabla ya onyesho na safari nzima hadi Manhattan, Dokta alikuwa anazungumzia jinsi tulivyokuwa tunaenda kula baada ya kupima uzito. Kwa kuwa ulikuwa ni mwaka wangu wa kwanza kushiriki kwenye onyesho la NYAC, aliniruhusu kuchagua chakula cha kikabila ambacho tungejiingiza baadaye. Bila shaka, Nilichagua Kiitaliano. Doc alikuwa na ushauri mmoja muhimu sana. Baada ya kupima uzito, kutakuwa na pizzas huko. Ingawa sote tulikuwa na njaa ya kutengeneza uzani kwa onyesho, alishauri kwamba tusile pizza kwa sababu tulikuwa tunaenda kula chakula cha jioni. Mabondia hao watatu wa Lock Haven walifanya uzito na, baada ya kubadilika, tulienda kumkuta Doc anakula kipande chake cha tatu cha pizza. Muda mfupi baadaye, tumeketi kwenye mkahawa maarufu wa Luna huko Little Italy na Doc analalamika kwamba hakupaswa kula pizza hiyo na alikuwa ameshiba sana kuagiza chakula. Nguli huyo Dk. Cox, mtu ambaye hadithi inasimulia alikula sana Kichina Chakula mwaka uliopita, ilipunguzwa kwa kuagiza saladi ya upande. Tukiwa tunakula na kucheka, Kocha Ken Cooper alitoa angalizo la busara. Dokta alikuwa amemaliza saladi yake na sasa alikuwa akila kutoka kwenye sahani ya mke wake, huku akitaja jinsi ambavyo hakuwa na njaa. Bila kukosa, Doc aliendelea kuchukua mipira ya nyama ya ziada kutoka kwenye mlo wa boxer mmoja.
Cigars na Vodka -Hii ni moja ambayo sikuweza kushuhudia kibinafsi lakini aliiambia mara nyingi sana kwamba nilihisi kama nilikuwa hapo. Kama kocha wa mieleka anayeheshimika sana, Doc mara nyingi alialikwa kwenye semina za mieleka nchini Urusi ambapo mchezo huo ni kama Mungu. Hati mara nyingi ilikuwa mpokeaji wa chupa nyingi za vodka bora zaidi ya Kirusi. Angehudhuria semina za ndondi huko Cuba. Kabla ya kugeuza matairi ya lori ikawa jambo la kawaida katika vituo vingi vya mazoezi ya mwili, Doc aliazima mbinu ya Kicuba na angewataka wapiganaji wake warushe matairi ya lori ili kuongeza uimara wa miguu na hali ya hewa. Pia alirudi nyumbani kutoka nyingi za safari hizi akiwa na sigara halisi za Cuba. Angetuambia jinsi angeenda dukani na kununua sigara na vodka za bei nafuu zaidi, tu kubadili lebo. Kisha angeiga wale wanaovuta sigara za bei nafuu na kunywa vodka ya bei nafuu akifikiri walikuwa wakitumia bidhaa halisi. Angefurahia kumeza kwao vodka na kuvuta sigara polepole huku akitoa maoni "jinsi unavyoweza kuonja tofauti", muda wake wote cackling katika maarifa kwamba alijua walikuwa kweli kumiminika juu ya ubora wa chini wa bidhaa zote mbili.
Uzito - sio siri, Doc alitaka mabondia wake washindane katika madaraja tofauti ya uzani. Pia kila mara aliona mtu mzito mkubwa kwenye timu yake na angefanya mazoezi ya wachezaji wa mpira wa miguu au wachezaji wa mieleka ambao walikuwa wamemaliza kustahiki kwao katika michezo hiyo husika.. Mwanzoni mwa kila mwaka wa shule, Ningejitokeza karibu 190-195 na Doc angeniona niwe suluhisho lake kwa uzani mzito, licha ya ukweli kwamba sikuwa na urefu, na mara moja nilianza kuweka hali, uzito wa kuiendeleza. Bado nakumbuka mazungumzo hayo. “Sawa Penecale, ulipima 185 kwa pambano la wiki iliyopita. Umepima nini leo?” Ningejibu kwa “182” na angejibu “Ok, wiki hii, Nitakuweka ndani na ‘mdogo’ mzito.” Alipomaanisha "ndogo", kawaida ilikuwa chini ya mtu yeyote 235 na ningejitokeza kupima uzito na mawe mfukoni. Kisha siku moja, siku chache tu kabla ya mikoa, aliamua kujaribu njia nyingine. Nilikuwa kati 178-180 na kutarajia kabisa kushindana 180 katika mikoa alipouliza “Unadhani unaweza kutengeneza 165 ifikapo Ijumaa?” Ilikuwa tayari Jumanne mchana. Aliona hiyo ndiyo ilikuwa njia yangu bora kuelekea mashindano ya Taifa hivyo nilikubali. Katika spring 1997, kati ya Januari 30 na Aprili 12, Doc alinifanya nishindane katika madarasa matano tofauti ya uzani.
Onyesho langu la mwisho la nyumbani - Inafaa kuwa maadhimisho haya ni kesho (Februari 7) na nitakuwa nikituma video ya Youtube kama mimi hufanya kila mwaka. Onyesho la nyumbani lilikuwa tukio kubwa kila wakati na Hati angetaka kila kitu kiwe kamili. Kama Kocha Coop angetuambia, Doc angekosa subira au kama inavyoelezwa kwa ufasaha “angekuwa dubu mwenye kidonda cha punda.” Jambo la mwisho ulitaka kufanya lilikuwa kuudhi Hati hapo awali, wakati, au baada ya onyesho la nyumbani. Mwaka wangu mkuu, Nilikuwa nikichukua bondia kutoka Jeshi kwa jina la Michael Jordan. Marafiki na wenzangu walijitokeza wakiwa na ishara na mashati maalum na walikuwa wameketi kwenye bleachers karibu na kona yangu.. Hapo awali kwenye kadi, nilipokuwa nikibadilika, bondia kutoka Kentucky alimpiga mpinzani kutoka Jimbo la Penn na kuwavuta hasira kwa watu kwa kuruka kwenye kamba na kupiga shoo.. Nilikuwa sijui hili, kwa hivyo hisia ziliponipiga kwenye kengele ya mwisho, Niligonga glavu zangu na kuanza kukimbia hadi kwenye kona yangu ili kuruka kwenye kamba na kusalimia sehemu yangu ya kushangilia.. Dokta alisoma mawazo yangu na kusema kwa ukali “HAPANA!” ambayo ilinilazimisha mwendo wangu kuwa katika mwendo usio wa kawaida, inaonekana kama bronco iliyopigwa ambayo ndiyo kwanza imegongwa na mfugaji wa ng'ombe.
Siku mbili zilizopita zimekuwa za kihisia na ngumu, kutoka kwa kugundua kuwa Doc alikuwa karibu kubadili habari za kusikitisha za kifo chake. Kuwa msimamizi kwenye ukurasa wa Facebook wa LHU Boxing, mojawapo ya uwezo ni kuidhinisha machapisho. Niliona machapisho mengi yamewasilishwa kwa idhini kutoka kwa marafiki, familia, wanachuo wenzangu pamoja na picha nyingi sana. Ilikuwa karibu haiwezekani kutovunja.
Dr. Cox alikuwa kocha, mwalimu, mshauri, na rafiki. Kama nilivyosema kwanza kwenye post baada ya kufariki, alinifundisha masomo mengi ndani na nje ya ulingo. Aliniamini hata wakati sikujiamini. Alinisukuma kuwa bora zaidi, bondia bora, mwanafunzi bora, mwana bora, rafiki bora, na binadamu bora. Masomo hayo ya maisha bado yananiathiri kila siku na ninajikuta nikiyashiriki mara kwa mara.
Kocha Cooper aliongeza katika kodi yake “Aliye ndani ya mioyo ya watu wengi hajatoweka kabisa”. Hiyo ni kauli ya kweli. Dk. Cox ataendelea kuishi kupitia matokeo chanya ambayo amefanya kupitia wanafunzi wake wengi, Wanariadha, familia, na marafiki.
LOS ANGELES (Februari 7, 2022) — Mfululizo wa ndondi za Kombe la Dunia (WCBS), co-founded by CEO Terry Hollan and matchmaker Guy Taylor, has announced it has signed 2-time World title challenger “Mighty” AstonPalicte (28-4-1, 24 Kos) to a multi-year promotional contract.
The 31-year-old Palicte, who fights out of Bago City, Negros Occidental, Philippines is the two-time World junior bantamweight title challenger against a pair of future Hall of Famers, fighting to a draw with fellow Filipino Donnie Nietes (43-1-6, 24 Kos), losing to current World Boxing Organization (WBO) Junior Bantamweight Champion Kazuto Ioka (28-2, 15 Kos).
A veteran matchmaker, Taylor has known and had a working relationship with Palicte and his manager, Jason Soong, for the past six years. “We had a great run,” Taylor said. “Getting the old team together feels like and old music group coming back for one more hit album. I think we’ve all learned a lot during this experience and realize we are a better unit when this team is together.”
“I am very happy that they still believe in me,” Palcite commented. “I’m excited to make another run for a world title.”
“I am really excited to go on our next title journey at bantamweight with World Cup Boxing Series,” Soong added. “We have been working with Guy Taylor since day-one and it just feels right that we continue our next chapter with him.”
Katika yake 2016 United States debut, Palicte faced off in Las Vegas with former World Boxing Council (WBC) Je Si. 5-rated contender and North American Boxing Federation (Nabf) Super-Flyweight Champion Oscar Cantu (14-0) in Las Vegas Nevada. Palicte defeated the then-undefeated Texan by 10-round split decision to capture the NABF and WBO Inter-Continental Championships.
Nearly one year to the day, Palicte took on former world champion Jose Alfredo Rodriguez (32-6) katika Texas, scoring an emphatic 5-round technical knockout victory.
The two aforementioned triumphs set-up the biggest fight in Palicte’s career September 8, 2018, when the stage was set in Los Angeles for an All-Filipino matchup with legend Nietes on HBO for the vacant WBO Junior Bantamweight World Championship.
In a very close and entertaining bout, in which both men had their moments, the judges couldn’t come to an agreement and rendered even scorecards to keep the title vacant. Nietes would claim the vacant title three-months later, defeating Ioka by way of a 12-round split decision.
The WBO ordered a “Title Eliminator” that Palicte won with a second-round stoppage of WBO No. 4 contender Jose Martinez (20-0), setting up a rematch between Nietes and Palicte. Hata hivyo, Nietes vacated the world title just hours before the scheduled WBO purse bid, positioning Palicte versus Ioka in Japan for the vacant WBO Jr. Bantamweight Championship. In another all-action war, Palicte seriously hurt Ioka in the seventh round, only to get caught himself in the 10thas Ioka caught and wobbled Palicte, prompting the referee to halt the action.
There are some great potential matchups in the bantamweight division for the powerful Filipino, including a showdown with Jason Moloney 22-2 (18 Kos), who is the current WBC “Silver” Bantamweight Champion and WBC #2 mgombea, but more notably would be against the Bantamweight King Pin and unified World champion (WBA na IBF), Naoya Inoue 22-0 (19 Kos). Palicte is presently ranked No. 9 by the International Boxing Federation, kama vile No. 14 na WBO.
“I feel Aston can compete with anyone at 118 paundi,” Taylor concluded. “He was the strongest contender at 115 and that was after depleting himself. Can you imagine what he will be like at his natural weight of 118? My partner (Terry Hollan) and I are already working on a bout in the late March / early April timeframe and, after that, we would like an eliminator bout for the mandatory position against anyone in the top 15.” Palicte joins rising Mexican lightweight prospect Luis “Koreano” Torres (14-0, 9 Kos) in the relatively new WCBS stable.
Leo Santa Cruz Dominates Keenan Carbajal in Pay-Per-View Co-feature, Jesus Ramos Delivers KO Win, Plus Luis Nery Outpoints Carlos Castro In Pay-Per-View Undercard Action&Luke Santamaria & Omar Juarez Victoriousin PBC on FOX Action BonyezaHERE Picha kwa (To be uploaded shortly) Mikopo: Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Mabingwa LAS VEGAS (Februari 5, 2022) -Former unified welterweight world championKeith "Wakati mmoja" Thurmanni nyuma. Thurman proved he is still an elite welterweight, winning a 12-round unanimous decision over former super lightweight world championMario "El Azteca" Barriosin the main event of a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event Saturday night from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
“This was a comeback fight after two and a half years away,” said Clearwater, Florida’s Thurman. “I wish I had my best performance, but I did the best I could under the circumstances. “I grade this performance a C+ or B- for myself.”
In his first fight in over 30 miezi, the 33-year-old Thurman (30-1, 22 Kos) displayed the attributes that led him to the top of the 147-pound division. Thurman got off to a strong start and never relinquished control, at times punishing Barrios with hard shots.
Vitongoji (26-2, 17 Kos) had his moments in his welterweight debut, particularly in the eighth when a left hook to the body caused Thurman to back up. The 26-year-old slugger from San Antonio, Texas also showed grit, gamely fighting back despite Thurman’s heavy artillery.
“Tonight I showed the Mexican warrior in me. I take my hat off to Keith Thurman, he’s a warrior as well. We gave the fans a great fight,” said Barrios.
Hata hivyo, it wasn’t enough to overcome what was a fine performance from the relentless Thurman. “We rocked him. We weren’t able to put him down and out, but we had a great performance and a great fight,” alisema Thurman.
“I want the belts. I want the champions. I want to be back on top, so whoever is willing to send Keith Thurman the contract, let’s go!" In the super featherweight co-main event, four-division world championLeo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruzdelivered another vintage performance, overcoming adversity to win a wide 10-round unanimous decision overKeenan “Bedo” Carbajal.
“I went good rounds. If I had gone in there and finished him fast, I wouldn’t have gotten the experience I needed,” said the 33-year-old Santa Cruz. “I felt the long layoff a little bit, but I did my best and hopefully the fans loved it and want to see me again.”
Santa Cruz (38-2-1, 19 Kos) suffered a cut underneath his left eye and one along his right eyelid both from accidental headbutts.
Undaunted, “El Terremoto” dominated the action, hurting Carbajal (23-3-1, 15 Kos) several times on his way to winning every round on all three scorecards (100-90).
“We’re going to go back to the gym, get better and work on what we did wrong,” Santa Cruz said. “We want to unify and defend our title. We want all the champions at 126 paundi. " Pay-per-view action also saw rising super welterweight sensationJesus “Mono” Ramos (18-0, 15 Kos) deliver a spectacular performance in the biggest fight of his career. The 20-year-old Ramos remained undefeated by knocking out dangerous veteranVladimir Hernandez (13-5, 6 Kos) katika 2:21 of the sixth round.
“I was boxing him smartly and I wasn’t really looking for the knockout,” alisema Ramos. “He’s a tough, durable guy. I broke him down round by round, landing a clean shot that hurt him, so I got the job done.
The end came swiftly in the sixth when a Ramos overhand left caused Hernandez to lose control of his legs. Ramos proceeded to batter him to the head and body until referee Mike Ortega mercifully stepped in.
“We want to build our resume, like Floyd Mayweather did,” alisema Ramos. “He had Gatti, Corrales, Castillo and all the guys. That’s something you can’t take away from him and that’s what I want to do. I want to earn my reputation. I’m not here to have Instagram followers. I’m here to make a statement in boxing.” In the pay-per-view opener, former two-division world championLuis “Pantera” Nery imeshukaCarlos Castroin the first round on his way to a 10-round split decision win in a tactical battle between super bantamweights.
“My experience was definitely a factor,” said Nery. “I have three world title fights under my belt and have faced tougher opponents than he has. It showed tonight.”
The action heated up in the first when southpaw Nery connected with a straight left that deposited Castro on the seat of his trunks. The Phoenix, Arizona native managed to rise and survive the frame.
The bout turned into a chess match in the middle rounds as both Castro (27-1, 12 Kos) and Mexico’s Nery (32-1, 24 Kos) had their moments. Katika mwisho, Nery’s defense and accuracy proved to be the difference as he won 96-93 na 95-94 on two cards, while a third judge scored it for Castro, 95-94. “I wanted to show everyone that I’m not just about haymakers,” said Nery. “If I wanna brawl and be tactical, I can do that too.
“I knew I could knock him out, but I wanted to win proving I could box too. I would counter-punch and attack the way I wanted to.”
Inatangulia mwonekano wa malipo, the PBC on FOX main event sawLuke Santamaria (13-2-1, 7 Kos) overcome a stiff challenge fromAbel Ramos (27-5-2, 21 Kos) to win a 10-round unanimous decision in their welterweight encounter. Following a slow start, Santamaria found his footing, often switching from orthodox to southpaw and having success from both stances. Ramos was game throughout, but all three judges saw Santamaria winning clearly by scores of 98-92, 96-94 na 96-94. In the co-main event on FOX, super lightweight contenderOmar “El Relámpago” Juárez (13-1, 5 Kos) won a hard-fought 10-round split decision overRyan “Cowboy” Karl. Juarez controlled the early action, surviving a mid-fight surge from Karl (19-4, 12 Kos) to walk away with the victory. One judge scored the action 95-94 for Karl while the other two judges had Juarez winning by scores of 96-93 na 95-94.
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ABOUT THURMAN VS. BARRIOS Thurman vs.. Barrios saw former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’ Thurman return to the ring against former super lightweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a 12-round welterweight showdown that headlined a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View lineup on Saturday, Februari 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Katika ushirikiano kipengele, four-division world champion Leo “El Terremoto’’ Santa Cruz battled Keenan “Bedo’’ Carbajal in a 10-round super featherweight match, while rising unbeaten Jesus “Mono” Ramos dueled Vladimir Hernandez in a 10-round showdown. The pay-per-view telecast began at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT with former two-division champion Luis “Pantera” Nery battling unbeaten Carlos Castro in a 10-round super bantamweight duel.
The cancellation of the original main event between Adrian Sosa and Zack Kuhn resulted in a few changes. Kuhn (10-10-1, 5 Kos) is now fighting another undefeated prospect, James "Slim Reaper" Perella (8-0, 6 Kos), in an 8-round Special Welterweight Attraction.
The 21-year-old southpaw Hogan, fighting out of Weymouth (MA), has knocked out each of his 9 professional opponents to date. The popular fighter was a celebrated amateur boxer, highlighted by his gold-medal performance at the 2019 New England Golden Gloves Championships.
“It’s Tank Time” once again, but this fight Hogan will be making his debut as a headliner, in addition to fighting in his first scheduled 8-rounder.
The 6-round fight between Dorchester (MA) lightweight Jonathan Depina (6-1, 4 Kos) and Jonathan “El Guapo” Hernan Godoy (5-12) has moved up to the co-featured event. Perella’s (8-0, 5 Kos), ya Mansfield (MA), was supposed to fight Mexican challenger Danny “Venado” Flores (15-26-1, 8 Kos), but he was injured during training, and he has been replaced by Kuhn. “The Slim Reaper” is a 4-time USA New England Championships and 4-time New England Golden Gloves Champion.
Irish light heavyweight Tommy “The Kid” O’Toole” (2-0, 2 Kos), of Galway, is matched against Greg Hackett (3-20-1) in a 4-rounder. O’Toole was the 2019 Irish Elite Championship gold medalist, who a powerful southpaw returning to the Boston area for his third pro fight.
Five 6-round bouts are on tap: South Boston super welterweight Joe Farina (7-1, 4 Kos) vs. Rynell Griffin (8-49-2, 2 Kos), Houston super lightweight Miranda “El Alacrana” Reyes (5-0-1, 3 Kos) vs. Jaica Pavilus (1-4-1, 1 KO), undefeated Philly welterweight Tahmir Smalls (6-0, 3 Kos) vs. Leonides Fowlkes (2-7-1), popular Dorchester featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), a 2016 Rocky Marciano mashindano bingwa, vs. Mike Fowler (7-42, 2 Kos), and super lightweight Marcus Davidson (2-0, 2 Kos) vs. Rakim Johnson (6-15-1, 5 Kos).
Also fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts is Southbridge (MA) super featherweight Alex Rivera (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Brandon Grimmett (0-5), as well as the Davidson’s older brother from Kansas City (KS), pro-debuting lightweight Marcell, a 2-time Ringside World and 2019 Bingwa wa Taifa wa Glovu za Dhahabu, vs. TBA. Fighters subject to change.