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Heralded Prospect Ruben Villa Remains Undefeated with Unanimous Decision this Past Friday Night in Ontario, California

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Filadelfia, PENN./ORANGE, Calif. (-Ahụ. 19, 2017)- Heralded prospect Ruben Villa (10-0, 4 Kos) of Salinas, Calif. made it ten straight wins to start his career by outpointing veteran Juan Sandoval (15-18, 5 Kos) nke Mexico. Scores: 59-55, 60-54 ugboro abụọ.
The bout was the co-feature this past Friday night at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California.

Villa, 20, capitalized on his southpaw stance by landing a strong jab and countering with a right hook that routinely found its mark. Sandoval often looked confused and never managed to find any angles against the busier Villa.
“I just tried to keep the pressure on him from start to finish,” said Villa, who is co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. “I think he fought a cautious fight, but I was still able to land a lot of punches in every round.”
Villa was most impressive in the fourth and fifth rounds when he delivered numerous sets of combinations that stunned the taller Sandoval. While Villa kept his unbeaten streak alive na Fraịdee n'abalị, another, less recognizable streak ended. In his previous unanimous decision wins, Villa had won every round on every scorecard. Na Fraịdee n'abalị, one judge failed to give Villa all six rounds (59-55).
“That streak was bound to end sooner or later,” Villa said. “I’ll have to start another one.”
“Once again Ruben had a terrific outing na Fraịdee n'abalị,” kwuru Pụrụ Iche n'ọkwá President, Artie Pelullo.
“Ruben continues his progression and development, and we are extremely pleased at where he is at. 2018 is going to be a big year for Ruben, as we will see him fight for some regional titles in the next 12-18 ọnwa.”
“Ruben looked impressive yet again against a veteran opponent,” said Ken Thompson, president nke Thompson Boxing. “Ruben is developing and maturing quicker than we anticipated. He’ll be back in the ring very soon.”
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‘Great Lakes King’ Ja’Rico O’Quinn to Face Kenya’s Nick Otieno This Friday in Warren, Michigan

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2018 is shaping up to be an important year in the budding boxing career of undefeated Detroit-based bantamweight Ja’Rico “The Great Lakes King” O’Quinn.
“I’m looking to make my TV debut this year,” said O’Quinn, finishing up training for Friday si agha. “Si n'ebe, the sky is the limit. When I get on TV, I’m going to looks so good I’ll become an attraction that people want to see again and again.”
Nke a Friday, February 23, on a show called “WAR IN WARREN,” at DeCarlo’s Banquet and Convention Center in Warren, Michigan, O’Quinn (7-0-1, 5 Kos) will kick off the year by facing Kenyan veteran Nick “Kanyankole” Otieno (31-12, 13 Kos) in a six-round showcase.
“Ọzụzụ gara nke ọma,” he continued. “I’m putting the finishing touches on camp and making sure my weight is good. I know Otieno is a tough veteran who’s not coming to lay down. He’ll put up a good fight and I’m pretty sure he’s got some veteran tactics he’ll try to use in there. I’ll use my youth and skills to come out on top.”
A former number-one ranked national amateur champion, O’Quinn turned professional in 2015 and soon signed with the ever-growing promotional stable of Dmitriy Salita. Flashy and quick-fisted with good power, O’Quinn’s popularity with hometown fans seems to grow with every impressive performance.
“It’s a great feeling. I get a lot of love in Detroit. They chant my name. The crowd loves it. If you can make it out of Detroit, you can make it out of anywhere.”
O’Quinn says he won’t predict what will specifically happen against Otieno, only that he will continue to build his name.
“Ọ bụrụ na ọ na-aga ebe dị anya, I see myself being dominant and showcasing my talents and skills for all six rounds. If it doesn’t go the distance, I’ll show them what I can do for a while and then get him out of there.”

 

 

 

 

 

Tiketi maka “WAR IN WARREN” na-ọnụ na $35/$65/$100 na dị site na-akpọ 313.655.7631. On agha n'abalị, doors at 7 pm. Action starts at 8. DeCarlo’s is located at 6015 Na 10 Mile in Warren.
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Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing Sign Undefeated Lightweight Zhora Hamazaryan to a Co-Promotional contract

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Hamazaryan wins American debut by unanimous decision this past Friday night in Ontario, California
Filadelfia, PENN./ORANGE, Calif. (-Ahụ. 19, 2018) – Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing Promotions are pleased to announce the signing of undefeated lightweight prospect Zhora Hamazaryan to a co-promotional contract.
Hamazaryan, 22 years-old of Gyumri, Armenia, mma ka 9-0 na 6 knockouts as he won his American debut this past Friday night when he scored a 4-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Sergio Ramirez in Ontario, California.
Hamazaryan is a three year-professional who had his previous eight victories in Russia.
In the bout against Ramirez, Hamazaryan dropped his opponent with
a hard left hook in the second round. Hamazaryan was very impressive as he displayed heavy hands and had a crowd pleasing style.
“I’m pleased with the win,” Hamazaryan said. “He was a bit awkward, but it wasn’t enough to throw me off what I wanted to do.”
“Zhora had a terrific performance, and I am very pleased with his fight,” kwuru Pụrụ Iche n'ọkwá President, Artie Pelullo.
“He has only been in the United States for a couple weeks, and he will have a full camp here for his next fight, so I expect that he will be even better in his next bout. We feel that at 22 afọ, he has a bright future, and I look forward to his watching his development.”
“Zhora made his U.S. debut a memorable one,” said Ken Thompson, President of Thompson Boxing. “He fought a very awkward fighter and was able to dominate him from the start. We like that he comes from an extensive amateur background and look forward to developing him further.”
PHOTOS BY Carlos Baeza / Thompson Boxing
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HUMBERTO “TITO” VELAZCO nwetara akara mmetụta uche na EL PASO, TX

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AGUASCALIENTES, MX (February 19, 2018) – Nke a gara aga Saturday, na Don Haskins Center na El Paso, TX, sugar n'ọkwá atụmanya dị arọ dị arọ, Humberto “Tito” Velazco (19-1-1, 14 Kos), gbatara aka n'abalị, megide Thomas “Top Dog” Williams Obere. (20-4, 14 Kos).
Velazco, onye sitere na Aguascalientes, Mexico, chịkọtara site na nrịbama agba nke mbụ, nke bụ ihe na-abụghị nke nguzozi. Velazco emerụghị ahụ wee merie akara ahụ na agba nke abụọ site na ịkụ aka ya, ijide Williams na obere aka nri ihu, ntụmadị ọ na-ahụghị ka ọ na-abịa. Williams lanarịrị gburugburu mana ọ na-aga n'ụkwụ na-ama jijiji. Ugbu a na a rhythm, Oge Velazco nọ n'isi ka ọ na-eziga Williams n'elu oche nke ugboro abụọ na agba atọ, oge a na-emerụ ya ahụ nke ukwuu site na ngwakọta ọkpọ. Williams lanarịrị ọzọ naanị ka a kwụsịrị ya na gburugburu anọ mgbe Velazco, a arọ arọ southpaw, gbawara ya n'aka ekpe kwụ ọtọ, na-amanye onye ọka ikpe ka ọ kwụsị ịgba egwu na 1:37 akara.
“Ọ bụ nnukwu mmetụta ịnweta ịkụ aka n'ọgụ mbụ m na United States,” Humberto Velazco kwuru, onye na-jisiri site Greg Hannley nke Prince Ranch Boxing. “Mgbe m si na ịkụ aka ahụ bilitere ahụ adịghị m njọ, mana ọ kpọtere m n'ụra. Mgbe m hapụrụ Williams, M maara na ọ na-afụ ụfụ, mana okirikiri ahụ kwụsịrị. Amaara m na m ga-emerịrị ya ma kpọpụtara m ya ebe ahụ. Adị m njikere ịlụso nnukwu aha niile ọgụ na nnukwu arọ na ibu etiti. Adonis Stevenson, Sergey Kovalev, Dmitry Bivol na Artur Beterbiev nọ n'elu. Achọrọ m eriri ha, ya mere ha nọ na ndepụta m lekwasịrị anya.”
A mkpụrụ ndụ freak, Velaszco dị ntakịrị karịa 6″1, ma nwee ngwakọta na-adịghị ahụkebe nke ọsọ na ike. Usoro egwuregwu ya na-agba ọsọ na ezinụlọ dịka nwanne ya nwoke bụ ọkachamara n'egwuregwu basketball.
“Mgbe mbụ m hụrụ Velazco na mgbatị ahụ, Ama m na ọ bụ ihe pụrụ iche,” kwuru Oscar Vazquez, CEO nke Sugar Nkwalite. “O nwere nnukwu ụkwụ maka nnukwu nwoke ma gosi na ya nwere ike iji ndị kacha mma n'ime ha gbakọọ. Enwere m ekele maka ndị folks na PBC, onye nyere anyị ohere ịlụ ọgụ na kaadị a. Ekwenyere m na Velazco ga-abụ nnukwu kpakpando na-esote ga-esi na Mexico pụta.”
“Velazco bụ nnukwu onye ọgụ egwuregwu nwere oke agwa.” Greg Hannley nke Prince Ranch Boxing kwuru. “Nkụkụ ikpeazụ ya dị ịtụnanya. Anyị nwere nnukwu atụmatụ maka Tito na onye ọ bụla na-agba ọkpọ ga-ama aha ya n'oge na-adịghị anya.”
Velazco vs.. Williams Obere. E gosipụtara ya na kaadị PBC nke Victor Ortiz vs. Devon Alexander. Chọọ maka Velaszco ịlaghachi na mgbanaka n'oge ọkọchị, O yikarịrị ka ọ bụ n'obodo ya bụ Aguascalientes, Mexico.
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William Silva headlines March 3 in Clearwater, FL

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Tampa, FL (February 18, 2018) – Lightweight contender William “Baby Face” Silva returns to the ring Saturday, March 3 to face rugged Rogelio Casarez at Banquet Master in Clearwater, FL.
The eight-bout card is promoted by Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and tables can be purchased by calling 813-734-2461. Fans can also watch the card live for only $9.99 at Fite.tv/watch/lightweight-battle/2mzhw/. The first bout is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Hailing from Sao Paolo, Brazil but residing in Florida, Silva has an excellent 24-1 professional record with 14 of those victories by knockout. The former WBO Latino Lightweight titlist fought highly-touted Felix Verdejo on HBO in 2016 but came up short in a gutsy performance. Silva is looking to get back into the limelight but must first pass a tough test on the 3Rebecca.
Known by his moniker “El Loco,” Casarez has proven his willingness to fight anybody, n'oge ọ bụla, n'ebe ọ bụla. The Arkansas native, bụ onye 13-6 na 5 Ko si, agha 2012 Olympia Jamel azụ asa, undefeated Louis Cruz and two-division world title challenger Cesar Seda. Na 2016, Casarez traveled all the way to China to capture the NABF and IBU 130 pound titles by outpointing previously unbeaten Ronnakit Boontree over twelve rounds.
The Silva-Casarez showdown is slated for ten rounds and is for the NBA World and IBO Continental 135 pound titles.
Popular Tampa cruiserweight Nicholas “The Showstopper” Iannuzzi returns to the squared circle for the first time in nearly four years to face Lemarcus Tucker of Arkansas in a six rounder. Known for his larger than life Personality, Iannuzzi has a solid 18-4 ndekọ na 10 Ko si. Tucker, 5-3-1 (3 Ko si), had all nine of his professional fights during Iannuzzi’s hiatus and looks for a second consecutive victory.
Ricky “Cowboy” Tomlinson of Thonotasassa, FL meets unbeaten Ernest Hall of Baltimore, MD in a four round featherweight contest. Tomlinson, 5-3-2 (3 Ko si) is a big local draw and fought his entire career in the Sunshine State.
Middleweight prospect Antonio Tarver Jr. nke Orlando, FL looks to run his record to 5-0 when he meets Dallas, TX based veteran Carlos Dixon in a four round contest. Tarver Obere. is the son of former unified champion Antonio Tarver.
“We at Fire Fist Boxing are looking forward to an explosive night of boxing with championship bouts and a great undercard,” said Promoter Jody Caliguire. “I’m looking forward to seeing all the boxing fans for another great evening filled with international and local talent.”
Na ndị ọzọ undercard oké mmanya, Joseph Fernandez meets Thomas Amaro in a six rounder, heavyweight Jordan Sanders challenges Rodriguez Cade over four rounds, Ozodbek Aripov faces Chaklit Ali Redwood in a four round junior middleweight tilt and Rufat Huseynov battles Emilio Rivera.
Maka ozi ndị ọzọ, go to Firefirstboxing.net or Facebook.com/Firefistboxing.
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Impressive victories by Subriel Matías and Alfredo Santiago against world title challengers in Fajardo, PR

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Las Night, before a packed house in the Fajardo Municipal Equestrian Park in Puerto Rico, Subriel Matías and Alfredo ‘Ojo’ Santiago, ma site na Fajardo, were victorious against former world title challengers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ke isi omume, Subriel Matías (9-0, 9 Ko) defeated by technical knockout at 33 seconds of the third round, Colombian and former world contender, Daulis Prescott (31-7, 23 Ko) in a 10-round fight in the 140 pound. Prescott visited the canvas twice in the second round and once in the third to end the fight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In his resume, Matías has impressive victories by knockout on rising prospect Jeffrey Fontánez, former Venezuelan Olympian Patrick López and Brazilian puncher, Joaquim Carneiro.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Na ngalaba-isi omume, Alfredo 'Anya’ Santiago (9-0, 2 Ko) defeated by unanimous decision the former world contender, Juan Jose Montes (25-7-2, 15 Ko) nke Mexico, na a 10 round at the maximum weight of 133 pound. The three judges scored 100-90.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In his short career, Santiago has notable victories by decision over: the former Mexican Olympian, Arturo Santos Reyes, the world contender and current FECARBOX CMB champion Jayson ‘La Maravilla’ Vélez and the always seasoned, Andrés 'ahịhịa’ Navarro.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In other matches (all scheduled to four rounds):

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the middleweight, José Villarán (3-0, 2 Ko) of Loíza won by unanimous decision to José León (0-2) nke San Juan. The three judges scored 40-36.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the welterweight division, Patrick Cora (2-0, 2 Ko) San Juan defeated by technical knockout at 1:26 of the fourth round to Fernando Semidey (0-3-1) of Trujillo Alto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Na Bantamweight, Jonathan ‘Bum Bum’ Lopez (2-0, 2 Ko) of Humacao def. Kenny Julián Agosto (0-1) of Vega Alta by technical knockout to a second of the third round. Agosto visited the canvas in the second round.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kedu otu m ga nkewa, Darrell Rivera (1-0, 1 Ko) of San Juan defeated by technical knockout at 2:56 of the third round to Carlos Diaz (0-1) of Bayamón.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the flyweight, Oscar Marrero (1-1, 1 Ko) Luquillo won by technical knockout at 2:20 of the second round over Christian Santos (0-5) of Mayagüez.

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DANNY GARCIA KNOCKS OUT BRANDON RIOS IN WELTERWEIGHT TITLE ELIMINATOR SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME® FROM MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER

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Las Vegas (-Ahụ. 17, 2018) – Former two-division world champion Danny Garcia returned with a vengeance, knocking out Brandon Rios in a WBC Welterweight Title Eliminator in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday on SHOWTIME from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Returning for the first time since dropping a close split-decision to Keith Thurman in a welterweight world championship unification fight in March of 2017, Garcia reminded fans of his position amongst boxing’s elite at 147 pounds with an early candidate for 2018 Knockout nke Year.
Garcia (34-1, 20 Kos) did his best work in the center of the ring, where he was able to box at a distance and fend off Rios’ furious pace. Rios, who returned in 2017 from a brief retirement, was most effective against the ropes where he gave Garcia trouble with his constant pressure and his favorite weapon – a wide overhand right.
In the ninth round with the fight where Garcia wanted it – in the center of the ring – the Philadelphia native landed a huge counter right to the chin that sent Rios flat on his back. Rios beat the count, but was clearly wobbly on his feet, forcing referee Kenny Bayless to halt the contest at 2:25 of the ninth.
“I felt the ring rust a little bit in the beginning,” Kwurula Garcia, who recorded the 20th knockout of his career. “He’s a good inside fighter and he was giving me some good uppercuts. M obi ọma, it was a good nine rounds. Ọ bịara na-alụ ọgụ. I came to box, I did that. I came to bang, and I gave the fans what they wanted – a knockout.
“I just noticed when I was getting my punches off he was standing right in front of me and I just let it go. As soon as I got the fight in the middle of the ring where I wanted I landed good shots. I was just letting my hands go and the punch landed.”
Mgbe agha ahụ, SHOWTIME Sports reporter Jim Gray asked Garcia how the loss to Thurman affected him.
“The loss was tough. I have the mindset of a winner,” Garcia said. “I hate losing. I took it like a true champion and I bounced back like a true champion.
“I would love the rematch with Keith Thurman. It’s on him. Whenever he’s ready we’ll fight.”
WBA and WBC Champion Thurman isn’t the only potential blockbuster on the horizon for Garcia. Former welterweight champion and the WBC’s No. 1 ranked contender Shawn Porter looms for what would be a massive showdown between the former champions.
Mgbe agha ahụ, Rios (34-4-1, 24 Kos) was frustrated with the stoppage and promised to return.
“I’m mad. I don’t like going out like that,” Rios said. “I’m a warrior, I got back up and I wanted to continue. I guess they stopped it but I’m mad. I’m mad because I got up.
“I was doing good. I got lazy with the jab and he came over with the right hand and he caught me. I’m a warrior. I’m still in the game. I didn’t think he did much to hurt me. I think it was closer than what he thought it was. He just caught me with a lucky punch. I was ready to continue.”
Boxing’s youngest world champion, David Benavidez, left no questions in a rematch with Ronald Gavril, defending his WBC Super Middleweight World Championship with a dominating 12-round unanimous decision in Saturday si co-feature on SHOWTIME.
The 21-year-old Benavidez and Gavril had fought to a close split-decision in one of 2017’s best fights that saw Benavidez drop to the canvas in the final minute of the 12nke na nke ikpeazụ gburugburu. The Phoenix native had no trouble in the immediate rematch, utilizing a stiff jab and a steady diet of combo shots to win a near-shutout over the game Gavril.
Benavidez (20-0, 17 Kos) wore down Gavril with an intelligent body attack, pounding the midsection to open up power shots and jabs to the head. Benavidez had his best round in the fourth, connecting on a huge right uppercut that nearly floored Gavril – who appeared to be saved by the ropes – and then pounced with a series of damaging combo shots.
Benavidez appeared to hurt his right hand in the second half of the fight and stepped off the gas in the 10th, 11th and 12th. But Benavidez, who connected on 41 percent nke ike ya gbaa, still landed the harder shots and utilized a stiff left jab to keep Gavril largely at bay.
“I knew he was going to come aggressive. He’s a one-trick opponent,” Benavidez said. “I knew I could jab and box him all day. When I saw the opening I took it. I didn’t knock him out though – he’s a tough son of a gun.
“Both my hands hurt but I have that warrior’s mentality so I kept pushing.
“I want to be the best in division. So whoever they put in front of me that’s what I want to do.”
Gavril (18-3, 14 Kos) didn’t make any excuses for dropping what was an action-packed affair that was scored 119-109 na 120-108 ugboro abụọ.
“He tried to box me on the outside,” Gavril said. “It was good fight. He was the better man tonight. Gịnị ka m nwere na-ekwu? I want to go back in the gym and come back stronger.”
In the opening bout of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Yordenis Ugas scored the biggest win of his career, knocking out Ray Robinson in the seventh round of an IBF Welterweight Eliminator.
Ugas (21-3, 10 Kos) now holds the IBF’s No. 2 position to undefeated champion Errol Spence Jr.
Ugas, a former amateur standout who is now 6-0 since moving up to the 147-pound class, set the tone with a knockdown in the closing minute of the opening round. Robinson (24-3, 12 Kos) survived and was later deducted a point for hitting after the bell as the fourth round came to a close. The illegal punch floored an unexpected Ugas, who rebounded and continued to dominate the subsequent rounds.
In the opening minute of the seventh, the 31-year-old Ugas landed a massive right that floored Robinson, who beat the count but was clearly hurt. Ugas unleashed an onslaught with a series of combos, forcing referee Robert Byrd to step in to halt the contest at 1:05 with Robinson defenseless against the ropes.
Ugas landed 51 percent of his power shots and was comfortably ahead on all three judges at the time of the stoppage.
“I felt like I was the stronger fighter by far and he didn’t hurt me,” said Ugas. “He lost a point for hitting me after the bell sounded, and knocked me down, but even that didn’t hurt me. He was very awkward and his style threw off my timing.
“Luckily I was able to land body shots that I knew were hurting him. I was able to dictate the pace and we never in trouble.
“I want Errol Spence next. Everyone wants Errol.”
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FIGHTNIGHT LIVE SERIES OPENS FACEBOOK WEEKEND TRIPLEHEADER WITH CES LIVE FROM RHODE ISLAND ON FRIDAY, -Ahụ. 23

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Ten month-old fan-friendly fight series averages 88,952 views per show, recently eclipsed 1,000,000 view milestone.
NEW YORK (-Ahụ. 16, 2018) – Beginning Friday na-esonụ, Facebook FIGHTNIGHT LIVE serves up tripleheader action inside the squared circle. To open the weekend, the fan-friendly boxing and MMA streaming service partners once again with renowned promoter Jimmy Burchfield Sr. for a red-hot CES Boxing card to start the boxing year in New England. Fans from across the globe can catch all the action beginning at 8 p.m. NA live from Twin River Casino in Rhode Island on any device wherever Facebook is available.
“This is an exciting main event between two deserving championship contenders and there’s no better partner than FIGHTNIGHT LIVE to provide fight fans all around the globe a front-row seat to the action. Ray Oliveira Obere. has paid his dues though the years while other fighters in New England have had the opportunity to see their name in lights. Now he gets his shot to headline for the first time in his career while competing for his first championship,” said Burchfield, SR.
Recently hitting the 1,000,000 views mark, Friday’s show rings the opening bell on FIGHTNIGHT LIVE’s -Ahụ. 23-24 back-to-back-to-back Friday and Saturday shows spanning from the casinos of New England to the Boardwalk of Atlantic City.
“At this point, CES and FIGHTNIGHT LIVE are family,” kwuru Mark Fratto, Isi nke Linacre Media. “Anyị maara onye ọ bụla ọzọ, we love working on shows with the Burchfield and CES Family and have relationships with the promoters and fighters that extend long past the bell. These are great people and great athletes and we’re excited as always to give them a platform to showcase their talent and tell their stories. What a great way to open a jam-packed weekend of Facebook fights.”
CES Boxing kicks off the 2018 Twin River Casino Fight Series on Friday, -Ahụ. 23, with Fall River, Mas., keobere middleweight Ray Oliveira Obere. (9-1, 1 Ko) headlining for the first time in his career and vying for the World Boxing Union (WBU) Super Welterweight Canadian-American-Mexican (CAM) Championship in an eight-round showdown against New Haven, Conn., vetiran Edwin Soto (11-2-2, 4 Kos), plus a six-round heavyweight co-feature between Sicilian Juiseppe Cusumano (13-1, 11 Kos) and battle-tested Pittsburgh, Pa., ala Fred Latham (9-1-2, 5 Kos).
Over the first nine-plus months of programming, the numbers on the 12-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series have showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of close to 90,000 fight fans tuning in per event and more than one-million fans served.
The Asaa. 9 “Real Deal n'ọkwá: alaeze Ukwu State” si Resorts World cha cha (225,000), na August CES “Super Saturday” si Foxwoods (203,000), na Sept. CES “Ejima River Twinbill” si Lincoln, R.I. (157,000) niile topped 150,000 echiche, and collectively the 12-show series saw a total of more than 21,000 total hours of Facebook video consumed by 1,067,435-plus users across all devices.
Na mgbakwunye na raw viewership nọmba, zuru-mmekọrịta, fan-friendly productions have seen karịrị 142,000 mkpokọta ndụ post engagements (fọrọ nke nta 12,000 per show), including almost 97,000 “amasị” ma ọ bụ “hụrụ n'anya n'anya,” karịrị 22,000 comments and almost 6,000 shares.
FIGHTNIGHT LIVE broadcasts are viewed by 76 percent ikom, 24 percent inyom. The top demographic is comprised of males ages 25-34, nke na-agụnye ihe dị 30.0 percent nke na-ege ntị, na nkezi.
The Asaa. 9 “Real Deal n'ọkwá: alaeze Ukwu State” set a new bar with 224,658 echiche na Asaa. 15-16 DiBella-CES doubleheader carried the series to three-quarters-of-a-million views in just over four months. The Feb. 10 Hard-Hitting Promotions “Philly Fight Night” show guzo n'otu n'otu na 3,421 live hours of content viewed, mgbe Asaa. 15 DiBella card saw karịrị 40,000 ekiri interactions including almost 39,000 “amasị” ma ọ bụ “hụrụ n'anya n'anya.”
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Former World Champions Victor Ortiz & Devon Alexander Fight to Majority Draw in Action Packed Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday Night from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas

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Unbeaten Caleb Plant Dominates Rogelio Medina on His Way to Unanimous Decision in Super Middleweight World Title Eliminator
&
2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas Scores Unanimous Decision
Over Jorge Rojas
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Nzọụkwụ, TX. (February 17, 2018) – Kpụrụ ụwa mmeri Victor Ortiz (32-6-3, 25 Kos) na Devon Alexander (27-4-1, 14 Kos) fought to majority draw in the exciting main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday night from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, Texas.
Both fighters believed they had done enough over the 12 rounds to earn the decision.
“I absolutely thought I won the fight,” kwuru Alexander. “The last few rounds I probably gave him, but I thought I out landed him in the 12th. I thought I did enough to win. I gave him three rounds.”
“I thought the decision was a little off and I thought I did enough to win,” sị Ortiz. “The first few rounds were a little complicated. He’s a great boxer and he was timing me just right. I wasn’t leaving the line of fire.”
The fight turned out to be a back-and-forth affair, with Alexander dominating much of the early action. Alexander frequently caught Ortiz charging in with right hands and combinations. The attacks opened up swelling in Victor’s left eye beginning in round three.
“The eye was tough to overcome,” sị Ortiz. “I can’t really see out of it. I really had to listen to my corner. I tried to stay composed as I could, but he’s a really good fighter.”
“My game plan was to be smart,” kwuru Alexander. “Victor always has problems with people that are faster and have more ring IQ. I wanted to put him in the state of mind that he can’t win.”
Alexander won five of the first six rounds on two judges’ scorecards and all six on the other’s. Ortiz began to have more success in the second half as Alexander’s output slowed slightly and Ortiz remained persistent charging forward. This effort allowed him to win five of the final six rounds on two judges’ cards and all six of the final frames on the third judge’s card.
Mgbe 12 agba, the judges scored the bout 115-113 for Ortiz and 114-114 ugboro abụọ, resulting in the majority draw. Mgbe bayere, both former champions expressed interest in a possible rematch.
“I would love a rematch,” kwuru Alexander. “That’s up to my team to see what’s next, but I’ll fight anybody. I’m a real fighter.”
“A rematch would be awesome,” sị Ortiz. “If both teams agree and the fans want it, let’s make it happen.”
The co-main event of the telecast saw unbeaten Keleb “Sweethands” Osisi (17-0, 10 Kos) score a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Rogelio “Porky” Medina (38-9, 32 Kos) in their IBF Super Middleweight world title eliminator.

“It was a tough fight tonight against a tough competitor who puts everything on the line,” kwuru Osisi. “I’m happy we got the job done tonight.”
Plant established his style early, landing several flush jabs in round one to control the distance. The Nashville-born fighter showed the superior footwork from the outset that would lead him to the victory.
“I stuck to the game plan and I did exactly what I said I was going to do,” kwuru Osisi. “I boxed his ears off for 12 rounds.”
“He never had me hurt, but I found his style very difficult,” said Medina. “He moves a lot and he’s pretty quick, so that was tough to deal with.”
While Plant has now become the number two rated contender in the IBF 168-pound rankings, Medina was not eligible to achieve that ranking due to missing weight Friday.
“I think I felt the struggle to make weight a little bit,” said Medina. “I was a little tired in the later rounds and it probably was due to the drain to make weight. But it is what it is.”
Plant was able to mix in lead left hooks and straight right hands to continue to damage Medina throughout the action. The consistent jabs caused blood to begin pouring out of the nose of Medina beginning in round three.
While Medina continued to fight hard and occasionally land single clean punches on Plant, he was unable to follow-up with much effective offense and never was able to hurt his opponent.
Mgbe 12 rounds of action, the judges scored the fight 120-108, 119-109 na 117-11, all in favor of Plant.
“Achọrọ m (IBF 168-pound champion) Keleb Truax,” kwuru Osisi. “He was calling me out when I was 12-0. I’m on the doorstep knocking now, let’s see if he still wants it. He can either ship me the IBF belt to my doorstep, or I’ll come take it off his waist.”
Additional televised action saw 2016 U.S. Olympia Karlos Balderas (4-0, 3 Kos) remain undefeated as he cruised to a unanimous decision over Jorge Rojas (4-3-1, 2 Kos) in their lightweight bout.
The four-round bout was not only the first time Balderas had gone the distance as a pro, but the first time an opponent made it through more than one round against him. Balderas staggered Rojas early in round one with a counter left hook, but Rojas was able to survive the round and the subsequent stanzas.
“I felt good in there,” said Balderas. “I need to learn to relax a little bit more in the ring. I hurt him in the first round and I could have finished him quickly. My corner reminded me to slow down, but I was still throwing everything with power. I’m going to keep working on my composure in the gym. I can’t kill everyone in the first round.”
After four rounds of action all three judges scored the fight in favor of the Santa Maria, California-native Balderas by the score of 40-36.
“I’m going to keep picking up my opposition this year,” said Balderas. “Rojas had a really good chin. I’m going to stay in great shape so I’m ready whenever the call comes. I’m going to keep working and aiming for that world title shot down the road.”
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FNU ọgụ Egwuregwu Gosi: Is UFC Using Boxing as a Lifeline; CM Punk vs. Floyd?; Event Recaps and Previews

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This week, Tom, Tony and Rich start our weekly broadcast with a discussion on the latest news on Floyd Mayweather Jr. teasing the idea of fighting in the cage. Even though Rich has been talking about this match-up on our show for weeks now, a recent article described the idea of CM Punk facing Mayweather as a rumor started by the
“Money Team.” Either Mayweather’s listening to our show or great minds think alike. We also touch on the subject of why the UFC may need to diversify with the addition of boxing cards and special events. We also recap last week’s boxing action and a spectacular UFC 221 card headlined by Yoel Romero’s TKO of Luke Rockhold. We then look forward to Roy Nelson’s fight with Matt Mitrione, set to go down later tonight on the Paramount Network. N'ikpeazụ, we preview UFC Fight Night 126, with a main event of Donald “Ṅụrụtụ” Cerrone facing Yancy Medeiros.

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