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Melson volunteers to serve in the Middle East; withdraws from NY Congressional race

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Brooklyn, NY (January 4, 2018) – Army Public Affairs Officer and retired pro boxer Boyd Melson announced his withdrawal from the New York District 11 Congressional election to serve the United States in the fight against ISIS in Operation Inherent Resolve.

 

 

Melson is currently serving in the Army Reserve in the rank of Major. Aita i maoro a'e, a member of Melson’s Army Reserve unit scheduled for deployment in early 2018 received an opportunity for an assignment in an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position.

 

 

The soldier wanted this assignment for a long period of time and it was an opportunity that would not be offered again if initially turned down. The soldier is married with children and the opportunity would be extremely beneficial to the soldier and her family. Melson, a Brooklyn resident, previously volunteered, without success, to serve abroad on three different deployments. He was adamant that this is his time to fight terrorism at its forefront.

 

 

“I am proud of many things that have taken place in my life and lives of those around me,"Ka mea a Melson, te 2003 West Point graduate. “The most important to me without question is being a great American that stands behind his responsibilities as a member of the Army Reserve.”

 

 

Melson, who helped raise more than $400,000 for Spinal Cord Injury research by donating every penny earned in his boxing career and helping host multiple charity galas, has been chronicled by many high profile media outlets for his selflessness. Heoi, the 36-year-old believes this next journey is his responsibility as an American.

 

 

“I have never deployed. Wholeheartedly, I believe that it is my ultimate duty to serve this great country in our fight against ISIS in the Middle East. For this reason, I have decided to withdraw from the 2018 District 11 Congressional election. While there’s no doubt in my mind I was the right man to lead Staten Island and South Brooklyn, America needs me overseas. I was doing well in my campaign run. I was singled out by the New York times as one of a handful of up and coming Democratic candidates for United States Congress. I was one of six candidates asked to speak out in front of the White House to address Russia’s cyber-interference with our elections. Then I received a phone call. A fellow soldier was scheduled to deploy. She asked me if I would switch with her because of various circumstances that would greatly benefit her family’s life to include her. I immediately said yes.”

 

 

“I thought to myself, I have never been deployed and I don’t want to look back on my life thinking how I had my chance to do my part fighting ISIS but shied away from it. That would have gone against everything I stand for. I believe in sacrificing myself to help others. Tenei wā, the sacrifice is not only to help combat the terror in the Middle East, but to also help out a fellow soldier. If I said no, I would have lied to myself about who I think I am and what I think I am about.”

 

 

I have spent a great amount of time over the years traveling to schools and speaking to students from pre-k through college. I always stated that you must make sure that your decisions are in alignment with your heart’s values. Me not being there when called upon would have meant I would have lied to these children all of these years. I finally am getting my chance to join my brothers and sisters in arms with this experience. Only my inner-circle knew about the other three deployments I tried to get on. I finally get to join all those throughout our nation’s history that have made this choice. I believe in my choice, albeit it will be costing me my chance at being elected into office. Serving my nation, the United States of America, in uniform while in harm’s way, to help fight.”

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BOARDWALK BOXING LAUNCHES IN ATLANTIC CITY

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Rising Star Promotions Assembles Dream Team to Elevate Atlantic City to its Former Boxing Glory
ATLANTIC CITY – January 4, 2018 – In its heyday, Atlantic City was home to some of boxing’s most storied fighters, most memorable fights, and an unmatched atmosphere, punctuated by glitz, glamour, sweat and blood. Ki te Rising Star Promotions’ launch of its new boxing series, Boardwalk Boxing, the budding promotional outfit hopes to return the city to its former pugilistic glory. I February 24, the series debuts at The Showboat Atlantic City, and features talent from New Jersey, Philadelphia and New York.
Boardwalk Boxing aims to continue the city’s legacy of legendary fights and glamorous nights, honoring the rich history of boxing in Atlantic City. Rising Star Promotions plans to bring together local boxing gyms, fans and businesses to provide a platform for local and regional boxers to showcase their talent. “We want to bring the glory days of Atlantic City boxing back to the present,” said Rising Star Promotions CEO Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna, who plans to fight in the series’ inaugural event. “This city means so much to me personally and professionally, and after doing shows at the Claridge for the past two years and outgrowing that venue, it’s an honor to launch Boardwalk Boxing at the Showboat. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity.”
Te 26 year old fighter drafted some of boxing’s top talent to help launch the series, reaffirming his commitment to the city and the boxing community that began with the launch of his promotional company in 2015.
The series marks Hall of Fame Matchmaker Russell Peltz‘s return to Atlantic City, a locale that helped cement his legacy as one of the best matchmakers in the history of boxing. LaManna counts Peltz’s events among the most memorable of his childhood. “You knew that when you went to one of Russell Peltz’s events, you were going to get great, memorable fights.” LaManna is thrilled to add the hall of famer to his team. “I te mutunga o te ra, he’s part of the history of Atlantic City. It feels great that he believed in us enough to come on board.”
‘Raging Babe’ Michelle Rosado has also been added to the Rising Star Promotions team ahead of the launch of Boardwalk Boxing. The marketing strategist and boxing enthusiast brings her brand of grassroots, boots on the ground promotional talent to the boardwalk for the launch of the series.
Brandon Dixon, Chief Operating Officer of Showboat Hotel’s parent company, Tower Investments, is thrilled about the return of world-class boxing to the property. “Our venue is the most user-friendly destination for event planners on the entire Atlantic City Boardwalk,” said Dixon. “We couldn’t think of a better way to open our space up to the public than with the launch of the Boardwalk Boxing Series and Rising Star Promotions this February for a night that our guests will not forget.”
The city’s boxing history is unparalleled. Atlantic City’s favorite son, Hall of Fame fighter Arturo “Thunder” Gatti, fought 22 o tona 49 fights in the city, including the second and third installments of his legendary trilogy with “Irish” Micky Ward. Some of the sport’s biggest names graced the ring in the city along the boardwalk over the years. Heavyweights Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Larry Holmes fought a combined 24 times in Atlantic City. Roy Jones, JR., Bernard Hopkins, Roberto Durán, Miguel Cottte, Kelly Pavlik, Matthew Saad Muhammad, Mike Rossman, Jeff Chandler, aArona Pryor have all been part of the city’s vast boxing history.
Card information for the inaugural Boardwalk Boxing event will be released next week. Boardwalk Boxing will be streamed live via FightNight Live on Facebook.
Tickets are available online at www.risingboxingpromotions.ki.
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2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist MURODJON AKHMADALIEV To Start Training Alongside Fellow Olympic Teammate Shakhram Giyasov in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas, NV (January 3, 2018) – Uzbekistan’s highly decorated armature standout, Murodjon Akhmadaliev, te 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist in the bantamweight division, has arrived in Las Vegas to start his professional boxing career, alongside fellow countryman and Olympic teammate, Shakhram Giyasov.
Akhmadaliev, matahiti 23, will have every opportunity to become a big star in the United States. His aggressive style is sure to be fan-friendly, as was the case when he floored Ireland’s Gold Medalist, Michael Conlan, i roto i te 2015 AIBA Men’s Boxing World Championships. Akhmadaliev, a southpaw with power in both hands, believes his style will suit him well as a professional.
“Everyone who has seen me fight, knows I like to be bring intense pressure to my opponent,” saidMurodjon Akhmadaliev, who will campaign as a featherweight in the pro ranks. “I have faith that my power will be one of my best attributes when I turn pro, especially at featherweight, where my body feels the strongest. I can’t wait to let my hands go with the little gloves and no headgear. I want to be known as the knockout king, and when I see my opponent hurt, I’m going to do my best to end the fight.”
“America will get a nice treat when they see Akhmadaliev in action,” stated International sports agent, Ruslan Khusinov, who will be managing the careers of both Akhmadaliev and Giyasov, “Akhmadaliev will be one of boxing’s most exciting fighters, just like Giyasov. I te pāpāho pāpori, they are very popular with their countrymen. They have close to 200,000 combined followers. The people of Uzbekistan are eager these two become world champions. Akhmadaliev is a monster.”
Training Akhmadaliev, ka waiho Justin Gamber, best known for his role as head coach of undefeated super-middleweight contender, Karepe “Sweethands” Plant (16-0, 11 Koó). Gamber feels Akhmadaliev has the talent to be a force in the featherweight division.
“After working the mitts with Akhmadaliev, I can see why he’s so popular, the kid has electrifying punching power,” Justin Gamber said. “With his immense amateur experience, I feel Akhmadaliev will make an immediate impact in the featherweight division.”
Both Akhmadaliev and Giyasov are promotional free agents, but are sought out be several U.S. kaiwhakatairanga.
“There is excitement and interest with multiple promoters who want to sign Akhmadaliev and Giyasov,” Ruslan Khusinov concluded. “I feel the same excitement when I came to the States with Gennady Golovkin, who is my good friend. These kids are very hard workers and they are hungry to become world champions. Whoever we decide to sign with, will be very happy.”
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Frank De Alba battles Carlos Padilla in main event onTuesday, February 13th at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center

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e Mykal Fox i runga i Ricardo Garcia i roto i tahi-matua hui
Undefeated fighters Colby Madison, Harold Lopez, Michael Coffie, Juan Sanchez, & Martino Jules i roto i te mahi
e nguha taumahamaha Joe Hanks i runga i Nick Guivas

Peterehema, PA (January 3, 2018) – Super tekau mā Frank De Alba ka whawhai Carlos Padilla in the eight-round main event on Rātū, February 13 i Ko te Sands Peterehema Center Takahanga.

Tūturu super Kōmāmā Mykal “Ko te Ahorangi” Fox Ka tangohia i runga i Ricardo Garcia i roto i te hui tahi-matua.
whakatairangatia ana te kāri e Whakatairanga a King.
The Fox – Garcia bout is scheduled for eight-rounds.
De Alba o te Reading, PA has a record 22-2-2 ki te iwa knockouts.
Te 30 year-old De Alba has a six-year professional who has wins over Andrew Bentley (1-0), Jose Bustos (8-2-3), Bernardo Gomez Uribe (16-3), Nei Evans (12-2-1), and in his last bout where he won a eight-round unanimous decision over Ryan Kielczewski (26-2) i runga i April 4 i te Sands Peterehema Takahanga Center. De Alba has won five straight.
Padilla of Barranquilla, Colombia he lekooti o 16-6-1 ki te tekau knockouts.
Te 28 year-old Padilla won his first 14 pito, as he amassed a first round knockout over previously undefeated Julio Gomez, and he won the Colombian Featherweight Title with a win over Pelier Pachecho (9-2).
Padilla will be looking to get back in the win column after losing to undefeated Austin Dulay on August 25th i roto i te Miami, Oklahoma.
Fox, 22 of Forestville, Maryland has a perfect mark of 15-0 ki e wha knockouts.
The four-year professional won the UBF All Americas Welterweight title with an eight-round unanimous decision over Manuel Reyes on November 21, 2017

“I am excited about it, I watched his last fight. He brings a different style then my last opponent. 2018 is going to be another being year staying active. I would love to fight for a regional title by the end if the year,” ka mea a Fox.
Garcia of the Dominican Republic has a record of 14-1 ki te iwa knockouts.
Te 31 year-old Garcia won his first 14 pito, which included winning the Dominican Republic Super Lightweight title with a ten-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Francisco Aguero on March 31, 2017.
Garcia made his United States debut this past Whiringa 21, but lost a hard fought majority decision to Victor Vazquez on November 21st, 2017 i roto i te Peterehema, PA.
I roto i te te a'ee waru-a tawhio, nguha taumahamaha Joe Hanks (22-2, 14 Koó) o Newark, Ka whawhai nj Nick Guivas (14-9-2, 9 Koó) o Topeka, Kansas.
I roto i te pāngia e ono-a tawhio:
Colby Madison (5-0-1, 4 Kos) o Owings Mills, ka whawhai Maryland
Dante Selby (2-3-1) o Philadelphia i roto i te a'ee taumahamaha.
Blake Mansfield (5-1-1, 3 Koó) o Burlington, ka whawhai NC Darryl Bunting (3-2-2, 1 KO) o Asbury Park, NJ i roto i te honga taumahawaenga.
Chiase Nelson (6-1, 3 Kos) o Mansfield, Ka whawhai OH Vincent Jennings (5-4-1, 4 Koó) o Rapids Grand, MI i roto i te pakanga mā whitu.
I roto i te pāngia e wha-a tawhio:
Michael Coffie (1-0, 1 KO) ka tango i runga i debuting pro Nicoy Clarke o Jersey City, NJ i roto i te a'ee taumahamaha.
Martino Jules (2-0) o Allentown, Ka whawhai PA Malik Loften o Suitland, MD i roto i te a'ee mā whitu.

Harold Lopez (2-0-1, 1 KO) o Allentown, PA battles an opponent to be named in a light flyweight bout.
Juan Sanchez (4-0, 1 KO) o Allentown, Ka tangohia PA i runga i Sergio Aguilar (2-6, 2 Koó) o Homestead, FL i roto i te a'ee mā whitu.
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Salita Whakatairanga manaaki Shields I 2017 Awards Tau-Whakamutunga

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Kaiwhakatairanga Dmitriy Salita o Salita Whakatairanga hiahia ki te manaaki i tona toa, superstar wahine, e rua-te wā Olympic Gold mētara me WBC ko IBF Super whitu World Champion, Claressa “T Rex” Shields, mo tona rārangi faahiahia o whakaora i roto i te 2017 tohu tau-mutunga.
I roto i te tika ia ki tonu i te tau tuatahi i rite te ngaio, kiripaka, te ingoa o Michigan Shields i USA teie mahana: Wahine Fighter o te Tau, Yahoo Sports: Wahine Fighter o te Tau, WBA: Rawa Rising Star me WBAN: te nuinga Inspirational, me te te Sweet Pūtaiao o Prospect o te Tau.
Shields is also nominated for the BWAA’s Christy Martin Women’s Fighter Of The Year and Bill Crawford Award for Courage in Overcoming Adversity Awards, which will be presented in February.
After turning professional in November 2016, Shields appeared three times in 2017, making boxing history on SHOWTIME by becoming the first female to headline a boxing event on premium television. I roto i te August, Shields won the WBC and vacant IBF Super Middleweight Championships from previously unbeaten and highly regarded champion Nikki Adler in dominant fashion. And in March, also on SHOWTIME, she stopped Hungary’s Szilvia Szabados in four rounds.
Shields also won the WBC Silver Super Middleweight Title in only her third professional fight by scoring a unanimous shutout decision over Louisiana’s rugged Sydney LeBlanc in front of her adoring fans in Michigan in June.
“2017 was a very fulfilling year for me,” said Shields. “Turning pro and winning my first two world titles were big thrills. But I’m most pleased about being the first woman to headline a main event on television and having two of my fights live on SHOWTIME, as it is my goal to lead women’s boxing to new heights.”
Promoter Salita says the sky is the limit for 22-year-old Shields, as her fame continues to pick up momentum with every passing fight.
“Claressa is a phenomenon in boxing; a superstar fighter resurrecting the entire sport of female boxing with her amazing talent,” Said Word. “These awards are well-deserved and only the first of many, as she makes history throughout what will be her legendary career. I am proud to be working with this incredible young woman and give her my sincerest congratulations.”
Shields will next be seen Rāmere, January 12, as she defends her 168-pound titles on ShoBox: The New Generation against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. AND/PT) from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
“I can’t wait to continue the journey in 2018, beginning with my January 12 fight against Tori Nelson on SHOWTIME,” continued Shields. “I look forward to a unification fight with Christina Hammer in the summer. I thank God, toku pā, nga pāpāho, Salita Whakatairanga, and my team for all the support.”
Also featured on the January 12 telecast, Uzbekistan mana-pahaki Shakh Ergashev (11-0, 11 Koó) Ka fehangahangai hoa tūturu me runga-10 runga Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Koó) o Toledo, Ohio. I roto i te tahi-āhuatanga, Hehe Hernandez (10-1, 7 Koó) ka tango i runga i Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Koó; 1-3 WSB) i roto i te 10-a tawhio noa whā super a'ee.
Highlights o te United States tuatahi whawhai o WBC nāianei, me te WBO whitu Women o Champion, me te hoariri Shields heke mai, Christina “Lady Hammer” Hammer (22-0, 10 Koó) Ka hoki te whakaaturia.
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UNDEFEATED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT PROSPECTS RONALD ELLIS & JUNIOR YOUNAN HEADLINE FEBRUARY 2 ShoBox: THE NEW whakatupuranga QUADRUPLEHEADER

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Highly Touted Lightweight Prospect Devin Haney Opens Telecast That Features Eight Fighters With A Combined Record Of 113-3-3, Including Five Unbeaten Fighters

 

Rāmere, Feb. 2 Live On SHOWTIME® At 10 p.m. ET / PT
Mai WinnaVegas Casino i Sloan, Iowa

 

NEW YORK (Jan. 3, 2018) – A battle of unbeaten super middleweight prospects will headline a ShoBox: The New Generation quadrupleheader on Friday, Feb. 2, ora i runga i SHOWTIME i 10 p.m. ET/PT from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa, as two-time ShoBox veteran Ronald Ellis takes on New Yorker Junior Younan.
 

Ellis (14-0-1, 10 Koó), o Lynn, Mass., me a Brooklyn Younan (13-0, 9 Koó) ka taupatupatu i roto i te 10-a tawhio hui matua o te telecast wha-whawhai e āhuatanga waru whawhai ki te record ngā o 113-3-3.
 

An undefeated boxer losing for the first time was a common theme on ShoBox in 2017 rite 15 prospects lost their perfect record on the popular developmental series last year. Now in its 17th year, Tuhinga o mua 171 fighters have suffered their first loss on ShoBox. All three fights leading up to the main event on Feb. 2 are eight-round matchups that include an undefeated “A-side” fighter facing his toughest test to date.
 

I roto i te tahi-āhuatanga, former Dominican Olympian Wellington Romero (12-0-1, 6 Koó) will take on Philadelphia’s Sam Teah (12-1-1, 5 Koó) in a super lightweight scrap contracted at 141 pauna. Cleveland’s Thomas Mattice (10-0, 8 Koó) will face two-time ShoBox winner and Lancaster, Pa. resident Rolando Chinea (15-1-1, 6 Koó) in a lightweight matchup.
 

In the telecast opener, highly regarded undefeated Devin Haney (18-0, 12 Koó), o Las Vegas, will take on Harmonito Dela Torre (19-1, 12 Koó) in another bout pitting two 135-pound prospects.
 

whakatairangatia ana te hui e GH3 Whakatairanga me Roc Nation Sports i roto i te whai wāhi ki te Whakatairanga Victory me Ringside Ticket. He tika tīkiti $10 general admission prior to the event and $20 i runga i Feb. 2. For more information call: 1.800.HOT.WINN ext. 7117.
 

RONALD ELLIS vs. JUNIOR YOUNAN – 10-Round Super Middleweight

 

Ellis returns to ShoBox in his first bout since defeating Christopher Brooker via a unanimous decision in Atlantic City last January. In his ShoBox debut, Ellis fought Jerry Odom to a majority draw in Atlantic City in February 2016.
 

Originally from Lynn, Mass., the 28-year-old Ellis currently lives and trains in Los Angeles at the Iron Gym under trainer Jerry Rosenberg and his father Ronald Ellis Sr.
 

“It’s going to be fireworks from the jump,” said Ellis, who was scheduled to fight Taneal Goyco in November, but the fight was scrapped when Goyco weighed three pounds over the super middleweight limit. “Younan is a good little fighter, but we are trying to get him out of there. Ko toku hui matua tuatahi tenei, and I want to impress. It will be a good way to start 2018, which will be my year.”
 

Ellis upset highly regarded Terrell Gausha to win the 2010 National Golden karapu. Gausha would go on to represent the U.S. i te 2012 Olympic Games.
 

Younan, who is promoted by Roc Nation Sports, was a highly touted amateur boxer who compiled a 90-5 record before turning professional in 2013 i te tau o te 18. Once dubbed by The New York Times as “a boxing prodigy” as a 10-year-old, Younan was a two-time National Junior Golden Gloves champion, te 2011 National Junior Olympic championship, and at one point was the No. 1-rated junior boxer in his weight class by USA Boxing.
 

Because of injuries, Younan fought just one time in 2015. After a nine-month layoff, he returned in March of 2016 to beat Cristian Solorzano and has remained active since. Eight of Younan’s 13 pro wins have ended in the first round, including three of his last five fights. The 22-year-old is trained by his father, Sherif Younan
 

“It’s a pleasure to fight on SHOWTIME and I’m excited to put on a show for all the viewers,” Younan said. “I’ve been working as hard as possible and I’m confident my efforts will pay off. I’m going to break my opponent’s spirit and pick him apart. This is my time – in 2018, I’m looking to make a title run and this fight is just the first step.”
 

WELLINGTON ROMERO vs. SAM TEAH – Eight-Round Super Lightweight

 

Romero is originally from the Dominican Republic now fighting out of Newburgh, New York. A southpaw, he fights under the Roc Nation Sports promotion and represented the Dominican Republic in the 2012 London Olympics, where he lost to eventual Gold Medalist Vasyl Lomachenko.

 

An accomplished amateur with 268 whawhai, Romero earned a bronze medal at the 2010 Central American Games and made back-to-back appearances at the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships and the 2011 Pan American Games as a teenager.
 

The 26-year-old Romero fought twice in 2017, recording TKOs in both wins over Kevin Womack Jr. and Mike Fowler.
 

“This fight on SHOWTIME is a great opportunity for me to showcase my talent and I want to thank God, my team and everyone involved for this opportunity,” Romero said. “I’m going to deliver a world class performance for all the boxing fans out there to enjoy. After defeating my opponent, I know I will make a lasting impression on the viewers and start paving my way to a world title belt.”
 

This won’t be the first time Philadelphia’s Teah is facing an undefeated fighter on ShoBox. In Las Vegas in 2015, Teah scored a unanimous decision over previously undefeated O’Shaquie Foster. The 30-year-old’s only loss came against then-undefeated Lavisas Williams in 2014.
 

Fanauhia i roto i Liberia, Teah did not start boxing until the age of 19. His last four fights have been close to home with three in his hometown of Philadelphia and the other two in Bristol, Pa., and Atlantic City, N.J.
 

“I know my opponent was an Olympian, and he has been in front of a lot of great fighters,” Teah said. “I am excited to face him and take the big challenge. I know I will be his toughest opponent. I am ready to see what he is made of.”
 

THOMAS MATTICE vs. ROLANDO CHINEA – Eight-Round Lightweight
 

A 27-year-old from Cleveland, Mattice turned pro in 2014 and had an amateur record of 72-18. He was a three-time Ohio State Golden Gloves champion, and bronze medal winner in the USA National Tournament in 2014.
 

In his last fight on Nov. 11, Mattice beat Orlando Rizo via seventh-round stoppage in Georgia. Mattice, who has recorded four straight KOs and eight overall in 10 whawhai ngaio, is a boxer-puncher who likes to attack the body.
 

“It’s a tough fight for sure,” Mattice said. “I checked him out. It’s going to be a rough fight, but I am prepared for a war. I am prepared for whatever he will bring. I am excited to fight on ShoBox. Ever since I started boxing, I said one day that will be me fighting on TV, and now that dream comes true.”
 

The 26-year-old Chinea returns to ShoBox after handing previously unbeaten Kenneth Sims Jr., the first loss of his professional career via majority decision on July 14. The win moved Chinea’s ShoBox record to 2-0. He had previously won an eight-round split decision victory over O’Shaquie Foster in 2016.
 

A Puerto Rican native now living in Lancaster, Pa., Chinea suffered his only defeat against the hands of Ismail Muwendo in 2015. He has won five straight since, including two unanimous decisions over previously undefeated Ladarius Miller and Mel Crossty, as well as the unbeaten Sims. His last four opponents had a combined record of 38-1-1.
 

“I know Thomas Mattice is another undefeated fighter with a terrific amateur career,” Chinea said. “I am being brought in as his opponent, to make him look good in his national TV debut. I respect Thomas for agreeing to fight me. I am sure that he will bring his best, and it will be another entertaining fight, Chinea style. I am going to be in the best shape of my career. I am going to be stronger, and I am going to hunt him down, rough him up, and beat him. I can’t wait to fight and win again on ShoBox.”
 

DEVIN HANEY vs. HARMONITO DELA TORRE – Eight-Round Lightweights

 

Haney just turned 19 years old last November and already sports a professional record of 18-0 ki 12 knockouts. Trained and managed by his father, William Haney, he has been active with nine fights in 2016 and seven in 2017. In his last fight on Nov. 4, he scored a fifth-round TKO against Hamza Sempewo in Atlanta.
 

Raised in Oakland, Calif., Haney was a seven-time national amateur champion and compiled an impressive record of 130-8. Haney is currently living and training in Las Vegas, where he sparred with Floyd Mayweather as the pound-for-pound champ prepared to face Conor McGregor, and Shawn Porter. Haney turned professional when he was 16 years old in Mexico.
 

“Fighting on SHOWTIME, specifically ShoBox, where many champions have been made, is something I’ve envisioned since I turned professional in 2015,” Haney said. “I’m in tough against Harmonito Dela Torre, a hungry fighter who is coming off his first pro loss. I know his back is up against the wall, so I’m expecting him to bring everything he’s got. But this is my time to shine on the big stage and I’m not going to let this opportunity pass me by. I’m the future of boxing and everyone will see my talent on February 2, especially Dela Torre.”
 

Dela Torre is a 23-year-old Philippines native who has been training with Osmiri Fernandez in Miami the past few months at the Sanman Boxing Gym.
 

Dela was scheduled to fight last on Aug. 22 in Las Vegas in a super featherweight bout against undefeated Saul Rodriguez, who inexplicably pulled out of the matchup a few days before the fight.
 

Engari, Dela Torre entered the ring in Las Vegas on Nov. 18 and suffered his first loss against 2012 Olympic silver medalist Tugstsogt Nyambayar in an eight-round unanimous decision, despite scoring a second-round knockdown. It was the first time in his first nine fights that Nyambayar was taken the distance.
 

Barry Tompkins will call the ShoBox action from ringside with Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Ko te kaihanga matua ko Gordon Hall ki Richard Gaughan te whakaputa me Rick Phillips te arata'iraa.

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Brunson – Woods to re-air on Saturday, January 6th on Eleven Sports

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Plus Brandon Robinson – Christopher Brooker as well as Jaron Ennis – George Sosa
Philadelphia, PA (January 2, 2018) – Tenei Rāhoroi ata (2:30 am EST), Eleven Sports will air the replay of the December 1st action-packed boxing event that took place in front of a sold out crowd at the 2300 Arena i roto i te Philadelphia.
The King’s Promotions event featured the continued ascension of world-ranked junior middleweight Tyrone Brunson. Brunson stopped Manny Woods in eight rounds to capture the UBF International title.
The co-feature was a Philadelphia showdown of super middleweights that saw Brandon Robinson win a unanimous decision over Christopher Brooker for the UBF All Americas Super Middleweight title.
The show was kicked off with a scintillating performance by rising star Jaron Ennis as he took out George Sosa in two rounds.
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Selina Barrios ko Lisa Porter Hanga Taumaha mō NABF Kōmāmā Taitara

Waiho he tākupu
SELINA Barrios vs. Lisa Porter
Toa rua Hanga Taumaha hoki
NABF Kōmāmā Championship




Alexandria, LA (Hakihea 28, 2017) – whawhai wahine tūturu, Selina “Aztec Kuini” Noho (2-0, 1 KO) a “KareKano” Lisa Porter (1-0-1), e rua i hanga e taimaha mo ratou NABF Kōmāmā taitara a'ee ka ū mai, whakaritea ki te tango i te wahi i tenei Rāmere, Hakihea 29, i te Rapides Parish Coliseum i roto i Alexandria, LA. Barrios weighed in at 131.2 lbs. i Porter nōhia te nga pauna i 134.5 lbs.
“I’m ready for war. I know Lisa Porter is in great shape and will bring everything she’s got. All the hard work is done. Now it’s time to fight.” – Selina Barrios
“Barrios me ahau i hanga taimaha, me te reira haere te wā inaianei. I’m ready to take my career to the next level.” – Lisa Porter
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Boxing Returns to San Antonio January 20 – TMB & PRB Entertainment Presents Fight Nite at the Scottish Rite

Waiho he tākupu
“FIGHT NITE AT THE SCOTTISH RITE”
DANIEL “DA BEAST” BAIZ
vs. JOEY DUNMOODIE
JANUARY 20, 2018 AT THE SCOTTISH RITE THEATRE
San Antonio, TX (Hakihea 28, 2017) – I January 20, 2018, te Scottish Rite Theatre in downtown San Antonio, TX, ka tu “FIGHT NITE AT THE SCOTTISH RITE”, a five-star boxing event presented by TMB & PRB Entertainment.
Headlining the main event will be an all-action showdown between hometown hero, Daniel “Da Beast” Baiz (10-1, 6 Koó), as he battles Joey Dunmoodie (9-2, 4 Koó), in a 6-round super-welterweight bout. The co-main event will feature a special female attraction when two local warriors square off against each other as Briana “Queen B” Gonzales (2-1) kanohi Brittany “Mi Vida Loca” Ordonez (2-1), in a 6-round bantamweight clash.
“Boxing is thriving here in San Antonio and we are expecting a sellout crowd,” said TMB & PRB Entertainment promoter Rick Morones. “The Scottish Rite is a beautiful venue and the fans are going to see some really good action-packed fights. We will be showcasing a lot of local talent. Every boxing fan that lives in San Antonio will be at this event so everyone please get your tickets in advance. Bring the family, everyone is welcome.”
“This will be a great event for boxing fans of all ages” mea Greg Hannely, president of Prince Ranch Boxing, who manages Biaz and Pasillas. “Daniel Biaz has a crowd-pleasing style and brings a lot of excitement to the ring. Pasillas is returning after a long layoff and will look to stay undefeated. With all the other local fighters performing, this will be a fantastic show.”
Tickets utu $25 Te kuhu General $30 at the door, $60 Lower Level, $75 Ringside, kei runga i te hoko i teie nei, a taea te hokona e te karanga (210) 449-5599 ranei (210) 322-9974. Te Scottish Rite Theatre Kei i 308 Ave E, San Antonio, TX 78205. Doors tuwhera i 6:00 PM, first bell at 7:30 PM
Undercard Bouts:
6-round bantamweight bout
“Nanakia” Vic Pasillas (11-0, 4 Koó) vs. Alejandro Moreno (28-36-1, 11 Koó)
6-round heavyweight bout
Tyrell “Too Real” Herndon (6-2, 2 Koó) vs. Armando Herrera (3-5-1)
6-round featherweight bout
Ignacio “El Alacran” Holgiun (3-0, 1 KO) vs. Adrian Leyva (0-1)
4-round middleweight bout
“Puai” Luis Villareal (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Arama “Ghost” Castle (1-5-1,
4-round lightweight bout
Frank “Bloodhound” Brown (1-1-1) vs. Daniel Sanchez
4-round featherweight bout
Gregory “Goyo” Morales (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Ben Guerrero (Tuatahi Pro)
4-round Jr. bantamweight bout
Faith Morones (1-0) vs. Nina Gallegos (Tuatahi Pro)
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Toa undercard Talanoa showdowns Ū mau Place Rāhoroi, January 20 i Barclays Center i Brooklyn i Takahanga headlined e Errol Spence Jr. vs. Lamont Peterson

Waiho he tākupu
Farerei Kōmāmā Champion Robert Aranga Javier Fortuna i
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Co-Feature while Marcus Browne Raruraru hoki ki Francy Ntetu & Arama Kownacki farerei Iago Kiladze i roto i te Ora SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING PRELIMS Streaming i SHOWTIME Sports® Pūhara Mamati
Brooklyn (Hakihea 28, 2017) – Maranga whetu me contenders hōia ka tomo te mowhiti i runga i Rāhoroi, January 20 titiro ki te tīmata ratou 2018 ki te wikitoria tauākī ina whakataetae ratou i roto i te mahi undercard i Barclays Center, te kāinga o Brooklyn BOXING®, i runga i te undercard mo te pupūtanga aito Welterweight i waenganui i toa IBF Errol Spence Jr. me te toa e rua-wehenga Lamont Peterson.
Undefeated 135-pound world champion Robert Aranga will defend his IBF Title against former world champion Javier Fortuna in the co-main event live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. AND/6 p.m. PT).
I roto i te SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING PRELIMS, unbeaten light heavyweight Marcus Browne will take on once-beaten Francy Ntetu in a 10-round fight and undefeated heavyweight sensation Arama Kownacki Ka fehangahangai Iago Kiladze of Kiev, Ukraine i roto i te a'ee 10-a tawhio.
Ka rere i te whakahere mamati ora anake i roto i te U.S. on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and the SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page.
Tikiti mo te takahanga ora, whakatairangatia ana e te e DiBella Entertainment me TGB Whakatairanga, E utu tīmata i $50, a kei runga i te hoko i teie nei. whakatairangatia ana te a'ee Aranga-Fortuna te i roto i te whai wāhi ki Sampson Mekemeke me Mō Piriona Whakatairanga. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center or by calling 800-745-3000. E wātea ana pä Group i karanga 844-BKLYN-GP.
Tenei ko te aha te whawhai i ki te mea e pā ana ki to ratou January 20 matchups me te ake:
ROBERT EASTER (20-0, 14 Koó) – Making toru korero o IBF Kōmāmā Taitara World
“tino taea i tēnei whawhai whakaturia he reo pai hoki ahau i roto i 2018. Kei te haere ahau ki te kia te hanga i te tauākī ki tenei whawhai. Taku e toru whawhai o muri e kore i whiwhi ahau he knockout. Kei te haere ahau ki te kia hoatu aku pā, me te whawhai pā he whakaatu pai.
“Kei te haere ahau ki te whakamahi i taku taea, me te roa, me te whakangaro i tenei taata i te waho. Kua kua ahau whawhai takatu poto toku mahi katoa. e kore e katoa taata poto whawhai i te taua. Ko koe te tiki i roto i te whakakai me ite koe ia ki waho, ka hanga whakatikatika.
“Kahore te tetahi mea i roto i ngā e whai ahau ki te faaineine no te tahi Fortuna. tango ahau i nga whawhai ki te taua. whawhai katoa toa rerekē kia whiwhi koutou i roto i reira, ite ia ia ki waho, ka meinga whakatikatika kia rite ki te haere koe me. e kore au e ahau manukanuka te ia he southpaw. Kua fehangahangai ahau nui o lefties i toku mahi, me te i roto i te amateurs. Ko te kore raruraru i te katoa.
“whakaaro ahau he aha hanga ahau te kaimekemeke atu kino i roto i tenei whawhai kei te he rite te pai te teitei e mahi ahau me te mana pahaki me te tere, me te pakirehua. Taku pakirehua Ko e kore au e haere ahau i roto i reira ki te tākaro a tawhio noa ki a ia. au e ahau rite ki te whakangaro.
“Aku whāinga mō 2018 He ki te hopu atu taitara me ki te tiki pāngia whakakotahitanga. I matou he torutoru toa i roto i te piha haapiiraa taimaha, engari puta te reira e kore tetahi he pai ki te whawhai i te tahi atu toa. kei pai ki te mahi i nga mea katoa e te reira tatou, whawhai e nga taitara te tangata. kei pai ki te hopu i te hunga taitara katoa wa e he pai ki te haina ki runga mo te whawhai i te tahi atu eé matou.”
Javier Fortuna (33-1-1, 23 Koó) – Mua Super mā whitu World Champion
“Taku faaineineraa hoki tenei whawhai e haere rawa te pai. Kua oti te mahi ahau i roto i roto i te Dominican Republic, engari kua hoki ki Boston mai ahau ki te whakaoti toku whakangungu. Matau inaianei kei tatou i 75% me te kati i roto i runga i 100%. kia rite ka e ahau rawa ina te reira te wā ki te whawhai. meinga ahau te taata atu kino taku faaineineraa me toku rautaki.
“kite ahau i tenei kia rite ki kahore atu whawhai e kua i ahau i te aroaro o, no te mea he rerekē katoa hoariri. Ko ia tangata e to ratou ake motuhake i tenei taumata, te tahi mea e mahi hoki ratou. Tona motuhake ko e te ia roroa. whakamahia e ia e ki tona painga. Ko te mea noa e kore e taea e ahau hinga. kua whawhai ahau eé roroa i mua i.
“hiahia ahau toku hoariri ki kia roroa. nui te reira ki te mea ahau taea ki te mahi ahau. E kore kua ahau i te raruraru ki te hoariri roroa. Apanere cotto (5-10) Ko tetahi o eé roroa e whawhai ahau. whawhai ahau i roto i Chicago, a whakanohoia ki runga ki te mahi nui. (piro Fortuna he 5th tawhio KO ki cotto)
“Taku whāinga mō 2018 Ko ki te whawhai i te toa whiriwhiri runga katoa i roto i toku piha taimaha, a tamata nei ahau ki te riro korero, rite tetahi o te pai i roto i te hākinakina. hiahia tino ahau ki te riro i tetahi atu taitara ao i roto i te piha haapiiraa taimaha rerekē. e riro te reira i te kau nui pera tawhiti o toku mahi ki te tiki i tetahi atu taitara ao.”
Marcus Browne (20-0, 15 Koó) – Top 10 runga i 175 lbs. (WBC, WBO, WBA & IBF)
“Toku hoariri (Francy Ntetu, 17-1, 4 Koó) titiro rite te roa, taata uaua. kite ahau he tenei whawhai rawa whakaongaonga hoki te pā hoki rite te roa rite pumau reira. kite ahau i tetahi iti moka o te rīpene i runga i a ia. e matau ana ahau mai tonu ia i roto i te matamata-tihi āhua, a whakarongo ahau te ia rite i roto i tona mahi i roto i te whakakai. I just know I’m going to have to be sharp on Jan. 20.
“Ko te tonu te honore ki te whawhai ki konei i te kāinga, me te ki Barclays Center. He mea motuhake ki te taea ki te mahi i roto i mua o enei pā, me te kore e taea e ahau tatari ki te hoatu i runga i te pai ana te whakahaere ārahi ake ki te Spence vs. Peterson whawhai.
“Tenei whawhai i taea e hoatu ahau i roto i te tūranga e hiahia ahau ki te kia i roto i ki te whawhai mo te taitara ao. e kore ahau e taea e ngaro i roto i tetahi ara. E ahau ki te haere mai i roto i kaha ki te mahi nui i te tīmatanga ki te whakaoti me te waiho kore feaa i roto i reira.
“Hoki 2018, e hiahia ana ahau ki te riro i te toa te ao. au fakapapau'i ahau tomake tupu te reira i tēnei tau. That vision starts on Jan. 20 at Barclays Center against Francy Ntetu.”
FRANCY NTETU (17-1, 4 Koó) – Whawhai a Rawiri Benavidez i Barclays Center i Pipiri 2015
“I know Marcus Browne is probably taking me lightly and thinks he will simply go through me. Te ti'aturi nei e ahau e te te take, no te mea te haere i te reira kia he ru ki a ia, nga pā me tona kapa, ina tangohia e ahau tona wahi i roto i te rārangi mō te taitara. e hiahia ana ahau ki te kanohi Eleider Alvarez i roto i to tatou oire o Montreal i muri i te whiwhi ahau i tenei win.
“Taku whawhai o mua ki Barclays Center ki te toa WBC nāianei Rawiri Benavidez i mārama he whakatau kino rawa i te kaitautoko ki te mutu i te whawhai, tautautefito ki he taimi i te toa e ahau te taka noa, a ka tērā Benavidez iho. I whiwhi ahau kaha ia i whiwhi ia paruparu.
“Kua kore i i mamae ahau me kore kua maturuturu iho i roto i te whawhai. e hiahia ana ahau Marcus ki wero ia, ka kite, ki te taea e ia te tahi mea atu kua kore tetahi. oaoa vau ki te kia i roto i te whawhai o tenei nui ahau. Marcus, te reira te wā mo ki te hoatu ki a matou i te pā he aha ratou e hiahia ana!”
ADAM Kownacka (16-0, 13 Koó) – Tuatahi i Poland & whawhai i roto i Brooklyn
“Kei te haere tenei whawhai ki te hei tetahi atu taahiraa ki hoko i te toa. e mohio ana ahau Kei te haere ahau ki te whai ki rawa pakeke te mahi me te whakamatau e au tonu ahau ki te hanga i runga i toku wini ki Szpilka. Mai i te ataata kua kite ahau i runga i Iago Kiladze (26-1, 18 Koó), neke ia he rota, na ka kia e hinaaro nei e ahau ki hatepea atu te mowhiti. ia nga mea katoa e hopoi mai ki te mowhiti, Ka whai ahau i te whakahoki mo.
“E toru nga tau i roto i te rarangi inaianei kua oti ahau whawhai i roto i te marama o Hānuere. Ahau aroha tīmata atu te tau kaha. Taku wahine, me ahau mau tīmata te iho o te “Kownacki Run Family” i ko waenganui po on New Year’s Eve. Mai Au te whakarite tonu ahau mo te whawhai huri noa New Year o, ngā matou kia rite te pai to tatou ngahau ia tatou mahi. Na, ka whai tatou i roto i mai te tahi mau hoa, me te rere i te torutoru maile ki a tatou a tawhio noa te tata i roto i te pahū. He mea harihari me tauturu tiki rite ahau.
“I te pae hopea, E rapu ana ahau ki te riro i te pai i roto i te wehenga taumahamaha. Ko te whāinga mutunga mo tenei tau, ko te ki te riro i te toa te ao. Ko te tango i te taahiraa rawa tuatahi Iago Kiladze rawa tino. I can’t look past January 20 tika i teie nei. E ahau he hoariri uaua nei e wero me te meinga ahau he toa pai i roto i te oma roa.”
IAGO KILADZE, whawhai Tuatoru mai nekehanga ki runga ki te wehenga taumahamaha (2-0, 2 Koó)
“I feel great and my training has been terrific. Taku kaiwhakangungu Ko Freddie Roach inaianei. sparred ahau ki (IBF Cruiserweight Champion) Murat Gassiev toru nga wa tata e he teuteu nui hoki ahau. I believe I can knockout Kownacki but if I have to go the distance I’m prepared for that. Ranei ara, ka waiho e ahau te wikitoria. au ite ahau e au e ahau te toa atu mohio a ka whakaatu e i roto i te whakakai.
“Ko he whawhai nui mo toku mahi, me te tīmatanga faahiahia mo tenei 2018. I know that if I win this fight I’ll be that much closer to a world title opportunity.
“Taku whāinga ko te ki te waiho i te toa ao i te mutunga o 2018. I want to continue improving and learning under Freddie and with his guidance I’m confident of success.”
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