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Oscar Escandon Training Camp Quotes & Foto

Top Featherweight Challenger Battles Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. in Main Event Showdown Sabato, Maggio 20 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland on

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NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. (Maggio 15, 2017) – Top 126-pound challenger Oscar Escandon shares his thoughts on training camp and more ahead of his first world title opportunity against WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. Sabato, Maggio 20 on SHOWTIME from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
Coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 6 p.m. E/3 p.m. PT and features super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell e Jose Uzcategui battling for the IBF Super Middleweight World Championship plus two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy assumendo Kiryl Relikh in a 140-pound world title eliminator. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, from Copper Box Arena in London, Gervonta Davis puts his IBF Jr. Lightweight Title on the line against Liam Walsh.
Coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 6 p.m. E/3 p.m. PT and features super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell e Jose Uzcategui battling for the IBF Super Middleweight World Championship plus two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy assumendo Kiryl Relikh in a 140-pound world title eliminator. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, from Copper Box Arena in London, Gervonta Davis puts his IBF Jr. Lightweight Title on the line against Liam Walsh.
Tickets for the live event at MGM National Harbor, promoted by TGB Promotions, sono al prezzo di $200, $150, $100 e $50, and are now on sale. To purchase tickets go tohttp://mgmnationalharbor.com/.
Here is what Escandon had to say from Las Vegas before he wraps camp and heads east to headline at MGM National Harbor in Maryland:
Nel suo recente campo di addestramento:
Training camp started off in Gilroy, California where we got a lot of good sparring in the Bay Area. But then we moved camp to Las Vegas where we are training in high elevation. We are running up at Mt. Charleston where the elevation is 8400 piedi. Tutto sommato, it has been a fantastic camp.
On fighting in his first main event on SHOWTIME:
It’s a dream come true to be fighting on SHOWTIME, especially in the main event for a world title. I believe the fans watching will enjoy my fighting style. I always bring excitement to the ring. This will be a fan-friendly fight to watch.
On facing his opponent, champion Gary Russell Jr:
“Gary Russell Jr. is one of the best fighters in the division. I know it’s not going to be an easy task to defeat him but I’m confident in my ability to come out victorious. I will dig deep and impose my will on him.
On training with head coach Ruben Guerrero:
Together Ruben and I get along very well. He’s always there for me when I need him. We are doing everything to get better and we’ll be ready to go. We have a nice game plan that we will display on fight night.
On what a victory will do for his career:
This is the biggest fight of my career and a win will lead to bigger and better things, like unification bouts. To capture the WBC world title will be an honor for my team and my people of Colombia. I need to win this fight and capture that WBC title. I can see myself in major fights with a victory.
ABOUT RUSSELL JR. vs. ESCANDON
Gary Russell Jr. vs. Oscar Escandon is a featherweight world championship showdown that headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Sabato, Maggio 20 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland. Televised coverage begins on SHOWTIME at 6 p.m. E/3 p.m. PT and features super middleweight contenders Andre Dirrell and Jose Uzcategui in a matchup for the Interim IBF Super Middleweight World Championship plus two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy in a WBA 140-pound world title eliminator against Kiryl Relikh. In apertura trasmissione televisiva, from Copper Box Arena in London, Gervonta Davis puts his IBF Jr. Lightweight Title on the line against Liam Walsh.
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Mykal Fox takes on Daniel Sostre in headlining bout on Saturday, June 3rd at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, Maryland

Luther Smith to appear in co-feature bout
Plus undefeated Greg Outlaw, Jr., Marcus Bates, Justin Hurd, Tyrek Irby and Jordan Peters
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Fort Washington, MD (Maggio 15, 2017)on Saturday night June 3rd, welter junior imbattuto Mykal Fox take on battle-tested Daniel Sostre in the main event of a nine-bout card at the Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, Maryland
La scheda è promosso da re.

Fox di Forestville, Maryland has become a popular headline attraction in the Beltway

Il 21 year-old Fox has a record of 13-0 con quattro ko.
The three-year professional has continuously stepped up the competition, and will be making his seventh start at the Rosecroft Raceway, and is coming off a eight-round majority decision over Tre’Sean Wiggins on February 11th.
Sostre of Highland, New York via Vega Baja, Porto Rico ha un record di 13-12-1 con cinque ko.
Il 33 year-old is a 12 anno veterano, and is known for fighting top competition.
Fox will mark the 11th undefeated opponent that Sostre has faced.
Sostre has wins over Kenny Galarza (16-3), Chris Gilbert (11-0), Jay Krupp (14-3), Tommy Rainone (12-2), Mike Ruiz (8-2) & Broderick Antoine (2-0).
Sostre will be looking to get back in the win column after dropping his last three fights to fighter’s who have a combined record of 45-2-1. Nel suo ultimo incontro, Sostre dropped an eight-round majority decision to Derrick Cuevas (12-0-1) su December 10th in Catono, Puerto Rico.
In periodi di sei rotonde:
Luther Smith (8-1, 7 KO) di Bowie, Maryland battles an opponent to be named in a cruiserweight bout.
Greg Outlaw, Jr. (2-0) di Bowie, Maryland will fight an opponent to be named in a lightweight bout.
Marcus Bates (6-0-1, 6 KO) di Washington, DC combatterà Roberto Pucheta (10-10-1, 6 KO) of Jalisco, Mexico in a super bantamweight tussle.
In periodi di quattro rotonde:
Justin Hurd (2-0, 1 KO) di Accokeek, Maryland takes on Jonathan Garcia (4-15-1,1 KO) di Aguada, Puerto Rico in a junior middleweight bout.
Tyrek Irby (2-0, 1 KO) of Forestville, Maryland battles Brandon Sanudo (5-3, 2 KO) of San Felipe, Mexico in a junior welterweight contest.
Malik Loften di Suitland, Maryland makes his pro debut against an opponent to be named in a featherweight contest.
Lamont McLaughlin (0-1) of Philadelphia boxes against Jessie Singletary (0-2) di Washington, DC in a super middleweight fight.
Jordan Peters (1-0-1) di Washington, DC will take on an Bryan Perez Nevarez (2-6-1, 1 KO) di Carolina, Puerto Rico in a super bantamweight contest.
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Referee and retired boxer Randy Neumann Ring 8 Guest Speaker Tuesday, Maggio 16

NEW YORK CITY (Maggio 14, 2017) – Referee/retired boxer Randy Neumann (31-7, 11 KO) Randy Neumann will be Ring 8’s guest speaker at its mnthly meeting this coming Tuesday notte, Maggio 16 (7 p.m. E inizio), at O’Neill’s Restaurant, situato in 64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth, NY 11378.
Ring 8’s May meeting is sponsored by DiBella Entertainment and Top Rank.
“Anello 8 is fortunate to have such a fascinating speaker this month who will share his vast experience with us,” Anello 8 presidente Jack Hirsch suddetto. “Randy Neumann was a heavyweight of note in the 1970’s who boxed a main event at Madison Square Garden against Jerry Quarry. Later he would become one of the best-known referees in boxing working major fights involving Mike Tyson and other champions.
SU ANELLO 8: Anello 8 divenne l'ottavo filiale di quello che allora era conosciuto come il Veteran Nazionale Boxers Association – quindi, ANELLO 8 – e oggi il motto dell'organizzazione rimane: Boxer Aiutare Boxers.
ANELLO 8 è pienamente impegnata a sostenere persone meno fortunate della comunità di boxe che possono richiedere assistenza in termini di affitto pagare, spese mediche, o qualunque necessità giustificabile.
Vai on line per www.Ring8ny.com Per ulteriori informazioni su ANELLO 8, il più grande gruppo del suo genere negli Stati Uniti, con più di 350 membri. Le quote associative annuali è solo $30.00 e ogni membro ha diritto a una cena a buffet a ANELLO 8 incontri mensili, escluso luglio e agosto. Tutti i pugili attivi, dilettanti e professionisti, con una licenza di boxe in corso o libro hanno diritto ad un anello in omaggio 8 abbonamento annuale. Gli ospiti di Anello 8 i membri sono invitati ad un costo di soli $7.00 per person.

Kal Yafai retains WBA Flyweight title with decision over Muranaka

World title bout headlined thrilling day of boxing on AWE-A Wealth of Entertainment

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – Maggio 14, 2017 – Di Sabato, Kal Yafai thrilled his hometown fans in Birmingham, Inghilterra, and made the first the defense of the WBA Super Flyweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Suguru Muranaka.
The bout headlined another tremendous day of action AWE-A Wealth of Entertainment.

I am thrilled to be able to bring this action-packed cards to the American fight fans,” ha detto Charles Herring, President of AWE-A Wealth of Entertainment.

In recent months, The super-flyweight division has been one of the divisions that has featured terrific fights, and today Kal Yafai proved that he is one of the elite in the division. Sam Eggington carried on the momentum of stopping Paulie Malignaggi, and won in another thrilling fight. We have a great Spring and Summer fight schedule that we will be excited to share with the fans very shortly.

Yafai looked like he was going to have an early day as he sent his Japanese challenger down to the canvas in round two. Muranka proved sturdy and even had a few moments in the fight. Yafai was deducted a point in round eight for low blows, but he was comfortably ahead, and won by scores of 119-107 due volte e 118-108.

Yafai is 22-0. Muranaka is 25-3.

Rising welterweight contender Sam Eggington stopped Ceferino Rodriguez in round ten of their scheduled 12-round welterweight bout.

It was an exciting fight throughout, but the taller Eggington took control of the bout and drilled Rodriguez with ahard uppercut on the inside that sent him to the canvas and the fight was stopped.

Eggington, 146.8 lbs is is 21-3 con 13 ko. Rodriguez, who is managed by former world middleweight champion Sergio Martinez is 24-2.

Gamal Yafai dropped Sean Davis six-times en-route to a seventh round stoppage over Sean Davis in a scheduled 10-round Super Bantamweight bout featuring Birmingham based fighters.

Yafai dropped Davis three times in the 7th round, focusing mostly on the body and the bout was stopped at 2:27.

Yafai, 121.9 lbs is now 12-0 con 5 ko. Davis, 121.3 lbs is nos 12-1.

Former world title challenger Frankie Gavin won a eight-round decision over Renald Garrido in a super welterweight bout.

Gavin, 148.9 lbs won a a referee score of 77-75 ans is now 24-3. Garrido, 145 lbs is 18-15-1.

Josh Kelly stopped Jony Vina in round four of their scheduled six-round welterweight contest.

In quarto round, Kelly dropped Vina with a right hand. Kelly continued to pound Vina and the bout was stopped at 1:27.

Kelly is 2-0 con 1 tramortire. Vina is 6-2.

In a spirited battle of undefeated middleweight’s, Adam Harper won a decision over Ryan Kelly.

The referee scorecard read 97-95 for Harper, 152.9 lbs and is now 8-0. Kelly 153.9 lbs is 8-1.

Brooker decisions Riojas in Philadelphia; wins by Conquest, Torres and Nelson; Orapeza defeats McNutt in a war; Beckford upsets Mansfield; Lopez and Baratov fight to a draw

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PHILADELPHIA–Lo scorso Venerdì notte, Christopher Brooker won a workmanlike eight-round unanimous decision over veteran Oscar Riojas in a super middleweight bout that highlighted a seven bout card at a jam packed SugarHouse Casino.

La scheda è stata promossa da Re Promozioni.

Brooker was very solid throughout as he tried to work on in the inside. In tre rotondo, he landed a perfect left hook that drove Riojas into the ropes. Brooker worked inside and was the busier man throughout the contest.

Brooker of Philadelphia won by scores of 78-74 su tutte le carte ed è ora 12-3. Riojas of Monterrey, Il Messico è 14-8-1.

Jerome Conquest put in a solid six-rounds in winning a unanimous decision over Daniel Perales in a super lightweight bout.

Conquest of Philadelphia won by scores of 60-54 e 59-55 due volte, ed è ora 7-2. Perales of Monterrey, Il Messico è 10-10-1.

Henry Beckford scored an upset as he took a four-round majority decision over previously undefeated Blake Mansfield in a super middleweight contest.

Beckford of Coram, New York won by scores of 58-56 due volte e 57-57, ed è ora 5-6. Mansfield of Burlington, NC is now 5-1-1.

Sam Orapeza literally had to hang on and win a four-round unanimous decision in a cruiserweight bout over Kyle McNutt.

Orapeza dropped McNutt with a perfect straight left in round one, and it looked like it was going to be Orapeza’s 2nd consecutive first round knockout. McNutt gathered himself and had a solid round two. Orapeza took control again in round four, as he scored a hard knockdown and seemed seconds away from finishing the fight. He may have punched himself out as in the last 45 seconds of the bout, McNutt battered and staggered Oarapeza all over the ring. Had the bout been 30 seconds longer, the outcome could very well have been different, but Orapeza of Philadelphia got the nod by the tune of 38-37, 39-35 e 39-36. Orapeza is now 2-0. McNutt of Battle Creek, MI è 1-3.

Jeffrey Torres won a four-round unanimous decision over Kashon Hutchinson in a lightweight bout.

I punteggi sono stati 40-36 e 39-37 twice for Torres of Philadelphia, che è ora 3-0. Hutchinson of Reading, PA è 2-3.

Harold Lopez e Basyzbek Baratov fought to an exciting majority draw in a flyweight bout.

Towards the end of round three, Lopez landed a left to the body that sent Baratov to the canvas.

Lopez of Bethlehem, PA took a card 39-38 and two other scorecards read even at 38-38.

Lopez is 1-0-1. Baratov is 2-1-2.

Chaise Nelson won a four-round unanimous decision over Bryan Perez Nevarez in a featherweight bout.

At the end of round two, Nevarez dropped Nelson with a counter right hook.

Nelson of Dayton, Ohio won by scores of 39-37 e 38-37 twice and is now 5-1. Nevarez of Carolina, Puerto Rico is 2-6-1.

KINGS PROMOTIONS IS BACK QUESTO VENERDI NIGHT AT THE 2300 ARENA WITH A TERRIFIC 9-BOUT CARD HEADLINED BY LIGHTWEIGHT’S CARLOS ROSARIO AND JOSHUA DAVIS

“fightnight DIRETTA” ON FACEBOOK OPENS WITH KNOCKOUT NUMBERS

Boxe, MMA streaming series debut draws 40,000 visualizzazioni, and still climbing.
In linea: https://www.facebook.com/FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE /
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The reviews are in, and the numbers are in, and the decision is unanimous: the debut of FIGHTNIGHT LIVE, on Facebook Live Giovedi evening from Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, was a KO victory.

Watchers of the stream, which drew 37,000-plusuniqueson fight night, and continues to draw clicks, enjoyed a Star Boxing main event topped by a junior middleweight scrap between vet Delvin Rodriguez and up ‘n comer Courtney Pennington.

More numbers: Quasi 3,000 comments were shared by watchers during the four plus hour show, which provided incredible value for fans of the sweet science. Fans said things like, “This is the future of the sport, live FREE streaming.” “This stream is giving expose to young guns that would not ordinarily get it on broadcast TV!” “Dopo stasera streaming many will talk about it and many more will watch if there’s a next time, this is the bomb!”

“Sono stato inondato di messaggi gratuiti, emails and calls almost as soon as the stream started, ed è stato molto divertente guardare i numeri crescere da 27 views at the start of the broadcast to 40,000-plus by now,” suddetto Mark Fratto, Principal di Linacre media. “Come tanti altri, crediamo che il presente e il futuro della 'teletrasmissione'’ boxe, MMA, La Muay Thai e davvero tutti gli sport dal vivo sono digitali. Ulteriormente, mettendo questi eventi su Facebook forniamo un ambiente interattivo per i fan dei combattimenti non solo per visualizzare gli eventi, ma per connettersi tra loro e fornire il proprio commento in tempo reale durante gli incontri. Crediamo nell'alta qualità, produzione efficiente in termini di costi che può offrire ai fan l'accesso gratuito a centinaia di aziende globali, serate di combattimento dal vivo nazionali e regionali senza rompere la banca del promotore e anche senza sacrificare ciò che gli appassionati di sport si aspettano dalla loro esperienza visiva – più angolazioni, grafica, replay e dietro le quinte di accesso e interviste. Non vogliamo tifosi tradizionali, clienti digitali e tagliacavi da relegare a cercare di guardare altri spettatori’ feed live dai loro telefoni cellulari.”

Promotore Joe DeGuardia went on air during the main event. He was visibly impressed and shared his enthusiasm while watching Pennington spring the upset.

This has been incredible,” DeGuardia said. “It is great that fans will now be able to see more fights on a platform with massive reach. This is good for everyone and a perfect way for fighters to expand their fan base. I am pleased to be involved.

Said boxing fan-favorite Ray Flores, who sat in the blow-by-blow chair, “It was an honor to be a part of FIGHTNIGHT LIVE and work with such talented individuals. I’m extremely excited about what the future has in store for the series. Più di ogni altra cosa, thank you to all the fight fans who tuned, shared it, and commented. Fan interaction and world class fights is the basis for FIGHTNIGHT LIVE. I cannot wait for the next show!”

We want to have something of a distinct identity,” said analyst Michael Woods, who publishes NYFights.com and does the TALBOX podcast for Everlast. “We want watchers to be able to interact with us, be part of the show, have a voice. We also want to have fun, keep it loose at times, anche. We will be incorporating that interactivity even more going forward. This series aims to be and I think is well on its way to establishing a paradigm in the space.

We firmly believe this new series is beneficial to all parties involved. More exposure for the sport and for the fighters,” said Fratto, whose production services company does 200 live events each year. “This production model is designed to be lean and cost-effective. And that enables us to cover more events, and with Facebook, we know we are being seen world wide and on a platform with a great deal of potential.

Future FIGHTNIGHT LIVE dates will be announced in the coming weeks.

Fightnight DIRETTA è disponibile online all'indirizzo: https://www.facebook.com/FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE/

Follow all the action via social media at FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE su Facebook, @FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE on Instagram and @FIGHTNIGHTLIVE_ su Twitter, or by using the hashtag #FIGHTNIGHTLIVE. Per gli ultimi eventi Linacre media e il calendario di trasmissione, follow @LinacreMedia across all social platforms or use the tags #LinacreMediaEvents o #LinacreMediaOnTV.

FNU combattimento Sports Show: Fighter Uprising in the UFC Continues; GSP vs Bisping Cancelled; Canelo vs. GGG takes spotlight From Floyd vs. Conor

Questa settimana Tom, Tony and Rich discuss how boxing is winning the combat sports battle for market share. We recap Canelo Alvarez vs. Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. and preview UFC 211. We also talk about the planned superfight between Canelo and Triple G, Gennady Golovkin. We break in with the news of GSP vs. Bisping getting cancelled and go on to explore multiple UFC fighter complaints from Tom Lawlor to Luke Rockhold to Anderson Silva. We will be moving the show to rantsports.com next week so stay tuned on the transition details.

 

We also touch on our interview from last year withTHE” James Krause, who just won his first fight in The Ultimate Fighter house on the current season of the reality TV tournament. This interview is from just prior to the UFC sale to WME/IMG and company, and it’s very eye opening:

 

Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna headlines on Saturday, June 10th at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City

Anthony “Succo” Young takes on Juan “La Bestia” Rodriguez in battle of New Jersey welterweights
Gabriel Pham and fast rising Jaron “Stivali” Ennis to see action in separate bouts
Also undefeated Donald Smith, Rocco Salimbene, Chris Thomas and Elijah Vines
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Atlantic City, NJ (Maggio 12, 2017)–Welterweight contender Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna will headline a stacked card on Sabato, June 10th a The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
The show is promoted by Rising Star Promotions.
Lamanna di Millville, New Jersey will compete in a bout scheduled for eight-rounds.
Il 25 year-old LaManna has a record of 22-2 con nove ko.
LaManna won his first 16 estremità, where enjoyed wins over Ashanti Gibbs and Jamaal Davis.
After suffering his first professional defeat to undefeated middleweight prospect Antoine Douglas, LaManna ripped off five consecutive victories that was highlighted by by a 4th round stoppage over Kendal Mena (20-3).
Nel settembre 15, 2016, LaManna engaged in a hotly contested bout with undefeated Dusty Hernandez Harrison in Philadelphia. L'incontro, which was for the USBA Welterweight title was a close fight and LaManna fought well, but came up just short via unanimous decision.
LaManna will be looking for his 2nd consecutive victory, as in his last bout, he won a one-sided eight round unanimous decision over Ecuadorian veteran Eduardo Flores on January 28th at The Claridge.
This will be LaManna’s 5th appearance, and 15th start in Atlantic City.
I’m happy to be back in the ring, I was supposed to fight on April 14th, but unfortunately the promoters did not live up to their word so I ended up not fighting. I gone through some personal issues that kept me down and out for a while, but I bounced back. I’m now with a new teacher Mr. Charles Johnson, leading my training. Charles has shown be a new side of boxing that I’ve never been around and I can’t wait to show it on June 10th. I feel like I have a whole new start.””I was strongly considering stepping out of the promotion field, but it’s obvious that what I’m doing is working, so why give myself up to someone else. I’m keeping myself busy and gaining knowledge and experience, while at the same time packing The Claridge Hotel and fighting in front of my fans. I’m a strong believer inIf you want things done right, you got to do it on your own”.
Avversario Lamanna saranno annunciati a breve,
Nella co-feature otto round, it will be a battle of New Jersey based welterweight’s as local favorite Anthony “Succo” Giovane assumerà Juan “La Bestia” Rodriguez.
Young of Atlantic City has a record of 16-2 con sei fori.
Young is a six-year professional and is coming off a career best performance against Samuel Amoako (21-13, 15 KO). That bout took place on March 11th. Il 29 year-old will be making his 10th appearance in Atlantic City and 3rd at The Claridge.
Rodriguez di Union City, New Jersey ha un record di 13-4 con cinque ko.
Rodriguez is an eight-year professional who has wins over Greg Jackson (3-0-1), and in his last bout he took an eight-round split decision in a all out war over Alex Perez (18-2) agosto 27, 2016 in Bayonne, New Jersey.
This is going to be a great fight card! You have Thomas who’s on the edge of getting another big opportunity and the Young/Rodriguez fight is a all out Crossroads.Debra LaManna, President of Rising Star Promotions.
Not to mention the under card. Ennis, Fabbro, Thomas all these fighters have tremendous fan bases and they can really fight. I expect great match ups on this card and the fans will really get their moneys worth.
In periodi di sei rotonde:
Jaron Ennis (10-0, 8 KO) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a Welterweight bout.
Gabriel Pham (8-1, 4 KO) of Pleasantville, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a super middleweight bout.
In periodi di quattro rotonde:
Donald Smith (4-0, 3 KO) di Philadelphia assumerà Sidell Blocker (1-7-1) of Pleasantville, NJ in a super featherweight bout.
Rocco Salimbene (1-0) of Waretown, NJ combatterà pro debutto Marcus Lugo di Vineland, NJ in a New Jersey lightweight bout.
Chris Thomas (6-0, 3 KO) di Toms River, NJ will take of rough and rugged Dawond Pickney (1-4-2) of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Pickney’s last outing at the Claridge, he dropped a very close MD defeat to Philadelphia’s Greg Jackson (7-3-1 2 KO).
Elijah Vines (3-0, 3 KO) di Philadelphia assumerà Henry Tyrone Page (0-4) of Batesville, Arkansas in a junior middleweight title.
Tickets for this great evening of boxing are priced at $150, $125, $100, $80 e $55 e può essere acquistato presso www.rspboxing.com

2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Tony Yoka Makes Pro Debut Against Unbeaten Travis Clark on Friday, Giugno 2

From Le DomePalais Des Sports de Paris & Live on Canal Plus at 7:30 p.m. CET
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PARIGI (Maggio 12, 2017) – French Olympian and 2016 super heavyweight gold medalist Tony Yoka will make his highly-anticipated pro debut on Venerdì, Giugno 2 as he faces unbeaten Travis Clark (12-0, 8 KO) from Le DomePalais Des Sports de Paris and live in France on Canal Plus at 7:30 p.m. CET.
I can’t wait to step into the ring for the first time as a professional in front of all my fans in Paris,” said Yoka. “Questo è un sogno che si avvera, but it’s also just the first step. I’ve been improving every day in the gym with Virgil Hunter and I can’t wait to show everybody what I’ve got. I know that my team is going to put me into the positions that I want, so it’s up to me to deliver in the ring. It all starts on June 2 and you don’t want to miss it.
I biglietti per l'evento dal vivo, which is promoted by Ringstar France and sponsored by Unkut Paris, inizio alle 25 € and are available by calling Ticketmaster at 0825 038 039, or visiting www.ticketmaster.fr e www.FranceBillet.com.
This is truly a momentous occasion to have the 2016 Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist making his pro debut in front of his hometown fans,” said Richard Schaefer, Presidente & CEO di Ringstar Sport. “Tony Yoka’s outstanding performance in Rio was just the start of what I know will be a spectacular career. Tony is training with the renowned Virgil Hunter and along with his swagger and personality outside of the ring, he is putting all the pieces in place with an eye towards becoming a huge star in this sport. I’m excited to help Tony reach his full potential and elevate the French boxing scene to the next level.
This is a great opportunity for Tony to start his pro career in style and for the French boxing fans to get a look at the next superstar in this country,” said Jerome Abiteboul, President and CEO of Unkut and CEO of Ringstar France. “Tony has all of the elements of a superstar in the making. Combined with the training of Virgil Hunter and the guidance of Richard Schaefer, there is no doubt that he is going to reach his full potential in this sport.
One of the most exciting stars to emerge from the Rio games, Yoka followed up his 2012 Olympic appearance by beating fighters from Croatia, Jordan and the U.S. Virgin Islands before defeating Great Britain’s Joe Joyce in the gold medal showdown. Now trained by Virgil Hunter, Yoka will look to follow in the footsteps of Anthony Joshua, who went from Olympic super heavyweight gold to heavyweight world champion.
Born in Paris, Francia, Yoka began boxing at six-years-old and was trained by his father Victor, a former professional boxer in the Congo. The 24-year-old made a splash by winning the French Junior National Championship in 2008 e 2009 before claiming a silver medal at the 2010 Campionato mondiale giovanile. He continued his rise to prominence by winning French National Championships in 2012 e 2014 while also defeating current heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker at the 2010 Youth Olympic games.
Born in Morristown, Ohio, Clark is unbeaten since beginning his pro career in 2009 with a second round stoppage of Andrew Snow. Now fighting and training in West Virginia, Clark won the state’s heavyweight title by stopping William Shahan. He won three times in 2016 before making his 2017 debut in March with a third round TKO over Branden Lee Hinkle.
Per ulteriori informazioni, visitare www.ringstar.com or follow in Twitter @Ringstar, @laboxesurcanal, @TonyYoka and @Swanson_Comm.

YAFAI: I’LL TURN BIRMINGHAM INTO A FORTRESS

Super-Fly king makes first defenceand is targeting unification clashes

NEW START TIME–2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – Maggio 12, 2017Kal Yafai believes he can build something special in Birmingham and wants to unify the Super-Flyweight division as he prepares to make the first defense of his WBA title against Suguru Muranaka at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham on Sabato LIVE su AWE- Una ricchezza di intrattenimento a 2 PM ET / 11 AM ET

For fans who do not have AWE, they can access the fight on the AWE channel on www.klowdtv.com

Yafai became the second city’s first World champion in December with a punch-perfect display against Luis Concepcion in Manchester, and the unbeaten 27 year old wants to turn the Arena into a fortressstarting this weekend.

It’s such an honor to be Birmingham’s first World champion. I consider myself to be the flag bearer for Midlands boxing now, I just want to make sure there’s more talent and inspire more fighters to achieve the same.

I want to be a big role model for Birmingham and the Midlands all together. Birmingham has been craving World Championship boxing for some time, for me to be bringing the World title back and with being born and bred in Birmingham is an honour.

Walking out in front of my fans with the belt is a privilege and I can’t wait. I’d love to turn the Barclaycard Arena into my fortress.

Yafai is in a talent heavy division with Muranaka’s countryman Naoya Inoue holding the WBO crown, Jerwin Ancajas the IBF and the WBC belt in the possession of Wisaksil Wangek, who edged out pound-for-pound star Roman Gonzalez in Marchand Yafai wants to face the best to add more belts to his collection as soon as possible.

Unification bouts are very much part of my planand sooner rather than later,” said Yafai. “Whatever my team puts in front of me, that’s what I’ll take. I’ve got the best team in the business around me who advise me what to do and when to do it, so I listen to them first and foremost but I like to take it all one fight at a time. I’ve got to concentrate on this fight solely and then we’ll go from there and see what is next.

I haven’t really studied Inoue much. I’ve seen a couple of his fights when he’s boxed lately. Ovviamente, he’s massive talent and a very good fighter. If that could happen down the line then that would be great.

I thought Gonzalez nicked the fight with Wangek by a couple of rounds. In the rematch which seems to be on the cards, I think he’ll win convincingly. Before that fight Gonzalez was up there at number one on my pound for pound list and he’s still up there in my top three.

Ancajas could be the likeliest of unification’s but it depends what and when they are available. Either or, I’m not really bothered. I’d love to fight Gonzalez, obviously he’s the name in the division. If I had to hold out and wait, have another defence or two before fighting Gonzalez then I’d do that.

Yafai’s World title defense is part of a huge night of action in Birmingham, where Sam Eggington challenges Ceferino Rodriguez for the European Welterweight title.

Yafai’s brother Gamal defends his WBC International Super-Bantamweight championship against fellow Birmingham man Sean Davis, Ryan Kelly and Adam Harper meet for the Midlands Area Middleweight Title.

Frankie Gavin is back in action in his first fight with trainer Jon Pegg, and there’s action for Lennox Clarke, unbeaten Olympian Josh Kelly, Kieron Conway, Aaron Lovell, Jordan Clayton, Charlie Williams and Cori Gibbs.

Photos By Lawrence Lustig