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Undefeated Super Bantamweight Champions Luis Nery & Brandon Figueroa Square Off In High-Stakes World Title Showdown Saturday, Mai 15 Headlining Action Live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions

Former Unified Super Bantamweight Champion Danny Roman Battles Ricardo Espinoza Franco in Co-Main Event
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Rising Super Featherweight Contender Xavier Martinez Takes on
Juan Carlos Burgos To Kick Off Telecast at 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT

Billets en vente maintenant!

CARSON, CALIFORNIE. (Mai 4, 2021) – Undefeated super bantamweight champions will meet for 122-pound supremacy when Luis Nery makes the first defense of his WBC world title against Brandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa in the headline attraction of a three-fight card live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Mai 15 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Californie.

L'émission de télévision Showtime commence à BOXE CHAMPIONNAT 10 p.m. HE / 7 h, heure. PT and will see former unified super bantamweight champion Danny Roman take on hard-hittingRicardo Espinoza Franco dans le co-événement principal de 10 rondes, plus in the telecast opener undefeated super featherweight contender Xavier Martinez affronte l'ancien challenger du titre mondial Juan Carlos Burgos in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator.

Nery vs. Figueroa will see the powerful two-division champion Nery pursue a signature win at super bantamweight, while the rising Figueroa looks to use his all-action style to earn a career-best victory and announce his presence amongst the sport’s elite. The winner of this fight will be in line to face WBO 122-pound champion Stephen Fulton later this year in a unification showdown.

L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions. Martinez vs. Burgos is promoted in association with Mayweather Promotions.

“The super bantamweight division is one of boxing’s most intriguing, and this showdown between Nery and Figueroa will be a huge step towards declaring the king of the weight class,» A déclaré Tom Brown, Président de TGB Promotions. “These two undefeated 122-pound champions will leave it all in the ring in front of the passionate Southern California fight fans on May 15. With two Mexican-warriors going toe-to-toe, this is a main event that you won’t want to miss a second of.”

Les billets sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés sur AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park sera ouvert aux fans dans une capacité limitée, avec tous les invités restant socialement distancés et soumis aux directives de santé locales et étatiques tout au long de l'événement.

Le Tijuana, Mexico native Nery (31-0, 24 KOs) became a two-division world champion in September as he won a wide unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Aaron Alameda to capture his WBC crown. The 26-year-old had held an 11-fight knockout streak entering that 122-pound title fight, establishing himself as a premier knockout artist at bantamweight during a run that included stoppages of former champions McJoe Arroyo and Juan Carlos Payano. Nery first became champion in 2017, when he went to Japan and stopped Shinsuke Yamanaka in his home country to capture the WBC bantamweight world title.

“This is one of the biggest fights of my career,” said Nery. “I am going to win this fight in spectacular fashion. I’m training hard every day to make sure I get the win on May 15. This is my time to make history for Mexico.”

The 24-year-old Figueroa (21-0-1, 16 KOs) returns to the ring after his most recent outing saw him stop Damien Vazquez in round 10 of their September 2020 choc. Figueroa applied his all-action style scoring knockouts over veteran contenders Moises Flores and Oscar Escandon to move his way up the 122-pound rankings. He captured the WBA’s interim super bantamweight title by stopping Yonfrez Parejo in April 2019, before eventually being elevated to “regular” champion. Figueroa has trained for this career-defining bout in Southern California, alongside his brother and former world champion Omar Figueroa.

Training camp out here in California with Joel Diaz has been amazing,” said Figueroa. “I’m in tremendous shape and I’ll be ready to go on May 15. This is really one of the best training camps of my career. I know Nery is a tough fighter, maybe my toughest test to date. Je suis 24 maintenant, so it’s time for me to start fighting these world class fighters and prove to myself that I belong in there with the best fighters. I know Stephen Fulton is lined up for the winner of this fight, but I’m preparing 110% for Nery. I know he’s not just any fighter, so I’m doing everything I can to come away with the win on May 15.”

Ranked in the top five by all four sanctioning bodies at super bantamweight, Romain (27-3-1, 10 KOs) will look to continue on his path back toward another world title when he steps in the ring on May 15. The 30-year-old from Los Angeles most recently won an exciting 12-round unanimous decision over former champion Juan Carlos Payano last September. Roman first became world champion in 2017, when he stopped Shun Kubo for the WBA title. Roman would go on to unify titles by beating TJ Doheny for his IBF strap in 2019, before losing a narrow split decision to Murodjon Akhmadaliev in January 2020.

“I’m delighted to be fighting once again and can’t wait to step into the ring May 15 sur Showtime,»Dit Roman. “Ricardo Espinoza is a very tough fighter with a lot of heart. I know this fight is going to be another war and I’m fully prepared to go to battle. I’ve stayed in shape since my last fight, so fans can expect to see me throw a lot of punches. I’m going to make this fight a classic Mexican showdown.”

The 23-year-old Espinoza (25-3, 21 KOs) a combattu professionnellement depuis 2015 et a gagné 15 de son dernier 16 fights heading into May 15. Combats de Tijuana, Mexique, Espinoza dropped a bantamweight interim title fight to current world champion John Riel Casimero in 2019 via a 12e round knockout in a fight that was virtually tied on the cards. Espinoza bounced back with two straight victories, including his most recent triumph, a unanimous decision win over previously unbeaten Brandon Valdes last August.

“I’m training as hard as I ever have for this opportunity on May 15,” said Espinoza. “I feel strong and prepared for anything Roman is going to throw at me. I know that he’s an accomplished fighter, but I have all of the tools to be victorious and win an exciting fight that the fans are going to love.”

Une perspective Mayweather Promotions de Sacramento, Calif., Martínez (15-0, 11 KOs) s'est entraîné pour ce combat à Las Vegas, Nevada. The 23-year-old earned a career-best victory in his last outing, defeating veteran contender Claudio Marrero by unanimous decision in October on SHOWTIME. Précédemment, Martínez added three stoppage victories to his record in 2019 to run up a seven-fight knockout streak heading into the Marrero fight.

“I’ve felt great in camp and have already been preparing hard for this opponent,» A déclaré Martinez. “My last fight was an incredible experience. The biggest thing it taught me is just because you’re winning, don’t fall asleep at the wheel. That’s the same mentality I’m taking into this fight. I proved in my last fight that I can box and can hang with the best in the sport. This is a side many haven’t seen because I’ve been decapitating my previous opponents. The world is going to see how much versatility I carry in my skill set. Mai 15 is another day in the office, and it’s time to work!"

Le Tijuana, Mexico native Burgos (34-4-2, 21 KOs) has faced an impressive resume of top fighters throughout his extensive career, dropping world title bouts to Mikey Garcia and Hozumi Hasegawa, in addition to a draw in a 130-pound title tilt against Roman Martinez. The 33-year-old ended up on the short end of decisions in challenges of unbeaten champion Devin Haney in 2018 and undefeated Hector Tanajara in January 2020. Plus récemment,, he won a unanimous decision over Juan Ramon Bernal in March 2020.

This is another opportunity for me to show that I have a lot left to give in the ring,” says Burgos. “Martínez doesn’t have a strong chin, as everyone saw when he got dropped twice by Claudio Marrero in his last fight. I’ve been training hard and waiting for an opportunity like this. Fans can expect an explosive performance on May 15.

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Michael Carbajal Still Champion

COLORADO SPRINGS, Tour. (Mai 3, 2021) – Five-time world champion, Hall of Famer and Olympic silver medalistMichael Carbajal may be recording the best victories of his life at the age of 43 as a retired boxer. Instead of receiving a beautiful belt or medal for his achievements, Carbajal now helps build character for countless Phoenix youngsters who may not have another way to get off the mean streets.

Carbajal loved boxing from the start, cependant, he didn’t have his first amateur match until he was 14, because his father, the late Manual Carbajal, a former Arizona Golden Gloves champion, wouldn’t allow his son to box until he was older. On the night of his first match, his father reminded Michael of something he said when he was only six: “I’m going to be world champion and retire as world champion.” Michael, bien sûr, didn’t remember what he said when he was only six, but the message has stayed with him throughout his life.

“I wanted to box since I was six,” Carbajal reminisced. “I didn’t understand why I couldn’t, but my father told me to watch and learn from my experiences in the gym and at tournaments. I waited until I was 14, working out in my backyard, as my father taught me the basics. I remember hearing about kids at tournaments with 100, 200 amateur fights. I only had around 100 (his reported amateur record is 94-9) as an amateur. I was new to the sport and took my losses as wins because I learned from every fight. I still remember my first amateur fight. It’s where it all started. I lost toKevin Davis. I entered the tournament against him with no fights and he had 32. I lost that fight and wanted to fight him again. I always wanted to fight the best. We fought two more times at the state championships (they split). 

“My most memorable fight was at the 1986 National Golden Gloves Championship. I still remember my opponent (dans la finale du championnat), Gary Harvey.  I’ll remember that fight for the rest of my life. I won every national tournament after that until 1988.”

Carbajal first got into boxing for the same reason so many others have for decades…a tough environment. He still lives in the La Nuevo (9e St.) neighborhood. “It was terrible here when I was 11 or so,” Carbajal explained. “I still live here, but it’s not as bad now. We had shootings and gangs across 3 ou 4 blocks that separated us. I never left. I have so many friends from back then who were involved in drugs and shootings. I ignored everything because I was determined and desired to be world champion. Aujourd'hui, people who knew me back then, dire: ‘You’re still Michael.’ My accomplishments were because I love boxing so much. En 1988, Carbajal was the United States amateur junior flyweight champion, qui a vaincu Eric Griffin (co-captain of 1989 & 1991 World Amateur Championships), 5-0, in the final of the U.S. Essais olympiques, and then he won again at the U.S. Olympic Box-Offs by way of a third-round disqualification versus James Harris.

Carbajal traveled to Seoul, South Korea as a member of the 1988 USA Olympic Boxing Team. In the opening round, he edged hometown favoriteKwang-Soo OIh, 3-2, that likely came back to haunt him in the gold medal match against BulgarianIvailo Khristov, in which Carbajal lost, 5-0, in what many alleged was due to biased scoring.

Association des anciens de boxe Etats-Unis 

Créé pour le champion à vie, des relations mutuellement bénéfiques entre les Etats-Unis de boxe et ses anciens élèves, –boxeurs, fonctionnaires, les entraîneurs et les amateurs de boxe — L'Association des anciens relie générations de champions, source d'inspiration et de redonner aux futurs champions de boxe Etats-Unis Boxe, dans et hors du ring.

L'Association des anciens de boxe Etats-Unis est ouvert à toute personne qui a un amour pour la boxe et souhaite rester en contact avec la boxe amateur. Les membres bénéficient d'un accès à une grande variété d'événements spéciaux organisés par l'Association des anciens, y compris sa réception annuelle au Temple de la renommée de l'Association des anciens de boxe américaine.

Pour adhérer à l'Association des anciens, inscrivez-vous simplement àalumni@usaboxing.org pour un $40.00 par année de cotisation. Les nouveaux membres recevront un T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.

Seven months after the Olympics, Carbajal turned pro February 24, 1989, taking a 4-round decision from future IBF light flyweight World ChampionWill Grigsby on the undercard of Carbajal’s idolRoberto Duran, who upsetIran Barkley in Atlantic City to capture the WBC middleweight World championship. Carbajal’s nickname, “Manitas De Piedra” (“Little Hands of Stone’) was out of respect to Duran, known as “Manos de Piedra” (“Hands of Stone”).  

During his illustrious 10-year professional career, Carbajal compiled a 49-4 (33 KOs) record, highlighted by five world junior flyweight titles. His memorable trilogy withHumberto “Chiquita” Gonzalez started in 1993 with a unification fight. They became the first junior flyweights to earn $1-million purses, as well as becoming the first in their weight class to headline a pay-per-view event. Carbajal was decked in rounds two and five and he suffered from a bloody right eyebrow, until he unloaded a powerful right smack on Gonzalez’ chin. Gonzalez was unable to beat the count, Carbajal became unified world champion in what was later named 1993 Fight of the Year by The Ring magazine.

Numerous endorsements followed for Carbajal including Diet Pepsi. After making two successful title defenses, Carbajal suffered his first pro loss (32-0) dans son 11e world title defense, et en 1994 Gonzalez won a 12-round split decision again. Carbajal and Gonzalez, appropriately enough, were inducted together into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Class of 2006.

En 1999, Carbajal announced his second comeback and after three wins, he traveled to Tijuana to challenge 21-year-old WBO junior flyweight World championJorge Arce (20-2-1), who clearly took nine of the first 10 tours, even though Arce had hit the canvas in round six. In the 11e tour, Carbajal rocked Arce with a right that sent the Mexican flying into the ropes. RefereeRaul Caiz, Jr. arrêté le combat, Carbajal was crowned world champion for the fifth time, and then Michael retired after the fight for good.

Carbajal retired with a 15-3 (10 KOs) record in world title fights, 9-4 against former world champions. His four pro losses were against world champions – Gonzalez (deux fois), Mauricio Pastrana etJacob Matlala.  Known for never giving up, along with making a few remarkable comebacks, Carbajal was stopped only once, by Matlala.

Aujourd'hui, Carbajal still lives in the same house (built in 1906) he grew up on 9e Street in Phoenix, operates a gym (built in 1911), and still gives back to his community.

“If I never boxed,” Carbajal said, “I think I’d be a counselor. I’m really good with kids. I went to college for two years, but I was too busy with fighting. I’ve always had unbelievable patience, unlike some other trainers and managers, who want to make a quick buck. If they (kids) stay in the gym – not even fighting – they will learn. It’s all about kids staying off the streets. It’s not as bad here as it was before and it’s great to be helping these kids. Some come here to box, others to just workout, and that’s all good. I’m in no hurry to have (train) a world champion, even if that’s my goal, and I concentrate on giving them time to understand.”

Everybody going to Michael Carbajal’s 9e Street Gym is treated equally from a new kid to 82-year-oldPaul Taylor, who has been going there for too many years to remember. Some people go there for reasons unassociated with boxing or working out. They go there if they need help, just about any kind.

“I remind kids of what we went through (in this neighborhood) and avoided,” Carbajal concluded. “Most fighters come from neighborhoods like this. It’s not about winning or losing, although we always want to win, it’s about life. We train anybody who comes in the gym. They learn discipline and that helps through their lives. We teach giving others respect. I’m old school. We don’t have air conditioning in the gym. It gets you in great condition. Hé, I trained in a tin shed in my backyard, qui était 15 degrees hotter than outside (remember this is Phoenix where it gets in the 120’s).  I love it.

“I enjoy helping, not just to box, but to be good through their lives. The discipline they learn here will help. We’re building them for life.”

Arguably the greatest junior flyweight of all-time, Michael Carbajal is still winning

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L'équipe Ortiz quitte le tirage au sort contesté Se sentant confiant Invaincu Léger Jamaine Ortiz a fait une déclaration bruyante

WORCESTER, Masse. (Avril 29, 2021) – Malgré un nul contesté avec invaincuJoseph Adorno «Mains bénies» (14-0-2, 12 KOs) samedi soir dernier à Kissimmee, Floride, perspective légèreJamaine «Le technicien» Ortiz (14-0-1, 8 KOs) a montré ses vastes compétences et son courage sur ESPN +.

Récupération de deux renversements (le premier d'un coup de poing illégal derrière la tête) et toujours en train de se battre contre le combattant du promoteur, Ortiz a remporté six des huit manches mais, malheureusement, il a dû se contenter d'un tirage à la majorité en 8 tours avec (76-74, 75-75-75) Adorno.

Ortiz, sortir de Worcester, Massachusetts, est le WBC USNBC en titre (NOUS.) Champion des poids légers en argent, ainsi qu'une ancienne titlist des poids légers WBC World Youth.

"Je n'ai pas combattu mon combat,” Ortiz a évalué sa performance. "Je me suis trop battu au lieu d'être" le technicien ". Avant le combat, Je pensais que j'étais le combattant de la face B et je voulais faire plaisir à la foule. Je ne savais pas que j'étais sur le côté A (merci à son promoteur, Jimmy Burchfield) et le favori des paris. Je combattais un gars de Top Rank et je sentais que je devais lui apporter le combat. Mémoire musculaire, Je suppose, de retour chez les amateurs. Je me battais sur sa scène, alors je lui mets la pression. Si le combat allait loin, Je voulais m'assurer que le score était clair et évident. Je savais que je le briserais parce que j'avais une meilleure endurance et de meilleures compétences.

"Je l'ai trop combattu, mais je pensais toujours que j'avais gagné le combat. le 76-74 score avait du sens. J'ai gagné tous les tours sauf le deuxième et le septième (séries de renversements).  Je n'étais pas d'accord avec le seul juge qui l'avait (Adorno) gagner le sixième. Il m'a frappé derrière la tête au troisième round et j'étais déséquilibré. Mais l'arbitre fait son boulot et le mien c'est de se battre. Je ne pouvais rien y faire. Le plan était de le boxer, aller au corps, mais ne pas changer de position car cela m'exposerait. Je devais aller au corps, toujours partie de mon plan, mais je n'étais pas « le technicien ». Parfois, je change de position sans m'en rendre compte. Je me suis fait couper au septième tour (uppercut qui a abouti à un standing 8 compter) quand je changeais pour la première fois. Je l'ai géré comme un pro. Je me suis levé et je me suis senti bien. J'ai survécu au tour en me tenant quelques fois, puis je suis revenu. »

Burchfield, responsable des sports classiques et du divertissement (PDG), sait qu'Ortiz a montré qu'il est quelqu'un avec qui les poids légers devront compter dans un avenir immédiat.

« Le stock de Jamaine a augmenté pour le deuxième combat consécutif (en novembre dernier, il a enregistré un arrêt sensationnel deSulaiman Segawa (13-3-1, 4 KOs), qui n'avait jamais été arrêté auparavant, en septième ronde sur le Mike Tyson-Roy Jones, Jr. paiement par événement),», a ajouté Burchfield. « Adorno est un animal quand il contrôle un combat. Jamaine a dû prendre le contrôle du combat en étant l'agresseur mais, comme « le technicien, savoir quand se battre et quand boxer. Le coup de poing au deuxième tour a été, certainement, vraiment, défénétivement, derrière la tête, clairement une faute, et c'était plus un glissement qu'un renversement parce qu'il était déséquilibré. Si ce coup de poing était refusé, Jamaine gagne le combat, même s'il avait perdu la manche. Il (Emil Lombardi) est une référence de qualité qui s'est trompée. Peut-être qu'il ne l'a pas attrapé à cause de l'angle qu'il avait, c'est pourquoi je crois fermement à la relecture instantanée, et il aurait été jugé non renversant.

« En entrant dans le septième, Je pensais que Jamaine était dirigé par 2-3 points ayant remporté cinq des six tours précédents. Jamaine a montré au monde son endurance lorsqu'il est revenu si fort au huitième tour. Si le combat avait duré 10 rounds, ou même 30 secondes de plus, pas de manque de respect envers Adorno, Jamaine l'aurait assommé. Jamaine est la vraie affaire. Il a certainement prouvé qu'il était sympathique à la télévision après ses deux derniers combats et il mérite d'être mentionné parmi les meilleurs 135 livres au monde. N'importe quels preneurs?"

Gérant d'Ortiz, Dick Shappy, eu des émotions mitigées après le combat, comprendre qu'Ortiz a relevé la barre, même s'il s'est battu pour un match nul.

"J'aurais aimé qu'il gagne," Shappy a fait remarquer, "mais un match nul n'était pas si mal dans les circonstances. Je pensais que Jamaine avait gagné le combat d'emblée. Sinon pour ce coup de poing illégal dans le deuxième, il a gagné le combat sur leurs tableaux de bord. Il n'aurait toujours pas dû être jugé comme un renversement, plus d'un glissement, car il avançait et perdait l'équilibre. Il n'aurait jamais dû être 10-8. Adorno aurait perdu s'ils avaient dû se qualifier pour les rondes de championnat. Jamaine était plus habile, il a fait du bon travail.

Comptez pas moins que l'ancien médaillé d'or olympique et champion du monde en 2 divisionsAndre Ward, qui a servi de commentateur couleur pour Ortiz-Adorno, parmi ceux qui ont été impressionnés par Ortiz.

"Ortiz a surpassé Adorno, aucun doute, et il n'a jamais reculé," Ward a commenté à l'antenne. "Je veux voir plus d'Ortiz!'

Aussi divertissant qu'ait été Ortiz-Adorno – il a peut-être volé tout le spectacle – il est peu probable qu'il y ait une revanche.

"Je ne pense pas qu'il veuille me combattre à nouveau," a rapporté Ortiz. "Il a dit quelque chose à propos de peut-être quand nous aurons tous les deux des ceintures de titre mondial."

Ortiz a profité des formidables opportunités d'exposition mondiale lors de ses deux derniers combats. Sa récompense viendra certainement, à l'heure, augmenter les cotes alors que les gens continuent de sauter dans le train « The Technician ».

CHRIS ARREOLA VIRTUAL MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS

All-Action Heavyweight Chris Arreola Battles Former Unified Heavyweight Champion Andy Ruiz Jr. in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event Saturday, Mai 1 depuis Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie

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Van Nuys, CALIFORNIE. (Avril 21, 2021) – All-action heavyweight Chris “The Nightmare” Arreolashowed off his skills in the ring during a virtual media workout Wednesday, which streamed live on the Page YouTube de PBC, as he nears his clash against former unified heavyweight championAndy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Mai 1 depuis Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie.

The full replay of the workout, which includes interviews with Arreola and his famed trainer Joe Goossen, can be watched ICI.

Le mai 1 event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Les billets sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés sur AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park sera ouvert aux fans dans une capacité limitée, avec tous les invités restant socialement distancés et soumis aux directives de santé locales et étatiques tout au long de l'événement.

Arreola’s workout took place at the Ten Goose Boxing Gym in Van Nuys, California where Arreola is participating in his second training camp with Goossen. Arreola’s first fight with Goossen saw the veteran former title challenger set numerous CompuBox heavyweight records in a narrow decision loss to Adam Kownacki.

Here is what Arreola and Goossen had to say Wednesday:

Chris Arreola

“I’m ready for this fight. I’ve been waiting for this fight for four or five months. This one is going to be a barnburner for sure.

“This fight is important for my legacy. I want to make the fans happy they bought this fight. I don’t fight for paychecks. I’m a fighter for the fans. So I hope they enjoy this fight and buy this pay-per-view.

“I love what I do. I’m a fortunate person to have been a fighter since a young age. I bleed boxing. I put my whole self out there every time I fight. I know that I owe it to the fans to give them a great fight.

“Defensively I’ve grown so much working with Joe. He’s taught me a lot about keeping my hands up and countering. He hasn’t reinvented the wheel, he’s just made sure the wheel is round.

“I was able to keep up the pace against Kownacki because I did everything I had to do in the gym. I could have given three more rounds at the end of that fight too. The fight is always won in the gym and we put all of the work in to win that fight. I thought I won that fight. Despite not getting the decision, it was a fun fight for me.

"Je me sens bien. I’ve been working hard for months. I know that I have to make this a great fight for the fans and for myself. I know how crucial this fight is for my career.

“I don’t pay attention to the odds. If people want to make me the underdog, I’m comfortable with that. I’ve been an underdog my whole life.

“I’ve had some long layoffs before, so I know how to get back into it when the time comes. The sparring helps you know where your timing is at. That’s the best way to gauge where you’re at in your training camp.

“It’s a beautiful venue at Dignity Health Sports Park. There isn’t a bad seat in the house. Every time I go there I love to sit up there with all the fans and enjoy the fights. It’s going to be a fun night of boxing on May 1 and I can’t wait.”

JOE GOOSSEN, Entraîneur d’Arreola

“Chris and Andy are veterans. They’ve been around a longtime. They know how to turn on the switch when the time comes. We’re preparing for a great fight on May 1.

“When you have two guys of the same talent, how do you determine who wins the fight? It’s the fighter who’s in better shape. That’s the underlying thought process here. Both Chris and Andy have talent, but our goal is for Chris to be in the best shape possible. The difference plays itself out in those last few rounds of the fight.

“You’re going to have the best Andy Ruiz that we’ve seen in this fight. And we have the same on our side. Our team has been working hard as well. I don’t expect anything but a great fight. However many rounds this goes, ça va être des feux d'artifice.

“We’ve been training for around four months but he hasn’t peaked too early because we’ve been consistent. Once we built up to a certain point, we’ve kept it there. He’s not worn out at all. This is what fighters are supposed to do. They’re supposed to be in the gym training.

“I’m very confident and calm heading into this fight, because Chris has been doing exactly what he’s supposed to be doing. That’s all you can ask for.”

Sampson Boxing Signs a Pair of Undefeated Dominican Prospects, Edwin De Los Santos and Luis Reynaldo Nunez, to Promotional Contracts

Sampson Boxing proudly announces the signing of a pair of undefeated 21-year-old Dominican prospects, super featherweight Edwin De Los Santos and super bantamweight Luis Reynaldo Nunez to promotional agreements.


A crow-pleasing puncher with tremendous will, the southpaw De los Santos (9-0, 8 KOs), de Santo Domingo, République Dominicaine, started boxing at the age of eight and went on to win numerous national amateur championships in his boxing-rich homeland. À l'âge 14, he joined the Dominican’s prestigious National Boxing Team and, à 18, made the move to professional ranks. De Los Santos has already captured the WBA Fedecaribe and WBC Latino Super Featherweight Championships in his young career.


“It motivated me seeing how so many other great Dominican fighters have reached places they never dreamed of under the guidance of Sampson Boxing,” said De Los Santos of the signing. I am committed to bringing another world championship home to my country, defending it with pride and courage as many times as possible and improving the economic situation of my family.”


Also a decorated amateur in the Dominican, Puerto Plata’s Luis Reynaldo Nunez started boxing at age six and went on to win a number of national and international championships all over the world as a member of the elite Dominican national team. A fan-friendly pressure fighter with heavy hands, Nunez turned professional at 18 under the guidance of manger Antonio Tineo and trainer Vicente De La Cruz, best known as the trainer of former unified world champion Jeison (el Banana) Chapelet. Nunez won the Dominican Republic Super Bantamweight Championship in 2019 and has successfully defended it once. He added the WBA Fedelatin Super Bantamweight Title in December of last year with a fourth-round stoppage of Nicaragua’s Giovanni Gutierrez. Gutierrez had previously gone the 10-round distance with top contender Mike Plania.


“I am grateful to Mr. Antonio Tineo, who is like a father to me. I’m also excited to work with Sampson Boxing and all the opportunities he wins for his fighters. I will be a proud world champion from the Dominican Republic. I also want to improve the economic situation of my family (grandparents and parents) who have given everything to me without asking for anything in return.”


A staunch advocate of Dominican boxing, Lewkowicz has expertly guided the careers of esteemed Dominican champions Jeison “Banana” Rosario, Javer “El Abejón” Fortuna, Jonathan Guzman, Dahiana Santana and Katy Wilson Castillo. He was introduced to Tineo through his long-time Dominican talent scout Cesar “Manguita” Mercedes.


Lewkowicz says he’s looking forward to working with the two young talents and to partnering with Tineo on several more promising fighters in the future.


“I have always supported Dominican boxers and have helped several of them become world champions,”A déclaré Lewkowicz. “I thank Cesar Mercedes for introducing me to Mr. Tineo and I look forward to helping establish several more Dominican champions during our work together. Both Nunez and De Los Santos are elite-level fighters who will be contenders in their divisions in the near future.”







A propos de Sampson Boxing

Sampson Boxing a partenaires promotionnels partout en Amérique du Nord et du Sud, Afrique, Asie, Nouvelle-Zélande, Australie, Europe et Amérique centrale. Les événements de boxe Sampson ont été télévisés sur des réseaux de premier plan tels que HBO, Afficher L'Heure, ESPN, ESPN +, DAZN, VS., FOX, Fox Sports et plusieurs réseaux internationaux. Pour plus d'informations, visitesampsonboxing.com.

CITATIONS DU CAMP DE FORMATION ERISLANDY LARA & PHOTOS



Étoile cubaine & Erislandy Lara, championne des super poids welter WBA, affronte Thomas LaManna pour la tête d'affiche du championnat des poids moyens WBA FOX PBC Fight Night & sur FOX Deportes Saturday, Mai 1 depuis Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie
 
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LAS VEGAS(Avril 20, 2021) - Star cubaine et Champion WBA Super WelterweightErislandy «Le rêve américain» Laraa prévisualisé sa quête pour devenir trois fois, champion de deux divisions alors qu'il se prépare à affronterThomas "Cornflake" LaMannapour le titre des poids moyens WBA en tête d'affiche FOX PBC Fight Night et sur FOX Deportes samedi, Mai 1 depuis Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie.
 
Lara vs. LaManna sert d'événement principal d'une émission commençant à 7 p.m. ET / 4 h, heure. PT précédant l'événement FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View présenté par l'ancien champion du monde unifié des poids lourdsAndy «The Destroyer» Ruiz Jr.combattant des poids lourds tout-actionChris "The Nightmare" Arreola, qui surmonte une extravagance de boxe stellaire qui se déroule au Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie.
 
Lara fera son 2021 ses débuts après son dernier combat l'ont vu vaincre Greg Vendetti par décision unanime sur FOX en août, ce qui en fait trois combats consécutifs sans défaite combiné à sa victoire par élimination directe sur Ramon Alvarez en août 2019 et un tirage au sort dans un 2019 combat d'action contre l'actuel champion de 154 livres Brian Castano.
 
Avant de laisser tomber de justesse le combat de l'année 2018 à Jarrett Hurd, Lara a été établie comme la plus longue championne de 154 livres en titre, possédant six défenses de titre. Lara a affronté une multitude de grands noms de la division au fil des ans, y compris Canelo Alvarez, Austin Trout, Alfredo Angulo, Paul Williams, Ishe Smith et Vanes Martirosyan, en plus de Hurd et Castano.
 
Voici ce que Lara avait à dire à propos du camp d'entraînement, passer au poids moyen et plus:
 
Sur ce récent camp d'entraînement:
“Le camp d'entraînement a été difficile. Je travaille avec mon coach Ismael Salas, et les choses ont juste été très calculées et scientifiques. Nous avons un super combat et je me sens jeune dans mon esprit, corps, et l'esprit. J'aime la façon dont le camp est géré, et je m'attends à avoir beaucoup de succès dans ce combat basé sur la préparation que j'ai eue à Las Vegas.
 
Sur son affrontement avec LaManna:
“Thomas LaManna est vraiment grand et grand et apporte un style unique à la bague. Ce n'est pas du tout un combat facile, et je sais que je devrai faire de mon mieux pour sortir victorieux. Il ne s'est jamais battu pour un titre mondial alors je me bats contre une personne qui cherche à réaliser son rêve de toujours de devenir un champion du monde.. Je suis bien préparé, concentré, et je m'attends à un combat difficile.”
 
Sur la lutte pour le titre vacant des poids moyens WBA:
“Je cherche à devenir un champion du monde en deux divisions et trois fois. Je suis très fier d'être un combattant qui met tout en jeu. Je veux affronter tous les challengers, et cela se poursuivra en mai 1. Mon objectif est d'être un grand de tous les temps et une légende dans le sport. Je monte en poids pour devenir un champion du monde et montrer au monde que je suis prêt pour de nouveaux défis. "
 
Sur ce qu'une victoire fera pour sa carrière:
“Une victoire contre LaManna me mettra en position de défier les autres champions des poids moyens. Je regarde des combats d'unification, Je veux les plus gros combats possibles, mais je dois d'abord gagner ce combat. Il y a beaucoup de combats significatifs chez les poids moyens, et je les veux tous. Je veux être un membre du Temple de la renommée et devenir l'un des meilleurs boxeurs cubains à le faire. Pour que mon héritage soit pensé de cette façon, Je dois combattre le meilleur.”


 
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Ruiz vs. Arreola verra l'ancien champion du monde unifié des poids lourds Andy «The Destroyer» Ruiz, Jr. Combattez le poids lourd tout-action Chris «The Nightmare» Arreola dans l'événement principal d'une extravagance de boxe entièrement mexicaine samedi, Mai 1 en tête d'affiche d'un FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View de Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie.
 
Le pay-per-view commence à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT et met en vedette l'ancien champion du monde Omar «Panterita» Figueroa, Jr. affrontement avec Abel Ramos dans l'événement co-principal des poids welters de 12 rounds. Le prétendant sensationnel des super poids welters Sebastián "The Towering Inferno" Fundora affronte le percutant Jorge "El Demonio" Cota dans une bataille de 12 rounds et la star montante des poids welters Jesús Ramos se bat aux États-Unis. L'olympien Javier «El Intocable» Molina pour 10 rounds d'action des poids welters dans le premier match de pay-per-view.
 
L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions. Les billets sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés sur AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park sera ouvert aux fans dans une capacité limitée, avec tous les invités restant socialement distancés et soumis aux directives de santé locales et étatiques tout au long de l'événement.
 
Le pay-per-view FOX Sports PBC est proposé au prix de $49.99. Achetez maintenant sur
foxsports.com/ppv et regardez sur n'importe quel écran!
 
Précédant le pay-per-view, FOX PBC Fight Night commencera à 7 p.m. ET / 4 h, heure. PT en tête d'affiche de la star cubaine et champion WBA des super poids welter Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara cherche un troisième titre mondial dans une deuxième catégorie de poids alors qu'il affronte le vétéran candidat Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna pour le titre WBA des poids moyens. Dans l'événement co-principal sur FOX, Le meilleur prétendant poids plume Eduardo Ramírez affronte Isaac Avelar dans un combat de 12 rounds pour le titre WBA poids plume intérimaire vacant.


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Jamaine Ortiz, poids léger invaincu, affronte Joseph Adorno, invaincu

Le technicien »vs. «Mains bénies»

Ce samedi en Floride sur ESPN +

WORCESTER, Masse. (Avril 19, 2021) - Les prospects invaincus avec des victoires à deux chiffres se battent rarement en raison du risque perçu comme les poids légersJamaine «Le technicien» Ortiz (14-0, 8 KOs) etJoseph Adorno «Mains bénies» (14-0-1, 12 KOs) fera ce samedi soir, Avril 24e, au Silver Spurs Arena de Kissimmee, Floride.

Le 8-roundOrnement vs. Ortiz lutte, diffusion en direct surESPN +, sera sur la carte Top Rank en tête d'affiche (sur ESPN) par Champion du monde poids plume WBOEmanuel Navarette (32-1, 24 KOs) défendre son titre contre challengerChristophe Diaz (26-2, 16 KOs).    

Les deux jeunes poids légers ont été décorés de boxeurs amateurs américains qui sont des étoiles montantes dans la division sans doute la plus chargée de la boxe.

«Je compte les jours,»A dit Ortiz à propos de son combat avec Adorno. «Je me suis entraîné dur toute ma vie. Quand une opportunité comme celle-ci se présente, Je suis prêt à faire mes preuves. Je pense que je vais avoir une performance spectaculaire et impressionner le public comme je le fais habituellement. Je me bats sur une autre grande carte; Je monte et non pas. »

Le WBC USNBC régnant (NOUS.) Champion des poids légers en argent, en plus d'être un ancien titlist léger de WBC World Youth, Ortiz, 24 ans, a récemment percé le sommet 40 dans les classements WBC à 31, et il est également classé non. 5 par le NABF.

Ortiz sort d'un sensationnel, knock-out de haut niveauSulaiman Segawa (13-3-1, 4 KOs), qui n'avait jamais été arrêté, au septième tour en novembre dernier sur le Mike Tyson-Roy Jones, Jr. événement à la carte.

Le seul défaut du record professionnel d'Adorno, âgé de 21 ans, est survenu lors de son dernier combat., de retour en janvier 11, 2020, quand il a combattu un tirage au sort en 8 rounds avecHector Garcia (14-7-3).  Né dans le New Jersey et élevé à Porto Rico, Adorno vit et s'entraîne à Allentown, Pennsylvanie.

Ortiz peut étonnamment avoir ce qui équivaut à un avantage de «ville natale», au moins en termes de soutien vocal, en grande partie parce que beaucoup de ses amis et de sa famille de la Nouvelle-Angleterre se rendent en Floride pour assister au combat, avec ses fans de Floride.

«Mon père vivait en Floride et je lui ai rendu visite pendant les étés, et je suis allé en deuxième année là-bas,»Expliqua Ortiz. «J'ai une grande base familiale à Orlando. Beaucoup de membres de la famille et d'amis de Worcester vont au combat. Je suis surpris du nombre de personnes qui seront là pour moi. "

Ortiz est promu parJimmy BurchfieldDivertissements et sports classiques (CES), qui co-promouvraOrnement vs. Ortiz avec Top Rank, et géré parDick Shappy

«Les deux équipes doivent être félicitées pour avoir combattu comme celui-ci.» A commenté Burchfield. «Deux invaincus, les jeunes boxeurs comme celui-ci se battent entre eux, c'est ce qu'est la vraie boxe. Bob Arum, Carl Moretti Team Top Rank est mon ami depuis tant d'années.

«Nous sommes devenus Jamaine pro et pendant toutes ces années en tant que promoteur (32Dakota du Nord), peut être, chaque décennie environ vous en avez un spécial comme Jamaine, qui peut devenir le futur de la boxe. Quand tu trouves un combattant qui peut boxer, punch and set-up his punches very well, he’s special and I feel Jamaine is special like that, not only in the ring but outside as well. I don’t worry about getting a late-night call about him. He is a total professional, no distractions with him. Jamaine works as a carpenter, he’s learning the real estate business, and he’s also looking into the medical field in the future. He reminds me ofSugar Ray Leonard etOscar De Lay Hoya.  He has that charisma and is a technician in the ring. A very smart kid in the ring. He has a spectacular team of managers and trainer to work with, aussi."

“For many years,” Shappy added, “our management team (y comprisEddie Imondi) had been searching for the right boxer to come along that had the potential to be a world champ. We are very confident that we have found that person, Jamaine ‘The Technician’ Ortiz.”

Rare as it may be in boxing, the reward is ultimately worth the risk for these legitimate fighters, Ortiz and Adormo.

DON KING DEMANDE À CHRISTOPHER LOVEJOY DE NE PAS COMBATTRE MAHMOUD CHARR EN MAI 15 EN ALLEMAGNE

Deerfield Beach, Fla. (Avril 19, 2021)—Hall of Fame boxing promoter Don King has sent a Cease & Desist letter to undefeated heavyweight boxer Christopher Lovejoy, claiming he is under an exclusive promotional agreement with Don King Promotions and not permitted to enter any future fights without King’s consent.

Recent media reports have stated that Lovejoy is currently in Germany and has agreed to face the WBA champion in recess Mahmoud Charr on May 15 in Hamburg, Allemagne.

Trevor Bryan recently won the WBA heavyweight title after Charr disregarded the WBA and was not allowed in the United States due to Homeland Security visa denial of the Syrian.

The letter demands that Lovejoy (19-0, 19 KOs), who had previously announced his retirement from boxing, not participate in the bout with Charr or any other future bout or opponent.

“It is unconscionable, illegal, and unethical for you to participate in this May 15, 2021 bout or any bout without DKP’s expressed, written permission and consent,” the letter from King’s lawyer’s states. “Participating in any bout without DKP’s expressed written consent is … willfully breaching the Promotional Agreement and exposes those you have entered into agreement with for your services as a professional fighter to extreme legally liability, as they too are aware that you are under contract to DKP.”

The letter goes on to state, “If you have in fact signed to fight Charr as you proclaim and has been reported in these media reports, you have intentionally, willfully, and maliciously breached your exclusive, world-wide promotional agreement with DKP.”

Lovejoy, 37, lives and trains in Las Vegas. Tous 19 of Lovejoy’s pro fights since February of 2016 have taken place in Tijuana, Mexique.

Ancien champion du monde poids lourd unifié Andy Ruiz, Jr. Aide à distribuer 500 Sacs d'épicerie pour les familles dans le besoin à Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS - Avril 19, 2021 - Ancien champion poids lourd unifié Andy «The Destroyer» Ruiz Jr. a pris le temps de s'entraîner samedi dernier pour donner un coup de main à ceux qui en avaient besoin, en rejoignant l'initiative Project Hope et en aidant à distribuer 500 sacs d'épicerie pour les familles à Las Vegas. Ruiz revient sur le ring lors de l'événement principal FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View samedi, Mai 1 contre Chris Arreola «The Nightmare» du poids lourd tout-action de Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie.

«C'est un événement vraiment important pour ma communauté,”A dit Ruiz. «Tout le peuple mexicain, tout le Raza. Il y a tellement d'amour ici, et je veux juste montrer à tout le monde que tout est réalisable.

Ruiz a été rejoint par son entraîneur Eddy Reynoso et a partagé la scène avec le champion des poids lourds Tyson Fury lors de l'événement. Ruiz a parlé à la foule qui s'est rassemblée et a exprimé sa conviction de surmonter l'adversité.

"Tout est possible,”A dit Ruiz. «Personne ne croyait que je pouvais devenir un champion des poids lourds… et que savez-vous? J'ai fini par devenir le premier champion du monde des poids lourds mexicains.

Ruiz Jr. est resté impliqué dans des efforts de bienfaisance pensant sa carrière. La star américano-mexicaine a également rendu visite à l'Association des enfants handicapés et au Comité caritatif pour la prise en charge des orphelins à Riyad, L'Arabie saoudite avant son dernier combat avec Anthony Joshua en décembre 2019.


Pour plus de 60 ans, Le projet HOPE a transformé la santé et le bien-être des personnes et des communautés du monde entier. Ils travaillent aux premières lignes des défis sanitaires mondiaux, partenariat avec les communautés, les agents de santé et les systèmes de santé publique pour assurer un changement durable.

À PROPOS DE FOX SPORTS PBC PPV: RUIZ VS. ARREOLA
Ruiz vs. Arreola verra l'ancien champion du monde unifié des poids lourds Andy «The Destroyer» Ruiz, Jr. Combattez le poids lourd tout-action Chris «The Nightmare» Arreola dans l'événement principal d'une extravagance de boxe entièrement mexicaine samedi, Mai 1 en tête d'affiche d'un FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View de Dignity Health Sports Park à Carson, Californie.

Le pay-per-view commence à 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT et met en vedette l'ancien champion du monde Omar «Panterita» Figueroa, Jr. affrontement avec Abel Ramos dans l'événement co-principal des poids welters de 12 rounds. Le prétendant sensationnel des super poids welters Sebastián "The Towering Inferno" Fundora affronte le percutant Jorge "El Demonio" Cota dans une bataille de 12 rounds et la star montante des poids welters Jesús Ramos se bat aux États-Unis. L'olympien Javier «El Intocable» Molina pour 10 rounds d'action des poids welters dans le premier match de pay-per-view.

L'événement est promu par TGB Promotions. Les billets sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés sur AXS.com. Dignity Health Sports Park sera ouvert aux fans dans une capacité limitée, avec tous les invités restant socialement distancés et soumis aux directives de santé locales et étatiques tout au long de l'événement.

Le pay-per-view FOX Sports PBC est proposé au prix de $49.99. Achetez maintenant sur foxsports.com/ppv et regardez sur n'importe quel écran!

“Carrefour: doubleheader results from N.H.: Kendrick balle, Jr. hits home run vs. Bryan Vera

“Crossroads” results from New Hampshire

DERRY, N.H. (Avril 18, 2021) -Former New England middleweight championKendrick “Peppa” Ball, Jr. turned in a career-best performance in last night’s main event against dangerousBryan “The Warrior” Vera on the evening portion of the “Crossroads” day-night doubleheader, présenté par Granite Chin Promotions, at New England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire.

The pre-fight plan was followed as Ball (16-1-2, 11 KOs) boxed and moved, while Vera (28-17, 18 KOs) applied pressure, right from the opening bell. Ball took control in the second round, when he stayed in the pocket, snapping off crisp combinations. Ball fired more effective combinations in the third round as Vera started chasing his opponent. Ball started moving around the ring and fighting from the outside in the fourth and stayed on his toes the remainder of the fight.

Ball won an 8-round unanimous decision (79-73, 79-73, 78-74) to become the World Boxing Council (WBC) USNBC (Etats-Unis) Silver Super Middleweight Champion.

“This was my best fight, because of who I fought, and the magnitude of the fight,” Ball commented. “The plan was to box and move because he was much smaller and slower. At times I banged, when I knew he wasn’t hurting me, but I shouldn’t have taken the risks.”

The 39-year-old Vera isn’t the same fighter he was when he beat three different world champions –Andy LeeSergio Mora (deux fois) etSerhiy Dzinziruk.  The Texan needs to decide if it’s time to finally hang up his gloves.

“This was awesome, definitely our best show to date,” Granite Chin’sChris Traietti declared after the show. “We feel great about stepping up to give these fighters, especially the locals, a platform to perform on in front of fans. I think a lot of promoters have gotten lazy. They gave us a lane and Granite Chin took advantage. This was our fourth show with fans during the last year. Brian fought hard and he’s a great guy, but he’s not the same guy he was in 2011. He needs to think about what he’s going to do.

“Granite Chin returns here June 26e with another doubleheader. The afternoon show will be the Granite Chin Invitational for open elite boxers. With the New England Golden Gloves canceled again there is a void to fill. If promoters are going to help amateurs, I certainly will, starting June 26e."

ProvocateurMarquis Bates (8-4, 6 KOs) dethroned defending New Hampshire Welterweight ChampionRyan DiBartolomeo (3-2-1, 1 KO) via a sixth-round stoppage in an entertaining co-feature. A devastating overhand right from Bates gave him his new crown as the referee didn’t even count as the ring doctor quickly entered the ring.

Larry « Hitman » Pryor took the contract out onScott Lambert and he wasted little time taking care of business to become the New Hampshire Cruiserweight Champion. Pryor took advantage of his decisive height and reach advantages, closing the show with a perfectly thrown left hook that sent Lambert to the canvas. Lambert managed to beat the count, but the referee stopped the fight midway through the opening round when he saw Lambert wobbling back and forth on rubbery legs.

Lanky lefthandedFrancis “The Tank” Hogan (5-0, 5 KOs) graduated last night with a brilliant performance againstLarry “Slo Mo” Smith, who was in his 60e career fight. Hogan put down Smith early in the third round and caught the Texan late in the same round with a lefty-combination to the temple. Smith beat the count, but he was unable to answer the bell for the fourth round, and 20-year-old Hogan became the new New Hampshire Junior Middleweight Champion.

Former New England heavyweight championJustin “Crazy Train” Rolfe (5-2-1, 4 KOs) positioned himself for another N.E. title shot with a spectacular knockout ofAlfredo “Choncho” Trevino (9-9-1, 1 KO). The 263-pound Rolfe, fighting out of Fairfield, Maine, charged across the ring at the bell and put his Arizona opponent to sleep right in his corner, when he was counted out at the 20-seconds mark.

The newest member of the fightin’ Whitley family from western Massachusetts, poids welter invaincuDenzel Whitley, cruised to his fourth victory with his fourth knockout. He drilledAquilandro Brandao late in round one and the fight was stopped by the referee.

InvaincuJahye Brown (9-0, 7 KOs) captured the vacant ABF Athletic junior middleweight title with a hard fought 8-round unanimous decision over a game Mexican opponent,Dormedes Potes (12-4-1, 9 KOs).  The two fought toe-to-toe from the opening bell and Brown landed the more effective punches inside to earn the victory.

Promising middleweight prospectJulien “Black Dragon” Baptiste pour améliorer 2-0 with his second knockout, blasting outBruno Dias in the third round.

Fighting for the first time in more than eight years, Fall River, welters MADustin Reinhold (6-4, 2 KOs) won a 4-round unanimous decision over pro-debutingAnthonyAndreozziin what can best be called a rough and tumble match

Moyen juniorCarlos Castillo’s professional debut was a gem as the Holyoke, MA fighter droppedTheo Desjardon deux fois, the last closing the show late in the first round.

“Cannon” Berry stops Ibarra in 5

UBO All-America Welterweight ChampionBrandon “The Cannon” Berry (21-5-2, 13 KOs) successfully defended in the afternoon card’s main event, overcoming a slow start in which he was buzzed to stop challengerGael Ibarra (5-3, 4 KOs) in the fifth round.

Berry finished the fight in the fifth, when he unloaded twin barrages of unanswered punches on a trapped Ibarra until the referee waved off the fight.

“I’m glad it wasn’t a 4-round fight,” Berry said after the fight. “He was a strong guy. I was feeling it. He tested me. I want to thank my family and friends here, and Granite Chin and everybody involved in the promotion.”

Dans le cas de co-vedette, New England heavyweight championMike “Fly” Marshall (4-1, 3 KOs), dans un combat sans titre, assomméTracey Johnson (4-10-6) in the third round.

Popular Boston IrishmanJimmy Torney (3-0, 3 KOs) – 6’ 6”, 269 lbs. – needed only 42-seconds and one big right to stop pro-debuting heavyweightMarco Nascimento

Massachusetts welterweightEric “Gladiator” Goff convincingly won his pro debut againstJader Alves(0-5) as he pitched a 4-round shutout

Three-time New England Golden Gloves championDemek “Hightower” Edmonds had an awesome pro debut, dropping cruiserweightFrancisco Neto twice in round one, the second a vicious body shot ending the fight. Edmonds, a southpaw from Worcester, MA, is a college graduate and bonafide prospect to watch.

Dans un combat sans titre, New England welterweight championMike "Bad Man" Ohan, Jr. (12-1, 6 KOs) schooled his 54-fight Las Vegas opponent, moyen juniorRynell GriffinOhan decked Griffin three times in the first round, the third with a left hook to the body from which Griffin was unable to beat the count.

Canadian cruiserweightYan “Wild Thing” Pellerin (11-1, 5 KOs) landed two stinging rights to the body of 63-fight veteranSteve “The Spoiler” Walker, both flooring the Missouri fighter, the second resulting in an opening-round knockout for the vacant ABF Atlantic title.

Connecticut welterweightOmar “The Beast” Borday, Jr. (1101, 3 KOs) dominated 65-fight journeymanDewayne Wisdom en route to a one-sided 8-round unanimous decision.

Les résultats officiels ci-dessous: 

RÉSULTATS OFFICIELS 

NIGHT CARD

MAIN EVENT – VACANT WBC USNBC SILVER SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Kendrick balle, Jr. (16-1-2, 11 KOs), Worcester, MA

WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 78-74) 

Bryan Vera (28-17, 18 KOs), Austin, TX

(Ball on WBC USNBC Silver middleweight title)  

CO-FEATIURE –NEW HAMPSHIRE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Marquis Bates (8-4, 6 KOs), Taunton, MA

WKO6 (2 :26) 

Ryan DiBartolomeo (3-2-1, 1 KO), Léominster, MA

(Bates won the N.H. titre poids welter) 

VACANT NEW HAMPSHIRE CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Larry Pryor (14-23, 8 KOs), Frederick, MD

WTKO1 (1:50) 

Scott Lampert (1-2, 1 KO), Dover Plains, New York

(Pryor won the N.H. cruiserweight title

VACANT NEW HAMPSHIRE JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Francis Hogan (5-0, 5 KOs), Weymouth, MA

WTKO3 (3:00) 

Larry Smith (12-46-2 (8 KOs), Dallas, TX

(Hogan won the N.H. titre poids moyen junior) 

VACANT ABF ATLANTIC JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Jahyae Brown (9-0, 7 KOs), Schenectady, New York

WDEC8 (79-72, 77-74, 77074) 

Dormedes Potes (12-3-1, 9 KOs), Woburn, MA

(Brown won ABF Atlantic junior middleweight title

POIDS LOURDS

Justin Rolfe (5-2-1, 3 KOs), Fairfield, MOI 

WKO1 (0:20) 

Alfredo Trevino (9-9-1, 1 KO), Douglas, LE

Welters

Denzel Whitley (4-0, 4 KOs), Holyoke, MA

WTKO1 (2 :42) 

Aquilando Brandao (0-4), Boston, MA

Poids moyens

Julien Baptiste (2-0, 2 KOs), Woburn, MA

WTKO3 (2 :26) 

Bruno Dias (0-5), Boston, MA

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT

Carlos Castillo (1-0, 1 KO), Holyoke, MA

WTKO1 (2:16) 

Theo Desjardin (0-7), Attleboro, MA

WELTERWEGHTS

Dustin Reinhold (6-4, 2 KOs), Fall River, MA

WDEC4 (39-36, 39-036, 39-37 

Anthony Andreozzi (0-1), Swansea, MA

DAY CARD

MAIN EVENT – UBO ALL-AMERICA WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Brandon Berry (21-5-2, 13 KOs), West Forks, MOI

WTKO5 (1:29) 

Gael Ibarra (5-3, 4 KOs), Bisbee, LE

(Berry retained the UBO All-America welterweight title

CO-FONCTION - POIDS LOURDS

Mike Marshall (5-1, 4 KOs), Brooklyn, New York

WTKO3 (0:38) 

Tracey Johnson, (4-10-6, 0 KOs), Boston, MA.

VACANT ABF ATLANTIC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Yan Pellerin (10-1, 4 KOs), Montréal, Québec, Canada

WKO1 (1:02) 

Steve Walker (26-37, 18 KOs), Hannibal, MO

(Pellerin won the ABF Atlantic cruiserweight title

POIDS LOURDS

Jimmy Torney (3-0, 3 KOs), Boston, MA

WTKO1 (0:42) 

Marco Nascimento (0-1), Bow, New Hampshire

cruiserweights

Alors Edmonds (1-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA

WTKO1 (2:56) 

Francisco Neto (1-12), Woburn, MA

            JUNIOR poids moyens

Mike Ohan, Jr. (12-1, 6 KOs), Holbrook, MA

WTKO1 (2:52) 

Rynell Griffin (8-46-2, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada

Welters

Eric Goff (1-0, 1 KO), Weymouth, MA

WDEC4 (40-30, 40-34, 40-34) 

Jader Alves (0-5), Woburn, MA.

JUNIOR Welterweights

Omar Borday, Jr. (11-1, 3 KOs), Danbury, CT

WDEC8 (80-70, 79-72, 78-72 

Dewayne Wisdom (7-56-2, 3 KOs), Indianapolis, DANS

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