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Boxing Sensation Thomas Wu Turns Pro; Signs with Tim VanNewhouse

Cleveland, OH (Júlí 28, 2021)–Tim VanNewhouse has announced the signing of highly touted 21-year old Thomas Wu to a managerial contract.

Wu, who resides in Arcadia, EINS, is of Chinese and Vietnamese heritage. He is a four-time amateur national champion, and had an overall amateur mark of 85-11.

“Aside from his incredible talent, he brings an outside ring presence that
most fighters are striving for,” said VanNewhouse, who believes that Wu has all the intangibles to be a star along with the requisite talent to succeed in the pro ranks.

Í 2018 Thomas Wu created the floating ball challenge on social media that garnered over 100 million combined impressions on ESPN and Sportscenter, Barstool Sports and Ridiculousness.

VanNewhouse stated, “In the fight game we tend to get excited about the
next big prospect and most of the time it’s too early to tell how far
someone will go. Hins, I can’t help but to be enthusiastic about this
kid. He has star-power looks, is charismatic and has all the ability I look
for in a young aspiring champion. I’m thrilled to be working with his team.

Wu, who graduated from Temple City High says, “I’m excited to be working with Tim and the team he is building for me to take the next step in my career. This is a thrilling new journey for my father and I to be on. We worked hard to get to these next steps”.

To help get prepped for the pro-ranks Wu competed in his first pro-style
exhibition where he fought against MTK Globals Australian pro boxer Michael Pengue.

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“The past several years we have had many offers to turn professional from guys like PBC, Cameron Dunkin and Top Rank, ” said his father, Tommy, who trains him. “But it’s still been a challenge for us to find the right person to take my son into the pros. Tim is someone I have followed and known for years and he’s that guy for us. We trust in him and going forward he will guide us into making the best business decisions for us in boxing.

An announcement will be forthcoming on Wu’s professional debut, and who will be promoting him.

Wu is the second signing by VanNewhouse since his resignation from Split-T Management this past spring.

His first signing was two-time U.S. amateur champion Najee Lopez. VanNewhouse is regarded as one of the sport’s rising managers and among the best talent scouts in America.

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The Comeback of Heavyweight Contender JD Chapman Continues

Júlí 28, 2021, Fort Smith, Arkansas—American Heavyweight Contender JD “The Natural” Chapman (30-0, 26 Rothögg) continues his surprise comeback on July 31, 2021 when he takes on veteran gatekeeper Terrell Jamal Woods (24-49-9) heima, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.


Woods recently had a draw with Russian heavyweight contender Alexander Ustinov (36-4) and is renown for testing top fighters, having taken to the distance former world champion Dominick Quinn, and top prospects such as Michael Hunter (21-1) any Nicholas Musterek (9-0).


JD “The Natural” Chapman (30-0), returned to Boxing on June 5, 2021, after a thirteen year layoff. At the time of his retirement, Chapman was ranked by just about every rating organizing and was considered one of America’s best chance at reclaiming the Heavyweight title. With his return, Chapman immediately became one of the most talked about heavyweight contenders.


Asked whether it is not too soon to fight such a dangerous opponent as Terrell Jamal Woods so early in his comeback, Chapman said with his usual humility, “Jamal Woods is tough and will be a good test for me as I’m rusty and nowhere close to where I used to be. Hins, if I can’t go through guys like Jamal, I might as well hang up my gloves and retire for good this time.”


Says his promoter Edward Mendy, “JD Chapman is the ‘Next Great American Hope.’ No offense to Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz, but no American heavyweight today has a better shot at the world title than Chapman Period. JD has the size, the power, the skills and the experience to take on any of the top five heavyweights today. I’m so pleased with his progress, I would gladly to put him up against any other top ten heavyweight today. En fyrst, he has to pass the Wood test.”


Chapman’s next fight, Júlí 31, 2021 fight Terrell Jamal Woods, will take place at the River Valley Combat Academy in Fort Smith, Arkansas.


About JD Chapman
Born John David Chapman in March of 1983, JD Chapman did not fight as an amateur. Í stað, he started fighting in Toughman Contest competitions before he turned pro in 2002. Chapman chose the name “The Natural” as he hails from Arkansas, “The Natural State”.


After fighting mostly guys with losing records his first fourteen fights, JD Chapman stepped it up and never fought another opponent with a losing record. In the process he has accumulated 30 vinnur með 26 of the wins by way of knockout (knockout ratio greater than 90%). Einnig, Chapman has beaten several known contenders and gatekeepers. His most notable opponents were Chicago-based Edward Gutierrez who was 15-0-1 coming into the bout, New York veteran John Carlo who then possessed a 14-1 met, and fellow undefeated Mid-West prospect Matt Hicks then 7-0.


Chapman further captured several regional heavyweight titles including the IBF Southern Regional title, the North American Boxing Council title, the WBC Latino title and the Arkansas State title. Just when it seemed that Chapman was at the cusp of stardom, he hung it all up and rode into the sunset.

At the time of his retirement in 2008, Chapman was considered a major heavyweight contender and was the darling of the boxing press. He received tremendous coverage and exposure in the boxing press and was featured repeatedly on television. Meira um vert, Chapman was rated Top Ten by every major sanctioning body except the WBC, which gave him a World Rating of 14.


He is being trained by former MMA Champion Brian Foster. Chapman’s return is being guided by Edward Mendy of Lion Heart Boxing Productions.

Split-T Management signs Heavyweight Devon Young

NEW YORK (Júlí 26, 2021) – Split-T Management has signed heavyweight Devon Young to a managerial contract.


The 22 year-old Young is from Aiken, South Carolina, and compiled an impressive 42-12 mark as an amateur.


I think this is great. Dave McWater is one of the top managers in boxing, This will put me in a great position to get to my dreams, and that is to become world champion,” sagði Young. “Split-T has many talented fighters, and I am grateful to join them. I expect to make my pro debut on September 4th in Columbia, South Carolina. I am a boxer-puncher that is more aggressive and I like to come forward. I am very athletic, I can’t wait to show the world my talents


As an amateur fighter, Young made it to the 2020 Olympic rannsóknum, and was a Western qualifier champion in 2017 & 2018, og 2015 Youth Open Champion. He also was a 2014 Junior Olympic champion.


Young has the distinction as being the last fighter to defeated current United States Olympic Super Heavyweight Richard Torrez


Young’s athletic prowess extends beyond the ring as he was a star football player on both sides of the ball who earned a scholarship to Georgia Military College as a Running Back and Defensive End.


Devon is trained by his uncle Terry Cade, who himself was a former professional boxer.

Nahir Albright and Mark Dawson Win Main Events During Back-to-Back Shows on RDR Promotions Crossroads weekend

PHILADELPHIA (Júlí 26, 2021)-This past weekend, RDR Promotions staged two incredible night’s of boxing that featured fighters from all over the world.

Both events, which originated from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia were streamed live to a worldwide audience on www.bxngtv.com.
The weekend, kallaður “Crossroadssaw two spectacular main events that saw Nahir Albright win the NABA Lightweight title with an eight-round lightweight title over Jeremy Hill on Friday. In Saturday’s main event, Mark Dawson Jr. won a eight-round unanimous over tough Ivan Pandzic in a battle of undefeated welterweights.

FRIDAY NIGHT’S RESULTS

Nahir Albright scored the biggest win of his career as he pounded out an eight-round unanimous decision over Jeremy Hill to capture the NABA Lightweight Title at the 2300 Arena í Philadelphia.

There were some close rounds with each guy pressing the action at different points of the fight. Albright seemed to get the better of the action as they headed down the stretch. The final rounds saw Albright take control and clearly get the better of the action and he came home with the victory by scores of 79-73 tvisvar og 78-74.

Albright, 133.6 lbs of Sicklerville, NJ er 13-1. Hill, 135.2 lbs of New Orleans, LA is 15-2.

Muhsin Cason demolished Tristan James by scoring a third-round stoppage of their four-round cruiserweight fight.

Cason landed a left hook that put James down hard on the canvas and the bout was stopped.

Cason, 197.3 lbs of Las Vegas is now 8-0 með fimm rothöggi. James, 194 lbs of Des Moines, IA is 4-4-2.

Julian Smith scored an explosive first round stoppage of Derrick Whitley Jr in a scheduled welterweight.

Smith landed a booming overhand right that sent Whitley down for the count at 2:58.

Smith, 144.8 lbs of Country Club Hills, IL is 5-0 með fjórum rothöggi. Whitley, 147.6 lbs of Springfield, MA er 6-2-1.

Ryan Schwartzberg scored an upset as he stopped previously undefeated Ryan Umberger in the 2nd round of their four-round junior middleweight clash.

Schwartzberg caught Umberger with a big left hook that hurt Umberger. Schwartzberg continued to batter Umberger, but Umberger caught Schwartzberg with several hard shots of his own.

Umberger was still wobbly from the first barrage and got caught with several hard shots on the ropes and the bout was stopped at 1:41.
Schwartzberg, 156.3 lbs of Dania, FL er 1-1-1 með einum knockout. Umberger, 155.3 lbs of Bensalem, PA er 4-1.

Du-Shane Crooks won a six-round majority decision over Bernard Thomas in a super middleweight bout.

Crooks, 167.7 lbs of May Pen, JAM won by scores of 60-54, 59-55 og 57-57 og er nú 16-2. Thomas, 168.8 lbs of Kansas City, MO is 6-11.

Steve Galeano remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Marquis Hawthorne in a junior welterweight bout.
Galeano, 143.1 lbs of Bronx, NY won by scores of 60-54 tvisvar og 59-55 og er nú 8-0. Hawthorne, 138.8 lbs of Waco, TX er 8-15.

Raekwon Butler remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Diemerci Nzau in a welterweight bout.
Butler, who dominated the fight at range, was deducted a point for spitting out his mouthpiece in the final frame. He was also cut over his right eye in round three.

Butler, 138.8 lbs won by 39-36 scores on all cards, og er nú 3-0. Nzau, 144 lbs of Silver Spring, MD is now 11-15.

Saturday Night’s Results

It was a battle of undefeated welterweights that highlighted RDR Promotions 2nd night of back-to-back shows as Mark Dawson won an eight round unanimous decision over towering Ivan Pandzic at the 2300 Arena í Suður Philadelphia.

The opening rounds saw Pandzic trying to use his 6’4″ frame with shots from the outside. His shots were largely ineffective, and Dawson was able to get to the distance where he was able to land solid counter shots. Pandzic was drawn into a firefight on several occasions, which was much to the delight of Dawson as he got the better of the exchanges which led to Pandzic being sent home with his first loss by scores of 79-73, 78-74 og 77-74.

Dawson, 148 lbs of Philadelphia er 9-0-1. Pandzic, 146.2 lbs of Rancho Cucamonga, CA is 13-1-1.

Sean Hemphill remained undefeated as he systematically beat down Robert Burwell in a super middleweight bout.

Tíminn á stöðvun var 2:39 for Hemphill, 171 lbs of New Orleans, LA who is now 13-0 með átta rothöggi. Burwell, 173 lbs of Orlando, FL is now 9-5.

Jabril Noble made a successful pro debut with a second round stoppage of Deijerro Revello in a super featherweight bout.
Noble dropped Revello in round two with a left hook. He finished it up seconds later with another left hook that dropped Revello and the fight was halted at 1:12.

Noble, 132.2 lbs of Philadelphia er 1-0 með einum knockout. Revello, 131.2 lbs of Brighton, CO is 0-2.

Rasheen Brown remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Prisco Marquez in a featherweight fight.
Brown dropped Marquez with a straight left at the end of round one.
Í umferð fimm, it was a left to the body that put Marquez on the deck.
Brown, 129 lbs of Philadelphia sigraði með skorum á 60-52, 59-53 og 58-55 og er nú 10-0. Marquez, 127.9 £ Austin, TX er 4-4-1.

Edgar Joe Cortes won a six-round unanimous decision over Roberto Pucheta in a super bantamweight bout.
Cortes, 122.8 £ á Millville, NJ vann skora 58-56 á öllum kortum og er nú 9-6-1. Pucheta, 121.9 pund af Jalisco, MEX er 10-19-2.

Joe Jones took out veteran Dhafir Smith in round three of a scheduled six-round cruiserweight bout.

Í umferð tvö, Jones dropped Smith with a hard right hand. Í umferð þremur, Jones landed 10 consecutive blows that forced referee Shawn Clark to stop the bout 18 sekúndur í hring.

Jones, 194.6 pund af Jersey City, NJ er 12-4 með níu rothöggi. Smith, 198.6 lbs of Upper Darby, PA er 28-26-7,

David Stevens remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Montrel James in a light heavyweight fight.
Stevens, 174.8 pund af lestri, PA vann skora 40-36 á öllum kortum, og er nú 6-0. James, 173.8 lbs of Saint Louis, MO is 1-6.

ShoBox: ÚRSLIT NÝJA KYNSLÓÐS 20 ÁRA afmælis baráttukvöldsins

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ISAIAH STEEN SKORAR LOKA SAMKVÆÐI ÁKVÖRÐUN SIGUR MYND KALVIN HENDERSON ON 20TH AFMÆLI UM ShoBox: THE NEW KYNSLÓЮ

Janelson Figueroa Bocachica berst við Shinard Bunch til deildar jafnteflis í samleik; Martino Jules skráir einróma ákvörðun sigur á Aram Avagyan í Telecast Opener á SHOWTIME®

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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — júlí 23, 2021 - Ofur millivigt tilvonandi Isaiah Steen halda áfram að sigra, skráning náinn einróma ákvörðun sigur yfir Kalvin Henderson á 20th afmæli ShoBox: The New Generation á Showtime® Föstudagskvöld fyrir framan rífandi Cornhusker mannfjölda í Heartland Events Center.

Það var 258th ShoBox sýningu og hátíðarkvöld fyrir langvarandi og sögufræga þáttaröð sem hófst í 2001 og hefur séð 84 ShoBox alum halda áfram að vinna heimsmeistaratitla. Kvöldið samanstóð af þremur harðvítugum keppnum þar sem ungir möguleikar voru erfiðir, sem hefur verið einkenni seríunnar að undanförnu 20 ár.

Steen, 24 ára frá Cleveland (16-0, 12 Kos) vann aðalkeppnina með aðeins tveimur lotum á einu skorkorti, 96-94, og 97-93 á tveimur öðrum spilum gegn hinum 31 árs gamla Henderson (14-1-2,10 Kos) af Fayetteville, Örk., í fyrstu 10 lotu bardaga á ferli beggja bardagamanna.

„Þetta var nærtæk ákvörðun því í fyrstu umferðunum var ég ekki að fara eftir leikáætluninni og var bara að reyna að koma honum út eins og ég geri venjulega í bardögum mínum,“ sagði Steen, sem er hálfbróðir 2016 Bandarískt. Ólympíufarinn Charles Conwell, sem fagnaði Steen frá hringborðinu. „Það hefði litið vel út að fá rothöggið, en það var ótrúlegra að berja hann eins og ég gerði."

Henderson var naumlega yfir Steen í tveimur af þremur punch-stat flokkum, útskúfa hann 20% (47-236) að 18% (50-281) og vinna sér inn a 2% brún í heildarkýlum, 28% að 26%. Steen bygg ýtti framhjá Henderson í kraftkýladeildinni, 42% að 41%, með Steen lendingu 58 af 138 og Henderson 59 af 144.

„Ég hélt að þetta væri náinn bardagi og að ég tapaði eftir bráðabana,“ sagði Henderson. „Ég missti hægri höndina í lotu 4 því ég reif á mér öxlina og þaðan í frá, Ég notaði vinstri til að reyna að stjórna hraðanum."

bætti Henderson við: „Ég hefði getað klippt hringinn aðeins meira af. Ég vildi ekki láta hann vita að ég gæti ekki notað hægri höndina því ég vissi að hann myndi reyna að nýta sér það. Þjálfarinn minn sagði mér að reyna að falsa hægri höndina eins og ég ætlaði að kasta henni, og sló hann svo með vinstri hendi. Við fylgdum leikáætlun okkar, og allt sem við vildum gera."

Steen veit að framtíð hans er björt og hann vill deila sviðsljósinu með bróður sínum í ágúst 29 þar sem Conwell er að berjast á undirspjaldi SHOWTIME PPV atburðar sem eftirvænt er í Cleveland.

„Ég vil bætast við undirspjaldið í bardaga bróður míns á Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley kortinu í heimabæ mínum,"Sagði hann. „Ég vil koma með það aftur til Cleveland í næsta mánuði.

Í co-eiginleika pitting par af 22 ára, Shinard Bunch (15-1-1, 13 Kos) og Janelson Figueroa Bocachica (17-0-1, 11 Kos) barðist til umdeilds klofningsjafnteflis í 10 lota veltivigt. Einn dómari skoraði bardagann 97-93 í þágu Bunch, einn 96-94 Figueroa Bocachica og lokadómaranum í hag 95-95.

Fullt af Trenton, NJ, og Figueroa Bocachica frá Detroit voru báðir nálægt í höggi sem kastað var með 399 fyrir Bunch og 390 fyrir Figueroa Bocachica. Bunch notaði stunguna sína allan bardagann, lending 68 af 217 og lenti 30.8% vald kýla sínum.

„Auðvitað hélt ég að ég hefði unnið bardagann,“ sagði Bunch. „Mér finnst satt að segja eins og ég hafi unnið þetta. Meira að segja þjálfarinn hans sagði að ég hefði unnið bardagann. Ég lenti öflugri skotunum, jafnvel hnefaleikalega séð; festast og hreyfast. Það eina sem ég gat gert betur var að fá rothögg. Mér finnst ég hafa sært hann oft. Ég veit ekki hvað dómararnir voru að horfa á."

Figueroa Bocachica sagðist halda að hann hefði unnið bardagann. „Mér fannst eins og hann hefði ekki lent í neinu sem særði mig og ég beitti pressunni. Ég var ekki sammála dómurunum, en ég er bardagamaðurinn ekki dómarinn. Ég hefði getað sett pressu frá upphafi í stað þess að enda. Ég hefði getað notað stífuna meira. Ég var latur við hægri höndina því ég ætlaði að slá hann út. Þetta eru hlutir sem ég þarf að læra."

hann bætti: „Ó já, það verða deilur eftir þetta. Það fylgir íþróttinni."

Opnari sjónvarpsútsendingarinnar sýndi mjög samkeppnishæfan bardaga í baráttu ósigrandi við Martino Jules (11-0-2, 2 Kos) skoraði einróma sigur ShoBox öldungur Aram Avagyan (10-1-2, 4 Kos) í átta umferða fjaðurvigt. Dómararnir skoruðu bardagann 77-74, 78-73 og 79-72 allt í þágu Jules.

Hinn 24 ára gamli suðpungur Jules frá Allentown, Pa., skoraði lykilhneigð á sl 45 sekúndur af átta lotu bardaga. Eftir trausta mótsvörn sem Jules lenti í, Avagyan rann, hrasaði á hnén í því sem Mark Nelson, dómari leiks, dæmdi rothögg.

„Hvílíkur atburðarás á síðustu mínútu bardagans!"Sagði ShoBox Barry Tompkins, álitsgjafi í kjölfarið, strax í kjölfar fallsins.

„Hann stökk áfram beint í áttina til mín, svo ég hélt bara áfram að hlusta á hornið mitt og fór með vinstri,“ sagði Jules, sem lenti 85 hans 295 kraftkýlingar á Avagyan's 122 af 316. „Um leið og hann lenti í vinstri var hann úr jafnvægi og vinstri fóturinn rann og það var allt.

Berjast undir merkjum Salita kynningar, hinn 30 ára Avagyan sem er upprunalega frá Jerevan, Armenia, og er nú búsettur í Kaliforníu, var að berjast áfram ShoBox í þriðja sinn og mætir fjórða ósigruðum bardagamanni sínum í röð.

Jules vissi að það væri nálægt því að komast inn í lokaumferðina. „Ég held að rothöggið hafi virkilega hjálpað mér að tryggja mér umferðina,"Sagði hann. „Þegar hann var sleginn niður var hann að þjóta inn til að reyna að ná í bakið, sem hjálpaði mér þar sem ég gat stjórnað hraðanum aðeins meira.“

Alþjóðlega frægðarhöllin í hnefaleikum, Tompkins, kallaði á aðgerðirnar frá hringinn með frægðarhöllinni Al Bernstein og fyrrum heimsmeistarann ​​Raul Marquez starfaði sem sérfræðingar.. Framkvæmdaframleiðandi var Gordon Hall með Rich Gaughan framleiðandi og Rick Phillips leikstýrði.

The atburður, sem var kynnt af Marshall Kauffman's Kings Promotions í tengslum við Holden Productions, Salita kynningar og DiBella skemmtun, kom saman bardagamönnum frá sjö mismunandi kynningar- og stjórnunarteymum fyrir hnefaleika.

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Split-T Management signs Heavyweight Prospect Antonio Mireles; 2020 USA Super Heavyweight Olympic Trial Champion

2020 USA Super Heavyweight Olympic Trial Champion


NEW YORK (Júlí 21 2021) – Split-T Management is pleased to announce the signing of its biggest athlete in 6’9Iowa-native Antonio Mireles.

Mireles, 24 years-old of Des Moines, Iowa is affectionately known asThe Lincoln Giantbecause of his tremendous stature and status as a graduate of Lincoln High School in Des Moines.

I am very excited to sign with Split-T Management. They had their eye on me as an amateur. They saw me in a few tournaments and they were impressed. The goal was the Olympics and now I am ready to turn professional,” said Mireles.


I am a boxer, I like to keep my opponents at bay and use my range. I am out in Oxnard training with Robert Garcia and hopefully will make my debut in September.

I am as excited about signing Antonio as anyone I’ve ever signed,” said David McWater of Split-T Management. “I think he has the ability to be heavyweight champion of the world some day and the opportunity to be a tremendous star.

Mireles, of Mexican-American descent, initially began boxing at the Des Moines PAL at the age of 12 and started competing at 15. He was guided for his entire amateur career by a pair of two strong coaches in John Saunders and Elly Nunez.

In his relatively brief, but extremely successful run in the amateurs, Mireles compiled a record of 28-4 með 10 knockouts – culminating in winning the 2020 USA Olympic Trials in the Super Heavyweight division. He was also a 2019 Landsmeistari í gullhanska, a 2019 Eastern Elite Amateur Champion and a five-time Iowa Golden Gloves Champion.

Mireles has already impressed new coach Robert Garcia in his transition to the pro ranks, with Garcia noting his new fighters dedication, boxing skills, og “great poweras reasons for a successful future together.

Irish light heavyweight Thomas O’Toole Shipping up to Boston Signs with Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker

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Irish light heavyweight Thomas O’Toole
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Signs with Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker

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BOSTON (Júlí 20, 2021) – Like so many of his fellow Irish boxers, amateur standout Thomas O’Toole is following the green and gold path from Ireland to Boston, after signing a managerial contract with Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker.


The 23-year-old O’Toole is a promising light heavyweight prospect who captured top honors at the 2019 Irish Elite Championships. Á síðasta ári, the Irish southpaw upset pre-tournament favorite Tony Browne in semifinals of the Irish Elite Championships, and he lost by split decision in the final to Emmet Brennan, who is representing Ireland in Tokyo at the Olympics.


Irish boxers who’ve moved to the Boston area as a base for their professional careers include WBO World Super Middleweight Champion Stevie “Celtic Warrior” Collins (36-3, 21 KOs – 1986-97), WBA World light middleweight title challenger Sean Mannion (42-14-1, 13 Kos) - 1979-93), og þungavigtar Kevin “The Clones Colossus” McBride (35-10-1 (29 Kos) - 1992-2011), best known as the man who knocked “Iron” Mike Tyson into retirement.


“I’ve only heard good things about Ryan, and I like the family aspect he talked about for his fighters,” O’Toole explained why he signed with Fighter Locker. “I know every manager will talk about how they will take care of you, but I really believed you, and I trust you will get a great promoter for me when the time comes. Meira, you have some Olympians, so you’re not taking just any and all fighters to sign. You want champions, which was the main thing for me. Knowing I’m in a stable with Olympians/national champions is great.


“I always intended to turn pro after Tokyo and had interest in waiting around for 2024 (next Olympics in Paris). It all worked out. I achieved more than I had hoped as an amateur an at just 23, I can’t wait to see what the next few years bring.”
O’Toole is tentatively scheduled to make his pro debut September 25th í Boston.
“Signing Thomas was very special to me,” manager Ryan Roach said. “He is one of the best in Ireland and in a very elite class. We talked a few times and we really hit it off. Síðasta föstudag, he shot me a message saying, ‘I’m all yours.’ I was ecstatic.

He really is a great fighter with a lot of skill. He’s a southpaw with some serious pop. Thomas is very young, so we will see which weight class suits him well. Boxing fans in New England, particularly in Boston, will love him. He’s a great person and fighter.”

Fighter Locker’s growing stable of gifted boxers include California super flyweight Rocco “So Cal Kid” Santomauro (21-1, 6 Kos), Troy, NY ABF American West super lightweight Ray Jay “The Destroyer” Bermudez (12-0, 9 Kos), ABF USA super welterweight Jimmy “Quiet Storm” Williams (18-5-2, 6 Kos), ABF American West super middleweight champion “The Amazing” Shawn McCalman (8-0, 4 Kos), frábær bantamweight Daniel “G.D.F.E.” Bailey, Jr. (7-0, 4 Kos), léttur Leonel de los Santos (3-0, 3 Kos), a 2-time Dominican Republic Olympian, Boston featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), pro-debuting Dominican Republic welterweight Juan Solano, Salt Lake City, 2016 Brazilian Olympic silver medalist Yuberjen Martinez, Brazilian Olympian Jorge Vivas, Colorado super middleweight Marvin “Too Much” Cordova, Jr. (23-2-1, 12 Kos), West Palm Beach, FL light heavyweight Robert Daniels, Jr. (4-0, 4 Kos), Utah brothers, ABF American West lightweight champion Ignacio Chairez (9-0-1, 5 Kos) and lightweight Gabriel Chairez (4-0-1, 2 Kos).

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TWO-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX TAKES ON WBO BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION JOHN RIEL CASIMERO SATURDAY, Ágúst 14 ON Showtime

Rising Unbeaten Contender Antonio Russell Steps Up To Battle Former World Champion Emmanuel Rodríguez For Interim
WBA Bantamweight Title in Co-Main Event

Former World Champion Rau’shee Warren Duels Damien Vázquez In Telecast Opener at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

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CARSON, CALIF. (Júlí 15, 2021) – Two-division world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux will face bantamweight world champion John Riel Casimero for his WBO belt onSaturday, Ágúst 14 live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

The Showtime CHAMPIONSHIP Hnefaleikar útsending hefst á 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also see rising unbeaten contender Antonio Russell face the toughest test of his career in former world champion Emmanuel Rodríguez as they vie for the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title in the co-main event. Kicking off the telecast, fyrrverandi heimsmeistari Rau'shee Warren duels Damien Vázquez in a 10-round bantamweight bout.

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.

“Guillermo Rigondeaux is one of the most skilled fighters in all of boxing and he will seek to add to his resume against the exciting three-division champion and reigning 118-pound titlist John Riel Casimero,“ sagði Tom Brown, Forseti TGB Tilboð. “These are two fighters who have accomplished a lot in the sport, but each can elevate themselves to new heights with a victory on August 14. Í sam-aðalkeppni, Antonio Russell looks to announce himself as the next Russell brother in line for a world title, against the sturdiest test of his career in Emmanuel Rodríguez. Opening up the night of bantamweight duels, Rau’shee Warren can step closer to regaining a bantamweight championship when he faces Damien Vázquez. These three fights will have huge implications on the future of the bantamweight division, which always provides great action for the fans.”

A longtime champion of the 122-pound division, Rigondeaux (20-1, 13 Kos) moved down in weight and captured a WBA bantamweight title against Liborio Solis in February 2020 á Showtime. Since turning professional in 2009 after one of the best amateur careers in history, Rigondeaux has showcased masterful technical skills that made him a unified super bantamweight world champion and perennial member of the pound-for-pound list. A two-time Olympic gold medalist for his native Cuba, Rigondeaux made his name with victories over the likes of Nonito Donaire, Rico Ramos and Joseph Agbeko.

“This is a big fight for me and my team because we have a chance to win that WBO title,” said Rigondeaux. “Fighting on SHOWTIME once again is going to be fun and I’m grateful for the opportunity. Although I’ve been out of the ring for well over a year, I’m still in great shape and have plans to ruin Casimero’s dreams. I know he has a lot of power, but he’s fighting a man with excellent boxing skills and a high ring IQ. I’m going to box circles around Casimero and show him what ‘El Chacal’ is all about. My trainer Ronnie Shields, and I have been working on some new tricks, so don’t be surprised if I knock him out.”

The 32-year-old Casimero (30-4, 21 Kos) of Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines will make his second title defense in this August 14 matchup, having successfully defended it for the first time by knocking out Duke Micah in September 2020. Casimero trains in Las Vegas and originally won the title with an impressive third-round stoppage of Zolani Tete in November 2019. The three-division champion had previously captured titles at flyweight and light flyweight in a career that dates back to 2007. This will be his third career fight in the U.S. and his second to take place at Dignity Health Sports Park.

“I am very excited to be back on SHOWTIME and fighting in Southern California where a lot of Filipino fans can come see me fight,” said Casimero. “I look forward to defending my title against Guillermo Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux is known to a lot of Filipino fans for beating my fellow countryman Nonito Donaire . I will show the boxing world how to beat Rigondeaux and send him into retirement once and for all.”

The middle brother between WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Jr. og 2016 Bandarískt. Olympian Gary Antuanne, Antonio Russell (18-0, 12 Kos) announced his arrival amongst the bantamweight division contenders with a technical decision over former world champion Juan Carlos Payano in December 2020 á Showtime. The 28-year-old from Capitol Heights, Md. gerðist atvinnumaður í 2015 after an impressive amateur career. After four wins in 2019, Russell kicked off 2020 defeating Jesus Martinez in February.

“I’m very excited for this fight on August 14 á Showtime,” said Russell. “I’ve put in the work and I’m always ready to fight, no matter when the call comes. I’m so focused right now. Rodriguez is the only thing on my mind and I’m ready to put on a show.”

The 28-year-old Rodríguez (19-2, 12 Kos) returns to action after dropping a controversial split-decision to Reymart Gaballo last December on SHOWTIME. Fighting out of Manati, Puerto Rico, Rodríguez won the IBF Bantamweight World Title with a unanimous decision victory over Paul Butler in 2018 and successfully defended it against then-unbeaten Jason Moloney. Rodríguez went on to lose the title to unbeaten champion Naoya Inoue in their May 2019 title bout.

“I can’t wait to get back in the ring for this fight,” said Rodríguez. “Everyone knows what happened in my last fight against Gaballo. Í þetta sinn, I’m not leaving it up to the judges. I’m going for the knockout and a statement victory.”

Warren (18-3, 4 Kos) bounced back from a close decision loss in a world title fight against then unbeaten former champion Nordine Oubaali in January 2019 by earning decisions over Gilberto Mendoza and Sharone Carter. A southpaw from Cincinnati, Ohio, Warren won the WBA Bantamweight World Championship with a majority decision over Juan Carlos Payano in 2016 and lost the title the next year to Zhanat Zhakiyanov by split-decision. The 34-year-old became the first three-time Olympic boxer from the U.S. when he qualified for consecutive Olympic teams in 2004, 2008 og 2012.

“Vázquez is not the type of fighter that can compete with me,” said Warren. “When they sent me the name, I looked at one of his fights and 10 seconds was all I needed to see. I really want to face Rigondeaux, but I’m going to handle this and I’m going to wait until I get who I want to get. I’ve been sparring with a lot of top amateurs and that’s been keeping me sharp. They throw punches in bunches and they’re keeping me on my toes heading into August 14.”

The 24-year-old southpaw Vázquez (15-2-1, 7 Kos) was born in Thornton, Col. and now fights out of Las Vegas. The younger brother of former two-time champion Israel Vázquez, he most recently lost to super bantamweight champion Brandon Figueroa last September after having previously scored a stoppage win over Alejandro Moreno in February of 2020. Vázquez turned pro in 2013 and reeled off 14 consecutive wins to begin his career in the paid ranks.

“This is a great opportunity for me,” said Vázquez. “I turned pro at sixteen-years-old, so I took a much needed break after the Brandon Figueroa fight. Now I’m back and more ready than ever. I’m back fighting at bantamweight and that’s for sure the best weight for me going forward. I’m ready to show the world what I’m capable of. Þetta er að fara til vera a stríð. Warren is a world class fighter, but if he thinks this is an easy fight, then he is totally mistaken and I’ll prove it on August 14.”

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Joahnys Argilagos Victorious with Dominating Unanimous Decision in Miami

LAS VEGAS, NV (Júlí 12, 2021) – Undefeated bantamweight prospect,Joahnys Argilagos (7-0, 3 Kos), sem er stjórnað með Jesse Rodriguez, was victorious this past Friday, Júlí 9, 2021, against a game Juan Pablo Meza (4-2, 1 KO). Fighting in his first 8-round bout, Argilagos dominated the entire fight, winning every round on two of the judge’s scorecards. The atburður, titled “GOT TALENT XIII”, was promoted by M&R Boxing Promotions.

Frá opnun umferð, Argilagos, a 2016 Olympic brons Minnispeningur, used his exceptional boxing ability to land punches on Meza from multiple angles. Argilagos was in control throughout the bout and was surprised that Meza made it to the final bell. Skorkort lesa 80-72 tvisvar og 78-74, all in favor of Argilagos.


“I give Meza a lot of respect for making it to the end of the fight,” said Argilagos. “I was hitting him with a lot of clean shots, and he wouldn’t go down. I had him hurt on multiple occasions, but he showed a lot of determination, and continued to survive. I’m happy with my performance and being that this was my first eight round bout, I’m looking forward to my first ten rounder, which might be by the end of this year.”


“Argilagos’ talent was on display and everyone watching in Miami can see that he has the pedigree to become a force in the bantamweight division,” stated manager Jesse Rodriguez. “We have a potential TV fight that is on the table for August, and if we get that fight, more people will get to see this kids’ incredible talent.”


Now back in Las Vegas, Argilagos will immediately start training with coach Pedro Roque, at the Prince Ranch Boxing gym.


“My body feels great, and I’ll be right bac in the gym as I came out of this fight with no injuries,” continued Argilagos. “If all goes as planned, I’ll be back in the ring next month. I’m ready to fight anyone they put in front of me.”

MANNY PACQUIAO & ERROL Spence JR. SQUARE OFF IN BATTLE FOR WELTERWEIGHT SUPREMACY TOPPING PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON SATURDAY, Ágúst 21

MANNY PACQUIAO VS. ERROL Spence JR. LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & MYNDIR

Unified WBC & IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. Faces Eight-Division World Champion Manny Pacquiao in the
FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event Saturday, Ágúst 21
from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

Smelltu HÉR for Photos from Frank Micelotta/FOX Sports

Smelltu HÉR for Photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions

LOS ANGELES (Júlí 12, 2021) – Eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny „Pacman“ Pacquiao went face to face with unified WBC and IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. at press conference in Los Angeles Sunday as they previewed their blockbuster championship showdown that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, Ágúst 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The pay-per-view will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT as Spence will look to earn a legacy-defining victory, while Pacquiao seeks one more monumental win to add to his first ballot Hall of Fame resume.


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Here is what the press conference participants had to say Sunday:

MANNY PACQUIAO

“There were a lot of opportunities for me to pick an easier fight than this. But I picked Errol Spence Jr. because I want a real fight and a great fight for the fans. I’m a fighter and boxing is my passion.

“Errol Spence Jr. is aggressive, young and undefeated. He’s dedicated to his career. This is definitely not an easy opponent. This is the kind of opponent you can never underestimate.

“It’s been a long time since I fought a southpaw opponent. We had to change some of our strategy compared to previous fights and we’ll throw some different combinations.

“I don’t think Errol needs advice from Floyd Mayweather. I believe that Errol is a better fighter than Mayweather. Errol can teach Floyd how to fight toe-to-toe.

“I don’t want to be overconfident, because Errol is too good of an opponent. His determination and passion for the sport is always there. When I say I’m going to do something, it’s real and from the heart, it’s not to impress anybody.

“I had started training in the last week of May in the Philippines. So when I got here to Los Angeles, I was just continuing what I was doing. It’s good for me to have the rest that I’ve had the last two years. I’ve been boxing since I was 12 years old until now. When I went back to training, I was still hungry and dedicated.

“I won’t predict another first round knockdown like I had against Thurman. I’m focusing my mind, body and spirit on winning the fight. That’s the only goal.
“This is one of the biggest challenges in my career. I can’t say it’s the biggest, because I’ve been fighting the best fighters in the world for years. But he’s right up there with anyone I’ve faced.

“I’ve been boxing for more than 25 careers as a pro. I think that I’ve seen every kind of style that’s out there.

“This is a one of a kind and prodigious fight. There’s going to be a lot of action in the ring. I’m so thankful for everyone who supports me and I’m happy to be in this position again fighting one of the best fighters in the world.”

ERROL Spence JR.

“This is a great opportunity. Coming off of my accident I went right to fighting Danny Garcia and now Pacquiao. A lot of people were in the Pacquiao sweepstakes. When I got the call about this fight, I agreed right away and didn’t give it a second thought.

“There aren’t that many southpaws in boxing, so you don’t usually spar that many. We’ve got a lot of guys in camp now who can fight that left-handed style. Obviously I can’t find someone who fights exactly like Manny, but you can find guys who can mimic the tempo and pace. So that’s who we’ve been working with.

“You can see that Manny is still an explosive fighter with great speed. We’ve been putting together a game plan and we’ve been working on implementing it. Come August 21, you’ll see it in the ring.

“Manny can lull you to sleep giving you compliments. En þegar bjallan hringir, he’s going to jump all over you.

“My chin since the accident has been tested in sparring and in the Danny Garcia fight. I imagine Manny is going to try to come in and test it as well.

“Just because he’s 42-years-old I don’t think it’s going to hurt him in training. He’s not blowing up in weight between fights and he’s not distracted. That’s why he’s been the same Manny Pacquiao for decades. I’m looking forward to the same Pacquiao who fought Keith Thurman and before that.

“Manny has a lot of tendencies, of course you’re going to see some things over the span of his whole career. When it’s time to buckle down, you know he’s the guy who’s going to fight. It can be a pro or a con, but he’s going to make it a fan-friendly fight.

“I don’t see myself ever getting knocked out. I just don’t see it. We’re going to be mindful that he has power. He knocked down Thurman and hurt him with a body shot. We’ll keep that in mind. But I’m not thinking about if he can knock me out.

“I have the ability to finish Pacquiao. Fyrir mig þó, I’m focused on winning the fight. If you rush and go for the knockout, you either look sloppy or something goes wrong. I have to fight my fight and at my pace. Ef knockout kemur, I’ll go for it.

“This is going to be a great fight. Pacquiao is going to bring it like he always does, but I’m definitely going to come through with the victory.”

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