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Boxing Sensation Thomas Wu Turns Pro; Signs with Tim VanNewhouse

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Cleveland, OH (Juli 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, SÅSOM, 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.

I 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. Emellertid, 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

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Juli 28, 2021, Fort Smith, Arkansas—American Heavyweight Contender JD “The Natural” Chapman (30-0, 26 KO: s) continues his surprise comeback on July 31, 2021 when he takes on veteran gatekeeper Terrell Jamal Woods (24-49-9) hemma, 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. Emellertid, 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. Men först, he has to pass the Wood test.”


Chapman’s next fight, Juli 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. Istället, 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 vinner med 26 of the wins by way of knockout (knockout ratio greater than 90%). Också, 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 post, 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. Viktigare, 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.
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Split-T Management signs Heavyweight Devon Young

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


Den 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,” sagd unge. “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 Trials, and was a Western qualifier champion in 2017 & 2018, och 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.
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Nahir Albright and Mark Dawson Win Main Events During Back-to-Back Shows on RDR Promotions Crossroads weekend

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FILADELFIA (JULI 26, 2021)-Den gångna helgen, 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, dubbade “Crossroads” saw 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 i 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 två gånger och 78-74.

Albright, 133.6 lbs of Sicklerville, NJ är 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 med fem knockouts. 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 med fyra knockouts. Whitley, 147.6 lbs of Springfield, MA är 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 is 1-1-1 med en knockout. Umberger, 155.3 lbs of Bensalem, PA is 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 och 57-57 och är nu 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 två gånger och 59-55 och är nu 8-0. Hawthorne, 138.8 lbs of Waco, TX är 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, och är nu 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 i South 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 och 77-74.

Dawson, 148 lbs of Philadelphia is 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.

Tiden för stoppet var 2:39 for Hemphill, 171 lbs of New Orleans, LA who is now 13-0 med åtta knockouts. Burwell, 173 lbs of Orlando, FL är nu 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 is 1-0 med en 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.
I runda fem, it was a left to the body that put Marquez on the deck.
Brun, 129 lbs of Philadelphia won by scores of 60-52, 59-53 och 58-55 och är nu 10-0. Marquez, 127.9 lbs av Austin, TX är 4-4-1.

Edgar Joe Cortes won a six-round unanimous decision over Roberto Pucheta in a super bantamweight bout.
Cortes, 122.8 lbs omMillville, NJ vann med poängen för 58-56 på alla kort och är nu 9-6-1. Pucheta, 121.9 lbs of Jalisco, MEX is 10-19-2.

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

I rond två, Jones dropped Smith with a hard right hand. I runda tre, Jones landed 10 consecutive blows that forced referee Shawn Clark to stop the bout 18 sekunder in i rundan.

Jones, 194.6 lbs of Jersey City, NJ är 12-4 med nio knockouts. Smith, 198.6 lbs of Upper Darby, PA is 28-26-7,

David Stevens remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Montrel James in a light heavyweight fight.
Stevens, 174.8 lbs of Reading, PA vann med poängen för 40-36 på alla kort, och är nu 6-0. James, 173.8 lbs of Saint Louis, MO is 1-6.
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SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION 20TH ANNIVERSARY FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS

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ISAIAH STEEN SCORES CLOSE UNANIMOUS DECISION WIN AGAINST KALVIN HENDERSON ON 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SHOBOX: DEN NYA GENERATIONEN®

Janelson Figueroa Bocachica Fights Shinard Bunch to a Split Draw in Co-Feature; Martino Jules Registers Unanimous Decision Win Over Aram Avagyan in Telecast Opener on SHOWTIME®

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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – July 23, 2021 - Super middleweight prospect Isaiah Steen förblev obesegrad, registering a close unanimous decision victory over Kalvin Henderson på 20th årsdagen av ShoBox: Den nya generationen på Showtime® Friday night in front of a raucous Cornhusker crowd at the Heartland Events Center.

Det var 258th ShoBox show and a night of celebration for the long-running and storied series that began in 2001 and has seen 84 ShoBox alum go on to win world titles. The night consisted of three hard-fought contests featuring young prospects matched tough, which has been a signature of the series for the past 20 år.

Cleveland’s 24-year-old Steen (16-0, 12 Kos) won the main event by just two rounds on one scorecard, 96-94, och 97-93 on two other cards against the 31-year-old Henderson (14-1-2,10 Kos) av Fayetteville, Ark., in the first 10-round fight of both fighters’ careers.

“It was a close decision because in the first few rounds I wasn’t going by the game plan and was just trying to get him out like I usually do in my fights,” said Steen, who is the half-brother of 2016 US. Olympian Charles Conwell, who cheered Steen on from ringside. “It would have looked good to have the knockout, but beating him like I did was more amazing.”

Henderson narrowly edged out Steen in two of the three punch-stat categories, out-jabbing him 20% (47-236) till 18% (50-281) and earning a 2% edge in total punches, 28% till 26%. Steen barley nudged past Henderson in the power-punching department, 42% till 41%, with Steen landing 58 av 138 and Henderson 59 av 144.

“I thought it was a close fight and that I lost by a close decision,” Henderson said. “I lost my right hand in Round 4 because I tore my shoulder and from then on, I used the left to try and control the pace.”

Henderson added: “I could have cut the ring off a little bit more. I didn’t want to let him know I couldn’t use my right hand because I knew he would try and take advantage of it. My coach told me to try and fake the right hand like I was going to throw it, and then hit him with the left hand. We followed our game plan, and everything we wanted to do.”

Steen knows his future is bright and he wants to share the limelight with his brother on August 29 as Conwell is fighting on the undercard of a highly anticipated SHOWTIME PPV event in Cleveland.

“I want to get added to the undercard of my brother’s fight on the Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley card in my hometown,"Sa han. “I want to bring it back to Cleveland next month.”

In the co-feature pitting a pair of 22-year-olds, Shinard Bunch (15-1-1, 13 Kos) och Janelson Figueroa Bocachica (17-0-1, 11 Kos) fought to a controversial split draw in a 10-round welterweight bout. One judge scored the fight 97-93 in favor of Bunch, en 96-94 in favor of Figueroa Bocachica and the final judge 95-95.

Bunch of Trenton, N.J., and Figueroa Bocachica of Detroit were both close in punches thrown with 399 for Bunch and 390 for Figueroa Bocachica. Bunch used his jab throughout the fight, landning 68 av 217 and landed 30.8% av hans makt slag.

“Of course I thought I won the fight,” said Bunch. “I honestly feel like I won it. Even his coach said I won the fight. I landed the more powerful shots, even boxing-wise; sticking and moving. The only thing I could do better was get a knockout. I feel like I hurt him plenty of times. I don’t know what the judges were watching.”

Figueroa Bocachica said he thought he won the fight. “I felt like he didn’t land anything that hurt me and I applied the pressure. I didn’t agree with the judges, but I’m the fighter not the judge. I could have put pressure from beginning instead of the end. I could have used the jab more. I was being lazy with my right hand because I was going to knock him out. Those are things I need to learn.”

He added: “Oh yeah, there will be controversy after this. It comes with the sport.”

The telecast opener featured a highly competitive fight in a battle of unbeatens with Martino Jules (11-0-2, 2 Kos) scoring a unanimous win over ShoBox veteran Aram Avagyan (10-1-2, 4 Kos) in an eight-round featherweight affair. The judges scored the fight 77-74, 78-73 och 79-72 all in favor of Jules.

The 24-year-old southpaw Jules from Allentown, Pa., scored a key knockdown in the last 45 seconds of the eight-round fight. Following a solid counter left hand landed by Jules, Avagyan slipped, stumbling to his knees in what was ruled a knockdown by referee Mark Nelson.

“What a turn of events in the last minute of the fight!"Sade ShoBox blow-by-blow commentator Barry Tompkins immediately following the knockdown.

“He kept jumping right toward me, so I just kept listening to my corner and going with the left,” said Jules, som landade 85 av hans 295 power punches to Avagyan’s 122 av 316. “As soon as he got caught with the left he was off-balance and the left leg slipped and that was it.”

Fighting under the Salita Promotions banner, the 30-year-old Avagyan originally from Yerevan, Armenien, and now residing in California, was fighting on ShoBox for the third time and facing his fourth consecutive unbeaten fighter.

Jules knew it was close entering the final round. “I think the knockdown really helped me secure the round,"Sa han. “Once he got knocked down he was rushing in to try and get the back, which helped me since I could control the pace a little bit more.”

International Boxing Hall of Famer Tompkins called the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer Al Bernstein and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Den verkställande producenten var Gordon Hall med Rich Gaughan som producerade och Rick Phillips regisserade.

Händelsen, which was promoted by Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions in association with Holden Productions, Salita Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, brought together fighters from seven different boxing promotional and management teams.

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

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2020 USA Super Heavyweight Olympic Trial Champion


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

Mireles, 24 years-old of Des Moines, Iowa is affectionately known as “The Lincoln Giant” because 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 med 10 knockouts – culminating in winning the 2020 USA Olympic Trials in the Super Heavyweight division. He was also a 2019 National Golden Gloves Champion, en 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, och “great power” as reasons for a successful future together.
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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
Shipping up to Boston
Signs with Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker

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BOSTON (Juli 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. Förra året, 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), och tunga 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. Mer, 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 i 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. Förra fredagen, 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 Lockers växande stall av begåvade boxare inkluderar Kaliforniens superflugviktare 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 “Tyst storm” Williams (18-5-2, 6 Kos), ABF American West super middleweight champion “The Amazing” Shawn McCalman (8-0, 4 Kos), super bantamvikt Daniel “G.D.F.E.” Bailey, Jr. (7-0, 4 Kos), lätta Leonel de los Santos (3-0, 3 Kos), en 2-Time Dominikanska republiken olympisk, Boston fjädervikt Troy Anderson, Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), Pro-debuting Dominikanska republiken Welterweight Juan Solano, Salt Lake City, 2016 Brazilian Olympic silver medalist Generalguvernör 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 ordförande (9-0-1, 5 Kos) och lätt Gabriel ordförande (4-0-1, 2 Kos).

INFORMATION:
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Fighter Locker använder fyra kreativa steg eftersom det tror på "stiftelsen är allt": 1. klokt tänkt, 2. kreativt begränsad, 3. Stolt bedömd, 4. sharply targeted.
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TWO-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX TAKES ON WBO BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION JOHN RIEL CASIMERO SATURDAY, AUGUSTI 14 På Showtime

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

Showtime Championship Boxing telecast börjar vid 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, förre världsmästaren Rau'shee Warren duels Damien Vázquez in a 10-round bantamweight bout.

Evenemanget marknadsförs av TGB Promotions. Biljetter finns till försäljning nu och kan köpas på 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,”Sa Tom Brown, VD för TGB Promotions. “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. I co-main event, 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 på 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 passa ihop, 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. och 2016 US. 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 på Showtime. The 28-year-old from Capitol Heights, Md. vände pro i 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 på 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. Denna gång, 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 och 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 och rullade av 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. Detta kommer att bli ett krig. 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

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LAS VEGAS, NV (Juli 12, 2021) – Undefeated bantamweight prospect,Joahnys Argilagos (7-0, 3 Kos), som hanteras av Jesse Rodriguez, was victorious this past Friday, Juli 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. Händelsen, titled “GOT TALENT XIII”, was promoted by M&R Boxing Promotions.

Från öppningsrundan, Argilagos, en 2016 Olympic bronsmedaljör, 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. Scorecards read 80-72 två gånger och 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.”
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MANNY PACQUIAO & ERROL SPENCE JR. SQUARE OFF I KAMP OM VELTERVIKTIG SUPREMACY TOPPING PAY-PER-VIEW-EVENT PÅ LÖRDAG, AUGUSTI 21

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MANNY PACQUIAO VS. ERROL SPENCE JR. LOS ANGELES PRESSKONFERENS CITAT & BILDER

Unified WBC & IBF världsmästare i weltervikt Errol Spence Jr. Möter åttadivisionens världsmästare Manny Pacquiao i
FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Main Event lördag, Augusti 21
från T-Mobile Arena i Las Vegas

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LOS ANGELES (Juli 12, 2021) – Världsmästare i åtta divisioner och filippinsk senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao gick öga mot öga med enad WBC och IBF världsmästare i weltervikt Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. på en presskonferens i Los Angeles i söndags när de förhandsgranskade deras storsäljande mästerskapsuppgörelse som rubricerar en FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View lördag, Augusti 21 från T-Mobile Arena i Las Vegas.

Pay-per-view börjar kl 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT as Spence kommer att se ut för att vinna en arvsdefinierande seger, medan Pacquiao söker ytterligare en monumental vinst för att lägga till hans första CV i Hall of Fame.


Biljetter för live-event, som främjas av TGB Erbjudanden, MP-kampanjer och Man Down-kampanjer, finns till rea nu och kan köpas via t-mobilearena.com och axs.com.

Här är vad presskonferensdeltagarna hade att säga i söndags:

MANNY PACQUIAO

"Det fanns många möjligheter för mig att välja en lättare kamp än så här. Men jag valde Errol Spence Jr. för jag vill ha en riktig kamp och en fantastisk kamp för fansen. Jag är en fighter och boxning är min passion.

"Errol Spence Jr. är aggressiv, ung och obesegrad. Han är dedikerad till sin karriär. Det här är definitivt ingen lätt motståndare. Det här är den typen av motståndare man aldrig kan underskatta.

"Det var länge sedan jag slogs mot en motståndare från södra sidan. Vi var tvungna att ändra en del av vår strategi jämfört med tidigare matcher och vi kommer att kasta några olika kombinationer.

"Jag tror inte att Errol behöver råd från Floyd Mayweather. Jag tror att Errol är en bättre fighter än Mayweather. Errol kan lära Floyd hur man kämpar tå till tå.

"Jag vill inte vara översäker, eftersom Errol är en för bra motståndare. Hans beslutsamhet och passion för sporten finns alltid där. När jag säger att jag ska göra något, det är verkligt och från hjärtat, det är inte för att imponera på någon.

"Jag började träna sista veckan i maj på Filippinerna. Så när jag kom hit till Los Angeles, Jag fortsatte bara med det jag gjorde. Det är bra för mig att få vilan som jag har haft de senaste två åren. Jag har boxat sedan jag var 12 år gammal tills nu. När jag gick tillbaka till träningen, Jag var fortfarande hungrig och hängiven.

"Jag kommer inte att förutsäga en ny knockdown i första omgången som jag hade mot Thurman. Jag fokuserar mitt sinne, kropp och själ på att vinna kampen. Det är det enda målet.
"Det här är en av de största utmaningarna i min karriär. Jag kan inte säga att det är störst, eftersom jag har kämpat mot de bästa fighters i världen i flera år. Men han är precis där uppe med alla jag har mött.

"Jag har boxat i mer än 25 karriärer som proffs. Jag tror att jag har sett alla typer av stilar som finns där ute.

"Det här är en unik och fantastisk kamp. Det kommer att bli mycket action i ringen. Jag är så tacksam för alla som stöttar mig och jag är glad över att vara i den här positionen igen och slåss mot en av de bästa fighters i världen."

ERROL SPENCE JR.

"Det här är en fantastisk möjlighet. Efter min olycka slog jag direkt mot Danny Garcia och nu Pacquiao. Många människor var med i Pacquiao-tävlingarna. När jag fick samtalet om det här slagsmålet, Jag gick med på det direkt och tänkte inte en sekund på det.

"Det finns inte så många sydtassar i boxning, så du brukar inte sparra så många. Vi har många killar i lägret nu som kan kämpa mot den där vänsterhänta stilen. Uppenbarligen kan jag inte hitta någon som slåss precis som Manny, men du kan hitta killar som kan härma tempot och tempot. Så det är den vi har jobbat med.

"Du kan se att Manny fortfarande är en explosiv fighter med stor fart. Vi har satt ihop en spelplan och vi har arbetat med att implementera den. Kom augusti 21, du kommer att se det i ringen.

"Manny kan invagga dig och ge dig komplimanger. Men när klockan ringer, han kommer att hoppa över dig.

”Min haka sedan olyckan har testats i sparring och i Danny Garcia-kampen. Jag antar att Manny kommer att försöka komma in och testa det också.

"Bara för att han är 42 år gammal tror jag inte att det kommer att skada honom på träningen. Han blåser inte upp i vikt mellan matcherna och han är inte distraherad. Det är därför han har varit samma Manny Pacquiao i årtionden. Jag ser fram emot samma Pacquiao som slogs mot Keith Thurman och innan dess.

”Manny har många tendenser, självklart kommer du att se några saker under hela hans karriär. När det är dags att spänna fast, du vet att han är killen som kommer att slåss. Det kan vara ett proffs eller ett nackdel, men han kommer att göra det till en fanvänlig kamp.

"Jag ser mig aldrig bli utslagen. Jag ser det bara inte. Vi kommer att vara medvetna om att han har makt. Han slog ner Thurman och skadade honom med ett kroppsskott. Vi kommer att ha det i åtanke. Men jag tänker inte på om han kan slå ut mig.

"Jag har förmågan att avsluta Pacquiao. För mig men, Jag är fokuserad på att vinna kampen. Om du rusar och går för knockouten, antingen ser du slarvig ut eller så går något fel. Jag måste kämpa min kamp och i min takt. Om knockout kommer, Jag går för det.

"Det här kommer att bli en fantastisk kamp. Pacquiao kommer att ta med det som han alltid gör, men jag kommer definitivt att ta mig igenom med segern."

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