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Ti ko ni igbẹkẹle RayJay Bermudez: Ireti iwuwo fẹẹrẹ fẹẹrẹ ti n fo labẹ radar
Boston (Kínní 25, 2020) - Ti a ko le ṣeRayJay “Apanirun” Bermudez (12-0, 9 KOs) ti gbiyanju lati wa nšišẹ ati ilọsiwaju, idagbasoke-ọlọgbọn, ija ni igba mẹta lakoko ajakaye-arun, pẹlu iṣẹ ṣiṣe bori akọle ni guusu ti aala.
Ọmọ ọdun mejilelogun Bermudez, ija kuro ni Albany (NY), duro journeymanRynell Griffin ni awọn iyipo marun ni Kọkànlá Oṣù to kọja ni New Hampshire, ati pe o tẹle eyi ni Oṣù Kejìlá pẹlu knockout imọ-ẹrọ kẹta kan tiLailai Ceballos ni Mexico lati mu ṣ'ofo American Boxing Federation’s (ABF) Amẹrika Amẹrika Super lightweight Championship.
“Mexico jẹ iriri irẹlẹ,”Bermudez sọ lẹhin iṣẹ iṣẹgun akọle ABF rẹ. “Mo bu ọla fun lati ni aye lati lọ si orilẹ-ede miiran ki n ja fun akọle ọjọgbọn. Mo ja alakikanju, scrappy Mexico ni oniwosan, ti o jẹ ere lati ibẹrẹ, ṣugbọn ero mi ni lati wa ni akopọ ati fọ u. Ati pe iyẹn fẹ gangan ni mo ṣe lati ṣe idiyele TKO ẹgbẹ kẹta ati ilosiwaju igbasilẹ mi si 11-0 pẹlu 8 knockouts. O ṣeun si gbogbo eniyan ti o ṣe aifwy lori FITE.app. Eyi nikan ni ibẹrẹ nkan pataki!"
Ninu ija rẹ to ṣẹṣẹ julọ ni ibẹrẹ oṣu yii, Bermudez pada si Mexico fun a duro nšišẹ ija, idekunMario Israel Vera yika merin.
Pelu re unbeaten run, Bermudez tun n ja labẹ radar naa, o kere ju lori ipilẹ orilẹ-ede, ṣugbọn 2021 awọn ileri lati jẹ ọdun fifọ fun u, dajudaju, ni ihamọ awọn ihamọ ajakaye ni 2021.
Bermudez, tani o ṣakoso nipasẹ Ryan Roach's Onija atimole, ti wa ni ikẹkọ nipasẹ arakunrin baba rẹ, Hector Bermudez, ti o ti kọ awọn aṣaju agbaye marun pẹluTJ Doheny atiJavier Fortuna.
RayJay dabi ẹni nla ninu ija rẹ kẹhin,”Roach sọ asọye. “O faramọ eto ere o fọ alatako rẹ mọlẹ. A ni ẹgbẹ kan dun gaan nibiti o wa ni bayi. A yoo bẹrẹ igbesẹ ni idije ni ọdun yii. Aṣeyọri wa yoo jẹ lati fun u ni akọle agbegbe ati jẹ ki o wa ni ipo. Eyi yoo jẹ ọdun igbadun lati jẹ apakan ti ẹgbẹ RayJay.
Iduroṣinṣin Onija ti ndagba ti awọn afẹṣẹja ẹbun pẹlu California super flyweightRocco "Nitorina Cal Kid" Santomauro (20-1, 6 KOs), Oorun Haven, CT Super welterweightJimmy "Quiet Storm" Williams (16-5-2, 5 KOs), Super middleweight"Awọn Kayeefi" Shawn McCalman(6-0, 4 KOs), U.S. Army Super bantamweightDaniel Bailey, Jr. (2-0, 1 KO), lightweightLeonel de los Santos (2-0, 2 KOs), a 2-akoko Dominican Republic Olympian, pro-debuting Boston featherweightTroy Anderson, Jr., pro-debuting Dominican Republic welterweightJuan Solano, ati Ilu Salt Lake, Awọn arakunrin Utah, Super lightweightIgnacio Chairez (7-0-1, 4 KOs) ati iwuwoGabriel Chairez (3-0, 2 KOs).
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20-1 Awọn ami ami nla Super California Rocco Santomauro pẹlu ami atokọ Onija Ryan Roach
Boston (Kínní 23, 2021) - Atimole Onija Onija Ryan Roach ti kede pe o ti fowo si California super flyweightRocco "Nitorina Cal Kid" Santomauro (20-1, 6 KOs) si adehun iṣakoso iyasoto.
Ọmọ ọdun mẹtalelọgbọn Santomauro, ija jade ti Apple Valley, BI ELEYI, ti wa ni gigun ṣiṣan win 7-ija lati igba pipadanu pipadanu rẹ nikan bi ọjọgbọn si lẹhinna 14-0Diego De La Hoya fere odun marun seyin.
"Mo wa 33," Santomauro sọ, ṣugbọn Mo dajudaju lero pe Mo wa ni igba akọkọ mi. Ipele ọgbọn mi wa ni ti o dara julọ ati pe Mo n ni ilọsiwaju nigbagbogbo. Nigbati o ba de lati wa nibẹ pẹlu awọn eniyan ti o ga julọ, Mo ti wa ninu oruka pẹlu ọpọlọpọ awọn aṣaju-aye ni agbaye, ita awọn ija, ati pe Mo ti ni diẹ sii ju ti ara mi lọ. O jẹ gbogbo ọrọ ti akoko ati pe Mo lero pe mi wa nibi. Mo gbagbọ pe Mo wa nitosi ija nla kan ni bayi ni iwuwo nla. O jẹ gbogbo ọrọ ti gbigba ara mi ni ipo ti o tọ ati pe Mo nifẹ bi, ni bayi, Mo ni ẹgbẹ ti o tọ lati ṣe bẹ pẹlu Ryan Roach ati Alagadagodo Onija ti n ṣe atilẹyin fun mi.
“Mo fowo si iwe adehun iṣakoso pẹlu Ryan ati Alagadagodo Onija rẹ nitori Mo mọ pe o jẹ igbesẹ to dara. Lẹhin ti o ṣakoso ara mi ni ọdun to kọja ati idaji, Mo mọ pe Mo nilo iranlọwọ igbẹkẹle lati de ipele ti nbọ. Ryan ati Emi jẹ ọrẹ lori media media. Mo mọ pe o n buwọlu awọn onija pẹlu Alagadagodo Onija, nitorina ni mo bẹrẹ si wo ati ṣe iwadi rẹ lati wo bi o ti wa pẹlu awọn onija rẹ. Lehin ti o fẹran ohun ti Mo rii – Ryan wa nibẹ fun awọn onija rẹ ati ṣiṣe ibatan ti o dara pẹlu rẹ sọrọ lati igba de igba — a ni anfani lati wa si adehun lati mu mi lọ si ipele ti o tẹle ati lati ja ija pataki. ”
“Inu mi dun lati ṣafikun iru ija oniwosan bẹ si iduroṣinṣin wa,”Roach sọ asọye. “Rocco ṣayẹwo gbogbo awọn apoti ni ibamu si ohun ti oluṣakoso kan n wa ninu onija kan. O ni oruka IQ nla. O yara pẹlu aabo nla, ati Rocco onija alagbara pupọ. O sunmo ibọn akọle agbaye kan; ọkan tabi meji siwaju sii ati pe a yoo ni ija oke Super flyweights. Rocco ni ohun ti o nilo lati lu awọn eniyan wọnyẹn. ”
Ọmọ baba Itali kan ti o fẹ ki ọmọ rẹ jẹ “ẹranko,”Rocco ni a bi pẹlu ẹmi ija, ibinu ni iseda bi ọmọde, ati atilẹyin nipasẹRocky Marciano. Rocco wọ inu afẹṣẹja, ni apa nla, nitori titẹle awọn igbesẹ ti arakunrin arakunrin rẹ agbalagba, ẹniti o jẹ afẹṣẹja amateur ti a ṣe ọṣọ. O kọkọ kọlu nitori arakunrin rẹ, lẹhinna nipasẹ ile-iṣẹ afẹṣẹja agbegbe kan ni Hesperia (BI ELEYI), ni afikun didaṣe ni ile bi o ti n wo awọn onija ayanfẹ rẹ lori Ayebaye ESPN.
Iṣẹ amateur ti Santomauro ko mu kuro ni otitọ. O ngbe ni agbegbe ti o ni kiko-kuru pupọ, ati pe o nilo lati rin irin-ajo si apoti, eyiti o jẹ ki o pinnu nigbati o dagba lati gba iṣakoso ti iṣẹ afẹṣẹja rẹ nipasẹ gbigbe si Las Vegas. O ti dagbasoke awọn ọgbọn rẹ sibẹ o pinnu ninu 2009 lati tan-an lẹhin ti o jiya ohun ti o ro pe o jẹ ipinnu buburu ni Awọn Orilẹ-ede Amẹrika.
Apoti afẹṣẹja ti o jẹ ọlọgbọn, ibinu counter puncher, Santomauro tun ṣayẹwo inu ara, ati mu idunnu wa sinu iwọn. Ija ti o dara julọ julọ titi di oni jẹ eyiti o ṣẹṣẹ julọ (Oṣu kọkanla. 7, 2020), nigbati o duroChristian Omar Henriques (10-4-2) ni ipele kẹfa ti ija wọn ni Tijuana.
“Alatilẹyin Onija ati ẹgbẹ mi ni wọn ṣe atilẹyin fun mi,”Rocco ṣe akiyesi. “Mo lọ ni idojukọ ati ni ọgbọn ọgbọn daradara lati ṣe ohun ti Mo ni lati ṣe lodi si ere kan, alatako ọdọ pẹlu igbasilẹ igbasilẹ kan. Mo ti le e jade! A ṣe ni oye ati ni anfani lati lu gbogbo awọn ami bẹ ṣiṣe-ọlọgbọn. ”
Ikẹkọ ati ija lakoko ajakaye-arun ti nija, lati sọ awọn kere, ati pe o jẹ iwuwo fifẹ pupọ nikan awọn idapọ iṣoro naa.
“O ti nira pupọ lati ni awọn ija bi iwuwo afẹfẹ Amẹrika nla kan,”Santomauro ṣafikun, “Ni pataki sọkalẹ ni iwuwo lati iwuwo iye ati lẹhinna iwuwo abo kekere. Ko si ẹnikan ti o ṣetan lati fun mi ni aye, tabi ṣe wọn ro pe emi le ja ni kilasi iwuwo yẹn ti a ti kọ bi iwuwo fẹẹrẹ ọdọ. Ni ipilẹṣẹ a fi mi si abọ, yipada si apa osi ati ọtun bi oluranlọwọ ọfẹ pẹlu 14-1 gbasilẹ ni akoko yẹn. Mo de ọdọ kan 1 La ọdun isinmi, gbigba awọn fifun kekere nikan si awọn alatako akiyesi kukuru. Olukọni mi, Julian Chua, ati pe Mo pinnu pe yoo jẹ ọgbọn lati bẹrẹ ija ni Mexico, nibiti awọn oju-iwe afẹfẹ nla wa lati ja.
“Ikẹkọ lakoko ajakalẹ-arun ti jẹ ọrun apaadi fun mi, ni pipade lati fere gbogbo awọn ile idaraya ṣugbọn o dupe fun ni anfani lati ṣabẹwo, lati akoko si akoko, Idaraya Ere-ije Ere Kaadi Egan ati Club Boxing Boxing Churchill. Ṣugbọn iyẹn kii ṣe ohun ti Mo ti lo si. Mo ni lati ṣe pupọ ti ohun ti Mo pe ni 'Rocky 4' ikẹkọ lori ara mi lati duro ni ibamu. Mo tun ni orire to lati kọ awọn ibatan to dara ni Ilu Mexico pẹlu olupolowo mi, nitorinaa Mo ni ibukun lati ni aṣayan nigbagbogbo lati wa nšišẹ ni Tijuana. Ati pe mo ṣe. ”
Bayi, Roach ati Onija Onija ni ẹhin Santomauro, ojo iwaju re si ni ileri.
Iduroṣinṣin Onija ti ndagba ti awọn afẹṣẹja ẹbun pẹlu, Troy, NY ABF American West super lightweightRay Jay "Apanirun" Bermudez(12-0, 9 KOs), Toronto, Kanada welterweight West Haven, CT Super welterweightJimmy "Quiet Storm" Williams (16-5-2, 5 KOs), Super middleweight"Awọn Kayeefi" Shawn McCalman(6-0, 4 KOs), U.S. Army Super bantamweightDaniel Bailey, Jr. (2-0, 1 KO), lightweightLeonel de los Santos (2-0, 2 KOs),, a 2-akoko Dominican Republic Olympian, pro-debuting Boston featherweightTroy Anderson, Jr., pro-debuting Dominican Republic welterweight Juan Solano, ati Ilu Salt Lake, Awọn arakunrin Utah, Super lightweightIgnacio Chairez (7-0-1, 4 KOs) ati iwuwoGabriel Chairez (3-0, 2 KOs).
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NIPA ITAJI IJA: Ti iṣeto ni 2019, Alagadagodo Onija jẹ ile-iṣẹ ere idaraya ti okeerẹ ti o ṣakoso awọn afẹṣẹja amọdaju. Atimole Onija tun ṣe iranlọwọ lati ṣe iyasọtọ awọn afẹṣẹja nipa wiwa ohun wọn pẹlu iṣẹ adani ida-ọgọrun kan. Alagadagodo Onija ko gbagbọ gaan ninu awọn awoṣe ṣiṣẹ. O gbagbọ ninu awọn awoṣe ti o dara ju ti ajọṣepọ ni iṣipopada.
Alagadagodo Onija nlo awọn igbesẹ ẹda mẹrin nitori o gbagbọ ninu “ipilẹ jẹ ohun gbogbo”: 1. ogbon loyun, 2. idasilẹ ẹda, 3. Fi igberaga ṣe idajọ, 4. fojusi ìfọkànsí.
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Boston featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr. Benefited from sparring with undisputed world lightweight champion Katie Taylor
Boston (Kínní 17, 2021) – Boston featherweightTroy Anderson, Jr. hasn’t made his pro debut yet, but he did get the opportunity to recently spar with undisputed world lightweight championKatie Taylor (17-0, 6 KOs), awọn 2012 Olympic gold medalist from Ireland, who was a 5-time AIBA world champion as an amateur.
The 28-year-old Anderson, tani o ṣakoso nipasẹ Ryan Roach's Onija atimole, was supposed to make his pro debut earlier this year in Mexico. He showed up but his opponent tested positive for COVID-19 and their fight was canceled.
Taylor frequently travels from Ireland to Connecticut, where she prepares for fights with her trainer, Ross Enamait.
Anderson, a union Sheetmetal worker in local 17, was a decorated amateur who won a gold medal at the 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament, as well as The New England’s Tournament twice in 2018-2019, and won Central Division of the New England Golden Gloves Tournament twice and runner-up twice during his four-year (2016-2019) run. He also competed in three national tournaments.
Anderson benefitted from being a southpaw when his trainer, Marc Gargaro, was contacted by Enamait about needing a lefthanded sparring partner for Taylor. “I’ve only sparred with her once,” Anderson said, “but I believe I will be getting more work with Katie at her training camp in the near future. I’ve already been asked back for more sparring.
“In the ring, Katie is patient, didasilẹ, and quick with her combinations. She also doesn’t waste any movements all all. She is very tough and aggressive. Outside the ring, she is very nice, always smiling when talking, and a generous, decent human being.”
There’s nothing better for a young boxer than to train and spar with a world-class athlete, even if it’s a female against a male, the experience in invaluable.
I believe getting experience with a world champion helped me build up my confidence. It definitely opened my mind and eyes to trying new things like different movements and combinations, as well as make sure my defense and foot work was on point. Learning to become better at changing the tempo of combinations I was throwing. Also, realizing the things Katie did during and after sparring, understanding her mentality, and letting me know and see what it takes to be the best in the world, will help me grow big-time as a boxer.
“It is a little different sparring a woman but, nitootọ, it helped me work on my craft in areas I’ve been trying to improve on. I am still available to give and get good, solid work and effort. It’s expanding my mind, I was still able to pick and choose when to dig hard shots to make sure I was still solidly sparring for her, unlike with guys’ majority of punches are thrown hard.
Ortiz’ managerRyan Roach commented: “This is a great opportunity for Troy. Anytime you share the ring with a world champion, even sparring, is a great way to elevate your level of confidence. As many know there are a lot of levels to this sport and these opportunities are crucial in building a fighter. I am really proud of Troy. His debut got pushed back, but he’s stayed in the gym and remains positive waiting for his shot. He has a great coach and team at Nonantum Boxing.”
Sparring Taylor may not have erased the disappointment of Anderson’s pro debut being canceled; sibẹsibẹ, the experience will surely make him a better fighter.
“Sparring a world champion was unbelievable,” Anderson concluded. “Just having the opportunity to step foot in the ring with world champion Katie Taylor was amazing. Literally, leading up to the day of sparring, that’s all I could focus on and think about. I was extremely locked in, because I wanted to give Katie Taylor good work and show her that reaching out to my coach Marc was not a mistake, and his words about me were solid. Seeing how Katie is when moving, throwing combinations, and on defense picking and choosing when to be aggressive and not, is unexplainable. It was truly a blessing and I will forever be grateful and thankful for the experience and opportunity to be able to spar with a world champion, Katie Taylor”
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NIPA ITAJI IJA: Ti iṣeto ni 2019, Alagadagodo Onija jẹ ile-iṣẹ ere idaraya ti okeerẹ ti o ṣakoso awọn afẹṣẹja amọdaju. Atimole Onija tun ṣe iranlọwọ lati ṣe iyasọtọ awọn afẹṣẹja nipa wiwa ohun wọn pẹlu iṣẹ adani ida-ọgọrun kan. Alagadagodo Onija ko gbagbọ gaan ninu awọn awoṣe ṣiṣẹ. O gbagbọ ninu awọn awoṣe ti o dara ju ti ajọṣepọ ni iṣipopada.
Alagadagodo Onija nlo awọn igbesẹ ẹda mẹrin nitori o gbagbọ ninu “ipilẹ jẹ ohun gbogbo”: 1. ogbon loyun, 2. idasilẹ ẹda, 3. Fi igberaga ṣe idajọ, 4. fojusi ìfọkànsí.
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Richie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera finds new home in Orlando
Returns to ring Feb. 12th in Orlando on Christy Martin-promoted card
Orlando, Fla. (Kínní 4, 2021) – It seems only appropriate that undefeated cruiserweightRichie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (18-0, 13 KOs) has found a new home in Orlando (FL), although his heart remains in his native Hartford (CT), since he followed his partner/head trainerTony Blanco there nearly six months ago,
“I recently went to Universal Studios and it’s definitely Popeye-friendly,” the charismatic Rivera reported. “They had Popeye rides, souvenirs and novelties. I felt like it’s my part of town.”
Due to financial strains associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hartford Boxing Center (HBC) was closed by the state March 15 and it never reopened. Blanco and his family traveled south to the Sunshine State, where he opened the Orlando Boxing Club (OBC at 7335 Lake Underhill Road in Orlando, Florida). Soon after “Popeye” packed his bags and joined Blanco.
“The business was bleeding, and I have a family to support,” Blanco explained. “We’ve more or less brought Hartford Boxing Center to Orlando, where there are so many opportunities for us. It is what it is, there was no other way to survive. We’ve turning a negative into a positive.
“It was a cool ride alongside the Hartford community. We were sad to announce the Hartford Boxing Center had closed its doors. We are deeply indebted to Hartford for giving us the opportunity to meet such a loving community that made us feel like family. We will miss each and every one there and, hopefully, we left our legacy there in good standing with everyone. We hope everybody stays safe, healthy and continues their goals and dreams The fight continues!"
Florida’s weather alone has advantages over Connecticut, in addition to no state tax, and “Popeye” has taken full advantage as he marches towards the top of the cruiserweight division.
“I’ve taken it all in,” he commented. “Down here I’m able to run in weather when it isn’t freezing or in the snow, although that did make me more of an animal. But it was harder training in Hartford and there are so many reasons not to run and train there. Not in Orlando where I have nothing but quality runs and workouts. I get solid sparring here in Orlando with partners who have different styles and I EVEN went over to the gym owned by my idol, Roy Jones, Jr., in Pensacola.
“It’s especially difficult being here during the pandemic with so many of my family and friends back in Hartford. I’m still showed a lot of love back there where I have my roots. Florida is awesome, but I still have a lot of living left, so we’ll need to wait to see what’s ahead for me in the future.”
Nibayi, Rivera and Blanco found a strong ally and friend in Hall of FamerChristy Martin, who is now a boxing promoter in Florida and North Carolina. Rivera’s last fight was this past August 15th in Daytona Beach (FL) on a Martin-promoted card, in which he knocked outRyan Soft in the opening round.
“Popeye” is scheduled to fight on her February 12th show in Orlando against veteran Mexican fighterUlises “El Cirillo” Jimenez (24-26-1, 18 KOs) in an 8-round featured bout.
“This will be the fifth time I’ve fought on one of her cards,” Rivera noted. “She’s awesome. Boxing is a little cutthroat, but I felt comfortable with Christy right away. She doesn’t need to have me fighting on her cards. I’m blessed to have her continue to watch after me. I’m also blessed to have a promoter likeJoe DeGuardia (Star Boxing), especially during this pandemic, because he doesn’t have to let me fight on cards that he doesn’t promote like on February 12th.”
The feeling between Martin and Team Popeye is mutual. “I really like Popeye and Tony,” Martin offered. “He understands that this isn’t all about fighting. Fighters need to market themselves. and everybody here loves Popeye. After each fight he goes to talk to fans, especially kids, sign autographs for them and pose for pictures. There’s nothing like being here in Florida. It’s the best for training. Good weather all around and coming from the north like him, no excuses to work-out because of the cold. He’s improved the basic stuff since I first watched him. He’s keeping his head up, improved his power, and is more relaxed in the ring. He’s certainly headed in the right direction. He hasn’t been in any battles and I think he’s getting ready to take a big leap into a title fight.”
Rivera has benefitted from being promoted by DeGuardia in several ways, including his role as a regular sparring partner for Star Boxing light heavyweightJoe Smith, Jr. (26-3, 21 KOs), who is preparing for a Feb. 13th showdown pẹluMaxim Vlasov (45-3 (26 KOs) airing on ESPN live from The Bubble in Las Vegas. They will fight for the vacant World Boxing Organization Light Heavyweight Championship of the World.
“’Popeye’ is a colorful character and an exciting fighter who has a very entertaining style,” DeGuardia remarked. “He has a great way about him.”
When asked about putting “Popeye” on Christy’s show, DeGuardia stated: “Every decision is unique and made with a view towards what’s best for both the promoter and fighter. Does it make sense? Is it good for Star Boxing and our fighters? If it fits, I have no problem having our fighter on somebody else’s card. This makes sense for everybody. Christy gets a good, featured fighter on her card, hopefully ‘Popeye’ gets a win, and our fighter stays busy. While in this COVID-19 pandemic a few good wins for your fighter is a good thing,"
His heart may always be in Hartford, but ‘Popeye” Rivera has found a new home in Orlando, and his boxing career continues to rise.
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RING CITY USA RETURNS IN MARCH WITH TWO THURSDAY NIGHT BOXING EVENTS LIVE FROM PUERTO RICO ON NBC SPORTS NETWORK
SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS SERHII BOHACHUK AND BRANDON ADAMS CLASH IN MARCH 4 MAIN EVENT WHILE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION ALBERTO MACHADO TAKES ON HECTOR TANAJARA IN MARCH 18 Akọkọ ìṣẹlẹ
Ring City USA Events Will Air Live Thursday Nights at 9 p.m. Et / 6 fi aidunnu. PT on NBCSN in the United States and Streaming Around the World on Twitch
Los Angeles – January 29, 2021 – Ring City USA, the new sports media startup that debuted its Thursday night boxing series in November 2020 on NBC Sports Network, announced today the first two events of 2021 will be held on Thursday, March 4 and Thursday, March 18, live from Puerto Rico. Both events will be televised in the United States on NBC Sports Network and the NBC Sports app on Thursday nights at 9 p.m. Et / 6 fi aidunnu. PT with undercard action streaming live on Twitch. The full card will be available on Twitch outside of the United States.
The return of Ring City USA features two highly competitive matchups with fighters at unique junctures of their professional boxing careers. Lori March 4, undefeated blue-chip rising starSerhii Bohachuk (18-0, 18 KOs) meets former middleweight title challengerBrandon Adams (22-3, 13 KOs) in a 10-round super welterweight main event. Two weeks later on March 18, Ring City presents the next chapter in the Puerto Rico vs. Mexico ring rivalry when former super featherweight world titlistAlberto Machado(22-2, 18 KOs) faces undefeatedrising prospect Hector Tanajara(19-0, 5 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight main event. Ring City’s events in March will be broadcast live from Puerto Rico as the company continues to tap into boxing’s rich historical locations.
The fight between Bohachuk and Adams was originally scheduled to top the December 3 Ring City event at Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles but Bohachuk was forced to withdraw after testing positive for COVID-19.
“We are thrilled to kick off 2021 with two crossroads main event fights in Puerto Rico,” said Head of Boxing Evan Rutkowski. “Serhii Bohachuk has been chomping at the bit to get back in the ring and on March 4 he will meet the most dangerous opponent of his career in Brandon Adams. Then two weeks later we are right back on NBC Sports Network and Twitch with rising undefeated prospect Hector Tanajara battling former world champion Alberto Machado of Puerto Rico in a classic Mexico vs. Puerto Rico rivalry fight.”
The hard-hitting Bohachuk, who is currently ranked seventh by the WBC and ninth by the IBF at 154 poun, has steamrolled through opposition on his way to an 18-0 gba, all of which have come via knockout. Training with Manny Robles out of Legends Boxing Academy, the 25-year-old proved himself with a knockout win over Tyrone Brunson in October of 2019. Julọ laipe, he put on an electric performance in September 2020 when he knocked out Alejandro Davila in six rounds. The Ukrainian-born Bohachuk, who is promoted by Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions and Ural Boxing, continues to take the Southern California boxing world by storm with his dominant performances in the ring and magnetic personality out of the ring.
“I’m looking forward to defending my title against Brandon Adams on March 4 in Puerto Rico on NBC Sports Network,” said Bohachuk. “I want to thank Ring City and my promoters for this opportunity. This should be a great fight for the fans. I am sorry we couldn’t do it in December, but now people are talking even more about this fight. I will put on another exciting show for the fans.”
Following Bohachuk’s positive COVID-19 result, Adams went on to face Sonny Duversonne in Ring City’s main event on Dec. 3. Adams bested Duversonne just miles away from his hometown of Watts, Calif., with an impressive second-round knockout victory. The battle-tested Adams who works with accomplished trainer Dub Huntley, challenged WBC Middleweight Titleholder Jermall Charlo for the title in 2019 after defeating Shane Mosley Jr. to win the Epix Television Series “The Contender.” Adams boasts a formidable group of sparring partners, including Shawn Porter and Gennadiy Golovkin. Adams started competitively training at age 19, fought his first amateur fight at age 20 and turned professional at age 21. He is promoted by Banner Promotions and Tournament of Contenders.
“I’m looking forward to returning to Ring City in March and showing more growth when Serhii and I finally get to step into the ring in Puerto Rico,” said Adams.
Machado (22-2, 18 KOs), who hails from Rio Piedras, Puẹto Riko, will fight on the island for the first time since 2017 ati awọn 14th time in his professional career. Ni 2017, Machado captured the WBA super featherweight world title against Jezreel Corrales via eighth-round knockout. Machado successfully defended the world title twice in 2018 before losing the belt to Andrew Cancio in February 2019. Later in 2019, Machado moved up to lightweight and scored a second-round knockout over Luis Porozo. The 30-year-old is currently ranked 12th by both the WBA and WBO. The southpaw made a name for himself on the Puerto Rican amateur circuit, competing in the AIBA Youth World Championships and the 2012 Olympic Qualifiers.
“It has been a sad and forced rest due to the Coronavirus but, for me, my body needed this rest. I am excited that after four years I will return to fight again at home in Puerto Rico,” said Machado. “I thank Miguel Cotto Promotions, H2 Promotions, Golden Boy and Ring City USA for giving me this opportunity to headline this great card. Hector Tanajara, Jr. is a great fighter who seeks to break through in the lightweight division as well. I hope he comes ready and that 135 has my space saved because I belong here and on March 18it will be demonstrated.”
Tanajara (19-0, 5 KOs) will take on the toughest test of his career when he meets Machado on his home turf. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Tanajara (19-0, 5 KOs) is coming off of fighting in his hometown for the first time in his professional career in January 2020 when he took on former world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos who he beat convincingly via unanimous decision. The 24-year-old has continued to rise up the lightweight ranks since turning pro in 2015. In Machado, he will face a new challenge by taking on a southpaw fighter for the first time in his 19-fight professional career. Tanajara fights under the tutelage of world-famous trainer Robert Garcia.
“I’m excited to get back in the ring,” said Tanajara. “It has been a little over a year and I’ve been training hard this whole time staying ready for whoever. We finally got an opponent and I’m ready to show the world who I am and what I can do with the top guys in the division.”
Calling all the action ringside in Puerto Rico will be former two-time welterweight champion Shawn Porter joined by NBC Sports blow-by-blow commentator Bob Papa. Brian Campbell will serve as fight night analyst with Curran Bhatia reporting from ringside.
Full card details will be announced at a later date.
About Ring City USA
Ring City, which launched in 2020, is boxing’s newest sports media platform. Working in tandem with a variety of promoters and talent, its new boxing series places an emphasis on competitive matchups that genuinely test the fighters and excite the fight fans. Ring City provides great fights in the ring and compelling shoulder programming outside of the ring. Ring City is the proving ground where up-and-coming talent can earn their stripes and launch themselves into the upper echelon of boxing stardom.
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