(L-R) — 2015 Ring 8 Award Winners: New York Fighter of the Year Sadam Ali, Woman of the Decade Melvina Lathan and Fighter of the Year Timothy Bradley
(photo by Peter Frutkoff)
NEW YORK, NY (December 21, 2015) – A capacity crowd enjoyed the recent 29th jaarlijkse Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
Vijfvoudig, twee-divisie wereldkampioen Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley received the Ring 8 Vechter van het Jaar Award. Other 2015 Ring 8 prijswinnaars (zie volledige lijst hieronder) included former New York State Athletic Commission chairperson Melvina Lathan(Vrouw van het decennium), ongeslagen Geen. 1 wereld weltergewicht mededinger Poort “Wereld Kid” Zijn (NY Fighter van het Jaar), Heather Hardy (NY Vrouw Fighter van het Jaar), “Ierland” John Duddy (Ongekroonde kampioen), Andre Rozier (Trainer van het Jaar) en Joe DeGuardia (Promotor van het Jaar). Randy Gordon served as the Master of Ceremonies.
“We hadden 340 people and everybody enjoyed themselves,” reported Ring 8 president Bob Duffy. “Things went very well. There were a few emotional acceptance speeches and some tears shed.
“We donated a table to Wounded Warriors and also presented Keith Sullivan with a special trophy for all the legal work and support he gives Ring 8, New York State Boxing Hall of Fame, Atlas Foundation, Boxing Writers Association of America, and boxing in New York.”
 2015 Ring 8 Award Winners
(Photo by Peter Frutkoff)
2015 RING 8 Award Winners
Fighter van het Jaar: Timothy Bradley
Vrouw van het decennium: Zij. Melvina Lathan
NY Fighter van het Jaar: Sadam Ali
NY Vrouw Fighter van het Jaar: Heather Hardy
Ongekroonde kampioen: John Duddy
Co-Cutmen van het Jaar: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Bestuurslid van het Jaar: Billy Strigaro
Trainer van het Jaar: Andre Rozier
Community Service Award: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Promotor van het Jaar: Joe DeGuardia
Sponsor van het Jaar: George O'Neill
Ambtenaar van het Jaar: Carlos Ortiz, Jr.
Amateur Officiële van het Jaar: Christina Vila
Lang & Verdienstelijke Service Award: Jack Hirsch
Profielen van Courage Award: Paddy Dolan
Vooruitzichten van het Jaar: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales
Ring Omroeper van het Jaar: David Diamante
Patriottisme Award: Korporaal Ron McNair, Jr.
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2015 CLOSES WITH EXPLOSIVE ACTION ON HBO BOXING AFTER DARK® AND HBO LATINO® BOXING
HUGE SHOW OPENS AND CLOSES WITH BIG KNOCKOUTS — LUIS ORTIZ MAINTAINS WBA INTERIM HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSIP; SOSA AND WALTERS BATTLE TO DRAW
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VERONA, NEW YORK (December 19, 2015) – De 2015 boxing year culminated with a tremendous show at Turning Stone Resort Casino as WBA Interim Heavyweight Champion Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz (24-0, 21 KO) closed the show by maintaining his title with a knockout-of-the-year candidate over Bryant “Door – Door” Jennings (19-2, 10 KO) in the seventh round of their scheduled bout live on HBO Boxing After Dark.
“Vandaag, there is a new era in the heavyweight division,” Ortiz, who landed a vicious uppercut to end the fight, zei. “Jennings is fighter who deserves much respect, but he can tell you that I am a force in the heavyweight division. I am going to go out and obtain my objective. “I have been training for a big fight of this magnitude for three years. My strategy was to keep him at a distance and I was able to do that effectively with my reach and my jab. I will fight whoever next, whoever Golden Boy Promotions gives me I will take. Wilder, Woede, Klitschko anyone of them, I am ready to prove that I am the heavyweight world champion. A lot of people say a lot of things about me, but the testing showed that I am a clean fighter.”
“I wasn’t on my game, and he got the best of me,” Jennings said. “I didn’t adjust well and he was the better man.”
The co-main event saw two Super Featherweights – former WBA Featherweight and Super Featherweight World Champion Nicolas “Axe Man” Walters (26-0-1, 21 KO) and Jason Sosa (18-1-4, 14 KO) — wage a superb battle with both fighters landing tremendous sharp, accurate shots throughout the fight. While Sosa won the fight on one of the judge’s cards, the fight was ruled a draw as the two other judges had the fight even.
“I am in total shock. I was never in any danger, never hurt,” Walters said. “[Sosa] is een goede vechter — the kind of fight I wanted — but I thought I won all the rounds. So surprised this happened to me.”
“I thought I won and am disappointed it was a draw,” Sosa said. “Ik heb hard gewerkt, I really thought I won the fight.”
In the HBO Latino Boxing main event light heavyweight Vyacheslav “Leeuwenhart – Chigonsky” Shabranskyy (15-0, 12 KO) kept his undefeated record intact slugging out a majority decision over Yuneski Gonzalez (16-2, 12 KO) in an action-packed brawl that saw both fighters land huge shots throughout the fight.
“This fight was the most important and most exciting fight of my career,” said Shabranskyy. I did feel a lot of Gonzalez’ punches but I also feel like I hurt him — especially in the last round, he was beginning to sway. If I had a little more time I feel I would have knocked him out.”
“I knew that this was going to be a war and that is what we delivered tonight,” Gonzalez zei. “We both gave it our all and didn’t let up. I knew that I needed to knock him out to win this fight but he was more resilient than I thought and didn’t open up enough for the knockout to happened. I did know the fight was very close and should have been a draw in my opinion. I would like the opportunity to fight him again and prove that I am the better fighter.”
In the co-main of the HBO Latino broadcast, rising middleweight “Koning” Gabriel Rosado (22-9, 13 KO) shook off some tough early rounds to earn a hard-fought unanimous victory against former IBF Welterweight World Champion Joshua “Grootmeester” Clottey (39-6, 22 KO).
“It has been more than a year since I have been in the ring so I did feel a little I the rust but I feel like this fight really helped me shake it off,” Rosado said. Clottey is a tough opponent, voormalig wereldkampioen, definitely a challenge for me in my first fight back. I delivered an entertaining fight tonight and I was happy with my performance. I am ready for my next big challenge, I would like a shot at Canelo [Alvarez] next.”
“Gabriel gave everyone a great performance today,” said Fernando Vargas, Rosado’s trainer. This was our first training camp together and I think we are going to keep growing and make great fights together.”
“This was an off night for me,” Clottey said. “I do think that the fans enjoyed the fight –we are both fighters that do not like to back down. Echter, I don’t feel comfortable at this weight class, I want to go back down to 154 and continue to fight at junior middleweight.”
Opening the HBO Latino broadcast, former WBA and IBF Featherweight World Champion Yuriorkis Gamboa (25-1, 17 KO) had all he could handle after a 13-month layoff, squaring off in a lightweight showdown against Hylon Williams Jr. (16-2-1, 3 KO) Houston. Na 10 rounds of back-and-forth action, the judges awarded Gamboa a hard-fought unanimous decision.
“It feels good to be back in the ring,” Gamboa said. “I trained in Cuba, and I feel that all the hard paid off. I was faster and stronger in the ring. I know I dominated the action tonight, I made sure he knew I was in control from the first round.”
“I felt good about the pace of the fight, I know I hurt him a few times,” Williams zei. “This fight should have gone my way.”
In a light heavyweight battle, rising prospect D’Mitrius “Big Meech” Ballard (11-0, 7 KO) won a shutout unanimous decision against a game Fabiano “Pit Bull” Veer (11-4-1, 8 KO).
“I am glad I secured the victory today,” Ballard said. “[Veer] was able to go all six rounds with me, but I felt in complete control the entire fight. I think I am ready to step up to more rounds and bigger opponents. I am ready for the next big step of my career and this fight showed that. I want to thank Oscar and Golden Boy Promotions for the opportunity and I can’t wait for the next fight.”
In de opening aanval van de avond, middleweight Steven “De Hitman” Martinez (16-2, 13 KO) emerged with a second round TKO victory over Jorge “Torpedojager” Melendez (28-6-1, 26 KO). Martinez got off numerous combinations in round one and followed it up in round two with a sizzling left hook that floored Menendez. While Mendendez beat the count, Martinez quickly moved in, forcing the referee to wave off the fight at1:33 van de tweede ronde.
Jennings vs. Ortiz was a 12-round heavyweight bout fight for the WBA Interim Heavyweight Title presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Gary Shaw Productions and is sponsored by Corona, Mexico – Leven om het te Belive! en Carmelita Chorizo. Walters versus. Sosa was a 10-round junior lightweight bout presented by Top Rank in association with Peltz Boxing Promotions and Warriors Boxing Promotions. Deuren open om 6:00 p.m. EN en het eerste gevecht begint om 6:05 p.m. EN, en de HBO Boxing After Dark uitzending begint live 10:15 p.m. EN/PT.
Gonzalez vs. Shabranskyy, was a 10-round light heavyweight bout presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Star Boxing. De HBO Latino Boxing uitzending begint om 12:15 a.m. EN/PT (tape delay).
Gastheer van het evenement, de Oneida Nation's Turning Stone Resort Casino blijft zich onderscheiden als een van de beste bestemming voor blockbuster bokswedstrijden. The December 19 fight will mark Turning Stone Resort Casino’s 16th nationally-televised boxing event in drie jaar, cementeren van het resort als een mekka voor de knock-out op de televisie uitgezonden gevechten. Gelegen in de staat New York, de bestemming resort biedt wereldklasse entertainment en gaming, bekroonde accommodaties, een gevarieerde mix van restaurants, twee luxe spa's en diverse uitgaansgelegenheden.
Professional media requesting credentials for the December 19 gevecht moet contact opnemen met Kelly Abdo, Turning Stone Resort Casino Public Relations Manager (315) 366.9291 of kelly.abdo@turningstone.com.
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BILLY JOE SAUNDERS DETHRONES ANDY LEE ZATERDAG OM 12e HUIDIGE BRITSE WERELDKAMPIOEN TE WORDEN OP SHO EXTREME® VAN MANCHESTER,ENGELAND
NEW YORK (December. 19, 2015) - Billy Joe Saunders onttroonde WBO middengewicht wereldkampioen Andy Lee met een meerderheidsbesluit van 12 ronden zaterdag Showtime Boxing INTERNATIONALE van Manchester, Engeland.
De strijd, dat werd gescoord 115-111, 114-112 en 113-113, zal vanavond opnieuw uitgezonden worden om 9 p.m. EN/PT op SHO EXTREME.
In een combinatie van tactische linkshandigen, een explosieve derde ronde van Saunders (23-0, 12 KO) was het verschil. De Britse uitdager gooide Lee twee keer op de grond - eerst met een grote rechtse hoek en opnieuw met een counter net rechts 30 seconden later - en een verdwaasde Lee overleefde op de een of andere manier de 10-7 ronde. VIDEO HOOGTEPUNTEN: http://s.sho.com/1OfibYe
De Ierse Lee (34-3-1, 24 KO) vocht zich een weg terug en was de agressievere vechter in de kampioensrondes, maar het was niet genoeg om een trage start en de twee knockdowns goed te maken.
Met de overwinning, Saunders werd de 12th huidige Britse wereldkampioen.
"Ik ben wereldkampioen,'Zei Saunders. “Ik heb vandaag een goede kampioen verslagen, een goede stevige kampioen. Ik heb zijn macht tegen hem gebruikt. Toen ik aan het boksen was, werd hij een beetje onzorgvuldig en liet zijn loden hand vallen en ik ving hem met de haak.
"Ik ga niet mijn mond gaan lopen, maar het was een goed schot. Met iemand zo snel als ik moet je je handen omhoog houden. Ik ben niet de grootste puncher ter wereld, maar ik heb je daar laten zien dat ik kan slaan. "
WBA middengewicht wereldkampioen Daniel Jacobs, vers van een eerste ronde knock-out van Peter Quillin twee weken geleden op SHOWTIME, was een gastanalist op zaterdag Vanuit New York.
'Ik dacht dat hij een grote vechter zou worden, Ik dacht dat hij betere bezittingen had,”Jacobs zei over Lee. "Hij heeft niet genoeg voor me gedaan. Hij was te zelfgenoegzaam en na de knockdown zag je niet dat gevoel van urgentie dat een vechter moet hebben op het comeback-parcours.
'Alle eer te danken aan Billy Joe, maar het was geen indrukwekkende overwinning. "
Na het zien van het gevecht, Jacobs was er niet klaar voor om zich in te zetten voor een confrontatie met de eenwording in 2016 met de winnaar.
"We zullen alles doen wat zinvol is,”Zei Jacobs. "Ik denk dat het tijd is om te gaan zitten en te bedenken wat zinvol is. Het is duidelijk een goed moment om middengewichtkampioen te worden. "
BRYANT JENNINGS vs. LUIS ORTIZ PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS
LIVE FROM TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA, NEW YORK AND BROADCAST ON HBO BOXING AFTER DARK®
AND HBO LATINO® BOXING ON Zaterdag, December 19
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VERONA, NEW YORK (December. 17) – Fighters featured on the December 19 HBO Boxing After Dark and HBO Latino shows shared their final thoughts ahead of Saturdays fights at the final press conference today at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Former heavyweight world title contender Bryant “Door – Door” Jennings (19-1, 10 KO) of Philadelphia was joined at the final press conference by his opponent Cuban heavyweight Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz (23-0, 20 KO), who will clash in the main event on the HBO Boxing After Dark telecast op zaterdag for the WBA Interim Heavyweight World Title.
Jennings and Ortiz were joined by co-main event fighters former WBA Featherweight and Super Featherweight World Champion Nicholas “Axe Man” Walters (26-0, 21 KOs and Jason Sosa (18-1-3, 14 KO) who will battle Zaterdag in a 10-round super featherweight fight.
Also at today’s press conference were HBO Latino Boxing main event fightersYuneski Gonzalez (16-1, 12 KO) en Vyacheslav “Leeuwenhart – Chigonsky” Shabranskyy (14-0, 12 KO) who will fight a 10-round light heavyweight bout; HBO Latino Boxing co-main event fighters “Koning” Gabriel Rosado (21-9, 13 KO) and former IBF Welterweight World Champion Joshua “Grootmeester” Clottey (39-5, 22 KO) who will battle in a 10-round middleweight bout; and former WBA and IBF Featherweight World Champion Yuriorkis Gamboa (24-1, 17 KO) and opponent Hylon Williams Jr. (16-1-1, 3 KO) who will open up the HBO Latino Boxing broadcast in a 10-round lightweight bout.
Below is what the fighters and their teams had to say at today’s final press conference at Turning Stone Resort Casino:
BRYANT “BY-BY” JENNINGS, Voormalig zwaargewicht wereld titelkandidaat:
“Thank everyone for this fight and making this event happen. Preparation went as planned. I moved to Florida and had a great camp; it was a great environment. There will be no surprises op zaterdag.”
LUIS “THE REAL KING KONG” Ortiz, WBA Interim wereldkampioen zwaargewicht:
“I have worked very hard to be here, and I will not waste this opportunity. We will seeop zaterdag who is the best.
“I am a man of few words and will let my hands to the talking.”
ERIC GOMEZ, Senior Vice President at Golden Boy Promotions:
“To make the best fights you need to have great partners getting together that will make fair deals.
“These fighters are hungry and ready to brawl op zaterdag. Bryant Jennings had a great performance at Madison Square Garden recently. Luis Ortiz is just as hungry. I want to thank Gary Shaw, HBO, Mario Serrano and everyone that has been part of this promotion. It has truly been a pleasure.”
Bernard Hopkins, Business Partner at Golden Boy Promotions and Future Hall of Famer:
“2015 is the best year I will remember as a promoter. We’ve had excellent fights, competitive match ups this year. This is what boxing needs at this moment, and Golden Boy Promotions has been instrumental in helping deliver these entertaining fights to the fans. Jennings vs. Ortiz will be yet another one of those entertaining, high-action fights the fans want to see.”
MARIO SERRANO, Public Relations Director for Gary Shaw Productions:
“Ik wil HBO bedanken, Gary Shaw Productions, Golden Boy Promotions and the WBA. With the WBA Interim title on the line, we at GSP believe Bryant Jennings will be victorious. He has a new coach in John David Jackson and they are working harmoniously together.”
JOHN DAVID JACKSON, Trainer for Bryant Jennings:
“Thank you to Turning Stone Resort casino for hosting this event and to Gary Shaw Productions for making this event happen.
“Thank you to team Jennings, and to Bryant for being part of this team. Zaterdag, you’ll see. We will prove that we are the best.
“Bryant has worked hard this is what he wants and what he desires. He will be the heavyweight world champion of the world.
HERMAN CAICEDO, Trainer for Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz:
“Camp has been going well. We have been in camp for than more than a year. Luis lives in the gym – he doesn’t take a day off.”
“We have prepared well for this fight, and he has been doing his due diligence. I will not be surprised when he wins.”
“Luis has a lot of reasons to win and persevere. Zaterdag nacht, we will have the victory; it’s coming.”
LEE SAMUELS, Director of Public Relations at Top Rank:
“Thank you to HBO for all that they do for boxing. Thank you to Golden Boy Promotions- everyone there is a great person and we have a wonderful relationship.
“This is a big year for Top Rank. Bob Aram is celebrating his 50th year in boxing- Muhammad Ali, Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Herns, Roberto Duran, Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, George Forman, and now here we are at Turning Stone Resort Casino for this very meaningful fight for us with Walters vs. Sosa.
“It will be a tough battle with two tough stars and big stakes for the winner.
“Nicholas is very powerful and had a great amateur career. This is his first time at 130 pond, so we are not sure what we will see op zaterdag night with him.”
NICHOLAS “AXEMAN” WALTERS, Undefeated Former World Boxing Association (WBA) Featherweight World Champion:
“As they say, 130 lbs. is his territory. I am willing to fight at whatever weight. I had an excellent training camp in Panama.
“We are going to be OK. I hope he is ready because we are going to put on a good fight. Thanks to HBO and all the promoters. I want to make a big statement for 2016-we are ready.”
JASON “EL CANITO” SOSA, Junior Lichtgewicht Contender:
“Thank you to God; thanks to HBO for believing in me; thanks to Top Rank, Russell Peltz, and Golden Boy Promotions. Trainingskamp is geweldig geweest, and my game plan is excellent. I’m ready to give the fans what they want.
“Walters is coming in to my territory at 130 lbs. There is a big difference in this weight division compared to what he is used to. He will find out really quick what I am really all about.”
JOE DEGUARDIA, Voorzitter van Star Boxing:
“It is great to be here at Turning Stone Resort Casino and is a pleasure to work with Golden Boy Promotions, looking to go great things together. Thank you to HBO as well. This will be a spectacular show.
“Yuniesky Gonzalez came up from Cuba, Mexico, and Florida to try and find a manager. He is an accomplished fighter, and I have tremendous high hopes for him. This will be a big fight between two warriors, and he is not going to disappoint.”
Yuniesky Gonzalez, Light Heavyweight Contender:
“Thank you to God for giving me this moment. Thank you to my promoters, Star Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions and HBO for everything.
“Ik voel me goed. I have the reality of Shabranskyy, but I feel very good. Hij is een goede vechter, but I have come a long way and I am going to make a statement.”
Vyacheslav Shabranskyy, Undefeated Light Heavyweight Contender:
“Dankjewel. I am ready and it will be a great fight. I am ready to go.”
JOSHUA “GRAND MASTER” CLOTTEY, Former IBF Welterweight World Champion:
“Thanks to HBO for everything they have done for me. I wouldn’t be where I am in my career without them. I am ready for this opportunity.”
YURIORKIS GAMBOA, Former WBA and IBF Featherweight champion:
“Thank you to God and thanks to HBO for trusting me. That is what I am here for, to give an exciting night. Thanks to SMS Promotions for having me here and to continue my promotional deals.
“Thanks to HBO for the opportunity, and we look forward to working with you in the future.”
HYLON “Kid Cosmo” WILLIAMS JR., Lichtgewicht Contender:
“This going to be a great show op zaterdag. Ik ben blij om hier te zijn. I’ve come to do what I’ve come to do. Thanks to SMS Promotions for having me and for supporting me.”
Tickets voor de December. 19 HBO Boxing After Dark en HBO Latino Boxing evenement start op $25, $35 en $60 voor de eerste rang zitplaatsen plus van toepassing zijnde kosten en zijn verkrijgbaar bij het Turning Stone Resort Box Office door te bellen naar 315-361-7469 of online op Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com).
Jennings vs. Ortiz is een 12-round zwaargewicht gevecht vechten voor de WBA Interim Zwaargewicht titel door Golden Boy Promotions in samenwerking met Gary Shaw Productions en wordt gesponsord door Corona, Mexico – Leven om het te Belive! en Carmelita Chorizo. Walters versus. Sosa is een 10-ronde junior lichtgewicht bout door Top Rank gepresenteerd in samenwerking met Peltz Boksen Promoties en Warriors Boksen Promotions. Deuren open om 6:00 p.m. EN en het eerste gevecht begint om 6:05 p.m. EN, en de HBO Boxing After Dark uitzending begint live 10:15 p.m. EN/PT.
Gonzalez vs. Shabranskyy, is een 10-ronde licht zwaargewicht gevecht gepresenteerd door Golden Boy Promotions in samenwerking met Star Boxing. De HBO Latino Boxing uitzending begint om 12:15 a.m. EN/PT (tape delay).
Gastheer van het evenement, de Oneida Nation's Turning Stone Resort Casino blijft zich onderscheiden als een van de beste bestemming voor blockbuster bokswedstrijden. DeDecember 19 fight will mark Turning Stone Resort Casino’s 16th nationally-televised boxing event in drie jaar, cementeren van het resort als een mekka voor de knock-out op de televisie uitgezonden gevechten. Gelegen in de staat New York, de bestemming resort biedt wereldklasse entertainment en gaming, bekroonde accommodaties, een gevarieerde mix van restaurants, twee luxe spa's en diverse uitgaansgelegenheden.
“BREATHE FOR CALEY” TOY DRIVE AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA EVENT
GILROY, ZOALS (December 17, 2015) – Robert “The Ghost” Krijger zal aanwezig zijn op de“Breathe for Caley” Toy Drive and Pancake Breakfast with Santa event happeningdeze zaterdag at the Applebee’s in Gilroy. Everyone is encourage to bring an unwrapped toy for those in need. All toys to be donated to the Rebekah Children’s House (Gilroy) en Stanford’s Children’s Hospital. Tickets geprijsd $8.00 per persoon can be purchased by emailing: info@breatheforcaley.org of door te bellen naar408.568.5481 (Brandi) – 408.568.5481 (Teresa)
WHO: Four-Division and Six-Time World Champion, Robert Guerrero
WAT: Breathe for Caley Toy Drive and Pancake Breakfast with Santa
WHY: To help bring toys to those in need during the Christmas holiday
WANNEER: Zaterdag, December 19, 2015
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
WAAR: Applebee’s 8200 Arroyo Circle
Gilroy, ZOALS, 95020
FLYWEIGHT SCRAP PROMISES EXCITEMENT AT NEF 21
Lewiston, Maine (December 17, 2015) - New England Fights (NEF), Amerika's nummer een regionale strijd promotie, zal zijn volgende evenement te houden, “NEF 21: IMMORTALS” op Zaterdag, Februari 6, 2016 bij de Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. De vechtkaart is gepland om zowel mixed-martial-arts te bevatten (MMA) en professioneel boksen vlagen. Eerder vandaag, NEF announced the addition of a professional flyweight bout to the “NEF 21” strijd kaart. “Slaperig” Norman Fox (0-0) zal zijn pro debuut te maken tegen Brandon Warne (0-1) bij een gevecht gewicht van 125 kilo.
Fox put together an impressive 4-2 record als een amateur, starting his career in the NEF cage in the summer of 2013. He won his first four in the NEF cage, all via stoppage prior to losing his bid to become NEF MMA Amateur Flyweight Champion to Dustin Veinott (4-4) last June. The back-and-forth battle with Veinott ended in a split decision, and it has been nominated for “2015 NEF Fight of the Year.” Later in 2015, Fox and teammate Jason Lachance (2-3) purchased the MMA Athletix gym in Bath, Maine from their former coach, Ryan Cowette (2-3). The upcoming bout with Warne will be the first of a multi-fight developmental deal Fox signed recently with NEF.
“Brandon and I seem like a pretty even match up,” zei Fox. “Expect a fast-paced fight that could end at any moment.”
Brandon Warne is a member of Team Bombsquad based out of Ithaca, New York. He excelled in the amateur ranks of the sport, vergaren van een record 5-1 with three finishes. Warne made his professional MMA debut this past October in Rhode Island in a losing effort to David Baxter (2-0). He comes to Maine looking for his first win as a pro against Fox.
“It’s an honor to be coming to Maine and put on a show at what I love in front of the NEF crowd,” said Warne. “Meer, it’ll be my parents first time back in Maine since their honeymoon. As for the fight, I’m not much for trash talking. Fighters fight and that’s I’m coming to do!”
New England Fights’ volgende evenement, “NEF 21: IMMORTALS,” vindt plaatsZaterdag, Februari 6, 2016 bij de Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets voor “NEF 21” beginnen bij slechts $25 en zijn nu te koop bijwww.TheColisee.com of door te bellen naar het Colisée box office op 207.783.2009 X 525. Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bij www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg ze op Twitternefights en toetreden tot de officiële Facebook-groep "New England Fights."
Introducing The “Detroit Brawl” Series From Salita Promotions
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FLORES DETERMINED TO DETHRONE UCHIYAMA
LEON, NICARAGUA (December 10, 2015) – WBA #7 rated super-featherweight contender, Oliver Flores (27-1-2, 17 PRIJZEN), is eager to show the world he is capable of dethroning WBA world champion Takashi Uchiyama (23-0-1, 19 KO). The championship fight between Uchiyama and Flores is set to take place on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2015 at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.
Gepromoot door Havoc Boxing Promotions, Flores is currently riding a 4-fight winning streak, with his last fight ending by way of knockout. With the WBA super-featherweight world title on the line, Flores feels he’s destined to bring home the title to his countrymen of Nicaragua.
“I’ve worked hard my whole life with the goal of becoming a world champion someday,” said Oliver Flores. “That time is now just a few weeks away. I’m very determined to show the boxing world and everyone in the super-featherweight division that I’ve arrived. Uchiyama is the champion and he’s fighting in his backyard, which is going to be a difficult task to for me to come out victorious. But I’ve always believed that I would be a world champion and that reality will come true on December 31st.”
“We are thrilled to be representing another world champion in a high profile fight with Oliver Flores challenging Takashi Uchiyama for the WBA super-featherweight world title,” zei Rob Diaz of Havoc Boxing. “Flores is in great shape and we believe he has all the tools to come out victorious.”
Undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez Punctuates 2015 with 2nd round knockout over former world champion Erik Aiken
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