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CLARESSA SHIELDS RETURNS TO SHOWTIME® VYING TO BECOME FIRST UNDISPUTED WORLD CHAMPION IN TWO DIVISIONS IN FOUR-BELT ERA

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Shields To Face IBF Super Welterweight Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire With All Four Major Belts On The Line In 154-Pound Unification Bout

 SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Saturday, Mayo 9 Sa 9 sa gabii. UG / 6 sa gabii. PT

NEW YORK – Marso 11, 2020 – Undefeated three-division world champion Claressa Shields will attempt to become the first boxer in the four-belt era to become an undisputed world champion in two weight divisions when she faces unbeaten IBF Super Welterweight Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire in a 154-pound unification bout on Saturday, Mayo 9, nagpuyo sa Showtime(9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT) from the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Shields’ hometown of Flint, kanako.

The winner of the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION main event will walk away with Shields’ WBC and WBO titles, Dicaire’s IBF belt, ug ang wba (Super) crown. This is the first time in its 99-year history that the WBA has awarded a Super Champion belt to a female boxer.

Tickets for the Salita Promotions event start at $35 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center box office.

“I can’t wait to make history again on May 9,” said Shields. “Fighting in Flint in front of all my fans has been a dream of mine since turning pro. Having the opportunity to make history by fighting for the undisputed title in a second weight division is something I’m very proud of. Fighting against undefeated IBF 154-pound champion Marie-Eve Dicaire continues my quest to fight the very best in women’s boxing. And headlining on SHOWTIME again will continue my goal to lift women’s boxing to new heights. I’m going to give Flint and fight fans all over the world a night to remember on May 9!"

“I am very excited for this opportunity and it is an honor to face an opponent like Claressa Shields,” said Dicaire. “I am thankful to my promoter Yvon Michel and everyone involved in making this possible. For me, this is a dream come true. I will be prepared the best I can be and I am ready to leave everything in the ring to win the fight!"

In the four-belt era, only seven fighters have been undisputed in one division, including Shields, Katie Taylor, Cecilia Braekhus, Bernard Hopkins, Jermain Taylor, Terence Crawford, and Oleksandr Usyk.

 sa Enero 10 sa Atlantic City, N.J., Shields made history by claiming the WBC and WBO 154-pound world championships with a dominating unanimous decision over Ivana Habazin. Shields became the fastest fighter in history, lalaki o babaye, to win world titles in three different weight divisions, surpassing the records of Vasiliy Lomachenko and Kosei Tanaka, who both accomplished the feat in 12 away.

The 24-year-old Shields (10-0, 2 KOs) overpowered Habazin from the opening bell, utilizing a strong jab and a steady diet of body shots that left the Croatian mostly in defensive mode throughout the 10-round fight. In the sixth round, a series of body shots forced Habazin to take a knee in the first knockdown of her career.

“SHOWTIME has a long history of featuring the best in women’s combat sports, whether it was with Gina Carrano, Cris Cyborg and Ronda Rousey in MMA, or Laila Ali and Christy Martin in boxing,"Miingon si Gordon Hall, Executive Producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION. “More recently, we have shown Claressa Shields, Christina Hammer, Lightweight Champion Katie Taylor and seven-division champion Amanda Serrano. Shields vs. Dicaire will be our 12th women’s boxing event since 2017. Claressa’s bout with Dicaire represents another historic battle of unbeatens and attempt for another ‘first’ on SHOWTIME as Claressa looks to become undisputed in two weight classes.”

“I am excited to bring a historic night of boxing to fans in Flint at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center and to those watching on SHOWTIME,” said Dmitriy Salita, Presidente sa Salita Promotions. “In Claressa Shields and Marie-Eve Dicaire, we have the two best junior middleweights in the world and two undefeated champions fighting for the undisputed world championship.  In addition to her already historic list of firsts, if victorious, Claressa will become the first two-division undisputed champion in the four-belt era. It will be a triumphant night in Flint on May 9.”

After becoming the first American boxer in history – male or female – to win two consecutive Olympic Gold Medals, Shields turned professional following the 2016 Olympics and headlined the first women’s boxing main event in premium cable television history in just her second professional fight in 2017. Shields, who will be headlining for the seventh time on SHOWTIME, now has her sights on making even more history.

“Claressa Shields continues to be a beacon of light and a trailblazer for women’s boxing, women’s sports, and boxing overall,” said Mark Taffet, Shields’ manager. “Being the only American to win back-to-back Olympic Gold in boxing, having won world titles in three weight divisions faster than any man or woman in boxing history, and now having the chance to be the first person – man or woman – to be an undisputed champion in two weight divisions in the four-belt era, Claressa will continue to add to her list of legendary, unprecedented and history-making accomplishments come May 9. I’m proud to be a part of her journey.”

The 33-year-old Dicaire (17-0) is from Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada, and started karate at the age of six. She worked her way up through the ranks until she obtained her black belt. After winning five world championship titles, Dicaire turned her attention to boxing and won the IBF Super Welterweight World Championship belt in December 2018 dethroning by decision the Uruguayan Chris Namus at the Quebec City Videotron Center. In her last fight in November of 2019, Dicaire defended her title for the third time beating experienced Venezuelan Ogleidis Suarez by unanimous decision. Dicaire will be fighting outside of the province of Quebec for the first time on May 9 and will be looking to score the upset victory in front of Shields’ hometown fans.

“Marie-Eve Dicaire against Claressa Shields, a battle of two undefeated champions for all the titles – you can’t get a better match in boxing,” said Yvon Michel, Dicaire’s promoter, Presidente sa gym. “We have great respect and admiration for all Shields has accomplished but there is no doubt Marie-Eve is the most skilled, strong and dedicated opponent Claressa has faced. We are very confident that all the belts will come back to Canada with us. Thanks to Salita Promotions and SHOWTIME for the opportunity. Marie-Eve Dicaire will provide a great fight for the fans and viewers.”

Barry Tompkins will call the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. Ang executive producer mao Gordon Hall uban sa Richard Gaughan og ug Rick Phillips naggiya sa.

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Undefeated rising star Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz In developmental process on way to top

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Worcester, Misa. (Marso 11, 2020) – Fresh off his sensational hometown debut last month, Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (13-0, 7 KOs) is in the middle of a developmental process that is, unta, headed to the top of the 135-pound division by 2022.

The 23-year-old Ortiz, who will abdicate his World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World lightweight title next month when he turns 24 because he’ll be overage, headlined a Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES) show February 28th at the famed Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Despite fighting for the first time in six months, Ortiz showed no signs of rust, forcing Mexican knockout specialist “Loco” Luis Ronaldo Castillo (22-6, 17 KOs), a former WBC FECOMBOX lightweight champion, to take a knee after landing a crisp uppercut and then finishing him off later in the second round with three overhand rights.

Ortiz, rated Dili. 16 by the North American Boxing Federation (NABF), gained invaluable exposure headlining the CES event, which was streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, ang nanguna nga digital subscription nga serbisyo sa kalibutan alang sa mga dula sa combat.

“There was no reason of any rust,” Ortiz explained. “I had been working hard in the gym for several months, where I always do my best. Maybe the bright lights (fighting at home for the first time) affected me a little? It was a little different going through the fans (on his ring walk) to get to the ring (on stage). I picture much bigger things in my future, so I can’t let small stuff like that put me off my game. But I settled in quickly and felt comfortable.

“I hit him with a good uppercut to the jaw. I figured he’d get up, because he had a late reaction when he went down, but I knew it was over when I hit him with three overhand rights. I really hurt him with the last punch as he was going down. I didn’t say it publicly, but I told some people that I would knock him out in the second round, and I did what I said I’d do. I knew early that it was only going to be a matter of time.”

Ortiz displayed his lightning quick hands and feet, also switching effortlessly from orthodox to southpaw, Jamaine plans to return to work next week as a union carpenter and he’s already started running before he gets back in the gym.

A decorated amateur who had an impressive 100-14 nga rekord, highlighted by consecutive New England Golden Gloves titles in 2015 & 2016, as well as a silver medal at the 2015 National Golden gwantes Tournament (he lost to current IBF World lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez sa championship final) and reaching the semifinals of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Pagsulay, Ortiz is a potential star on the rise.

Because he’s only 23 there is no legitimate reason to push Ortiz at this stage of his young pro career when his developmental process is in gear. First up is his initially scheduled 10-round fight, possibly for a regional title, likely against an accomplished, experienced opponent who will give Jamaine invaluable rounds (he only has 52 rounds sa ilalum sa iyang bakus).

Sa 2021, the dream is for Ortiz to headline a major show at home in Worcester with world-ratings implications, at the new home of the Boston Red Sox’ AAA organization at Polar Park, which is being constructed now for an estimate construction cost of $100-million.

If all goes according to plans, Ortiz will challenge for a world title in 2022, at the latest.
The Ortiz Process has commenced with the goal of eventually developing him into a world titlist. Patience, bisan, is the key to building a champion!
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2020 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Announcement Ceremony Photos

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LAS VEGAS, NV (Marso 10, 2020) - Ang Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame announced its 2020 class of inductees today at the Fernando Vargas Fighting Foundation sa Las Vegas. Inductees in attendance were, 2-Oras World Champion Fernando Vargas, 2-Oras World Champion, Bones Adams, WBC Lightweight Champion, Devin Haney, who was voted Fighter of the Year, Paglaom nga mabuhi sa Tuig, Rolando Romero, ug Saalim Gonzales, father of Amateur Fighter of the Year, Rahim Gonzales. The group was introduced by NVBHOF founder, Rich Morrata, and President Michelle Corrales.


The 8th Annual Induction Weekend takes place at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 7th & 8th, 2020. Alang sa dugang nga impormasyon palihug bisitahawww.nvbhof.com

Ang 2020 Induction Class includes


Fernando “El Feroz” Vargas (26-5, 22 KO ni)
Clarence “Bones” Adams (44-7-4, 20 KOs)
Andre “SOG” Ward (32-0, 16 KOs)
James “Lights Out” Toney (77-10-3, 47 KOs)
Miguel Cotto (41-6, 33 KOs)
Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson (44-5-1, 28 KOs)
Julian “The Hawk” Jackson (55-6, 49 KOs)
Azumah “The Professor” Nelson (39-6-2, 28 KOs)
Danny “Little Red” Lopez (42-6, 39 KOs)
Jose Luis Castillo (66-13-1, 57 KOs)


Non-Boxer Inductees includes


Carlos Padilla
Lorenzo Fertitta
Sammy Macias
Jose Sulaiman


2019 Fighter sa Tuig
Devin Haney (24-0, 14 KO ni)


2019 Paglaom nga mabuhi sa Tuig
Rolando “Rolly” Romero (11-0, 10 KOs)


2019 Amateur of the Year
Rahim Gonzales



For more information about the event and Sponsorship Opportunities, Please Contact:


Chief Executive Officer Michelle Corrales-Lewis


Phone: 702-3-NVBHOF (702-368-2463) Email: michelle@nvbhof.com

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Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Davíd Benavidez Defends Title In Homecoming Fight Against Former Title Challenger Roamer Alexis Angulo

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Pagkinabuhi sa Showtime® Sabado, Abril 18 In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix

More! Rising Lightweight Contender Michel Rivera Faces Mexico’s Marcos Villasana Jr. In WBC Title Eliminator & Interim WBA Super Lightweight Titlist Alberto Puello Takes on Two-Division World Champion Rances Barthelemy

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Phoenix – Marso 9, 2020 – Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Davíd “Ang Red Flag” Benavidez will defend his title on Saturday, Abril 18 in his hometown of Phoenix, Ariz. batok sa kanhi world title challenger Roamer Alexis Angulo, live on SHOWTIME from Arizona Federal Theatre headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast magsugod sa 10 sa gabii. ET / 7 hapon. PT and features rising lightweight prospect Michel Rivera pagkuha sa Mexico ni Marcos Villasana Jr. in a WBC Lightweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Interim WBA Super Lightweight titlist Alberto Puello faces two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy sa telebisyon opener.

One of the sport’s brightest young stars, Benavidez kicks off his second reign as WBC Super Middleweight Champion by returning to fight in his native Phoenix for the first time since 2015, when he knocked out Ricardo Campillo in just his 10th pro away.

“Sa Sabado, Abril 18, Phoenix’s own super middleweight world champion Davíd Benavidez will return home looking to thrill his hometown fans at Arizona Federal Theatre and further cement his positioning in the 168-pound division,” miingon si Tom Brown, Presidente sa TGB Promotions. “Benavidez can expect a strong challenge from the exciting Roamer Alexis Angulo, which should create an action-packed main event live on SHOWTIME. Two more fights with title implications add to the intrigue, with fast-rising Michel Rivera barreling toward a championship and two-division champion Rances Barthelemy hoping to pry the title away from Alberto Puello.”

“From the start of his career, long before he became champion, people have been asking me about Davíd fighting at home,” miingon Sampson Lewkowicz sa Sampson Boxing. “Now is the perfect time and I’m very happy to help bring this show to Davíd’s hometown. I have no doubt it will not only be a great event; it will also be packed with thousands of fans of ‘El Bandera Roja’ Benavidez.”

“SHOWTIME Sports continues its tradition of featuring the brightest young stars in boxing,” miingon si Stephen Espinoza, Presidente, Sports & Pagprograma sa mga Panghitabo, Showtime Networks Inc. “Sa lang 23 ka tuig ang panuigon, David Benavidez is one of boxing’s most exciting young champions, and he’s facing a dangerous opponent in Roamer Alexis Angulo, who is hungry for another upset victory. Sa co-main event, we have yet another boxing prodigy in undefeated 21-year-old rising star Michel Rivera, who is facing his most challenging opponent to date in Marcos Villasana. To round out the card, we will yet another undefeated young rising star in 25-year-old Alberto Puello, who takes on battle-tested veteran Rances Barthelemy.”

Ang mga tiket alang sa live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing, anaa sa sale karon ug mahimo nga mapalit sa www.ticketmaster.com and at Arizona Federal Theatre box office.

The 23-year-old Benavidez (22-0, 19 KOs) defends his belt after defeating two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell in September, stopping him in nine rounds. Benavidez is trained by his father José Sr., alongside his brother and former title challenger, José Jr. Sa 2017, he became the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history by defeating Ronald Gavril on SHOWTIME at just 20 ka tuig ang panuigon. Benavidez went from a 15-year-old prodigy sparring with Gennady Golovkin and Peter Quillin, to world title contender with a 10-fight knockout streak from 2015 pinaagi sa 2017, including a highlight-reel knockout of Rogelio Medina with a seven-punch combination that earned him his first championship.

“I’m very excited to be fighting Angulo on SHOWTIME and in front of my hometown crowd,” said Benavidez. “I haven’t fought in Phoenix in five years. It’s exciting to be back. I expect Angulo to come in ready. I know he just pulled an upset in his last fight and he’s not taking any shortcuts, but neither am I. Angulo has never been stopped, so I want to be the first person to stop him. I feel like I’m more motivated with a hungry fighter like him in front of me, and you will see it in my performance.”

Born in El Bordo, Colombia and now fighting out of Miami, Fla., Angulo (26-1, 22 KOs) enters his second world title opportunity on a three-fight winning streak, including two triumphs over previously unbeaten fighters. Angulo stopped Reinaldo Gonzalez in 2018 in his first fight since losing a decision to then-super middleweight champion Gilberto Ramirez earlier that year. He scored a decision victory this January over Anthony Sims Jr. to put himself in position to again challenge the best in the division.

“I’m very motivated by this great opportunity to fight for the world title again,” said Angulo. “Benavidez is a talented world champion who is clearly one of the best super middleweights in the world. This is going to be a great fight for the fans because of the style I bring to the ring. My Mexican style of fighting will be too much for Benavidez and I will have my hand raised on April 18.”

Natawo sa Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and now living in Miami, the 21-year-old Rivera (18-0, 12 KOs) naghimo sa iyang U.S. debut sa ShoBox sa Hunyo sa 2019 by scoring an impressive unanimous decision victory against then-unbeaten Rene Tellez Giron, who would go on to upset Karlos Balderas in his next fight. The explosive rising star then followed up by stopping Jose Luis Gallegos in September and scoring a vicious 10th-round TKO against Fidel Maldonado Jr. in February of 2020.

Villasana (25-6, 14 KOs) is the son of former featherweight champion Marcos Villasana, and fights out of Acapulco, Mexico. The 28-year-old will make his U.S. debut on April 18 riding a 10-fight winning streak that includes five knockouts. He most recently picked up two victories in 2019, defeating then-unbeaten Roman Villa in April before knocking out Javier Franco in August.

Representing his home of San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic, Puello (17-0, 9 KOs) mohimo sa iyang U.S. debut on April 18 when he faces Barthelemy. The 25-year-old has fought professionally since 2015, defeating a slew of regional contenders and prospects. His most recent fight saw him defeat 2012 Olympian and then-unbeaten Jonathan Alonso by 12-round decision to capture his interim 140-pound title.

A decorated Cuban amateur who hails from a boxing family, Karonga (27-1-1, 14 KOs) is moving back to super lightweight after fighting former champion Robert Easter Jr. to a draw in their April 2019 lightweight title fight. The 33-year-old now trains in Las Vegas and has won titles in two weight classes, defeating Argenis Mendez for a 130-pound crown in 2014 and Denis Shafikov for a 135-pound belt in 2015. Barthelemy will look to work his way toward a second world title shot at 140 libra, which could make him the first three-division champion from Cuba.

Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will serve as telecast host with versatile combat sportscaster Mauro Ranallo calling the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Rounding out the telecast team are Emmy® award-winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. David Dinkins Jr. serves as Executive Producer with Ray Smaltz producing and Bob Dunphy directing.

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Usa sa labing kaayo sa tanan nga panahon…. 1988 Olympic silver medalist nga si Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe

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Colorado Springs, Lap. (Marso 9, 2020) - Sa bisan unsang mga sumbanan, U.S. Olympian ug kanhi unified World heavyweight champion Riddick "Big Daddy" Bowe dili malalis nga usa sa labing bantogang boksidor sa tanang panahon, amateur ug propesyonal.

Natawo ug nagdako sa bantog nga seksyon sa Brownsville sa Brooklyn, New York, nga nagpatungha usab sa mga kaubang World heavyweight championMike Tyson ugShannon Briggs, Si Bowe nagsugod sa boksing sa 13 sa Bedford-Stuyvesant Boxing Association Gym.

“Gusto nakong buhaton ang tananMuhammad Ali gibuhat,” Gipasabot ni Bowe nganong nakasulod siya sa boksing. “Idol ko siya. Gusto kong moapil sa Marines, apan nahigugma ko sa boksing ug nagpabilin niini. Nakalimot ko sa Marines.”

Gipalambo ni Bowe ang iyang kahanas ug nahimong usa ka talagsaong boksingero, sa paghugpong sa usa ka 104-18 amateur nga rekord, gipasiugdahan sa iyang kontrobersyal nga silver-medal winning performance sa 1988 Olympic Games sa Seoul, South Korea.

Usa ka upat ka higayon nga kampeon sa New York Golden Gloves, Nakuha sab ni Bowe ang top honors sa 1986 Junior World Championships, uban sa usa ka bronze medal sa 1987 Pan American Games, bisan pa sa pagpakig-away sa iyang katapusan nga duwa uban sa usa ka bali nga kamot siya mitago gikan sa iyang mga coaches.

Si Bowe adunay kaatbang saRobert Salters, kinsa iyang gibahin sa upat ka duwa, apan iyang gipildi si Salters, 3-2, sa U.S. Box-Offs para makakwalipikar sa 1988 USA Boxing Olympic Team. Lakip sa iyang mga kauban sa OlympicRoy Jones, Jr., Ray Mercer, Kennedy McKinney ugAndrew Maynard.

Gilibutan sa kontrobersiya ang iyang Olympic championship fight batok sa umaabot nga World heavyweight champion, Canadian super heavyweight Lennox Lewis, kinsa mipauli nga dala ang Olympic gold medal. Atol sa iyang away ni Lewis, Gikuhaan og puntos si Bowe alang sa usa ka “ghost” nga ulo nga wala mahitabo, ug ang referee mihatag kang Bowe og usa ka parisan sa gikalalis nga standing-eight counts, ang kataposan niini miresulta sa pagpahunong sa away pabor ni Lewis.

“Kanang awaya dili na unta maundang,” Mikomento si Bowe. “Nalipay gihapon ko nga nakadaog og silver medal. naa pa ko. Ug unya nahimo kong pro. Ang akong inahan adunay 13 mga bata ug ako gusto nga malipay ang akong inahan. Gusto ko nga paliton siya og balay. Mao kana ang nakapadasig kanako sa pag-boxing.”

"Ang kalampusan ni Bowe isip usa ka amateur ug propesyonal naghimo kaniya nga usa ka ngalan sa panimalay taliwala sa USA Boxing Alumni,"MiingonChris Cugliari, Direktor sa USA Boxing Alumni Association. "Ang iyang kombinasyon sa gahum ug kahanas, kauban ang iyang maalamat nga mga pakigsangka sa ubang mga USA Boxing Alumni sa pro rank, nagtukod kaniya nga usa sa labing bantugan nga mga manggugubat nga nahimo sukad sa USA Boxing.

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Gibuhat aron kampeon sa tibuok kinabuhi, mutually beneficial nga mga relasyon tali sa USA Boxing ug sa mga alumni niini, –boxers, mga opisyal, coach ug boxing fans — Ang Alumni Association nagkonektar sa mga henerasyon sa mga kampeon, makapadasig ug naghatag balik sa umaabot nga boxing champion sa USA Boxing, sa ug gikan sa mga singsing.

Ang USA Boxing Alumni Association bukas sa bisan kinsa nga adunay gugma sa boksing ug gusto nga magpabilin nga konektado sa amateur boxing. Ang mga miyembro gihatagan og access sa usa ka halapad nga lainlain nga espesyal nga mga kalihokan nga gidumala sa Alumni Association, lakip ang tinuig nga pagdawat sa Hall of Fame sa USA Boxing Alumni Association.

Aron makaapil sa Alumni Association, magparehistro lang saalumni@usaboxing.org para sa a $40.00 kada tuig nga membership fee. Ang mga bag-ong miyembro makadawat og T-shirt, keychain ug e-wallet.

Uban sa maalamat nga tigbansayEddie Futch diha sa iyang pamag, Si Bowe nahimong unang tinuod nga nahiusa nga World heavyweight champion, nakadaog sa titulo nga bakus alang sa tanan nga upat ka giila nga dagkong mga sanctioning body: WBC, WBA, IBF ug WBO.

Si Bowe miretiro sa usa ka talagsaon 43-1 (33 KOs) pro nga rekord. Siya adunay usa ka 5-1 (4 KOs) marka sa world title fights, 7-1 (5 KOs) batok sa nangaging mga world heavyweight champion sama saEvander Holyfield (kaduha), Pinklon Thomas, Tony Tubbs, Bruce Seldon, Michael Dokes ugHerbie Hyde.

Si Bowe sa ulahi mibawos sa iyang nag-inusarang pro kapildihan sa Holyfield, nakadaog og duha sa tulo ka away sa “Real Deal.”

“Nalipay kaayo ko sa akong pro career,"Midugang si Bowe. "Gipildi nako si Holyfield sa duha ka beses ug sa akong hunahuna kini kinahanglan nga tulo. Dili ako usa ka masakit nga pildi, apan ako ang World heavyweight champion. Giunsa niya pagdaog ang maong away? Kinahanglang kuhaon sa challenger ang bakus gikan sa kampiyon, ug wala niya kana buhata. Nagtuo ko nga nakadaog ko sa usa ka punto, sa pinakagrabe, basin unta ug draw, pero dili unta ko mapildi sa away. Nahimo kong labing una nga naka-knockout sa Holyfield. Ang akong propesyonal nga karera dili kaayo daotan. Nagpadayon ko sa pagtrabaho og maayo ug nahimong two-time World heavyweight champion.”

Karon 51 ug nagpuyo sa Maryland, Si Bowe adunay pipila ka tambag alang sa mga Amerikanong boksidor nga naningkamot nga mahimong kuwalipikado alang sa 2020 Team USA Boxing Olympic Team.

“Ayaw na lang hunahunaa,” gipasiugda ni Bowe, murag Nike commercial. “Buhata lang! Kini nagtrabaho alang kanako. Nagpakita ko ug wala maghunahuna bahin niini. Ug kanunay nga mahuman nga lig-on. ”

Riddick "Big Daddy" Bowe, kinsa nasulod sa International Boxing Hall of Fame sa 2015, nagbilin sa iyang marka sa amateur ug pro boxing. Walay bisan kinsa nga makakuha niana gikan sa dako nga tawo gikan sa Brownsville.

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MAHITUNGOD SA USA BOXING:  Ang misyon sa USA Boxing mao ang paghimo sa mga atleta ug coach sa Estados Unidos nga makab-ot ang malungtarong kahusayan sa kompetisyon, pagpalambo sa kinaiya, pagsuporta sa dula sa boksing, ug pagpalambo ug pagpalambo sa Olympic style boxing sa Estados Unidos. Ang responsibilidad sa USA Boxing dili lamang sa paghimo og Olympic gold, apan usab nagdumala ug nagdumala sa matag aspeto sa amateur boxing sa Estados Unidos.

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ROBERT HELENIUS SCORES FOURTH-ROUND STOPPAGE OF ADAM KOWNACKI IN FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHT MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

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Heavyweight Sensation Efe Ajagba Delivers TKO Victory Over Razvan Cojanu in Co-Main Event & Rising Heavyweight Frank Sanchez Earns Unanimous Decision Over Joey Dawejko

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BROOKLYN (Marso 7, 2020) – Robert Helenius (30-3, 19 KOs)scored an upset victory over previously unbeaten Adan Kownacki (20-1, 15 KOs) by stopping him in the fourth round of a WBA Heavyweight Title Eliminator headlining FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday night from Barclays Center, sa balay sa Brooklyn Boxing ™.

“I want to thank everyone who gave me this opportunity,” Miingon Helenius. “Kownacki is a tough fighter. I worked hard in training camp and it paid off.”

Brooklyn’s Kownacki was fighting for the 10th time at Barclays Center in front of his hometown crowd, but was unable to keep the taller Helenius off of him after being hurt early in the fourth. A clean Helenius right hook hurt Kownacki, before a left hook put Kownacki down.

“I knew that I hit him hard and I knew I just had to continue,” Miingon Helenius. “I knew he was still hurt after that punch.

“Kownacki just kept coming and coming. He’s a good fighter I have to give it to him. My strength is to punch back when people come at me. It was a good fight and a tremendous opportunity for me to be here.”

While Kownacki outpaced Helenius landing 84 kumo sa 49 according to CompuBox, it was Helenius’ 12 power punches landed in round four that made the difference. Helenius kept up the relentless attack, consistently hurting Kownacki and pushing him around the ring until referee David Fields waived off the fight 1:08 ngadto sa round.

“Kini dili akong gabii,” si Kownacki. “It’s boxing. It’s a tough sport and things just didn’t go my way tonight. It was a learning experience and I’m going to go back to the drawing board and get back to work.

“He hit me with a good shot. I knew what was going on, but I’m just upset with myself. It is what it is.”

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Sa co-main event, heavyweight sensation cartoon Ajagba (13-0, 11 KOs) delivered a ninth-round stoppage of Razvan Cojanu (17-7, 9 KOs), knocking him down twice en route to the victory.

Ajagba showed the prolific power that has made him a highly-regarded heavyweight nearing a jump from prospect to contender. Cojanu came to fight and had success at various points in the action, landing hooks on Ajagba and slowing down his attack in the early rounds.

In round eight Ajagba’s offensive arsenal began to break through, as Cojanu’s left eye started to swell before eventually closing. Late in round eight, Ajagba connected on a powerful straight right hand that forced Cojanu to take a knee. Watch the knockdown dinhi.

“Ronnie told me to attack the body behind the jab,” said Ajagba. “It was very effective and it started to slow him down. When he got close to me, I knew to throw more and punish him.

“Cojanu has a lot of experience. When I threw my jab, he used his right hand to block my vision, so I couldn’t throw as many combinations as I wanted. It was a good challenge.”

While Cojanu was able to make it through the round, Ajagba continued to press forward in round nine, punishing Cojanu with power shots. On the night, Ajagba out landed Cojanu in power shots by a 176 sa 81 margin. A flurry by Ajagba late in the round forced Cojanu down again, and prompted referee Ron Lipton to halt the bout 2:46 ngadto sa round. Watch the stoppage dinhi. Additional highlights can be viewed dinhi.

“It’s up to my team who we fight next, but I want hard fights,” said Ajagba. “My team has a plan and we’ll keep following it.”

Sa pasiunang duwa televised, rising heavyweight Frank Sanchez (15-0, 11 KOs) scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Joey Dawejko (20-8-4, 11 KOs) to remain unbeaten.

“I was well prepared and I thought I fought very well tonight,” Miingon Sanchez. “I dominated the fight. I showed good footwork and movement and did exactly what we worked on. I expected a lot of pressure, but with my boxing ability, there was no way he was going to catch me.”

The Cuban fighter dominated with his movement, rarely being flustered by Dawejko’s attack as he bounded around the ring and avoided the incoming Philadelphia native. Sanchez was also superior in punch output and accuracy, out throwing Dawejko 352 sa 242 and out landing him by a 116 sa 46 margin.

“I knew he was going to fight on the outside and he stayed on the outside,” Miingon Dawejko. “Not much to say, he just did what he had to do. He was scared that’s why he was running around. He kept jumping back and staying away, so I guess he made it easy on the judges.”

Sanchez was able to punch open a cut on Dawejko’s right eye in round five, which he continued to batter throughout the remainder of the fight with jabs and right hands. Human sa 10 rounds, all three judges saw the bout in favor of Sanchez, uban sa iskor sa 100-90 makaduha ug 98-92.

“I didn’t want to fight Dawejko’s fight, and he realized that and it frustrated him,” Miingon Sanchez. “He might have thought he’s faced guys like me, but there’s no other heavyweight like me.”

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World heavyweight contender Lou Savarese to be inducted into New York State Boxing HOF

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klase sa 2020 Induction Dinner on Sunday, Abril 19

NEW YORK (Marso 5, 2020) – World heavyweight title challenger and two-time New York Golden Gloves champion Lou Savarese (46-7, 38 KOs) is living the dream, ingon nga sila nanag-ingon, preparing for his upcoming induction into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF).

As one of the 28-member Class of 2020, the popular Savarese will be formally inducted at the ninth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner, Domingo sa hapon (12:30-5:30 sa gabii. UG), Abril 19, sa Russo ni On Ang Bay sa Howard Beach, New York.

“I have nothing but the upmost respect and admiration for this year’s Hall of Fame honoree, Lou Savarese,” Presidente sa NYSBHOF Bob Duffy miingon. “I couldn’t be happier for this man who has given boxing his all, sa ug gikan sa mga singsing. His friends and family know that this honor is well deserved.”

Savarese was a local favorite, born in the Bronx and from Greenwood Lake, who was a two-time New England Golden Gloves champion having fought at the famed Madison Square Garden.

“This is truly amazing,” Savarese spoke about being inducted into the NYSBHOF. “I’m a New York boxing historian, going back to the 1920’s of New York boxing history. It’s so nice to have fought in the best place, New York, the epicenter of boxing.

Savarese turned pro April 30, 1989, pagtuktok sa Santiago Smith in the fourth round of their fight in Houston. Savarese went on to win his first won his first 36 pro away, highlighted by his 36th by a seventh-round technical knockout victory of Buster Mathis, Jr. for the vacant United States Boxing Association (USBA) heavyweight title. It also set up a high profile 1997 showdown sa George foreman sa Atlantic City, when Savarese lost a 12-round split decision (114-113, 112-115, 110-118) for the vacant World Boxing Union (WBU) championship.

Savarese says his opening-round knockout of former world heavyweight champion Santiago “Buster” Douglas sa 1998 for the International Boxing Association World heavyweight title is his greatest accomplishment in the ring.

“I was a big underdog in the Douglas fight,” Savarese remembered. “He had a good jab. That’s No. 1f or me. Winning my first New York Golden Gloves title (1985 sa diha nga siya mihunongJonathan Hill in the finals) in front of my fans, family and friends was my amateur highlight.”

In addition to the aforementioned IBA World, Savarese also won the WBO Inter-Continental, and IBA Continental championships.

Beside former world champions Douglas and Witherspoon, as well as Mathis Jr., Savarese also defeated world-class heavyweights such as David Bostice, Lance Whitaker and Leo Nolan.
“This is special. I know most of the guys going in and it’s an honor to be amongst them. I fought six world champions (Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Foreman, Witherspoon, Douglas, ug Riddick Bowe diha sa mga amateurs. Max Kellerman (fellow NYSBHOF Class of 2020 inductee) once said I’m from the old-school of boxing. Maayo kana, I love that.”

Karon 54, Savarese lives in Houston, Texas, where he runs Savarese Promotions, as well as two gyms, in which he trains white-collar boxers. “It’s going to be fun seeing family and friends from back since I first started in boxing,” Savarese concluded. “A ton of people are coming (to the induction dinner), including some from Houston. I turned pro there in 1990, moved back to New York between 2000-2008, and have lived in Houston since then.”

But Lou Savarese will always embody what it is to be a New York boxer.

Ang ubang buhi nga mga boksidor nga nagpadulong sa NYSBHOF naglakip sa tulo ka higayon nga World light heavyweight title challenger Jorge Ahumada (42-8-2, 22 KOs), sa Woodside, Queens by way of Argentina; (1975-78) WBC super featherweight World Champion Alfred “salsero” hagdanan (53-14-3, 31 KOs), sa New York City pinaagi sa Puerto Rico; WBC super featherweight World title challenger Freddie “The Pitbull” Liberatore (20-4-1, 11 KOs), sa Bayside, Queens; WBC middleweight World Champion ug upat ka higayon nga New York Golden Gloves nga mananaog Dennis “Ang Mago” Milton (16-5-1, 5 KOs), sa Bronx; ug WBA super middleweight title World title challenger Merqui “El Corombo” Sosa (34-9-2, 27 KOs), of Brooklyn by way of the Dominican Republic.

Ang posthumous nga mga partisipante nga gi-induct mao ang Brooklyn welterweight Sundalo nga Bartfield (51-29-8, 33 KOs), kinsa nakig-away sa usa ka gitaho 55 world champions; Bronx tungatunga nga timbang Steve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 KOs); NYSAC ug World lightweight champion (1925) Jimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 KOs), sa Buffalo; World heavyweight title challenger Tami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 KOs), sa Bronx; WBA light middleweight World champion (1982-83) ug upat ka sunod-sunod nga New York Golden Gloves titlist Davey “Sensational” Moore (18-5, 14 KOs), sa Bronx; ug World lightweight champion Freddie “The Welsh Wizard” Welch(74-5-7, 34 KOs), sa New York City pinaagi sa Wales.

Ang buhi nga dili mga partisipante nga nagpadulong sa NYSBHOF mao ang maghuhukom sa Oneida Don Ackerman, Gusto kini, Long Island journalist/producer Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Buffalo manager Rick Glaser, Journalist sa Rockaway Beach Jack Hirsch, Bronx boxing broadcaster nga si Max Kellerman, Ardsley ringside nga doktor/NY Medical Director Dr. William Lathan, Hukom sa Orangeburg Julie Lederman, Ang referee sa Hyde Park Ron Lipton, ug Staten Island/Catskill trainer Kevin Rooney.

Ang posthumous non-participant inductees mao ang editor sa Ring Magazine sa Brooklyn Lester Bromberg, New York City sportswriter Ug si Daniel, Ang nagtukod sa Gleason's Gym sa BrooklynBobby Gleason, Sunnyside, Queens boxing writer Gikan sa Flash Gore, Manhattan nga peryodistaA.J. Darling, Ang NYSBHOF co-founder sa Long Island City Tony Mazzarella ug manager sa New York City Dan Morgan.

Each attending inductee will receive a custom-designed belt signifying his or her induction into the NYSBHOF.

Ang 2020 inductees gipili sa NYSBHOF nominating mga membro sa komite:Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, Jim Monteverde ug Neil Terens.

Ang tanan nga mga boksidor nga gikinahanglan aron mahimong dili aktibo alang sa labing menos tulo ka tuig aron mahimong kwalipikado alang sa NYSBHOF induction, ug ang tanan nga inductees gayod nagpuyo sa New York State alang sa usa ka mahinungdanon nga bahin sa ilang boxing karera o sa panahon sa prime sa ilang tagsa-tagsa karera.

Ang mga tiket nagkantidad $150.00 matag hamtong ug $60.00 alang sa mga bata (ubos sa 16) ug naglakip sa usa ka bug-os nga brunch ug cocktail takna diha sa entry, sugod sa 12:30 sa gabii. UG, ingon man usa ka hingpit nga panihapon sa panihapon (prime gusok, isda o manok) ug dayag nga bar sa tibuok adlaw. Mahimong mapalit ang mga tiket pinaagi sa pagkontak sa presidente sa NYSBHOF nga si Bob Duffy sa 516.313.2304 odepcomish@aol.com. Ads alang sa NYSBHOF programa anaa: half-page $100.00, full page $200.00 atubangan ug likod sa sulod hapin mao ang $400.00 matag usa, ug $500.00 for back cover. Mail checks and ads by the April 6 deadline kang Bob Duffy, 1112 Pag-landing sa Whitewood, Massapequa Park, NY 11762. Checks should be payable to NY Stare Boxing Hall of Fame, Tawga si Duffy aron maningil sa usa ka credit card.


BAG-ONG YORK STATE BOXING HALL OF FAME

CLASS sa 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo ug Arthur Mercante, Sr.

CLASS sa 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy montura sa, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, Santiago “Buddy” McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard ug Don Dunphy.

CLASS SA 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Tabang, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr., Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Damasco D'Amato, William Muldoon ug Tom O'Rourke.

CLASS SA 2015: Saul Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Si Pablo Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon ug Al Weill.

CLASS SA 2016: Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector “macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein ug Jimmy Jacobs.

CLASS SA 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mr.” Snipes, Doug DeWitt, “Ang Bronx Bomber” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, “Nonpareil” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan ug ang Dan Parker.

CLASS SA 2018: Lou “dugos Boy” Walog, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence allí, “Baby” Joe Mesi, Kid Chocolate, Santiago J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Mas maayo si Bettina Ralph “Tiger” Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Nga balili nga Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Eidyzhang, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar ug Sam Taub.

CLASS SA 2019: Wilfredo Benitez, Dick DiVeronica, Rogelio Tuur, Davey Vasquez, Michael Olajide, Monte Barrett, Jimmy Carter, Al “Bummy” Davis, Marty Servo, Roland LaStarza, Paddy DeMarco, Sid Terris, Leach “Ang Nag-away nga Dentista” Krus, Don King, Juan McKaie, Steve Albert, Arthur Mercante, Jr., Bob Jackson, Dewey Fragetta, Johnny LoBianco, Wayne Kelly, Harry Bungtod, Jimmy Cannon, ug Joe Dwyer.


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ADAM KOWNACKI VS. ROBERT HELENIUS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS

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Night of Heavyweights Headlined by Undefeated Polish Star & Brooklyn Native Adam Kownacki Taking on Robert Helenius in WBA Heavyweight Title Eliminator This Saturday, Marso 7 in FOX PBC Fight Night Action & On FOX Deportes from Barclays Center
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BROOKLYN (Marso 5, 2020) – Undefeated Polish nga bitoon ug Brooklyn lumad Adan Kownacki ug Robert Helenius went face to face Thursday at the final press conference before they meet in a WBA Heavyweight title eliminator headlining FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes this Saturday, Marso 7 gikan sa Barclays Center, sa balay sa Brooklyn Boxing ™.

Also squaring off at the press conference were heavyweight sensation cartoon Ajagba ugRazvan Cojanu, who battle in the co-main event, plus sa pagbangon heavyweight Frank Sanchezug Joey Dawejko, who open the night of heavyweight action at 8 sa gabii. ET / 5 sa hapon. PT.

Ang mga tiket alang sa maong kalihokan, nga gipasiugdahan sa TGB Promotions, anaa sa sale karon ug mahimo nga mapalit sa Ticketmaster.com ug barclayscenter.com. Ang mga tiket anaa alang sa pagpalit karon sa American Express Box Office sa Barclays Center usab.

Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from the Tillary Hotel in Brooklyn:

ADAM Kownacka

“I love fighting here in Brooklyn at Barclays Center. It’s almost half my career that I’ve fought in that ring, so it’s definitely my second home.

“Fighting for a shot at the title is truly motivating. I know this is a big fight for Robert as well and he’s trained hard, but my title opportunity is right around the corner. I could have waited, but I decided to take on this big test. I’m going to show off why I’m ready to fight for the title soon.

“It’s truly amazing to see the Polish fans on fight night. I was an Andrew Golota fan and Tomasz Adamek after that. Now I’m trying to be the next motivation for young Polish kids. I want to show them that they can make it. I kept making the right decisions and now I’m right there so close to a title shot. Robert is in my way and I have to beat him to get where I want.

“I love hearing the fans yelling on fight night and that definitely gives me extra energy and motivation to fight in the later rounds.

“I’m looking for a spectacular knockout. I want to show why I’m one of the best heavyweights in the world. I have to take care of business.

“It’s truly amazing to have fans all over the world come to share this night with me. It’s an honor to have this following. It’s breathtaking really. I’d tell them to continue on this journey with toward becoming heavyweight world champion.

“This is a very friendly press conference, there’s a lot of respect between these fighters. I can tell that everyone is ready to put on a great show for the fans on Saturday.”

ROBERT HELENIUS

“I have an opportunity to make a great fight Saturday and that’s what I trained for. I’m ready and I had a great training camp. I can’t wait to get into the ring.

“This fight we came two weeks earlier to the U.S. My body has gotten used to the difference. More, the sparring in Alabama at Deontay Wilder’s gym really helped get me ready.

“We’re doing everything right and training has been great. We’ve sparred so many rounds, I feel very sharp and ready to get into the ring against Kownacki.

“I have a lot of fans in Europe and that support is why I can even do this and compete on this level. Everything has been so perfect coming into training camp. It makes me feel more confident than I have in many years.

“I trained for years with a broken hand and have had injuries in the past. But the last two years I’ve been healthy and with the same trainer and I feel physically as good as I ever have.”

EFE AJAGBA

“I’m excited to be on this great show full of heavyweights. I’m looking forward to Saturday night. I thank my opponent for taking this challenge. He’s a good fighter and we’re looking forward to give you a great fight.

“In the Iago Kiladze fight I had him hurt and tried to finish him, but I went too wild and left my guard down. That’s why he landed a shot and knocked me down. I felt okay when I got up and I came back and finished him off.

“It’s up to Cojanu how the fight goes. We’ll find out if he can take my punch or not on Saturday. We’ll see in the ring if he’s got a hard chin.

“Cojanu has a lot of good experience against good fighters. He’s going to try to box me, but if he can’t take my power, then I’ll be able to win the fight by knockout. If he can take it, I will be ready to win a decision.”

RAZVAN COJANU

“Efe is a fighter I respect a lot. He’s a great prospect. But I’m ready for him. I feel very confident in myself. I had a great six-week training camp. Everyone who supported me, I’m going to make them proud on Saturday.

“For this fight I got the chance to work with Henry Tillman and it’s made a huge difference in my game. I know the coach can’t fight for me, but I believe in his plan and his judgement. He knows how I can beat Efe Ajagba and Saturday night you’re going to see me shock the world.

“People think Efe has already won the fight, apan ako mobati og maayo. There’s no pressure on my shoulders. Wala koy mawala. I believe in karma and I believe it’s my time for my moment to come this Saturday.

“I’m very happy to be fighting on FOX for the first time. Best of luck to all of the fighters to come through healthy and give the fans a great performance all night.”

FRANK SANCHEZ

“I’m very excited for this great opportunity to fight on this big PBC card. Saturday is going to be a great fight and you can expect a great performance from me.

“I wish Joey luck on Saturday, but not too much luck. I’m going to demonstrate that I’m one of the best heavyweights in the world.

“He’s not knocking out anybody. With my defense and movement, he’s not going to be able to hurt me. I have everything I need to dominate this fight.

“No one he’s ever fought is like me. He’s going to be shocked when I deliver a tremendous knockout on Saturday night. I’ll see you in the ring on Saturday.”

Joey DAWEJKO

“I want to thank everyone who helped me get this opportunity. I have an opportunity to be great again. I know a little about Frank Sanchez. I know they’re moving him fast, but I think they took the wrong fight. They should have waited a couple more fights for me and I’m going to prove it.

“I am in great shape and I had a great camp with my trainer Justin Fortune. I can’t wait to get in there and give everyone a great fight.

“Experience will play a big part in this fight. I had a great amateur career and I’ve fought all around the world. I’ve sparred with every champion right now and it’s all going to help.

“Frank is a good fighter, but he’s not ready for me. He’s going to try to box me, but I’m going to be too much. I’m predicting a knockout. He’s going to be in for a big shock. He doesn’t have anything I haven’t already seen before.”

KEITH SHELDON, EVP of Programming & Development for BSE Global

“Samtang kita tanan mahibalo, BROOKLYN BOXING is at its best when he we have heavyweights in the ring and this card has no shortage of them.

“Adan, you built your career at Barclays Center and we’re thrilled to see you headline for the second time. With nine wins there, it’s safe to say Barclays Center is your second home. We’re excited for you to put on a show for your hometown fans.

“Barclays Center continues to show to the world our steadfast commitment to the sport. This is our second PBC fight this year and the third in the last four months. This further demonstrates our commitment to our boxing program and the sport in general.

“Our partnership with PBC consistently brings great fights to our market and Saturday night is no exception. I’d also like to thank FOX. At Barclays Center we pride ourselves on being in the big event business, and there’s nothing bigger than a primetime heavyweight fight on FOX.”


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ABOUT KOWNACKI VS. HELENIUS
Kownacki vs. Helenius will see undefeated Polish star and Brooklyn native Adam Kownacki look to thrill his hometown crowd when he takes on Robert Heleniusin a 12-round WBA Heavyweight Title eliminator in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, Marso 7 gikan sa Barclays Center, sa balay sa Brooklyn Boxing ™.

FOX PBC Fight Night begins at 8 sa gabii. ET / 5 sa hapon. PT and features undefeated heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba facing former title challenger Razvan Cojanu in the 10-round co-main event and rising heavyweight Frank Sánchez stepping in to face Philadelphia’s Joey Dawejko in the 10-round televised opener.

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Sam Clarkson Jr. Squares off Against Israel Duffus for Ring Of Hope’s “Night To Fight” on March 7 in Irving TX

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IRVINE, TX (Marso 4, 2020) – Fort Worth born-and-bred boxer Sam Clarkson Jr. was highly motivated by the wrong forces growing up. He was heading down dangerous Dallas roads, ones that could potentially not only derail his life, but spoil his boxing talents as well.


Before the Cedar HIll native found the sweet science at the age of 17, he was already going in and out of jail.


Reflecting on his regressions today, Clarkson Jr. is not proud of his decisions, but he doesn’t regret them either because it made him the stronger.


Non-profit organization Ring Of Hope was created in 2010 to help kids like Clarkson Jr. in the greater Dallas area escape trouble. Over the last decade, Ring Of Hope has transformed communities and changed the lives of the youth by educating, empowering and engaging students through the fundamentals of boxing.


Clarkson Jr. is proof of the promise that Ring Of Hope presents. He embodies the organization’s mission , ug karon, Clarkson Jr. (22-5, 15 KOs) will headline Ring Of Hope’s ninth annual “Night To Fight” on Saturday, Marso 7 when he takes on the Freddie Roach-trained Israel Duffus (19-6, 16 KOs) at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas.


“It’s truly a huge blessing to headline Ring of Hope’s event,” said Clarkson Jr. “It’s great to see how Ring of Hope opens its doors to everyone and people of all different backgrounds. I want to become a part of a movement to show kids who may have troubled backgrounds that boxing accepts you no matter who you are.”


The light heavyweight Clarkson is a nine-year veteran who’s defeated the likes of Cedric Agnew and also challenged Dmitry Bivol and Jesse Hart in the past.


Before the 29-year-old southpaw appeared multiple times under the bright lights of Showtime television, he racked up an amateur record of 89-9 and won the National Pals in 2009 and the Ringside silver medal in 2010. Clarkson is also a two-time Texas Golden Gloves champion.


“I was a firecracker always up for a fight,” said Clarkson Jr. “I turned a negative into a positive. When I got introduced to boxing, it was mine, and I have stayed out of trouble for the last 13 ka tuig. Boxing has changed my life. For kids who are like me when I was growing up, if you have the right passion, there are no limitations to who you can become.”


Clarkson Jr. has frequented Ring of Hope gyms ever since its inception, whether it be for sparring, reconnecting with coaches and old friends or simply speaking and guiding children.


“A lot of the kids at Ring of Hope look up to me because I am a professional boxer. It feels great to motivate them,” said Clarkson Jr. “Ring of Hope is a great platform to help kids escape the streets. I take my hat off to them.


“I’ve returned to my comfort zone with spirituality. I’ve been reading the Bible a lot more and believe that God will set-up everything for me as a family man and a provider. I’ve fallen short a lot in the past, but ever since I’ve refocused my career, everything is falling back into place. Naghinam-hinam ko, and I can’t wait to put on a great show. Everyone will be pleased to see my skills. I’ll be coming to make a statement. I’m coming with a chip on my shoulder and I’m looking to dominate.”


Clarkson Jr. will attempt to conquer the Panamanian pugilist Duffus, a 27-year-old who’s been training with the Hall of Fame coach Roach at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles ever since he permanently moved to the United States in 2014.


“The last few years have been rough for me. I split with my wife, and we have two very young children. The last thing on my mind in the middle of the storm was boxing,” said Duffus. “My personal issues were affecting me, but I’m doing better now, and I’m focused on putting my career back on track.”


Duffus was riding an eight-fight winning from 2017 ug 2018 before his problems outside of the ring took over. He lost his next two fights by unanimous decision. Finally in a better place, he’s looking to bounce back versus Clarkson Jr.


“Freddie has a lot of confidence in me and my talent,” said Duffus, who also has an amateur record of 98-10. “He tells me exactly what I need to do to take advantage of my opponent, and that’s what I plan on doing March 7.”


Also to be featured in separate bouts are welterweights Jessy Martinez (14-0, 9 KOs) ug Brandyn Lynch (10-1, 8 KOs), cruiserweight Robin Safar (10-0, 7 KOs) and heavyweight Patrick Mailata (4-0, 2 KOs), Austin-based super lightweight Robert Kevin Garcia (6-0, 5 KOs) and the Corpus Christi-based lightweight John Rincon (4-0, 2 KOs).


Night To Fight will be available live on Integrated Sports Pay Per View on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV ug Pinggan sa Estados Unidos, Shaw PPV in Canada and worldwide via the FITE.TV app and website.


Hall of Fame Showtime TV broadcaster Al Bernstein, former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi and LA Times and Boxing Scene journalist and writerManouk Akopyan will call the action from ringside.


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The Toyota Music Factory is located at 300 West Las Colinas Boulevard in Irving, Texas.


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Decorated U.S. amateur boxer Angel Gonzalez, Jr. to make pro debut on “Fight Night In Framingham” card

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Fighting Life charity event,

 Marso 20th at Sheraton Hotel

FRAMINGHAM, Misa. (Marso 4, 2020) – The long-awaited professional debut of decorated amateurAngel Gonzalez, Jr. will take place Friday night, Marso 20, on the “Fight Night In Framingham” card, presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), at Sheraton Framingham Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts.

“Fight Night In Framingham”, the first pro boxing event ever in Framingham, is being held for the benefit ofFighting Life, an after-school youth boxing and academic empowerment program, available 100-percent free of charge, to students beginning in elementary school through high school education.

Gonzalez hasn’t fought in three years, since he moved from his native Hartford, CT to Florida. “It took me a while to settle in after I moved to Florida,” Gonzalez explained. “I’ve been going to a gym and now I’m on track and coming back to turn pro. I have the talent for bigger and better things.”

The 26-year-olldf super flyweight had a 45-6 amateur nga rekord, highlighted by three New England Golden Gloves, two Ringside National and 2014 National PAL championships.

The problem for Gonzalez, bisan, is finding appropriate opponents, especially where he was a standout amateur. Right now, he’s still without a signed opponent, largely because there are so few 115-pound boxers in America outside of California and the Southwest. “Most super flyweights are from Mexico, Japan, or other foreign countries,” Gonzalez said. “It doesn’t matter to me who I fight. I can slug or box, depending on my opponent. If he’s taller, I’ll fight on the inside; if shorter, I’ll box from the outside. I’ll adjust to my opponent. My best punch is my right. It’s solid and deadly.”

“I’ve offered this fight to guys with 5 sa 10 fights and after consideration,” promoterChuck Shearns gipatin-aw, “they have declined to fight Angel. These lower weight classes can be hard enough to match, never mind against Angel. What you find is that these smaller guys need to step up their competition earlier than other weight classes, because it’s simply a smaller pool of fighters. We will see what Angel has very early in his career.”

Two unbeaten pro “graduates” of the Fighting Life Boxing Program, super featherweightsTimmy Ramos (5-0-2, 5 KOs) ugNelson "Chino" Perez (2-0, 2 KOs), mahimong sa aksyon, sa tinagsa,  in the main event and co-featured event.

Ramos, fighting out of Framingham, was a two-time New England Golden Gloves champion as an amateur. He is in the 6-round, main event against superCarlos Marrero, III (2-3-1), sa Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Perez, who comes from nearby Marlboro, MA, is another New England Golden Gloves champion, who will be fighting Indianapolis lightweightDeWayne Kaalam (7-52-2, 3 KOs) in the 6-round. kauban nga hitabo. Perez faces

Boston heavyweightTracey Johnson (4-7-6), whose brother is past Olympian and reigning WBO super middleweight championDemetrio Andrade, mga nawongLarry “Hitman” Pryor (11-22-5, 5 KOs) in a 6-round bout.

Albania-born super middleweightKastriot “Slaughterhouse” Xhema, fighting out of Greenwich, CT, makes his pro boxing debut against Framingham favorite, Brazilian-bornSaul "Ang Kaka" Almeida (0-10-3, 20-11 sa MMA) in a 4-round battle of mixed-martial-arts fighters.

Revere, MA super middleweight Jarel “Sandman” Pemberton (3-0, 1 KO), also a past New England Golden Gloves champion, mga nawong Leandro Silva (2-3, 2 KOs) in a 4-rounder.

Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round matches, is Southbridge, MA welterweightWilfredo “El Sucaro” Pagan (6-1, 3 KOs) vs.Tyrone "Mga Kamot nga Bato" Luckey (9-12-4, 7 KOs),  Worcester, MA super featherweightAndino Ranse (1-1) vs.Henry Garcia (0-5-1), of New Bedford, MA.

Ang tanan nga mga away ug manggugubat sa mga subject sa kausaban.

Tickets prices are $75,.00 ringside (laray nga gihulma 1-3), $60.00 (naglingkod), $45.00 standing room, and VIP tables (sa 10) alang sa $1000.00 and may be purchasedHERE, at UpperKuts gym, or from any of the local fighters on the card.

Pultahan sa 6:30 sa gabii. UG, unang away sa 7 sa gabii. UG.

Street Light Ventures is the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Bernardi Auto Group, East Coast Herbalist, Tecate, Ashwood Advisors LLC and A Affordable Insurance.

IMPORMASYON:  

Facebook.com/ShearnsBoxingPromotions

Twitter: @ShearnsBoxing, @UpperKutsBoxing, @sheratonframingham

Instagram: @ShearnsBoxingPromotions, @Upperkuts_boxing_club, @sheratonframingham