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GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX TRAINING CAMP QUOTES & IZITHOMBE

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Two-Time World Champion Rigondeaux Looks For Title In A Second Weight Class When He Battles Liborio Solis For Vacant WBA Bantamweight Title This Saturday, February 8 Live On SHOWTIME from PPL Center in Allentown, Pa



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Houston, TEXAS – February 4, 2020 – Owabe wezwe iqhawe Guillermo Rigondeaux will seek to become a three-time, two-division world champion when he moves down to bantamweight to challenge former champion Liborio Solis for the vacant WBA title live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, February 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Pa.



“I’m trying to make history by winning a third world title in a second weight class, while also matching my two [Olympic] Gold Medals,” said Rigondeaux, who will fight at bantamweight for the first time in his career. “I want to make a statement and solidify my legacy as one of the best Cuban fighters ever. I want the boxing world to be talking about me, as I seek to become a world champion once again. February 8 will be a special day for me and my family.



“I know at super bantamweight I am a force to be reckoned with. Now that I’m moving down to bantamweight, I feel stronger and I’m getting the most out of my skills. The bantamweight and super bantamweight divisions are filled with great fighters to test myself against. It’s a very exciting time and I am training very hard for each opportunity that is granted to me.”



This will be Rigondeaux’s second straight fight working with the renowned head trainer Ronnie Shields, and conducting training camp at Shields’ gym in Houston.



“Ronnie and I are working very hard and smart,” said Rigondeaux. “We have put together a great game plan that we are going to execute on fight night. All of my tools are getting sharpened up and everyone will see that the hard work we’ve put in will pay off. Ronnie is a great coach and I’ll be fighting with something to prove on fight night.”



“He is very focused, and one of the hardest workers in the gym,” kusho uShield. “Rigondeaux is so determined to become a world champion once again. He comes to camp every single day with that goal, and I don’t see any way he doesn’t achieve it.”



Rigondeaux is coming off an exciting knockout win over former world champion Julio Ceja last June. The Guantanamo, Cuba native will look to capture his next world title when he faces Solis, a former super flyweight world champion for the vacant WBA belt.



“Solis is a good opponent and a worthy challenger, but I am ready to reclaim my status as a world champion,” said Rigondeaux. “I’m going to show people why I am one of the best boxers of my generation.



“This is a very big deal for me. For years I was one of the best fighters in the world, uma kungenjalo, the best fighter in the world. When you’re a champion, you only fight the top opponents and those are the type of fights I want. I’m going to start another long reign as champion beginning February 8.”



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ABOUT RUSSELL VS. NYAMBAYAR

Russell vs. Nyambayar will see WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. defend his 126-pound crown against unbeaten mandatory challenger Tugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, February 8 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.



I SHOWTIME Championship Boxing telecast kuthoma ngesikhathi 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will see former world champions Guillermo Rigondeauxfuthi Liborio Solís battle for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title in the co-main event, okuningi Jaime Arboleda behlangana Jayson Vélez in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight Title eliminator bout opening the telecast.



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Shearns Boxing Promotions to promote 1st pro boxing show ever in Framingham, Mass.

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Charity event for Fighting Life March 20th at Sheraton Hotel

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (February 3, 2020) – Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) has announced it will bring professional boxing for the first time ever to Framingham, Massachusetts with “Fight Night In Framingham,” NgoLwesihlanu ebusuku, March 20, at Sheraton Framingham Hotel.

Proceeds will benefit Fighting 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. With the continuous growth in technology and available access to various social media platforms today, Izingane (especially those ages 11 to 18 Eminyakeni) are easily exposed to and influenced by various social pressures, such as but not limited to, hatred, drug availability, and everyday violence. Located out of UpperKuts Boxing Club in Ashland, Massachusetts, the Fighting Life Boxing Program was founded by owner and head coach, A.J. Thomas, as a resource and program to provide children with a positive outlet and outlook in life. Vakashela www.fightinglife.org to learn more about this organization.

“We are extremely happy to bring professional boxing to Framingham for the first time,” SBP president Chuck Shearns wathi, “in addition to teaming with such a great cause in Fighting Life. “We believe that there are plenty of boxing fans in the community who will enjoy a quality show. The early support for this event has been amazing and local businesses have been extremely charitable.

“On a personal note, SBP and Framingham have a very important history together. It is where I first met my wife, Karen, and lived when starting our family. I also boxed in Framingham when I was younger.”

The City of Framingham, located 20 miles southwest of Boston, dates back to the American Revolution and, mhlawumbe, may be better known as being part of the famed Boston Marathon course. Framingham may never have had a pro boxing show held there, but it doesn’t necessarily mean boxing isn’t popular in the city of nearly 69,000 residents.

“We’ve had amateur boxing shows in Framingham, but this will be the first professional event,” Thomas explained. “Kids here are into boxing even though they may not be as knowledgeable about boxing as elsewhere. If more kids understand what boxing can do to better their lives, boxing would have and will get bigger with more exposure to the sport, and that’s why it’s so important to support this show.”

Framingham’s most notable boxer is 2008 USA Olympic Team alternate, Danny O'Connor, who has 30-3 (11 Kos) as a pro. Many Framingham-area boxers now have an opportunity to establish their own names in that market, starting with the March 20th show, including unbeaten super featherweight Timmy Ramos (5-0-2, 5 Kos).

Ramos, a two-time New England Golden Gloves champion, plans to grab the local spotlight in the 6-round, Umcimbi main ngokumelene Carlos Marrero, III (2-3-1), of Bridgeport, Connecticut. In 2017, Ramos fought to a 4-round, majority draw with Philip Davis, who Marrero upset in his last fight by way of as 4-round, split decision.

Esimweni co-iyavela, undefeated super featherweight Nelson “Chino” Perez (2-0, 2 Kos) faces an opponent to be determined in a 6-tound match. Another New England Golden Gloves champion, Puerto Rico-native Perez fights out of nearby Marlboro, MA.

In a battle of quality MMA fighters in a boxing ring, Albania-born super middleweight Kastriot “Slaughterhouse” Xhema, fighting out of Greenwich, CT, makes his pro boxing debut versus Framingham favorite USawule “The Spider” Almeida (0-10-3, 20-11 in MMA), who hails from Brazil.

Also fighting on the undercard is Southbridge, MA welterweight UWilfredo “the Sucaro” Amaqaba (6-1, 3 Kos) vs. Tyrone “Hands of Stone” Luckey (9-12-4, 7 Kos), in a 6-round bout; Worcester, MA super welterweight Hansen Castillo (0-3), Worcester super featherweight Andino Ranse (1-1) and pro-debuting Hartford, CT super flyweight Angel Gonzalez, Jr. against opponents to be determined in 4-round fights.

Zonke ukulwa kanye fighters angaphansi ushintsho.

Tickets prices are $75,.00 ringside (imigqa 1-3), $60.00 (seated), $45.00 standing room, and VIP tables (of 10) ngoba $1000.00 and may be purchased LAPHA, at UpperKuts gym, or from any of the local fighters on the card.

Doors evulekile at 6:30 p.m. KANYE, first fight at 7 p.m. KANYE.

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

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RUBEN VILLA CONTINUES TO IMPRESS WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION VICTORY ON SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FRIDAY ON SHOWTIME®

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Taras Shelestyuk Records Dominating Unanimous Decision Win; Zhora Hamazaryan and Sulaiman Segawa Fight To Split-Decision Draw in Lightweight Matchup


 
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SHREVEPORT, La. – January 31, 2020 - After his fourth consecutive victory in a little more than 12 months onShoBox: The New Generation, Ruben Villa is ready to graduate from the 19-year prospect series.


 
The undefeated featherweight Villa put on a boxing clinic in a dominating unanimous decision win over Alexei Collado. The judges scored the fight 99-91 and 98-92 twice in the main event Friday night from George’s Pond at Hirsch Coliseum in Shreveport, The.


 
The 22-year-old Salinas, Calif., native Villa (18-0, 5 Kos), who entered the ring paying tribute to the late Kobe Bryant by wearing his No. 8 Lakers jersey into the ring, called his performance “solid” against a “tough and aggressive fighter.”


 
“He was challenging throughout the fight,” said Villa. “I feel like I put on a good show. He was a big knockout puncher and he’s no pushover. He brought out the best in me.”


 
Villa, who was the was also the 2014 futhi 2016 National Golden Gloves Champion, is currently ranked No. 5 at 126 pounds by the WBO and No. 13 by the WBC. He said after the fight he’s ready for the best his division has to offer.


 
The 31-year-old Cuban Collado (26-3, 23 Kos) who lives in Miami, lost for the first time in seven bouts. “It was a good fight,” said Collado, ophumelele 2006 Junior World Title in the flyweight division. “We both brought everything. We put on a good show for the fans. He moves a lot and he’s a smart fighter. I feel like when I threw a lot I hit him but I wasn’t active enough.”


 
Villa said he stayed disciplined training during the holidays. “Now I’m going to take a few weeks off and then get right back in the gym,"Uthe.


 
In the iziqubu co-iyavela, undefeated Ukrainian and 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist Taras Shelestyuk (18-0, 10 Kos) recorded a dominating unanimous decision victory against Argentina’s Luis Alberto Veron (18-2-2, 9 Kos). The judges scored the 10-round welterweight fight 97-93 futhi 98-92 kabili.


 
Shelestyuk, who overcame a bad fifth-round cut on his forehead, had boxed just 10 rounds in the last three years.


 
“It was a good fight,” Shelestyuk said. “I hit him with some good shots, and controlled the fight. I have been out since March, and I feel that I performed well. I am happy to be back on television.


 
“The cut didn’t bother me. This is professional boxing, and these things happen. I want to be back in May or June. If I come back in the next several months, I want to fight a big name – guys like Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia.”


 
Kuvulandi we-telecast, late replacement Sulaiman Segawa (12-2-1, 3 Kos) looked impressive in hisShoBox debut seemingly out-boxing Zhora Hamazaryan (9-1-2, 6 Kos) and recording the better stat sheet, but the close lightweight fight was called a split-decision draw. One judge had Segawa winning 78-74, another 77-75 for Hamazaryan and the third judge called it even, 76-76.


 
ShoBox analyst Steve Farhood had the fight scored 77-75 Segawa, while Barry Tompkins and Raul Marquez both saw it 78-74 in favor of Segawa.


 
“I won the fight,” said Segawa, who took the fight on just four days’ notice. “I maintained him and his aggressiveness. I came up to his weight and dictated the action. I staggered him a couple of times and he was not touching me.”


 
Segawa earned the better stats in nearly every category. Hamazaryan was more active (57.5 punches per round to Segawa’s 53.6) but Segawa outlanded him 130-100 jikelele, 42-14 jabs and 88-86 power and was more accurate in all phases (30%-22% jikelele, 28%-8% limgwaza, 31.3%-31.1% amandla). Segawa even led 25-22 in body connects


 
Segawa, 28, moved to Silver Spring, Md., two years ago and is originally from Kampala, Uganda. He has won six times against previously undefeated opponents with his two losses also to undefeated fighters.


 
Hamazaryan, who was making his thirdShoBox ukubukeka, returned to the ring after 16 months as he returned to his native Armenia to get his physical education degree.

 

“It was a good fight,” the 23-year-old Hamazaryan said. “I started slow because of the switch in opposition and felt rusty. I’m going to go right back to the gym and keep on learning. And I will be better.”


 
It was the second consecutive split draw for Hamazaryan, who also recorded a split draw against Thomas Mattice in his lastShoBox appearance in September of 2018.


 
Friday’s fights were promoted by Banner Promotions, Thompson Boxing and Bishop Promotions LLC. The full telecast will replay on Monday, February 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ANYTIME® and SHOWTIME on DEMAND®.

 

Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The umkhiqizi executive Gordon Hall kanye Richard Gaughan ukukhiqiza futhi Rick Phillips eqondisa.


 
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AboutShoBox: The New Generation

Kusukela yaqala ukuba khona ngo July 2001, the akukhuthazwa bajule Showtime boxing series, ShoBox: The New Generation kunyatheliswa talent young abafanelana ezinzima. TheShoBox ifilosofi iwukuba televise okuthakazelisayo, isixuku ejabulisa nokufana yokuncintisana kuyilapho sihlinzeka kuyindlela yokunquma for amathemba uzimisele sizimisele ukulwa for isihloko emhlabeni. Ezinye uhlu elandayo 81 fighters abaye bavele onShoBox sezihambile ukuletha izihloko emhlabeni kuhlanganisa: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams and more.

 
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Undefeated Jade Bornea wins split decision over Ernesto Delgadillo to capture NABF super flyweight title

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Connor “The Kid” Coyle improves to 12-0

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TOPPENISH, Geza. (January 31, 2020) – Hot Filipino prospectJade “Hurricane” Bornea struck America last night and he delivered, winning a 10-round split decision over previously unbeatenErnesto Delgadillo, to capture the vacant North American Boxing Federation (UNabf) super flyweight title.

Bornea vs. Delgadillo headlinedRJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS®®, Isevisi yokubhalisela ehamba phambili emhlabeni ye-Combat Sports, live and exclusively from Legends Casino in Toppenish, Washington. To sign up for UFC FIGHT PASS, sicela uvakashelewww.ufcfightpass.com.

Fighting for the first time as a professional in the United States, the 24-year-old Bornea (15-0, 1o KOs) went into the fight rated No. 10 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF) futhi No. 15 by the World Boxing Association (WBA).  He is a former IBF World Youth and World Boxing Oriental Youth super flyweight champion.

Last night on a show presented by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions, Bornea made a name for himself outside his native Philippines with an impressive victory against Delgadillo (11-1-2, 2 Kos), a former World Boxing Council (WBC) United States super flyweight titlist.

The 10-round main event was split into almost two different fights: Delgadillo effectively jabbed his way to take the early rounds, and he registered a somewhat questionable knockdown in the sixth round. Bornea successfully closed the distance after three rounds, sitting in the pocket and becoming more aggressive as the fight went on.

Bornea won a split decision (96-93 X 2 & 93-96) to become the new NABF super flyweight champion.

Esimweni co-iyavela, Northern Ireland middleweight Connor “The Kid” Coyle ngcono irekhodi lakhe ukuba 12-0 (5 Kos), needing only three minutes to take care of business. Coyle connected on a crisp combination at the end of round one, hurting his Mexican opponent, Miguel Dumas (11-3, 8 Kos). On the advice of the ringside physician, referee Joel Scobie halted the action after round one for a Coyle TKO win.

In a battle of undefeated Northwest light heavyweights, Seattle’sRichard VanSicien (8-0, 4 Kos) scored a first-round stoppage ofAbraham Martin (5-1, 5 Kos), of Oregon, when refereeJack Reiss waved off the fight after one round.

Washington super lightweightWilliam Hernandez-Gomez (4-0, 2 Kos) pitched a shutout againstAbdul Kamara (1-2),  winning all four rounds in convincing fashion.

In a rematch of a draw, Washington super lightweightMargarito Hernandez (1-0-1) won a unanimous 4-round decision over intra-state rivalJoshua Wheeler (0-1-1); Tacoma, WA featherweightJerrell Barbour (1-0) won his professional debut with a 4-rround unanimous decision overKendall Ward (0-6).

Florida middleweightGlenn Hagler, Jr. (4-1, 2 Kos) and Oregon’sCharon Spain (1-13-2) fought to a 4-round draw.

Imiphumela esemthethweni ngezansi:

IMIPHUMELA OFFICIAL

MAIN EVENT – VACANT NABF SUPER FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

 Jade Bornea (15-0, 10 Kos), General Santos City, Cota del Sur, Philippines

WDEC10 (96-93, 96-93, 93-96)

Ernesto Delgadillo (11-1-2, 2 Kos), Dallas, TX

(Bornea won NABF super flyweight title)

CO-FEATURE – MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Connor Coyle (12-0, 5 Kos), Derry, E-Northern Ireland, UK

WTKO1 (3:00)

Miguel Dumas (11-3, 8 Kos), Tijuana, Mexico

HEAVYWEIGHTS LIGHT

Richard VanSicien (8-0, 4 Kos), Seattle, WA

WTKO1 (3:00)

Abraham Martin (5-1, 5 Kos), Medford, OR by way of Mexico

MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Glenn Hagler, Jr. (4-1-1, 2 Kos), Daytona Beach, FL

D4 (39-37, 38-38, 37-39)

Charon Spain (1-13-2), Portland, NOMA

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS

Margarito Hernandez (1-0-1), Wapato, WA

I-WDec4 (39-35, 39-35, 38-36).

Joshua Wheeler (0-1-1), Blaine, WA

William Hernandez-Gomez (4-0, 2 Kos), Burlen, WA

I-WDec4 (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)

Abdul Kamada (1-2), eVancouver, WA by way of Sierra Leone

FEATHERWEIGHTS

Jerrell Barbour (1-0), Tacoma, WA

I-WDec4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37)

Kendall Ward (0-6), Colorado Springs, CO

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Mayelana noRoy Jones Jr, Ama-Boxing Promotions: Wasungulwa ngaphakathi 2013 ngo-10-time World Champion Rones Jones, Jr. noKeith veltre, Roy Jones, Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions is on its way to reinventing boxing.  URJJ usevele wenza umthelela omkhulu emphakathini wesibhakela eminyakeni embalwa emifushane.  Ukwakha okuqukethwe okujabulisayo kwemidlalo ye-CBS, Isikhathi Sombukiso, I-ESPN ne-Bein Sports kwezinye izindawo ezinhle kakhulu ezweni lonke, URJJ ufakazele ukuthi kunqoba isayensi emnandi yemidlalo.


Kususelwa enhlokodolobha ye-Fight of the World, Las Vegas, NV, Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions ukhwela phezulu ngejubane elisheshayo, Ukungeza ithalente elisha esitebeleni salo esikhulayo: two-time world title challenger, WBO #7 futhi WBC #10 rated super flyweight Aston Palicte, WBO #6 Kukalwe ama-bantamweight max ordelas, Feathereweight ray Ximenez, WBO #15 Kukalwe i-Super Lightweight Kendo Castaneda,  I-Middleweighs John Vera, Connor coyle kanye nomzimba we-shady, Super Middleweight Juan Barajas, kanye nezinsimbi ze-alexander flores.

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Las Vegas - Januwari 30, 2020 - Ithemba elingasindisi elingasindi Malik Hawkins ibuyela kwindandatho yokwenza eyakhe ShoBox: The New Generationuchungechunge lwe-jusit njengengxenye ye-telecast yokulwa ezintathu lapho ebhekana ne-vegas engabonakali Keith Hunter emcimbini omkhulu ohlelwe 10 izindondo ngoLwesihlanu, February 28 bephila Showtime (10:45 p.m. ET / PT) kusukela Idolobha likaSam Live in Las Vegas.



Amanye amathuba amabili amathemba aphezulu aphezulu azobhekana nezinselelo ezinzima, njengoba 2016 Olympian URichardson Hitchins (10-0, 5 Kos) futhi washaywa nge-las vegas yendabuko UKevin Newman II (11-1-1, 6 Kos) bobabili babuyela okwesibili yabo ShoBox ukubonakala ukulwa nama-bork ahlukene. Hitchins, Ithemba elingasindi kahle elingasindi, kuzothatha i-Rhode Island's Nick delomba (16-2, 5Kos) in a 10-round iziqubu, Ngenkathi uNewman ezofuna ukunqoba kwakhe kwesihlanu kulandelana lapho ehamba ngendandatho enobuthi engabonakali Kalvin Henderson (12-0-1, 8 Kos) in a 10-round super middleweight iziqubu.


Amathikithi okuphakanyiswa kwedolobha likaMayweather 'sonow showdown athengiswe ngoLwesihlanu, January 31 at 12 p.m. PT, ukuqalisa at $25 futhi ingathengwa ngokuvakashela: https://mayweatherpromotions.com/events/.



"Njengoba siqala ngomunye unyaka, Ngiyaqiniseka ukuthi sizoqhubeka nokudlula okulindelwe futhi silethe izehlakalo eziphezulu zeTier emidlalweni nasezitimeleni zomhlaba,"Kusho uLeonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. "Ukuma kwethu kokuqala konyaka kusendaweni yethu yasekhaya yemibukiso yeklabhu kanye nobusuku obugcwele ShoBox ikhadi. Lawa mathemba abheke ukubeka emicimbini ehlaba umxhwele ukuqala unyaka wawo. Babeka umsebenzi ukuhambisa umdlalo wabo wokulwa ezingeni elilandelayo, Futhi ngoFebhuwari 28 Sizobabona baziphonsela inselelo kubaphikisi abalukhuni edolobheni lakwaSam baphila futhi baphile isikhathi sokuphumula. "



Hawkins, (18-0, 11 Kos) eyaziwa ngokuthi "i-Ice Man" endandatho, Ilwa ngaphandle kweBaltimore, Md., futhi uqhamuka ezithendeni zokunqoba okubhalwe emuva ezimbili emuva. Yakhe yakamuva kakhulu yeza nge-stoppage yesihlanu-nxazonke ngokumelene nentengo ye-Darwin ekulweni kwesibhakela se-showtime Championship. I-BOBOAA MANDLARD ngoDisemba 28. Ama-hawkins aneminyaka engu-24 aqeqeshwa ngabaqeqeshi be-upton Gyton abasebenza kakhulu 'trio ye-Calvin Ford, Intengo kaKenny, futhi i-Russir Blakey. Amakhethini aphenduka ochwepheshe ngaphakathi 2014 ngokunqoba kwengqongqoza, okufanekisela okwakufanele kuqhamuke empini encane. Njengoba i amateur, Ama-Hawkins axoshwe umxhwele 160-15 ukuqopha ngenkathi uncintisana ku 2012 futhi 2013 Ubuqhawe bakazwelonke bawine indondo yethusi ku 2012 Jr. Olympics. Waziwa kakhulu ngesitayela sakhe sokulwa nokulwa namandla, Ama-Hawkins ajoyine iqembu lamandla kaMayweather ngasekupheleni 2019 ngesinqumo sokungqongqozwa uwina ngaphezulu kwe-al Rivera e ICansiry Casino & Ihhotela.



"Kuhle kumnandi ukubheka okokuqala ShoBox umcimbi,"Kusho amakhethini. "Le yinto ebengifuna ukuyenza kusukela ngangiyingane. Ukuwina kulokhu kulwa nokuvezwa kwengxenye yesikhulumi esinjenge-Showtime kuphela kuletha ukuqashelwa okwengeziwe kuthalente lami namakhono namathuba amakhulu nangcono futhi angcono. Nginokuningi kunami okufanele ngilwele. Nginezingane ezibheke kimi e-Upton Gym. Ngilwela bona bayizisusa zami zangempela.



"Angikwazi ukusho okuningi ngomphikisi wami. Ngiyazi ukuthi uphinde wabaleka. Ungumphikisi oqinile futhi uza ukuzolwa, Kepha uma ubuke umlonge wami wokugcina uyazi ukuthi ngiza ukuzothatha abaphikisi bami 0. "



Keith Hunter oneminyaka engamashumi amabili nesikhombisa (11-0, 7KO sika) ivela ngemuva kokulwa. Ungumfowethu omncane we-heavyweight umzingeli uMichael Hunter, Futhi uyise wayengumbhaleli ohlonishwayo owashada noMike Tyson iminyaka eminingi ngaphambi kokufa kwakhe okubuhlungu. Umzingeli wayengenawo umsebenzi omude we-amateur, Ukukhetha ukuguqula uchwepheshe ngemuva nje 28 ukulwa



"Ngizizwa ngizethemba ukuza kule mpi,"Kusho umzingeli. "Ama-bouts ami amabili okugcina, Ngahlula ama-mayweather Fighters futhi ngizethemba ngokuqonda enginakho. Sobabili singamamitha ayi-6, Kepha ulahlekile njengempi. Unenkinga yokulwa ngaphandle. Ukhululekile ngokwengeziwe ngaphakathi. Nginomuzwa wokuthi ngingumpetha ongcono onamakhono angena empini.



"Nganoma yisiphi isikhathi ngithola ukulwa nesigaba esikhulu njenge-Showtime, Ngitshala ucezu lwenhliziyo yami nomphefumulo wami, Ngethemba ukuthi abalandeli bami nanoma ngubani obuka impi yami uzobona ingane yangempela ilwela ifa hhayi imali hhayi imali. Leli thuba lizongisiza ukuxhumana nabantu abaningi futhi ngibonge kuze kube phakade. "



Hitchins (9-0, 5 Kos), waseBrooklyn, ungowasegolide wegolide wegolide wegolide owamelela izwe labazali bakhe laseHaiti eHaiti 2016 Imidlalo ye-Rio de Janeiro Olimpiki. Omunye wamathemba aphezulu we-boxing aphezulu, AmaHichins aqede futhi aqeqeshelwe ompetha womhlaba wonke kubandakanya noTerence Crawford kanye neSteratemate Gervonta Davis. Nje-21-ubudala, AmaHitchins aqhosha isandla esimangalisayo nejubane lonyawo kanye ne-IQ yesibhakela somphikisi we-veteran. Lapho ngilwele ayisishiyagalombili kuye 10 Ukulwa Kobungcweti Ekhaya Lakhe, AmaHichins azohamba aye eLas Vegas okwesibili afuna isitatimende esinqobayo ekulandelweni kwakhe ShoBoxukubukeka.



“Ngingumzingeli kunangaphambili,"Kusho ama-hitchins. "Ngibona ithangi lomfowethu ngiwina futhi ngichuma futhi ngizwa sengathi lawo mandla afanayo angizungezile lapho ngiqeqesha amahora amaningi ejimini futhi ngigcwalisa ubuciko bami. Ngiyenziwe ukuba ngibe mkhulu futhi nginabantu abalungile abangizungezile abagxile kakhulu, ngigcine ngiqeqeshwa ezingeni eliphakeme kakhulu, futhi ungicindezele ngaphandle kwendawo yami yokududuza ukuze nginqobe. Yilokho okuzokhombisa ebusuku bokulwa lapho ngiphakathi kwendandatho. "



"Nice" Nick Delomba (16-2, 5KO sika), Ukulwa Ngaphandle Kwe-cranston, RI, iyeza i-streak yokulwa nezinhlanu ezinama-win amathathu kwabahlanu ngokuqothuka. Ukwaziwa kakhulu ngobuningi bakhe nokuqina kwendandatho futhi kubukeka sengathi wenza isitatimende esinamandla ensimini yakwamanye amazwe njengoba enza i-las vegas yakhe futhi ShoBox Ama-Debuts ngenyanga ezayo.



"Yiliphi ithuba elihle lokhu ukulwa nesikhathi sokuphila,"Kusho uDelomba. "Bengilokhu ngilwa nendlela yami phezulu kuleli phuzu futhi manje sekukhombisa umhlaba ukuthi ngingubani futhi ngikhule umkhiqizo wami. Yilokho engihlela ukwenza ukuza ukulwa nobusuku. Ngithatha yonke impi futhi ngifunda nami ejimini futhi ngiziqeqeshe kanzima kunosuku olwedlule futhi ngiziphoqe ukuthi ngibe yimpi enhle kakhulu. Ngiyazi ukuthi ngiza njenge-underdog, Kepha kuzokwenza kuphela ukungenza ngifune ukuwina okuningi futhi kube yilowo mfo ophamba ukunqotshwa kwakhe kokuqala. ".



ILas Vegas 'uqobo uKevin Newman (11-1, 6KO sika) waqala isibhakela lapho eneminyaka eyisishiyagalolunye futhi wakha irekhodi lama-amateur 25-5 ngaphambi kokuguqula i-pro in 2014. Kuhlatshwe umxhwele amakhono kanye necebo leNewman ku-Ring njenge-amateur, UFloyd Mayweather wasayina ukunyuka okuphakathi nendawo okuphakathi nendawo yakhe ezinzile zalo zokulwa ehlobo 2014. U-Newman wenza i-jut yakhe engcebile kuMayweatheather vs. UMaidana II Undercard, lapho alwa khona ukudweba ngokumelene nezamat umarzoda. U-Newman ubuyela ku ShoBox Ukuphindisela okuwukuphela kokulahleka komsebenzi wakhe wokulwa noMark Anthony Hernandez. U-Newman wehlula uHernandez ngoNovemba 1 Edolobheni likaSam Live, ukuzihlenga emhlanganweni wazo wokuqala ngaphakathi 2017 kuMayweather vs. McGregor Undercard. U-Newman uhlala ethobekile futhi elambile njengoba ekhuphuka izikhundla ezisezingeni eliphakeme kakhulu.



"Kuhle ngaso sonke isikhathi ukuthola lesosindo emahlombe akho,"Kusho uNewman ngokunqoba kwakamuva kwakamuva kweHernandez. "Ngisebenza kanzima ngosuku nosuku ukuba ngibe yinto engcono kakhulu nami futhi ngilandela uhlelo lukaNkulunkulu. Ngiyaqonda ukuthi kukhona okuningi kimi ohambweni lwami manje futhi sengidlulile lokho futhi ngibheke ikusasa ngoFebhuwari 28.



"Ngibone uKalvin elwa. Akukho lutho oluthile oluvelele ngaye. Ngibe sendandatho enabafana abaphezulu abaphezulu njenge-amateur ne-professional futhi ngilwe nabaphikisi abaqinile. Ngihlala ngingumphikisi onobuhlakani.



"Ukulwa nesikhathi sokubukwa kwenza okuningi kimi. Akukona ukunqoba, kumayelana Kanjani Ngiwina. Ngizofaka okunye ukusebenza okuvelele, into ezongibeka ngaphandle kokunye, futhi ngizosebenzisa wonke amathuba aqhubeka nokufika kwami.



Ekuqaleni kusuka Fayetteville, Umkhumbi., Kepha kulwela ngaphandle kwenhlanhla, Tx., Hengerson (12-0-1, 8 KO sika) ayinaso isizinda esijwayelekile sokulwa kwe-professional. Ungu-University of Arkansas Alumni ophishekela umsebenzi emculweni lapho enikezwa umfundaze njenge-percussionist. Akakaze alahlekelwe ukubona kwesibhakela selokhu aqala ukwethulwa 15 iminyaka yakudala futhi ngokushesha ngemuva kokuthola iziqu kuyo 2012, Washintsha ukugxila kwakhe emuva ebhokisini. UHenderson usheshe wazimisa njengomunye we-super maphakathi esheshayo esigabeni futhi wamukela inselelo ukuze aqhubeke nokuphishekela kwakhe ukube isibhakela emhlabeni.



"Ukulwa Kwelinye Ignethi Yabanye Abantu akusiyona into enkulu,"Kusho uHenderson. "Akunangcindezi yokuthi ngenze lutho. Nginakekela ibhizinisi futhi ngiya ekhaya. Ngizothi kuletha into ehlukile eshukumisayo. Kuyangiphoqa ukuthi ngiqeqeshe kanzima futhi kuthinta uhlelo lwami lomdlalo ngoba asikwazi ukushiya imijikelezo esondele kakhulu.



"Ngijabule kakhulu ukungena endalini futhi ngikhiphe uhlelo lwami lomdlalo phambi kwezithameli eziningi. Ngifuna ukukhombisa umhlaba ukuthi yimi neqembu lami esevele liyazi. Ngikwenza kushise endandatho. Yingakho bangibiza, 'Usawoti oshisayo'. "



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EXPLOSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN, JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT & BATTLE OF UNBEATEN RISING CONTENDERS ADDED TO WILDER VS. FURY II PPV UNDERCARD

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Former Heavyweight Champion Charles Martin Battles Former Title Challenger Gerald Washington in Title Eliminator in Co-Main Event

Junior Featherweight World Champion Emanuel Navarrete Defends His Title Against the Philippines’ Jeo Santisima in PPV Featured Bout & Super Welterweight Sensation Sebastian Fundora Opens PPV in Battle Against 2016 Australian Olympian Daniel Lewis

Saturday, February 22 in Historic Mega PPV Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

Las Vegas (January 30, 2020) – Three exciting, high-stakes showdowns have been added to the PPV undercard for the historic, mega PPV event headlined by the highly anticipated rematch between unbeaten WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay “The Bomber Bronze” Wilder and undefeated lineal champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Ukufuthekataking place Saturday, February 22 kusukela MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

In the umcimbi co-main, former heavyweight world champion Charles Martin will square off against former title challenger Gerald “The Black Rooster” Washington in a 12-round IBF Heavyweight Title eliminator. The PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and includes the PPV featured bout as WBO Junior Featherweight World Champion Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete, a.k.a “The Mexican Iron Man” defends his title against Filipino contender Jeo Santisima. In the PPV opener, super welterweight sensation Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora abayobhekana 2016 Australian Olympian Daniel Lewis in a 10-round battle of unbeatens.

Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at www.mgmgrand.com noma www.axs.com. The event is promoted by BombZquad Promotions, TGB Promotions, Top Rank and Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions. A Premier Boxing Champions presentation.

The 33-year-old Martin (27-2-1, 24 Kos) became heavyweight champion in January 2016 when he won by TKO against then unbeaten Vyacheslav Glazkov. After losing his title to Anthony Joshua, Martin has won four of his last five fights, with all of his wins coming inside the distance. Originally from St. Louis, now living in Las Vegas and currently training in Southern California with Manny Robles, Martin bounced back from a narrow decision defeat to Adam Kownacki in 2018 to earn victories in 2019 against Gregory Corbin in March and Daniel Martz in July.

“It is great to be back on the big stage,” uthe uMartin. “Wilder vs. Fury II is the biggest heavyweight fight in a long time and it’s great to be on the PPV. February 22 will get me one step closer to my goal of becoming two-time heavyweight champion. Gerald Washington is standing in my way, so it’s my job to go right through him toward my ultimate goal.”

Washington (20-3-1, 13 Kos) is a six-foot-six heavyweight contender who was a former college football standout at the University of Southern California and a U.S. Navy veteran. Born in San Jose, California, Washington scored an impressive victory in his last outing, knocking out veteran contender Robert Helenius in July. Washington was unbeaten in his first 19 kuvelaphi ukulwa pro, before dropping his world title challenge against Deontay Wilder in February 2017.

“This title eliminator is a very big opportunity for me and I’m going to do everything in my power to win on February 22,” wathi Washington. “I have the right team behind me and the right mindset. I’ve known Martin my whole career and we even spent some time working together in the ring. I’m going to be at my best and I expect the same from him. It’s an honor to be a part of an event like this. Deontay and Tyson are both characters and I’m glad I can be a part of what’s going to be a great night of boxing on February 22.”

Representing San Juan Zitlaltepec, isifunda sombuso, México, Navarrete (30-1, 26 Kos) captured his 122-pound title by defeating Isaac Dogboe in December 2018, and emphatically retained the title by stopping Dogboe in the final round of their rematch in May 2019. The 25-year-old stayed busy after securing the title, scoring stoppage victories in successful title defenses in August, September and most recently in December, when he knocked out Francisco Horta in Mexico. He is boxing’s most active world champion, as the Santisima bout will be his fifth title defense in nine months.

“I am motivated to make my fifth defense in less than a year and especially because I’m proud to be part of a historic card headlined by Wilder vs. Fury II,” said Navarrete. “This is a great opportunity to put on an exhibition for the fans and showcase my talent once again. I’m very grateful to my promoters, Bob Arum and Fernando Beltran, for giving me these opportunities.”

The 23-year-old Santisima (19-2, 16 Kos) waphenduka pro in 2013 as a 16-year-old and has not lost a fight since his fourth career contest in 2014. A native of Masbate City, Philippines, Santisima will ride a 17-fight winning streak into his U.S. debut and his first world title opportunity on February 22. His 2019 campaign saw him deliver victories over Alvius Maufani in August and Rene Dacquel in December.

“I really appreciate this opportunity, as this has been my dream since I was a kid,” said Santisima. “Ukuze kule mpi, I will train and prepare to become the new champion. I don’t feel any pressure. I will just do my best on fight night to show the world who I am. I heard and read the news that this fight is a mismatch, but I will do my best to give a great fight.”

Towering at nearly six-feet six-inches, Fundora (13-0-1, 9 Kos) has used his height and length, combined with power and aggressiveness, to rack up an unbeaten record since turning pro in 2016. Fighting out of Coachella, California, Fundora fought three times in 2019, including TKO victories over then unbeaten fighters Donnie Marshall and Hector Manuel Zepeda. The 22-year-old most recently fought to an exciting split-draw against fellow contender Jamontay Clark in August.

A 2016 Olympian representing his native Sydney, Australia, Lewis (6-0, 4 Kos) was unbeaten in 2019, his first year as a professional. The 26-year-old picked up his first five wins between his debut in March and his U.S. debut in November where he defeated Alexis Gaytan. Iningi muva, Lewis knocked out then unbeaten Rivo Kundimang in December.

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DEONTAY Wilder VS. TYSON FURY II SPECIAL ATTRACTION PRESS EVENT AT FOX STUDIOS – Egroundini & IZITHOMBE

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Unbeaten WBC Heavyweight Champion Wilder & Undefeated Lineal Heavyweight Champion Fury Preview Highly Anticipated Rematch Taking Place Saturday, February 22 in FOX Sports PPV & ESPN+ PPV from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

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I-LOS ANGELES (January 28, 2020) – Unbeaten WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay “The Bomber Bronze” Wilder and undefeated lineal heavyweight champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Ukufutheka continued their war of words at a special attraction press event on Saturday at FOX Studios in Los Angeles, as they near their highly anticipated showdown taking place Saturday, February 22 in a historic, joint FOX Sports PPV & ESPN+ PPV from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at www.mgmgrand.com noma www.axs.com. The event is promoted by BombZquad Promotions, TGB Promotions, Top Rank and Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions. A Premier Boxing Champions presentation.

The two gargantuan heavyweights traded words and shared updates on training camp leading up to one of the most heavily awaited fights in recent memory. A large media contingent was on hand to watch the undefeated titans square off once again, less than one month before they will finally meet in the ring to settle the score, 14 months after their unforgettable first clash.

Here is what the fighters had to say Saturday in Los Angeles:

DEONTAY Wilder

“Things are going amazing. I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life. To come from where I come from, it’s amazing to be here. When you get a happy Deontay Wilder in training camp, you can definitely expect great things from me. Yilokho’ what I’m going to give you.

“We haven’t seen his power displayed like he’s been talking about. It hasn’t been continuous, like mine. I think he has pillows as fists. That’s what I felt in our last fight.

“With the strategies that he’s talking about, I don’t really know how to take it. I don’t know if he’s trying to throw me off my game by saying he’s going to knock me out. But it’s exciting to hear and I’m looking forward to February 22.

“Everything on his body is a target, not just his cut. Everything that is permissible for me to hit, I’m going to hit it.

“When you fight someone like me, it’s a mistake to tinker around with your training camp. I’m unpredictable in that ring. When you have too many opinions and too many people who think they have the remedy, it usually backfires.

“I think this win will be more special than the others. Because of the history that we have, with that controversial draw. I consider Tyson a brother of this era, especially in the heavyweight division. The other fighters don’t want to let themselves loose and have fun. We’re both able to enjoy what we do day after day. Because when the bell rings, yini engase yenzeke.

“Fighting a guy like Fury, you have to be careful. Time goes by so fast in the ring. You’re trying to do everything that you prepared for. With what he brings to the table with his boxing skills, you have to have some awareness of the clock. But with my power, it’s his job to really watch the clock and try to avoid me for 36 amaminithi.

“We both have to come in like we did the first fight, with our hearts on our sleeves and the warrior mentality that we always bring. When you get to this point, the scenery itself makes for a great fight. We all know when I come to fight, I don’t play around. We can play around here today, but we’re going to have that killer mentality in the ring.”

TYSON FURY

“I’m born ready. I’m feeling good in training camp. Everything has been going really well. There’s no injuries or excuses. It’s all dedication and sacrifice, one day after another.

“The first fight I wanted to go in there and out box him. It didn’t work. No matter what people say, I didn’t win. I count a draw as a loss.

“We’re giant heavyweights. I’ve had 20 knockouts, so I’m very capable of knocking people out. When you underestimate someone else’s power, you usually end up unstuck. Whether I’m a great puncher or not, I don’t believe anybody else can match me with heart and determination. I’m going to put my iron will on Deontay Wilder.

“I felt that I needed to get an edge in this fight. It’s not personal with me and my trainers, cutmen and nutritionists. It’s business. If I think someone else is going to improve my business, I’ll do it.

“How do you beat a massive puncher? You have to back him up. He gets massive leverage in those long arms while coming forward. I have to put him on the back foot and make him absorb some of my power.

“I’m the Gypsy King. There’s only been one and there’s only likely to be one going forward. That’s one belt that Deontay Wilder can’t ever win.

“He had a great performance against Ortiz. He did what he was supposed to do. He knocks guys out. He was relaxed and calm under the pressure. I was impressed. Not by the knockout, but by the way he was conducting himself under pressure.

“I’m always real. Deontay Wilder has knocked out 43 opponents in a row. Even if I hate this guy, I respect that. He has amazing power and his name is up there with all-time greats. He’s a great puncher who gets the job done.”

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Meet the New York State Boxing HOF Class of 2020

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Sunday, April 19, Dinner lokungeniswa

I-NEW YORK (January 27, 2020) – The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) has officially announced its 28-member Class of 2019. The ninth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner will be heldSunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. KANYE), April 19, at Russo On The Bay in Howard Beach, I-New York.

“I am proud that we are continuing to honor New York men and woman in boxing for their dedication to the sport that they’ve served,” NYSBHOF presidentBob Duffy said. “This is our way to thank them all and let each new inductee know that we do remember all that they did and continue to do. The Class of 2020 is strong across the board, boxers and non-participants, continuing the NYSBHOF tradition of honoring our own.”

Living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include three-time World light heavyweight title challengerJorge Ahumada (42-8-2, 22 Kos), of Woodside, Queens by way of Argentina; (1975-78) WBC super featherweight World ChampionAlfredo “El Salsero” Escalera (53-14-3, 31 Kos), of New York City by way of Puerto Rico; WBC super featherweight World title challengerFreddie “The Pitbull” Liberatore (20-4-1, 11 Kos), of Bayside, Queens; WBC middleweight World Champion and four-time New York Golden Gloves winnerDennis “The Magician” Milton (16-5-1, 5 Kos), of Bronx; World heavyweight title challenger and two-time New York Golden Gloves winnerLou Savarese (46-7, 38 Kos), of Greenwood Lake; and WBA super middleweight title World title challengerMerqui “El Corombo” Sosa (34-9-2, 27 Kos), of Brooklyn by way of the Dominican Republic.

Posthumous participants being inducted are Brooklyn welterweightIsosha Bartfield (51-29-8, 33 Kos), who fought a reported 55 ompetha bomhlaba; Bronx middleweightSteve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 Kos); NYSAC and World lightweight champion (1925) UJimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 Kos), of Buffalo; World heavyweight title challengerUTami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 Kos), of Bronx; WBA light middleweight World champion (1982-83) and four-consecutive New York Golden Gloves titlistDavey “Sensational” Moore (18-5, 14 Kos), of Bronx; and World lightweight championUFreddie “The Welsh Wizard” Welch (74-5-7, 34 Kos), of New York City by way of Wales.

Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are Oneida judgeDon Ackerman, Wantah, Long Island journalist/producerBobby Cassidy, Jr., Buffalo managerU-Rick Glaser, Rockaway Beach journalistJack Hirsch, Bronx boxing broadcasterUMax Kellerman, Ardsley ringside physician/NY Medical DirectorDr. William Lathan, Orangeburg judgeJulie Lederman, Hyde Park refereeRon Lipton, and Staten Island/Catskill trainerKevin Rooney.

Posthumous non-participant inductees are Brooklyn’s Ring Magazine editorLester Bromberg, New York City sportswriterFuthi uDaniel, Brooklyn’s Gleason’s Gym founderBobby Gleason, Sunnyside, Queens boxing writerKusuka ku-Flash Gore, Manhattan journalistA.J. Sthandwa, Long Island City’s NYSBHOF co-founderTony Mazzarella and New York City managerDan Morgan.

There are a number of firsts regarding some Class of 2020 abathwasi:  husband-wife – Dr. William andMelvina (class of 2018) Lathan; daughter-father – Julie andHarold (class of 2012) Lederman.  Bobby Jr. futhiBobby Cassidy, Sr. (2013) are the fourth son and father inducted into the NYSBHOF, but the first boxer/journalist combination. The others are boxersFloyd futhiTracy Patterson, executive administratorsBobby futhiMurray Goodman, and refereesArthur, Sr. futhiArthur Mercante, Jr.

Welch is going into the NHSBHOF as a boxer, but he also managed fellow Class of 2020 inductee Goodrich.

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

The 2020 inductees akhethwe amalunga ikomidi ukuqoka NYSBHOF:  Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski,Ron McNair, Jim Monteverde futhiNeil Terens.

Zonke okwakwenza abashayi-sibhakela kwakudingeka ukuba kuyiminyaka okungenani ezintathu ukuze bafaneleke NYSBHOF lokungeniswa, futhi kumelwe ukuba konke inductees babehlala eNew York State, ingxenye enkulu isibhakela zabo umsebenzi wokuziphilisa noma ngesikhathi oyinhloko career abo abafanele.

Amathikithi kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $150.00 omdala per futhi $60.00 izingane (ngaphansi 16) futhi ubandakanya Brunch okuphelele futhi cocktail ihora phezu entry, ukuqala at 12:30 p.m. KANYE, as well as a full course dinner (ubambo prime, fish noma inyama yenkukhu) and open bar throughout the day. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy at 516.313.2304 nomadepcomish@aol.com.  Izikhangiso for the uhlelo NYSBHOF ayatholakala: half-page $100.00, full page $200.00 front and back inside covers are $400.00 each, futhi $500.00 for back cover. Mail checks and ads by the April 6 deadline to Bob Duffy, 1112 Whitewood Landing, Massapequa Park, NY 11762. Checks should be payable to NY Stare Boxing Hall of Fame, call Duffy to charge on a credit card.

NEW YORK STATE BOXING HALL OF FAME

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

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

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

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

CLASS OF 2016:  Aroni Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, UHector “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 no Jimmy Jacobs.

CLASS OF 2017:  Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Mnu. Ama-Snipes, Doug DeWitt, "Ibhomu leBronx" u-Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, "Nonpareil" uJack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan nelakwaDani Parker.

CLASS OF 2018:  U-Lou “Honey Boy” Del Valle, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence Alli, "Baby" Joe Mesi, Chocolate Kid, James J. "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, UBettina Ralph Ongcono “Tiger” Jones, UCharley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Herb Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar and Sam Taub.

CLASS OF 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 “The Fighting Dentist” Cross, Don King, UJohn McKaie, USteve Albert, Arthur Mercante, Jr., Bob Jackson, Dewey Fragetta, Johnny LoBianco, Wayne Kelly, Harry Hill, Jimmy Cannon, and Joe Dwyer.

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RISING LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT THOMAS MATTICE TO FACE ISAAC CRUZ GONZALEZ IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: Isizukulwane esisha ngoLwesihlanu, FEBRUARY 14 PHILA ON SHOWTIME®

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Four-Fight Card Also Features Undefeated Prospects Raeese Aleem, Montana Love And Derrick Colemon Jr. In Toughest Tests Of Their Careers



I-NEW YORK - Januwari 22, 2020 – Rising lightweight prospect Thomas Mattice will face hard-hitting Isaac Cruz Gonzalez in the 10-round main event of ShoBox: The New Generation ngolwesihlanu, February 14 live on SHOWTIME from 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.



The four-fight telecast is the third of four ShoBox presentations over six weeks showcasing some of boxing’s brightest young prospects in their toughest tests to date, including super lightweight prospect Shohjahon Ergashev and super middleweight Vladimir Shishkin, who were victorious on January 17. ngoJanuwari 31, featherweight Ruben Villa and welterweight Taras Shelestyuk will be tested and on February 28, super lightweight Malik Hawkins and welterweight Richardson Hitchins face tough opposition.



In the co-featured bout on February 14, undefeated super bantamweight Raeese Aleem (15-0, 9 Kos), of Las Vegas, kuzothatha onShoBox veteran and San Antonio native Adam Lopez (19-3-2, 9 Kos) in an eight-round 122-pound bout. In a matchup of undefeated junior welterweights, Cleveland’s Montana Love (12-0-1, 6 Kos) ubuyele ShoBox in an eight-round showdown with New Orleans’ Jerrico Walton (16-0, 7 Kos). In the iziqubu ukuvulwa telecast, undefeated junior middleweights Derrick Colemon Jr. (11-0, 8 Kos), Detroit, and Joseph Jackson (15-0, 12 Kos), of North Carolina, will square off in an eight-round 154-pound bout.



Amathikithi for the event, which is promoted by GH3 Promotions and King’s Promotions are $100, $75 futhi $50 futhi angathengwa atwww.2300arena.com



Cleveland’s Mattice (15-1-1, 11 Kos) is coming off his most significant win to date, an eight-round TKO of previously undefeated Michael Dutchover last September on ShoBox. The fight was stopped due to a deep gash on Dutchover caused by a clean right hand from Mattice. The judges’ scorecards were split at the time of the stoppage. Mattice will be making his sixth start on the prospect developmental series, including a close loss to Will Madera in 2019, a split decision win and a split draw with Zhora Hamazaryan in 2018, and a knockout of Rolando Chinea. The 29-year-old hopes a convincing win over the top-10 ranked Gonzalez will move him closer to a world title shot.



“A win would be huge for my career and put me in a great position,” Mattice said. “It would put me in the conversation with the top dogs of the division. I have to put on a great performance and let all those top fighters know that I’m here and ready to fight anyone. It’s a must-win for me, but it’s a big fight for both of us. He is ranked No. 7 by the IBF so this has the feel of a big fight. I think a win would put me in the top-10.”



Gonzalez (18-1-1, 14 Kos), of Mexico City, has scored knockouts in 11 of wakhe wokugcina 14 fights since suffering only loss of his career in just his sixth professional fight. The 22-year-old owns a career-best knockout of former interim world title challenger Jose Felix Jr. in 2018. Currently ranked No. 7 by the IBF at 135 amakhilogremu, Gonzalez made his U.S. debut in December on the non-televised undercard of the Jermall Charlo vs. Dennis Hogan event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn last December.



“I am excited to be fighting in the United States and I am thrilled for my fight to be shown on SHOWTIME,” said Gonzalea. “So many fighters started their career on ShoBox and have become World Champions.”



Aleem compiled a 65-10 record as an amateur and was a five-time Golden Gloves State Champion in Michigan. He finished third at the National Golden Gloves in 2010 futhi 2011 ngaphambi kokubhekisa professional e 2011. The 29-year-old recently relocated his training camp to Las Vegas, where he has sparred with Jessie Magdaleno, Nonito Donaire and Jhack Tepora. Aleem, who is trained by Terry Markowski, will face the toughest test of his career in the veteran Lopez.



“All my hard work is paying off and now I get to show it on the big stage,” Aleem said. “I am looking forward to earning new fans and staying on a roll. I know Lopez is a really tough fighter with something to prove. He’s been here before so I know he’s ready for the challenge. This is a steppingstone to ultimately get where I want to be, and that’s fighting for a world title, bigger paydays and more exposure. Ekugcineni, I don’t just want to win, I want to dominate. Winning isn’t good enough – I also have to look good while doing it.”



Lopez was an accomplished amateur who won six national titles and held a No. 1 simo, but he has had an up and down career as a pro. The 29-year-old started his career with 15 straight victories yet he has suffered a few setbacks as his level of opposition has dramatically increased. Lopez was undefeated and one win away from challenging for a world championship before losing to current unified 122-pound champion Daniel Roman in a title eliminator in 2017 on Showtime. Lopez, who will break his own record ofShoBox appearances when he steps into the ring for the eighth time, will face his sixth undefeated opponent on the series as he looks to get his career back on track.



“Aleem is a pretty good fighter, but I think my experience is going to be a factor,” Lopez said. “He hasn’t fought top-tier guys with the exception of Marcus Bates. I have been in the big fights and this is his first time doing this. I am on a three-fight winning streak and I have rededicated myself to the sport. I have a new trainer, Chato Martinez, and a whole new camp. I can’t wait to show that I am back.”



The flashy Love was an accomplished amateur who compiled a 174-13 irekhodi. The 25-year-old southpaw will return for his third test on ShoBox as he seeks a convincing victory. In his first bout on the series, he won a majority decision over Samuel Teah in 2018 and followed that up with a split draw a few months later against Kenneth Sims Jr. Uthando, who has sparred with Adrien Broner and Robert Easter Jr., will face what should be his most dangerous opponent in the fellow-undefeated Walton.



“Walton is a decent fighter, but I feel he is still green and he doesn’t have that much experience,” Love said. “I know he is tough, but I am taking this to the next level. He’s just a stepping stone. It’s exciting to fight under the bright lights. Some guys fold, but I was made for this. I am not looking past him, but this will take my career to the next level. We are both undefeated and not many guys take risks like this, but this shows I am a true fighter. My name is Montana “Too Pretty Love” and I am fighting on Valentine’s Day, so I will be giving a lot of love out on February 14.”



The 29-year-old Walton was born and raised in New Orleans, where he rescued his mother and sister from the flood waters of Hurricane Katrina when he was just 13 ubudala. Left homeless, the family relocated to Houston, where Walton competed as an amateur. Walton turned professional in 2014 and has been perfect through his first 16 ukulwa, including a career-best win over former super bantamweight world champion Victor Terrazas in 2019. The boxer-puncher, who is trained by Bobby Benton and fought six times last year, will face the first undefeated opponent of his career in Love.



“I have seen Montana fight before. I know he is flashy in the Adrien Broner mode, but other than that I do not know too much about him,” Walton said. “This opportunity is a blessing. The world is going to get to see me and hear my story. I’m from New Orleans and it was a struggle for me growing up, so this is a great opportunity. I never in a million years thought that I would be in this position. I just need to seize the moment and get the victory.”



Just 20 ubudala, Colemon started boxing at the age of 4 and honed his craft at the original Kronk Gym under Emanuel Steward until his passing in 2012. Colemon had a 135-fight amateur career and was a four-time national amateur champion in the junior division. He turned professional when he was 18 years old and has eight knockouts in his first 11 kuvelaphi ukulwa professional. Colemon, who is trained by Marlon Thomas, will face by far the toughest test of his career in Jackson, a fellow undefeated yet untested prospect.



“I am physically and mentally prepared more than I ever have been,” Colemon said. “I know Jackson is undefeated and tough, so I know I’m in for a big test. This is the next step in my career, and I feel that I will be not only the next great champion that has fought onShoBox, but the next great fighter out of Detroit. I am ready to show the world my talents. February 14 will put my name in the minds of boxing fans all over the world.”



The 31-year-old Jackson got a late start as a professional yet has been active, including three fights in 2019 and three in 2018. Uyala 12 KOs in 15 ukulwa, including knockouts in seven of his last eight bouts. The Greensboro native will fight outside of North Carolina for the first time in his career when he takes on the undefeated Colemon.



“I know Colemon is tough, and he had a long amateur career,” Jackson said. “He will come to fight, but I prepare for anything. That is what this sport is all about. I am looking forward to showcasing my talent to the world.”



Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with boxing historian Steve Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The umkhiqizi executive Gordon Hall kanye Richard Gaughan ukukhiqiza futhi Rick Phillips eqondisa.



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About ShoBox: The New Generation

Kusukela yaqala ukuba khona ngo July 2001, the akukhuthazwa bajule Showtime boxing series, ShoBox: The New Generation kunyatheliswa talent young abafanelana ezinzima. The ShoBox ifilosofi iwukuba televise okuthakazelisayo, isixuku ejabulisa nokufana yokuncintisana kuyilapho sihlinzeka kuyindlela yokunquma for amathemba uzimisele sizimisele ukulwa for isihloko emhlabeni. Ezinye uhlu elandayo 81 fighters abaye bavele on ShoBox sezihambile ukuletha izihloko emhlabeni kuhlanganisa: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams and more.
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JEISON ROSARIO STOPS JULIAN WILLIAMS TO CAPTURE WBA & IBF SUPER WELTERWEIGHT TITLES IN FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHT MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT FROM TEMPLE UNIVERSITY’S LIACOURAS CENTER IN PHILADELPHIA

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Rising Star Chris Colbert Drops Former Champion Jezreel Corrales & Wins Unanimous Decision to Capture Interim WBA Super Featherweight Title & Top Super Welterweight Prospect Joey Spencer Earns Unanimous Decision Over Erik Spring

Jorge Cota, Vito Mielnicki Jr. & Romuel Cruz Victorious in FOX PBC Fight Night Prelims on FS1 & FOX Sports

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PHILADELPHIA (January 19, 2020) – Jeison Rosario captured the WBA and IBF Super Welterweight World titles with a shocking fifth round stoppage of hometown favorite Julian “J-Rock” Williams Saturday night in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes from Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.

“As soon as I stepped into the ring, I knew he could not hurt me,” said Rosario. “I knew that my power was affecting him right away. This is a big victory for me and for the whole Dominican Republic.”

“Rosario was the better man tonight,” Said Williams. “It was a great homecoming for my fans and I’m sorry I let them down. What went wrong tonight needs to and will be fixed. We’re going to an immediate rematch and we look forward to returning the favor.”

In his first world title fight, the Dominican Republic’s Rosario landed power punches from the outset and opened up a cut on with a punch over Williams’ right eye in the second round. Williams was landing power punches of his own, but was unable to stop Rosario from coming forward.

Watch round two highlights where Rosario opens the cut over Williams’ eye lapha.

“I’m so emotional in this moment right now,” said Rosario. “When I lost my last fight I said I will never lose again until I become champion of the world and that’s what happened tonight. I came prepared. I knew before the fight that I was going to win it.”

In round five Rosario landed the punches that would ultimately lead to the end of the fight, hitting him with hard straight right hands that immediately slowed Williams.


“I have to give a lot of credit to my team,” said Rosario. “I had a 16-week training camp and that prepared me for this. My life is changed forever and I can support my family in a whole new way. I realized that I was going to win, once I was offered the fight. I knew that if I made the sacrifice, that I would do what I did tonight. I knew it 16 weeks ago.”

Rosario sensed his moment and came forward with big punches, while Williams tried to hold and survive. Eventually the onslaught proved to be too much, and referee Benjy Esteves halted the bout 1:37 wangena round. Ngaleso sikhathi umisiwe, Rosario led 39-37 on two cards, with the third card scored 38-38.

“I wasn’t surprised he was so good,” Said Williams. “I told everybody he’s a real fighter. I have to accept it. The cut blurred my vision a little bit but it wasn’t the reason why I lost. He was the better fighter tonight. We’ve got a rematch clause. I’ll see him again soon. I’ll be back.”

Watch Rosario finish Williams in Round 5 lapha.

The co-main event saw rising star Chris “Prime Time” Colbert (14-0, 5 Kos) drop former champion Jezreel Corrales (23-4, 9 Kos) on his way to a unanimous decision victory that earned him the Interim WBA Super Featherweight Title.

“Nguye a fighter enkulu,” said Colbert. “People don’t realize that, because he had a bad decision against Ladarius Miller. But he’s a great fighter. He’s very awkward. He’s slick and fast. It was hard to catch him because he was running, but he came to fight. I take my hat off to him.”

The action began tactically, with Colbert trying to figure out the awkward style of the veteran former champion Corrales. Colbert switched from orthodox to southpaw and was able to control the early action despite a slow pace.

“I did my job in there,” said Corrales. “My strategy was to hit and not get hit. I felt like I made him struggle for a lot of the fight. The knockdown wasn’t from being hurt, it was my balance. Our feet got tangled and I lost my balance. I came in here to win. We both did our jobs, but the judges scored his pushing more than his punching.”

Colbert continued to vary up his attack as the fight went on, while Corrales was able to have some success in the middle rounds landing straight lefts to counter his attacking opponent. In round 10 Colbert began to pull away, landing a clean left hook followed by a right hook to the top of the head that put Corrales on a knee.

“I had confidence coming into the fight,” said Colbert. “I knew I was going to dominate the fight and I told you all that before the fight happened. He was running and I was trying to catch him, so I told my corner, let’s have a dog fight. We got 12 emahlandla. I’m in shape. Uyabona, I didn’t sit down one round. I’m in shape and I came to fight. I wasn’t going to leave without this title.

The 23-year-old from Brooklyn seemed to get stronger as the fight went on and finished the championship rounds impressively, staggering Corrales in the waning moments of the fight to punctuate the performance. Colbert was the victor on all three judges’ cards, by inqwaba 117-110 kabili futhi 116-111.

“The strategy was to use my jab like I did and try to set up my punches,” said Colbert. “But he’s very awkward and has good distance. Slowly but surely I decided to stop boxing, close the distance and get on him. I knew he couldn’t out throw me, I’m from Brooklyn.”

Watch highlights of Colbert vs. Corrales lapha futhi lapha. Watch the 10th round knockdown lapha futhi 11th round action lapha.

In the FOX PBC Fight Night opener, top super welterweight prospect Joey Spencer(10-0, 7 Kos)remained unbeaten with a unanimous decision over Erik Spring (13-4-2, 1 KO) after six rounds of action.

Fighting from the southpaw stance, Spring looked to land big overhand lefts but was rarely able to catch up to the speedy 19-year-old Spencer. Spencer dominated the action with his speed and by landing big hooks throughout the action.

“I was in there with a cagey, long southpaw,” said Spencer. “Ngokuthembakala, when a guy is fighting as cagey as he was, it’s really hard for a guy with my style to just pull something out of nothing. He was a real defensive guy.”

Spencer was especially effective sneaking a powerful left hook around Spring’s guard. Spring tried to press the action in the later rounds and force a firefight but Spencer remained patient and picked his spots. Late in round six, a left hook from Spencer sent Spring flying into the ropes, before he was saved from the follow up onslaught by the bell.

“At the end I really just pressed him, said I’m going to finish strong, and hit him with some good shots,” said Spencer. “If I had done that in the first or second round, I would have ended it early. I’m glad to get the six rounds in. Isipiliyoni yikho konke. You’re only as good as your next fight. I’m happy to get in there and get some good experience and I did my thing and got the shutout.”

“I was waiting too much,” said Spring. “I thought he would come in and engage more and I was looking counter him but he stayed on the outside. I was more impressed by his speed then his power. He’s a talented fighter but I could have been more effective.”

After six rounds, all three judges saw the fight for Spencer, by the score of 60-54 kathathu. PBC’s 2019 Prospect of the Year, Spencer will look for another big year in 2020.

“I’m going to stay busy this year,” said Spencer. “I’m going to have a four-fight year. This is one of four. We’re looking to bring some excitement and have some fun.”

Watch Joey Spencer seal his 10th career win with a powerful combo just before the final bell lapha.

Prior to the main card, FOX PBC Fight Night Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes saw Mexico’s Jorge Cota (30-4, 27 Kos) earn a fifth-round stoppage over Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna (28-3-1, 10 Kos) 1:22 into their super welterweight bout, when LaManna’s corner advised the ringside doctor to halt the action.

Watch highlights of Jorge Cota’s fifth round stoppage of Thomas LaManna lapha.

The action also included sensational 17-year-old prospect Vito Mielnicki Jr. (4-0, 3 Kos) dominate Preston Wilson (6-4-1, 4 Kos) on his way to a unanimous decision by the score of 40-36 three times in their welterweight matchup.The Prelims opener saw undefeated URomale Cruz (4-0-1, 2 Kos) score a first round stoppage of Julio Garcia(3-4, 2 Kos) 2:56 into their super bantamweight contest.

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