“I have to outclass him and make him not even want to fight anymore. I’m going to make him retire,” – Heraldez
Unbeaten Super Lightweight Contender Heraldez Battles Former Champion Argenis Mendez Saturday, Травня 18 on Wilder vs. Breazeale Undercard Live on SHOWTIME® від Barclays Center в Брукліні & Представлено Прем'єр боксу чемпіонів
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Лас-Вегас (Травня 2, 2019) – Unbeaten super lightweight contenderХуан Heraldez is looking to make a statement when he takes on former world championArgenis Мендесin a 10-round showdown Saturday, Травня 18 живуть на SHOWTIME з Barclays Center, будинок BROOKLYN BOXING ™, і представив Прем'єр боксу чемпіонів.
“I have to outclass him and make him not even want to fight anymore,” said Heraldez. “I’m going to make him retire. My goal on fight night is to win and show out for my Mexican fans in New York.”
Heraldez, who trains out of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas with coach Otis Pimpleton, made his 2019 debut in February by knocking out Eddie Ramirez in round seven of their super lightweight fight. Mendez is another step up in competition for the 28-year-old.
“On paper he’s the toughest fighter I’ve faced,” said Heraldez. “I only watched some of his fight against Ramirez, but being a former world champion, it means he’s doing something right. I don’t think he does anything better than me and I’m looking to show it on fight night.”
This will be Heraldez’s first fight on SHOWTIME, giving him a chance to shine on a big stage leading up to the Deontay Wilder heavyweight world title defense against Dominic Breazeale in the main event. For Heraldez, he sees this is an opportunity to display what he’s already being doing in the ring for years.
“I’m excited to be able to show off what I’ve always been able to do,” said Heraldez. “It’s going to be no surprise to the people around me who know what I’m capable of. It’s another stage with more people watching, but the ring and everything else stays the same.
“A fight like this adds more motivation for my future because I want to keep changing the lives of my family. Little by little, win by win and fight by fight, I can accomplish that. That’s where my motivation comes from.”
A Las Vegas-native who is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Heraldez believes he’s ready for a world title shot and knows that Argenis Mendez is currently in his path to getting that coveted opportunity.
“If the title fight is there after I beat Mendez, Я беру це,” said Heraldez. “That’s one of the ultimate goals and something I’ve been preparing for my whole career. I’m going to keep training hard like I always do to be at my best against Mendez. I’m going to have a great performance May 18 and they won’t be able to deny my place in this division.”
Tickets for this BombZquad event can be purchased atticketmaster.comіbarclayscenter.com. Tickets also can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Групові знижки можна за телефоном 844-BKLYN-GP. The Heraldez vs. Mendez fight is co-promoted with Mayweather Promotions.
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ABOUT WILDER VS. BREAZEALE Уайлдер проти. Breazeale is headlined by Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder defending his WBC title against top contender Dominic Breazeale Saturday, Травня 18 живуть на SHOWTIME з Barclays Center, будинок BROOKLYN BOXING ™, і представив Прем'єр боксу чемпіонів.
SHOWTIME ЧЕМПІОНАТ БОКС® починається з 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and features WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. захищаючи свій титул проти колишнього чемпіона світу Kiko Martínez, plus unbeaten super lightweight contenderJuan Heráldezsquaring-off against former world championArgenis Méndezin a 10-round attraction.
NYSBHOF Клас 2019: (L-Р – seated) – Bob Jackson, John McKaie, Dick DiVeronica, Regilio Turr, Don King and Michal Olajidfe; (L-Р – становище) – Кільце 8 president Charles Norkus, Молодший, Monte Barrett, Arthur Mercante, Молодший, Steve Albert and NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy
(всі малюнки Пітера Фруткова / NYSBHOF)
Inimitable promoter Don King led the 24-member Class of 2019 into the NYSBHOF
НЬЮ-ЙОРК (Квітня 30, 2019) – A record turnout honored the Class of 2019 at this past Sunday’s eighth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), спонсорується Ring 8, at Russo’s On the Bay in Howard Beach, Нью-Йорк.
“We had our largest attendance, 402 люди,” a happy and proud NYSBHOF presidentБоб Даффіsaid at the event. “This is the way we show our appreciation with this special belt for these New Yorkers for what they’ve given boxing through the years. Thanks to a lot of peoples’ efforts this is our eighth year. I hope we can do another 50. I’d like to thank everyone of these inductees, and their family members for their support. It’s all about family.”
Живі боксери прямують в NYSBHOF включають (Bronx-born) three-time, Два-чемпіон світу Wilfredo Benitez (53-8-1, 31 КО), (Hempstead) WBO super featherweight world championRogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30 КО), (Бронкс) 1968 U.S. Олімпієць Davey Vasquez (19-15, 6 КО), WBO super middleweight world title challengerMichael Olajide (27-5, 19 КО), of Manhattan, New York welterweightDick DiVeronica(44-13-1, 13 КО), і королеви’ world heavyweight title challengerMonte Barrett (35-11-2, 20 КО).
Posthumous participants being inducted are (Бронкс) three-time lightweight world championJimmy Carter (84-31-9, 34 КО), Бруклін напівсередній Al “Bummy” Девіс (65-10-4, 46 КО), (Schenectady) чемпіон світу в напівсередній Marty Servo (47-4-2, 14 КО), (Бронкс) world heavyweight title challengerRoland LaStarza (57-9, 27 КО), Brooklyn world lightweight championPaddy DeMarco (75-26-3, 8 КО )and Manhattan’s Lower East Side lightweightsSid Terris (94-13-5, 12 КО) і Leach “The Fighting Dentist” Cross (35-10-4, 22 КО).
Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are New York City-based promoterДон Кінг, Flushing judgeJohn McKaie, refereeArthur Mercante, Молодший. Brooklyn sportscasterSteve Albert, and Bronx trainerBob Jackson.
Posthumous non-participant inductees are Utica matchmakerDewey Fragetta, Корона, Queens refereeJohnny LoBianco, Garden City refereeWayne Kelly, Flushing sportsmanHarry Hill, award-winning journalistJimmy Cannon, of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and NYSAC official/former NABF presidentJoe Dwyer, Брукліна.
Кожен йде призовник (або прямий нащадок) отримав спеціально розроблений пояс, що означає його або її вступ до NYSBHOF.
The 2019 призовників були відібрані членами Комітету з призначень NYSBHOF:Ренді Гордон, Генрі Hascup, Дон Majeski, Рон Макнейра, і Neil Теренс.
Всі боксери повинні були неактивні протягом не менше трьох років, щоб мати право на NYSBHOF індукції, і все призовники повинні проживати в штаті Нью-Йорк для значної частини їх бокс кар'єри або під час розквіті своєї відповідної кар'єри.
INDUCTEES’ ЦИТАТИ & КАРТИНКИ
Bob Jackson: “It’s hard to speak at times like this when being honored by friends. It’s been a great run. I live on memories and I have thousands. They keep me going. Never give up, always keep punching.”
(L-Р) presenter Vinny Maddalone & 2019 NYSBHOF inductee Bob Jackson
Regilio Tuur: “I was a black kid from Holland fighting in the Olympics. Pretty much a nobody fighting the U.S. чемпіон. They bought my return plane ticket before I even fought because they though my opponent was unbelievable. I trained to fight him, a southpaw, for a year and had a big fight hand that nobody knew of. I wanted to come to American and make by father proud. I retired from the pros) undefeated and make a lot money. I’m honored today. I had a great manager, Стен Хоффман, who is a man who made us men. Standing here today is a dream.”
John McKaie: “I have a great job and to be honored for something I really love doing is a great honor. I’d like to thank various commissions for licensing me, but New York is my home. I’d like to thank all the boxers because it’s been a pleasure judging them.”
L-Р) – Presenter Melvina Latham, 2019 NHSBHOF inductee John McKaie and NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy
Monte Barrett: “Congratulations to everybody up here. There’s so much history in this room. I’ve been in boxing 18 years and have a select memory, but there have been so many amazing experiences and accomplishments. I love this guy (trainer Jimmy Glenn). A lot of managers don’t even ask how you’re doing. My manager was the great Stan Hoffman. He gave me $50,000, $3000 a month and another $1000 for insurance without a contract. Stan said: ‘How you doing? I believe in you and love you.’ В 2005, I was having an argument with Don King about money. Він сказав, ‘Life is a negotiation.’ Добре, I’m negotiating now, and I’m in the Hall of Fame.”
(L-Р) – Presenter Melvina Latham, 2019 NHSBHOF inductee Monte Barrett and his wife, Shaneka, and NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy
Arthur Mercante, Молодший: “What a great honor it is to be recognized by Ring 8 and the boxing community. В 2012, my dad was inducted into the New York Boxing Hall of Fame Now he’s looking down today and he’s so proud. I entered the Golden Gloves at the age of 17. Un the quarterfinals I lost to a great fighter and Hall of Famer, Хуан LaPorte. Like any boxer, I thought that I had won, and wanted aa rematch. My father told me I didn’t like road work and just lost a three-round fight. He asked if I’d like to be a referee. I started in 1979 and my father made me work five years before turning pro. I went on to ref so many great fights, including one on the same card with my father at Radio City Music Hall. My greatest fight was Lennox Lewis versus Evander Holyfield.”
(L-Р) – 2019 NYSBHOF inductee Arthur Mercante, Молодший. and presenter James Mercante
Michael Olajide: “I’m really honored to be here today. My history in boxing goes back a little now. There’s nothing better to be honored by those who are a part of your profession. Спасибі. I’ve had an incredible journey: Liverpool to Canada to New York. Boxing has given me so much. I wouldn’t be the person I am without boxing. To live is to fight. Boxing and life are synonymous”
(L-Р) – Presenter Jack Hirsch and 2019 NYSBHOF inductee Michael Olajide
Steve Albert: “It is a tremendous honor to be honored by these luminaries. To be recognized in your own state is special. This is a celebration of all of New York. I worked 23 years for Showtime Championship Boxing, від 1987-2010, and the most dramatic was Corrales-Castillo I, one of the greatest fights of all time. I got the see the world because of boxing, but it was the lighter moments I remember most. Only in boxing do you have these characters and amazing experiences.”
(L-Р) – Presenter Randy Gordon and 2019 NYSBHOF inductee Steve Albert
Дон Кінг: “Only in America, право? I’m happy to be inducted into the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. O got into boxing with Muhammad Ali for his first fight and he stayed with me. A black and a Jew, me and Al Braverman, revolutionized boxing. Mario Cuomo gave me my license to promote in New York. One of our three offices was at 30 Rockefeller Center overlooking this great city. New York is a great city and stayed, so good they named it twice, Нью-Йорк, Нью-Йорк. I’m proud and privileged for all the young men and women honored here. I’m so proud to be inducted with them today. I’m here because New York played such a vital role in my career. I’m happy to be here today to accept this award. I got my belt!”
Presenter Don Majeski, 2019 NYSBHOF inductee Don King and Master of Ceremonies Dave Diamante
Box Fan Expo - це найкраща подія для фанів, яка дає шанувальникам боксу можливість зустрітися та привітати найкращих бійців, нинішні та колишні чемпіони світу, бокс знаменитостей та представників індустрії у близькій особистій обстановці.
Лас-Вегас (Серпня 29, 2019) – Boxing’s Four-Time World Champion Abner Mares has confirmed that he will appear and hold a meet and greet with his fans at the fifth annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday May 4, 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.The Expo is open from 10 a.m. для 5 вечора, during Cinco De Mayo weekend.The Boxing Expo will also coincide with the highly anticipated fight between Canelo Alvarez vs Danny Jacobs, що відбудеться пізніше того ж вечора на T-Mobile Arena.
Mares will make his third appearance at this years’ Expo, where he will be selling his own branded Team Mares merchandise, signing gloves and taking photos with fans. Mares is a commentator on Telemundo’s “Boxeo Telemundo” series and a co-host of FOX and FS1’s “Inside PBC Boxing.”
Mares joins Roy Jones Jr., Мейвезер Акції, Ентоні Діррелл, WBA, Хуліо Сезар Чавес-, Ріддік Боу, Майки Гарсія, Еррол Спенс молодший, Марко Антоніо Баррера, Хуан Мануель Маркес, Вінні-Пас, Девін Хейні, Ерні Бритви, Аль Бернштейна, Майкл Спінкс, WBC, Ерік Моралес, Джеймс Тоні та Джессі Варгас на початку участі у цьогорічному Box Fan Expo, буде оголошено більше зірок боксу.
About Abner Mares Mares was born in Guadalajara, Халіско, Mexico and immigrated to the U.S. у віці 7. Having been raised in both Los Angeles and Mexico. Mares is a Mexican-American professional boxer who formerly held the WBA (Регулярні) Featherweight Championship Title. Mares is a four-time world champion in three weight classes. Some of Mares most notable and exciting fights were against top level fighters, such as Vic Darchinyan, Джозеф Агбеко, Ансельмо Морено, Daniel Ponce De Leon, Джонні Гонсалес, Leo Santa Cruz and Jesus Cuellar from whom he won the WBA title on December 10 ї, 2016. He is presently the co-host of FOX and FS1 “Inside PBC Boxing” and Telemundo’s “Boxeo Telemundo.”
Про Box Fan Expo Box Fan Expo - це найкраща подія для любителів боксу, що дозволяє шанувальникам зустрічати сучасних суперзірок боксу, нинішні та колишні чемпіони світу, легенди спорту та інші знаменитості боксу. Шанувальники можуть розраховувати на різні взаємодії, такі як автограф та фотосесії, FaceOff з улюбленими боксерами, фотографії з кільцевою карткою для дівчаток, Жива DJ-музика, шанс виграти призи, купувати товари та сувеніри в різних кіосках Експоненти, “ВСІ ПІД ОДНИМ ДАХОМ“. Ви не захочете пропустити цю обов'язкову Експо!
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Експоненти включають: промоутери боксу, передач, одяг, обладнання, енергетичні напої, добавки до продуктів, засоби масової інформації, санкційні органи, та інші компанії, які бажають взяти участь, знову матимуть можливість продемонструвати свій бренд шанувальникам та індустрії боксу.
Throughout the next several days leading up to the event, буде більше оновлень щодо багатьох зірок, які виступлять на Boxing Expo. І для тих, хто в індустрії боксу чи інших учасників (непромисловий), хто хотів би бути залученим та зарезервувати Будку, contact Box Fan Expo:
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Murphys боксуis proud to announce that the next recipient of theWarrior’s Code Awardwill be New England boxing legend, ‘Iceman’ Джон Скаллі.
The Hartford, Connecticut based Scully was one of the most popular fighters in the region during the 1990s and he went 38-11 in a professional career in the light heavyweight division that included challenging for the world title against Henry Maske in Germany.
After his professional career, ‘Iceman’ achieved fame calling rebroadcasts of fights forESPN Classicas well as writing a popular column in the British magazine, Новини боксу.
However Scully has achieved his most success as a trainer being instrumental in helping take fighters likeХосе Антоніо Рівера і Чед Доусонto world titles.
Scully is now a co-trainer of the Russian, now Canadian based, undefeated light heavyweight world champion, Артур Бетербієв, who defends his title this Saturday in California live onESPN.
In addition to his work as a trainer he has been an passionate advocate and champion for the rights and well being of retired fighters.
“I’m extremely honored to receive this recognition and I really appreciate Murphys Boxing for thinking of me.”, says the 51 year old Connecticut resident.
“It’s particularly special because it will come in the city of Springfield where I spent the majority of my amateur boxing career training at the old Central City Gym at the X under Coach John Tynan. I’m looking forward to a great night.”
Murphys Boxing founder, Ken Caseyexplains the promotion’s decision to name Scully as the latest recipient of the award named after one of the Dropkick Murphy’s signature songs, “The Warrior’s Code” which is a tribute to another New England boxing hero, Міккі Уорд.
“John Scully is the epitome of the Warrior’s Code Award.”, says Casey.
“John’s career in boxing, from being a world class fighter to his work as an analyst to his success as a trainer, is inspirational. It shows young fighters there is opportunity for them in the sport after their in ring career is over. By giving back as a trainer and a mentor, he also represents the bridge from New England’s past boxing history to the present. Murphys Boxing is honored to acknowledge and celebrate John Scully’s many achievements in the sport.”
Scully will be third recipient of the award established this year by Murphys Boxing to celebrate those fighters who contributed to the rich and diverse history of boxing in New England. Scully joins 2019 International Hall of Fame Inductee, Тоні де Маркоand decorated Massachusetts’ любитель, Mike D’Ampolowho received the first awards at Murphys Boxing’s last event in Melrose, Massachusetts this past March.
The presentation ofMurphys Boxing’s Warrior’s Code Awardwill take place during Murphys Boxing’sUFC Fight Passdebut event next Friday, May 10th which features NABA Super Featherweight Champion, Abraham Nova (14-0, 10 КО) проти. Mario Ezequiel Sayal Lozano (18-2-1, 9 КО) в 10 round main event as well as a packed undercard of undefeated fighters from the Murphys Boxing stable including WBC South American Middleweight Champion, Карлос Гонгора (15-0, 12 КО), NABF Jr. Super Featherweight Champion, William Foster III (9-0, 6 КО), Venezuelan Olympian, Luis Arcon Diaz(6-0, 6 КО), Boston based amateur standout, Джеймс Perella (2-0, 2 КО) і більше.
Nova vs. Lozano and The Warrior’s Code Award Presentation takes place next Friday, May 10th at MGM Springfield in Springfield, Массачусетс (1 MGM Way). Doors open at 7pm. Квитки вже у продажу в: www.murphysboxing.com. The event will be streamed live on UFC Fight Pass atwww.ufc.tv
ABOUT MURPHYS BOXING
Murphys Boxing was founded by Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. In just 5 short years, Murphys Boxing has become the premier boxing promoter in the New England area and one of the hottest young promotions in the country. 2018 was a breakout year for Murphys Boxing as they took their first fighter to a world title. Along with the promotion’s first champion, several Murphys Boxing fighters secured world title opportunities and nationally televised fights in 2018. Murphys Boxing closed out their banner year by co-promoting the WBO Middleweight Championship bout between Demetrius Andrade and Walter Kautondokwa in front of over 10,000 fans at the TD Garden, the legendary home of the Boston Celtics, which was broadcast internationally on DAZN. Murphys Boxing’s current roster features world ranked contenders like Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Abraham Nova, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan and prospects like Niall Kennedy, Карлос Гонгора, Luis Arcon Diaz, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. і більше!
For credential requests for May 10 or to speak with any of the fighters on our roster for coverage – E-mail info@murphysboxing.comand we will hook it up!
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Лас-Вегас – Квітня 27, 2019 – Роберт-молодший Пасха. and Rances Barthelemy fought to a split-draw in their matchup for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Title Saturday on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The challenging fight to score was ruled 115-113 Бартельмі, 115-113 Easter and 114-114. The WBA 135-pound title remains vacant following the split decision.
With both former world champions needing a win in a crossroads affair, neither fighter was able to pull the trigger in a matchup of talented counterpunchers. The tall, rangy lightweights competed on the outside for much of the 12-round bout, and while both relied on their reach to keep their opponent at bay, they failed to land many effective shots from the outside.
The switch-hitting Cuban Barthelemy (27-1-1, 14 КО), who fought defensively for most of the fight, transitioned to mostly southpaw in the third. The former two-division world champion’s most effective punches appeared to be body shots from the southpaw stance, while Easter (21-1-1, 14 КО) was at his best when he countered with his right.
As the 12-round affair progressed, the corners of both fighters – Robert Easter Sr. and former Cuban champion Joel Casamayor – pleaded with their pugilists to increase their output to little avail. Neither fighter landed 10 punches in any round, and while Easter was slightly more active they combined to throw just 743 удари. They combined to land just 106 Усього ударів.
“I feel I did enough to win this fight but the judges saw it differently,” said Easter, who was fighting for the first time since losing to pound-for-pound great Mikey Garcia in a unification last summer. “They saw it a different way. Rances is a crafty fighter, an elusive fighter. I tried to take the fight to him but he wouldn’t take it. It was hard to land my shots.”
Бартельмі, who was returning to lightweight after losing a rematch to Kiryl Relikh in his bid to become Cuba’s first three-division world champion, was frustrated with the decision.
“Robert was absent in the ring tonight,” Barthelemy said. “I wanted him to land his right and he didn’t. I wanted him to come forward and he didn’t. We were prepared for a different Robert Easter – the one that attacks – but he didn’t show up so I couldn’t deliver my strategy.
“I landed the cleaner and more accurate shots. I feel I threw more punches. I was the busier fighter. I won the fight. I think this was a missed opportunity for me. I really feel I won this fight.”
Former 140-pound world champion Viktor Postol outclassed Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Eliminator, winning via unanimous decision 98-92, 97-93, 99-91 in the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION co-feature.
Postol fought off a stiff jab and utilized his reach advantage to keep the fight at range. The Ukrainian, who was working with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, was the more active fighter from bell to bell, метання 587 punches compared to just 306 for the French Mimoune. While Mimoune was elusive and able to slip many of Postol’s power shots, he never left himself in a position to effectively counter his taller and more aggressive opponent. The southpaw Mimoune (21-3, 2 КО) averaged just 30 punches per round and was off balance for much of the fight, throwing wide looping shots that rarely landed.
Після бою, Postol attributed his victory with being able to remain disciplined and stick to the game plan of Roach.
“I always try to be disciplined,” Postol said. “I did well tonight. My opponent’s style was a little awkward, but I did okay. If I could fight a guy like (Terence) Кроуфорд, I can handle Mimoune. And I did.”
Після бою, Постол, who’s only losses came against top fighters Terence Crawford and Josh Taylor, promised to chase the elite of the 140-pound class.
“I want the next big fight,” Postol said. “Doesn’t matter who – WBC Champion Jose Ramirez would be a great choice. I was away for two years so I was a little bit worried before, but now I feel like I’m back. Я 100 percent back and ready for the next test.”
Hall of Famer Steve Farhood, who served as unofficial ringside scorer for the SHOWTIME telecast, gave Postol all 10 of the rounds in the WBC Eliminator.
У першому бою телепередачі, fast-rising heavyweight Efe Ajagba added another knockout to his resume with a second-round TKO of previously once-beaten Michael Wallisch.
Ajagba (10-0, 9 КО) was aggressive from the outset, кидати майже 100 punches in the opening round. Utilizing a steady diet of 1-2 combos, Ajagba landed at will in the second against Wallisch, who fought behind a high guard but couldn’t prevent the Nigerian’s power shots from landing. After eating a series of combos in the second, Wallisch (19-2, 12 КО) took a knee and was given time to recover after Ajagba appeared to throw and land a punch with his opponent on his knee. Wallisch got back up but was defenseless against Ajagba’s onslaught, forcing referee Tony Weeks to step in to stop the contest at 1:40.
“I took my time in there, I used my jab a lot and it worked,” said Agjaba, який приземлився 43 відсотків його потужність пострілу. “When I shot my right hand and he took it, I decided to keep unloading. I kept throwing combinations and I knew I was hurting him so I kept doing it.
“I’m happy to be training with Ronnie (Щити). He is one of the best trainers in the world. He helped me with my jab and he’s helping me develop as a fighter.”
Said trainer Ronnie Shields: “I think we still have a lot to learn. You saw he’s a busy guy and for a big guy to throw 93 punches in the first round, it’s a lot. He may be about a year away to becoming a contender. He will get there.”
Tonight’s live event was promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions.
An encore presentation of the tripleheader will air Monday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available via the network’s On Demand platforms.
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Saturday, Квітня 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Телевізійний охоплення починається 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Лос-Анджелес, Каліфорнія, Квітня 25 – 2019 – Ringstar Sports is proud to announce the signing of the most prominent Mexican Amateur fighter, Fernando Molina. На тільки 16 років, Molina has one of the best amateur records in Mexico. Народився в Гвадалахарі, Халіско, Molina started boxing at the age of 6. З тих пір, Molina has compiled an amazing record including 200 amateur wins. Among those wins were 4 State Championships, 4 Regional Championships, and Gold in the 2017 National Junior Championship.
Discovered by world renowned boxing manager, Шеллі Фінкель, the young talent has all the tools to become a superstar. “Fernando Molina is a rare talent with an exciting style. Although only 16 років, he impressed me with his maturity in and outside the ring. I am happy to work with him and help make his dream of becoming a world champion a reality,” said Finkel.
World-renowned promoter Richard Schaefer, Chief Executive of Ringstar Sports, will promote Molina. “I am blessed to have had the opportunity to promote some of the biggest names in the sport over the past 20 роки. Most of them I built up from the beginning and many were managed by Shelly Finkel. Shelly has without a doubt the best eye for boxing talent. With Molina, we have a generational super talent who will certainly stamp his name in the history books alongside the names of Barrera, Моралес, and Marquez. I am proud to welcome Fernando to Ringstar Sports and start his journey of becoming a superstar of boxing,” said Schaefer.
Molina added, “I am delighted to have been able to secure an All Star team with Shelly Finkel and Richard Schaefer to guide my career in the pro ranks. I have worked hard since I was a young boy to eventually become a professional boxer. The time is now! I am committed to hard work and dedication to uphold the rich boxing tradition of my native Mexico.” Molina is planning to turn professional in the lightweight division limit 135 фунти. Further information about Molina’s debut will be announced soon.
Former Two-Division World Champion Barthelemy Takes on Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title This Saturday, Квітня 27 Жити на SHOWTIME® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions
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Лас-Вегас (Квітня 23, 2019) – Колишній дворазовий чемпіон світу Rances Бартелемі and France’sMohamed Mimounecontinued preparations for their respective showdowns at a media workout in Las Vegas Tuesday before they step into the ring this Saturday, Квітня 27 live on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Barthelemy faces off against former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. for the vacant WBA Lightweight title in the main event, while Mimoune takes on former champion Viktor Postol in a WBC 140-pound title eliminator as part of the action live on SHOWTIME beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
Квитки на заходи, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, можна придбати в www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.comor through Ticketmaster.
Here is what the workout participants had to say Tuesday from Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas:
Rances Бартелемі
“The key thing for me to get back to the top, is to get back to my roots. It’s about using what made me a champion and getting back to that. We’ve gone back to our Cuban roots in training with Joel Casamayor and left any distractions behind. You’ll see all of that in my performance on Saturday night.
“Easter and myself are both on the road to redemption coming off of our first defeats. I expect the same Robert Easter Jr. that I’ve seen on tape. He comes forward and tries to fight it out. There’s nothing overly impressive about him to me.
“I’m ready for whatever Robert Easter Jr. wants. If he wants a war, we’ll have a war. Everyone knows I’ve never backed down, but I’m going to win this fight with the intelligence that made me a world champion.
“Casamayor comes from the same streets as me, he knows my style, how I think and how I need to work. We identify with one another a lot so we don’t have to confront each other. With a simple look, I know what he’s trying to tell me. Between him and my brother, Yan, I feel blessed to have two Olympians in my corner.
“To the Cuban people, this will be my best fight and and a strong performance for the Cuban boxing community. I’m going to focus and work hard like us Cubans always have since we were born. I had to grow up through hardships and I’ve worked to show that anything is possible coming from Cuba.”
MOHAMED MIMOUNE
“Postol is one of the best that I will face but I am not afraid. I am confident I will win. I’ve studied him together with my coach and we have a strategy in place that you will see on Saturday.
“Я дуже радий за цю можливість. It is every boxer’s dream to fight in Las Vegas and I am happy and ready to show the Americans what I have.
“I have no issues with Postol’s height advantage. I am prepared for it. It is not my first time facing off against a boxer that is taller than me. I have a very good reach as well, but it is my speed that will beat him.
“I have worked very hard after my losses and put all my effort into bettering my performance. I’m stronger and more mature now than ever. I know I have to win and I will win.
I’m looking forward to the opportunity to fight for the world title after I win on Saturday night. I’m dedicating this fight too all French people and I hope they make sure to not miss it on Saturday.”
JOEL CASAMAYOR, Barthelemy’s Trainer
“We’ve been training since mid-February for this fight. It’s been a long three months in the gym together. I see a different Rances. He’s fighting smarter and he’s gotten back to his Cuban roots. That’s what made him a two-time world champion.
“It’s hard to predict, but if it were up to me of course I’d say Rances will win by knockout. From what I’ve seen in training camp, Rances is going to put on a great performance Saturday night. He knows what he has to do.
“We have a great connection throughout camp. I just have to look into his eyes and I feel like I know what he’s going to bring. All the hard work has been done and he’s 100 percent ready for Saturday night.”
MEHDI OUMIHA, Mimoune’s Trainer
“Mohamed Mimoune is an improved fighter who’s shown a lot of new and different skills in training. We have the right tactics to earn this victory on Saturday.
“We are prepared for what Postol can bring, but we’re focused on Mohamed Mimoune being at his best. Everything I have seen in training camp makes me very confident that we’re going to win Saturday and go on to fight for the title.”
Леонард Еллербе, Генеральний директор Мейвезер Акції
“Rances has a tremendous amount of experience. If you look at his earlier fights before he became champion and during his championship runs, he’s fought on the big stage time and time again.
“I think Rances’ experience will help in a fight like this, but Robert Easter Jr. has also been in big fights. They both bring a lot of background in exciting, high-quality fights. You have two fighters with something to prove looking to do just that live on SHOWTIME Saturday night.”
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ABOUT EASTER VS. BARTHELEMY Former lightweight world champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy will meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight Title in the main event of aSHOWTIME БОКС: СПЕЦІАЛЬНЕ ВИДАННЯ Субота, Квітня 27 from The Chelsea inside of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Телевізійний охоплення починається 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and will also feature former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol taking on France’s Mohamed Mimoune in a WBC Super Lightweight Title Eliminator, while rising heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba looks to remain unbeaten against once-beaten German Michael Wallisch in a 10-round heavyweight attraction.
Unbeaten Lightweights Michael Dutchover and Ramon Mascarena Jr. Clash in Co-Featured Bout of Tripleheader Live At 10:30 p.m. ET/PT From Omega Products International in Corona, Халіф.
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NEW YORK – April 23, 2019 – Undefeated featherweight prospect Ruben Villa will face once-beaten and top-15 ranked contender Luis Alberto Lopez in the main event ofShoBox: Нове покоління в п'ятницю, Травня 10 жити на SHOWTIME в 10:30 p.m. ET/PT from Omega Products International in Corona, Халіф.
The 22-year-old Villa (15-0, 5 КО) returns in a 10-round bout for his second consecutive test on the prospect developmental series after dispatching then-unbeaten Ruben Cervera in the firstShoBox Телепередача 2019. The two-time National Golden Gloves Amateur Champion and highly touted prospect Villa will take on the Mexican Lopez (17-1, 8 КО), who is coming off an upset victory over Ray Ximenez in his U.S. дебютувати в лютому.
У со-функція, fast-rising 21-year-old Texan Michael Dutchover (12-0, 9 КО) will take on fellow undefeated prospect and former Chilean National Champion Ramon Mascarena Jr. (10-0, 5 КО) в легкому конкурсу восьмій круглих. In the opening bout of the tripleheader that features six fighters with a combined two losses, undefeated bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (11-0, 6 КО) battles Mexican Brandon Leon Benitez (14-1, 6 КО) у вісім-раундовому поєдинку.
Квитки на заходи, which is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing, за ціною $125, $75 і $60 and can be purchased online atwww.thompsonboxing.com або по телефону 714-935-0900.
“This ShoBoxshow brings back former amateur standout Ruben Villa in his toughest test to date as he continues his quest to turn from prospect to contender,»Сказав Гордон Хол, Виконавчий продюсер ShoBox: Нове покоління. “We get to see for the first time unbeaten Michael Dutchover, хто пішов 130-17 в любителях, and now faces his first unbeaten opponent. In the opener, we haveShoBoxnewcomer and unbeaten Saul Sanchez who will try to stand out against a once beaten opponent. All three top amateurs, top pro prospects and looking to make a name for themselves as must see fighter. Only time will tell.”
“I am very excited for Ruben [Villa] and Michael [Dutchover],” said Artie Pelullo, Президент і головний виконавчий директор, Банер Акції. “Ruben is headlining the May 10 ShoBoxin just his second time on the network. There is a lot of pressure on this 22-year-old, as he is expected to achieve and produce great things due to his amateur background. Michael is the diamond in the rough. Also an amateur standout who has power in either hand, he is looking for this SHOWTIME event to be his coming out party.”
“This is our 19th anniversary and what better way to celebrate it than with three of our top prospects fighting onShoBox,” said Ken Thompson, Президент, Томпсон боксу. “It will be a real pleasure to put on a heck of a show alongside our friend Artie Pelullo as we witness Ruben [Villa], Майкл [Dutchover] and Saul [Санчес] take huge steps towards stardom.”
Villa, who started boxing when he was just five years old, compiled an impressive 166-17 запис як любитель. The Salinas, Халіф. native was a two-time Junior Olympic National Champion and the 2014 і 2015 National Golden Gloves Champion. He owns impressive amateur victories over Shakur Stevenson, Davin Haney and Gary Antonio Russell.
Villa has registered 15 consecutive professional victories since turning pro in 2016 shortly after the Olympic Trials, including a dominating unanimous decision over Cervera in hisShoBox дебют у січні. A legitimate prospect, Villa hopes to continue his rapid ascension in the featherweight ranks with an impressive showing against Lopez.
“I am very excited to get the opportunity to headline onShoBox after being the co-feature earlier this year,” said Villa. “I have been working really hard and getting good sparring in Riverside. My opponent is 17-1, and he has won some regional titles. He is no stick in the mud. I know he comes forward and that should make for an exciting fight. I am looking to put on a great performance because I know a win will open doors for bigger fights.”
Лопес, a native of Mexicali, Мексика, is coming off the biggest win of his career. У своєму U.S. debut and first fight outside of Mexico, Lopez won a technical decision over prospect Ray Ximenez to pick up the vacant WBO International Featherweight title. Ranked the No. 11 featherweight in the world by the WBO, the 21-year-old Lopez has won his last five bouts since suffering his only defeat as a pro to Abraham Montoya in 2018.
“I have a belt for a reason and I’m going to defend it proudly on May 10,” said Lopez. “I know Ruben Villa is regarded as a top prospect, but I know I’m better than him and I’m planning to show the world on May 10ї."
The 21-year-old Dutchover, from Midland, Техас, began boxing when he was eight years old compiling a notable amateur record. He was a runner-up at the 2016 National Golden Gloves and a Bronze Medalist in the 2016 Олімпійські відбіркові. Turning pro in 2016 у віці від 18, Dutchover has won his first 12 Професійні бої, including knockouts in his last four bouts.
“I’m very excited, I’ve been working for this opportunity all my life,” said Dutchover, who now trains in Los Angeles under the tutelage of Danny Zamora. “I know my opponent is tough and durable. Being onShoBoxis a great opportunity and it is the next steppingstone to reach my ultimate goal, and that is to become world champion.”
Chilean-born Mascarena, who currently resides in Tijuana, Mexico and trains in San Diego, Каліфорнія., став професіоналом в 2017 and has compiled a perfect record through his first ten contests—all within just 12 місяці. Fighting exclusively in his home country, Mascarena will finally be able to make his U.S. debut after he had a fight fall through in late 2018 and a second fight cancelled in February. Mascarena, who has fought mostly at 140 фунти, has not fought since his unanimous decision victory over Hector Medina 10 місяців тому.
“I’ve been in top share for a while now, I was set to fight in February but my fight got cancelled,” said the 25-year-old Mascarena. “I come from a family of boxers and we take the sweet science very seriously. Травня 10, I will not only be fighting to make a good impression in my U.S. дебют, I will be fighting for my family and my entire country. I will make them proud.”
The 21-year-old Sanchez, of Encino, Каліфорнія., began boxing when he was eight and compiled an amateur record of 90-18 before turning pro at 19 років. Fighting exclusively in his home state of California, Sanchez has built up an 11-0 record under famed trainer Joel Diaz. The brother of featherweight prospect Emilio Sanchez, Saul is coming off a majority decision over Luis Fernando Saavedra but faces a stiff step-up in competition against Benitez.
“I’ve always dreamed of having an opportunity like this,- сказав Санчес. “To fight on national television against a tough guy like Benitez. I know this fight will not be easy, але я готовий. I will shine on May 10.”
Benitez, from Queretaro, Мексика, has stayed busy in late 2018 and early 2019, fighting four times in a span of six months. The 21-year-old, who fought 186 times as an amateur, is the lone blemish on featherweight prospect Chaise Nelson’s resume. Benitez has won five fights in a row since the only loss of his career, which came to then 10-0 and current 20-0 Mexican Irving Turrubiartes.
“I’m young and hungry and I know Saul Sanchez is a great opponent for me, but I’m not concerned about him,” said Benitez. “I don’t think he does anything special in the ring. Я згоден, I’m confident I will win. I’m going for the KO.”
Баррі Томпкінс будемо називати ShoBox дії з рингу зі Стівом Farhood і екс-чемпіон світу Рауль Маркес, виступаючої в якості експерта аналітиків. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Chuck McKean directing.
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Про ShoBox: Нове покоління
З моменту свого створення в липні 2001, критиками SHOWTIME бокс серії, ShoBox: Нове покоління має ознаки молодий талант відповідає жорстким. The ShoBox філософія по телебаченню захоплюючим, натовпу приємно і матчах, забезпечуючи полігоном для бажаючих перспективи рішучості боротися за титул чемпіона світу. Деякі з зростаючого списку 79 бойовиків, які з'явилися на ShoBox і передові зібрати світових титулів включає: Еррол Спенс молодший, Андре Уорд, Deontay Уайлдер, Ерісланді Лара, Шон Портер, Гері Расселл-молодший, Ламонт Пітерсон, Гільєрмо Рігондо, Ноніто Донер, Девон Александр, Карл Фроч, Роберт Герреро, Тімоті Бредлі, Джессі Варгас, Хуан Мануель Лопес, Чед Доусон, Полі Маліньяджі, Ріккі Хаттон, Келлі Павлік, Пол Вільямс і більше.
Дон Кінг, Jimmy Cannon, Jimmy Carter & Wilfredo Benitez headline Class of 2019 inductees
НЬЮ-ЙОРК (Квітня 22, 2019) – Canastota, New York welterweightDick DiVeronicaembodies the true spirit of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame: New Yorkers honoring New Yorkers for their accomplishments and achievements in boxing.
DiVeronica will be part of a 24-member Class of 2019 inducted at the eighth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner thisНеділя після обіду (12:30-5:30 p.m. І), на Руссо On The Bay в Howard Beach, Нью-Йорк.
“This is what the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame is about, honoring and remembering men and women who devoted their time and energy to our beloved sports,” NYSBHOF presidentБоб Даффі сказав. “We thank all of them and their families for sharing these special people with us.”
Limited tickets are still available, за ціною $125.00 за дорослого і $60.00 для дітей (під 16), і включають в себе повний пізній сніданок і коктейль-годину після вступу, починаючи з 12:30 p.m. І, а також вечеря (головне ребро, риби або птиці) і відкритий бар протягом дня. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting Duffy at 516.313.2304 або depcomish@aol.com. Перейти на лінії в www.Ring8ny.com Для отримання додаткової інформації про штату Нью-Йорк боксерський зал слави.
DiVeronica fought professionally between 1958-1972, компіляції 44-31-1 (13 КО) record as a welterweight contender. He was stopped only twice in 58 про бої, once by NYSBHOF charter (2012) призовник Еміль Гріффіт.
“This wasn’t expected (NYSBHOF induction) and we’re all super excited,” DiVeronica’s daughter Theresa commented. “We live in the same town as the International Boxing Hall of Fame, but my father will never be inducted into that Hall of Fame because he was never a world champion, only a contender. Біллі Бекуса (undisputed world welterweight champion in 1971-72) is from Canastota, занадто. He and my father never fought because they didn’t want the hometown fighter losing. My father was a humble guy and we’re so happy to have him recognized by the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.”
DiVeronica will now join Backus, who was a member of the Class of 2014, in the NYSBHOF. Boxing was incredibly important in DiVeronica life in and out of the ring. He started a boxing club in Germany while stationed there in the U.S. Армія. He even met his wife at the famed 5ї Вулиця. Gym in Miami. Dick was staying there at the home of a relative, right next door to where his future wife lived. One day he asked her out and eventually they were married and starting a family back in Canastota.
“My family is so excited,” Theresa added. “We’ll be there for the induction ceremony, even my older sister from Germany.”
Other living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include (Bronx-born) three-time, Два-чемпіон світу Wilfredo Benitez (53-8-1, 31 КО), (Hempstead) WBO super featherweight world championRogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30 КО), (Бронкс) 1968 U.S. Олімпієць Davey Vasquez (19-15, 6 КО), WBO super middleweight world title challengerMichael Olajide (27-5, 19 КО), of Manhattan, і королеви’ world heavyweight title challengerMonte Barrett (35-11-2, 20 КО).
Posthumous participants being inducted are (Бронкс) three-time lightweight world championJimmy Carter (84-31-9, 34 КО), Бруклін напівсередній Al “Bummy” Девіс (65-10-4, 46 КО), (Schenectady) чемпіон світу в напівсередній Marty Servo (47-4-2, 14 КО), (Бронкс) world heavyweight title challengerRoland LaStarza (57-9, 27 КО), Brooklyn world lightweight championPaddy DeMarco (75-26-3, 8 КО )and Manhattan’s Lower East Side lightweightsSid Terris (94-13-5, 12 КО) і Leach “The Fighting Dentist” Cross (35-10-4, 22 КО).
Living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are New York City-based promoterДон Кінг, Flushing judgeJohn McKaie, refereeArthur Mercante, Молодший. Brooklyn sportscasterSteve Albert, and Bronx trainerBob Jackson.
Posthumous non-participant inductees are Utica matchmakerDewey Fragetta, Корона, Queens refereeJohnny LoBianco, Garden City refereeWayne Kelly, Flushing sportsmanHarry Hill, award-winning journalistJimmy Cannon, of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and NYSAC official/former NABF presidentJoe Dwyer, Брукліна.
Кожен йде призовник (або прямий нащадок) отримає спеціально розроблений ремінь означає його або її індукції в NYSBHOF.
The 2019 призовників були відібрані членами Комітету з призначень NYSBHOF:Ренді Гордон, Генрі Hascup, Дон Majeski, Рон Макнейра, і Neil Теренс.
Всі боксери повинні були неактивні протягом не менше трьох років, щоб мати право на NYSBHOF індукції, і все призовники повинні проживати в штаті Нью-Йорк для значної частини їх бокс кар'єри або під час розквіті своєї відповідної кар'єри.
NUTLEY, Нью-Джерсі – Квітня 22, 2019 – Three members of the GH3 Promotional stable will be back in action next month as super middleweightДомінік Уейд, легкий Томас Mattice і великовагових Roney Hineswill be back in action.
On May 18th, former middleweight world title challenger Wade will take on Nick Brinson in a ten-round bout for the IBO International title at the ESA Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.
Wade and Brinson met five years-ago for which Wade took a close unanimous decision.
A week earlier on May 11th at The Agora Theater and Ballroom in Cleveland, Огайо, lightweight Thomas Mattice battles Angel Sarinana, and former National Golden Gloves champion and undefeated heavyweight Roney Hines takes on an opponent to be named in a four-round bout.
Wade of Largo, Меріленд запис 20-1 з 14 нокаути. Пробиратися, 28, є 10 year-professional who vaulted up the middleweight rankings with wins over Chris Davis (3-0), Michael Faulk (2-0), Grover Young (4-0), Нік Брінсон (16-1-2) and former world champion Sam Soliman.
After challenging world middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, Wade took two-plus years off, and has comeback with two knockout wins, with the latest being a 5th round stoppage over Josue Obando on February 23rd in Charlotte, Північна Кароліна.
Brinson of Geneva, Нью-Йорк має записи 19-4-2 з дев'ятьма нокаутами.
The 31 year-old Brinson is an eleven year-pro who has faced quality opposition.
Brinson has wins over Markus Williams (2-0 & 10-2) & Хорхе Мелендес (26-2-1)
Brinson has won two in a row, and is coming off a 6th round stoppage over Jaime Barboza on June 9th in Verona, Нью-Йорк.
Mattice will be returning to his home of Cleveland, Огайо.
The 28 year-old Mattice has a record of 13-1-1 з 10 нокаути.
Mattice has wins over Robert O’Quinn (4-0), Eliseo Cruz Sesma (9-2-1), Роландо Chinea (15-1-1) and Zhora Hamazaryan (9-0). Mattice is coming off his lone defeat as he dropped a bout to undefeated Will Madera on February 1st in Rochester, Нью-Йорк.
Sarinana of Durango, Мексика має запис 10-7-2 з чотирма нокаутом.
The capable Sarinana has wins over Dimash Niyazov (13-0-3) and former world title challenger Cosme Rivera.
Hines, also from Cleveland was the 2018 Національний Золоті рукавички чемпіона, and has raced out to a perfect mark of 5-0 with five 1st round stoppages.
