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The team representing WBC #14-rated middleweight Matvey Korobov have sent a letter to the Attorney General and Governor of Virginia, requesting they open an investigation into Korobov’s controversial majority draw last Saturday (Maggio 11) against Virginia-based fighter Immanuwel Aleem and several relevant “surrounding incidents.”
Leon Margules, attorney for Team Korobov, sent the letter on behalf of the fighter, along with several supporting pieces of evidence, to Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring and Governor Ralph Northam.
In it, Margules points out what he alleges is a conflict of interest in that the two Virginia-based judges, Mark D’Attilio and Brian Costello who both questionably ruled the bout a draw at 95-95, are members of the state’s Boxing, Arti marziali, and Professional Wrestling Advisory Board responsible for selecting each fight’s judges and licensing fighters.
Costello, infatti, is the Board’s Chairperson.
And thus, two members of the body responsible for appointing a fight’s judges appointed themselves and a relatively inexperienced referee (Michelle Myers) from Virginia to officiate a nationally televised bout featuring a fighter from their home state, against Korobov, a Russian living in Florida.
It then questions why, of the three televised fights, this was the only one carried out like this, with non-neutral officials.
The letter also references the original scorecard provided to media, that showed Korobov as a majority decision winner, as well as the same scorecard 20 minuti più tardi, with D’Attilio’s round 10 Korobov score scratched out and changed from a 10 to a 9, transforming the outcome to a majority draw.
A further point of contention is the judging performance of the two Virginia-based judges, who scored the fight a draw when a Korobov victory was almost universally agreed upon by the boxing media and fans, post-lotta.
To most, Korobov appeared to win the first seven rounds handily and hurt Aleem badly in round six before Aleem mounted a minor comeback in the last two or three rounds. At the final bell, Korobov enjoyed a sizeable advantage in landed punches (according to CompuBox statistics, Korobov landed 154 punches out of 417 gettato (37%), while Aleem landed 119 shots out of 630 [19%]).
Respected boxing official and unofficial judge for the contest, Larry Hazard Sr., scored the fight 97-92.
A long list of fans on social media voicing suspected corruption is also attached.
Margules’ letter also points out what many consider a missed knockdown by Referee Myers in round four, when Korobov sent Aleem down with a counter right hand only to have her rule it a foul incorrectly.
Team Korobov say they are hoping the state will find a solution for this unfortunate situation to prevent another black eye for boxing and a “chilling effect” on fighters coming to fight in Virginia.
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A proposito di Sampson Boxing
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Di Sabato, Giugno 22, al Wolstein Center della CSU a Cleveland, Ohio, Intrattenimento più grande della vita e Mo Intrattenimento, in collaborazione consei volte campione del mondo Promozioni Miguel Cotto di Miguel Cotto presenterà “Creare un campione," il primo di una serie di spettacoli che vedranno protagonisti i migliori talenti nelle loro sfide più difficili.
La serata di sei incontri di boxe di livello mondiale prevede due eventi principali che saranno trasmessi in diretta televisiva CBS Sports (11:00 ET/8:00 pm PT) e l'emozionante undercard verrà trasmesso in diretta streaming www.fite.tv (7:30 ET/4:30 pm PT).
Nel primo evento principale televisivo, Goldsboro, Quella della Carolina del Nord Dewayne “Mr. Smettila di correre” Beamon (16-1-1, 11 KO) dovrà affrontaresfidante titolo ex mondo Froilan “Il Cecchino” Saluti (30-3-1, 21 KO) dalle Filippinein un12-resa dei conti rotonda per il WBC degli Stati Uniti (USNBC) Campionato dei pesi mosca super.
Nel secondo evento principale televisivo, Il Canada è imbattuto Cody "Lo storpio" Crowley (17-0, 9 KO) assumerà la Regno Unito'S Navid “Nav” Mansouri (19-2-2, 6 KO) in una battaglia di 12 round per il WBC degli Stati Uniti (USNBC) Campionato dei pesi superwelter.
In altri incontri intriganti, Quello di Cleveland Miguel Angel “Silky Smooth” Gonzalez(24-4, 16 KO) combatterà otto round leggeri contro gli africani Albinius “Danny Boy Albino” Felesianu (18-2-1, 7 KO); e in uno scarto super leggero di sei round imbattuto Amore "troppo carino" del Montana (11-0-1, 5 KO) affronterà anche l’Africa imbattuta Tshina (9-0-3, 3 KO).
I biglietti per “Making A Champion” hanno un prezzo di $30, $40, $65 e in prima fila $150 e sono già in vendita su wolsteincenter.com o al botteghino del Wolstein Center nel campus della CSU.
33-Dewayne Beamon, un anno, ha vinto diversi campionati regionali nei suoi quattro anni di carriera professionale, compreso l'UBF World Featherweight, Pesi mosca super internazionali IBO, UBF Mondiale Super Mosca, Campionato intercontinentale IBO dei pesi mosca super e campionato mondiale dei pesi mosca super UBF.
33-Froilan Saludar, un anno, proviene dalla città di Cagayan de Oro, Orientale nelle Filippine. A luglio ha sfidato l'ex campione Sho Kimura per la cintura mondiale dei pesi mosca della World Boxing Organization 2018 e, nei suoi 10 anni di carriera, ha precedentemente detenuto il WBO Asia Pacific Youth Flyweight, Pesi mosca giovanili WBO Asia Pacifico, Pesi mosca giovanili WBO, Pesi mosca WBO Asia Pacifico, Campionati WBO dei pesi mosca orientali e WBO intercontinentali dei pesi mosca.
26-Cody Crowley, un anno, è un mancino imbattuto di Peterborough, Ontario. È l'attuale campione internazionale dei pesi super welter del Canada Professional Boxing Council e del campione nazionale dei pesi super welter del Canada Professional Boxing Council. È stato visto l'ultima volta nel febbraio di quest'anno, lanciando uno shutout in difesa dei suoi titoli contro l'ex campione Stuart McClellan.
30-Navid Mansouri, un anno, viene da Rotherham, Yorkshire, Regno Unito, ma attualmente vive a Los Angeles e si allena nella leggendaria Wild Card Gym. Ha vinto il titolo inglese dei pesi super welter BBofC nel 2013 e lo difese con successo tre volte.
33-Miguel Angel Gonzalez, un anno, è un mancino in ripresa con vittorie su diversi grandi contendenti nella sua carriera di pugile professionista di 11 anni. Il nativo di Cleveland ha precedentemente detenuto il campionato internazionale dei superleggeri WBF. Questo sarà il suo primo incontro in quasi quattro anni.
Albinius Felesianu proviene da Swakopmund, Namibia. Nei suoi 12 anni di carriera, ha tenuto l'IBF Youth Featherweight, Campionati WBF Intercontinental dei pesi leggeri e IBF Continental Africa dei pesi leggeri.
24-anni Montana Amore è un mancino di Cleveland. Nel luglio dello scorso anno, ha lottato in modo impressionante fino al pareggio in una lotta per il vacante titolo d'argento dei superleggeri giovanili del World Boxing Council 12-1 Kenneth Sims Jr al Casinò WinnaVegas & Località, a Sloan, Iowa, e vivi su ShoBox: La nuova generazione. Love è stato anche il protagonista di un video virale ampiamente visto di una famigerata sessione di sparring in cui avrebbe dominato il campione WBA Super World Super Featherweight Gervonta Davis.
24-Tshibangu Kayembe, un anno, viene da Kinshasa, Repubblica Democratica del Congo. È un professionista di nove anni ed ex Universal Boxing Organization (TOSSE) Campione Internazionale dei Superleggeri.
“Lavorare con l’ex campione Miguel Cotto e il suo team di promozioni è un grande onore,", ha detto E. Jay Mathews, CEO di Bigger Than Life Entertainment. “Sono molto entusiasta di presentare questo fantastico evento ai fan di Cleveland e di tutto il mondo su CBS Sports e fite.tv. Ciascuno degli abbinamenti è di alta qualità. E sarà una grande notte di boxe,", ha aggiunto Matthews.
Ray Leonard Jr., figlio del sei volte campione del mondo, Sugar Ray Leonard, insieme all'attore e conduttore televisivo, Chris Spencer fornirà il commento di CBS Sports. Stilista di abbigliamento di fama mondiale, Karl Kani fornirà abiti per le ragazze sul ring.
Il Centro Wolstein si trova a 2000 Prospettiva Avenue a Cleveland. Nella notte di lotta, le porte si aprono alle 7:00 pm e l'azione inizia alle 7:30 pm. Making A Champion è sponsorizzato da B&M BBQ.
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Informazioni su Bigger Than Life Entertainment
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Informazioni sulle promozioni Miguel Cotto
MCP nasce dalla visione e dalla passione di Miguel Angel Cotto Vazquez con la premessa di dare al pugile ciò che la boxe ha dato alla sua famiglia. Emergendo 2005, Da allora MCP ha stabilito un ottimo rapporto con la comunità 13 anni nel settore consolidando la sua posizione come una delle principali aziende sportive a Porto Rico.
Pacquiao vs. Thurman Headlines Saturday, Luglio 20 in a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Pianta vs. Lee FOX PBC Fight Night Main Event Precedes Pay-Per-View Also from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
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LOS ANGELES (Maggio 22, 2019) – Eight-division championManny Pacquiao and unbeaten welterweight world championKeith Thurman, plus unbeaten super middleweight championCaleb Impianto e imbattuto Mike Lee,squared-off for the second day in a row Wednesday, this time at a Los Angeles press conference as they previewed their respective showdowns taking place Saturday July 20 presented by Premier Boxing Champions and FOX Sports from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao and Thurman will battle in a welterweight world title attraction that headlines a PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Plant will make the first defense of his title against the unbeaten Lee in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes preceding the Pay-Per-View and beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
I biglietti per l'evento, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, carica per telefono al 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office. Pianta vs. Lee is presented by TGB Promotions and Sweethands Promotions.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles:
Manny Pacquiao
“It’s easy for my opponents to talk before the fight, and I’m used to everything they say. But when we get to the ring, it changes, and it will change on July 20.
“I chose Keith Thurman because he’s a great fighter, he’s undefeated and because we can give a good fight to the fans. I want to make the fans happy on that night and show that I can still go toe-to-toe with any opponent.
“He said he’s young, but we’ll see who looks young in the ring on July 20. I’m going to let my fists say everything for me.
“We will work hard in training camp like always for this fight. We’re not going to take Keith Thurman lightly or underestimate him. He’s a world champion. I’m thankful for what he’s been saying, because it’s giving me motivation to prove that at 40-years-old, io sento 29.
“Keith Thurman is aggressive and throws a lot of punches. I’m hoping on July 20 he will follow through with what he says and fight toe-to-toe with me.
“The fans need to watch this fight because it’s a once in a lifetime fight. It’s going to be a Fight of the Year and full of action from start to finish. I’m ready to get it on July 20.
“Most of my opponents are bigger than me and I beat them all. When we get into the ring, non importa. This has happened before and it will happen again against Thurman.
“My experience will be very important for this fight. It’s going to be useful against an undefeated fighter. I’m going to give him the experience of losing for the first time.
“I’m still having fun and enjoying the sport. I’m excited to go straight to the gym after this and start focusing on training for the fight.”
KEITH THURMAN
“It’s a blessing to be on this stage and have a fight of this magnitude. I’m an all-American fighter, an all-American champion and come July 20, I’m going to stay champion.
“Manny is a world class fighter. He’s a gentleman inside and outside of the ring. I look forward to trading punches with a living legend. But one thing’s for sure, he’s not walking away with my title.
“All Manny does is hop around in the ring. I’m not going to lose to a bunny rabbit. He’s not Tupac, but he does a little hip hop and he’s not going to stop until he gets dropped.
“Manny is a world class fighter, not a world class boxer. I’m going to trip him up in the ring and he won’t know what direction to turn to. I know who I am as a fighter, and it will be proven come July 20.
“I’m destroying the legend of Manny Pacquiao. His legacy ends on July 20 and mine begins. He’s an inspiration to many people throughout the world and everyone respects him, but I’m respectfully going to finish him.
“This is a big fight as far as the stage goes, but it’s a big fight against a little guy. He’s a veteran and I’ve dismantled veterans in the past. I believe I would have destroyed Manny Pacquiao five years ago. I’ve always been ready for this fight. He’s never fought someone like me with this kind of lateral movement, velocità e potenza. I’m coming for him.
“I was in the gym four weeks ago starting some preparations. I wanted to get the ball rolling and use the momentum from my last training camp for this opportunity. Who better to showcase my skills and talent against than Manny Pacquiao? He chose me because it will be a guaranteed action fight.
“I think this is one of the best Manny Pacquiao fights in a long time. Ho intenzione di portarla. Pacquiao did not get reminded in his last fight what it feels like to be up against a real champion. I’m the youngest, fastest, hungriest fighter that he’s ever been in the ring with. Luglio 20, it’s the ‘Keith Thurman show’.”
CALEB IMPIANTO
“I never consider myself the A-side because my history says that I shouldn’t even be here. As beautiful as the belt is, it’s about more to me than that. It’s about legacy for me. I’ve been carrying myself as a world champion since the day I started this journey, so this is nothing new to me.
“I’m the whole package. Ho velocità, I have footwork, Ho il potere, I have the heart and the will to win. Until you find someone else who’s all that, I’m going to keep having my hand raised.
“Where I’m from, there’s confrontation every day. Questa non è una novità per me. There are times I was told that I wouldn’t make it. Nobody paved the way for me like I’m from New York or Los Angeles. I paved my own way.
“Mike Lee is in uncharted territory. I’m curious on how he plans on beating me. Does he plan on roughing me up and trying to knock me out like my last opponent? Can he do that better than Jose Uzcategui? Is he going to try to outbox me with his hand and foot speed? Because there’s no person from 160 a 175 who could do that.
“I’ve been committed to the same thing for the last 18 anni di fila. Rain, sleet or snow, I stayed committed. I’m bred for this. I was created for this. It’s the only thing I’ve done my whole life. Nel luglio 20, I’ll be keeping the thing that I’ve worked my whole entire life for.
“At every decision that has to be made, you can go left or you can go right. From the genesis of my being, every time it was the moment to make a tough decision, I went the same way. Because I do not bend or fold for anything. No matter what’s tossed my way, this journey must go on for me. He said he has nothing to lose, but I have everything to lose.
“All the motivational videos that he watches and books that he reads, I’m the very essence and meaning of that. I’m the pinnacle of all those things he’s studied. You can’t learn mental fortitude in a book. Those things are earned, they’re not learned.”
MIKE LEE
“Questo è un sogno che diventa realtà per me. I’ve been through so much and there were days where I thought my dream was over. I’ve chased this since I was eight-years-old and I’m thankful for this chance to go after a dream that others thought I couldn’t reach.
“The beauty of this sport is that it’s only me and Caleb in there. Everyone else can only talk. I’ve been in the ring through adversity and stuck it out, because that’s the kind of person I am. I know that if I come on July 20 as the best Mike Lee possible, that I can win.
“I’ve been in the gym working every day. Doctors told me at one point that I wouldn’t fight again, but I’m still standing right here. I pushed through my pain to get here.
“I’m excited to be here in Los Angles, where we hold training camp. I’m bringing the belt back to Chicago, but Los Angeles is a second home to me.
“Today is the culmination of years of sacrifice, hard work and discipline. I’m undefeated for a reason but I feel people underestimate me and I like that. I’ve been underestimated my whole career. I’ve thrived off people say I couldn’t do it.
“I respect Caleb Plant. He’s the champion for a reason and I respect any fighter who can step into that ring. You have to be a different kind of animal to do that in front of all those people, and I am that animal.
“I’m coming with power, forza, speed and I’m going to give it everything I have. I’m going to become the new IBF Super Middleweight World Champion.”
RICHARD STORM, President of Las Vegas Live Entertainment & Sportivo
“I’d like to welcome back Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman, two of the world’s best fighters, back to Las Vegas and MGM Grand. Manny returns to the ring at MGM Grand following his convincing win in January while Keith will fight in Las Vegas for the first time in four years, looking to remain undefeated.
“We’re truly excited to be hosting this sensational event at MGM Grand and we look forward to seeing everybody in July.”
BILL WANGER, Executive Vice President of Programming, Research & Content Strategy for FOX Sports
“Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman is a living legend, versus a legend in the making. We’re excited to deliver an unprecedented night of boxing on July 20 al MGM Grand di Las Vegas.
“Manny is one of boxing’s biggest stars. Keith Thurman is an undefeated world champion and a huge ratings draw. We’re excited to bring viewers inside the ropes and up close to the action on fight night, and produce extensive behind the scenes preview programming that will air across the FOX networks.
“FOX Sports is thrilled to have a battle on July 20 with such a compelling storyline to kick off a great night of championship boxing with the IBF champion Caleb Plant against the undefeated Mike Lee.
“A Gennaio, Caleb Plant headlined the most-watched boxing event ever on FS1. Now he’s fighting on the FOX network for the first time as the main event. At FOX Sports, big events that capture America’s attention are in our DNA. This fight certainly fits that bill.
“Our goal with the PBC deal is to build these fighters into household names, and we’re well on our way. We expect a great show on July 20 in Las Vegas.”
BENSALEM, PA-The undercard for Xcite Fight Night 4 at Parx Casino® on June 15 is packed with undefeated prospects and an entertaining rematch.
In the semifinal contest, Jerome Conquest (10-3-0 1 K0) faces off againstFrank Trader(12-2-1 3 K0s) in an all-Philadelphia matchup for the USBF continental championship. That will serve as a prelude to the main event, which features homegrown flyweightMiguel Cartagena (15-5-1 6 K0s). Cartagena looks to return to his winning ways againstJesus Solar (10-1-1 5K0s), who is making just his second stateside appearance in what has become the Puerto Rican fighter’s adopted second home.
The undercard features a welterweight bout with one of Philly’s most exciting unbeaten prospects inMarcel Fiumi (7-0 4 K0s). He promises an entertaining fight with Lancaster-basedEvincii Dixon (7-23-2 2 K0s).
“Camp is going good, my team and I turn it up each week,” said Rivers, who is a PGW foreman by day. “I feel good about my fight – it’s always good to fight in my city in front of all my supporters, and I’m goin to give them what they want.”
Brooklyn’s OmarKabary Salem (9-0 4 K0s) returns for his second appearance at the Xcite Center. In his previous outing, he made quick work of Jacob Fox, knocking him out in the first round. He picked up another win on April 27 and will be turning around quickly to face off with Philadelphia’sJamaal Davis (18-14-1 7 K0s) in un attacco super medi. Davis will be the most experienced opponent of Salem’s career and the fight should prove to be a telling challenge between youth and experience.
The Xcite Center will also play home to a compelling rematch at junior welterweight, comeOnsel Charles (12-19-1 2 K0s) e Laquan Lewis (2-10-0 1KO) run back their entertaining fight from here last February. Charles earned a hard-fought knockout in their first meeting.
Rounding out the card will be two young guns who are becoming familiar with the Xcite Center. Welter Tyhler Williams (2-0-0 2 K0s) is fresh off this second stoppage in as many fights, and is looking to build on his early career momentum. He’ll take onTyree Arnold (0-1) di Philadelphia.
Dei pesi massimi leggeri polacco Jan Czerklewiczmakes his pro debut againstAngel Vasquez di Springfield, MA. Vasquez will also be making his first start.
Welter Daiyaan Butt(3-0-0 1 K0) di Philadelphia, who earned his first KO in his last outing at the Xcite Center, looks to continue the strong start to his career. Il suo avversario saranno annunciati a breve.
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Il lottatore dei pesi massimi leggeri Elbiali duella con Marlos Simões in Premier Boxing Champions su FS1 & FOX deporta l'azione questo sabato sera dal Beau Rivage Resort Casino di Biloxi, Mississippi
LAS VEGAS (Maggio 22, 2019) – Combattente dei pesi massimi leggeri Ahmed Elbiali tornerà sul ring, e per la prima volta con il nuovo allenatore Justin Gamber, quando affronta Marlos Simões in una resa dei conti di 10 round come parte di Premier Boxing Champions su FS1 e FOX Deportes questo sabato sera dal Beau Rivage Resort Casino di Biloxi, Mississippi.
PBC su FS1 e FOX Deportes inizia alle 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT ed è intitolato dall'ex campione dei pesi super welter Austin “Senza Dubbio” Trota tornando sul ring per affrontare l'ex sfidante del titolo Terrell Gausha in una battaglia di 10 round super welter.
I biglietti per l'evento, che è promossa da Promozioni TGB, sono in vendita ora e possono essere acquistati al botteghino del Beau Rivage Theatre e tramite Ticketmaster.
Elbiali ha da poco iniziato a lavorare con un nuovo allenatore a Gamber, che allena anche il campione dei pesi medi Caleb Plant, e cercherà di mostrare il suo miglioramento sul ring questo sabato sera. Ecco cosa ha da dire sul suo nuovo allenatore e altro ancora:
In allenamento con il nuovo allenatore Justin Gamber:“Ho imparato molto da quando ho iniziato ad allenarmi con Justin Gamber, che è stato circa sei settimane fa. Niente contro i miei vecchi allenatori, Sentivo solo che avevo bisogno di un nuovo look. Justin e io lavoriamo bene insieme e sono migliorato enormemente. Sto imparando a rilassarmi di più sul ring, che mi ha aiutato a mantenere il mio potere negli ultimi round di sparring. Justin è un grande allenatore e insieme faremo rumore nella divisione dei pesi massimi leggeri.”
Nel suo recente campo di addestramento: “Ho lavorato molto duramente per questo ritiro e posso vedere la differenza rispetto ad altri campi che ho avuto in passato. Sto lavorando sui fondamenti della boxe, usando di più il mio jab e impostando le mie combinazioni. So di avere il potere di mettere fuori combattimento i miei avversari, ma ora sto imparando di più come configurarlo. Vivere e allenarmi a Las Vegas è stato un grande impulso per la mia carriera perché lo sparring qui non è secondo a nessuno. Sto facendo un ottimo campo di addestramento.”
Sul suo incontro con Marlos Simões: “So che Simões è un avversario duraturo che è stato fermato solo una volta nella sua carriera. Mi aspetto che sia in gran forma. Ha avuto molto successo sul ring, quindi mi sto preparando per un ragazzo che può davvero combattere. Andrò lì dentro ed eseguirò il mio piano di gioco.”
Quando sarà pronto per il titolo mondiale: “Voglio ottenere il maggior numero di combattimenti possibile quest'anno e far correre un titolo mondiale 2020. Naturalmente, tutto si basa sulla lotta per combattere, ma questo è l'obiettivo.”
Sul suo ritorno televisivo su FS1: “Combattere su FS1 è sempre divertente ed emozionante. FS1 è la piattaforma in cui noi combattenti otteniamo la massima visibilità mentre stiamo arrivando. Non puoi confrontare nessun'altra rete con FOX, dove tutto il mondo può sintonizzarsi. È davvero una benedizione per me combattere su FS1.”
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Pacquiao vs. Thurman Saturday, Luglio 20 in a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Pianta vs. Lee Headlines FOX PBC Fight Night Preceding Pay-Per-View & Also from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
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NEW YORK (Maggio 21, 2019) – Eight-division championManny Pacquiao and unbeaten welterweight world championKeith Thurman, plus unbeaten super middleweight championCaleb Impianto e imbattuto Mike Lee went face-to-face Tuesday in New York at a press conference to preview their respective showdowns on Saturday July 20 and presented by Premier Boxing Champions and FOX Sports from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao and Thurman will square-off in a welterweight world title attraction that headlines a PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Plant will make the first defense of his title against the unbeaten Lee in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes preceding the Pay-Per-View and beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
I biglietti per l'evento, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, carica per telefono al 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office. Pianta vs. Lee is presented by TGB Promotions and Sweethands Promotions.
Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday from Gotham Hall in New York City:
Manny Pacquiao
“I’ve never been scared of a challenge. I’m so excited for this fight against an undefeated champion. He’s the kind of fighter that you can’t underestimate. His record and successe gives me more motivation to work hard.
“I will make sure that I’m 100 percent and ready for this fight. We’ll find out what happens on July 20, but it’s going to be exciting. I like being the underdog for this fight because that gives me more focus in training.
“I’ve been careless and over confident in some fights, but this time around it’s different. Keith Thurman is a good fighter and we’re going to make sure the fans are happy on July 20.
“It’s a great honor for me to be fighting back in Las Vegas and on the FOX Sports pay-per-view. I’m going to take advantage of the opportunity.
“I chose Keith Thurman because he’s undefeated and I want to prove that at age 40 I can still beat a great fighter like Keith.
“My time is not yet over. My journey is continuing. I’m going to prove that and more on July 20 against Keith Thurman.
“I’m the kind of fighter that I don’t talk too much. I do my talking in the ring. I can do a lot of things in that ring. He can prove his words in the ring. I’m going to be a warrior on July 20 and show Keith Thurman what it’s like to be in the ring with me.
“I will work hard for this fight. I haven’t felt this motivated and excited since the Oscar De La Hoya fight. I feel like I’m back against the best fighters in the world.
“Our focus in every fight is on the speed and footwork, because those are advantages for me. We’re going to work on avoiding Keith’s offense.
“Fans should watch this fight because it’s a once in a lifetime showdown. We’re going to bring action and I’m confident I will be victorious.”
KEITH THURMAN
“Siamo pronti. This is a blessing to be here and a dream come true. I started boxing at the age of seven. I worked hard to be a champion and I’ve always wanted to fight the greatest names in the sport.
“Pacquiao wants a challenge and I’m very grateful to be sharing a ring with a legend. If you understand boxing history, you know that times change. I believe boxing is in a new era. Come July 20, Pacquiao will disappear. He’ll always be remembered in the sport, but I’m doing to Manny Pacquiao, what he did to Oscar De La Hoya.
“Questa è una grande battaglia. I’ve waited 22 months to get back in the game. We had our ups and downs, but Keith Thurman is back on the rise. I’m going to make a big statement.
“This training camp is going to start this Saturday. Once I get home, it’s grind time and on July 20, it’s going to be my time.
“Luglio 20 è 23 anni di lavoro. I’ve dedicated myself to this beautiful sport of boxing for so long and my first trainer Ben Getty told me that I had what it takes to be a great champion. I’m truly looking forward to having another chance to show it.
“We definitely had a stretch with a lack of activity. Not everyone knows who Keith Thurman is today. You could see that I wasn’t at my best in January. But on July 20, ‘One Time’ è tornato. I’m getting ready to have one of my best training camps for this fight.
“I had the knockdown in my last fight that was a reminder of what ‘One Time’ è tutto. We brushed the dust off and we’re taking that momentum into this fight.
“I’m excited to be the guy who shows Manny Pacquiao where the exit is. He’s a legend who’s done great things. But I’ve never lost to a fighter who’s lost seven times. I have no intention of losing this fight and I don’t see him winning in any shape or form.
“Speed, power and overall ring IQ will be the difference. I’m one of the smartest fighters in the sport. I always find a way to win. I know Pacquiao comes in shape, but he’s going to fall short of that finish line.”
CALEB IMPIANTO
“I’ve been boxing my whole life. They say it takes 10,000 hours of work to become a true success at something. Come July 20, I’ll have been doing this for 18-years straight. No breaks and no Plan B. I’ve just been boxing, day in and day out.
“Mike Lee may have a financial degree, but in boxing, I have a Ph.D. That’s something he doesn’t know anything about. I came from very rock bottom, where nobody makes it out. If he thinks I’m going to let him mess this up for me, he’s not half as educated as I thought he was.
“I have everything to lose. Every night from now until July 20, I hope Lee and his team are envisioning the worlds ‘and still’. Because that’s all anyone is going to hear on fight night.
“It’s exciting to be on this primetime card. Everyone who wants to take it to the top of the sport wants to be a main event at MGM Grand. Contemporaneamente, where we fight is not most important to me. We can fight in the parking lot, because it’s about legacy to me.
“Anytime that someone steps into the ring and wins their first world title in fashion, it’s going to be a confidence booster. But I did tell everyone what was going to happen. There’s a season for everything and right now is mine.
“He may come into the ring bigger and heavier than me, but boxing skills are what wins fights. Years of repetition with boxing teachers, are what wins fights. You’ll see all of that on July 20.
“I don’t look at myself as the favorite in any fight. I’m the one who’s not supposed to be here. Put everyone through what I’ve been through, and see if they would make it here.”
MIKE LEE
“This has been a culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice. Più importante, I’ve gotten somewhere no one thought I would get. I’m fine being the underdog. I have nothing to lose.
“I’m coming out with everything I have. This is everything I’ve ever wanted. I respect Caleb Plant, but on July 20, I plan on making it my moment.
“I’ve headlined cards in Chicago and at Notre Dame before so the bright lights are nothing new to me. I’m very excited and working hard. Nel luglio 20, I’m going to keep proving people wrong.
“The whole reason I got into this sport is to do it on big stages. Everyone wants to prove it on the biggest stage possible and there’s no bigger stage than at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It’s a dream come true and it’s the reason I’ve worked so hard.
“Moving down in weight is an advantage. I’ve got a great team working with me to make the weight easily and rehydrate the right way. I’m going to be the bigger and stronger guy in the ring.
“I’ve had people that never thought I’d get here and I love it. It takes a different kind of person to step into that ring in front of so many people. You have to be ready to go out there and risk it all. I fight who they put in front of me and keep winning. That’s what I plan to do on July 20.”
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Blockbuster Night Presented by PBC & FOX Sports Features Primetime Show on FOX & FOX Deportes Headlined by Caleb Plant Defending His World Title Preceding Pay-Per-View Telecast
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LAS VEGAS (Maggio 21, 2019) – Boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Philippine Senator and regular WBA welterweight championManny “Pac Man” Pacquiaoreturns to face undefeated Super WBA Welterweight World ChampionKeith “Una Volta” Thurmanin a powerhouse 147-pound showdown live on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event on Saturday, Luglio 20 al MGM Grand Garden Arena di Las Vegas.
Preceding the pay-per-view is a FOX PBC Fight Night also taking place at MGM Grand that is headlined by undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Mani dolci” Plant making his first title defense against unbeaten contender Mike Lee.
Possessing speed, power and tremendous boxing skills, Thurman represents the most dangerous challenger that the future Hall of Famer Pacquiao has faced in his recent ring appearances. This high-stakes match will firmly give the winner a claim for the top spot in one of boxing’s deepest and most talented divisions.
I biglietti per l'evento, which is promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, carica per telefono al 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.
“Senator Pacquiao is thrilled to be back in ‘Viva Las Vegas,’ fighting at the best venue for boxing — the MGM Grand Garden Arena. This is where the Pacquiao vs. Thurman world welterweight championship belongs,” said Sean Gibbons, President of MP Promotions. “We’re excited to be working with our partners at PBC, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions. Manny is fighting in the biggest fights on a global scale and it doesn’t get any more global than FOX Sports Pay-Per-View. Fans have always enjoyed watching Pacquiao and Thurman compete in the ring and we are confident they will, di nuovo, give boxing fans worldwide everything they’re expecting, e altro ancora. God bless Manny and Keith for stepping up to give us this fight!”
“We’re looking forward to working with our partners in bringing yet another blockbuster back home to MGM Grand here in Las Vegas,” , ha detto Leonard Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni Mayweather. “This fight is a tremendous opportunity for both guys in terms of where they are in their respective careers. Pacquiao is currently the biggest name in the sport and Thurman is a young skilled undefeated fighter in the prime of his career, making for a compelling matchup. I know both fighters will be ready for the challenge that lies ahead of them come July 20, and I can’t wait to see this one go off.”
“This will be a sensational matchup between two great fighters and we’re looking forward to hosting this championship event at MGM Grand in July,” ha detto Richard Sturm, President of Las Vegas Live Entertainment and Sports. “Fans have always enjoyed watching Pacquiao and Thurman compete in the ring and we are confident they will, di nuovo, give boxing fans worldwide everything they’re expecting, e molto altro ancora.”
“FOX Sports is thrilled to present our second Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View featuring one of boxing’s biggest stars, Pacquiao, facing the champion Thurman, who wowed nearly three-million viewers live on FOX in January with his latest title defense,” said Bill Wanger, FOX Sports EVP, Programmazione, Live Operations and Research. “This promises to be a can’t miss night of boxing with an unprecedented FOX Sports PBC doubleheader, as we open the evening with the FOX PBC Fight Night, headlined by newly crowned champion Plant defending his title against the undefeated Lee. Plant set the FS1 viewership record for a boxing show in January when he won his title, and we’re sure this match up will deliver even bigger audiences leading into the Pacquiao vs. Thurman Pay-Per-View.”
A three-time Fighter of the Year and the Boxing Writers Association of America’s reigning Fighter of the Decade, Pacquiao (60-7-2, 39 KO), who hails from Sarangani Province in the Philippines, is the only sitting Congressman and Senator to win a world title. After serving two terms as Congressman, Pacquiao was elected to a Philippine Senate seat in May 2016, capturing over 16 million votes nationally. Pacquiao’s boxing resume features victories over at least seven current and future Hall of Famers, tra cui Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley and Juan Manuel Marquez.
In his last match on January 19, Pacquiao put on a vintage performance against four-division champion Adrien Broner, scoring a 12-round unanimous decision in the 70th match of his illustrious career. It was his first time fighting in the U.S. in due anni. Prima di ciò, he scored an impressive knockout over Lucas Matthysse to win his version of the WBA welterweight championship in Malaysia last July 15.
“All my life I have confronted challenges — nella vita, in politics, and inside the ring,” said Pacquiao. “Keith Thurman is the type of challenge I crave as a fighter. He is the biggest and best test. That is why I want to fight him. We are going to give boxing fans an exciting fight and a great night.”
The 30-year-old Thurman (29-0, 22 KO) is the longest reigning welterweight champion in boxing, having collected his WBA title with a stoppage victory over Diego Chaves in 2013. He has successfully defended that title eight times and became a unified welterweight champion when he defeated Danny Garcia by split decision to win the WBC title. Plagued by a litany of injuries, including bone chips in his right elbow that had to be surgically removed, Thurman was out of action for nearly two years before getting back into the ring with a hard fought victory against Josesito Lopez in January on FOX.
Having taken up the sport when he was in grade school, the Clearwater, Florida native blossomed under the tutelage of his first trainer, Ben Getty, to become an outstanding amateur. Though Getty has passed away, Thurman still carries those boxing and life lessons with him whenever he steps into the ring with his current longtime trainer Dan Birmingham. His power punching earned him the nickname “One Time.”
“I’m extremely excited for this opportunity to get a fight that I’ve wanted for a long time,” Detto Thurman. “The right circumstances have aligned for it to happen now and I’m grateful for that. Me and my team are looking forward to it. It’s going to be an honor to be in the ring with Manny Pacquiao. It’s going to be fun to go back to MGM Grand in my first pay-per-view with FOX Sports. I believe that Ben Getty would be very proud of what I’ve been able to accomplish. He said I’d be able to dominate the welterweight division and be a multi-million-dollar fighter and a star in the sport.
“Manny Pacquiao is beatable. He’s been beaten before in his career. He’s a fan favorite and a legend. For me his boxing tactics are predictable. He fights in spurts and you have to take advantage of that. You have to be respectful of his power. But I believe my movement, athleticism and ring knowledge will be able to present him something he’s not seen in all his years of boxing.”
Sabato, Luglio 20 in the Main Event of FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas (7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT)
FOX PBC Fight Night Precedes PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event Headlined by Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman Welterweight World Title Matchup
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LAS VEGAS (Maggio 21, 2019) – Undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World ChampionCaleb “dolci mani” Impianto will make the first defense of his title against unbeaten contenderMike Lee in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Saturday, Luglio 20 dalla MGM Grand Garden Arena di Las Vegas.
Copertura Televised inizia 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT and will precede the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event that also takes place at MGM Grand and is headlined by eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao facing WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman.
“Caleb Plant put the boxing world on notice with his exciting title-winning performance in January and will look to build on that showing against an unbeaten contender in Mike Lee on July 20,” ha detto Tom Brown, Presidente di Promotions TGB. “His first defense of the title will put Plant in primetime on FOX and FOX Deportes in Las Vegas and building up to the Pacquiao vs. Thurman pay-per-view event. With two undefeated fighters going toe-to-toe in this first main event of the evening, fans are in for a memorable night of action.”
I biglietti per l'evento, which is presented by TGB Promotions and Sweethands Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased online through AXS.com, carica per telefono al 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.
Pianta vs. Lee will see two hungry unbeaten fighters square off, as Plant looks to defend his title and cement himself as the class of the 168-pound ranks, while Lee will look to join the super middleweight elite as a world champion for the first time.
To win the title, Impianto (18-0, 10 KO) turned the tables on the hard-hitting Venezuelan slugger Jose Uzcategui in their IBF championship fight in January on FS1. Going into the match the consensus was that Uzcategui was the harder puncher and that Plant would have to withstand his power to walk away with the belt. It was the 26-year-old Plant, tuttavia, who stunned Uzcategui by dropping him to the canvas twice on the way to a convincing unanimous decision. It was an emotional night for Plant, who is from Ashland City, Tenn. and now lives in Las Vegas. He had dedicated his career-best victory to the memory of his late daughter Alia, who suffered from a rare disorder that caused seizures.
“I’m more than ready to return to the ring on July 20 as the main event on FOX at MGM Grand in Las Vegas,” detto impianto. “I’ll be defending my IBF world title in tremendous fashion and this is one fight you guys will not want to miss. I’m taking this fight just as seriously as my last opponent.
“This guy is undefeated and looking to stay that way, but unfortunately for him, he took on the wrong challenge against the wrong guy. Come July 20, he’ll realize he’s in deeper water than he’s ever been in. My last fight was for Alia, but this fight I’m dedicating to my beautiful mother Beth Ann. May you Rest in Peace, Love you Momma.”
The 31-year-old Lee (21-0, 11 KO) graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in business, but decided to pursue his boxing dreams rather than take a job on Wall Street. A native of Wheaton, Illinois who now lives in Chicago, Lee has made a steady climb up the ladder and has been campaigning at light heavyweight. He will be moving down to super middleweight to challenge for his first world championship. Lee is coming off an impressive unanimous decision victory over Jose Hernandez on last June 8.
“I’ve have dreamt of the opportunity to fight for a world title for years,” ha detto Lee. “All the years of hard work, pain and sacrifice have led me to this moment. Nel luglio 20 I will be victorious and prove everyone wrong that didn’t believe I was good enough to even get here.
“When I spent almost two years in and out of hospitals battling an autoimmune disease there were moments I never thought I could get back to this level and there were doctors who told me my fighting days were done. But I have won every fight since and I plan to prove that anything is possible if you want it bad enough. I could not have done this without my Dad, my advisor Mike Borao and my trainers Jamal Abdullah and Julian Chua.”
COLORADO SPRINGS, Giro. (Maggio 20, 2019) – Team USA leggero Keyshawn Davis ha preparato tutta la sua giovane vita per rappresentare il suo paese alle Olimpiadi. Se tutto va come previsto e rimane nei tempi previsti, il Norfolk, Il nativo della Virginia sarà la boxe per l'oro il prossimo anno in Giappone.
Il 20enne Davis, chi sfoggia a 110-15 registrare amatoriale, sta collezionando medaglie a un ritmo così torrido che ha un disperato bisogno di espandere la sua vetrina. È due volte Elite National (2017-18) e due volte National PAL (2013-14) campione, così come una medaglia d'oro al 2017 Qualificazioni Elite dell'Est, 2017 Gioventù Open e 2017 Golden Gloves nazionali.
A livello internazionale, ha fatto dei seri danni, troppo. Il momento clou della sua carriera amatoriale, ad oggi, sta vincendo l'oro allo Strandja Tournament dello scorso anno in Bulgaria. Davis ha recentemente conquistato l'argento al 2019 Qualificazione ai Giochi Panamericani in Nicaragua, in aggiunta a 2018 Coppa di chimica in Germania.
“Ho vinto la mia prima medaglia d'oro internazionale in Bulgaria,” Davis era d'accordo sul fatto che fosse il momento clou della sua carriera amatoriale. “Sono stato anche selezionato come il pugile più eccezionale.”
La sua vittoria al 2018 I cittadini statunitensi lo hanno qualificato per il 2020 Prove olimpiche per la boxe, mentre il suo argento ai Pan American Games Qualifier lo ha qualificato per i Pan American Games (27 luglio-agosto 2) a Lima, Perù. Quest'anno parteciperà anche ai Campionati del Mondo Maschili Elite (Sette. 7-21) a Ekaterinburg, Russia.
“Qualificarmi per le prove olimpiche non è stato un gran risultato per me perché era previsto,” Ha osservato Davis. “Per me è stato entrare nel Team USA, di nuovo e questo è il mio secondo anno nel team.
“Non c'è una vera competizione per me per qualificarmi per la squadra olimpica di boxe degli Stati Uniti. Il mio ultimo incontro in The Nationals è stato un po 'una sfida (vs. Dalis Kaleiopu), perché sono scivolato e mi sono rialzato.”
Ai Giochi Panamericani, Davis potrebbe benissimo affrontare il pugile cubano che lo ha sconfitto con un punteggio di 3-2 ai Pan American Games Qualifier, Andy Cruz, organizzare un possibile incontro di gomma tra i due pugili d'élite il prossimo anno ai Giochi Olimpici.
“Ci sono ottime possibilità che combatteremo di nuovo ai Giochi Pan-Am, molto probabilmente in Giappone, anche,” Ha aggiunto Davis. “Dobbiamo vincere due turni per qualificarci alle finali e per me per ottenere la mia vendetta. Cruz ha molta più esperienza internazionale di me. E ' 26 anni e campione del mondo nella nostra classe di peso.”
Davis ha iniziato a fare boxe quando aveva nove anni, stanco di Keyshawn e dei suoi due fratelli che litigano tra loro ea scuola, sua madre ha chiesto se volevano andare in palestra per imparare a boxare. Lo hanno fatto e oggi, il suo più vecchio (Kelvin) e più giovane (Keon) i fratelli sono anche pugili dilettanti.
Non molto tempo dopo si è incontrato Troy Isley, che è un membro del team USA, e oggi sono vicini come fratelli.
“Ho incontrato Troy molto tempo fa, dopo che ho iniziato a fare boxe,” Davis ricordava. “Ci incontravamo alle Nazionali e ad altri tornei e passavamo insieme ai miei fratelli. Il mio allenatore si è ritirato, così sono andato alla palestra di Troy (Alessandria, VA) e ha iniziato a lavorare con Coach Kay (Koroma, USA Assistente allenatore nazionale di boxe). Ci stiamo avvicinando al nostro sogno (rappresentare gli USA alle Olimpiadi) è iniziato così tanto tempo fa che sembra irreale avvicinarsi. Puoi aspettarti che due pugili della Virginia tornino dal Giappone con medaglie d'oro. Siamo come fratelli.”
“L'allenatore Kay mi ha messo all'angolo per la prima volta quando lo ero 13. È un grande allenatore che vuole che abbiamo successo nella vita, non solo sul ring. Vuole il meglio per noi. Abbiamo uno dei migliori Stati Uniti. squadre di boxe da molto tempo e verrà mostrato in Giappone. Ci aiutiamo sempre a vicenda e questo è un momento molto eccitante per noi in questo momento.”
Un altro caro amico di Keyshawn è, 2018 Medaglia d'argento olimpica Shakur Stevenson, chi ha passato ciò che Keyshawn si sta avvicinando, ed è ora al livello di prospettiva professionale in cui Davis aspira a raggiungere.
“Shakur mi ha sempre supportato,” Davis ha continuato. “Parliamo molto. Onestamente, è difficile per me non pensare di diventare professionista, perché la mia carriera amatoriale finirà dopo le Olimpiadi. Mi è sempre stato insegnato ad avere un piano, quindi mi sto preparando, dal punto di vista degli affari, esaminando le mie opzioni (manager e promotore), e per rimanere sulla strada giusta dai dilettanti ai professionisti.”
Se non fosse un pugile, Davis pensa che sarebbe un agente immobiliare, ma si sta godendo appieno la vita da pugile.
“Questa è stata una bellissima esperienza,” Davis ha parlato della sua carriera di pugilato amatoriale, “soprattutto quest'anno ci si prepara per i Pan AM. Ho avuto l'opportunità di viaggiare e incontrare persone, ma la parte migliore è far parte di una squadra come questa. La boxe è uno sport individuale ma, fuori dal ring, ci sforziamo sempre l'uno per l'altro.
“Ringrazio Dio ogni giorno quando mi alzo per avermi messo in questa posizione. Tutto quello che voglio fare è provvedere a me e alla mia famiglia. Alla mia età, Sono in vantaggio.”
NEW YORK (Maggio 20, 2019) –Three cites, three wins for Split-T Management fighters this past Saturday night asArdreale Holmes e Raquel Miller remained undefeated whileCarlos Dixonscored a big knockout in his hometown.
Holmes went to 9-0 with a six-round unanimous decision over veteran Lanardo Tyner in Dearborn, Michigan.
Il 24 year-old Holmes of Flint, Michigan was systematic in winning by shutout tallies on two cards at 60-54 e 58-56 to raise the former amateur star’s record to 9-0.
Miller moved a step closer to winning a world championship as she captured the NABF Middleweight title with a 7th round stoppage over Erin Toughill inHawaiian Gardens, California.
Miller of San Francisco knocked Toughill down in the 1st round with a body shot, and then she dropped Toughill with a vicious combination that was punctuated by a nasty left hook in the 7th round that sent Toughill to the canvas. Toughill got up, but was in no condition to continue, e l'incontro è stato fermato a 1:01.
Con la vittoria, the fighter dubbed “abbastanza Beast” è ora 9-0 con quattro ko.
Also on Saturday night in Louisville, Kentucky, 22 year-old super bantamweight, Carlos Dixon stopped Jeno Tonte in the 2nd round of their scheduled six-round bout.
With the win over the 17 fight veteran, Dixon of Louisville, è ora 8-1 con sei fori.
Holmes and Miller are promoted by DiBella Entertainment.
