ΣΑΝ ΦΡΑΝΣΊΣΚΟ, ΟΠΩΣ (Μάρτιος 26, 2019) – Last night at the Okada Manila Hotel and Casino in Paranaque City, Φιλιππίνες, Prince Ranch Boxing’s female flyweightCasey “Lady Hawaiian Punch” Morton (8-1-3, 1 KO), retained her WBO Asia Pacific title with a split decision victory over Japan’sChie Higano (8-8-1, 2 KOs). Διαβάσεις καρτών αποτελεσμάτων 94-96 for Higano and 97-93, 96-94 for Morton.
“I felt good to come back down to flyweight,” said Casey Morton, “I feel this is the weight where I can make my run toward a world title. Higano was a very tough opponent and I have a lot of respect for her. It’s very difficult to get a win overseas but I was able to do it. Now my goal is to capture the WBO world title. I’m hoping to get my shot by the end of the year.”
“Casey is a natural flyweight and she is best when fighting at this weigh,” said managerGreg Hannley τουΠρίγκιπας Ranch Πυγμαχία. “For her to go to the Philippines and pull off another monumental win is just amazing. A world title shot in 2019 is something I can see happening. I know she is ready to become a world champion.”
Morton, who is trained byNonito Donaire Sr., feels she has the perfect team in place to take her career to the next level.
“With Nonito Donaire Sr. as my coach, I feel he’s the right person to make me into a world champion as a trainer,” Morton Continued. “Εξάλλου, my manager Greg Hannley is providing everything I need for these big fights, καθώς και Βίκτορ Κοντέwho has my back every step of the way. The team I have in place now is the best in boxing and I’m grateful for all their support. Together we will go to the top.”
Σάββατο, Απρίλιος 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Headlined by Shields vs. Hammer Battle for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Live on SHOWTIME®
Ατλάντικ Σίτι, Ν.Ι.. (Μάρτιος 26, 2019) – Undercard action on Saturday, Απρίλιος 13 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City will feature an exciting lineup, including a women’s featherweight world title matchup and unbeaten prospects stepping in the ring, leading up to the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader headlined by the Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer showdown for the undisputed 160-pound world championship.
The undercard lineup is highlighted by unbeaten RussianElena Gradinar(9-0, 2 KOs) vying for her first world title when she takes on former two-time title challengerBrenda Karen Carabajal(15-4-1, 9 KOs) for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Championship.
“Women’s boxing is experiencing monumental growth throughout the world and as part of this historic night, we wanted to showcase top talent in significant fights,” said Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions. “I am delighted to feature two top contenders fighting for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Title as highly-regarded and unbeaten Russian fighter Elena Gradinar and longtime Argentinian contender Karen Carbajal will battle to become champion. Top to bottom, Απρίλιος 13 will be a memorable night for boxing fans around the world.”
In super flyweight action, 23-year-old Detroit-nativeJa’Rico O’Quinn(11-0, 8 KOs) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Northfield, Minnesota’sVicente Alfaro Martinez(9-4, 3 KOs).
Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, η οποία προωθείται από Salita προωθήσεις, Οι τιμές στο $150, $100, $55 και $35 και είναι στην πώληση τώρα. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.
The action will also include former heavyweight title challengerSamuel Peter(37-6, 30 KOs) παίρνει Μεξικού Mario Heredia (15-6-1, 13 KOs) in an eight-round matchup andJesse Angel Hernandez(12-2, 7 KOs) of Fort Worth, Texas stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest against New Jersey’sEdgar Joe Cortes(6-4-1). Πυρόλιθος, Michigan-nativeDarrion Lawsonwill look for his second pro win in as many fights when he facesΣαούλ Almeida σε ένα super middleweight περίοδο.
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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. The SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 μ.μ. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, Ν.Ι..
RENO, Νεβάδα. (Μάρτιος 26, 2019) – Ο 2019 Western Elite Qualifier & Regional Open Championships kicked off last night with 96 elite boxers taking to the rings to begin their journey in hopes of punching their ticket to the 2020 Olympic Trials for Boxing this December.
The three rings saw 16 exciting bouts in each ring to give a preview of what is to come during the week-long tournament at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Νεβάδα. This year’s edition of the Western Elite Qualifier is the second event of the USA Boxing Olympic Trials Qualifying Series, which will see two boxers in each elite Olympic weight class advance to the Trials.
Action continues today with two sessions of boxing, beginning at noon with the prep and junior divisions, while the youth and elite men and women’s divisions will take to the ring beginning at 3:00 μ.μ. EST / 6:00 μ.μ. PST.
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Once-Beaten Contender Anthony Peterson & Former Champion Argenis Mendez Fight to Split Draw in Super Lightweight Showdown
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Super Welterweight Contender Jamontay Clark Recovers from Knockdown To Earn Unanimous Decision Over Previously Unbeaten Vernon Brown
Aaron Coley, Lorenzo Simpson and Cobia Breedy Take Home Wins In PBC Prelims on FS1
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NATIONAL HARBOR(Μάρτιος 25, 2019) – Ο πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Σεργκέι Lipinets (15-1, 11 KOs) stopped former two-division championLamont Peterson(35-5-1, 17 KOs)στο γύρο 10 Sunday night in an action-packed welterweight showdown that headlined Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
“I feel great about the statement I made to the welterweight division,” Είπε Lipinets. “I just fought an excellent fighter. This let me know where I’m at in the 147-pound weight class. I went into deep waters and showed that I belong.”
The fight featured near non-stop action and a thrilling finish, already earning Fight of the Year buzz after its’ conclusion. Peterson only occasionally retreated in defense for a moment or two while Lipinets was determined to close off the distance, making sure he didn’t let Peterson use his reach advantage, while using his own varied attack on the inside to occasional success.
“You can see that I have no problem with the size,” Είπε Lipinets. “Peterson is an excellent fighter with unbelievable skills and he’s showed me what I can really do.”
Peterson was dedicated to attacking the body, punctuating numerous combinations with vicious left hooks to the midsection. He was the busier fighter but was still taking shots from Lipinets’ combination of hooks, uppercuts and body shots. Eventually one of those shots appeared to change the tide of the fight, when a straight right from Lipinets connected and clearly hurt Peterson.
The counter put Peterson on his back foot and in survival mode for the final minute of the eighth round until hearing the bell. With the momentum sharply turning toward Lipinets through round nine and midway through round 10, Lipinets finally landed a sweeping left hook during an exchange that hurt Peterson and signaled that the end was near.
“It was back and forth and we were hitting each other with some good shots,” είπε ο Peterson. “It kind of just came out of nowhere at the end.”
Lipinets followed up and put Peterson on the canvas as the towel came in from Peterson’s corner, stopping the fight at 2:59 του γύρου 10.
The exciting action fight featured both fighters throwing a career high number of punches, according to CompuBox. Both fighters landed a nearly identical number of power punches (189-188 for Peterson), with Lipinets landing 23 in each of the final two rounds.
“You’ve seen what I did at 140-pounds and now what I can do here,” Είπε Lipinets. “I made a big jump in competition from my last fight to this one. My new trainer Joe Goossen gets all the credit. We’ve had an excellent camp with perfect sparring that taught me a lot and got me ready for tonight.”
“There were no easy days in our gym for training camp,” said Goossen. “I feel like we clicked together and he got the best out of me because he was so agreeable to my methods and the way I pushed him.
“I thought Sergey’s defense was very good tonight. His jab worked good and he put real pressure on. The left uppercut was a good shot for him and he used a variety of punches in this fight to get it done.”
Μετά τον αγώνα. Peterson, along with lifelong trainer and fellow Washington, D.C.-native Barry Hunter, announced his retirement from boxing in front of his hometown fans after a career that saw him win titles at 140 και 147-λιβρών.
“It’s been a long career but today is the day,” είπε ο Peterson. “I’m thankful for the support. I love everyone here and I’m always going to support this area, but I’m sure it’s time for me to hang it up. I couldn’t go out in a better way here at home. This will be the last time you see me in the ring.”
The night also featuredAnthony Peterson (37-1-1, 24 KOs), Lamont’s brother, as he fought to a split-draw against former championArgenis Mendez (25-5-2, 12 KOs) in a back-and-forth super lightweight showdown.
Peterson established his movement early on as he looked to pick his spots to attack Mendez with combinations to the head and body. Peterson flashed good speed and was the busier fighter especially early, often putting Mendez on the defensive during flurries in the first half of the fight.
“I could have thrown more punches in the first half of the fight,” said Mendez. “I think that was the difference, but I don’t think you can win the fight on the run.I knew that I was on his home turf and it was in my mind to do a little bit extra. Peterson is a great fighter and he’s good for the sport so I knew that I had to push the fight.”
Mendez began the fight looking to counter, but picked up his offense working off of a jab that swelled up Peterson’s left eye in the late rounds of the fight. Mendez was able to land with left hooks and uppercuts to open up his offense as the fight went on.
“Last night was actually the first night I really studied Mendez’s fights and I knew he was good and slick,” είπε ο Peterson. “There were times I didn’t engage cause of his countering. I took my time and used my jab and moved.”
While Peterson held a robust 137 να 83 advantage in punches landed, it was only a six punch difference in power punches landed. Μετά 10 rounds all three judges saw the fight differently, with one score of 96-94 for each fighter and the third judge scoring it 95-95 resulting in the split draw.
“I didn’t think it was a draw,” said Mendez. “I know every round was close, but I think I won the fight. I don’t want to say it was easy but I think I won comfortably. He was running the whole fight and I was trying to throw counterpunches and catch him.”
“I can’t be that disappointed because I didn’t lose, but I was just happy to fight in front of my fans,” είπε ο Peterson. “I’ve been out of the ring for a long time and I think did okay, but if the judges saw a draw they saw a draw. I’m not mad about it.”
Additional action featured super welterweight contenderJamontay Clark (14-1, 7 KOs) surviving an early knockdown to earn a narrow unanimous decision over previously unbeatenVernon Brown(10-1-1, 7 KOs) μετά 10 rounds of action.
Brown scored the first big blow of the bout, landing a perfect counter right hook on the inside that sent Clark crashing into the ropes. Referee Kenny Chevalier ruled it a knockdown, determining that Clark had used the ropes to avoid hitting the canvas.
“He had the reach and I was trying to catch him. I was throwing my hook but I was a little off. I still think I won the fight. I caught him with the better shots. He was just slapping me with the hook and trying to catch up that way.
Clark was able to survive the onslaught and finish the round and appeared to recover until behing hurt again late in round four. Από εκεί, Clark began to increase his punch output, out working Brown on his way to a 162 να 97 advantage in total punches landed.
“I boxed a little bit better the last few rounds and used my height,” Είπε Clark. “I made him miss and made him over reach. That was the game plan.”
Brown tried to do more work on the inside with big power punches that would hurt Clark and potentially end the fight. Σύμφωνα με Compubox, μόνο 49 seconds on average per round were fought on the inside, allowing Clark to gain an advantage in the second half of the fight.
Μετά 10 rounds the judges saw the fight close, but all three ruled in favor of Clark with totals of 96-93 δύο φορές και 95-94.
“I’ve been down before and I’ve seen the worst of the worst,” Είπε Clark. “This was nothing. I just kept grinding. I got the win and now I’m going to sit down and see what’s next for me.”
“If they want to do it again, let’s do it again,” είπε ο Μπράουν. “Let’s make it a 12 περικυκλών. I don’t think he can survive 12 γύρους μαζί μου. My coach knew that I needed the knockout but it’s still on to the next. I’m just going to go into the gym and work even harder.”
Prior to the main telecast, PBC Prelims on FS1 sawAaron Coley (16-2-1, 7 KOs) win a split-decision overBrandon Quarles(21-5-1, 10 KOs) από τα αποτελέσματα των 77-75 for Quarles and 79-73 και 78-74 for Coley after eight-rounds of super welterweight action. Περισσότερο, αήττητη προοπτική Lorenzo Simpson(3-0, 2 KOs)scored a unanimous decision by scores of 40-36 και 40-35 twice in his middleweight bout againstJaime Meza(0-1) και featherweight Cobia Breedy(13-0, 4 KOs) remained unbeaten with a technical decision overFernando Fuentes (14-8-1, 4 KOs) από τα αποτελέσματα των 59-55 και 58-56 twice after the fight was stopped in round six because of a cut suffered by Flores from an accidental head butt.
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ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΕΙΑ, ΠΕΝ. (ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ 24, 2019)–Το Σάββατο, lightweight contender Petr Petrov scored a 4th round stoppage over Hermin Isava in Petrov’s home country of Spain.
The fight was Petrov’s 1st fight in Spain in almost seven years.
Με τη νίκη, Petrov raises his mark to 39-6-2 με 20 knockouts, and the former Boxcino champion and two-time world title challenger is ready for another run at a world championship.
“I know Petr was happy to fight at home, and he was thrilled to fight, and win very impressively in front of his family and friends. Now we will look to bring him back in a significant fight that he deserves,” sad Banner Promotions President, Αρθούρος Pelullo.
PRESENTATION CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE NEXT Παρασκευή, MARCH 29TH IN MELROSE, MASSACHUSETTS AT GREG VENDETTI VS. MANNY WOODS
TICKETS ON SALE NOW ATWWW.MURPHYSBOXING.COM Tony DeMarco at his statue dedication in Boston’s North End.
Βοστόνη, Μασαχουσέτη (Μάρτιος 22, 2019):
Coming off the heels of the sold out4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Clashwhich has amassed over225,000 online views, Murphys Πυγμαχίαis proud to announce the creation of theWarrior’s Code Awardto celebrate the achievements of New England’s most legendary boxers.
The award’s first recipients will be2019 Διεθνές Boxing Hall of Fameinductee,Τόνι DeMarco and one of Massachusetts’ most decorated amateur boxers, Mike D’Ampolo.
Both fighters will be presented with their awards nextΠαρασκευή, March 29that the Murphys Boxing event atMemorial Hall σε Melrose, Μασαχουσέτη.
Στο 87 ετών,Tony DeMarco holds the distinction of beingboxing’s oldest living world championand has been a beloved figure in the Boston sports world for over half a century.
Known as ‘Nardo’, the Boston fighter of Italian descent, turned pro unbelievably just a few years after the end of World War II. Σε ενα 14 year career, DeMarco went 52-12-1 while fighting during boxing’s golden age. His legendary battles with Hall of Famers likeCarmen Basilio και Kid Gavilinmade DeMarco a star and he won thewelterweight world title σε 1955 κατά Johnny Saxtonat the original Boston Garden in a fight that was voted one ofBoston’s Top 10 Sports Moments.
DeMarco, who still can be found ringside at Murphys Boxing events and whose statue resides in Boston’s North End where he still lives, will receive the long overdue honor of joining the International Boxing Hall of Fame as a 2019 inductee this June.
“Murphys Boxing has always been very welcoming to me and my family.”, explains DeMarco.
“They have a true respect for boxing’s history. It’s an honor to be given their first ever award just months before entering the International Boxing Hall of Fame. I am looking forward to the evening.”
Joining DeMarco will be Melrose’s own, Mike D’Ampolo, who is considered one of the most successful amateurs ever to come out of the state of Massachusetts.
D’Ampolo was aNew England Golden Gloves Champion, ένα 3x New England AAU Champ, ένα 2x Eastern Regional Championand participated in the1984 Προκριματικούς των Ολυμπιακών Αγώνωνbarely missing a spot on the legendary1984 USA Olympic Teamwith his weight class ultimately being represented by none other thanEvander Holyfield.
On advice from his father, D’Ampolo made the decision to not enter the professional ranks and went onto become a successful businessman with his company, Μ&L Transit Systems based out of his hometown of Melrose, Μασαχουσέτη.
“I’m humbled. Back when we were fighting, there wasn’t much recognition or credit given to amateurs.”, says D’Ampolo.
“I used to be in the paper back then but it’s been a long time and I’m just very grateful to Murphys Boxing for remembering and honoring me here in my hometown.”
Murphys Boxing founder, Ken Caseyexplains the promotion’s decision to name Demarco and D’Ampolo as the first two recipients 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, Micky Ward.
“The idea stemmed from Tony DeMarco finally being inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. We wanted to celebrate Tony at one of our local shows before his big day and in talking we realized their were so many other retired New England based fighters both professional and amateur that, like Tony, deserved more recognition.”
“The Warrior’s Code Award is a way for us to honor those locally who have come before us and given so much to the sport we love. Boston and beyond has such a rich boxing history, it’s important for Murphys Boxing to respect and honor that as well as educate a new generation about these warriors that have paved the way.”
The presentation ofMurphys Boxing’s 1st Annual Warrior’s Code Awardwill take place during the Murphys Boxing “Mayhem in Melrose” event next Friday, March 29th which features the return of Stoneham’sGreg Vendetti(20-3-1, 12 KOs) vs. Μάνι Woods (16-8-1, 6 KOs) στην 10 round main event as well as a packed undercard of Massachusetts based fighters including:
Holbrook’sMike Ohan Jr. (8-0, 5 KOs) vs. Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 KOs).
South Boston’sJoe Farina (5-1, 3 KOs) vs. Carlos Galindo (1-8).
Mansfield’sJames Perella (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Andre Belcarris (0-5).
Medford’sJoe Gagliardi Jr. (1-0) vs. TBA.
In addition two international fighters will take on Massachusetts natives…
Venezeula’sLuis Arcon(5-0, 5 KOs) vs. Springfield’sZack Ramsey (8-6, 4 KOs).
Της Ιρλανδίας Craig O’Brien(9-1, 1 KO) vs. Brockton’sAntonio Fernandez (9-35-4).
Vendetti vs. Woods and The Warrior’s Code Award Presentation takes place next Saturday, March 29h at Memorial Hall in Melrose, Μασαχουσέτη (590 Main Street). Doors open at 7pm. Τα εισιτήρια είναι στην πώληση τώρα στο: www.murphysboxing.com
2019 MURPHYS BOXING RESULTS
1/26 – William Foster III (9-0) UD over Angel Suarez *Foster defended his NABF Jr. Super Featherweight Title
2/9 – Carlos Γκονκόρα (15-0) KO 5 over Jesus Aviles *Gongora won the WBC South American Middleweight Title
3/16 – Μαρκ Ντελούκα (23-1) UD over Jimmy Williams *DeLuca defended his NABA Super Welterweight Title Τσαρλς Φόστερ (18-0) KO 9 over Mike Jiminez *Foster defended his NABA Light Heavyweight Title Gary O'Sullivan (30-3) KO 6 over Khiary Gray Νιαλ Κένεντι (13-0-1) KO 1 over Mike Marrone
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, Τσαρλς Φόστερ, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan and prospects like Niall Kennedy, Carlos Γκονκόρα, Abraham Nova, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. και περισσότερα!
Bika vs. Thompson Replaces Previously Announced Jose Miguel Borrego vs. Jerry Thomas Fight After Thomas Withdraws
NATIONAL HARBOR(Μάρτιος 20, 2019) – Ο πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Σάκη Ταύρος θα αντιμετωπίσει Lionell Thompson in an eight or 10 round super middleweight showdown that will be featured in PBC Prelims on FS1 action this Sunday, Μάρτιος 24 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
Bika vs. Thompson replaces the previously announced Jose Miguel Borrego vs. Jerry Brown fight, after Brown withdrew from the fight.
The FS1 prelims broadcast will begin at 6 μ.μ. ET/3 p.m. PT and also featureBrandon Quarles (21-4-1, 10 KOs) battling Kansas-nativeAaron Coley (15-2-1, 7 KOs) σε μια οκτώ-στρογγυλή έξοχη περίοδο welterweight, plus Baltimore’sLorenzo Simpson(2-0, 2 KOs) ανάληψη Earl Henry (0-1-1) in a four-round super welterweight attraction.
The event is headlined by two-division world championLamont Petersontaking on former junior welterweight world championΣεργκέι Lipinetsin a 12-round welterweight match that headlines PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes beginning at 8 μ.μ. ET / 5 μ.μ.. PT.
Εισιτήρια για την εκδήλωση, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and HeadBangers Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased by visitingwww.mgmnationalharbor.com/.
Additional action will see unbeatenCobia Breedy(12-0, 4 KOs) in an eight-round super featherweight fight against California’sFernando Fuentes (14-7-1, 4 KOs), Σαν Αντόνιο Ramon Cardenas (16-1, 9 KOs) facing Michigan’sRyan Lee Allen(8-2-1, 4 KOs) for eight-rounds of featherweight action and unbeaten Maryland-nativeMark Duncan(3-0, 3 KOs) μάχεται Arturo Izquierdo(5-2, 2 KOs) in a six-round middleweight attraction.
Rounding out the non-televised undercard action will feature a trio of Washington, D.C.-natives as unbeatenKeeshawn Williamsπρόσωπα Evincil Dixon σε μια πάλη welterweight έξι-στρογγυλή, αήττητο Πάτρικ Χάρις steps in for an eight-round super lightweight fight against Costa Rica’sBergman AguilarandwelterweightKareem Martin τετράγωνα μακριά από Joaquin Τσάβες for six-rounds of action. The night will also see Cincinnati’sAdrian Jerome Bentonmaking his pro debut in a four-round super lightweight duel againstArchie Weah.
The 39-year-old Bika (34-7-3, 22 KOs) is a former WBC super-middleweight champion from Sydney, Australia by way of Cameroon, Αφρική. He won the title with a majority decision over Marco Antonio Periban in 2013 before losing the belt to Anthony Dirrell by unanimous decision in 2014. He moved up to light heavyweight to challenge Adonis Stevens for his and lost a unanimous decision. Since then Bika has won twice, most recently defeating Geard Ajetovic by unanimous decision in October.
Thompson (20-5, 11 KOs) has been campaigning at light heavyweight and is moving down in weight to take on Bika at super middleweight. The 33-year-old, who is from Buffalo, Ν.Υ.. and now lives in Las Vegas, defeated Derrick Findley by unanimous decision in his last fight in September. Thompson won his first 11 fights after turning pro in 2009.
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ABOUT PETERSON VS. LIPINETS Peterson vs. Lipinets is a Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes event that is headlined by former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson taking on former 140-pound champion Sergey Lipinets in the main event.
In the co-main event Anthony Peterson, Lamont’s brother, will face former champion Argenis Mendez, plus super welterweight contender Jamontay Clark takes on unbeaten Vernon Brown as part of the telecast beginning at 8 μ.μ. ET / 5 μ.μ.. PT.
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Άρθουρ Έμπορος, Jr. was the third man in the ring for the March 13, 1999 world heavyweight title fight at Madison Square Garden between Evander Holyfield and Lennox Louis that ended in a draw
Κυριακή, Απρίλιος 28, Επαγωγή δείπνο
Don King, Τζίμι Κάνον, Τζίμι Κάρτερ & Wilfredo Benitez headline Class of 2019 inductees
ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ (Μάρτιος 20, 2019) – International boxing refereeΆρθουρ Έμπορος, Jr.will join his father, ο αείμνηστος Άρθουρ Έμπορος, Sr., in the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) to become the first father-son inducted into the NYSBHOF.
The 24-member Class of 2019 will be inducted at the eighth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner onSunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ), Απρίλιος 28, κατά της ρωσο στον κόλπο στο Howard Beach, New York.
Mercante, Jr. was an amateur boxer who lost in the 1976 New York Golden Gloves toΧουάν LaPorte (NYSBHOF inductee, Τάξη του 2014). “I felt I beat him, and I wanted to turn pro,” Mercante, Jr. explained how he got into officiating. “My father said no as long as I lived in his house, but he suggested I try referring.”
Mercante, Jr. started refereeing in 1979 in the amateurs and moved up to the pro ranks in 1984. He has referred 336 αγώνες, συμπεριλαμβανομένου 72 title fights. Mercante, Jr. has some wonderful memories, including a humorous story in which he was accidentally punched.
“I was referring a fight (unified world super middleweight title fight, στις Ιαν. 14, 2017 at Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn) μεταξύ Badou Τζακ και James DeGale,” Mercante, Jr. remembered. “I heard the 10-second warning at the end of the sixth round and started counting 5-4-3-2-1. Συγχρόνως, Jack hit me in the face with a left hook, and I slipped. Beau asked me if I was alright. I said I was fine. Αργότερα, he said that he had hit me with a good shot and that I owned him a good shot. Μετά τον αγώνα, he told me I can take a good shot.”
Mercante, Jr. believed the key to be a good referee is breaking apart fighters in clinches and staying out of the picture, because a fight isn’t about the referee.
One of his most memorable moments of his career was working the same show as his father, ο οποίος ήταν 81 ώρα, for the first time in 1981 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Father worked the main event betweenRoy Jones, Jr. και David Telesco, Mercante, Jr. handled a fight betweenDavid Izon και Derrick Τζέφερσον.
Τώρα, Mercante, Jr. is heading into the NYSBHOF to join his father. “I never thought I’d be in any Hall of Fame,” Mercante, Jr. σχολίασε. “When the call came January 27th (2019) από Bob της Duffy (NYBHOF president), it couldn’t have come at a more special day, because my father would have turned 99 εκείνη την ημέρα.
“Είναι τιμή, especially going in with this class. I worked a fight between Michael Olajide and Ιράν Barkley and Michael is getting in this year. Don King, φυσικά, and I worked a lot of shows with Wayne Kelly. Δαχτυλίδι 8 has always been a great organization. I’d like to thank everyone involved.”
Ζώντας μπόξερ τίτλο στο NYSBHOF περιλαμβάνουν (Γεννημένος στο Μπρονξ) τρεις φορές, δύο-τμήματος παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Ο Βιλφρέντο Μπενίτεθ (53-8-1, 31 KOs), Canastota welterweightΝτικ ΝτιΒερόνικα (44-13-1, 13 KOs), (Hempstead) Παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής WBO super featherweightRogelio Tuur (46-4-1, 30 KOs), (Μπρονξ) 1968 Η.Π.Α.. Ολυμπίου Davey Vasquez (19-15, 6 KOs), Ο αμφισβητίας του παγκόσμιου τίτλου στο super middleweight του WBO Michael Olajide (27-5, 19 KOs), του Μανχάταν, και βασίλισσες’ αμφισβητίας του παγκόσμιου τίτλου βαρέων βαρών Μόντε Μπάρετ (35-11-2, 20 KOs).
Οι μεταθανάτιοι συμμετέχοντες που εισάγονται είναι (Μπρονξ) τρεις φορές παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής ελαφρών βαρώνΤζίμι Κάρτερ (84-31-9, 34 KOs), Μπρούκλιν welterweight al “Ανώμαλος” Davis (65-10-4, 46 KOs), (Schenectady) welterweight κόσμο πρωταθλητής Μάρτυ Σέρβο (47-4-2, 14 KOs), (Μπρονξ) αμφισβητίας του παγκόσμιου τίτλου βαρέων βαρών Roland LaStarza (57-9, 27 KOs), Παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής ελαφρών βαρών στο Μπρούκλιν Πάντι ΝτεΜάρκο (75-26-3, 8 KOs )και τα ελαφριά βαράκια Lower East Side του Manhattan Σιντ Τέρις (94-13-5, 12 KOs) και Αλυσίβα “Ο μαχόμενος οδοντίατρος” Σταυρός (35-10-4, 22 KOs).
In addition to Mercante, Jr., other living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are New York City-based promoterDon King, Φλας δικαστής John McKaie, Σπορτκάστερ του Μπρούκλιν Στηβ Άλμπερτ, και προπονητής του Μπρονξ Μπομπ Τζάκσον.
Οι μεταθανάτιοι μη συμμετέχοντες εισαγόμενοι είναι προξενητές της Utica Dewey Fragetta, Στέμμα, Διαιτητής των Κουίνς Τζόνι Λομπιάνκο, Διαιτητής του Garden City Wayne Kelly, Φλας αθλητής Χάρι Χιλ, βραβευμένη δημοσιογράφος Τζίμι Κάνον, του Upper East Side του Μανχάταν, και αξιωματούχος/πρώην πρόεδρος της NABF του NYSAC Joe Dwyer, του Μπρούκλιν.
Κάθε φοιτούν νεοσύλλεκτος (ή άμεσος απόγονος του) Θα λάβετε ένα ειδικά σχεδιασμένο ζώνη που σηματοδοτεί την επαγωγή του ή της μέσα στο NYSBHOF.
Ο 2019 inductees επιλέχθηκαν από τα μέλη της επιτροπής ορισμού NYSBHOF:Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, και Neil Terens.
Όλες οι πυγμάχοι έπρεπε να είναι ανενεργός για τουλάχιστον τρία χρόνια για να είναι επιλέξιμες για την επαγωγή NYSBHOF, και όλα τα inductees πρέπει να έχουν διαμείνει στο κράτος της Νέας Υόρκης για ένα σημαντικό τμήμα της πυγμαχίας τη σταδιοδρομία τους ή κατά τη διάρκεια της πρωταρχικής των αντίστοιχων σταδιοδρομίας τους.
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ΚΛΑΣΗ του 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Τζέικ LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, “Ζάχαρη” Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Τόνι Canzoneri, Χάρολντ Lederman, Ο Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo και Άρθουρ Mercante, Sr.
ΚΛΑΣΗ του 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Ιράν Barkley, Mark Breland, Μπόμπι Cassidy, Doug Jones, Τζούνιορ Jones, James “Σύντροφος” McGirt, Ο Eddie Μουσταφά Μοχάμεντ, Bob Arum, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Εμπορικής, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard και Don Dunphy.
ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Μπίλι Backus, Κέβιν Κέλι, Χουάν LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Μουσταφά Hamsho, Χάουαρντ Ντέιβις, Jr., Lou Ambers, Τζακ Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Γονιδιακή Moore, Angelo Prospero, Whitey Bimstein, Cus D'Amato, William Muldoon και ο Tom O 'Rourke.
ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2015: Σαούλ Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Χάρολντ Γουέστον, Lonnie Bradley, Paul Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Φράνκι Genaro, Μπομπ Μίλερ, Tommy Ράιαν, Jimmy Slattery, Bob της Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Τζίμι Τζόνστον, Cedric Kushner, Ο Χάρι Markson, Damon Runyon και Al Weill.
ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2016: Ο Aaron Davis, Charles Murray, VILOMAR Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Έκτορας “Macho” Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Κάνσας, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Μπράουν, Howard Cosell, Ruby Goldstein και ο Jimmy Jacobs.
ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo “Κύριος.” Snipes, Doug Dewitt, “Ο βομβιστής Μπρονξ” Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Χοσέ Τόρες, “Απαράμιλλος” Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Χόφμαν, Bobby Bartels, Χανκ Kaplan, Αλ Gavin, Arthur Donovan και ο Dan Parker.
ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ 2018: Lou “Μέλι Boy” Valley, Jake Rodriguez, Τέρενς Alli, “Μωρό” Joe Mesi, Σοκολάτα Kid, James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Melio Bettina Ralph “Τίγρη” Jones, Charley Norkus, Ο dave Anderson, Pete Μπρόντσκι, Herb Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Ο Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar and Sam Taub.
Τα εισιτήρια κοστίζουν $125.00 ανά ενήλικα και $60.00 για παιδιά (υπό 16) και περιλαμβάνουν ένα πλήρες brunch και ώρα κοκτέιλ κατά την είσοδο, ξεκινώντας από 12:30 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ, καθώς και δείπνο (prime rib, ψάρι ή πουλερικά) και open bar όλη την ημέρα. Tickets are available to purchase by contacting NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy at 516.313.2304 ήdepcomish@aol.com. Διαφημίσεις για το πρόγραμμα NYSBHOF είναι διαθέσιμα, που κυμαίνονται από $80.00 να $200.00, επικοινωνώντας με Duffy. Πηγαίνετε on line στο www.Ring8ny.com Για πρόσθετες πληροφορίες σχετικά με την Πολιτεία της Νέας Υόρκης εγκιβωτίζοντας Hall of Fame.
Για το δαχτυλίδι 8: Συγκροτήθηκε το 1954 από έναν πρώην πυγμάχου, Τζακ Grebelsky, Δαχτυλίδι 8 έγινε ο όγδοος θυγατρική της αυτό που ήταν τότε γνωστό ως Εθνικό Βετεράνων μπόξερ Συλλόγου – ως εκ τούτου,, ΔΑΧΤΥΛΙΔΙ 8 – και σήμερα το σύνθημα της οργάνωσης παραμένει: Μπόξερ Βοηθώντας μπόξερ.
ΔΑΧΤΥΛΙΔΙ 8 έχει δεσμευθεί πλήρως να υποστηρίξει λιγότερο τυχερούς ανθρώπους στην πυγμαχία κοινότητα που μπορεί να χρειάζονται βοήθεια από την άποψη της πληρωμής ενοικίου, ιατρικά έξοδα, ή όποια και αν είναι δικαιολογημένη ανάγκη.
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Former Two-Division Champion Garcia Battles All-Action Granados on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes on Saturday, Απρίλιος 20 από το Dignity Health Sports Park στο Carson, Καλιφόρνια
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ΛΟΣ ΑΝΤΖΕΛΕΣ (Μάρτιος 19, 2019) – Πρώην δύο διαίρεση παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής Ντάνι “Swift” Γκαρσία and veteran contenderAdrian Granados previewed their Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes main event showdown at a press conference in Los Angeles Tuesday as they prepare to square-off Saturday, Απρίλιος 20 από το Dignity Health Sports Park στο Carson, Καλιφόρνια.
Τα εισιτήρια για το live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, σε συνεργασία με το DSG Promotions, είναι στην πώληση τώρα. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 π.μ.. να 6:00 μ.μ.
τον Απρίλιο 20 broadcast begins at 8 μ.μ. ET / 5 μ.μ.. PT and features heavyweight contenderAndy Ruiz Jr. ανάληψηAlexander Dimitrenkoin a 10-round bout in the co-feature and unbeaten contenderΜπράντον Figueroa battling Venezuela’sYonfrez Parejoin a 12-round match for the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from the Palms Restaurant Downtown L.A.:
Ντάνι Γκαρσία
“I’ve been training hard. I’ve seen Granados fight a few times and I know what he can do. I’m excited to be back in Los Angeles, because this is where the stars fight. This is another fight that can get me to where I want to go in my career.
“My mentality is that I have to stop Granados. Nobody has stopped him and I have to do that to make a statement. He’s never fought a counter puncher like me and I’m definitely the hardest puncher he’s faced. I’m going to showcase everything to get the stoppage.
“This is another fight for my legacy. There have been a lot of great fights in my career and this is another important one for me. I know he’s coming to fight, but I’m looking to make this one of my easiest wins.
“He’s a tough and aggressive fighter who likes to throw a lot of punches. Πεινάει, and that’s the type of guy that you have to watch out for. I’ve got to handle my business against Granados before I look to any bigger fights.
“This is a big platform for me to perform on. I’m going to show the world why I’m one of the best fighters in the world.
“I plan on winning with style. I’m going to bring a lot of skill, a lot of will, a lot of power and I’m going to entertain my fans. Απρίλιος 20 will be the ‘Danny Garcia Show.'”
ADRIAN Granados
“Αυτό πρόκειται να είναι μια μεγάλη μάχη. We’re two fighters who bring it. I’m coming for a victory in dominating fashion. This is the fight that I’ve wanted for a while now.
“I haven’t had the easiest road and that’s why I’m looking to get my respect in this fight. I’m looking forward to this. It’s going to be a barnburner. Είθε ο κουμπάρος κερδίσει.
“If he’s underestimating me it will definitely be a big mistake on his part. I don’t think he will though. I think he realizes now he’s in for a fight. If he didn’t know me before, he does now. I’m going to give him a piece of my mind April 20.
“I was never taken care of coming up. I always had to work harder to get to where I’m at. Danny and I basically had the same accolades in the amateurs, and I always gave him kudos for what he’s done in his whole career, but he doesn’t know what I’ve gotten through to get here.
“I’m coming to get my respect in this fight. I’m going to make Danny fight and see what he’s made of. I’ve always had a chip on my shoulder but being able to take out a fighter like Danny is motivating me to another level.”
Τομ Μπράουν, Πρόεδρος της TGB Προσφορές
“Premier Boxing Champions has made a major commitment to bringing some of the best and biggest fights to Southern California. We started with the Wilder vs. Fury heavyweight title fight downtown in December and we’re back again in April at the Dignity Health Sports Park. This is the premier outdoor boxing venue in the United States and we have a great show there on April 20.
“Danny Garcia is a throwback fighter. A first-ballot Hall of Famer in my opinion. At 140-pounds he took on the best in the division and never backed down from a challenge. Danny was a 2-1 underdog when he fought Lucas Matthysse, and we knew what happened after, he proved the doubters wrong. I’m so excited to have him back in California on this great card.
“Adrian Granados could arguably be sitting up here with a record of 27-1, since all but one of his losses have been by split or majority decision, and usually it’s in his opponent’s backyard. He’s a battle-tested veteran who’s made a name for himself bringing action-packed fights to the fans. When we announced all the PBC on FOX fights, this is the one that I circled.”
LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO of President of Mayweather Promotions
“Αυτό πρόκειται να είναι μια καταπληκτική μάχη. I’ve really been looking forward to this fight because I’ve known these guys for a long time. Styles make fights and in this particular matchup, we have two fighters who are all action.
“Danny has shown that he’s an elite fighter, because he’s beaten a number of great world champions. Adrian Granados always comes to fight. He’s never ever in a boring fight. The styles mesh so well, with Danny being a world class counter-puncher and also being a superb boxer. Granados is going to force Danny to fight on the inside a lot more than usual.
“I think this fight is going to bring the best out of both Danny and Adrian. They’ve both fought a number of very good fighters and been in involved in numerous debatable decisions. They’re going to have to leave it all in the ring come April 20.”
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“Every man I’ve faced; they’ve landed on the canvas. I’m going to continue to do that on May 18,” – Γουάιλντερ
“I’m sick of seeing this guy walking around with his belt. I’m going to put him down,” – BREAZEALE
WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder Defends His Title Against Mandatory Challenger Dominic Breazeale on Saturday, Μάιος 18 Ζουν σε Showtime®Από Barclays Center στο Μπρούκλιν
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BROOKLYN (Μάρτιος 19, 2019) – WBC βαρέων βαρών πρωτοπόρος Ντίοντεϊ “Ο βομβιστής του Χαλκού” Γουάιλντερ and mandatory challengerDominic “Ταλαιπωρία” BREAZEALE went face-to-face Tuesday at a heated press conference to officially announce their heavyweight title showdown taking place Saturday, Μάιος 18 ζουν σε SHOWTIME από την Barclays Κέντρο, το σπίτι του Μπρούκλιν ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ ™ και παρουσιάστηκε από Premier Πυγμαχία Τσάμπιονς.
Tickets for this BombZquad event go on sale Friday, Μάρτιος 22 στο 10 π.μ.. ET and can be purchased atticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, ή με την κλήση 800-745-3000. Ξεκινώντας το Σάββατο, Μάρτιος 23 στο 12 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ, tickets can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Ομάδα εκπτώσεις είναι διαθέσιμες με την κλήση 844-bklyn-GP.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Tuesday from Barclays Center:
Deontay Γουάιλντερ
“It’s a pleasure to be back here in Brooklyn. Barclays Center is very close to my heart. I’ve been here so many times and I have a real connection to this arena. I’ve had some of my most memorable moments in the ring here.
“It’s always great to get a mandatory out of the way. They’re like flies buzzing in my ear. I just want to get them out of the way so I can do great things for the heavyweight division. I want one champion, one face, one name, but you need a lot of cooperation to make that happen.
“I want to prove to the world that I’m the best. That’s what I believe in my heart. Until someone proves me wrong, I will continue to believe that. Breazeale is the next man in line. I can’t wait for this one.
“I’m just going to show everyone on May 18. The way I feel right now, the fight could be this week. The champion must always be ready for whatever a challenger can bring.
“I hope he’s training his hardest. I’m glad he has Virgil Hunter on his side to show him something new. Every man I’ve faced; they’ve landed on the canvas. I’m going to continue to do that on May 18.
“No man who gets in the ring will be able to defeat Deontay Wilder. I hold the keys to the heavyweight division. No fighter is doing what I’m doing. I’m trying to give the fans something they’ve never seen before.
“Enjoy this one, because it’s going to be a massacre. Μάιος 18 will be a beautiful day for me and a beautiful day to see what I’m planning to do for the sport of boxing.”
DOMINIC BREAZEALE
“I’m super excited for this. I’ve been waiting over a year and a half for a shot at this title. I’ve got three knockouts here at Barclays Center and I can’t wait for another.
“I’m a great fighter but there are always things to be learned. I’ve learned a lot already with Virgil Hunter. I bring something that everyone wants to see from heavyweights, and that’s trouble. I’m going to bring pressure and action.
“I’m sick of seeing this guy walking around with his belt. I’m going to put him down. People are going to be rising to their feet when I knock him down.
“I’m so excited to get this fight. I’ve been on Deontay’s undercards and I steal the show every time. Deontay does nothing right in the ring. He looks like a circus-act. All he does is talk. But there’s nothing he can say on May 18.
“Deontay loves to hear his own voice. All he does is talk and talk. It’s time to get in the ring. Nobody can get in there and save him. It’s just me and him. Leather on leather. We’ll see who lands first. Hopefully he gets off the canvas.”
VIRGIL HUNTER, Breazeale’s Trainer
“It’s a pleasure to be here at Barclays Center for a heavyweight championship fight. We have a monumental task to try to overcome. Dominic and I connected last month and after a few workouts, we saw we had a good fit and an understanding of what needs to be done.
“Dominic works hard, he’s very determined and he knows that this is his opportunity and he can’t let it slip away from him. He also knows the risk at hand. We’re looking forward to May 18.”
STEPHEN Εσπινόζα, President Sports & Προγραμματισμός εκδηλώσεων, Showtime Networks Inc.
“We are thrilled to be bringing you Deontay Wilder vs. Dominic Breazeale on SHOWTIME. It would be an understatement to say that there has been a lot of speculation regarding Deontay’s future. We’re proud to have him on SHOWTIME. It was critical for Deontay, for the sport and his fans, that this fight be available not on pay-per-view, but on SHOWTIME. Because of his insistence, that’s the primary reason we’re standing here today.
“SHOWTIME is where this fight belongs. We’re the home of the biggest fights and best talents, month in and month out. This is where a heavyweight title fight belongs. This will be Deontay’s 12ουappearance on SHOWTIME and or SHOWTIME PPV and we’ve built something special.
“Recently ESPN named its World Fame 100, which lists the most talked about athletes in the world. Deontay is ranked 34, two slots behind Tom Brady and higher than any other active boxer in the sport. He’s a bonafide superstar, there is no question.
“Dominic Breazeale is big, ισχυρός, experienced and powerful. Above all, he’s motivated. It’s no secret that there is a personal rivalry between these two fighters. This will not be a friendly promotion. There is genuine animosity. This is a premium fight and this is the heavyweight championship on May 18 live on SHOWTIME.”
