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SHOWTIME SPORTS® RELEASES EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT EPISODE 1 OF EMMY® AWARD-WINNING SERIES ALL ACCESS, CHRONICLING DECEMBER 1 WILDER VS. FURY HEAVYWEIGHT BLOCKBUSTER
Narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor Barry Pepper, TSOHLE ho fumana: WILDER VS. FURY Episode 1 Premieres This Saturday, November 17 Ka 10 p.m. Et / PT ka Showtime®
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SHOWTIME Sports released an exclusive look at TSOHLE ho fumana: Wilder vs.. FURY, the latest installment of the Emmy-Award winning series premiering this Saturday, Moqebelo, November 17 ka 10 p.m. Et / PT ka Showtime. Watch the video MONA.
Narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor Barry Pepper, TSOHLE ho fumana: WILDER VS. FURY chronicles the buildup to the most significant heavyweight fight in the U.S. in more than 15 lilemo tse. The critically acclaimed series peels back the curtain on the lives and training camps of Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury as the towering figures prepare to put their undefeated records on the line Saturday, December 1 live onSHOWTIME PPV® ho tloha Staples Center a Los Angeles.
Episode two of TSOHLE ho fumana: WILDER VS. FURY will premiere Saturday, November 24 ka 10 p.m. Et / PT. ALL ACCESS EPILOGUE, which spotlights the intensity of fight night and the solemn aftermath of world championship prizefighting, will premiere on Saturday, December 8. The acclaimed SHOWTIME Sports original series will be accompanied by digital features released throughout fight week on the networks’ social media channels.
A special sneak peek of Episode 1 will air immediately following the conclusion of Friday’s ShoBox: The New isa molokong o mong three-fight telecast beginning at 9:35 p.m. Et / PT.
Night of Non-Stop Action to Include the Returns of Former World Champion Robert Guerrero & Former Heavyweight Title Challenger Chris Arreola Saturday, December 1 ho tloha Staples Center a Los Angeles
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Hape! 105-Pound Title Fight Between Unbeatens Carlos Liconna & Mark Barriga & Unbeaten Cruiserweight Prospect Marsellos Wilder
Undefeated Featherweight Isaac Lowe & Undefeated Flyweight Prospect Jesse Rodriguez Also in Action
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Los Angeles (November 14, 2018) – Former multiple-division world champion Robert “The Moea” Mohlabani and former heavyweight title challenger Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola will make their ring returns as part of an exciting night of undercard action presented by Premier Boxing Champions Saturday, December 1 phela ho tloha Staples Center a Los Angeles.
The event is headlined by a heavyweight world championship showdown presented by Premier Boxing Champions that pits WBC champion Deontay Wilder against lineal champion Tyson Khalefo on SHOWTIME PPV®. The PPV undercard features unified super welterweight world champion Jarrett Hurd returning to take on Jason Welborn, Cuban heavyweight slugger Luis Ortiz facing-off against Travis Kauffman and rising heavyweight Joe Joyce loantšanang le Joe Hanks.
Additional undercard action will see Deontay Wilder’s brother and unbeaten prospect Marsellos Wilder (2-0, 2 Kos)in a cruiserweight attraction. Hape, an IBF Minimumweight World Title showdown will see Westminster, California ea Carlos Licona (13-0, 2 Kos) take on the Phillippines’ Mark Anthony Barriga (9-0, 1 KO) while unbeaten featherweight Isaac Lowe (15-0-3, 5 Kos) competes in an eight-round bout. Undefeated light flyweight prospect Jesse Rodriguez (7-0, 4 Kos) battles Mexico’s Alex Aragon (10-2-1, 6 Kos) in an eight-round bout and hard-hitting British light heavyweight contender Anthony Yarde (17-0, 16 Kos) e boetse ke ka liketso.
Tickets bakeng sa ketsahalo, which is promoted by BombZquad Enterprises and Queensberry Promotions, in association with TGB Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, are on sale now and are available via AXS.com. Wilder vs.. Fury will be produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. The suggested retail price (SRP) for the pay-per-view telecast is $64.99 for standard definition.
One of the sport’s most fearless warriors, Mohlabani (33-6-1, 18 Kos) will return the ring for a 10-round welterweight attraction in his first action since July 2017. Representing the Bay Area and fighting out of Gilroy, California, Guerrero’s championship run began at featherweight in 2006 and went through a memorable 2012 triumph over Andre Berto for an interim welterweight championship. Along the way Guerrero has challenged and often engaged in memorable wars against the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia.
Born in Los Angeles, Arreola (36-5-1, 31 Kos) fights for the first time since challenging for Wilder’s WBC title in 2016 and will match up against Houston’s Maurenzo Smith (20-10-4, 13 Kos) in a 10-round attraction. Arreola previously battled Bermane Stiverne in two exciting heavyweight title fights and former champions Vitali Klitschko and Tomasz Adamek. He owns victories over Eric Molina, Jameel McCline, Joey Abell and Seth Mitchell throughout his career.
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Integrated Sports Media Announces agreement to distribute DAZN programming to U.S.commercial establishments
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TENAFLY, N.J. (November 14, 2018) — Integrated Sports Media (ISM), one of the leading distributors of combat sports programming in North America, has announced it has a signed, exclusive agreement to distribute DAZN programming to commercial establishments in the United States.
ISM will be responsible for distributing DAZN programming in the U.S. to bars, Restaurants, casinos and sports books.
“We’re thrilled to distribute DAZN programming in the U.S. market and help grow its reach across the country,” ISM president Doug Jacobs a re. “We have a signed deal to distribute DAZN’s world-class combat sports programming like Golden Boy Promotions, Bellator MMA and Matchroom Boxing.”
DAZN’s recent groundbreaking deal with superstar Saule “Canelo” Álvarez to its live and on-demand services for his next 11 fights strengthens DAZN’s promise to revolutionize the way fans watch sports, as well as signals the beginning of the end for traditional pay-per-views events.
ISM is distributing its first DAZN boxing program on Saturday, December 15, showcasing Alvarez (50-1-2, 34 Kos), who will move up one weight class for his Madison Square Garden debut in New York City. Álvarez, who is a 3-time junior middleweight and 3-time middleweight world champion, will challenge WBA Super Middleweight World Champion Rocky Fielding (27-1, 15 Kos) in the 12-round main event.
The 28-year-old Alvarez, arguably the No. 1 pound-4-pound boxer in the world today, is already a boxing icon in his native Mexico, one of the true hotbeds in boxing today. The wildly popular Alvarez has defeated a Who’s Who list of boxers during his incredible 13-year professional career, including past or present world champions such as Gennady “GGG” Golovkin, Julio Cesar Chavez, Refresh., Liam Smith, Amir Khan, Miguel Cotto, Erislandy Lara, Alfredo Angulo, Austin Trout, Shane Mosley, Kermit Cintron, Lovemore Ndou le Carlos Manuel Baldomir.
Fielding, 31, captured his WBA world title in his last fight, when he stopped previously unbeaten, emela mampoli Tyron Zeuge in the fifth round this past July in Australia. Fielding has also defeated world-class fighters such as Brian Vera, Noe Gonzalez Alcoba le Charles Adamu, har'a feta bahlomphehi.
Locations interested in airing DAZN programming in the U.S. may call 1.866.396.8283 kapa ka imeile info@ismsports.com bakeng sa boitsebiso bo eketsehileng.
All fights and fighters subject to change.
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FOX SPORTS AND PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCE EIGHT TITLE FIGHTS OVER FIRST THREE MONTHS, SPENCE JR. VS. GARCIA, MARCH 16
Five FOX, Four FS1 PBC Fight Nights, Plus First Pay-Per-View
Highlight Schedule
Former Champions Lennox Lewis, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, and Erik “Bohloko” Morales Head Up FOX Sports, FOX Deportes Broadcast Teams
Los Angeles – FOX Sports and Premier Boxing Champions today announced eight televised world title fights in the first three months of the new deal, featuring eight world champions and more than two dozen of the world’s best boxers going toe-to-toe. The schedule includes five world-class boxing fight nights live on FOX and FOX Deportes, four more on FS1 and FOX Deportes, and the first FOX PBC Pay-Per-View in March.
“We’re thrilled to have Premier Boxing Champions’ brightest stars coming to FOX Sports reaching the biggest audiences on broadcast television,” says Mark Silverman, FOX Sports President, National Networks. “The 2019 PBC schedule kicks off with high-stakes action and excitement, making FOX the premier home for boxing and the continued leader in live sporting events.”
Schedule highlights include world champion twins Jermall and Jermell Charlo defending their titles in separate fights live in primetime on FOX on December 22; followed by welterweight champion Keith Thurman’s ring return on FOX January 26; featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz headlining on FOX February 23; 147-pound Champ Shawn Porter defending his world title March 9 ka Fox; and the blockbuster showdown between welterweight Champ Errol Spence Jr. and four-division world champion Mikey Garcia, on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View March 16, live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
FOX Sports and FOX Deportes also announced the on-air personalities who will call all the thrilling action. Former heavyweight world Champion Lennox Lewis and former lightweight world champion Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini join FOX Sports as boxing analysts, while Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Chris Myers and Emmy Award-nominee Kenny Albert serve as blow-by-blow announcers. Seasoned FOX broadcaster Kate Abdo joins as a studio and fight night host. Hape, Boxing Hall of Famer Larry Hazzard works as a Rules Expert/Unofficial Scorer.
FOX Deportes taps International Boxing Hall of Fame member and former four-division world champion Erik “Bohloko” Morales, working with Jaime Motta and Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award winner Jessi Losada.
More on the FOX Sports PBC Schedule:
Jermall Charlo vs. Willie Monroe, Refresh. and Jermell Charlo vs. Tony Harrison, Moqebelo, December 22, 2018, 8:00 PM ET on FOX. Bongo Center, Brooklyn
Twin titans kick off the new season of PBC on FOX, as Jermall Charlo (27-0, 21 Kos) defends his WBC interim middleweight title against top-rated contender Willie Monroe, Refresh. (23-3, 6 Kos), while Jermell Charlo (31-0, 15 Kos) makes the fourth defense of his WBC Super Welterweight Championship against hard hitting former title challenger Tony Harrison (27-2, 21 Kos). Rounding out the evening, WBC mandatory challenger and 2012 U.S. Olympian Dominic “Khathatso” BREAZEALE (19-1, 17 Kos) battles Carlos Negron (20-1, 16 Kos), a member of the Puerto Rican boxing team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Jose Uzcategui vs. Kaleb Plant, Sontaha, January 13, 2019, 8:00 PM ET on FS1. Microsoft Theater at L.A. Phela ka ho a Los Angeles
IBF Super Middleweight Champion Jose Uzcategui (28-2, 23 Kos) battles undefeated, top-rated challenger Caleb Plant (17-0, 10 Kos).
Keith Thurman vs. Josesito Lopez, Moqebelo, January 26, 2019, 8:00 PM ET on FOX. Bongo Center, Brooklyn
Undefeated WBA Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman (28-0, 22 Kos) ends a long injury layoff to defend his title and starts to reclaim the division against battle-hardened veteran Josesito Lopez (36-7, 19 Kos). Also that evening, Adama Kownacki (18-0, 14 Kos), one of the fastest rising stars in the heavyweight division, takes on his toughest challenge to date when he steps in against U.S. Navy veteran and USC football standout Gerald Washington (19-2-1, 12 Kos).
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Miguel Flores, Moqebelo, February 16, 2019, 8:00 PM ET on FOX. Los Angeles
WBA Featherweight Champion Leo Santa Cruz (35-1-1, 19 Kos), one of the highest volume punchers in the sport, defends his title against the always tough Miguel Flores (23-2, 11 Kos). Hape, former WBC Lightweight Champion Omar Figueroa Jr. (27-0-1, 19 Kos) returns after a long injury layoff to face former title challenger John Molina Jr. (30-7, 24 Kos).
Anthony Dirrell vs. Avni Yildirim, Moqebelo, February 23, 2019, 10:00 PM ET on FS1. The Armory, Minneapolis
Former WBC Super Middleweight Champion Anthony Dirrell (32-1-1, 24 Kos) battles once-beaten Avni Yildirim (21-1), who faces the stiffest competition of his career, in a clash for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight Championship.
Shawn Porter vs. Yordenis Ugas, Moqebelo, March 9, 2019, 8:00 PM ET on FOX. Las Vegas
WBC Welterweight Champion Shawn Porter (29-2-1, 17 Kos) makes his first title defense against top-rated mandatory challenger Yordenis Ugas (23-3, 11 Kos), who gets his first world title shot.
Errol Spence Refresh. vs.. Mikey Garcia, Moqebelo, March 16, 2019, 9:00 PM ET on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View. AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
In one of the most highly anticipated and intriguing matches in boxing, IBF Welterweight Champion Errol Spence (24-0, 21 Kos) will defend his title against four-division world champion and current WBC Lightweight Champion Mikey Garcia (39-0, 30 Kos), who is moving up two weight classes to challenge Spence.
Lamont Peterson vs. Sergey Lipinets, Sontaha, March 24, 2019, 8:00 PM ET on FS1. MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
Former junior welterweight and welterweight world champion Lamont Peterson (35-4-1, 17 Kos) clashes with former junior welterweight champion Sergey Lipinets (14-1, 10 Kos).
Caleb Truax vs. Petrose Quillin, Moqebelo, April 13, 2019, 10:00 PM ET on FS1. The Armory, Minneapolis
Former super middleweight champion Caleb Truax (30-4-2, 19 Kos) meets former middleweight champion Peter Quillin (34-1-1, 23 Kos) in a battle to determine who climbs back into title contention.
Danny Garcia vs.. Adrian Granados, Moqebelo, April 20, 2019, 8:00 PM ET on FOX.
Former junior welterweight and welterweight champion Danny Garcia (34-2, 20 Kos) wants to rebound from a razor-thin loss in his last bout to take on battle-tested Adrian Granados (20-6-2, 14 Kos).
FOX Sports PBC Additional Dates:
(Fights confirmed on a later date.)
Moqebelo, Ka 11, 2019, Fox
Moqebelo, Ka 25, 2019, FS1
Moqebelo, June 1, 2019, FS1
Sontaha, June 23, 2019, Fox
Moqebelo, July 13, 2019, FS1
Moqebelo, July 20, 2019, Fox
Moqebelo, August 3, 2019, Fox
Moqebelo, August 24, 2019, FS1
Sontaha, September 1, 2019, Fox
Moqebelo, September 21, 2019, FS1
Moqebelo, November 9, 2019, FS1
Moqebelo, December 14, 2019 ka Fox
Moqebelo, December 21, 2019 ho FS1
With the recently announced four-year deal, the FOX broadcast network will feature 10 marquee fight nights in prime time each year, while FS1 and FOX Deportes will telecast 12 fight nights annually. The package includes FOX Sports-PBC Pay-Per-View events. The Emmy Award-winning FOX Sports production team will produce more than 175 hours of original PBC boxing content per year across its channels.
All PBC on FOX Sports events and programming will be streamed live on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX, FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. FOX Sports will offer a platform inside the app to allow viewers to stream the PPV events. Holim'a moo, FOX Sports Digital will have a dedicated FOXSports.com and FOX Sports App page for PBC coverage, in addition to dedicated YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels.
FOX Sports and PBC launched the highly regarded primetime boxing series TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 and FOX Deportes in the fall of 2015, featuring PBC’s brightest up-and-coming boxers. The deal was expanded to include several fight nights on the FOX broadcast network, including exciting title fights such as heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder defending his title in February of 2016, July of 2016, and again in February of 2017, plus the exciting welterweight showdown between Danny Garcia and Robert Guerrero in January of 2016.
The Premier Boxing Champions series is created for television by Haymon Sports. Please visit www.premierboxingchampions.com le ho latela Premier Boxing Champions ka Facebook le Twitter. For more information on FOX Sports, etela FOX Sports Press Pass.
TEN BOUT CARD SET FOR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT SANDS BETHLEHEM EVENT CENTER
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Anvar Yunusov takes on Jose Salinas in main event
Two fights featuring undefeated adversaries as:
Alejando Jimenez battles Desmond Moore;
Kendall Cannida fights Travis Toledo
Undefeated fighters Yeuri Andujar, Christian Montano, Michael Coffie, Joseph George & Sebastian Fundora in action
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Bethlehem, PA (November 13, 2018) –A stacked ten- gia karete has been finalized for this Friday night ka The Sands Bethlehem Center Event.
Lenaneo e khothalletsa ka Morena ho phahamiswa.
E kholo ea ho ketsahalo, three-time Olympian Anvar Yunusov nka ka Jose Salinas in a scheduled eight-round super featherweight bout.
Yunusov, who competed in the 2008, 2012 le 2016 Olympics for his native Tajikistan, hona joale 5-0 with two knockouts as a professional.
The 31 year-old fights out of Philadelphia, and turned professional in 2017. He has registered his two knockouts in his last two outings with a 4th round stoppage over former contender Mike Oliver, and in his lat bout when he destroyed Angel Monreal in one-round on September 14th in Philadelphia.
Salinas of Las Cruces, New Mexico, o na le ya rekoto ya 10-3-1 le tlhano knockouts.
The 28 year-old Salinas is a six-year professional who has wins over undefeated Rafael Casas (2-0), and the highly regarded Dardan Zenunaj (12-1).
Salinas is coming off a loss to undefeated Erick De Leon (14-0) ka January 27, 2017 in Studio City, California.
Tse tseletseng tse ho pota bouts:
Christian Montano (7-0, 6 Kos) ea Houston, Texas takes on Paul Holley (6-1-1, 5 Kos) of Sarasota, FL in a light heavyweight bout.
Michael Coffie (4-0, 3 Kos) ho Brooklyn, NY takes on 68-fight Veteran Jamaal Woods of Forest City, AL in a heavyweight contest.
Joseph George (7-0, 6 Kos) nka ka Josue Obando (16-24-1, 12 Kos) of Jalisco, MX in a light heavyweight bout.
Sebastian Fundora (10-0, 6 Kos) of Cochella, California fights Jonathan Batista (18-15, 11 Kos) of San Pedro, DR in a junior middleweight fight.
Tse 'ne ho pota bouts:
Jeffrey Torres of Bethlehem will make his pro debut against Steven Lopez (0-2) of Philadelphia in a bantamweight bout.
Yeuri Andujar (1-0, 1 KO) of San Cristobal, Dominican Republic fights debuting Haziz Self of Philadelphia in a featherweight bout.
In a battle of undefeated bantamweights, Alejandro Jimenez (3-0, 1 KO) of New Hope, PA fights Desmond Moore (1-0-1, 1KO) ba Bethlehema ba, PA.
Ricky Nuno (2-1, 1 KO) ba Bethlehema ba, PA fights Ashton Sykes (2-2) of Colombia, MD in a middleweight bout.
Undefeated light heavyweights get it on as Kendall Cannida (2-0) of Philadelphia battles Travis Toledo (2-0, 2 Kos) ea Baltimore, MD.
Ditekete tsa e phelang ketsahalo, e leng e buelloa ke Morena ho phahamiswa, ba turu ka $50, $75 le $100, sa ho akarelletsa le ho hlokeha tšebeletso ea ditefello le makhetho le ho ba tsa rekisoa hona joale. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. Ho lefisa ka mohala Ticketmaster kwa (800) 745-3000.
SHOWTIME SPORTS® CAPTURES A DAY IN TRAINING CAMP WITH WELTERWEIGHT PROSPECT JARON ENNIS AS HE PREPARES TO HEADLINE IN HIS HOMETOWN OF PHILADELPHIA
Ennis vs. Serrano Headlines ShoBox: The New Generation Live On SHOWTIME® Ka 9:35 p.m. ET/PT From 2300 Arena In Philadelphia
Photo photo photo photo Credit: NAKO EA LIPONTŠO
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ENG: SHOWTIME Sports delivers a day in the life of training camp with Philadelphia’s Jaron Ennis as he prepares to face Raymond Serrano e kholo ea ho ketsahalo ea ShoBox: The New isa molokong o mong ena Labohlano, November 16, phela ka ho Showtime ka 9:35 p.m. Et / PT ho tloha 2300 Arena ea Philadelphia.
Ennis (21-0, 19 Kos), who knocked out Armando Alvarez via third-round stoppage in hisShoBox debut in July, has knocked out 11 consecutive opponents. He faces perhaps the toughest test of his career in Serrano, a 29-fight veteran whose five losses have come against opponents with a combined fight night record of 89-1-1.
Training under his father Bozy, who also trained Jaron’s older brothers Derek Jr. and Farah, the 21-year-old undefeated prospect puts in work in what he describes as an ‘old-school’ training camp consisting of chopping wood, flipping tires and climbing rope. With victory in his hometown on his mind this Friday, Ennis vows to become a household name in the sport of boxing.
“When you’re a boxer from Philly, it means you have to put on a show,” says Ennis. “I love fighting at home, that’s the best feeling ever. People let the crowd get to them, I just feel at home. I feel comfortable and relaxed. I get to show out on SHOWTIME in Philly, get a win and look good doing it.
“My goal is to be world champ and be a great example for the kids. I want to unify, get all the belts, move up in weight and keep going, and keep going. Watch out all 147’s. A young animal is on the way!"
In the co-feature of Friday’s live ShoBox telecast, series veterans Kenneth Sims Jr. (13-1-1, 4 Kos) and Samuel Teah (14-2-1, 7 Kos) meet in an eight-round super lightweight bout. Undefeated Ukrainian Arnold Khegai opens the three-fight card when he takes on New Jersey’s Jorge Diaz (19-5-1, 10 Kos) a tse robeli ho pota bartolomeo bantamweight bout.
Super Prospect Shoh Ergashev Brutalizes Ramsey with First-Round KO, Saturday in Chicago
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Uzbekistani super lightweight Shohjahon “Shoh” Ergashev showed why he’s the new 140-lb fighter to watch in boxing last Saturday, November 10, at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, as he destroyed opponent Zack Ramsey in the first round.
The current WBA International Super Lightweight Champion, Ergashev (hona joale 14-0, 13 Kos), tore into Ramsey from the opening bell of their scheduled six-rounder, dropping him within the first 15 seconds with a right hand and finishing it at 1:09 with a thudding body shot.
Fighting on the undercard of the World Boxing Super Series Cruiserweight Tournament doubleheader Ergashev elicited “oohs and ahhhs” from the crowd with his brutal display of force. Former unified super lightweight and current welterweight champion Terence Crawford was among the impressed onlookers in the crowd.
Ergashev’s promoter, Dmitriy Salita, says that in preparation for this fight, Ergashev had been knocking out heavyweights in the Kronk Gym where he trains.
“Shohjahon is one of the hardest punchers in any weight class,” said Salita. “His skills and physical strength make him not only one of the best in his division, but I believe one of the most exciting and powerful fighters in all of boxing.”
26-year-old Ergashev growls that he’s ready for anyone in the world.
“I want to fight the best names in the division and look forward to having an opponent that can last some rounds with me! I am coming!"
BADOU JACK MAKES BIG MOVES IN DUBAI
(Photo photo photo photo Credit: Badou Jack Instagram)
Two-Division World Champion Makes Whirlwind Trip that Featured Invitation to Participate in Dubai Fitness Challenge,
Meeting Khabib Nurmagomedov & Hape
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Las Vegas (November 12, 2018) – Two-division boxing champion Badou Jack continued to show that he is truly a champion of the entire world as he made an exciting trip to Dubai that included an invitation to participate in the Dubai Fitness Challenge, a meeting with UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov and much more.
With an invitation from Dubai Tourism, Jack participated in the initiative that encourages UAE nationals, residents and visitors to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, bakeng sa 30 consecutive days. A public event gave Jack a chance to further spread his positive messages.
“It was such an honor to be invited to this event that was part of an unforgettable trip,” a re Jack. “I’m very thankful to the city of Dubai for letting me talk to people about the importance of staying active. It’s important for me to be able to make an impact all over the world and this was a great opportunity.”
In addition to that invitation, Jack visited with UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov, fresh off his victory over Conor McGregor last month. The two world champions, who both practice the Muslim faith, met for the first time and discussed a variety of topics, while also touring a local boxing/MMA gym and posing with Jack’s championship belts.
“It was an awesome experience to get to talk with another champion and competitor like Khabib,” a re Jack. “I’m a big fan of what he’s able to do in the ring and as a fellow ambassador for the Muslim faith. It was really a fun time talking to him while we were both in Dubai.”
As part of the trip, Jack spoke with Men’s Health Middle East for an article that will run inside the magazine and detail more of the numerous endeavors Jack is currently pursuing both inside and outside of the ring. Jack’s time in Dubai also saw him invited by GQ Middle East as a special guest to the launch event ahead of their inaugural issue.
“I love taking these trips around the world to experience a variety of cultures and also continue to build my brand and give back anywhere that I can make a difference,” a re Jack. “Whether it’s Ripper Nutrition, the Badou Jack Foundation or my boxing career, I’m proud to use my platform. I have a lot of goals and dreams in the sport of boxing, but also outside of it. Making these kinds of connections is going to aid me long past my boxing career.”
With more and more recognition being laid upon Jack year after year, the groundswell of worldwide support for “The Ripper” is rising as he prepares to return to the ring in early 2019. Keep an eye out for more news from Jack, including charity events for the upcoming holiday season.
World Class referee….. Tom Cleary USA Boxing Alumni Association, Sehlopha sa 2018 Inductee
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Colorado Springs, Lap. (November 12, 2018) – The late Tom Cleary was one of the most respected referees in the world during his illustrious career. He joins a select group in the Class of 2018 getting inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame.
The second annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception, held in conjunction with the 2018 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships and Junior and Prep Open, December 2-8, will be held December 7, at the Radisson Hotel (215 S. Temple St.) in Salk Lake City, Utah.
In addition to Cleary, le Sehlopha sa 2018 also includes U.S. Olympic Team medalists and world (setsebi) champions Roy Jones, Refresh., Andre Ward le Claressa Shields, as well as a past USA Boxing National Director of Coaching, bofelong ba Emanuel Motsamaisi ea.
The charter class inducted last year included Muhammad Ali le Evander Holyfield, as well as veteran coaches Roosevelt Sanders le Tom Coulter.
A longtime resident of Westchester, Ohio, Cleary was a USA Boxing member since 1982, and he served as Chief of Officials for the National Collegiate Boxing Association from 2002 until his passing May 21, 2017.
He refereed in 12 different countries, on four continents, as an International Official assigned by AIBA. Tom earned a three-star rating and he was selected to work the World Series of Boxing.
“Tom’s dedication to amateur boxing and respect he garnered from boxers, coaches and fellow officials are second to none,” a re Chris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. “The Alumni Association emphatically endorsed his case for the Hall of Fame, and his induction was received both by those close to him, as well as the entire amateur boxing community. Tom’s commitment to serving USA Boxing provides a great example for all of us and we couldn’t be prouder to call him a member of this year’s Hall of Fame class.”
Tom never forgot where he came from, dedicating countless hours to the youth of Cincinnati, in addition to helping boxing clubs run efficiently throughout his community for more than a quarter-century.
The 2017 NCBA Official of the Year, Tom worked local, regional, national, Machaba, world and Olympic levels of boxing. Highlights included working numerous U.S. National Championships, four U.S. Olympic Liteko (2000, 2004, 2008 & 2012) le 2007 World Championships in Chicago.
“When I was a young coach at the Air Force Academy,” USA Boxing coach Ed Weichers itse, “we needed to replace an AIBA top notch referee who was retiring. We were looking for a highly qualified person and Tom Cleary was recommended. He came out the next 25 years straight. Tom was one of the best referees. He cared so much about the safety of the boxers and Tom was also a valuable mentor.
“Tom was a wonderful man who everybody loved. He administered referee clinics in the United States and always helped those in need, youngsters and adults. Tom’s work in the Cincinnati area influenced so many boxers and coaches for more than 25 lilemo tse. We dearly miss him.”
USA Boxing Alumni Association
Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boraditebele, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, le ho tsoa ka tsa bophahamo ba.
The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events host by the Alumni Association, including the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.
To join the Alumni Association, simply register at alumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.
Tom is survived by his wife, Diane, their two children and eight grandchildren.
Tom Cleary’s leadership and mentor-ship inspired all those who were fortunate enough to meet him. He cared passionately about the boxers he shared the ring with, offering words of advice before, during and after bouts.
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