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2016 Olympic Bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Shines in professional debut win at home

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Tramaine “Il Mighty Midget” Williams decisions Eduardo “Tuono” Garza to improve to 10-0
Neeco “Rooster” Macias crows after
Dominant victory over Cesar Soriano
“KO notte Boxing: History Begins”
RISULTATI UFFICIALI
Nico Hernandez (R) is a future star
(all pictures by Charles Yellowfeather / KO notte Boxing)
MULVANE, Kansas (Marzo 25, 2017) — A future star was born last night as 2016 Medaglia di bronzo olimpica Nico Hernandez turned in a stellar performance in his professional debut, sosta Picchiettare “Slacks” Gutierrez in the fourth round of the “KO notte Boxing: History Begins” evento principale, which aired live on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
“KO notte Boxing: History Begins” was presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Kansas Star Casino, and sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
The large, hometown crowd of more than 3,100 had Hernandez (1-0, 1 KO) pumped to start the fight, in which he quickly established himself as the clear aggressor. The 21-year-old settled down in the second, showing his full arsenal of punches, as he banged Gutierrez’ body and also landed effectively upstairs.
Hernandez cut off the ring in the third, often trapping Gutierrez (0-3) on the ropes, where he unloaded punishing punches that started to take its toll on the gutsy Las Vegas fighter. Hernandez’ dominance continued in the fourth, even as he surprisingly switched from orthodox to southpaw stance, hurting Gutierrez until his corner asked the referee to halt the action.
Nico Hernandez (R) pounded Pat Gutierrez
“It doesn’t get better than this,” a beaming Hernandez said after the fight. “It means so much for me to bring boxing to Wichita, to all of Kansas, for these awesome fans. I started switching up a little because it was worked. I’d like to get back fighting again in due mesi.
“I wasn’t to thank KO Night Boxing. This was the way I pictured it. As I was waiting in the tunnel, I could hear the crowd chanting my name. This was a great night of boxing. I want to bring more shows here.
“Combattere qui stasera was much different than fighting in the Olympics (in Brazil). Stasera they were cheering me, they booed me at the Olympics no matter who I fought because I was an American.”
Nella co-feature, gifted New Haven (CT) mancino Tramaine “Il Mighty Midget” Williams improved his undefeated record to 10-0 (3 KO), displaying special ring skills on his way to an impressive eight-round unanimous decision over tough Eduardo “Tuono” Garza (6-2, 2 KO).
A classic boxer, Williams also showed some pop stasera, dropping Garza twice, once in the first round and again in the third. Williams, who made his promotional debut for Roc Nation Sports, rolled to victory by scores of 79-71 due volte e 78-72.
Tramaine Williams (R) outclassed Eduardo Garza
“I performance okay,” Williams commented. “The last two rounds I was a little winded but I hadn’t been in the ring for two years. We knew he dropped his chin when he jabbed; I followed the game plan and it worked. He fought his butt off, he didn’t come to lose. Ora, Voglio combattere il migliore. Let’s go!”
Relentless junior middleweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (15-0, 8 KO), fighting out of Tehachapi, California, enhanced his reputation as a rising contender on the regional scene, assaulting his game Mexican foe, Cesar Soriano (26-35-1, 16 KO), from the opening bell until the very end for a hard-fought win by eight-round unanimous decision.
A southpaw known for his non-stop motor, Macias connected with punches thrown from every conceivable angle, leaving Soriano no room to move or time to catch his wind, to win by scores of 80-71, 79-72, 78-73).
Neeco Macias had too much for Cesar Soriano
“I feel like I could have done better,” Macias admitted. “My opponent came to fight eight rounds and we respect for each other. Sto ancora imparando. Everybody has a game plan until they get hit. I didn’t move like I should have. I thank my opponent for giving me a fight I can learn from.

“I was surprised he took so many punches, but he’s a veteran and I didn’t underestimate him. I trained hard and needed every bit of it. I’m getting better and I’m coming back strong to make boxing more exciting.”

Fighting for the first time since last August, Kansas favorite Jeff Page, Jr. (18-3, 12 KO) dropped Missouri veteran Steve “The Spoiler” Walker (26-34-1, 16 KO) three times for a first-round technical knockout victory in a fight contested at a 186-pounds catchweight.
In a non-title fight, Kansas State junior middleweight champion Efrain Morales (5-0, 2 KO) è rimasto imbattuto, stopping fellow Kansan Robert Alexander Seyan (2-6, 2 KO) nella gara di apertura.
Kansas featherweight Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO) pitched a shutout, winning all four rounds against pro-debuting Kevin “Indio” Garcia.
Kansas cruiserweight Juan Hollingsworth (1-0) won his pro debut by way of a four-round unanimous decision over Raymond Gray (1-2),
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Complete results & post-fight presser conference quotes below:
RISULTATI UFFICIALI
(Winners listed first each fight)
MAIN EVENT – JUNIOR BANTAMWEIGHTS
Nico Hernandez (1-0, 1 KO), Wichita, KS
WTKO4 (2:32)
Pat Gutierrez (0-3), Las Vegas, NV
CO-FEATURE – Pesi piuma
Tramaine Williams (19-0, 3 KO), Nuovo paradiso, CT
WDEC8 (79-71, 79-71, 78-72)
Eduardo Garza (6-2, 2 KO), Pal View, TX
pesi leggeri
Juan Hollingsworth (1-0, 1 KO), Winfield, KS
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Raymond Gray (1-2, 0 KO), Columbia, MO
catchweight (186 lbs.)
Jeff Page, Jr. (18-3, 12 KO), Andover, KS
WTKO1 (2:36)
Steve Walker (26-34, 18 KO), Hannibal, MO
PESI MEDI JUNIOR
Neeco Macias (15-0, 8 KO), Tehachapi, COME
WDEC8 (80-71, 79-72, 78-73)
Cesar Soriano (26-35-1, 16 KO), Città del Messico, Messico
Efrain Morales (5-0, 2 KO), Garden City. KS
WTKO1 (1:46)
Robert Alexander Seyam (2-6, 2 KO), Wichita, KS
Pesi piuma
Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO), Garden City, KS
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Kevin Garcia (0-1), Rio Rancho, NM
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Joins elite group Saturday night in pro debut “KO notte Boxing: History Begins”

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Marzo 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena

MULVANE, Kansas (Marzo 20, 2017) –– 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will join an elite group questo Sabato night as he makes his professional debut in the “KO notte Boxing: History Begins” evento principale, aerazione (9 p.m. E / 6 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
“KO notte Boxing: History Begins” is presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Kansas Star Casino, and sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
In his six-round bout against upset-minded Las Vegas (NV) peso mosca Patrick Gutierrez (0-2), Wichita-native Hernandez will become only the fourth United States Olympic medalist in the last 40 years to make his pro debut at home in a nationally televised main event.
The other three members of this special quartet, all Olympic gold medalists and pro debut winners, include Hall of Famer “Zucchero” Ray Leonard (Febbraio. 5, 1977, in Baltimore, MD, campione del mondo due volte Mark Breland and world title challenger Paul “Super Fly” Gonzales.
“It’s a great feeling,” the 21-year-old Hernandez said from training camp. “I am feeling some pressure but, once I’m in the ring, everything goes away. There definitely is some pressure on me because I’m fighting where everybody knows me in my hometown. Così, Non posso perdere. At the Olympics, all the Americans there gave me more energy to win. I didn’t want to lose in front of my people. Fighting at home will push me to do my best.
“I’m not really focused on fighting on national television. I’m going out there to put on a boxing clinic and, if the knockout comes, it comes. If it happens, it happens, but not going in there looking for a knockout. I’m used to fighting only three rounds (come un dilettante) ma, as the fight goes on, I’ve always gotten better. Six rounds do give me more time to work on my opponent and do more damage.”
Picture gallery below from Nico Hernandez’
open workout/meet-and-greet this past Saturday in Wichita
imbattuto prospettiva Tramaine “Il Mighty Midget” Williams (9-0, 3 KO), a gifted southpaw from New Haven (CT), takes on Texas featherweight Eduardo Garza (6-1, 2 KO) in the eight-round co-feature.
Opening the televised segment of the card, in partite in otto round, is a potentially explosive junior middleweight throw-down between unbeaten Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 KO), of Palm Desert, California, and Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano (26-34-1, 16 KO).
Andover (KS) cruiserweight Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 KO) incontra Steve “The Spoiler” Walker (26-33, 18 KO), from Hannibal (MO), in the six-round television swing bout.
Combattendo anche sulla undercard, in separate four-round bouts, are Kansas St. campione medi junior Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), from Garden City (KS), vs. Wichita’s Robert Alexander Sevam (2-5, 2 KO), Garden City featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) vs. New Mexico’s pro-debuting Kevin “Indio” Garcia, and Winfield (KS) cruiserweight Juan Hollingsworth will make his pro debut vs. Raymond Gray, of Columbia, Missouri.
Tutte le lotte e combattenti sono soggette a cambiamento.
I prezzi dei biglietti sono $115.00 (in prima fila, righe 1 & 2), $75.00 (sedili a terra, righe 3-5), $60.00 (sedili a terra, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) e $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food).
Tickets are available to purchase at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena owww.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Apertura delle porte alle 5:00 p.m. CT con l'incontro di apertura previsto alle 6:00 p.m. CT.
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Undefeated featherweight Tramaine Williams Added to “KO notte Boxing” TV card co-feature

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2016 Medaglia di bronzo olimpica Nico Hernandez
Headlines “History Begins” in pro debut
Marzo 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
MULVANE, Kansas (Marzo 14, 2017) – Imbattuto piuma prospettiva Tramaine “Il Mighty Midget” Williams has been added to the televised portion of the March 25th “KO notte Boxing: History Begins” carta, featuring the professional debut of 2016 Medaglia di bronzo olimpica Nico Hernandez.
“KO notte Boxing: History Begins” will air live (9 p.m. E / 6 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
Wichita native Hernandez will meet upset-minded Las Vegas (NV) peso mosca Patrick Gutierrez (0-2) in the six-round main event.
“KO notte Boxing: History Begins” is presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Kansas Star Casino, and sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
Nella co-feature otto round, the 24-year-old Williams (9-0, 3 KO) faces tough Texan Eduardo Garza (6-1, 2 KO) in Williams’ Roc Nation Sports promotional debut. The most notable victory to date for the slick southpaw from New Haven (CT) is a six-round “shutout” decision over previously undefeated Isaac Zarate (5-0) in Oklahoma.
Undefeated junior middleweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 KO), of Palm Desert, California, battles Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano (26-34-1, 16 KO) in the eight-round televised opener.
Former Kansas St. light heavyweight champion Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 KO), fighting out of Andover (KS), takes on former USA Midwest champion Steve “The Spoiler” Walker (26-33, 18 K0s), from Hannibal (MO), in an eight-round cruiserweight match.
Combattendo anche sulla undercard, in separate four-round bouts, are Kansas St. campione medi junior Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), from Garden City (KS), vs. Wichita’s Robert Alexander Sevam (2-5, 2 KO), Garden City featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) vs. New Mexico’s pro-debuting Kevin “Indio” Garcia, and Winfield (KS) cruiserweight Juan Hollingsworth will make his pro debut vs. Raymond Gray, of Columbia, Missouri.
Tutte le lotte e combattenti sono soggette a cambiamento.
I prezzi dei biglietti sono $115.00 (in prima fila, righe 1 & 2), $75.00 (sedili a terra, righe 3-5), $60.00 (sedili a terra, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) e $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food).
Tickets are available to purchase at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena owww.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Apertura delle porte alle 5:00 p.m. CT con l'incontro di apertura previsto alle 6:00 p.m. CT.
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Undefeated prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias Ready to crow & scratch in Kansas

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2016 Medaglia di bronzo olimpica Nico Hernandez
Headlines “History Begins” in pro debut
Marzo 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
Neeco “Rooster” Macias
(courtesy of Sheer Sports)

MULVANE, Kansas (Marzo 9, 2017) – Rising junior middleweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias will put his undefeated record on the line Marzo 25against Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano durante un incontro otto round, su “KO notte Boxing: History Begins”, featuring the professional debut of hometown hero Nico Hernandez, il 2016 Medaglia di bronzo olimpica.

“KO notte Boxing” will air live (9 p.m. E) su CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
One of only two U.S. men boxers to medal at the 2016 Olimpiadi di Rio de Janeiro, Brasile, Wichita native Hernandez. will face upset-minded Las Vegas (NV) peso mosca Patrick Gutierrez (0-2) in the six-round main event.

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The 25-year-old Macias (14-0, 8 KO), fighting out of Palm Desert, California, assume “gatekeeper” Soriano (26-34-1, 16 KO) in the opening televised bout. The extremely aggressive fighting Macias, who is the reigning World Boxing Council’s (WBC) United States junior middleweight champion, is currently ranked No. 13 by the United States Boxing Association (USBA).
in breve, Macias is an energized-bunny boxer, always going forward, throwing an arsenal of punches from every conceivable angle. His fan-friendly style, in addition to his rooster persona, makes him an instant favorite wherever he fights. Kansas fans there to support Hernandez will probably take to Macias before the first bell.
“I never chose my nickname,” Macias explained. “I fought a lot in the amateurs between Los Angeles and Fresno, where there are a lot of Latino fans. They started calling me, Gallo, which is Spanish for Rooster. In my fourth fight, I did a little rooster dance and scratched. Poi, I was more dramatic, and eventually I started crowing. I crow and scratch before, during and after my fights, so I better live up to my nickname and keep winning.
“We don’t just focus on techniques on camp, I go through some insane, hardcore workouts. Everybody gets tired in the ring but I train very hard and always find my second wind during fights because I train so hard. I’ve been doing it this way for the past five years. I have a good coach, my father (Al), who pushes me. I never reach a plateau in workouts. We even steal workouts from other gyms. Ma, boxing is 80-percent mental and with the Adrenalin rush from fighting in front of large crowds, mentalmente, I have to be strong to physically do what I do in the ring.”
Macias is getting close to breaking into the world ratings. Two of his last three fights have been shown on CBS Sports Network, both live from Las Vegas, including his USNBC-winning fight against previously undefeated Rolando Garza (9-0), the former member of the Mexican National Boxing Team. Macias took the fight to Garza fight from the opening bell, never letting up during this action-packed fight, until the referee stopped the fight in the fifth round.
“Everybody hits the wall and I did against Garza in the fourth round,” Macias said, “but I got my second wind and finished him off in the fifth. I’ve gotten better since that fight, troppo. I’m not a Floyd (Mayweather Jr.)-like fighter, so I’ve been working on my defense, keeping my hands high, elbows close to my body. I’m smothering opponents now, not giving them leverage, and I haven’t been getting cut like I did in my earlier fights.
“I’m going to show fight smarts early, fighting in flurries and pressuring him inside to make him uncomfortable, and then wear him down for the middle and late rounds. The ‘Rooster’ is going to pressure him; tap, tap, tap to the body, until things settle down and then start digging punches to his head and body. I’m doing everything to come out of this fight 15-0.”
Soriano has won his last two fights. He is the former Fecarbox and WBC Mundo Hispano lightweight champ. As a “gatekeeper,” he has tested the likes of world title challengers Jean Ware e Ionut Dan Ion, as well as top contenders such as Kevin Bizier e Logan McGuinness.
I prezzi dei biglietti sono $115.00 (in prima fila, righe 1 & 2), $75.00 (sedili a terra, righe 3-5), $60.00 (sedili a terra, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) e $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food).
Tickets are available to purchase at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena
o www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Apertura delle porte alle 5:00 p.m. CT con l'incontro di apertura previsto alle 6:00 p.m. CT.
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Real life “Roccioso” moment at hand for Las Vegas’ Patrick Gutierrez

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Make or break fight for underdog vs.
2016 Medaglia di bronzo olimpica Nico Hernandez
Marzo 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
MULVANE, Kansas (Febbraio 23, 2017) – Pesi Mosca Patrick Gutierrez is going into his nationally-televised, principale evento resa dei conti, Marzo 25 in Kansas with high expectations against pro-debuting 2016 Olympic junior flyweight bronze medalist Nico Hernandez. Gutierrez is training hard in Las Vegas for his scheduled six-round “Knockout Night Boxing: History Begins” headline bout to derail hometown hero Hernandez’ coming out party
“This fight is make or break for me,” the 22-year-old Gutierrez said about his ‘Rocky’-like moment. The crowd won’t bother me because I enjoy fighting in front of large crowds. I’ve learned the hard way that, fighting my opponent in his backyard, I can’t leave it in the hands of the judges. I watched Nico fight in the Olympics. I have a lot of respect for him and was proud of him for winning the bronze medal for our country. Ma, I also saw some flaws from the fight that he lost. He’s in trouble if he hasn’t corrected those flaws.”
“Knockout Night Boxing: History Begins” will air live on CBS Sports Network. A 9:00 p.m. E from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. Knockout Night Boxing LLC is the licensed promoter of the March 25th evento, in association with Kansas Star Casino, and it is sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
The CBS Sports Network all-star announcing team for “History Begins” will include Hall-of-Famer Jim “J.R.” Ross, Sean Wheelock e Joey Varner. Justin Roberts will be the ring announcer.
Hernandez, 21, was a highly-decorated amateur boxer (94-5) who is like a sports franchise in his hometown of Wichita.
A national Taekwondo champion as a youngster, Gutierrez played football in high school, at least until he realized that he had stopped growing, eliminating the possibility that he’d ever play college football. He had always liked combat sports and decided to try boxing.
“I fell in love with boxing right away,” Gutierrez admitted. “I live in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas, e Floyd Mayweather (Jr.) was at his prime there when I first started boxing. I boxed in California (Orange County) and won a three-day tournament there as an amateur. I decided to turn pro but, due to some broken promises, I didn’t make my pro debut for two years. Così, I just focused on training. I broke my wrist in the second round of my first fight but decided to stick with boxing. Six months later, I fought a California kid (Alexander Enriquez) in Los Angeles and felt that I had won all four rounds. I could tell because the large crowd was silent throughout the fight. I’ve learned the hard way, the past four years, but I’m still young and getting better every day. I had an easy fight scheduled for Marzo 11 quando (promotore) John Andersen called offering me this fight. I wanted to restart my career and jumped at the opportunity to fight Nico. I decided to take the risk to fight an Olympic medalist in his hometown. I just love fighting and I’m not going there to lose.”
The eight-round co-feature shapes up as a southpaw battle between a rooster and bull. Rising junior middleweight star Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 KO) puts his undefeated record on the line against dangerous Arturo “El Toro” Crespin (13-8-1, 4 KO). Macias is a showman from Palm Desert, California, whose non-stop style makes him an instant fan favorite wherever he fights. Il suo “Rooster” persona will be perfect for his first pro fight in Kansas.
Kansas cruiserweight Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 KO), will open the televised portion of card in a six-round bout against an opponent to be determined.
Scheduled to fight on the non-televised undercard, in separate four-round matches, are four Kansas boxers: Kansas State junior middleweight champion Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), super medi Marcio Navarro e piuma Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO). They will all face opponents to be determined.
Tutte le lotte e combattenti sono soggette a cambiamento.
I prezzi dei biglietti sono $115.00 (in prima fila, righe 1 & 2), $75.00 (sedili a terra, righe 3-5), $60.00 (sedili a terra, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) e $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food).
Tickets are available to purchase at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena
o www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Apertura delle porte alle 5:00 p.m. CT con l'incontro di apertura previsto alle 6:00 p.m. CT.
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Set for pro debut on Knockout Night Boxing card

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“History Begins”
Marzo 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kanas Star Arena

2016 Medaglia di bronzo olimpica Nico Hernandez
Press Conference quotes below
(All pictures courtesy of Courtney Wells / Kansas Star)
MULVANE, Kansas (Febbraio 16, 2017) – 2016 Olympic junior flyweight bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will make his professional boxing debut at home on Sabato, Marzo 25 (9 p.m. E / 6 p.m. PT) su CBS Sports Network. He will headline “Knockout Night Boxing: History Begins” live from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
A press conference was held today at Kansas Star to announce the show, as well as Hernandez signing a promotional contract with Knockout Night Boxing LLC, the promoter of the March 25th evento, in association with Kansas Star Casino and sponsored by Miller Lite. Neon Media Sports & Entertainment is the parent company of Knockout Night Boxing.
“I reached the highest-level I could in my amateur career and it was time for me to turn pro,” Hernandez said. “I’ve always wanted to make my pro debut in my hometown, Wichita. My plan is to do it like Terence Crawford has done in Omaha. I’m hoping it works out as well for me. I signed with Knockout Night Boxing because they’re really going to work with me and I like what they want to do.”
The all-star announcing team for “History Begins” will include Hall-of-Famer Jim “J.R.” Ross, Sean Wheelock e Joey Varner, mentre Justin Roberts serves as ring announcer.
The 21-year-old Hernandez’ long anticipated pro debut will be against flyweight Patrick Gutierrez (0-2), fighting out of the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas (NV), in the six-round main event.
Hernandez was a highly-decorated amateur boxer (94-5) whose accomplishments, in addition to capturing a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, include eight-time Ringside World Championships and six-time consecutive Silver Gloves National Championships winner, così come 2014 National Golden Gloves gold medalist.
Patrick Gutierrez (L), promoter John Anderson and Nico Hernandez
Undefeated rising junior middleweight star Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 KO) assume Arturo “El Toro” Crespin (13-8-1, 4 KO) in the eight-round co-feature. Macias is a colorful, fan-friendly fighter from Palm Desert, California, who is the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) United States 154-pound division champion.
Kansas cruiserweight Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 KO), will open the televised portion of card in a six-round bout against an opponent to be determined.
Scheduled to fight on the non-televised undercard, in separate four-round matches, are four Kansas boxers: Kansas State junior middleweight champion Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO) facce Brandon Philips (1-2); cruiserweight Chris Harris (2-2-2, 2 KO), super medi Marcio Navarro e piuma Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) will meet opponents to be determined.
(L-R) — Jeff Page, Jr., Patrick Gutierrez, promoter John Andersen, Eric Vargas and Efrain Morales
Tutte le lotte e combattenti sono soggette a cambiamento.
I prezzi dei biglietti sono $115.00 (in prima fila, righe 1 & 2), $75.00 (sedili a terra, righe 3-5), $60.00 (sedili a terra, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) e $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food). Tickets are available to purchase via pre-sale domani (Venerdì, Febbraio. 17), a partire da 10 a.m. CT (use presale code: KOBOX), a www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena. I biglietti saranno in vendita questo Sabato (Febbraio. 18) a 10 a.m. CT a www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena, e
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CITAZIONI CONFERENZA STAMPA
Nico Hernandez: “I want to thank everybody for coming here today to Kansas Star. I also want to thank my opponent for stepping up. I’m training hard and don’t take anything for granted. I hope to put on a great show.”
Patrick Gutierrez: “I want to thank Nico and his team. He represented our country so well and I’m honored to be fighting him in five weeks. E 'una grande lotta, make or break for me. If I can pull it off, it’ll be a jump start for my career. I plan to put on a good show. I’m coming to fight and I’ll be putting in a lot of hard work.”
Jeff Page, Jr.: “I want to thank everybody here. It’s been fun watching Nico fight and I’m blessed to be fighting on his pro-debut card.”
Efrain Morales: Thank you for this opportunity. It’s an honor to be fighting on the same card as Nico’s pro debut. I’m grown up watching Nico fight and I’m excited to be on hi card,”
Eric Vargas: “It’s a huge opportunity for me to fight on Nico’s card. I’m coming out big.”
Mike Garrow, Amministratore delegato, Neon Star Sports & Divertimento: “Prima di tutto, vorrei ringraziare, on behalf of “‘Knockout Night Boxing’ su CBS Sports Network, all fighters here today and also those competing on the card, Sabato, Marzo 25th, at Kansas Star Arena. It is you that fans are coming to see and we are excited once again to provide a platform with ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ for you to showcase your skills and dedication to the sport. That is one of the core philosophies of the ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ serie: to provide a platform for the stars of domani – oggi – to shine on Saturday, Marzo 25th. Wichita’s own Olympic medalist, Nico Hernandez, will make his pro debut as he takes on Patrick Gutierrez from Las Vegas. History will begin!
“In closing, we would like to thank you, fans and media, for coming out today to support ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ on CBS Sports Network and we look forward to you also being part of ‘History Begins’ il Sabato, Marzo 25th.”
John Andersen, Promotore, Knockout Night Boxing: “Let me start by saying what an absolute pleasure it’s been working with Kansas Star. Our mission Knockout Night Boxing is to help put Kansas on the boxing map. What better way to do that than announcing our signing of Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez to the Knockout Night Boxing Team? I feel having Nico fight in his hometown, in the main event on CBS Sports Network, is exactly what an Olympian like Nico deserves for what he’s accomplished, not only for himself, but for the state of Kansas. It is such an honor for us to showcase him in the main event, sulla televisione nazionale, for the boxing world to see.
“This is a can’t-miss show, loaded with Kansas fighters like Jeff Page, Jr., Efrain Morales, Eric Vargas and others. Let’s not forget that ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ series is known for putting on well matched fights and this card will not disappoint. Nico will have his hands full with Patrick Gutierrez. I also would like to announce the return of Neeco “Rooster” Macias on our series. You guys will be in for a real treat watching this kid fight. He is one of a kind. Come support your very own Nico Hernandez in what will really be a can’t-miss show where ‘History Begins!”
Dan Ihm, Vicepresidente & Direttore Generale, Kansas Star: “I’m very excited about today’s announcement of this event that will be held right behind me in Kansas Star Arena. We’ve hosted a lot of events – equestrian, MMA and national entertainment acts – but this will be the first time it’s boxing. We’re very excited.”
Pete Meitzner, City Councilor from Hernandez’ district in Wichita: “On behalf of the mayor (Jeff Longwell) and City Council, we’re so proud of and excited for Nico. He’s elevated the excitement in this city (Wichita), state and country. For him to continue his story here in the next stage of his life is great. I want to thank Kansas Star and Boyd Gaming for all they do.”
Adam Roorbach: Direttore esecutivo, Kansas Athletic Commission: “Per il passato 2 1/2 anni, since I’ve been on the commission, we’ve had some great fights It’s exciting for Mr. Hernandez to make his pro debut in Kansas. I’m familiar with some of these other (combattenti) faces from fights in Kansas and I’m glad they will be able to showcase their skills here on a larger stage. I’m looking forward to the fights.”
Lewis Hernandez, trainer/father of Nico Hernandez: “This is an opportunity we’ve been waiting for a long time. I want to thank Patrick for stepping up. We don’t take anybody lightly. This is going to be a great fight.”
INFORMAZIONI:
Cinguettio: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
Follow Nico Hernandez on Twitter & Instagram @Nicomhernandez
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BLUE CHIP PROSPECTS JAROD TRICE & TYRELL FORTUNE RETURN TO BELLATOR MMA CAGE AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

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BRAZILIAN PHENOM BRUNA ELLEN ALSO ADDED TO STACKED UNDERCARD

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — (Jan. 13, 2017) – A pair of heavyweight fights featuring undefeated blue chip prospects Jarod Trice(1-0) e Tyrell Fortune (1-0) have been added to the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card of Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Also added to the preliminary portion of Bellator 171 è Ellen brown (2-1), che assumerà Carmella James (Debutto) in a female flyweight clash. The new additions join a competitive undercard that is highlighted by a middleweight fight pitting the undefeated Chris Harris (7-0) contro Jordan Young (5-0), insieme a Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) contro Justin Overton (3-2).

A catchweight bout putting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) contro artista ad eliminazione diretta Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) will serve as the evening’s main event, while fans will have the opportunity to see the return of “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) in a lightweight co-main event fight with Aaron Derrow (14-8). Undefeated phenom A.J. McKee (6-0) assumerà Brandon Phillips (6-2) in a featherweight feature fight and Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) sfide Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight bout on the SPIKE-televised main card.

Biglietti Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani inizio alle $24 e sono già in vendita suKansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

A highly touted wrestling prospect out of Detroit, Michigan, Jarod Trice will make his second appearance inside of the Bellator MMA cage and is looking to build off of an impressive professional debut. The 27-year-old standout was awarded three All-American honors, as well as a National Title at 120 kg and two Greco Roman National Titles, prior to joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2016. Now Trice is looking to make a name for himself in the world of MMA, after delivering an exceptional performance in his first career win over Tommie Britton at Bellator 167 just over one month ago. Kansas’ Kevin Woltkamp (1-2) will challenge Trice, and will look to play the role hometown spoiler when he competes in front of thousands of friends and family.

After earning state championships in nearly every national age-group in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling during high school, Fortune went on to compete at Grand Canyon University’s highly acclaimed program, where he was named the 2013 Division II Wrestler of the Year, taking home a NCAA Division II championship in the process. Il Portland, Ore. native began his career under the direction of Bellator MMA last year, earning a sensational first round knockout victory in his debut at Bellator 163. The 26-year-old now hopes to preserve his unblemished record when he enters the cage for the second time against Will Johnson, who will be making his professional debut.

Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brasile, Ellen enters the bout looking to build off the momentum she came into Bellator with after signing with the Viacom-owned promotion last year. The flyweight prospect began her professional career with back-to-back victories in 2015, including one victory coming after a brilliant knockout win in the opening round of action. Ora, the 20-year-old Brazilian makes her second appearance under the Scott Coker-led promotion in the same venue where she made her debut.

Completare Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Scheda principale:

175 libbre. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Featherweight Lotta Feature: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)

Carta preliminare:

Medi preliminare Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

Piuma Preliminary Incontro: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Incontro preliminare: Will Lavine (Debutto) vs. Domo Garcia (Debutto)

Welter preliminare Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

Pesi Gallo preliminare Bout: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Welter preliminare Bout: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)

Leggero incontro preliminare: Craig Farley (Debutto) vs. Mike Breeden (Debutto)

Heavyweight preliminare Bout: Jarod Trice (1-0) vs. Kevin Woltkamp (1-2)

Heavyweight preliminare Bout: Tyrell Fortune (1-0) vs. Will Johnson (Debutto)

Pesi Mosca preliminare Bout: Ellen brown (2-1) vs. Carmella James (Debutto)

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RISING STAR A.J. MCKEE RETURNS TO ACTION WITH FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST BRANDON PHILLIPS AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

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KANSAS’ OWN JESSICA MIDDLETON MAKES SPIKE DEBUT DURING FLYWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST ALICE YAUGER

GASTON REYNO ADDED TO STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. - (Jan. 12, 2017) – A featherweight feature fight pitting A.J. McKee (6-0) contro Brandon Phillips (6-2) è stata aggiunta alla scheda principale SPIKE-televisiva Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

In aggiunta, Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) assumerà Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight clash, while Uruguayan knockout artist Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) highlights a stacked preliminary card when he meets Justin Overton (3-2).

The evening’s main event features a 175-pound catchweight showdown between MMA veteran Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) and knockout specialist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC). “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) also returns to the Bellator cage, as he will take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight.

Biglietti Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani inizio alle $24 e sono già in vendita su KansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App.

McKee enters the Bellator MMA cage undefeated and continues to prove that he is one of the top young prospects in the sport of MMA. With each of McKee’s six professional fights coming under the direction of Bellator MMA, the 21-year-old Team BodyShop product has made a name for himself from day one, showing both exceptional power and elusiveness every time he steps into the cage. After finishing each of his first five opponents with opening round victories, “Mercenary” was finally taken the distance in his most recent bout with Ray Legno, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win atBellator 166. Nativo di Long Beach, Calif., McKee will return to the Midwest in search of his first win of 2017.

Taking his ninth professional fight, 27-year-old Brandon Phillips will participate in the main card action for the first time in his Bellator MMA career. Phillips began his professional career with a bang, delivering five consecutive victories, con quattro ko, and earning well-deserved attention from the Scott Coker-led promotion. Phillips made his Bellator MMA debut in 2016, collecting a unanimous decision victory over Chuka Willis a Bellator 159. After recording finishes in five of six career wins, the Oklahoma City native will make the short trip up North to Kansas Star Arena, where he will have the opportunity to add to that impressive total.

Fighting out of Wichita, Kansas, 28-year-old Jessica Middleton will look to add to her impressive professional debut, a clutch victory over Ellen brown at last year’s Bellator 159 when she competes on Jan. 27. Following an undefeated amateur career, the hometown favorite now hopes to preserve her unblemished professional mark in a flyweight fight with Alice Yauger. An eight-fight veteran of MMA, Yauger enters the bout having won each of her last two contests and three of her past four. Hailing from Arlington, Texas, the 38-year-old Yauger hopes to use her experience advantage when she makes her promotional debut against the younger Middleton.

Making his fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, Reyno enters the bout in search of his third win under the promotion and second in a row. A native of Montevideo, Uruguay, Reyno has delivered finishes in each of his six career victories, including five straight first round stoppages to begin his professional career. “Tonga” will now direct his attention to Kansas Star Arena and Jan. 27, where he will look to build off of an impressive knockout win over L.J. Hermreck at Bellator 159.

Aggiornato Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Scheda principale:

175 libbre. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Featherweight Lotta Feature: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)

Scheda preliminare Aggiornato:

Medi preliminare Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

Piuma preliminare Bout: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (Debutto) vs. Domo Garcia (Debutto)

Welter preliminare Bout: Chance Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

Pesi Gallo preliminare Bout: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Welter preliminare Bout: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)

Leggero incontro preliminare: Craig Farley (Debutto) vs. Mike Breeden (Debutto)

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WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING ANNOUNCES SEVEN-BOUT PRELIMINARY CARD FOR WSOF33: GAETHJE VS. DUGULUBGOV MEGA-EVENT IN KANSAS CITY ON FRIDAY, Ottobre. 7

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Undercard headlined by much-anticipated rematch
between bantamweight stars Chris Gutierrez and Timur Valiev

In diretta, three-hour NBCSN telecast begins at 11 p.m. E
Preliminary bout card to stream live on WSOF.com at 8 p.m. E

Biglietti in vendita domani

LAS VEGAS (Sette. 1, 2016) - World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) has announced a stellar and complete, seven-fight preliminary bout card, headlined by a much-anticipated rematch between rival bantamweight (135 libbre) stelle Chris “El Guapo” Gutierrez (9-1-1) e Timur "Lucky" Valiev (10-2), for the star-studded, WSOF33: Gaethje vs. Dugulubgov world championship doubleheader extravaganza at Kansas City Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Voi. su Venerdì, Ottobre. 7, vivere NBCSN a 11 p.m. E/8 p.m. PT.

The preliminary bout card will stream live, nella sua interezza, su un lettore video incorporabile su WSOF.com, con inizio alle 8 p.m. E/5 p.m. PT, immediately before the unprecedented, three-hour telecast of the six-fight main card that will be headlined by a world lightweight (155 libbre) title fight between reigning, campione imbattuto Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje (16-0) di Safford, Ariz. and number one contender Ozzy Dugulubgov (8-2) di New York, N.Y..

Fissato il prezzo da $20, tickets for WSOF33: Gaethje vs. Dugulubgov go on saledomani, Venerdì, Sette 2 at the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium box office as well as online at Ticketmaster.com and WSOF.com.

The rematch between the 5-foot-9, 25-year-old Gutierrez of Greenville, Texas and the 5-foot-6, 26-year-old Valiev of Albuquerque, N.m. via Makhachkala, Daghestan, Russia will unfold less than eight months after the two went to war in a see-saw battle for three full rounds in Garden Grove, Calif. su Febbraio 20.

After the closing bell, Gutierrez, walked away with a controversial, decisione spaccata, leaving unfinished business between the two prolific athletes.

Leading off the undercard, undefeated submission ace Bryce “Thug Nasty” Mitchell (6-0) will face off with fellow rising star and knockout artist Brandon Phillips (6-1) in un peso piuma (145 libbre) matchup.

Una delle prospettive più calde di MMA, the ferocious, 5-foot-9, 21-year-old Mitchell of Searcy, Arca. has notched all six of his professional wins to date via submission in the first round of action. He made his promotional debut at WSOF27 in Memphis, Tenn. su Gennaio 23, finitura Jorge Medina with a rear-naked choke at the 1:02 marchio della gara di apertura.

Phillips of Oklahoma City, Okla. is a hard-hitting striker who has earned four of his six professional career wins, finora, a titolo di (T)KO. The 5-foot-6, 26-year-old is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Chuka Willis a Bellator 159 su Luglio 22.

Elsewhere on the WSOF33 preliminary card, mondo classificato Jesse Brock (22-8) will make his World Series of Fighting debut opposite dangerous finisher Bekbulat Magomedov (16-1) in un gallo (135 libbre) rottame.

Nella sua ultima partenza, the 5-foot-4, 34-year-old Brock of Boise, Idaho notched his sixth consecutive victory, forcing Olly Bradstreet to tap out from a rear-naked choke in the third round (3:57) of their bout at Bellator 155 su Maggio 20.

Il 5 piedi-8, 25-year-old Magomedov of Makhachkala, Dagestan will look to rebound from his sole loss to date, a split decision to Josh Hill, at WSOF26 on Dicembre 18. Prior to the fight, Magomedov had gone unbeaten since his professional debut in 2011.

Abu "Il Gladiatore" Azaitar (12-1-1, 1 NC) of Cologne, Germany will square off with “Mad” Mike Arrant (15-11) of Las Vegas in a welterweight (170 libbre) inclinazione.

In a second welterweight matchup, Magomed Magomedkerimov (17-5) di Makhachkala, Dagestan will lock horns with Bobby “Super Duper” Cooper(12-6) of Knob Noster, Voi.

Streaking finisher L'Islam Mamedov (13-1) di Jersey City, N.J. via Derbent, Dagestan will face battle-tested veteran Alonzo “Zo Diddy” Martinez (40-19) of Papillion, Neb. in leggero.

In middleweight (185 libbre) azione, three-time UFC veteran Bruno “Carioca” Santos (14-2) of Macae, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will make his World Series of Fighting debut against Xtreme Couture team member Clinton Williams (11-4) di Las Vegas.

WSOF33: GAETHJE VS. DUGULUBGOV

CARD PRINCIPALE (Live on NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Championship Lightweight Main Event:
Justin Gaethje (Campione) vs. Ozzy Dugulubgov (Sfidante)

World Series of Fighting Light Heavyweight Championship Co-Main Event:
David Branch (Campione) vs. Vinny Magalhaes (Sfidante)

Leggero: Jason Alta vs. Joao Zeferino
Leggero: Brian Foster vs. Luiz Firmino
Welter: Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. John Howard
Heavyweight: Shawn Jordan vs. Ashley Gooch

CARD PRELIMINARE (Live on WSOF.com)

Peso gallo: Chris Gutierrez vs. Timur Valiev
Peso gallo: Jesse Brock vs. Bekbulat Magomedov
Welter: Abu Azaitar contro. Mike Arrant
Leggero: L'Islam Mamedov vs. Alonzo Martinez
Welter: Magomed Magomedkerimov vs. Bobby Cooper
Piuma: Bryce Mitchell vs. Brandon Phillips
Peso medio: Bruno Santos vs. Clinton Williams