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

ЗА ОБЈАВУВАЊЕ ВЕДНАШ
Tramaine “The Mighty MidgetWilliams decisions Eduardo “Гром” Garza to improve to 10-0
NeecoRoosterMacias crows after
Dominant victory over Cesar Soriano
“КО ноќ Бокс: History Begins
Официјалните резултати
Нико Хернандез (Р) is a future star
(all pictures by Charles Yellowfeather / КО ноќ Бокс)
MULVANE, Канзас (Март 25, 2017)A future star was born last night as 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Нико Хернандез turned in a stellar performance in his professional debut, запирање Pat “Slacks” Гутиерез in the fourth round of the “КО ноќ Бокс: History Begins” Главниот настан, which aired live on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас.
“КО ноќ Бокс: History Beginswas 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 КО) 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 Gutierrezbody 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. Хернандез’ 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.
Нико Хернандез (Р) 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 во два месеци.
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.
“Борба тука вечерва was much different than fighting in the Olympics (in Brazil). Вечерва they were cheering me, they booed me at the Olympics no matter who I fought because I was an American.
Во ко-функција, gifted New Haven (КТ) southpaw Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Вилијамс improved his undefeated record to 10-0 (3 КО), displaying special ring skills on his way to an impressive eight-round unanimous decision over tough Едуардо “Гром” Garza (6-2, 2 КО).
A classic boxer, Williams also showed some pop вечерва, dropping Garza twice, once in the first round and again in the third. Вилијамс, who made his promotional debut for Roc Nation Sports, rolled to victory by scores of 79-71 двапати и 78-72.
Tramaine Вилијамс (Р) 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. Сега, Сакам да се борат на најдобар. Let’s go!”
Relentless junior middleweight NeecoRoosterMacias (15-0, 8 КО), fighting out of Tehachapi, Калифорнија, enhanced his reputation as a rising contender on the regional scene, assaulting his game Mexican foe, Cesar Soriano (26-35-1, 16 КО), 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. Јас сум уште за учење. 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, Џуниор. (18-3, 12 КО) dropped Missouri veteran Стив “The SpoilerWalker (26-34-1, 16 КО) 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 КО) остана непоразен, stopping fellow Kansan Robert Alexander Seyan (2-6, 2 КО) во колото за отворање.
Kansas featherweight Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 КО) pitched a shutout, winning all four rounds against pro-debuting Кевин “Indio” Гарсија.
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:
Официјалните резултати
(Winners listed first each fight)
Главниот настан – JUNIOR BANTAMWEIGHTS
Нико Хернандез (1-0, 1 КО), Wichita, KS
WTKO4 (2:32)
Pat Gutierrez (0-3), Лас Вегас, Н.В.
CO-FEATURE – FEATHERWEIGHTS
Tramaine Вилијамс (19-0, 3 КО), New Haven, КТ
WDEC8 (79-71, 79-71, 78-72)
Eduardo Garza (6-2, 2 КО), Pal View, Соединетите Американски Држави
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Juan Hollingsworth (1-0, 1 КО), Winfield, KS
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Raymond Gray (1-2, 0 КО), Колумбија, МО
CATCHWEIGHT (186 lbs.)
Jeff Page, Џуниор. (18-3, 12 КО), Andover, KS
WTKO1 (2:36)
Steve Walker (26-34, 18 КО), Hannibal, МО
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Neeco Macias (15-0, 8 КО), Tehachapi, КАКО
WDEC8 (80-71, 79-72, 78-73)
Cesar Soriano (26-35-1, 16 КО), Мексико Сити, Мексико
Efrain Morales (5-0, 2 КО), Garden City. KS
WTKO1 (1:46)
Robert Alexander Seyam (2-6, 2 КО), Wichita, KS
FEATHERWEIGHTS
Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 КО), Garden City, KS
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Кевин Гарсија (0-1), Rio Rancho, NM
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Joins elite group Saturday night in pro debut “КО ноќ Бокс: History Begins

ЗА ОБЈАВУВАЊЕ ВЕДНАШ
Март 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena

MULVANE, Канзас (Март 20, 2017)– 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will join an elite group оваа сабота night as he makes his professional debut in the “КО ноќ Бокс: History Begins” Главниот настан, проветрување (9 вечер. И / 6 вечер. Португалија) on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас.
“КО ноќ Бокс: History Beginsis 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 (Н.В.) мува 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 “Шеќер” Реј Леонард (Февруари. 5, 1977, in Baltimore, Д-р, Двократниот светски шампион Означи Breland and world title challenger Пол “Super Fly” Гонзалес.
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. Значи, Јас не може да изгуби. 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 (како аматер) но, 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
Undefeated prospect Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Вилијамс (9-0, 3 КО), a gifted southpaw from New Haven (КТ), takes on Texas featherweight Eduardo Garza (6-1, 2 КО) in the eight-round co-feature.
Opening the televised segment of the card, во осум коло, is a potentially explosive junior middleweight throw-down between unbeaten NeecoRoosterMacias (14-0, 8 КО), of Palm Desert, Калифорнија, and Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano (26-34-1, 16 КО).
Andover (KS) крузер Jeff Page, Џуниор. (17-3, 11 КО) ги исполнува Стив “The SpoilerWalker (26-33, 18 КО), from Hannibal (МО), in the six-round television swing bout.
Also fighting on the undercard, in separate four-round bouts, are Kansas St. помлад шампион во средна Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 КО), from Garden City (KS), наспроти. Wichita’s Robert Alexander Sevam (2-5, 2 КО), Garden City featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 КО) наспроти. New Mexico’s pro-debuting Кевин “Indio” Гарсија, and Winfield (KS) крузер Juan Hollingsworth will make his pro debut vs. Raymond Gray, Колумбија, Мисури.
Сите борби и борците се предмет на промена.
Цените на билетите се $115.00 (до рингот, редови 1 & 2), $75.00 (floor seats, редови 3-5), $60.00 (floor seats, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) и $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 илиwww.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
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Undefeated featherweight Tramaine Williams Added to “КО ноќ Бокс” TV card co-feature

ЗА ОБЈАВУВАЊЕ ВЕДНАШ
2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez
HeadlinesHistory Beginsin pro debut
Март 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
MULVANE, Канзас (Март 14, 2017) – Непоразен перолесна изгледите Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Вилијамс has been added to the televised portion of the March 25та “КО ноќ Бокс: History Begins” картичка, featuring the professional debut of 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Нико Хернандез.
“КО ноќ Бокс: History Beginswill air live (9 вечер. И / 6 вечер. Португалија) on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас.
Wichita native Hernandez will meet upset-minded Las Vegas (Н.В.) мува Patrick Gutierrez (0-2) in the six-round main event.
“КО ноќ Бокс: History Beginsis presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Kansas Star Casino, and sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
Во осмиот круг ко-функција, the 24-year-old Williams (9-0, 3 КО) faces tough Texan Eduardo Garza (6-1, 2 КО) in WilliamsRoc Nation Sports promotional debut. The most notable victory to date for the slick southpaw from New Haven (КТ) is a six-round “shutout” decision over previously undefeated Isaac Zarate (5-0) во Оклахома.
Undefeated junior middleweight prospect NeecoRoosterMacias (14-0, 8 КО), of Palm Desert, Калифорнија, battles Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano (26-34-1, 16 КО) in the eight-round televised opener.
Former Kansas St. light heavyweight champion Jeff Page, Џуниор. (17-3, 11 КО), fighting out of Andover (KS), takes on former USA Midwest champion Стив “The SpoilerWalker (26-33, 18 K0s), from Hannibal (МО), in an eight-round cruiserweight match.
Also fighting on the undercard, in separate four-round bouts, are Kansas St. помлад шампион во средна Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 КО), from Garden City (KS), наспроти. Wichita’s Robert Alexander Sevam (2-5, 2 КО), Garden City featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 КО) наспроти. New Mexico’s pro-debuting Кевин “Indio” Гарсија, and Winfield (KS) крузер Juan Hollingsworth will make his pro debut vs. Raymond Gray, Колумбија, Мисури.
Сите борби и борците се предмет на промена.
Цените на билетите се $115.00 (до рингот, редови 1 & 2), $75.00 (floor seats, редови 3-5), $60.00 (floor seats, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) и $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 илиwww.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Врати се отвори во 5:00 вечер. КТ со рунда отворање закажана во 6:00 вечер. КТ.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
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Follow Nico Hernandez on Twitter & Instagram @Nicomhernandez and ABT Films on Twitter @abtfilms

Undefeated prospect NeecoRoosterMacias Ready to crow & scratch in Kansas

ЗА ОБЈАВУВАЊЕ ВЕДНАШ
2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez
HeadlinesHistory Beginsin pro debut
Март 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
NeecoRoosterMacias
(courtesy of Sheer Sports)

MULVANE, Канзас (Март 9, 2017) – Rising junior middleweight prospect NeecoRoosterMacias will put his undefeated record on the line Март 25against Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano во осум круг рунда, на “КО ноќ Бокс: History Begins”, featuring the professional debut of hometown hero Нико Хернандез, на 2016 Olympic bronze medalist.

“КО ноќ Бокс” will air live (9 вечер. И) на КБС Спорт мрежа from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас.
One of only two U.S. men boxers to medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Бразил, Wichita native Hernandez. will face upset-minded Las Vegas (Н.В.) мува Patrick Gutierrez (0-2) in the six-round main event.

Got to promo links: Англиски – https://vimeo.com/206517858
In association with Kansas Star Casino, KO Night Boxing LLC is the licensed promoter of “КО ноќ Бокс: History Begins”, which is being sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
The 25-year-old Macias (14-0, 8 КО), fighting out of Palm Desert, Калифорнија, носи на “Регистрацијата” Soriano (26-34-1, 16 КО) in the opening televised bout. The extremely aggressive fighting Macias, who is the reigning World Boxing Council’s (Земјите од Западен Балкан) United States junior middleweight champion, во моментов е рангиран бр. 13 by the United States Boxing Association (USBA).
Накратко, 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. Тогаш, 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 (Ал), who pushes me. I never reach a plateau in workouts. We even steal workouts from other gyms. Но,, boxing is 80-percent mental and with the Adrenalin rush from fighting in front of large crowds, ментално, 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 Роландо 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, премногу. I’m not a Флојд (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 ‘Roosteris 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 “Регистрацијата,” he has tested the likes of world title challengers Жан Вер и Ionut Dan Ion, as well as top contenders such as Кевин Bizier и Логан Мекгинис.
Цените на билетите се $115.00 (до рингот, редови 1 & 2), $75.00 (floor seats, редови 3-5), $60.00 (floor seats, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) и $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
или www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Врати се отвори во 5:00 вечер. КТ со рунда отворање закажана во 6:00 вечер. КТ.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
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Real life “Роки” moment at hand for Las VegasPatrick Gutierrez

Make or break fight for underdog vs.
2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez
Март 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
MULVANE, Канзас (Февруари 23, 2017) – Мува Patrick Gutierrez is going into his nationally-televised, Главниот настан пресметка, Март 25 in Kansas with high expectations against pro-debuting 2016 Olympic junior flyweight bronze medalist Нико Хернандез. Gutierrez is training hard in Las Vegas for his scheduled six-roundKnockout Night Boxing: History Beginsheadline bout to derail hometown hero Hernandezcoming 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. Но,, 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 Beginswill air live on КБС Спорт мрежа. На 9:00 вечер. И from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас. Knockout Night Boxing LLC is the licensed promoter of the March 25та Настанот, 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 forHistory Beginswill include Hall-of-Famer JimJ.R.Ross, Шон Wheelock и Eyои Варнер. Justin Roberts will be the ring announcer.
Хернандез, 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, Лас Вегас, и Флојд Mayweather (Џуниор.) was at his prime there when I first started boxing. I boxed in California (Округот Оринџ) 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. Значи, 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 Март 11 кога (промотор) 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 NeecoRoosterMacias (14-0, 8 КО) puts his undefeated record on the line against dangerous Arturo “Ел Торо” Crespin (13-8-1, 4 КО). Macias is a showman from Palm Desert, Калифорнија, whose non-stop style makes him an instant fan favorite wherever he fights. HisRoosterpersona will be perfect for his first pro fight in Kansas.
Kansas cruiserweight Jeff Page, Џуниор. (17-3, 11 КО), 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 КО), супер средна Marcio Navarro и перолесна Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 КО). They will all face opponents to be determined.
Сите борби и борците се предмет на промена.
Цените на билетите се $115.00 (до рингот, редови 1 & 2), $75.00 (floor seats, редови 3-5), $60.00 (floor seats, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) и $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
или www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Врати се отвори во 5:00 вечер. КТ со рунда отворање закажана во 6:00 вечер. КТ.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
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Твитер: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
Follow Nico Hernandez on Twitter & Instagram @Nicomhernandez

2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Set for pro debut on Knockout Night Boxing card

ЗА ОБЈАВУВАЊЕ ВЕДНАШ
History Begins
Март 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kanas Star Arena

2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez
Press Conference quotes below
(All pictures courtesy of Courtney Wells / Kansas Star)
MULVANE, Канзас (Февруари 16, 2017) – 2016 Olympic junior flyweight bronze medalist Нико Хернандез will make his professional boxing debut at home on Сабота, Март 25 (9 вечер. И / 6 вечер. Португалија) на КБС Спорт мрежа. He will headlineKnockout Night Boxing: History Beginslive from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас.
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 25та Настанот, 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 Теренс Крафорд 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 forHistory Beginswill include Hall-of-Famer JimJ.R.Ross, Шон Wheelock и Eyои Варнер, а Justin Roberts serves as ring announcer.
The 21-year-old Hernandezlong anticipated pro debut will be against flyweight Patrick Gutierrez (0-2), fighting out of the fight capital of the world, Лас Вегас (Н.В.), 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, како и 2014 National Golden Gloves gold medalist.
Patrick Gutierrez (L), promoter John Anderson and Nico Hernandez
Undefeated rising junior middleweight star NeecoRoosterMacias (14-0, 8 КО) носи на Arturo “Ел Торо” Crespin (13-8-1, 4 КО) in the eight-round co-feature. Macias is a colorful, fan-friendly fighter from Palm Desert, Калифорнија, who is the reigning World Boxing Council (Земјите од Западен Балкан) United States 154-pound division champion.
Kansas cruiserweight Jeff Page, Џуниор. (17-3, 11 КО), 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 КО) лица Brandon Philips (1-2); крузер Chris Harris (2-2-2, 2 КО), супер средна Marcio Navarro и перолесна Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 КО) will meet opponents to be determined.
(L-R) — Jeff Page, Џуниор, Patrick Gutierrez, promoter John Andersen, Eric Vargas and Efrain Morales
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Цените на билетите се $115.00 (до рингот, редови 1 & 2), $75.00 (floor seats, редови 3-5), $60.00 (floor seats, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) и $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 утре (Петок, Февруари. 17), со почеток во 10 изутрина. КТ (use presale code: KOBOX), на www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena. Билетите ќе бидат пуштени во продажба оваа сабота (Февруари. 18) на 10 изутрина. КТ на www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena, и
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ПРЕС-КОНФЕРЕНЦИЈА цитати
Нико Хернандез: “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. Тоа е голема борба, 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, Џуниор: “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, Извршен директор, Neon Star Sports & Забава: “Најпрво, Јас би сакал да се заблагодарам, on behalf of‘Knockout Night Boxing’ на CBS Sports Network, all fighters here today and also those competing on the card, Сабота, Март 25та, 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 Boxingfor you to showcase your skills and dedication to the sport. That is one of the core philosophies of the ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ серија: to provide a platform for the stars of утре – денес – to shine on Saturday, Март 25та. Wichita’s own Olympic medalist, Нико Хернандез, 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 Boxingon CBS Sports Network and we look forward to you also being part of ‘History Begins’ во саботата, Март 25та.”
John Andersen, Промотор, 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, on national television, for the boxing world to see.
This is a can’t-miss show, loaded with Kansas fighters like Jeff Page, Џуниор, Efrain Morales, Eric Vargas and others. Let’s not forget that ‘Knockout Night Boxingseries 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 NeecoRoosterMacias 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, Заменик-претседателот & Генерален директор, 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 eventsequestrian, MMA and national entertainment actsbut this will be the first time it’s boxing. We’re very excited.
Pete Meitzner, City Councilor from Hernandezdistrict 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: Извршен директор, Kansas Athletic Commission: “For the past 2 1/2 години, 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 (борци) 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.
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Твитер: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
Follow Nico Hernandez on Twitter & Instagram @Nicomhernandez

BLUE CHIP PROSPECTS JAROD TRICE & TYRELL FORTUNE RETURN TO BELLATOR MMA CAGE AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

BRAZILIAN PHENOM BRUNA ELLEN ALSO ADDED TO STACKED UNDERCARD

HOLLYWOOD, Калифорнија. — (Јан. 13, 2017) – A pair of heavyweight fights featuring undefeated blue chip prospects Jarod Trice(1-0) и Тајрел Фортун (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 е Bruna Ellen (2-1), што ќе го преземе Carmella James (Деби) 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) против Jordan Young (5-0), заедно со Гастон Рејно (6-1, 2 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти Justin Overton (3-2).

A catchweight bout putting Мелвин Guillard (32-16-2, 3 Соединетите Американски Држави) against knockout artist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) will serve as the evening’s main event, while fans will have the opportunity to see the return of “The King of Kansas” Дејвид Rickels (17-4, 2 Соединетите Американски Држави) in a lightweight co-main event fight with Aaron Derrow (14-8). Undefeated phenom A.J. Меки (6-0) ќе ги преземе за Брендон Филипс (6-2) in a featherweight feature fight and Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) challenges Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight bout on the SPIKE-televised main card.

Билети за Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani со почеток во $24 и се на продажба сегаKansasStarEventCenter.com, како и Ticketmaster.com. Настанот ќе се емитува во живо и бесплатно на SPIKE на 9 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ, додека прелиминарната акција ќе се пренесува на Bellator.com и апликацијата Bellator Mobile.

A highly touted wrestling prospect out of Detroit, Мичиген, 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. The 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, Бразил, 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. Сега, the 20-year-old Brazilian makes her second appearance under the Scott Coker-led promotion in the same venue where she made her debut.

Заврши Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Главната картичка:

175 lb. Catchweight Main Event: Мелвин Guillard (32-16-2, 3 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Дејв Rickels (17-4, 2 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Featherweight Тема борба: A.J. Меки (6-0) наспроти. Брендон Филипс (6-2)

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

Прелиминарните картички:

Прелиминарен меч во средна категорија: Chris Harris (7-0) наспроти. Jordan Young (5-0)

Перолесна Preliminary Напад: Гастон Рејно (6-1, 2 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (Деби) наспроти. Domo Garcia (Деби)

Прелиминарен меч во тешка категорија: Chance Rencountre (8-2) наспроти. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

Прелиминарен меч во Бантам категорија: Johnny Marigo (2-0) наспроти. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Прелиминарен меч во тешка категорија: Manny Meraz (8-3) наспроти. Scott Heston (4-1)

Лесен прелиминарен меч: Craig Farley (Деби) наспроти. Mike Breeden (Деби)

Прелиминарен меч во тешка категорија: Jarod Trice (1-0) наспроти. Kevin Woltkamp (1-2)

Прелиминарен меч во тешка категорија: Тајрел Фортун (1-0) наспроти. Will Johnson (Деби)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Bruna Ellen (2-1) наспроти. Carmella James (Деби)

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

 

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

GASTON REYNO ADDED TO STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

HOLLYWOOD, Калифорнија. - (Јан. 12, 2017) – A featherweight feature fight pitting A.J. Меки (6-0) против Брендон Филипс (6-2) е додадена на Спајк-телевизиска главната карта на Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Во прилог, Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) ќе ги преземе за Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight clash, while Uruguayan knockout artist Гастон Рејно (6-1, 2 Соединетите Американски Држави) 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 Мелвин Guillard (32-16-2, 3 Соединетите Американски Држави) and knockout specialist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави). “The King of Kansas” Дејвид Rickels (17-4, 2 Соединетите Американски Држави) also returns to the Bellator cage, as he will take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight.

Билети за Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani со почеток во $24 и се на продажба сега KansasStarEventCenter.com, како и 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 вечер. И/8 вечер. КТ, додека прелиминарната акција ќе се пренесува на Bellator.com и апликацијата Bellator Mobile.

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 Реј Вуд, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win atBellator 166. A native of Long Beach, Калифорнија., 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, со четири капачките, 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 Чука Вилис на 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, Канзас, 28-year-old Jessica Middleton will look to add to her impressive professional debut, a clutch victory over Bruna Ellen 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, Тексас, 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, Уругвај, 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 Јан. 27, where he will look to build off of an impressive knockout win over L.J. Hermreck at Bellator 159.

Ажурирано Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Главната картичка:

175 lb. Catchweight Main Event: Мелвин Guillard (32-16-2, 3 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Дејв Rickels (17-4, 2 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Featherweight Тема борба: A.J. Меки (6-0) наспроти. Брендон Филипс (6-2)

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

Ажурирана прелиминарна картичка:

Прелиминарен меч во средна категорија: Chris Harris (7-0) наспроти. Jordan Young (5-0)

Прелиминарен меч во перо категорија: Гастон Рејно (6-1, 2 Соединетите Американски Држави) наспроти. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (Деби) наспроти. Domo Garcia (Деби)

Прелиминарен меч во тешка категорија: Chance Rencountre (8-2) наспроти. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

Прелиминарен меч во Бантам категорија: Johnny Marigo (2-0) наспроти. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Прелиминарен меч во тешка категорија: Manny Meraz (8-3) наспроти. Scott Heston (4-1)

Лесен прелиминарен меч: Craig Farley (Деби) наспроти. Mike Breeden (Деби)

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

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

Во живо, three-hour NBCSN telecast begins at 11 вечер. И
Preliminary bout card to stream live on WSOF.com at 8 вечер. И

Билетите во продажба утре

LAS VEGAS (Седум. 1, 2016) - Светската серија на Борба против (www.WSOF.com) has announced a stellar and complete, seven-fight preliminary bout card, headlined by a much-anticipated rematch between rival bantamweight (135 фунти) ѕвезди Chris “El Guapo” Gutierrez (9-1-1) и Тимур "Лаки" Valiev (10-2), for the star-studded, WSOF33: Gaethje vs. Екстраваганција на двојноглаво светско првенство Дугулубгов во општинскиот аудиториум во Канзас Сити во Канзас Сити, Можете. на Петок, Октомври. 7, живеат во NBCSN 11 вечер. И/8 вечер. Португалија.

The preliminary bout card will stream live, во својата интегритет, на еден приклучок видео плеер на WSOF.com, со почеток во 8 вечер. И/5 вечер. Португалија, immediately before the unprecedented, three-hour telecast of the six-fight main card that will be headlined by a world lightweight (155 фунти) title fight between reigning, непоразен шампион Џастин "Врв" Gaethje (16-0) на SAFFORD, Аризона. и кандидат број еден Ози Dugulubgov (8-2) Њујорк, N.Y..

Со цена од $20, билети за WSOF33: Gaethje vs. Dugulubgov go on saleутре, Петок, Седум 2 на билетарата на општинскиот аудиториум во Канзас Сити, како и преку Интернет на Ticketmaster.com и 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, Дагестан, 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, Калифорнија. на Февруари 20.

After the closing bell, Гутиерез, walked away with a controversial, split decision, leaving unfinished business between the two prolific athletes.

Leading off the undercard, undefeated submission ace Брис „Насилник гаден“ Мичел (6-0) will face off with fellow rising star and knockout artist Брендон Филипс (6-1) во перолесна (145 фунти) против кандидатот.

One of MMA’s hottest prospects, the ferocious, 5-foot-9, 21-year-old Mitchell of Searcy, Арката. 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, Тенеси. на Јануари 23, доработка Хорхе Медина with a rear-naked choke at the 1:02 mark of the opening round.

Phillips of Oklahoma City, Okla. is a hard-hitting striker who has earned four of his six professional career wins, досега, by way of (Т)КО. The 5-foot-6, 26-year-old is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Чука Вилис на Bellator 159 на Јули 22.

Elsewhere on the WSOF33 preliminary card, светот-рангиран Џеси Брок (22-8) will make his World Series of Fighting debut opposite dangerous finisher Bekbulat Magomedov (16-1) во bantamweight (135 фунти) старо.

Во неговата последна почеток, 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 на Мај 20.

The 5-foot-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 Декември 18. Prior to the fight, Magomedov had gone unbeaten since his professional debut in 2011.

Абу "Гладијатор" Azaitar (12-1-1, 1 Соединетите Американски Држави) of Cologne, Germany will square off with “Mad” Mike Arrant (15-11) of Las Vegas in a welterweight (170 фунти) навалување.

In a second welterweight matchup, Magomed Magomedkerimov (17-5) на Махачкала, Dagestan will lock horns with Боби "супер duper" Купер(12-6) of Knob Noster, Можете.

Streaking finisher Исламот Mamedov (13-1) на Џерси Сити, N.J. преку Derbent, Dagestan will face battle-tested veteran Alonzo “Zo Diddy” Martinez (40-19) of Papillion, Неб. на лесни.

In middleweight (185 фунти) акција, three-time UFC veteran Bruno “Carioca” Santos (14-2) of Macae, Рио де Жанеиро, Brazil will make his World Series of Fighting debut against Xtreme Couture team member Клинтон Вилијамс (11-4) на Лас Вегас.

WSOF33: GAETHJE VS. ДУГУЛУБГОВ

ОСНОВНИ КАРТИЧКА (Во живо на NBCSN)

Светската серија на Борба против Лесни првенство Главниот настан:
Џастин Gaethje (Шампион) наспроти. Ози Dugulubgov (Челинџер)

Светската серија на Борба против светлината во тешка категорија првенство Ко-Главниот настан:
Дејвид филијала (Шампион) наспроти. Vinny Magalhães (Челинџер)

Лесен: Џејсон Висока наспроти. Жоао Zeferino
Лесен: Брајан Фостер vs. Луиз Фирмино
Боксер од полусредна категорија: Абубакар Nurmagomedov наспроти. Џон Хауард
Во тешка категорија: Шон Jordanордан vs.. Ешли Гуч

ПРЕЛИМИНАРНИ КАРТИЧКА (Живеат на WSOF.com)

Bantamweight: Chris Gutierrez vs. Тимур Valiev
Bantamweight: Jesse Brock vs. Bekbulat Magomedov
Боксер од полусредна категорија: Abu Azaitar vs. Mike Arrant
Лесен: Исламот Mamedov наспроти. Alonzo Martinez
Боксер од полусредна категорија: Magomed Magomedkerimov vs. Боби Купер
Перолесна: Брис Мичел vs.. Брендон Филипс
Среднотешка: Bruno Santos vs. Клинтон Вилијамс