Архівы: Каліфорнія

Michael Dutchover Dominates in Main Event Debut

Філадэльфія, PENN./ORANGE, Халіф. (Сакавіка 19, 2018)–Малодшы лёгкі Michael Dutchover (8-0, 5 КО) delivered an impressive performance in his main event debut Субота night from the Doubletree Hotel у Orange, Халіф.

Dutchover, 20, thoroughly out boxed and outmaneuvered solid prospect Рыкарда Лопес(7-2-2, 6 КО) to the tune of a one-side, unanimous decision win (мноства: 59-55 all around).
I felt like I controlled the entire fight from beginning to end,” remarked Dutchover, who is co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. “He tried to come on late in the fight, but it was too late for him. I had already figured him out.
Сапраўды, Dutchover put his stamp on the fight from the outset. The first three rounds consisted of the Texas native firing shots from a variety of angles. Лопес, who is based in Tijuana, Mex., tried to get back in the game in the fourth and fifth rounds, but Dutchover used his counter punching ability to stymie the attack.
Prior to the fight, Dutchover promised to show off a more polished skill set after recently working as the chief sparring partner to world champion Oscar Valdez. He certainly looked like the high-end prospect that many predicted he would become once his impressive amateur run came to a close.
I wanted to be smart out there,” said Dutchover after the fight. “You can’t overwhelm everyone with natural ability. At some point you’re going to have to think your way out of a tough situation. I think I showed off my ring IQ tonight [Субота].”
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Photos By Carlos Baeza / Томпсан бокса

Middleweight Cem Kilic remains undefeated with 2nd round stoppage

Beverly Hills, Халіф. (Сакавіка. 12, 2018) – Middleweight Cem Kilic remained perfect with a 2nd round stoppage over veteran Taronze Washington in Hinckley, Minnesota this past Friday.
The native of Los Angles via Frankfurt, Germany put Washington down with a hard body shot, and the bout was stopped to raise Kilic’s mark to 10-0 з шасцю накаўтам.
“Мне 10-0 зараз, and I cant ell you how excited I am to get the early knockout in front of my adopted American fans,” said Kilic. “Taronze was a tough opponent, but I trained too hard for this fight not to get the early knockout. 2018 мой год, and I am putting the middleweight division on notice. I trust my manager to get the opportunity to showcase my talent to the entire world.
Kilic is managed by No Limit Mindset LLC, and CEO Shane Shapiro is extremely confident in the direct that his fighter is heading.
Пятніца was a big step for Cem Kilic. He demonstrated that at age 23 against a very tought opponent, who had fought three world champions (Андрэ Берта, Alfredo Angulo and Austin Trout) as well as a plethora of big name contenders, that Cem was able to take him out in 2 раўндаў. I am very pleased and excited to announce a MAJOR mover very shortly.
Kilic is promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions.

Heralded Prospect Ruben Villa Remains Undefeated with Unanimous Decision this Past Friday Night in Ontario, Каліфорнія

Філадэльфія, PENN./ORANGE, Халіф. (Лютага. 19, 2017)- Heralded prospect Ruben Villa (10-0, 4 КО) of Salinas, Халіф. made it ten straight wins to start his career by outpointing veteran Juan Sandoval (15-18, 5 КО) мексіканскі. Scores: 59-55, 60-54 двойчы.
The bout was the co-feature this past Пятніца night at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Каліфорнія.

Villa, 20, capitalized on his southpaw stance by landing a strong jab and countering with a right hook that routinely found its mark. Sandoval often looked confused and never managed to find any angles against the busier Villa.
I just tried to keep the pressure on him from start to finish,” said Villa, who is co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. “I think he fought a cautious fight, but I was still able to land a lot of punches in every round.
Villa was most impressive in the fourth and fifth rounds when he delivered numerous sets of combinations that stunned the taller Sandoval. While Villa kept his unbeaten streak alive у пятніцу ноч, another, less recognizable streak ended. In his previous unanimous decision wins, Villa had won every round on every scorecard. У Пятніцу ноч, one judge failed to give Villa all six rounds (59-55).
That streak was bound to end sooner or later,” Villa said. “I’ll have to start another one.
Once again Ruben had a terrific outing у пятніцу ноч,” сказаў Банэр Акцыі прэзідэнт, Арты Pelullo.
Ruben continues his progression and development, and we are extremely pleased at where he is at. 2018 is going to be a big year for Ruben, as we will see him fight for some regional titles in the next 12-18 месяцы.”
Ruben looked impressive yet again against a veteran opponent,” said Ken Thompson, Прэзідэнт Томпсан бокса. “Ruben is developing and maturing quicker than we anticipated. He’ll be back in the ring very soon.
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Top Prospect Ruben Villa (9-0, 4 КО) in Action TONIGHT!! у Антарыё, ТАКОЙ ЯК

Філадэльфія, Penn./ORANGE, Халіф. (Лютага. 16, 2018) – Rising featherweight talent Ruben Villa (9-0, 4 КО) of Salinas, Халіф. faced some fight week uncertainty after his initial opponent, Рубен Тамайо, fell in and was replaced by Juan Sandoval (7-20-1, 4 КО) Сан-Бэрнардына, Халіф. позна Серада.

The “Шлях да славы” co-feature between Villa and Sandoval is set for 6-rounds and originates from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Халіф. Сёння вечарам.

Villa, a former two-time Golden Gloves winner, gave his take on сёння ўвечары last minute match up, his early dominance on the scorecards, and what its like sparring against heavier competition.

Your main sparring partners for this training camp were Joel Diaz, Малодшы. and Andy Vences. Both fight at a heavier weight class than you (135-140 кг.). What kind of advantage will that give you у пятніцу ноч?

It’s a tremendous advantage. Мой трэнер, Max Garcia, wanted me to spar bigger, longer guys with respectable records. Both Joel and Andy have hit the 20-fight mark and are highly skilled. I went four-minute rounds with them to make sure I was prepared for Tamayo. They gave me excellent work.

Is there anything specific that you dialed in on for this training camp?

I’m trying to use more angles so I can attack in different ways. Таксама, trying to mix up my movements so I don’t telegraph what I’m trying to do.

Your opponent, Juan Sandoval, was added at the last minute. How does this affect your preparation?

It’s boxing. This type of stuff happens all the time especially when you’re first starting out. I’m not too worried. I put in an excellent training camp and I’m prepared for everything.

Of your five wins that have resulted in unanimous decision victories, you’ve managed to win every round on every scorecard. Did you expect that kind of dominance early on?

Staying in the gym pays dividends, but at the same time you should see that type of dominance in a prospect. The ability to impose your will boosts your confidence. I see every round of every fight going my way. It’s not arrogance, it’s confidence and you need that belief otherwise you’re in trouble.

Villa is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.

All fights will be live streamed on TB Presents: Path to Glory via our Facebook page and ThompsonBoxing.com.

Запускаюцца трансляцыі на 8:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. І with Beto Duran as the blow-by-blow announcer and Steve Kim providing expert color commentary.

Дзверы адкрываюцца ў 6:30 p.m. local time with the first bout at approximately 8:00 p.m. Doubletree Hotel размешчаны ў 222 N. Vineyard Ave. у Антарыё, ТАКОЙ ЯК 91764 і можа быць дасягнута на 909-937-0900.

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Photo by Carlos Baeza / Томпсан бокса

Hernandez Returns to the Ring This Friday

Фота крэдыт: Team Hernandez
Ракі ў, ТАКОЙ ЯК (Снежні 13, 2017) – Сярэдні праспект, Маркас “Madman” Эрнандэс (10-1, 2 КО), makes his way back to the ring this Friday, Снежні 15й, супраць Oscar Mora (7-4, 6 КО). The 6-round bout will take place at the Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, ТАКОЙ ЯК, on the Vargas vs. Herrera card.
Эрнандэс, who is coming off an impressive victory against previously unbeaten prospect, Кевін Ньюман II (7-1-1, 3 КО), is wrapping up the final days of training camp with coach Henry Ramirez.
I had a great training camp going into this fight.” Саід Маркас Эрнандэс. “I’m very grateful to be fighting one more time before the end of the 2017. Since my lone loss earlier this year, I’ve really stepped up my game in all aspects. Training with Henry Ramierz has been a big boost to my career. I’m going to be well prepared for anything Mora brings to the ring. The move to middleweight has been good and I’m feeling a lot stronger. Fans can expect me to throw a lot of punching in this fight. It’s time to shine.

UNBEATEN FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT EFRENCHICOLOPEZ RETURNS TO THE RING THIS FRIDAY IN LANCASTER, ТАКОЙ ЯК


Photo by Team Lopez
Фресно, ТАКОЙ ЯК (Снежні 12, 2017)Amateur standout, полулегком вага Efren “Хлопчык” Лопес (1-0, 1 KO), from Fresno, ТАКОЙ ЯК, will step in the ring for the second time this year. The 4-round bout will take place on the Vargas vs. Herrera card at the Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, ТАКОЙ ЯК, this Friday December 15, 2017. Lopez will square off against Tyler Marshall.
Lopez age 21, who was an Olympic hopeful with over 200 змагаецца, як аматар, has a tremendous pedigree. He made his pro debut in July of 2016. During the last year he was able to get his (A.S.) degree in phycology and communications. He’s trained by Ruben Guerrero Sr., but will be guided by former world champion, Роберт “Прывід” Воін, за гэтую барацьбу. The Ghost will be making his head cornerman debut.
I’m ready to get back in the ring and pick up where I left off,” said Efren Lopez. “I’ve been training with Ruben and Robert Guerrero in Gilroy for the last few months, and things are going great. I’m learning a lot and I’ll be ready for my fight ў гэтую пятніцу.”
Chico is looking more and more like a polished pro with every training session,” сказаў Роберт Герэра. “На жаль, my dad suffered an injury and won’t be able to work his corner this fight. I’ll be guiding Efren for this bout, along with my brother Eric. He’s ready to go.
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LFA STARTS 2018 WITH 1-2-3 PUNCH!

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Тытул чэмпіёна свету
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“Супермэн”
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супраць.
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Лас-Вегасе, Невада – Спадчына Барацьба Альянс (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced the promotion will kick off 2018 з 1-2-3 punch in January with a trio of star-studded shows in California, Арызона, and Louisiana.

Галоўная падзея LFA 30 will feature the long-awaited clash between southern California kingpins and top LFA welterweights “Curtious” Curtis Millender and NickThe Phoenix” Барнс. LFA 30 – Millender vs. Barnes takes place Пятніца, January 12th at Costa Mesa Hall at OC Fair Grounds in Costa Mesa, Каліфорнія.
The following week, LFA heads to Arizona with a fierce interim featherweight title fight in the Valley of the Sun. У галоўным падзеі, former RFA title challenger and BJJ black belt Bobby “Чалавек-воўк” Moffett battles knockout sensation Thanh Le for the LFA interim featherweight title. LFA 31 – Moffett vs. Le takes place Пятніца, January 19th at the Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Арызона.
LFA caps the month of January with a pair of title fights in southern Louisiana. У галоўным падзеі, former LFA title challenger BrendanAll InAllen faces top undefeated prospect AnthonyFluffyHernandez for the vacant LFA middleweight title. У са-хэдлайнера, red-hot Ryan “Звышчалавек” Spann will lock horns with UFC vet AlexThe SpartanNicholson for the inaugural LFA light-heavyweight title. LFA 32 – Allen vs. Hernandez takes place Пятніца, 26 студзеня at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Луізіяна.
The entire main card of all three of these events will be televised live and nationwide on AXS TV at 9 p.m. І / 6 p.m. PT.
I’m excited to kick off 2018 with three straight weeks of LFA action across the country”, Усталяваны Саарэс. “Curtis Millender and Nick Barnes are coming off big wins in LFA headliners and will meet in the main event of LFA 30 in southern California on January 12th. The following week, we head to Arizona with top contenders Bobby Moffett and Thanh Le meeting for the interim featherweight title in the main event LFA 31. We finish the month with two title fights at LFA 32 in southern Louisiana. Brendan Allen faces Anthony Hernandez for the vacant middleweight title in the main event and Ryan Spann will take on Alex Nicholson for the inaugural light-heavyweight title in the co-headliner.
Млын Заканчэнне (13-3) returns home to the building where he fought and won his first seven fights. The Orange County juggernaut is looking to build off a perfect 2017 where he won three fights, including back-to-back LFA headliners. His most recent win came via highlight reel Head Kick KO in the main event of LFA 24. Millender will meet Barnes (12-2) in a long-awaited showdown between two of southern California’s finest. The welterweight stars started their careers in the southern California regional circuit, moved on to Bellator, and will finally meet in the main event of LFA 30. Барнс, like Millender, is coming off an impressive win in an LFA headliner.
Галоўная падзея LFA 31 is a fight that casual fans and MMA purists alike are salivating over. It pits a rugged and accomplished BJJ black belt in Moffett (10-2) against one of the most dynamic strikers in all of MMA in Le (7-1) with the LFA interim featherweight title on the line. На паперы, this is a textbook grappler vs. striker bout at its highest form. Аднак, both men bring so much more to the table than what their respective martial arts backgrounds represent. Моффетт, who trains out of The MMA Lab, has shown a willingness to throw down with anyone, while Le trains with BJJ wunderkind and UFC star Ryan Hall in northern Virginia.
LFA will conclude its busy month of January with a pair of title tilts in southern Louisiana. LFA standout and Louisiana native Allen (8-2) will get a second shot at LFA gold after going five rounds with current UFC star Eryk Anders for the inaugural LFA middleweight title in June. Allen quickly rebounded six weeks later with a submission win in the co-main event of LFA 18. He will face another highly-touted undefeated prospect for the title. This time it comes in the form of the northern California destroyer Hernandez (5-0). Чалавек, вядомы як “Fluffyhas finished everyone he has faced inside the first round.
Сумесна галоўная падзея LFA 32 will crown the inaugural LFA light-heavyweight champion. Spann (12-5) is a former Legacy FC title challenger that will look to capture LFA gold in front of his home crowd. “Звышчалавек” is riding considerable momentum heading into this fight after dispatching a pair of top contenders in the first round of his last two bouts at LFA 23 and LFA 27. He will face Nicholson (10-4) who has been a man on fire since his four-fight run with the UFC ended in May. The Florida native has been a tour de force since then as he looks to make his way back. In the past two months, “The Spartanhas knocked out three quality opponents in grand total of 3 minutes and 28 секунд.
У Верасні 2016, Legacy FC and RFA officials announced that they would be merging to form the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) пачынаючы са студзеня 2017. Legacy FC and RFA have launched the careers of over 150 спартсмены, якія дасягнулі вяршыні ММА, канкурыруючы ў UFC.
Калі ласка, наведайце LFAfighting.com for bout updates and information. LFA is on Facebook at Спадчына Барацьба Альянс. LFA is also on Instagram at @LFAfighting and Twitter at @LFAfighting.

Citlalli Ortiz Wins Welterweight Youth World Championship Title

Isamary Aquino Brings Home Bronze Medal

GUWAHATI, Індыя (Лістапада 26, 2017) — Coachella, California-native Citlalli Ortiz closed out her impressive 2017 Women’s Youth World Championships campaign with a split decision victory over Russia’s Nataliya Sychugova to take her first major international title in Guwahati, Індыя.
Today feels like one of the best days of my life,” stated Ortiz following her win. “Пасля бою, I doubted myself, but I am extremely happy I pulled out the win and it feels amazing being a world champion.
Ortiz gold medal closes out a strong showing from the young American delegation. Team USA’s other medal, a bronze, was won yesterday by Isamary Aquino of Universal City, Тэхас.
I am extremely proud of my performance at my first international tournament,” said Aquino following her medal ceremony. “It was an honor to be able to represent Team USA and bring home a world championship medal.
The remaining members of the team included: Aidyl Cardenas (Calexico, Каліфорнія.),Diana Estrada (Hillsboro, Oregon), Heaven Garcia (El Monte, Каліфорнія.), Рома Марцінес (Humble, Тэхас), Sharahaya Moreu (Альбукерке, Н.М.) і Amy Salinas(Las Cruces, N.m).
This year’s Youth World Championships brought 160 of the world’s top youth female boxers from 36 different countries all vying for one of the 10 world titles up for grabs. Галоўны трэнер Білі Уолш (Каларада-Спрынгс, Кала.) and assistant coaches Корам (Каларада-Спрынгс, Кала.) і Jeff Mays (Сан - Антоніо, Тэхас) guided Team USA throughout these championships. The boxers and staff of USA Boxing will begin their journey back home to the United States заўтра.
Team USA Results:
69 кг: Citlalli Ortiz, Coachella, Calif./USA, дзес. over Nataliy Sychugova/RUS, 3-2
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UNBEATEN COLOMBIAN POWER-PUNCHER TALKS RADZHAB BUTAEV SHOWDOWN AND FIRST FIGHT IN AMERICA

 

Гилрой, Халіф. (Лістапада. 7, 2017)Unbeaten Colombian power-puncher Janer Gonzalez (19-0-1, 15 КО) takes a major step up in competition when he faces unbeaten Russian prospect Radzhab Butaev (7-0, 6 КО; WSOB: 9-1) ў гэтую пятніцу, Лістапада. 10, at the Masonic at Templelive Cleveland in downtown Cleveland. The scheduled eight-round welterweight bout will be telecast on the popular ShoBox: Новае пакаленне series LIVE on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. І/PT, затрымка на заходнім узбярэжжы).

 

Гансалес, who is coached by Ruben Guerrero Sr., recently shared his training camp experience as his showdown with Butaev nears. Гансалес, who is making his United States and SHOWTIME debut, last fought in September of this year.

 

Here is what Gonzalez had to say ahead of Пятніца night’s fight.

 

On his recent training camp with Ruben Guerrero Sr.:

 

My good friend Oscar Escandon introduced me to Mr. Guerrero about a month ago. I came to California to start training with Ruben shortly after. It’s been a great transition and training camp has been very productive. I’ve been sparring every other day since I got here. I’m in good shape and I’m ready to perform at my best ў гэтую пятніцу.”

 

On facing undefeated Russian prospect Radzhab Butaev:

 

I know I have a tough fight ahead of me, but I’m ready for the challenge. Butaev had a tremendous amateur career, but so did I. I have over 300 amateur fights under my belt and there is nothing Butaev will bring to the ring that I haven’t already seen. We equally have a lot of power, so the fans can expect to see some big shots being thrown by both of us. I’m going to leave everything in the ring come fight night.

 

On making his U.S. debut and what a victory on Showtime will do for his career:

 

Fighting on SHOWTIME is a tremendous blessing for me. This is my first fight in America and I going to make it special. The exposure I will get can take my career to the next level, especially if I come out victorious. A win will garner me some big fights and some big paydays. I’m fighting for my family and my countrymen in Colombia. My motivation is at an all-time high and the boxing world will know my name after this fight.”

 

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Бары Томпкинс будзем называць ShoBox дзеянні з рынга са Стывам Farhood і экс-чэмпіён свету Раўль Маркес, якая выступае ў якасці эксперта аналітыкаў. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

 

Для атрымання дадатковай інфармацыі наведайце www.sho.com/sports прытрымлівацца на Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, #ShoBox, або стаць прыхільнікам на Facebook паwww.Facebook.com/SHOSports.

 

Аб ShoBox: Новае пакаленне

З моманту свайго стварэння ў ліпені 2001, крытыкамі SHOWTIME бокс серыі, ShoBox: Новае пакаленне мае прыкметы малады талент адпавядае жорсткім. TheShoBox філасофія па тэлебачанні захапляльным, натоўпу прыемна і матчах, забяспечваючы палігонам для жадаючых перспектывы рашучасці змагацца за тытул чэмпіёна свету. Некаторыя з расце спісу 72 баевікоў, якія з'явіліся на ShoBox і перадавыя сабраць сусветных тытулаў ўключае: Эррол Спенс малодшы, Андрэ Уорд, Deontay Уайлдэр, Эрисланди Лара, Шон Портер, Гэры Расэл-малодшы, Ламонт Пітэрсан, Гільерма Рыгонды, Нонито Донэр, Дэвон Аляксандр, Карл Фроч, Роберт Герэра, Цімаці Брэдлі, Джэсі Варгас, Хуан Мануэль Лопес, Чэд Доусон, Полі Малиньяджи, Рыкі Хатан, Кэлі Паўлік, Пол Уільямс, Эррол Спенс малодшы. і больш.

JANER GONZALEZ CAMP NOTES AND PHOTOS

Photos by Brett OstrowskiTeam Gonzalez
Гилрой, Халіф. (Лістапада. 7, 2017)Unbeaten Colombian power-puncher Janer Gonzalez (19-0-1, 15 КО) takes a major step up in competition when he faces unbeaten Russian prospect Radzhab Butaev (7-0, 6 КО; WSOB: 9-1) ў гэтую пятніцу, Лістапада. 10, at the Masonic at Templelive Cleveland in downtown Cleveland. The scheduled eight-round welterweight bout will be telecast on the popular ShoBox: Новае пакаленне series LIVE on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. І/PT, затрымка на заходнім узбярэжжы).
Гансалес, who is coached by Ruben Guerrero Sr., recently shared his training camp experience as his showdown with Butaev nears. Гансалес, who is making his United States and SHOWTIME debut, last fought in September of this year.
Here is what Gonzalez had to say ahead of Пятніца night’s fight.
On his recent training camp with Ruben Guerrero Sr.:
My good friend Oscar Escandon introduced me to Mr. Guerrero about a month ago. I came to California to start training with Ruben shortly after. It’s been a great transition and training camp has been very productive. I’ve been sparring every other day since I got here. I’m in good shape and I’m ready to perform at my best ў гэтую пятніцу.”
On facing undefeated Russian prospect Radzhab Butaev:
I know I have a tough fight ahead of me, but I’m ready for the challenge. Butaev had a tremendous amateur career, but so did I. I have over 300 amateur fights under my belt and there is nothing Butaev will bring to the ring that I haven’t already seen. We equally have a lot of power, so the fans can expect to see some big shots being thrown by both of us. I’m going to leave everything in the ring come fight night.
On making his U.S. debut and what a victory on Showtime will do for his career:
Fighting on SHOWTIME is a tremendous blessing for me. This is my first fight in America and I going to make it special. The exposure I will get can take my career to the next level, especially if I come out victorious. A win will garner me some big fights and some big paydays. I’m fighting for my family and my countrymen in Colombia. My motivation is at an all-time high and the boxing world will know my name after this fight.