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Undefeated featherweight prospect Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams To headline “KO Nit de Boxa: Rumble on the Water 2”

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Juliol 29 a CBS Sports Network, live from The Queen Mary

LONG BEACH. Califòrnia. (Juliol 13, 2017) – El invicte prospecte de pes ploma Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams will headline the “KO Nit de Boxa: Rumble on the Water 2” targeta, a Juliol 29, to air (10 p.m. I / 7 p.m. PT) a CBS Sports Network, live from The Queen Mary’s outdoor venue in Long Beach, Califòrnia.
Presented by Black Tree, “KO Nit de Boxa: Rumble on the Water 2” is promoted by Roy Englebrecht Promotions, in association with KO Night Boxing LLC and Roc Nation Sports.
Williams (11-0, 4 KOs) cares Angel “El Gat” Lluna (12-3-1, 7 KOs) en l'esdeveniment principal a 10 assalts.
“We’re looking forward to partnering with Black Tree, Roy Englebrecht Promotions, Roc Nation Sports and The Queen Mary for another great ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ esdeveniment,” KO Night Boxing president John Andersen dit. “Tramaine Williams is one of the hottest prospects in boxing and we’re excited to have him fight on another ‘KO Night Boxing’ show.”

After a sizzling start to his pro career, the New Haven, Conn. Native was inactive for nearly two years (2-13-2015) due to out-of-the-ring issues, but bounced back strong in January 2016, signing a promotional contract with Roc Nation Sports.

In his first fight under the Roc Nation Sports banner, Williams dominated Eduardo Garza (6-1) en route to an eight-round unanimous decision.in the CBS Sports Network co-featured event in Wichita, Kansas last March.

In his last fight on the Andre Ward-Sergey Kovalev II card at Mandalay Bay, Williams produced the most signature victory to date, stopping former NABO, WBC US and California State super featherweight champion Christopher Martin (30-8-3) en la segona ronda.

Williams first began boxing at the age of nine, accumulating an impressive record of 97-10 over his amateur career. During that span, he was a ten-time national amateur champion, a two-time Ringside World champion and a four-time Silver Gloves champion. He also was a PAL National Junior Golden Gloves champion.

Lluna, fighting out of the Dominican Republic, is a proven upset specialist having defeated then unbeaten (15-0-1, 11 KOs) José López, de juny 6, 2015 at Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, by way of a six-round unanimous decision. Lopez is currently the reigning WBO International super featherweight champion.
Former amateur boxing prodigy, undefeated Brooklyn light heavyweight prospect Junior “The Young God” Younan (12-0, 9 KOs), will face an opponent to be determined in the eight-round co-featured event. Also fighting under the Roc Nation banner, the 21-year-old Younan compiled a sterling 90-5 rècord amateur, highlighted by his three-time Ringside World and three-time National PAL championship performances.
A pair of California heavyweights square off in the in the six-round CBSSN opener as Rodney Hernández (10-5-2, 2 KOs), of Modesto, meets Los Angeles’ Jonnie Rice (6-2-1, 4 KOs), a former Winthrop College (SC) jugador de bàsquet.
Fighting on the undercard in four-round matches are Los Angeles featherweight Sergio “El Nino” Quiroz (3-0) vs. Lupe Arroyo (2-0), de Huntington Beach (TAL COM), Whittier (TAL COM) lleuger George Acosta (2-0), and pro-debuting welterweights Eric Gomez, of Santa Ana (TAL COM), and Long Beach’s Raul Calderon.
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
All tickets are priced at $60.00 and on sale to purchase by calling 949.760.3131.
Les portes obren a 5:30 p.m. PT amb el combat d'obertura programada en 6:30 p.m. PT.
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Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Riding on the fast track

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LAS VEGAS (Juny 26, 2017) — Fresh off his sensational stoppage of previously undefeated Jose “Mexican Diablo” Rodríguez, 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez is riding the fast track to stardom on an exciting journey that’s just really started.
In the June 17º “KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” esdeveniment principal, which aired live on CBS Sports Network from Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas, Hernandez improved his record to 2-0 (2 KOs), dropping Rodriguez three times and closing the show in the third round..
The 21-year-old Hernandez, lluitant fora de Wichita, is already proving to be a better professional boxer that he was an amateur, despite all his accomplishments and achievements in the non-paying ranks, firing effective combinations from a wide variety of angles, including punishing body shots and devastating, powerful punches to his opponent’s head.
Because Hernandez fights in the featherweight division, which is void of overwhelming talent and lacks top-notch Americans, along with his amateur pedigree and experience fighting boxers with different styles, Hernandez can likely crack the world ratings this year, possibily getting a world title shot in 2018.
“I did my thing tonight,” Hernandez said after his June 17º lluita. “I’ve fought the best at the Olympics, so I wasn’t worried about what he (Rodríguez) ho va fer. This fight was a little personal because he’d said he was knocking me out. I got tired of him and went into the ring trying to take him out. We can be friends now.
“I just need to stay on path and I will. I’ve been on the top since I started boxing when I was nine. I want to do what other Olympians like (Un altre) Sala i (Vasyl) Lomanchenko have done…become world champion!”
The highest-rated flyweight in the world today is 36-year-old Brian Viloria (37-5, 22 KOs), the 4-time, 2-division world champion and 2000 U.S. Olímpic. Considering his advanced age for a boxer, la “Hawaian Punch” will probably be retired by the time Hernandez is ready for a world title shot, leaving Oscar Cantu i Miguel Cartagena as the only American featherweights currently rated among the top 25 en el món.
“Nico was great in his last fight and everybody is seeing what we want to do with him,” Hernadez’ promotor John Andersen (KO Nit de Boxa) conegut. “We need to step up the competition for him in his next fight, which will probably be his last six-round bout. Our plan is one more six and then an eight-rounder for the vacant World Boxing Council (CMB) International Youth featherweight title. But Nico has options because he can easily drop down to junior flyweight or move up to super flyweight. We’ll take things fight-by-fight with him with an eye on the immediate future for a world title fight.”
The featherweight division, ara mateix, is led by a pair of stars, Kazuto Ioka, of Japan, and Filipino Donnie Nietes. The future of lower weight-classes may very well belong to Nico Hernandez.
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Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Stops Jose Rodriguez in the third round

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PER PUBLICACIÓ IMMEDIATA
“KO NIGHT BOXING: RAPID FIRE”
OFFICIAL RESULTS FROM KANSAS
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The beginning of the end for Jose Rodriguez (R) against Nico Hernandez
(All pictures courtesy of Charles Yellowfeather)

PARK CITY, Kansas (Juny 18, 2017) – Wichita hero and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, Nico Hernandez, dominat Jose “Mexican Diablo” Rodríguez in last night’s “KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” esdeveniment principal, which aired on CBS Sports Network live from Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.
“KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” was a presentation of KO Night Boxing LLC. TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.

Nico Hernandez (R) battered Jose Rodriguez in a one-sided contest
The 21-year-old Hernandez (2-0, 2 KOs) came out fast, rapidly firing combinations that consistently landed to his opponent’s head and body. Hernandez was as electric in the ring as the sky outside, battering the over-matched Rodriguez, finally dropping him midway through the second round.
The extremely sharp Hernandez floored Rodriguez again in the third with a right-left combination but the tough Mexican rose again. The onslaught continued briefly as the Olympian pounded Rodriguez (2-1, 2 KOs), knocking him down for the third time and final time as referee Kevin Champion counted him out at 2:38.
“I came out with a victory, it can’t get better than that,” Hernandez said after the fight. “I put him down a few times. I was happy with my performance. I was trying to get out of her to celebrate with my family and friends.

“I didn’t expect him to keep coming, getting up and still coming forward. I’ll talk to my promoter and coaches and see what’s next.”

Nico Hernandez celebrated his triumph at home in front of family and friends

Local favorite Noel Esqueda (7-3-2, 5 KOs), of Wichita, was unable to handle Mexican junior middleweight Limberth “El Gallito” Ponce (13-3, 9 KOs), fighting out of Quad Cities (Illinois), in the co-featured event The two fighters fought mostly on the inside as Ponce effectively landed overhand rights on his way to a six-round unanimous decision,
Kansas featherweight rivals Eric Vargas (3-0, 1 KO), of Garden City, and Winfield’s pro-debuting Humberto “Tito” Tellez (0-1) had fans screaming from start to finish in an entertaining match. The stronger Vargas outworked the game Tellez through most of their action-packed fight to earn a hard-fought win by four-round majority decision.
In the television opener, pro-debuting Kansas super middleweights Eddie Chavez (0-1), of Wichita, and Garden City’s Luis Fernando Juanez Jasso (1-0, 1 KO) went toe-to-toe from the opening bell until there was one minute left in the opening round, when Jasso suddenly dropped Chavez with a punishing right. Chavez beat the count but he was hurting. Jasso trapped Chavez on the ropes and unloaded seven unanswered punch until Chavez took a knee and referee Champion immediately stepped in to stop the fight.
Pro-debuting Brian Clements (0-0-1), fighting out of Topeka (Kansas), and Garden City veteran Bryant Montalvo (1-9-1) fought to a four-round draw in a back-and-forth contest.
Winfield (Kansas) pes semipesado “The Prince” Juan Hollingsworth (1-0-1, 1 KO) and pro-debuting Matt Dixon (0-0-1), de Tulsa (OKAY), fought to an entertaining four-round split draw in the opening bout of the evening.
Els resultats complets de sota:
RESULTATS OFICIALS
(tots els guanyadors mostren primer))
MAIN EVENT — FLYWEIGHTS
Nico Hernandez (2-0, 2 KOs), Wichita, Kansas
WKO3 (2:38)
Jose Rodriguez (2-1, 2 KOs), Markesan, WI
CO-FEATURE – MITJANS MITJANS JUNIOR
Limberth Ponce (13-3, 9 KOs), Rock Island, Illinois
WDEC6 (60-54, 58-56, 58-56)
Noel Esqueda (7-4-2, 5 KOs), Wichita, Kansas
Semipesats
Juan Hollingsworth (1-0-1, 1 KO), Winfield, Kansas
D4 (39037, 37-39, 38-38)
Matt Dixon (0-0-1, 0 KO), Tulsa, OKAY.
Els pesos mitjans
Luis Fernando Juanez Jasso (1-0, 1 KO), Garden City, Kansas
WTKO1 (2:26)
Eddie Chavez (0-1, 0 KO), Wichita, Kansas.
PES WELTER JUNIOR
Brian Clements (0-0-1), Topeka, Kansas
D4
Bryant Montalvo (1-9-1, 1 KO), Garden City, Kansas.
Pesos ploma
Eric Vargas (3-0, 1 KO), Garden City, Kansas
WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 38-38)
Humberto Tellez (0-1), Winfield, Kansas
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Hartman Arena extends Box Office hours To support ticket demand for this Saturday night’s “KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” event Featuring 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez

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Airing live on CBS Sports Network

PARK CITY, Kansas (Juny 13, 2017) – 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez torna al ring aquest dissabte nit, Juny 17, at home in Wichita for his second professional fight, com a cap de cartell “KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” on CBS Sports Network live from Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.
Wichita-native Hernandez (1-0, 1 KO) will face unbeaten Mexican flyweight Jose Rodriquez (2-0, 2 KOs)in the six-round main event.
Due to ticket demand in the local market and in anticipation of a sold-out event, Hartman Arena will be extending it box office hours demà, (Dimecres, Juny 14) i Dijous, June 15from 10 a.m. CT to 7 p.m. Connecticut.
Addicionalment, Hartman Arena personnel will be selling tickets at Mort’s Cigar Bar aquest Divendres nit (Juny 16) for the official weigh in, open to the public and starting at 6 p.m. I. Mort’s is located at 223 E.1st Street in North Wichita.
“We are tracking very well with ticket sales for d'aquest dissabte upcoming ‘KO Night Boxing’ featuring Kansas’ own Nico Hernandez,” said Jennifer Ferguson, Box Office Manager, Hartman arena. “We are anticipating a very strong walk up as well Saturday, which is why we have extended the box office hours and will have extra staff on hand to meet Saturday night’s demands. Tickets are also available to purchase.”
Hartman Arena: 8151 N Hartman Arena Drive, park City, Kansas 67147
Ticket Prices:
  • $175.00 (VIP ringside package ticket which includes a limited-edition event T-shirt Rally towel, limited edition lanyard signed by Nico, a ticket to the official after-party at Hartman arena *Only 200 VIP seats left.
  • $150.00 (floor seat which includes a limited-edition event T-shirt and rally towel.
  • $75.00, $35.00 $20.00.
Tickets may also be obtained in Wichita at Angela’s Café (2119 La. 21st St. N, or by calling Team Nico (Jeremiah) @ 316. 393.3743 or Lewis @ 316.806.0144).
Aquest és un tot-edats mostren. Les portes obren a 6:00 p.m. Connecticut amb el combat d'obertura programada en 7:00 p.m. Connecticut.
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi
“We are thrilled with the response ‘KO Night Boxing: Rapid Fire’ has received from fans there,” added John Andersen President of KO Night Boxing LLC. “In our first show in this market this past March 25º in nearby Mulvane, we had more than 3,100 come out to support Nico in his pro debut, and there was a televised University of Kansas NCAA tournament game the same night. Based on the feedback I am getting, we are looking at a sold out show this Saturday night. It should make for a very special night as this event will also be airing live across the country on CBS Sports Network, where boxing fans all across North America will see how passionate people here are about supporting their hometown hero, Nico Hernandez.”

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Olympian Nico Hernandez had boxing float In Wichita’s Riverfest Sundance Festival parade

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Airing live on CBS Sports Network from
Hartman Arena in Kansas

PARK CITY, Kansas (Juny 7, 2017) – Team Hernandez, featuring Wichita-native Nico Hernandez (1-0, 1 KO), 1 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, entered a boxing float in this past Divendresnit de 45º annual Riverfest Sundance Festival parade in Wichita.

An estimated 50,000 people turned out to enjoy the parade, as well as the opportunity to support hometown hero Hernandez, who will fight at home once again in less than two weeks.
The 21-year-old Hernandez returns to action Dissabte nit, Juny 17, in the six-round main event against Mexican-born flyweight opponent Jose Rodriguez (2-0, 2 KOs), com a cap de cartell “KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire”, which will air (10 p.m. I / 7 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.
“KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” is a presentation of KO Night Boxing LLC.
Unbeaten Canadian featherweight Marc “Gwapo” Pagcaliwangan (10-0-1, 8 KOs) cares Angel “Terrible” Monrreal (10-8-1, 3 KOs), de Mèxic, in the eight-round co-featured event. Wichita junior middleweight Noel Esquada (7-3-2, 5 KOs) es reuneix 2012 Chicago Golden Gloves champion Limberth “El Gallito” Ponce (12-3, 9 KOs) en un partit de sis assalts,
En el primer partit televisat, Garden City (Kansas) prospecte de pes ploma Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO) takes on pro-debuting Humberto “Tito” Tellez, fighting out of Winfield (Kansas).
The non-televised “KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” undercard is loaded with local talent: pro-debuting Topeka (Kansas) welter júnior Brian Clements vs. Bryan Montalvo (1-9, 1 KO), of Garden City (Kansas); Winfield light heavyweight Juan Hollingsworth (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Oklahoman Matt Dixon in his pro debut, and pro-debuting middleweights Eddie Chavez, of Wichita, and Garden City’s Fernando Jasso throw-down in the opening bout.
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Tickets are on sale at the Hartman Arena box office and http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/060052A193761C74. Els preus són $175.00 (VIP ringside package ticket which includes a limited-edition event T-shirt and a ticket to the official after-party with a meet-and-greet opportunity), $150.00 (floor seat which includes a limited-edition event T-shirt), $75.00, $35.00 i $20.00. Tickets will also be sold in Wichita at Angela’s Café (2119 La. 21st St. N, or call Team Nico (Jeremiah @ 316. 393.3743 or Lewis @ 316.806.0144).
Aquest és un tot-edats mostren. Les portes obren a 6:00 p.m. Connecticut amb el combat d'obertura programada en 7:00 p.m. Connecticut.
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Dedicated to building boxing in Wichita & across Kansas

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Airing live on CBS Sports Network from
Hartman Arena in Kansas
PARK CITY, Kansas (Juny 1, 2017) – Wichita-native Nico Hernandez (1-0, 1 KO), 1 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, is on a mission to establish his home as a real “fight town” like world champion Terence Crawford has done in Omaha, Nebraska.
The 21-year-old Hernandez returns to action Dissabte, Juny 17, in the six-round main event against Mexican-born flyweight opponent Jose Rodriguez (2-0, 2 KOs), com a cap de cartell “KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire”, which will air (10 p.m. I / 7 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.
“KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” is a presentation of KO Night Boxing LLC.
Hernandez drew nearly 3,200 fans for his professional debut, Març 25, in nearby Mulvane (Kansas), in which he knocked out Patrick Gutierrez in the fourth round of the main event, which was also televised live on CBS Sports Network.
Hernández’ promotor, KO Nit de Boxa, LLC, is committed to showcasing Hernandez at home on national television, as well as provide a platform for young Kansas boxers for them to develop their skills and build intra-state rivalries as evident on this card.
“My plan is to do it like Terence Crawford has done in Omaha,” Hernandez explained. “I’m hoping it works out as well for me. It means so much for me to bring boxing to Wichita, to all of Kansas, for these fans and all the good, young boxers we have here.”
“This is a good opportunity for fighters from Wichita, across Kanas, to showcase their skills to the boxing world,” promotor John Andersen dit. “Nico is giving all these other fighters a chance to do that by headlining our shows on CBS Sports Network. They need to fight to develop; otherwise, they’d have to travel far from home just to fight. They can build fanbases close to their hometowns.

“We’re an up-and-coming promotional company, much like Nico as a pro fighter, and together we want to build boxing across Kansas and build natural rivalries like we have on this card. Nico is the perfect fighter to do this because, in addition to being an Olympic medalist, he’s a great role model for young people in Wichita, and Kansas as a whole, to emulate. We’ve planted the boxing seed in Wichita, through Nico, and we feel that boxing is going to grow across the state where Nico is bigger than life.”

Unbeaten Canadian featherweight Marc “Gwapo” Pagcaliwangan (10-0-1, 8 KOs) es reuneix Angel “Terrible” Monrreal (10-8-1, 3 KOs), de Mèxic, in the eight-round co-feature, while Wichita junior middleweight Noel Esquada (7-3-2, 5 KOs) adquireix 2012 Chicago Golden Gloves champion Limberth “El Gallito” Ponce (12-3, 9 KOs) in the six-round match,
A prime example of a budding intrastate Kansas rivalry will be displayed in the televised opener as Garden City (Kansas) prospecte de pes ploma Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO) takes on pro-debuting Humberto “Tito” Tellez, fighting out of Winfield (Kansas).
The non-televised “KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” undercard is loaded with local talent: pro-debuting Topeka (Kansas) welter júnior Brian Clements vs. Bryan Montalvo (1-9, 1 KO), of Garden City (Kansas); Winfield light heavyweight Juan Hollingsworth (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Oklahoman Matt Dixon in his pro debut, and pro-debuting middleweights Eddie Chavez, of Wichita, and Garden City’s Fernando Jasso throw-down in the opening bout.
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Tickets are on sale at the Hartman Arena box office and http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/060052A193761C74. Els preus són $175.00 (VIP ringside package ticket which includes a limited-edition event T-shirt and a ticket to the official after-party with a meet-and-greet opportunity), $150.00 (floor seat which includes a limited-edition event T-shirt), $75.00, $35.00 i $20.00. Tickets will also be sold in Wichita at Angela’s Café (2119 La. 21st St. N, or call Team Nico (Jeremiah @ 316. 393.3743 or Lewis @ 316.806.0144).
Aquest és un tot-edats mostren. Les portes obren a 6:00 p.m. Connecticut amb el combat d'obertura programada en 7:00 p.m. Connecticut.
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Jose Rodriguez unfazed, determined to KO 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez In “Rapid Fire” main event June 17

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Airing live on CBS Sports Network from
Hartman Arena in Kansas
PARK CITY, Kansas (Maig 11, 2017) – Unfazed Mexico-native Jose Rodriguez is determined to knockout 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez a Dissabte, Juny 17, al “KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” headline event.

Wichita-native Hernandez (1-0, 1 KO) will be fighting at home against Rodriquez (2-0, 2 KOs), a flyweight living in Wisconsin,in the six-round main event that will air (10 p.m. I / 7 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.
“KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” is a presentation of KO Night Boxing LLC.
Hernandez drew nearly 3,200 fans for his professional debut, Març 25, in nearby Mulvane (Kansas), in which the 21-year-old future star stopped Patrick Gutierrez in the fourth round of the main event, which was also televised live on CBS Sports Network.
Rodriguez is chasing the American dream having moved 12 years ago to Wisconsin for a job opportunity and better life for his family. He had started boxing in Mexico but was unable to continue because he needed to work. A few years after he moved to Wisconsin, Rodriguez decided he wanted to box again, although he had a difficult time finding a trainer who wanted to work with a 24-year-old novice. Entrenador Eddie Haynes gave Rodriguez an opportunity to join Team Certified, which includes former world title challenger Àngel Manfredy, who also works Rodriguez’ corner.
After a brief yet undefeated amateur career, highlighted by Rodriguez’ gold-medal performance in the in the Milwaukee Golden Gloves Championships, Jose turned pro last July in Milwaukee against Nicholas Brand. Ara, he has a pair of first-round knockouts, the last this past September against Richard Tallmadge, who was coached by Nate Jones, irònicament, also an American Olympic bronze-medal winner in 1996.
Rodríguez, who drives 1 ½-hours to train at his gym, works the night shift in a factory. “I fight for my wife and three children,” the 29-year-old Rodriquez said. “This is a very important fight for me because, when I knock him out, it’ll open doors for me and my team. I train very hard every day because I want to make a living boxing, or at least enough to work less hours, so I can see my kids more than the hour a day I do now. I’ve already lost too much time
“This is going to be a good action-fight, de principi a fi, as long as it lasts. I like to fight inside, putting a lot of pressure on my opponent. I don’t want to leave it in the hands of the judges. No decision, I’m knocking him out. If he thinks this is going to be an easy fight, he’ll know who I am after our fight. Vaig a acabar amb ell!”
Unbeaten Canadian featherweight Marc “Gwapo” Pagcaliwangan (10-0-1, 8 KOs) takes on Mexican invader Angel “Terrible” Monrreal (9-8-1, 3 KOs) in the eight-round co-feature. Pagacaliwangan is a Taekwondo-trained fighter of Filipino heritage. He is a three-time Ontario Golden Gloves and two-time Provincial amateur champion in his native Canada.
Wichita junior middleweight Noel Esquada (7-3-2, 5 KOs) es reuneix 2012 Chicago Golden Gloves champion Limberth “El Gallito” Ponce (12-3, 9 KOs) in a scheduled six-round bout. Garden City (Kansas) prospecte de pes ploma Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO) faces pro-debuting Humberto “Tito” Tellez, fighting out of Winfield (Kansas).
Non-televised “KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” undercard bouts featuring additional Kansas fighters will soon be announced. Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Tickets are on sale at the Hartman Arena box office and http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/060052A193761C74. Els preus són $175.00 (VIP ringside package ticket which includes a limited-edition event T-shirt and a ticket to the official after-party with a meet-and-greet opportunity), $150.00 (floor seat which includes a limited-edition event T-shirt), $75.00, $35.00 i $20.00. Tickets will also be sold in Wichita at Angela’s Café (2119 La. 21st St. N, or call Team Nico (Jeremiah @ 316. 393.3743 or Lewis @ 316.806.0144).
Aquest és un tot-edats mostren. Les portes obren a 6:00 p.m. Connecticut amb el combat d'obertura programada en 7:00 p.m. Connecticut.
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Returns to headline “Rapid Fire” in Kansas

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Juny 17 a CBS Sports Network, live from Hartman Arena

PARK CITY, Kansas (Maig 1, 2017) – 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez torna al ring en Dissabte, Juny 17, at home in Wichita for his second professional fight. “KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” sortirà a l'aire (10 p.m. I / 7 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.
Wichita native Hernandez will face unbeaten Mexican flyweight Jose Rodriquez (2-0, 2 KOs)in the six-round main event.
In his professional debut on March 25º, Hernandez turned in an impressive performance, entertaining nearly 3,200 passionate Kansas fans as he defeated Patrick Gutierrez in the fourth round of the main event. The fight was also televised on CBS Sports Network.
NICO HERNANDEZ HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO FROM HIS PRO DEBUT
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Nico Hernandez
(Picture courtesy of TITLE Boxing)

The 21-year-old Hernandez displayed tremendous poise and a few tweaks to his amateur style, adding a devastating body attack, in addition to effectively switching from his orthodox stance to southpaw at times.

“I feel that there will be even more people there this fight than at my pro debut,” Hernandez said. “I live only a 10 to 15-minute drive from Hartman Arena, north of Wichita.
“I worked hard on body punching for my pro debut. I didn’t do that in the amateurs (no scoring points) and I’m getting use to switching to southpaw. Both were in our game plan and successful in my firsts fight. I’m excited to get right back in the ring, especially at home. Our plan is to fight every two to three months and have a total of four fights this year.”
“KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” is a presentation of KO Night Boxing LLC.
“Gutierrez was the perfect opponent for Nico’s pro debut,” comentat John Andersen, who promotes Hernandez as well as the June 17º espectacle. “He was tough but now it’s time to step it up a little against a 2-0 opponent with two knockouts. Nico is starting to climb the ladder to get him where we want him to go. We need to move him quicker than an average fighter, largely due to his amateur background, and he’ll probably have only one more six-round bout after this before moving him up to eight.
“I thought he looked a little nervous in his pro debut at the start, but that’s expected for a fighter making his pro debut at home in front of nearly 3,200 gent, and after that he was great. We couldn’t have asked for anything more and he did get in some rounds that will be helpful.
“This fight will be close to where Nico lives. Nico really connects to kids in the community, often speaking at local schools, and this is the perfect opportunity for parents to bring their children to watch him fight on a weekend night.
“We’re calling this show, ‘Rapid Fire,’ primarily because of Nico’s exciting style, firing crisp combinations in rapid succession, in addition to his activity level as he comes right back to fight so quickly.”
Hernández’ father and head trainer, Lewis Hernandez, believes fans will see a more improved, well-rounded fighter in this fight. “Nico showed his body punching and he switched around a little to fight lefthanded,” he explained, “which weren’t part of his boxing style in the amateurs. Fans will see the fighter Nico really is but this fight he’ll get back to boxing more. I told him that he needed to go to the body as a professional fighter but that each punch doesn’t have to be as hard. Sometimes I need to remind him of that because he’s a fighter at heart.
“I knew he’d be okay in his pro debut (nerves-wise) because he gets going as the fight goes on. When he hurts his opponent, he comes on even stronger. I just tell him to box and be himself. He’s always well-conditioned so he can go rounds without a problem. I want him to be fast and elusive to take away his opponents’ body and then, in later rounds, go back to boxing. He fought at 115-pounds but he’ll be back to 112 for this fight. Nico was strong at 115 and he’ll be very strong at flyweight.”
A 29-year-old native of Mexico who fights out of Markesan, Wisconsin, Rodríguez (2-0, 2 KOs) has two first-round knockouts in a pair of pro fights. Rodriguez is trained by four-time world title challenger Àngel Manfredy, whose invaluable experience from fighting Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Stevie Johnston i Diego Corrales certainly aids his fighter. Manfredy (43-8-1, 32 KOs) had statement victories over Arturo Gatti, Julio Diaz i Ivan Robinson, entre els més notables.
Additional “KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” fights will soon be announced. Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Tickets go on special pre-sale Dimecres, Maig 3, and general sales Divendres, Maig 5, a la taquilla Hartman Arena i http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/060052A193761C74. Els preus són $175.00 (VIP ringside package ticket which includes a limited-edition event T-shirt and a ticket to the official after-party with a meet-and-greet opportunity), $150.00 (floor seat which includes a limited-edition event T-shirt), $75.00, $35.00 i $20.00. Tickets will also be sold in Wichita at Angela’s Café (2119 La. 21st St. N), or call Team Nico (Jeremiah @ 316. 393.3743 or Lewis @316.806.0144.
Aquest és un tot-edats mostren. Les portes obren a 6:00 p.m. Connecticut amb el combat d'obertura programada en 7:00 p.m. Connecticut.
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2016 Olympic Bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Shines in professional debut win at home

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Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams decisions Eduardo “Tro” Garza to improve to 10-0
Neeco “Rooster” Macias crows after
Dominant victory over Cesar Soriano
“KO Nit de Boxa: History Begins”
RESULTATS OFICIALS
Nico Hernandez (R) is a future star
(all pictures by Charles Yellowfeather / KO Nit de Boxa)
MULVANE, Kansas (Març 25, 2017) — A future star was born last night as 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez turned in a stellar performance in his professional debut, parada Copet “Slacks” Gutiérrez in the fourth round of the “KO Nit de Boxa: History Begins” esdeveniment principal, which aired live on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
“KO Nit de Boxa: 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. Hernández’ 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 en dos mesos.
“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.
“Lluitant aquí aquesta nit was much different than fighting in the Olympics (in Brazil). Aquesta nit they were cheering me, they booed me at the Olympics no matter who I fought because I was an American.”
En la baralla co-estel·lar, gifted New Haven (Connecticut) esquerrà Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams improved his undefeated record to 10-0 (3 KOs), displaying special ring skills on his way to an impressive eight-round unanimous decision over tough Eduardo “Tro” Garsa (6-2, 2 KOs).
A classic boxer, Williams also showed some pop aquesta nit, 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 dues vegades i 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. Ara, Vull lluitar amb els millors. Let’s go!”
Relentless junior middleweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (15-0, 8 KOs), fighting out of Tehachapi, Califòrnia, enhanced his reputation as a rising contender on the regional scene, assaulting his game Mexican foe, Cesar Soriano (26-35-1, 16 KOs), 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. Encara estic aprenent. 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 KOs) dropped Missouri veteran Steve “The Spoiler” Walker (26-34-1, 16 KOs) three times for a first-round technical knockout victory in a fight contested at a 186-pounds catchweight.
En una lluita sense títol, Kansas State junior middleweight champion Efrain Morales (5-0, 2 KOs) romàs invicte, stopping fellow Kansan Robert Alexander Seyan (2-6, 2 KOs) en la primera ronda.
Kansas featherweight Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO) pitched a shutout, winning all four rounds against pro-debuting Kevin “Indi” García.
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:
RESULTATS OFICIALS
(Winners listed first each fight)
MAIN EVENT – JUNIOR BANTAMWEIGHTS
Nico Hernandez (1-0, 1 KO), Wichita, Kansas
WTKO4 (2:32)
Pat Gutierrez (0-3), Las Vegas, Nevada
CO-FEATURE – Pesos ploma
Tramaine Williams (19-0, 3 KOs), New Haven, Connecticut
WDEC8 (79-71, 79-71, 78-72)
Eduardo Garza (6-2, 2 KOs), Pal View, TX
creuers
Juan Hollingsworth (1-0, 1 KO), Winfield, Kansas
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Raymond Gray (1-2, 0 KO), Columbia, MO
CATCHWEIGHT (186 lliures.)
Jeff Page, Jr. (18-3, 12 KOs), Andover, Kansas
WTKO1 (2:36)
Steve Walker (26-34, 18 KOs), Anníbal, MO
MITJANS MITJANS JUNIOR
Neeco Macias (15-0, 8 KOs), Tehachapi, TAL COM
WDEC8 (80-71, 79-72, 78-73)
Cesar Soriano (26-35-1, 16 KOs), Ciutat de Mèxic, Mèxic
Efrain Morales (5-0, 2 KOs), Garden City. Kansas
WTKO1 (1:46)
Robert Alexander Seyam (2-6, 2 KOs), Wichita, Kansas
Pesos ploma
Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO), Garden City, Kansas
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 Nit de Boxa: History Begins”

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Març 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena

MULVANE, Kansas (Març 20, 2017) –– 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will join an elite group aquest dissabte night as he makes his professional debut in the “KO Nit de Boxa: History Begins” esdeveniment principal, ventilació (9 p.m. I / 6 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
“KO Nit de Boxa: 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 (Nevada) flyweight 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 “Sucre” Ray Leonard (Febrer. 5, 1977, in Baltimore, Maryland, campió del món dues vegades 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. Així, No puc perdre. 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 (com a aficionat) però, 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” Williams (9-0, 3 KOs), a gifted southpaw from New Haven (Connecticut), takes on Texas featherweight Eduardo Garza (6-1, 2 KOs) in the eight-round co-feature.
Opening the televised segment of the card, en un partit de vuit assalts, is a potentially explosive junior middleweight throw-down between unbeaten Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 KOs), of Palm Desert, Califòrnia, and Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano (26-34-1, 16 KOs).
Andover (Kansas) creuer Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 KOs) es reuneix Steve “The Spoiler” Walker (26-33, 18 KOs), from Hannibal (MO), in the six-round television swing bout.
Also fighting on the undercard, in separate four-round bouts, are Kansas St. campió mitjà júnior Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), from Garden City (Kansas), vs. Wichita’s Robert Alexander Sevam (2-5, 2 KOs), Garden City featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) vs. New Mexico’s pro-debuting Kevin “Indi” García, and Winfield (Kansas) creuer Juan Hollingsworth will make his pro debut vs. Raymond Gray, de Columbia, Missouri.
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Preu de les entrades són $115.00 (ringside, files 1 & 2), $75.00 (floor seats, files 3-5), $60.00 (floor seats, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) i $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.
Les portes obren a 5:00 p.m. Connecticut amb el combat d'obertura programada en 6:00 p.m. Connecticut.
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