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Live on CBS Sports Network & FloBoxing.tv
From the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
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Las Vegas (Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 10, 2016) – Another solid top-to-bottom “Knockout Night at the D card has been announced for Friday hmo ntuj, Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 18, airing (9 p.m. PT / 12 a.m. THIAB) rau CBS kev ua si Network live from inside the Downtown Las Vegas Txheej xwm Centertent.
FloBoxing.tv will live stream the Nov. 18th “Knockout Night at the D” undercard worldwide, pib thaum 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. THIAB), in addition to three main card bouts – excluding North America – pib thaum 9 p.m. PT / 12 a.m. THIAB).
Lub “Knockout Night at the D” series, presented by lub D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Hall of Fame announcers Jim “J.R.” Ross thiab Al Bernstein will call the action from ringside, along with roving reporter Sean Wheelock, on CBS Sports Network. Known for introducing the top stars of professional wrestling to the ring for 20 xyoo, Justin Roberts will join the legendary CBS Sports Network broadcast team in Las Vegas for the Nov. 18 show to enhance the entrances of the “Knockout Night at the D” boxing stars of tag kis.
North American Boxing Association (Tsis tas li ntawd) United States lightweight champion Reynaldo “El Trampolin” Blanco (13-2, 7 Kos) defends his title in the 10-round main event against Demond “Body Shot” Brock (12-3-1, 4 Kos), nyob rau hauv lub 10-round ntsiab kev tshwm sim.
“Let it be clear,” Blanco said. “Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 18th nyob rau hauv Las Vegas, the world and my opponent will witness the fury of the Dominican from Matancita, Reynaldo Blanco, who is here to conquer the lightweight division. Let the war begin!”
Nyob rau hauv lub 8-round co-feature, Puerto Rican KO artist and Daniel “El Duro” Rosario Cruz(11-1, 10 Kos), a former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Latino junior middleweight champion, takes on Mexican upset specialist Norberto Gonzalez (22-8, 13 Kos).
The television opens with undefeated Las Vegas junior lightweight prospect Randy Moreno (6-0, 5 Kos) in his first scheduled 6-round bout against Mexican veteran Daniel Perales (7-5-1, 4 Kos)
Keeping with its goal to showcase young talent based in Las Vegas, junior flyweight Marina “Rocky” Ramirez (2-0), fighting out of Idaho, meets the Bronx’ Natalie Gonzalez (2-0), while pro-debuting cruiserweight Jason Beauchamp faces Puerto Rican Kenny Cruz-Carrasquillo (0-2-1), in a pair of 4-round bouts.
Tsis tas li ntawd, fighting on the undercard in a 4-rounder is Roy Jones, Jr. kev tiv thaiv Shady Gamhour, a Swede fighting out of Pensacola, Florida, tiv tiag David De La Cruz, ntawm Los Angeles, in a fight between pro-debuting middleweights. Pennsylvania junior featherweight Juan Sanchez (1-0, 1 Kos) ntsej muag Javier Cepeda (0-2), ntawm Puerto Rico.
Tag nrho cov sib ntaus thiab tua hluav taws yuav raug hloov.
Daim pib, luv nqi ntawm $1,000.00 VIP booth (muaj xws li 15 admissions), $50.00 VIP ringside, $25.00 thiab $15.00 general nkag, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com los yog www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 6:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 7:00 p.m. PT.
Lub “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and Neon Star Media.
NTAUB NTAWV:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvEventsCenter, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @bodyshot brock and @_randymoreno
RIVAL BOXING GEAR & EQUIPMENT is the official gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” series. www.rivalboxing.com, @rivalboxinggear
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Live on CBS Sports Network
From the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
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Reynaldo Blanco vs. Demond Brock (R) headlines the Nov. 18th
“Knockout Night at the D” on CBS Sports Network
(photo by Manny “Mitts” Murillo / Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions)
Las Vegas (Lub kaum hli ntuj 27, 2016) – “Knockout Night at the D” returns Friday night, Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 18, airing nyob (9 p.m. PT / 12 a.m. THIAB) rau CBS kev ua si Network from inside the Downtown Las Vegas Txheej xwm Center tent, located in the heart of the downtown Las Vegas casino district, one block away from the world famous Fremont Street (200 S. 3rd St.).
North American Boxing Association (Tsis tas li ntawd) United States lightweight champion Reynaldo Blanco (13-2, 7 Kos) makes his first title defense against challenger Demond “Body Shot” Brock (12-3, 4 Kos) nyob rau hauv lub 10-round ntsiab kev tshwm sim.
Lub “Knockout Night at the D” series, presented by lub D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Hall of Fame announcers Jim “J.R.” Ross thiab Al Bernstein will call the action from ringside, along with roving reporter Sean Wheelock, on CBS Sports Network.
The 29-year-old Blanco, fighting out of the Dominican Republic by way of Puerto Rico, captured his NABA US title belt this past January, taking an 8-round unanimous decision from previously unbeaten Angel Luis Ocasio (8-0-2). In his last fight in July, Blanco stopped another undefeated challenger, 14-0 Mario Beltre, in the second round for the Dominican Republic lightweight championship.
New Orleans-native Brock, who learned how to box serving a 15-year prison sentence, yeej Chuy Gutierrez (14-0-1) in the June 10th “Knockout Night at the D” show to retain his World Boxing Council (Qhov) United States lightweight title in his first title defense. Brock, 35, originally captured his title belt in 2015, by way of an 8-round unanimous decision over Oscar Valenzuela (9-1-1).
Nyob rau hauv lub 8-round co-feature, Puerto Rican junior middleweight Daniel “El Duro” Ntoo khaub lig(11-1, 10 Kos) takes on former Mexico welterweight champion Norberto Gonzalez(22-8, 13 Kos).
Ntoo khaub lig, who has knocked out 10 ntawm nws 11 victims, is the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) Latino junior middleweight champion having captured that vacant title in his last fight (Lub Xya hli ntuj 17, 2015), siv ceev xwmphem Aaron Garcia (14-3-1) in the second round in Florida.
Always dangerous Gonzalez is a proven upset specialist with victories against 30-3 Javier Francisco Maciel (DEC8), 20-1 Michael Oliveira (DEC10), 18-2 Antonio Arras (DEC10), thiab 22-3-1 Joel Juarez (DEC6).
In the television opener, rising junior lightweight Randy Moreno (6-0, 5 Kos) faces Mexican veteran Daniel Perales (7-5-1, 4 Kos) in a scheduled 6-round bout. Fighting once again at home in Las Vegas, Moreno will be in his first 6-rounder, as well as on national television for the first time. The gifted 20-year-old is coming off explosive back-to-back knockouts of Fabian Alaniz thiab Gaige Ireland in a pair of “Knockout Night at the D” events in September.
“The hottest series in boxing returns November 18th with another great event,” hais tias Keith Veltre, CEO / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions. “Ib zaug dua, the main event and co-feature are pick ’em fights. ‘Knockout Night at the D’ fights are known for its competitiveness and entertainment value. And we remain committed to showcasing local prospects like Randy Moreno, who will be fighting on national television for the first time. Fans in attendance as well as those watching on CBS Sports Network will be into these match-ups from the opening bell.”
Keeping with its goal to showcase young talent based in Las Vegas, junior flyweight Marina “Rocky” Ramirez (2-0), and pro-debuting cruiserweight Jason Beauchampare slated to be fighting in separate 4-round bouts.
Tag nrho cov sib ntaus thiab tua hluav taws yuav raug hloov.
Daim pib, luv nqi ntawm $1,000.00 VIP booth (muaj xws li 15 admissions), $50.00 VIP ringside, $25.00 thiab $15.00 general nkag, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com los yog www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 6:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 7:00 p.m. PT.
Lub “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and Neon Star Media.
NTAUB NTAWV:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvEventsCenter, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @bodyshot brock and @_randymoreno
RIVAL BOXING GEAR & EQUIPMENT is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” series. www.rivalboxing.com, @rivalboxinggear
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Young decisions Lopes, Vera stops Zizic
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RAUG RAWS NTAUB NTAWV TAU
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-all pictures by Manny “Mitts” Murillo / Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions-
Erik Ruiz celebrates his upset victory
Las Vegas (Cuaj hlis 30, 2016) — Late replacement Erik “El Trumpo” Ruiz upset Hanzel Martinez nyob rau hauv hmo no lub “Knockout Night at the D” main event in front of another sold-out crowd at the outdoor Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. Lub “Knockout Night at the D” series, presented by the D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions. Hall Of Fame announcers Jim “J.R.” Ross thiab Al Bernstein called the action from ringside with Sean Wheelock on CBS Sports Network in North America and internationally via ESPN. Ruiz (16-5-1, 6 Kos) replaced Emmanuel Quartey, who was unable to secure a visa, and he was rewarded with a 10-round majority decision victory over fellow Mexican fighter Hanzel Martinez (23-3, 19 Kos) for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) International super bantamweight title. “El Trumpo,” fighting out of Oxnard, California, put on a clinic, avoiding the lunging Martinez, who was frustrated throughout the fight by Ruiz’ slickness. Martiniz lunged, Ruiz countered and then he slightly moved to the side, avoiding any potential. Defensively, Ruiz was far superior, keeping Martinez off balance through out the majority of rounds. Ruiz (R) controlled most of the action in the main event
“Kuv xav tias zoo,” Ruiz exclaimed. “I took this last minute fight but I was ready for it. Hanzel is a tough fighter. He has guts. I didn’t think he’d to the full 10 rounds. This is an opportunity that will open a lot of doors for me. He knew he was coming to fight and I as ready for him.” In a good technical fight with a lot of give-and-take action from start to finish, unbeatenStephon “Showstopper” Hluas (15-0-3, 6 Kos) yeej Tony Lopez, Jr. (11-2, 4 Kos) in a battle of gritty southpaws. Fighting out of St. Louis, Young’s quickness prevailed over Lopes’ toughness, as both fighters put on a show for the vacant North American Boxing Association (Tsis tas li ntawd) bantamweight title in the co-feature. Young won a 10-round majority decision. (L) Young’s quickness was the difference
“Nws yog ib tug nyuaj kev sib ntaus,” Young commented. “My coach said, if you wan it, go get him. And I did. I knew what I was coming to get. People want to see me fight in this division.” In the television opener, NABA USA super welterweight champion John “The Phenom” Vera (15-0, 10 Kos) made another strong statement under the neon lights, stopping challenger Milorad “Micko” Zizic (12-2, 7 Kos) nyob rau hauv lub thib ob puag ncig. Making his second title defense, Vera, a southpaw, served notice to all super welterweights, dropping Zizic twice and then staggering him again before referee Kenny Baylesscalled an end to the fight. Vera Vera decked Zizic twice
“I came out here to put on a show,” Vera said after the fight. “I dropped him (thawj) with a left-right. The second knockdown I feinted and hit him with a hard right jab. I then turned right-handed because I knew my right was working. I knew I had him.” Las Vegas junior lightweight Randy Moreno cruised to his fifth win without a loss, unloading an unanswered barrage of punches on Fabian “El Suavecito” Alanez (1-1) until referee Jay Nady halted the fight in the second round. Moreno is a rising young star to watch
Popular Las Vegas welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols kho kom 7-0 with a totally in control 4-round decision over Marquis “Lub Hawk” Hawthorn (4-5, 1 KO). Nichols kept rollin’
Las Vegas’ 18-year-old bantamweight Max “The Baby Faced Assassin” Ornelas (5-0, 2 Kos) tseem unbeaten, winning a a 4-round unanimous technical decision overMulapi Enjani (2-3-2, 1 KO). Ornelas hurt Enjani near the end of the fourth round. Enajani hurt his knee and he was unable to continue, resulting in a technical decision 18-year-old Max Ornelas (L) kho kom 5-0
Las Vegas junior lightweight Sal Lopez (4-0, 0 Kos) pitched a shutout, winning all four rounds on the judges’ scorecards, over previously undefeated Kenneth “Scrappy” Taylor (2-1, 2 Kos). (R) Lopez pitched a shutout
RAUG RAWS NTAUB NTAWV TAU
SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS
John Vera (15-0, 10 Kos), Yeej, Fort Worth, TX
WTKO2 (2:15)
Milorad Zizic (12-2, 6 Kos), Challenger, Las Vegas, NV
(Vera retained WBA-NABA super welterweight title)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Jeremy Nichols (7-0, Kos), Las Vegas, NV
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Marquis Hawthorn (4-5, 1 KO), Waco, TX.
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Randy Moreno (5-0, 4 Kos), Las Vegas, NV
WTKO2 (0:21)
Fabian Alaniz (1-1, 0 Kos), Laredo, TX
Sal Lopez (4-0, 0 Kos), Las Vegas, NV
WDEC (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Kenneth Taylor (2-1, 2 Kos), Tyler, TX
SUPER BANTAMWEIGHTS
Erik Ruiz (16-5-1, 6 Kos), Oxnard, XWS LI
WDEC10 (98-92, 97-93, 95-95)
Hanzel Martinez (23-3, 19 Kos), Tijuana, Mexico.
(Ruiz won WBC International bantamweight title)
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Stephon Hluas (15-0-3, 6 Kos), Saint Louis, MO
WDEC (97-93, 96-94, 95-95)
Tony Lopez, Jr. (11-2, 4 Kos), Fort Worth, TX
(Young won WBA-NABA Bantamweight title)
Max Ornelas (5-0, 2 Kos), Las Vegas, NV
WTDEC4 (40-36, 40-36 40-36)
Mulapi Enjani (2-3-2, 1 KO), San Diego, XWS LI
NTAUB NTAWV:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvEventsCenter, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @teamtonylopez, @hanzel2111, @stephonyoung, @johnverajr, @mickozizic, @jflashgang, @_RandyMoreno
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
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Promoter Roy Jones Jr.
-all pictures by Manny “Mitts” Murillo / Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions
(fighter on right is listed first each fight, promoter Roy Jones Jr. in the middle)
VACANT WBA INTERNATIONAL SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (10)
Hanzel Martinez (23-2, 19 Kos), Tijuana, Mexico 122 phaus.
Erik Ruiz (15-5-1, 6 Kos), Oxnard, XWS LI 121 phaus.
VACANT WBA-NABA BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (10)
Tony Lopez, Jr. (11-1, 4 Kos), Fort Worth, TX 118 phaus.
Stephon Hluas (14-0-3, 6 Kos), Saint Louis, MO 117 bs.
WBA-NABA USA SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMIONSHIP (8)
John Vera (14-0, 9 Kos), Yeej, Fort Worth, TX 154 phaus.
Milorad Zizic (12-1, 6 Kos), Challenger, Las Vegas, NV 153 ½ lb.
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS (4)
Randy Moreno (4-0, 3 Kos), Las Vegas, NV 134 phaus.
Fabian Alaniz (1-0, 0 Kos), Laredo, TX 134 ½ phaus.
WELTERWEIGHTS (4)
Jeremy Nichols (6-0, 2 Kos), Las Vegas, NV 147 ½ phaus.
Marquis Hawthorn (4-4, 1 KO), Waco, TX 146 phaus.
BANTAMWEIGHTS (4)
Max Ornelas (4-0, 2 Kos), Las Vegas, NV 118 phaus.
Mulapi Enjani (2-2-2, 1 KO), San Diego, XWS LI 116 ½ phaus.
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS (4)
Sal Lopez (3-0, 0 Kos), Las Vegas, NV 131 phaus.
Kenneth Taylor (2-0, 2 Kos), Tyler, TX 129 phaus.
DAB TSI: “Knockout Night at the D” professional boxing
THAUM: Friday, Cuaj hlis 30, 2016
QHOV TWG: Downtown Las Vegas Txheej xwm Center (DLVEC)
Pab txhawb: Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions
TELEVISION: Live on CBS Sports Network, internationally via ESPN (digital delay check local listings)
BROADCASTERS: Jim “J.R.” Ross, Al Bernstein & Sean Wheelock
RING ANNOUNCER: Jeff Huston
DOORS OPEN: 5:00 p.m. PT
FIRST BOUT: 6:00 p.m. PT
FIRST TV BOUT: 8:00 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. THIAB
OTHER: “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media
NTAUB NTAWV:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvEventsCenter, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
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Las Vegas (Cuaj hlis 27, 2016) – Veteran super bantamweight Erik Ruiz has replaced Ghanaian boxer Emmanuel Quartey, who was unable to secure a visa to enter the United States, nyob rau hauv no hnub Friday night’s 10-round main event versus Hanzel “Rude Boy” Martinez, headlining a strong “Knockout Night at the D” card, for the vacant World Boxing Association International super bantamweight title.
Airing live (11 p.m. THIAB / 8 p.m. PT) rau CBS kev ua si Network and internationally viaESPN (digital delay check local listings), “Knockout Night at the D” will be held outdoors under the neon lights at Downtown Las Vegas Txheej xwm Center.
Lub “Knockout Night at the D” series, presented by lub D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Hall of Fame announcers Jim “J.R.” Ross thiab Al Bernstein will call all of the action from ringside with Sean Wheelock handling fighter interviews on CBS Sports Network and in English for ESPN internationally.
Martinez (23-2, 19 Kos), a former WBC United States bantamweight champion, fights out of Tijuana, Mexico. Ruiz (15-5-1, 6 Kos) is coming off an impressive 10-round draw with 30-1 Horacio Garcia this past May in as Vegas. He has a notable win over previously unbeaten (11-0-2) Roy Tapia also extended top prospects such as Jessie Magdaleno,Alexis Santiago thiab Manuel Avila the distance.
“We knew there were some issues with Quartey’s visa situation,” pab txhawb Keith Veltrehais tias, “so we had Erik Ruiz on hold. It’s unfortunate but things like this happen in boxing and we’re fortunate to have such a quality opponent like Erik as a late replacement. Nyob rau hauv qhov tseeb, he’s fought much tougher opponents than Quartey. Hanzel has 18 knockouts nyob rau hauv nws 23 yeej, but Ruiz has never been stopped as a professional. We’re confident that the main event will be equally competitive and that fans will enjoy another great night of ‘Knockout Night at the D” boxing.”
In the 10-round co-feature event, Tony Lopez, Jr. (11-1, 4 Kos) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Stephon “Showstopper” Hluas (14-0-3, 6 Kos) for the vacant WBA North American Boxing Association (Tsis tas li ntawd) bantamweight title.
In the third title fight of the night, undefeated WBA-NABA USA super welterweight champion John “The Phenom” Vera (14-0, 9 Kos) makes his second title defense against Milorad “Micko” Zizic (12-1, 6 Kos) in an 8-round bout opening the televised segment of the card.
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Las Vegas welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (5-0, 2 Kos) vs. Marquis Hawthorn (4-4, 1 KO), Las Vegas’ 18-year-old bantamweight Max “Baby Face” Ornelas (4-0, 2 Kos) vs. Mulapi “The African Mexican” Enjani (2-2-2, 1 KO), Las Vegas junior lightweight Sal Lopez (3-0) vs.Kenneth Taylor (2-0, 2 Kos), and Las Vegas junior lightweight Randy Moreno (4-0, 3 Kos) vs. Fabian Alaniz (1-0, 0 Kos).
Tag nrho cov sib ntaus thiab tua hluav taws yuav raug hloov.
Daim pib, luv nqi ntawm $99.99 VIP ringside, $49.99 ringside, $24.99 thiab $14.99 general nkag (seated), are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com los yog www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
Lub “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and Neon Star Media.
No “Knockout Night at the D” event licensed to ESPN will be available to watch in 61 additional countries and territories in Latin America (South America, Central America, Mexico & Brazil) Caribbean, Oceania (Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands),United Kingdom, Canada thiab Is Nrias teb
NTAUB NTAWV:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvEventsCenter, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @teamtonylopez, @hanzel2111, @stephonyoung, @johnverajr, @mickozizic, @jflashgang, @_RandyMoreno
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
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Martinez vs. Quartey, Lopez vs. Hluas, Vera vs. Zizic
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Live on CBS Sports Network & ESPN internationally
From the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
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Las Vegas (Cuaj hlis 14, 2016) — A championship tripleheader will highlight “Knockout Night at the D” on Friday hmo ntuj, Cuaj hlis 30, airing nyob (11 p.m. THIAB / 8 p.m. PT) rau CBS kev ua si Network and internationally via ESPN (digital delay check local listings), outdoors from under the neon lights at Downtown Las Vegas Txheej xwm Center(DLVEC).
Lub “Knockout Night at the D” series, presented by lub D Las Vegas and DowntownLas Vegas Events Center, is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Hall of Fame announcers Jim “J.R.” Ross thiab Al Bernstein will call all of the action from ringside on CBS Sports Network and in English for ESPN internationally.
In The 10-round main event, Hanzel “Rude Boy” Martinez (23-2, 19 Kos) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv
Emmanuel Quartey (20-2, 19 Kos) for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) International super bantamweight championship.
Tony Lopez, Jr. (11-1, 4 KOs faces unbeaten Stephon “Showstopper” Hluas (14-0-3, 6 Kos) for the vacant WBA North American Boxing Association (Tsis tas li ntawd) bantamweight title in the 10-round co-feature, while undefeated WBA-NABA USA super welterweight champion John “The Phenom” Vera (14-0, 9 Kos) makes his first title defense against Milorad “Micko” Zizic (12-1, 6 Kos) in an 8-round bout.
“This show has all the makings of the best ‘Knockout Night at the D’ show of the year with three title fights on tap,” RJJ Boxing Promotions CEO/Co-Founder Keith Veltre hais tias. “The six principal fighters have a combined record of 94-6-3 nrog 63 knockouts. All three of these title fights are evenly matched and can go either way. The winner of the main event should land a spot in the WBA’s top 15 ratings. And we plan to load up the undercard with many of Las Vegas’ most promising prospects.”
Martinez, 24, is a former World Boxing Council (Qhov) United States bantamweight champion. A native of Tijuana, Mexico, Martinez is ranked No. 4 by the NABA, and on the verge of breaking out on the national boxing scene. He hasn’t fought since last December because his last fight was cancelled when he was injured in a car accident.
A former super flyweight champion at home in Ghana, Quartey like Martinez is a dangerous puncher who has experience in the ring. He will be making his United State debut Xya. 30 vs. Martinez.
The 22-year-old Lopez, fighting out of Dallas, is coming off of a sensational second-round stoppage of Jerren Cochran this past May at DLVEC. He is a former WBC Youth Intercontinental bantamweight champion, the belt he captured in 2014 with an 8-round unanimous decision from previously undefeated Isaac Torres (9-0) in Fort Worth. Lopez is rated No. 7 by the NABA.
Hluas, 27, is rated No. 2 by the NABA. The southpaw was a decorated amateur boxer out of Saint Louis, compiling an 86-13 cov ntaub ntawv, including a silver-medal performance at the 2011 National Golden Gloves Championships. All three of his draws were fought on the road. His last was in his most recent fight, last April at Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York, in which he and 14-0 Nikolay Potapov battled evenly for 10 rounds.
Vera’s brutal sixth-round knockout of 10-1-1 Joey Ruelas, also at DLVEC, earned the left-handed Vera his NABA-USA super welterweight crown. Fighting out of Fort Worth, Vera will be facing the toughest opponent of his 3 ½ year professional career.
Zizic, a native of Montenegro is a former International Boxing Federation (IBF) Youth and WBC Mediterranean middleweight champion. Ranked No. 14 by the NABA, Zizic now lives and trains in the capital of boxing, Las Vegas.
Undercard fights will soon be announced. Tag nrho cov sib ntaus thiab tua hluav taws yuav raug hloov.
Daim pib, luv nqi ntawm $99.99 VIP ringside, $49.99 ringside, $24.99 thiab $14.99 general nkag (seated), are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com los yog www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
Lub “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and Neon Star Media.
No “Knockout Night at the D” event is licensed to ESPN will be available to watch in 61 additional countries and territories in Latin America (South America, Central America, Mexico & Brazil) Caribbean, Oceania (Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands),United Kingdom, Canada thiab Is Nrias teb
NTAUB NTAWV:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvEventsCenter, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
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