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Tūtohu Archives: CBS Sports Whatunga
Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller Makes Appearance at Boys & Girls Club of Rochester
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Hernandez shocks Magomedov John Vera stops Joey Ruelas Teenage sensation Devin Haney shines
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(all pictures by Manny Murillo / Whakatairanga RJJ mekemeke
Las Vegas (Kia 21, 2016) – Determined Phoenix middleweight Andrew “Hurricane” Hernandez shocked heavy favorite Arif “The Pedator” Magomedov in tonight’s main event on the “Knockout Night at the D” kāri, which aired live on CBS Sports Whatunga from under the neon lights at the Rō Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC) outdoor venue.
Te “Knockout Night at the D” raupapa, te aroaro e te D Las Vegasand DLVEC, Kei te whakatairangatia ana e te Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions. Tonight’s event was promoted in association with Main Events and Shamo Boxing Promotions.
Before a sold-out crowd, Hernandez (12-4-1, 4 Koó) pounded world-rated middleweight Magomedov (17-1, 10 Koó), winning a unanimous 10-round decision (100-89 rua, 98-91) for the vacant USNBC middleweight title. Hernandez hurt Magomedov in the third and seventh rounds, finally dropping the tough Russian (WBA #2, WB) #3, WBA #5 and IBF #14) i roto i te 10th.
“This fight changes everything for me,” Hernandez proclaimed. “He’s very good and deserves all of the accolades he’s received but I now have my head on straight and I’m focused. My jab was very important tonight. He’s very strong but I wanted to fight him inside because I knew he couldn’t take it from me. I ahau rite rawa. I think I may have broken my ankle in the fourth round but I kept going. I wanted to finish him, get the knockout, but he’s a very tough fighter. He has heart and showed why he has all of those accolades.”
Four weeks ago, Hernandez was preparing to fight as a cruiserweight. He lost 40 pounds to make weight for this middleweight fight in what turned out to be one of the biggest upsets of the year.
(L-R) — Arif Magomedov & Andrew Hernandez
Southpaw super welterweights John “The Phenom” Vera (14-0, 9 Koó), of Fort Worth, and Phoenix’ Joey “Kaimekemeke” Ruelas (10-2-1, 4 Koó) went toe-to-toe from the opening bell and they never let up in the co-feature. Vera exploded in the round of this firestorm, battering the game Ruelas around, until referee Jay Nady halted the action in the sixth round. Vera remained undefeated and retained his NABA-USA title.
“I knew eventually he’d put his hands down and I’d catch him,” Vera explained. “I thank him for the opportunity to fight. He’s helluva fighter, I give him that, but I know I’m a warrior. I took some shots but gave ’em, rawa. I broke him down and just kept throwing those lefts.”
(L-R) – John Vera & Joey Ruelas
In the TV opener, boxing prodigy Devin “The Dream” Haney (6-0, 4 Koó) made history as the 17-year-old – a junior in high school – became the youngest American professional boxer to fight on national television. Te Floyd Mayweather, Sr.-trained Haney, fighting out of Las Vegas in front of his rapidly growing fan-base, showcased his vast skills against previously undefeated Mexican invader Jairo “El Leon” Vargas (Fernandez), unloading 14 unanswered punches for a 4th round technical knockout victory. Nady stopped the fight without counting when a badly hurt Vargas (4-1, 3 Koó) hit the deck hard.
“I happy that I put on a good performance for my fans,” Haney commented after the fight. “My team put together the strategy to use my jab and breakdown his body. I picked up my combinations did what I was told to do.”
(L-R) — Devin Haney & Jairo Vargas
In a battle of Texas junior welterweights, Tony Lopez (11-1, 4 Koó) dropped previously unbeaten Jerren “Hardknocks” Cochran (11-1-1, 4 Koó) twice with lefts in the opening round and finished him off in the second, knocking him out cold with a punishing right.
“Two mores seconds and I would have finished him off in the first,” Lopez remarked. “My corner told me that, after the lefts, come back with a right. They gave me the game plan and I executed.”
(L-R) Tony Lopez & Jerren Cochran
I roto i te a'ee whakatuwheratanga, Las Vegas favorite Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (4-0, 2 Koó) dominated Puerto Rican welterweight Hōngongoi “El Indio” Santos (2-3, 1 KO) on his way to a win by unanimous 4-round decision.
“I know I could have done a little better, throwing more combinations and jab,” Nichols said. “He came in trying but he couldn’t fight. I sent him back to Puerto Rico with a loss.”
(L-R) Jeremy Nichols & Julio Santos
“Knockout Night at the D” returns to the DLVEC Rāmere po, Pipiri 10, on CBS Sports Network. USNBC lightweight champion Demond “Body Shot” Brock (11-3-1, 4 Koó) defends his title against former USNBC 135-pound title holder Chuy “Hurrican” Gutierrez i roto i te hui matua 10-a tawhio noa.
Otinga whaimana
(Winner listed first)
MAHI MAIN – MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Andrew Hernandez (12-4-1, 3 Koó), Phoenix, Arizona
WDEC10 (100-89, 100-89, 98-91)
Arif Magomedov (17-1, 10 Koó), Chekhov, Russia
(Hernandez won vacant USNBC middleweight title)
CO-FEATURE – Super WELTERWEIGHTS
John “The Phenom” Vera (14-0, 9 Koó), Champion, Fort Worth, Texas
WTKO6 (1:17)
Joey “Kaimekemeke” Ruelas (10-2-1, 4 Koó), Kaiwero, Phoenix, Arizona
(Vera won or retained USNBC super welterweight title)
JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHTS
Tony Lopez (11-1, 4 Koó), Dallas, TX
WKO2 (0:22)
Jerren Cochran (11-1-1, 4 Koó), Houston, TX
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Devin Haney (6-0, 4 Koó), Las Vegas, Nevada
WTKO4 (1:34)
Jairo Fernandez (4-1, 3 Koó), Veracruz, Mexico
WELTERWEIGHTS
Jeremy Nichols (4-0, 2 Koó), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Julio Santos (2-3, 1 KO), Ponce, Puerto Rico
“Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” raupapa
Idea Design Studio is the main sponsor
KŌRERO:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @johnverajr, @joey_ruelas, @jerrencochran, @jflashgang (Nichols), @Realdevinhaney
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Guivas Taking a Realistic Approach to Facing ‘Big Baby’ Miller in CBS-televised Showdown next Friday at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
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Explosive “Knockout Night at the D” Undercard To showcase some of tomorrow’s stars Live May 21 on CBS Sports Network outdoors from DLVEC
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Teenage sensation Devin “The Dream” Haney Making national television debut May 21 Live on CBS Sports Network outdoors from DLVEC
Las Vegas (Kia 5, 2016) – Lightweight sensation Devin “The Dream” Haney (5-0, 3 Koó) is a boxing prodigy. The gifted 17-year-old boxer, whawhai i roto i Las Vegas, will make his national television debut May 21, i te kāinga, i runga i te “Knockout Night at the D” kāri.
Te “Knockout Night at the D” raupapa, te aroaro e te D Las Vegasa Rō Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), Kei te whakatairangatia ana e te Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions. Te Kia 21st whakaatu, aureretanga (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AND) ora i runga i CBS Sports Whatunga from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue, is presented in association with Main Events and Shamo Boxing Promotions.
Undefeated Russian middleweight Arif “te kararehe kino” Magomedov(17-0, 10 Koó) mata inoino-whakaaro Andrew “Hurricane” Hernandez (11-4-1, 3 Koó), o Phoenix, i roto i te hui matua 10-a tawhio noa. Magomedov is rated among the top 15 middleweights by the four major sanctioning bodies: WBC #2, WBO #3, WBA #5 and IBF #14.
Unbeaten super welterweight John “The Phenom” Vera (12-0, 8 Koó), of Fort Worth, Texas, defends his NABA-USA title belt against challenger Joey “Kaimekemeke” Ruelas (10-1-1, 4 Koó), o Phoenix, in the 8-round co-feature.
Haney (pictured below) is a 7-time national amateur champion, who captured a gold medal at the 2015 Rangatahi World Champion, but he was unable to try-out for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team because of his age. When headgear was eliminated from Olympic boxing competition, the minimum age for a U.S. boxer to compete in the Olympics was changed to 19, so Haney decided to turn pro at the age of 17 rather than wait four more years. I te tuatahi, ahakoa, he had a problem getting licensed in the U.S.
After having four successful fights in Tijuana, Mexico, Haney’s license was approved by the Nevada Athletic Commission and he won an impressive 4-round decision over Rafael Vazquez this past April 9th i runga i te Manny-Pacauiao-Timothy Bradley IIIshow at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Fighting May 21st on CBS Sports Network promises to be the start of something very special for Haney.
“It really means a lot to me fighting on national television for the first time,” Haney said between workouts. “I’m excited to have my friends from all over be able to watch me fight on TV. I’m going to make a statement that nigh that I’m the next big star. I’m going to show everyone my talents.”
Haney, o te akoranga, hasn’t graduated from high school yet. He’s been home schooled since the seventh grade, studying between his training responsibilities as a prizefighter: morning run, afternoon strength and conditioning, and full boxing workouts during the evening.
What can fans expect to see when they watch Haney in the ring? “Ahau i te kaimekemeke-puncher; strong and fast,” Haney added. “I’m a balanced fighter who can do everything. I’m only 17 and still have a long way to go. I nga ra katoa, my head trainer, Floyd Mayweather, Sr., works with me to relax more, walk-down my opponent and take my time – it’s not the amateurs anymore – to breakdown my opponent.”
Another undefeated fighter, Virginia featherweight Jerren “Hardknocks” Cochran (11-0-1, 4 Koó), faces former WBC Youth International titlist Tony Lopez (10-1, 3 Koó), o Dallas, in the 6-round television “swing bout.”
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Las Vegas junior lightweight Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Texan Chris Turtun (1-2), and Las Vegas welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (3-0, 2 Koó) vs. TBA.
He whawhai me whawhai katoa raro ki te huringa.
Tickets, utu i $99.99 VIP ringside, $49.99 ringside, $24.99 a $14.99 whakauru whānui (seated), are on sale atwww.Ticketmaster.com ranei www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Doors tuwhera i 5:00 p.m. PT ki te a'ee tuwhera whakaritea i 6:00 p.m. PT.
Te “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, ataata me ngā ratonga telco me mā amiorangi i runga i DirecTV Channel 221 a te rihi Channel Whatunga 158. Mō ētahi atu pārongo, tae atu ki te rärangi hötaka tonu, me te ki te tiki CBS Sports Whatunga, haere ki tewww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” raupapa.
KŌRERO:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @johnverajr, @joey_ruelas, @jerrencochran, @jflashgang (Nichols), @Realdevinhaney @RandyMoreno
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Miller to Face Guivas for WBO NABO Title on ‘Championship Boxing on CBS Sports Network’ i Seneka Niagara Resort & Casino i runga i te Paraire, Kia 27
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“Knockout Night at the D” returns May 21 Arif “te kararehe kino” Magomedov hunts down Andrew “Hurricane” Hernandez in Las Vegas
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“KNOCKOUT NIGHT AT THE D” FIGHT CARD FOR MARCH 12 CANCELLED
Las Vegas – “Knockout Night at the D,” the boxing fight card to feature headliners Zab Judah vs. Josh Torres at the Rō Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), has been cancelled for Rāhoroi, March 12.
Derek Stevens, CEO of te D Las Vegas and DLVEC, mea, “Last night, I received multiple calls from the Nevada Athletic Commission regarding eligibility concerns. After our discussions, it became apparent the fight card could not move forward. Although I’m disappointed with the situation, I appreciate the phone calls and look forward to working with the Nevada Athletic Commission on future boxing events at the DLVEC.”
Last tau, DLVEC launched several successful boxing events, with Stevens leading the charge to bring outdoor boxing back to Las Vegas.
All ticket purchases will be reimbursed. Credit card transactions will be automatically refunded and cash refunds will be issued at their point of purchase.
Mō Rō Las Vegas Events Center
Kei i te kokonga o Tuatoru St. a Carson Ave. puta noa i i te D Las Vegas, Ka taea e te Rō Las Vegas Events Center hāngai ake ki te 11,000 manuhiri me ngā āhuatanga atamira kāwanatanga-o-te-toi, tangi, me te rama. Kei te fakaafe'i te hoahoa tuwhera-rangi ki e rua tūruhi me ngā tāngata whenua, me te tuku i te wahi tino mō ngā konohete, tikanga me era atu meatanga nui-. Awhi i te wairua uninhibited o Rō Las Vegas, ope te wāhi hou ki te aho-ake o ngā tiakina tae konohete pirimia whakaari, taiopenga kai me te ake. Ko ano hoki te wāhi ki te ao tuatahi fakafiefia i roto i Las Vegas ki farii Bitcoin rite moni. Mō ētahi atu pārongo, toronga www.dlvec.com te whai ranei i runga i Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at DLVEC.
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Claggett vs. Bryan tops “Knockout Night at the D” Undercard
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