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ALL EIGHT BOXERS MAKE WEIGHT FOR SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATIONQUADRUPLEHEADER TONIGHT, LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM HISTORIC BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY

February 19, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

Adam Lopez vs. Mario Muñoz, Ronald Ellis vs. Jerry Odom,
Lavisas Williams vs. O'Shaquie Foster, John Magda vs. Christopher Brooker

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ATLANTIC CITY (Feb. 18, 2016) – All eight fighters hit their marks and are set to go for their fights hac nocte,, Friday, Feb. 19 on ShoBox: The New Generation vivere SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ATQUE/PT, moram ad Occidentem Coast). A quadrupleheader, presented by GH3 Promotions, will emanate from the Adrian Phillips Ballroom in Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic, City, N.J.

In the main event two undefeated prospects with exceedingly high expectations face their most dangerous opponent to date when Adam "butyrum" Lopez (14-0, 7 KOs), San Antonio ex, Texas, by way Phoenix, Ariz., occurrit Mario “Yayo” Muñoz (16-0-1, 10 KOs), Guadalaiarensis, Jalisco, Mexico in a 10-round super bantamweight matchup.

In other televised bouts, all scheduled for eight rounds, Ronald “Flatline” Ellis (12-0, 10 KOs), of Dorchester, Mass., takes on Washington D.C.’s Jerry "filius regis" Odom (13-2, 12 KOs) in a clash of hard-hitting super middleweights, southpaw Lavisas “Red” Williams (8-0-1, 3 KOs), of Rochester, N.Y.. risks his undefeated record against O'Shaquie "Ice aqua" Foster (9-1, 6 KOs), Auriaco, Texas, in a lightweight match and, opening the telecast, John “Madman” Magda (11-0, 7 KOs), de Rutherford, N.J., faces Philadelphia’s Christopher “Ice Cold” Brooker (7-1, 5 KOs) in a super middleweight matchup.

pondera: Lopez and Muñoz each weighed 121½ pounds; Ellis tipped scale at 166½ pounds, Odom 167½, Williams weighed 132 libras, Fovent 134; and Magda weighed 167½ pounds and Brooker 168½.

Nullam at sunt precii $25, $50, $75, $100 atque $150 and are available for purchase online at www.Ticketmaster.com and over the phone at (800) 736-1420.

Here’s what the fighters said Thursday:

ADAM LOPEZ

“This is my third time on ShoBox and my third fight against an undefeated fighter. They like to match me tough but I must confess, Quod Im 'vere prospiciebat.

“I know I only had 14 pugnat, but I truly feel I feel I’m ready for a major fight or a title shot at the end of year. I have a strong amateur background, so I have experience. There are a lot of good fights right now at 122 libras. The division is hot.

“I fought at 118 last time so I can make that weight if the right opportunity comes, but I am strong at 122. I thought I clearly won my last fight. I don’t think it was as close as the judges said it was.

“I’m fighting a guy, Munionis, who is sort of a mystery to me. I’ve seen one tape of him, but it was from 2012. So I don’t really know how he’s fought recently.

“He seems to want to box and slug. He’s had some good performances in the past and fought some good ones so I won’t take nothing away from him and I do respect him.

“But I’m prepared to make the fight and be aggressor if necessary, and to win it any way that I have to. My trainer [former two-time world champion Carlos “Famous” Hernandez] continues to work on all the little things, and trains me for anything that might come my way..

“I feel that I’ve moved from prospect to contender, but a victorycras night should prove that to everybody.”

MARIO MUÑOZ

“This is my first fight in nine months and first in America, which is very exciting. You have to fight in the United States eventually; this is where you become known.

“I know that I’m in top shape. I’ve fought some good guys in my division, and I’m at the level I need to be. I had a really hard training camp; I know what I’m supposed to do.

“I’m grateful for this opportunity. I know a lot of people haven’t heard of me, but I promise you a good fight.

“I’m more of a boxer than a puncher, but I love to exchange and switch stance to southpaw, although my trainer doesn’t like it.

“Lopez is very fast, smart and has a great left hand. But I’m ready for all that. I’ll look at what he has to offer and counter with my best.

“I’m a little nervous. Things are moving fast now. But I couldn’t be more ready.’’

RONALD ELLIS

“I’ve been working for this sort of opportunity since I was 13, ita, yes, I am very excited. I want to win and look good doing it so promoters and television will want to see me again.

“I’ve had problems in the past getting opponents, so I’ve taken a few ‘stay busy’ fights. But this fight is a totally different story.

“Everyone says I’m a boxer-puncher, and I do feel I am versatile. I’ll decide how I want to go the night of the fight. We know how Jerry’s gonna fight so I need to fight him smart. We’ll see how Odom’s chin is because it’s going get tested cras nox.

“I only had 24 amateur pugnat, but I am dedicated and continuing to improve with each fight. It will be a great night for me. I’m looking forward to putting on a good show.’’

LASANUM Odom

“Everybody has to make changes so I have a new trainer, Kennie Johnson, for this fight. He has been trying to stress finesse, movement and utilizing my overall skills more, with less emphasis on just trying to load up and knock the guy out.

“We’re working on me picking shots, breaking down opponents and setting up the power shots rather than just show it. Defensively, he’s had me working on my overall movement, head movement in particular.

“I’m looking to shine on Friday, especially after my last ShoBox fight that I lost. I should have never taken the fight once he came in so overweight. It was a bad business decision on my part, but I learned – no more thinking with my heart.

“I got over my last fight right away and I’m anxious to do my job and show how much I gained and learned from it. I certainly feel ready. My only focus is to win.

“Ellis should be a good opponent for me. Obviously he has power, a good jab and punches. There are some good things about him, but I’m better. I’ll go out and execute, he won’t be able to stop me.’’’

LAVISAS WILLIAMS

“I’m naturally lefty … I’ve sparred against ambidextrous boxers, so I like to say I’m ready for anything that comes my way.

“I’m excited to be debuting on national television. That’s a pretty big deal for me so I need to put a great show. Especially for my fan base back home, they are all going to be watching.

“I take boxing seriously. I like to say I’m very dedicated. I take advantage of any opportunity I see. I trained at Mayweather Boxing Gym in Las Vegas for a bit last year. It was a good experience.

“My job is to frustrate him and trust me, Volo. He will fight my fight. If he freezes again, I’m sure taking advantage of that, but I’m not counting on it.

“I’m going in knowing I’m the better boxer, but not overconfident. You can’t overlook anybody, but I know I’m the one that’s coming out victorious.”

O’SHAQUIE FORSTER

“I don’t know what happened in my last fight. I thought everything was OK but I just couldn’t find my fight rhythm. I couldn’t get off for some reason. But I am done thinking about that night.

“I’m definitely more focused this time around and in better shape. I need a win – and I’m fighting a guy who beat the guy that beat me, Samuel Seah. So, I have to be smart. He’s a southpaw but I can deal with that.

“I’ve never worked so hard in camp. I left Texas to go to Washington D.C. to train for this. Im ' 100 percent set to go.

“I need a challenge and this is it. I’m ready to step up and I’m ready for him.”

JOHN MAGDA

“I’m excited and ready to go. Right now I’m looking at this as just another fight, but it’s definitely a big, big deal. I’m hoping to win and put on an exciting show.

“I’ve been in the gym training since November but a series of unfortunate events took place and I didn’t fight that month, or in December, or in January. So, I’ve been training for a while. Paratus sum ad pugnam.

‘I’m in with a rough, lenta guy. I can’t let him bully or push me around; I just can’t let him stand and throw.

“I need to box, move, do a lot of things I know I can do. I have to see how it plays. It’s all just a matter of me doing what I am supposed to do, whether it is to box or slug. I’m ready for it.’’

CHRISTOPHER BROOKER

“I love being the underdog; I’m accustomed to it. That’s why I work so hard, remain dedicated and will not ever quit.

“Magda throws a lot of punches, so you can’t expect him to stay on the outside. But I run 15 miles a day, three days a week after sparring, to get into the kind of shape I need to be in and am for this fight.

“This is my first fight against a southpaw, but I’ve had southpaw sparring, including some recently with [mundi fortissimus prioris] Andre Dirrell. I learned so much from him.

“I’m a Philly fighter through and through: I may not be a favorite to win, but I come to war and will never give up. That’s a lot like the way I grew up when living in foster homes — and later, profugo, for some time. I just not give up, I keep on fighting.

“There’s a lot on the line for me hoc Friday and I am ready to show what I can do.’’

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Barry Tompkins appellabo ShoBox cum actio infertur ab ringside Steve Farhood et fortissimus Deus orbem Raul Marquez administranda expertus analysts. Exsecutivus productorem Gordon Hall apud Ricardus Gaughan et producens Rick Phillips Rectificatio.

About ShoBox: The New Generation
Cum eius inceptionem in July 2001, censorie Appellato SHOWTIME pugilatu series, ShoBox: The New Generation facultas quae featured iuvenes, duri. The ShoBox Philosophia, quae iam ad televise excitando, turba placendo et curavit a competitive matches determinatur ad probandum causam volens pro a rebus mundi title. Ex liber nativitatis 65 bellatorum, qui paulo videbantur hominibusShoBox et profecisti in certos titulos comprehendit mundi: Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Lara Erislandy, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, Nonito Donaire, Alexander Devon, Carl Froch, Robertus Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Vargas Jessie, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Williams et Paulus more.

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John Magda – Christopher Brooker ready for a Super Middleweight showdown this Friday night at Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and Live on ShoBox: The New Generation

February 17, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

John Magda battles Christopher Brooker in Super Middleweight showdown from Historic Boardwalk Hall Live on ShoBox: The New Generation

Quadrupleheader includes Adam Lopez vs. Mario Muñoz, Ronald Ellis vs. Jerry Odom,
Lavisas Williams vs. O’Shaquie Foster This Friday, Feb. 19 at 10 p.m. ATQUE/PT

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Atlantic City, NJ (Feb. 16, 2016) – Despite the fight being added just two weeks ago, many boxing insiders feel that the opening eight-round super middleweight between undefeated John Magda atque Christopher Brooker hoc Friday, Feb. 19 vivereSHOWTIME (10 p.m. ATQUE/PT, moram ad Occidentem Coast) could steal the show onShoBox: The New Generation quadrupleheader that is loaded with talent.

Unbeatens Adam “Mantequilla” Lopez (14-0, 7 KOs), San Antonio ex, Texas, by way Phoenix, Ariz., atque Mario “Yayo” Muñoz (16-0-1, 10 KOs), Guadalaiarensis, Jalisco, Mexico, will face their toughest opponents to-date when they meet in the 10-round super bantamweight main event from the Adrian Phillips Ballroom in Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic urbem, N.J.

In other televised bouts, all scheduled for eight rounds, Ronald “Flatline” Ellis (12-0, 10 KOs), of Dorchester, Mass., takes on Washington D.C.’s Jerry “Filius regis” Odom (13-2, 12 KOs) in a clash of hard-hitting super middleweights, and southpawLavisas “Red” Williams (8-0-1, 3 KOs), Roffensis, N.Y.. risks his undefeated record against O’Shaquie “Ice Water” Fovent (9-1, 6 KOs), Auriaco, Texas, in a super featherweight scrap.

Tickets for the GH3 Promotions event are priced at $25, $50, $75, $100 atque $150 and are available for purchase online at www.Ticketmaster.com and over the phone at(800) 736-1420.

The bout between Magda and Brooker has a bit of the territorial rivalry feel as Magda will be fighting close to his Rutherford, N.J. home while Brooker will be making the one-hour trek on the Atlantic City Expressway from his residence in Philadelphia.

Both Magda and Brooker are 24-years old.

Magda has built his reputation on his volume punching that has catapulted him to a perfect mark of 11-0 with seven knockouts. The former New Jersey Junior Olympic champion is coming off the best win, a unanimous decision over Dionisio Miranda.

Brooker has a record of 7-1 with five knockouts and is an aggressive puncher with good power. Brooker stepped on late notice and scored an upset when he defeated previously undefeated Leo Hall on Dec. 29.

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GH3 Promotions Hector Frometa headlines a stacked undercard on Friday, February 19 at the Adrian Phillips Ballroom at Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City

February 6, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

Full night of boxing to take place before terrific ShoBox: The New Generation card, Live SHOWTIME®

John Magda to battle Christopher Brooker in opening televised bout

Nutley, N.J. (Feb. 5, 2016) – It will be a big night of boxing on Friday, Feb. 19, at theAdrian Philips Ballroom in Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City quod Promotions GH3 presents ShoBox: The New Generation, live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ATQUE/PT.

Four bouts will be showcased on the televised portion. In consectetur, Adam Lopez (14-0, 7 KO scriptor) San Antonio ex, Texas, capietis Mario Munoz (16-0-1, 10 KO scriptor) Guadalaiarensis, Mexico, in a ten-round battle for the WBA Fedalatin Super Bantamweight title.

In octo per co-pluma-, undefeated super middleweight Ronald Ellis (12-0, 10 KO scriptor) de Lenn ', Mass., huic conferre Jerry Odom (13-2, 12 KO scriptor) De serpentium natura, D.C.

In an eight-round super featherweight bout, Lavisas Williams (8-0-1, 3 KO scriptor) Roffensis, N.Y., huic conferre O'Shaquie Foster (9-1, 6 KO scriptor) of a Houston, Texas.

Recently added is an eight-round super middleweight bout between undefeated John Magda (11-0, 7 KO scriptor) de Rutherford, N.J., susceptis Christopher Brooker (7-1, 5 KO scriptor) ex Philadelphia.

The combined record of the eight competitors is an astounding 90-4-2 which equates to a 94.8 winning percentage.

Before the cameras roll, an outstanding undercard has been assembled by GH3 Promotions.

Promotions GH3 Hector Frometa (1-0) Miami, Fla. via Cuba, capietis Jordan Rosario (0-2) of Jersey City, N.J., in a quattuor-rotundus welterweight bout.

In a six-round junior middleweight bout, Arturo Trujillo (7-0, 4 KO scriptor) de Eston, Factorum., huic conferre Jeffrey Wright (3-1-1, 3 KO scriptor) of London, Wisc.

In a six-round junior middleweight bout, Young anthony (11-1, 5 KO scriptor) of Atlantic City, huic conferre Skender Halil (8-1, 8 KO scriptor) of Fort Worth, Texas.

In a six-round heavyweight match, Brendan Barrett (3-0-1, 3 KO scriptor) Little Egg Harbor, N.J. cum dividentur Dan Pasciolla (6-1) lateres, N.J.

Elijah Vines ex Philadelphia erit pro suis adversus debut Danny Rosenberger(0-1-2) of Saint Petersburg, Fla., in bout a welterweight.

Tickets for the GH3 Promotions event are priced at $25, $50, $75, $100 atque $150 are available for purchase online at www.Ticketmaster.com and over the phone at 1 800 736 1420.

Promotions GH3 features inuictum Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight Odom Jerry scriptor, Super Bantamweight inuictus est Adam Lopez necnon Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight Champion John Thompson, Jr., undefeated Welterweight scriptor Hector Frometa, Harris Jerrell & Keenan Smith & Jr. Lightweight O’Shaquie Foster to the GH3 Promotions stable.

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Farah “Quiet Storm” Ennis ready to make a loud statement tonight against Michael Gbenga in Philadelphia

May 30, 2015 FNU47 Leave a comment

Frank De Alba headlines against Bernardo Gomez Uribe Plus Steve Upsher Chambers, Williams Raynell, Miguel Cruz, Samuel Figueroa, Christopher Brooker and Leo Hall

Gbenga (L) faces Ennis

Philadelphia (May 29,2015)—Tonight at the Stadium HolidayInn in Philadelphia, King’s Promotions presents a great night of boxing that will headlined by 10-round Jr. Lightweight bout between Frankie De Alba (15-1-2, 5 KO scriptor) atque Bernardo Gomez Uribe (14-3, 10 KO scriptor).

In a six-round Super Middleweight bout Farah Ennis (21-2, 12 KO scriptor) will make his return to the ring after a 22 month hiatus when he takes on Michael Gbenga (20-19, 20 KO scriptor)

Ennis, who was last seen dropping a 10-round unanimous decision to new WBC Super Middleweight champion Badou Jack, is looking to get back into contention with a big outing over the veteran from Ghana.

“Disciplina fuit bonum. I only know that Gbenga is from Ghana,” said Ennis.

After what Ennis admitted was a lackluster performance against Jack, he needed some time away from the sport in order to get himself back on track.

“I took the time off to get my mind together. In that fight I didn’t let my hands go. I was thinking too much and I know I could have beat him. It just wasn’t my night.”

Ennis also took the time off to get into some training camps and improve on his own game.

“I was in camp with David Lemieux for when he fought Gabriel Rosado. It was during that time I got my head back and now is where I need to be. I need to go out and listen to my dad (Trainer Bozy Ennis). I am in 32 years old now. Hoc est,. It is either all or nothing.”

“I just hope everyone comes out and supports as I am looking to put on a show and start the next phase of my career.”

Ennis weighed 167 pounds at Jovis scriptor weigh in. Gbenga checked in at 169.

In an VIII-circuitu, Steve Upsher Chambers (24-4-1, 6 KO scriptor) Philadelphiae pugnabit Alejandro Rodriguez (22-16-1, 8 KO scriptor) Guadalaiarensis, Mexico in a Jr. IRCA Welterweight.

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Priores id U.S. Olympio, Williams Raynell (7-0, 4 KO scriptor) Clenelandiae, OH will take on an opponent to be named in a Lightweight bout.

Welterweight Miguel Cruz (8-0, 7 KO scriptor) of Lake Mary, FL battles Juan Rodriguez (6-2-1, 5 KO scriptor) of Haymarket, VA..

Samuel Figueroa (7-0, 4 KO scriptor) of Ansco, PR will fight Jose Valderrama (4-9, 3 KO scriptor) de Arecibo, PR in a Welterweight bout.

Bennett brandon (18-1, 7 KO scriptor) Cincinnati, Cum OH dividentur Rondale Hubbert (10-1-1, 6 KO scriptor) embarassing, MN in a Lightweight bout.

Demond Nicholson (12-1, 12 KO scriptor) of Laurel, MD will battle German Perez (11-1, 3 KO scriptor) in bout a Middleweight.

Leo Hall (5-0, 5 KO scriptor) Detroit, MI will risk his perfect mark against Laurentius Blakey (2-3, 1 KO) of Pennsylvania in a Light Heavyweight affair.

Caleb Planta (6-0, 5 KO scriptor) Ashland de civitate, TN pugnabit Jason Zabokrtsky (3-1, 3 KO scriptor) of Kansas in a Middleweight bout.

Rounding out the card in a 4-round bout will be Christopher Brooker (2-0, 2 KO scriptor) of Philadelphia fighting pro debuting Santario Martin of Gainesville, FL in a Super Middleweight bout.

The Stadium Holiday Inn is located at 900 Packer Ave. in Philadelphia

Nullam at sunt precii $75 atque & $50 and can be purchased at www.stadiumboxing.eventbrite.com aut in testem, 610 587 5950

1st bout mos satus ad 6:45 PM at cum apertis ostiis 6 PM.

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Plus Steve Upsher Chambers, Farah Ennis, Williams Raynell, Miguel Cruz, Samuel Figueroa, Christopher Brooker and Leo Hall

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Frank De Alba headlines against Bernardo Gomez Uribe this Friday at Stadium Holiday Inn Philadelphia

WEIGH IN AT 5:30 HAC NOCTE!! AT STADIUM HOLIDAY INN

Philadelphia (May 28,2015)—Hoc Friday nox at the Stadium Holiday

Inn in Philadelphia, King’s Promotions presents a great night of boxing that will headlined by 10-round Jr. Lightweight bout between Frankie De Alba (15-1-2, 5 KO scriptor) atque Bernardo Gomez Uribe (14-3, 10 KO scriptor).

Alba de Rading ', PA has been one of the hottest fighters on the East Coast as he has won 13 straight bouts and is unbeaten since dropping his professional debut in 2011.

The 27 year-old is coming into his own and has been training hard in preparation for this bout against Uribe.

“Disciplina summa fuit,. Sentio 100% and this truly has been one of the best camps I have ever had. I really feel like I am in the best shape in my career,” De dicta Alba.

Like two of his last three opponents, Jose Bustos and Pablo Batres, Uribe is a tough yet unknown fighter from Mexico who sports a solid record.

“He is a unknown guy with a decent record. Praeterea, I don’t know much about him but that doesn’t matter as I train for any style that he may bring.”

De Alba is on the cusp of some big fights in the Jr. Lightweight division and he can’t look past Uribe to get those opportunities.

“Post hanc pugnam, I am ready for anybody they put in front of me.”

De Alba, who works in an warehouse foundry, knows that the next year is a moving year and those big fights are on the horizon.

“I know that in the next fight or two, I will be put in against another top prospect and I am confident that I have what it takes to come through against anybody. I am excited to be in the main event in Philadelphia. This is my first fight here and I am ready to put on a good show.”

In an VIII-circuitu, Steve Upsher Chambers (24-4-1, 6 KO scriptor) Philadelphiae pugnabit Alejandro Rodriguez (22-16-1, 8 KO scriptor) Guadalaiarensis, Mexico in a Jr. IRCA Welterweight.

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Farah Ennis (21-2, 12 KO scriptor) Philadelphiae pugnabit Michael Gbenga (20-19, 20 KO scriptor) of Accra, Ghana in a Super Middleweight bout.