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Salita Promotions Signs Undefeated Russian Super Middleweight Aslambek Idigov to a Promotional Contract

Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of Russian super middleweight prospect Aslambek Idigov (pictured at left) bir təqdimat müqavilə.

 

 

 

Undefeated Idigov (13-0, 5 Kos) hails from Grozny, Rusiya, but is currently training in Detroit with Javan SugarHill Steward at Kronk Gym. The 22-year-old slugger made his debut under the Salita Promotional banner last June, with an impressive unanimous 10-round decision over then once-beaten James Ballard at the Masonic Temple in Detroit.

 

 

 

Idigov won the IBO Youth Super Middleweight Title in December 2016 with a unanimous decision over countryman Igor Selivanov.

 

 

 

“Training in Detroit at the Kronk Gym has helped me in many ways,” said Idigov. “I learned how to train like a pro and am learning different techniques and boxing tactics. It has taken my game to new levels.”

 

 

 

Promoter Salita, who is amassing a large stable of promising Eastern Bloc fighters, male and female, says his Russian prospect is developing quickly working out at Kronk.

 

 

 

“Aslambek is a strong, ac, aqressiv qırıcı. Seeing him improve every day over the last several months, training in Detroit, and his impressive win over James Ballard showed me that he has real world-class potential. Yalnız 22 years old with already several quality wins under his belt, Aslambek is on his way to becoming a force in the super middleweight division.”

 

Salita Congratulates Newest Signee Arnold Khegai for Impressive Victory over Adam Lopez

Salita Promotions’ ever-growing stable of top contenders and rising stars grew again recently with the signing of his latest “Beast from the East,” last Friday night, as Ukrainian-born ethnic Korean super bantamweight slugger Arnold Khegai announced his presence on the world stage with an impressive unanimous decision over capable Texan Adam Lopez.

 

 

 

Fighting in the opening bout of a four-fight telecast of ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME from 2300 Philadelphia Arena, Khegai (12-0-1, 8 Kos) dominated the capable and experienced Lopez over eight mostly one-sided rounds (puanları 77-74, 77-74 və 78-73).

 

 

 

It was the US fighting debut for the 26-year-old Khegai… one that his promoter, Dmitriy Salita, could not be happier about.

 

 

 

“I congratulate Arnold on a sensational performance. He did a great job in his US Showtime debut,"dedi Salita. “Dominating a skilled and experienced Adam Lopez, who beat and fought some of the best in the division. Arnold’s skills and power make him one of the best fighters in the division.”

 

 

 

Khegai showed world-class strength, speed and power against Lopez, who was previously considered a top-5 contender in the world.

 

 

 

“I am happy that I got the victory and finally made my US debut,” said Khegai. “I thank Salita Promotions and Showtime for the opportunity. US fans saw a glimpse of my potential and I got a lot more to show. I look forward to fighting the best in the world and becoming a world champion in the near future.”

 

 

 

Salita says he’ll have his newest “one to watch” back in action quickly.

 

 

 

“Arnold is a ‘made for TV’ fighter and I’m looking forward to moving him quickly. He was able to dominate a world-class opponent with relative ease and that’s just the beginning for him. He’s going to be a real force in the super bantamweight division and we will have him back for the fans’ enjoyment very soon.”

Russia’s Elena Gradinar Gunning for The World’s Best Female Featherweights

 

#1-rated IBF Inter-Continental Female Featherweight Champion Elena Gradinar is calling out the rest of her division’s best.

 

 

 

The undefeated 27-year-old, from Saint Petersburg, Rusiya, was last seen dominating former world champion Olivia Gerula in March. She has now set her sights on IBF Champion Jennifer Han and the top-rated female fighters in the featherweight division.

 

 

 

“I am very honored to have the Inter-Continental Title and be their number-one featherweight contender,” said Gradinar. “I want to demonstrate the true definition of a top contender and, yaxında, I believe a world champion by fighting the very best in every fight. This is a great time and space for women’s boxing and I am happy to be making my mark in this day and age.”

 

 

 

Based on her heavily decorated amateur career, Gradinar attained the designation of Sport Master of Russia in her homeland and has made quite a name for herself overseas. qol, lakin, is for her to begin to make an impact in the US.

 

 

 

Her co-promoter, Dmitriy Salita, says Gradinar’s time has come. “Elena Gradinar has shown consistent improvement in her game and is one of the best fighters in the featherweight division. With woman’s boxing making huge strides, I believe that Elena will win a world title in the near future and make her US debut on a platform for boxing fans to see the high level of her talents.

 

 

 

Salita says his phone is always on if representatives of any of the world’s top female featherweights are interested in stepping up.

 

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Rising Russian Star Elena Gradinar Wins IBF Inter-Continental Female Featherweight Championship with Unanimous Decision Over Former WBC World Champ Olivia Gerula

Şənbə night at the Sport Hall Energia in Narva, Estoniya, rising and undefeated Russian female star Elena Gradinar picked up her first professional title, the IBF Inter-Continental Female Featherweight Championship, with a unanimous decision over Canadian former WBC world champion Olivia Gerula.
Gradinar (9-0, 2 Kos) dominated the more experienced Gerula over the 10-round distance, winning by scores of 99-91, 98-92 və 99-91.
I am very happy with the win and my IBF belt,” Səid Gradinar, post-mübarizə. “I want to fight Jennifer Han for the IBF world title. I want to do my part in lifting women’s boxing to the next level and fight the best.
Her co-promoter, Dmitriy Salita (along with Alexander Nevsky Promotion Group), has made a firm commitment to women’s boxing by signing several current and upcoming female superstars including world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer, as well as top prospects Franchon Crews Dezurn, Elena Savelyeva and Gradinar.
Salita says this is just the start of a terrific 2018 for Gradinar. “With the win Elena has cemented herself as one of the best female featherweights in the world. This is going to be a big year for Elena and women’s boxing.

Salita Signs Promotional Deal with Undefeated Ukrainian Junior Featherweight Arnold Khegai

Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of undefeated Korean Ukrainian junior featherweight prospect Arnold Khegai.

From the town of Razdelnoye in the region of Odessa, in the Ukraine, Khegai (11-0-1, 8 Kos) was last seen ripping away the undefeated record of then 11-1 Russian prospect Valery Tretyakov via last-second tenth-round KO.
I really want to win over the audience in the US with my exciting style and my physical strength and endurance,” said the 25-year-old Khegai. “I am ready and willing to fight the best fighters in my weight class; anyone who stands in my path of getting a world title belt.
Khegai switched over from being a world champion Thai boxer to a professional boxer in 2015 and has torn through a stiff level of domestic competition along the way.
Married with a degree from the Institute of Food Academy, Khegai says the deal with his promoter will set all of his dreams in motion. “I am very excited about signing this deal with Salita,” he continued. “Now that I have time to properly prepare, my goal is to fight my way through the 122-lb division and become undisputed world champion.

 

 

 

 

 

Arnold is a proud member of the small Korean community in the Ukraine,” Dmitriy Salita bildirib. “He is incredibly strong and powerful and will be a challenge for anyone in the division. I am excited to have him make his debut on American soil on my show on Aprel 20. I have no doubt he will quickly become a fan favourite and world champion.

Salita Signs Top Light Heavyweight Umar Salamov to Co-Promotional Contract

Dmitriy Salita, Promotions sözü, proudly announces the signing of world-class light heavyweight contender Umar Salamov to a co-promotional contract, along with KA Promotions.

Salamov (20-1, 15 Kos) hails from Alkhan-Kala, Rusiya, but is currently in Detroit training at the legendary Kronk Gym with Javan SugarHill Steward.
Umar is a tall, rangy light heavyweight with crafty footwork and an arsenal of punches,” Səid Steward. “Being that Umar is only 23 yaş, his natural athleticism and creativity in the ring makes me excited to teach him that Kronk magic, which will make him a force in the strong light heavyweight division.
I have relocated my training base to Detroit and look forward to a big year,” said Salamov. “My goal this year is to become a mandatory challenger for a world title in one of the four sanctioning bodies and fight for a world title.
The 23-year-old slugger has already amassed quite a collection of championships as professional. He is the former IBO Youth and World Light Heavyweight, WBO Youth World, European and International, and the IBF East/West Europe Light Heavyweight Champion.
Umar is one of the best light Heavyweights in the world,” Dmitriy Salita bildirib. “It’s a division that is packed with lots of very good fighters and big names. I believe Umar has the skills and the experience to be the best. He is only 23 years old and has lots of world-class experience on the elite level in the amateurs and the pros. Now with him training in Detroit, his skills and experience will go to new levels.

 

 

 

 

 

Salamov says the decision to sign wit Salita was an easy one to make. “Dmitriy has a very good reputation and has done great work with the fighters he has worked with. He is very serious and responsible in his work. I have high hopes!”

‘Great Lakes KingJa’Rico O’Quinn to Face Kenya’s Nick Otieno This Friday in Warren, Michigan

2018 is shaping up to be an important year in the budding boxing career of undefeated Detroit-based bantamweight Ja’RicoThe Great Lakes KingO’Quinn.
I’m looking to make my TV debut this year,” said O’Quinn, finishing up training for Cümə mübarizə. “Oradan, the sky is the limit. When I get on TV, I’m going to looks so good I’ll become an attraction that people want to see again and again.
Bu cümə, Fevral 23, on a show calledWAR IN WARREN,” at DeCarlo’s Banquet and Convention Center in Warren, Michigan, O’Quinn (7-0-1, 5 Kos) will kick off the year by facing Kenyan veteran NickKanyankoleOtieno (31-12, 13 Kos) in a six-round showcase.
“Təlim yaxşı keçdi,” he continued. “I’m putting the finishing touches on camp and making sure my weight is good. I know Otieno is a tough veteran who’s not coming to lay down. He’ll put up a good fight and I’m pretty sure he’s got some veteran tactics he’ll try to use in there. I’ll use my youth and skills to come out on top.
A former number-one ranked national amateur champion, O’Quinn turned professional in 2015 and soon signed with the ever-growing promotional stable of Dmitriy Salita. Flashy and quick-fisted with good power, O’Quinn’s popularity with hometown fans seems to grow with every impressive performance.
It’s a great feeling. I get a lot of love in Detroit. They chant my name. The crowd loves it. If you can make it out of Detroit, you can make it out of anywhere.
O’Quinn says he won’t predict what will specifically happen against Otieno, only that he will continue to build his name.
If it goes the distance, I see myself being dominant and showcasing my talents and skills for all six rounds. If it doesn’t go the distance, I’ll show them what I can do for a while and then get him out of there.

 

 

 

 

 

Biletləri “WAR IN WARREN” fiyatlandırılır $35/$65/$100 və zəng mövcuddur 313.655.7631. Döyüş gecə, doors at 7 pm. Action starts at 8. DeCarlo’s is located at 6015 Və 10 Mile in Warren.

Narva IBF Intercontinental çempionatına Olivia Gerula üz Star Elena Gradinar Rising, Estoniya, Mart 24

qadın ulduz Rising, Sankt-Peterburq Elena Gradinar, Rusiya, o keçmiş dünya çempionu Olivia qalır zaman onun professional karyerasında ilk çempionluq kəmər üçün yarışacaq “Predator” IBF Intercontinental Featherweight çempionatına Gerula.
10-dəyirmi Gradinar vs. Gerula döyüş keçiriləcək Şənbə, Mart 24, Narva Energia Sport Hall, Estoniya.
namağlup 27 yaşındakı Gradinar (8-0, 2 Kos) getdi 73-8 həvəskar olaraq, çoxsaylı milli və beynəlxalq həvəskar turnirlərdə qalib. Gradinar Rusiyanın idman ustası təyin çatmış.
A yaxşı hörmətli və professional həyata, gerula, Winnipeg-dan, Manitoba, Kanada, keçmiş WBC Dünya Qadın Super featherweight çempionu və iki müvəffəqiyyətli müdafiə etdi. O, həmçinin yaxşı hörmətli WIBA Dünya Çempionatı keçirilib.
“Mən keçmiş WBC Dünya çempionu Olivia Gerula qarşı IBF Intercontinental kəmər üçün mübarizə çox şadam,” Səid Gradinar. “We will bring for boxing fans a dramatic and exiting clash between us. Mən ölkəni Rusiya təmsil edəcək ki, çox fəxr edirəm və mən IBF Intercontinental kəmər St şərəfli rus şəhərində yaşayış tapa ümid edirik. Petersburg!”
“Mən gəlib nə çox heyecan edirəm. I look forward to visiting Estonia and soaking up some of its culture while proudly representing Canada,” Olivia Gerula bildirib. “Mən Elena etkileyici həvəskar rekord və namağlup professional rekord var bilirəm, amma o heç mənim keyfiyyətli və təcrübə bir döyüşçü ilə ring olmuşdur inanmıram, mən hər şeyi çırpmaq gözləyirik.”
Gerula nin ATƏT-Promoter Dmitriy Salita, Rusiya-based Aleksandr Nevskiy Tanıtım Qrupu ilə birlikdə, Gerula mübarizə professional sıralarında Gradinar keçid haqqında bir çox sübut edəcək.
“Bu Elena gənc karyera çətin test olacaq,” deyən Word. “Olivia Gerula bölgüsündə çox yüksək səviyyəli qadın döyüşçüləri mübarizə və döyülmüş. Mən böyük mübarizə ümid edirəm və, qələbə ilə, gələcək dünya çempionu davam inkişaf.”

Salita Promotions Adds to World-Class Women’s Boxing Roster, Signs Top Female Prospect Franchon Crews-Dezurn to a Promotional Contract

Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of Baltimore-based female super middleweight prospect and former amateur world standout Franchon Crews-Dezurn to a promotional contract.
Crews-Dezurn joins a Salita Promotions women’s boxing roster that includes superstar Claressa Shields, European star Christina Hammer, and Russian future champion Elena Savelyeva.

30-year-old Crews-Dezurn, 2-1, 1 KO as a professional, is a former highly decorated, elite amateur boxer. Among her many championships, she was an eight-time US Open National Champion, a four-time National Female Golden Gloves Champion, a four-time Pan Am Continental Champion, a two-time National PAL Champion, and a two-time US Olympic Team Alternate.

She also represented Team USA in numerous international competitions, və 2011, Crews-Dezurn made history by becoming the first of three women in the United States to qualify and compete in the debut of women’s boxing at the Pan American Games.

Since stepping up on short notice and losing a decision in an exciting fight to women’s superstar and former amateur rival Claressa Shields in her pro debut in November 2016, Crews-Dezurn spent 2017 beating Louisiana-based contenders Latashia Burton (ÜST 1) in March and Sydney LeBlanc (UD 4) Avqust ayında.

She will make her debut fighting under the Salita Promotions banner against North Carolina’s Tiffany Woodard on Cümə, Yanvar 12, on the untelevised undercard of WBC/IBF World Champion Claressa Shields’ 168-pound title defense versus mandatory challenger Tori Nelson, Showtime yaşayır (10 dək. VƏ/PT) Verona Turning Stone Resort Casino, New York.

I’m very excited and grateful for the opportunity to have such a great platform for me and for women’s boxing,” said Crews-Dezurn. “There’s a lot of excitement in the Super Middleweight and Middleweight divisions and I can’t wait to be right in the thick of it.

Crews-Dezurn says she’ll be looking to rise in the rankings on her way to high-profile showdowns, including a possible rematch with Shields.
I love what Dmitriy has done with Claressa and he just signed Christina Hammer. Mən bir döyüşçü deyiləm. I’d like to fight a few six- and eight-rounders, build myself up inside and outside the ring through hard work. There are some great fights out there. Həyəcanlıyam. There’s Claressa, Çəkic, Cornejo, Nikki Adler, Tori Nelson. I want to fight for a world title before the end of the year, but my competitive side says let’s do it right now.
Crews-Dezurn trains at the Headbangers Boxing Gym in Washington, DC, under well-regarded trainer Barry Hunter, as well as PatriceBoogie” Harris, Jamie Harris and her husband Glenn Dezurn Jr.

I’ve been training there for the last three years. The whole team is amazing. You’re in there with world champs and title contenders. The level of intensity is always very high. And it’s a family atmosphere I love it there.

Women’s boxing is suddenly flooded with great talent and Franchon, as a pioneering woman of the modern boxing age, deserves to be part of that group,” Dmitriy Salita bildirib. “I’m happy to have reached an agreement with her. With her tremendous skill and marketable personality, Franchon has the potential to become another women’s superstar in a golden age for the sport.

Həmçinin gösterilen Yanvar 12 veriliş, Özbəkistan enerji Punch Şah Erqaşev (11-0, 11 Kos) namağlup və fellow qarşı-qarşıya gələcək top-10 Sonny Fredrickson tutub (18-0, 12 Kos) Toledo, Ohio. ATƏT-xüsusiyyət, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) Ernesto Garza olacaq (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) 10 dəyirmi super bantamweight bout.

Tədbirdə biletlər, Salita Promotions tərəfindən irəli olan, üçün satışa hazırda $75 ringe yaxın ilk iki satır üçün, $65 ringe oturacaqlar və faiz bütün digər qalan $49 və $37, plus hər hansı bir müvafiq haqları. Biletlər şəxsən və ya dönüş Stone Resort Box Office zəng ilə əldə edə bilərsiniz 800.771.7711 və ya online Ticketmaster da.

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Salita Promotions Shields On etdi 2017 İl Sonu Awards

Salita Promotions Promoter Dmitriy Salita onun qırıcı təbrik etmək istəyir, qadın superstar, iki dəfə Olimpiya qızıl medalçısı və WBC və IBF Super Middleweight Dünya çempionu, Claressa “T Rex” Shields, qələbələr onun etkileyici siyahısı 2017 il sonu mükafat.
Bir professional kimi onun ilk tam il, çaxmaqdaşı, Michigan Shields USA Today seçildi: İlin Qadın Fighter, Yahoo Sports: İlin Qadın Fighter, WBA: Hottest Star və WBAN Rising: ən Inspirational, İlin həmçinin Sweet Elm Prospect.
Shields də aradan qaldırılması müsibətdən Awards Hünər il və Bill Crawford mükafatı BWAA nin Christy Martin Qadın Fighter namizəd, hansı fevral ayında təqdim olunacaq.
Noyabr ayında professional dönüş sonra 2016, Shields üç dəfə ortaya çıxdı 2017, mövzu ilk qadın mükafat televiziya boks hadisə olmaqla Showtime boks tarix edilməsi. Avqust ayında, Shields əvvəl məğlub olan WBC və boş IBF Super Middleweight Çempionatında qazandı və dominant moda yüksək hesab çempion Nikki Adler. Və mart ayında, də Showtime, o, dörd turda Macarıstanın Szilvia Szabados dayandırdı.
Shields də iyun ayında Michigan onun sevgi dolu azarkeşləri qarşısında Louisiana möhkəm Sydney LeBlanc üzərində yekdil lokavt qərarı vuraraq yalnız onun üçüncü professional mübarizədə WBC Silver Super Middleweight Title qazandı.
“2017 mənim üçün çox yerinə il oldu,” Shields bildirib. “Mənim ilk iki dünya adları böyük thrills edildi pro dönüş və qalib. Amma Showtime canlı televiziya mövzu ilk qadın əsas hadisə olan və döyüşlərdə iki olan haqqında ən razı deyiləm, mənim məqsədi yeni yüksəkliklərdə qadınların boks səbəb.”
Promoter Salita göy 22 yaşlı Shields, İngiltərə üçün limit deyir, onun şöhrət hər keçən mübarizə ilə təcil ala davam edir.
“Claressa boks bir haldır; onun gözəl istedadı ilə qadın boks bütün idman yeniden bir superstar qırıcı,” deyən Word. “Bu mükafatlar layiqli və çox yalnız ilk, onun əfsanəvi karyera olacaq boyunca tarixi edir. Bu inanılmaz gənc qadın ilə iş üçün fəxr edirəm və onun səmimi təbriklərimi verir.”
Shields növbəti görüləcək Cümə, Yanvar 12, o ShoBox onun 168 kiloluq adları müdafiə kimi: Showtime canlı namağlup IBF məcburi iddiaçı Tori Nelson qarşı yeni nəsil (10 dək. VƏ/PT) Verona Turning Stone Resort Casino, New York.
“Mən səyahət davam gözləyin bilməz 2018, beginning with my Yanvar 12 Showtime Tori Nelson qarşı mübarizə,” davam Shields. “Mən yayda Christina Hammer ilə birləşməsi mübarizə gözləyirik. Mən Allaha şükür, Mənim azarkeşləri, media, Salita Promotions, və bütün dəstək üçün komanda.”
Həmçinin gösterilen Yanvar 12 veriliş, Özbəkistan enerji Punch Şah Erqaşev (11-0, 11 Kos) namağlup və fellow qarşı-qarşıya gələcək top-10 Sonny Fredrickson tutub (18-0, 12 Kos) Toledo, Ohio. ATƏT-xüsusiyyət, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) Ernesto Garza olacaq (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) 10 dəyirmi super bantamweight bout.
cari WBC və WBO Middleweight Qadın çempionu Amerika Birləşmiş Ştatları mübarizə debüt Highlights, və gələcək Shields rəqib, Christina “Lady Hammer” Çəkic (22-0, 10 Kos) də nümayiş olunacaq.
Tədbirdə biletlər, Salita Promotions tərəfindən irəli olan, üçün satışa hazırda $75 ringe yaxın ilk iki satır üçün, $65 ringe oturacaqlar və faiz bütün digər qalan $49 və $37, plus hər hansı bir müvafiq haqları. Biletlər şəxsən və ya dönüş Stone Resort Box Office zəng ilə əldə edə bilərsiniz800.771.7711 və ya online Ticketmaster da.