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boksè, Larisi

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

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Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of Russian super middleweight prospect Aslambek Idigov (pictured at left) nan yon kontra pou chanje klas.

 

 

 

Undefeated Idigov (13-0, 5 Ko) hails from Grozny, Larisi, 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, grangou, avyon de gè agresif. 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. Nan sèlman 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.”

 

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

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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 Arena nan Philadelphia, Khegai (12-0-1, 8 Ko) dominated the capable and experienced Lopez over eight mostly one-sided rounds (scores of 77-74, 77-74 ak 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,” said 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.”

boksè, Larisi, women's boxing

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

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#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, Larisi, 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, byento, 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. Objektif la, sepandan, 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

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Samdi night at the Sport Hall Energia in Narva, Estoni, 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 Ko) dominated the more experienced Gerula over the 10-round distance, winning by scores of 99-91, 98-92 ak 99-91.
“I am very happy with the win and my IBF belt,” Di Gradinar, post-batay. “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.”
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Salita Signs Promotional Deal with Undefeated Ukrainian Junior Featherweight Arnold Khegai

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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 Ko) 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,” said Dmitriy Salita. “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 Avril 20. I have no doubt he will quickly become a fan favourite and world champion.”
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Salita Signs Top Light Heavyweight Umar Salamov to Co-Promotional Contract

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Dmitriy Salita, of Salita Promotions, 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 Ko) hails from Alkhan-Kala, Larisi, 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,” said Steward. “Being that Umar is only 23 ane ki gen laj, 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,” said Dmitriy Salita. “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!”
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‘Great Lakes King’ Ja’Rico O’Quinn to Face Kenya’s Nick Otieno This Friday in Warren, Michigan

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2018 is shaping up to be an important year in the budding boxing career of undefeated Detroit-based bantamweight Ja’Rico “The Great Lakes King” O’Quinn.
“I’m looking to make my TV debut this year,” said O’Quinn, finishing up training for Vandredi a batay. “Soti nan gen, 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.”
Sa a Vandredi, Fevriye 23, on a show called “WAR IN WARREN,” at DeCarlo’s Banquet and Convention Center in Warren, Michigan, O’Quinn (7-0-1, 5 Ko) will kick off the year by facing Kenyan veteran Nick “Kanyankole” Otieno (31-12, 13 Ko) in a six-round showcase.
“Fòmasyon te ale byen,” 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.”

 

 

 

 

 

Tikè pou “WAR IN WARREN” yo pwi a $35/$65/$100 epi yo disponib lè w rele 313.655.7631. Nan batay lannwit, doors at 7 pm. Action starts at 8. DeCarlo’s is located at 6015 Epi 10 Mile in Warren.
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Rising Star Elena Gradinar a fas Olivia Gerula pou IBF entèrkontinanto Chanpyona nan Narva, Estoni, sou Mas 24

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K ap monte a fi zetwal, Elena Gradinar nan Saint Petersburg, Larisi, pral konpetisyon pou senti a chanpyona premye nan karyè pwofesyonèl l 'lè li pran sou ansyen chanpyon nan lemonn Olivia “Predatè a” Gerula pou IBF entèrkontinanto Plum koup la.
10-wonn nan Gradinar vs. Gerula batay pral pran plas sou Samdi, Mas 24, nan Hall la Enèji Sport nan Narva, Estoni.
undefeated 27-ane-fin vye granmoun Gradinar la (8-0, 2 Ko) te ale 73-8 kòm yon amatè, genyen anpil nasyonal ak entènasyonal tounwa amatè. Gradinar te gen tou rive deziyasyon an nan Mèt Sport nan Larisi.
A-byen respekte ak akonpli pwofesyonèl, gerula, soti nan Winnipeg, Manitoba, Kanada, se ansyen WBC Mondyal Fi Super Plum chanpyon a ak fè de defans siksè. Li te tou ki te fèt ki byen respekte WIBA Mondyal Chanpyona nan.
“Mwen trè kontan pou goumen pou senti IBF entèrkontinanto kont ansyen WBC Mondyal Champion Olivia Gerula,” Di Gradinar. “We will bring for boxing fans a dramatic and exiting clash between us. Mwen trè fyè ke mwen pral reprezante peyi mwen Larisi ak Mwen espere ke IBF entèrkontinanto senti pral jwenn rezidans nan vil la bèl pouvwa Ris nan St. Petersburg!”
“Mwen trè eksite sou sa ki nan vini. I look forward to visiting Estonia and soaking up some of its culture while proudly representing Canada,” di Olivia Gerula. “Mwen konnen Elena gen yon dosye amatè enpresyonan ak yon dosye pwofesyonèl undefeated, men mwen pa kwè li te janm te nan bag la ak yon avyon de gè nan bon jan kalite m 'ak eksperyans, Se konsa, mwen espere souke bagay yo.”
Gerula nan ko-pwomotè Dmitriy Salita, ansanm ak Ris ki baze sou Alexander Nevskiy Pwomosyon Gwoup, di batay la Gerula pwal pwouve ke yon anpil sou tranzisyon Gradinar nan ranje ki pwofesyonèl.
“Sa a pral tès la pi di nan jèn karyè Elena a,” te di mo. “Olivia Gerula te goumen ak bat anpil tèt-nivo avyon de gè fi nan divizyon an. Mwen kap pou pi devan pou yon gwo batay ak, ak yon viktwa, devlopman a kontinye nan chanpyon lavni mond nou an.”
boksè, women's boxing

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

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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, ak nan 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 (KI MOUN KI 1) in March and Sydney LeBlanc (UD 4) nan mwa Out.

She will make her debut fighting under the Salita Promotions banner against North Carolina’s Tiffany Woodard on Vandredi, Janvye 12, on the untelevised undercard of WBC/IBF World Champion Claressa Shields’ 168-pound title defense versus mandatory challenger Tori Nelson, viv sou chotim (10 p.m. AK/PT) soti nan Vire kazino la Stone Resort nan Verona, 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. Mwen se yon avyon de gè. 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. Mwen eksite. There’s Claressa, Hammer, 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 Patrice “Boogie” 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,” said Dmitriy Salita. “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.”

Epitou tap sou la Janvye 12 difuze, Ouzbekistan pouvwa-pwensonaj Shakh Ergashev (11-0, 11 Ko) ap fè fas a parèy undefeated ak tèt-10 klase Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Ko) nan Toledo, Ohio. Nan ko-karakteristik nan, Izayi Hernandez (10-1, 7 Ko) ap pran sou Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Ko; 1-3 WSB) nan yon 10-wonn super bantamweight bout.

Biyè pou evènman an, ki se ankouraje pa Salita Pwomosyon, se kounye a sou sale pou $75 pou de ranje yo premye nan rinsid, $65 pou rete plas rinsid ak tout lòt moun pwi a $49 ak $37, plis nenpòt frè aplikab. Biyè kapab achte nan moun oswa lè w rele Vire Stone Resort Box Office la nan 800.771.7711 oswa sou entènèt nan Ticketmaster.

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Salita Pwomosyon felisite Shields Sou 2017 Prim Ane-Fen

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Pwomotè Dmitriy Salita nan Salita Pwomosyon vle felisite avyon de gè l ', fi sipèsta, de-tan Olympic Gold medaye ak WBC ak IBF Super Middleweight Mondyal Champion, Claressa “T Rex” Shields, pou lis enpresyonan li nan viktwa nan la 2017 fen ane a prim.
Nan jis premye ane konplè li kòm yon pwofesyonèl, Flint, Shields Michigan nan te rele USA Today: Fi avyon de gè pou Ane a, Yahoo Espò: Fi avyon de gè pou Ane a, WBA: Aprenè Rising Star ak WBAN: Pifò Inspirational, osi byen ke Prospect Syans nan Sweet nan pou Ane a.
Shields se tou nominasyon pou avyon de gè Christy Martin Fanm BWAA nan nan ane ak Bill Crawford prim lan pou Kouraj nan simonte Advèsite Prim, ki pral prezante nan mwa fevriye.
Apre vire pwofesyonèl nan Novanm nan 2016, Shields parèt twa fwa nan 2017, fè istwa boksè sou chotim pa vin fi nan premye gran tit yon evènman boksè sou televizyon prim. Nan mwa Out, Shields te genyen WBC a ak vid IBF Super Middleweight chanpyona soti nan deja envenku ak trè konsidere chanpyon Nikki Adler nan mòd dominan. Apre sa, nan mwa mas, tou sou chotim, li te sispann Ongri nan Szilvia Szabados nan kat jij.
Shields tou te genyen Tit nan WBC Silver Super Middleweight nan sèlman twazyèm batay pwofesyonèl li lè li te ki fè nòt yon inanim desizyon shutout sou rezistan Sydney LeBlanc Louisiana nan la devan fanatik adore l 'nan Michigan nan mwa jen.
“2017 se te yon ane trè ranpli pou mwen,” di Shields. “Vire Pro ak genyen de premye tit mond m 'te emosyon gwo. Men, mwen pi kontan sou ke yo te premye fanm nan gran tit yon evènman prensipal la sou televizyon ak tou de nan batay mwen ap viv sou chotim, kòm li se objektif mwen an mennen boksè fanm ak wotè nouvo.”
Pwomotè Salita di syèl la se limit la pou 22-ane-fin vye granmoun Shields, kòm t'ap nonmen non l 'kontinye ap ranmase momantòm ak tout batay pase.
“Claressa se yon fenomèn nan boksè; yon avyon de gè sipèsta resisite espò a tout antye de boksè fi ak talan etonan li,” te di mo. “prim Sa yo se ki byen merite ak sèlman premye a nan anpil, kòm li te fè istwa nan tout sa ki pral karyè lejand li. Mwen fyè yo dwe ap travay ak enkwayab jenn fanm sa a ak ba l 'konpliman sinsèr mwen.”
Shields pral pwochen ka wè Vandredi, Janvye 12, kòm li te defan tit 168-liv li sou ShoBox: New Generation la kont undefeated IBF obligatwa pwovokatè Tori Nelson viv sou chotim (10 p.m. AK/PT) soti nan Vire kazino la Stone Resort nan Verona, New York.
“Mwen pa ka tann yo kontinye vwayaj la nan 2018, beginning with my Janvye 12 goumen kont Tori Nelson sou chotim,” kontinye Shields. “Mwen gade pou pi devan pou yon batay inifikasyon ak Christina Hammer nan sezon lete an. Mwen di Bondye mèsi, fanatik mwen, medya yo, Salita Pwomosyon, ak ekip mwen an pou tout sipò a.”
Epitou tap sou la Janvye 12 difuze, Ouzbekistan pouvwa-pwensonaj Shakh Ergashev (11-0, 11 Ko) ap fè fas a parèy undefeated ak tèt-10 klase Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 Ko) nan Toledo, Ohio. Nan ko-karakteristik nan, Izayi Hernandez (10-1, 7 Ko) ap pran sou Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 Ko; 1-3 WSB) nan yon 10-wonn super bantamweight bout.
Pwen esansyèl nan peyi Etazini goumen premye an nan aktyèl WBC ak chanpyon WBO Middleweight Fanm, ak pwochen Shields advèsè, Christina “Lady Hammer” Hammer (22-0, 10 Ko) ap tou ap montre.
Biyè pou evènman an, ki se ankouraje pa Salita Pwomosyon, se kounye a sou sale pou $75 pou de ranje yo premye nan rinsid, $65 pou rete plas rinsid ak tout lòt moun pwi a $49 ak $37, plis nenpòt frè aplikab. Biyè kapab achte nan moun oswa lè w rele Vire Stone Resort Box Office la nan800.771.7711 oswa sou entènèt nan Ticketmaster.