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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) ar reklāmas līgumu.

 

 

 

Undefeated Idigov (13-0, 5 Kos) hails from Grozny, Krievija, 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, izsalcis, agresīvs cīnītājs. 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. At tikai 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 in Philadelphia, Khegai (12-0-1, 8 Kos) dominated the capable and experienced Lopez over eight mostly one-sided rounds (punktu skaits 77-74, 77-74 un 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,”Teica 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.”

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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, Krievija, 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, drīz, 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. Mērķis, tomēr, 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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Sestdiena night at the Sport Hall Energia in Narva, Igaunija, 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 un 99-91.
“I am very happy with the win and my IBF belt,” Said Gradinar, post-cīņa. “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 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,” 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 Aprīlis 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 Kos) hails from Alkhan-Kala, Krievija, 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 gadiem, 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 Piektdienas cīņa. “No turienes, 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.”
Šo piektdien, Februāris 23, on a show called “WAR 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 Nick “Kanyankole” Otieno (31-12, 13 Kos) in a six-round showcase.
“Apmācība gāja labi,” 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.”

 

 

 

 

 

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Rising Star Elena Gradinar uz sejas Olivia Gerula par IBF Intercontinental čempionātā Narvā, Igaunija, gada martā 24

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Rising sieviešu zvaigzne, Elena Gradinar Saint Petersburg, Krievija, sacentīsies par pirmo čempionāta jostu viņas profesionālo karjeru, kad viņa ņem par bijušo pasaules čempions Olivia “Predator” Gerula par IBF Intercontinental viegls čempionāts.
10-round Gradinar vs. Gerula cīņa notiks Sestdiena, Gājiens 24, pie Energia sporta zālē Narvā, Igaunija.
Undefeated 27 gadus vecs Gradinar (8-0, 2 Kos) gāja 73-8 kā amatieru, uzvarēt daudzus nacionālos un starptautiskos amatieru turnīrus. Gradinar arī sasniedzis apzīmējums Sport Master Krievijas.
Labi ievēroti un paveikt profesionāli, gerula, no Winnipeg, Manitoba, Kanāda, ir bijušais WBC pasaules Sieviete Super viegls čempions un veikti divas veiksmīgas aizsardzības. Viņa ir arī nospriedusi labi ievēroti WIBA Pasaules čempionāts.
“Es esmu ļoti priecīgs, lai cīnītos par IBF Intercontinental jostu pret bijušo WBC pasaules čempions Olivia Gerula,” Said Gradinar. “We will bring for boxing fans a dramatic and exiting clash between us. Es esmu ļoti lepns, ka man būs pārstāvēt savu valsti Krievija, un es ceru, ka IBF Intercontinental josta atradīs dzīvesvietu krāšņās Krievijas pilsētā St. Petersburg!”
“Es esmu ļoti satraukti par to, kas ir nākt. I look forward to visiting Estonia and soaking up some of its culture while proudly representing Canada,” minētā Olivia Gerula. “Es zinu, Elena ir iespaidīgs amatieru ierakstu un undefeated profesionālā ierakstu, bet es neticu viņa ir kādreiz bijis gredzens ar cīnītājs manu kvalitāti un pieredzi, tāpēc es ceru kratīt lietas uz augšu.”
Gerula s co-veicinātājs Dmitriy Salita, kopā ar krievu balstītas Aleksandra Ņevas Promotion Group, saka Gerula cīņa būs izrādīties daudz par Gradinar pārejai uz profesionālo rindās.
“Tas būs visgrūtākais pārbaudījums Elena ir jauniešu karjeras,” Said Word. “Olivia Gerula ir cīnījās un uzvarēts daudz augstākā līmeņa sieviešu cīkstoņiem sadalīšanas. Es ar nepacietību gaidu lielā cīņa un, ar uzvaru, turpināt attīstību mūsu nākotnes pasaules čempions.”
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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, un 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 (PVO 1) in March and Sydney LeBlanc (UD 4) augustā.

She will make her debut fighting under the Salita Promotions banner against North Carolina’s Tiffany Woodard on Piektdiena, Janvāris 12, on the untelevised undercard of WBC/IBF World Champion Claressa Shields’ 168-pound title defense versus mandatory challenger Tori Nelson, dzīvot Showtime (10 p.m. UN/PT) No Turning Stone Resort Casino Verona, Ņujorka.

“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. Es esmu cīnītājs. 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. Es esmu sajūsmā. There’s Claressa, Āmurs, 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.”

Featured Arī par Janvāris 12 raidījums, Uzbekistāna power-caurumošanas Shakh Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) saskarsies Fellow zaudējusi un top-10 ranga Sonny Fredriksona (18-0, 12 Kos) Toledo, Ohaio. Jo līdzfinansējuma funkciju, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) uzņemsies Ernesto Garsa (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) ar 10 kārtu super bantamweight cīkstēšanās.

Biļetes uz notikuma, ko jāsekmē Salita Promotions, pašlaik pārdošanā par $75 par pirmajām divām rindām ringside, $65 par atlikušajiem ringside sēdekļi un visi citi cena ir $49 un $37, plus jebkādi piemērojamie maksas. Biļetes var iegādāties personīgi vai zvanot Turning Stone Resort Box Office pie 800.771.7711 vai tiešsaistē Ticketmaster.

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Salita Promotions apsveic vairogi uz 2017 Year-End balvas

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Atbalstītājs Dmitriy Salita no Salita Promotions vēlas apsveikt savu cīnītājs, sieviete superzvaigzne, Divu laika olimpisko zelta medaļu un leikocītu un IBF Super middleweight Pasaules čempions, Claressa “T Rex” Shields, viņas iespaidīgu sarakstu uzvarām 2017 gada beigās balvas.
Tikai savu pirmo pilno gadu, kā profesionāls, krams, Michigan Shields tika nosaukts USA Today: Sieviete Fighter of the Year, Yahoo Sports: Sieviete Fighter of the Year, WBA: Karstākais Rising Star un WBAN: Lielākā Inspirational, kā arī saldu Zinātne ir Prospect of the Year.
Shields ir arī nominēts BWAA s Christy Martin Sieviešu cīnītājs visu gadu un Bils Crawford balvu drosmi pārvarēšanā likstām balvas, kas tiks iesniegts februārī.
Pēc pagrieziena profesionālis novembrī 2016, Shields parādījās trīs reizes 2017, padarot boksa vēsturi Showtime, kļūstot pirmā sieviete virsraksts boksa notikums premium televīzijā. Augustā, Shields ieguva WBC un brīvs IBF Super middleweight čempionāts no iepriekš nepārspēts un ļoti uzskatāmi čempions Nikki Adler dominējošajā modē. Un martā, arī Showtime, viņa apstājās Ungārijas Szilvia Szabados četrās kārtās.
Shields arī uzvarēja WBC Sudraba Super middleweight titulu tikai savu trešo profesionālo cīņu ar vērtēšanas vienbalsīgs shutout lēmumu pār Louisiana nelīdzens Sidnejas LeBlanc priekšā viņas adoring ventilatoriem Mičiganā jūnijā.
“2017 bija ļoti atbilst gads mani,” minētā Shields. “Pievēršoties pro un uzvarēt mani pirmie divi pasaules nosaukumi bija lieli thrills. Bet es esmu visvairāk gandarīta par to pirmā sieviete virsraksts galvenais notikums televīzijā un kuru divas manas cīņas dzīvot Showtime, kā tas ir mans mērķis radīt sieviešu boksa jaunos augstumos.”
Atbalstītājs Salita saka debesis ir robeža, lai 22 gadus vecs Shields, jo viņas slava turpina uzņemt apgriezienus ar katru cīņu.
“Claressa ir parādība boksā; superzvaigzne cīnītājs resurrecting visu sporta veidu sieviešu boksa ar viņas apbrīnojamo talantu,” Said Word. “Šīs balvas ir labi pelnījis, un tikai pirmais no daudziem, kā viņa padara vēsturi visā, kas būs viņas leģendārais karjera. Es esmu lepns, kas strādā ar šo neticami jaunu sievieti un viņai visdziļāko apsveikumus.”
Shields būs nākamais redzams Piektdiena, Janvāris 12, kā viņa aizstāv savu 168 mārciņu nosaukumus ShoBox: Jaunā paaudze pret zaudējusi IBF obligāto sāncensi Tori Nelson dzīvot Showtime (10 p.m. UN/PT) No Turning Stone Resort Casino Verona, Ņujorka.
“Es nevar gaidīt, lai turpinātu braucienu, kas 2018, beginning with my Janvāris 12 cīņa pret Tori Nelson Showtime,” turpinājums Shields. “Es ceru uz apvienošanās cīņu ar Christina Hammer vasarā. Es pateicos Dievam, mani fani, mediji, Salita Promotions, un mana komanda par visu atbalstu.”
Featured Arī par Janvāris 12 raidījums, Uzbekistāna power-caurumošanas Shakh Ergashev (11-0, 11 Kos) saskarsies Fellow zaudējusi un top-10 ranga Sonny Fredriksona (18-0, 12 Kos) Toledo, Ohaio. Jo līdzfinansējuma funkciju, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 Kos) uzņemsies Ernesto Garsa (9-2, 5 Kos; 1-3 WSB) ar 10 kārtu super bantamweight cīkstēšanās.
Nozīmīgākās ASV kaujas debijas pašreizējo WBC un WBO middleweight Sieviešu čempionu, un nākotnes Shields pretinieks, Christina “Lady Hammer” Āmurs (22-0, 10 Kos) Tiks parādīts arī.
Biļetes uz notikuma, ko jāsekmē Salita Promotions, pašlaik pārdošanā par $75 par pirmajām divām rindām ringside, $65 par atlikušajiem ringside sēdekļi un visi citi cena ir $49 un $37, plus jebkādi piemērojamie maksas. Biļetes var iegādāties personīgi vai zvanot Turning Stone Resort Box Office pie800.771.7711 vai tiešsaistē Ticketmaster.