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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 promosyon sözleşme.

 

 

 

Undefeated Idigov (13-0, 5 KOs) hails from Grozny, Rusya, 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, aç, agresif savaşçı. 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. Anda sadece 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 ve 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.”

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, Rusya, 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, yakında, 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. amaç, ancak, is for her to begin to make an impact in the US.

 

 

 

onun yardımcı organizatörü, 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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Yükselen Rus Yıldız Elena Gradinar, Eski WBC Dünya Şampiyonu Olivia Gerula Üzerinde Oybirliğiyle Karar Vererek IBF Kıtalararası Kadın Tüy Şampiyonasını Kazandı

Cumartesi Narva'daki Spor Salonu Energia'da gece, Estonya, yükselen ve yenilmez Rus kadın yıldız Elena Gradinar ilk profesyonel unvanını aldı, IBF Kıtalararası Kadın Tüy Şampiyonası, Kanadalı eski WBC dünya şampiyonu Olivia Gerula hakkında oybirliğiyle alınan kararla.
Bahçıvan (9-0, 2 KOs) 10 raundluk mesafede daha deneyimli Gerula'yı domine etti, puanlarla kazanan 99-91, 98-92 ve 99-91.
“Galibiyetten ve IBF kemerimden çok mutluyum,” diyen Gradinar, sonrası kavga. “IBF dünya şampiyonluğu için Jennifer Han ile dövüşmek istiyorum. Kadın boksunu bir sonraki seviyeye taşımak ve en iyi şekilde mücadele etmek için üzerime düşeni yapmak istiyorum.”
onun yardımcı organizatörü, Dmitriy Salita (Alexander Nevsky Tanıtım Grubu ile birlikte), dünya şampiyonları Claressa Shields ve Christina Hammer dahil olmak üzere birçok mevcut ve gelecek kadın süperstar ile sözleşme imzalayarak kadın boksuna kesin bir taahhütte bulundu., yanı sıra en iyi adaylar Franchon Crews Dezurn, Elena Savelyeva ve Gradinar.
Salita, bunun harika bir maceranın sadece başlangıcı olduğunu söylüyor. 2018 Gradinar için. “Elena galibiyetle kendini dünyanın en iyi kadın tüy sıkletlerinden biri olarak sağlamlaştırdı.. Bu Elena ve kadın boksu için büyük bir yıl olacak.”

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,” o devam etti. “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,” dedi 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 Nisan 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, 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, Rusya, 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 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,” dedi 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!”

‘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,” dedi O'Quinn, finishing up training for Cuma günü kavga. “Buradan, 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 Cuma, Şubat 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.
“Eğitim iyi gitti,” o devam etti. “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.
“Bu harika bir duygu. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Biletleri “WAR IN WARREN” fiyatlandırılır $35/$65/$100 ve arayarak mevcuttur 313.655.7631. Kavga gecesi, doors at 7 pm. Action starts at 8. DeCarlo’s is located at 6015 Ve 10 Mile in Warren.

Narva IBF Kıtalararası Şampiyonası Olivia Gerula Yüz Yıldız Elena Gradinar Rising, Estonya, Mart 24

kadın yükselen yıldızı, Saint Petersburg Elena Gradinar, Rusya, o eski dünya şampiyonu Olivia üzerinde aldığında Profesyonel kariyerinde ilk şampiyonluk kemeri için yarışacak “Avcı” IBF Kıtalararası Tüy Şampiyonası için Gerula.
10 tur Gradinar vs. Gerula savaş gerçekleşecek Cumartesi, Mart 24, Narva Energia Spor Salonu'nda, Estonya.
yenilmez 27 yaşındaki Gradinar (8-0, 2 KOs) gitti 73-8 amatör olarak, çok sayıda ulusal ve uluslararası amatör turnuvalar kazanan. Gradinar ayrıca Rusya'nın Sport Master atama ulaşmıştır.
Bir saygın ve profesyonel başarılı, gerula, Winnipeg dan, Manitoba, Kanada, eski WBC Dünya Kadın Süper Tüy Şampiyonu ve iki başarılı savunma yaptı. O da saygın WIBA Dünya Şampiyonası düzenledi.
“Ben eski WBC Dünya Şampiyonu Olivia Gerula karşı IBF Kıtalararası kemer için mücadele etmek çok memnunum,” diyen Gradinar. “We will bring for boxing fans a dramatic and exiting clash between us. Ülkeme Rusya temsil edecek olmasından gurur duyuyorum ve ben IBF Kıtalararası kemer St şanlı Rus kentinde ikamet bulacağını umuyoruz. Petersburg!”
“Ben nelerin beklediği konusunda çok heyecanlıyım. I look forward to visiting Estonia and soaking up some of its culture while proudly representing Canada,” Olivia Gerula bahsedilen. “Elena etkileyici bir amatör kayıt ve namağlup profesyonel kaydı var biliyorum, ama o hiç benim kalite ve deneyim savaşçı ringe olmuştur inanmıyorum, bu yüzden ortalığı karıştırmaktan bekliyoruz.”
Gerula en yardımcı-destekleyici Dmitriy Salita, Rus merkezli Alexander Nevskiy Tanıtım Grubu ile birlikte, Gerula mücadele profesyonel saflarına Gradinar geçişi hakkında çok şey ispat edeceğini söyledi.
“Bu Elena'nın genç kariyerindeki en zorlu sınavı olacak,” adı geçen Kelime. “Olivia Gerula bölümünde birçok üst düzey kadın savaşçıları savaşan ve dayak. Ben büyük bir kavga için sabırsızlanıyorum ve, Bir zafer, Gelecekteki dünya şampiyonu sürekli gelişmesi.”

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, ve 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 (DSÖ 1) in March and Sydney LeBlanc (UD 4) Ağustos ayında.

She will make her debut fighting under the Salita Promotions banner against North Carolina’s Tiffany Woodard on Cuma, Ocak 12, on the untelevised undercard of WBC/IBF World Champion Claressa Shields’ 168-pound title defense versus mandatory challenger Tori Nelson, SHOWTIME canlı (10 um. VE/PT) from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in 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. Ben bir savaşçıyım. 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. Heyecanlıyım. There’s Claressa, Çekiç, 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,” dedi 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.

Ayrıca üzerinde yer alan Ocak 12 televizyon yayını, Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 KOs) yenilmez ve ilk 10 sıradaki Sonny Fredrickson ile karşılaşacak (18-0, 12 KOs) Toledo, Ohio. Eş özelliği de, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 KOs) Ernesto Garza'yı alacak (9-2, 5 KOs; 1-3 WSB) 10 yuvarlak süper horoz siklet bout.

Etkinlik için biletleri, Salita Promotions tarafından desteklenen, şu anda için satışta $75 ring kenarının ilk iki sırası için, $65 kalan ring kenarı koltuklar ve diğer tüm koltuklar için $49 ve $37, artı geçerli ücretler. Biletler şahsen veya Turning Stone Resort Gişe Ofisini arayarak satın alınabilir. 800.771.7711 veya online Ticketmaster de.

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Salita Promotions Congratulates Shields On 2017 Year-End Awards

Promoter Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions wishes to congratulate his fighter, female superstar, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and WBC and IBF Super Middleweight World Champion, ClaressaT Rex” Kalkanlar, for her impressive list of victories in the 2017 year-end awards.
In just her first full year as a professional, Flint, Michigan’s Shields was named USA Today: Yılın En İyi Kadın Fighter, Yahoo Sports: Yılın En İyi Kadın Fighter, WBAN: Hottest Rising Star and WBAN: Most Inspirational, as well as The Sweet Science’s Prospect of the Year.
Shields is also nominated for the BWAA’s Christy Martin Women’s Fighter Of The Year and Bill Crawford Award for Courage in Overcoming Adversity Awards, which will be presented in February.
After turning professional in November 2016, Shields appeared three times in 2017, making boxing history on SHOWTIME by becoming the first female to headline a boxing event on premium television. Ağustos ayında, Shields won the WBC and vacant IBF Super Middleweight Championships from previously unbeaten and highly regarded champion Nikki Adler in dominant fashion. And in March, also on SHOWTIME, she stopped Hungary’s Szilvia Szabados in four rounds.
Shields also won the WBC Silver Super Middleweight Title in only her third professional fight by scoring a unanimous shutout decision over Louisiana’s rugged Sydney LeBlanc in front of her adoring fans in Michigan in June.
“2017 was a very fulfilling year for me,” said Shields. “Turning pro and winning my first two world titles were big thrills. But I’m most pleased about being the first woman to headline a main event on television and having two of my fights live on SHOWTIME, as it is my goal to lead women’s boxing to new heights.
Promoter Salita says the sky is the limit for 22-year-old Shields, as her fame continues to pick up momentum with every passing fight.
Claressa is a phenomenon in boxing; a superstar fighter resurrecting the entire sport of female boxing with her amazing talent,” adı geçen Kelime. “These awards are well-deserved and only the first of many, as she makes history throughout what will be her legendary career. I am proud to be working with this incredible young woman and give her my sincerest congratulations.
Shields will next be seen Cuma, Ocak 12, as she defends her 168-pound titles on ShoBox: The New Generation against undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson live on SHOWTIME (10 um. VE/PT) from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
I can’t wait to continue the journey in 2018, beginning with my Ocak 12 fight against Tori Nelson on SHOWTIME,” continued Shields. “I look forward to a unification fight with Christina Hammer in the summer. I thank God, Benim fanlar, medya, Salita Promosyonlar, and my team for all the support.
Ayrıca üzerinde yer alan Ocak 12 televizyon yayını, Uzbekistan power-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 KOs) yenilmez ve ilk 10 sıradaki Sonny Fredrickson ile karşılaşacak (18-0, 12 KOs) Toledo, Ohio. Eş özelliği de, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 KOs) Ernesto Garza'yı alacak (9-2, 5 KOs; 1-3 WSB) 10 yuvarlak süper horoz siklet bout.
Highlights of the United States fighting debut of current WBC and WBO Middleweight Women’s Champion, and future Shields opponent, Christina “Bayan Çekiç” Çekiç (22-0, 10 KOs) will also be shown.
Etkinlik için biletleri, Salita Promotions tarafından desteklenen, şu anda için satışta $75 ring kenarının ilk iki sırası için, $65 kalan ring kenarı koltuklar ve diğer tüm koltuklar için $49 ve $37, artı geçerli ücretler. Biletler şahsen veya Turning Stone Resort Gişe Ofisini arayarak satın alınabilir.800.771.7711 veya online Ticketmaster de.