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Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middelgewigtitel kampioen John “Apollo Kidd” Thompson gereed vir die volgende geleentheid

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Newark, NJ (Junie 3, 2015)–Net twee weke AFTer wenning van die 2015 Boxcino Jr, Middelgewigtitel toernooi, John “Apollo Kidd” Thompson (17-1, 6 KO se) is reeds om terug in die vorm en wil 'n vinnige terugkeer ring.
Thompson het sy titel deur te stop Brandon Adams in twee rondtes op Mei 22 in Corona, Kalifornië, in wat was die laaste show van ESPN Vrydag Nag Gevegte.
“Alles goed gaan. Ek het reeds terug werk uit. Ek is die ontvangs van 'n baie van die oproepe om onderhoude te doen en word erken,” het Thompson gesê.
“Ek gaan terug na die kamp hierdie naweek gaan en begin voorberei vir my volgende stryd.”
Thompson krediete sy self geloof vir sy sukses en weet dat die beste nog kom.
“Ek het altyd 'n groot vertroue in myself. As jy nie in jouself glo, jy reeds verloor. My doel is om nommer een te wees.”
“Ek is net gereed om terug in die ring te kry en op 'n goeie show, vermaak en gaan voort om te wen,” finale Thompson.
Thompson is bevorder deur GH3 Promosies en Banner Promotions.
GH3 Promotions funksies onoorwonne Middelgewig Antoine Douglas, Super Middelgewig se Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, onoorwonne Super Pluim Gewichten Adam Lopez asook Jr. Middelgewigtitel John Thompson, Jr., onoorwonne Welterweight Jerrell Harris,onoorwonne Super Pluim Gewichten Qa'id Muhammad, onoorwonne liggewig Oscar Bonilla en ligswaargewig Lavarn Harvell die GH3 Promotions stabiele.
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Andrey Fedosov & John Thompson crowned Boxcino champions with stoppage wins

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Crown, Kalifornië (Mei 26, 2015)--Memorial Day weekend started out with a bang as Andrey Fedosov and John Thompson were crowned Boxcino 2015 champions in the Heavyweight and Jr. Middleweight divisions with stoppage wins over Donovan Dennis and Brandon Adams this past Vrydag night at the Omega Products Outdoor Arena.

The Boxcino Tournament was promoted by Banner Promotions, terwyl Vrydag se card was promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions.
The event also served as the series finale of ESPN Vrydag Nag Fights.

Fedosov scored an 8th round stoppage, while Thompson got off the canvas in round 1 to score a 2nd round stoppage.

Fedosov landed some hard power shots in round 2 that Dennis was able to withstand. Fedosov dropped Dennis in round 3 from a left hook to the head. Dennis started being effective the jab in round 4, and he started mixing the straight left behind it.

In round 6, Fedosov hurt Dennis again as he ripped two hard rights off the face of the southpaw. In round 7, it was more power shots that hurt Dennis and made him take a knee.

In round 8, Fedosov landed a perfectly timed right hand that sent Dennis hard to the canvas. Dennis got to his feet but the fight was waved off 54 seconds into round 8.

Fedosov, 220 1/2 lbs of Hollywood, California via Russia is now 28-3 met 23 uitklophoue. Dennis, 219 pond Davenport, Iowa is nou 14-3.
“I was being patient and waiting for a counter, and I was able to hit him with it,” said Fedosov of the knockout blow. “Now I will look for a big fight.”

John Thompson got off the deck in round 1 to come back and score an explosive 2nd round stoppage over Brandon Adams to win the Boxcino Jr. Middelgewigtitel.

Adams dropped Thompson in the opening seconds from a left hook. In round 2, Thompson landed a huge shot that sent Adams to the canvas. Thompson then pounded on Adams and a right hand wobbled Adams into the ropes and a knockdown was ruled. Thompson finished off a visibly hurt Adams with a heavy combination and the fight was stopped at 2:18 van die tweede ronde 2.

Thompson, 153.2 pond Newark, NJ is now 17-1 met ses uitklophoue. Adams, 154.8 lbs of Los Angeles, CA is nou 17-2.

“This is a new beginning for me,” Thompson said. “We’re in a whole different ball game now. This is where I’m suppose to be.”

Gesê Banner Promotions President Artie Pelullo, “It was a great night, and John and Andrey earned these titles. We expect to have them in big fights very soon. Op 'n ander noot, I am glad that these two thrilling fights were part of the last ESPN Vrydag Night Fights show.”

Photos by Emily Harney / Banner Promotions.
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John Thompson ready to win Boxcino title tonight

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Crown, Kalifornië (Mei 22, 2015)-–Vanaand at the Omega Products Outdoor Arena, John Thompson (16-1, 5 KO se) looks to win the Boxcino Jr. Middlweight championship when he takes on Brandon Adams in the finale of ESPN Vrydag Nag Fights.

Thompson weighed in at a ready 153.2 by Donderdag se weigh in and he looks in prime shape to not only win the title but enter the world rankings.
“John has been really working hard in Virginia. This is his 2nd training camp down there and after his layoff we have really seen the improvement and his confidence,”said Thompson’s promoter Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions.
Thompson, who literally entered the tournament at the last second when Cleotis Pendarvis failed to make weight for his opening round bout with Ricardo Pinnel. Thompson went out and boxed very soundly to win the unanimous decision.
In his semifinal bout with previously undefeated Stanyslav Skorokhod, Thompson peppered the undefeated Ukrainian fr.om the outside and mixed it up on the iniside en route to winning the split decision on April 10 in Bethlehem, PA.
Now Thompson will take on the Boxcino veteran Adams with the eye on becoming a major player in the crowded Jr. Middelgewigtitel afdeling
“I have believed in John since day one. A lot of people jumped off the bandwagon since his loss to Frank Galarza. But I always knew he had the ability to compete at the highest level and tonight he will prove that I am excited for not only vanaand but the future of John. He is just 26 and is best boxing is ahead of him,” finished Mielnicki
Photo By Emily Harney / Banner Promotions
GH3 Promotions funksies onoorwonne Middelgewig Antoine Douglas, Super Middelgewig se Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, onoorwonne Super Pluim Gewichten Adam Lopez asook Jr. Middelgewigtitel John Thompson, Jr., onoorwonne Welterweight Jerrell Harris,onoorwonne Super Pluim Gewichten Qa'id Muhammad, onoorwonne liggewig Oscar Bonilla, Swaargewig NATU Visinia en lig swaargewig Lavarn Harvell die GH3 Promotions stabiele.
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Boxcino 2015 finals weigh in Photos

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ORANGE, Kalifornië. (Mei 21, 2015) – ESPN se “Vrydag Nag Fights” finale uitsending het twee uitstaande gevegte in die swaargewig en junior middelgewigtitel afdelings wat sal besluit die 2015 Boxcino Champions.
Below are photos from Donderdag se weigh in from the Boxcino Finals that will take place Vrydag at the Omega Products International Outdoor Arena in Corona, Kalifornië. Die show begin by 10:00 EN op ESPN 2 as the finale of ESPN VrydagNag Fights.

 

Die Boxcino 2015 tournament is promoted by Banner Promotions. Vrydag se show is promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions.

 
Heavyweight finals–Andrey Fedosov (l) and Donovan Dennis

Jr. Middleweight finals. John Thompson (l) and Brandon Adams

Andrey Fedosov

Donovan Dennis

John Thompson

Brandon Adams

Photos by Emily Harney / Banner Promotions

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Boxcino Jr. Middelgewigtitel finaal deur die nommers

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ORANGE, Kalifornië. (Mei 20, 2015) – ESPN se “Vrydag Nag Fights” finale uitsending het twee uitstaande gevegte in die swaargewig en junior middelgewigtitel afdelings wat sal besluit die 2015 Boxcino Champions.

 

Die 10-round junior middelgewigtitel finale showcase Boxcino toernooi veteraan Brandon Adams (16-1, 12 Uitklophoue) van Los Angeles teen die gladde boks vaardighede van John Thompson (16-1, 5 Uitklophoue) van Newark, New Jersey. Die finaliste sal meeding vir die kroon op Boxcino Vrydag, Mei 22, uit die Omega Produkte Outdoor Arena in Corona, Kalifornië. Ook op die lyn – die Naba Tussentydse Super Welterweight titel, en die WBO Intercontinental Junior middelgewig belt.

 

Kaartjies vir die Boxcino Finals word geprys teen $50, $70, & $100, en is aanlyn by beskikbaar vir die aankoop ThompsonBoxing.com of deur te bel 714-935-0900.

 

Die dubbel belangrikste gebeurtenis beskik swaargewig talente Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 Uitklophoue) van Davenport, Iowa en Andrey Fedosov (27-3, 22 Uitklophoue) van Rusland in 'n 10-round stryd om die vas te stel 2015 Boxcino Swaargewig Kampioen. Dennis-Fedosov sal ook veg vir die WBA Fedelatin en WBO Intercontinental swaargewig titels.

 

Brandon Adams– 17-1, 12 KO se John Thompson– 16-1, 5 KO se

Los Angeles, CA Newark, NJ
Bynaam–“Die kanon” “Apollo Kidd”

Ouderdom: 25 Ouderdom: 26
Gewen het 3 reguit aanvalle (al deur die oponthoud) Gewen het twee reguit aanvalle
66.7 KO % 29.4 KO%
Geveg het 74 rondes (4.1 Rondes / Bout) Geveg het 78 rondes (4.59 Round / Bout)

5'9″ 61″

70″ Reach NA

Up Rec: 157-99-16 100-45-9

Die Omega Produkte Outdoor Arena is geleë op 1681 California Ave., Crown, SOOS 92881 en kan by bereik 951-737-7447. Deure open om 5:45 namiddag. PT. en die eerste bout begin by 6:15 namiddag. PT.

Vir meer inligting, besoek www.banner-promotions.com& ThompsonBoxing.com en. Vir gereelde updates op ons vegters, gebeure, en promosies, kyk ons ​​Facebook-bladsy, en volg ons op Twitter en Instagrambannerboxing en ThompsonBoxing.
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Undercard Previewed for Boxcino 2015 Finals ESPN2 May 22

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ORANGE, Kalifornië. (Mei 19, 2015) – ESPN se “Vrydag Nag Fights” finale uitsending het twee uitstaande gevegte in die swaargewig en junior middelgewigtitel afdelings wat sal besluit die 2015 Boxcino Champions.

 

Die 10-round junior middelgewigtitel finale showcase Boxcino toernooi veteraan Brandon Adams (16-1, 12 Uitklophoue) van Los Angeles teen die gladde boks vaardighede van John Thompson (16-1, 5 Uitklophoue) van Newark, New Jersey. Die finaliste sal meeding vir die kroon op Boxcino Vrydag, Mei 22, uit die Omega Produkte Outdoor Arena in Corona, Kalifornië. Ook op die lyn – die Naba Tussentydse Super Welterweight titel, en die WBO Intercontinental junior middleweight belt.

 

Kaartjies vir die Boxcino Finals word geprys teen $50, $70, & $100, en is aanlyn by beskikbaar vir die aankoop ThompsonBoxing.com of deur te bel 714-935-0900.

 

Die dubbel belangrikste gebeurtenis beskik swaargewig talente Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 Uitklophoue) van Davenport, Iowa en Andrey Fedosov (27-3, 22 Uitklophoue) van Rusland in 'n 10-round stryd om die vas te stel 2015 Boxcino Swaargewig Kampioen. Dennis-Fedosov sal ook veg vir die WBA Fedelatin en WBO Intercontinental swaargewig titels.

 

The Boxcino Tournament is Promoted by Banner Promotions and televised on ESPN se “Vrydag Nag Fights” (ESPN2 10 namiddag. EN / 7 namiddag. PT). The show Vrydag is co-promoted through Thompson Boxing Promotions en Banner Promotions.

 

The undercard features crafty super bantamweight Isaac Zarate (10-1-1,1 KO) of Los Angeles against Fernando Fuentes (5-4-1, 1 KO) of Hemet, Kalifornië. Outside of the two televised bouts, the 8-round fight between Zarate and Martinez is among the most eagerly anticipated fights of the night.

 

“Zarate is one of the most exciting, young boxers in the 122 lb. afdeling,” gesê Ken Thompson, president van Thompson Boxing. “He won’t blow you away with power, but his hand speed and work rate are definitely worth the cost of admission.”

 

“I’m looking forward to a great night of boxing,” gesê Artie Pelullo, president van Banner Promotions. “It’s a great card all around, and the Boxcino finals will be fan friendly fights where two new world title contenders will emerge.”

 

Zarate, 'n hotklou, makes life difficult for opponents by using an unlimited energy supply to launch punches from all sorts of angles. He’s elusive in that he darts in and out of danger spots, which makes landing combinations on him a difficult matter.

 

“I try not to stay in the same spot for too long,” said the 23-year-old Zarate. “By moving and changing the pace, my opponents typically can’t time my movements.”

 

In ander aksie, Colombian lightweight Andres Figueroa (5-0, 3 Uitklophoue) faces fellow prospect Angel Martinez (5-1-1, 1 KO) San Antonio, Tex. in a 6-round fight.
Humberto Rubalcava (1-0, 1 KO), a Riverside native who turned professional in April, faces super bantamweight Richard Tallmadge, wat sal wees om sy pro-debuut (4-rondes).

 

A pair of young welterweights in Eridani Leon (2-1) of Mexico and Isaac Freeman (1-1, 1 KO) of Los Angeles square off in a 4-round bout.

 

Ook, Canadian junior middleweight prospect Cody Crowley (3-0, 2 Uitklophoue) sal 'n teenstander te word later vernoem veg (4-rondes).
Opening the event is undefeated super bantamweight Adam Lopez (11-0, 6 Uitklophoue) of San Antonio going up against the veteran Miguel Tamayo (16-12-2, 14 Uitklophoue) van Mexiko (6-rondes).

Die Omega Produkte Outdoor Arena is geleë op 1681 California Ave., Crown, SOOS 92881 en kan by bereik 951-737-7447. Deure open om 5:45 namiddag. PT. en die eerste bout begin by 6:15 namiddag. PT.

Vir meer inligting, besoek www.banner-promotions.com& ThompsonBoxing.com en. Vir gereelde updates op ons vegters, gebeure, en promosies, kyk ons ​​Facebook-bladsy, en volg ons op Twitter en Instagrambannerboxing en ThompsonBoxing.
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WBA and WBO to add regional titles to Boxcino championship fights this Friday in Corona, Kalifornië

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ORANGE, Kalifornië. (Mei 18, 2015) – Vrydag night at the Omega Products Outdoor Arena, die 2015 Boxcino finals will take place in the heavyweight and jr. middleweight divisions.
The fights will be televised on ESPN Friday Night Fights beginning at 10 PM ET.

Die 2015 Boxcino Tournament is promoted by Banner Promotions.

Vrydag se show is promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions.
The stakes just grew even more as two more belts have been added to each final bout.
In the heavyweight final between Andrey Fedosov en Donovan Dennis, the WBA Fedelatin and the WBO Intercontinental titles will be on the line, in addition to the Boxcino 2015 Heavyweight championship.
In die Jr. middleweight bout between Brandon Adams en John Thompson, the NABA Interim Super Welterweight title as well as the WBO Intercontinental Jr. Middleweight belts will be contested for, in addition to the Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middelgewigtitel.
Die Omega Products Outdoor Arena is geleë in 1681 California Ave., Crown, SOOS 92881 en kan by bereik 951-737-7447. Deure open om 5:45 namiddag. PT en die eerste rondte begin by 6:15 namiddag. PT.

Vir meer inligting, besoek www.banner-promotions.com& ThompsonBoxing.com en. Vir gereelde updates op ons vegters, gebeure, en promosies, kyk ons ​​Facebook-bladsy, en volg ons op Twitter en Instagrambannerboxing en ThompsonBoxing.
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Reynaldo Ojeda decisions Monty Meza-Clay in U.S. debuut

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Featherweight Luis Rosa goes from

Top prospect to legitimate contender

RESULTS FROM HARTFORD

Reynaldo Ojeda (R) out-boxed veteran for impressive decision

 

HARTFORD, Conn. (Mei 15, 2015) — Undefeated Puerto Rican lightweight Reynaldo Ojeda (16-0, 9 Uitklophoue) impressively introduced himself to American boxing fans in vanaand se ESPN Vrydag Nag Fights hoofren, aangebied deur 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions en DiBella Vermaak, in samewerking met Universal Promotions, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

The 26-year-old Ojeda took advantage of his decisive height and reach advantage in his U.S. vir debuut, out-boxing the diminutive (5′ 2″), all-action Meza-Clay throughout a very entertaining fight. Meza-Clay continually walked down Ojeda, who used his quickness, superior movement and boxing ability to register a convincing victory by 12-round unanimous decision.

“I’m a top prospect at 135 nou; I’m going to be giving them all grades now,” commented Ojeda, a teacher in Puerto Rico. “The plan was to box Monty because he’s such an aggressive fighter.”

Meza-Clay was hampered in the later rounds by a serious cut over his right eye. Ojeda wisely attacked the wound, pumping a series of stiff jabs and left hooks. “I got confident when his cut opened up,” Ojeda admitted. “What’s next for me is up to my promoter and manager, but I’m available to fight any 135-pounder in the world.”

Luis Rosa (R) finished off Jonathan Perez

Connecticut favorite Luis “KO King” Rosa (20-0, 10 Uitklophoue), New Haven, made a statement in the co-feature against Colombian featherweight Jonathan “Popeye” Perez (33-11, 27 Uitklophoue). Rosa was the aggressor from the opening bell through the end of the fight against a dangerous opponent, firing an array of effective combinations to the head and body, often switching from an orthodox stance to southpaw.

Rosa was penalized a point in the fourth round for hitting his downed opponent. From that point on, al, he never let up. He pounded Perez, caught him on the ropes, and unleashed an unanswered barrage of punches until referee Michael Ortega ended the fight in the fifth round.

Rosa is world ranked by the World Boxing Association (WBA) en World Boxing Council (WBC), onderskeidelik, at No. 15 en Geen. 16.

“I said it was going to be explosive and we made it that way,” Rosa said after the fight. “I made a statement that I’m coming after all of the top 122-pounders. I’m a future champ in the making.”

Ivan Golub (R) finishes off outclassed Henry Beckford

In the ESPN2 opening fight, 5-time Ukraine National amateur champion John “The Volk” Golub, veg uit Brooklyn, verbeter 13-0 with his eighth career knockout coming against late replacement Henry Beckford (2-2, 1 KO). Class prevailed as rising middleweight star Golub worked fellow southpaw Beckford’s body, dropped him in the fifth with a body shot, and referee Ortega moved in to call off the fight.

The Foster brothers from New Haven were both victorious. lig swaargewig Charles Foster (8-0, 4 Uitklophoue) remained undefeated with a sensational knockout of Joe Gardner (11-8-1, 1 KO) only 62-seconds into the first round, while his younger brother, junior lightweight William Foster (2-0, 1 KO) gestopGilvan Santos (0-2) in die openingsronde.

Bronx middleweight Chris “Golden” Galeano (8-0) gebly onoorwonne, boxing his way to a unanimous sixth-round decision over Yosmani Abreau (4-9-2), van Las Vegas.

Decorated Kazakh amateur boxer Dauren Yeleussinov (2-0, 2 Uitklophoue), now fighting out of Brooklyn, wore down Louisiana super middleweight Jay “JD” Williams (3-7), winning by way of a sixth-round technical knockout as referee Danny Sciavone gestaak die aksie.

Waterbury, CT junior weltergewig Jair Ramos (3-2-2, 2 Uitklophoue) and Harlem’s Curtis Morton (3-5-2) fought to a four-round majority draw.

In the walk-out bout, Puerto Rican lightweight Alberto Candeleria (5-2-1, 4 Uitklophoue) was too much for Brooklyn’s Ian James (3-12-1, 1 KO), as referee Ortega waved off the fight in the first round for a technical knockout.

All pictures by Ed Diller/DiBella Entertainment

Volledige uitslae hieronder:

Amptelike uitslae

(wenners eerste gelys)

 

Main Event – Lightweights

Reynaldo Ojeda (17-0, 10 Uitklophoue), San Juan, Puerto Rico

WDEC10 (99-91, 99-91, 98-92)

Monte Meza-Clay (36-5, 22 Uitklophoue), Rankin, PA

 

Co-funksie – Junior Featherweights

Luis Rosa (20-0, 10 Uitklophoue), New Haven, CT

WTKO5 (2:29)

Jonathan Perez (33-11, 17 Uitklophoue), Barranquilla, Colombia

 

UNDERCARD

 

Light Heavyweights

Charles Foster (8-0, 4 Uitklophoue), New Haven, Connecticut

WKO1 (1:02)

Joe Gardner (11-8-1, 1 KO), Woonsocket, RI

 

Super middelgewigte

Dauren Yeleussinov (2-0, 2 Uitklophoue), Brooklyn, NY

WTKO6 (2:29)

Jay Williams (3-7), West Monroe, LA

 

Middleweights

Ivan Golub (13-0. 8 Uitklophoue), Brooklyn, NY

WTKO5 (2:17)

Henry Beckford (2-2, 1 KO), Roosevelt, NY

 

Chris Galeano (8-0), Bronx, NY

WDEC6 (59-52, 59-52, 8-56)

Yosmani Abreau (4-9-2), Las Vegas, NV

 

Junior Welterweights

Jair Ramos (3-2-2, 2 Uitklophoue, Waterbury, CT

D4 (38-38,38-38, 37-39)

Curt Morton (3-4-3), Harlem, NY

Lightweights

Alberto Candeleria (5-2-1, 4 Uitklophoue), Miami, FL

WTKO1 (2:00)

Ian James (3-12-1, 1 KO), Brooklyn, NY

 

Junior Lightweights

William Foster (2-0, 1 KO), New Haven, CT

WTKO1 (2:54)

Galvan Santos (0-2), Woburn, MA
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WEIGHTS FROM HARTFORD for ESPN Friday Night Fights, Vrydag, Mei 15

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HARTFORD, Conn. (Mei 14, 2015) — The official weigh-in was held today for môre nag se ESPNVrydag Nag Fights, aangebied deur 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions en DiBella Vermaak, in samewerking met Universal Promotions, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

 

Live coverage will begin at 9 namiddag. EN on ESPN2 and will also be available through WatchESPN on computers, slimfone, tablette, Amazon Vuur TV en vuur TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Jaar, Xbox 360 en Xbox Een via 'n geaffilieerde video verskaffer. Daarbenewens, ESPN’ Nag Fights will carry the fights live on broadband Spanish-language ESPN Deportes+.

 

Below find fighter weights and pictures by Ed Diller/DiBella Entertainment.

(L-R) Reynaldo Ojeda & Monte Meza-Clay

 

Main Event – Lightweights (10) – ESPN2

REYNALDO OJEDA (16-0, 9 Uitklophoue), San Juan, Puerto Rico 135 LBS.

MONTE MEZA-CLAY (36-4, 22 Uitklophoue), Rankin, PA 134 LBS.

 

(L-R) Luis Rosa & Jonathan Perez

 

Co-funksie – Featherweights (8) – ESPN2

LUIS “KO King” ROSA (19-0, 9 Uitklophoue), New Haven, CT 123 ½ LBS.

JONATHAN “Popeye” PEREZ (33-10, 17 Uitklophoue), Barranquilla, Colombia 123 LBS.

Junior Welterweights (4) – ESPN2 Swing Bout

JAIR RAMOS (3-2-1, 2 Uitklophoue), Waterbury, CT 139 LBS.

CURTIS MORTON (3-4-2), Harlem, NY 139 LBS.

 

Middleweights (6)

IVAN Golub (7-0, 5 Uitklophoue), Brooklyn, NY by way of Ukraine TOMORROW

KOSTYANTYN “Kostya” ROVENSKYY (18-1-2, 5 Uitklophoue), Luiv, Oekraïne TOMORROW

 

Light Heavyweights (6)

CHARLES FOSTER (7-0, 3 Uitklophoue), New Haven, Connecticut 174 LBS.

JOE GARDNER (11-7-1, 1 KO), Woonsocket, RI 174 LBS.

 

Junior Welterweights (4)

ALBERTO CANDELERIA (4-2-1, 3 Uitklophoue), Miami, FL by way of Puerto Rico 136 LBS.

IAN JAMES (3-11-1, 1 KO), Brooklyn, NY 136 LBS.

 

Middleweights (6)

CHRIS GALEANO (7-0), Bronx, NY 157 LBS.

YOSMANI ABREAU (4-8-2), Las Vegas, NV 157 LBS.

 

Junior Lightweights (4)

WILLIAM FOSTER III (1-0), New Haven, CT 129 LBS.

GALVAN SANTOS (0-1), Woburn, MA 130 LBS.

 

Super middelgewigte (6)

DAUREN YELEUSSINOV (1-0, 1 KO), Brooklyn, NY by way of Kazakhstan 164 LBS.

JAY “JD” WILLIAMS (3-6), West Monroe, LA 165 ½ LBS.

 

WANNEER: Vrydag, Mei 15, 2015

 

WAAR: Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford

PROMOTOR: SMS Promotions en DiBella Vermaak, in association with Universal

Promosies

 

TV: ESPN Vrydagaand Fights begin by 9:00 namiddag. EN

KAARTJIES: $100, $65 en $35 (plus toepaslike belastings). Tickets can be purchased by

roeping 1 (860) 728-2624 of 1 (203) 627-7472.

 

INLIGTING: www.dbe1.com of www.espn.com/boxing

DEURS OOP: 6:30 namiddag. EN EERSTE BOUT: 7:30 namiddag. EN
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Undefeated New Haven boxer Luis “KO King” Rosa Ready to go from prospect to contender on ESPN Friday Night Fights, Vrydag, Mei 15, in Hartford

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HARTFORD (Mei 11, 2015) – Rising junior featherweight star Luis “KO King” Rosa (19-0, 9 Uitklophoue) plans to graduate from top prospect to legitimate contender Vrydag (Mei 15) op ESPN VrydagNag Fights, aangebied deur 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions en DiBella Vermaak, in samewerking met Universal Promotions, close to his New Haven home at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

 

A native of Puerto Rico, the 24-year-old Rosa takes on Colombian veteran Jonathan “Popeye” Perez (33-10, 17 Uitklophoue) in the 8-round ESPN2 co-feature.

 

Headlining the card will be undefeated Puerto Rican lightweight Reynaldo Ojeda (16-0, 9 Uitklophoue) against longtime contender Monty Meza Clay (36-4, 22 Uitklophoue) in die 10-ronde hoofren.

 

Live coverage will begin at 9 namiddag. EN on ESPN2 and will also be available through WatchESPN on computers, slimfone, tablette, Amazon Vuur TV en vuur TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Jaar, Xbox 360 en Xbox Een via 'n geaffilieerde video verskaffer. Daarbenewens, ESPN’ Nag Fights will carry the fights live on broadband Spanish-language ESPN Deportes+.

 

The popular Rosa, who is world rated at No. 15 deur die World Boxing Association (WBA) en Geen. 16 deur die World Boxing Council (WBC), has prepared for a breakout performance in front of a large ESPN Vrydagaand Fights viewing audience.

 

“Dit is 'n groot stryd vir my,” Rosa said. “It’s great fighting on ESPN and I’m going to show the nation what I’m all about. I’m prepared to put on an explosive show. I feel that I’m close to getting a title shot. I want to fight world-class opponents and I plan to prove I’m ready Vrydag nag.

 

“It’s always great fighting in my home state and I’m sure I’ll have a lot of fans there. Aan die einde van die dag, al, I’m going to get the job done and it doesn’t matter where the fight would be held.”

 

Perez, 28, a professional fighter since 2005, gewen het 14 van sy laaste 15 eindig. The battle-tested Colombian has fought the likes of world champions Cristian Mijares, Abner Mares, Jose Lopez, Martin Castillo, Eric Ortiz en Raul Martinez, as well a world title challenger Jesus Jimenez.

 

“Perez is a veteran with 44 pro gevegte,” said Rosa about Perez. “He’s fought a lot of world-class guys and champions. I know he’s coming to fight. He’s going to come forward and he wants to bang. Hy is sterk, I’m stronger. I’m faster, te, and the better all-around fighter. I’ll be ready for whatever he brings.”

Live coverage will begin at 9 namiddag. EN on ESPN2 and will also be available through WatchESPN on computers, slimfone, tablette, Amazon Vuur TV en vuur TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Jaar, Xbox 360 en Xbox Een via 'n geaffilieerde video verskaffer. Daarbenewens, ESPN’ Nag Fights will carry the fights live on broadband Spanish-language ESPN Deportes+.

 

Fighting on the undercard are a pair of promising foreign boxers who are now living in the United States, as well as several New England and New York City favorites.

 

Undefeated Ukrainian middleweight Ivan Golub (7-0, 5 Uitklophoue), veg uit Brooklyn, meets fellow Ukrainian Kostyantyn Rovenskyy (18-1-2, 5 Uitklophoue) in 'n ses-ronde bout. Kazakh super middleweightDauren Yeleussinov (1-0), also living in Brooklyn, voldoen aan Jay “JD” Williams (3-6), of Louisiana, in a scheduled six-rounder.

 

Also slated to fight in six-round bouts on the undercard are unbeaten New Haven light heavyweightCharles Foster (7-0, 3 Uitklophoue) facing Woonsocket, RI, opponent Joe Gardner (11-7-1, 1 KO) and undefeated Bronx middleweight Chris Galeano (7-0) taking on Las Vegas’ upset-minded Yosmani Abreu (4-8-2).

 

Three four-round matches are also on tap with Waterbury, CT, junior weltergewig Jair Ramos (3-2-1, 2 Uitklophoue) vs. Harlem se Curtis Morton (3-4-2), Miami lightweight Alberto Candeleria (4-2-1, 3 Uitklophoue) vs. Brooklyn se Ian James (3-11-1, 1 KO), and New Haven junior lightweight William Foster III (1-0) vs. TBA.

Tickets are currently on sale and are priced at $100, $65 en $35 (plus toepaslike belastings). Tickets can be purchased by calling 1 (860) 728-2624 of 1 (203) 627-7472. Deure open om 6:30 namiddag. ET with the first bout scheduled for 7:30 namiddag. EN.