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Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight champion John “Apollo Kidd” Thompson ready for next opportunity

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Newark, NJ (Meitheamh 3, 2015)–Just two weeks after winning the 2015 Boxcino Jr, Tournament middleweight, John “Apollo Kidd” Thompson (17-1, 6 KO s) is already getting back in shape and wants a quick ring return.
Thompson won his title by stopping Brandon Adams in two rounds on May 22 i Corona, California, in what was the last show of ESPN Friday Night Fights.
“Everything is going well. I am already back working out. I have been receiving a lot of calls to do interviews and being acknowledged,” Said Thompson.
“I am going back to down to camp this weekend and start preparing for my next fight.”
Thompson credits his self belief for his success and knows that the best is yet to come.
“I always had big confidence in myself. If you don’t believe in yourself, you already lost. My goal is to be number-one.”
“I am just ready to get back in the ring and put on a good show, entertain and continue to win,” finished Thompson.
Thompson is promoted by GH3 Promotions and Banner Promotions.
Arduithe Céime GH3 gnéithe undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight s Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super bantamweight Adam Lopez, chomh maith le Jr. MBoston John Thompson, Jr, undefeated Welterweight Jerrell Harris,undefeated Super bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, undefeated lightweight Oscar Bonilla agus Solas trom Lavarn Harvell do na Céime GH3 cobhsaí.
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Andrey Fedosov & John Thompson crowned Boxcino champions with stoppage wins

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Crown, California (Bealtaine 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 Dé hAoine night at the Omega Products Outdoor Arena.

The Boxcino Tournament was promoted by Banner Promotions, cé go Dé hAoine card was promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions.
The event also served as the series finale of ESPN Dé hAoine Troideanna Oíche.

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 le 23 knockouts. Dennis, 219 lbs of Davenport, Iowa is now 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. Teideal mBoston.

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 de bhabhta 2.

Thompson, 153.2 lbs de Newark, NJ is now 17-1 le sé knockouts. Adams, 154.8 lbs of Los Angeles, Tá CA anois 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.”

Dúirt Tionscnaimh Banner Uachtarán Artie Pelullo, “It was a great night, and John and Andrey earned these titles. We expect to have them in big fights very soon. Ar nóta eile, I am glad that these two thrilling fights were part of the last ESPN Dé hAoine Night Fights show.”

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

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Crown, California (Bealtaine 22, 2015)-–Anocht at the Omega Products Outdoor Arena, John Thompson (16-1, 5 KO s) looks to win the Boxcino Jr. Middlweight championship when he takes on Brandon Adams in the finale of ESPN Dé hAoine Troideanna Oíche.

Thompson weighed in at a ready 153.2 ag Déardaoin 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 Aibreán 10 i mBeithil, PA.
Now Thompson will take on the Boxcino veteran Adams with the eye on becoming a major player in the crowded Jr. Roinn i mBoston
“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 anocht but the future of John. He is just 26 and is best boxing is ahead of him,” finished Mielnicki
Photo By Emily Harney / Tionscnaimh Banner
Arduithe Céime GH3 gnéithe undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight s Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super bantamweight Adam Lopez, chomh maith le Jr. MBoston John Thompson, Jr, undefeated Welterweight Jerrell Harris,undefeated Super bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, undefeated lightweight Oscar Bonilla, Trom Acmhainnı Visinia agus Solas trom Lavarn Harvell do na Arduithe Céime GH3 cobhsaí.
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Boxcino 2015 finals weigh in Photos

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ORÁISTE, Calif. (Bealtaine 21, 2015) – ESPN s “Dé hAoine Troideanna Oíche” final broadcast features two outstanding fights in the heavyweight and junior middleweight divisions that will decide the 2015 Boxcino Champions.
Below are photos from Déardaoin weigh in from the Boxcino Finals that will take place ar an Aoine at the Omega Products International Outdoor Arena in Corona, California. Cuirfear tús leis an seó ag 10:00 AGUS ar ESPN 2 as the finale of ESPN Dé hAoineTroideanna Oíche.

 

An Boxcino 2015 tournament is promoted by Banner Promotions. Dé hAoine 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 / Tionscnaimh Banner

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Boxcino Jr. Middleweight finals by the numbers

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ORÁISTE, Calif. (Bealtaine 20, 2015) – ESPN s “Dé hAoine Troideanna Oíche” final broadcast features two outstanding fights in the heavyweight and junior middleweight divisions that will decide the 2015 Boxcino Champions.

 

The 10-round junior middleweight final showcases Boxcino tournament veteran Brandon Adams (16-1, 12 Kos) of Los Angeles against the smooth boxing skills of John Thompson (16-1, 5 Kos) de Newark, New Jersey. The finalists will compete for the Boxcino crown on Dé hAoine, Bealtaine 22, from the Omega Products Outdoor Arena i Corona, Calif. Also on the line – an NABA Interim Super Welterweight title, agus an WBO Intercontinental Junior Middleweight belt.

 

Tickets for the Boxcino Finals are priced at $50, $70, & $100, and are available for purchase online at ThompsonBoxing.com nó trí ghlaoch ar 714-935-0900.

 

The double main event features heavyweight talents Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 Kos) of Davenport, Iowa and Andrey Fedosov (27-3, 22 Kos) of Russia in a 10-round fight to determine the 2015 Boxcino Heavyweight Champion. Dennis-Fedosov will also fight for the WBA Fedelatin agus WBO Intercontinental heavyweight titles.

 

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

Los Angeles, CA Newark, NJ
Leasainm–“An Cannon” “Apollo Kidd”

Aois: 25 Aois: 26
Has won 3 straight bouts (all by stoppage) Has won two straight bouts
66.7 KO % 29.4 KO%
Has fought 74 babhtaí (4.1 Rounds/Bout) Has fought 78 babhtaí (4.59 Round/Bout)

5’9″ 6’1″

70″ Reach NA

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

An Omega Products Outdoor Arena suite ag 1681 California Ave., Crown, SIN MAR 92881 agus is féidir a bheith bainte amach ag 951-737-7447. Doirse oscailte ag 5:45 p.m. PT. agus an first bout begins at 6:15 p.m. PT.

For additional information please visit www.banner-promotions.com& ThompsonBoxing.com agus. Maidir le nuashonruithe rialta ar ár trodaithe, Imeachtaí, agus cur chun cinn, please check our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram@bannerboxing agus @ThompsonBoxing.
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Undercard Previewed for Boxcino 2015 Finals ESPN2 May 22

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ORÁISTE, Calif. (Bealtaine 19, 2015) – ESPN s “Dé hAoine Troideanna Oíche” final broadcast features two outstanding fights in the heavyweight and junior middleweight divisions that will decide the 2015 Boxcino Champions.

 

The 10-round junior middleweight final showcases Boxcino tournament veteran Brandon Adams (16-1, 12 Kos) of Los Angeles against the smooth boxing skills of John Thompson (16-1, 5 Kos) de Newark, New Jersey. The finalists will compete for the Boxcino crown on Dé hAoine, Bealtaine 22, from the Omega Products Outdoor Arena i Corona, Calif. Also on the line – an NABA Interim Super Welterweight title, agus an WBO Intercontinental junior middleweight belt.

 

Tickets for the Boxcino Finals are priced at $50, $70, & $100, and are available for purchase online at ThompsonBoxing.com nó trí ghlaoch ar 714-935-0900.

 

The double main event features heavyweight talents Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 Kos) of Davenport, Iowa and Andrey Fedosov (27-3, 22 Kos) of Russia in a 10-round fight to determine the 2015 Boxcino Heavyweight Champion. Dennis-Fedosov will also fight for the WBA Fedelatin agus WBO Intercontinental heavyweight titles.

 

The Boxcino Tournament is Promoted by Tionscnaimh Banner and televised on ESPN s “Dé hAoine Troideanna Oíche” (ESPN2 10 p.m. AGUS / 7 p.m. PT). The show ar an Aoine is co-promoted through Thompson Dornálaíochta Promotions agus Tionscnaimh Banner.

 

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, Calif. 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. roinn,” Dúirt Ken Thompson, uachtarán na Thompson Dornálaíochta. “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,” Dúirt Artie Pelullo, president of 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, a southpaw, 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.”

 

I ghníomh eile, Colombian lightweight Andres Figueroa (5-0, 3 Kos) faces fellow prospect Angel Martinez (5-1-1, 1 KO) de 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, who will be making his pro debut (4-babhtaí).

 

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.

 

Chomh maith leis sin, Canadian junior middleweight prospect Cody Crowley (3-0, 2 Kos) Beidh troid le chéile comhraic a bheith ainmnithe ina dhiaidh sin (4-babhtaí).
Opening the event is undefeated super bantamweight Adam Lopez (11-0, 6 Kos) of San Antonio going up against the veteran Miguel Tamayo (16-12-2, 14 Kos) de Meicsiceo (6-babhtaí).

An Omega Products Outdoor Arena suite ag 1681 California Ave., Crown, SIN MAR 92881 agus is féidir a bheith bainte amach ag 951-737-7447. Doirse oscailte ag 5:45 p.m. PT. agus an first bout begins at 6:15 p.m. PT.

For additional information please visit www.banner-promotions.com& ThompsonBoxing.com agus. Maidir le nuashonruithe rialta ar ár trodaithe, Imeachtaí, agus cur chun cinn, please check our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram@bannerboxing agus @ThompsonBoxing.
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WBA and WBO to add regional titles to Boxcino championship fights this Friday in Corona, California

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ORÁISTE, Calif. (Bealtaine 18, 2015) – Dé hAoine night at the Omega Products Outdoor Arena, an 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.

An 2015 Boxcino Tournament is promoted by Banner Promotions.

Dé hAoine 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 agus Donovan Dennis, the WBA Fedelatin and the WBO Intercontinental titles will be on the line, in addition to the Boxcino 2015 Heavyweight championship.
I Jr. middleweight bout between Brandon Adams agus 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. Teideal mBoston.
The Omega Products Outdoor Arena is located at 1681 California Ave., Crown, SIN MAR 92881 agus is féidir a bheith bainte amach ag 951-737-7447. Doirse oscailte ag 5:45 p.m. PT agus tosaíonn an chéad bout ag 6:15 p.m. PT.

For additional information please visit www.banner-promotions.com& ThompsonBoxing.com agus. Maidir le nuashonruithe rialta ar ár trodaithe, Imeachtaí, agus cur chun cinn, please check our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram@bannerboxing agus @ThompsonBoxing.
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Reynaldo Ojeda decisions Monty Meza-Clay in U.S. tús

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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. (Bealtaine 15, 2015) — Undefeated Puerto Rican lightweight Reynaldo Ojeda (16-0, 9 Kos) impressively introduced himself to American boxing fans in anocht ESPN Dé hAoine Troideanna Oíche imeacht is mó, presented by 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions agus DiBella Siamsaíocht, i gcomhar le 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. do tús, 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 anois; 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 Kos), de New Haven, made a statement in the co-feature against Colombian featherweight Jonathan “Popeye” Perez (33-11, 27 Kos). 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, cé, 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) agus Comhairle Dornálaíochta an Domhain (WBC), faoi ​​seach, at No. 15 agus Uimh. 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, troid as Brooklyn, feabhsaithe 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. trom-mheáchain éadroim Charles Foster (8-0, 4 Kos) 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) StopGilvan Santos (0-2) sa bhabhta oscailte.

Bronx middleweight Chris “Golden” Galeano (8-0) D'fhan unbeaten, boxing his way to a unanimous sixth-round decision over Yosmani Abreau (4-9-2), de Las Vegas.

Decorated Kazakh amateur boxer Dauren Yeleussinov (2-0, 2 Kos), 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 halted the action.

Waterbury, CT junior welterweight Jair Ramos (3-2-2, 2 Kos) 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 Kos) 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

Torthaí Comhlánaigh thíos:

TORTHAÍ OIFIGIÚLA

(buaiteoirí liostaithe ar dtús)

 

Imeacht Main – Meáchan éadrom

Reynaldo Ojeda (17-0, 10 Kos), San Juan, Pórtó Ríce

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

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

 

Co-Gné – Junior Featherweights

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

WTKO5 (2:29)

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

 

UNDERCARD

 

Light Heavyweights

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

WKO1 (1:02)

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

 

Super Middleweights

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

WTKO6 (2:29)

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

 

Middleweights

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

WTKO5 (2:17)

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

 

Chris Galeano (8-0),              , NY

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

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

 

Junior Welterweights

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

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

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

Meáchan éadrom

Alberto Candeleria (5-2-1, 4 Kos), 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, Dé hAoine, Bealtaine 15

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HARTFORD, Conn. (Bealtaine 14, 2015) — The official weigh-in was held today for amárach oíche ESPNDé hAoine Troideanna Oíche, presented by 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions agus DiBella Siamsaíocht, i gcomhar le Universal Promotions, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

 

Live coverage will begin at 9 p.m. AGUS on ESPN2 and will also be available through WatchESPN on computers, smartphones, táibléad, Amazon Dóiteáin teilifíse agus Dóiteáin TV bata, Apple teilifíse, Chromecast, Bliain, Xbox 360 agus Xbox One trí soláthraí físeán cleamhnaithe. Chomh maith leis sin, ESPN’ Troideanna Oíche 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

 

Imeacht Main – Meáchan éadrom (10) – ESPN2

REYNALDO OJEDA (16-0, 9 Kos), San Juan, Pórtó Ríce 135 LBS.

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

 

(L-R) Luis Rosa & Jonathan Perez

 

Co-Gné – meáchain cleite (8) – ESPN2

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

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

Junior Welterweights (4) – ESPN2 Swing Bout

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

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

 

Middleweights (6)

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

KOSTYANTYN “Kostya” ROVENSKYY (18-1-2, 5 Kos), Luiv, An Úcráin TOMORROW

 

Light Heavyweights (6)

CHARLES FOSTER (7-0, 3 Kos), 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 Kos), 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),              , 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 Middleweights (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.

 

CATHAIN: Dé hAoine, Bealtaine 15, 2015

 

NUAIR: Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford

Tionscnóir: SMS Promotions agus DiBella Siamsaíocht, in association with Universal

Arduithe Céime

 

TV: ESPN Dé hAoine troideanna Oíche ag tosú ag 9:00 p.m. AGUS

TICÉID: $100, $65 agus $35 (móide cánacha). Tickets can be purchased by

calling 1 (860) 728-2624 nó 1 (203) 627-7472.

 

EOLAS: www.dbe1.com nó www.espn.com/boxing

DOORS OPEN: 6:30 p.m. AGUS FIRST BOUT: 7:30 p.m. AGUS
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Undefeated New Haven boxer Luis “KO King” Rosa Ready to go from prospect to contender on ESPN Friday Night Fights, Dé hAoine, Bealtaine 15, in Hartford

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HARTFORD (Bealtaine 11, 2015) – Rising junior featherweight star Luis “KO King” Rosa (19-0, 9 Kos) plans to graduate from top prospect to legitimate contender Dé hAoine (Bealtaine 15) ar ESPN Dé hAoineTroideanna Oíche, presented by 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions agus DiBella Siamsaíocht, i gcomhar le 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 Kos) in the 8-round ESPN2 co-feature.

 

Headlining the card will be undefeated Puerto Rican lightweight Reynaldo Ojeda (16-0, 9 Kos) against longtime contender Monty Meza Clay (36-4, 22 Kos) i gcás 10-bhabhta mó.

 

Live coverage will begin at 9 p.m. AGUS on ESPN2 and will also be available through WatchESPN on computers, smartphones, táibléad, Amazon Dóiteáin teilifíse agus Dóiteáin TV bata, Apple teilifíse, Chromecast, Bliain, Xbox 360 agus Xbox One trí soláthraí físeán cleamhnaithe. Chomh maith leis sin, ESPN’ Troideanna Oíche will carry the fights live on broadband Spanish-language ESPN Deportes+.

 

The popular Rosa, who is world rated at No. 15 ag Cumann Dornálaíochta an Domhain (WBA) agus Uimh. 16 ag an gComhairle Dornálaíochta an Domhain (WBC), has prepared for a breakout performance in front of a large ESPN Dé hAoine troideanna Oíche viewing audience.

 

“Is é seo an troid ollmhór dom,” 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 ar an Aoine oíche.

 

“It’s always great fighting in my home state and I’m sure I’ll have a lot of fans there. Ag deireadh an lae, cé, 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, bhuaigh 14 de chuid caite 15 foircinn. The battle-tested Colombian has fought the likes of world champions Cristian Mijares, Láracha Abner, Jose Lopez, Martin Castillo, Eric Ortiz agus Raul Martinez, as well a world title challenger Jesus Jimenez.

 

“Perez is a veteran with 44 troideanna pro,” 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. He’s strong, I’m stronger. I’m faster, freisin, and the better all-around fighter. I’ll be ready for whatever he brings.”

Live coverage will begin at 9 p.m. AGUS on ESPN2 and will also be available through WatchESPN on computers, smartphones, táibléad, Amazon Dóiteáin teilifíse agus Dóiteáin TV bata, Apple teilifíse, Chromecast, Bliain, Xbox 360 agus Xbox One trí soláthraí físeán cleamhnaithe. Chomh maith leis sin, ESPN’ Troideanna Oíche 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 Kos), troid as Brooklyn, meets fellow Ukrainian Kostyantyn Rovenskyy (18-1-2, 5 Kos) i bout sé bhabhta. Kazakh super middleweightDauren Yeleussinov (1-0), also living in Brooklyn, Buaileann 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 Kos) facing Woonsocket, RI, comhraic 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 welterweight Jair Ramos (3-2-1, 2 Kos) vs. Harlem s Curtis Morton (3-4-2), Miami lightweight Alberto Candeleria (4-2-1, 3 Kos) vs. Brooklyn ar 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 agus $35 (móide cánacha). Tickets can be purchased by calling 1 (860) 728-2624 nó 1 (203) 627-7472. Doirse oscailte ag 6:30 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 7:30 p.m. AGUS.