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Toka Kahn-Clary stops John Moralde in 7 To capture WBC USNBC Featherweight Title!

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Undefeated Italian cruiserweight Fabio Turchi makes successful American debut
Unbeaten featherweight Irvin Gonzalez Records sensational one-punch knockout
“REAL DEAL CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING V”
RÉSULTATS OFFICIELS
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (Décembre 2, 2017) – Professional boxing returned to The Strand Ballroom and Theatre in Providence last night, Décembre 1 pour la première fois, en 20 ans and popular Providence featherweight Toka “T-Nice” Kahn Clary didn’t disappoint the large, raucous crowd.
Kahn-Clary (24-1, 16 KOs) turned in a dominant performance, winning by way of a seventh-round technical knockout, over previously undefeated Filipino slugger John Vincent Moralde (19-1, 10 KOs), the WBC Asian featherweight titlist, pour capturer le titre vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) USNBC featherweight championship.
“Real Deal Championship Boxing V”, presented by Hall of Famer Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing, aired live on CBS Sports Network, the undercard was live-streamed on www.TheRealDealBoxing.com. Calling the action were Paulie Malignaggi, Steve Farhood and Barry Tompkins.
The 25-year-old Kahn-Clary, who won the North American Boxing Association (Aussi) title in his last fight, used a stiff jab and solid defense to frustrate his opponent early in the fight, setting the pace to take a decisive scoring advantage.
Toka-Kahn came out firing in the fourth round, applying more pressure to take full command, and he never let up. Rapid fire punches by Toka-Kahn, thrown from all angles, repeatedly landed on his overmatched opponent. By the end of round seven it was clear that the end was near for Moralde and it came suddenly when Moralde couldn’t continue anymore.
“This was great ce soir,” Holyfield commented about promoting his first show in Providence. “We want Toka to be our first world champion and this performance should put him in good position. It was very important to build his fanbase at home in Providence and we look forward to promoting here in the near future.”
“I’m not a one-punch fighter,” WBA Non. 14-rated Toka explained. “I kept walking him down and hit him with some good body shots. I’m not going to call anybody out by name but I’m ready to fight anybody in my weight class.”
“This is such a good feeling. I came here but could have ended up anywhere. I’m truly blessed to be in Providence and have these great fans. Je dois une grande équipe derrière moi. I want to fight the best to be the best, it’s the only way to make money and be recognized. Je suis prêt pour n'importe qui!”
The American debut of undefeated Italian cruiserweight Fabio “Stone Crusher” Turchi (13-0, 11 KOs) was a clinic in last night’s co-featured event against Demetrius Banks (9-4, 4 KOs), de Detroit. Turchi patiently applied constant pressure, methodically breaking down the game Banks and hurting his opponent with a flurry of punches in the third round. The end came when Banks failed to answer the bell for round five.
“Je suis tellement heureux,” Turchi remarked after the fight. “This was so emotional for me because it was the first time I fought in front of Evander. I’m happy with my performance but I think I could have done better”.
“I felt the heat from the Italian-American fans and I thank them for helping me sustain. I also want to thank The Real Deal Boxing. My next fight will be Février 2 at home in Florence, for the European Union title.”
In the CBSSN televised opener, red-hot featherweight prospect made Irvin Gonzalez(8-0, 7 KOs) made the most of his national TV debut, switching freely from orthodox stance to southpaw and back throughout the fight, en route to a sensational third-round knockout of Colombian knockout artist Marlon Olea (13-2, 12 KOs). The lightning-quick Gonzalez, de Worcester, MA, consistently beat his opponent to the punch, and finished off Olea with a straight right to the body to keep his perfect pro record intact. Olea was fighting in the U.S. pour la première fois,.
“Ce soir, I showed that I’m a real fighter,” Gonzalez said after the fight. “I believe I’m a contender in my weight class. I’m going back to the drawing board with my coaches and 2018 is going to be my year.”
Le favori local Nick DeLomba (12-2, 2 KOs), representing nearby Cranston, RI, pleased his supportive crowd, registering a hard-fought victory by way of an eight-round unanimous decision versus Bronx junior welterweight Louis Cruz (12-4, 6 KOs) pour la Fédération de boxe universelle vacant (UBF) junior welterweight title. Cruz was penalized a one-point deduction in the fourth round for a low blow. Les scores étaient 79-72 et 78-73 deux fois.
Two-time New England Golden Gloves champion Timmy Ramos (4-0-2, 4 KOs), combattant de Framingham, MA, est resté invaincu, but he fought a four-round split draw with Worcester, MA junior léger Phil Davis (1-1-1) in an entertaining give-and-take contest. Les scores étaient 39-37 et 38-38 deux fois.
Philadelphia welterweight Poindexter “Sauvage” Chevalier (1-0, 1 KOs), une 2017 Or champion national Gants, had an auspicious pro debut, trapping Samuel Forjoe (0-2) in the corner right after the first bell. The gifted southpaw, a prized prospect for fans to keep an eye on, unloaded ten unanswered punches until referee Danny Schiavone halted the action at 1:03 de la manche d'ouverture.
Las Vegas junior middleweight Jérémie “J-Flash” Nichols (8-1-1, 2 KOs) opened the night with a six-round unanimous decision win over battled-tested Puerto Rican fighterDaniel Plafond (13-16-1, 5 KOs). Les scores étaient 60-54 et 59-55 deux fois.
Les résultats complets ci-dessous:
RÉSULTATS OFFICIELS
MAIN EVENT – VACANT WBC USNBC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Toka Kahn-Clary (24-1, 16 KOs), Providence, RI by way of Liberia
WTKO7 (3:00)
John Vincent Moralde (19-1, 10 KOs), General Santos, Philippines
(Toka-Kahn won vacant WBC USNBC featherweight title)
Co-métrage – cruiserweights
Fabio Turchi (13-0, 10 KOs), Florence, Italie
WTKO4 (3:00)
Demetrius Banks (9-4, 4 KOs), Detroit, MON
JUNIOR poids moyens
Jeremy Nichols (8-1-1, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55)
Daniel Plafond (13-16-1, 5 KOs), Vega Maja, Puerto Rico
Welters
Poindexter Chevalier (1-0, 1 KO), Philadelphie, Pennsylvanie
WTKO1 (1:03)
Samuel Forjoe (0-1), Bronx, New York
JUNIOR Welterweights
Nick DeLomba (12-2, 2 KOs), Cranston, RI
WDEC8 (79-72, 78-73, 78-73)
Louis Cruz (12-4, 6 KOs), Bronx, New York.
JUNIOR légers
Timmy Ramos (4-0-2, 4 KOs), Framingham, MA
WD4 (39-37, 38-38, 38-38)
Phil Davis (1-1-1), Worcester, MA
Poids plume
Irvin Gonzalez (8-0, 7 KOs), Worcester
WKO3 (1:14)
Marlon Olea (13-2, 12 KOs), Barranquilla, Colombie
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TOP CRUISERWEIGHT PROSPECT FABIO TURCHI MAKES UNITED STATES DEBUT THIS FRIDAY NIGHT

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Providence, Rhode Island (Novembre 29, 2017) Ce vendredi nuit, Décembre 1, top cruiserweight prospect FABIO “Stone Crusher” TURCHI, (12-0, 9 KO), of Florence, Italy makes his highly anticipated U.S. debut against Detroit, MI veteran DEMETRIUS BANKS, (9-3, 4 KO) from The Strand Ballroom and Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island and telecast live on CBS Sports Network (9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT).
Turchi vs. Banks, scheduled for eight rounds, is part of an eight-bout action packed card presented by Boxing Legend Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing.
Les billets pour ‘Real Deal Championship Boxing V’ à partir de $45 are can be purchased through www.TheRealDealBoxing.avec et www.thestrandri.com.
The Strand Ballroom and Theatre is located at 79 Washington Street, Providence, RI, 02903. Doors will open on the evening of the event at 6:00 p.m. ET avec la première cloche à7:00 p.m. ET.
“I’m thrilled to be fighting in the United States,” said the 24-year-old Turchi. “Since I turned professional two years ago I’ve wanted to come here and fight.”
“When I arrived here le dimanche night for the first time I felt very good right away. I’ve met a lot of Italian-Americans here in Providence and they’ve been very cordial to me which is galvanizing me to a great performance vendredi nuit.
“I consider myself an intelligent fighter with power. I can box to a decision but if the opportunity comes along during the fight for a knockout I’ll take advantage of it,” continued Turchi known in Italy for his show-stopping knockouts.
“I don’t know much about Demetrius Banks but I’m very well prepared for anything in the ring.
“Since I was a kid, being Italian, my favorite fighter was Rocky Marciano. It’s an honor to be fighting so close to his hometown of Brockton, Massachusetts vendredi nuit.”
“Evander was a great world champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. I will do my best to make him proud of me vendredi nuit.”
Said Holyfield, “Just being around Fabio these last few days you can see how serious he takes his career. I’m excited for boxing fans in Providence and those watching on CBS Sports Network to have the opportunity to see him fight.”
In the televised main event vendredi nuit, TOKA KAHN-CLARY, (23-1, 16 KO), de la Providence, Rhode Island defends his WBC-USNBC Featherweight Title against undefeated Philippines’ based contender JOHN VINCENT MORALDE, (19-0, 10 KO) dans le 10-
Opening the telecast in a six-round featherweight clash, popular, undefeated Worcester, MA native IRVIN GONZALEZ, (7-0-0, 6 KO) batailles MARLON OLEA, (13-1-0, 12 KO), of Barranquilla, Colombie.
Real Deal Sports & Entertainment is proud to partner with The Strand Ballroom and Theatre, Medical Arts Radiology (www.medicalartsradiology.com) and Venum (www.venum.com).
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PHOTOS, CITATIONS — TOKA KAHN-CLARY PROVIDENCE PRESS CONFERENCE!

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BILLETS EN VENTE!!

(L-R) – Fabio Turchi, Evander Holyfield, Toka Kahn-Clary, Sal Musumeci, CEO of The Real Deal Boxing, and Nick DeLomba
PROVIDENCE, RI (Novembre 30, 2017) – Hall-of-Famer Evander Holyfield hosted the final press conference for ce vendredi nuit de ‘Real Deal Championship Boxing V’ carte, presented byhis The Real Deal Boxing, the promotional entity under his Real Deal Sports and Entertainment, this afternoon at Ladder 133 Sports Bar & Grill in Smith Hill, Rhode Island.
An exciting tripleheader, arguably the best top-to-bottom card in recent Rhode Island boxing history, willair on CBS Sports Network, à partir de 9 p.m. ET,live from The Strand Ballroom and Theater à Providence, RI. The entire undercard will be live-streamed, à partir de 7 p.m. ET, en ligne à www.TheRealDealBoxing.com.
Providence featherweight Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary (23-1, 16 KOs) headlines against undefeated Filipino invader John Vincent Moralde (19-0, 10 KOs) in the 10-round main event for the vacant WBC USNBC featherweight title.
Billets à partir de $45 sont On Sale et peut être acheté viawww.TheRealDealBoxing.com et www.thestrandri.com.
The Strand Ballroom and Theater is located at 79 Washington Street, Providence, RI, 02903. Doors will open on the evening of the event at 6:00 p.m. ET, première cloche à 7:00 p.m. ET, and live broadcasting starts at 9 p.m. ET sur le réseau CBS Sports.
MAIN EVENT – VACANT WBC USNBC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (10) – CBSSN
Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary (23-1, 15 KOs), Providence, RI by way of Liberia
vs.
John Vincent Moralde (19-0, 10 KOs), General Santos, Philippines
Co-métrage – cruiserweights (8) – CBSSN
Fabio “Stone Crusher” Turchi (12-0, 9 KOs), Florence, Italie
vs.
Demetrius Banks (9-3, 4 KOs), Detroit, MON
Poids plume (6) – CBSSN
Irvin Gonzalez (7-0, 6 KOs), Worcester, MA
vs.
Marlon Olea (13-1, 12 KOs), Baranquilla, Colombie
JUNIOR Welterweights (8)
Nick DeLomba (11-2, 2 KOs), Cranston, RI
vs.
Louis Cruz (12=3, 6 KOs), Bronx, New York
JUNIOR légers (4)
Timmy Ramos (4-0-1, 4 KOs), Framingham, MA
vs.
Phil Davis (1-1), Worcester, MA
Welters (4)
Poindexter Chevalier (pour les débuts), Philadelphie, Pennsylvanie
vs.
Samuel Forjoe (0-1), Bronx, New York
cruiserweights (4)
Bryan Daniels (5-1, 3 KOs), Worcester, MA
vs.
Darnell “The Unknown” Percer (5-1, 1 KO), Frederick, MD
JUNIOR poids moyens (6)
Jérémie “J-Flash” Nichols (7-1-1, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada
vs.
Daniel “The Hudson Valley Kid” Sostre (13-15-1, 5 KOs), Vega Maja, Puerto Rico
(tous les combats & combattants susceptibles de changer)
PRESSER QUOTES
Sal Musumeci, CEO of The Real Deal Boxing: “We’re honored to be here in Rhode Island. So many champs come through here and we’re here for that reason and its great boxing fans. I’ve been promoting 20 years with more than 400 shows worldwide. I know where we want to go to places with people who appreciate boxing.”
“Evander and I got together to put together The Real Deal Boxing because we want the same shows, two warriors in the ring, and that’s what you’re going to see Vendredi night at The Stand. Thanks for accepting is here. Toka is a great inspiration. When I first heard his story, my COO (Eric Bentley) sad we need to sign him. He’s in a tough fight. Toka accepted the challenge because he believes he’ll be world champion.”
“Turchi is an undefeated cruiserweight who will grow into a heavyweight. An Italian heavyweight like the great Rocky Marciano who fought in providence so many times.”
“I guarantee vendredi night you’ll see the most competitive fights in Providence in many years.”
Evander Holyfield: “I’m honored to be here. A big part of me being a promoter is how can I help boxing? I started at eight, when I was told I’d be like Ali. I believed that, but I had to ask my mother (permission to box). I was a four-time heavyweight world champion, but I also had my ups and downs. I tell them (my fighters), if they listen and ask me for advice, I will tell them. The problems today with millennials is that there’s really nobody to tell them. Just ask me, I tell them.”
“I bring a lot to boxing, but I won’t say I will make my fighters champions. I will give them an opportunity to be champion. I had opportunities and never quit. If you set goals and you don’t quit, you’ll reach that goal. Correct your mistakes and don’t quit. These fighters need to believe in me but, plus important, they need to believe in themselves. I can give them advice because I’ve done it. I’m on their side.”
Toka Kahn-Clary: “I want to thank Evander, Sal and everybody on my team for having me fight in my state. I also want to thank my manger, trainer and Dan Crotty. Je suis heureux d'être ici. Boxing isn’t easy, but it is the path I’ve chosen. I’m fighting here on national television, representing my city and state.”
“I’m going to put on a show December 1st. It’s not going to be easy but I’m going in the ring to give it my all. Je ne peux pas attendre de se battre!”
Seth DeRobbio, manager of Toka Kahn-Clary, Irvin Gonzalez, Nick DeLomba & Timmy Ramos:
“I want to thank Sal and Evander for giving Providence good fights. This is a great opportunity for Toka, who is fighting a 19-0 adversaire, setting up a 2018 to be a big year for him. Avec optimisme, we’ll be bringing something very big to Providence, trop. You won’t know who is going to win Vendredi night until the fights are over.”
Peter Manfredo, Sr., head trainer for Kahn-Clary: “I’d like to thank Evander, Seth, the whole crew (The Real Deal Boxing). When Seth mentioned signing Toka with Evander, I soon learned that they take care of their fighters, no BS. Listen to them and you’ll make it to the top.
“Toka Kahn-Clary is the best fighter I’ve ever had, I’ve had a lot of good ones. Toka is always in condition, he works hard and has an iron chin. He wants to be a legend and I’m going to do everything to help him.”
Fabio Turchi: “I’m really happy to be here. I want to thank Real Deal Boxing for having faith in me. I will try to do my best to put on a great show. The people here mean a lot to me and I want to make the Italian-Americans here in Providence proud of me.”
Nick DeLomba: I want to thank Evander for putting me on this card. I grew up watching his fights on video; he is my idol and I’m honored to be fighting on his card. Je viens pour combattre. My opponent is a tough fighter who’ll bring his best.”
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PHOTOS, CITATIONS — TOKA KAHN-CLARY PROVIDENCE MEDIA WORKOUT!!

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BILLETS EN VENTE!!
(L-R) — Fabio Turchi, Toka Kahn-Clary, Evander Holyrield and Nick DeLomba
PROVIDENCE, RI (Novembre 28 30, 2017) — Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing, the promotional entity under his Real Deal Sports and Entertainment,hosted a media workout this afternoon at Manfredo’s Boxing Gym in Cranston, RI for fighters on ce vendredi nuit de ‘Real Deal Championship Boxing V’ carte, diffusé sur CBS Sports Network (9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT) à partir de The Strand Ballroom and Theatre à Providence, RI,
Billets à partir de $45 sont Now On Sale et peut être acheté viawww.TheRealDealBoxing.com et www.thestrandri.com.
The Strand Ballroom and Theatre is located at 79 Washington Street, Providence, RI, 02903. Doors will open on the evening of the event at 6:00 p.m. ET avec la première cloche à7:00 p.m. ET.
Evander Holyfield (extrême droite) watches his fighter, Toka Kahn-Clary, working out with head trainer Peter Manfredo, Sr.
MAIN EVENT – VACANT WBC USNBC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (10) – CBSSN
Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary (23-1, 15 KOs), Providence, RI by way of Liberia
vs.
John Vincent Moralde (19-0, 10 KOs), General Santos, Philippines
Co-métrage – cruiserweights (8) – CBSSN
Fabio “Stone Crusher” Turchi(12-0, 9 KOs), Florence, Italie
vs.
Demetrius Banks (9-3, 4 KOs), Detroit, MON
Poids plume (6) – CBSSN
Irvin Gonzalez (7-0, 6 KOs), Worcester, MA
vs.
Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 KOs), Saginaw, MON
JUNIOR Welterweights (8)
Nick DeLomba (11-2, 2 KOs), Cranston, RI
vs.
Louis Cruz (12=3, 6 KOs), Bronx, New York
JUNIOR légers (4)
Timmy Ramos (4-0-1, 4 KOs), Framingham, MA
vs.
Phil Davis (1-1), Worcester, MA
cruiserweights (4)
Bryan Daniels (5-1, 3 KOs), Worcester, MA
vs.
Darnell “The Unknown” Percer (5-1, 1 KO), Frederick, MD
Welters (4)
Poindexter Chevalier (pour les débuts), Philadelphie, Pennsylvanie
vs.
Samuel Forjoe (0-1), Bronx, New York
JUNIOR poids moyens (6)
Jérémie “J-Flash” Nichols (7-1-1, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada
vs.
Daniel “The Hudson Valley Kid” Sostre (13-15-1, 5 KOs), Vega Maja, Puerto Rico
Mi-lourds (4)
Alan Lawrence (3-0, 3 KOs), Newark, New Jersey
vs.
Nathan Schulte (0-3), Woburn, MA
WORKOUT QUOTES
Evander Holyfield, Hall of Famer, Real Deal Boxe:“There’s a lot of pressure fighting in a big fight for the first time at home. I remember my homecoming in Atlanta, de retour 1985, and there were a lot of distractions. Everybody who knew my name showed up, most looking for free tickets. I was skeptical about ever fighting there again. Tout le monde est différent, though.”
“Toka may be our first world champion. He’s a very disciplined person who has been through a lot. I come from the ghetto but, when I heard his story, sensationnel, I couldn’t believe his (life) was harder than mine.”
Toka-Kahn-Clary: (Toka became a father for the first time on Nov. 11, when his wife, Devanni, delivered a 7-pound girl, Adaline) “Maintenant, I’m fighting for my family, not just Toka anymore.”
“Je me sens bien. I had to have patience and faith in my craft to get here. If you keep working hard, doors will open, and when they do you have to jump right through. I want to win impressively, dominate the fight”
“I see a lot of top fighters in my weight class. I’m not going to name any until after this fight, but I have the talent to beat them.”
“I want to be recognized after I stop fighting, like Evander, who everybody knows, likes and respects.”
Peter Manfredo, Sr., Entraîneur-chef de Kahn-Clary: “Toka is a top prospect who is becoming a contender. A lot of fighters don’t even get to this point. This fight is a major opportunity to get him closer to where he wants to be, not just a world champion, but for his name to be remembered in boxing. He wants to be a legend. He has to remain focused because this is the first time he’ll have a big crowd behind him.”
Fabio Turchi (Italian Amateur Champion) “Everybody here has been great, very hospitable. It’s such a great honor for me to fight in America with its great boxing tradition. I want to have a great fight to be embraced by Americans, especially here in Rhode Island. It’s beautiful having so many Italians, that gives me and added push to win.”
Nick DeLomba: “This opportunity means the world to me because I’ll be showcasing my talents in front of my hometown fans. An impressive win will, avec optimisme, get me to the next level, in TV fights against bigger names.”
Evander Holyfield being interviewed at today’s open workout in Cranston, RI by the three network affiliates
Holyfield will host the final press conference demain (Wed.), à partir de 1 p.m. ET, at Ladder 133 Sports Bar and Grill (133 Douglas Avenue) in Smith Hill, RI.
A public weigh in will be held Jeudi, à partir de 3:30 p.m. ET (on scale at 4), at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre.
Real Deal Sports & Entertainment is proud to partner with Medical Arts Radiology (www.medicalartsradiology.com) and Venum (www.venum.com).
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EVANDER HOLYFIELD AND BOB ARUM HEADLINE 2018 ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME CLASS

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ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES THEIR CLASS OF 2018
2nd ANNUAL INDUCTION WEEKEND: JUNE 1st – 3e 2018
ALSO INDUCTED, PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE

Atlantic City, N.J. – Novembre 27, 2017 – Evander Holyfield and Bob Arum headline the 2018 inductees into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame.
Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) a annoncé son 25 membre 2018 induction de classe, which also includes President Donald J. Trump. This epic event will take place at The Claridge, un Hôtel Radisson situé à Park Place & Boardwalk à Atlantic City, New Jersey Juin 1 – 3, 2018.
Atlantic City, New Jersey Mayor-Elect Frank M. Gilliam Jr. commenté, “The future of boxing in Atlantic City is brighter than ever. Being the newly elected Mayor of the City of Atlantic City, New Jersey it gives me great honor to be a part of bringing the 2nd Annual Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend back to our Great City. I believe boxing and Atlantic City has always been a natural fit and we see it returning to its glory days, and under my administration, we plan on welcoming it back wholeheartedly: Congratulations to the ACBHOF “2018” Inductees!”
The Claridge Hotel serves as the signature Corporate Sponsor for this knockout weekend, “The Claridge is proud to be in partnership with the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame and to continue to promote professional boxing’s exceptional history in Atlantic City,” says Cem Erenler, Vice President/ Operations & Business Development for TMJ Properties, the owner and developer of The Claridge. The iconic hotel, which is now part of the global Radisson brand first opened in 1930. “Hosting this signature event is in the best traditions of The Claridge, which for more than 80 years has been Atlantic City’s center for exciting events in sports and entertainment,” M. Erenler said.
Le 2018 inductees in the Fighter category are:
Evander Holyfield
Héctor Camacho (posthumous)
Bruce Seldon
Bobby Czyz
Jeff Chandler
Ray Mercer
Vinny Paz
Richie Kates

Trainer and Cutmen
Carmen Graziano

George Benton
Ralph Citro
Non-participants
Bob Arum
Dan Duva
Diane Fischer-Cristiano
Ed Derian
Jean Williams
Joseph Pasquale
Jersey Joe Walcott
Bernard Fernandez
Dave Weinberg
Ray Bailey
Jose Sulaiman
Marian Muhammad |
Mark Etess
President Donald J. Trump

Evander Holyfield stated: “I have many great memories fighting in Atlantic City, and I am honored to be inducted into its Hall of Fame.”
The 2nd Annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration Weekend will honor some of the world’s most prominent trailblazers from the sport of boxing: President Donald J. Trump, José Sulaimán, and Bob Arum are just a few names who will be enshrined with the 2018 classe d'induction. Also expected to be in attendance; current and former boxing champions, and VIP Guests for a fun-filled weekend that’s highlighted by a black-tie evening, and the acclaimed, unforgettable Induction Ceremony.
“The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame is here to stay! The epic success of our 2017 Inaugural Induction weekend was pivotal to our brand value in the boxing and business community,” said Rodrick Green Vice President and Business Strategist for ACBHOF. “We are excited about the economic and sports entertainment impact the ACBHOF will continue to have in Atlantic City. Thank you for your support and be reassured that at the 2018 Induction Celebration the bar will be raised even higher.
Au cours des prochaines semaines, il y aura des mises à jour sur le calendrier des événements, forfaits chambre et attendus des apparitions VIP sur Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame et les sites Claridge Hotel et les plates-formes de médias sociaux.
“We’re excited about the ACBHOF 2018 induction de classe; I believe our nomination committee did an incredible job in selecting a diverse and richly deserving group of individuals. I’m extremely proud of this class because it contains three remarkable women: Diane Fischer-Cristiano, Jean Williams, and Marian Muhammad. The ACBHOF team along with our partners and sponsors are looking forward to June where we will pay homage to our 2018 intronisés,” said Ray McCline ACBHOF President and Founder.
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Evander Holyfield & Conférenciers invités spéciaux de Luis Collazo Ring 8

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Mardi, Novembre. 21 au restaurant O'Neill's
À Maspeth, New York
NEW YORK (Novembre 15, 2017)) – Hall of Famer Evander “Real Deal” Holyfield et ancien champion du monde des poids welters Luis Collazo seront des conférenciers invités lors de la prochaine réunion mensuelle de Ring 8,Mardi nuit, Novembre 21, au restaurant O'Neill's (64-21 53e Conduire) à Maspeth, New York,
Parce qu'une grande foule est attendue, seulement Ring 8 les membres seront autorisés à assister à cette réunion, mais l'adhésion peut être obtenue à la porte pour ceux qui souhaitent rejoindre Ring 8.
“Evander Holyfield est l'une des rares légendes vivantes de notre sport,” Anneau 8 président Jack Hirsch dit. “Si, vous pouvez imaginer à quel point nous sommes ravis de l'avoir comme conférencier invité. Nous avions prévu de présenter à Holyfield l'anneau 8 Prix ​​des légendes lors de notre banquet des fêtes, mais une opportunité commerciale lucrative lui interdira d'être là cet après-midi. Plutôt, nous lui remettrons ce prix à l’O’Neil’s. Cela en dit long sur Evander qu'il ait ajusté son emploi du temps pour rester à New York pour assister à notre réunion.
“Luis Collazo est un combattant formidable à part entière, avoir été un ancien champion du monde. Sa carrière semble à nouveau en plein essor et nous avons hâte d'entendre parler de ses projets futurs.”
Holyfield a pris sa retraite en tant que boxeur avec un exceptionnel 44-10-2 (29 KOs), mais l'année dernière, il a dirigé une société de promotion basée à New York, Real Deal Boxe. Un États-Unis. Olympien, Holyfield est le seul champion du monde unifié des poids croiseurs, ainsi qu'un quadruple champion du monde des poids lourds.
Il avait un 16-7-2 record dans les combats pour le titre mondial et a gagné 19 de 30 se bat avec deux nuls contre des champions du monde passés ou présents, vaincre une liste Who's Who de grands noms de tous les temps tels que Dwight Muhammad Qawi |, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Riddick Bowe et Mike Tyson (deux fois), parmi les plus notables.
Né à Brooklyn et maintenant résident du Queens, Collazo (37-7. 20 KOs) capturé l'Association mondiale de boxe (WBA) titre mondial poids welter en avril 2, 2005, remportant une décision partagée en 12 rounds sur le favori local et le champion en titre Jose Antonio Rivera à Worcester, Massachusetts.
Collazo, 26 ans, qui a également battu des champions du monde Miguel Angel Gonzalez et Victor Ortiz, reste un prétendant au titre mondial ayant bouleversé 21-1 Sammy Vasquez lors de sa dernière action par élimination directe au sixième tour en février dernier.
À propos de Ring 8: Anneau 8 est devenu la huitième filiale de ce qui était alors connu comme l'ancien combattant national Boxers Association – d'où, RING 8 – et aujourd'hui la devise de l'organisation reste: Boxers Aider les Boxers.
RING 8 est entièrement engagé à soutenir les gens moins fortunés dans la communauté de boxe ayant besoin d'aide en termes de payer un loyer, frais médicaux, ou tout besoin légitime.
Aller en ligne pour www.Ring8ny.com pour plus d'informations à propos de Ring 8, le plus grand groupe du genre aux États-Unis avec plus de 350 membres. La cotisation annuelle ne est que $30.00 et chaque membre a droit à un dîner-buffet au RING 8 réunions mensuelles, l'exclusion de Juillet et Août. Tous les boxeurs actifs, amateur et professionnel, avec une licence de boxe ou un livre en cours ont droit à une RING gratuit 8 adhésion annuelle. Les clients de Bague 8 les membres sont invités à un coût de seulement $7.00 par personne.
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TOKA KAHN-CLARY VS. JOHN VINCENT MORALDE HEADLINE REAL DEAL BOXING FRIDAY DEC. 1 EN PROVIDENCE, RI

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ALSO SHOWCASING NEW ENGLANDERS IRVIN GONZALEZ, NICK DELOMBA, KHIRY TODD, TIMMY RAMOS & ANDY GONZALEZ,
PROVIDENCE, RI (Novembre 10, 2017) Featherweight Contender and Hometown Hero, TOKA KAHN-CLARY, (23-1, 16 KO), de la Providence, Rhode Island battles undefeated Philippines’ based contender JOHN VINCENT MORALDE, (19-0, 10 KO) in the 10-round main event on Vendredi, Décembre 1 at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre, it was announced today by Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing.
Les billets pour ‘Real Deal Championship Boxing V’ à partir de $45 sont Now On Sale et peut être acheté via www.TheRealDealBoxing. avec et www.thestrandri.com.
The Strand Ballroom and Theatre is located at 79 Washington Street, Providence, RI, 02903. Doors will open on the evening of the event at 6:00 p.m. ET avec la première cloche à7:00 p.m. ET. The event will be telecast live on CBS Sports Network.
“We’re very excited to announce this outstanding featherweight clash between Toka Kahn-Clary and John Vincente Moralde,” said Holyfield. “The winner of this fight will have a great opportunity to continue his path towards a world title opportunity and these high stakes are exactly what will bring out the best in each fighter.
“This is clearly the toughest match of each fighter’s professional career and we anticipate an excellent fight for fans in the arena and those watching on CBS Sports Network.”
Sur Octobre 19, Kahn-Clary, classé #14 dans le monde par la World Boxing Association, made an emphatic return to battle with a blistering second round knockout of then undefeated David Berna in Atlanta, Georgia in front of a packed house and a nationally televised audience in Atlanta, Georgia as Holyfield celebrated his 55th birthday in his hometown.
The victory also earned Kahn-Clary the WBA-NABA Featherweight Title.
This will be Kahn-Clary’s first fight in Providence since his professional debut in June 2012. The 25-year-old will be making his fourth start of 2017 with prior victories this year against Angel Luna and Francisco Medel.
Just 23-years-old, Moralde will be fighting for the first time in the United States. Holder of the WBC Asian Boxing Council Featherweight Title, Moralde is coming off a third-round stoppage of Philip Parcon on February 28, 2017 in General Santos City, Philippines.
The heavy handed Moralde is on a three-bout knockout streak, two of which came in the first round.
Co-featured on the outstanding card and also making his U.S. debut is Undefeated Italian Cruiserweight Contender FABIO “Stone Crusher” TURCHI, (12-0-0, 9 KO), of Florence, Italy in an eight-round clash.
In a six-round featherweight clash, popular, undefeated Worcester, MA native IRVIN GONZALEZ, (7-0-0, 6 KO) batailles ERNESTO Garza, (9-2-0, 5 KO), of Saginaw, MON.
The heavy-handed Gonzalez started his professional career with six knockouts, all of which took place in the first two rounds. Most recently the 21-year-old won an eight round unanimous decision over Raul Lopez on June 10, 2017.
Riding a modest two-bout winning streak, the 29-year-old Garza returns to action following a six round unanimous decision over Edward Kakembo on August 25, 2017 in Warren, MON.
Junior welterweights will see action in a scheduled eight rounder with NICK DELOMBA, (11-2-0, 2 KO), Cranston, R.I., affrontant LOUIS CRUZ, (12-3-0, 6 KO), du Bronx, New York.
The 27-year-old DeLomba looks to move back into the win column after a very hard fought 10-round decision loss to Jimmy Williams on April 7, 2017 à Lincoln, R.I.
The upset minded Cruz heads to Providence following the biggest win of his career, a ninth-round stoppage of local favorite Anthony Karperis on July 28, 2017, à Huntington, New York.
In an eight-round junior middleweight battle, JEREMY ‘J Flash’ NICHOLS, (7-1-1, 2 KO), de Las Vegas, NV clashes with Worcester, MA native ANDY GONZALEZ, (6-2-0, 5 KO).
Nichols looks towards the win column following the first loss on his record, a hard-fought majority decision to undefeated Peter Dobson on June 24, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Gonzalez is also looking for a return to the win column losing a six-round majority decision to Antonio Chaves Fernandez on June 10, 2017 dans sa ville natale.
Also featured on the card in separate bouts will be Lynn, MA knockout artist, poids welter junior KHIRY ‘TNT’ TODD, (6-0-0, 5 KO), and junior lightweight TIMMY RAMOS, (4-0-1, 4 KO, de Framingham, MA.
Further details on this exciting card will be announced shortly.
Real Deal Sports & Entertainment is proud to partner with The Strand Ballroom and Theatre, Medical Arts Radiology
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31Anneau stannuel 8 Événement de vacances & Cérémonie de remise décembre. 10 à New York

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Vasyl Lomachenko, Evander Holyfield, Michael Conlan,
Marcus Browne, Amanda Serrano among 2017 lauréats
Vasyl Lomachenko (R) – 2017 Anneau 8 Combattant international de l'année Muhammad Ali)
(photo courtesy of Top Rank – plus de photos ci-dessous)
NEW YORK (Octobre 31, 2017) – Le 31st Anneau annuelle 8 Cérémonie de vacances de l'événement et des prix aura lieu Dimanche après-midi (12:30-5:30 p.m. ET), Décembre 10, à On The Bay Russo à Howard Beach, New York.
Anneau 8 a annoncé son 2017 lauréats (voir la liste complète ci-dessous), WBO Junior Lighweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl “Salut Tech” Lomanchenko (Combattant international de l'année Muhammad Ali), Hall of Famer Evander “La vraie affaire” Holyfield (Prix ​​Legends), two-time Irish Olympien Michael Conlan (Prix ​​de la perspective internationale de l'année), 2012 U.S.. Olympien “Monsieur” Marcus Browne (Combattant de l'année de l'État de New York), de Staten Island, and five-division world champion Amanda “La vraie affaire” Serrano, de Brooklyn par de Porto Rico.
“There is an incredible amount of interest for our holiday awards banquet this year” Anneau 8 president Jack Hirsch said. “Vasyl Lomachenko is arguably the world’s greatest fighter, and Evander Holyfield is a living legend. They are both confirmed to attend as are future superstars Michael Conlan and Marcus Browne. There will be other high-profile honorees and boxing personalities on hand as well. It will be a treat for fans who will have the opportunity to interact with them.
“Russo’s on the Bay is a great venue; the food is fantastic. Everyone attending should come away with wonderful memories of the event. Tickets are very reasonably priced for an affair of this magnitude. We usually sell out, so I suggest that anyone planning to attend purchase their tickets as soon as possible. Our profits from the afternoon go back to the boxing fraternity, helping those less fortunate, who need assistance.”
2017 RING 8 Lauréats
Combattant international de l'année Muhammad Ali: Vasyl Lomachenko
Prix ​​Legends: Evander Holyfield
Perspective internationale de l'année: Michael Conlan
NYS Fighter of the Year: Marcus Browne
Combattante de l'année NYS: Amanda Serrano
Prix ​​Sunnyside Gardens:: Bobby Cassidy, Sr.
NYS Prospect de l'année: Devaun Lee
Prix ​​du candidat à la hausse: Skender & Enver Halili
Sam Kellerman Prix des médias: Matt Christie
Entraîneur de l'année NYS: Hector Rosa
Long & service méritoire: Edwin Torres
NYS officiel de l'année: Robert Perez
NYS Promoteur de l'année: Mercedes Vasquez Simmons
Champion sans couronne: Richard Kiley
Médecin de l'année Ringside: Dr. Osric King
Good Guy Award: Joanne Doyle Hutchins
Anneau 8 Membre de l'année: George Newman
Prix ​​du service communautaire: Mike Reno
Special Guests will include Teddy Atlas, Vito Antuofermo, Iran Barkley, Tommy Gallagher et plein d'autres.
David Diamante sera à nouveau le maître de cérémonie de l'événement.
Les billets sont $125.00 inclure un brunch avec heure de l'apéritif à l'entrée, suivie par des sièges à la cérémonie de remise des prix, le dîner et le dessert, et haut-plateau bar ouvert tout au long de l'après-midi. Il y aura aussi un encan silencieux de souvenirs de boxe. Cet événement devrait sell-out et tout le monde est invité à acheter des billets le plus tôt possible pour obtenir des sièges favorables. Les dons de toute confession sont les bienvenus pour ceux incapables d'assister aux festivités.
annonces sont souvent disponibles pour couverture arrière ($500.00), Avant l'intérieur ou couverture arrière ($400.00), Page entière ($200.00), Demi-page ($100.00), et un quart de page ($60.00). La date limite pour toutes les annonces est Novembre 26, 2017, et doit être envoyé par courriel (Ajhirsch5@aol) or mailed to Ring 8, P.o. Boîte 153, Rockaway Park, New York 11694. Tous les chèques pour des billets ou des annonces de journaux devraient être à l'ordre de bague 8 (Les cartes de crédit sont acceptées).
Pour plus d'informations à propos de Ring 8 ou son Événements et prix de vacances annuelles Cérémonie, contact avec la bague 8 président Jack Hirsch (516.790.7592 ou Ajhirsch5@aol.com) ou rendez-vous en ligne www.Ring8ny.com pour plus d'informations.
On The Bay Russo est situé à 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. à Howard Beach(718.843.5055).
Vasyl Lomachenko (photo courtesy of Top Rank)
Evander Holyfield (photo courtesy of Real Deal Sports and Entertainment)
Michael Conlan (Picture courtesy of Top Rank)
Marcus Browne (photo courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions)
Amanda Serrano (picture courtesy of DiBella Entertainment)
À propos de Ring 8: Formé en 1954 par un ex-boxeur, Jack Grebelsky, Anneau 8 est devenu la huitième filiale de ce qui était alors connu comme l'ancien combattant national Boxers Association – d'où, RING 8 – et aujourd'hui la devise de l'organisation reste: Boxers Aider les Boxers.
RING 8 est entièrement engagé à soutenir les gens moins fortunés dans la communauté de boxe ayant besoin d'aide en termes de payer un loyer, frais médicaux, ou tout besoin légitime.

Aller en ligne pour www.Ring8ny.com pour plus d'informations à propos de Ring 8, le plus grand groupe du genre aux États-Unis avec plus de 350 membres. La cotisation annuelle ne est que $30.00 et chaque membre a droit à un dîner-buffet au RING 8 réunions mensuelles, l'exclusion de Juillet et Août. Tous les boxeurs actifs, amateur et professionnel, ont droit à une RING gratuit 8 adhésion annuelle. Les clients de Bague 8 les membres sont invités à un coût de seulement $7.00 par personne
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Connecticut Boxe Hall of Fame de classe 2017 Casquettes d'induction Juger la carrière de Clark Sammartino

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Octobre. 28 au Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Octobre 19, 2017, 2017) – Son intronisation au Temple de la renommée de la boxe du Connecticut (CBHOF) Samedi nuit, Octobre 28, dans le cadre de la classe de six membres 2017, mettra fin à la carrière de boxeur du juge sortant Clark Sammartino à 13TH Dîner annuel CBHOF Gala d'intronisation dans la salle de bal Uncas au Mohegan Sun.
Les autres nouveaux intronisés au CBHOF sont des boxeurs pionniers “Professeur” Charles Hadley, médecin de l'anneau Dr. Tony Alessi, arbitre / juge Dick Flaherty, écrivain de boxe Et Parker et contributeur boxeur / boxe Hugh Devlin, Sr.
Diplômé de l'Université Brown, Sammartino, maintenant âgé de 80 ans, a connu deux autres carrières en tant que chirurgien buccal et conseiller en investissement chez Blue Fin à Providence, en plus de son rôle de juge de boxe international depuis 1985.
“J'ai commencé la boxe parce que Joey Angelo épousé ma cousine,” Sammartino a expliqué. “Il a riposté au début des années quarante. Joey a combattu Willie Pep deux fois et Sandy Saddler. C'est ce qui m'a fait démarrer. Nous avions l'habitude d'avoir le grand Lundi Night Fights à l'Auditorium de Rhode Island et je me souviens avoir regardé Rocky Marciano se battre “Tigre” Ted Lowry là-bas.”
Parce qu'il était un chirurgien buccal réussi, Clark pourrait prendre de longs week-ends pour juger des combats dans le monde entier. Son premier combat pour le titre mondial et le plus mémorable fut Vinny Paz-Greg Haughn I. A travers sa longue carrière, Sammartino a jugé plus de 400 combats professionnels, y compris 50 combats majeurs pour le titre mondial.
La liste des boxeurs dont Sammartino a jugé les combats se lit comme un Who's Who de la boxe dans le passé 32 ans: Mike Tyson, Oscar de la Hoya, Evander Holyfield, Julio Cesar Chavez, Johnny Tapia, Naseem Hamed, Chris Eubank, Marco Antonio Barrera, Mark Johnson, Wayne McCullough, Wladimir Klitschko, Gennady Golovkine, Anthony Joshua, Sergey Kovalev, Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Lopez, Nonito Donaire, Acelino Freitas, Ivan Calderon, Felix Trinidad, Tommy Morrison et beaucoup plus.
Sammartino, qui dit fièrement qu'il n'a jamais manqué une journée de travail 40 ans, a décidé de prendre sa retraite, bien qu'il restera un fan de boxe pour le reste de sa vie. “J'ai commencé à ralentir à mon âge, faire des spectacles locaux et peut-être trois ou quatre combats pour le titre mondial par an, principalement WBO et IBF,” Sammartino a fait remarquer. “J'ai eu un combat difficile avec la pneumonie dans le passé 5-6 mois et cela a rendu le travail difficile.”
Son intronisation au CBHOF est une fin appropriée et un immense hommage à Sammartino et à sa carrière dans la boxe. “Je suis honoré d’être intronisé au Temple de la renommée de la boxe du Connecticut,” il dit. “C'est une excellente façon de terminer ma carrière.”
Billets limités pour le CBHOF 13e Dîner gala annuel d'intronisation, à un prix raisonnable $90.00, sont toujours disponibles à l'achat en appelant Kim Baker au Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) ou Sherman Cain au Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Les portes ouvrent à 5:30 p.m. ET, cocktails de 6:00- p.m. ET (bar payant), suivi d'un dîner complet assis.
Allez en ligne pour www.ctboxinghof.org Pour plus d'informations sur le Connecticut boxe Hall of Fame, ses 13e Dîner gala annuel Inductee, opportunités événement de parrainage, ou intronisés de CBHOF dernières.
PROPOS CBHOF: Le Connecticut boxe Hall of Fame a été fondée en 2004 pour honorer et célébrer la carrière des individus exceptionnels impliqués dans le sport de la boxe. Sa cérémonie d'intronisation & Dîner a eu lieu à 2005. Riche histoire de la boxe du Connecticut aurait jamais prospéré si il n'y avait pas les réalisations de ceux énoncés dans le Hall of Fame. Le nouvel emplacement du CBHOF est dans le Sky Casino à Mohegan Sun.
En tant qu'organisation à but non lucratif, Connecticut Boxe Hall of Fame est profondément engagé à garder l'esprit combatif du Connecticut en plein essor grâce à diverses contributions charitables.
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Featherweight prospect Toka Kahn-Clary To headline his first show Oct. 19 à Atlanta

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(L-R) – Chef formateur Peter Manfredo, Sr., featherweight prospect Toka Kahn-Clary,. Mentor Dan Crotty and adviser Seth DeRobbio
PROVIDENCE, RI (Octobre 5, 2017) – Featherweight prospect Toka “T Nice” Kahn-Clary (22-1, 15 KOs) will headline his fist show Samedi nuit, Octobre 19 at Georgia Freight Depot in Atlanta, promoted by Hall-of-Famer Evander Holyfield‘s Real Deal Sports & Gestion, in a 10-round bout against Braulio “Le Gamin” Rodriguez pour le Conseil mondial de boxe vacant (WBC) Continental Americas featherweight title.
The once-beaten, Liberia-born Kahn-Clary, combattant de Providence (RI). is coming off an impressive eight-round unanimous decision this past June against Ange Luna (11-2-1) in Louisville.
“I very happy about fighting in my first main event,” the popular 25-year-old Kahn-Clary said. “I’m going to put on a show to let everybody know who I am. I’m very excited to be fighting for my first pro title. A victory will put me in the top 15 dans le monde, as well as make me more marketable and better known in boxing.”
Kahn-Clary was a decorated amateur boxer, compiler un exceptionnel 131-11 record and collecting numerous medals at national tournaments, highlighted by him capturing a gold medal at the 2010 U.S.. National Golden Globes Championships. He was also a silver medalist at the 2009 National Golden Gloves Championships and 2011 U.S.. Championnats nationaux, in addition to being bronze medalist at the 2012 U.S.. Nationals Championships.
Rodriguez (19-2, 17 KOs), who was the WBC super featherweight champion two years ago, is a heavy-handed, battle-tested Dominican. He will be fighting in the United States for the first time as a professional.
“He’s a tough kid who, Je pense, should be 20-1 because I watched his last fight and he should have gotten the decision (LSDEC8 to 12-0-1 Alberto Mercado in Puerto Rico),” Kahn-Clary noted. “He’s very awkward and fights in spurts. I need to be smart and use my experience.”
Kahn-Clary vs. Rodriguez, is somewhat of a crossroads fight with career-critical future implications for both fighters with the winner advancing to the next level, while the loser could become a permanent opponent.
Toka Kahn-Clary
(Photo par Emily Harney)

“This is the big fight for Toka,” his advisor Seth DeRobbio explained. “I think it’ll be a good fight. His opponent is a big puncher with 17 KOs en 19 victoires. Toka has an opportunity to showcase his talents in a main event for the first time. Stopping a guy like this who has never been knocked out can be huge for Toka.

“Everything depends on this fight. Dans son dernier combat, the opponent kept coming forward and that didn’t allow Toka to showcase all his skills. It’s difficult boxing as you back up, but Toka proved that he can fight like that if needed. All Toka’s skills will be on display this fight. It’s a great opportunity for him.”
Kahn-Clary vs. Rodriguez was originally slated to be held September 30 in Louisville, but venue issues forced the postponement and subsequent relocation to Atlanta.
“I was upset that the fight was pushed back only because my weight was on point,” Kahn-Clary admitted,” but fighters need to adjust in and out of the ring and everything is good. Some good came out of it, bien que. I found more video of my opponent to watch, and additional training and sparring helps, aussi.”
“The postponement actually helps us,” DeRobbio added. “It gives us three additional weeks to train to prepare for the biggest fight of Toka’s life. At this stage of his career every fight for Toka from here on out will be his biggest fight of his career.”