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Former Interim Cruiserweight World Champion Youri Kalenga added to “Battle of Casablanca” ikhadi

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World amateur champion Mohammad Rabii
To make pro debut at home in main event
Feb. 18 in Casablanca, Morocco
CASABLANCA, Morocco (February 2, 2017) – Former Interim cruiserweight world champion Yuri “El Toro” Kalenga will provide chief support February 18 for pro-debuting Moroccan amateur boxing sensation Mohammad Rabii use “Battle of Casablanca” ikhadi, presented by Nowhere2Hyde, at Complexe de Sportif Mohammed V Arena in Casablanca, Morocco.
Kalenga (22-3, 15 Kos), fighting out of France by way of The Congo, is currently rated No. 12 by the World Boxing Association (WBA) futhi No. 16 by the World Boxing Council (WBC). The knockout artist takes on Garrett “The Ultimate Warrior” Wilson (17-11-1, 9 Kos), of Philadelphia, who is a former United States Boxing Association (USBA) and North American Boxing Federation (NABF) champion.
In 2014, Kalenga captured the WBA Interim title with a 12-round split decision over 32-1 Mateusz Masternak in Monaco, followed with a successful title defense in Canada against 12-0 Denton Daley by way of a 12th round technical knockout.
Kalenga has never been in a dull fight. Two of his three career losses have been to current WBA Super cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev (26-2), who Kalenga dropped in the fourth round, by way of a 12-round unanimous decision in Russia, and last June he was stopped for the first time in his seven-year pro career by 20-0 yunier Dorticos in Paris for the Interim WBA strap.
The 23-year-old Rabii defeated 2016 Olympic gold medalist Daniyar Yeleussinov in the welterweight division championship finale of the 2015 AIBA World Amateur Championships to capture a gold for his native Morocco. Rabii won a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil, dropping a highly-disputed decision (0-3) in the semifinals to Uzebek boxer Shakhram Giyasov, the eventual silver medalist.
The ultra-charismatic Rabii has reached “rock star” status in Morocco, testament by an average of 6-million Moroccans viewing each of Rabbi’s Olympic matches on Arryadia Television. “We are very excited to work with our television partners, Arryadia, on our February 18th show as the first of five shows in 2017 featuring Mohammed Rabii,” umgqugquzeli Gary Hyde wathi. “Rabii has the entire nation of Morocco behind him and he will be challenging for top welterweight honors in no time at all.”
Rabii will take on veteran Hungarian boxer Adam “Bad Boy” Mate (24-10, 17 Kos) in the six-round main event.
Also in action on “Battle of Casablanca” will be former World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Organization (IBO) world featherweight champion, Simpiwe Vetyeka (29-3, 17 Kos), who is world ranked No. 4 by the WBA, Ungenzi. 6 by The Ring magazine, futhi No. 7 by the WBC. The gifted South African faces undefeated Hungarian prospect David Nerna (8-0, 8 Kos) in a 10-round iziqubu.
Netherlands light middleweight Gevorg Khatchikian (24-2, 12 Kos) will also be in action against Ugandan Med “Kabona” Sebyala (16-8-1. 13 Kos) in another 10-rounder. Khatchikian, who will be fighting as a 154-pounder for the first time as a professional, has only lost twice as a pro, both to present super middleweight world champions, James Degale (IBF) futhi Gilberto Ramirez (WBO).
Hyde manages Rabii, Kalanga and Vetyeka.
Tickets are now on sale for the Feb. 18 show in Casablanca.
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DAVID “EL BANDERA ROJA” BENAVIDEZ STRIVING FOR GREATNESS GETS RIGHT BACK IN THE GYM

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Photos By Valentin Romero – Team Benavidez
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (July 7, 2016) – Just two days after dominating previously undefeated Francy Ntetu (16-1, 3 Kos) on Premier Boxing Champions’ June 25th CBS card at New York’s Barclay’s Center, “The Red Flag,” David Benavidez, was back at his home gym in Long Beach, preparing for his next bout. The rising star had no intention of taking time off, and jumped right into an intense training regimen that included sparring with Gilberto “Southpaw” Ramirez (34-0, 24KO), who was set to make his pay-per-view debut later in the month, but was sidelined this week with an injury.
“My last fight was hard, but I learned a lot,” stated Benavidez regarding his bout with previously unbeaten Canadian Ntetu. “It was great experience, getting rounds in.”
With only one exception, a six round fight that went the distance in 2014, Benavidez hadn’t fought beyond the second round, knocking out opponent after opponent.
“I feel better and more experienced,” Benavidez continued. “I have confidence knowing I can go into deep waters and finish a fight if I have to. I’m learning how to pace myself when I need to during a round, and I know that those later rounds made me a better fighter.”
As Benavidez prepares for his next fight, he’s focused completely on improving himself.
“I didn’t mind getting right back to the gym,” said Benavidez. “This is my lifestyle now. I just want to train. I want to look at what I did wrong in my last fight and fix it. I don’t want to get rusty in between fights. When I’m not physically training, I’m thinking about mistakes I made in fights, techniques that can be improved. I want to get better each fight, and I’m consumed by that.”
“It’s this commitment to success and improvement that sets David apart from other young men his age, and other fighters,” wathi Jose Benavidez, Sr., David’s father and head trainer. “This is what makes him different, and this is why he’s going to be the best.”
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MetroPCS Friday Night Knockout on truTV Continues Friday, June 26 at 10 p.m. KANYE

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Card Highlighted by International Super Middleweight Title Bout Between Ezingakanqotshwa Champion Gilberto Ramirez & Derek Edwards

truTV and Top Rank will exclusively present the Ngena Friday Night Knockout on truTV, a live primetime boxing series on Friday, June 26, at 10 p.m. KANYE from the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. The new boxing series, akhiqizwa sikanye Turner Sports and HBO Sports, izoba 10-round iziqubu for the isihloko WBO International Super middleweight phakathi Ezingakanqotshwa iqhawe southpaw Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (31-0-0, 24 Kos) of Sinaloa, Mexico and Derek "The Black Lion" Edwards (27-4-1, 14 Kos) of Las Vegas. Ukwengeza, southpaw Diego Magdaleno (27-1-0, 11 Kos) of Las Vegas lizohlangana Puerto Rico Jose "Chelo" Gonzalez (24-1-0, 19 Kos) in a 12-round iziqubu for the singenamuntu WBO International Esilula ubuqhawe.

 

Abahlaziyi for the umcimbi izobandakanya Kevin Bullets ukuhlinzeka play-by-play with Umhlaziyi Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini futhi intatheli Crystina Poncher. Kugler is a veteran announcer who has called college basketball and NFL coverage for Westwood One and college football for the Big Ten Network. Mancini is a 2015 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee and former NABF and WBA lightweight champion. Poncher is a commentator and reporter for Top Rank, kanye ibutho, intatheli umlobeli for NFL Network kanye NFL.com. Amazwibela avaliwe in Spanish izotholakala ngokuba telecast truTV.

 

Isethulo Inethiwekhi sika izoba ukusetshenziswa waqhubeka of “Spidercam” Ubuchwepheshe, the ngqa for a bukhoma yasekhaya wesibhakela telecast, providing dynamic coverage during the series. “Spidercam” operates on a four-point system of cables from designated points beyond the corners of the boxing ring. Ikhamera imisiwe unekhono ukunikeza eziphoqayo 360-degree engele of the isinyathelo kuhlanganise nekhono ukuhambisa zonke izinhlangothi ezintathu - kwesobunxele / kwesokudla, phambili / emuva futhi phansi / phezulu.

 

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