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Kenneth Sims, Jr. returns Saturday night against Andrew Rodgers in Gary, Indiana

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CHICAGO, IL., (Oktober 11, 2018) – Junior Welterweight Kenneth Sims, Jr. will be back in action this Saturday night when he takes on Andrew Rodgers in a six-round bout at The McBride Hall in Gary, Indiana.

 

 

 

Sims of nearby Chicago will be back in the ring for the first time since taking an eight-round split decision over previously undefeated Montana Love on July 20th in a bout that was nationally televised on ShoBox: Generasi Baru pada Showtime.

 

 

 

Sims (12-1-1, 4 KOs) has been working in Houston, Texas with some top-notch sparring partners, which will help him go forward in his career.

 

 

 

“Kem saya adalah besar. It was a full camp with my strength and conditioning coach. I got great sparring with O’Shaquie Foster, Regis Prograis, and Taras Shelestyuk,” said Sims.

 

 

 

In Rodgers, Sims is taking on an unheralded opponent in what most a terming a “stay busy fight.”

 

 

 

“I really do not know much about him. I am taking this fight as it is close to home. I have been fighting in different places, so this is a good opportunity for my family and fans to see me fight.”

 

 

 

After being injured for the better part of the last year, Sims is looking to stay active at the end of the 2018 and into 2019.

 

 

 

“I hope to have another fight before the end of the year. It doesn’t matter if it another fight like this or something more significant. It all depends on the situation.”

 

 

 

Sims, who is promoted by GH3 Promotions can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @KennethSimsJr

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WBO News: Another Successful Boxing Officials’ Seminar Was Held In Chicago

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The World Boxing Organization and the Illinois State Athletic Commission concluded a successful training seminar for boxing officials at the Garfield Park – Golden Dome, Chicago, Illinois.

 

 

 

This event covered different topics, such as refereeing, judging, rules, and ethics; the seminar followed an interactive format with the purpose of giving ring officials the necessary knowledge, confidence and experience to execute good judgement of a boxing match.

 

 

 

John Duggan, First Vice-President of the WBO, stated that some of the objectives of these events are to “improve the quality of officiating” and he highlighted the importance of cross training ring officials in order to ensure the correct decisions are made during a boxing match, “correct officiating is important to ensure the right and deserving winner is named in a fight”.

 

 

 

Sementara itu, referee Celestino Ruiz and former referee Gino Rodriguez conducted the referees’ training and stressed out the importance of taking control from the moment instructions are given in the locker room; the necessity of having proper knowledge of the rules and being correctly positioned during a fight.

 

 

 

Ethics and professionalism were also covered, as fundamental aspects in the development of a career as a boxing official.

 

 

 

Videos were used to exemplify, analyze and break down different decisions during a boxing match, this is important to help participants understand some of the scenarios they may have to face, it offers them the possibility to clarify doubts while at the same time put their knowledge to test.

 

 

 

The WBO values these opportunities to contribute with the training of boxing officials and help them attain mastery of their skills.

 

 

 

Video with more details: John Duggan, First Vice-President of the WBO

https://youtu.be/_47jBaikgPI

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Mike Lee Breaks Rib pada pusingan 1 dan walaupun tidak dapat bernafas, mengalahkan Jose Hernandez untuk menuntut gelaran kelas berat ringan NABO

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Chicago, Illinois (Jun 9, 2018) -WBO nombor 3 pesaing kelas berat ringan Mike Lee Mematahkan tulang rusuknya pada pusingan pertama, tetapi masih menuntut gelaran kelas berat NABO ringan dengan keputusan sebulat suara 10 pusingan ke atas Jose Hernandez di Allstate Arena di Rosemont, Illinois.

 

 

 

Lee menekan aksi itu ketika dia melihat tembakan kuasa awal. Hernandez berperang dengan penuh permainan, tetapi Lee sesuai dengan tangan kanan dan kirinya.

 

 

 

Lee menunjukkan hati yang luar biasa, seperti dalam pusingan satu, dia mengalami patah tulang rusuk dan mengalami masalah bernafas sepanjang sepuluh pertarungan pusingan itu.

 

 

 

Hernandez dipotong dari kerja Lee, dan lulusan Notre Dame menjelajah pulang dengan kemenangan dengan skor sebanyak 97-93 pada semua kad hakim.

 

 

 

Dengan kemenangan itu, Lee tetap sempurna dengan catatan 21-0, dan sekarang akan berhadapan dengan mana-mana juara dunia sama ada dalam kelas kelas berat ringan atau kelas menengah super.

 

 

 

“Saya keluar menginginkan kalah mati,” kata Lee. “Saya memberi penghargaan kepada Jose, dia sukar. Saya sedikit teruja awal, dan saya sedikit ceroboh. Pada permulaan, Saya hanya membuang tembakan kuasa, Saya tidak melakukan dua kali ganda dan menggunakan kemampuan sukan saya. Setiap pertarungan adalah pengajaran pelajaran, dan malam ini saya terpaksa mengalahkan dan mendapatkan kemenangan.”

 

 

 

Dengan kemenangan itu, Lee kini akan berusaha untuk mencabar mana-mana juara dan nama besar di dalam kelas berat badannya.

 

 

 

“Mari pergi. Saya mahukan kejuaraan dunia. Sama ada di 168 paun atau 175 pound, Saya hanya menunggu panggilan telefon. Kami mahu melawan Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., tapi saya tidak tahu apa yang berlaku dengan itu. Saya hanya mahukan seseorang yang mempunyai tali pinggang.”

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Undefeated Former Olympian Mytrofanov to Face Hernandez as Natex Boxing’s ‘The Chicago Rumble’ Returns on April 14 in Northlake, IL

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Pada Sabtu, April 14, Chicago’s newest promoter, Andrew Sobko, CEO of Natex Boxing Promotions, will return to the Midwest Conference Center in Northlake, Illinois, for his next installment of “The Chicago Rumble.”
A night of action-packed professional boxing featuring local and international talent in competitive match-ups, the night’s main event will pit Oxnard, California (via Chernigov, Ukraine) undefeated dynamo, dan 2016 Olympian, Dmytro Mytrofanov (2-0, 1 KO) taking on dangerous Mexican spoiler Vladimir “24K” Hernandez (10-2, 6 KOs) in an eight-round middleweight showdown.
In the night’s six-round light heavyweight co-main event, undefeated Rustam Tulaganov (1-0) of Oxnard, California (via Tashkent, Uzbekistan) will face capable Chicago-based slugger Martez McGregor (5-1, 4 KOs).
Tiket untuk “The Chicago Rumble” are priced at General Admission $50.00, Seating ROW 1 $150.00 and Seating ROW 2-3 $90.00. VIP Tables are available for $159 per seat, and Gold VIP Tables at $249.00 per seat. Both include private seating and bar access. They are available for purchase online at natexboxing.com or at the door on fight night.
In addition to his Olympic appearance two years ago, 28-year-old Mytrofanov, won Ukrainian national amateur titles in 2008 dan 2012 and a bronze medal at the 2011 European Championships. He turned professional late last year and now trains at Oxnard’s Boxing Laboratory (formerly Robert Garcia Boxing Academy) under former Robert Garcia protegee Marco Contreras.
Denver (via Mexico’s) Hernandez is no easy challenge for any fighter, especially one with just two pro fights. In just the past year, Hernandez slapped highly rated prospect Danny Valdivia with his first two career losses (sekarang 14-2) via deserved decisions.
“I’m very happy to be going back to Chicago to fight,” said Mytrofanov. “I’ve been training very hard for this fight in Oxnard for the last weight weeks with world-class sparring partners. I’m in terrific shape and looking forward to a great win. Saya tidak tahu banyak mengenai lawan saya, but I will make adjustments in the ring because I’m ready for anything anyone brings.”
I’m very excited about this show,” said promoter Andrew Sobko. I have been following boxing since my father was a Ukrainian boxing champion. I grew up in the boxing industry. I am honored to be able to bring this great event to the boxing-rich city of Chicago and its great fans. My matchmaker, Jerry Alfano, is doing a wonderful job of making sure every fight will be an action-packed war.”
The terrific undercard will be announced shortly.
Pada malam perjuangan, the action starts at 6 pm. The Midwest Conference Center is located at 401 W Lake Street in Northlake, IL. Untuk maklumat lanjut, lawatan natexboxing.com, Twitter: @natexboxing or visit us on Facebook atfacebook.com/natexboxing.
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CARRILLO, HERNANDEZ, MCCASKILL AND QUEZADA TO BE FEATURED ON NEXT WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT ON FRIDAY, APRIL 28

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Pada hari Jumaat, April 28, 2017, at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Warriors Boxing Promotions returns with their “Windy City Fight Night” professional boxing series. A showcase for Chicago’s best young fighting talent, this WCFN will feature four of the city’s brightest young prospects in separate bouts.

Undefeated super lightweight Ramiro “El Lobito” Carrillo (11-0, 7 KOs) will appear in the eight-round main event. And in separate six-round brawls will be undefeated super featherweight Josh Hernandez (5-0, 4 KOs); power-punching lightweight Jessica “CasKILLA” McCaskill (3-1, 2 KOs) dan, making his return to the ring, lightweight Jose Felix Quezada (11-1, 6 KOs).

Tickets for Windy City Fight Night are on sale now and priced at $101, $76, $51 dan $36 and are available at Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com; dengan memanggil 1-800-745-3000, or the Warriors Offices: 312-226-5800 or the UIC Pavilion Box Office: 312-413-5740 or by visiting the UIC Box Office (Thursday or Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Or they can be purchased the night of the event. A special VIP Lounge experience is available to select sponsors. Please call 312.622.7668 untuk maklumat lanjut.

26-year-old Ramiro Carrillo has been very impressive in his undefeated 11-fight run as a professional, setakat ini. Carrillo was born in Mexico was a heavily decorated amateur, pergi 215-14. He was a four-time Chicago Golden Gloves Champion and a two-time National Silver Gloves Champion. Carrillo is an aggressive boxer/brawler who loves to go to the body. So much so that a high percentage of his professional knockouts have come from body shots.

22-year-old Quezada is of half-Mexican and half-Filipino descent and an enormous fan-favorite locally. A heavily decorated amateur boxer, Quezada ran off 11 straight victories before falling short in his last fight. Determined to come back better than ever, Quezada is returning to home turf of the UIC Pavilion where he has had 9 dia 12 pergaduhan.

A Physical Education and Exercise Science junior at Chicago’s De Paul University 21-year-old Josh Hernandez had just over 50 fights and in 2014, won the Power Gloves and Chicago Golden Gloves, where he was named Best Male Boxer of the tournament. He is managed and trained by his father, former middleweight contender and fan favorite “Macho” Miguel Hernandez.

Originally from St. Louis, now living in Chicago Jessica McCaskill trains under well-known Windy City boxing figure Rick Ramos. The 32-year-old says she started off in boxing as a crude slugger, relying solely on her amazing natural strength. But nearly three years of working with Ramos has improved her skills dramatically. McCaskill is the first woman ever signed to a promotional agreement with Warriors Boxing, and deservedly so. Her exciting fighting style has already made her a crowd favorite.

“I am happy to be back at one of our favorite venues, presenting another terrific Windy City Fight Night,” berkata Leon Margules, Presiden Warriors Tinju. “Every show we’ve done since reviving this great series has been bigger than the previous one. Thank you to the fans in Chicago for responding with such enthusiasm. Chicago is a great fight town.”

Windy City Fight Night doors open at 7:00 pm CT and the action starts at 8:00 pm. The UIC Pavilion is located at 525 S. Racine Avenue in Chicago. The entire bout card is subject to change.