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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: The New Generation op Showtime.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

“Mijn kamp was geweldig. 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”.

 

 

 

Ondertussen, 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 breekt Rib in de eerste ronde en ondanks dat hij niet kan ademen, verslaat Jose Hernandez en claimt de NABO Light Heavyweight-titel

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Chicago, Illinois (Juni 9, 2018) -WBO nummer-3 gerangschikt licht zwaargewicht mededinger Mike Lee brak zijn rib in de eerste ronde, maar claimde nog steeds de NABO Light Heavyweight-titel met een unaniem besluit van 10 ronden over Jose Hernandez in de Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.

 

 

 

Lee drukte op de actie terwijl hij vroeg om power shots te landen. Hernandez vocht dapper, maar Lee was consistent met zijn rechter- en linkerhand.

 

 

 

Lee toonde een ongelooflijk hart, zoals in de eerste ronde, hij liep een gebroken rib op en had moeite met ademhalen gedurende het hele gevecht van tien ronden.

 

 

 

Hernandez was afgesneden van Lee's werk, en de afgestudeerde van de Notre Dame reed naar huis met de overwinning met tientallen 97-93 op de kaarten van alle juryleden.

 

 

 

Met de overwinning, Lee blijft perfect met een record van 21-0, en zal nu proberen om het op te nemen tegen een van de wereldkampioenen in de divisies licht zwaargewicht of super middengewicht.

 

 

 

“Ik kwam eruit omdat ik knock-out wilde,” zei Lee. “Ik waardeer Jose, hij was taai. Ik werd vroeg een beetje opgewonden, en ik was een beetje slordig. In het begin, Ik gooide gewoon power shots, Ik was niet aan het dubbel prikken en gebruikte mijn atletische vaardigheden. Elk gevecht is een leerzame les, en vanavond moest ik bijten en de overwinning pakken.”

 

 

 

Met de overwinning, Lee zal nu proberen om alle kampioenen en grote namen in en rond zijn gewichtsklasse uit te dagen.

 

 

 

“Laten we gaan. Ik wil een kans op de wereldtitel. Of het nu is 168 pond of 175 pond, Ik wacht gewoon op een telefoontje. We wilden Julio Cesar Chavez bevechten, Jr., maar ik weet niet wat daarmee is gebeurd. Ik wil gewoon iemand met de riem.”

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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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Op Zaterdag, 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, Californië (via Chernigov, Oekraïne) undefeated dynamo, en 2016 Olympiër, Dmytro Mytrofanov (2-0, 1 KO) taking on dangerous Mexican spoiler Vladimir “24K” Hernandez (10-2, 6 KO) in an eight-round middleweight showdown.
In the night’s six-round light heavyweight co-main event, undefeated Rustam Tulaganov (1-0) of Oxnard, Californië (via Tashkent, Oezbekistan) will face capable Chicago-based slugger Martez McGregor (5-1, 4 KO).
Tickets voor “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 en 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 (nu 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. Ik weet niet veel over mijn tegenstander, 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.
Op Fight Night, the action starts at 6 pm. The Midwest Conference Center is located at 401 W Lake Street in Northlake, IL. Voor meer informatie, bezoek natexboxing.com, Tjilpen: @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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Op Vrijdag, April 28, 2017, in het UIC-paviljoen 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 KO) will appear in the eight-round main event. And in separate six-round brawls will be undefeated super featherweight Josh Hernandez (5-0, 4 KO); power-punching lightweight Jessica “CasKILLA” McCaskill (3-1, 2 KO) en, making his return to the ring, lightweight Jose Felix Quezada (11-1, 6 KO).

Tickets for Windy City Fight Night are on sale now and priced at $101, $76, $51 en $36 and are available at Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com; door te bellen naar 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 voor meer informatie.

26-year-old Ramiro Carrillo has been very impressive in his undefeated 11-fight run as a professional, zo ver. Carrillo was born in Mexico was a heavily decorated amateur, gaand 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 zijn 12 gevechten.

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,” zei Leon Margules, President van Warriors Boksen. “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.