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2016 Olympic Bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Shines in professional debut win at home

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Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams decisions Eduardo “Гръм” Garza to improve to 10-0
Neeco “Rooster” Macias crows after
Dominant victory over Cesar Soriano
“KO Night Boxing: History Begins”
Официалните резултати
Нико Ернандес (R) is a future star
(all pictures by Charles Yellowfeather / KO Night Boxing)
Mulvane, Канзас (Март 25, 2017) — A future star was born last night as 2016 Олимпийски бронзов медалист Нико Ернандес turned in a stellar performance in his professional debut, спиране Потупване “Slacks” Gutierrez in the fourth round of the “KO Night Boxing: History Begins” Main Event, which aired live on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас.
“KO Night Boxing: History Begins” was presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Kansas Star Casino, and sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
The large, hometown crowd of more than 3,100 had Hernandez (1-0, 1 KO) pumped to start the fight, in which he quickly established himself as the clear aggressor. The 21-year-old settled down in the second, showing his full arsenal of punches, as he banged Gutierrez’ body and also landed effectively upstairs.
Hernandez cut off the ring in the third, often trapping Gutierrez (0-3) on the ropes, where he unloaded punishing punches that started to take its toll on the gutsy Las Vegas fighter. Ернандес’ dominance continued in the fourth, even as he surprisingly switched from orthodox to southpaw stance, hurting Gutierrez until his corner asked the referee to halt the action.
Нико Ернандес (R) pounded Pat Gutierrez
“It doesn’t get better than this,” a beaming Hernandez said after the fight. “It means so much for me to bring boxing to Wichita, to all of Kansas, for these awesome fans. I started switching up a little because it was worked. I’d like to get back fighting again за два месеца.
“I wasn’t to thank KO Night Boxing. This was the way I pictured it. As I was waiting in the tunnel, I could hear the crowd chanting my name. This was a great night of boxing. I want to bring more shows here.
“Борбата тук тази вечер was much different than fighting in the Olympics (in Brazil). Тази вечер they were cheering me, they booed me at the Olympics no matter who I fought because I was an American.”
В съвместно функцията, gifted New Haven (CT) играч левак Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams improved his undefeated record to 10-0 (3 Нокаута), displaying special ring skills on his way to an impressive eight-round unanimous decision over tough Едуардо “Гръм” Гарса (6-2, 2 Нокаута).
A classic boxer, Williams also showed some pop тази вечер, dropping Garza twice, once in the first round and again in the third. Williams, who made his promotional debut for Roc Nation Sports, rolled to victory by scores of 79-71 и два пъти 78-72.
Tramaine Williams (R) outclassed Eduardo Garza
“I performance okay,” Williams commented. “The last two rounds I was a little winded but I hadn’t been in the ring for two years. We knew he dropped his chin when he jabbed; I followed the game plan and it worked. He fought his butt off, he didn’t come to lose. Сега, Искам да се бори с най-доброто. Let’s go!”
Relentless junior middleweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (15-0, 8 Нокаута), fighting out of Tehachapi, Калифорния, enhanced his reputation as a rising contender on the regional scene, assaulting his game Mexican foe, Сезар Сориано (26-35-1, 16 Нокаута), from the opening bell until the very end for a hard-fought win by eight-round unanimous decision.
A southpaw known for his non-stop motor, Macias connected with punches thrown from every conceivable angle, leaving Soriano no room to move or time to catch his wind, to win by scores of 80-71, 79-72, 78-73).
Neeco Macias had too much for Cesar Soriano
“I feel like I could have done better,” Macias admitted. “My opponent came to fight eight rounds and we respect for each other. Аз съм все още се учат. Everybody has a game plan until they get hit. I didn’t move like I should have. I thank my opponent for giving me a fight I can learn from.

“I was surprised he took so many punches, but he’s a veteran and I didn’t underestimate him. I trained hard and needed every bit of it. I’m getting better and I’m coming back strong to make boxing more exciting.”

Fighting for the first time since last August, Kansas favorite Jeff Page, Jr. (18-3, 12 Нокаута) dropped Missouri veteran Стив “The Spoiler” Walker (26-34-1, 16 Нокаута) three times for a first-round technical knockout victory in a fight contested at a 186-pounds catchweight.
В битка, която не е титла, Kansas State junior middleweight champion Efrain Morales (5-0, 2 Нокаута) остана непобеден, stopping fellow Kansan Robert Alexander Seyan (2-6, 2 Нокаута) в кръг за отваряне.
Kansas featherweight Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO) pitched a shutout, winning all four rounds against pro-debuting Kevin “Индио” Garcia.
Kansas cruiserweight Juan Hollingsworth (1-0) won his pro debut by way of a four-round unanimous decision over Raymond Gray (1-2),
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Complete results & post-fight presser conference quotes below:
Официалните резултати
(Winners listed first each fight)
Основно събитие – JUNIOR BANTAMWEIGHTS
Нико Ернандес (1-0, 1 KO), Уичита, KS
WTKO4 (2:32)
Pat Gutierrez (0-3), Las Vegas, NV
CO-ИГРАЛЕН – Лека категория
Tramaine Williams (19-0, 3 Нокаута), New Haven, CT
WDEC8 (79-71, 79-71, 78-72)
Eduardo Garza (6-2, 2 Нокаута), Pal View, TX
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Juan Hollingsworth (1-0, 1 KO), Winfield, KS
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Raymond Gray (1-2, 0 KO), Columbia, MO
ГАРАЖКА (186 паунда.)
Jeff Page, Jr. (18-3, 12 Нокаута), Andover, KS
WTKO1 (2:36)
Steve Walker (26-34, 18 Нокаута), Hannibal, MO
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Neeco Macias (15-0, 8 Нокаута), Tehachapi, КАТО
WDEC8 (80-71, 79-72, 78-73)
Сезар Сориано (26-35-1, 16 Нокаута), Mexico City, Мексико
Efrain Morales (5-0, 2 Нокаута), Garden City. KS
WTKO1 (1:46)
Robert Alexander Seyam (2-6, 2 Нокаута), Уичита, KS
Лека категория
Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO), Garden City, KS
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Кевин Garcia (0-1), Rio Rancho, NM
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Joins elite group Saturday night in pro debut “KO Night Boxing: History Begins”

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Март 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena

Mulvane, Канзас (Март 20, 2017) –– 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will join an elite group тази събота night as he makes his professional debut in the “KO Night Boxing: History Begins” Main Event, проветряване (9 p.m. И / 6 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас.
“KO Night Boxing: History Begins” is presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Kansas Star Casino, and sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
In his six-round bout against upset-minded Las Vegas (NV) Flyweight Patrick Gutierrez (0-2), Wichita-native Hernandez will become only the fourth United States Olympic medalist in the last 40 years to make his pro debut at home in a nationally televised main event.
The other three members of this special quartet, all Olympic gold medalists and pro debut winners, include Hall of Famer “Захар” Ray Leonard (Февруари. 5, 1977, in Baltimore, MD, Двукратният световен шампион Mark Breland and world title challenger Paul “Super Fly” Gonzales.
“It’s a great feeling,” the 21-year-old Hernandez said from training camp. “I am feeling some pressure but, once I’m in the ring, everything goes away. There definitely is some pressure on me because I’m fighting where everybody knows me in my hometown. Така, Аз не може да загуби. At the Olympics, all the Americans there gave me more energy to win. I didn’t want to lose in front of my people. Fighting at home will push me to do my best.
“I’m not really focused on fighting on national television. I’m going out there to put on a boxing clinic and, if the knockout comes, it comes. If it happens, it happens, but not going in there looking for a knockout. I’m used to fighting only three rounds (като аматьор) но, as the fight goes on, I’ve always gotten better. Six rounds do give me more time to work on my opponent and do more damage.”
Picture gallery below from Nico Hernandez’
open workout/meet-and-greet this past Saturday in Wichita
Непобеждаван перспектива Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams (9-0, 3 Нокаута), a gifted southpaw from New Haven (CT), takes on Texas featherweight Eduardo Garza (6-1, 2 Нокаута) in the eight-round co-feature.
Opening the televised segment of the card, в осем кръгли мач, is a potentially explosive junior middleweight throw-down between unbeaten Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 Нокаута), of Palm Desert, Калифорния, and Mexican veteran Сезар Сориано (26-34-1, 16 Нокаута).
Andover (KS) cruiserweight Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 Нокаута) отговаря Стив “The Spoiler” Walker (26-33, 18 Нокаута), from Hannibal (MO), in the six-round television swing bout.
Също така се бори за undercard, in separate four-round bouts, are Kansas St. младши шампион в средната категория Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), from Garden City (KS), срещу. Wichita’s Robert Alexander Sevam (2-5, 2 Нокаута), Garden City featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) срещу. New Mexico’s pro-debuting Kevin “Индио” Garcia, and Winfield (KS) cruiserweight Juan Hollingsworth will make his pro debut vs. Raymond Gray, Колумбия, Мисури.
Всички битки и бойци са обект на промяна.
Цените на билетите са $115.00 (ринга, редове 1 & 2), $75.00 (седалки на пода, редове 3-5), $60.00 (седалки на пода, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) и $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food).
Tickets are available to purchase at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena илиwww.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Вратите отварят в 5:00 p.m. CT с мач по откриването насрочен 6:00 p.m. CT.
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Undefeated featherweight Tramaine Williams Added to “KO Night Boxing” TV card co-feature

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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez
Акценти “History Begins” in pro debut
Март 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
Mulvane, Канзас (Март 14, 2017) – Непобеждаван перо перспектива Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams has been added to the televised portion of the March 25тата “KO Night Boxing: History Begins” карта, featuring the professional debut of 2016 Олимпийски бронзов медалист Нико Ернандес.
“KO Night Boxing: History Begins” will air live (9 p.m. И / 6 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас.
Wichita native Hernandez will meet upset-minded Las Vegas (NV) Flyweight Patrick Gutierrez (0-2) в основното събитие от шест рунда.
“KO Night Boxing: History Begins” is presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Kansas Star Casino, and sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
В съвместно функцията осем кръгли, the 24-year-old Williams (9-0, 3 Нокаута) faces tough Texan Eduardo Garza (6-1, 2 Нокаута) in Williams’ Roc Nation Sports promotional debut. The most notable victory to date for the slick southpaw from New Haven (CT) is a six-round “изолиран” decision over previously undefeated Isaac Zarate (5-0) в Оклахома.
Undefeated junior middleweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 Нокаута), of Palm Desert, Калифорния, battles Mexican veteran Сезар Сориано (26-34-1, 16 Нокаута) in the eight-round televised opener.
Former Kansas St. light heavyweight champion Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 Нокаута), fighting out of Andover (KS), takes on former USA Midwest champion Стив “The Spoiler” Walker (26-33, 18 K0s), from Hannibal (MO), in an eight-round cruiserweight match.
Също така се бори за undercard, in separate four-round bouts, are Kansas St. младши шампион в средната категория Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), from Garden City (KS), срещу. Wichita’s Robert Alexander Sevam (2-5, 2 Нокаута), Garden City featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) срещу. New Mexico’s pro-debuting Kevin “Индио” Garcia, and Winfield (KS) cruiserweight Juan Hollingsworth will make his pro debut vs. Raymond Gray, Колумбия, Мисури.
Всички битки и бойци са обект на промяна.
Цените на билетите са $115.00 (ринга, редове 1 & 2), $75.00 (седалки на пода, редове 3-5), $60.00 (седалки на пода, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) и $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food).
Tickets are available to purchase at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena илиwww.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Вратите отварят в 5:00 p.m. CT с мач по откриването насрочен 6:00 p.m. CT.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
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Undefeated prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias Ready to crow & scratch in Kansas

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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez
Акценти “History Begins” in pro debut
Март 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
Neeco “Rooster” Macias
(courtesy of Sheer Sports)

Mulvane, Канзас (Март 9, 2017) – Rising junior middleweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias will put his undefeated record on the line Март 25against Mexican veteran Сезар Сориано в осем кръг мач, на “KO Night Boxing: History Begins”, featuring the professional debut of hometown hero Нико Ернандес, на 2016 Олимпийски бронзов медалист.

“KO Night Boxing” will air live (9 p.m. И) на CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас.
One of only two U.S. men boxers to medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Бразилия, Wichita native Hernandez. will face upset-minded Las Vegas (NV) Flyweight Patrick Gutierrez (0-2) в основното събитие от шест рунда.

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In association with Kansas Star Casino, KO Night Boxing LLC is the licensed promoter of “KO Night Boxing: History Begins”, which is being sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
The 25-year-old Macias (14-0, 8 Нокаута), fighting out of Palm Desert, Калифорния, придобива “портиер” Soriano (26-34-1, 16 Нокаута) in the opening televised bout. The extremely aggressive fighting Macias, who is the reigning World Boxing Council’s (WBC) United States junior middleweight champion, в момента е класиран №. 13 от САЩ асоциация Бокс (USBA).
Накратко, Macias is an energized-bunny boxer, винаги върви напред, throwing an arsenal of punches from every conceivable angle. His fan-friendly style, in addition to his rooster persona, makes him an instant favorite wherever he fights. Kansas fans there to support Hernandez will probably take to Macias before the first bell.
“I never chose my nickname,” Macias explained. “I fought a lot in the amateurs between Los Angeles and Fresno, where there are a lot of Latino fans. They started calling me, Gallo, which is Spanish for Rooster. In my fourth fight, I did a little rooster dance and scratched. След това, I was more dramatic, and eventually I started crowing. I crow and scratch before, during and after my fights, so I better live up to my nickname and keep winning.
“We don’t just focus on techniques on camp, I go through some insane, hardcore workouts. Everybody gets tired in the ring but I train very hard and always find my second wind during fights because I train so hard. I’ve been doing it this way for the past five years. I have a good coach, my father (Към), who pushes me. I never reach a plateau in workouts. We even steal workouts from other gyms. Но, boxing is 80-percent mental and with the Adrenalin rush from fighting in front of large crowds, умствено, I have to be strong to physically do what I do in the ring.”
Macias is getting close to breaking into the world ratings. Two of his last three fights have been shown on CBS Sports Network, both live from Las Vegas, including his USNBC-winning fight against previously undefeated Rolando Garza (9-0), the former member of the Mexican National Boxing Team. Macias took the fight to Garza fight from the opening bell, never letting up during this action-packed fight, until the referee stopped the fight in the fifth round.
“Everybody hits the wall and I did against Garza in the fourth round,” Macias said, “but I got my second wind and finished him off in the fifth. I’ve gotten better since that fight, твърде. I’m not a Floyd (Мейуедър младши.)-like fighter, so I’ve been working on my defense, keeping my hands high, elbows close to my body. I’m smothering opponents now, not giving them leverage, and I haven’t been getting cut like I did in my earlier fights.
“I’m going to show fight smarts early, fighting in flurries and pressuring him inside to make him uncomfortable, and then wear him down for the middle and late rounds. The ‘Rooster’ is going to pressure him; tap, tap, tap to the body, until things settle down and then start digging punches to his head and body. I’m doing everything to come out of this fight 15-0.”
Soriano has won his last two fights. He is the former Fecarbox and WBC Mundo Hispano lightweight champ. As a “портиер,” he has tested the likes of world title challengers Jean Ware и Ionut Dan Ion, as well as top contenders such as Кевин Bizier и Logan McGuinness.
Цените на билетите са $115.00 (ринга, редове 1 & 2), $75.00 (седалки на пода, редове 3-5), $60.00 (седалки на пода, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) и $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food).
Tickets are available to purchase at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena
или www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Вратите отварят в 5:00 p.m. CT с мач по откриването насрочен 6:00 p.m. CT.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
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Real life “Скалист” moment at hand for Las Vegas’ Patrick Gutierrez

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Make or break fight for underdog vs.
2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez
Март 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
Mulvane, Канзас (Февруари 23, 2017) – Flyweight Patrick Gutierrez is going into his nationally-televised, Основната шоудаун събитие, Март 25 in Kansas with high expectations against pro-debuting 2016 Olympic junior flyweight bronze medalist Нико Ернандес. Gutierrez is training hard in Las Vegas for his scheduled six-round “Нокаут Нощен бокс: History Begins” headline bout to derail hometown hero Hernandez’ coming out party
“This fight is make or break for me,” the 22-year-old Gutierrez said about his ‘Rocky’-like moment. The crowd won’t bother me because I enjoy fighting in front of large crowds. I’ve learned the hard way that, fighting my opponent in his backyard, I can’t leave it in the hands of the judges. I watched Nico fight in the Olympics. I have a lot of respect for him and was proud of him for winning the bronze medal for our country. Но, I also saw some flaws from the fight that he lost. He’s in trouble if he hasn’t corrected those flaws.”
“Нокаут Нощен бокс: History Begins” will air live on CBS Sports Network. При 9:00 p.m. И from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас. Knockout Night Boxing LLC is the licensed promoter of the March 25тата събитие, in association with Kansas Star Casino, and it is sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
The CBS Sports Network all-star announcing team for “History Begins” will include Hall-of-Famer Джим “J.R.” Рос, Sean Wheelock и Джоуи Варнер. Джъстин Робъртс will be the ring announcer.
Ернандес, 21, was a highly-decorated amateur boxer (94-5) who is like a sports franchise in his hometown of Wichita.
A national Taekwondo champion as a youngster, Gutierrez played football in high school, at least until he realized that he had stopped growing, eliminating the possibility that he’d ever play college football. He had always liked combat sports and decided to try boxing.
“I fell in love with boxing right away,” Gutierrez admitted. “I live in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas, и Флойд Мейуедър (Jr.) was at his prime there when I first started boxing. I boxed in California (Orange County) and won a three-day tournament there as an amateur. I decided to turn pro but, due to some broken promises, I didn’t make my pro debut for two years. Така, I just focused on training. I broke my wrist in the second round of my first fight but decided to stick with boxing. Шест месеца по -късно, I fought a California kid (Alexander Enriquez) in Los Angeles and felt that I had won all four rounds. I could tell because the large crowd was silent throughout the fight. I’ve learned the hard way, the past four years, but I’m still young and getting better every day. I had an easy fight scheduled for Март 11 когато (промотор) John Andersen called offering me this fight. I wanted to restart my career and jumped at the opportunity to fight Nico. I decided to take the risk to fight an Olympic medalist in his hometown. I just love fighting and I’m not going there to lose.”
The eight-round co-feature shapes up as a southpaw battle between a rooster and bull. Rising junior middleweight star Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 Нокаута) puts his undefeated record on the line against dangerous Артуро “El Toro” Crespin (13-8-1, 4 Нокаута). Macias is a showman from Palm Desert, Калифорния, whose non-stop style makes him an instant fan favorite wherever he fights. му “Rooster” persona will be perfect for his first pro fight in Kansas.
Kansas cruiserweight Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 Нокаута), will open the televised portion of card in a six-round bout against an opponent to be determined.
Scheduled to fight on the non-televised undercard, in separate four-round matches, are four Kansas boxers: Kansas State junior middleweight champion Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), супер средна категория Marcio Navarro и перо Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO). They will all face opponents to be determined.
Всички битки и бойци са обект на промяна.
Цените на билетите са $115.00 (ринга, редове 1 & 2), $75.00 (седалки на пода, редове 3-5), $60.00 (седалки на пода, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) и $25.00 (upper bowl). Suites seating up to 22 people are available to purchase for $2,500 (includes non-alcohol beverages and food).
Tickets are available to purchase at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena
или www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Вратите отварят в 5:00 p.m. CT с мач по откриването насрочен 6:00 p.m. CT.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Set for pro debut on Knockout Night Boxing card

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“History Begins”
Март 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kanas Star Arena

2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez
Press Conference quotes below
(All pictures courtesy of Courtney Wells / Kansas Star)
Mulvane, Канзас (Февруари 16, 2017) – 2016 Olympic junior flyweight bronze medalist Нико Ернандес will make his professional boxing debut at home on Събота, Март 25 (9 p.m. И / 6 p.m. PT) на CBS Sports Network. He will headline “Нокаут Нощен бокс: History Begins” live from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас.
A press conference was held today at Kansas Star to announce the show, as well as Hernandez signing a promotional contract with Knockout Night Boxing LLC, the promoter of the March 25тата събитие, in association with Kansas Star Casino and sponsored by Miller Lite. Neon Media Sports & Entertainment is the parent company of Knockout Night Boxing.
“I reached the highest-level I could in my amateur career and it was time for me to turn pro,” Hernandez said. “I’ve always wanted to make my pro debut in my hometown, Уичита. My plan is to do it like Terence Crawford has done in Omaha. I’m hoping it works out as well for me. I signed with Knockout Night Boxing because they’re really going to work with me and I like what they want to do.”
The all-star announcing team for “History Begins” will include Hall-of-Famer Джим “J.R.” Рос, Sean Wheelock и Джоуи Варнер, докато Джъстин Робъртс serves as ring announcer.
The 21-year-old Hernandez’ long anticipated pro debut will be against flyweight Patrick Gutierrez (0-2), fighting out of the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas (NV), в основното събитие от шест рунда.
Hernandez was a highly-decorated amateur boxer (94-5) whose accomplishments, in addition to capturing a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, include eight-time Ringside World Championships and six-time consecutive Silver Gloves National Championships winner, както и 2014 National Golden Gloves gold medalist.
Patrick Gutierrez (L), promoter John Anderson and Nico Hernandez
Undefeated rising junior middleweight star Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 Нокаута) придобива Артуро “El Toro” Crespin (13-8-1, 4 Нокаута) in the eight-round co-feature. Macias is a colorful, fan-friendly fighter from Palm Desert, Калифорния, who is the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) United States 154-pound division champion.
Kansas cruiserweight Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 Нокаута), will open the televised portion of card in a six-round bout against an opponent to be determined.
Scheduled to fight on the non-televised undercard, in separate four-round matches, are four Kansas boxers: Kansas State junior middleweight champion Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO) лица Brandon Philips (1-2); cruiserweight Крис Харис (2-2-2, 2 Нокаута), супер средна категория Marcio Navarro и перо Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) will meet opponents to be determined.
(L-R) — Jeff Page, Jr., Patrick Gutierrez, promoter John Andersen, Eric Vargas and Efrain Morales
Всички битки и бойци са обект на промяна.
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Пресконференция ЦИТАТИ
Нико Ернандес: “I want to thank everybody for coming here today to Kansas Star. I also want to thank my opponent for stepping up. I’m training hard and don’t take anything for granted. I hope to put on a great show.”
Patrick Gutierrez: “I want to thank Nico and his team. He represented our country so well and I’m honored to be fighting him in five weeks. Това е голяма битка, make or break for me. If I can pull it off, it’ll be a jump start for my career. I plan to put on a good show. I’m coming to fight and I’ll be putting in a lot of hard work.”
Jeff Page, Jr.: “I want to thank everybody here. It’s been fun watching Nico fight and I’m blessed to be fighting on his pro-debut card.”
Efrain Morales: Thank you for this opportunity. It’s an honor to be fighting on the same card as Nico’s pro debut. I’m grown up watching Nico fight and I’m excited to be on hi card,”
Eric Vargas: “It’s a huge opportunity for me to fight on Nico’s card. I’m coming out big.”
Майк Garrow, CEO, Neon Star Sports & Забавление: “Първо, Бих искал да благодаря, on behalf of “‘Knockout Night Boxing’ по CBS Sports Network, all fighters here today and also those competing on the card, Събота, Март 25тата, at Kansas Star Arena. It is you that fans are coming to see and we are excited once again to provide a platform with ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ for you to showcase your skills and dedication to the sport. That is one of the core philosophies of the ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ серия: to provide a platform for the stars of утре – днес – to shine on Saturday, Март 25тата. Wichita’s own Olympic medalist, Нико Ернандес, will make his pro debut as he takes on Patrick Gutierrez from Las Vegas. History will begin!
“In closing, we would like to thank you, fans and media, for coming out today to support ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ on CBS Sports Network and we look forward to you also being part of ‘History Begins’ в събота, Март 25тата.”
John Andersen, Промотор, Нокаут Нощен бокс: “Let me start by saying what an absolute pleasure it’s been working with Kansas Star. Our mission Knockout Night Boxing is to help put Kansas on the boxing map. What better way to do that than announcing our signing of Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez to the Knockout Night Boxing Team? I feel having Nico fight in his hometown, in the main event on CBS Sports Network, is exactly what an Olympian like Nico deserves for what he’s accomplished, not only for himself, but for the state of Kansas. It is such an honor for us to showcase him in the main event, on national television, for the boxing world to see.
“This is a can’t-miss show, loaded with Kansas fighters like Jeff Page, Jr., Efrain Morales, Eric Vargas and others. Let’s not forget that ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ series is known for putting on well matched fights and this card will not disappoint. Nico will have his hands full with Patrick Gutierrez. I also would like to announce the return of Neeco “Rooster” Macias on our series. You guys will be in for a real treat watching this kid fight. He is one of a kind. Come support your very own Nico Hernandez in what will really be a can’t-miss show where ‘History Begins!”
Dan Ihm, Вицепрезидент & Генерален мениджър, Kansas Star: “I’m very excited about today’s announcement of this event that will be held right behind me in Kansas Star Arena. We’ve hosted a lot of events – equestrian, MMA and national entertainment acts – but this will be the first time it’s boxing. We’re very excited.”
Pete Meitzner, City Councilor from Hernandez’ district in Wichita: “On behalf of the mayor (Jeff Longwell) and City Council, we’re so proud of and excited for Nico. He’s elevated the excitement in this city (Уичита), state and country. For him to continue his story here in the next stage of his life is great. I want to thank Kansas Star and Boyd Gaming for all they do.”
Adam Roorbach: Изпълнителен директор, Kansas Athletic Commission: “За миналото 2 1/2 години, since I’ve been on the commission, we’ve had some great fights It’s exciting for Mr. Hernandez to make his pro debut in Kansas. I’m familiar with some of these other (бойци) faces from fights in Kansas and I’m glad they will be able to showcase their skills here on a larger stage. I’m looking forward to the fights.”
Lewis Hernandez, trainer/father of Nico Hernandez: “This is an opportunity we’ve been waiting for a long time. I want to thank Patrick for stepping up. We don’t take anybody lightly. This is going to be a great fight.”
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