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2016 Le médaillé de bronze olympique Nico Hernandez brille lors de sa première victoire professionnelle à domicile

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Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams decisions Eduardo “Tonnerre” Garza to improve to 10-0
Neeco “Rooster” Macias crows after
Dominant victory over Cesar Soriano
“KO Night Boxing: L'histoire commence”
RÉSULTATS OFFICIELS
Nico Hernandez (R) is a future star
(all pictures by Charles Yellowfeather / KO Night Boxing)
MULVANE, Kansas (Mars 25, 2017) — A future star was born last night as 2016 médaillé de bronze olympique Nico Hernandez turned in a stellar performance in his professional debut, arrêt Tapoter “Slacks” Gutierrez in the fourth round of the “KO Night Boxing: L'histoire commence” événement principal, which aired live on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
“KO Night Boxing: L'histoire commence” a été présenté par 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. Hernandez’ 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.
Nico Hernandez (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 dans deux mois.
“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.
“Combattre ici ce soir was much different than fighting in the Olympics (in Brazil). Ce soir they were cheering me, they booed me at the Olympics no matter who I fought because I was an American.”
Dans la co-métrage, gifted New Haven (CT) gaucher Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams improved his undefeated record to 10-0 (3 KOs), displaying special ring skills on his way to an impressive eight-round unanimous decision over tough Eduardo “Tonnerre” Garza (6-2, 2 KOs).
A classic boxer, Williams also showed some pop ce soir, 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 deux fois et 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. Maintenant, Je veux me battre le meilleur. Allons-y!”
Relentless junior middleweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (15-0, 8 KOs), fighting out of Tehachapi, Californie, enhanced his reputation as a rising contender on the regional scene, assaulting his game Mexican foe, Cesar Soriano (26-35-1, 16 KOs), 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. Je continue à apprendre. 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 KOs) dropped Missouri veteran Steve “The Spoiler” Walker (26-34-1, 16 KOs) three times for a first-round technical knockout victory in a fight contested at a 186-pounds catchweight.
Dans un combat sans titre, Kansas State junior middleweight champion Efrain Morales (5-0, 2 KOs) resté invaincu, stopping fellow Kansan Robert Alexander Seyan (2-6, 2 KOs) dans la manche d'ouverture.
Kansas featherweight Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO) pitched a shutout, winning all four rounds against pro-debuting Kevin “Indio” 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:
RÉSULTATS OFFICIELS
(Winners listed first each fight)
MAIN EVENT – JUNIOR BANTAMWEIGHTS
Nico Hernandez (1-0, 1 KO), Wichita, KS
WTKO4 (2:32)
Pat Gutierrez (0-3), Las Vegas, Nevada
Co-métrage – Poids plume
Tramaine Williams (19-0, 3 KOs), New Haven, CT
WDEC8 (79-71, 79-71, 78-72)
Eduardo Garza (6-2, 2 KOs), 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
PRENDRE DU POIDS (186 lbs.)
Jeff Page, Jr. (18-3, 12 KOs), Andover, KS
WTKO1 (2:36)
Steve Walker (26-34, 18 KOs), Hannibal, MO
JUNIOR poids moyens
Neeco Macias (15-0, 8 KOs), Tehachapi, COMME
WDEC8 (80-71, 79-72, 78-73)
Cesar Soriano (26-35-1, 16 KOs), Mexico, Mexique
Efrain Morales (5-0, 2 KOs), Garden City. KS
WTKO1 (1:46)
Robert Alexander Seyam (2-6, 2 KOs), Wichita, KS
Poids plume
Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO), Garden City, KS
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Kevin Garcia (0-1), Rio Rancho, NM
INFORMATIONS:
Gazouillement: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia, @KONightBoxing
Suivre sur Twitter & Instagram: @Nicomhernandez & @Tramaine_Midget and ABT Films on Twitter @abtfilms
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Joins elite group Saturday night in pro debut “KO Night Boxing: L'histoire commence”

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Mars 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena

MULVANE, Kansas (Mars 20, 2017) –– 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will join an elite group ce samedi night as he makes his professional debut in the “KO Night Boxing: L'histoire commence” événement principal, aération (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
“KO Night Boxing: L'histoire commence” est présenté par 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 (Nevada) masselotte 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 “Sucre” Ray Leonard (Février. 5, 1977, in Baltimore, MD, champion du monde deux fois Mark Breland et challenger titre mondial 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. Si, Je ne peux pas perdre. Aux Jeux Olympiques, 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, ça arrive. If it happens, it happens, but not going in there looking for a knockout. I’m used to fighting only three rounds (en tant qu'amateur) mais, 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
Undefeated prospect Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams (9-0, 3 KOs), a gifted southpaw from New Haven (CT), takes on Texas featherweight Eduardo Garza (6-1, 2 KOs) dans la co-métrage de huit rondes.
Opening the televised segment of the card, dans un match de huit rondes, is a potentially explosive junior middleweight throw-down between unbeaten Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 KOs), of Palm Desert, Californie, and Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano (26-34-1, 16 KOs).
Andover (KS) cruiserweight Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 KOs) répond Steve “The Spoiler” Walker (26-33, 18 KOs), from Hannibal (MO), in the six-round television swing bout.
Se battre aussi sur la sous-carte, dans des combats séparés de quatre rounds, are Kansas St. junior champion poids moyen Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), from Garden City (KS), vs. Wichita’s Robert Alexander Sevam (2-5, 2 KOs), Garden City featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Les débuts pro du Nouveau-Mexique Kevin “Indio” Garcia, and Winfield (KS) cruiserweight Juan Hollingsworth will make his pro debut vs. Raymond Gray, de Columbia, Missouri.
Tous les combats et les combattants sont sujets à changement.
Les prix des billets sont $115.00 (Ringside, rangées 1 & 2), $75.00 (sièges au sol, rangées 3-5), $60.00 (sièges au sol, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) et $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 ouwww.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Les portes ouvrent à 5:00 p.m. CT avec le combat d'ouverture prévue à 6:00 p.m. CT.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
INFORMATIONS:
Gazouillement: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
Suivre sur Twitter & Instagram: @Nicomhernandez & @Tramaine_Midget and ABT Films on Twitter @abtfilms
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Undefeated featherweight Tramaine Williams Added to “KO Night Boxing” TV card co-feature

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2016 médaillé de bronze olympique Nico Hernandez
Headlines “L'histoire commence” in pro debut
Mars 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
MULVANE, Kansas (Mars 14, 2017) – Perspective invaincu poids plume Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams has been added to the televised portion of the March 25e “KO Night Boxing: L'histoire commence” carte, featuring the professional debut of 2016 médaillé de bronze olympique Nico Hernandez.
“KO Night Boxing: L'histoire commence” sera diffusée en direct (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
Wichita native Hernandez will meet upset-minded Las Vegas (Nevada) masselotte Patrick Gutierrez (0-2) dans l'événement principal de six rondes.
“KO Night Boxing: L'histoire commence” est présenté par KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Kansas Star Casino, and sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
Dans la co-métrage de huit rondes, the 24-year-old Williams (9-0, 3 KOs) faces tough Texan Eduardo Garza (6-1, 2 KOs) 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 “exclure” decision over previously undefeated Isaac Zarate (5-0) dans l'Oklahoma.
Undefeated junior middleweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 KOs), of Palm Desert, Californie, battles Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano (26-34-1, 16 KOs) in the eight-round televised opener.
Former Kansas St. champion poids léger léger Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 KOs), fighting out of Andover (KS), takes on former USA Midwest champion Steve “The Spoiler” Walker (26-33, 18 K0s), from Hannibal (MO), in an eight-round cruiserweight match.
Se battre aussi sur la sous-carte, dans des combats séparés de quatre rounds, are Kansas St. junior champion poids moyen Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), from Garden City (KS), vs. Wichita’s Robert Alexander Sevam (2-5, 2 KOs), Garden City featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Les débuts pro du Nouveau-Mexique Kevin “Indio” Garcia, and Winfield (KS) cruiserweight Juan Hollingsworth will make his pro debut vs. Raymond Gray, de Columbia, Missouri.
Tous les combats et les combattants sont sujets à changement.
Les prix des billets sont $115.00 (Ringside, rangées 1 & 2), $75.00 (sièges au sol, rangées 3-5), $60.00 (sièges au sol, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) et $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 ouwww.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Les portes ouvrent à 5:00 p.m. CT avec le combat d'ouverture prévue à 6:00 p.m. CT.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
INFORMATIONS:
Gazouillement: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
Follow Nico Hernandez on Twitter & Instagram @Nicomhernandez and ABT Films on Twitter @abtfilms
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Undefeated prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias Ready to crow & scratch in Kansas

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2016 médaillé de bronze olympique Nico Hernandez
Headlines “L'histoire commence” in pro debut
Mars 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
Neeco “Rooster” Macias
(courtesy of Sheer Sports)

MULVANE, Kansas (Mars 9, 2017) – Rising junior middleweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias will put his undefeated record on the line Mars 25against Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano dans un combat de huit rondes, sur “KO Night Boxing: L'histoire commence”, featuring the professional debut of hometown hero Nico Hernandez, la 2016 médaillé de bronze olympique.

“KO Night Boxing” sera diffusée en direct (9 p.m. ET) sur CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
One of only two U.S. men boxers to medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brésil, Wichita native Hernandez. will face upset-minded Las Vegas (Nevada) masselotte Patrick Gutierrez (0-2) dans l'événement principal de six rondes.

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In association with Kansas Star Casino, KO Night Boxing LLC is the licensed promoter of “KO Night Boxing: L'histoire commence”, which is being sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
The 25-year-old Macias (14-0, 8 KOs), fighting out of Palm Desert, Californie, prend “portier” Soriano (26-34-1, 16 KOs) in the opening televised bout. The extremely aggressive fighting Macias, who is the reigning World Boxing Council’s (WBC) United States junior middleweight champion, est actuellement classé Non. 13 par la United States Boxing Association (USBA).
En bref, Macias is an energized-bunny boxer, always going forward, 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. Puis, 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 (À la), who pushes me. I never reach a plateau in workouts. We even steal workouts from other gyms. Mais, boxing is 80-percent mental and with the Adrenalin rush from fighting in front of large crowds, mentalement, 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, trop. I’m not a Floyd (Mayweather Jr..)-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 “portier,” he has tested the likes of world title challengers Jean Ware et Ionut Dan Ion, as well as top contenders such as Kevin Bizier et Logan McGuinness.
Les prix des billets sont $115.00 (Ringside, rangées 1 & 2), $75.00 (sièges au sol, rangées 3-5), $60.00 (sièges au sol, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) et $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
ou www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Les portes ouvrent à 5:00 p.m. CT avec le combat d'ouverture prévue à 6:00 p.m. CT.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
INFORMATIONS:
Gazouillement: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
Follow Nico Hernandez on Twitter & Instagram @Nicomhernandez and ABT Films on Twitter @abtfilms
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Real life “Rocheux” moment at hand for Las Vegas’ Patrick Gutierrez

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Make or break fight for underdog vs.
2016 médaillé de bronze olympique Nico Hernandez
Mars 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
MULVANE, Kansas (Février 23, 2017) – Poids mouche Patrick Gutierrez is going into his nationally-televised, Main Event showdown, Mars 25 in Kansas with high expectations against pro-debuting 2016 Olympic junior flyweight bronze medalist Nico Hernandez. Gutierrez is training hard in Las Vegas for his scheduled six-round “Knockout Night Boxing: L'histoire commence” 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. Mais, I also saw some flaws from the fight that he lost. He’s in trouble if he hasn’t corrected those flaws.”
“Knockout Night Boxing: L'histoire commence” sera diffusée en direct sur CBS Sports Network. À 9:00 p.m. ET from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. Knockout Night Boxing LLC is the licensed promoter of the March 25e événement, 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 “L'histoire commence” will include Hall-of-Famer Jim “J.R.” Ross, Sean Wheelock et Joey Varner. Justin Roberts will be the ring announcer.
Hernandez, 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, et Floyd Mayweather (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. Si, I just focused on training. I broke my wrist in the second round of my first fight but decided to stick with boxing. Six months later, 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 Mars 11 quand (organisateur) 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 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line against dangerous Arturo “El Toro” Crespin (13-8-1, 4 KOs). Macias is a showman from Palm Desert, Californie, whose non-stop style makes him an instant fan favorite wherever he fights. Le sien “Rooster” persona will be perfect for his first pro fight in Kansas.
Kansas cruiserweight Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 KOs), 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), super-moyens Marcio Navarro et plume Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO). They will all face opponents to be determined.
Tous les combats et les combattants sont sujets à changement.
Les prix des billets sont $115.00 (Ringside, rangées 1 & 2), $75.00 (sièges au sol, rangées 3-5), $60.00 (sièges au sol, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) et $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
ou www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Les portes ouvrent à 5:00 p.m. CT avec le combat d'ouverture prévue à 6:00 p.m. CT.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
INFORMATIONS:
Gazouillement: @Kansas_Star, @Neonstarmedia
Follow Nico Hernandez on Twitter & Instagram @Nicomhernandez
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Set for pro debut on Knockout Night Boxing card

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“L'histoire commence”
Mars 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kanas Star Arena

2016 médaillé de bronze olympique Nico Hernandez
Press Conference quotes below
(All pictures courtesy of Courtney Wells / Kansas Star)
MULVANE, Kansas (Février 16, 2017) – 2016 Olympic junior flyweight bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will make his professional boxing debut at home on Samedi, Mars 25 (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) sur CBS Sports Network. He will headline “Knockout Night Boxing: L'histoire commence” live from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.
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 25e événement, 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 a déclaré. “I’ve always wanted to make my pro debut in my hometown, Wichita. 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 “L'histoire commence” will include Hall-of-Famer Jim “J.R.” Ross, Sean Wheelock et Joey Varner, tandis que Justin Roberts 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 (Nevada), dans l'événement principal de six rondes.
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, aussi bien que 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 KOs) prend Arturo “El Toro” Crespin (13-8-1, 4 KOs) dans la co-métrage de huit rondes. Macias is a colorful, fan-friendly fighter from Palm Desert, Californie, who is the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) United States 154-pound division champion.
Kansas cruiserweight Jeff Page, Jr. (17-3, 11 KOs), 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) visages Brandon Philips (1-2); cruiserweight Chris Harris (2-2-2, 2 KOs), super-moyens Marcio Navarro et plume Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) will meet opponents to be determined.
(L-R) — Jeff Page, Jr., Patrick Gutierrez, promoteur John Andersen, Eric Vargas and Efrain Morales
Tous les combats et les combattants sont sujets à changement.
Les prix des billets sont $115.00 (Ringside, rangées 1 & 2), $75.00 (sièges au sol, rangées 3-5), $60.00 (sièges au sol, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) et $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 via pre-sale demain (Vendredi, Février. 17), à partir de 10 a.m. CT (use presale code: KOBOX), à www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena. Billets en vente ce samedi (Février. 18) à 10 a.m. CT à www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena, et
Les portes ouvrent à 5:00 p.m. CT avec le combat d'ouverture prévue à 6:00 p.m. CT.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
CITATIONS DE PRESSE DE LA CONFÉRENCE
Nico Hernandez: “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. Il est un grand combat, 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.”
Mike Garrow, PDG, Neon Star Sports & Divertissement: “Tout d'abord, Je tiens à remercier, on behalf of “‘Knockout Night Boxing’ sur le réseau CBS Sports, all fighters here today and also those competing on the card, Samedi, Mars 25e, 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’ série: to provide a platform for the stars of demain – aujourd'hui – to shine on Saturday, Mars 25e. Wichita’s own Olympic medalist, Nico Hernandez, 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’ Samedi, Mars 25e.”
John Andersen, Organisateur, Knockout Night Boxing: “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, à la télévision nationale, 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, Vice-Président & Directeur Général, 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 (Wichita), 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: Directeur Exécutif, Kansas Athletic Commission: “Par le passé 2 1/2 ans, 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 (combattants) 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.”
INFORMATIONS:
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