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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 “Грім” Garza to improve to 10-0
Neeco “Rooster” Macias crows after
Dominant victory over Cesar Soriano
“KO Night боксу: History Begins”
ОФІЦІЙНІ РЕЗУЛЬТАТИ
Ніко Hernandez (R) is a future star
(all pictures by Charles Yellowfeather / KO Night боксу)
MULVANE, Канзас (Березня 25, 2017) — A future star was born last night as 2016 Бронзовий призер Олімпійських ігор Ніко Hernandez turned in a stellar performance in his professional debut, зупинка Пет “Slacks” Гутьєррес in the fourth round of the “KO Night боксу: History Begins” головна подія, which aired live on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас.
“KO Night боксу: 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.
Ніко 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 протягом двох місяців.
“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.
“Боротьба тут сьогодні ввечері was much different than fighting in the Olympics (in Brazil). Сьогодні ввечері they were cheering me, they booed me at the Olympics no matter who I fought because I was an American.”
У со-функція, gifted New Haven (Коннектикут) лівша Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Вільямс improved his undefeated record to 10-0 (3 КО), displaying special ring skills on his way to an impressive eight-round unanimous decision over tough Едуардо “Грім” Garza (6-2, 2 КО).
A classic boxer, Williams also showed some pop сьогодні ввечері, dropping Garza twice, once in the first round and again in the third. Вільямс, who made his promotional debut for Roc Nation Sports, rolled to victory by scores of 79-71 в два рази і 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. Зараз, Я хочу битися з кращими. Let’s go!”
Relentless junior middleweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (15-0, 8 КО), fighting out of Tehachapi, Каліфорнія, enhanced his reputation as a rising contender on the regional scene, assaulting his game Mexican foe, Сезар Соріано (26-35-1, 16 КО), 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. Я ще вчуся. 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, Молодший. (18-3, 12 КО) dropped Missouri veteran Стів “The Spoiler” Walker (26-34-1, 16 КО) three times for a first-round technical knockout victory in a fight contested at a 186-pounds catchweight.
In a non-title fight, Kansas State junior middleweight champion Efrain Morales (5-0, 2 КО) залишився непереможеним, stopping fellow Kansan Robert Alexander Seyan (2-6, 2 КО) в першому раунді.
Kansas featherweight Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO) pitched a shutout, winning all four rounds against pro-debuting Кевін “Індіо” Гарсія.
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:
ОФІЦІЙНІ РЕЗУЛЬТАТИ
(Winners listed first each fight)
MAIN EVENT – JUNIOR BANTAMWEIGHTS
Ніко Hernandez (1-0, 1 KO), Wichita, Канзас
WTKO4 (2:32)
Pat Gutierrez (0-3), Лас-Вегас, Невада
СУМІСНІСТЬ – Featherweights
Tramaine Williams (19-0, 3 КО), New Haven, Коннектикут
WDEC8 (79-71, 79-71, 78-72)
Eduardo Garza (6-2, 2 КО), Pal View, Техас
круизеров
Juan Hollingsworth (1-0, 1 KO), Winfield, Канзас
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Raymond Gray (1-2, 0 KO), Колумбія, Міссурі
CATCHWEIGHT (186 кг.)
Jeff Page, Молодший. (18-3, 12 КО), Andover, Канзас
WTKO1 (2:36)
Steve Walker (26-34, 18 КО), Hannibal, Міссурі
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Neeco Macias (15-0, 8 КО), Tehachapi, ТАКИЙ ЯК
WDEC8 (80-71, 79-72, 78-73)
Сезар Соріано (26-35-1, 16 КО), Мексико, Мексика
Efrain Morales (5-0, 2 КО), Garden City. Канзас
WTKO1 (1:46)
Robert Alexander Seyam (2-6, 2 КО), Wichita, Канзас
Featherweights
Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO), Garden City, Канзас
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Кевін Гарсія (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 боксу: History Begins”

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Березня 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena

MULVANE, Канзас (Березня 20, 2017) –– 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will join an elite group в цю суботу night as he makes his professional debut in the “KO Night боксу: History Begins” головна подія, вентиляція (9 p.m. І / 6 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас.
“KO Night боксу: 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 (Невада) муха 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 “Цукор” Рей Леонард (Лютого. 5, 1977, in Baltimore, Меріленд, дворазовий чемпіон світу Відзначити Breland and world title challenger Пол “Super Fly” Гонсалес.
“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. Так, Я не можу втратити. 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 (як любитель) але, 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
Непереможний перспективи Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Вільямс (9-0, 3 КО), a gifted southpaw from New Haven (Коннектикут), takes on Texas featherweight Eduardo Garza (6-1, 2 КО) in the eight-round co-feature.
Opening the televised segment of the card, у вісім круглих матч, is a potentially explosive junior middleweight throw-down between unbeaten Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 КО), of Palm Desert, Каліфорнія, and Mexican veteran Сезар Соріано (26-34-1, 16 КО).
Andover (Канзас) Важкий Jeff Page, Молодший. (17-3, 11 КО) відповідає Стів “The Spoiler” Walker (26-33, 18 КО), from Hannibal (Міссурі), in the six-round television swing bout.
Також боротьба в андеркарті, in separate four-round bouts, are Kansas St. молодший середній вазі Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), from Garden City (Канзас), проти. Wichita’s Robert Alexander Sevam (2-5, 2 КО), Garden City featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) проти. New Mexico’s pro-debuting Кевін “Індіо” Гарсія, and Winfield (Канзас) Важкий Juan Hollingsworth will make his pro debut vs. Raymond Gray, Колумбія, Міссурі.
Всі бої і бійці можуть бути змінені.
Ціни на квитки $115.00 (зручна точка для огляду, Рядки 1 & 2), $75.00 (сидіння на підлозі, Рядки 3-5), $60.00 (сидіння на підлозі, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) і $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 абоwww.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Двері відкриваються в 5:00 p.m. Коннектикут with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Коннектикут.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
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Undefeated featherweight Tramaine Williams Added to “KO Night боксу” TV card co-feature

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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez
Headlines “History Begins” in pro debut
Березня 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
MULVANE, Канзас (Березня 14, 2017) – Непереможний напівлегкій перспектива Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Вільямс has been added to the televised portion of the March 25ї “KO Night боксу: History Begins” карта, featuring the professional debut of 2016 Бронзовий призер Олімпійських ігор Ніко Hernandez.
“KO Night боксу: History Begins” will air live (9 p.m. І / 6 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас.
Wichita native Hernandez will meet upset-minded Las Vegas (Невада) муха Patrick Gutierrez (0-2) in the six-round main event.
“KO Night боксу: 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.
У вісім круглих со-функція, the 24-year-old Williams (9-0, 3 КО) faces tough Texan Eduardo Garza (6-1, 2 КО) in Williams’ Roc Nation Sports promotional debut. The most notable victory to date for the slick southpaw from New Haven (Коннектикут) is a six-round “не допускати” decision over previously undefeated Ісаак Сараті (5-0) в Оклахомі.
Undefeated junior middleweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias (14-0, 8 КО), of Palm Desert, Каліфорнія, battles Mexican veteran Сезар Соріано (26-34-1, 16 КО) in the eight-round televised opener.
Former Kansas St. light heavyweight champion Jeff Page, Молодший. (17-3, 11 КО), fighting out of Andover (Канзас), takes on former USA Midwest champion Стів “The Spoiler” Walker (26-33, 18 K0s), from Hannibal (Міссурі), in an eight-round cruiserweight match.
Також боротьба в андеркарті, in separate four-round bouts, are Kansas St. молодший середній вазі Efrain Morales (4-0, 1 KO), from Garden City (Канзас), проти. Wichita’s Robert Alexander Sevam (2-5, 2 КО), Garden City featherweight Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) проти. New Mexico’s pro-debuting Кевін “Індіо” Гарсія, and Winfield (Канзас) Важкий Juan Hollingsworth will make his pro debut vs. Raymond Gray, Колумбія, Міссурі.
Всі бої і бійці можуть бути змінені.
Ціни на квитки $115.00 (зручна точка для огляду, Рядки 1 & 2), $75.00 (сидіння на підлозі, Рядки 3-5), $60.00 (сидіння на підлозі, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) і $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 абоwww.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Двері відкриваються в 5:00 p.m. Коннектикут with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Коннектикут.
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
Headlines “History Begins” in pro debut
Березня 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
Neeco “Rooster” Macias
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MULVANE, Канзас (Березня 9, 2017) – Rising junior middleweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias will put his undefeated record on the line Березня 25against Mexican veteran Сезар Соріано у вісім-раундовому поєдинку, на “KO Night боксу: History Begins”, featuring the professional debut of hometown hero Ніко Hernandez, the 2016 Бронзовий призер Олімпійських ігор.

“KO Night боксу” will air live (9 p.m. І) 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, Бразилія, Wichita native Hernandez. will face upset-minded Las Vegas (Невада) муха Patrick Gutierrez (0-2) in the six-round main event.

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In association with Kansas Star Casino, KO Night Boxing LLC is the licensed promoter of “KO Night боксу: History Begins”, which is being sponsored by Miller Lite, Mel Hambelton FORD and TITLE Boxing.
The 25-year-old Macias (14-0, 8 КО), fighting out of Palm Desert, Каліфорнія, бере на себе “воротар” Soriano (26-34-1, 16 КО) in the opening televised bout. The extremely aggressive fighting Macias, who is the reigning World Boxing Council’s (WBC) United States junior middleweight champion, is currently ranked No. 13 боксерською асоціацією США (Налаштувати).
Коротко, 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. Потім, 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 (Al), who pushes me. I never reach a plateau in workouts. We even steal workouts from other gyms. Але, boxing is 80-percent mental and with the Adrenalin rush from fighting in front of large crowds, розумово, 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 Роландо Гарза (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, занадто. I’m not a Флойд (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 “воротар,” he has tested the likes of world title challengers Жан Посуд і Ionut Dan Ion, as well as top contenders such as Кевін Bizier і Logan McGuinness.
Ціни на квитки $115.00 (зручна точка для огляду, Рядки 1 & 2), $75.00 (сидіння на підлозі, Рядки 3-5), $60.00 (сидіння на підлозі, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) і $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
або www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Двері відкриваються в 5:00 p.m. Коннектикут with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Коннектикут.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
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Real life “Скелястий” 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
Березня 25 on CBS Sports Network live from Kansas Star Arena
MULVANE, Канзас (Лютого 23, 2017) – Легка вага Patrick Gutierrez is going into his nationally-televised, Основний розтині подія, Березня 25 in Kansas with high expectations against pro-debuting 2016 Olympic junior flyweight bronze medalist Ніко Hernandez. Gutierrez is training hard in Las Vegas for his scheduled six-round “Knockout Night Boxing: 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. Але, 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: History Begins” will air live on CBS Sports Network. На 9:00 p.m. І from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Канзас. Knockout Night Boxing LLC is the licensed promoter of the March 25ї подія, 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 Jim “J.R.” Ross, Шон Уилок і Joey Varner. Justin Roberts 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, Лас-Вегас, і Флойд Мейвезер (Молодший.) 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. Так, 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 Березня 11 коли (промоутер) 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 КО) puts his undefeated record on the line against dangerous Arturo “El Toro” Crespin (13-8-1, 4 КО). Macias is a showman from Palm Desert, Каліфорнія, whose non-stop style makes him an instant fan favorite wherever he fights. His “Rooster” persona will be perfect for his first pro fight in Kansas.
Kansas cruiserweight Jeff Page, Молодший. (17-3, 11 КО), 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), в суперсередній Marcio Navarro і в напівлегкій Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO). They will all face opponents to be determined.
Всі бої і бійці можуть бути змінені.
Ціни на квитки $115.00 (зручна точка для огляду, Рядки 1 & 2), $75.00 (сидіння на підлозі, Рядки 3-5), $60.00 (сидіння на підлозі, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) і $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
або www.ticketmaster.com. All ages show.
Двері відкриваються в 5:00 p.m. Коннектикут with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Коннектикут.
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”
Березня 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 (Лютого 16, 2017) – 2016 Olympic junior flyweight bronze medalist Ніко Hernandez will make his professional boxing debut at home on Субота, Березня 25 (9 p.m. І / 6 p.m. PT) на CBS Sports Network. He will headline “Knockout Night Boxing: 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 25ї подія, 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, Wichita. My plan is to do it like Теренс Кроуфорд 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 Jim “J.R.” Ross, Шон Уилок і Joey Varner, в той час як 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, Лас-Вегас (Невада), in the six-round main event.
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, а також 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 КО) бере на себе Arturo “El Toro” Crespin (13-8-1, 4 КО) in the eight-round co-feature. Macias is a colorful, fan-friendly fighter from Palm Desert, Каліфорнія, who is the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) United States 154-pound division champion.
Kansas cruiserweight Jeff Page, Молодший. (17-3, 11 КО), 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) особи Brandon Philips (1-2); Важкий Chris Harris (2-2-2, 2 КО), в суперсередній Marcio Navarro і в напівлегкій Eric Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) will meet opponents to be determined.
(L-Р) — Jeff Page, Молодший, Patrick Gutierrez, promoter John Andersen, Eric Vargas and Efrain Morales
Всі бої і бійці можуть бути змінені.
Ціни на квитки $115.00 (зручна точка для огляду, Рядки 1 & 2), $75.00 (сидіння на підлозі, Рядки 3-5), $60.00 (сидіння на підлозі, floor rows after 1-5), $35.00 (lower bowl) і $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 завтра (П'ятниця, Лютого. 17), починаючи з 10 a.m. Коннектикут (use presale code: KOBOX), на www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena. Квитки надійдуть у продаж в цю суботу (Лютого. 18) на 10 a.m. Коннектикут на www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena, і
Двері відкриваються в 5:00 p.m. Коннектикут with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Коннектикут.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for Knockout Night Boxing.
Прес-конференція Котирування
Ніко 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. Це великий бій, 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, Молодший: “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, Генеральний директор, Neon Star Sports & Розваги: “По-перше, Я хотів би подякувати, on behalf of “‘Knockout Night Boxing’ on CBS Sports Network, all fighters here today and also those competing on the card, Субота, Березня 25ї, 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’ серія: to provide a platform for the stars of завтра – сьогодні – to shine on Saturday, Березня 25ї. Wichita’s own Olympic medalist, Ніко 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’ в суботу, Березня 25ї.”
John Andersen, Промоутер, 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, on national television, for the boxing world to see.
“This is a can’t-miss show, loaded with Kansas fighters like Jeff Page, Молодший, 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, Віце-Президент & Головний Керуючий, 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: Executive Director, Kansas Athletic Commission: “На минуле 2 1/2 роки, 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 (бойовики) 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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