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U.S. Olympian Nico Hernandez Captures IBA Americas title In 4th pro fight

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“KO NIGHT BOXING” GOLD & GLORY”
REZILTA OFISYÈL

IBA official/Hall of Fame referee Steve Smoger presented Nico Hernandez with the IBA flyweight title belt
(picture by Tony Scvhock / GS Memorymaker)
PARK CITY, Me. (Fevriye 11, 2018) – U.S. Olympian and hometown favorite Nico Hernandez captured the vacant International Boxing Association (Iba) Americas flyweight title in his fourth professional fight, headlining last night’s “KO lannwit boksè” Gold & Glory” kat, nan Hartman Arena nan Park City, Kansas.
Prezante pa “KO Night Boxing LLC,” the card was taped live to be shown at a later date on CBS Sports Network. “KO lannwit boksè” Gold & Glory” kat, presented by KO Night Boxing LLC,
Hernandez nan 22-ane-fin vye granmoun (4-0, 3 Ko) stopped last-minute replacement, jwèt Victor “Ti towo bèf la” Torres, nan wonn nan senkyèm.
Hernandez’ opozan orijinal, Hungarian champion Joseph Ajtai (19-9, 12 Ko), never made it to Wichita due to a series of unfortunate circumstances. Ajtai lost one day in Frankfurt, Almay, after leaving his passport on the plane he took from Budapest. Once he landed in Chicago nan Mèkredi, he was tied up by a visa issue at U.S. Customs. He missed his connecting flight to Wichita and because of snowstorms that grounded numerous flights, including those to Wichita, Ajtai never made it out of O’Hare Airport, stranded there for several days.
The IBA granted a special exception for Hernandez to fight Torres, due to these unforeseen problems, with the agreement that Hernandez would next fight Ajtai for an IBA title.
“It was an electric night,” pwomotè John Andersen di. “Yon fwa ankò, Nico made the proper adjustment that can be credited to his amateur pedigree. In the amateurs, opponents often change at the last moment and Nico has overcome many obstacles during his boxing career. We’re going to give Josef another title shot against Nico in April or May. They have unfinished business together!
“I was very pleased with Nico’s performance. It’s the best I’ve seen him. He was unbelievable in every way, on point throughout the fight. We also want to give Torres credit for accepting the fight on such late notice.”
Hernandez came out fast from the start, battering Torres’ body with tremendous combinations, and he never let up. Torres absorbed punishment but remained upright, but IBA referee Steve Smoger halted the action in the fifth round for Torres’ sekirite.
“I’m not leaving this belt,” Hernandez commented at the post fight press conference as he handled his IBA Americas belt. “It’s going everywhere with me. I was looking forward to this fight and I’m ready to continue my success. This is the first (title belt) of many. I got what I worked hard for. I want to thank my coaches, all the work paid off, and now I have this (title belt).”
Nan evènman an ko-chin an tap, Minneapolis wèltèr Javonte Starks (13-2, 7 Ko) and Mexican veteran Cesar Soriano (28-36-2, 17 Ko) fought to a six-round majority draw.
Bakersfield, CA pro-debuting Derrick Clayton upset Milwaukee junior welterweight Akeem Nwa (3-2, 1 KO), registering a second-round technical knockout.
Wichita middleweight Jeff Sturm (2-0, 1 KO) rete undefeated, stopping intrastate rival Brian Clements, nan Topeka, halfway through the opening round.
Another pro-debuting California fighter, jinyò wèltèr Chazz Macias, bezwen sèlman1:20 to knockout Omaha’s Corey Roberts.
Fighting for the first time in 5 ½ ane, Washington D.C. pwa loud Maurice “Kago tren” Brerm (14-2-1, 10 Ko) took out 300-pounder Richard “arjante” Carmack (15-13-1, 12 Ko) nan yon sèl wonn.
Full results below:
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MAIN EVÈNMAN – VACANT IBA AMERICAS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Nico Hernandez (4-0, 3 Ko), Wichita, KS
WTKO5 (0:55)
Victor Torres (2-8-1, 1 KO), Modesto, TANKOU
(Hernandez won vacant IBA Americas flyweight title)
CO-FEATURE – Welterweights
Cesar Soriano (28-36-2, 17 Ko), Iztacalco, Distrito Federal, Meksik
D6 (5-56, 57-57, 57-57)
Javonte Starks (13-2-1, 7 Ko), Minneapolis, MN
HEAVYEIGHTS
Maurice Byarm (14-2-1, 10 Ko), Washington D.C.
WKO1 (1:34)
Richard “arjante” Carmack (15-13-1, 12 Ko), Kansas City, MO
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Jeff Strum (2-0, 1 KO), Wichita, KS
WKO1 (1:12)
Brian Clements (0-1-1), Topeka, KS
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Derrick Clayton (1-0, 1 KO), Bakersfield, TANKOU
WTKO2 (2:59)
Akeem Nwa (3-2, 1 KO), Milwaukee, WI
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Chazz Macias (1-0, 1KO), Tehachapi, TANKOU
WKO1 (1:20)
Corey Roberts (0-4), Omaha, NE
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KO Night Boxing signs “The Dragon” Popular Canadian junior welterweight Steve Claggett

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LAS VEGAS (Janvye 25, 2018) — KO Night Boxing LLC announced it has signed popular Canadian junior welterweight Steve “The Dragon” CLAGGETT nan yon kontra san konte pou chanje klas.

The Las Vegas-based company also has 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and undefeated Wichita flyweight, Nico Hernandez (3-0), 2 Ko), among its growing stable of professional boxers.
The 28-year-old Claggett (26-4-1, 17 Ko), fighting out of Calgary, is a fan-favorite because of his aggressive, non-stop style. Since the ultra-aggressive Claggett moved back down one division to junior welterweight, Claggett is a perfect 3-0 (1 KO), including a pair of title-winning 10-round decisions over previously unbeaten opponents,Yves Ulysse, Jr. (14-0) pou vid Entènasyonal boksè Federasyon an (IBF) North American super lightweight title, osi byen ke Emmanuel Robles (15-0-1) for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) NABA USA super lightweight crown.
“I’m excited to be signed by John Andersen and KO Night Boxing,” Claggett said. “There were no guarantees (without a promoter). I’ve always had the talent but never the structure. I’ll have that now, menm si. It was always difficult making fights with long layoffs, dates falling through, and offers on short notice. I’ve only been able to show a little of what I’m capable. All I’ve ever wanted is a fair shake and this opportunity will allow me to show what I can do. This year is going to be big for me and KO Night Boxing.
“I’m just approaching my prime. I’ve only been working with my trainer, Vlad Goldenstein, for a little more than a year, men mwen 3-0 with him and have won two belts. Mwen se yon avyon de gè fin vye granmoun-lekòl, action-packed and who brings the pace. This is a great for me and my boxing career.”
“We’re taking a big step in the right direction by signing Steve,” Claggett’s new promoter Andersen commented. “Mwen eksite. Steve deserves this opportunity and we’re going to deliver for him.
“Steve is an action fighter, always coming forward, and he hasn’t been in a bad fight during the three years I’ve known him. He took a risk but really opened some eyes with his performance against Ulysse. What an accomplishment fighting an undefeated fighter in his backyard. He took a big risk and got a big win. And now he’s beaten the man (Ulysse) who has beaten the man (21-0 Cletus Seldin, WDEC10, Dec. 16, 2017 sou HBO). Steve’s undefeated on this run as a junior welterweight, beating two previously unbeaten opponents, and he deserves more recognition and a shot at a big fight.”
“Steve’s an animal in the squared circle and the farthest thing from it outside the ring,” Claggett’s manager Max Matheny te ajoute. “He has all the attributes of a champion. His boxing IQ and ability to adapt under pressure makes Claggett a serious challenge. He can beat anybody in the division on any given night. We’ve had a multitude of promotional offers to consider at the end of a strong 2017 and are very excited to align with KO Night Boxing. They are going to give us the opportunities to show the world how good ‘The Dragon’ really is. His signature is turning into an autograph in 2018, mark my words.”
The boxing irony is that Ulysse, not Claggett, is now world ranked. Considering the half-Chinese, half-European Claggett beat Ulysse in his Montreal hometown, Steve proved that he’ll fight anybody, nenpòt kote, unlike many fighters who make that claim but don’t back it up. “Me and my team aren’t afraid to fight anybody,” he spoke about his most significant fight to date. “Bring it on! I’m willing to fight in hostile territory against an A-side fighter. We don’t pick and choose. Too many fighters pad their records, but that only upsets fans, and delays fights. I’m looking for tough fights to judge how much I’ve grown. I’d love to fight the top guys.
“My fight with Ulysse was my biggest but not best fight. I thought I boxed a little robotic and fell back into some old habits. I’d give myself a B- for that fight. I got the win and put on a great show that was fast paced. Ulysse and Robles box, run and move. I’d like an opponent who comes to me, stays in the pocket, and fights. I know it’ll be a helluva fight.”
Maybe Claggett’s next fight will be on a higher platform, petèt, against a legitimate fighter’s fighter like Steve.
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About KO Night Boxing LLC
KO Night Boxing is an emerging combat sports promotional company whose core value is “Fighters First!” KO Night Boxing produces live events for CBS Sports Network. Follow us on Twitter @KONightBoxing.
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2016 Olympic an kwiv medaye Nico Hernandez Entièrement refè ak antouzyast yo ale nan batay tit 1ye

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“KO lannwit boksè: Gold & Glory” pou
vid Iba Amerik mouch tit vs. Jozsef Ajtai
Feb. 10 nan Hartman Arena nan Park City, KS
PARK CITY, Kansas (Janvye 22, 2018) – 2016 Olympic medaye an kwiv ak ewo vil Nico Hernandez te konplètman refè soti nan yon aksidan ki ranvwaye Desanm l ' 2nd goumen nan Saturdeay, Fevriye 10, kont chanpyon Hungarian Jozsef “Little Wouj” Ajtai nan uit-wonn evènman an prensipal la pou vid Entènasyonal boksè Asosyasyon an (Iba) Amerik mouch tit, headlining nan “KO lannwit boksè: Gold & Glory” kat, nan Hartman Arena nan Park City, Kansas.
“KO lannwit boksè: Gold & Glory” se yon prezantasyon nan KO lannwit boksè LLC., an asosyasyon avèk Hartman Arena, ak patwone an pati pa Park City (KS), Twiste City Harley-Davidson ak Angletè PCS.
pral aksyon an dwe kole ap viv pou ond lavni sou CBS Espò Rezo.
Hernandez nan 22-ane-fin vye granmoun (3-0, 2 Ko), batay soti nan Wichita, soufri yon aksidan ankachèt ki te fòse l 'nan retire li nan Le a. 2nd batay. Ni Hernandez ni pwomotè li, John Andersen (KO lannwit boksè, LLC), fè yo konnen nenpòt detay sou aksidan Nico a pou fè pou evite bay opozan li nenpòt avantaj posib yo sib nan bag la.
“Mwen santi bon, pare al goumen,” Hernandez commented. “Nou te vle asire w ke mwen te aksidan gratis ak mwen menm ki 100-pousan. I’m going to do whatever is needed to win this fight. Fighting for my first title means a lot to me. I didn’t think it would happen this fast. I want everybody to see that I can be competitive with the best in my division. Yon genyen fevriye 10yèm pral jwenn m 'gen yon anpil pi pre.

“opozan mwen renmen kouri yon anpil ak li se rapid, so I need to have my legs under me. Other than that, menm si, I should be okay. He has fought some good guys. I can’t wait to get in the ring in front of my fans.”
Ajtai (19-9, 12 Ko), ki moun ki se yon ane ak sis jou ki gen mwens pase Hernandez, te deja goumen nan senk batay tit. Li te tou te ale plen distans la 10-wonn, kwake nan yon pèt pa desizyon an 2016, nan de a tan medaye Olympic lò Shiming Zou, ansyen Boksè mondyal la Òganizasyon (WBO) Mouch chanpyon nan lemonn. Goumen nan peyi opozan li a se pa yon pwoblèm pou Ajtai, ki gen eksperyans wout vas li te gen goumen kòm yon pro nan USA a, Wayòm Ini, Espay, Almay, Ikrèn ak Slovaki.
“Nico pa pral konnen ki kote mwen pral nan bag la,” Ajtai prevwa. “Lè li sanble nan bò gòch la pou m ', Mwen pral a dwat a; lè li ap eseye jwenn mwen sou bò dwat la, Mwen pral sou bò gòch la. Lè li vle pran yon ti repo, Mwen pral vini pou pi devan pwensonaj; lè li vle kout pyen, li pa pral jwenn mwen.
“Mwen gen yon plan pou sa a batay ak mwen si ke li fè sa ki osi byen. Men,, nan bag la, sèlman plan yon sèl avyon de gè nan ka reyisi. Li k ap pase yo dwe yon batay la byen mennen, men mwen pa ka pwomèt piblik la ke Nico yo pral gayan an.”
“Mwen se eksite yo ke Nico se 100-pousan an sante pou sa a batay,” Andersen di. “Nou pa ta ka pi kontan yo pote gwo batay sa a, ak anpil plis kòm nou avanse pou pi devan, nan gwo vil la nan Wichita.”
Nan sis-wonn ko-chin an tap evènman an, Minneapolis wèltèr Javonte Starks (13-2, 7 Ko), yon ansyen Future Stars Nasyonal chanpyon kòm yon amatè, pran sou veteran avyon de gè Meksiken Cesar Soriano (28-36-1, 17 Ko), ansyen FECARBOX lejè titlist la.
Pwomèt Milwaukee jinyò middleweight Prospect Akeem Nwa (3-1, 1 KO) faces pro-debuting Derrick Clayton, batay soti nan Bakersfield (TANKOU), nan kat-wonn televize bwat la.
Wichita middleweight Jeff Sturm (1-0) satisfè rival li kwa-conducteurs Brian Clements (0-0-1), nan Toledo, nan kat-wonn televizyon balanse bout la.
Epitou goumen sou kat la anba se Washington D.C. pwa loud Maurice “Kago tren” Brerm (13-2-1, 9 Ko) batay 300-liv Kansas City (MO) lenmi Richard “arjante” Carmack (15-12-1, 12 Ko) nan yon match sis-wonn. Yon pè nan kat-Rounders jwenn undefeated Bakersfield jinyò wèltèr Prospect Miguel contrepòk (5-0, 4 Ko) voye-desann ak advèsè Georgia li, Archie Wey (2-9), ak California jinyò wèltèr Chazz Macias se chache fè premye pro l 'kont yon advèsè yo dwe detèmine.
Biyè ale sou vant demen (Madi, Oct. 24 @ 10 a.m. CT) nan biwo nan bwat Hartman Arena ak http://www.ticketmaster.com/pidevan / 50551?Mak = Hartman. Pri yo $115.00 (VIP), $75.00, $50.00, $35.00, $25.00 ak $20.00 (pri pa enkli frè sèvis). Student tickets are available – matènèl rive kolèj – pou $15.00 dola men yo, se sèlman vann nan tèren an. se Idantifikasyon Elèv rekonpanse.
Sa a se yon tout-laj montre. Pòt louvri nan 5:00 p.m. CT ak bout nan ouvèti pwograme nan 6:00 p.m. CT.
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez To fight for first pro title, Dec. 2 at home vs. Hungarian invader Jozsef “Little Wouj” Ajtai

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“KO lannwit boksè: Gold & Glory” nan Hartman Arena nan Park City, KS
Nico Hernandez
Tony Schock / GS Memory Maker

PARK CITY, KANSAS (Oktòb 23, 2017) – 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez will be fighting for his first professional title on Samdi, Desanm 2, when he takes on Hungarian invaderJozsef “Little Wouj” Ajtai in the eight-round main event for the vacant International Boxing Association (Iba) Flyweight Championship, headlining “KO lannwit boksè: Gold & Glory” nan Hartman Arena nan Park City, Kansas.

“KO lannwit boksè: Gold & Glory” se yon prezantasyon nan KO lannwit boksè LLC., an asosyasyon avèk Hartman Arena, ak patwone an pati pa Twiste City Harley-Davidson Angletè PCS, Mort’s Cigar Bar ak Jimmy Egg.

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The 21-year-old Hernandez (3-0, 2 Ko), batay soti nan Wichita, will be fighting in a scheduled eight-round bout for the first time. His three pro fights to date were all scheduled for six rounds and each was held in Kansas, the last two in his second home, Hartman Arena.
In his last fight this past September 23rd, Hernandez was forced to fight late replacement Kendrick “Uprising” Latchman who outweighed the celebrated American Olympian by more than 10 liv. Hernandez won a six-round unanimous decision by scores of 60-54 ak 59-55 de fwa.
Despite being younger than Hernandez by almost a year to the day, Ajtai (19-9, 12 Ko) has already had 28 pro batay, including a full 10-round distance loss by decision last year to two-time Olympic gold medalist Shiming Zou, ansyen Boksè mondyal la Òganizasyon (WBO) Mouch chanpyon nan lemonn.
“By far, Nico is fighting the toughest opponent of his pro career,” Hernandez’ pwomotè John Andersen (“KO Night Boxing LLC) di. “Ajtai has much more experience as a pro than Nico, plus he went the distance against a two-time Olympic gold medalist, Zou. Ajtai is a busy fighter with a good knockout ratio (63%). This fight is going to tell us a lot about Nico, especially his power at 112 liv.
“Nico fighting for a title in only his fourth pro fight proves that all our hard efforts of KO Night Boxing and Team Nico has paid off quickly and we’re grateful that the IBA has given him this great opportunity. I didn’t realize the high quality of champions the IBA has had in the past and we’re proud that Nico can someday join this group. In the flyweight division, Nico may enter world title fight shot discussions earlier than I had originally thought, which was in his third year as a pro. An impressive performance against Ajtai could position him for a world title fight next year with less than 10 fights under his belt.”
“We’re excited to have an American Olympian fighting for our first Americas title,” IBA PresidentJ.C. Courreges te ajoute. “Nico Hernandez is an Olympic bronze medalist and we’re hopeful that he will develop into an IBA world champion in the not too distant future. His amateur pedigree speaks for itself and we’re very happy to have this young man fighting for the IBA Americas title.”
IBA world champions during the past quarter-century include Hall-of-Famers Oscar de la oya,George Foreman, Roberto Duran ak Arturo Gatti, as well as stars such as Roy Jones, Jr,Bernard Hopkins, Shane Mosely, James Toney, Mikkel Kessler, Eric Morales, Diego Corrales, Jose Luis Castillo, Glen Johnson ak Antonio Tarver.
Other fights on the “Gold & Glory” card will soon be announced. Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.
Biyè ale sou vant demen (Madi, Oct. 24 @ 12 p.m. CT) nan biwo nan bwat Hartman Arena ak http://www.ticketmaster.com/pidevan / 50551?Mak = Hartman. Pri yo $115.00 (VIP), $75.00, $50.00, $35.00, $25.00 ak $20.00 (pri pa enkli frè sèvis) .
Sa a se yon tout-laj montre. Pòt louvri nan 5:00 p.m. CT ak bout nan ouvèti pwograme nan 6:00 p.m. CT.
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Back in action Sept. 23 vs. Francisco Lapizco

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“KO lannwit boksè: Step Up!” nan Hartman Arena nan Park City, KS
PARK CITY, Kansas (Out 10, 2017) – KO Night Boxing LLC and Hartman Arena hosted a private media luncheon today to announce the return of 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez for his third professional fight on Samdi, Septanm 23, headlining “KO lannwit boksè: Step Up!” nan Hartman Arena nan Park City, Kansas.
“KO lannwit boksè: Step Up!” se yon prezantasyon nan KO lannwit boksè LLC., an asosyasyon avèk Hartman Arena, Mort’s Cigar Bar and Jimmy Egg.
Wichita-native Hernandez (2-0, 2 Ko) will face the stiffest test of his young pro career, Mexican flyweight Francisco “Warrior” Lapizco (8-5, 2 Ko), in the six-round main event.
“I’m very fortunate that my promoter, John Andersen(KO lannwit boksè), has worked hard to make my third pro fight at home,” Hernandez said. “I’m very excited to be able to show boxing at its best.
“My opponent has never been stopped. Li evidan, he has more professional experience than me, and I understand he likes putting pressure on his opponent. I want to be the first to stop this guy! I also want the boxing world to know I’m coming for belts. Champions should get ready for Nico Hernandez.”
In his professional debut on March 25th, Hernandez knocked out Patrick Gutierrez nan wonn nan katriyèm, and this past June 17th at Hartman Arena, the 21-year-old U.S. Olympian stopped previously undefeated Jose Rodriguez in the third round of the main event.
Lapizco, 22, has already defeated an unbeaten opponent, Cesar Sustaita (3-0), three years ago at Ontario, California. His last fight was this past January at home in Sinaloa, Meksik, in which Lapizco won a six-round unanimous decision over Jairo Miranda.
“This fight is a step up for Nico against a proven opponent who goes rounds,” Andersen noted. “He has already upset an undefeated fighter. It’s time for Nico to step up, as well as the city of Wichita, in terms of supporting him. This is a major event on September 23rd that will bring national attention, not only for Nico, but to Wichita.
“We have an opportunity to put Nico, all of Kansas, on the national map in boxing. We have a multi-fight deal to showcase Nico at Hartman Arena. After the September 23rd montre, we’ll announce his final fight of 2017. We need people to turnout September 23rd at Hartman Arena to continue promoting Nico at home.”
(L-R) — Promoter John Andersen, 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez and his father/head trainer Lewis Hernandez
(photo courtesy of Hartman Arena)

Additional “KO lannwit boksè: Step Up!” fights will soon be announced. Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.

Biyè ale sou vant demen (Vandredi, Aug. 11 @ 10 a.m. CT) nan biwo nan bwat Hartman Arena akhttp://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06005308B32459E5 Pri yo $115.00 (VIP), $75.00, $75.00, $50.00, $30.00 ak $25.00.
Sa a se yon tout-laj montre. Pòt louvri nan 6:00 p.m. CT ak bout nan ouvèti pwograme nan 7:00 p.m. CT.
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Undefeated featherweight prospect Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams To headline “KO lannwit boksè: Rumble on the Water 2”

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Jiyè 29 on CBS Sports Network, live from The Queen Mary

LONG BEACH. Kalifòni. (Jiyè 13, 2017) – Undefeated Prospect Plum Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams will headline the “KO lannwit boksè: Rumble on the Water 2” kat, sou Jiyè 29, to air (10 p.m. AK / 7 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network, live from The Queen Mary’s outdoor venue in Long Beach, California.
Presented by Black Tree, “KO lannwit boksè: Rumble on the Water 2” is promoted by Roy Englebrecht Promotions, in association with KO Night Boxing LLC and Roc Nation Sports.
Williams (11-0, 4 Ko) ap fè fas Angel “Chat nan” Luna (12-3-1, 7 Ko) nan evènman an 10-wonn prensipal.
“We’re looking forward to partnering with Black Tree, Roy Englebrecht Promotions, Roc Nation Sports and The Queen Mary for another great ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ evènman,” KO Night Boxing president John Andersen di. “Tramaine Williams is one of the hottest prospects in boxing and we’re excited to have him fight on another ‘KO Night Boxing’ show.”

After a sizzling start to his pro career, the New Haven, Conn. Native was inactive for nearly two years (2-13-2015) due to out-of-the-ring issues, but bounced back strong in January 2016, signing a promotional contract with Roc Nation Sports.

In his first fight under the Roc Nation Sports banner, Williams dominated Eduardo Garza (6-1) en route to an eight-round unanimous decision.in the CBS Sports Network co-featured event in Wichita, Kansas last March.

In his last fight on the Andre Ward-Sergey Kovalev II card at Mandalay Bay, Williams produced the most signature victory to date, stopping former NABO, WBC US and California State super featherweight champion Christopher Martin (30-8-3) nan wonn nan dezyèm.

Williams first began boxing at the age of nine, accumulating an impressive record of 97-10 over his amateur career. During that span, he was a ten-time national amateur champion, a two-time Ringside World champion and a four-time Silver Gloves champion. He also was a PAL National Junior Golden Gloves champion.

Luna, fighting out of the Dominican Republic, is a proven upset specialist having defeated then unbeaten (15-0-1, 11 Ko) Jose Lopez, sou jen 6, 2015 at Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, by way of a six-round unanimous decision. Lopez is currently the reigning WBO International super featherweight champion.
Former amateur boxing prodigy, undefeated Brooklyn light heavyweight prospect Junior “The Young God” Younan (12-0, 9 Ko), will face an opponent to be determined in the eight-round co-featured event. Also fighting under the Roc Nation banner, the 21-year-old Younan compiled a sterling 90-5 dosye amatè, highlighted by his three-time Ringside World and three-time National PAL championship performances.
A pair of California heavyweights square off in the in the six-round CBSSN opener as Rodney Hernandez (10-5-2, 2 Ko), of Modesto, meets Los Angeles’ Jonnie Rice (6-2-1, 4 Ko), a former Winthrop College (SC) jwè baskètbòl.
Fighting on the undercard in four-round matches are Los Angeles featherweight Sergio “El Nino” Quiroz (3-0) vs. Lupe Arroyo (2-0), nan Huntington Beach (TANKOU), Whittier (TANKOU) ki lejè George Acosta (2-0), and pro-debuting welterweights Eric Gomez, of Santa Ana (TANKOU), and Long Beach’s Raul Calderon.
Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.
All tickets are priced at $60.00 and on sale to purchase by calling 949.760.3131.
Pòt louvri nan 5:30 p.m. PT ak bout nan ouvèti pwograme nan 6:30 p.m. PT.
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Jose Haro issues statement on tragic injury sustained by Daniel Franco

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New USBA Featherweight Champion Jose Haro has issued a brief statement regarding the status of his fallen opponent, Daniel Franco, through his promotional representative, Whitfield Haydon:

“I respect all fighters. My heart hurts knowing that my opponent from Samdi night is still in the hospital. I hope he has a full and speedy recovery. Nothing but love, brotha. We put everything on the line when we step inside the ring. I always tell my brother/trainer that I’m a father first, fighter second, and if he ever sees me badly hurt to stop the fight because my kids need their daddy. I’m very grateful that I won but it really doesn’t feel like I won. I always pray that my opponent and myself come out our fight in good health. Let’s go #TeamFranco, you got this!”
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“KO lannwit boksè” results from Iowa

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POU PIBLIKASYON IMEDYAT
Jose “Pepito” Haro captures vacant
USBA featherweight title
CBS Sports Network results from Iowa
“KO lannwit boksè: WAR In WinnaVegas”

Jose Haro (L) captured the vacant USBA featherweight title
(all pictures courtesy of Stacey Verbeek)
SLOAN, LI (Jen 11, 2017) – Last night on CBS Sports Network, Utah fab-favorite Jose Haro (13-1-1, 7 Ko) captured the vacant United States Boxing Association (USBA) featherweight title, stopping former USBA title holder Danyèl “Twitch” Franco nan wonn nan wityèm, nan la “KO lannwit boksè: WAR In WinnaVegas” evènman prensipal, which aired live on CBS Sports Network from WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan, Iowa.
“KO lannwit boksè: WAR In WinnaVegas” was presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Roc Nation Sports, Ringside Ticket Inc. and WinnaVegas Resort Casino. TITLE Boxing was the official gloves provider for KO Night Boxing.

The 29-year-old Haro (14-1-1, 8 Ko), Se pa klase. 14 by the USBA going into the fight, extended his win streak to seven (6-0-1). He dropped No. 5 USBA-ranked Franco (15-2-3, 10 Ko) with a powerful overhand right in the eighth. Franco beat the count but was floored by a brutal right later in the round and refereeCelestino Ruiz immediately halted the bout. Haro is promoted by Whitfield Hayden Promotions
Soon after the fight, Franco was rushed to the hospital where he underwent surgery to stop two brain bleeds, He remained in a coma today, according to his promoter, Roc Nation Espò.

“Everybody associated with ‘KO Night Boxing’ and Neon Star Sports& Entertainment has Daniel Franco and his family in our hearts and prayers,” pwomotè John Andersen di.
Dallas lightweight Manuel Rey “Puniche a” Rojas (15-3, 4 Ko) won a close but unanimous 10-round decision over WBC Oriental Super Lightweight Champion Zhimin Wang (8-2, 3 Ko), nan Lachin, in the co-featured event.


Manuel Rey Rojas (R) won an entertaining bout against Zhimin Wang
In the CBS Sports Network opener, Chicago super featherweight prospect Giovanni Mioletti (8-0, 2 Ko) remained undefeated as a professional, stopping Las Vegas’ Sal Lopez (4-2) nan wonn nan senkyèm.

Team Mioletti celebrated after Gio’s knockout victory
KO NIGHT BOXING ON CBSSN RESULTS
Main Evènman – Vacant USBA Featherweight Championship
Jose Haro (14-1-1, 8 Ko), West Jordan, Utah 125 lbs.
WTKO8 (2:43)
Daniel Franco (15-21-3, 10 Ko), Rancho Cucamonga, California
(Franco won vacant USBA featherweight title)
Ko-Feature — Lightweights
Manuel Rey Rojas (15-3, 4 Ko), Dallas, TX
WDEC10 (96-94, 96-94, 96-94)
Zhimin Wang (8-2, 3 Ko), Wuhan, Lachin
Super Featherweights
Giovanni Mioletti (8-0, 2 Ko), Chicago, IL
WTKO5 (1:40)
Sal Lopez (4-2,), Las Vegas, NV
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New showdown announced for “KO lannwit boksè: WAR In WinnaVegas”

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Jen 10 live from Iowa on CBS Sports Network
SLOAN, LI (Me 31, 2017) – An injury has forced NABO Junior Welterweight Champion Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (22-0-3, 16 Ko) to withdraw from his scheduled “KO lannwit boksè: WAR In WinnaVegas” headline event against Abdiel “Mortero” Ramirez, sou Samdi, Jen 10, ond (10 p.m. AK / 7 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan, Iowa.
“KO lannwit boksè: WAR In WinnaVegas” is presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Roc Nation Sports, Ringside Ticket Inc. and WinnaVegas Resort Casino. TITLE Boxing is the official gloves provider for KO Night Boxing.

WBC Oriental Super Lightweight Champion Zhimin Wang (8-1, 3 Ko), nan Lachin, will face Dallas lightweight Manuel Rey Rojas (14-3, 4 Ko) as an addition to the card. Elevated to main event status is the original 10-round co-feature being contested for the vacant United States Boxing Association (USBA) featherweight title, matching former USBA champion Daniel “Twitch” Franco (15-1-3, 10 Ko), who fights out of Rancho Cucamonga, California, and Utah favorite Jose Haro (13-1-1, 7 Ko).

The 25-year-old Franco (15-1-3, 10 Ko), who fights under the Roc Nation Sports banner, was a standout amateur boxer captured the vacant USBA featherweight title last November, knocking out previously unbeaten Derrick Murray (13-0-1) in four rounds. He lost the belt in his following fight, stopped by veteran Christopher Martin (29-8-3) in the third round of their non-title fight in Los Angeles on Mas 23. Franco is currently rated No. 5 by the USBA and No. 11 by the NABO.

Haro (13-1-1, 7 Ko), USBA No. 14-Rated, is an all-action fighter with tremendous potential. The 29-year-old is presently riding a six-fight win streak with five victories and one draw. His lone loss as a professional was to highly-touted prospect Toka Kahn Clary (11-0) by way of a six-round decision in 2014.

The new 10-round co-feature will be an exciting match-up between Wang and Rojas (14-3, 4 Ko). Last January in China, Zhimin defeated Aekkawee Kaewmanee (16-6), by way of a 10-round unanimous decision for the vacant WBO Oriental crown. The only blemish on Zhimin’s otherwise perfect pro record is a 10-round loss by decision last September, to then 12-0 Russian prospect Ivan Baranchyk in Oklahoma.

“I honestly felt that Haro vs. Franco was a legitimate main event fight as the co-feature,” promoter John Andersen. “Injuries are an unfortunate part of boxing and we’re disappointed to lose a world-class fighter like Hooker. Koulye a,, menm si, Haro-Franco gets top billing and we’re fortunate to have a solid co-feature added to a very competitive, entertaining card.”

The TV opener features Chicago super bantamweight prospect Giovanni Mioletti (7-0, 1 KO) taking on Las Vegas’ upset-minded Sal Lopez (4-1) nan yon bout sis-wonn. In a pair of four-round undercard matches, Sioux City, Iowa cruiserweight Shalyn Joseph will make his pro debut against Chicago’s Darrius Flowers (0-1), while Sioux Falls, South Dakota super welterweightKeith Cournoyer (0-0-1), kare koupe ak Justin Likeness, of Minot, North Dakota.
Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.

Tickets are on sale at the WinnaVegas box office and online at www.tickets.winnavegas.biz. Advance ticket prices are $35.00 rinsid (ranje 1 & 2), $35.00 VIP Reserved Seating (ranje 3 & 4), $20.00 General Admission Reserved Seating (ranje 3 & 4) ak $15.00 General Admission Standing Room Only. A special Resort/Hotel package for two is also available for $199.00, which includes two VIP Reserved Seats, WinnaVegas hotel room, two dinner vouchers and two $5.00 Dimanch breakfast buffet-voucher.
Pòt louvri nan 6:30 p.m. CT ak bout nan ouvèti pwograme nan 7:30 p.m. CT. It is an all-ages event.
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Twitter: @KONightBoxing, @NeonStarSE, @WinnaVegasIA
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Two regional title fights featured on “KO lannwit boksè: WAR In WinnaVegas”

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Jen 10 live from Iowa on CBS Sports Network
SLOAN, LI (Me 9, 2017) – Professional boxing returns Samdi, Jen 10, to WinnaVegas Casino Resort, featuring undefeated junior welterweight Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker, sou la “KO lannwit boksè: WAR In WinnaVegas” kat, to air (10 p.m. AK / 7 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Sloan, Iowa.
“KO lannwit boksè: WAR In WinnaVegas” is presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Roc Nation Sports, Ringside Ticket Inc. and WinnaVegas Resort Casino. TITLE Boxing is the official gloves provider for KO Night Boxing.
“This is a great opportunity for ‘KO Night Boxing, LLC’ to expand our brand to another state,” promoter John Andersen said. “We’re very happy to be coming to WinnaVegas and working with Mayan Beltran and his team. We’re kicking this new relationship off in a big way with these two regional title fights on CBS Sports Network. We hope that this is just the start of a long-lasting relationship between KO Night Boxing and WinnaVegas.
“The principal fighters in the two nationally televised fights are all on the verge of breaking out to become stars. A lot is at risk for all of them. Our promotional company is known for giving a platform to top prospects in highly entertaining, competitive matches that boxing fans love watching, whether they’re in the arena or watching on CBS Sports Network.”
“I am very excited to have CBS Sports Network boxing back at WinnaVegas Casino Resort,” CEO Mayan Beltran commented. “Our fans really like boxing and it looks like we have a great fight card, so it should be a fun night. I am looking forward to working with promoters KO Night Boxing LLC, Neon Star SE, Roc Nation Sports and, kòm toujou, Ringside Ticket Inc., to deliver this exciting night of entertainment.”
Roc Nation Espò’ Hooker (22-0-3, 16 Ko) will defend his North American Boxing Organization (NABO) junior welterweight against title challenger Abdiel “Mortero” Ramirez (23-1-1, 21 Ko) nan evènman an 10-wonn prensipal.
Fighting out of Dallas, Hooker is world rated at No. 2 pa Boksè mondyal la Òganizasyon (WBO), ak Pa gen. 4 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF). The 27-year-old Hooker was a decorated amateur boxer in Texas, finishing with a 97-7 (67 Ko) dosye, who turned pro in 2011.
Hooker first captured the vacant NABO title in 2015, at home in Dallas, with a six-round technical knockout of previously unbeaten Eduardo Galindo (10-0-1). Depi, Hooker has made three successful title defenses against Ghislain Maduma (17-1) at the famed Madison Square Garden on Nov. 17, 2015, Ty Barnett (23-5-1) at Oracle Arena on August 6, 2016; and in a 10-round draw with former World Boxing Association (WBA) Mondyal Champion Darleys Perèz (33-2-1) on undercard of Sergey Kovalev vs. Andre Ward “Pound-For-Pound” on Mov. 19 nan Las Vegas.
In his most recent fight on Feb. 25 nan Meksik, Hooker cruised to a dominant 10-round decision victory over former IBF World Champion Cristobal Cruz (41-20-4).
Ramirez, 25, is a former FECOMBOX Lightweight Champion, fighting out of Ciudad Juarez, Meksik. Ramirez, who is riding a nine-fight win streak, will be fighting outside of his native Mexico for the first time against Hooker.
The 10-round co-feature for the vacant United States Boxing Association (USBA) featherweight crown has been in the works for a while and it could very well steal the show as former USBA champion Danyèl “Twitch” Franco pran sou Jose Haro.
The 25-year-old Franco (15-1-3, 10 Ko), fighting out of Rancho Cucamonga, California, started boxing at the age of eight, akumulasyon yon dosye amatè nan 67-15, highlighted by gold-medal performances at the 2006 Oxnard PAL Championships and 2017 California State Silver Gloves Championships.
Fighting under the Roc Nation Sports banner, Franco captured the vacant USBA featherweight title last November, knocking out previously unbeaten Derrick Murray (13-0-1) in four rounds. Franco was stopped in his last fight by veteran Christopher Martin (29-8-3) in the third round of their non-title fight in Los Angeles on Mas 23. Franco is currently rated No. 5 by the USBA and No. 11 by the NABO.
USBA No. 14-rated Haro (13-1-1, 7 Ko), who is a well-kept secret outside of West Jordan, Utah, is an all-action fighter. The 29-year-old has won his last five fights, unbeaten in in his last six with a draw, since suffering his only loss to highly-touted prospect Toka Kahn Clary (11-0) by way of a six-round decision in 2014.
Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman. Epizod Lòt byento pral anonse.
Tickets are on sale at the WinnaVegas box office and online at www.tickets.winnavegas.biz. Advance ticket prices are $35.00 rinsid (ranje 1 & 2), $35.00 VIP Reserved Seating (ranje 3 & 4), $20.00 General Admission Reserved Seating (ranje 3 & 4) ak $15.00 General Admission Standing Room Only. A special Resort/Hotel package for two is also available for $199.00, which includes two VIP Reserved Seats, WinnaVegas hotel room, two dinner vouchers and two $5.00 Dimanch breakfast buffet voucher.
Pòt louvri nan 6:30 p.m. CT ak bout nan ouvèti pwograme nan 7:30 p.m. CT. It is an all-ages event.
(Pictures courtesy of Roc Nation Sports)
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Twitter: @KONightBoxing, @NeonStarSE, @WinnaVegasIA
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