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PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON FOX & FOX SPORTS: LEO SANTA CRUZ VS. RAFAEL RIVERA MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTKY
LEO SANTA CRUZ LOS ANGELES MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & FOTKY – WBA Featherweight Champion Santa Cruz Takes on Mexico’s Rafael Rivera in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday, Február 16 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles
Mexico’s Cesar Juarez Battles Former Champion Ryosuka Iwasa in IBF Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator & Undefeated Carlos Licona Defends IBF Junior Flyweight Championship Against South Africa’s DeeJay Kriel on Saturday, Február 16 at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Živé
WBO Kids Drug Free program visits the Sor Isolina Ferré Center in Ponce
PONCE, Portoriko – In an emotional and busy Christmas activity, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and its president Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel, accompanied by former world champions, prospects, WBO World Jr. Flyweight Champion Ángel Acosta, regional champions, and other figures of the sport were delivering gifts to children at the Sor Isolina Ferré Center in Ponce, as part of the successful world ‘WBO Kids Drug Free’ program.
An emotional Sister Mildred Vázquez, Spiritual Director of the centers of Puerto Rico, povedal: “The WBO and Paco Valcárcel have been committed to us for around 20 years.There are many gifts that will be distributed to the other centers that we have in Puerto Rico. Since day one, which was a long time ago, I remember that Paco told us that the WBO was never going to forget us. His deed is very important for all of us. We will never forget the great help you gave us then Hurricane María hit us hard; we are very grateful”.
“Respect for the school, respect for the church, respect for their fathers and mothers, respect for the elderly and respect for their peers. Respect is the most important priority in life said our Savior”, Valcárcel expressed to the large number of children present. “Sister Sor Isolina always knew how to multiply the fish and bread. She was sent from God. They can count on us every year, the commitment will continue, and we love them very much”.
The world champion Ángel “Títo” Acosta said: “Many children left happy with their gifts and bicycles. I always tell the youth that they have to get away from the streets to concentrate on their studies”.
Participating in the activity were Acosta, former professional basketball player Javier “Toñito” Colón, WBO Latino Featherweight Champion Luis”Popeye” Lebrón, WBO Interim Latino Heavyweight Champion Víctor Bisbal, the former world champions Samuel Serrano, Alex “El Nene” Sánchez and Ángel “Cholo” Espada, along with boxers Alfredo “El Salsero” Cross, Jean M. Rivera, Edwin “Chin” Valentín, and amateur boxer Bryan Rodríguez.
Also in the event were boxing managers Margaro Cruz, coaches Jesús “Tongui” Ortiz, Ángel Vargas, Yoel “Yowy” González, and Félix Pagán Pintor, referees José Hiram Rivera and Ramón Peña; professional boxing judge César Ramos. For the WBO, other than Valcárcel, legal advisor Gustavo Olivieri, WBO Treasurer Adolfo Flores, and WBO Chairman Ratings Committee Edgardo López Sasso were also present.
WBO Kids Drug Free is an international program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a message of prevention to the use of drugs and to motivate them to continue studying, using sports as a tool to stay on good steps, as well supporting causes aimed at those in need in order to contribute to a better quality of life.
About the Sor Isolina Ferré Center:
CSIF has contributed to the well-being, security and socioeconomic development of Puerto Rico since its foundation 49 years ago at the Ponce Beach by Sister Isolina Ferré, MSBT. Its corrective programs and prevention, human development and community development provide solutions to address problems such as school dropout, violence, and unemployment and the economic crisis. The different programs and services are offered in 24 towns of the Island, including regions of Ponce, Guayama, San Juan, and Canóvanas, okrem iného.
Greg Cohen Promotions Inks South African Bantamweight Mzuvukile “Old Bones” Magwaca to a Promotional Contract
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JR mušia váha OSCAR Vasquez ihrísk shutout v Las Vegas
V rámci akcie balené, toe-to-toe zrážka, Sustaita matched Vasquez’s aggression throughout the fight with Oscar landing the cleaner punches. In a heated exchange in the sixth round, ľavý hák podlahou Sustaita, ale spamätal a bojoval na záverečnú zvonu.
“I knew he was strong and had power.” Says Vasquez. “So I set him up for every big punch by going to the body. I took him to the late rounds, bude pre vyraďovacej.
"Chcel by som poďakovať všetkým, ktorí sa na výlet do Las Vegas z Reno a južnej Kalifornie, aby ma podporiť v tomto boji."
All three judges scored the fight 60-53. The evening of world-class boxing was the third installment of the regular series “Showdown at Sam’s Town” presented by Pochiro Promotions and RHP.
Reno OSCAR Vasquez sa vracia na RING sobotu
10.března, RENO — Reno Jr. Mušia váha vyhliadka Oscar Vasquez (7-1, 1 KO) je naplánované na boj túto sobotu v Las Vegas.
Uvádza Pochiro akcie a RHP, “Showdown at Sam’s Town 3” will once again feature a night of world class professional boxing at Sam’s Town resort. In a Jr. Mušia váha six-round šrot, Vasquez je nastavená na tvár Cesar Sustaita (3-1, 3 KO) Chihuahua, Mexiko.
Vasquez has put together quite the winning streak over the past two years. Víťazstvo v sobotu bude podporovať jeho kampaň v Jr. Flyweight division. He held training camp in Los Angeles, CA s trénerom Nico Robledo.
"Som pripravený urobiť vyhlásenie v Jr. Mušia váha divízie prísť Sobota.” Says Vasquez. “I had an amazing camp. We are ready.’
Vždy, vzrušujúce Vasquez bude mať plné ruky proti agresívnemu a hard-biť Sustaita, ktorý vyrazil všetci jeho súperi v jeho tri víťazstvá.
Vasquez vs. Sustaita je jednou zo siedmich záchvaty naplánované na tretiu splátku "Showdown v Meste Sam" na 14.března. Vstupenky začiatok $35.00 (a dane a poplatky). To purchase tickets and for more information, navštívte samstownlv.com. All bouts subject to change.