PONCE, פּאָרטאַ ריקאָ – In an emotional and busy Christmas activity, the World Boxing Organization (וובאָ) 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, האט: “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 “טיטאָ” 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”פּאַפּיי” 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” קרייַז, Jean M. ריוועראַ, עדווין “Chin” Valentín, and amateur boxer Bryan Rodríguez.
Also in the event were boxing managers Margaro Cruz, coaches Jesús “Tongui” אָרטיז, 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, גוייַאַמאַ, סאַן וואַן, and Canóvanas, צווישן אנדערע.
Greg Cohen Promotions proudly announces the signing of South African bantamweight Mzuvukile “Old Bones” Magwaca.
Magwaca (17-0-2, 10 קאָס) from Duncan Village, East London, דרום אפריקע, is the current WBA International Bantamweight Champion and the former WBF Africa Junior Flyweight Champion and IBO Inter-Continental Flyweight Champion.
A seven-year professional, Magwaca trains at the “All Winners Boxing Club” in Mdanstane, East London, דרום אפריקע, with the guidance of Zolani “Last Born” Tete, a world rated bantamweight and former IBF World Super Flyweight Champion, as well as GCP stablemate and current IBO World Featherweight Champion Lusanda “מעקסיקאַן” Komanisi.
“Since I was eight years old, when I first wore a pair of old gloves from my elder brother who was a professional boxer himself, I dreamed of becoming a world champion one day,” said Magwaca. “Now that dream is going to be a reality through Greg Cohen Promotions. The Young African Lion is about to pounce!”
“We are proud to sign undefeated WBA International Bantamweight Champion Mzuvukile Magwaca, our second fighter from the All Winners Boxing Club in East London, דרום אפריקע,” said Clifford Mass, GCP Vice President of Business Development. “He trains alongside two of the best fighters in South Africa, Lusanda Komanisi and Zolani Tete, and he is ready to take his career to the next level. We have big plans for Bones.”
Magwaca’s manager, Mlandeli Tengimfene, says his fighter just needed to find the right contacts to guide him to a world championship. “‘Old Bones’ will take America and the world by storm. He is a gem and a marvel to watch. He is also tall for his division and a maestro in the ring behind his educated jab. This boy is the future at bantamweight and with Greg Cohen Promotions behind him, the sky is the limit.”
מערץ 17, רענאָ — רענאָ ס דזשוניער. פליוועיגהט ויסקוק אָסקאַר וואַסקעז ימפּרוווז צו 8-1 דורך דעסיסיאָנינג מעקסיקא ס Cesar סוסטאַיטאַ (3-2, 3 פּרייסיז) אין אַ זעקס-קייַלעכיק באַוט שבת אין לאַס וועגאַס.
אין אַן אַקציע פּאַקט, פינגער פונ פוס-צו-פינגער פונ פוס קלאַש, Sustaita matched Vasquez’s aggression throughout the fight with Oscar landing the cleaner punches. In a heated exchange in the sixth round, אַ לינקס פאַרטשעפּען פלאָאָרעד סוסטאַיטאַ, אָבער ער ריקאַווערד און געקעמפט צו די לעצט גלאָק.
“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, געגאנגען פֿאַר די נאַקאַוט.
"איך ווילן צו דאַנקען אַלעמען וואס געמאכט די יאַזדע צו וועגאַס פון רענאָ און סאָוטהערן קאַליפאָרניאַ צו שטיצן מיר אין דעם קאַמף."
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.
מערץ 10, רענאָ — רענאָ ס דזשוניער. פליוועיגהט ויסקוק אָסקאַר וואַסקעז (7-1, 1 קאָ) איז סקעדזשולד צו קעמפן דעם שבת אין לאַס וועגאַס.
דערלאנגט דורך פּאָטשיראָ פּראָמאָטיאָנס און רהפּ, “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. פליוועיגהט זעקס-קייַלעכיק ברעקל, וואַסקעז איז באַשטימט צו פּנים Cesar סוסטאַיטאַ (3-1, 3 קאָס) פון טשיוואַוואַ, מעקסיקא.
Vasquez has put together quite the winning streak over the past two years. א געווינען אויף שבת וואָלט ווייַטער זיין קאמפאניע אין די דזשוניער. Flyweight division. He held training camp in Los Angeles, CA מיט טריינער ניקאָ ראָובליידאָו.
"איך בין גרייט צו מאַכן אַ דערקלערונג אין די דזשוניער. פליוועיגהט אָפּטייל קומען שבת.” Says Vasquez. “I had an amazing camp. We are ready.’
די שטענדיק-יקסייטינג וואַסקעז וועט האָבן זיינע הענט פול קעגן די אַגרעסיוו און שווער-היטטינג סוסטאַיטאַ, וואס האט נאַקט אויס אַלע פון זיין קעגנערס אין זיין דרייַ ווינס.
וואַסקעז ווס. סוסטאַיטאַ איז איינער פון זיבן באָוץ סקעדזשולד פֿאַר די דריט ינסטאָלמאַנט פון "שאָודאַון בייַ סאַם ס טאַון" אויף מערץ 14. טיקקעץ אָנהייב אין $35.00 (פּלוס טאַקסיז און פיז). To purchase tickets and for more information, ביטע באַזוכן samstownlv.com. All bouts subject to change.