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MURPHYS BOXING RETURNS TO ENCORE BOSTON HARBOR ON AUGUST 23! IRELAND’S GARY ‘SPIKEO’SULLIVAN TO RETURN & ABRAHAM NOVA TO DEFEND NABA TITLE! LIVE ON UFC FIGHT PASS!

MURPHYS BOXING RETURNS TO ENCORE BOSTON HARBOR
Divendres, Agost 23


IRELAND’S GARY ‘SPIKEO’SULLIVAN TO
FACE ARGENTINA’S DIEGO MAROCCHI


ABRAHAM NOVA TO DEFEND NABA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST MIGUEL BELTRAN JR.


UNDERCARD TO FEATURE A WHO’S WHO OF AREA PROSPECTS INCLUDING CARLOS GONGORA, JAMES PERELLA & KHIARY TODD


EVENT TO BE BROADCAST LIVE ON UFC FIGHT PASS


TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT WWW.MURPHYSBOXING.COM

Boston, Massachusetts. (Agost 1, 2019):


After a sold out debut event last month that saw 2,300 people pack Encore Boston Harbor’s Picasso Ballroom, Boxa Murphys is proud to announce an immediate return to the newly opened 2.6 billion dollar resort on Divendres, August 23rd.


The stacked card will feature the stateside return of one of Murphys Boxing’s most popular fighters, Superior 20 world ranked junior middleweight contender, Gary ‘Spike’ O'Sullivan(30-3, 21 KOs) and Top 10 world ranked, Abraham Nova (15-0, 11 KOs) who will defend his NABA Super Featherweight Championship.


O’Sullivan will take on hard hitting Argentinian veteran, Diego Marocchi (18-4-1, 14 KOs) in an 8 round showdown that promises fireworks between two fighters that don’t know how to take a step back.


‘Spike’, the handlebar mustached fighter from Cork, Irlanda, has a massive following in Boston having fought over 10 times in the New England area, including his last fight this past St. Patrick’s Day when he stopped Khiary Gray in a bloody slugfest.


En la baralla co-estel·lar, one of the hottest fighters in the super featherweight division, Murphys Boxing’s own, Abraham Nova will take on famed Mexican veteran, Miguel Beltran Jr.(33-7, 22 KOs) for Nova’s NABA Super Featherweight Championship en una 10 assalts.


Nova, the flashy young fighter known for his bleached blonde beard and elaborate ring entrances is currently ranked #7 in the world by the AMB and is closing in on a world title shot in the red hot division that features popular champions like Gervonta Davis, Tevin Farmer i Andrew Cancio.


The co-main event will see Murphys Boxing’s own Ecuadoran Olympian, Carlos Góngora(16-0, 12 KOs) in his toughest test yet in a 10 round middleweight bout against ‘The Mexican Windmill’, Alan Zavala (15-4, 13 KOs) that will see the winner move into bona fide prospect status.


The undercard will feature a who’s who of Boston area based fighters including:


Lynn, Massachusetts’ Khiary Todd (8-1, 6 KOs) who will face Florida based Brazilian,Alex Sandro Duarte (14-7-1, 11 KOs) en una 6 round junior middleweight bout.


Mansfield, Massachusetts’ James Perella (4-0, 3 KOs), who fought on the debut Encore Boston Harbor event this month. The amateur standout will return in a 4 round welterweight bout against an opponent to be named and it will be the young fighter’s 5th bout in just five months as a professional.


The card will be rounded out with 6 local fighters who will be making their pro debuts against each other when Stoneham, Massachusetts native, James Perkins takes on Boston’s Aaron Trecell Smith en una 4 round cruiserweight bout, Watertown, Massachusetts’ Greg Bonotakes on Whitman, Massachusetts’ Brian Urday en una 4 round junior welterweight bout and Boston’s Jonathan Depina takes on an opponent to be named in a 4 round lightweight bout.


People are still buzzing about our last event at Encore Boston Harbor.”, diu Ken Casey, Murphys Boxing founder and promoter.


It’s so exciting to be coming right back to Encore and on UFC Fight Pass with our big guns like Spike, Nova and Gongora all on the same card while the excitement is still in the air.


“We were thrilled to see such success with our inaugural Murphys Boxing event,” saysRobert DeSalvio, President of Encore Boston Harbor.


“We are so happy to bring these Las Vegas-style events to the Boston area and we’re glad to see the community responding so well. We plan to continue offering these can’t miss nights.”


Murphys Boxing presents O’Sullivan vs. Bonelli and Nova vs.Beltran for the NABA Super Featherweight Championship on Friday, August 23rd at Encore Boston Harbor (1 Broadway, Everett, MA., 02149). Doors open at 7pm. Les butlletes costen des 50 dollars and are on sale now at www.murphysboxing.com


ABOUT MURPHYS BOXING


Murphys Boxing was founded by Dropkick Murphysfrontman, Ken Casey in 2014. In just 5 short years, Murphys Boxing has become the premier boxing promoter in the New England area and one of the hottest young promotions in the country. 2018 was a breakout year for Murphys Boxing as they took their first fighter to a world title. Along with the promotion’s first champion, several Murphys Boxing fighters secured world title opportunities and nationally televised fights in 2018. Murphys Boxing closed out their banner year by co-promoting the WBO Middleweight Championship bout between Demetrius Andrade and Walter Kautondokwa in front of over 10,000 fans at the TD Garden, the legendary home of the Boston Celtics, which was broadcast internationally on DAZN. Murphys Boxing’s current roster features world ranked contenders like Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Abraham Nova, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘SpikeO’Sullivan and undefeated prospects like Niall Kennedy, Carlos Góngora, William Foster III and more.


Per obtenir més informació, visiteu: www.murphysboxing.com


ABOUT ENCORE BOSTON HARBOR


Encore Boston Harbor is a $2.6 billion Five Star global destination gaming resort featuring 671 hotel rooms with sweeping views of the Boston skyline and Boston Harbor, an ultra-premium spa, specialty retail, 15 dining and lounge venues and a state-of-the-art ballroom and meeting spaces. It is the largest private, single-phase development in the history of the Commonwealth.

Situated on the waterfront along the Mystic River and connected to Boston Harbor, Encore Boston Harbor will open up the Everett shoreline to the public for the first time in more than a century. The resort has created a six-acre park along the water which will feature pedestrian and bicycle paths that provide access to the waterfront, an events lawn, picnic and public viewing areas. Ornate floral displays, public art, retail and dining experiences will overlook the Encore Harborwalk.


Per obtenir més informació, visiteu: www.encorebostonharbor.com


ABOUT UFC FIGHT PASS


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James Kirkland Signs to Davies Entertainment: The Boom is Back!

James Kirkland (32-2, 28 KO) former regional WBO-NABO Junior Middleweight Champion inked a comprehensive management deal with up & comer Davies Entertainment in a move signaling: The Boom is Back!

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Davies Entreteniment

Abril 16, 2019, 08:00 Connecticut

Sant Antoni, Abril 16, 2019 – Once hailed aspotentially, the most dominant offensive force in boxing since a prime Mike Tyson”, Kirkland, the aggressive southpaw, intends to reunite with his former trainer, Anne Wolfe, while adding Bay Bay McClinton to his training staff and upstart management company, Davies Entertainment, to help restore his ascent as one of the most powerful forces in the fight game.

This is a human-interest story as much as it is a sports storysaid Cameron Davies, CEO of Davies Entertainment, “James is hungry, he’s reconnected with Anne (Wolfe), we look forward to playing our part to get James back to fighting at a championship level.

Kirkland represents the second boxer signed by Davies Entertainment in less than a week, having signed DanielDa BeastBaiz to a similar comprehensive management deal. Having made a name for himself by becoming one of the global authorities of mobile business fabrication (www.cruisingkitchens.com), Davies has since launched a creative hub which includes film production (That’s a Wrap), a state of the art mobile recording studio (The Boom Box), a graphic design & large format print company (www.justprintitsa.com) and a marketing consultation division. Said DaviesI have assembled a group of companies that can now be tasked to provide our boxers with resources that extend beyond training, whether film production, merchandise & mercadeig, or brand mobility we want to attempt to put a more current spin on how we manage our roster, providing resources that may not have been possible or easily accessed in the past.” Said Kirkland “Estic a punt!”

That’s a Wrap will document Kirkland’s story with intent to produce a full length documentary of the boxers return to the ring.

You can follow Kirkland’s progress atwww.daviesentertainmnet.com or on Facebook/IG @daviesentertainment and @kirklandboxing.

Davies Entertainment, LLC. located in San Antonio, TX, is a full service sports entertainment promotions & management company specializing in promotions, brand building, merchandising and talent management. ����r�k��

COTTO vs ALI i la targeta de presentació GRATUÏTA a FITE aquest dissabte. MIREU AQUÍ, TAMBÉ!

Aquest dissabte La FITE serà el lloc de la boxa. Miguel COTTO (41-5, 33 KOs) vs. Saddam ALI (25-1, 14 KOs) estarà disponible en directe a FITE en països seleccionats d'arreu del món.

FITE també transmetrà el fitxer conferència de premsa, pesatge i targeta de sota a les aplicacions mòbils FITE(GPlay/iTunes) i www.fite.tv GRATUÏT i disponible a tot el món.

 

Es creu que aquesta és l'última lluita de Miguel Cotto abans de retirar-se i qualsevol persona que conegui la seva carrera de boxa sabrà que el seu estil implacable no deixa de sorprendre..

 

Saddam Ali, l'actual campió internacional de pes welter de l'AMB, té molt per guanyar Dissabte de fi. El Campionat Mundial Júnior de pes mitjà de l'OMB està en joc i Ali creu que és el seu torn d'aconseguir el cinturó i derrotar a una llegenda, tot a la seva ciutat natal de Nova York..

 

MIREU AQUÍ EN DIRECTE EL DISSABTE!!!

 

Cotto vs. Són:

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OFFICIAL CES BOXING WEIGHTS FOR TOMORROW NIGHT’S LIVE STREAM ON FITE TV

Airing on FITE TV PPV, Juny 9, from Rhode Island
CIUTAT DE NOVA YORK (Juny 8, 2017) — Boxing fans may watch tomorrow night’s entire CES Boxing card, a partir de 7:00 p.m. I, simply by downloading the FITE app and then cast the fight to the big screen by using the instant stream-to-TV function. L'aplicació FITE funciona amb qualsevol televisió connectada per Wi-Fi d'arreu del món, Dispositius iOS i Android, així com dispositius de streaming com Roku, Chromecast i molt més. Els aficionats també poden veure els combats en directe al lloc web de FITE a www.fite.tv des de qualsevol ordinador.
Esdeveniment Inici – New England Junior Middleweight Championship (8)
Greg Vendetti (14-2-1, 10 KOs), Campió, Stoneham, Massachusetts 152 lliura.
Khiary gris (14-2, 11 KOs), Desafiador, Worcester, Massachusetts 154 lliura.
Co-Feature – Junior Middleweights (8)
Mark DeLuca (18-0, 12 KOs), Quincy, Massachusetts 154 lliura.
Chris Chatman (14-6-1, 5 KOs), Chicago, Illinois 156 lliura.

Pesos pesats (6)

Juiseppe Cusumano (10-1, 8 KOs), Richmond, Virginia 235 lliura.
Dan Biddle (9-6, 5 KOs), Wilmington, DE 224 lliura.
Els pesos mitjans (6)
Kendrick Ball, Sr. (6-0-2, 5 KOs), Worcester, Massachusetts 163 lliura.
Godson Noel (6-0-1, 4 KOs), Newark, Nova Jersey 162 lliura.
Lightweights (6)
Anthony Marsella, Jr. (4-0, 2 KOs), Providència, Rhode Island 135 lliura.
Abraham Torres (3-1, 1 KO), Dallas, TX 136 lliura.

Lightweights (4)

Michael Valentin (per al debut), Providència, Rhode Island 137 lliura.
Kevin De Freitas (per al debut), Somerville, Massachusetts 137 lliura.

Matt Doherty (6-3-1, 4 KOs), Salem, Massachusetts 138 lliura.

Placido Hoff (1-1-1), Providència, Rhode Island 136 lliura

Featherweights (4)
Ricky Delossantos (1-0), Pawtucket, Rhode Island 126 lliura.
Malcolm Simms (0-0-1), Newark, Nova Jersey 124 lliura.
QUAN: Divendres, Juny 9, 2017
ON: Twin River, a Lincoln, Rhode Island, EUA
PROMOTOR: CES Boxing
LIVE STREAMING: Available to watch live on the FITE app and its website for a suggested retail price of $14.99.
FITE TV és una xarxa d'esports de combat que inclou boxa, Programació de MMA i lluita lliure. FITE ofereix als espectadors l'opció de veure el programa en línia a www.FITE.tv, al seu dispositiu mòbil o al seu televisor connectat a WiFi mitjançant l'aplicació FITE. L'aplicació FITE es pot descarregar gratuïtament a Google Play o a les botigues d'aplicacions d'iTunes.

FITE TV to stream New England Jr. Middleweight Championship

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FITE TV to stream
New England Jr. Middleweight Championship
Live on PPV, Juny 9, from Rhode Island
CIUTAT DE NOVA YORK (Maig 25, 2017) – FITE TV will stream the entire CES Boxing card, featuring the New England junior middleweight title fight, el divendres nit, Juny 9, a partir de 7 p.m. I / 4 p.m. PT, live on Pay Per View from Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
FITE TV és una xarxa d'esports de combat que inclou boxa, Programació de MMA i lluita lliure. FITE ofereix als espectadors l'opció de veure el programa en línia a www.FITE.tv, al seu dispositiu mòbil o al seu televisor connectat a WiFi mitjançant l'aplicació FITE. L'aplicació FITE es pot descarregar gratuïtament a Google Play o a les botigues d'aplicacions d'iTunes.
The June 9º CES Boxing show is available to watch on the FITE app and website for a suggested retail price of $14.99.
Els aficionats a la boxa poden veure la targeta sencera simplement baixant l'aplicació FITE i després llançar la lluita a la pantalla gran mitjançant la funció de transmissió instantània a la televisió. L'aplicació FITE funciona amb qualsevol televisió connectada per Wi-Fi d'arreu del món, Dispositius iOS i Android, així com dispositius de streaming com Roku, Chromecast i molt més. Els aficionats també poden veure els combats en directe al lloc web de FITE a www.fite.tv des de qualsevol ordinador.
N.E. Junior Middleweight champion Greg Vendetti (14-2-1, 10 KOs), fighting out of Stoneham (Massachusetts), will defend his title against Worcester’s (Massachusetts) Khiary gris (14-2, 11 KOs) in the eight-round main event. Vendetti is riding a 10-fight win streak, knocking out eight opponents during this stretch, while Gray is a former Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) International and Northeast Junior Middleweight champion.
The best fighter on the card is undefeated junior middleweight Mark “bazuca” DeLuca (18-0, 12 KOs), a U.S. Marine from Quincy (Massachusetts) who fought in Afghanistan. He’ll be tested by always-dangerous Chris Chatman (14-6-1, 5 KOs), de Chicago, in the eight-round co-feature bout.
En combats sis assalts, Worcester’s Kendrick Ball Jr.. (6-0-2, 5 KOs) faces fellow unbeaten middleweight Godson Noel (6-0-1, 4 KOs), de Newark (Nova Jersey); highly-touted Providence lightweight prospect Anthony Marsella, Jr. (4-0, 2 KOs) returns to fight Abraham Torres (3-1, 1 KO), de Dallas; Virginia heavyweight Joe Cusumano (10-1, 8 KOs) adquireix Dan Biddle (9-6, 5 KOs); New Bedford (Massachusetts) mitjà júnior Ray Oliveira, Jr. (7-1 1 KO) – son of former two-time IBU World champion Rayo “SucraOliveira – es reuneix Jose Rivera (3-1, 3 KOs), fighting out of Hartford (Connecticut), in a rematch of a fight won by Oliveira.
In another hotly-contested regional showdown, New London (Connecticut) welter júnior Cristobal Marrero (4-0, 2 KOs) squares off with fellow unbeaten Miguel Ortiz (2-0, 2 KOs) de Springfield (Massachusetts), in a four-round bout. Oher four-round matches include Salem (Massachusetts) welter júnior Matt Doherty (6-3-1, 4 KOs) vs. Providence’s Cido Hoff (1-1-1), Pawtucket (Rhode Island) pes ploma Ricky Delossantos (1-0) vs. Newark’s Malcolm Simms (0-0-1), and Providence’s pro-debuting Michael Valentin vs. TBA.
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Cada setmana s'estan programant baralles de PPV addicionals a FITE TV.

INFORMACIÓ:

Refilo: @FiteTV

New WBA Junior Middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade shows championship work rate in title winning effort against Jack Culcay

Filadèlfia, PA/Bronx, NY/Providence, Rhode Island (Març 13, 2017)–Newly crowned WBA Junior Middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade threw a staggering 953 punches according to Compubox, in his title win over Jack Culcay this past Dissabte in Ludwigshafen, Alemanya.
Andrade, who many regard as the most talented fighter in the 154 divisió de lliures, showed his versatility as divvied up his punch output nicely between jabs and power punches by throwing 519 power punches and 434 jabs.
The junior middleweight average is 684 punches per 12 rondes.
Andrade saved his best work for the home stretch when he threw 91 i 92 punches respectively in the Championship (11th and 12th) rondes. In round 11, he connected on a fight best 40 cops. Andrade outlanded Culcay in 11 dels 12 rondes.
Andrade of Providence, Rhode Island became a two-time champion with a split decision over Culcay be scores of 116-112 dues vegades i 115-114 for Culcay.
Demetrius showed what a true world champion is supposed to do. He traveled to Germany and took the title from the champion. Now we will look towards the future, and there are many desirable fights out there. There are the champions like Erislandy Lara, Jarrett Hurd and the Charlo /Hatley winner. Of course the big names in the room are Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin. Those are fights that we would love to make and Demetrius wants them as well. Demetrius will defend his title with pride, and we will look to get him in the most meaningful fights,” va dir Banner Promotions president, Artie Pelullo.

Demetrius Andrade wins WBA Junior Middleweight title with split decision over Jack Culcay

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Ludwigshafen, Alemanya (Març 11, 2017)–Demetrius Andrade walked into the lions den and came out of it a two-time world champion with a 12-round split decision to capture the WBA Junior Middleweight world title over defending champion Jack Culcay in Ludwigshafen, Alemanya.
Andrade was the superior boxer, who controlled the bout with his combination punching as he worked the body and then came upstairs to the head of Culcay. Andrade kept a solid distance with his jab, that thwarted Culcay’s oncoming rushes. It was a tough grueling battle as Culcay (22-2, 11 Nocauts) tried to bull his way in, had some, but little success and, Andrade was consistently finishing off the exchanges with the prominent punches.
The fight had entertaining exchanges throughout, but it was the workrate of Andrade that was the difference to the tune of 116-112 twice while Culcay took a card 115-114.
I thought I did everything that I needed to do. I came to Germany and took the title,”, Va dir Andrade. “Culcay came like a champion, but I was the better man. I outlanded him and I came out with the victory.
Andrade (24-0, 16 Nocauts) of Providence, Rhode Island is now a 2-time world champion as he adds the WBA belt to his trophy case.
“Se sent molt bé. It was a great opportunity to come over here. I never lost my other belt in the ring, so it feels likeAnd still, and the New, and still undefeated” campió del món”
“Només vull lluitar amb els millors. Alinear, and I will knock all the champions down.
With the title, Andrade will look to come back to the United States and defend his crown. I just want to thank my whole team, everyone in Providence, New England, Matrix Aerospace, SNAC, Everlast, and my promoters. “

Jack Culcay 153.2 lliura – Demetrius Andrade 153.4 lliura

Jack Culcay 153.2 lliura – Demetrius Andrade 153.4 lliura
PER PUBLICACIÓ IMMEDIATA

Ludwigshafen, Alemanya (Març 10, 2017)–WBA junior middleweight world champion Jack Culcay weighed in at 153.2 lbs while mandatory challenger and undefeated Demetrius Andrade weighed in at 153.4 lbs at Divendres de weigh in for their championship bout that takes place en dissabte in Ludwigshafen, Alemanya
Crèdit de la imatge / Team Sauerland

Maurice Hooker vs. Juan Pablo Lopez Added to Cotto-Kirkland Undercard

Reigning NABO Junior Welterweight Champion Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (20-0-3, 14 KOs) will face Mexican knockout specialist Juan Pablo “Che Che” Lopez (29-3, 24 KOs) in a 10-round champion defense on the freeview undercard of Miguel Cotto vs. James Kirkland “The Return” on Dissabte, Febrer 25 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

 

It comes as no surprise the Dallas-native was on hand when Roc Nation Sports, Miguel Cotto Promotions and the Dallas Cowboys organization officially announced the event in December at the team’s newly minted World Corporate Headquarters.

 

Butlletes a un preu de $304, $204, $154, $104, $79, $54 i $29 sense incloure càrrecs i impostos aplicables de servei, estan a la venda i disponibles en totes les localitats de Ticketmaster, en línia en Ticketmaster.com, cobrar per telèfon al (800) 745-3000 and the AT&T Stadium box office.

 

Maurice Hooker and Roc Nation Sports confirmed the card today on their social media handles.

 

MAURICE HOOKER TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mightymohooker/status/819578558905548800

MAURICE HOOKER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPK6oL5DCib/?taken-by=mauricemightymohooker

ROC NATION TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RocNation/status/819580458216411136

ROC NATION INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPK7fJYgEKi/?taken-by=rocnationsports

Crèdit de la imatge: Stacey Verbeek

FIVE-TIME WORLD CHAMPION MIGUEL COTTO VS. JAMES KIRKLAND SHOWDOWN SET FOR SATURDAY, Febrer 25 AT FORD CENTER AT THE STAR IN FRISCO, TEXAS

 

PRESENTED LIVE BY HBO PAY-PER-VIEW®

NOVA YORK, Nova York (Desembre 19, 2016) – Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions are pleased to announce that Five-Time World Champion Miguel Cotto (40-5, 33 KOs) tornarà al ring el Dissabte, Febrer 25, 2017 quan s'enfronti a James “Mandingo Warrior” Kirkland (32-2, 28 KOs) at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Coming off respective losses to Canelo Alvarez, both fighters will be seeking redemption in a 12-round junior middleweight showdown. The event will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. I/6:00 p.m. PT.

 

Cotto and Kirkland will join Roc Nation Sports and the Dallas Cowboys organization on Monday, Desembre 19, 2016 a 12:00 p.m. CT for a press conference at Ford Center at The Star to officially announce the fight. This will be the first event of its kind to be held at the state-of-the-art, 510,000 square foot indoor athletic facility shared by the Dallas Cowboys, the City of Frisco, and Frisco ISD’s high schools. Ford Center at The Star is also the home to the Dallas Cowboys Football World Corporate Headquarters.

 

Butlletes a un preu de $304, $204, $154, $104, $79, $54 i $29 sense incloure càrrecs i impostos aplicables de servei, a la venda Dijous, Desembre. 22, 2016 a 10:00 a.m. local time and will be available at all Ticketmaster locations, en línia en Ticketmaster.com, cobrar per telèfon al (800) 745-3000 and the AT&T Stadium box office.

 

I’m excited to return to the ring and put on a great show. I can’t wait to start training camp and get ready for February 25,said Five-Time World Champion Miguel Cotto. “Fighting inside the beautiful Ford Center, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboy’s newest creation, and headlining the first ever boxing event there pumps me with a lot of enthusiasm and energy.

 

I’m very excited to get back into the ring against a legend like Miguel Cotto. I’m going to train like never before so I can show the world that the old James Kirkland is back,” said James Kirkland. “You know the fight will be exciting while it lasts. Febrer 25 can’t come soon enough.

 

Miguel Cotto is back and ready to put on an exciting show against the always tough James Kirkland,"Va dir Héctor Soto, Vicepresident de Promocions Miguel Cotto. “We can’t wait to see Miguel back in the ring on Febrer 25 on HBO Pay-Per-View.

 

On behalf of Roc Nation Sports, we are so thrilled about Miguel Cotto’s return to the ring and to bring the first public event to Ford Center at The Star,” said Michael Yormark, Roc Nation President & Chief of Branding and Strategy. “This will undoubtedly be a historic event with an exciting, all-action bout in store for the fans in Frisco and all of North Texas along with those watching from home on HBO Pay-Per-View.

 

“We are excited to host an incredible matchup for the very first boxing match here at Ford Center at The Star,” said Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager. “This venue was designed with the idea of versatility in mind, and we expect a great crowd in Frisco, Texas to experience a world class fight between Miguel Cotto and James Kirkland.”

 

“Throughout his brilliant ring career, Miguel Cotto has never backed down from a challenge and on Febrer 25 he takes on a dangerous knockout specialist in James Kirkland,” said Tony Walker, Vicepresident, HBO Pay-Per-View. “Fans watching live in Frisco and those tuning in on pay-per-view should not blink in what should be an all-action slugfest.”

 

Miguel Cotto (40-5, 33 KOs) is a former WBC and Ring Magazine middleweight world champion and the first native of Puerto Rico to become world champion in four different weight classes. He previously held the WBO junior welterweight world title, the WBA welterweight world title, the WBO welterweight world title and the WBA super welterweight world title. He also represented Puerto Rico in the 2000 Jocs Olímpics de Sydney, Austràlia. Cotto has competed in 24 world championship fights, compiling a record of 19-5 amb 16 knockouts in those bouts. In Puerto Rico, he is hailed as a national hero and the successor of Felix “Tito” Trinidad as the island’s most revered boxer. Cotto is one of the biggest gate attractions in boxing and one of the largest pay-per-view draws among active fighters. Al juny 2014, Cotto made history in his first fight as a middleweight by dominating Argentine southpaw and defending WBC and Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion Sergio “Meravella” Martínez. He is trained by legendary Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach and has fought some of the biggest names in the sport including Floyd “Diners” Mayweather and Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. Cotto owns his own boxing promotional company in Puerto Rico, Promocions Miguel Cotto, and presides over his charity La Fundación El Ángel de Miguel Cotto, a non-profit organization dedicated to combatting childhood obesity. Al març 2015, Cotto and Roc Nation Sports announced that they had entered into a partnership that includes a co-promotional agreement with Miguel Cotto Promotions to promote Cotto’s fights. Al juny 6, 2015, Cotto defended his WBC, Ring Magazine and lineal middleweight world championships against former two-time World Champion Daniel Geale at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Nova York. Cotto scored a thunderous knockdown early in the fourth round before finishing matters with a second knockdown midway through the round, which left Geale unable to continue. Al novembre 21, 2015, Cotto cemented his status as one of the biggest pay-per-view draws among active fighters in his much anticipated mega-fight against Mexico’s Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, despite going the distance for a twelve-round unanimous decision loss. The hard-fought bout has been dubbed as the biggest fight in the history of the famed Puerto Rico vs. Mexico boxing rivalry. The Five-Time World Champion is eager to return to the ring against James Kirkland on Febrer 25.

 

A Texas titan, representing the city of Austin, 32-year-old southpaw James “Mandingo Warrior” Kirkland (32-2, 28 KOs) has built his reputation with explosive power. His fists have accounted for 28 knockout victories over the course of his nearly 14-year professional career. A former NABO and WBC Continental Americas Champion, Kirkland bounced back from his lone defeat against Nobuhiro Ishida in 2011 with five consecutive wins, four coming by way of knockout. Kirkland has defeated Brian Vera, Alfredo “Perro” Angulo and Carlos “King” Molina and handed Glen “Jersey Boy” Tapia his first professional loss by way of a punishing sixth round technical knockout, prior to taking the stage for a 12-round super welterweight war with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez on May 9, 2015 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

 

Cotto vs. Kirkland is a 12-round junior middleweight fight presented by Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions and Ford Center at The Star, i és patrocinat per Corona Extra.

 

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