Pizarro Battles Jerome Rodriguez; Rosa Takes On Veteran German Meraz
PHILADELPHIA — November 7, 2018 — Two members of the Hard Hitting Promotions stable will fight for NBA title belts on the non-televised undercard of a ShoBox: The New Generation event on Friday, November 16 am 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.
Junior welterweight Branden Pizarro will take on Jerome Rodriguez in an eight-round bout for the NBA Intercontinental title, while undefeated super featherweight Gadwin Rosa faces German Meraz in a six-round bout for the NBA Intercontinental title.
Those bouts will precede a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on SHOWTIME® (9:35 p.m. ET / PT) that will feature an all-Philly showdown between undefeated Jaron Ennis and veteran Raymond Serrano. In der TV-Ko-Funktion, Knallharten Promotions’ Samuel Teah will face Kenneth Sims Jr. in einem Junior-Weltergewicht bout. Opening the telecast will be a super bantamweight matchup between Arnold Khegai and Jorge Diaz.
“The NBA belt is a great springboard title, and to have two of our young prospects fight for titles on this great card is terrific for them,” said Manny Rivera of Hard Hitting Promotions. “The NBA has a long history of champions which include Roy Jones and Hector Camacho, so we definitely think that this will be the first of many titles for Branden and Gadwin.”
Pizarro, von Philadelphia, hat einen Rekord von 12-1 mit sechs Knockouts, and the 19-year-old keeps improving with each fight. Rodriguez (7-10-3, 2 KOs), aus Allentown, Penn., is battle tested and has wins over two undefeated fighters, including world-ranked Avery Sparrow.
Rosa ,von Ocala, Fla., ist 8-0 mit sieben Knockouts. The unbeaten super featherweight will look to continue his knockout prowess as he fights the 113-fight veteran German Meraz, who has faced numerous top prospects and contenders. For Rosa, this fight will be a solid indicator of where the talented youngster stands as he climbs the 130-pound ladder.
In more non-televised action:
Kieran Hooks (3-1-1, 1 KO), von Philadelphia, will fight Gledwin Ortiz (5-2, 4 KOs), der Bronx, N.Y., in einem Kampf im Weltergewicht.
Christian Tapia (6-0, 5 KOs). von Coamo, Puerto Rico, fights Darnell Pettis (3-12), Cleveland, in a super featherweight contest.
Light heavyweight Benny Sinakin (1-0), von Philadelphia, will face Darren Gibbs (1-5, 1 KO), of Ferndale, Mich.
Also seeing action against opponents to be named will be super bantamweight Angel Pizarro, von Philadelphia, and light heavyweight David Stevens, Reading, Penn., who will make his professional debut in a cruiserweight fight.
Tickets für die Show, which is promoted by Victory Promotions in association with Hard Hitting Promotions, sind preislich $50, $75 und $125 und können erworben werden bei 2300Arena.com und hardhittingpromotions.com.
Atlantic City, NJ (November 1, 2018) – Mittelgewichtler Isiah Seldon ist immer bereit für seinen größten Kampf seiner Karriere, als er auf ungeschlagen Tyler Howard in einem Kampf für Acht-Runde am 16. November in der Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City geplant statt.
Der Kampf, die von Top Rank gefördert, wird live auf ESPN + gestreamt.
Die Hauptveranstaltung wird sehen WBO Junior Weltergewicht-Champion Maurice Hooker Verteidigung gegen Alex Saucedo.
Seldon (12-1-1, 4 KOs) in Atlantic City Ausbildung unter der Aufsicht von Bill Johnson wurde.
“Ich freue mich auf diese große Chance,” Said Seldon. “Ich habe auf eine Gelegenheit gesehnt auf einem Kämpfer wie Howard zu nehmen, wie ein Sieg wird meine Karriere auf die nächste Ebene.”
Team Seldon, fleißig mit langjährigem Manager Jim Kurtz gearbeitet hat, sehr begeistert über die Möglichkeit, die Seldon vor ihm hat.
“Es wird nicht mehr größer als mit einem explosiven Hauptereignis zwischen Hooker und Saucedo auf einer Top Rank-Show kämpfen. Das Personal im Top Rank war erstklassig. Ich bin wirklich aufgeregt, für Isiah diese Gelegenheit, seine Talente auf einer großen Bühne anzuzeigen. Ich selbst und Co-Manager Joe Thompson sind überzeugt, Isiah bereit ist, am 16. November leuchten und es kann hier nicht schnell genug,” sagte Kurtz, wer hat eine Seldon vom ersten Tag geschaffen.
Kurtz verwaltet auch Seldon Vater, WBA-Schwergewichts-Champion, Bruce Seldon.
“Isiah hat mit seinem ursprünglichen Trainer Bill Johnson wieder vereint, und sie haben übersprungen nicht höher schlagen. Dies ist das erste Mal, Isiah hat ein vollwertiges Trainingslager hat. Wir haben keine Hebel in Bewegung in der Vorbereitung für diesen Kampf links. Isiah Konditionierung ist an einem Punkt, ich habe noch nie mit ihm gesehen vor. Er wird immer großen Sparring und seine Verbesserung der Arbeit mit Bill in der Vorbereitung für diesen Kampf ist unglaublich. Er ist bereit, die Welt eine neue und verbesserte Isiah Seldon zu zeigen,. Er hat ein großes Erbe ist der Sohn des ehemaligen WBA-Schwergewichts-Champion Bruce Seldon zu folgen, aber Isiah ist entschlossen, seine eigene Marke auf dem Boxsport zu machen.”
“Er hatte schon immer Macht in beiden Händen, in fast Kampf Scoring Knockdown jeder, aber jetzt lernt er, ruhig zu bleiben und Jungs zu beenden, anstatt übermäßig von immer begeistert und ließ sie aus dem Schneider. Er ist Stanzen härter als je zuvor, Putting seine Schläge zusammen und seine Boxen Fähigkeit hat ein Niveau erreicht, wo er das Tempo des Kampfes kontrollieren kann. Wir haben es langsam genommen mit Isiah bedenkt, dass er keine Amateur-Kämpfe hat, aber wir sind jetzt an dem Punkt, wo er bereit ist, seine Spuren in dem Mittelgewicht zu machen.”
“Wir wissen, dass Tyler Howard ein guter ungeschlagenen Kämpfer. Er hatte eine gute Amateur-Karriere, stammt aus einer Familie mit einem Box-Hintergrund, und verfügt über ein solides Management-Team, die einen tollen Job mit ihm getan haben. Am 16. November erwarten wir einen harten Kampf mit einigem Feuerwerk, aber wir sind zuversichtlich, Isiah als Sieger hervorgehen wird, und das wird uns größere und bessere Chancen führen.”
NEW YORK (Oktober 26, 2018) –Unbesiegter Ivan Baranchyk (18-0, 11 KOs) ist dazu bestimmt, Weltmeister zu werden, wenn er gegen Anthony Yigit im Kampf um den vakanten IBF-Titel im Weltergewicht im Rahmen der WBSS antritt, Samstagabend in New Orleans (DAZN, 8 Uhr ET).
Baranchyk von Miami, Oklahoma via Russia ist einer der aufregendsten Kämpfer der Welt, da er ein Come-Forward-Kämpfer ist, der gerne harte Power-Schüsse wirft.
In Yigit (21-0-1, 7 KOs), Baranchyk steht einem Boxer aus Schweden gegenüber, wer wird versuchen, Baranchyks Traum, Weltmeister zu werden, im Wege zu stehen?.
Baranchyk will unter der Leitung von Split-T Management der nächste Weltmeister werden.
Baranchyk skalierte 140 lbs am Freitag wiegen, während Yigit war 139.7
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“ich bin gut, und bereit für diesen Kampf. Es war ein Traum, Weltmeister zu werden, und am Samstag habe ich die Chance, das zu realisieren und gleichzeitig in diesem großartigen Turnier voranzukommen,” sagte Baranchyk.
“Es ist ein wirklich aufregender Moment. Einen Kunden mit einer so großartigen Arbeitsmoral zu haben, und so viel Herz, und jetzt zu sehen, wie er die Gelegenheit bekommt, die er verdient, ist ein herausragendes Gefühl,” sagte David McWater von Split-T Management.
Baranchyk wird von DiBella Entertainment beworben, Fight Promotions und Holden Promotions.
CHICAGO, DAS., (Oktober 11, 2018) – Junior Weltergewicht Kenneth Sims, Jr. wird an diesem Samstagabend wieder in Aktion sein, wenn er in einem Sechs-Runden-Kampf in der McBride Hall in Gary gegen Andrew Rodgers antritt, Indiana.
Sims aus dem nahe gelegenen Chicago werden zum ersten Mal wieder im Ring sein, seit sie am 20. Juli in einem Kampf, der landesweit auf ShoBox ausgestrahlt wurde, eine Acht-Runden-Entscheidung über das zuvor ungeschlagene Montana Love getroffen haben: Die neue Generation auf Showtime.
Sims (12-1-1, 4 KOs) hat in Houston gearbeitet, Texas mit einigen erstklassigen Sparringspartnern, das wird ihm helfen, in seiner Karriere voranzukommen.
“Mein Lager war groß. Es war ein volles Lager mit meinem Kraft- und Konditionstrainer. I got great sparring with O’Shaquie Foster, Regis Prograis, and Taras Shelestyuk,” sagte Sims.
In Rodgers, Sims is taking on an unheralded opponent in what most a terming a “stay busy fight.”
“I really do not know much about him. I am taking this fight as it is close to home. I have been fighting in different places, so this is a good opportunity for my family and fans to see me fight.”
After being injured for the better part of the last year, Sims is looking to stay active at the end of the 2018 and into 2019.
“I hope to have another fight before the end of the year. It doesn’t matter if it another fight like this or something more significant. It all depends on the situation.”
Sims, who is promoted by GH3 Promotions can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @KennethSimsJr
(Freitag, September 28, 2018) Jugendlicher Überschwang trug die Nacht, als Honolulu, Hawaiis ungeschlagener Logan "The Korican Kid" Yoon (13-0, 10 KOs) gewann eine einstimmige 10-Runden-Entscheidung über John "The Emperor" Renteria (16-5-1, 12 KOs) von Panama.
Kämpfe beim Hauptereignis von Kris Lawrence und dem Boxereignis „Rumble at the Rock 2“ der Heavyweight Factory im Hard Rock Event Center im Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla, Yoon überholte den grobkörnigen Panamaer.
Oft landen drei, um eins zu nehmen, 19-Der jährige Yoon ist eine Stanzmaschine mit scheinbar grenzenloser Energie. Renteria landete zeitweise gut, konnte aber nicht mit Yoons Arbeitsrate mithalten. Die Noten waren 98-92, 100-90, und 99-91.
Miami (über Havanna) unbesiegter Livan "Machine Gun Kid" Navarro (9-0, 5 KOs) Abschluss zum Interessentenstatus, und wahrscheinlich einige Lektionen auf dem Weg gelernt, mit einer einstimmigen 10-Runden-Entscheidung über Armando "The Gentleman" Alvarez (18-2, 12 KOs) von Key West.
Navarro kam in den ersten vier Runden mit lodernden Waffen heraus und landete einige Schüsse auf Körper und Kopf. Cool bleiben, Der erfahrenere Alvarez begann mitten im Kampf aufzutreten, als Navarro anfing langsamer zu werden.
Zu seiner Ehre, Navarro fand die Energie, die Säge in den Runden acht und neun wieder zu entzünden, um den Sieg zu besiegeln. Alvarez landete viele scharfe Zähler und hatte auch seine Momente. Die Noten waren 98-92, und 97-93 x 2.
In einem interessanten 10-Runden-Weltergewicht, Puerto Ricos Derrieck Cuevas (18-0-1, 14 KOs) blieb mit einer einstimmigen 10-Runden-Entscheidung über den mexikanischen Spoiler Silverio Ortiz ungeschlagen (37-23, 18 KOs).
Sein Debüt in der Heavyweight Factory, Cuevas schien manchmal etwas verwirrt von dem ungeschickten Ortiz zu sein. In Runde drei gelang es ihm, Ortiz mit einem linken Haken niederzuschlagen, und der Mexikaner verlor in Runde sechs einen Punkt, weil er Kaninchen geschlagen hatte.
Nichts, Es ist offensichtlich, warum Ortiz den Ruf hat, ungeschlagene Rekorde wegzunehmen. Kein typischer Smash-and-Grab-Veteran, Der rauhe Ortiz wirft Heuwerbung aus seltsamen Winkeln, die einen konventionelleren Kämpfer leicht verwirren könnten.
Höhlen, wer schlägt wie ein Maultier tritt, blieb bei seinem Training und schaffte es, als Sieger hervorzugehen. Die Noten waren 95-93, 96-92 und ein falsches 98-90.
In einem Acht-Runden-Kampf im Federgewicht, Miami über Ekibastuz, Kasachstans Mussa "Krieger" Tursyngaliyev (8-0, 6 KOs) gewann eine einstimmige Fußgängerentscheidung über Monteira, Kolumbiens Deivi "El Cabo" Bassa (20-6, 12 KOs). Ein stilistisches Missverhältnis, Das Paar versuchte, die Dinge in Gang zu bringen, aber es ist nie wirklich passiert. Tursyngaliyev gewann mit Punkten von 79-73, 80-72 und 78-74 für die Wirksamkeit gegen die, zu oft, kolumbianischer Veteran.
Jessy Cruz, Fanfavorit von Blood and Mut (14-7-1, 5 KOs) von Miami hatte eine leichtere Nacht als gewöhnlich, als Homestead, Floridas Sergio Aguilar (2-10, 2 KOs) entschieden, nicht für die vierte Runde ihres Sechs-Runden-Kampfes im Federgewicht herauszukommen. Das offizielle Urteil war TKO 3 (3:00). Cruz geht normalerweise unter, schlägt den anderen nieder und gewinnt einige und verliert einige im Kampf der Nacht. Schön zu sehen, dass er nicht einmal an den Rand der menschlichen Ausdauer gehen muss.
Miamis Jorge De Jesus Romero (11-0, 9 KOs) war zu stark für den überlegenen Ungar Jeno Tonte (8-4, 7 KOs) in ihrem Acht-Runden-Kampf im Federgewicht. Ein Squat Puncher, Romero ging relativ leicht Tonte hinunter und beendete seine Nacht früh mit einem TKO 3 bei 2:43. Ein ausgedehntes Sperrfeuer gegen den Mittelteil eines welkenden Tonte überzeugte Schiedsrichter Sam Burgos, dass genug genug war.
Dustin Arnold (6-1 (1 KO) von Coral Springs, Florida, hatte vier Runden seines leichten Sechsrunders gegen Raul Chirino (12-10, 6 KOs) von Miami. Chrino wurde lebendig und nahm den Kampf in den letzten beiden Runden zu Arnold auf. Zu wenig zu spät, als der talentierte Arnold das einstimmige Nicken nahm (Partituren: 58-56, 59-55 x 2). Gut, unterhaltsamer Kampf zwischen zwei Rivalen in Florida.
Miamis Irosvani Duvergel (4-0, 2 KOs) haben getan, was Sie gegen Ihre frühen Gegner tun sollen, wenn Sie ein hart schlagender Super-Mittelgewichtler sind. Der transplantierte Kubaner schlug den texanischen Veteranen Emmanuel Sanchez (7-10-1, 1 KO) für vier Runden in Folge und gewann eine breite einstimmige Entscheidung (40-35 von allen drei Richtern). Ein wahrer Schläger mit schlechten Absichten, Duvergel wird ein lustiger Kämpfer sein, vor allem, wenn er aufsteigt und eine würdige Konkurrenz findet. Er jagte Sanchez mit harten Schlägen um den Ring und wurde in Runde drei mit einem Knockdown belohnt.
WBO- #11 Logan Yoon Looks to Defend NABO Belt Against Panama’s John Renteria
Auf Freitag, Sieben. 28, in der Hard Rock Event Center im Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., Promoter Kris Lawrence und die Schwergewichtsfabrik return with“Rumble at the Rock 2,”another sensational night of world-class professional boxing. A treasure for Florida’s fans of live boxing, Heavyweight Factory’s shows at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino have become the nation’s strongest off-TV boxing series.
“Rumble at the Rock 2” is no exception. In the night’s 10-round main event, Honolulu, Hawaiis ungeschlagener Logan "The Korican Kid" Yoon (12-0, 10 KOs) will defend his WBO-NABO Youth Junior Welterweight Championship against former WBA Fedecentro Super Lightweight, WBA Fedecaribe Welterweight and WBA Fedecentro Welterweight Champion John “El Emperador” Rentería (16-4-1, 12 KOs) von Panama.
Blessed with cat-like reflexes, fast hands and substantial power, the promising 19-year-old Yoon is gaining fans and reputation with every impressive performance. In his last fight in July, he took a unanimous decision over Colombian veteran Luis E. Flores with scores of 99-91, 97-93 und 97-93. Im März, Yoon overcame the determination and experience of former two-time world champion Juan Carlos Salgado, winning a unanimous 10-round decision (100-89, 97-92 und 98-91). Yoon is currently the WBO #11-rated contender.
“I’m excited and thankful for the opportunity to fight in my first professional main event,Sagte Yoon. “I’m not any more nervous than usual because I fought in the amateurs in main events before and I’m used to all eyes being on me. I know he’s got a body punch, so I’ll be watching out for that. Training läuft gut. I’m training two or three times a day, six days a week. Das Gewicht ist gut. I feel awesome physically and I’m very confident going in.”
Twenty-six-year-old Renteria, von Panama City, is a six-year professional. He won the WBA Fedecentro Super Lightweight Championship in March 2016, mit einem TKO 6 over then-undefeated (16-0) David Lobo Ramrez. Renteria picked up the WBA Fedecaribe Welterweight title the following April by ninth-round technical decision over Omir Rodriguez. He also grabbed the WBA Fedecentro Welterweight Championship with a TKO 5 over formerly undefeated Lesvy Maure.
“I am happy to be coming to Florida,” said Renteria. “I am representing Panama and I am coming to showcase my talent. My rival Logan Yoon is a very tough upcoming prospect who is very powerful, so I will bring my all.”
The evening’s 10-round co-main event will feature Miami via Ekibastuz, Kasachstans Mussa "Krieger" Tursyngaliyev (7-0, 6 KOs) defending his NABA-USA Featherweight Championship against undefeated Colombian Ruben Cervera (10-0, 9 KOs).
Tickets for “Rumble at the Rock 2” cost $60, $100, $150, $250 und $500 VIP and are available throughticketmaster.com.
“We are very happy to be back at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Kasino, bringing live boxing to South Florida fans,” said Henry Rivalta, Director of Boxing Operations, Die Schwergewichtsfabrik. “I feel very fortunate to be a part of this. Boxing at the Seminole Hard Rock is always great, and the event center is a perfect place for it. The Hard Rock is filled with wonderful things to do, from fine dining to gambling and spectacular events – all in one place! The Heavyweight Factory wishes to send a special thanks to Jim Allen Larry Mullin and Dave Gold and their entire staff. Fight fans, please enjoy South Florida’s boxing at its best.”
Auf Fight Night, the Event Center doors open at 6 p.m. und die Aktion beginnt um 7 p.m. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino befindet sich an 1 Seminolen-Weg in Hollywood, Fla.
Live Streaming Undercard Coverage From Barclays Center
On SHOWTIME Sports Social Media Platforms Precedes
Danny Garcia vs. Shawn Porter Welterweight World Championship
NEW YORK – August 9, 2018 – Amanda Serrano will fight for a world title in a sixth weight division on Saturday, September 8 bei Barclays Center, die Heimat von BROOKLYN BOXEN ™. Brooklyn’s Serrano will face Yamila Esther Reynoso for the vacant WBO Junior Welterweight World Championship. If successful, Serrano will set a women’s boxing record as a six-division world champion, joining Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya as the only boxers, männlich oder weiblich, to reach the mark.
SHOWTIME Sports will live-stream Serrano vs. Reynoso as part of undercard coverage on the network’s social media platforms. SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN begins live at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page. The live stream precedes a three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, SHOW TIME) headlined by Danny Garcia vs. Shawn Porter for the welterweight world championship.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN, the network’s seventh social media offering of live boxing in 2018, is available to all domestic users with internet access. The livestream is hosted by Ray Flores with Chris Mannix serving as analyst.
Serrano (34-1-1, 26 KOs), who is already the only woman to win titles in five weight classes, is looking to best her personal record. Geboren in Carolina, Puerto Rico and representing her hometown of Brooklyn, Serrano has won titles from 118 bis 135 Pfund, earning her the No. 2 ranking on the BWAA’s inaugural women’s pound-for-pound list. The 29-year-old is also the only Puerto Rican – männlich oder weiblich – to capture world titles in five different weight classes and will look to build on that record against Reynoso. She fights for the fifth time in her career at Barclays Center on September 8 with a chance to once again make history again in front of the passionate fan base of Puerto Rican boxing fans in New York.
“I’m super excited to be fighting for a world title in my sixth weight class,” Said Serrano. “My opponent is really a welterweight, having defended her Argentinean 147-pound title by knockout in her last fight, and is dropping down one division to face me. I am coming up four divisions for this shot. I’m sure Reynoso will rehydrate back up to her natural weight after the weigh-in, but this is a risk worth taking. She’s never been stopped either, so I know she’s durable. This is a tremendous card to be a part of with Garcia vs. Porter as the main event. Mein Promoter, Lou DiBella, has big things lined up for me, and I am eager to take on all challenges.”
Reynoso (11-4-3, 8 KOs), von Buenos Aires, Argentinien, has challenged for world titles at 140 Pfund und 154 Pfund. The 22-year-old has most recently campaigned at welterweight, where she held the Argentina 147-pound title, and will be moving back down in weight for her third shot at a world title. Reynoso, who will make her U.S. Debüt am September 8, has recorded all eight of her knockouts inside of five rounds.
“I’m very happy to be training for such a great opportunity for this WBO world title against a terrific champion in Amanda Serrano,” said Reynoso. “I am coming ready to give Serrano a real fight, and I look forward to capturing the title belt.”
“Amanda Serrano is one of the best pound-for-pound female boxers and one of the best boxers in the world, Zeit,” sagte Lou DiBella, Präsident der DiBella Entertainment. “She is also now a two-sport athlete, embarking on her MMA career earlier this year. Im Boxring, Serrano is a record-breaker, becoming the only female boxer to win world titles in five weight classes, and on September 8, she will attempt to break her own record, vying for a sixth division championship. I’m thrilled that the world will get to see Serrano make history once again with the bout being a part of the SHOWTIME live stream online.”
Karten für das Live-Event, die von TGB Promotions und DiBella Entertainment gefördert, in Verbindung mit DSG Promotions, ab $50 und sind jetzt im Verkauf. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, oder telefonisch unter 800-745-3000. Tickets können auch bei der American Express Box Office bei Barclays Center erworben werden. Gruppenrabatte sind telefonisch unter 844-BKLYN-GP verfügbar
Uzbekistan-born junior welterweight sensation Shohjahon “Shoh” Ergashev will return to action on Sunday, August 19, at the Korston Club Hotel Moscow, in Moskau, Russland. The fearsome punching southpaw Ergashev (12-0, 11 KOs) will face Kampala, Uganda’s Juma Waswa (10-2-1, KOs) in der 10-Runden-Main Event.
In seinem letzten Kampf, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in April, the WBA #7-ranked Ergashev went the 10-round distance for the first time while winning every round and the WBA International title against former World Series of Boxing Champion Zhimin Wang of China.
Ergashev, who spends most of his time training at the Kronk Boxing Gym in Detroit, says that even though Wasma has never been stopped or knocked down in his career, he is shunning the boxer’s convention of saying he will go for the KO only if it presents itself.
The fearless Uzbek says he’s only out for one thing in this and every fight.
“I am happy to be fighting in Moscow in front of my fans from Russia and Uzbekistan. My goal is to score exciting knockouts and that’s what I plan on doing August 19.”
“Shoh is one of the hardest punchers in boxing,” said Ergashev’s promoter, Dmitriy Salita. “I believe he has all the ingredients to be a dominant force and one of the most exciting fighters in the sport. August 19, he will take another step toward his goal of winning a world title in the near future.”
Wort, says the 25-year-old is a bright light, even in his formidable stable of Soviet Bloc fighters that includes undefeated Kazakhstani junior welterweight showman Bakhtiyar Eyubov, world-rated super middleweight Aslambek Idigov, world-rated light heavyweight Umar Salamov, ungeschlagener Schwergewichtler Apti Davtaev, world-rated Ukrainian-born Korean Arnold Khegai, Cruisergewicht Anwärter Alexey Zubov, Elena Savelyeva, die zukünftige Meisterin der ungeschlagenen Frauen, top-rated bantamweight Nikolai Potapov and undefeated IBF #1 contender Elena Gradinar.
2016 Western New England and New England Golden Gloves 152 Pfund-Champion
2016 National Golden Gloves Semi-Finalist
Trainer: Angel Gonzalez
Manager: Nate Torres
Promoter: Joe DeGuardia/Star Boxing
Anthony Laureano is a 23 year old rising prospect in the boxing game today. An extremely hard working and focused young man, Laureano is a throwback type of fighter. He put the hard work in each and every day, strives to learn the finer points of the game and approaches each fight like a Do Or Die event.
Thus far Anthony and his team have chosen a unique path to success in the boxing world. They have not shied away from tough competition thus far and, tatsächlich, have had to dig down and overcome several very stiff challenges from eager opposition. Laureano’s last two opponents in particular, Tobias Green (7-1) and John Hernandez (8-2), both provided extremely tough challenges in bouts that forced “Aktion” Anthony to dig down to places that most up and comers simply aren’t forced to go until quite a bit later in their careers.
Both performances drew rave reviews from fans and media alike and compelled me to conduct this interview with one of the best professional prospects the Hartford-area has seen in many years.
Bescheiden, clean living, fearless, hard-working and as fan friendly and approachable as they come, unbesiegt (7-0) Anthony Laureano is definitely one to root for.
The following is a 10 question interview in advance of his June 30 bout at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut against Juan Rodriguez (8-9-1) of Haymarket, Virginia on Star Boxing show that features contender Joe Smith Jr. in the main event against Melvin Russel in a light heavyweight match up.
“10 Questions With “Aktion” Anthony Laureano”
QUESTION 1. How did you originally get started as a boxer?
LAUREANO: My father put me in boxing. He wanted us to stay active and in shape. I originally started boxing at age 8 mit (former lightweight contender) Pito Cardona. We used to follow him everywhere he went to teach us some techniques. I started competing at age 11 oder 12 in a garage. Where the ropes were sheet rock walls. The ring floor was a rug and in the winter time you’d better bundle up. I would go to the gym in all types of weather. Snow, rain and heat waves. I didn’t care, I would just go on my bike. Right after school I would get my big bag ready and get my bike ready to ride.
QUESTION 2. What are your goals as a fighter? What do you want to do in this game?
LAUREANO: My goal as a fighter is to become champion of the world. It would be an achievement that I could share with the people. In this game I want to show that no matter how hard it is at first you still can accomplish big things. With hard work, dedication and will power anything is possible. I want to put God first. I want to give people hope.
QUESTION 3. In your opinion what was the highlight of your amateur boxing career?
LAUREANO: The highlight of my amateur career was my first fight with my trainer Angel Gonzales. This fight changed everything. I felt had the talent, but I was coming from a back to back losing streak. This fight was a close one. I was just getting ready to lose because when it was close I never got the decision. Angel yelled at me “What;s wrong with you? You don’t do this in sparring. You better show me something!!!” I went out that round and gave the kid two standing 8 counts in the 3rd round. This fight was the turning point of my career. This made everything possible.
QUESTION 4: So far you’ve faced several tough opponents for someone with only a few fights yourself under your belt. And as long as I have known you its been very obvious that you are not shy about stepping in with the tougher competition. Where do you think that comes from? Where did you develop this mindset?
LAUREANO: The reason that I’m not shy about taking on competition is because I have faith God. I failed a lot in the amateurs so I know what it is to lose. Every time I lost one of my amateur fights I went right back at it the next day. Natürlich, I felt like I shouldn’t be in the gym. I even felt embarrassed to go to the gym. I wanted to be something in the sport of boxing, obwohl, so I didn’t care what other people thought. The reason I’m willing to take on better competition is to prove to myself and get better as a fighter.
QUESTION 5: How did you begin working with your trainer, (1986 New England Goldene Handschuhe 106 Pfund-Champion) Angel Gonzalez, and what is the training like?
LAUREANO: Angel Gonzalez was always around me. He would do little group exercises and I’d jump in sometimes. I eventually got to work with him when I was looking for a new trainer. I even thought about doing Muay Thai, but I still had a love for boxing. So I went back to boxing and started training with Angel. Angel gave me discipline in the sport and that was something I needed. After my first pro fight, Angel spoke to Nate Torres and ask him to help him train me. Nate accepted and now is my manager and co-trainer. The professional game is different and we must continue to improve my skill set in order to continue my success as a professional boxer.
I have a great team now. Truly blessed!
QUESTION 6: Were u a boxing fan growing up or are you one now? Who did you grow up watching in the sport and who are your favorite boxers?
LAUREANO: My favorite boxers of course are the fighters who take risk and keep coming forward. I look up to Mickey Ward and Arturo Gatti wars. Growing up I just really loved doing boxing. It’s really an art form. There is Lomachenko, he shows that it’s sometimes just a master in his angles. I see fights of his to learn new things that I like. Adrian Boner when he is on his game boxing is really nice to see. Natürlich, people really down play him but, if you take all the drama and leave it to the side, he is really something to see when he has it together.
QUESTION 7. Do you have anyone in the sport who you try and emulate as a fighter? What boxers influenced your style as a professional fighter?
LAUREANO: My style is like Ward and Gatti in terms of heart and will to win. My trainers say my style resembles Miguel Cotto at 140. Similar left hook to body and boxing style. Miguel is a warrior with no quit in him and I’d like for people to see that in me, auch..
I also really like Mikey Garcia today because he is a complete fighter. He takes on big challenges. Can adjust to any situation. He has such good speed and power. Even after a two year layoff he still came back so strong.
QUESTION 8. What is the best thing about being a professional boxer?
LAUREANO: For me the best thing about being a pro is I’m doing what I love. Using the gifts that God gave me to honor him. Also the opportunity it creates to provide a better life for my family.
Frage 9: So far what has been the toughest part of being a professional fighter for you?
LAUREANO:I would say the toughest part about being a professional fighter is just managing life and training. Right now I’m in the come up. So it’s tough I would love to work but, then I would lack in training. It’s managing the people around you some support and some don’t. So you really just got to stay with positive people that support. Your mindset is everything so if your failing to manage your emotions it will hit hard when you got a fight coming up.
QUESTION 10. At this point in your career you are still working your way up, fighting on undercards in preliminary bouts. Spots often open up on these smaller cards on short notice. How long would you need to get ready for a fight if called for one?
LAUREANO: I’m always ready for a fight because I don’t take any time off from the gym. I do my cardio at a fitness club then I do my boxing later on in the day. Always.
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ICEMAN JOHN SCULLY
“Das Warten in der Umkleidekabine vor einem professionellen Boxkampf - das letzte Stunde- could be enough to strip a man who never fought before of whatever pride, desire, heart or courage he thought he had.” – Iceman John Scully, April 2002
Flanagan-Hooker Serves As Chief Support For The Long-Awaited Return Of Tyson Fury At Manchester Arena
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MANCHESTER, Vereinigtes Königreich (Juni 7, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contenders Terry Flanagan and Maurice Hooker faced off on Thursday just two days before they meet for the vacant WBO Junior Welterweight World Championship on Saturday at Manchester Arena.
Flanagan vs. Hooker serves as the chief support for the long-awaited return of former unified heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury. Both bouts will stream live exclusively to U.S. audiences on theSHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page and SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel beginning at4:30 p.m. UND/1:30 p.m. PT.
Live coverage for the Frank Warren-promoted event will be provided by BT Sport with U.K. sportscastersJohn Rawlingproviding the blow-by-blow andRichie Woodhallthe analysis. Boxing broadcasterRay Flores und Analysten Chris Mannixwill deliver pre and post-fight analysis from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles for the SHOWTIME Sports audience.
The live stream of Fury vs. Seferi will precede that evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®doubleheader that features WBA Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz in a highly anticipated rematch against former world champion Abner Mares live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT, an der Westküste verzögert,) from Staples Center. In der Ko-Funktion, Jermell Charlo will face Austin Trout for the WBC Super Welterweight World Championship.
Here’s what Flanagan and Hooker had to say on Thursday:
Terry Flanagan
“I’m more than ready. I’ve prepared well, and I’m expecting a good night.”
“Of course he believes in himself, like the last few Americans that have come over. He’s just another American I’m going to add to the list.”
“I’m confident. I’m stronger and I’m bigger, fitter.”
“I’m more than ready. I know what he’s going to bring, and I’m prepared for the best Maurice Hooker. … I think I need to step up now and show people what I’m about.”
(On moving up a weight class)“It’s five pounds, it’s nothing. I’m plenty big enough to move up again. I’m 5-foot-10. I’m big, Ich bin stark, I’m ready for this weight. This is my natural weight. … I’ll get a title at this weight and then see what happens from there.”
“There’s nothing he can do now or that I can do now to change how the fight is going to go. It’s all about getting in there and being 100 percent switched on ready, and we’re going to have a fight Saturday night.”
Maurice Hooker
“I love being the underdog – I’ve been the underdog my whole life, and look where I’m at now. I’m ready to fight Saturday, and Terry’s ready to fight. I’m going to punch him in the mouth, and I hope he punches me back – if not, he’s in trouble.”
“We’re going to put on a good show come Saturday night. He’s in good shape, and I’m in good shape. Wir können gehen 12 rounds real hard, or it might be an early night for Terry.”
“I’m back now and better than ever. I’m ready to show the whole world who I am. Before that fight with Darleys Perez, everybody was scared to fight me. I’m still that monster, I’m still that dog. Come Saturday night, I’m going to punch him in the mouth and I might knock him out in the first round.”
“Come Saturday night, I pray for him, because I mean business when I get in that ring.”
“It’s my best against his best. We’ve got a fight Saturday night, so don’t blink.”
