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Hernandez shocks Magomedov John Vera stops Joey Ruelas Teenage sensation Devin Haney shines

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(all pictures by Manny Murillo / RJJ boksè Pwomosyon
LAS VEGAS (Me 21, 2016) – Determined Phoenix middleweight Andre “Siklòn” Hernandez shocked heavy favorite Arif “The Pedator” Magomedov in tonight’s main event on the “Knockout Night at the D” kat, which aired live on CBS Espò Network from under the neon lights at the Downtown Las Vegas Evènman Sant (DLVEC) outdoor venue.
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” seri, presented by D Las Vegas laand DLVEC, se ankouraje pa Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Pwomosyon boksè. Tonight’s event was promoted in association with Main Events and Shamo Boxing Promotions.
Before a sold-out crowd, Hernandez (12-4-1, 4 Ko) pounded world-rated middleweight Magomedov (17-1, 10 Ko), winning a unanimous 10-round decision (100-89 de fwa, 98-91) for the vacant USNBC middleweight title. Hernandez hurt Magomedov in the third and seventh rounds, finally dropping the tough Russian (WBA #2, WB) #3, WBA #5 and IBF #14) nan la 10th.
“This fight changes everything for me,” Hernandez proclaimed. “He’s very good and deserves all of the accolades he’s received but I now have my head on straight and I’m focused. My jab was very important tonight. He’s very strong but I wanted to fight him inside because I knew he couldn’t take it from me. Mwen te trè prepare. I think I may have broken my ankle in the fourth round but I kept going. I wanted to finish him, get the knockout, but he’s a very tough fighter. He has heart and showed why he has all of those accolades.”
Four weeks ago, Hernandez was preparing to fight as a cruiserweight. He lost 40 pounds to make weight for this middleweight fight in what turned out to be one of the biggest upsets of the year.

(L-R) — Arif Magomedov & Andre Hernandez
Southpaw super welterweights Jan “The Phenom” Vera (14-0, 9 Ko), of Fort Worth, and Phoenix’ Joey “Boxer” Ruelas (10-2-1, 4 Ko) went toe-to-toe from the opening bell and they never let up in the co-feature. Vera exploded in the round of this firestorm, battering the game Ruelas around, until referee Jay Nady halted the action in the sixth round. Vera remained undefeated and retained his NABA-USA title.
“I knew eventually he’d put his hands down and I’d catch him,” Vera explained. “I thank him for the opportunity to fight. He’s helluva fighter, I give him that, but I know I’m a warrior. I took some shots but gave ’em, twò. I broke him down and just kept throwing those lefts.”
(L-R) – John Vera & Joey Ruelas
In the TV opener, boxing prodigy Devin “The Dream” Haney (6-0, 4 Ko) made history as the 17-year-old – a junior in high school – became the youngest American professional boxer to fight on national television. Nan Floyd Mayweather, Sr.-trained Haney, fighting out of Las Vegas in front of his rapidly growing fan-base, showcased his vast skills against previously undefeated Mexican invader Jairo “El Leon” Vargas (Fernandez), unloading 14 unanswered punches for a 4th round technical knockout victory. Nady stopped the fight without counting when a badly hurt Vargas (4-1, 3 Ko) hit the deck hard.
“I happy that I put on a good performance for my fans,” Haney commented after the fight. “My team put together the strategy to use my jab and breakdown his body. I picked up my combinations did what I was told to do.”
(L-R) — Devin Haney & Jairo Vargas
In a battle of Texas junior welterweights, Tony Lopez (11-1, 4 Ko) dropped previously unbeaten Jerren “Hardknocks” Cochran (11-1-1, 4 Ko) twice with lefts in the opening round and finished him off in the second, knocking him out cold with a punishing right.
“Two mores seconds and I would have finished him off in the first,” Lopez remarked. “My corner told me that, after the lefts, come back with a right. They gave me the game plan and I executed.”
(L-R) Tony Lopez & Jerren Cochran
Nan bout nan ouvèti, Las Vegas favorite Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (4-0, 2 Ko) dominated Puerto Rican welterweight Jiyè “El Indio” Santos (2-3, 1 KO) on his way to a win by unanimous 4-round decision.
“I know I could have done a little better, throwing more combinations and jab,” Nichols said. “He came in trying but he couldn’t fight. I sent him back to Puerto Rico with a loss.”
(L-R) Jeremy Nichols & Julio Santos
“Knockout Night at the D” returns to the DLVEC Vandredi lannwit, Jen 10, on CBS Sports Network. USNBC lightweight champion Demond “Body Shot” Brock (11-3-1, 4 Ko) defends his title against former USNBC 135-pound title holder Chuy “Hurrican” Gutierrez nan evènman an 10-wonn prensipal.
REZILTA OFISYÈL
(Winner listed first)
MAIN EVÈNMAN – MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Andre Hernandez (12-4-1, 3 Ko), Phoenix, Arizona
WDEC10 (100-89, 100-89, 98-91)
Arif Magomedov (17-1, 10 Ko), Chekhov, Larisi
(Hernandez won vacant USNBC middleweight title)
CO-FEATURE – SUPER Welterweights
Jan “The Phenom” Vera (14-0, 9 Ko), Chanpyon, Fort Worth, Texas
WTKO6 (1:17)
Joey “Boxer” Ruelas (10-2-1, 4 Ko), Pwovokatè, Phoenix, Arizona
(Vera won or retained USNBC super welterweight title)
JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHTS
Tony Lopez (11-1, 4 Ko), Dallas, TX
WKO2 (0:22)
Jerren Cochran (11-1-1, 4 Ko), Houston, TX
Lightweights
Devin Haney (6-0, 4 Ko), Las Vegas, Nevada
WTKO4 (1:34)
Jairo Fernandez (4-1, 3 Ko), Veracruz, Meksik
Welterweights
Jeremy Nichols (4-0, 2 Ko), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)
Julio Santos (2-3, 1 KO), Ponce, Puerto Rico
“Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” seri
Idea Design Studio is the main sponsor
ENFÒMASYON:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @johnverajr, @joey_ruelas, @jerrencochran, @jflashgang (Nichols), @Realdevinhaney
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Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions announces Sponsorship agreement with Idea Design Studio

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LAS VEGAS (Me 13, 2016) – Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Pwomosyon boksè ak Neon Star Media have added extra punch for its next two shows, securing Idea Design Studio as the main sponsor for the next two “Knockout Night at the D” evènman, Me 21 and June 10, nan la Downtown Las Vegas Evènman Sant(DLVEC) outdoor venue.
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” seri, presented by D Las Vegas laand DLVEC, is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Pwomosyon boksè. The May 21st event is promoted in association with Main Events and Shamo Boxing Promotions, Jen 10th in association with James Toney Promotions.
Idea Design Studio, based in Miami, is a 100-percent confidential invention help firm that assists inventors in designs, development, protection and marketing tools to bring their new invention to market for sale or licensing. For more than seven years, inventors have brought their original inventions, ideas, or improvements to existing products to Idea Design Studio’s creative staff to help inventors realize their invention’s true potential.
“Bringing Idea Design Studio onboard as a partner is just another example of how RJJ is going outside the norm of boxing,” di Keith Veltre, CEO / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. Pwomosyon boksè. “RJJ is reaching new heights, expanding our horizons and becoming the new generation of boxing. When great minds come together in any industry, the ideas are endless.”
“My business partner, Jeff Weiss, and I are thrilled to partner with Roy Jones Jr. Boksè,” te ajoute Marvin Powell III, co-owner of Idea Design Studio. “Whether its up-and-coming boxers or the inventors that we work with, we believe that this joint venture represents two companies committed to helping others achieve the American Dream.”
ENFÒMASYON:
Twitter: @RoyJonesJRFA, @IdeaDzignStudio
Instagram: @RoyJonesJRFA, @idea_design_studio_group
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Explosive “Knockout Night at the D” Undercard To showcase some of tomorrow’s stars Live May 21 on CBS Sports Network outdoors from DLVEC

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Knock Out Night @ the D - Me 21 2016
Knock Out Night @ the D – Me 21 2016
LAS VEGAS (Me 11, 2016) – A potentially explosive, highly entertaining “Knockout Night at the D” undercard has been announced for Samdi lannwit, Me 21, ond (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AK) ap viv sou CBS Espò Network from under the neon lights at the Downtown Las Vegas Evènman Sant (DLVEC) outdoor venue.
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” seri, presented by D Las Vegas laand DLVEC, se ankouraje pa Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Pwomosyon boksè. Nan Me 21st event is promoted in association with Main Events and Shamo Boxing Promotions.
Undefeated Russian middleweight Arif “Predatè a” Magomedov (17-0, 10 Ko) squares off against upset specialist Andre “Siklòn” Hernandez (11-4-1, 3 Ko), nan Phoenix, nan evènman an 10-wonn prensipal. Magomedov is world ranked among the top 15 160-pounders by the four major sanctioning bodies: WBC #2, WBO #3, WBA #5 and IBF #14.
Unbeaten super welterweight Jan “The Phenom” Vera (12-0, 8 Ko), of Fort Worth, Texas, defends his NABA-USA title belt against third-generation boxer Joey “Boxer” Ruelas (10-1-1, 4 Ko), nan Phoenix, in the 8-round co-feature.
John Vera (courtesy of Lucio Quintero)
Joey Ruelas (courtesy of 8 Count Media
Las Vegas’ 17-year-old boxing prodigy Devin “The Dream” Haney (5-0, 3 Ko) will become the youngest American boxer to box on national television as the 7-time national amateur champion takes on fellow undefeated lightweight prospect Jairo Fernandez (4-0, 3 Ko), nan Meksik, in the 6-round television opener.
Former WBC Youth International titlist Tony Lopez (10-1, 3 Ko), nan Dallas, meets unbeaten Houston featherweight Jerren “Hardknocks” Cochran (11-0-1, 4 Ko) in an 8-round bout.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Las Vegas junior lightweightRandy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Texan Chris Turtun (1-2), and Las Vegas welterweightJeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (3-0, 2 Ko) vs. TBA
Randy Moreno
Jeremy Nichols
(Moreno & Nichols pictures by Tom Donohue / D Las Vegas la)
Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.
Biyè, pwi a $99.99 VIP ringside, $49.99 rinsid, $24.99 ak $14.99 admisyon jeneral (seated), are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com oswa www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Pòt louvri nan 5:00 p.m. PT ak bout nan ouvèti pwograme nan 6:00 p.m. PT.
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, videyo ak founisè telco ak via satelit sou DirecTV Chèn 221 ak plat Rezo Chèn 158. Pou plis enfòmasyon, ki gen ladan yon orè pwogram plen ak kòman ou kapab jwenn CBS Espò Network, ale nan www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” seri.
ENFÒMASYON:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @johnverajr, @joey_ruelas, @jerrencochran, @jflashgang (Nichols), @Realdevinhaney @RandyMoreno
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Teenage sensation Devin “The Dream” Haney Making national television debut May 21 Live on CBS Sports Network outdoors from DLVEC

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LAS VEGAS (Me 5, 2016) – Lightweight sensation Devin “The Dream” Haney (5-0, 3 Ko) is a boxing prodigy. The gifted 17-year-old boxer, goumen soti nan Las Vegas, will make his national television debut May 21, lakay mwen, sou la “Knockout Night at the D” kat.
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” seri, presented by D Las Vegas laak Downtown Las Vegas Evènman Sant (DLVEC), se ankouraje pa Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Pwomosyon boksè. Nan Me 21st montre, ond (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AK) ap viv sou CBS Espò Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue, is presented in association with Main Events and Shamo Boxing Promotions.
Undefeated Russian middleweight Arif “Predatè a” Magomedov(17-0, 10 Ko) ap fè fas fache-èspri Andre “Siklòn” Hernandez (11-4-1, 3 Ko), nan Phoenix, nan evènman an 10-wonn prensipal. Magomedov is rated among the top 15 middleweights by the four major sanctioning bodies: WBC #2, WBO #3, WBA #5 and IBF #14.
Unbeaten super welterweight Jan “The Phenom” Vera (12-0, 8 Ko), of Fort Worth, Texas, defends his NABA-USA title belt against challenger Joey “Boxer” Ruelas (10-1-1, 4 Ko), nan Phoenix, in the 8-round co-feature.
Knock Out Night @ the D - Me 21 2016
Knock Out Night @ the D – Me 21 2016
Haney (pictured below) is a 7-time national amateur champion, who captured a gold medal at the 2015 Jèn Mondyal Champion, but he was unable to try-out for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team because of his age. When headgear was eliminated from Olympic boxing competition, the minimum age for a U.S. boxer to compete in the Olympics was changed to 19, so Haney decided to turn pro at the age of 17 rather than wait four more years. Nan premye, menm si, he had a problem getting licensed in the U.S.
After having four successful fights in Tijuana, Meksik, Haney’s license was approved by the Nevada Athletic Commission and he won an impressive 4-round decision over Rafael Vazquez this past April 9th sou la Manny-Pacauiao-Timothy Bradley IIIshow at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Fighting May 21st on CBS Sports Network promises to be the start of something very special for Haney.
“It really means a lot to me fighting on national television for the first time,” Haney said between workouts. “I’m excited to have my friends from all over be able to watch me fight on TV. I’m going to make a statement that nigh that I’m the next big star. I’m going to show everyone my talents.”
Haney, nan kou, hasn’t graduated from high school yet. He’s been home schooled since the seventh grade, studying between his training responsibilities as a prizefighter: morning run, afternoon strength and conditioning, and full boxing workouts during the evening.
What can fans expect to see when they watch Haney in the ring? “Mwen se yon boxer-pèrswa; strong and fast,” Haney added. “I’m a balanced fighter who can do everything. I’m only 17 and still have a long way to go. Chak jou, my head trainer, Floyd Mayweather, Sr., works with me to relax more, walk-down my opponent and take my time – it’s not the amateurs anymore – to breakdown my opponent.”
Another undefeated fighter, Virginia featherweight Jerren “Hardknocks” Cochran (11-0-1, 4 Ko), faces former WBC Youth International titlist Tony Lopez (10-1, 3 Ko), nan Dallas, in the 6-round television “swing bout.”
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Las Vegas junior lightweight Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Texan Chris Turtun (1-2), and Las Vegas welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (3-0, 2 Ko) vs. TBA.
Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.
Biyè, pwi a $99.99 VIP ringside, $49.99 rinsid, $24.99 ak $14.99 admisyon jeneral (seated), are on sale atwww.Ticketmaster.com oswa www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Pòt louvri nan 5:00 p.m. PT ak bout nan ouvèti pwograme nan 6:00 p.m. PT.
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, videyo ak founisè telco ak via satelit sou DirecTV Chèn 221 ak plat Rezo Chèn 158. Pou plis enfòmasyon, ki gen ladan yon orè pwogram plen ak kòman ou kapab jwenn CBS Espò Network, ale nanwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” seri.
ENFÒMASYON:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @johnverajr, @joey_ruelas, @jerrencochran, @jflashgang (Nichols), @Realdevinhaney @RandyMoreno
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“Knockout Night at the D” returns May 21 Arif “Predatè a” Magomedov hunts down Andrew “Siklòn” Hernandez in Las Vegas

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Live on CBS Sports Network outdoors from DLVEC
Photo by Tom Donoghue / D Las Vegas la
LAS VEGAS (Avril 28, 2016) – Fresh off of its wildly successful inaugural event, “Knockout Night at the D” retounen Samdi lannwit, Me 21, with the second event of its 2016 seri, as undefeated middleweight Arif “Predatè a” Magomedov takes on upset-minded Andre “Siklòn” Hernandez nan evènman an 10-wonn prensipal, ond (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AK) ap viv sou CBS Espò Network from under the neon lights at the Downtown Las Vegas Evènman Sant (DLVEC) outdoor venue.
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” seri, presented by D Las Vegas la ak (DLVEC), se ankouraje pa Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Pwomosyon boksè. Nan Me 21st show is presented in association with Main Events and in association with Shamo Boxing Promotions.
“Our recent Knockout Night at the D event was a great success, so needless to say, we are excited for next month’s fights,” di Derek Stevens, CEO of the D Las Vegas and DLVEC. “Outdoor boxing is continuing to boom in Las Vegas and we look forward to watching this series grow and develop.”
“Both Roy and I were pleasantly surprised at the outcome from our April card,” kòmante Keith Veltre, CEO / Founder of Roy Jones Jr. Pwomosyon boksè. “The support that Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions received from the boxing community superseded our expectations. Neon Star Media and the DLVEC went above and beyond to deliver an incredible show to Las Vegas. With the constant support from the community and a partner such as Derek Stevens, we know that we can make this series one of the best in boxing.”
Photo by Craig Bennett / Main Events

Magomedov (17-0, 10 Ko), who is promoted by Main Events, is rated among the top 15 middleweights by the four major sanctioning bodies: WBC #2, WBO #3, WBA #5 and IBF #14. The gifted Russian (pictured to right) captured his NABO title belt 10 mwa de sa, winning a 10-round unanimous decision against previously undefeated Derrick Webster (19-0). Last December in his most recent action, Magomedov (pictured to right) sispann Jonathan Tavira in the seventh round.

Magomedov’s expansive display-case presently holds the NABO. WBO Youth, WBO Asia Pacific, WBA Inter-Continental, WBA Fedelatin, UBO Inter-Continental and Russian middleweight title belts.
Photo by Twin Flame Images
The 30-year-old Hernandez (foto a gòch), also known as “The Pride of Phoenix,” has pulled off his fair share of upsets. Nan 2015, Hernandez stopped 17-1 Jeff Page, Jr., whose only other loss was to 2-time Russian Olympian and current world light heavyweight contenderArtur Beterbiev, nan la 10th round of their UBF Inter-continental super middleweight title fight. Hernandez also upset 12-0 Jerry Odum last year at Madison Square Garden Theater.
In his last fight this past March, Hernandez won in Tacoma when veteran Dionisio Miranda (22-14-2) was unable to answer the bell for the 8th round.
Nan 8-wonn ko-karakteristik nan, super middleweight Jan “The Phenom” Vera (12-0, 8 Ko), of Fort Worth, Texas, puts his unbeaten record and NABA-USA title belt on the line against Phoenix’ popular Joey “Boxer” Ruelas (10-1-1, 4 Ko).
Seventeen-year-old lightweight sensation Devin “The Dream” Haney (5-0, 3 Ko), nan Las Vegas, is scheduled to open the televised portion of the card in a 4-round bout versus an opponent to be determined. A 7-time national amateur champion, Haney is recognized as one of the top teenage boxing prospects in the world.
Unbeaten Virginian Jerren “Hardknocks” Cochran (11-0-1, 4 Ko) takes on former WBC Youth International titlist, Dallas southpaw Tony Lopez (10-1, 3 Ko), in a 6-round featherweight match serving as a television “swing bout.”
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in 4-round matches, versus opponents to be determined, are two of Las Vegas’ most promising prospects,- junior lightweight Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO), ak wèltèr Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (3-0, 2 Ko).
Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.
Biyè, pwi a $99.99 VIP ringside, $49.99 rinsid, $24.99 ak $14.99 admisyon jeneral (seated), are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com oswa www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Pòt louvri nan 5:00 p.m. PT ak bout nan ouvèti pwograme nan 6:00 p.m. PT.
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, videyo ak founisè telco ak via satelit sou DirecTV Chèn 221 ak plat Rezo Chèn 158. Pou plis enfòmasyon, ki gen ladan yon orè pwogram plen ak kòman ou kapab jwenn CBS Espò Network, ale nan www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” seri.
ENFÒMASYON:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @johnverajr, @joey_ruelas, @jerrencochran, @jflashgang (Nichols), @Realdevinhaney @RandyMoreno
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Chris Van Heerden brings “Chalè an” & slays “The Dragon” To win 10-round majority decision over Steve Claggett

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“Knockout Night at the D” Rezilta
(L-R) — Steve CLAGGETT & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by Manny “Mitts” Murillo / Roy Jones Jr. Pwomosyon boksè)
LAS VEGAS (Avril 16, 2016) – Former IBO World welterweight champion Chris “Chalè an” Van Heerden put himself back into title contention position, winning a 10-round majority decision over Steve “The Dragon” CLAGGETT in this evening’s main event, under the neon lights at the Downtown Las Vegas Evènman Sant(DLVEC) outdoor venue.
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” seri, which airs live on CBS Espò Network, is presented by D Las Vegas la and DLVEC), ankouraje pa Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Pwomosyon boksè and returns Samdi aswè, Me 21.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Ko), fighting out of Santa Monica, California by way of South Africa, used his 3-inch height advantage against Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Ko), the Canadian champion from Calgary, Alberta.
Neither fighter was hurt during the fight, in which there were continual back-and-forth exchanges of stinging combinations. Claggett battled to apply pressure in order to fight on the inside, while Van Heerden fought effectively from the outside.
The two evenly-matched welterweights patiently waited for the official announcement: 95-95 ak 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
“I knew I won this fight, 120-pousan, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners aswè a because of it was so close and we entertained the crowd. Me and Claggett entertained the crowd…..we delivered. I’ve been through so much and the lord helped me get this win. I look forward to a rematch, but I want to move forward.”
Undefeated California junior middleweight Neeco “The Rooster” Macias (12-0, 6 Ko) had a lot to crow about in the 8-round co-feature against Limberth “El Gallito” Ponce, Jr.(10-3, 8 Ko). Macias thoroughly dominated the action, firing non-stop shots from every conceivable angle. His unrelenting pressure enabled Macias, whose come-forward approach made him an instant fan favorite, to control the fight from start to finish for a unanimous decision.
“I knew he was going to be the toughest fighter I’ve fought,” Macias said. “I give Ponce much respect. We wanted to give fans a good show.”
Baltimore welterweight Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (7-0, 6 Ko) te bay Errol “Spyda” Sidney (6-2-2, 2 Ko) a beating, fully displaying his arsenal of punches, hurting his gutsy opponent on several occasions. Hawkins’ aggressive style early in the fight broke-down Sidney, who was nearly finished at the end of the fourth and fifth rounds. Hawkins trapped Sidney a neutral corner at the start of the sixth round and a powerful uppercut sent Sidney down to a knee. Sidney beat referee Jay Nady‘s count but the veteran official had seen enough and he halted the bout 1:02 into the sixth.
“We’re back,” Hawkins proclaimed after the bout. I’d give myself an 8 ½ this fight.”
Las Vegas’ promising prospect Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO) outclassed Oregon junior lightweight Derek Barthemay (0-3) from the opening bell for a 4-round unanimous decision.
Flashy Las Vegas welterweight prospect Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (3-0, 2 Ko) constantly pounded the body of his tough Mexican opponent, Jason “Gibbor” Gavino (3-2, 2 Ko), for a 4-round shutout victory,
Las Vegas’ Sal Lopez (2-0) dropped a game Matt “The KO Kid” Murphy (0-2), a junior lightweight from St. Louis, in the opening round on his way to an impressive one-sided win by way of a unanimous 4-round decision.
Complete results and more pictures of main event below:
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Neeco Macias (12-0, 4 Ko), Palm Desert, California.
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Limberth Ponce, Jr. (10-3, 8 Ko), Rock Island, Illinois
Welterweights
Chris Van Heerden (24-2-1, 12 Ko), Santa Monica, California
WDEC10 (97-93, 97-93, 95-95)
Steve CLAGGETT (23-4, 16 Ko), Calgary, Alberta, Kanada
Malik Hawkins (7-0, 6 Ko), Baltimore, Maryland
WTKO6 (1:02)
Errol Sidney, Jr. (6-2-2, 2 Ko), New Orleans, Louisiana
Jeremy Nichols (3-0, 2 Ko), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-35)
Jason Gavino (3-2, 2 Ko), Tijuana, Meksik
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Derek Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oregon
Sal Lopez (3-0, 0 Ko), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)
Derick Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oreon
(L-R) – Chris Van Heerden & Steve CLAGGETT
(L-R) – Chris Van Heerden & Steve CLAGGETT
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, videyo ak founisè telco ak via satelit sou DirecTV Chèn 221 ak plat Rezo Chèn 158. Pou plis enfòmasyon, ki gen ladan yon orè pwogram plen ak kòman ou kapab jwenn CBS Espò Network, ale nan www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” seri.
ENFÒMASYON:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
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“Knockout Night at the D”: Bob Trieger, (978) 590-0470, bobtfcp@hotmail.com, @FightPublicist
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and the D Las Vegas: Kara Rutkin / Alaina Curry, Kirvin Doak Communications, (702) 737-3100, krutkin@kirvindoak.com /acurry@kirvindoak.com
Roy Jones Jr. Pwomosyon boksè: Lisa Veltre, (702) 522-1636,lisa@royjonesjrboxing.com
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“Knockout Night at the D” Undercard Announced

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LAS VEGAS (Avril 12, 2016) – An solid undercard showcasing promising prospects has been announced for sa a Samdi swa nan “Knockout Night at the D” seri, presented by D Las Vegas la ak Downtown Las Vegas Evènman Sant (DLVEC), se ankouraje pa Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Pwomosyon boksè.
Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” CLAGGETT (23-3-1, 16 Ko) and former IBO champion Chris “Chalè an” Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Ko),, fighting out of his native South Africa by way of Santa Monica, California, square off in 12-round main event.
Samdi a “Knockout Night at the D” event will air (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AK) ap viv sou CBS Espò Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Undefeated California welterweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Ko) faces former Chicago Golden Gloves champion Limberth “Zeklè” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 Ko), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature.
A Baltimore welterweight, undefeated Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Ko), is in the first televised bout in a six-rounder versus New Orleans’ Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Ko). Jones signed Hawkins to a promotional contract after watching the youngster spar impressively, displaying tremendous power.
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round fights are flashy Las Vegas welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Ko) vs. Mexican invaderJason Gavino (3-1, 2 Ko), slick Las Vegas featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) vs. TBA, dangerous Las Vegas junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Derek Barthemay (0-2), of Eugene, Oregon, and Los Angeles heavyweight Jonatan “Johnnie” Rice (3-1-1, 3 Ko) vs. Antonio Robertson (4-5-1, 2 Ko), of Alexandria, Virginia.
Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.
Biyè, pwi a $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 rinsid, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com oswawww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Pòt louvri nan 5:00 p.m. PT ak bout nan ouvèti pwograme nan 6:00 p.m. PT.
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, videyo ak founisè telco ak via satelit sou DirecTV Chèn 221 ak plat Rezo Chèn 158. Pou plis enfòmasyon, ki gen ladan yon orè pwogram plen ak kòman ou kapab jwenn CBS Espò Network, ale nanwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” seri.
“BATTLE BORN BOXING: THE UPRISING” – Vandredi, Avril 15, 2016
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, pral pran plas sa a Vandredi lannwit (Apr. 15), outdoors at the Downtown Las Vegas Evènman Sant.
Nan “Battle Born Boxing” series will present amateur boxing events the night before each of the “Knockout Night at the D” series professional events.
Created to support amateur boxing in Nevada, “Battle Born Boxing” also provides a platform for amateur boxers from other states to compete against local clubs and boxers.
ENFÒMASYON:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
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“Chalè an” is on! Chris Van Heeden vs. Steve Claggett Apr. 16 live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS (Avril 7, 2016) – South African welterweight Chris “Chalè an” Van Heerden is on a mission to torch his Canadian opponent Steve “The Dragon” CLAGGETT, in their 12-round main event, headlining “Knockout Night at the D”.
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” seri, presented by D Las Vegas la ak Downtown Las Vegas Evènman Sant (DLVEC), se ankouraje pa Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Pwomosyon boksè.
Apr a. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Samdilannwit, Avril 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AK), ap viv sou CBS Espò Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Ko), fighting out of Santa Monica (TANKOU), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) ak Entènasyonal boksè Federasyon (IBF) wèltèr chanpyon.
During his 10-year professional career, Van Heerden has defeated quality opponents such as RAMON AVILA, Cecil McCalla, Ray pri, Cosme Rivera,Mathew Hilton, ak Sebastian Andres Lujan.
“A win over Claggett will put my career right back to where we need it to be,” Van Heerden said. “Winning this fight is my only option! I’m predicting a win, nothing less. Fans watching me fight for the first time can expect to watch a fighter with speed and footwork. I’m a winner who is going to win this fight no matter what.”
CLAGGETT (23-3-1, 16 Ko) is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. “Claggett’s strength is his comin’ forward aggression and that’s how he’s got most of his opponents to give up,” Van Heerden noted. “I know I’ve faced guys with more power. I’m expecting a hard fight, nothing easy, and it will be entertaining.”
The 28-year-old Van Heerden moved to Santa Monica two years ago after he wiped out the top South African fighters in his weight class. He has the strong support of actor Frank Grillo, who has appeared in numerous movies, Ki gen ladanWarrior, The Grey, End of Watch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier ak The Purge: Anarchy.
“Frank Grillo is like a father/brother figure to me and he has been since I met him,” Van Heerden explained their relationship. He motivates me on a daily basis. I’m blessed to be around him.”
Unbeaten California welterweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Ko), fighting out of Lancaster, TANKOU, pran sou Limberth “Zeklè” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 Ko), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Undefeated Prospect wèltèr Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Ko), nan Baltimore, satisfè Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Ko), nan New Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: wèltèr Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Ko), plum Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.
Biyè, pwi a $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 rinsid, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com oswawww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Pòt louvri nan 5:00 p.m. PT ak bout nan ouvèti pwograme nan 6:00 p.m. PT.
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, videyo ak founisè telco ak via satelit sou DirecTV Chèn 221 ak plat Rezo Chèn 158. Pou plis enfòmasyon, ki gen ladan yon orè pwogram plen ak kòman ou kapab jwenn CBS Espò Network, ale nanwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” seri.
ENFÒMASYON:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
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“The Dragon” to be unleashed April 16th Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS (Avril 5, 2016) – avril la 16th10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” CLAGGETT and South Africa-native Chris “Chalè an” Van Heerden embodies the “Knockout Night at the D” philosophy in terms of featuring action fighters in evenly matched, entertaining bouts.
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” seri, presented by D Las Vegas la akDowntown Las Vegas Evènman Sant(DLVEC), se ankouraje pa Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Pwomosyon boksè.
Apr a. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Samdi lannwit, Avril 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AK), ap viv sou CBS Espò Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “JR” Ross, Sean Wheelock ak ansyen chanpyon nan lemonn Kevin “The Flushing Flash” Kelley. Joe Martinez is the ring announcer.
Claggett vs. Van Heerden is a crossroads fight for both boxers with critical consequences, especially for the winner who will use it as an invaluable springboard for his boxing career.
The 26-year-old Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Ko), who is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion, is thrilled to be fighting in Las Vegas for the first time. “Li nan yon rèv rive vre,” li eksplike. “I’ve trained in Las Vegas often but now it’s time to show what I can do there in a fight. A win will open many doors for me and could potentially lead to a path that will set up the rest of my boxing life. Needless to say, I am focused and prepared for the opportunity.”
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CLAGGETT, as well as Van Heerden, are known as high-action fighters, throwing punches in bunches, and something eventually has to give. Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Ko), fighting out of Santa Monica (TANKOU), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) ak Entènasyonal boksè Federasyon (IBF) wèltèr chanpyon.
“Van Heerden is a rangy, quick and active fighter,” Claggett said. “I have an action style but, for many years, I was strictly a pressure fighter with a good body shot. Sèjousi, menm si, I have a couple of more tricks up my sleeve. His heart and durability have been shown and is to be respected. This match-up is sure to produce some good exchanges. I expect this to be a high-action fight between two hungry fighters with him coming off a loss (to unbeaten rising star Errol Spence Jr. last September) and me coming off more than one fight falling through. This is a great match up. He is similar to the style of (Konstantin)Ponomarev (who Claggett lost an 8-round decision to last year) with range and movement. And that motivates me!”
Undefeated Lancaster, California welterweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Ko) satisfè Limberth “Zeklè” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 Ko), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik “Iceman” Hawkins(6-0, 5 Ko) ap fè fas Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Ko), nan New Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: wèltèr Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Ko), plum Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.
Biyè, pwi a $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 rinsid, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com oswa www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Pòt louvri nan 5:00 p.m. PT ak bout nan ouvèti pwograme nan 6:00 p.m. PT.
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, videyo ak founisè telco ak via satelit sou DirecTV Chèn 221 ak plat Rezo Chèn 158. Pou plis enfòmasyon, ki gen ladan yon orè pwogram plen ak kòman ou kapab jwenn CBS Espò Network, ale nan www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” seri.
ENFÒMASYON:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins)
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Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions Brings “The Dragon” & “Chalè an” to April 16th “Knockout Night at the D” evènman

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Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (Mas 28, 2016) – D Las Vegas la ak Downtown Las Vegas Evènman Sant (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, announced today that Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Pwomosyon boksè is the licensed promoter of record for the 2016 “Knockout Night at the D” boxing series to be held at the DLVEC.
Apr a. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Samdi lannwit, Avril 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AK), ap viv sou CBS Espò Network from the DLVEC outdoor venue in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas.
RJJ promises fans in attendance and those watching live on CBS Sports Network will feel the heat of the 10-round main event as “The Dragon,” Steve CLAGGETT, batay “Chalè an,” Chris Van Heerden, in a fan-friendly welterweight showdown.
“We are truly passionate about bringing outdoor boxing back to Las Vegas and are excited to work with Roy Jones Jr. to showcase local fighters and give them an amazing platform at ,” di Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of the D Las Vegas and DLVEC. “We feel this fight series will become a major event in the city’s boxing scene, as it will bring together world-class athletes, local businesses and fans from near and far.”
“Anytime I have the opportunity to showcase my fighters in Las Vegas and put on a show is a win-win for me and Roy Jones Jr. Pwomosyon boksè,” commented Roy Jones Jr., Co-Founder of RJJ. “Las Vegas has helped make my career what it is today; it feels like home to me. ‘Knockout Night at the D’ is going to be a spectacular night for boxing and the fans. Downtown Las Vegas Event Center is an outstanding venue for boxing fans… there isn’t a bad seat in the house!”
“I’m honored to work with such a reputable venue such as the Downtown Las Vegas Center,” remarked Keith Veltre, CEO / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. Pwomosyon. “This venue is exactly what the boxing community needs to spark the excitement of boxing that ‘Knockout Night at the D’ will deliver. The team has been very accommodating to RJJ and it is a pleasure to work with a class act. We are happy to call the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center home to RJJ.”
CLAGGETT (23-3-1, 16 Ko), 26, is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. As an amateur in Calgary, he captured four Alberta Championships and three Golden Gloves titles, all prior to his 18th anivèsè nesans.
South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Ko), fighting out of Santa Monica (TANKOU), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) ak Entènasyonal boksè Federasyon (IBF) wèltèr chanpyon. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, California Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Ko) kont Limberth Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 Ko), of Rock Island, Illinois. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik Hawkins (6-0, 5 Ko) is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined in a 4-round bout.
The remainder of the undercard features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: wèltèr Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Ko), junior featherweight Sal Perez (2-0) ak bantamweight Sergio Lopez (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (foto sou bò goch la) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
Tout batay ak avyon de gè yo sijè a chanjman.
Biyè, pwi a $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 rinsid, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com oswawww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Pòt louvri nan 5:00 p.m. PT ak bout nan ouvèti pwograme nan 6:30 p.m. PT.
Nan “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, videyo ak founisè telco ak via satelit sou DirecTV Chèn 221 ak plat Rezo Chèn 158. Pou plis enfòmasyon, ki gen ladan yon orè pwogram plen ak kòman ou kapab jwenn CBS Espò Network, ale nanwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” seri.
ENFÒMASYON:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce)