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Miguel Madueño to Fight in WBA Title Elimination Bout Against Jezzrel Corrales on March 12th

ORANGE, COMME (Mars 7, 2022) – Thompson Boxing’s unbeaten lightweight contender, Miguel "L'explosif" Madueño (27-0, 25 KOs), who is known for his explosive power and exciting fights, now has the chance of a lifetime as he faces former world champion Jezzrel Corrales (25-4, 10 KOs), in WBA lightweight title eliminator. The 12-round bout will take place at the Roberto Duran Arena in Panama City, Panama on March 12, 2022, on a “KO to Drugs” event hosted by the WBA.


The 23-year-old Madueño is looking to change his life forever as a win would put him in line to be a mandatory challenger for the WBA lightweight world champion, which is currently held by George Kambosos Jr. (20-0, 10 KOs), one of the biggest names in the sport.


I want to thank my promoter Thompson Boxing for guiding my career in such a great way,” said Madueño, who is currently riding a 13-fight knockout streak. “They provided a way to get in me in a position to display my skills to the world. This is my moment, and I will raise to the occasion as I want to be Thompson Boxing’s next great world champion.


We have always believed in Miguel since we signed him, and this is what we love doing, putting fighters in the best position possible,” dit Ken Thompson, CEO of Thompson Boxing. “Miguel is a true force in the lightweight division, and we are excited about getting him to a point in which the world can watch all of his fights against the top stars of the sport!”


This is a great opportunity for Madueño, but we can’t overlook the opponent as he is a former world champion and the toughest fighter Miguel has ever faced,” a déclaré Alex Camponovo, Thompson Boxing’s general manager. “Madueño’s future could be bright but he has a tough test on the 12th that he must pass and we have all the confidence he is ready for the task.

George “El YuYuAcosta Speaks on Career Defining Win Against Gadwin Rosa

Photos by Damon Gonzalez / All-Star Boxing
LOS ANGELES, COMME (Mai 10, 2021)Thompson Boxing Promotions’ super featherweight prospect, George “El Yuyu” Acosta (12-1, 1 KO), picked a career-defining win this past Friday, Mai 7, 2021, as he defeated Gadwin Rosa(11-2, 9 KOs), at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, FL. Avec la victoire, Acosta captured the vacant WBA Fedecentro Super Featherweight title. L'événement a été promu par All-Star Boxing and televised by Telemundo.

I’m ready to step up and challenge all the top contenders at 130 livres,” said Acosta. “I have never been one to call out names, but I know that I am deserving of a high-profile fight. I have fought above my weight for most of my career and took this fight on late notice and got the victory. I am ready for anyone and anything and am grateful to Thompson Boxing for believing in me.”

“We’re so proud of George Acosta,” were the first words of promoter Ken Thompson, “Acosta has been in tough early in his career, and now has found a weight class he is supremely confident in. I see Acosta as a fighter who will be getting a big fights as he marches on at super featherweight.”

“George Acosta has grown as a boxer and is the perfect example of a Thompson Boxing fighter,», A déclaré Alex Camponovo, Thompson Boxing’s general manager. “George has faced tough competition and learned from a loss, and now he is one of the exciting up-and-comers of Thompson Boxing. We are immensely proud of George.”

I know that it takes a team to get to the next level and it also takes experience,” concluded Acosta. “I am 24-years-old, and I am right where I need to be. I have never been a disrespectful fighter. I do not call people out, or disrespect them, but I want people to know I am ready to fight anyone. I believe in my team and my promoter, and know good things are coming my way.”

George Acosta won by the following scores 96-94, 97-93 et 98-92, as he defeated Gadwin Rosa by unanimous decision.

Ruben Villa stops Mora in one for second straight first round knockout

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Onatario, COMME. (Septembre 23, 2016)–Heralded featherweight prospect Villa Ruben made it two-for-two in first round stoppages as he took out Jose Mora at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Californie.
Villa dropped Mora with a right hook, and then stepped on the gas with a flurry of power punches until the fight was stopped at 2:31.
Villa de Salinas, California now has two knockouts.
Ruben has been very impressive in his first two outings,” dit Promotions bannière président, Artie Pelullo. “We will have him back on 4 novembre on the undercard of our fight card in Corona, Californie.”
The fight went as expected,” a déclaré Ken Thompson, président de Thompson Boxing Promotions. “Ruben was sensational in earning his second straight knockout win. It’s very early in his career, but you can already tell how special he is.
Photo By Carlos Baeza/ Thompson Boxing

Andrey Fedosov & John Thompson crowned Boxcino champions with stoppage wins

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Couronne, Californie (Mai 26, 2015)--Memorial Day weekend started out with a bang as Andrey Fedosov and John Thompson were crowned Boxcino 2015 champions in the Heavyweight and Jr. Middleweight divisions with stoppage wins over Donovan Dennis and Brandon Adams this past Vendredi night at the Omega Products Outdoor Arena.

The Boxcino Tournament was promoted by Banner Promotions, tandis que Vendredi de card was promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions.
The event also served as the series finale of ESPN Vendredi Night Fights.

Fedosov scored an 8th round stoppage, while Thompson got off the canvas in round 1 to score a 2nd round stoppage.

Fedosov landed some hard power shots in round 2 that Dennis was able to withstand. Fedosov dropped Dennis in round 3 from a left hook to the head. Dennis started being effective the jab in round 4, and he started mixing the straight left behind it.

In round 6, Fedosov hurt Dennis again as he ripped two hard rights off the face of the southpaw. In round 7, it was more power shots that hurt Dennis and made him take a knee.

In round 8, Fedosov landed a perfectly timed right hand that sent Dennis hard to the canvas. Dennis got to his feet but the fight was waved off 54 seconds into round 8.

Fedosov, 220 1/2 lbs de Hollywood, California via Russia is now 28-3 avec 23 KO. Dennis, 219 lbs de Davenport, Iowa is now 14-3.
I was being patient and waiting for a counter, and I was able to hit him with it,” said Fedosov of the knockout blow. “Now I will look for a big fight.

John Thompson got off the deck in round 1 to come back and score an explosive 2nd round stoppage over Brandon Adams to win the Boxcino Jr. titre Middleweight.

Adams dropped Thompson in the opening seconds from a left hook. In round 2, Thompson landed a huge shot that sent Adams to the canvas. Thompson then pounded on Adams and a right hand wobbled Adams into the ropes and a knockdown was ruled. Thompson finished off a visibly hurt Adams with a heavy combination and the fight was stopped at 2:18 du tour 2.

Thompson, 153.2 lbs de Newark, NJ est maintenant 17-1 avec six coups de grâce. Adams, 154.8 lbs of Los Angeles, CA est maintenant 17-2.

This is a new beginning for me,” Thompson said. “We’re in a whole different ball game now. This is where I’m suppose to be.

Dit Promotions bannière président Artie Pelullo, “It was a great night, and John and Andrey earned these titles. We expect to have them in big fights very soon. D'un autre côté, I am glad that these two thrilling fights were part of the last ESPN Vendredi Night Fights show.

Photos par Emily Harney / Promotions Banner.

John Thompson ready to win Boxcino title tonight

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Couronne, Californie (Mai 22, 2015)-Ce soir at the Omega Products Outdoor Arena, John Thompson (16-1, 5 KO) looks to win the Boxcino Jr. Middlweight championship when he takes on Brandon Adams in the finale of ESPN Vendredi Night Fights.

Thompson weighed in at a ready 153.2 à De jeudi weigh in and he looks in prime shape to not only win the title but enter the world rankings.
John has been really working hard in Virginia. This is his 2nd training camp down there and after his layoff we have really seen the improvement and his confidence,”said Thompson’s promoter Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions.
Thompson, who literally entered the tournament at the last second when Cleotis Pendarvis failed to make weight for his opening round bout with Ricardo Pinnel. Thompson went out and boxed very soundly to win the unanimous decision.
In his semifinal bout with previously undefeated Stanyslav Skorokhod, Thompson peppered the undefeated Ukrainian fr.om the outside and mixed it up on the iniside en route to winning the split decision on Avril 10 à Bethléem, Pennsylvanie.
Now Thompson will take on the Boxcino veteran Adams with the eye on becoming a major player in the crowded Jr. Division Middleweight
I have believed in John since day one. A lot of people jumped off the bandwagon since his loss to Frank Galarza. But I always knew he had the ability to compete at the highest level and tonight he will prove that I am excited for not only ce soir but the future of John. He is just 26 and is best boxing is ahead of him,” finished Mielnicki
Photo By Emily Harney / Promotions Banner
Promotions GH3 dispose invaincu poids moyen Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, invaincu super-coq Adam Lopez ainsi que Jr. Middleweight John Thompson, Jr., invaincu poids welter Jerrell Harris,invaincu super-coq Muhammad Qa'id, invaincu léger Oscar Bonilla, Heavyweight Natu Visinia et Light Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell le GH3 Promotions stable.

Boxcino 2015 finale pèsent Photos

ORANGE, Californie. (Mai 21, 2015) – ESPN “Vendredi Night Fights” diffusion finale dispose de deux combats en suspens dans les divisions de poids moyen des poids lourds et juniors qui décideront de la 2015 Boxcino Champions.
Voici les photos de De jeudi peser des Boxcino finales qui auront lieu vendredi à l'Omega Produits Arena internationale extérieure à Corona, Californie. Le spectacle commence à 10:00 ET sur ESPN 2 comme la finale de ESPN VendrediNight Fights.

 

Le Boxcino 2015 tournoi est promu par Promotions Banner. Vendredi de spectacle est promu par Thompson Boxing Promotions Banner et.

 

Finale des poids lourds–Andrey Fedosov (l) et Donovan Dennis

Jr. finale de Middleweight. John Thompson (l) et Brandon Adams

Andrey Fedosov

Donovan Dennis

John Thompson

Brandon Adams

Photos par Emily Harney / Promotions Banner

Boxcino Jr. Middleweight finale par les numéros

ORANGE, Californie. (Mai 20, 2015) – ESPN “Vendredi Night Fights” diffusion finale dispose de deux combats en suspens dans les divisions de poids moyen des poids lourds et juniors qui décideront de la 2015 Boxcino Champions.

 

Le 10 rounds moyen junior finale présente Boxcino tournoi vétéran Brandon Adams (16-1, 12 KOs) de Los Angeles contre les compétences de boxe lisses John Thompson (16-1, 5 KOs) de Newark, New Jersey. Les finalistes seront en compétition pour la couronne sur Boxcino Vendredi, Mai 22, à partir de la Omega Produits Arena extérieure à Corona, Californie. Également sur la ligne – la NABA titre intérimaire des super welters, et la WBO Intercontinental Junior Middleweight belt.

 

Les billets pour la finale de Boxcino sont au prix de $50, $70, & $100, et sont disponibles pour achat en ligne au ThompsonBoxing.com ou en appelant 714-935-0900.

 

L'événement principal double dispose talents poids lourds Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 KOs) de Davenport, Iowa et Andrey Fedosov (27-3, 22 KOs) de la Russie dans un combat de 10 rounds pour déterminer la 2015 Heavyweight Champion Boxcino. Dennis-Fedosov sera également se battre pour le WBA Fedelatin et Titres poids lourds WBO Intercontinental.

 

Brandon Adams– 17-1, 12 KO’s John Thompson– 16-1, 5 KO

Los Angeles, CA Newark, New Jersey
Surnom–“Le Cannon” “Apollo Kidd”

Age: 25 Age: 26
Has won 3 straight bouts (all by stoppage) Has won two straight bouts
66.7 KO % 29.4 KO%
Has fought 74 tours (4.1 Rounds/Bout) Has fought 78 tours (4.59 Round/Bout)

5»9″ 6’1

70″ Reach NA

Opp Rec: 157-99-16 100-45-9

Le Omega Produits Arena extérieure est situé à 1681 California Ave., Couronne, COMME 92881 et peut être atteint à 951-737-7447. Les portes ouvrent à 5:45 p.m. PT. et la premier combat commence à 6:15 p.m. PT.

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Undercard Previewed pour Boxcino 2015 Finales ESPN2 mai 22

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ORANGE, Californie. (Mai 19, 2015) – ESPN “Vendredi Night Fights” diffusion finale dispose de deux combats en suspens dans les divisions de poids moyen des poids lourds et juniors qui décideront de la 2015 Boxcino Champions.

 

Le 10 rounds moyen junior finale présente Boxcino tournoi vétéran Brandon Adams (16-1, 12 KOs) de Los Angeles contre les compétences de boxe lisses John Thompson (16-1, 5 KOs) de Newark, New Jersey. Les finalistes seront en compétition pour la couronne sur Boxcino Vendredi, Mai 22, à partir de la Omega Produits Arena extérieure à Corona, Californie. Également sur la ligne – la NABA titre intérimaire des super welters, et la WBO Intercontinental ceinture de moyen junior.

 

Les billets pour la finale de Boxcino sont au prix de $50, $70, & $100, et sont disponibles pour achat en ligne au ThompsonBoxing.com ou en appelant 714-935-0900.

 

L'événement principal double dispose talents poids lourds Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 KOs) de Davenport, Iowa et Andrey Fedosov (27-3, 22 KOs) de la Russie dans un combat de 10 rounds pour déterminer la 2015 Heavyweight Champion Boxcino. Dennis-Fedosov sera également se battre pour le WBA Fedelatin et Titres poids lourds WBO Intercontinental.

 

Le Tournoi Boxcino est promu par Promotions Banner et télévisé sur ESPN “Vendredi Night Fights” (ESPN2 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT). Le spectacle vendredi est co-promu par Thompson Boxing Promotions et Promotions Banner.

 

Le undercard dispose rusé super coqs IHeures Zarate (10-1-1,1 KO) de Los Angeles contre Fernando Fuentes (5-4-1, 1 KO) de Hemet, Californie. En dehors des deux épisodes télévisés, la lutte 8-retour entre Zarate et Martinez est parmi les combats les plus attendus de la nuit.

 

“Zarate est l'un des plus passionnants, jeunes boxeurs dans le 122 lb. division,” dit Ken Thompson, président de Thompson Boxing. “Il ne va pas vous souffler avec la puissance, mais sa vitesse de la main et le taux de travail sont certainement en valeur le coût d'admission.”

 

“Je suis impatient à une grande soirée de boxe,” dit Artie Pelullo, président de Promotions Banner. “Il est un grand tout autour de la carte, et les finales seront Boxcino ventilateur combats amicales où deux nouveaux prétendants au titre mondial émergeront.”

 

Zarate, un gaucher, rend la vie difficile pour les adversaires en utilisant une source d'énergie illimitée pour lancer les poinçons de toutes sortes d'angles. Il est insaisissable en ce qu'il darde dans et hors de zones de danger, ce qui rend les combinaisons d'atterrissage sur lui une question difficile.

 

“Je tente de ne pas rester au même endroit trop longtemps,” dit le 23-year-old Zarate. “En déplaçant et en changeant le rythme, mes adversaires ne peuvent généralement pas chronométrer mes mouvements.”

 

En d'autres actions, Colombienne légère Andres Figueroa (5-0, 3 KOs) face compatriote perspective Angel Martinez (5-1-1, 1 KO) de San Antonio, Tex. dans un combat 6 rondes.
Humberto Rubalcava (1-0, 1 KO), un natif Riverside qui est devenu professionnel en Avril, visages super coqs Richard Tallmadge, qui en sera à ses débuts pro (4-tours).

 

Une paire de jeunes welters en Eridani Leon (2-1) du Mexique et Isaac Freeman (1-1, 1 KO) de Los Angeles affronteront dans un combat de 4 rounds.

 

Aussi, Moyens perspective canadienne junior Cody Crowley (3-0, 2 KOs) se battra un adversaire à être nommé plus tard (4-tours).
Ouverture de l'événement est super coqs invaincu Adam Lopez (11-0, 6 KOs) de San Antonio va contre le vétéran Miguel Tamayo (16-12-2, 14 KOs) du Mexique (6-tours).

Le Omega Produits Arena extérieure est situé à 1681 California Ave., Couronne, COMME 92881 et peut être atteint à 951-737-7447. Les portes ouvrent à 5:45 p.m. PT. et la premier combat commence à 6:15 p.m. PT.

Pour plus d'informations s'il vous plaît visitez www.banner-promotions.com& ThompsonBoxing.com et. Pour les mises à jour régulières sur nos combattants, événements, et les promotions, s'il vous plaît consulter notre page Facebook, et suivez-nous sur Twitter et Instagrambannerboxing et ThompsonBoxing.