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George “El YuYu” Acosta Speaks on Career Defining Win Against Gadwin Rosa
Photos by Damon Gonzalez / All-Star Boxing |
LOS ANGELES, ZOALS (Mei 10, 2021) – Thompson Boxing Promotions’ super vedergewicht vooruitzicht, George “El Yuyu” Acosta (12-1, 1 KO), picked a career-defining win this past Friday, Mei 7, 2021, as he defeated Gadwin Rosa(11-2, 9 KO), at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, FL. Met de overwinning, Acosta captured the vacant WBA Fedecentro Super Featherweight title. Het evenement werd gepromoot door All-Star Boxing and televised by Telemundo. “I’m ready to step up and challenge all the top contenders at 130 pond,” 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,"Zei 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 en 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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Andrey Fedosov & John Thompson crowned Boxcino champions with stoppage wins
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John Thompson ready to win Boxcino title tonight
Kroon, Californië (Mei 22, 2015)-–Vanavond at the Omega Products Outdoor Arena, John Thompson (16-1, 5 KO's) looks to win the Boxcino Jr. Middlweight championship when he takes on Brandon Adams in the finale of ESPN Vrijdag Night Fights.
Boxcino 2015 finals weigh in Photos
ORANJE, Calif. (Mei 21, 2015) – ESPN's “Vrijdag Night Fights” final broadcast features two outstanding fights in the heavyweight and junior middleweight divisions that will decide the 2015 Boxcino Champions.
Below are photos from Donderdag weigh in from the Boxcino Finals that will take place op vrijdag at the Omega Products International Outdoor Arena in Corona, Californië. De show begint om 10:00 EN op ESPN 2 as the finale of ESPN VrijdagNight Fights.
De Boxcino 2015 tournament is promoted by Banner Promotions. Vrijdag show is promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions.
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Heavyweight finals–Andrey Fedosov (l) and Donovan Dennis |
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Jr. Middleweight finals. John Thompson (l) and Brandon Adams |
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Andrey Fedosov |
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Donovan Dennis |
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John Thompson |
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Brandon Adams |
Foto door Emily Harney / Banner Promotions
Boxcino Jr. Middleweight finals by the numbers
ORANJE, Calif. (Mei 20, 2015) – ESPN's “Vrijdag Night Fights” final broadcast features two outstanding fights in the heavyweight and junior middleweight divisions that will decide the 2015 Boxcino Champions.
The 10-round junior middleweight final showcases Boxcino tournament veteran Brandon Adams (16-1, 12 KO) of Los Angeles against the smooth boxing skills of John Thompson (16-1, 5 KO) van Newark, New Jersey. The finalists will compete for the Boxcino crown on Vrijdag, Mei 22, from the Omega Products Outdoor Arena in Corona, Calif. Also on the line – de NABA Interim Super Welterweight title, en de WBO Intercontinental Junior Middleweight belt.
Tickets for the Boxcino Finals are priced at $50, $70, & $100, en zijn online verkrijgbaar ThompsonBoxing.com of door te bellen naar 714-935-0900.
The double main event features heavyweight talents Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 KO) of Davenport, Iowa and Andrey Fedosov (27-3, 22 KO) of Russia in a 10-round fight to determine the 2015 Boxcino Heavyweight Champion. Dennis-Fedosov will also fight for the WBA Fedelatin en WBO Intercontinental heavyweight titles.
Los Angeles, CA Newark, NJ
Bijnaam–“De Cannon” “Apollo Kidd”
5’9″ 6’1″
Opp Rec: 157-99-16 100-45-9
Undercard Previewed for Boxcino 2015 Finals ESPN2 May 22
ORANJE, Calif. (Mei 19, 2015) – ESPN's “Vrijdag Night Fights” final broadcast features two outstanding fights in the heavyweight and junior middleweight divisions that will decide the 2015 Boxcino Champions.
The 10-round junior middleweight final showcases Boxcino tournament veteran Brandon Adams (16-1, 12 KO) of Los Angeles against the smooth boxing skills of John Thompson (16-1, 5 KO) van Newark, New Jersey. The finalists will compete for the Boxcino crown on Vrijdag, Mei 22, from the Omega Products Outdoor Arena in Corona, Calif. Also on the line – de NABA Interim Super Welterweight title, en de WBO Intercontinental junior middleweight belt.
Tickets for the Boxcino Finals are priced at $50, $70, & $100, en zijn online verkrijgbaar ThompsonBoxing.com of door te bellen naar 714-935-0900.
The double main event features heavyweight talents Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 KO) of Davenport, Iowa and Andrey Fedosov (27-3, 22 KO) of Russia in a 10-round fight to determine the 2015 Boxcino Heavyweight Champion. Dennis-Fedosov will also fight for the WBA Fedelatin en WBO Intercontinental heavyweight titles.
The Boxcino Tournament is Promoted by Banner Promotions and televised on ESPN's “Vrijdag Night Fights” (ESPN2 10 p.m. EN / 7 p.m. PT). The show op vrijdag is co-promoted through Thompson Boxing Promotions en Banner Promotions.
The undercard features crafty super bantamweight Isaac Zarate (10-1-1,1 KO) of Los Angeles against Fernando Fuentes (5-4-1, 1 KO) of Hemet, Calif. Outside of the two televised bouts, the 8-round fight between Zarate and Martinez is among the most eagerly anticipated fights of the night.
“Zarate is one of the most exciting, young boxers in the 122 pond. divisie,” zei Ken Thompson, voorzitter van Thompson Boksen. “He won’t blow you away with power, but his hand speed and work rate are definitely worth the cost of admission.”
“I’m looking forward to a great night of boxing,” zei Artie Pelullo, president of Banner Promotions. “It’s a great card all around, and the Boxcino finals will be fan friendly fights where two new world title contenders will emerge.”
Zarate, a southpaw, makes life difficult for opponents by using an unlimited energy supply to launch punches from all sorts of angles. He’s elusive in that he darts in and out of danger spots, which makes landing combinations on him a difficult matter.
“I try not to stay in the same spot for too long,” said the 23-year-old Zarate. “By moving and changing the pace, my opponents typically can’t time my movements.”
In andere actie, Colombian lightweight Andres Figueroa (5-0, 3 KO) faces fellow prospect Angel Martinez (5-1-1, 1 KO) San Antonio, Tex. in a 6-round fight.
Humberto Rubalcava (1-0, 1 KO), a Riverside native who turned professional in April, faces super bantamweight Richard Tallmadge, who will be making his pro debut (4-rondes).
A pair of young welterweights in Eridani Leon (2-1) of Mexico and Isaac Freeman (1-1, 1 KO) of Los Angeles square off in a 4-round bout.
Ook, Canadian junior middleweight prospect Cody Crowley (3-0, 2 KO) zal een tegenstander om later te worden genoemd vechten (4-rondes).
Opening the event is undefeated super bantamweight Adam Lopez (11-0, 6 KO) of San Antonio going up against the veteran Miguel Tamayo (16-12-2, 14 KO) van Mexico (6-rondes).