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

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ORANGE, BI ELEYI (March 7, 2022) – Thompson Boxing’s unbeaten lightweight contender, Miguel “El Explosivo” 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,” wi 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,” wi 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.”
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George “El YuYu” Acosta Speaks on Career Defining Win Against Gadwin Rosa

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Los Angeles, BI ELEYI (Le 10, 2021) – Thompson Boxing Promotions’ super featherweight prospect, George “El Yuyu” Acosta (12-1, 1 KO), picked a career-defining win this past Friday, Le 7, 2021, as he defeated Gadwin Rosa(11-2, 9 KOs), at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, FL. Pẹlu awọn win, Acosta captured the vacant WBA Fedecentro Super Featherweight title. Awọn iṣẹlẹ ti a ni igbega nipa All-Star Boxing and televised by Telemundo.

“I’m ready to step up and challenge all the top contenders at 130 poun,” 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,"Wi 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 ati 98-92, as he defeated Gadwin Rosa by unanimous decision.
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Ruben Villa stops Mora in one for second straight first round knockout

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Onatario, BI ELEYI. (Kẹsán 23, 2016)–Heralded featherweight prospect Ruben Villa made it two-for-two in first round stoppages as he took out Jose Mora at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California.
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 of Salinas, California now has two knockouts.
“Ruben has been very impressive in his first two outings,” wi Banner ni igbega Aare, Artie Pelullo. “We will have him back on November 4th on the undercard of our fight card in Corona, California.”
“The fight went as expected,” said Ken Thompson, president of 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
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Nikita Fedosov & John Thompson crowned Boxcino champions with stoppage wins

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Ade, California (Le 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 Friday night at the Omega Products Outdoor Arena.

The Boxcino Tournament was promoted by Banner Promotions, nigba ti Friday ká card was promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions.
The event also served as the series finale of ESPN Friday Night njà.

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 ti Hollywood, California via Russia is now 28-3 pẹlu 23 knockouts. Dennis, 219 lbs ti 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. Middleweight akọle.

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 ti yika 2.

Thompson, 153.2 lbs ti Newark, Awon ara New Jersey ni bayi 17-1 with six knockouts. Adams, 154.8 lbs of Los Angeles, CA ni bayi 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.”

Wi Banner ni igbega Aare Artie Pelullo, “It was a great night, and John and Andrey earned these titles. We expect to have them in big fights very soon. Lori miiran akọsilẹ, I am glad that these two thrilling fights were part of the last ESPN Friday Night Fights show.”

Awọn fọto nipa Emily Harney / Asia ni igbega.
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John Thompson ready to win Boxcino title tonight

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Ade, California (Le 22, 2015)-–Lalẹ at the Omega Products Outdoor Arena, John Thompson (16-1, 5 KO ká) looks to win the Boxcino Jr. Middlweight championship when he takes on Brandon Adams in the finale of ESPN Friday Night njà.

Thompson weighed in at a ready 153.2 ni Thursday ká 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 April 10 ni Betlehemu, PA.
Now Thompson will take on the Boxcino veteran Adams with the eye on becoming a major player in the crowded Jr. Middleweight pipin
“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 lalẹ but the future of John. He is just 26 and is best boxing is ahead of him,” finished Mielnicki
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GH3 ni igbega ẹya undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight ká Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez bi daradara bi Jr. Middleweight John Thompson, Jr., undefeated Welterweight Jerrell Harris,undefeated Super Bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, undefeated lightweight Oscar Bonilla, Heavyweight Natu Visinia ati Light Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell si GH3 ni igbega idurosinsin.
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Boxcino 2015 finals weigh in Photos

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ORANGE, Calif. (Le 21, 2015) – ESPN ká “Friday Night njà” final broadcast features two outstanding fights in the heavyweight and junior middleweight divisions that will decide the 2015 Boxcino Champions.
Below are photos from Thursday ká weigh in from the Boxcino Finals that will take place on Friday ni awọn Omega awọn Ọja International Outdoor gbagede ni Corona, California. The show begins at 10:00 ATI lori ESPN 2 as the finale of ESPN FridayNight njà.

 

Awọn Boxcino 2015 tournament is promoted by Banner Promotions. Friday ká show is promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions.

 
Heavyweight finals–Nikita Fedosov (l) and Donovan Dennis

Jr. Middleweight finals. John Thompson (l) and Brandon Adams

Nikita Fedosov

Donovan Dennis

John Thompson

Brandon Adams

Awọn fọto nipa Emily Harney / Asia ni igbega

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Boxcino Jr. Middleweight finals by the numbers

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ORANGE, Calif. (Le 20, 2015) – ESPN ká “Friday Night njà” 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 KOs) of Los Angeles against the smooth boxing skills of John Thompson (16-1, 5 KOs) ti Newark, New Jersey. The finalists will compete for the Boxcino crown on Friday, Le 22, from the Omega Products Outdoor Arena in Corona, Calif. Also on the line – awọn NABA Interim Super Welterweight title, ati awọn WBO Intercontinental Junior Middleweight belt.

 

Tickets for the Boxcino Finals are priced at $50, $70, & $100, and are available for purchase online at ThompsonBoxing.com tabi nipa pipe 714-935-0900.

 

The double main event features heavyweight talents Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 KOs) of Davenport, Iowa and Nikita Fedosov (27-3, 22 KOs) of Russia in a 10-round fight to determine the 2015 Boxcino Heavyweight Champion. Dennis-Fedosov will also fight for the WBA Fedelatin ati WBO Intercontinental heavyweight titles.

 

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

Los Angeles, CA Newark, Awon ara New Jersey
Apeso–“The Cannon” “Apollo Kidd”

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

5’9″ 6’1″

70″ Reach NA

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

Awọn Omega Products Outdoor Arena ti wa ni be ni 1681 California Ave., Ade, BI ELEYI 92881 and can be reached at 951-737-7447. Ilẹkun ìmọ ni 5:45 p.m. PT. ati awọn first bout begins at 6:15 p.m. PT.

For additional information please visit www.banner-promotions.com& ThompsonBoxing.com ati. For regular updates on our fighters, iṣẹlẹ, and promotions, please check our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter and Instagrambannerboxing ati @ThompsonBoxing.
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Undercard Previewed for Boxcino 2015 Finals ESPN2 May 22

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ORANGE, Calif. (Le 19, 2015) – ESPN ká “Friday Night njà” 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 KOs) of Los Angeles against the smooth boxing skills of John Thompson (16-1, 5 KOs) ti Newark, New Jersey. The finalists will compete for the Boxcino crown on Friday, Le 22, from the Omega Products Outdoor Arena in Corona, Calif. Also on the line – awọn NABA Interim Super Welterweight title, ati awọn WBO Intercontinental junior middleweight belt.

 

Tickets for the Boxcino Finals are priced at $50, $70, & $100, and are available for purchase online at ThompsonBoxing.com tabi nipa pipe 714-935-0900.

 

The double main event features heavyweight talents Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 KOs) of Davenport, Iowa and Nikita Fedosov (27-3, 22 KOs) of Russia in a 10-round fight to determine the 2015 Boxcino Heavyweight Champion. Dennis-Fedosov will also fight for the WBA Fedelatin ati WBO Intercontinental heavyweight titles.

 

The Boxcino Tournament is Promoted by Asia ni igbega and televised on ESPN ká “Friday Night njà” (ESPN2 10 p.m. ATI / 7 p.m. PT). The show on Friday is co-promoted through Thompson Boxing Promotions ati Asia ni igbega.

 

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 lb. pipin,” wi Ken Thompson, Aare ti Thompson Boxing. “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,” wi 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.”

 

Ni miiran igbese, Colombian lightweight Andres Figueroa (5-0, 3 KOs) faces fellow prospect Angel Martinez (5-1-1, 1 KO) ti 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-iyipo).

 

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.

 

Bakannaa, Canadian junior middleweight prospect Cody Crowley (3-0, 2 KOs) yoo ja ohun alatako lati wa ni oniwa nigbamii (4-iyipo).
Opening the event is undefeated super bantamweight Adam Lopez (11-0, 6 KOs) of San Antonio going up against the veteran Miguel Tamayo (16-12-2, 14 KOs) of Mexico (6-iyipo).

Awọn Omega Products Outdoor Arena ti wa ni be ni 1681 California Ave., Ade, BI ELEYI 92881 and can be reached at 951-737-7447. Ilẹkun ìmọ ni 5:45 p.m. PT. ati awọn first bout begins at 6:15 p.m. PT.

For additional information please visit www.banner-promotions.com& ThompsonBoxing.com ati. For regular updates on our fighters, iṣẹlẹ, and promotions, please check our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter and Instagrambannerboxing ati @ThompsonBoxing.