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KO Night Boxing signs “The Dragon” Popular Canadian junior welterweight Steve Claggett

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LAS VEGAS (Gener 25, 2018) — KO Night Boxing LLC announced it has signed popular Canadian junior welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett en un contracte promocional exclusiu.

The Las Vegas-based company also has 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and undefeated Wichita flyweight, Nico Hernandez (3-0), 2 KOs), among its growing stable of professional boxers.
The 28-year-old Claggett (26-4-1, 17 KOs), fighting out of Calgary, is a fan-favorite because of his aggressive, non-stop style. Since the ultra-aggressive Claggett moved back down one division to junior welterweight, Claggett is a perfect 3-0 (1 KO), including a pair of title-winning 10-round decisions over previously unbeaten opponents,Yves Ulysse, Jr. (14-0) pel vacant Federació Internacional de Boxa (FIB) North American super lightweight title, així com Emmanuel Robles (15-0-1) for the vacant World Boxing Association (AMB) NABA USA super lightweight crown.
“I’m excited to be signed by John Andersen and KO Night Boxing,” Claggett said. “There were no guarantees (without a promoter). I’ve always had the talent but never the structure. I’ll have that now, encara que. It was always difficult making fights with long layoffs, dates falling through, and offers on short notice. I’ve only been able to show a little of what I’m capable. All I’ve ever wanted is a fair shake and this opportunity will allow me to show what I can do. This year is going to be big for me and KO Night Boxing.
“I’m just approaching my prime. I’ve only been working with my trainer, Vlad Goldenstein, for a little more than a year, però sóc 3-0 with him and have won two belts. Sóc un lluitador de la vella escola, action-packed and who brings the pace. This is a great for me and my boxing career.”
“We’re taking a big step in the right direction by signing Steve,” Claggett’s new promoter Andersen commented. “Estic emocionat. Steve deserves this opportunity and we’re going to deliver for him.
“Steve is an action fighter, always coming forward, and he hasn’t been in a bad fight during the three years I’ve known him. He took a risk but really opened some eyes with his performance against Ulysse. What an accomplishment fighting an undefeated fighter in his backyard. He took a big risk and got a big win. And now he’s beaten the man (Ulysse) who has beaten the man (21-0 Cletus Seldin, WDEC10, Desembre. 16, 2017 en HBO). Steve’s undefeated on this run as a junior welterweight, beating two previously unbeaten opponents, and he deserves more recognition and a shot at a big fight.”
“Steve’s an animal in the squared circle and the farthest thing from it outside the ring,” Claggett’s manager Max Matheny addicional. “He has all the attributes of a champion. His boxing IQ and ability to adapt under pressure makes Claggett a serious challenge. He can beat anybody in the division on any given night. We’ve had a multitude of promotional offers to consider at the end of a strong 2017 and are very excited to align with KO Night Boxing. They are going to give us the opportunities to show the world how good ‘The Dragon’ really is. His signature is turning into an autograph in 2018, mark my words.”
The boxing irony is that Ulysse, not Claggett, is now world ranked. Considering the half-Chinese, half-European Claggett beat Ulysse in his Montreal hometown, Steve proved that he’ll fight anybody, on sigui, unlike many fighters who make that claim but don’t back it up. “Me and my team aren’t afraid to fight anybody,” he spoke about his most significant fight to date. “Bring it on! I’m willing to fight in hostile territory against an A-side fighter. We don’t pick and choose. Too many fighters pad their records, but that only upsets fans, and delays fights. I’m looking for tough fights to judge how much I’ve grown. I’d love to fight the top guys.
“My fight with Ulysse was my biggest but not best fight. I thought I boxed a little robotic and fell back into some old habits. I’d give myself a B- for that fight. I got the win and put on a great show that was fast paced. Ulysse and Robles box, run and move. I’d like an opponent who comes to me, stays in the pocket, and fights. I know it’ll be a helluva fight.”
Maybe Claggett’s next fight will be on a higher platform, potser, against a legitimate fighter’s fighter like Steve.
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KO Night Boxing is an emerging combat sports promotional company whose core value is “Fighters First!” KO Night Boxing produces live events for CBS Sports Network. Follow us on Twitter @KONightBoxing.
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Olympian Nico Hernandez remains undefeated Tramaine Williams, Armando Alvarez & Zhilei Zhang victorious

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PER PUBLICACIÓ IMMEDIATA
“KO NIGHT BOXING” RESULTS FROM KANSAS
PALM CITY, Kansas (Setembre 24, 2017) – The name of last night’s “KO Nit de Boxa: Step Up” event certainly was appropriate as 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez had to overcome a major obstacle to remain undefeated at Hartman Arena in Palm City, Kansas.
“KO Nit de Boxa: Step Up!” was a presentation of KO Night Boxing LLC., in association with Roc Nation Sports and Hartman Arena, sponsored by Mort’s Cigar Bar, Jimmy Egg and Twister City Harley-Davidson. The action was taped live for future airing on CBS Sports Network.
St. Louis southpaw Kendrick “Uprising” Latchman outweighed regular flyweight Hernandez by more than 10 pounds when the two fighters entered the ring because Hernandez’ scheduled opponent, Basyzbek Baratov (2-1-2), abruptly pulled out of the fight after the weigh in due to a contractual disagreement. Hernandez weighed in at 113 lliura, Baratov was 112, which was the contracted weight. The Kansas Athletic Commission, però, automatically allows one-pound over for all non-title fights. Baratov refused to fight but Latchman agreed to fight at a 125-pound catchweight. Hernandez gained four pounds and the fight was on.
Wichita hero Hernandez was unmoved by the late change, largely due to his standout amateur career, in which his opponents often changed at the last moment. Latchman (1-5-1, 1 KO) is a pro boxer-MMA hybrid fighter who is 6-3 (5 KOs) en MMA, including a 55-second stoppage of 14-7-1 Cody Land al juliol passat.
Latchman buzzed Hernandez in the first round, much to the chagrin of the Hernandez’ loud hometown crowd. Els EUA. Olympian displayed a good chin and went on to win a six-round unanimous decision to improve his pro record to 3-0 (2 KOs).
“They (his corner and fans) were nervous,” the 21-year-old Hernandez said after the fight, “però no estava. My coach (father Lewis Hernandez) told me to feint and go in, but I lunged a little too much. Ei, I’m staying in my division (flyweight) before moving up in weight.”
“Nico had to step up, fighting a new opponent on 24-hour notice, along with the difference in their weights,” promotor John Andersen comentat. “Everything turned out okay but it wasn’t an easy fight. My palms were a little sweaty in the first round when he got hit hard, but Nico pulled out the win and he’ll be an even better fighter because of this experience. His father said Nico had never been hit like that before. It was a good card and the crowed was really into it.”
KO Night Boxing LLC announced that Hernandez would return Desembre 2 to headline another show at Hartman Arena.
USBA No. 2- rated featherweight Tramaine “The Might Midget” Williams (13-0, 5 KOs), fighting out of New Haven (Connecticut), cruised to his 13º victory without a defeat, taking a one-sided 10-round unanimous decision over Derrick Murray (13-3, 5 KOs), in the co-featured event.
Key West, FL welterweight Armando “La Caballero: Alvarez (17-0, 11 KOs) romàs invicte, winning a 10-round unanimous decision against Hungarian champion Gabor “Squirrel” Gorbics (23-8, 14 KOs) in a competitive Special Welterweight Attraction. Alvarez is the WBC Latino welterweight title holder.
Undefeated Chinese heavyweight prospect Zhilei “Big Bang” Zhang (18-0, 14 KOs), the reigning WBO Oriental champion, needed only 2:28 to stop veteran Byron “L'Ós” Polley(30-22-1, 13 KOs). Zhang, as well as Williams, are promoted by Roc Nation Sports.
In the most dramatic fight of the night, Los Angeles heavyweight Scott Alexander (13-2-2, 7 KOs) rebounded from being decked, as well as a pre-fight cut, to knockout 361-pound Richard “Silverback” Carmack (15-12-1, 12 KOs) en la segona ronda. Alexander suffered a cut on his shin that resulted from a step breaking as he entered the ring.
Milwaukee junior middleweight Akeem Negre (3-1, 1 KO) won three of four rounds on all three judges’ scorecards for a four-round unanimous decision over Marcus Neal (2-2, 2 KOs).
Wichita light heavyweight Jeff Strum pitched a shutout in his pro debut against Topeka’s (Kansas) previously unbeaten Chris Ortega (3-1-1), winning all four rounds in impressive fashion.
Els resultats complets de sota:
RESULTATS OFICIALS
MAIN EVENT – Pesos ploma
Nico Hernandez (3-0, 2 KOs), Wichita
WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55)
Kendrick Latchman (1-5-1, 1 KO), St. Louis, MO
CO-FEATURE – Pesos ploma
Tramaine Williams (13-0, 5 KOs), New Haven, Connecticut
WDEC10 (98-91, 98-91, 97-92)
Derrick Murray (13-3, 5 KOs), St. Louis, MO
SPECIAL WELTERWEIGHT ATTRACTION
Armando Alvarez (17-0, 11 KOs), Key West, Florida
WDEC10 (100-90, 98-92, 96-93)
Gabor Gorbics (23-8, 14 KOs), Budapest, Hongria
PESOS PESANTS
Zhilei Zhang (18-0, 14 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada
WKO1 (2:28)
Byron Polley (30-22-1 (13 KOs), Saint Joseph, MO
Scott Alexander (13-2-2, 6 KOs), Los Angeles, TAL COM
WKO2 (1:45)
Richard Carmack (15-12-1, 12 KOs), Kansas City, MO
Semipesats
Jeff Strum 1-0), Wichita, Kansas
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Chris Ortega (3-1-1), Topeka, Kansas.
JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHTS
Akeem Negre (3-1, 1 KO), Milwaukee, WI
Wdec4 (39-36, 39-36, 39-36)
Marcus Neal (2-2, 2 KOs), Kansas City, MO.
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2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Returns this Saturday at home in Kansas

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PER PUBLICACIÓ IMMEDIATA
2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez
Returns this Saturday at home in Kansas
“KO Nit de Boxa: Step Up!” a Hartman Arena a Park City, Kansas
PARK CITY, Kansas (Setembre 19, 2017) — 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandeztorna al ring aquest dissabte night for his third professional fight, com a cap de cartell “KO Nit de Boxa: Step Up!”, a Hartman Arena a Park City, Kansas.

“KO Nit de Boxa: Step Up!” és una presentació de la Nit KO Boxing LLC., en associació amb Hartman Arena, Mort’s Cigar Bar, Jimmy Egg and Twister City Harley-Davidson. L'acció serà gravat en viu per al futur emès per més de CBS Sports Network.
Hernández (2-0, 2 KOs), lluitant fora de Wichita, has a new opponent in the six-round main event, Kyrgyzstan flyweight Basyzbek Baratov (2-1-2).
Nico Hernandez (R) is in action aquest dissabte nit
(picture courtesy of Tony Schock, GS Memory Maker)
Lluitant fora de Filadèlfia, Baratov has had some tough luck, in terms of scoring, with two draws and a loss by split decision. His pro record could easily be 5-0.
A pair of undefeated Roc Nation Sports fighters, New Haven (Connecticut) pes ploma Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams (12-0, 5 KOs) and Chinese heavyweight Zhilei “Big Bang” Zhang(17-0, 13 KOs), will be showcased.
USBA No. 2-rated Williams faces Derrick Murray (13-2 (5 KOs), de St. Louis (MO), en la baralla co-estel·lar de 10 assalts. Lluitant fora de Las Vegas, Nevada, Zhang meets Missouri veteran Byron “L'Ós” Polley (30-21-1, 13 KOs) en un combat a 10 assalts.
Also fighting on the televised portion of the card is a 10-round welterweight match pitting undefeated rising star Armando “La Caballero” Alvarez (16-0, 11 KOs), fighting out of Key West, Florida, against Hungarian champion Gabor “Squirrel” Gorbics (23-7, 14 KOs).
In an eight-round battle of heavyweights, Los Angeles’ Scott Alexander (12-2-2, 6 KOs) caresRichard “Silverback” Carmack (15-1-1, 12 KOs), de Kansas City (MO).
The already loaded undercard continues to provide a boxing platform for local fighters in four-round fights: Kansas City (MO) mitjà júnior Marcus Neal (2-1, 2 KOs) vs. Akeem Negre(2-1, 1 KO), de Milwaukee, Wichita’s pro-debuting light heavyweight Jeff Sturm vs. Chris Ortega(3-0-1), de Topeka (Kansas), and Topeka’s Brian Clements (0-0-1) vs. Liberian junior welterweightArchie Weah, fighting out of Ohio.
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Tickets are on sale at the Hartman Arena box office and http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06005308B32459E5 Els preus són $115.00 (VIP), $75.00, $75.00, $50.00, $30.00 i $25.00.
Aquest és un tot-edats mostren. Les portes obren a 6:00 p.m. Connecticut amb el combat d'obertura programada en 7:00 p.m. Connecticut.
INFORMACIÓ:
Refilo: @KONightBoxing

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Undefeated featherweight prospect Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams To headline “KO Nit de Boxa: Rumble on the Water 2”

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Juliol 29 a CBS Sports Network, live from The Queen Mary

LONG BEACH. Califòrnia. (Juliol 13, 2017) – El invicte prospecte de pes ploma Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams will headline the “KO Nit de Boxa: Rumble on the Water 2” targeta, a Juliol 29, to air (10 p.m. I / 7 p.m. PT) a CBS Sports Network, live from The Queen Mary’s outdoor venue in Long Beach, Califòrnia.
Presented by Black Tree, “KO Nit de Boxa: Rumble on the Water 2” is promoted by Roy Englebrecht Promotions, in association with KO Night Boxing LLC and Roc Nation Sports.
Williams (11-0, 4 KOs) cares Angel “El Gat” Lluna (12-3-1, 7 KOs) en l'esdeveniment principal a 10 assalts.
“We’re looking forward to partnering with Black Tree, Roy Englebrecht Promotions, Roc Nation Sports and The Queen Mary for another great ‘Knockout Night Boxing’ esdeveniment,” KO Night Boxing president John Andersen dit. “Tramaine Williams is one of the hottest prospects in boxing and we’re excited to have him fight on another ‘KO Night Boxing’ show.”

After a sizzling start to his pro career, the New Haven, Conn. Native was inactive for nearly two years (2-13-2015) due to out-of-the-ring issues, but bounced back strong in January 2016, signing a promotional contract with Roc Nation Sports.

In his first fight under the Roc Nation Sports banner, Williams dominated Eduardo Garza (6-1) en route to an eight-round unanimous decision.in the CBS Sports Network co-featured event in Wichita, Kansas last March.

In his last fight on the Andre Ward-Sergey Kovalev II card at Mandalay Bay, Williams produced the most signature victory to date, stopping former NABO, WBC US and California State super featherweight champion Christopher Martin (30-8-3) en la segona ronda.

Williams first began boxing at the age of nine, accumulating an impressive record of 97-10 over his amateur career. During that span, he was a ten-time national amateur champion, a two-time Ringside World champion and a four-time Silver Gloves champion. He also was a PAL National Junior Golden Gloves champion.

Lluna, fighting out of the Dominican Republic, is a proven upset specialist having defeated then unbeaten (15-0-1, 11 KOs) José López, de juny 6, 2015 at Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, by way of a six-round unanimous decision. Lopez is currently the reigning WBO International super featherweight champion.
Former amateur boxing prodigy, undefeated Brooklyn light heavyweight prospect Junior “The Young God” Younan (12-0, 9 KOs), will face an opponent to be determined in the eight-round co-featured event. Also fighting under the Roc Nation banner, the 21-year-old Younan compiled a sterling 90-5 rècord amateur, highlighted by his three-time Ringside World and three-time National PAL championship performances.
A pair of California heavyweights square off in the in the six-round CBSSN opener as Rodney Hernández (10-5-2, 2 KOs), of Modesto, meets Los Angeles’ Jonnie Rice (6-2-1, 4 KOs), a former Winthrop College (SC) jugador de bàsquet.
Fighting on the undercard in four-round matches are Los Angeles featherweight Sergio “El Nino” Quiroz (3-0) vs. Lupe Arroyo (2-0), de Huntington Beach (TAL COM), Whittier (TAL COM) lleuger George Acosta (2-0), and pro-debuting welterweights Eric Gomez, of Santa Ana (TAL COM), and Long Beach’s Raul Calderon.
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
All tickets are priced at $60.00 and on sale to purchase by calling 949.760.3131.
Les portes obren a 5:30 p.m. PT amb el combat d'obertura programada en 6:30 p.m. PT.
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Refilo: @KONightBoxing
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Olympian Nico Hernandez had boxing float In Wichita’s Riverfest Sundance Festival parade

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Airing live on CBS Sports Network from
Hartman Arena in Kansas

PARK CITY, Kansas (Juny 7, 2017) – Team Hernandez, featuring Wichita-native Nico Hernandez (1-0, 1 KO), 1 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, entered a boxing float in this past Divendresnit de 45º annual Riverfest Sundance Festival parade in Wichita.

An estimated 50,000 people turned out to enjoy the parade, as well as the opportunity to support hometown hero Hernandez, who will fight at home once again in less than two weeks.
The 21-year-old Hernandez returns to action Dissabte nit, Juny 17, in the six-round main event against Mexican-born flyweight opponent Jose Rodriguez (2-0, 2 KOs), com a cap de cartell “KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire”, which will air (10 p.m. I / 7 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.
“KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” is a presentation of KO Night Boxing LLC.
Unbeaten Canadian featherweight Marc “Gwapo” Pagcaliwangan (10-0-1, 8 KOs) cares Angel “Terrible” Monrreal (10-8-1, 3 KOs), de Mèxic, in the eight-round co-featured event. Wichita junior middleweight Noel Esquada (7-3-2, 5 KOs) es reuneix 2012 Chicago Golden Gloves champion Limberth “El Gallito” Ponce (12-3, 9 KOs) en un partit de sis assalts,
En el primer partit televisat, Garden City (Kansas) prospecte de pes ploma Eric Vargas (2-0, 1 KO) takes on pro-debuting Humberto “Tito” Tellez, fighting out of Winfield (Kansas).
The non-televised “KO Nit de Boxa: Rapid Fire” undercard is loaded with local talent: pro-debuting Topeka (Kansas) welter júnior Brian Clements vs. Bryan Montalvo (1-9, 1 KO), of Garden City (Kansas); Winfield light heavyweight Juan Hollingsworth (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Oklahoman Matt Dixon in his pro debut, and pro-debuting middleweights Eddie Chavez, of Wichita, and Garden City’s Fernando Jasso throw-down in the opening bout.
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Tickets are on sale at the Hartman Arena box office and http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/060052A193761C74. Els preus són $175.00 (VIP ringside package ticket which includes a limited-edition event T-shirt and a ticket to the official after-party with a meet-and-greet opportunity), $150.00 (floor seat which includes a limited-edition event T-shirt), $75.00, $35.00 i $20.00. Tickets will also be sold in Wichita at Angela’s Café (2119 La. 21st St. N, or call Team Nico (Jeremiah @ 316. 393.3743 or Lewis @ 316.806.0144).
Aquest és un tot-edats mostren. Les portes obren a 6:00 p.m. Connecticut amb el combat d'obertura programada en 7:00 p.m. Connecticut.
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