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GYM returns for first time since 2019 avec “the homecoming: rivas vs. louis 2”

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MONTRÉAL (Mars 9, 2021) -Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) will organize its first event in 16 months – “The Homecoming: Rivas vs. Louis 2” — Tuesday night, Mars 16 at Hotel Plaza Quebec in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.

“The Homecoming,” presented in co-promotion withNew Era Fighting & Promotion and in collaboration ofPromotions Lee Baxter is headlined by a rematch featuringOscar "Kaboom" Rivas (26-1, 18 KOs) etSylvera «Sly» Louis (8-5, 4 KOs) in the 8-round main event. Rivas defeated Louis by 4-round majority decision back in 2012.

A representative of his native Colombia at the 2008 Jeux olympiques, Rivas is coming off a controversial loss July 20, 2019, by way of a 12-round decision toDillian Whyte (25-1) in the United Kingdom for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Interim heavyweight title.

A maximum of 120 fans for a total of 250 peoples will be allowed to attend “The Homecoming.” Boxers and trainers had to have quarantined for 14 jours avant l'événement, and they must carefully check any Covid potential symptoms during 10 days after the fights.

Rivas is rated No. 1 in the WBC’s new weight class, Bridgerweight (200 à 224 lbs.), and he and Louis will participate in the Bridgerweight’s inaugural fight.

“It was not easy to put all the parts in place, to have our sanitary protocol accepted and to obtain all the required authorizations while Quebec City was in the worst of the Covid pandemic time and declared a red zone,” GYM presidentYvon Michel said. “It has been tireless teamwork for several months and full collaboration from the participants. It is an expensive but important adventure for the relaunch of our activities and the restarting of the careers of our boxers. This gala will allow several boxers to regain hope and WBC # 1 aspirant Oscar Rivas to restart the machine for whom we have very ambitious plans this year.”

“The Homecoming” will be streamed live by FITE worldwide on the FITE mobile apps, toutes les principales applications et sites Web OTT (www.FITE.tv), à partir de 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, pour $29.99 USD (available in English or French). It will also be available in Canada via Canal Indigo, Bell Télé, Shaw TV and YOOP.

Dans le cas de co-vedette, Canadian favoriteSebastian Bouchard (18-2, 8 KOs) takes on welterweightMario Perez (20-7-5, 12 KOs) in a 6-tound bout. It will be the first fight for Bouchard since he was injured in the ring in November 2019.

Former NBA and NABO middleweight championPatrice Volny (25-1, 18 KOs) squares off against former Canada middleweight titlistJanko Trotter (10-5-2) in a super middleweight clash of Canadians. This is a very important fight for IBF #6 ranked Volny who has been appointed to box PolishPatrick Wojcicki, IBF #3, for the mandatory position to challenge world championGennady Golovkine in May.

Former Canadian amateur champion and member of the Canadian National Team, Alexis Barrière, will make is long awaited pro debut when he meetsColin Sangster (2-0, 2 KOs) in a 4-round fight between Canadian heavyweight prospects.

There matches showcasing cruiserweights are also on tap on the undercard: PopulaireYan “Wild Thing” Pellerin (10-1, 4 KOs) contre.Marco Parente (1-4-3) dans un 6 tours, plus a pair of 4-round fights betweenFrancis Charbonneau (2-1, 2 KOs) vs. Alexandre Roberge (1-0, 0 KOs), etAlexander Beaule (1-0l 1 KO) contre.Nick “Big Mac” Naccarato (0-0-1). 

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À PROPOS DU GROUPE YVON MICHEL (GYM): Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) a été fondée en 2004 par Yvon Michel et ses associés. The organization’s mission is the development of high-level boxers through support in management and especially by management in competition. In order to achieve its objectives, GYM is active in talent recruitment and event organization, having developed major partnerships with Gestev, Vidéotron, TVA sports, Mise-O-Jeu, Loto-Québec, Montreal Casinos and Lac Leamy, RNC Media and 91.9 Sportif, & CO, Bel Printing & Lapointe Dental Center, Rival in addition to cooperating closely with Rixa Promotions. The entire GYM team is actively working with the Yvon Michel Foundation to help fight breast cancer. GYM President Yvon Michel was inducted into the Boxing Canada Hall of Fame in April 2017. GYM has contributed to the development of many world champions, including Marie-Ève ​​Dicaire (IBF), Adonis Stevenson (WBC), Eleider Alvarez (WBO) and Artur Beterbiev (IBF), Jean Pascal (WBC) and Joachim Alcine (WBA), the most ever by a Canadian promoter in history.

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Remise de la carte de promotions Lee Baxter; McGuinness et Miljas se battent en octobre 28

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Octobre 25, 2016) - Dû à des circonstances imprévues, La carte des promotions Lee Baxter est prévue pour Jeudi soirée au Powerade Centre à Brampton, L'Ontario a été reporté jusqu'à nouvel ordre.

Deux des combattants de Baxter devraient apparaître sur cette carte, 130 le candidat à la livre Logan «Cotton» McGuinness et l'espoir des poids lourds Mladen «Monster» Miljas, va maintenant se battre Octobre 28 au Deerfoot Inn & Casino à Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Un ancien champion NABA à 126, 130 et 135 livres, McGuinness a signé avec Lee Baxter Promotions en juillet. McGuinness, 23-0-1 (10 KO), se bat pour le premier depuis mai 2015 et rencontre Noel Rincon, 18-9-1 (10 KO), du Mexique en huit tours. Avec une victoire, le natif de l'Ontario, âgé de 29 ans, espère revenir dans le mélange.

Connu sous le nom de «Monster» en raison de sa puissance écrasante et de sa stature physique impressionnante, Miljas a l'air d'aller 2-0 en pro quand il défie le mexicain Adrian Garcia, 1-1 (1 KO), dans un quatre rond.

"" Je suis content d'avoir pu continuer à combattre Logan et Mladen même après le report de notre carte,”A déclaré Lee Baxter. "La carte sera reportée dans un proche avenir, mais en attendant, il est important de garder mes combattants occupés. Logan a été très pointu à l'entraînement et Mladen a l'air d'un bon espoir des poids lourds d'après ce que nous avons vu lors de ses débuts professionnels.

Baxter, qui grandit son écurie de boxeurs talentueux, attend également avec impatience l'opportunité de changement de carrière de son combattant Samuel Vargas lorsqu'il affrontera l'invaincu Danny GarciaNovembre 12.

«Nous avons beaucoup de belles choses à l'horizon et je pense que Sammy va surprendre beaucoup de monde. Ses entraîneurs savent tout ce qu'il y a à savoir sur Garcia et l'équipe Vargas était ravie quand nous avons appris qu'il avait accepté le combat..

J'ai aussi Kane Heron qui revient de quelques blessures persistantes et il reviendra d'ici la fin de l'année. C'est un talent vraiment spécial et l'un des secrets les mieux gardés de la boxe. Plus important, nous continuerons de croître et d'investir dans nos combattants tout en offrant des événements de qualité au Canada.

Pour plus d'informations, veuillez visiter LeeBaxterpromotions.com.

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Lee Baxter Promotions Encres Logan McGuinness

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Août 3, 2016) - Lee Baxter Promotions, basé à Toronto, est fier d'annoncer la signature de Logan «Cotton» McGuinness, candidat aux super poids plume invaincu, à un accord promotionnel exclusif.

Vivre et se battre à Orangeville, Ontario, McGuinness a un exceptionnel 23-0-1 registre professionnel avec 10 victoires à venir par KO. McGuinness, 29 ans, est un ancien champion WBA-NABA à 126, 130 et 135 livres, gagner NABA Fighter of the Year en 2011.

Numéro anciennement classé 4 dans le monde par la WBA, McGuinness est inactif depuis mai 2015 en raison de problèmes de sortie de l'anneau et est ravi de revenir dans le cercle carré.

McGuinness a déclaré à propos de son nouvel accord promotionnel et de son retour au combat au Canada: «C'est formidable d'avoir signé avec Lee Baxter et c'est quelque chose que je pense que cela prend du temps.. Je pense que nous allons faire du bruit et faire de grandes choses ensemble. J'ai eu quelques années malheureuses comme le comprend tous ceux qui ont suivi ma carrière, mais je crois vraiment que les choses se passent pour une raison et tout semble se mettre en place. Je suis motivé et rajeuni. J'ai hâte de me battre à Toronto!"

Baxter, membre de longue date de la scène de la boxe canadienne qui a récemment créé la série de combats «Next Generation», est ravi de travailler avec un ami de longue date qui, selon lui, a un bel avenir devant lui.

«Je suis ravi de travailler avec Logan et le timing est parfait pour nous deux. Il a eu des licenciements inattendus mais est toujours invaincu et un combattant très talentueux. Il y a eu une demande publique pour qu'il se batte à nouveau au Canada depuis 18 de ses matchs professionnels ont été ici et nous sommes fiers de faire en sorte que cela se produise. Je cherche à le faire potentiellement combattre deux fois 2016 et les gens de l'Ontario sont aussi excités de le voir se battre que de se battre devant eux. Le ciel est définitivement la limite avec Logan!"

Les détails sur le retour de Logan sur le ring seront annoncés sous peu.

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Wilcox tops Orozco in Toronto

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Juillet 29, 2016) – Up and coming lightweight Steven Wilcox of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada scored an impressive eight round unanimous decision over rugged Mexican Juan Orozco Thursday, Juillet 28 at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto.

Topping Lee Baxter Promotions’ inaugural “Next Generation” fight card and with an excited crowd supporting him, the taller Wilcox looked to use his range from the opening bell. Orozco was able to close the gap at times during the first few rounds, landing some decent shots in close quarters. Wilcox effectively adjusted and found his range, peppering Orozco with clean punches. For the remainder of the bout, Orozco attempted to press forward but was unsuccessful as Wilcox continued to land clean shots to the body and head of his game foe en route to a unanimous decision.

Wilcox improves to 14-1-1 avec 5 KO. The game Orozco is now 14-4-2 avec 10 KO.

Light heavyweight “Irish” Tim Cronin of Etobicoke, Ontario dominated Slovakia’s Kristof Demendi over six one sided rounds en route to a decision. Cronin, who is unbeaten since losing a split decision in his pro debut, dominated the fight as Demendi was never able to find his rhythm.

Cronin ups his professional ledger to 8-1-1 avec 2 wins by knockout while Demendi slips to 10-2-2 (6 KO).

Highly touted heavyweight newcomer Mladen Miljas (1-0, 1 KO) battered David Vyletel (5-2, 2 KO) of Slovakia until the referee saved the latter from further punishment in the second stanza. Miljas, who fights out of Ontario, displayed an arsenal of skills during the impressive showing.

En d'autres actions, junior middleweight Mayron Zeferino (1-0) scored a first round knockdown and overcame a late rally from Danyk Croteau (1-1) en route to a decision victory while super middleweight newcomers Augistino D’Aluisio (0-0-1) and Mike Miller (0-0-1) battled to a draw.

“We went through a lot of changes with this card and worked hard to make it happen,”A déclaré Lee Baxter. “Miljas looked fantastic and Zeferino gutted out a decision over a very determined opponent. Steven Wilcox was very sharp tonight and outpointed a very tough foe that never stopped trying. Global, I’m satisfied with the event and hope the fans that tuned in around the world via the webcast enjoyed it as well. We’re looking forward to bringing more exciting boxing to Ontario.”

Lee Baxter Promotions’ next card will be announced shortly.

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Promotions Lee Baxter’ “Next Generation” available on Free Stream Live

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Juillet 27, 2016) – Lee Baxter Promotions is proud to announce that the inaugural “Next Generation” card taking place Jeudi, Juillet 28 at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto will air free and live on FRPLive.TV.
Created recently by Lee Baxter himself, the “Next Generation” cards will offer an outlet for boxers who believe they have what it takes to make it to the next level. The majority of the fighters hail from Canada but some will travel from various parts of the world.
From TV shows to live events, concerts, interviews and original content, FRPLive.tv has a wide array of entertainment for their viewers. The website was originated by legendary DJ Funk Master Flex and continues to add new content on a daily basis.
Promoter Lee Baxter said of his first card being aired “I’m glad we can provide entertainment for fight fans around the world free of charge. I believe that there is no better way to introduce all four corners of the globe to our new series and the fighters competing than allowing them to watch it from the comfort of their homes.”
Headlined by a showdown between talented Ontario native Steven Wilcox and Mexico’s Juan Orozco, the telecast for the five fight card starts at 7 pm est and can be seen worldwide athttp://frplive.tv/view-5/?hash=4959f012785b8573e004c793b79bce22.
Sponsored by Everlast, Vonbets, Hardknocks Boxing Club & Labatts Brewery, tickets to the “Next Generation” are on sale now for $45, $55 et $65 by logging onto Ticketmaster.Ca. Les portes ouvrent à 6:30 h et le premier combat est prévu pour 7:30.
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Orozco intervient pour affronter Wilcox à « Next Generation » en juillet 28

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Juillet 23, 2016) – Lee Baxter Promotions announced that hard-hitting Juan Orozco will face Steven Wilcox Thursday, Juillet 28 in the eight round main event of the first ever “Next Generation” card at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The “Next Generation” fight series by Lee Baxter Promotions provides a platform for boxers with championship aspirations. Most of the boxers fight out of Canada but some will trek from across the world to display their talents.
Living and fighting out of Zamora, Michoacan de Ocambo, Mexique, Orozco is 12-3-2 avec 10 victoires par KO. A winner in four of his last five bouts with three of those wins by KO, Orozco stopped Camilo Fuentes July 16 au Mexique. He’ll also enter the ring as the naturally bigger man, fighting as heavy as 151 lbs.
One of Canada’s rising stars,Wilcox owns an outstanding 13-1-1 record and has 5 KO. Fighting out of Hamilton Ontario, Wilcox shutout Pedro Navarrete in March. Avant sa carrière professionnelle, the 26-year-old had approximately 180 amateur fights and was a two-time Canadian lightweight champion.
"Both fighters deserve props for making this happen”A déclaré Lee Baxter. “Orozco is filling in on short notice for Jesus Singwancha, who withdrew after injuring his hand in training. En plus de cela, he just fought a few days ago. Wilcox also deserves credit for dealing with multiple opponent changes and going forward with no questions asked. En plus de cela, Orozco is a tough fighter and I’m expecting a very competitive fight.”
Tim “The Irish” Cronin, a cruiserweight from Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada looks to run his unbeaten streak to 9 fights when he challenges Kristof Demendei of Slovakia in a six round contest. Cronin, 7-1-1 (2 KO), has primarily fought in Ontario and hasn’t been defeated since his pro debut. Demendei, 10-1-2 (6 KO), fought all but one of his bouts in Slovakia and looks to rebound from a decision loss in June.
Dans l'action undercard, super middleweights newcomers Augistino D’Aluisio and Mike Miller will swap leather. Junior middleweight Mayron Zeferino will have his first fight versus Quebec’s Danyk Croteau. Monster heavyweight Mladen Mijas of Ontario makes his pro debut against 5-1 Slovakian David Vyletel. Each bout is scheduled for four rounds.
Sponsored by Everlast, Vonbets, Hardknocks Boxing Club & Labatts Brewery, tickets to the “Next Generation” are on sale now for $45, $55 et $65 by logging onto Ticketmaster.Ca. Les portes ouvrent à 6:30 h et le premier combat est prévu pour 7:30.
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Wilcox-Singwancha headlines “Next Generation” July 28 à Toronto

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Juillet 16, 2016) – Steven Wilcox and Jesus Singwancha will square off in the eight round main event of Lee Baxter Promotions’ inaugural “Next Generation” cardJeudi, Juillet 28 at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The “Next Generation” fight series is set to showcase boxers on the rise with championship aspirations. Most of the boxers fight out of Canada but some will travel from various parts of the globe to showcase their skills.
Living and fighting out of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Wilcox has an excellent 13-1-1 professional ledger with five victories by way of knockout. L'année dernière, he fought undefeated Mick Gadbois for the WBC International title but the belt remained vacant following a draw. The 26-year-old Wilcox dominated his last two bouts, winning virtually every round against Luis Armando Juarez and Pedro Navarrete respectively. Cependant, he’s expected to have his hands full on July 28.
Born as Jesus Kakonge in Congo, Singwancha now boxes out of Montreal and was matched astonishingly tough from the day he turned pro. In addition to facing three unbeaten foes in his first five fights, he was pitted against world title challenger Tabtimdaeng Na Rachawat (maintenant 52-3), Narong Boonchan (23-2) and former two-division world champion Sirimongkol Singwancha who owns a jaw-dropping 90-2 dossier professionnel. Currently at 21-9 avec 8 victoires par KO, Jesus Sinwancha is on a five fighting winning streak, most recently outpointing the aforementioned Gadbois.
"This is going to be a heck of a fight,” exclaimed Lee Baxter. “Steven is an outstanding boxer but he’s never fought anybody as tough, rugged and experienced as Singwancha. Steven believes he has what it takes to get to the next level but knows he can’t sleep on Singwancha, who is riding his own wave of confidence coming off of consecutive victories over two well-regarded fighters in Roody Pierre-Paul and Mick Gadbois. Fans are in for a real treat here!"
Dans le cas de semi-principale, cruiserweight Tim “The Irish” Cronin of Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada challenges Slovakia’s Kristof Demendei over six rounds. Cronin, 7-1-1 (2 KO), is unbeaten in eight fights after dropping his pro debut and fought most of his career in Ontario. Demendei, 10-1-2 (6 KO), will fight in the Great White North for the first time and lost his last bout via decision to once-beaten Marco Scafi in June.
Debuting super middleweights Augistino D’Aluisio and Mike Miller are scheduled to duke it out over four rounds and super welterweight Mayron Zeferino will have his first fight against opponent to be announced. Rounding out the card is newcomer Mladen Mijas of Ontario versus 5-1 Slovakian David Vyletel in the heavyweight division. All three fights are scheduled for four rounds
Other bouts will be announced shortly.
Baxter said “there were some recent changes to the card but needless to say, we’ve got competitive matches across the board. All of the boxers on the card believe they have what it takes to be included in the next generation of boxing stars and are coming to put on a great show July 28.”
Sponsored by Everlast, Vonbets, Hardknocks Boxing Club & Labatts Brewery, tickets to the “Next Generation” are on sale now for $45, $55 et $65 by logging onto Ticketmaster.Ca. Les portes ouvrent à 6:30 h et le premier combat est prévu pour 7:30.
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Lee Baxter Promotions Teams up with VonBets

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Toronto, Ontario Canada (Juin 30, 2016) – Lee Baxter, CEO of Lee Baxter Promotions, has announced a partnership with VonBets in association with his “Next Generation” Boxing Series.

Set to kick off Juillet 28 at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, “Next Generation” will feature up and coming fighters who are aiming to get to the next level. Most of the fighters are from Canada but some will travel from different parts of the world for the opportunity to show off their talents. The debut card on the 28e is headlined by a ten round bout featuring junior lightweight prospect Alex Dilmaghani.

 

Avec près de 1000 live casino games and more than 20,000 events offered monthly on their sportsbook, Vonbets is a full-fledged online casino. Known as the gaming site with class, VonBets is currently running a special for new sign ups courtesy of Lee Baxter Promotions and continues to grow daily.

“VonBets is proud to be an official partner of the Next Generation boxing series,” said Andrew Bryant, Director of Vonbets. “We look forward to providing early odds on most of the fights and helping in generate worldwide interest in this new series featuring Canadian and international fighters.”

Baxter is looking forward to working with VonBets and believes the global potential in their partnership is unlimited.

“VonBets posting odds on many of our fights will create a much broader interest than usual for this type of series,” said Baxter. “They’re fully committed to boxing and people from all across the world use their website to place wagers. This will greatly help our series and put many additional eyes on the fighters.”

Tickets for “Next Generation” are on sale now by going tohttp://www.ticketmaster.ca/lee-baxter-presents-live-professional-boxing-toronto-ontario-07-28-2016/event/100050C9C9CC8BA1?artistid=2255469&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=33.

VonBets’ Sports book is available at http://ads.vonbetspartners.com/redirect.aspx?pid=3383&bid=2317

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Irish Heavyweight Sensation Con Sheenan to fight July 28

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Juin 15, 2016) – Six-time Irish amateur champion Cornelius “Con” Sheehan is set to make his Canadian debut against an opponent to be named Jeudi, Juillet 28 at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Ontario.

The bout takes place as part of Lee Baxter Promotions’ “The Next Generation.” Tickets priced at $45, $55 et $65 are available now by calling 416-797-3375. Les portes ouvrent à 6:30 h and the opening bell is scheduled for 7:30.

“I’m looking forward to putting on a great show,” said Sheenan. “I plan to make a big statement on the 28e."

Born and raised in Tipperary, Irlande, Sheenan made his pro debutJanvier 19 à Los Angeles, COMME, outpointing previously unbeaten Jonathan Rice over four rounds. Since the victory, le 6'5 215 pound 27-year-old has been working hard in the gym and was recently in camp with heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Sheenan, who had an incredible 203-18 record amateur, won six Irish National Senior Division titles and captured 13 total championships. En 2008, he became the youngest ever heavyweight champion in Irish history at age 18.

“Con Sheenan is a hidden gem who will soon explode onto the heavyweight scene,” said Sheenan’s manager Gary Hyde of Nowhere2Hyde Management. “Con has an extensive amateur pedigree where he won multiple Irish national titles as well as a European Union title. He’s got a very fluid style but loves nothing more than going into the trenches, so he’s an extremely exciting fighter. In a few years, he’ll be right in the mix.”

Baxter is looking forward to showcasing Con on his card and believes he’s got a bright future.

“Con is very highly regarded and had a great amateur background. He’s on the right path in the pros and fans in Canada will love him. It’s a pleasure to work with Con, Adam Harris & Nowhere2Hyde Management for this fight. We’re looking forward to the first of many great performances from Con.”

For more information on Lee Baxter Promotions, please visit LeeBaxterMgt.com. Updates on Nowhere2Hyde are available at Facebook.com/nowhere2hydeboxermanagement.