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RENO’S JJ MARIANO TO MAKE PRO DEBUT / CARSON CITY’S ELIZONDO RETURNS TO RING JUNE 8TH

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May 30, Reno — Northern Nevadans JJ Mariano and Diego Elizondo are scheduled to fight on the June 8th world-championship boxing card at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The event is presented by Top Rank Inc., Kia Haere o te reira I Whakatairanga, and the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. The evening’s feature attraction matches World Champion Oscar Valdez (25-0, 20 Koó) against Jason Sanchez (14-0, 7 Koó) for the WBO Featherweight World Title.  



Making his highly anticipated pro debut, Reno’s own JJ Mariano will be fighting William Flenoy of Fresno in a four-round jr. welterweight bout. Mariano, who has been exciting local boxing fans by fighting for University of Nevada Reno’s boxing program, is ready to throw his hat into the prize ring.  

“I’ve been looking forward to fighting professionally for about a year now.” Says Mariano. “Being able to have your first pro fight in your hometown is something special.”

Mariano, who is a Reed High School graduate, has also recently participated in various Golden Glove tournaments.

In a battle of undefeated prospects, Carson City lightweight Diego Elizondo (2-0-1) will be fighting Sacramento’s Sergio Vega (2-0) in a four-round match. After a layoff, Elizondo is eager to get back into the squared-circle.

“I have bigger plans in boxing.” Says Elizondo.  “A win over Vega will be a step in the right direction.”


Valdez-Sanchez and the 10-round co-feature will be televised live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Undercard bouts will stream live on ESPN+, the leading multi-sport streaming service, timata i 6:30 p.m. / 3 AND:30 p.m. PT.

Fight card and event details are subject to change.

Tickets for this world championship event priced at $103, $68 a $43 are on sale now and can be purchased via Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa gift shop.
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HEAVYWEIGHTS AND PROSPECTS ADDED TO ‘VASQUEZ VS SANDOVAL’ UNDERCARD MAY 4TH

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April 30th, Reno — The card is set for May 4th’s world-class boxing event presented by Let’s Get It On Promotions and the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The evening’s feature attraction matches world-ranked Oscar “El Chapito” Vasquez (15-1) against Ricardo “El Niño” Sandoval (12-1) in an eight-round, super-flyweight battle. A spectacular undercard supplements the main event.

 

 

 

Undefeated heavyweight prospect and knockout machine, Frank “Freedom Fighter” Sanchez (5-0, 5 Koó), has been added to the May 4th card. Sanchez was born and raised in Guantanamo Bay Cuba. In his native country, he competed in over two-hundred boxing matches as an amatuer. He fled Cuba in 2016 and made his way to Las Vegas where he signed a managerial deal with retired Hall of Fame referee Richard Steele. Sanchez will be fighting veteran Lamont Capers (9-11) in a six-round battle.

 

 

 

Carson City lightweight Diego Elizondo (2-0) will be fighting the very tough Canton Miller (3-1) in a four-round match.

 

 

 

In a six-round cruiserweight bout, U.S. Army Veteran Blake “The Beast” McKernan (7-0, 5 Koó) of Sacramento will be facing Mexico’s Daniel Arambula (4-2).

 

 

 

In a classic Mexican vs. Puerto Rican fight, Santos “Titos” Vasquez (5-2-1), who is Oscar’s younger brother and an alternate for the 2012 U.S. Olympic boxing team, will be fighting Puerto Rico’s Bryan Aquino (11-2) in a six round junior-flyweight bout.

 

 

 

Ricardo “The Dreamer” Lucio-Galvan (2-0, 2 KO) is scheduled to fight in a four-round featherweight bout.

 

Whawhai kāri kaupapa ki te huringa. First bell is at 7pm.

 

 

E wātea ana tīkiti $35, $65, $100 (taxes and fees not included) and can be purchased at the Atlantis Gift Shop, by calling Atlantis Special Events 888.551.7007 ranei 775.824.4467, or via ticketmaster.com. https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/1700546DF068922D#efeat4212

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VASQUEZ VS SANDOVAL TOPS BOXING CARD AT THE RENO/SPARKS CONVENTION CENTER MAY 4TH

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April 4, Reno — Let’s Get It On Promotions and the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa are pleased to announce “The Main Event” – an exciting night of world-class professional boxing Friday, May 4th, 2018 at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center. Oscar “El Chapito” Vasquez (15-1) vs. Ricardo “El Niño” Sandoval (12-1) are matched in the main event.

 

 

 

 

In a sensational eight-round super-flyweight bout, Reno’s own Oscar Vasquez will be facing his toughest foe yet. Reno boxing fans remember Ricardo Sandoval (Tijuana, MX) when he faced the tough Brent Venegas last November. Sandoval earned the decision over Venegas in an action-packed brawl. Sandoval has earned three more wins since then. Many consider Vasquez vs. Sandoval to be a pick-em fight.

 

 

 

 

“It’s a coinflip.” Says Let’s Get It On Promotions’ Tommy Lane. “Both guys come forward, both like to exchange punches. It will be a very exciting fight.”

 

 

 

 

Vasquez, who is ranked in the top 15 at flyweight, is knocking at the door of a big opportunity. Sandoval has quickly earned a name for himself at the super flyweight division as well. A win for either will surely present bigger opportunities.

 

 

 

 

An exciting undercard will supplement Vasquez vs. Sandoval on May 4th.

 

 

 

 

Carson City lightweight Diego Elizondo (2-0) and Reno’s rising star Ricardo “The Dreamer” Lucio-Galvan (2-0, 2 KO), a featherweight, will both be returning to the ring that evening in separate bouts. Lucio-Galvan, also a sophomore at UNR, is coming off of a sensational second-round TKO victory over Kenny Guzman on the Beltran vs. Moses card in February.

 

 

 

 

Cruiserweight Blake “The Beast” McKernan (7-0, 5 Koó) of Sacramento will be making his way over the mountains to fight May 4th. McKernan, an Army Veteran who served in Iraq, is looking to remain undefeated in a six-round bout.

 

 

 

 

 

Additional matchups are being put together for May 4th. More information will be announced soon. Whawhai kāri kaupapa ki te huringa. First bell is at 7pm.

 

 

 

 

Tickets are available and can be purchased at the Atlantis Gift Shop $35, $65, $100 (taxes & fees not included), by calling Atlantis Special Events 888.551.7007 ranei 775.824.4467, or via ticketmaster.com. https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/1700546DF068922D#efeat4212

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WORLD CLASS BOXING RETURNS TO THE RENO/SPARKS CONVENTION CENTER NOVEMBER 17TH

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October 18th, Reno — Let’s Get It On Promotions and the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa are pleased to announce an exciting night of world-class professional boxing Rāhoroi, Whiringa 17, 2017 at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center. The card will be co-headlined by lightweight sensation Gabriel Flores Jr., and Reno’s own Oscar Vasquez in separate bouts.

 

The youngest-ever Top Rank Inc. signed fighter, Gabe Flores Jr. (4-0, 3Koó) is on a meteoric rise in the fight game. The Stockton, CA seventeen-year-old manages to fight as he is completing high school. For the third time he will fight in Northern Nevada, where he regularly draws hundreds from his hometown. Flores will fight in a four-round lightweight bout.

 

Reno’s own Oscar Vasquez (14-1) is coming off an impressive ten-round unanimous decision victory this August in Fallon against the tough Javier Gallo. Vasquez is currently ranked fifteenth in the world in the flyweight division by the World Boxing Organization. Vasquez will be fighting Victory Ruiz (22-7) in a ten-round fight.

 

Ricardo Lucio Galvan, also from Reno, will be making his pro debut on Whiringa 17. Galvan, a second-year business major at UNR, is also a Dreamer. He is enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) and hopes he can use his boxing career to bring awareness to the issue. He is an experience amateur with nearly eighty bouts. Galvan will be fighting in a four-round jr. lightweight bout.

 

Carson City’s Diego Elizondo (1-0) will be returning to the ring on Whiringa 17 after beating Chandler Clements via unanimous decision in Fallon in August. Elizondo attributes his toughness to his Basque and Mexican heritage. He will be fighting in a four-round lightweight bout.

 

Super flyweight Bruno Escalante (14-3-1) of Redwood City, CA is slated to fight in a six-round bout in Reno. Escalante is trying to get his world title run back on track after some recent bumps in the road. Born in Cebu City, Philippines, Escalante is one of a handful of young Filipino boxers who are carrying the torch for Pinoy boxing. Escalante will be fighting the tough Alex Rangel (17-7).

 

Rounding out the card is bantamweight Brent Venegas (3-0) o Stockton, Pērā i. Venegas is scheduled for a four-round scrap.

 

More information will be announced soon. Whawhai kāri kaupapa ki te huringa.

 

First bell is at 7pm. Tickets are available and can be purchased at the Atlantis Gift Shop $35, $65, $100, by calling Atlantis Special Events 888.551.7007 ranei 775.824.4467, or via ticketmaster.com.

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VASQUEZ AND FLORES CO-HEADLINE TENTH ANNUAL FALLON “RURAL RUMBLE” 8/12

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JULY 19th, Reno — The City of Fallon and Let’s Get It On Promotions are pleased to announce the tenth annual ‘Rural Rumble’. Te August 12th fight card will feature Reno’s Oscar “Chapito” Vasquez (13-1), and Gabriel Flores (2-0) o Stockton, Pērā i.

 

Oscar “Chapito” Vasquez, who was recently ranked #15 flyweight in the world by the World Boxing Organization, is coming off of a dominant unanimous decision victory over Armando Vasquez in June. He looks to further his world title campaign against veteran Javier Gallo (24-13-1) who is coming off of an impressive upset split decision victory over Jose Salgado in April. Vasquez versus Gallo is scheduled for ten rounds.

 

Ko te tūturu, whakaongaonga, and youngest-ever signed Top Rank Inc. boxer Gabriel Flores makes his return to Northern Nevada at this year’s Rural Rumble. In his professional debut on May 5th, Flores delighted the Reno fight fans by impressively knocking out Devon Jones. On June 30th, he scored his second consecutive KO over Jahaziel Vasquez in Texas. .

 

Four other bouts are scheduled for August 12th in Fallon. Carson City’s own Diego Elizondo will be making his anticipated professional debut in a four-round lightweight fight. After impressing the boxing fans in Fallon last year, undefeated Northern California favorite Pedro Moreno (6-0) returns to the 2017 Rural Rumble in a lightweight bout. Reno Jr.-flyweight, Santos Vasquez, looks to continue his third win in a row in a six-round bout. And finally, Reno bantamweight Alec McGee (2-1) looks to get back into the win column as he, rawa, returns to Fallon for the 2017 Rural Rumble in a four round scrap.

 

All bouts subject to change. Tickets are available now. $20 GA ($25 at gate), $30 ($35 at gate) floor seating, a $500 VIP tables are available. Tickets and tables can be purchased by calling (775) 423 4556. Find all information at Fallonfights.com

 

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FIGHT WEEK IN RENO – VASQUEZ VS. LAPIZCO HEADLINES SATURDAY

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June 8th, Reno — The final touches for Rāhoroi o world-class boxing event have been finalized by Let’s Get It On Promotions and the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa. The full professional boxing card will take place At Atlantis’ Paradise Ballroom 7 PM Rāhoroi.

 

June 11th’s card will be headlined by Reno’s own Oscar Vasquez (9-1) as he faces Mexico’s Javier Lapizco (7-3) of in an eight-round flyweight bout.

 

Oscar’s younger brother, Santos, will also be fighting i runga i Rāhoroi. Santos will be fighting Nestor Hernandez of Seattle, WA in a junior-flyweight bout.

 

Two of Reno’s amateur boxing stars will be making their highly-anticipated professional debuts in separate bouts. Alec McGee will be debuting in four-round fight in the bantamweight division against Mulapi Enjani of San Diego, Pērā i. Kenny Davis Jr. will be fighting Jose Luis Gallegos of Bakersfield, CA in a four-round featherweight bout.

 

In a four-round junior-lightweight contest, Sacramento’s Rafael Busuioe will face Kevin Davila of Seattle.

 

I roto i te te a'ee Kōmāmā wha-a tawhio, Matt Murphy of St. Louis, MO will be facing off against Derick Bartlemay of Eugene, OR.

 

The official boxer weigh-in is open to the public and will take place at Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa in the Emerald room at 6 PM Rāmere, June 10th.

 

Whawhai kāri kaupapa ki te huringa.

 

E wātea ana tīkiti – $35, $50, $100 Tickets can be purchased at the Atlantis Gift Shop, by calling Atlantis Special Events 888.551.7007 ranei 775.824.4467, or online by visiting atlantiscasino.com/boxing VIP tables are also available for $500 (Seats 4).

 

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Reno, Nevada e hāngai ana “Kia Haere o te reira I Whakatairanga "i whakaturia i roto 2000 by legendary boxing referee Mills Lane. I roto i te te tīmatanga 2005 I honoa e ia e tama Terry ko Tommy i te ngā mahi o te kamupene. Sine ka, Kua whakatairangatia ana e ratou mekemeke me konatunatua ngā toi hōia motu. Kua mahi rātou ki te maha o opuaraa runga o te ao, a kua arahina whawhai ki te ao wāhitanga taitara. twitter @letsgetitonbox facebook https://www.facebook.com/LetsGetItOnBoxing web letsgetitonboxing.com

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OSCAR VASQUEZ TO HEADLINE PRO BOXING SHOW AT ATLANTIS JUNE 11TH

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MAY 18th, Reno — Let’s Get It On Promotions and the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa are pleased to announce an evening of world-class professional boxing on Rāhoroi, June 11th, 2016 in Atlantis’ Paradise Ballroom. The evening’s main event will feature is local Reno favorite Oscar Vasquez (9-1). Vasquez, a popular local flyweight, will be featured in an eight-round bout.

 

Vasquez, who recently entered into a long-term promotional agreement with Let’s Get It On Promotions, looks to continue his campaign towards world title contention. I roto i tona whawhai whakamutunga, Vasquez scored a sensational knockout win over Jose Toribio in Fallon, NV.

 

Three additional fighters from the Reno/Sparks area are also slated to fight June 11th, including Oscar’s younger brother Santos, who was an alternate boxer for the 2012 US Olympic Team, me te, Kenny Davis Jr. and Alec McGee, both from Reno, who will make their professional debuts in separate bouts as well.

Doors tuwhera i 6pm, first bell at 7pm.

 

Additional fights which will feature top boxing prospects from around the country will be added. More information will be announced soon. Whawhai kāri kaupapa ki te huringa.

 

Tickets are available now – $35, $50, $100 can be purchased at the Atlantis Gift Shop, or by calling Atlantis Special Events 888.551.7007 ranei 775.824.4467, or online by visiting atlantiscasino.com. VIP tables are also available for $500 (Seats 4).

 

ABOUT kia manawareka KIMI IT ON whakatairanga

 

Reno, Nevada e hāngai ana “Kia Haere o te reira I Whakatairanga "i whakaturia i roto 2000 by legendary boxing referee Mills Lane. I roto i te te tīmatanga 2005 I honoa e ia e tama Terry ko Tommy i te ngā mahi o te kamupene. Sine ka, Kua whakatairangatia ana e ratou mekemeke me konatunatua ngā toi hōia motu. Kua mahi rātou ki te maha o opuaraa runga o te ao, a kua arahina whawhai ki te ao wāhitanga taitara. twitter @letsgetitonbox facebook https://www.facebook.com/LetsGetItOnBoxing web letsgetitonboxing.com

 

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OSCAR "CHAPITO" Vasquez Tuhinga NUI K.O. ON SATURDAY

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Aug 25, Reno, — Mā Oscar "Mākī" Vasquez (9-1 2 Koó) roaa te iwa tona wikitoria i tu San Diego o Jose Toribio (6-2) Rāhoroi i roto i te Fallon po, NV.

 

The scheduled eight-round contest was action packed from the opening bell with both fighters having their moments. Vasquez’s stuck to boxing while Toribio pushed the action. As the bout moved to the final rounds, Toribio began to land more punches than he had been able to in previous rounds. In the seventh round, rohe â mō whawhai e rua, U Vasquez he matau maui nanakia ki te tinana, which paralyzed Toribio. He was unable to recover.

 

This was the first scheduled eight-round contest for both. It was a tough and entertaining fight that got the Northern Nevada crowd on it’s feet. Although Fallon is practically Vasquez’s hometown, anaanatae faaite te pā ratou mauruuru no te kēmu Toribio muri iho.

 

Ki te te wikitoria, Vasquez tonu tana mīharo win-pūkenga, a ka haere tonu hoki ki te tupu tona kōtaha i roto i te wehenga mā.

 

Rāhoroi o e Top Kapa Inc. kāri whawhai i te aroaro, Kia Haere o te reira I Whakatairanga, me te City o Fallon hei wāhanga o te ā-tau "Rural Ngunguru."

 

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Whakaahua 1. Vasquez whakarewa whakaeke ki Toribio.

Whakaahua 2. Vasquez ki kapa whakatairanga (mahue ki te matau) Vasquez kaitohutohu, Hehe Carstairs. A Vasquez Kaiwhakatairanga Tomi me Terry Lane o LGIO.

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ABOUT kia manawareka KIMI IT ON whakatairanga

 

Reno, Nevada e hāngai ana “Kia Haere o te reira I Whakatairanga "i whakaturia i roto 2000 e Hall O kaitautoko mekemeke Rongonui Mills Lane. I roto i te te tīmatanga 2005 I honoa e ia e tama Terry ko Tommy i te ngā mahi o te kamupene. Sine ka, Kua whakatairangatia ana e ratou mekemeke me konatunatua ngā toi hōia motu. Kua mahi rātou ki te maha o opuaraa runga o te ao, a kua arahina whawhai ki te ao wāhitanga taitara.

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JR mā OSCAR Vasquez inoihia SHUTOUT i Las Vegas

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MARCH 17, Reno — A Reno Jr. Whakapai mā amanaki Oscar Vasquez ki 8-1 na roto i te decisioning o Mexico Hiha Sustaita (3-2, 3 PRICES) i roto i te a'ee ono-a tawhio Rāhoroi i roto i te Las Vegas.

I roto i te te mahi Kikī, koromatua-ki-toe tukinga, Sustaita matched Vasquez’s aggression throughout the fight with Oscar landing the cleaner punches. In a heated exchange in the sixth round, floored te matau mahue Sustaita, engari kua ora ia, ka whawhai ki te pere whakamutunga.

 

“I knew he was strong and had power.” Says Vasquez. “So I set him up for every big punch by going to the body. I took him to the late rounds, haere hoki i te knockout.

 

"Te hinaaro nei au ki te whakawhetai katoa nana nei i hanga te haerenga ki Vegas i Reno, a Southern California ki te tautoko i ahau i roto i tenei whawhai."

 

All three judges scored the fight 60-53. The evening of world-class boxing was the third installment of the regular series “Showdown at Sam’s Town” presented by Pochiro Promotions and RHP.

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Reno'S OSCAR Vasquez RETURNS TO THE KING SATURDAY

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MARCH 10, Reno — A Reno Jr. Mā amanaki Oscar Vasquez (7-1, 1 KO) Kei te whakaritea ki te whawhai tenei Rāhoroi i roto i te Las Vegas.

Vauvauhia e Pochiro Whakatairanga me RHP, “Showdown at Sam’s Town 3” will once again feature a night of world class professional boxing at Sam’s Town resort. In a Jr. Mā e mau e ono-a tawhio, Vasquez te whakatakotoria ki te kanohi Hiha Sustaita (3-1, 3 Koó) o Chihuahua, Mexico.

 

Vasquez has put together quite the winning streak over the past two years. He wikitōria i runga i Rāhoroi e atu i tana pakanga i roto i te Tamaiti. Flyweight division. He held training camp in Los Angeles, CA ki te kaiwhakangungu Nico Loupaleto.

 

"Au rite ki te hanga i te tauākī i roto i te Tamaiti. Mai mā te wehenga Rāhoroi.” Says Vasquez. “I had an amazing camp. We are ready.’

 

Ka whai te wa katoa-whakaongaonga Vasquez ona ringa ki tonu ki te pukuriri, me te pakeke-patu Sustaita, katoa o tona hoariri nei i te patototanga i roto i ona toa e toru.

 

Vasquez vs. Sustaita Ko tetahi o e whitu pāngia whakaritea mo te toru o instalment o "Showdown i te Town o Sam" i runga i March 14. Tīmata Tickets i $35.00 (me takoha me utu). To purchase tickets and for more information, tirohia samstownlv.com. All bouts subject to change.

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