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KALI REIS QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT

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REIS RETURNS TO THE RING DEZE ZATERDAG Op Mohegan Sun
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (Juni 26, 2018) – In advance of her fight this Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, three-time world champion Kali “KO Mequinonoag” Reis held an open media workout today at Big Six Academy in Providence, Rhode Island.

 

 

 

Fighting out of nearby Cranston, RI, Reis (13-7-1, 4 KO) will face former world title challenger Patty “La Elegante” Ramirez (11-5, 5 KO), van Mexico, in een acht-ronde weltergewicht bout.

 

 

 

Reis vs. Ramirez is the co-featured bout on the “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” kaart, gepresenteerd door JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, bij Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

 

 

 

Reis is coming off a historic fight last month versus undisputed women’s world welterweight champion and pound-4-pound Queen, 33-0 Cecilia Braekhus, in the first female bout ever featured on HBO. Reis dropped Braekhus for the first time in her professional career, however the judges scored the fight in favor of Braekhus, over ruckus boo’s from the crowd.

 

 

 

In het main event, after eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, de “Common Man”, Union Local 66 laborer, Joe Smith Jr. returns at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and knocking out the legend, Bernard Hopkins, clear out of the ring, op HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (WBC) en #7 (WBA) in de wereld.

 

QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT:

 

 

 

 

“I’m so excited to be back fighting at home, especially after our history making fight on HBO. I fought Cecilia Braekhus. We were the first women to ever fight on HBO and there were more than a million viewers. If I knew that many people would be watching, I would have been a lot more nervous.”

 

 

 

“Op papier, it was a loss, but it was really a win-win for me, and women’s boxing. It’s already opened a lot of doors for me. There’s been so much growth for me and women’s boxing. It’s going to open the door for other women to fight on networks. It was a step up for women’s boxing, not just for one event, but forever.”

 

 

 

“I’m the first female Native American to fight in New England.”

 

 

 

“I’ve been fighting 18 jaar. I played basketball and volleyball in high school, but I love boxing.”
 

 

 

“I showed in my last fight that I belong to be with the elite. I want to get a rematch (with Braekhus).”

 

 

 

“Being a road warrior, I’m familiar fighting away or at home, but it’s more comfortable fighting here at home. My hometown crowd is always very supportive.”

 

 

 

“(Zaterdag) I am going to come out with a victory. My opponent’s taller, but I just need to follow the game plan and execute.”

KALI REIS PREPARING FOR HER CO-FEATURE BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN THIS SATURDAY AT TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT

CREDIT: STAR BOXING

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KALI REIS AND ANTHONY LAUREANO LOOK TO IMPRESS IN THEIR “HOMECOMING” BOUTS AT MOHEGAN SUN ON JUNE 30TH

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KALI REIS AND ANTHONY LAUREANO
LOOK TO IMPRESS IN THEIR “HOMECOMING” BOUTS AT MOHEGAN SUN ON JUNE 30TH

REIS OF RHODE ISLAND RETURNS FOR HER THIRD BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN
LAUREANO OF CONNECTICUT RETURNS FOR HIS SECOND BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN

Uncasville, Conn. (jUNE 25, 2018) –With June 30th rapidly approaching, the hype for STAR BOXING’S “SLUGFEST at the SUN” continues to build as two of the premier fighters on the card will be making their New England homecoming. In the co-feature bout, KALI “KO MEQUINONOAG” REIS (13-7-1 4KO's) of Providence, Rhode Island will be making her third appearance at Mohegan Sun against PATY “LA ELEGANTE” RAMIREZ (11-5 5KO's). Adding to the excitement, Connecticut eigen “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0 3KO's) of East Hartford is set to make his return home at Mohegan Sun in his bout against JUAN de la CRUZ RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1 6KO's).

 

 

 

Rhode Island’s Native Warrior, Kali Reis, is no stranger to bright lights and pressure. Coming off an impressive performance on HBO against undisputed champion and #1 pound-for-pound female fighter in the world, Cecilia Braekhus, Reis looks to return home, back to New England and put her full warrior spirit out on display at the Mohegan Sun.

 

 

 

When commenting on her upcoming fight, Reis had this to say, “Fans can expect to see an even more determined, skilled, hongerig, evolving WARRIOR in there! The fight on HBO with Braekhus was such a learning experience and I am grateful for making history in not only women’s boxing but my own personal journey as well.”

 

 

 

The last time Reis fought at Mohegan Sun was in November of last year. She is thrilled to be making this homecoming.

 

 

 

“I am excited to be back ‘home’ at Mohegan Sun June 30th,” said the Rhode Island native. “Star Boxing always has action packed fights lighting up this beautiful area. My fans love coming to Mohegan Sun. There isn’t a bad seat in the house and their hospitality is fantastic. Joe DeGuardia is keeping me very productive since we signed with him back in November. I am so pleased with the decision myself and manager Brian made to sign with them.”

 

 

 

Another local warrior on the card to watch is Anthony Laureano. Laureano earned the nickname “Actie” for his relentless, coming-forward fight style. If the East Hartford native is in the ring, fans can always expect an exciting show from start to finish. Star Boxing’s “Slugfest at the Sun” always brings fireworks to Connecticut, and Laureano looks to continue the tradition with his homecoming at Mohegan Sun.

 

 

 

Laureano was asked what he will provide the fans at Mohegan Sun, and his response was simply, “The same thing they always see, actie. Actie, dat is het. The people are coming to pay money and they are going to get what they paid for. Even in my last fight, people got what they paid for. They came to see action and to see somebody come forward. They don’t want to see nobody dancing around. I’m not saying that style is bad, I can do it too, but people like two guys who come forward and want to fight. I’m that fighter. I’m that fighter that always wants to fight.”

 

 

 

This bout against Rodriguez will mark the third time in his career that Laureano is fighting at Mohegan Sun.

 

 

 

When asked about the venue, this is what Laureano had to say, “I love Mohegan…Mohegan is my home. There is no place like it. I love the ring, everything is just so beautiful. The atmosphere, the crowd, my hometown crowd is there, and when they’re there it’s loud…Mohegan is my home, geen twijfel. The casino treats me good, and when I go there I feel this is where I belong. I’ve never felt that anywhere else.

 

 

 

In het main event van de “SLUGFEST at the SUN” on June 30th, JOE SMITH JR. will make his long anticipated return to the ring against tough Kentuckian, MELVIN RUSSELL. After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, de “Common Man”, Union Local 66 laborer, Joe Smith Jr. returns at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and knocking out the legend, Bernard Hopkins, clear out of the ring, op HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (WBC) en #7 (WBA) in de wereld.

 

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NEW ENGLAND’S TOP & MOST PROMISING BOXERS TO BE SHOWCASED ON “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” CARD JUNE 30TH AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

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UNDERCARD FEATURES SIX UNDEFEATED NEW ENGLAND PROSPECTS

 

Uncasville, CONN. (Juni 19, 2018) – Many of New England’s best and most promising boxers will be in action Juni 30 op de “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” kaart, gepresenteerd door JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, at Mohegan Sun Area in Uncasville, Connecticut.
“SLUGFEST at the SUN” featuring JOE SMITH JR.
De “Common Man,” Long Island light heavyweight JOE SMITH, JR. (23-2, 19 KO), returns to the ring after being inactive the past 11 months recovering from a broken jaw. The popular Irish-American will face MELVIN “THE ROMANTIC REDNECK” RUSSELL (11-4-2, 7 KO) in de 10-round main event.
Smith burst onto the boxing scene in 2016 when he defeated, top rated light heavyweight, Andrzej Fonfara on NBC in Chicago, and again later that year, when he knocked living legend Bernard Hopkins clear out of the ring, becoming the first person to ever KO the former multi-division world champion and future Hall of Famer.
JOE DEGUARDIA, CEO of Star Boxing had this to say about June 30th, “We are thrilled to be up in New England for this sensational show at Mohegan Sun on June 30th that will be filled with local favorites and headlined by an international favorite (Joe Smith Jr). Boxing history is full of exciting fighters from New England and on June 30th fans will be treated to local fighters aiming to continue a rich tradition of tough New Englanders.”
In the eight-round co-featured event, two-time middleweight champion (afgebeeld naar links) KALI “KO MEQUINONOAG” REIS (13-7-1, 4 KO), vechten uit Cranston, RI, is coming off her eye-opening performance last month against undisputed women’s world welterweight champion and pound-4-pound Queen, 33-0 CECELIA BRAEKUS, in the first female bout ever featured on HBO. Reis floored Braekhus once, but she lost a 10-round decision. The former WBC and UBF World middleweight champion will meet former world title challenger PATTY “LA ELEGANTE” RAMIREZ (11-5, 5 KO), van Mexico, op Augustus. 30 in Mohegan Sun.
Six New Englanders are scheduled to provide support on the undercard, inclusief 2016 GEEN VAN BEIDE. Golden Gloves kampioen “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0, 3 KO), of East Hartford (CT), in a six-round junior welterweight match against Mexican knockout artist JUAN de la cruz RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1, 6KO). Laureano earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Manchester Community College.
Former University of New Haven basketball star, New London, CT undefeated heavyweight CASSIUS CHANEY (12-0, 6 KO), voldoet aan ELDER “BARON” HERNANDEZ (5-2, 3 KO), van Mexico, in een zes-ronde Bout. Chaney is coming off a vicious second round KO win at Madison Square Garden against Tim Washington.Chaney is promoted by Main Events.
New Haven, CT junior lightweight prospect WILLIAM FOSTER III (8-0, 6 KO), a three-time N.E. Golden Gloves kampioen, puts his undefeated pro record on the line in a six-rounder versus TRYROME JONES (4-3-1, 1 KO). Foster is promoted by Murphy’s Boxing.
Exciting South Boston, MA junior welterweight, and Union Local 941 railroad laborer, JOE FARINA (2-0, 2 KO) neerwerpen met STEVE MOORE (1-3, 1 KO) in a six-round junior welterweight battle.
In a pair of six-round fights, Worcester, MA junior middleweight ANDY GONZALEZ (6-2, 5 KO) has prepared to upset unbeaten WENDY “HAITIAN FIRE” TOUSSAINT (8-0, 2 KO). Toussaint’s last three fights have ended via TKO, and the Long Island fighter plans on extending the streak to four,while Springfield, MA junior middleweight ANTHONY VELAZQUEZ (2-0, 2 KO) will try to make an impression against ANTHONY WOODS (1-6-1).

 

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MEDIA:
SLUGFEST AT THE SUN: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
SLUGFEST AT THE SUN: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
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“SLUGFEST at the SUN”: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, “THE BEAST” Joe Smith Jr.returns in a big way, at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and defeating the legend Bernard Hopkins on HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on landing in the win column in his first bout of 2018.
FACTS:
“SLUGFEST at the SUN” is presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. Het evenement vindt plaats Zaterdag, June 30th in Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, CT.
Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing “SLUGFEST at the SUN” series is the a premier professional boxing experience in Connecticut. Live from the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena, “SLUGFEST at the SUN” has seen some of the best and brightest in boxing. This includes, twee keer wereldkampioen Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade and world title challenger Delvin Rodriguez, amongst many others.
Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Joe DeGuardia, has consistently given the boxing fans of Connecticut, world class fights, right in their own backyard. “SLUGFEST at the SUN” also gives the north east’s rising boxing stars an avenue to world title contention. From world title fights, to world class boxing skill, Mohegan Sun has seen it all, delivered by Star Boxing.
De “SLUGFEST at the SUN” series offers an affordable, fan friendly action packed, entertaining night out, that is guaranteed to have you on your feet from the opening bell.
Op June 30th, Star Boxing plans to start your summer off right, with yet another thrilling “SLUGFEST at the SUN.”
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Two-division world champion Beibut Shumenov comeback fight for Vacant WBA Cruiserweight World title

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Juli 7 in Astana, Kazachstan

ASTANA, Kazachstan (Mei 10, 2018)) – Twee-divisie World Boxing Association (WBA) Wereldkampioen Shumenov Beibu announced his comeback fight will be held July 7, tegen 30-1 Hizni Altunkaya for the vacant WBA Cruiserweight World title, in Astana, Kazachstan.

 

 

 

Shumenov (17-2, 11 KO), een 2004 Olympische Kazachstan, retired last June due to an eye injury that required surgeries, dwingt hem om zijn WBA cruiserweight wereldtitel afstaan.

 

Shumenov vs. Altunkaya is a presentation of Shumenov’s company, KZ Event Productions, Inc.

 

 

 

The July 7th gala event will be part of the 20th anniversary celebration of Astana being the capital of Kazakhstan. Many political dignitaries from Kazakhstan and around the World are expected to attend Shumenov’s comeback fight.

 

 

 

“I’m happy to fight for my belt,” Shumenov said from his training camp in Kazakhstan. “My eye is 100-percent and I’m excited about fighting again. I’m honored to fight on the 20thanniversary celebration of Astana as my country’s capital. Na deze strijd, I want Interim cruiserweight champion, Arsen Goulamirian.”

 

 

In slechts zijn 10e pro gevecht, Shumenov established the fewest-fights record for a light heavyweight world champion, toen hij decisioned Gabriel Campillo in Las Vegas.

 

 

Shumenov werd de enige twee-divisie wereldkampioen uit Kazachstan in zijn laatste gevecht, toen hij stopte Junior Wright in de 10th ronde van hun mei 21, 2016 titelgevecht, het vastleggen van de WBA Cruiserweight WK.

 

 

 

Tijdens de professionele carrière van de 34-jarige Shumenov's, hij versloeg vier wereldkampioenen – Campillo, Byron Mitchell, William Joppy en Montell Griffin) – evenals zeven wereldtitel uitdagers: Epifanio Mendoza, Vlacheslav Uzelkov, Danny Santiago,Enrique Ornelas, Tamas Kovacs, BJ Flores en Wright.

 

 

 

The 30-year-old Altunkaya (30-1, 17 KO), fighting out of Germany by way of his native Turkey, gestopt Mathias Reinhardt in the opening round on the Vitali Klitschko tegen Shannon Briggs World Boxing Council (WBC) Heavyweight World Championship card in 2010 at O2 World Arena in Hamburg, Duitsland.

 

 

 

In 2011, Altunkaya won a 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Salvatore Aiello (29-0) for the Interim World Boxing Federation (WBF) World cruiserweight title. The talented Turk added the vacant Global Boxing Council (GBC) Intercontinental cruiserweight crown to his collection in 2016, The only loss of his pro career was last year to former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Cruiserweight World champion Krzysztof Glowacki (26-1).

 

 

 

“I’m thankful for the chance to fight Beibut Shumenov,” Altunkaya said. “Hij is een geweldige vechter, but I will give him my best. We have optimum time to be fully prepared for the fight. Het gaat om een ​​goed gevecht te zijn. I’m coming to Kazakhstan to win!”

 

 

 

Other fighters to be in action include four undefeated Kazakh prospects in separate bouts: middengewicht Aidos Yerbossynuly (7-0, 6 KO), super weltergewicht Bobirzhan Mominov(6-0, 5 KO) en middengewicht Ibragim Iskandarov (2-0, 2 KO), en pro-debuut Mirzhan Rahimzhanov, who was Shumenov’s teammate on the 2004 Kazakhstan Olympic Boxing Team.

 

 

 

Opponents and other fights will soon be announced. Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.

INFORMATIE:

www.BeibutShumenov.com

Twitter @Beibut_Shumenov

Instagram @BeibutShumenov

Facebook – BeibutShumenov / fanpage.

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Lenin Castillo grabs WBO Gold in Ponce, Puerto Rico

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Ponce, Puerto Rico – Former Dominican Olympian Lenin Castillo (18-1-1, 13 KO's) won the WBO/NABO vacant light heavyweight title in impressive fashion. Castillo defeated Aaron “Homicide” Mitchell (27-3-1, 21 KO's) of Florida by way of technical knockout in the 10th and final round.

 

 

 

 

As a result of the victory, Castillo will now be ranked among the best 175 pound fighters in the WBO.

 

 

 

 

The fight was televised by DIRECTV PR as part of a card promoted by Miguel Cotto Promotions at the Complejo Ferial, Ponce, PR.

 

 

 

 

“I am very grateful to my manager Raúl Pastrana from Spartan Boxing Club, Miguel Cotto Promotions and the WBO for making this fight possible with an important title at stake that will place me among the best fighters of my weight,” Said Castillo, “This victory is for my Dominican people, my dad, my mom and also for the Puerto Ricans who made me feel at home since I arrived on the island for the fight”.

 

 

 

 

“I prepared myself to the max and these are the results of working hard in the gym. Since I landed a good shot at Mitchell, he decided to survive the whole fight and did not let me use everything I had saved for him. But the important thing was that we won all the rounds without losing concentration”, expressed Castillo, who was training in Florida under the supervision of Maury Ramos of KMJ with the assistance of Chiro Pérez from 5th St Gym.

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Salita Signs Top Light Heavyweight Umar Salamov to Co-Promotional Contract

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Dmitriy Salita, of Salita Promotions, proudly announces the signing of world-class light heavyweight contender Umar Salamov to a co-promotional contract, along with KA Promotions.

Salamov (20-1, 15 KO) hails from Alkhan-Kala, Rusland, but is currently in Detroit training at the legendary Kronk Gym with Javan SugarHill Steward.
“Umar is a tall, rangy light heavyweight with crafty footwork and an arsenal of punches,” said Steward. “Being that Umar is only 23 jaar, his natural athleticism and creativity in the ring makes me excited to teach him that Kronk magic, which will make him a force in the strong light heavyweight division.”
“I have relocated my training base to Detroit and look forward to a big year,” said Salamov. “My goal this year is to become a mandatory challenger for a world title in one of the four sanctioning bodies and fight for a world title.”
The 23-year-old slugger has already amassed quite a collection of championships as professional. He is the former IBO Youth and World Light Heavyweight, WBO Youth World, European and International, and the IBF East/West Europe Light Heavyweight Champion.
“Umar is one of the best light Heavyweights in the world,” Said Dmitriy Salita. “It’s a division that is packed with lots of very good fighters and big names. I believe Umar has the skills and the experience to be the best. He is only 23 years old and has lots of world-class experience on the elite level in the amateurs and the pros. Now with him training in Detroit, his skills and experience will go to new levels.”

 

 

 

 

 

Salamov says the decision to sign wit Salita was an easy one to make. “Dmitriy has a very good reputation and has done great work with the fighters he has worked with. He is very serious and responsible in his work. I have high hopes!”
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HUMBERTO “TITO” VELAZCO SCORES SENSATIONAL KNOCKOUT IN EL PASO, TX

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Photo by Mario Serrano – Prince Ranch Boxing
AGUASCALIENTES, MX (Februari 19, 2018) – Het afgelopen Zaterdag, in het Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX, Sugar Promotions light-heavyweight prospect, Humberto “Tito” Velazco (19-1-1, 14 KO), scored the knockout of the night, tegen Thomas “Top hond” Williams Jr. (20-4, 14 KO).
Velazco, who hails from Aguascalientes, Mexico, rallied from an early first round knockdown, which was more of an off-balance circumstance. Velazco wasn’t hurt and evened the score in the second round with his own knockdown, catching Williams with a short right to the face, a punch he didn’t see coming. Williams survived the round but was walking on wobbly legs. Now in a rhythm, Velazco’s timing was on point as he sent Williams to the deck for the second time in round three, this time hurting him badly with combination of punches. Williams survived once again only to be stopped in round four when Velazco, a heavy-handed southpaw, blasted him with a straight left, dwingt de scheidsrechter om de wedstrijd te stoppen bij de 1:37 mark.
“It was a great feeling to get a knockout in my first fight in the united states,” said Humberto Velazco, die wordt beheerd door Greg Hannley of Prince Ranch Boxing. “When I got up from the knockdown I wasn’t hurt, but it definitely woke me up. When I dropped Williams, Ik wist dat hij was gewond, but the round ended. I knew I had to step it up and I got him out of there. I’m ready to fight all the big names at light-heavyweight and super-middleweight. Adonis Stevenson, Sergey Kovalev, Dmitry Bivol en Artur Beterbiev are at the top. I want their belts, so they are on my target list.”
A genetic freak, Velaszco stands slightly over 6″1, and has a rare combination of speed and power. His athletic pedigree runs in the family as his brother is a professional basketball player.
“When I first saw Velazco in the gym, I knew he was something special,” zei Oscar Vazquez, CEO of Sugar Promotions. “He has great feet for a big man and showed he can bang with the best of them. I’m very grateful to the folks at PBC, who gave us the opportunity to fight on this card. I believe Velazco will be the next big star to come out of Mexico.”
“Velazco is a super athletic fighter with a great personality.” said Prince Ranch Boxing’s Greg Hannley. “His final knockdown was amazing. We have big plans for Tito and everyone on boxing will know his name soon.”
Velazco vs. Williams Jr. was showcased on the PBC card headlined by Victor Ortiz vs. Devon Alexander. Look for Velaszco to be back in the ring by summer, most likely in his hometown of Aguascalientes, Mexico.
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Twee-afdeling wereldkampioen Beibut Shumenov kondigt zijn comeback

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ASTANA, Kazachstan (Januari 29, 2018) – Twee-divisie World Boxing Association (WBA) Wereldkampioen Shumenov Beibu kondigde vandaag zijn comeback op een persconferentie gehouden in zijn geboorteland Kazachstan.
“Ik dacht dat een zeer lange tijd voor het maken van deze beslissing,” Shumenov toegelicht. “Na afweging van alle voors en tegens, in aanvulling op overleg met mijn familie en team, Ik ben vastbesloten om terug te keren naar professioneel boksen. Ahead is een hoop werk, maar ons doel is duidelijk. Ik wil mijn dank uitspreken aan al degenen die me hebben gesteund uitdrukken. Ik zal iedereen up-to-date met meer nieuws en informatie over mijn terugkeer naar de ring.”
De Las Vegas-gebaseerde Shumenov (17-2, 11 KO), een 2004 Olympische Kazachstan, gepensioneerde juni vorig jaar als gevolg van een verwonding aan het oog, dwingt hem om zijn WBA cruiserweight wereldtitel afstaan.
“Ik wil je vertellen waarom ik besloten om mijn carrière te onderbreken.” Shumenov aangekondigd op vandaag presser conferentie. “Het trauma van mijn oog getroffen mijn beslissing. Vermoeidheid en emotionele spanning geaccumuleerde. Ik heb net een pauze nodig. Nu, Ik heb hersteld, en ik ga mijn bokscarrière te hervatten. De onderhandelingen zijn nu aan de gang voor mijn volgende gevecht.”

Shumenov bleek ook dat hij werkt met een Kazachse groep om een ​​binnenlandse pro boksen programma in Kazachstan te ontwikkelen voor jonge kinderen in Kazachstan om hen te helpen hun hoogten te bereiken.
In slechts zijn 10e pro gevecht, Shumenov opgericht de minste-gevechten record voor het licht zwaargewicht wereldkampioen 10 jaren geleden, toen hij decisioned Gabriel Campillo in Las Vegas.
Shumenov werd de enige twee-divisie wereldkampioen uit Kazachstan in zijn laatste gevecht, toen hij stopte Junior Wright in de 10th ronde van hun mei 2, 2016 titelgevecht, het vastleggen van de WBA Cruiserweight WK.
Tijdens de professionele carrière van de 34-jarige Shumenov's, hij versloeg vier wereldkampioenen (Campillo, Byron Mitchell, William Joppy en Montell Griffin), evenals zeven wereldtitel uitdagers (Epifanio Mendoza, Vlacheslav Uzelkov, Danny Santiago, Enrique Ornelas, Tamas Kovacs, BJ Flores en Wright).

SOCIALE MEDIA:Twitter @Beibut_Shumenov, Instagram – @BeightShumenov, Facebook – BeibutShumenov / fanpage.
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“New England's Future 5” Press Conference Quotes

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“New England's Future 5”
Februari. 10 in Worcester, MA
(L-R) – Richard “Popeye de matroos” Rivera and Kevin “The New England Bully” Cobbs
WORCESTER, Massa. (Januari 18, 2018) – Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) hosted a press conference last night in Worcester, Massachusetts at Beatniks to formally announce its February 10th “New England's Future 5” The Palladium in Worcester.
Undefeated Hartford (CT) licht zwaargewicht Richard “Popeye de matroos” Rivera (5-0, 4 KO) will headline the fifth installment of the “New England's Future” serie, tegen Kevin “The New England Bully” Cobbs (10-2, 4 KO), fighting out of South Boston (MA), voor de vacante Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) New England titel in de acht-ronde belangrijkste gebeurtenis.
Worcester twee keer nationaal amateur-kampioen Bobby “BH3” Harris, III (2-0) ontmoet Braziliaanse super middengewicht Saul Almeida (0-8-1) in de vier-round co-featured event, while Hartford super middleweight Jose “Rated R” Rivera (4-1, 3 KO) voldoet aan Troje “Omar KO Artist” kunstenaar (4-7-1 (3 KO), van Danbury (CT) in een zes-round wedstrijd.
“New England's Future 5” charity choice: Luis Rosa, Jr. studiefonds
For each RPR event, promotor Jose Antonio Rivera selects a charity to donate a portion of the proceeds to, and for “New England's Future 5” he has announced that it will be the Luis Rosa, Jr. studiefonds.
“We believe it’s important to give back to the community and for this show we have selected the Luis Rosa, Jr. Scholarship fund. Luis died last weekend in a tragic car accident at the age of 26. He was a great fighter and an even better person who will be terribly missed. Our company will also push the news about the Luis Rosa, Jr. Scholarship Fund when it’s finalized through our social media.”
Vechten op de undercard, allemaal in vier-ronde vlagen, are Danbury junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Puerto Rican foe Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-4-1), Southbridge (MA) junior weltergewicht Wilfredo “de Sucaro” Heidens (3-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debuterende Nick Peralta, van Lawrence, ongeslagen Springfield (MA) licht zwaargewicht Straal “antitankgeweer” Graceski (5-0, 3 KO). vs. Hartford pro-debuterende Paul Bansiak, Springfield weltergewicht Boortoren “Bad Boy” Whitley (2-0) vs. Roger Blankenship (1-2), ongeslagen Puerto Ricaanse super middengewicht Jelame Garcia (6-0, 6 KO) vs. Braziliaans Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), Bridgeport's (CT) pro-debuterende weltergewicht Joseph Goss vs. Seth Basler (0-3), en Hartford junior lichtgewicht vs. Bridgeport's Carlos Marraro, III (0-1).
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
PERSCONFERENTIE QUOTES
Jose Rivera, RPE CEO: “I’m excited because a press conference means the fights are getting closer. We plan to build our promotional company this year. There is a lot of talent in New England and that’s why we have so many Connecticut fighters on this card. I want the fighters here to understand the importance of a press conference. They will gain valuable experience speaking in public and being interviewed by the media. One of the primary reasons we’re promoting is to give young fighters a platform to box and prepare them for their pro careers.”
A.J. Rivera, RPE President/Matchmaker: “The support we’ve received has been tremendous and we exceeded expectations in our first year. This is just the begining for RPE. We’re going to get better this year. We’re not satisfied just being a small promotional company. Boxing is the loneliest sport in the world and these boxers need fans’ support. There’s a lot of talent in New England and much of it is concentrated in Connecticut. We have more Connecticut fighters on this card than fighters from Massachusetts.”
Richard Rivera: “Dit is een grote kans voor mij. Rivera Promotions accomplished so much in its first year. I fought in the co-main twice of two previous RPE shows I fought on. This is going to be an awesome show, not just the main event. There are competitive boxers up and down the card. Niet knipperen, don’t go to the bathroom because any one of these fights could end at any time.”
“This is a big step up for my career. Boxing is my passion. We’re both coming to fight. Overwinning, lose or draw we’ll see who the Alpha dog is at the end. “I’m ‘Popeye The Sailor Man’, and I’m good to the finish because I eat my spinach.”
Kevin Cobbs: “I respect Rivera and believe in what I hear. He seems like a good dude. I’m excited about this fight. A lot of people weren’t sure about what I was doing because I hadn’t fought in twee jaar when I got the call (to fight Rivera). Boxing took me out of the space was in and I never stopped boxing. This is going to be a big year for the Rivera’s. I like to switch it up and I’m ready to go.”
Bobby Harris, III: “My opponent wants to redeem his brother’s loss to me. I want to thank RPE for putting me in the co-feature in only my third pro fight. My first two fights were a learning experience and this fight I’m looking to make a statement to showcase my talents. I have a lot to prove as the only Worcester fighter on this card.”
Omar Bordoy, Jr: “I’m fighting a tough opponent. Fighting is easier for me than talking up here. I’m fighting a guy from Hartford. I have a lot of love for his trainer and Hartford. I want my hand raised at the end of the fight.”
Derrick Whitley: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions for putting me on this card. I fought on two of their shows last year and came out 2-0. I’m looking to be 3-0. It was a learning experience going from the amateurs to pros. Everybody’s goal is to raise your level. I’m in the best shape of my life for this fight and doing things in the gym I’ve never done before. I’m looking for a stoppage.”
Wilfredo Pagan: “Ik ben 37 years old and I’ve always had a glad to fight at least one pro fight. A couple of fights fell through but the Riveras opened the doors for me. I put it all into my fights. I was looking for one fight and this will be my fourth. I’m going to be 4-0.”
Carlos Marraro, III: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions for the opportunity to showcase my talents February 10th. This will be my first fight on a Rivera Promotions card, but I’m familiar with most of the fighters on this card.”
Tickets, geprijsd op $75.00 (eerste rang) en $45.00 (algemene toelating), te koop en beschikbaar voor aankoop bij www.ThePalladium.net of het Palladium box office (alleen algemene toelating), of door contact Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of een van de strijders.
Deuren open om 6 p.m. EN, eerste aanval 7 p.m. EN.
Sponsors zijn onder andere Lundgren Honda, Top Royalty, Allstate, USANA, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, ambitie Musik, Hill Team Associates and Lundren Insurance & Financiële diensten.
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Tjilpen: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_
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Ongeslagen Hartford licht zwaargewicht vooruitzicht headlines vs. Kevin Cobbs
“New England's Future 5”
Februari. 10 in Worcester, MA
Richard “Popeye de matroos” Rivera
(Foto door @Bonesprostudio)
WORCESTER, Massa. (Januari 8, 2018) – Een van de meest populaire New England boksen vooruitzichten, ongeslagen Hartford (CT) licht zwaargewicht Richard “Popeye de matroos” Rivera (5-0, 4 KO), als headliner zijn derde voorstelling Zaterdag nacht, Februari 10, The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
In het vijfde deel van de “New England's Future” serie, gepresenteerd door Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), de 27-jarige Rivera ontmoet Kevin “KRAY 2 UNKL” Cobbs (10-2, 4 KO), uitvechten van Burlington (VT), voor de vacante Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) New England titel in de acht-ronde belangrijkste gebeurtenis.
Rivera, die een 2016 Rocky Marciano Tournament kampioen, komt uit een sensationele tweede ronde knock-out van 146-fight veteraan Roberto Valenzuela afgelopen december 9 in Hampton, New Hampshire.
“Ik ben opgewonden om Richie boksen voor de UBF New England titel zo vroeg in zijn profcarrière hebben,”” de promotor Jose Antonio Rivera, de gepensioneerde 3-time, 2-divisie wereldkampioen. “Dit is de derde keer dat we het voorrecht hem te vechten op een van onze kaarten hadden. Hij vocht in de belangrijkste gebeurtenis van onze laatste show (Oktober) op het DCU Center. Rivera ziet er beter en scherper elke keer als ik kijk hoe hij strijd. Ik zie grote dingen komen voor hem. Hij heeft de tools en discipline een trainer zoekt en een bokser heeft om wereldkampioen te worden. De sky is the limit voor Richard en, voor nu, We zijn dankbaar voor een kleine rol te spelen om te helpen zijn professionele carrière te ontwikkelen.”
Rivera heeft succes op de markt zijn Popeye persona tijdens zijn jonge pro bokscarrière, die GLB van een zeeman in de ring met een traditionele Popeye-achtige bungelen pijp in zijn mond. “Er zijn verschillende redenen voor mijn bijnaam, ‘Popeye’, maar toen ik nog heel jong was,” Rivera uitgelegd, “Ik had abnormaal grote onderarmen. Het is gewoon zitten met me door de jaren heen, wanneer mensen in de sportschool om mij verwezen, dus ik heb met het lopen. Ik ben om het leven terug naar Hartford met geduld, heel New England, met geduld, doorzettingsvermogen en de stijl. Ik leef in het moment.”
Hoewel hij niet veel grote prijzen of toernooien niet gewonnen als een amateur bokser, Rivera waardevolle ervaring opgedaan boksen veel van de beste amateurs in New England en in nationale evenementen, evenals sparren met de wil van de voormalige wereldkampioenen Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin, Chad Dawson en Joe Smith, Jr. Hij leerde ook van tijd doorgebracht in de ring met de voormalige titel uitdagers Israël “tamelijk” Cardona en John Scully.
“Ik nam mijn tijd pro het draaien omdat ik niet heb een steunregeling om me naar het volgende niveau,” Rivera opgemerkt. “Ik was onzeker. De positieve feedback die ik ontving van vechters Ik sparred ingevoerd in mijn vertrouwen. Nu, in slechts mijn zesde pro gevecht, Ik zal headliner voor de derde keer, en vechten voor mijn eerste titel. Ik kan niet dank de Riveras (Jose en zijn zoon, A.J.) genoeg voor wat ze hebben gedaan voor mij. Ze geloofde in mij.”
Als eerste, Rivera was enigszins terughoudend om de meer ervaren Cobb vechten, maar, Na wat onderzoek, Hij nam de uitdaging aan. “Ik was een beetje nerveus in het begin,” gaf hij toe. “Sommigen werden vragen als ik klaar om de stap naar hem toe te vechten was. Ik deed wat onderzoek: hij had geen grotere amateur-carrière, of vocht meer zes of acht rondes gevechten dan ik. En ik was de sparringpartner voor de eerste pro om hem te verslaan, Tyron Burris(TKO2 in 2012). Ik ben klaar! Ik ben 27 en hebben behoefte aan een strijd als deze.”
Worcester twee keer nationaal amateur-kampioen Bobby “BH3” Harris, III voldoet aan de Braziliaanse middengewicht Saul Almeida (0-8-1) in de vier-round co-featured event.
Vechten op de undercard, allemaal in vier-ronde vlagen, stijgen New Haven (CT) super middengewicht vooruitzicht Elvis Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), een drie-time USA Boxing Nationals Championship gouden medaillewinnaar, vs. TBA, Worcester vedergewicht andino Ranse (1-0) vs. Alex Montes (1-2-1), van Lawrence (MA), Danbury (CT) weltergewicht Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0) vs. Puerto Ricaanse invader Alexander “El Bravo” Picot (2-4-1), Southbridge (MA) weltergewicht Wilfredo “de Sucaro” Heidens (3-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debuterende Nick Peralta, van Lawrence, ongeslagen Springfield (MA) licht zwaargewicht Straal “antitankgeweer” Graceski (5-0, 3 KO). vs. Hartford pro-debuterende Paul Bansiak, Hartford junior middengewicht Jose “Rated R” Rivera (4-1, 3 KO) vs. Troje “Omar KO Artist” kunstenaar(4-7-1 (3 KO), Springfield weltergewicht Boortoren “Dubbele impact” Whitley (2-0) vs. Roger Blankenship (1-2), ongeslagen Puerto Ricaanse middengewicht Jelame Garcia (6-0, 6 KO) vs. Braziliaans Rodrigo Almeida 1-7), Meriden (CT) bantamgewicht James Aquino (6-0, 6 KO), 2016 New England Golden Gloves kampioen, vs. Luis Rivera (3-3) en Hartford's pro-debuterende weltergewicht Joseph Goss vs. Seth Basler (0-3).
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.
Tickets, geprijsd op $75.00 (eerste rang) en $45.00 (algemene toelating), te koop en beschikbaar voor aankoop bij www.ThePalladium.net of het Palladium box office (alleen algemene toelating), of door contact Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) of een van de strijders.
Deuren open om 6 p.m. EN, eerste aanval 7 p.m. EN.
INFORMATIE:
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Tjilpen: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_