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Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda In Florida for first time but on important business trip

Febbraio 28, 2020 FNU47 Lascia un commento

This Friday showdown vs. unbeaten NABO champion Yomar “The Magic” Alamo

LAS VEGAS (Febbraio 27, 2020) – Undefeated super lightweightKendo “Tremendo” Castaneda (17-0, 8 KO) flew into Orlando from his native San Antonio this past Tuesday night on his first visit to Florida.

Unlike millions of people who go to Orlando for Disneyworld, anche se, Castaneda’s initial look at palm trees is simply part of his business trip. Castaneda challenges North American Boxing Organization (PROSSIMO) campioneYomar “The Magic” Alamo (17-0-1, 12 KO) in this Friday night’s 10-round main event, airing live on Boxeo Telemundo, a partire da 11:30 p.m. E / 8:30 p.m. PT, from Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida.

Alamo vs. Castaneda is co-promoted by All-Star Boxing, which promotes Alamo and the event, and Castaneda’s promoter, Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Promozioni di boxe.

“It’s pretty cool here,” Castaneda shared his first impressions of Florida. “A guy working for the promoter met us at the airport to film my arrival and interview me, so it’s been a welcoming experience, and people in Florida know I’m in the house. I like it here. It’s nice and in a way, I feel like I’m at home. I’m going to put on a show for fans, I’m going to be like their Disney World. I’m ready for the big ride and to put on a great show for the people.”

Castaneda captured the vacant North American Boxing Association (Anche) crown a year ago, taking a 10-round decision from previously undefeatedGilbert Venegas, Jr.(10-0), and followed that with an impressive 10-round unanimous decision over Dominican veteranEudy Berbardo (24-3).

Last October in Reno, Nevada, Castaneda stoppedStan Martyniouk (20-3) nel sesto round, after which he was installed by the World Boxing Organization as its No. 15 rated super lightweight in the world.

WBO No. 8 ranked Alamo, fighting out of Puerto Rico, is coming off the only blemish on either fighter’s pro record, fighting to a draw withAntonio Moran (24-4-1).

Alamo, 24, is the former World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World and FECARBOX super lightweight champion, who has made three successful NABO title defenses.

“Dopo questa lotta,” Castaneda concluded, “people are going to forget this Alamo (not the famous Alamo in Castaneda’s hometown) and remember me, The Tremendous One. I expect the fight t to end in a spectacular knockout in my favor, late in the fight, because I like to punish my opponent.”

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INFORMAZIONI SU ROY JONES JR, PROMOZIONI DI PUGILATO: Co-fondato nel 2013 dal 10 volte campione del mondo Roy Jones, Jr. e Keith Veltre, Roy Jones, Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions has been reinventing boxing. RJJ ha già avuto un enorme impatto nella comunità della boxe in pochi anni. Creazione di contenuti esilaranti per CBS Sports, Orario Dello Spettacolo, ESPN e beIN Sports in alcuni dei migliori luoghi del paese, RJJ ha dimostrato che sta conquistando la dolce scienza di questo sport.

Con sede nella capitale mondiale della lotta, Las Vegas, NV, Roy Jones Jr. Promozioni di boxe sta salendo in cima a un ritmo veloce, aggiungendo giovani talenti alla sua crescente scuderia: WBO #6 rated bantamweight Max Ornelas, featherweight Ray Ximenez, WBO #15 rated super lightweight Kendo Castaneda, middleweights John Vera, Connor Coyle and Shady Gamhour, super middleweight Juan Barajas, and heavyweight Alexander Flores.

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RICHARD TO PUT LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE ON THE LINE AGAINST CORSON AT NEF 43

Febbraio 21, 2020 FNU47 Lascia un commento

PER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO: Orono, Maine (Febbraio 19, 2020) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) presenterà i suoi prossimi misto di arti marziali (MMA) at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, dal titolo “NEF 43: Furia,”Avrà luogo il Sabato, Aprile 18, 2020, con una campana in tempo 7 pm EDT.Zac “Rocky” Richard(6-2-1) is scheduled to defend the NEF Amateur Lightweight Title that evening against the challenge ofDevin Corson(3-1). They will meet at the lightweight championship limit of 155 pounds in a bout scheduled for five three-minute rounds.

Richard won the then-vacant championship last November in Portland, Maine with a unanimous decision victory over “Magic” Mike Murray (3-2). He is no stranger to titles, having won a Maine State Championship wrestling for Massabesic High School in Waterboro in 2015. The win capped a tremendous sophomore year in the cage for Richard as the follow-up to his 2018 “Rookie of the Year” season. The last time Richard fought on the stage of the Collins Center, nel mese di settembre 2019, he scored a vicious slam knockout of Erik Tainter (0-2). The slam has become a signature move for Richard over the course of his young career. He is a product of Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire dove si allena sotto UFC veterano ed ex NEF professionale campione leggero Devin Powell (10-4).

“Devin can say whatever he wants about me winning my title ‘at the right time,’” said Richard. “He’s had his offers. He’s got it. Unluckily for him, he’s got the most motivated Zac there has ever been. I do predict this fight, anche se, to be a great one.”

Speaking of slams, there may be no athlete who has ever delivered more highlight-reel slams in the NEF cage than the challenger Devin Corson. Like Richard, Corson brings a strong wrestling base with him to the MMA game, having been a standout competitor on the mats for Foxcroft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Corson is currently riding a two-fight win-streak with unanimous decision wins over both Jacob Deppmeyer (ora 1-0 come un pro) and Taylor Bartlett (2-3-1) in 2019. He represents the Outlet based in Dexter, Maine.

“I don’t think much about Zac besides he is in my way,” stated Corson. “He’s the man I have to defeat to get the 155 belt. After all is said and done, I will be the one with my hand raised.”

New England Combattimenti’ prossimo evento di arti marziali miste, “NEF 43: Furia,” si svolgerà il Sabato, Aprile 18, 2020, presso il Centro per le Arti Collins a UMaine Orono. I biglietti saranno in vendita questa settimana awww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.

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No place like home for Undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz

Febbraio 17, 2020 FNU47 Lascia un commento

WORCESTER, Massa. (Febbraio 11, 2020) – A lifelong dream will become finally reality on February 28^th, when undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World lightweight championJamaine "The Technician" Ortiz (12-0, 6 KO) fights at home for the first time as a professional in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Ortiz will headline aCES Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS® evento, promoted by Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES), at the historic Worcester Palladium. His opponent in the 8-round main event will be Mexican knockout artist“Loco” Luis Ronaldo Castillo (22-5, 17 KO), a former WBC FECOMBOX lightweight champion.

“I’ve never fought in Worcester as a professional,” Ortiz said at a recent press conference. “I’ve wanted to do this bad to let people in Worcester see what it has. It’s going to be extra special because two of my closest friends, Irvin Gonzalez eKendrick Ball, Jr., are also fighting on this card. We’ve fought together since we were kids.”

The 23-year-old will not be defending his WBC Youth World title, because he will relinquish his belt in April, when turns 24 and becomes ineligible in terms of the age requirement (23 e più giovane).

“Jamaine had one of the most prestigious amateur careers ever in New England,” Ortiz’ promoterJimmy Burchfield (CES Boxing) said. “He already owns the WBC World Youth title and has World Champion written all over him.”

“The Technician” is fine tuning his game and he’s already looking ahead to the not too distant future.

“I’m very excited to be fighting February 28^th for the first time in Worcester,” Ortiz added. “It’s an exciting card with action-packed fights. I expect it’ll be sold out and hope so, because I want to prove to my city, il mio promotore, and local businesses that big-time boxing belongs here and will be supported by Worcester. In 2021, I want to bring world championship boxing to the new baseball stadium (Polar Park, the future home of the Worcester Red Sox, Triple A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox) across the street that will seat 10,000.”

The Feb. 28^th show showcasing Ortiz worldwide will be streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, servizio digitale leader a livello mondiale di sottoscrizione per gli sport da combattimento, a partire da 9 p.m. E / 6 p.m. PT.

Per iscriverti a UFC FIGHT PASS, si prega di visitare il sitowww.ufcfightpass.com.

Tickets are on sale and available to purchase at CESBoxing.com, the Palladium box office or from Team Ortiz. Doors open at 6 p.m. E, primo periodo alle 7 p.m./ ET.

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RUBEN VILLA CONTINUA A IMPRENDERE CON DECISIONE UNANIMALE LA VITTORIA SU SHOBOX: IL VENERDI nuova generazione su Showtime

Febbraio 2, 2020 FNU47 Lascia un commento

***Taras Shelestyuk Records Dominating Unanimous Decision Win; Zhora Hamazaryan and Sulaiman Segawa Fight To Split-Decision Draw in Lightweight Matchup***

**Catch The Replay Lunedi, Febbraio 3 A 10 p.m. ET / PT su Showtime EXTREME^®**

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**SHREVEPORT, La. – January 31, 2020 -** After his fourth consecutive victory in a little more than 12 months onShoBox: La nuova generazione, Ruben Villa is ready to graduate from the 19-year prospect series.

The undefeated featherweight Villa put on a boxing clinic in a dominating unanimous decision win over Alexei Collado. The judges scored the fight 99-91 and 98-92 twice in the main event Friday night from George’s Pond at Hirsch Coliseum in Shreveport, Il.

The 22-year-old Salinas, Calif., native Villa (18-0, 5 KO), who entered the ring paying tribute to the late Kobe Bryant by wearing his No. 8 Lakers jersey into the ring, called his performance “solid” against a “tough and aggressive fighter.”

“He was challenging throughout the fight,” said Villa. “I feel like I put on a good show. He was a big knockout puncher and he’s no pushover. He brought out the best in me.”

Villa, who was the was also the 2014 e 2016 Nazionale di Golden Gloves Champion, is currently ranked No. 5 a 126 pounds by the WBO and No. 13 dal WBC. He said after the fight he’s ready for the best his division has to offer.

The 31-year-old Cuban Collado (26-3, 23 KO) who lives in Miami, lost for the first time in seven bouts. “It was a good fight,” said Collado, who won the 2006 Junior World Title in the flyweight division. “We both brought everything. We put on a good show for the fans. He moves a lot and he’s a smart fighter. I feel like when I threw a lot I hit him but I wasn’t active enough.”

Villa said he stayed disciplined training during the holidays. “Now I’m going to take a few weeks off and then get right back in the gym,"Lui ha detto.

Nella co-optional attacco, undefeated Ukrainian and 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist Taras Shelestyuk (18-0, 10 KO) recorded a dominating unanimous decision victory against Argentina’s Luis Alberto Veron (18-2-2, 9 KO). The judges scored the 10-round welterweight fight 97-93 e 98-92 due volte.

Shelestyuk, who overcame a bad fifth-round cut on his forehead, had boxed just 10 rounds in the last three years.

“It was a good fight,” Shelestyuk said. “I hit him with some good shots, and controlled the fight. I have been out since March, and I feel that I performed well. I am happy to be back on television.

“The cut didn’t bother me. This is professional boxing, and these things happen. I want to be back in May or June. If I come back in the next several months, I want to fight a big name – guys like Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia.”

In apertura trasmissione televisiva, late replacement Sulaiman Segawa (12-2-1, 3 KO) looked impressive in hisShoBox debut seemingly out-boxing Zhora Hamazaryan (9-1-2, 6 KO) and recording the better stat sheet, but the close lightweight fight was called a split-decision draw. One judge had Segawa winning 78-74, another 77-75 for Hamazaryan and the third judge called it even, 76-76.

*ShoBox* analyst Steve Farhood had the fight scored 77-75 Segawa, while Barry Tompkins and Raul Marquez both saw it 78-74 in favor of Segawa.

“Ho vinto la battaglia,” said Segawa, who took the fight on just four days’ notice. “I maintained him and his aggressiveness. I came up to his weight and dictated the action. I staggered him a couple of times and he was not touching me.”

Segawa earned the better stats in nearly every category. Hamazaryan was more active (57.5 punches per round to Segawa’s 53.6) but Segawa outlanded him 130-100 generale, 42-14 jabs and 88-86 power and was more accurate in all phases (30%-22% generale, 28%-8% colpi, 31.3%-31.1% potere). Segawa even led 25-22 in body connects

Segawa, 28, moved to Silver Spring, Md., two years ago and is originally from Kampala, Uganda. He has won six times against previously undefeated opponents with his two losses also to undefeated fighters.

Hamazaryan, who was making his thirdShoBox aspetto, returned to the ring after 16 months as he returned to his native Armenia to get his physical education degree.

“It was a good fight,” the 23-year-old Hamazaryan said. “I started slow because of the switch in opposition and felt rusty. I’m going to go right back to the gym and keep on learning. And I will be better.”

It was the second consecutive split draw for Hamazaryan, who also recorded a split draw against Thomas Mattice in his lastShoBox appearance in September of 2018.

Friday’s fights were promoted by Banner Promotions, Thompson Boxing and Bishop Promotions LLC. La trasmissione televisiva completa ripete il Lunedi, Febbraio 3 a 10 p.m. ET / PT su Showtime Extreme e sarà disponibile su Showtime QUALSIASI MOMENTO^® e SHOWTIME On Demand^®.

Hall of Famer Barry Tompkins chiamato l'azione da bordo ring con il collega Hall of Famer Steve Farhood e l'ex campione del mondo Raul Marquez funge da esperti analisti. Il produttore esecutivo è con Richard Gordon Hall Gaughan produttori e la regia di Rick Phillips.

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**SuShoBox: La nuova generazione**

Fin dalla sua nascita nel luglio 2001, l'acclamata serie di boxe SHOWTIME, *ShoBox: La nuova generazione* giovane talento ha caratterizzato abbinato dura. IlShoBox La filosofia è quella di teletrasmettere emozionante, folla-piacevole e partite ufficiali, mentre fornendo un banco di prova per le prospettive che vogliono determinati a combattere per un titolo mondiale. Alcuni crescente lista del 81 combattenti che sono apparsi suShoBox e avanzato di raccogliere titoli mondiali include: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams e più.

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Undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz Hammerin’ his way to medical school

Gennaio 15, 2020 FNU47 Lascia un commento

WORCESTER, Massa. (Gennaio 6, 2020) – Undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World lightweight championJamaine "The Technician" Ortiz (12-0, 6 KO) isn’t a typical professional boxer whose life entirely revolves in and around the “Sweet Science.”

The 23-year-old Ortiz is also a licensed carpenter with diverse interests ranging from engineering and psychology to philosophy, and his ultimate post-boxing career aspiration is to attend medical school. First, anche se, Ortiz’ goal is to become world champion, which would be a first for a native of Worcester, Massachusetts.

“I was always fascinated by architecture, starting with my mother’s house, and that spun off to engineering,” Ortiz explained. “I wanted to learn how to build to better understand and became a carpenter after graduating from high school. I’m not worried about getting hurt at work. I do work with my hands, but I’m in the union and everything is safe, and I’m very careful.

“Medical school is my dream. I want to help people working with cells, blood and muscle tissues, understanding the body. I’m not sure if I’ll do research or be working with patients, maybe in internal medicine, but not in traditional medicine. I’m interested in natural, holistic medicine, and working for the benefit of people.”

Ortiz, who started boxing at the age of six, will return to the ring in early 2020 per, most likely, his final WBC Youth World title fight, because this title is for fighters 23 or younger, and Jamaine turns 24 on April 28.

The WBC World Youth title has been a stepping-stone for great champions such asSaul "Canelo" Alvarez, Timothy Bradley,Danny Garcia eLeo Santa Cruz, tra i più notabili.

“I’m proud to be the WBC World lightweight champion, but I’ll have to give it up in April when I turn 24.,” Ortiz remarked. “I’ll win bigger titles as I get older. This has been good for now, but I’m going on to bigger and better things. I’m confident that I’ll be world champion in 2021 and I want to be a multiple wight-class world champion before I retire.”

Ortiz recently gained even more confidence whenTeofimo Lopez (15-0, 12 KO) captured the International Boxing Federation (IBF) World lightweight championship, battendo il campione uscenteRichard Commey in the second round this past December.

Al 2015 Golden Gloves nazionali, Ortiz lost a decision to Lopez in the championship final. “He didn’t do that stuff to me (like he did to Commey),” Ortiz noted. “He didn’t beat me up. I lost a decision, but I showed that I could fight with him. He was nothing like you saw on television (vs. Commey), though. I’ve watched him get better and better.

So is Ortiz and before he swaps his boxing gloves for a stethoscope, he has unfinished business in boxing. Nothing short of capturing a world championship crown will satisfy “The Technician.”

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DEVIN HANEY FACES SANTIAGO IN MAIDEN WORLD TITLE DEFENSE

Novembre 5, 2019 FNU47 Lascia un commento

**‘The Dream’ Meets Unbeaten Dominican Challenger in Los Angeles on Nov 9**

**LAS VEGAS, NV (Novembre 2, 2019)** – Devin Haney will face Alfredo Santiago in the first defense of his WBC World Lightweight title at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Saturday November 9, live on DAZN in the US, Sky Sports in the UK and distributed globally on FITE.

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Haney (23-0 15 KO) was elevated to full champion at the recent WBC Convention in Cancun, Messico, following his dominant performance against Zaur Abdullaev in New York in September where he overpowered the unbeaten Russian over four blistering rounds to force Abdullaev to retire, and land ‘The Dream’ the interim belt at 135lbs.

Now Haney makes the short trip from his Las Vegas home to Los Angeles where he faces Santiago (12-0 4 KO) in his maiden defence, the unbeaten Dominican talent, che si trasforma 25 the day after the fight, will be on looking to derail Haney’s reign as champion at the first hurdle.

“I’m happy we got this deal done,” said Haney. “I’m not just a WBC World Champion that’s holding somebody else’s belt. I’m the sole champion, and I will defend the Lightweight World title on November 9. I’ve been working hard and I’m extremely focused. This will be the perfect gift to myself for my 21st birthday.

“All the fans at STAPLES Center and the millions watching on DAZN, are going to witness another dominant performance. I’m going to continue to show the world that I’m the best in my division.

“Alfredo Santiago is my next opponent; he’s undefeated, ha fame, and he’s coming to win. I take every fight very serious and this fight is no different. Tune in next Saturday and you’ll see that the hype is real.”

“Innanzitutto, I would like to thank Matchroom Boxing and Fresh Productions for this opportunity,” ha affermato Santiago. “This is the moment that I’ve been dreaming of since I was a kid, and the one I’ve been waiting for since I became a boxer. I am physically and mentally ready, and I am going to show who the best 135lber in the world is.

“Sig. Haney is a formidable fighter who chose the wrong opponent. He cannot beat me. I belong to ‘The Terror Squadron’, the best boxing team in the world. This is my time.”

“I am delighted to see Devin defend his World title on November 9,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “We’re going to have a huge crowd of new fight fans at the arena and tuning in all around the world to watch KSI and Logan Paul, and Devin is the perfect fighter to showcase what boxing is all about to a potential crop of new fight fans – è giovane, emozionante, confident and relatable – the perfect mix.

“Alfredo Santiago is a hungry young fighter himself and this is a golden opportunity for him to halt
Devin’s charge to superstardom – but I believe that ‘The Dream’ will shine and being his reign as World champion in style.”

Haney’s clash with Santiago is part of a huge night of action in Los Angeles as YouTube sensations KSI and Logan Paul clash in a rematch of their controversial draw – this time as professional fighters.

Billy Joe Saunders (28-0 13 KO) makes his American debut and defends his WBO World Super-Middleweight title against unbeaten Argentine Marcelo Coceres (28-0-1 15 KO), and he is joined on the card by a quartet of Eddie Hearn’s talented rising US stars in Nikita Ababiy (7-0 6 KO), Diego Pacheco (6-0 5 KO), Reshat Mati (4-0 ) and Alexis Espino (4-0 3 KO).

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SELINA BARRIOS vince per ko al primo turno

Agosto 6, 2019 FNU47 Lascia un commento

*Foto di Robert Elizando*

**SAN ANTONIO, TX (Agosto 5, 2019)** – Sabato scorso presso il Santuario Alzafar a San Antonio, TX, Female leggero contendente, **Selina “Regina Aztec” Quartieri** migliorato per (6-1, 3 KO) dopo aver eliminato **Nina Gallegos** con un corpo vizioso colpo solo 42 secondi in un round. Promozioni Suprema Boxe è stato il promotore.

“E 'stato bello vedere i tifosi di San Antoinio uscire e sostenere il nostro evento di boxe ieri sera. Ho voluto fare una dichiarazione con una performance ad eliminazione diretta, e sono stato benedetto per consegnarlo. La comunità di boxe e fan a San Antonio sono incredibili. Spero di poter continuare a portare più spettacoli di boxe alla nostra grande città.”

Quartieri, il campione dei pesi leggeri NABF sta cercando di tornare in corsa per il titolo mondiale.

“Il mio obiettivo ora è di atterraggio una grande lotta con qualsiasi combattente top nel super-piuma o divisione leggera,” Barrios continua. “Il mio manager sta lavorando su alcune cose e il mio prossimo combattimento sarà annunciato a volte presto, si spera contro un grande nome.”

“Abbiamo piani per Selina di essere in una grande battaglia a volte nel 2020,” suddetto **Kerry ciondola,** Quartieri’ co-manager. “Penso che sarà più adatto, se siamo in grado di occupare il suo tempo, forse un altro tune up lotta prima facciamo un passo di lei di nuovo.”

“Selina è pronto per andare in una bella corsa.” suddetto **Colin Campbell**, Quartieri’ co-manager. “Ha davvero intensificato il suo gioco durante il training camp e questo ha pagato. Sarà in una grande lotta molto presto.”

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A NEW MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION WILL BE CROWNED AT NEF 39

Maggio 24, 2019 FNU47 Lascia un commento

PER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO: Lewiston, Maine (Maggio 22, 2019) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) sabato torna all'Androscoggin Bank Colisee, Giugno 22 con il suo prossimo evento di arti marziali miste, “NEF 39: TUTTI AMERICANI.” Proprio oggi, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur title fight to the card. Carlton Charles (3-2) dovrà affrontare Jordan Norman (2-1) for the vacant amateur middleweight belt.

Prior to entering the MMA ranks, Carlton Charles made his mark on the football field. He played for Windham High School in Windham, Maine and later led the team to a Class A title as an assistant coach. Charles went on to play fullback for the University of Maine Black Bears. He made his NEF debut in the summer of 2017 with a 23-second knockout win. He would top that performance with a 12-second knockout victory in February 2018. After an unsuccessful attempt at capturing the amateur welterweight title against Duncan Smith (5-3) lo scorso giugno, Charles returned to the cage one month ago in New Hampshire and picked up yet another first-round knockout win.

“Come sempre, I feel blessed and very grateful for the opportunity to fight for the belt,” said Charles. “I know Jordan has come a long way in this sport and is always training hard and improving. I will be looking to not be caught by one of those big meat hooks that he has for hands. He’s a big powerful guy, and I’m going to be training hard as always to be able to go out and perform to my best ability. I know my coaches will have me ready for this one! have no doubt in my mind the fans will be in for a real treat with this one.”

Jordan Norman has indeed come a long way since his NEF debut last June. He lost that evening via first-round knockout, but Norman would come firing back in his next two bouts. He won a split decision over John Assam (0-1) lo scorso autunno, and just last month finished Greg Ishihara (0-1) in the second round. Norman represents the Bad Little Falls Dojo.

“I’m honored for the opportunity to get into the NEF cage and compete for the amateur title against someone like Carlton,” exclaimed Norman. “He and I will put on one hell of a show for the Lewiston crowd. Both of us come to fight and it won’t be any different on June 22nd. I have nothing but respect for him and his team. I’m excited for the task at hand and scrapping it out for the middleweight title.”

The middleweight title fight between Charles and Norman is the fourth already announced for the “NEF 39” card. Josh “Hook On” Harvey (6-0-1) is scheduled to defend the professional featherweight title against Jordan Downey (5-4), while Nate Boucher (4-3) will square off with Robert Presley (5-4) for the vacant amateur men’s flyweight belt, and undefeated Glory Watson (4-0) takes on Caree Hill (4-1) to crown NEF’s first amateur women’s flyweight champion. Also announced for the card, Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (9-7) faces Lewis Corapi (8-5) in a professional lightweight bout.

“NEF 39: TUTTI AMERICANI,” si svolgerà il Sabato, Giugno 22, 2019 al Androscoggin Bank Colisee a Lewiston, Maine con un tempo di campana di 7 pm. I biglietti sono in vendita ora su www.TheColisee.com.

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