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LIGHTWEIGHTS LOOK TO GET BACK TO THEIR WINNING WAYS AT NEF XX
Lewiston, Maine (September 23, 2015) – New England Fights (NEF), America’s number-one regional fight promotion, will hold its next event, “NEF XX: A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE” rau Hnub vas xaum, November 21, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The event will feature a first for Maine – mixed-martial-arts (MMA) bouts and professional boxing bouts on the same event with an MMA cage and a boxing ring set up side-by-side. Earlier today, the promotion announced the addition of an amateur lightweight bout to the MMA portion of the fight card. Ricky Dexter (3-2) is scheduled to meet Steven Bang (3-3) at a fight weight of 155-pounds.
Dexter is a veteran of the United States Navy, and he currently represents Marcus Davis’s Team Irish gym of Brewer, Maine where Dexter runs the fitness program known as “207 Athletes.” He has been a constant of the NEF cage this year, appearing in all four of the promotion’s events in 2015. After winning his first three NEF bouts, Dexter is looking to rebound from two consecutive losses.
“I am pumped to be able to compete and fight in my sixth consecutive show with NEF,” said Dexter. “Let’s end this year with a Bang!”
Bang is a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) in Lewiston, Maine. He has been a standout of the popular Bang wrestling and MMA clan along with brothers Sheldon Bang (2-2), Shawn Bang (1-1), Skylar Bang and their father Dr. Steve Bang (1-1). Like Dexter, Bang is looking to get back on the winning track after dropping his last two in a row.
“I’m looking forward to this fight,” said Bang. “I was bummed out that I had to pull out last time. Txij thaum ntawd los, Ricky has fought some tough guys making him a better fighter. I’m excited to be able to fight him next and excited to be able to get back in the cage again.”
New hais Fights’ next event, “NEF XX: A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE,” takes place on November 21, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The event will mark the first time in Maine history a mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event and a professional boxing event have taken place together on the same show. Daim pib mus “NEF XX” start at just $25 and are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisée box office at 207.783.2009 x 525. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. tsis tas li ntawd, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”
About New England Fights
New hais Fights (“NEF”) is a fight events promotions company. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for Maine’s fighters and fans alike. NEF’s executive team has extensive experience in combat sports management, events production, media relations, marketing, legal and advertising.
GCP Signs Louisiana Lightweight Mason Menard to a Promotional Contract
Greg Cohen Promotions proudly announces the signing of lightweight “Rock Hard Mighty” Mason Menard to a promotional contract.
Menard (29-1, 21 KOs) from Rayne, Louisiana, started boxing at the age of eight and had 82 amateur fights. He took a Bronze Medal in the 2007 U.S. Nationals and participated in the 2008 Olympic Trials at 132 pounds before turning professional in 2007.
In the paid ranks, Menard has already captured the Louisiana State Lightweight Title, the All American UBO Lightweight Title, and the UBO World Lightweight Title.
“I believe I’ll be able to receive big opportunities because GCP does televised fights and that’s exactly what I need, for someone to get me seen nationwide/worldwide,” said a happy Menard about the deal. “I am very fortunate to have signed with GCP, it will give me the outlet I need to be seen, to become a boxing superstar. It was all in God’s timing!”
Cohen, who also handles murderous punching Ismael Barroso, Australian buzz saw Josh King, Ghana’s undefeated Rafael Mensah and Canadian sensation Tony Luis, says Menard will make a welcome addition to his stable of world-class lightweights.
“I like what I see in Mason Menard,” said Cohen. “I’m looking forward to working with him and his manager, Chad Broussard. So far in his career, Mason has been sensational fighting in his home state. We are going to introduce him to the rest of the world and help him become a world champion.”
Hais txog Greg Cohen promotions
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Distinguished los ntawm nws muaj peev xwm tshwm sim thiab nyoos txuj ci, Cohen ua headlines rau nws tus kws muaj txuj kev taw qhia, ntawm lwm tus, Tus WBA neeg tshaj Middleweight tau zus ib Austin “Tsis doubt tsis ntseeg” zaub ntug hauv paus, Leej twg Cohen pab qhia los ntawm kev tsis paub Mexico prospect rau cov neeg tseem ceeb-per-saib seb superstar.
Ntxiv rau Trout, Greg Cohen Promotions tau ua haujlwm nrog cov npe xws li qub unified thiab ob-time heavyweight tau zus ib Hasim “Pob zeb” Rahman Rahman (50-8-2, 41 KOs); thiab all-time-great ntau champions ntiaj teb tau zus ib James “Teeb pom kev” Toney (74-7-3, 45 KOs).
Tam sim no ntiaj teb-nyob contenders hauv lub GCP roster muaj Arash Usmane, Universally paub ua ib lub super-10 super featherweight; Qub WBA International Middleweight Champion thiab world-rated middleweight contender Jarrod Fletcher; Saum-rated featherweight Joel Brunker; cruiserweight Latef Kayode; Canadian lightweight thiab TV tes hauj lwm hero Tony Luis, thiab WBA thiab tsib lub sij hawm Irish teb chaws Amateur Champion, Dennis Hogan; thiab McCalla Rising Welterweight sensation Cecil McCalla.
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Introducing undefeated Lightweight Sonny “Pretty Boy” Fredrickson
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New York, NY (Rau hli ntuj 11, 2015)-–Rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj, Rau hli ntuj 20 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, undefeated Lightweight prospect, Sonny “Pretty Boy” Fredrickson (8-0, 5 KO's) will make his national television debut when he competes in a 6-round bout that will be part of the nationally televised card featuring Andre Ward taking on Paul Smith on BET.
Sonny Fredrickson stands 6’2″ with power in both hands and the good looks of a GQ model. Tus “Baby Faced Assassin” is unlike any other Lightweight in the world.
Fredrckson of Toledo, Ohio had a stellar amateur career where he compiled a record of 120-8 nrog 60 knockouts. He won many accolades such as being a 2013 National PAL Bronze medalist, 2013 National Golden Gloves Final Eight & he was a five-time Toledo Golden Gloves champion.
As an amateur, Sonny also holds a 1st round stoppage win over 152 National champion Jamontay Clark.
“I am just finishing up camp now and everything went well,”Txawm hais tias tus 20 year-old Fredrickson of his preparation for hisRau hli ntuj 20 bout. “I have been doing 8-round sessions. I have been doing a lot of running, sprints and yoga.”
Fredrickson, who turned professional in 2014 won his first four bouts with first round stoppages, has an aggressive fan-friendly style and features a killer left hook. He is a good looking kid who models his style after his idol, Oscar tsib La Hoya.
When told of his first national television exposure, Fredrickson was very excited.
“This is short notice but I am ready to put on a show and showcase my talent in front of the world.”
Tus 20 year-old is in no rush to get to the top and he knows that with the right fights he will become champion.
“I hope to get in five fights this year. I will continue to move up on the prospect list and by the end of the year, I will be ready to step up.”
This fight will be the second fight for Fredrickson since signing with Roc Nation Sports, and he believes that his alliance with his new promoter will benefit him both in and out of the ring.
“I feel like Roc Nation will be huge. It will grow into a big promotion and will take over boxing. They can do things for us boxers that no other company can do and I look forward to exploring all of those opportunities.”
Fredrickson is managed by boxing attorney Rick Torres of Victory Sports Entertainment.
Victory Sports & Entertainment is a newly formed athlete management company with offices in New York and Las Vegas. Founded by noted sports attorney Rick Torres and boxing trainer Michael Leanardi, Victory has steadily built an impressive stable of young prospects that it hopes to groom for future stardom. Victory Sports’ website is www.victorysportsent.com
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Thomas Dulorme responds to comments made by Terence Crawford’s co-manager/trainer Brian McIntyre at last Thursday’s press conference
PUERTO RICO (Lub peb hlis ntuj 10, 2015) – Last Thursday in Arlington, Texas a press conference was held to announce the world title bout between junior welterweight top contender, Thomas ‘French Boy’ Dulorme (22-1, 14 KOs), thiab 2014 ‘Boxer of the Year’ and former lightweight WBO world champion, Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford (25-0 , 17 KOs) for their upcoming clash on Hnub vas xaum, Tim 18 at the College Park Center, located at the University of Texas, Arlington. Crawford-Dulorme will be for the vacant WBO junior welterweight world title. The world championship fight will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark®, pib thaum uas muaj9:45 p.m. LI/PT.
During the press conference, Dulorme was emphatic in his fight dedication to the Latino community by mentioning, “Rau Tim 18, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Colombia and all the Latinos around the world will have a new champion”, stated a confident Dulorme.
In response, Terence Crawford’s co-manager and trainer, Brian McIntyre commented, “The Mexicans, the Puerto Ricans, the Colombians, the Dominicans, they can’t help you fight, bro. I am not trying to be disrespectful, but this is between you and Terence. Terence is a throwback fighter. He has hands of stone, can fight on the inside and outbox you. He is a winner in everything he does in life. May the best man win.”
“I consider the comments of this gentleman Brian McIntyre very disrespectful toward the Latinos and to myself. I dedicate this fight to all the Latinos, because I’m Latino, and I’m proud of it. In the ring, it’s only Crawford, the referee and I, but the support of the Latinos will be there as well and cannot be ignored”, said Thomas Dulorme, who is stationed at an undisclosed location in Puerto Rico for the biggest fight of his career.
“Day in and day out I represent Latinos around the world. In the great nation of the United States, you must take advantage of every opportunity. Rau Tim 18, I will work hard to become a world champion in Texas, and bring glory to my people”, concluded Thomas Dulorme.
Terence Crawford vs. Thomas Dulorme Tickets Now on Sale
Terence Crawford vs. Thomas Dulorme
Battle for Vacant WBO Jr. Welterweight Championship
Hnub vas xaum, Tim 18
At College Park Center at University of Texas Arlington
Televised Live on HBO®
Tickets Go On Sale Today at 10:00 AM CT
ARLINGTON, TX (Lub peb hlis ntuj 5, 2015) – Undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) lightweight champion and the Boxing Writers Association of America’s (BWAA) Fighter of the Year TERENCE “Bud” CRAWFORD is movin’ on up — to the junior welterweight division — where he will take on THOMAS “Thunder” DULORME, Tsis yog cov tsis muaj. 2-world-rated contender, for the vacant WBO junior welterweight world title. Crawford vs. Dulorme will take place Hnub vas xaum, Tim 18, tom College Park Center located on the campus of the University of Texas Arlington in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The world championship fight will be televised as part of a split site doubleheader live on HBO Boxing After Dark®, pib thaum uas muaj 9:45 p.m. LI/PT.
Promoted By Top Rank®, in association with Gary Shaw Productions, Foreman Boys Promotions and Tecate, tickets to the Crawford-Dulorme world championship event will go On Sale This Friday, Lub peb hlis ntuj 6 tom 10:00 am CT. Priced at $200, $100, $60, $40 thiab $25, plus applicable fees, tickets can be purchased at College Park Center box office, hauv online (online) www.utatickets.com los sis www.utacollegpark.com or by phone at (817) 272-9595.
“I am ready to do bigger and better things at 140,” said Crawford.
“I’m here to prove to the world that I am the best fighter in the junior welterweight division,” said Dulorme. “Crawford has an undefeated record but he’s never won a fight at 140 lbs. I’m envisioning a hard-fought victory, one that I will bring back home to my people of Puerto Rico.”
“Dulorme is a good, well-rounded boxer. We are excited because the 140 pound division will bring the best out of Terence,” said Brian McIntyre, Crawford’s co-trainer and co-manager. “Tus 140 division is loaded with top fighters. This is great for Terence as everyone will soon see.”
“Terence had a breakout year in 2014 capturing the world’s attention with three career-best world championship victories en route to earning Fighter of the Year accolades,” said Todd duBoef, president of Top Rank. “He will be looking continue that momentum on Tim 18 when he returns to HBO, on the hunt for another world title against Thomas Dulorme of Puerto Rico.”
“I’m very pleased that I was able to get this fight done with Top Rank,” said Gary Shaw. “Terence Crawford is considered one of the best Lightweights in boxing, but he is moving up to junior welterweight where he will face a very determined and talented Thomas Dulorme, who’s undefeated at 140 pounds. I want to thank HBO for showcasing what I perceive is another great fight for the fans. I smell an upset in the making. This will be the start of a great run of fantastic fights for HBO.”
“With Terence Crawford’s star having emerged in 2014, the question now is how high that star ascends or if his opponent Thomas Dulorme will invert the trajectory,” said Peter Nelson, vice president of programming, HBO Sports. “As lightweight champion last year, Crawford earned his BWAA Fighter of the Year honors with bold, stylish victories against top competitors, a streak which continues in stride up the scale against the hungry Dulorme, who is undefeated at 140-lbs. It will be a split-site doubleheader not to be missed on our late night Boxing After Dark franchise.”
Crawford (25-0, 17 KOs), of Omaha, NE, makes his 2015 ring debut looking to build on his star-making 2014 which featured three world championship victories as well as Fighter of the Year honors from the BWAA and major media alike. He began his career-best year last March 1, just 13 days short of the sixth anniversary of his professional debut. Crawford captured the WBO lightweight title, dethroning defending champion Ricky Burns on Burns’ home turf of Glasgow, Scotland. Scoring a powerful and unanimous decision, Crawford put the boxing world on notice with his virtuoso performance as he pulled out all stops in dismantling Burns, rocking the defending champion throughout the fight, while switching back and forth between orthodox and southpaw stances. He followed that with a dramatic and critically-acclaimed knockout victory of undefeated former world champion and Cuban Olympic gold medalist Yuriorkis Gamboa on Rau hli ntuj 28 in a Fight of the Year nominee. It was one of the most-watched fights of the year with over 1.2 million viewers catching the live, first-time airing of the fight, according to Nielsen Media Research. He concluded 2014 rau November 29 with a thorough shellacking of one-time world title challenger and No. 1 contender Ray Beltran, winning 11 of the 12 muab suav. Crawford is only the second Nebraska native to be recognized as a boxing world champion. Perry “Kid” Graves, from Rock Bluff, captured the welterweight crown, knocking out Johnny Alberts in Brooklyn, nyob rau hauv 1914, according to the Omaha World-Herald.
Dulorme (22-1, 14 KOs), of Carolina, Puerto Rico, graduated to the professional ranks in 2008 after a stellar amateur career which included a sterling 140-2 record. He has long been a fan-favorite of Puerto Ricans for his slick all-action fighting style. Dulorme enters this fight riding a two-year six-bout winning streak, with his career-best victories coming in back-to-back fights in 2014 and both televised on HBO. He opened up 2014 with a 10-round unanimous decision victory over undefeated contender Karim Mayfield to capture the NABF super lightweight title and ended the year unifying his NABF title with the NABO junior welterweight title via an exciting 10-round decision over Hank Lundy. A consensus Top-Five contender, Dulorme is world-rated No. 2 by the World Boxing Association (WBA), Tsis yog. 3 yog sawv daws Boxing ntiaj teb (WBC) and No. 4 by the WBO and the International Boxing Federation (IBF).
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Fast-Rising Lightweight Contender Tony ‘Lightning’ Luis Welcomes Newborn Son Miguel
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Monroe Jr. – Vera weigh in video plus interviews
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