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Chris Van Heerden brings “Ukushisa” & slays “The Dragon” To win 10-round majority decision over Steve Claggett

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“Knockout Night at the D” Ezenye
(L-R) — Steve Claggett & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by Manny “Mitts” Murillo / Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions)
Las Vegas (April 16, 2016) – Former IBO World welterweight champion Chris “Ukushisa” Van Heerden put himself back into title contention position, winning a 10-round majority decision over Steve “The Dragon” Claggett in this evening’s main event, under the neon lights at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC) outdoor venue.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series, which airs live on CBS Sports Network, is presented by D Las Vegas and DLVEC), kugqugquzelwa Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and returns Saturday kusihlwa, May 21.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica, California by way of South Africa, used his 3-inch height advantage against Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos), the Canadian champion from Calgary, Alberta.
Neither fighter was hurt during the fight, in which there were continual back-and-forth exchanges of stinging combinations. Claggett battled to apply pressure in order to fight on the inside, while Van Heerden fought effectively from the outside.
The two evenly-matched welterweights patiently waited for the official announcement: 95-95 futhi 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
“I knew I won this fight, 120-Amaphesenti angu, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners tonight because of it was so close and we entertained the crowd. Me and Claggett entertained the crowd…..we delivered. I’ve been through so much and the lord helped me get this win. I look forward to a rematch, but I want to move forward.”
Undefeated California junior middleweight Neeco “The Rooster” Macias (12-0, 6 Kos) had a lot to crow about in the 8-round co-feature against Limberth “El Gallito” Ponce, Jr.(10-3, 8 Kos). Macias thoroughly dominated the action, firing non-stop shots from every conceivable angle. His unrelenting pressure enabled Macias, whose come-forward approach made him an instant fan favorite, to control the fight from start to finish for a unanimous decision.
“I knew he was going to be the toughest fighter I’ve fought,” Macias said. “I give Ponce much respect. We wanted to give fans a good show.”
Baltimore welterweight Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (7-0, 6 Kos) wanikela Errol “Spyda” Sidney (6-2-2, 2 Kos) a beating, fully displaying his arsenal of punches, hurting his gutsy opponent on several occasions. Hawkins’ aggressive style early in the fight broke-down Sidney, who was nearly finished at the end of the fourth and fifth rounds. Hawkins trapped Sidney a neutral corner at the start of the sixth round and a powerful uppercut sent Sidney down to a knee. Sidney beat referee Jay Nady‘s count but the veteran official had seen enough and he halted the bout 1:02 into the sixth.
“We’re back,” Hawkins proclaimed after the bout. I’d give myself an 8 ½ this fight.”
Las Vegas’ promising prospect Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO) outclassed Oregon junior lightweight Derek Barthemay (0-3) from the opening bell for a 4-round unanimous decision.
Flashy Las Vegas welterweight prospect Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (3-0, 2 Kos) constantly pounded the body of his tough Mexican opponent, Jason “Gibbor” Gavino (3-2, 2 Kos), for a 4-round shutout victory,
Las Vegas’ Sal Lopez (2-0) dropped a game Matt “The KO Kid” Murphy (0-2), a junior lightweight from St. Louis, in the opening round on his way to an impressive one-sided win by way of a unanimous 4-round decision.
Complete results and more pictures of main event below:
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Neeco Macias (12-0, 4 Kos), Palm Desert, California.
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Limberth Ponce, Jr. (10-3, 8 Kos), Rock Island, Illinois
WELTERWEIGHTS
Chris Van Heerden (24-2-1, 12 Kos), Santa Monica, California
WDEC10 (97-93, 97-93, 95-95)
Steve Claggett (23-4, 16 Kos), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Malik Hawkins (7-0, 6 Kos), Baltimore, Maryland
WTKO6 (1:02)
Errol Sidney, Jr. (6-2-2, 2 Kos), New Orleans, Louisiana
Jeremy Nichols (3-0, 2 Kos), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-35)
Jason Gavino (3-2, 2 Kos), Tijuana, Mexico
AMANANI OKUKHANYA KAJUNIOR
Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Derek Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oregon
Sal Lopez (3-0, 0 Kos), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)
Derick Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oreon
(L-R) – Chris Van Heerden & Steve Claggett
(L-R) – Chris Van Heerden & Steve Claggett
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video and telco kanye nge satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 nesitsha Network Channel 158. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe, kuhlanganise nesimiso full izinhlelo nendlela uthole CBS Sports Network, iya ku www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” series.
ULWAZI:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
For More Information:
“Knockout Night at the D”: Bob Trieger, (978) 590-0470, bobtfcp@hotmail.com, @FightPublicist
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and the D Las Vegas: Kara Rutkin / Alaina Curry, Kirvin Doak Communications, (702) 737-3100, krutkin@kirvindoak.com /acurry@kirvindoak.com
Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions: Lisa Veltre, (702) 522-1636,lisa@royjonesjrboxing.com
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“Knockout Night at the D” Undercard Announced

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Lokhu ngoMgqibelo night live on
CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas (April 12, 2016) – An solid undercard showcasing promising prospects has been announced for lokhu ngoMgqibelo ebusuku “Knockout Night at the D” series, presented by D Las Vegas futhi Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), kugqugquzelwa Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos) and former IBO champion Chris “Ukushisa” Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos),, fighting out of his native South Africa by way of Santa Monica, California, square off in 12-round main event.
NgoMgqibelo “Knockout Night at the D” event will air (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. KANYE) hlala e CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Undefeated California welterweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) faces former Chicago Golden Gloves champion Limberth “Lightning” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature.
A Baltimore welterweight, Ezingakanqotshwa Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos), is in the first televised bout in a six-rounder versus New Orleans’ Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos). Jones signed Hawkins to a promotional contract after watching the youngster spar impressively, displaying tremendous power.
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round fights are flashy Las Vegas welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos) vs. Mexican invaderJason Gavino (3-1, 2 Kos), slick Las Vegas featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) vs. TBA, dangerous Las Vegas junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Derek Barthemay (0-2), of Eugene, Oregon, and Los Angeles heavyweight Jonathan “Johnnie” Rice (3-1-1, 3 Kos) vs. Antonio Robertson (4-5-1, 2 Kos), of Alexandria, Virginia.
Zonke ukulwa kanye fighters angaphansi ushintsho.
Amathikithi, ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com nomawww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Doors evulekile at 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video and telco kanye nge satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 nesitsha Network Channel 158. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe, kuhlanganise nesimiso full izinhlelo nendlela uthole CBS Sports Network, iya kuwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” series.
“BATTLE BORN BOXING: THE UPRISING” – Friday, April 15, 2016
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, kuyokwenzeka lokhu Friday ebusuku (Ephreli. 15), outdoors at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
The “Battle Born Boxing” series will present amateur boxing events the night before each of the “Knockout Night at the D” series professional events.
Created to support amateur boxing in Nevada, “Battle Born Boxing” also provides a platform for amateur boxers from other states to compete against local clubs and boxers.
ULWAZI:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
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“Ukushisa” is on! Chris Van Heeden vs. Steve Claggett Apr. 16 live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas (April 7, 2016) – South African welterweight Chris “Ukushisa” Van Heerden is on a mission to torch his Canadian opponent Steve “The Dragon” Claggett, in their 12-round main event, headlining “Knockout Night at the D”.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series, presented by D Las Vegas futhi Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), kugqugquzelwa Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
The Ephreli. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Saturdayebusuku, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. KANYE), hlala e CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (NJENGE), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight iqhawe.
During his 10-year professional career, Van Heerden has defeated quality opponents such as Ramon Avila, Cecil McCalla, Ray Price, Cosme Rivera,Mathew Hilton, futhi Sebastian Andres Lujan.
“A win over Claggett will put my career right back to where we need it to be,” Van Heerden said. “Winning this fight is my only option! I’m predicting a win, nothing less. Fans watching me fight for the first time can expect to watch a fighter with speed and footwork. I’m a winner who is going to win this fight no matter what.”
Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos) is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. “Claggett’s strength is his comin’ forward aggression and that’s how he’s got most of his opponents to give up,” Van Heerden noted. “I know I’ve faced guys with more power. I’m expecting a hard fight, nothing easy, and it will be entertaining.”
The 28-year-old Van Heerden moved to Santa Monica two years ago after he wiped out the top South African fighters in his weight class. He has the strong support of actor Frank Grillo, who has appeared in numerous movies, okubalaWarrior, The Grey, End of Watch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier futhi The Purge: Anarchy.
“Frank Grillo is like a father/brother figure to me and he has been since I met him,” Van Heerden explained their relationship. He motivates me on a daily basis. I’m blessed to be around him.”
Unbeaten California welterweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos), fighting out of Lancaster, NJENGE, liba Limberth “Lightning” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Themba Ezingakanqotshwa welterweight Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos), of Baltimore, ihlangana Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos), of New Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Zonke ukulwa kanye fighters angaphansi ushintsho.
Amathikithi, ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com nomawww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Doors evulekile at 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video and telco kanye nge satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 nesitsha Network Channel 158. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe, kuhlanganise nesimiso full izinhlelo nendlela uthole CBS Sports Network, iya kuwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” series.
ULWAZI:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
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“The Dragon” to be unleashed April 16th Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas (April 5, 2016) – The April 16th10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett and South Africa-native Chris “Ukushisa” Van Heerden embodies the “Knockout Night at the D” philosophy in terms of featuring action fighters in evenly matched, entertaining bouts.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series, presented by D Las Vegas futhiDowntown Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC), kugqugquzelwa Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
The Ephreli. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Saturday ebusuku, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. KANYE), hlala e CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “JR” Ross, Sean Wheelock futhi owabe wezwe iqhawe Kevin “The Flushing Flash” Kelley. Joe Martinez is the ring announcer.
Claggett vs. Van Heerden is a crossroads fight for both boxers with critical consequences, especially for the winner who will use it as an invaluable springboard for his boxing career.
The 26-year-old Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos), who is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion, is thrilled to be fighting in Las Vegas for the first time. “Ukuthi kufezeka iphupho,” he explained. “I’ve trained in Las Vegas often but now it’s time to show what I can do there in a fight. A win will open many doors for me and could potentially lead to a path that will set up the rest of my boxing life. Needless to say, I am focused and prepared for the opportunity.”
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Claggett, as well as Van Heerden, are known as high-action fighters, throwing punches in bunches, and something eventually has to give. Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (NJENGE), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight iqhawe.
“Van Heerden is a rangy, quick and active fighter,” Claggett said. “I have an action style but, for many years, I was strictly a pressure fighter with a good body shot. Namuhla, noma, I have a couple of more tricks up my sleeve. His heart and durability have been shown and is to be respected. This match-up is sure to produce some good exchanges. I expect this to be a high-action fight between two hungry fighters with him coming off a loss (to unbeaten rising star Errol Spence Jr. ngoSepthemba odlule) and me coming off more than one fight falling through. This is a great match up. He is similar to the style of (Konstantin)Ponomarev (who Claggett lost an 8-round decision to last year) with range and movement. And that motivates me!”
Undefeated Lancaster, California welterweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) ihlangana Limberth “Lightning” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik “Iceman” Hawkins(6-0, 5 Kos) ubuso Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos), of New Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Zonke ukulwa kanye fighters angaphansi ushintsho.
Amathikithi, ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com noma www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Doors evulekile at 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video and telco kanye nge satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 nesitsha Network Channel 158. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe, kuhlanganise nesimiso full izinhlelo nendlela uthole CBS Sports Network, iya ku www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” series.
ULWAZI:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins)
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Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions Brings “The Dragon” & “Ukushisa” to April 16th “Knockout Night at the D” umcimbi

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Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

Las Vegas (March 28, 2016) – D Las Vegas futhi Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, announced today that Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions is the licensed promoter of record for the 2016 “Knockout Night at the D” boxing series to be held at the DLVEC.
The Ephreli. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Saturday ebusuku, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. KANYE), hlala e CBS Sports Network from the DLVEC outdoor venue in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas.
RJJ promises fans in attendance and those watching live on CBS Sports Network will feel the heat of the 10-round main event as “The Dragon,” Steve Claggett, izimpi “Ukushisa,” Chris Van Heerden, in a fan-friendly welterweight showdown.
“We are truly passionate about bringing outdoor boxing back to Las Vegas and are excited to work with Roy Jones Jr. to showcase local fighters and give them an amazing platform at ,” wathi Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of the D Las Vegas and DLVEC. “We feel this fight series will become a major event in the city’s boxing scene, as it will bring together world-class athletes, local businesses and fans from near and far.”
“Anytime I have the opportunity to showcase my fighters in Las Vegas and put on a show is a win-win for me and Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions,” commented Roy Jones Jr., Co-Founder of RJJ. “Las Vegas has helped make my career what it is today; it feels like home to me. ‘Knockout Night at the D’ is going to be a spectacular night for boxing and the fans. Downtown Las Vegas Event Center is an outstanding venue for boxing fans… there isn’t a bad seat in the house!”
“I’m honored to work with such a reputable venue such as the Downtown Las Vegas Center,” remarked Keith Veltre, CEO / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. Promotions. “This venue is exactly what the boxing community needs to spark the excitement of boxing that ‘Knockout Night at the D’ will deliver. The team has been very accommodating to RJJ and it is a pleasure to work with a class act. We are happy to call the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center home to RJJ.”
Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos), 26, is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. As an amateur in Calgary, he captured four Alberta Championships and three Golden Gloves titles, all prior to his 18th birthday.
South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (NJENGE), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight iqhawe. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, California Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) ngokumelene Limberth Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos) is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined in a 4-round bout.
The remainder of the undercard features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), junior featherweight Sal Perez (2-0) futhi bantamweight Sergio Lopez (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (ifanekiselwa kwesobunxele) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
Zonke ukulwa kanye fighters angaphansi ushintsho.
Amathikithi, ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com nomawww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Doors evulekile at 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:30 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video and telco kanye nge satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 nesitsha Network Channel 158. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe, kuhlanganise nesimiso full izinhlelo nendlela uthole CBS Sports Network, iya kuwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” series.
ULWAZI:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce)
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Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2015 umemezele ngokusemthethweni

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Lou DiBella, Shelly Finkel, Arnie Bayer, Carey Mace, George Russo, Peter Thimothewu & Ukufa Sharnik
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (September 15, 2015) – Umgqugquzeli Lou DiBella futhi imenenja / umgqugquzeli Shelly Finkel ahole Class ilungu-ayisikhombisa 2015 singene Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF). New members will be inducted at the 11THwonyaka CBHOF Gala lokungeniswa Dinner ngolwesihlanu ebusuku,November 13 e Ballroom Uncas at Mohegan Sun.
The new CBHOF inductees sihlanganisa zangaphambili boxing uKhomishana Peter Thimothewu futhi, ngemva kokushona kwakhe, punjab Carey Mace futhi George Russo, boxing umlobi Ukufa Sharnik futhi boxing advocate Arnie Bayer.
“Thina at the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame bajabula kakhulu ukumemezela ekilasini le nyaka ka inductees,” new CBHOF president John Laudati wathi. “We have a great mix of internationally recognized boxing legends and a wonderful and most deserving group of Connecticut’s boxing royalty. Personally, Kungijabulisa kakhulu ukwethula lesi sigaba onyakeni wami wokuqala njengoba umengameli ale nhlangano Amazing. Ngibheke phambili ekuboneni yonke Connecticut yethu boxing fans at Mohegan Sun ngoNovemba 13th.”
Ngokusekelwe ku New York City, DiBella (afanekiselwa kwesokunxele) uyiNhloko yangaphambili Boxing for HBO, kokudala yimpumelelo kakhulu “Boxing After Dark” series. Inkampani wakhe asetshenzisiwe, DiBella Entertainment, has promoted countless boxing events at Mohegan Sun Arena and Foxwoods Resort Casino during the past two decades. DiBella also owned the Connecticut Defenders minor league baseball team that was based in Norwich. His top fighters have included Sergio Martinez,Bernard Hopkins, Paulie Malignaggi, Jermain Taylor, CBHOF inductee “Irish” NgoMicky Ward, futhi Andre Berto phakathi abavelele more. Omunye oneziqu Harvard Law School, DiBella ubuye yimpumelelo movie producer.
Finkel (ifanekiselwa kuya kwesokudla kanye ngasekupheleni Emanuel Steward), futhi kusukela New York City, kuyinto inductee International Boxing Hall of Fame ngubani kwaba isimbembembe at Connecticut elwisana iminyaka eminingi njengoba noma umgqugquzeli noma imenenja. He is also a successful manager in the music industry. In the early 1990s, Finkel was arguably the most powerful manager in boxing. His most celebrated clients included Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Manny Pacquiao, Pernell Whitaker, Meldrick Taylor futhi Wladimir Klitschko.
Timothy (ifanekiselwa ukuba wasala Sugar Ray Leonard) kwaba uKhomishana boxing of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal National Commission Foxwoods kusukela 1995 to 2009. He was mentored by the late UJohn Burns, who was the founder of the CBHOF of which he is also an inductee. During his tenure at Foxwoods, Amakhulu Thimothewu kulawulwa izenzakalo pro, okubala 90 isihloko mpi. Highlights of his reign included CBHOF inductee John Ruiz–Evander Holyfield III for ubuqhawe WBA emhlabeni sosondonzima futhi, mhlawumbe, ukulwa omkhulu kunayo yonke emlandweni Foxwoods, umhlaba IBF cruiserweight isihloko mpi phakathi James Toney futhi Vassily Jirov. Other stars who fought at Foxwoods when Timothy was in charge include Roy Jones, Jr., Diego Corrales, Shane Mosely futhi Acelino Freitas, kanye CBHOF inductees Dana Rosenblatt, Peter Manfredo, Jr. futhi U.S. Olympian Lawrence Clay-Bey.
Mace (72-18-2), owazalwa ngo Hartford, started fighting professionally in the late 1940s. His most notable victory came in 1950, ephumula zangaphambili emhlabeni iqhawe Joe Giardello. Mace was a member of CBHOF charter member Willie Pep's ozinzile futhi zibalwa ngesinye isikhathi eziphakeme No. 8 welterweight in the world. Mace, ogama iziqubu odlule ukulahlekelwa CBHOF ilunguGaspar Ortega in 1962, wahlala Manchester lapho washona eneminyaka engu- 73 in 2003.
Russo kwadingeka 85 ukulwa pro phakathi 1922 futhi 1934. He moved to Bridgeport when he was six and he eventually became a local legend in boxing, yokusebenza gyms like Hall Red Elomuntu, Acorn Club and East Washington Avenue. In 1992, Waletha boxing emuva ngemuva kokunyamalala eyishumi lonke Old isakhiwo PAL e Bridgeport. Russo futhi wayebhekwa njengoba “Johnny Duke of Southern Connecticut.”
Wazalelwa e New Haven, Ngasekupheleni Sharnick waphila cishe ukuphila kwakhe konke Norwalk, ngaphambi abuyele Florida, lapho kuze Florida Boxing Hall of Fame in bakhethwe 2012, largely for founding the Smart Boxer Institute. Sharnik was a boxing writer for 23 iminyaka Sports Illustrated, esiqokonyiswa Ukusabalala yakhe Cassius Clay–Sonny Liston I, ocashunwe ukushayelwa for wathi, “Liston has izibhakela like cannonballs.” He moved on to become the chief for consultant at CBS for nine years and was chief advisor and the lone true believer in George Foreman‘s comeback bid eventually leading to another world heavyweight title. Sharnick also was an advisor for CBHOF member and two-time world champion UMarlon Starling, athonye iqhawe emhlabeni ikusasa ukwengeza Eddie Futch as his head trainer. Futch’s assistant, CBHOF ilungu Freddie Roach, zaziyogcina ukuqeqesha Starling nakabekwa emhlabeni welterweight iqhawe.
Bayer yayisetshenziswa kabanzi ukuhlonishwa njengomuntu advocate isibhakela weqiniso, njalo okusheshayo ungisize ekusizeni, kanye okuvula isikhwama ukusiza ukusekela boxing gyms emadolobheni like CBHOF inductee Johnny Duke sika Boys Club Gym e Bellevue Square, Hartford.
Amathikithi CBHOF 11th wonyaka Gala lokungeniswa Dinner, okunengqondo ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $90.00, ezisendalini manje ngokumemeza Kim Baker at Mohegan Sun (1.860.862.7377) noma Sherman uKhayini at the Manchester Journal obuzayo (1.800.237.3606 X321). Doors evulekile at 5:30 p.m. KANYE, Cocktails at 6 p.m. KANYE, kulandele dinner.
Hamba online ku www.ctboxinghof.org ngoba ulwazi olwengeziwe mayelana Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, 11t yayoh wonyaka Gala Inductee Dinner, amathuba umcimbi uxhaso, noma esidlule CBHOF inductees.
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MAYELANA CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 ukumdumisa futhi ukugubha zemisebenzi abantu ezivelele ezihilelekile mdlalo isibhakela. Lokungeniswa Ceremony Its mcimbi & Dinner owawuse 2005. Rich boxing umlando Connecticut sika ayengasoze yanda uma belingekho ipumelelo labo livikeleke the Hall of Fame.
Njengoba inhlangano non-profit, the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame kuyinto kakhulu izinikele ngokugcina umoya ukulwa of Connecticut ziyachuma ngokusebenzisa iminikelo ehlukahlukene yesihle.

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'Kid Pacquiao’ Training in Cebu City, Ukulindela U.S. Umsebenzi Visa

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Ezingakanqotshwa Jonel engasindi “Kid Pacquiao” Dapidran (6-0, 3 Kos) izoqhubeka ukuqeqesha e Cebu City, Philippines, usalindele on a visa umsebenzi United States.
Umthuthukisi Sampson Lewkowicz iphokophele lonke ikamu Las Vegas ukuba Cebu City ukusebenza nge slugger engu-17 ubudala, kuhlanganise trainer phezulu Jun Agrabio.
“Agrabio uya khona ukusiza lo kid afike ezingeni elilandelayo,” wathi Lewkowicz.
Lewkowicz uthi Dapidran uyoba munye noma ababili ukulwa ePhilippines ngesikhathi esalinde visa efanele.
“Ngifuna ukugcina kwakhe asebenzayo ukuze enze US DEBUT yakhe uzolunga abukisa enkulu,” Wachaza Lewkowicz.
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Ngemva run yimpumelelo kakhulu njengoba wabantu nomeluleki, Sampson Lewkowicz switched phezu ngasohlangothini yokukhangisa isibhakela professional ngoJanuwari 2008.

Sampson Boxing ikhule ibe omunye amafemu yokukhangisa ohlonishwa kakhulu emhlabeni, lomele eziningi fighters emhlabeni umhlabeleli and ethembisayo kwabazabalazayo young.

Sampson Boxing has abalingani asetshenzisiwe lonke North and South America, Africa, Asia, E-New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Central America and Sampson Boxing izenzakalo Kuye isiqephu on ezifana amanethiwekhi kudlalwé njengoba HBO, Isikhathi Sombukiso, ESPN, VS. futhi amanethiwekhi yezizwe eminingana.
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Izimpawu Lewkowicz Jonel 'The Kid Pacquiao’ Dapidran, Cousin Second of Manny Pacquiao, a Contract Promotional

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Umthuthukisi Sampson Lewkowicz, umuntu udumo ethola i talent engaziwa okuthiwa Manny Pacquiao in the Philippines in 2000, ngokuziqhenya imemezela ukusayinwa umzala yesibili Pacquiao sika, Jonel “The Kid Pacquiao” Dapidran ukuba inkontileka asetshenzisiwe isikhathi eside.
17-Dapidran oneminyaka engu- (6-0, 3 Kos) kuyinto ithemba Ezingakanqotshwa engasindi kusukela Digos City in the Philippines. Umkhulu Manny Pacquiao sika lukamama ubaba Junel sika bayizelamani.
“Ummeli San Francisco okuthiwa Sydney Hall baletha Manny Pacquiao ezindlebeni zami 15 iminyaka edlule,” wathi Lewkowicz. “Akekho abagqugquzeli ezinkulu onaka, kodwa sibonile ukuthi talent yena waba. Ngangisebenza njengomnakekeli wabantu for (ke umgqugquzeli) Murad Muhammad, futhi ngiyaqiniseka amnika Manny umlethe America. Manje, njengoba umgqugquzeli, Ngiletha umndeni wakhe close lapha okokuqala futhi ngiyakholelwa le nsizwa kuyokwenza isitatimende enkulu kwezemidlalo yethu.”
Dapidran kusezandleni omuhle. Lapho nje visa yakhe isitatimende, uyakuphila in Las Vegas, ukwaba efulethini enhle nomuntu owayeshade amaningi emhlabeni iqhawe and Filipino esikanye, Jonriel Casimero. Uyokuyeka futhi wabelane nomqeqeshi nge Casimero futhi ahlanganyele nzile trainer Jun Agrabio.
“Jonel has ithalenta ukuba abe inkanyezi. Ngibona it in kuye njengoba nami ngenza kanjalo nomzala wakhe. Uyeza lapha ukufakazela ukuthi wonke umuntu he is a Pacquiao isizukulwane esisha isibhakela. Ngiyajabula kakhulu ukuba umgqugquzeli yakhe futhi uyosebenza kanzima ukuze ayisize avuke ngokusebenzisa isibhakela indlela efanele.”
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Trey Lippe-Morrison ijoyina amabutho nge Freddie Roach!

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Tulsa, KULUNGILE (August 4, 2015) - Manje Heavyweight Knockout inkosi Trey Lippe-Morrison ukuqeqesha ngaphansi Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles.
A-time eziyisikhombisa Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Trainer of the Year, Phindela Roach nkulu phakathi omkhulu kunayo yonke emlandweni. Phakathi nezinyanga zokugcina ngekota leminyaka, Roach oqeqeshwe greats ezingenakubalwa kuhlanganise Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins, Mike Tyson, Wladimir Klitschko, James Toney, Michael Moorer, Ruslan Provodnikov Amir Khan futhi Guillermo Rigondeaux phakathi kwabanye. In 2012, Roach owayebuthelwa Boxing Hall of Fame.
"Mina Freddie axhunyiwe kahle ngesikhathi kumhlangano bethu bokuqala,"Kusho Lippe-Morrison, owayebizwa ngaphambili abaqeqeshwe esikanye legend Jesse Reid ngaphambi Logistics amicably Wahlukana babo. "Kusho izwe ukuthi Freddie ufuna ukusebenza nami ngoba Ngikhathazekile kuphela 8-0. Iningi lamasosha sakhe kukhona ezingeni ubuqhawe futhi Angisona Usekhona. I uzoluthola sparring omkhulu Wild Card Gym and ukuthola impendulo njalo kusukela nokuqeqesha abasebenzi. "
With a ephelele 8-0 irekhodi, Ashukumisayo amandla Lippe-Morrison sika isibhakela kwadingeka Roach raving phakathi ontanga yakhe ngesikhathi Wild Card. On May 30, Morrison waqhubeka endleleni zakhe zokubhubhisa, ephumula Thomas Jones in the izakhiwo zomugqa wesibili. Ukuba iziqhathaniso abadonsekela kababa wakhe ongasekho Tommy Morrison, Trey usebenza kanzima kakhulu ngcono futhi ubonise nezwe boxing amakhono akhe ukumenza ukuba azinake, hhayi igama lakhe lokugcina. A okuyisisekelo at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK njengengxenye 'Franchise Four State ", Lippe-Morrison has yini edingekayo ukuze ube elilandelayo wesibhakela enkulu America ngokuvumelana Roach.
"Ngibheke phambili ngempela ukusebenza ekhoneni Trey sika okokuqala ngasekupheleni kwale nyanga,"Kusho Roach. "Unamandla okukhulu zombili izandla. Sizoba knock okuningi abantu baphume!"
Umthuthukisi Lippe-Morrison sika Tony Holden of Holden Productions kuyamjabulisa ukuthi ithemba lakhe lwesayensi ukuqeqesha kanye umuntu kabanzi ayebheka trainer best sport futhi ekholelwa esibhakabhakeni sika umkhawulo.
"Ngijabulile ukuba Freddie on board,"Kusho Holden. Ngangazi Trey kwaba ekhethekile kodwa Freddie ukusebenza naye kuqinisekisa ukuthi. Ubaba trey sika walilwela omkhulu ubani imfanelo enkulu kakhulu kwaba amandla. Trey unamandla eluhlaza ngaphezu uyise mina ngempela kusho ukuthi. It kuzoba kakhulu ukubona umsebenzi wakhe ukuthuthukisa ngaphansi Freddie Roach.”
Match Lippe-Morrison lokuqala ngaphansi eqeqeshwa of Roach kuza August 29 at Memorial Hall e Joplin, MO.

 

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Mayweather vs. PACQUIAO EVENT SHATTERS RECORDS FOR PPV BUYS, PPV REVENUE, LIVE GATE AND MORE

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Generates Combined Total Revenues In Excess of $500 Million
 

I-NEW YORK (May 12, 2015) -The boxing blockbuster event, Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao, shattered the previous record for total pay-per-view buys and now ranks as the highest-grossing pay-per-view of all time. Initial reports from distributors indicate that the event generated more than 4.4 million U.S. buys and more than $400 million in domestic pay-per-view revenue alone. With additional revenue from the live gate at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, international television distribution, sponsorships, closed circuit and merchandise sales, the event is expected to generate in excess of $500 million in gross worldwide receipts. The news was announced jointly by Showtime Networks Inc., a subsidiary of CBS Corporation, and HBO in conjunction with event promoters Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank, Inc.

 

The welterweight world championship unification bout nearly doubled the previous record of 2.48 million buys generated by the Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing event in 2007 and nearly tripled the record $150 million in U.S. pay-per-view revenue generated by Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez in 2013.

 

Live gate receipts for the star-studded event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena produced more than $71 million in revenue, dramatically eclipsing the previous live gate record of $20 million (for Mayweather vs. Canelo) for both the sport of boxing and Las Vegas.

 

Ukwengeza, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao set the record for closed circuit admissions and revenue both in Las Vegas and at establishments nationwide. The event sold nearly 46,000 closed circuit admissions at MGM Resorts International properties in Las Vegas alone and was available at more than 5,000 bars, restaurants and commercial establishments throughout the U.S.

 

Distributed in 175 countries worldwide, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao was available in essentially 75 percent of the world’s territories, setting the revenue record for international distribution.

 

As reported last week, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao drew enormous numbers on social media. Ngokwesibonelo, Facebook reported that 37 million unique people contributed more than 115 million interactions from the start of the event to 30 minutes following its completion, a new record for a boxing event.

 

The May 2 promotion included unprecedented marketing and cross-promotional support from distributors as well as record revenue from the event’s major sponsors.

 

Mayweather vs. Pacquiao was a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and co-produced and co-distributed by HBO PPV® and SHOWTIME PPV®.