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SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION 20TH ANNIVERSARY FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS

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ISAIAH STEEN SCORES CLOSE UNANIMOUS DECISION WIN AGAINST KALVIN HENDERSON ON 20Nke ANNIVERSARY OF SHOBOX: Ọhụrụ ọgbọ®

Janelson Figueroa Bocachica Fights Shinard Bunch to a Split Draw in Co-Feature; Martino Jules Registers Unanimous Decision Win Over Aram Avagyan in Telecast Opener on SHOWTIME®

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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – July 23, 2021 - Super middleweight prospect Isaiah Steen nọgidere unbeaten, registering a close unanimous decision victory over Kalvin Henderson na 20nke ncheta nke ShoBox: The New Ọgbọ na OGE IHE NKIRI® Friday night in front of a raucous Cornhusker crowd at the Heartland Events Center.

It was the 258nke ShoBox show and a night of celebration for the long-running and storied series that began in 2001 and has seen 84 ShoBox alum go on to win world titles. The night consisted of three hard-fought contests featuring young prospects matched tough, which has been a signature of the series for the past 20 afọ.

Cleveland’s 24-year-old Steen (16-0, 12 Kos) won the main event by just two rounds on one scorecard, 96-94, na 97-93 on two other cards against the 31-year-old Henderson (14-1-2,10 Kos) nke Fayetteville, Ark., in the first 10-round fight of both fighters’ careers.

“It was a close decision because in the first few rounds I wasn’t going by the game plan and was just trying to get him out like I usually do in my fights,” said Steen, who is the half-brother of 2016 U.S. Olympian Charles Conwell, who cheered Steen on from ringside. “It would have looked good to have the knockout, but beating him like I did was more amazing.”

Henderson narrowly edged out Steen in two of the three punch-stat categories, out-jabbing him 20% (47-236) ka 18% (50-281) and earning a 2% edge in total punches, 28% ka 26%. Steen barley nudged past Henderson in the power-punching department, 42% ka 41%, with Steen landing 58 nke 138 and Henderson 59 nke 144.

“I thought it was a close fight and that I lost by a close decision,” Henderson said. “I lost my right hand in Round 4 because I tore my shoulder and from then on, I used the left to try and control the pace.”

Henderson added: “I could have cut the ring off a little bit more. I didn’t want to let him know I couldn’t use my right hand because I knew he would try and take advantage of it. My coach told me to try and fake the right hand like I was going to throw it, and then hit him with the left hand. We followed our game plan, and everything we wanted to do.”

Steen knows his future is bright and he wants to share the limelight with his brother on August 29 as Conwell is fighting on the undercard of a highly anticipated SHOWTIME PPV event in Cleveland.

“I want to get added to the undercard of my brother’s fight on the Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley card in my hometown,"Ka o kwuru. “I want to bring it back to Cleveland next month.”

In the co-feature pitting a pair of 22-year-olds, Shinard Bunch (15-1-1, 13 Kos) na Janelson Figueroa Bocachica (17-0-1, 11 Kos) fought to a controversial split draw in a 10-round welterweight bout. One judge scored the fight 97-93 in favor of Bunch, otu 96-94 in favor of Figueroa Bocachica and the final judge 95-95.

Bunch of Trenton, N.J., and Figueroa Bocachica of Detroit were both close in punches thrown with 399 for Bunch and 390 for Figueroa Bocachica. Bunch used his jab throughout the fight, ọdịda 68 nke 217 and landed 30.8% nke ike ya punches.

“Of course I thought I won the fight,” said Bunch. “I honestly feel like I won it. Even his coach said I won the fight. I landed the more powerful shots, even boxing-wise; sticking and moving. The only thing I could do better was get a knockout. I feel like I hurt him plenty of times. I don’t know what the judges were watching.”

Figueroa Bocachica said he thought he won the fight. “I felt like he didn’t land anything that hurt me and I applied the pressure. I didn’t agree with the judges, but I’m the fighter not the judge. I could have put pressure from beginning instead of the end. I could have used the jab more. I was being lazy with my right hand because I was going to knock him out. Those are things I need to learn.”

o kwukwara,: “Oh yeah, there will be controversy after this. It comes with the sport.”

The telecast opener featured a highly competitive fight in a battle of unbeatens with Martino Jules (11-0-2, 2 Kos) scoring a unanimous win over ShoBox vetiran Aram Avagyan (10-1-2, 4 Kos) in an eight-round featherweight affair. The judges scored the fight 77-74, 78-73 na 79-72 all in favor of Jules.

The 24-year-old southpaw Jules from Allentown, Pa., scored a key knockdown in the last 45 seconds of the eight-round fight. Following a solid counter left hand landed by Jules, Avagyan slipped, stumbling to his knees in what was ruled a knockdown by referee Mark Nelson.

“What a turn of events in the last minute of the fight!"Kwuru ShoBox blow-by-blow commentator Barry Tompkins immediately following the knockdown.

“He kept jumping right toward me, so I just kept listening to my corner and going with the left,” said Jules, onye rutere 85 nke ya 295 power punches to Avagyan’s 122 nke 316. “As soon as he got caught with the left he was off-balance and the left leg slipped and that was it.”

Fighting under the Salita Promotions banner, the 30-year-old Avagyan originally from Yerevan, Armenia, and now residing in California, was fighting on ShoBox for the third time and facing his fourth consecutive unbeaten fighter.

Jules knew it was close entering the final round. “I think the knockdown really helped me secure the round,"Ka o kwuru. “Once he got knocked down he was rushing in to try and get the back, which helped me since I could control the pace a little bit more.”

International Boxing Hall of Famer Tompkins called the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer Al Bernstein and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer was Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

Ihe omume, which was promoted by Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions in association with Holden Productions, Salita Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, brought together fighters from seven different boxing promotional and management teams.

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KALVIN HENDERSON & ISAIAH STEEN HEADLINES SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT ON JULY 23

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Three-Fight Telecast Features Five Fighters with Undefeated Records

NEW YORK– July 2, 2021 -ShoBox: The New Ọgbọcelebrates its 20-year anniversary with a three-fight card headlined by two exciting undefeated super middleweight prospects asKalvin Henderson na-ewe keIsaiah Steen in a 10-round main event clash Friday, July 23 na-na showtime® (9 p.m. ET / pt) from the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, Neb.

The popular seriesShoBox debuted in Atlantic City on July 21, 2001 na emewo 84 fighters who later went on to win a world title. Just like it has for the past 20 afọ, the upcoming tripleheader will feature prospects matched tough with a combined record of 81-1-5, including five boxers who have yet to taste defeat at the professional level.

Henderson (14-0-1,10 Kos) matches up against knockout artist Steen (15-0, 12 Kos) in the first 10-rounder for both fighters. The co-feature pitsShoBox vetiranJanelson Bocachica (17-0, 11 Kos) of Detroit against 21-year-oldShinard Bunch (15-1, 13 Kos) na a 10 gburugburu welterweight n'obi. In a battle of unbeatens, Martino Jules(10-0-2, 2 Kos) ihuAram Avagyan (10-0-2, 4 Kos) in an eight-round featherweight affair.

“This is a milestoneShoBox event and we could not be more excited,"said Gordon Hall, who has served as the executive producer ofShoBox: The New Ọgbọ since its inception. “As we celebrate two decades ofShoBox na July 23, we will stay true to our ethos to match undefeated, developing prospects tough. Ke isi omume, undefeated 168-pound prospects with decorated amateur pedigrees will seek a career-best win. The co-feature has the return of fast-rising Janelson Bocachica in a difficult style matchup against the power-punching Bunch, while the opener features a battle of unbeatens that could steal the show.ShoBox remains the sport’s ultimate proving ground for prospects and this event on July 23 is the perfect way to kick off our next decade.”

Ihe omume, which is promoted by Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions in association with Holden Productions and Salita Promotions, brings together fighters from seven different boxing promotional and management teams.

Kalvin Henderson vs. Isaiah Steen – 10-round Super Middleweight Main Event

Henderson vs. Steen is a matchup that was originally scheduled forShoBox na October, before Henderson withdrew during fight week with an illness.

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Henderson currently resides and trains out of Fayetteville, Ark., where he was a six-time Arkansas state champion in the amateurs competing in 70 ịlụ ọgụ. Ọ tụgharịrị pro na 2016, winning his first 12 fights before fighting Genc Pllana to a draw in 2019. Henderson has prior experience at the Heartland Events Center, knocking out Justin Baesman at the venue in March.

Following high school, Henderson received a music scholarship from the University of Arkansas as a percussionist and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education in 2012. The 30-year-old Henderson is promoted byMarshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions.

“Two undefeated guys coming in on the main event,” said Henderson, who is married with five children. “I know he has a good amateur pedigree and he throws good combinations. He is bringing it and I am bringing it. The third time’s a charm to finally make this fight happen. This is the next step in my career. A lot of fighters have been onShoBox and have gone on to amazing careers, and now it’s my turn to do the same.”

Like his half-brother, U.S. Olympian Charles Conwell, the 24-year-old Steen of Cleveland also had a successful amateur career with a record of 85-15. In his last fight in November, Steen stopped Colombia’s Juan De Angel with a fifth-round TKO. In February of 2020, Steen needed less than a round to stop Kenneth Council in Hammond, Ind.Steen is co-promoted by Holden and Lou DiBella and managed by David McWater of Split-T Management.

“I have been going from training camp to training camp,” Steen said. “I am going to mix it up, and out box him with a lot of jabs. Then when I see his weakness, I am going to get him out. Kalvin is a come-straight-forward fighter and he punches hard. I was supposed to fight him before, so this fight has been brewing for a while.”

Janelson Bocachica vs. Shinard Bunch – 10-round Welterweight Bout

A native of Puerto Rico and fighting out of Detroit, Mich., Bocachica is just 22 years old and already has five years of pro experience, including two appearances onShoBox. This will be his third appearance on the series in nine months. He is coming off his best win to date, a majority decision win over previously unbeaten Mark Reyes, Obere. Eme ihe ike ike, come-forward fighter, Bocachica began boxing at age eight, won four consecutive Ringside Championships (2011-14), the National PAL Championships and the 2015 Detroit Golden Gloves. He boasts an amateur record of 60-5 and beat Brandun Lee in the finals to win the 2014 U.S. Junior National Olympics. He is trained by his father, Nelson Figueroa. Bocachica is managed by McWater and co-promoted by King’s Promotions and Salita Promotions.

“This is whatShoBox is known for: matching up fighters for great fights,” Bocachica said. “Shinard Bunch is a step up in competition. He is from the same gym as Mark Reyes, and you saw what I did to him, On July 23, it will be much of the same. Fighting on SHOWTIME has helped with my profile. When I went to Puerto Rico, people knew who I was because of my previous experience onShoBox. Being on the platform has brought me many new fans.”

Bunch is a Queens, N.Y.-native living and training in Trenton, N.J. Just 21-years-old, Bunch has been active with five fights in 2020 and five fights thus far in 2021. Bunch has more than 400 amateur fights and started boxing at age 7. He was rated as high as No. 3 in the nation at the 2016 Nationals. Currently riding a 13-fight winning streak, Bunch’s only pro loss came in 2019 in just his third fight, a unanimous loss to Paul Kroll. Bunch is managed by Russell Peltz.

“We are coming to work and make a statement,” Bunch said. “I really do not know too much about my opponent. I know he is a pressure fighter. I am not taking this fight lightly. This is a big fight, and we are going to box smart. This is a blessing to have an opportunity like this. Fighting onShoBoxis something that I have always dreamed of.”

Martino Jules vs. Aram Avagyan – 8-round Featherweight Bout

The 23-year-old southpaw Jules from Allentown, Pa., is coming off his best victory to date in an ESPN bubble fight last July, earning a majority-decision win over Aleem Jumakhonov. Jules is a 2015 Olympic Trials qualifier and had a 60-15 amateur record since turning pro in 2016 and slowly climbing up the featherweight rankings. Jules was scheduled to make hisShoBox debut in January, but his opponent fell ill the morning of his fight and the fight was called off.

“I am grateful for getting this fight,” said Jules, who is promoted by Kings Promotions and managed by Trifon Petrov. “This is something I have been waiting for a year now. I was supposed to fight onShoBox tupu, but the fight fell out. I have been staying ready. My opponent is tough, and he comes ready to fight. He has a lot of merit to him, and that is pushing me to be better and I am excited to fight someone that will make me perform at my best.”

Fighting under the Salita Promotions banner, the 30-year-old Avagyan returns toShoBox for the third time facing his fourth consecutive unbeaten fighter. Na January, Avagyan and Panama’s Jose Nunez fought to a majority draw. Avagyan survived two early knockdowns in his debut against then-unbeaten Dagoberto Aguero to earn a majority decision in the lastShoBox telecast before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the sports world for several months in March 2020.

Born and raised in Yerevan, Armenia, and now residing in California, Avagyan is a decorated amateur with more than 300 ịlụ ọgụ. He captured two Bronze Medals at the European Championships and represented Armenia at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

“I’m always hungry and want to fight and the fact that it will be on the 20-year anniversary of ShoBox is doubly motivating to put on a great show,” said Avagyan. “I’m gradually gaining shape and I have another month to show my best side to all boxing fans. I promise that I’m going to war on July 23. Don’t miss this event and the war of the warrior!"

International Boxing Ụlọ Nzukọ nke FamerBarry Tompkins will call the action with fellow Hall of FamerSteve Farhood, mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeriRaul Marquez and special guestAl Bernstein. Executive emeputa bụGordon Ụlọ Nzukọ naRichard Gaughanamị naRick Phillips Iduzi.

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BanyereShoBox: The New Ọgbọ

Afọ a, the critically acclaimed prospect developmental series, ShoBox: The New Ọgbọ, agba ya 20nke anniversary on the air as it continues to match top young talent tough. Since its inception in July 2001, theShoBox nkà ihe ọmụma bụ televise na-akpali akpali, ìgwè mmadụ-atọ na mpi ọkụ mgbe inye a na-egosi ala njikere atụmanya kpebisiri ike na-alụ ọgụ maka ụwa aha. Ụfọdụ na-eto eto ndepụta nke 84 alụso ndị pụtara naShoBox na elu na-garner ụwa utu aha na-agụnye: 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, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams and more.

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Yunusov stops Salinas in seven to remain undefeated

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Coffie, George, Montano, Jimenez, Andujar & Toledo remain undefeated on King’s Promotions card at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center

Bethlehem, På (November 18, 2018) —This past Friday night, Three-time Olympian Anvar Yunusov remained perfect by stopping Jose Salinas in the 7th round of their scheduled eight-round junior lightweight bout the headlined a nine-bout card at

Ájá Bethlehem Omume Center.

 

 

 

The show was promoted by King’s Promotions.

 

 

 

Yunusov, who competed in the 2008, 2012 na 2016 Olympics for his native country Tajikistan, dominated the action, and finally broke Salinas down in the 7th frame.

 

 

 

Na-erite uru, Yunusov, who now resides in Philadelphia has a record of 6-0 na atọ knockouts.

 

 

 

Salinas of Las Cruces, New Mexico falls to 10-4-1.

 

 

 

“We are thrilled with Anvar’s performance. Salinas had fought and defeated some credible opponents, and Anvar fought very well, and we are excited for what 2019 will hold for him,” kwuru Marshall Kauffman nke Eze n'ọkwá.

 

 

 

Na ngalaba-mma, debuting Jeffrey Torres thrilled his hometown fans with a four-round unanimous decision over Steven Lopez in a bantamweight contest.

 

 

 

Torres of Bethlehem is 1-0. Lopez of Philadelphia is 0-3.

 

 

 

Big heavyweight, Michael Coffie remained undefeated by stopping veteran Jamaal Woods.

 

 

 

Despite his record, Woods was game, but the 277 pound Coffie was too much and finally got his foe out of there at 2:50 in the 4th frame.

 

Coffie of Brooklyn is 6-0 na ise knockouts. Woods of Forest City, Arkansas is 18-44-7.

 

Joseph George took a six-round unanimous decision from Josue Obando in a light heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

George of Houston is now 8-0. Obando of Mexico gave a good effort, but is now 16-25-1.

 

Christian Montano mkpa dị nnọọ 2:05 of the 1st round to take out Paul Holley in their scheduled six-round cruiserweight bout.

 

 

 

Montano scored three knockdowns, with the final coming from a hard body shot.

 

 

 

Montano of Houston is 8-0 with seven knockouts. Holley falls to 6-2-1.

 

Alejandro Jimenez remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Desmond Moore in a battle of previously undefeated bantamweights.

 

 

 

Jimenez of New Hope, PA is 4-0. Moore of Allentown, PA is 1-1-1.

 

 

 

Good looking bantamweight prospect Yeuri Andujar made it two straight stoppage victories with a 1st round stoppage over debuting Haziz Self of Philadelphia.

 

 

 

Andujar of Reading, PA is 2-0 with both wins coming early.

 

 

 

In a fight heavyweight contest featuring previously undefeated light heavyweight, Travis Toledo took an entertaining four-round majority decision over Kendall Cannida.

 

 

 

Both guys had their moments in the spirited brawl, but it was Toledo who came away with the victory to raise his mark to 3-0. Cannida of Philadelphia drops to 2-1.

 

Vincent Floyd used two 1st round knockdowns to catapult himself to a four-round unanimous decision over Ricky Nuno in a welterweight clash.

 

 

 

Nuno made a great effort after the 1st round, but he dug himself too far of a hole to catch Floyd.

 

 

 

Floyd of Philadelphia is 4-5-1. Nuno of Bethlehem is 2-2.

 

KING’S PROMOTIONS RETURNS TO THE 2300 ARENA IN PHILADELPHIA ON FRIDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 7TH WITH BRANDON ROBINSON TAKING ON KALVIN HENDERSON IN THE MAIN EVENT.

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Anvar Yunusov takes on Joshua Davis in main event on Friday, November 16th at Sands Bethlehem Event Center

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Undefeated fighters meet as Martino Jules takes on Daron Williams
Undefeated fighters square off as Kendall Cannida takes on Travis Toledo
Undefeated Alejandro Jimenez, Joshafat Ortiz, Michael Coffie, Joseph George, Yeuri Andujar and Christian Montano in action

 

Bethlehem, På (October 16, 2018) –Three-time Olympian and undefeated Anvar Yunusov na-ewe ke Joshua Davis in the eight-round super featherweight main event on Friday n'abalị, November 16th na Ájá Bethlehem Omume Center.

 

 

 

The show na-akwalite Eze n'ọkwá.

 

 

 

Yunusov, who competed in the 2008, 2012 na 2016 Olympics for his native Tajikistan, bụ ugbu a 5-0 with two knockouts as a professional.

 

 

 

The 31 year-old fights out of Philadelphia, and turned professional in 2017. He has registered his two knockouts in his last two outings with a 4th round stoppage over former contender Mike Oliver, and in his last bout when he destroyed Angel Monreal in one-round on September 14th in Philadelphia.

 

 

 

Davis of Washington, DC has a record of 11-3 na ise knockouts.

 

 

 

The 27 year-old Davis is a seven-year professional, who has an impressive 7th round stoppage win over Carlos Rosario (7-1). Davis is looking to get back into the wins column as he has dropped his last two outings. Na ikpeazụ ya n'obi, Davis was stopped by undefeated Steven Ortiz on January 26th in Philadelphia.

 

 

 

A full undercard of top prospects in action-packed matchups will entertain the fans in attendance in Bethlehem.

 

 

 

Na isii gburugburu oké:

 

 

Martino Jules

 

Martino Jules (5-0) of Bethlehem fights Daron Williams (7-0, 4 Kos) nke Washington, DC in a featherweight bout.

 

 

 


Joshafat Ortiz

 

Joshafat Ortiz (5-0, 3 Kos) nke Reading, PA fights Life Arroyo (3-5-1) nke Bronx, NY in a lightweight bout.

 

 

 


Michael Coffie

 

Michael Coffie (4-0, 3 Kos) ịlụ ọgụ Juan Goode (8-8, 6 Kos) of Taylor, MI in a heavyweight bout.

 

Joseph George (7-0, 6 Kos) ịlụ ọgụ Andre Espuet (4-7, 3 Kos) nke Cedar Rapids, IA in a super middleweight fight.

 

 

 

 

 

Christian Montano

 

Christian Montano (7-0, 6 Kos) boxes Paul Holley (6-1-1, 5 Kos) of Sarasota, FL in a light heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

Na anọ gburugburu oké:

 

Jonathan Torres nke Bethlehem, På ga-alụ ọgụ Steven Lopez (0-2) of Philadelphia in a bantamweight affair.

 

 

Alejandro Jimenez

 

Alejandro Jimenez (3-0, 1 Ko) of New Hope, PA takes on debuting Francisco Santiagonke Reading, PA in a bantamweight bout.

 

Yeuri Andujar (1-0, 1 Ko) of San Cristobal, Dominican Republic fights Bryann Perez (2-11-1, 1 Ko) nke Carolina, Puerto Rico in a featherweight affair.

 

Kendall Cannida

 

 

 

In a battle of undefeated light heavyweight, Kendall Cannida (2-0) of Philadelphia fightsTravis Toledo (2-0, 2 Kos) nke Baltimore.

 

Ricky Nuno (2-1, 1 Ko) nke Bethlehem, PA boxes Jonathan Burrs (0-1) of Hagerstown, MD in a welterweight bout.

 

 

 

Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite Eze n'ọkwá, na-ọnụ na $50, $75 na $100, bụghị gụnyere ọdabara ozi ebubo na ụtụ isi, na-na-ere ugbu a. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. Iji chajịa site na ekwentị oku Ticketmaster na (800) 745-3000.

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Mercado outlasts Vazquez in classic slugfest

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Fight of the Year Candidate being called Best fight in Pennsylvania
Aleem, Madison Powell, Coffie and Jules stay undefeated
Over Half-A-Million views on this incredible night of action, and now can be watched on-demand by:
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Philadelphia, På (September 27, 2018) – This past Tuesday night, one of the most thrilling fights in recent memory, Anthony Mercado na Victor Vazquez waged an eight-round war for the ages that saw Mercado overcome a horrible cut over his right eye, a knockdown, and multiple instances where the fight could have been stopped to persevere and somehow comeback to win the fight.

 

 

 

The tuanu, for which some at ringside were saying it was the best fight in Pennsylvania, headlined a nine-bout card at Ájá Bethlehem Omume Centerand was promoted by King’s Promotions.

 

 

 

The show was streamed live to a record audience of over 500,000 views on Facebook Fightnight Live. The show can be seen on-demand by na ịpị ebe a

 

 

 

Mercado was cut badly over his right in round two from an accidental headbutt. Na gburugburu atọ, Mercado landed a hard flurry on the ropes that forced Vazquez into the ropes, and referee Gary Rosato ruled that ropes kept Vazquez from being knocked down and administered an eight-count. Vazquez fought back in round four and landed a couple of booming left hooks that rocked Mercado.

 

 

 

The continued to trade heavy shots at will, which led to some brutal exchanges with each guy landing some vicious power punches. In round six, Vazquez landed some booming shots that had Mercado in trouble for much of the round, One such flurry had Mercado seemingly a punch or two a way from getting stopped. At the end of the round, Vazquez landed a flush left hook to the jaw that put Mercado plummeting to the canvas. Mercado got up just as the bell rang, and he stumbled to the corner. Vazquez went in for the finish in round seven, but Mercado, with blood now covering the whole right side of his face, was able to stabilize himself and work his way back into the fight. Mercado made it all the way back, and was able to box his way to win the decisive eighth round.

 

 

 

Market, 140.8 lbs of Puerto Rico won by scores of 77-74 na 76-75 twice to raise his mark to 12-5. Vazquez, 137.9 lbs of Yonkers, New York fought a great fight, but now falls to 10-5.

 

 

 

“I just thought of my dad. I thought the fight was close to being stopped. It was not easy, he is a good boxer. I did not feel the cut. I will have to talk to my team, but money talks for a rematch,” said Mercado

 

 

 

Vazquez said,”It could of went any way. He is a good opponent. He is tough. We both have power. We both came ready for the fighter. Today we are both winners.”

 

 

 

Na ngalaba-mma, Raeese Aleem stopped Alcides Santiago at the end of round five of their scheduled six-round super bantamweight bout.

 

 

 

Aleem beat Santiago down, and scored a knockdown in round five.

 

 

 

Aleem, 121.9 lbs of Las Vegas, was making his first start under new trainer and former world champion Bones Adams, bụ ugbu a 12-0 na isii knockouts. Santiago, 122.6 lbs of Arecibo, PR bụ 6-3.

 

 

Joe Hanks stopped Terrance Marbra at 2:54 of round one of their six-round heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

Hanks scored one knockdown before the fight was halted.

 

 

 

Hanks, 253 lbs nke Newark, NJ bụ 23-2 na 15 knockouts. Marbra, 220 lbs of Saint Petersburg, FL is 9-7.

 

Erik Mmiri took a six-round unanimous decision over James Robinson in a rematch of junior middleweights.

 

 

 

Spring sealed up the fight with a knockdown late in round six, and came home home with the win by scores of 59-54 ugboro abụọ, na 58-55.

 

 

 

Mmiri, 153.3 lbs of Reading, På bụ ugbu a 11-2-2. Robinson, 152.9 lbs of York, PA is 5-12-5.

 

Colby Madison remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Nicoy Clarke in a heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

Clarke fought most of the bout with a cut over his left eye that was caused by a punch.

 

 

 

Madison, 241 lbs of Owings Mills, MD won by scores of 60-54 ugboro abụọ na 59-55, ma ugbu a, 7-0-2. Clarke, 211.5 lbs of Jersey City, NJ bụ 2-2.

 

 

 

Good looking prospect Money Powell IV won a six-round unanimous decision over Josue Obando in a middleweight contest.

 

 

 

Powell, 163.1 lbs of Fort Mitchell, AL won by scores of 60-54 ugboro abụọ, na 59-55 to go to 8-0. Obando, 165 lbs of Jalisco, MEX is 16-23-1.

 

 

Michael Coffie scored four knockdowns en-route to a 2nd round stoppage over Curtis Head in a scheduled six-round heavyweight bout.

 

 

 

Coffie registered the knockdowns evenly as he put Head on the canvas twice in each round, na n'obi kwụsịrị na 1:57.

 

 

 

Coffie, 270.5 lbs of Brooklyn, NY is 4-0 na atọ knockouts. Head, 257 lbs of Southfield, MI is 4-3.

 

 

Martino Jules thrilled his hometown fans by dropping Felix Sosa in round’s one and three, which paved the way for a four round unanimous decision in a contest featuring undefeated featherweights.

 

 

 

Jules, 124.5 lbs of nearby Allentown, PA won by tallies of 40-34 na niile kaadị, ma ugbu a, 5-0. Sosa, 124.1 lbs of Jersey City, NJ bụ 1-1.

 

Kenny Robles dropped Corey Gulley in round two, and finished him at 2:13 of round three from a wicked flurry of punches in a junior welterweight fight scheduled for six-rounds.

 

 

 

Robles, 138.2 lbs of Staten Island, NY is now 4-1 na abụọ knockouts. Gulley, 140.6 lbs of Killeen, TX bụ 2-3-2.

 

KING’S PROMOTIONS RETURNS TO SUGARHOUSE CASINO ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH. THAT SHOW WILL FOLLOWED UP BY KING’S PROMOTIONS RETURN TO THE SANDS BETHLEHEM EVENT CENTER ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, DETAILS ON BOTH SHOWS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY

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Anthony Mercado takes on Victor Vazquez in main event on Tuesday, September 25th at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center

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Undefeated Stephen Fulton in co-feature
Undefeated Colby Madison, Michael Coffie, Martino Jules and Paul Koon in action

Bethlehem, På (August 27, 2018) – Super Lightweight’s Anthony Mercado na Victor Vazquez will headline a big night of boxing on Tuesday, September 25th na Ájá Bethlehem Omume Center.

 

 

 

The nine-bout card is promoted by King’s Promotions.

 

 

 

Mercado of Arecibo, Puerto Rico nwere a ndekọ nke 11-4 na itoolu knockouts.

 

 

 

The 24 year-old is a six-year professional, who won his first 10 nsọtụ. Mercado holds a 3rd round stoppage over previously undefeated Tyrone Crawley, Obere. (7-0) on March 2nd. Na ikpeazụ ya n'obi, Mercado dropped an eight-round unanimous decision to undefeated Mykal Fox on May 11th in Philadelphia.

 

 

 

Vazquez of Yonkers, New York nwere ihe ndekọ nke 10-4 na atọ knockouts.

 

 

 

The 22 year-old Vazquez is a four-year professional, and has built a reputation as being an upset specialist.

 

 

 

Vazquez has wins over Bievenido Diaz (2-0), Jerome mmeri (6-1), Ricardo Garcia (14-0) and David Gonzales (8-2-2). Na ikpeazụ ya n'obi, Vazquez was stopped by Josue Vargas on April 21st in Brooklyn.

 

 

 

In a 10-round co-feature, undefeated featherweight Stephen Fulton will see action against an opponent.

 

 

 

Fulton of Philadelphia has a record 13-0 na isii knockouts.

 

 

 

The 24 year-old Fulton has showed a willingness to take on all comers as evidenced by wins by his wins over Sam Rodriguez (3-0), Joshua Greer , Obere. (3-0-1), Adalberto Zorilla (6-0), Luis Rosario (8-0-1), Adam Lopez (8-0), & and his bout when he took out Jesus Ahumada on June 16th in Frisco, Texas.

 

In six-rounds bouts:

 

Joe Hanks (22-2, 14 Kos) nke Newark, NJ battles Terrance Marbra (9-6, 7 Kos) of Saint Petersburg, FL in heavyweight bout.

 

Erik Mmiri (10-2-2, 1 Ko) nke Reading, PA battles James Robinson (5-11-5, 1 Ko) nke York, PA in a super welterweight bout.

 

Colby Madison (6-0-2, 4 Kos) nke Owings Mills, MD takes on Nicoy Clark (2-1) nke Jersey City, NJ na a Heavyweight n'obi.

 

Kenny Robles (3-1, 1 Ko) nke Staten Island, NY fights Lennard Davis (3-1-3, 2 Kos) of Oakland, CA in a junior welterweight bout.

 

Michael Coffie (3-0, 2 Kos) nke Brooklyn, NY takes on Curtis Head (4-2, 3 Kos) of Southfield, MI in a heavyweight attraction.

 

Na anọ gburugburu oké:

 

Martino Jules (4-0) nke Allentown, PA battles Bryann Perez (2-11-1, 1 Ko) nke Carolina, PR in a featherweight contest.

 

Paul Koon (3-0, 1 Ko) nke Philadelphia, PA fights Langston Campbell (1-0-1) nke Cincinnati, OH in a heavyweight fight.

 

 

 

Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite Eze n'ọkwá, na-ọnụ na $50, $75 na $100, bụghị gụnyere ọdabara ozi ebubo na ụtụ isi, na-na-ere ugbu a. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. Iji chajịa site na ekwentị oku Ticketmaster na (800) 745-3000.

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Foster Decisions De Alba in Bethlehem

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Smith stops Sanchez in 2-round shootout

 

Jules and Sonnier remain undefeated
 

Bethlehem, På (April 17, 2018) -This past Friday night at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center, junior lightweight O'Shaquie Ezi got a career boosting win as he defeated Frank De Alba via eight-round majority decision in a crowd-thrilling fight.

 

 

 

 

The six-bout card was promoted by King’s Promotions.

 

 

 

 

Foster got off to an early lead, as he featured an accurate straight hand. De Alba got back in the fight as he decided to stand toe-toe with Foster, and on many occasions, he gave as good or even better then he received. Neither fighter took a backward step, which was much to the delight to the crowd that congregated at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center.

 

 

 

 

The furious action continued, De Alba began to leak some blood from his nose in the fifth frame.

 

 

 

 

Foster of Houston, Texas won his third bout in a row as he took two cards by scores of 79-73 na 78-74, while a 3rd card read even at 76-76.

 

 

 

 

Ezi, 131.2 lbs of Houston, Texas bụ ugbu a 13-2. De Alba, 130.1 lbs of Reading, PA is 22-3-2.

 

 

 

 

In the explosive co-feature, Luther Smith stopped Elvin Sanchez 55 seconds into the 2nd round of their scheduled six-round cruiserweight bout.

 

 

 

 

Sanchez struck in the 1st round when he dropped Smith with a left to the head. Na gburugburu abụọ, Smith came back to send Sanchez to the canvas with a right hook. Smith ended the fight when he landed a straight left that sent Sanchez to the canvas, and the fight was immediately stopped.

 

 

 

 

Smith, 199.1 lbs of Bowie, MD is 10-2 na 9 knockouts. Sanchez, 198.7 lbs of Paterson NJ is 8-4-1.

 

Martino Jules remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Vincent Jennings in a featherweight bout.

 

 

 

 

Jules, 128 lbs of Allentown, På merie ọtụtụ 40-36 na 39-37 twice to raise his unblemished mark to 4-0. Jennings, 126.7 lbs of Grand Rapids, MI is 5-5.

 

James Robinson took a six-round majority decision from Greg Jackson in a junior middleweight bout.

 

 

 

 

Robinson 156.7 lbs of York, På merie ọtụtụ 59-55 ugboro abụọ na 57-57, ma ugbu a, 5-9-4. Jackson, 150.9 lbs of Philadelphia, PA is 8-6-1.

 

 

 

 

In a battle of undefeated welterweights, Anthony Sonnier won a six-round unanimous decision over Jesus Perez.

 

 

 

 

Na gburugburu atọ, Sonnier scored two knockdowns. The 1st knockdown came from a flush right hand. The 2nd knockdown came from a hard left. Na gburugburu ise, Perez was bleeding from his nose.

 

 

 

 

Sonnier, 143.2 lbs of Seattle won by scores of 59-53 na 58-54 twice to raise his record to 4-0. Perez, 142.7 lbs of Reading, PA is 3-1.

 

 

 

 

Craig Callaghan and Cesar Soriano Beruman battled to a six-round majority draw in a welterweight fight.

 

 

 

 

Despite bleeding from around both eyes, Beruman was able to get inside and land some solid punches, while Callaghan had success from the outside.

 

 

 

 

Ọtụtụ ndị 58-56 for Callaghan, na 57-57 ugboro abụọ.

 

 

 

 

Callaghan, 152 lbs of Houston, Texas via Liverpool, ENG is 17-1-1. Beruman, 151.6 lbs of Iztacaloc, MEX is 28-37-3,

 

 

 

 

 

King’s Promotions will be back on Friday, May 11th at The SugarHouse Casino with a big night of action that will feature undefeated junior welterweight Mykal Fox battling Anthony Mercado in the eight-round main event.
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KING’S PROMOTIONS FULL CARD CARD STREAMED LIVE TONIGHT ON KINGS BOXING FACEBOOK PAGE BEGINNING AT 7:05 Obi ET

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Bethlehem, På (April 13, 2018) -TONIGHT’S King’s Promotions 6 bout card will be streamed on King’s Boxing Facebook page ndụ mmalite na 7:05 Obi ET.

The show, which originates from the Sands Bethlehem Event Center is headlined by an 8-round junior lightweight bout between Frank De Alba and O’Shaquie Foster
Full Lineup:
8 Agba–Junior Lightweights–Frank De Alba (22-2-2, 9 Ko si) vs O’Shaquie Foster (12-2, 8 Kos)
6 Agba–Cruiserweights–Luther Smith (9-2, 8 Kos) vs Elvin
Sanchez (8-3-1, 6 Kos)
4 Agba–Featherweights–Martino Jules (3-0) vs Vincent Jennings (5-4, 4 Kos)
6 Agba–Junior Middleweights–James Robinson (4-9-4, 1 Ko) vs Greg Jackson (8-5-1, 2 Kos)
6 Agba–Welterweights–Jesus Perez (3-0, 1 Ko) vs Anthony Sonnier (3-0, 2 Kos)
6 Agba–Junior Middleweights–Craig Callaghan (17-1, 7 Kos) vs Cesar Soriano Berumen (28-37-2, 17 Kos)
Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite Eze n'ọkwá, na-ọnụ na $50, $75 na $100, bụghị gụnyere ọdabara ozi ebubo na ụtụ isi, na-na-ere ugbu a. Tiketi dị na www.ticketmaster.com. Iji chajịa site na ekwentị oku Ticketmaster na (800) 745-3000.
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Frank De Alba looking for big fights; but he 1st must get past O’Shaquie Foster this Friday night at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center

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Luther Smith takes on Elvin Sanchez in co-feature

 

 

 

Undefeated fighters Jesus Perez fights Anthony Snonnier

 

 

 

Plus undefeated Martino Jules in action
 

Bethlehem, På (April 11, 2018) – Junior lightweight contender Frank De Alba feels that 2018 could be his year. He first he must get past O'Shaquie Ezi in the headline bout Nke a na Friday N'ABALỊ!! na Sands Bethlehem Event Center.

 

 

 

The tuanu, which is scheduled for eight-rounds tops a 6-bout card that is promoted by King’s Promotions.

 

 

 

In the six-round co-feature pitting cruiserweights Luther Smith (9-2, 8 Kos) nke Bowie, MD taking on Elvin Sanchez (8-3-1, 6 Kos) nke Paterson, NJ.

 

 

 

De Alba nke Reading, Pa. will be making his first start in over a year as bouts fell through due to opponents not making weight, and De Alba suffering a cut in training just days before his last scheduled in February.

 

 

 

De Alba has been working hard through all of his bad luck.

 

 

 

“My training has been great. It’s been a long time. I was scheduled for November and my opponent missed weight by 14 pound. Then in February, I got cut six days before the fight. Through it all, I have been training. I took a week off, and then I was right back in the gym, and for that, I don’t think I will have any ring rust. I have been training for fights in the last year, it may say I haven’t fought, but I have been staying busy,” Kwurula De Alba.

 

 

 

In Foster, he is facing a tough fighter who hopes to resurrect his career after a couple of losses set-back the one-time touted prospect.

 

 

 

“Foster is a slick fighter. I have seen him on film two or three times. He is a good test, a risky fight, but this is what this sport is all about. I need these fights to get to the next level. I just have to take the fight to him.”

 

 

 

De Alba feels that a win on Friday night will not only get him his 6th consecutive win, but a significant fighter later in the year.

 

 

 

“Whatever a win does, it will lead to something better in my career. Hopefully a regional title fight and a world ranking.”

 

 

 

Friday night will be the 5th start for De Alba at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center, na 30 year-old is ready to put in a good performance for his fans.

 

 

 

“I love fighting there. It is a close commute for my family and fans. I expect there to be a nice crowd for me on Friday. I want everybody to purchase tickets, and they can expect fireworks.”

 

 

 

Na isii gburugburu oké:

 

Craig Callaghan (17-1, 7 Kos) nke Houston, TX will fight Cesar Soriano Berumen(28-37-2, 17 Kos) of Iztacalco, MX in a welterweight bout

 

 

 

In a battle of undefeated welterweights, Jesus Perez (3-0, 1 Ko) nke Reading, PA squares off against Anthony Sonnier (3-0, 2 Kos) of Seattle, Wa

 

James Robinson (4-9-4, 1 Ko) nke York, På ga-on Greg Jackson (8-5, 4 Kos) of Philadelphia in a junior middleweight bout.

 

 

 

In a four-round bout:

 

Martino Jules (3-0) nke Allentown, På ga-on Vincent Jennings (5-4, 4 Kos) nke Ukwu Rapids, MI in a featherweight bout.

 

Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite Eze n'ọkwá, na-ọnụ na $50, $75 na $100, bụghị gụnyere ọdabara ozi ebubo na ụtụ isi, na-na-ere ugbu a. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. Iji chajịa site na ekwentị oku Ticketmaster na (800) 745-3000.
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Card set for This Friday night’s King’s Promotions show at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center

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Frank De Alba battles O’Shaquie Foster in main event

 

 

 

Luther Smith takes on Elvin Sanchez in co-feature

 

 

 

Undefeated fighters Jesus Perez fights Anthony Snonnier

 

 

 

Plus undefeated Juan Sanchez, Denis Okoth, Martino Jules & Laured Stewart

 
 

Bethlehem, På (April 9, 2018) – A terrific eight-bout card has been assembled for Nke a na Friday N'ABALỊ!! na Sands Bethlehem Event Center.

 

 

 

6 undercard bouts have been added to the already announced eight-round super featherweight main event that will pit Frank De Alba (22-2-2, 9 Kos) nke Reading, PA taking in O'Shaquie Ezi (12-2, 8 Kos) nke Houston, TX.

 

 

 

Also previously announced is the six-round co-feature pitting cruiserweights Luther Smith (9-2, 8 Kos) nke Bowie, MD taking on Elvin Sanchez (8-3-1, 6 Kos) nke Paterson, NJ.

 

 

 

The show na-akwalite Eze n'ọkwá.

 

 

 

The 30 year-old De Alba has a six-year professional who has wins over Andrew Bentley (1-0), Jose Bustos (8-2-3), Bernardo Gomez Uribe (16-3), Nke Evans (12-2-1), De Alba has had some tough luck as he has had several fights fall through for different reasons. This will be his 1st bout in just over a year as in his last bout where he won a eight-round unanimous decision over Ryan Kielczewski (26-2) on April 4th at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center. De Alba has won five straight.

 

 

 

Ezi, 24 afọ-ochie, was a highly decorated amateur standout. Foster advanced to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials where he lost to unbeaten contender, Joseph “Jo-Jo” Diaz. Tupu na, Foster was a 2010 PAL National Champion, a five-time Ringside National Champion and two-time National Junior Golden Gloves Champion.

 

 

 

Foster is a six-year professional who won his first eight bouts. Foster has wins over three undefeated fighters including Devin Parker, Lavisis Williams, and his last bout when he defeated Kaylen Alfred on January 20th in Houston.

 

 

 

Smith, 39, is a three-year professional, who has stoppage wins over two undefeated foes Mike Marshall and Darnell Pierce.

 

 

 

Smith is coming off a 4-round split decision loss to perennial spoiler Lamont Capers on November 30, 2017 in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

 

 

 

The 37 year-old Sanchez is a 10 year professional who has knockout wins over undefeated Venroy July (13-0-2) and in his last bout when he stopped Khalib Whitmore (6-1) on August 11, 2017 na Philadelphia.

 

 

 

In an eight-round welterweight fight, Craig Callaghan (17-1, 7 Kos) nke Houston, TX will fight Cesar Soriano Berumen (28-37-2, 17 Kos) of Iztacalco, MX.

 

 

 

In six-rounds bouts:

 

Juan Sánchez (5-0, 2 Kos) nke Allentown, PA takes on Vincent Jennings (5-4, 4 Kos) nke Ukwu Rapids, MI in a featherweight bout.

 

 

 

In a battle of undefeated welterweights, Jesus Perez (3-0, 1 Ko) nke Reading, PA squares off against Anthony Sonnier (3-0, 2 Kos) of Seattle, Wa

 

 

 

Na anọ gburugburu oké:

 

Denis Okoth (2-0-1) of Siaya, KEN fights Greg Jackson (8-5, 4 Kos) of Philadelphia in a welterweight bout.

 

Martino Jules (3-0) nke Allentown, På ga-on Phillip Davis (1-1-1) of Worcester, MA in a featherweight bout.

 

James Robinson (4-9-4, 1 Ko) nke York, PA will look to upend Laured Stewart (3-0, 1 Ko) nke Brooklyn, NY in a junior middleweight bout.

 

 

 

Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite Eze n'ọkwá, na-ọnụ na

 

 

$50, $75 na $100, bụghị gụnyere ọdabara ozi ebubo na ụtụ isi, na-na-ere ugbu a. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. Iji chajịa site na ekwentị oku Ticketmaster na (800) 745-3000.