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Isiah Seldon klaar voor ongeslagen middengewicht Tyler Howard op 16 november in Oklahoma City

Atlantic City, NJ (November 1, 2018) – Middengewicht Isiah Seldon maakt zich op voor zijn grootste gevecht uit zijn carrière wanneer hij het opneemt tegen de ongeslagen Tyler Howard in een gevecht dat gepland staat voor acht ronden op 16 november in The Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City..

 

 

 

De bout, die wordt gepromoot door Top Rank, wordt live gestreamd op ESPN +.

 

 

 

Tijdens het hoofdevenement zal WBO Junior kampioen weltergewicht Maurice Hooker verdedigen tegen Alex Saucedo.

 

 

 

Seldon (12-1-1, 4 KO) trainde in Atlantic City onder het toeziend oog van Bill Johnson.

 

 

 

“Ik kijk uit naar deze geweldige kans,” zei Seldon. “Ik verlangde naar een kans om het op te nemen tegen een vechter als Howard, want een overwinning zal mijn carrière naar een hoger niveau tillen.”

 

 

 

Team Seldon, werkt ijverig samen met de oude manager Jim Kurtz, erg enthousiast over de kans die Seldon voor hem heeft.

 

 

 

“Het wordt niet groter dan vechten in een Top Rank-show met een explosief hoofdevenement tussen Hooker en Saucedo. Het personeel van Top Rank is top. Ik vind het heel spannend dat Isiah deze kans krijgt om zijn talenten op een groot podium te laten zien. Ikzelf en co-manager Joe Thompson zijn ervan overtuigd dat Isiah klaar is om te schitteren op 16 november en dat het hier niet snel genoeg kan komen,” zei Kurtz, die Seldon vanaf dag één heeft geleid.

 

 

 

Kurtz beheerde ook de vader van Seldon, WBA zwaargewicht kampioen, Bruce Seldon.

 

 

 

“Isiah is herenigd met zijn oorspronkelijke trainer Bill Johnson en ze hebben geen slag overgeslagen. Dit is de eerste keer dat Isiah een volwaardig trainingskamp heeft gehad. We hebben geen middel onbeproefd gelaten ter voorbereiding op dit gevecht. Isiahs conditionering is op een punt dat ik nog nooit bij hem heb gezien. Hij krijgt geweldige sparring en zijn verbetering bij het werken met Bill ter voorbereiding op dit gevecht is ongelooflijk. Hij is klaar om de wereld een nieuwe en verbeterde Isiah Seldon te laten zien. Hij heeft een grote erfenis te volgen als zoon van voormalig WBA zwaargewicht kampioen Bruce Seldon, maar Isiah is vastbesloten om zijn eigen stempel te drukken op de bokssport.”

 

 

 

“Hij heeft altijd de macht in beide handen gehad, scoren in bijna elk gevecht, maar nu leert hij kalm te blijven en jongens af te maken in plaats van overdreven opgewonden te raken en ze los te laten. Hij slaat harder dan ooit tevoren, door zijn stoten samen te voegen en zijn bokskwaliteiten hebben een niveau bereikt waarop hij het tempo van het gevecht kan beheersen. We hebben het rustig aan gedaan met Isiah, aangezien hij geen amateurgevechten had, maar we zijn nu op het punt waarop hij klaar is om zijn stempel te drukken op de middengewichtdivisie.”

 

 

 

“We weten dat Tyler Howard een goede ongeslagen jager is. Hij had een goede amateurcarrière, komt uit een gezin met een boksachtergrond, en heeft een solide managementteam die geweldig werk met hem hebben gedaan. Op 16 november verwachten we een zwaar gevecht met wat vuurwerk, maar we zijn ervan overtuigd dat Isiah als overwinnaar zal uitkomen en dit zal ons naar grotere en betere kansen leiden.”

TYSON FURY SUCCESSFUL IN HIS RETURN TO BOXING WITH TKO OVER SEFER SEFERI ON SHOWTIME SPORTS SOCIAL PLATFORMS FROM MANCHESTER, ENGELAND

 

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Maurice Hooker Scores Split-Decision Upset Victory Over Terry Flanagan For WBO 140-Pound World Championship Belt

LOS ANGELES (Juni 9, 2018) – Former Unified Heavyweight World Champion Tyson Fury scored a fourth-round TKO over Sefer Seferi at Manchester Arena in Manchester, Engeland, on Saturday in a bout that was streamed live to U.S. audiences via SHOWTIME Sports social media platforms.

 

 

 

The 6-foot-9, 275-plus pound Fury, who outweighed Seferi by more than 65 pounds following Friday’s weigh-in, looked rusty in the scheduled 10-rounder, his first bout in more than 31 maanden. Seferi sat on his stool after four completed rounds and did not answer the bell for round five.

 

 

 

Woede (26-0, 19 KO) playfully bounced around for the first few rounds, and was even warned for a lack of activity in the second round against a severely undermanned Seferi (23-2, 21 KO). Fury is likely to face a tougher opponent in his next fight set for September in a division currently ruled by world title holders Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.

 

 

 

Fury’s return to the ring came after 924 days of inactivity due to bouts of depression and admitted drug use following an upset victory over Wladimir Klitschko to take Klitschko’s WBA, IBF and WBO world titles.

 

 

 

In a fight that preceded Fury-Seferi, undefeated American Maurice Hooker won a split-decision upset victory over hometown favorite Terry Flanagan to capture the vacant WBO Junior Welterweight World Championship belt. De scores waren 117-111, 115-113 for Hooker, en 117-111 for Flanagan.

 

 

 

With blood streaming down his face, the former lightweight title holder Flanagan (33-1, 13 KO), who suffered a deep cut on the forehead after an accidental head butt in the seventh round, couldn’t overcome the aggressive Hooker (24-0-3, 16 KO), who just like training partner Errol Spence Jr., had to travel overseas to win his first world title.

 

 

 

Hooker, a 28-years-old Dallas native, was fighting for the first time outside of the United States against Flanagan, who was a 135-pound champion for three years with five defenses before moving up to the 140-pound class.

 

 

 

Met de overwinning, Hooker became the 76th ShoBox: The New Generation alum to win a world title, joining the likes of Spence and Wilder.

 

 

 

Boxing broadcaster Ray Flores and analyst Chris Mannix delivered pre and post-fight analysis from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles for the SHOWTIME Sports audience.

 

 

 

Later on Saturday night, WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz will rematch former three-division world champion Abner Mares op Showtime Championship Boxing® (10 p.m. ET/PT delayed on the West Coast) from Staples Center in Los Angeles. In de uitzending opener, Houston’s Jermell Charlo will defend his WBC Super Welterweight World Title against former world champion Austin Trout.

TERRY FLANAGAN & MAURICE HOOKER FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS AHEAD OF THEIR 140-POUND TITLE FIGHT STREAMING LIVE ON SHOWTIME SPORTS® SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS THIS SATURDAY

Flanagan-Hooker Serves As Chief Support For The Long-Awaited Return Of Tyson Fury At Manchester Arena

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MANCHESTER, Verenigd Koninkrijk (Juni 7, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contenders Terry Flanagan and Maurice Hooker faced off on Thursday just two days before they meet for the vacant WBO Junior Welterweight World Championship on Saturday at Manchester Arena.

 

 

 

Flanagan vs. Hooker serves as the chief support for the long-awaited return of former unified heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury. Both bouts will stream live exclusively to U.S. audiences on the SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page and SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel beginning at 4:30 p.m. EN/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

 

 

Live coverage for the Frank Warren-promoted event will be provided by BT Sport with U.K. sportscasters John Rawling providing the blow-by-blow and Richie Woodhall the analysis. Boxing broadcaster Ray Flores en analist Chris Mannix will deliver pre and post-fight analysis from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles for the SHOWTIME Sports audience.

 

 

 

The live stream of Fury vs. Seferi will precede that evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® doubleheader that features WBA Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz in a highly anticipated rematch against former world champion Abner Mares live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT, vertraagd op de West Coast) from Staples Center. In de co-functie, Jermell Charlo will face Austin Trout for the WBC Super Welterweight World Championship.

 

 

 

Here’s what Flanagan and Hooker had to say on Thursday:

 

Terry Flanagan

“I’m more than ready. I’ve prepared well, and I’m expecting a good night.”

 

 

 

“Of course he believes in himself, like the last few Americans that have come over. He’s just another American I’m going to add to the list.”

 

 

 

“I’m confident. I’m stronger and I’m bigger, fitter.”

 

 

 

“I’m more than ready. I know what he’s going to bring, and I’m prepared for the best Maurice Hooker. … I think I need to step up now and show people what I’m about.”

 

(On moving up a weight class) “It’s five pounds, it’s nothing. I’m plenty big enough to move up again. I’m 5-foot-10. I’m big, Ik ben sterk, I’m ready for this weight. This is my natural weight. … I’ll get a title at this weight and then see what happens from there.”

 

 

 

“There’s nothing he can do now or that I can do now to change how the fight is going to go. It’s all about getting in there and being 100 percent switched on ready, and we’re going to have a fight Saturday night.”

 

Maurice Hooker

“I love being the underdog – I’ve been the underdog my whole life, and look where I’m at now. I’m ready to fight Saturday, and Terry’s ready to fight. I’m going to punch him in the mouth, and I hope he punches me back – if not, he’s in trouble.”

 

 

 

“We’re going to put on a good show come Saturday night. He’s in good shape, and I’m in good shape. We kunnen gaan 12 rounds real hard, or it might be an early night for Terry.”

 

 

 

“I’m back now and better than ever. I’m ready to show the whole world who I am. Before that fight with Darleys Perez, everybody was scared to fight me. I’m still that monster, I’m still that dog. Come Saturday night, I’m going to punch him in the mouth and I might knock him out in the first round.”

 

 

 

“Come Saturday night, I pray for him, because I mean business when I get in that ring.”

 

 

 

“It’s my best against his best. We’ve got a fight Saturday night, so don’t blink.”

 

Zaterdag, Juni 9 - 4:30 p.m. EN / 1:30 p.m. PT

Fury versus. Sefari From Manchester Arena

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TYSON FURY FACES OFF WITH SEFER SEFERI AT FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE FOR LONG-AWAITED RETURN THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME SPORTS® SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

 

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Photo Credit: Stacey Verbeek/Frank Warren

MANCHESTER, Verenigd Koninkrijk (Juni 6, 2018) – Former Unified Heavyweight World Champion Tyson Fury took one more step toward ending his 31-month exile from the sport as he met face-to-face with Sefer Seferi at the final press conference Wednesday at the Midland Hotel in Manchester.

 

SHOWTIME Sports will live stream the long-awaited return of Fury (25-0, 18 KO), a former WBA, WBO and IBF Heavyweight World Champion, dit Zaterdag, Juni 9 from Manchester Arena when he faces Sefer Seferi in a 10-round heavyweight bout from Manchester Arena. De Showtime Boxing INTERNATIONAL® social media offering will stream live exclusively to U.S. audiences on the SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page and SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel beginning at 4:30 p.m. EN/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

Here’s what Fury had to say on Wednesday:

 

If he has knocked out 21 men before, if he gets it on my chin he will knock me out too.

 

I look at Sefer like I look at Wladimir Klitschko, Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua, anybody. He’s a dangerous puncher.

 

I could have picked someone a lot easier than Sefer; someone to knock out in a round. But I need rounds.”

 

On his Heavyweight rivals:They know the message – I’m back. I don’t ever remember feeling any better than I do now.

 

I feel sharper now, more power. I fell out of love with the game but now the love is thriving, we are back on fire for one another.

 

You’re going to be the best Tyson Fury you have ever seen.”

 

There are no nerves at all. I feel like I have been a goldfish in a tank, trapped and now I am getting released back into the river where I belong. So just put me there and watch me swim.

 

“I don’t ever remember feeling any better than I do now. I feel shaper now, faster than I’ve ever been, more power, I just want it more.

 

“It was a lost relationship, it was like I was married to the game too long and we sort of fell out of love with each other.”

 

In the opening bout of the live stream, lokale held Terry Flanagan (33-0, 13 KO's) will look to become a two-division world champion when he clashes with unbeaten American Maurice Hooker (23-0-3, 16 KO's) for the vacant WBO Super Lightweight crown. This will be the third live streaming boxing event this year on SHOWTIME Sports social media platforms.

 

Live coverage for the Frank Warren promoted event will be provided by BT Sport with U.K. sportscasters John Rawlingproviding the blow-by-blow and Richie Woodhall the analysis. Boxing broadcaster Ray Flores en analist Chris Mannix will deliver pre and post-fight analysis from Staples Center in Los Angeles for the SHOWTIME Sports audience.

 

The live stream of Fury vs. Seferi will precede that evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® doubleheader that features WBA Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz in a highly anticipated rematch against former world champion Abner Mares live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. EN/PT, delayed in the West Coast) from Staples Center. In de co-functie, Jermell Charlo will face Austin Trout for the WBC Super Welterweight World Championship.

 

Zaterdag, Juni 9 - 4:30 p.m. EN / 1:30 p.m. PT

Fury versus. Sefari From Manchester Arena

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Undefeated heavyweight Tyson Fury launches comeback after 2 ½ years off vs. Sefer Seferi

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“Hij is terug!”
Meer, Terry Flanagan-Maurice Hooker
WBO Super Lightweight world title fight
Uitgezonden live IN CANADA DEZE ZATERDAG
Exclusief op Super Channel
(all pictures courtesy of Queensbury Promotions)
EDMONTON, Canada (Juni 5, 2018)Canadian boxing fans will have the opportunity to watch the long-awaited return of the“Gypsy King,undefeated former unified heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury deze zaterdag tegen Sefer “The Real Deal” Expeditie in de 10-round main event, airing in Canada exclusively on Super Channel, live from Manchester Arena in Manchester, Verenigd Koninkrijk.
Hij is terug: Fury versus. Expeditie, presented by Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions, will air exclusively on Super Channel across Canada, vanaf 2:00 p.m. EN / 11:00 a.m. PT.
We couldn’t be more excited to be bringing this highly anticipated bout marking the return of Tyson Fury to the boxing world, to our viewers,” said Don McDonald, President en CEO, Super Channel. “This is exactly the type of exclusive content that Canadian boxing fans have come to expect from Super Channel Sports and is a welcome addition to our growing catalogue of marquee boxing events.
Perhaps boxing’s most polarizing figure, Woede (25-0, 15 KO) has been sidelined with mental health issues for the past 2 ½ jaar, after shocking the boxing world November 28, 2015, when he defeated future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 53 KO) door middel van een 10-round unaniem besluit (116-111, 115-112, 115-112).
De 6′ 9″ Fury became the undisputed world heavyweight champion, securing the IBF, WBA, WBO, IBO and De Ring kampioenschappen, only to be stripped and/or relinquish his title belts without a single defense.
(L-R) – In zijn laatste gevecht, Tyson Fury upset Wladimir Klitschko
Canadian boxing fans are more than familiar with Fury, who held his extended training camp in Canada, at Hotel Lac Leamy in Gatineau, prior to his April 20, 2013 fight at famed Madison Square Garden in New York City, in which he stopped multiple world champion Steve Cunningham in the seventh round.
I can’t wait to get in there and prove that I’m a better fighter than I’ve ever been,” the charismatic Fury said. “I’m coming into the prime of my career now and I’ve never felt better. I’m fitter, stronger and faster than the Fury of 2015.
It’s going to be a huge night for the City of Manchester (where Fury was born). I’m delighted to be fighting at the iconic Manchester Arena for the first time in my career. I’m promising the fans a special performance to thank them for their loyal support.
Expeditie, fighting out of Albania, has suffered only one loss during his otherwise perfect 11-year pro boxing career, losing a 10-round decision in 2016 to future WBA heavyweight world champion Manuel Charr (29-4) for the vacant WBA International crown.
This is going to be a hard fight for Fury,” Seferi predicted. “I’m very disciplined and always ready to take on everyone and anyone. This will not be an easy night for him. I’m coming to Manchester to beat one of the boxing legends of the 21st century.
He is tall and strong, but he won’t be ready for the pressure that I will bring. Two-and-one-half years out of the ring is a long time and nobody knows if he is still the same fighter that dethroned Wladimir Klitschko. I am going to seize the opportunity with both hands.
The 12-round co-feature features local hero, undefeated Brit Terry “Turbo” Flanagan (33-0, 13 KO), in his bid to become a two-division world champion, versus unbeaten American Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (23-0-3, 16 KO) for the vacant WBO super-lightweight world title.
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Undefeated prospect Mark “Kid DynamiteHeffron (19-0, 15 KO) takes on fellow countryman Andrew “D’Animal” Robinson (21-3, 6 KO) in a 12-round British battle for the vacant WBC International Silver middleweight title, unbeaten Brit GEEN WOORD. “Kid Shamrock” Metcalf(17-0, 9 KO) and Spanish champion Aitor Nieto (22,5 9 KO) square off in a 12-round bout for the vacant WBC International super welterweight crown, and British heavyweight Nathan Gorman (12-0, 10 KO) voldoet aan Sean “Big Sexy” draaier (12-2, 8 KO), of Ireland, in een wedstrijd van 10 ronden.
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SHOWTIME SPORTS® TO LIVE STREAM THE LONG-AWAITED RETURN OF FORMER HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION TYSON FURY ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

 

Fury To Face Sefer Seferi; Terry Flanagan To Face Maurice Hooker For Vacant 140-Pound World Title

Zaterdag, Juni 9 Live on SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel and SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page

 

NEW YORK (Juni 4, 2018) – SHOWTIME Sports has secured the U.S. rights to stream the long-awaited return of former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury, die zal worden geconfronteerd Sefer Seferi in a 10-round heavyweight bout Saturday, Juni 9 van Manchester Arena. Showtime Boxing INTERNATIONAL® will stream live exclusively to U.S. audiences on the SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page and SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel beginning at 4:30 p.m. EN/1:30 p.m. PT.

 

 

 

In de opening aanval, lokale held Terry Flanagan (33-0, 13 KO's) will look to become a two-division world champion when he clashes with unbeaten American Maurice Hooker (23-0-3, 16 KO's) for the vacant WBO Junior Welterweight crown. This will be the fourth live streaming boxing event this year on SHOWTIME Sports social media platforms.

 

 

 

Live coverage for the Frank Warren promoted event will be provided by BT Sport and BoxNation with U.K. sportscasters John Rawling providing the blow-by-blow and Richie Woodhall the analysis. Boxing broadcaster Ray Flores en analist Chris Mannix will deliver pre-fight and post-fight analysis from Staples Center in Los Angeles for the SHOWTIME Sports audience.

 

 

 

The live stream of Fury vs. Seferi will precede that evening’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® doubleheader that features WBA Featherweight World Champion Leo Santa Cruz in a rematch against fellow three-division world champion Abner Mares live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET / PT, delayed in the West Coast) from Staples Center. In de co-functie, Jermell Charlo will face Austin Trout for the WBC Super Welterweight World Championship.

 

 

 

Woede (25-0, 18 KO), a former WBA, WBO and IBF Heavyweight World Champion will end a two-years-and-seven-months exile from the sport on June 9. Fury has been inactive since outpointing Wladimir Klitschko in Dusseldorf in November 2015 due to an injury, personal problems and a doping ban.

 

 

 

“I’m the fittest I’ve ever been,” said Fury, who has teamed up with new trainer Ben Davison. “Timing, reflexes, everything is better than it’s ever been. I kid you not. Ik ben 29 jaar oud, coming into the prime of my life, I’m stronger and faster, holding more muscle mass than ever. I’m more confident looking at the competition.”

 

 

 

Albania’s Seferi (23-1, 21 KO) is a 39-year-old Switzerland-based cruiserweight who is stepping up in weight and opposition when he faces the 6-foot-9 Fury. Seferi’s sole loss came in 2016 in a heavyweight bout against now-secondary WBA heavyweight champ Manuel Charr.

 

 

 

“This is going to be a hard fight for Fury,” said Seferi. “Two-and-a-half years out of the ring is a long time and nobody knows if he is still the same fighter that dethroned Wladimir Klitschko.”

 

 

 

Flanagan, the first Englishman to earn a lightweight world title, will seek to capture a title in a second weight class just days away from his 29th verjaardag. Hooker, a southpaw from Dallas, Texas and ShoBox alum, has been training with Terence Crawford. Hooker will look to follow in the footsteps of fellow Dallas resident Errol Spence Jr., who went to Kell Brook’s hometown of Sheffield, England to capture his first world championship.

 

 

 

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Jose Haro issues statement on tragic injury sustained by Daniel Franco

New USBA Featherweight Champion Jose Haro has issued a brief statement regarding the status of his fallen opponent, Daniel Franco, through his promotional representative, Whitfield Haydon:

I respect all fighters. My heart hurts knowing that my opponent from Zaterdag night is still in the hospital. I hope he has a full and speedy recovery. Nothing but love, brotha. We put everything on the line when we step inside the ring. I always tell my brother/trainer that I’m a father first, fighter second, and if he ever sees me badly hurt to stop the fight because my kids need their daddy. I’m very grateful that I won but it really doesn’t feel like I won. I always pray that my opponent and myself come out our fight in good health. Let’s go #TeamFranco, you got this!”

“KO Night Boksen” results from Iowa

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Jose “PepitoHaro captures vacant
USBA featherweight title
CBS Sports Network results from Iowa
“KO Night Boksen: WAR In WinnaVegas

Jose Haro (L) captured the vacant USBA featherweight title
(all pictures courtesy of Stacey Verbeek)
SLOAN, IA (Juni 11, 2017) – Last night on CBS Sports Network, Utah fab-favorite Jose Haro (13-1-1, 7 KO) captured the vacant United States Boxing Association (USBA) featherweight title, stopping former USBA title holder Daniel “Twitch” Franco in de achtste ronde, in de “KO Night Boksen: WAR In WinnaVegas” main event, which aired live on CBS Sports Network from WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan, Iowa.
“KO Night Boksen: WAR In WinnaVegaswas presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Roc Nation Sports, Ringside Ticket Inc. and WinnaVegas Resort Casino. TITLE Boxing was the official gloves provider for KO Night Boxing.

The 29-year-old Haro (14-1-1, 8 KO), gerangschikt No. 14 by the USBA going into the fight, extended his win streak to seven (6-0-1). He dropped No. 5 USBA-ranked Franco (15-2-3, 10 KO) with a powerful overhand right in the eighth. Franco beat the count but was floored by a brutal right later in the round and refereeCelestino Ruiz immediately halted the bout. Haro is promoted by Whitfield Hayden Promotions
Soon after the fight, Franco was rushed to the hospital where he underwent surgery to stop two brain bleeds, He remained in a coma today, according to his promoter, Roc Nation Sports.

Everybody associated with ‘KO Night Boxingand Neon Star Sports& Entertainment has Daniel Franco and his family in our hearts and prayers,” promotor John Andersen zei.
Dallas lightweight Manuel Rey “De straffer” Rojas (15-3, 4 KO) won a close but unanimous 10-round decision over WBC Oriental Super Lightweight Champion Zhimin Wang (8-2, 3 KO), of China, in de co-featured event.


Manuel Rey Rojas (R) won an entertaining bout against Zhimin Wang
In the CBS Sports Network opener, Chicago super featherweight prospect Giovanni Mioletti (8-0, 2 KO) remained undefeated as a professional, stopping Las VegasSal Lopez (4-2) in de vijfde ronde.

Team Mioletti celebrated after Gio’s knockout victory
KO NIGHT BOXING ON CBSSN RESULTS
Main Event – Vacant USBA Featherweight Championship
Jose Haro (14-1-1, 8 KO), West Jordan, Utah 125 lbs.
WTKO8 (2:43)
Daniel Franco (15-21-3, 10 KO), Rancho Cucamonga, Californië
(Franco won vacant USBA featherweight title)
Co-functie — Lichtgewichten
Manuel Rey Rojas (15-3, 4 KO), Dallas, TX
WDEC10 (96-94, 96-94, 96-94)
Zhimin Wang (8-2, 3 KO), Wuhan, China
Super Featherweights
Giovanni Mioletti (8-0, 2 KO), Chicago, IL
WTKO5 (1:40)
Sal Lopez (4-2,), Las Vegas, NV
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Tjilpen: @KONightBoxing, @NeonStarSE, @WinnaVegasIA

New showdown announced for “KO Night Boksen: WAR In WinnaVegas

Juni 10 live from Iowa on CBS Sports Network
SLOAN, IA (Mei 31, 2017) – An injury has forced NABO Junior Welterweight Champion Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (22-0-3, 16 KO) to withdraw from his scheduled “KO Night Boksen: WAR In WinnaVegasheadline event against AbdielMortero” Ramirez, op Zaterdag, Juni 10, luchten (10 p.m. EN / 7 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan, Iowa.
“KO Night Boksen: WAR In WinnaVegasis presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Roc Nation Sports, Ringside Ticket Inc. and WinnaVegas Resort Casino. TITLE Boxing is the official gloves provider for KO Night Boxing.

WBC Oriental Super Lightweight Champion Zhimin Wang (8-1, 3 KO), of China, will face Dallas lightweight Manuel Rey Rojas (14-3, 4 KO) as an addition to the card. Elevated to main event status is the original 10-round co-feature being contested for the vacant United States Boxing Association (USBA) featherweight title, matching former USBA champion DanielTwitch” Franco (15-1-3, 10 KO), who fights out of Rancho Cucamonga, Californië, and Utah favorite Jose Haro (13-1-1, 7 KO).

The 25-year-old Franco (15-1-3, 10 KO), who fights under the Roc Nation Sports banner, was a standout amateur boxer captured the vacant USBA featherweight title last November, knocking out previously unbeaten Derrick Murray (13-0-1) in vier rondes. He lost the belt in his following fight, stopped by veteran Christopher Martin (29-8-3) in the third round of their non-title fight in Los Angeles on Maart 23. Franco is currently rated No. 5 by the USBA and No. 11 by the NABO.

Haro (13-1-1, 7 KO), USBA No. 14-rated, is an all-action fighter with tremendous potential. The 29-year-old is presently riding a six-fight win streak with five victories and one draw. His lone loss as a professional was to highly-touted prospect Toka Kahn Clary (11-0) by way of a six-round decision in 2014.

The new 10-round co-feature will be an exciting match-up between Wang and Rojas (14-3, 4 KO). Last January in China, Zhimin defeated Aekkawee Kaewmanee (16-6), by way of a 10-round unanimous decision for the vacant WBO Oriental crown. The only blemish on Zhimin’s otherwise perfect pro record is a 10-round loss by decision last September, to then 12-0 Russian prospect Ivan Baranchyk in Oklahoma.

I honestly felt that Haro vs. Franco was a legitimate main event fight as the co-feature,” promoter John Andersen. “Injuries are an unfortunate part of boxing and we’re disappointed to lose a world-class fighter like Hooker. Nu, hoewel, Haro-Franco gets top billing and we’re fortunate to have a solid co-feature added to a very competitive, entertaining card.

The TV opener features Chicago super bantamweight prospect Giovanni Mioletti (7-0, 1 KO) taking on Las Vegasupset-minded Sal Lopez (4-1) in een zes-ronde Bout. In a pair of four-round undercard matches, Sioux City, Iowa cruiserweight Shalyn Joseph will make his pro debut against Chicago’s Darrius Flowers (0-1), while Sioux Falls, South Dakota super welterweightKeith Cournoyer (0-0-1), pleinen af ​​met Justin Likeness, of Minot, North Dakota.
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering.

Tickets are on sale at the WinnaVegas box office and online at www.tickets.winnavegas.biz. Advance ticket prices are $35.00 eerste rang (rijen 1 & 2), $35.00 VIP Reserved Seating (rijen 3 & 4), $20.00 General Admission Reserved Seating (rijen 3 & 4) en $15.00 General Admission Standing Room Only. A special Resort/Hotel package for two is also available for $199.00, which includes two VIP Reserved Seats, WinnaVegas hotel room, two dinner vouchers and two $5.00 Zondag breakfast buffet-voucher.
Deuren open om 6:30 p.m. CT de opening aanval gepland op 7:30 p.m. CT. It is an all-ages event.
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Two regional title fights featured on “KO Night Boksen: WAR In WinnaVegas

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Juni 10 live from Iowa on CBS Sports Network
SLOAN, IA (Mei 9, 2017) – Professional boxing returns Zaterdag, Juni 10, to WinnaVegas Casino Resort, featuring undefeated junior welterweight Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker, op de “KO Night Boksen: WAR In WinnaVegas” kaart, luchten (10 p.m. EN / 7 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Sloan, Iowa.
“KO Night Boksen: WAR In WinnaVegasis presented by KO Night Boxing LLC, in association with Roc Nation Sports, Ringside Ticket Inc. and WinnaVegas Resort Casino. TITLE Boxing is the official gloves provider for KO Night Boxing.
This is a great opportunity for ‘KO Night Boxing, LLC’ to expand our brand to another state,” promoter John Andersen said. “We’re very happy to be coming to WinnaVegas and working with Mayan Beltran and his team. We’re kicking this new relationship off in a big way with these two regional title fights on CBS Sports Network. We hope that this is just the start of a long-lasting relationship between KO Night Boxing and WinnaVegas.
The principal fighters in the two nationally televised fights are all on the verge of breaking out to become stars. A lot is at risk for all of them. Our promotional company is known for giving a platform to top prospects in highly entertaining, competitive matches that boxing fans love watching, whether they’re in the arena or watching on CBS Sports Network.
I am very excited to have CBS Sports Network boxing back at WinnaVegas Casino Resort,” CEO Mayan Beltran commented. “Our fans really like boxing and it looks like we have a great fight card, so it should be a fun night. I am looking forward to working with promoters KO Night Boxing LLC, Neon Star SE, Roc Nation Sports and, zoals altijd, Ringside Ticket Inc., to deliver this exciting night of entertainment.
Roc Nation Sports’ Hooker (22-0-3, 16 KO) will defend his North American Boxing Organization (BUURMAN) junior welterweight against title challenger AbdielMortero” Ramirez (23-1-1, 21 KO) in de 10-round main event.
Fighting out of Dallas, Hooker is world rated at No. 2 door de World Boxing Organization (WBO), en nr. 4 door de International Boxing Federation (IBF). The 27-year-old Hooker was a decorated amateur boxer in Texas, eindigen met een 97-7 (67 KO) record, who turned pro in 2011.
Hooker first captured the vacant NABO title in 2015, at home in Dallas, with a six-round technical knockout of previously unbeaten Eduardo Galindo (10-0-1). Sinds, Hooker has made three successful title defenses against Ghislain Maduma (17-1) at the famed Madison Square Garden on Nov. 17, 2015, Ty Barnett (23-5-1) at Oracle Arena on August 6, 2016; and in a 10-round draw with former World Boxing Association (WBA) Wereldkampioen Darleys Perez (33-2-1) on undercard of Sergey Kovalev vs. Andre Ward “Pound-For-Poundon Mov. 19 in Las Vegas.
In his most recent fight on Februari. 25 in Mexico, Hooker cruised to a dominant 10-round decision victory over former IBF World Champion Cristobal Cruz (41-20-4).
Ramirez, 25, is a former FECOMBOX Lightweight Champion, fighting out of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Ramirez, who is riding a nine-fight win streak, will be fighting outside of his native Mexico for the first time against Hooker.
The 10-round co-feature for the vacant United States Boxing Association (USBA) featherweight crown has been in the works for a while and it could very well steal the show as former USBA champion Daniel “Twitch” Franco neemt Jose Haro.
The 25-year-old Franco (15-1-3, 10 KO), fighting out of Rancho Cucamonga, Californië, started boxing at the age of eight, het vergaren van een amateur record van 67-15, gemarkeerd door gouden medaille optredens op de 2006 Oxnard PAL Championships and 2017 California State Silver Gloves Championships.
Fighting under the Roc Nation Sports banner, Franco captured the vacant USBA featherweight title last November, knocking out previously unbeaten Derrick Murray (13-0-1) in vier rondes. Franco was stopped in his last fight by veteran Christopher Martin (29-8-3) in the third round of their non-title fight in Los Angeles on Maart 23. Franco is currently rated No. 5 by the USBA and No. 11 by the NABO.
USBA No. 14-rated Haro (13-1-1, 7 KO), who is a well-kept secret outside of West Jordan, Utah, is an all-action fighter. The 29-year-old has won his last five fights, unbeaten in in his last six with a draw, since suffering his only loss to highly-touted prospect Toka Kahn Clary (11-0) by way of a six-round decision in 2014.
Alle gevechten en vechters zijn aan verandering. Extra periodes zal binnenkort bekend gemaakt.
Tickets are on sale at the WinnaVegas box office and online at www.tickets.winnavegas.biz. Advance ticket prices are $35.00 eerste rang (rijen 1 & 2), $35.00 VIP Reserved Seating (rijen 3 & 4), $20.00 General Admission Reserved Seating (rijen 3 & 4) en $15.00 General Admission Standing Room Only. A special Resort/Hotel package for two is also available for $199.00, which includes two VIP Reserved Seats, WinnaVegas hotel room, two dinner vouchers and two $5.00 Zondag breakfast buffet voucher.
Deuren open om 6:30 p.m. CT de opening aanval gepland op 7:30 p.m. CT. It is an all-ages event.
(Pictures courtesy of Roc Nation Sports)
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Tjilpen: @KONightBoxing, @NeonStarSE, @WinnaVegasIA
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