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CONTENDERS CLOTHING LAUNCHES FIGHTING FOR FIGHTERS FUND – ALL PROCEEDS TO GO DIRECTLY TO PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 CRISIS!
FIGHTERS CAN SIGN UP NOW FOR A DIRECT PAYMENT SENT OUT FIRST WEEK OF MAY ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE NEW’GO THE SOCAL DISTANCE’ FUNDRAISER T-SHIRT& 10% OF SALES AT CONTENDERSCLOTHING.COM TO GO TO FUND |
Las Vegas, NV. (April 13, 2020): Contenders Clothing is proud to announce the creation of the Fighting for Fighters Fund, a new program that will put money directly, and immediately, into the hands of professional fighters affected by the current Covid-19 crisis. With combat sports across the United States being suspended indefinitely, many fighters who earn a living competing professionally are self-employed contractors leaving them out of work and not eligible for state unemployment. While there is money earmarked for contract workers under the Cares Act, funds have been hard to, if not impossible, to access, leaving many working class fighters in dire need of assistance. “While some well-known apparel companies are donating to large and mostly worldwide health organizations, we’ve yet to see any company directly help fighters,” said Contenders Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Snyder. “We have been embraced by professional fighters of all levels who have worn our boxer briefs and t-shirts at weigh ins and we truly consider anyone who wears us as part of our family. They’ve had our back and now it’s time to have theirs.” Funding for Fighting for Fighters will come from the sales of an exclusive, ‘Go The Social Distance’ t-shirt created specifically as a fundraiser for the program. Dessutom, Contenders Clothing is giving 10% of every single sale throughout the entire month of April at www.contendersclothing.com directly into the fund. Payments will go out the first week of May and will be divided equally from the overall amount Fighting for Fighters raises between all eligible fighters. “We’ve come to find that fighters are special people in and out of the ring and not enough people understand their sacrifice. Om Fighting for Fighters can literally buy groceries for a fighters’ family for a week or pay a utility bill at a time when they desperately need it, then we will consider it a success.” If you are an active professional fighter based in the United States whose income has been affected by the Covid-19 crisis please sign up at: https://contendersclothing.com/pages/contenders-fighting-for-fighters-fund If you’d like to purchase the Go the Social Distance t-shirt and have all proceeds go to the Fighting for Fighters Fund, please head to: https://contendersclothing.com/collections/t-shirts/products/go-the-social-distance-tee ABOUT CONTENDERS CLOTHING Contenders Clothing’s boxer brief line, which contains the first ever officially licensed Muhammad Ali and Rocky collections, has been a favorite of professional boxers at weigh-ins since launching in 2018. From world champions such as Tyson Fury to up and coming contenders and prospects, Contenders has been at the forefront of the world of boxing apparel. Fight Club, Contenders Clothing’s endorsement program, was established in 2019. With a focus on working class and inspirational fighters, Contenders Fight Club has already seen one of it’s athletes, Andrew Cancio, win a world title in a massive upset. In addition to the announcement of current #1 contender and former world champion Jessie Magdaleno joining Contenders Fight Club last month, Contenders is continuing it’s commitment to the boxing industry with plans on announcing several new signees throughout 2020 that represent the future of the sport. För mer information besök: www.contendersclothing.com |
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‘LANE BROTHERS BOXING’ SIGN #1 LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER MENG FANLONG & TOP HEAVYWEIGHT ZHANG ZHILEI
OCTOBER 22nd, NYC — Number one IBF light heavyweight contender, Meng Fanlong (16-0, 10 Kos), and top heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (20-0, 16 Kos), sign exclusive advisor agreements with newly formed ‘Lane Brothers Boxing.’
Meng Fanlong
Meng of Chifeng, Kina, is excited to have Terry and Tommy Lane be his industry representatives.
“I am really delighted to have Terry Lane and Tommy Lane on my team as my advisors.” Says Meng. “They are young and enthusiastic about boxing. They believe in me and are very professional in what they do. I believe that our cooperation will have a positive impact on my career.”
As the IBF #1 contender in the light heavyweight division, Meng is eyeing a fight early next year against Champion Artur Beterbiev, who just scored a sensational technical knockout win over Oleksandr Gvozdyk Friday night in Philadelphia.
“This is an exciting time in Fanlong’s career.” Says Terry Lane. “He is one of the best fighters at 175 pounds, and one of the top boxing talents to come from China. We couldn’t be happier to help guide him through this journey.”
Information about Meng Fanlong’s showdown with Beterbiev will be announced in time.
*Bild – Meng Fanlong*
*Image left to right – Tommy Lane, Meng Fanlong, trainer Shaun George, Terry Lane*
Zhang Zhilei
Zhang, of Zhoukou, Kina, is also happy to have Terry and Tommy Lane be his career representatives.
“Terry, Tommy and I go way back since the very beginning of my turning pro here in the US.” Says Zhang. “After many years, we are now working together again. They now are my advisors. Their father is a well-known referee and hall-of-famer. The brothers have been in the business of boxing all their lives. I believe that our cooperation will be a new chapter of my professional career.”
Zhang, a 6’6’’ 260 Ib 2008 OS-silvermedaljören, has amassed an impressive undefeated record and is looking for big fights in the heavyweight division.
“Zhang Zhilei is the face of boxing in China.” Says Tommy Lane. “He has so many opportunities in front of him, we are thrilled about this partnership.”
Zhang is scheduled to fight the tough Sergey Kuzmin (15-1, 11 Kos) on November 30th at the Casino De Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo, Monaco November 30th. The bout will be streamed on DAZN.
*Image left to right – Zhang Zhilei, Tommy Lane, Terry Lane*
*Bild – Zhang Zhilei and Terry Lane*
ABOUT LANE BROTHERS BOXING
New York City Based “Lane Brothers Boxing” was founded in 2019 by brothers Terry and Tommy Lane. The Lane brothers have worked in professional boxing for nearly fifteen years, and are now using their industry expertise to advise top international boxing talent. Terry and Tommy are the sons of former referee Mills Lane.
Loaded Reno boxing card announced Inaugural RJJ Boxing & Silver Legacy event Co-promoted with Joey Gilbert Promotions
Event streaming live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS
LAS VEGAS (Oktober 8, 2019) – Roy Jones Boxing Promotions has announced a loaded full- card for its latest installment of RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS®, Oktober 25 in the great fight town of Reno, Nevada.
Co-promoted by Joey Gilbert Promotions, in association with Silver Legacy Resort Casino at THE ROW, the event will be streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS, världens ledande digitala prenumerationstjänst för stridsport, börjar vid 10 p.m. OCH / 7 p.m. PT, from inside the Grande Exposition Hall atSilver Legacy.
Four highly competitive, entertaining matches will be streamed live on UFC FIGHT PASS, preceded by a pair of four-round bouts to open the show.
San Antonio’s undefeated super lightweight prospectKendo “Tremendo” Castaneda (16-0, 7 Kos), the reigning North American Boxing Association (Också) mästare, will take on battled-tested Estonia-nativeStan Martyniouk (20-2, 6 Kos), who lives in Belmont, Kalifornien, i åtta-omgången main event.
The co-featured event will showcase Reno fan-favoriteOscar “Chapito” Vazquez (15-2, 3 Kos) against Mexican bantamweightGilberto Mendoza (15-7-2, 7 Kos) in an eight-round bout. Vazquez has won 13 av hans sista 14 slagsmål, while Mendoza is riding a four-fight win streak, winning eight of his last nine.
Undefeated Sacramento cruiserweightBlake McKernan (10-0, 2 Kos) faces New York veteranShawn Miller (18-5, 7 Kos) in another eight-round bout on UFC FIGHT PASS. McKernan is looking for an impressive win against a former World Boxing Federation (WBF) title challenger such as Miller to build his name recognition outside of the region.
The opening UFC FIGHT PASS bout will match Reno featherweight prospectRicard Lucio(2-0, 2 Kos) versus Sacramento’s pro-debutingSamir McQueen in a four-rounder.
Scheduled to fight on the undercard on the non-UFC FIGHT PASS segment is Reno lightweightPeter Cortez (1-1) vs. undefeated Las Vegas lightweightDaquan Mays (3-0, 1 KO), and Reno lightweightKenny Davis, Jr. (0-2-1) mot.Philip Schwartz (3-0-1, 2 Kos), av Stockton, SÅSOM, in a pair of four-round fights.
Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.
Biljetter finns tillgängliga för $25, $45 och $65 and can be purchased at the Silver Legacy Box Office, Ticketmaster.com eller genom att ringa 775-325-7401 or 1-800-MUST-SEE.
Silver Legacy Resort Casino is offering a special RJJ Boxing room rate at its hotel as well as its connected sister properties, Eldorado Resort Casino ochCircus Circus Reno. Click on the respective property links for more information.
Insläpp på 5 p.m. PT, första skjutningen 5:45 p.m. PT, and UFC FIGHT PASS starts at 7 p.m. PT /
10 p.m. OCH
INFORMATION: Websites: www.RoyJonesJrBoxing.com www.SilverLegacy.comTwitter: @RoyjonesJRfa, @RoyJonesJrOfficial, @UFCFightPass, @JoeyPromotions, @SilverLegacyInstagram: @RoyJonesJRboxing, @RoyJonesJrOfficial, @artofmusiclv, @rivalboxinggear, @JoeyPromotions, @SilverLegacyRenoFacebook: /RJJBoxning, /JoeyPromotions /SilverLegacyResortCasino |
Next wave continuing rich Reno boxing history
Rising star Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda To headline RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHTPASS® show at Silver Legacy Resort Casino in Reno, Nevada
Inaugural RJJ Boxing & Silver Legacy event
Co-promoted with Joey Gilbert Promotions
Event streaming live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS
LAS VEGAS (September 9, 2019) – Undefeated super lightweight prospectKendo “Tremendo” Castaneda plans to do some early trick or treatin’ October 25th, when he headlines another installment of “RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS®,” co-promoted by Joey Gilbert Promotions in association with Silver Legacy Resort Casino at THE ROW in Reno, Nevada.
The Oct. 25th show in Reno will be streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS, världens ledande digitala prenumerationstjänst för stridsport, börjar vid 10 p.m. OCH / 7 p.m. PT, from inside the Grande Exposition Hall atSilver Legacy.
The 25-year-old Castaneda (16-0, 7 Kos), fighting out of San Antonio, Texas, is a rising star and reigning North American Boxing Association (Också) super lightweight champion. His last fight was an impressive 10-round unanimous decision victory over dangerous knockout-artist Eudy Bernardo (24-3) last March.
“An impressive win on UFC FIGHT PASS means everything for me and my career,” said the personable Castaneda, who will be fighting outside of his native Texas for only the third time as a professional. “Getting back in the ring is just another date for me. Come October 25th, the people are in for a ‘Tremendous’ thrill, because I will portray Michael Myers on a classic Halloween Night of Boxing.”
Castaneda had approximately 120 amatör slagsmål, highlighted by his gold-medal winning performance at the 2018 Ringside World Championships. He was also a two-time San Antonio and Texas State Golden Gloves champion (201102012), losing both times at the Golden Gloves National Championships to the eventual champion.
Vid 18, Castaneda decided that he’d had enough of amateur boxer and he turned pro, largely because he his style is much better suited for the pro ranks.
Castaneda will face the stiffest test of his young career, Estonia-nativeStan Martyniouk (20-2, 6 Kos), who fights out of Belmont, Kalifornien, the main event.
Biljetter finns tillgängliga för $25, $45 och $65 and can be purchased at the Silver Legacy Box Office, Ticketmaster.com eller genom att ringa 775-325-7401 or 1-800-MUST-SEE.
Silver Legacy Resort Casino is offering a special RJJ Boxing room rate at its hotel as well as its connected sister properties, Eldorado Resort Casino ochCircus Circus Reno. Click on the respective property links for more information.
Insläpp på 5 p.m. PT, första skjutningen 5:45 p.m. PT, and UFC FIGHT PASS starts at 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. OCH
INFORMATION: Websites: www.RoyJonesJrBoxing.com www.SilverLegacy.comTwitter: @RoyjonesJRfa, @RoyJonesJrOfficial, @UFCFightPass, @JoeyPromotions, @SilverLegacyInstagram: @RoyJonesJRboxing, @RoyJonesJrOfficial, @artofmusiclv, @rivalboxinggear, @JoeyPromotions, @SilverLegacyRenoFacebook: /RJJBoxning, /JoeyPromotions /SilverLegacyResortCasino |
RENO’S JJ MARIANO TO MAKE PRO DEBUT / CARSON CITY’S ELIZONDO RETURNS TO RING JUNE 8TH
Oscar Valdez-Jason Sanchez Headlines Top Rank on ESPN Card June 8 at Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Elite Men Kick Off 2019 Western Elite Qualifier
Kickboxing Rocks The Dome at FFC 34
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Las Vegas, NV, (November 17, 2018) – Main Event av “FFC 34” featured an unforgettable Kickboxing title bout that was filled with non-stop action for all five championship rounds.
Bara sjunga (36-6-1) retained his FFC Lightweight Kickboxing Title by defeating a very game challenger, Bruno Gazani (60-7-0), by majority draw (47-47, 47-47, 46-48).
As advertised, these two warriors (Gazani and Petje) went toe-to-toe in a very entertaining Main Event that had no shortage of crowd-pleasing highlights and thrilling moments. Gazani came forward and pressed the action for most of the night, using his solid boxing skills to his advantage. Petje was able to counter with high knees and vicious body kicks that ultimately led to the majority decision victory. It looked as if Gazani had knocked Petje down in the fifth round but it was ultimately ruled as a slip.
The night’s Co-Main Event, was another war that featured two MMA Heavyweights standing and striking for three straight rounds. Tony “Holk” Johnson (12-4-1) besegrade D.J. “da Protégé” Linderman (21-15-0) genom enhälligt beslut (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) in what was an absolute slugfest. Linderman suffered a large cut above his right eye early on in the fight and despite the constant stream of blood running down his face, he still decided to stand in the pocket and trade blows with Johnson.
Kevin “Thunderstorm” Johnson (6-1-0) went the distance with Isaac Luna (3-1-0) in their Super Lightweight Boxing bout. Keys won by unanimous decision (59-55, 58-56, 59-55) in an exciting fight where Luna kept coming forward and forcing Johnson to engage all night long. Johnson countered well and was able to use crisp combinations to get the decision.
In a Kickboxing Catchweight matchup, Meletis “Mardröm” Kakoubavas (33-7-0) caught Jermaine “J.J.” Thicket (24-7-0) with a high right kick to the side of Soto’s head at the fifty-two second mark of round two of their three round fight. The fight was stopped after Soto rose to his feet from the canvas, resulting in a TKO victory for Kakoubavas.
The night began with Heavyweight Zac Cavender (1-0-0) winning his professional MMA debut with a first round TKO victory over Marius Cantoneru (0-2-0). Cavender’s ground and pound worked to perfection as a series of fists to the side of Cantoneru’s head caused the stoppage at the 2:30 märke runda en.
“FFC 34 promised to deliver action-packed fights, and as advertised, that is exactly what we delivered to our fans,” sa FFC:s vd/grundare, Orsat Zovko. “All of our fights, in every discipline, were competitive and that is what this Fight Dome experience is all about.”
“FFC 34” skedde i dess permanenta hem, “Fight Dome”, som ligger i Caesars Entertainments Rio Las Vegas. Evenemanget sändes rikstäckande på CBS Sports Network, and Claro Sports in Mexico and Latin America.
Final Fight Championship (FFC) är den första och enda professionella kampsportserien som erbjuder fansen en unik multidisciplin’ erfarenhet (Boxning, Kickboxning och MMA), där varje evenemang kulminerar med en mästerskapsmatch. Alla FFC-evenemang äger rum inne “Fight Dome” på Caesars Entertainments Rio Las Vegas, kampsportens helt nya mecka.
Komplett “FFC 34” MMA-resultat nedan:
Officiell resultatlista
(KICKBOXING) FFC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Bara sjunga (36-6-1), Ljubljana, Slovenien
Win by Majority Draw, 5 Rds. (47-47, 47-47, 46-48)
Bruno Gazani (60-7-0), Sao Paulo, Brasilien
(Petje Retains FFC Middleweight Title)
(MMA) Tungviktare
Tony Johnson Jr.. (12-4-1), Nashville, TN
Vinn med enhälligt beslut, 3 Rds. (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
D.J. Linderman (21-15-0), Yreka, SÅSOM
(BOXNING) SUPER lättviktare
Kevin Johnson (6-1-0), Las Vegas, NV
Vinn med enhälligt beslut, 6 Rds. (59-55, 58-56, 59-55)
Isaac Luna (3-1-0), Steg, TX
(KICKBOXING) Lättviktare
Meletis Kakoubavas (33-7-0), Athens, grekland
Win by TKO, Referee Stoppage, (:52 – 2nd Rd.)
Jermaine Soto (24-7-0), Los Angeles, SÅSOM
(MMA) Tungviktare
Zac Cavender (1-0-0), Tooele, UT (Pro debut)
Win by TKO, Punches, (2:30 – 1st Rd.)
Marius Cantoneru (0-2-0), Las Vegas, NV