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UNBEATEN SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT BLAIRTHE FLAIRCOBBS IMPROVES TO 8-0, 6 KO’S WITH TKO VICTORY


Photo by Prince Ranch Boxing
LAS VEGAS, NV (Marraskuu 20, 2017) – Kulunut Lauantai Prince Ranchin nyrkkeily super-lightweight prospect, BlairThe Flair” Cobbs (7-0, 6 KOs), remained undefeated with a dominating performance against Ousmane Sylla (1-3-1, 1 KO), pisteytys 4th round TKO. The scheduled 6-round bout took place at the at the Fitzgerald’s Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi.
“Vuodesta avaamista kelloa, Cobbs applied a tremendous amount pressure as he walked down Sylla, forcing him to fight going backwards. Cobbs was digging to the body with vicious intent. Cobbs continued to overwhelm Sylla with an all-out attack, landing multiple power shots to the head and body in rounds two and three. Vihdoin, Cobbs landed another solid right hook to the head forcing the referee to stop the bout in the fourth round, giving him the TKO victory.
Going into this fight I felt I had to get the knockout,” said Blair Cobbs. “I did exactly that by applying a lot of pressure and going to the body. After round three I knew he was wearing down, and that’s when I went for the knockout. Everything went greatnow it’s time to get back in the gym and continue grinding.
Blair Cobbs is taking advantage of all the opportunities that have come his way,” totesi greg Hannely, Prince Ranch Boxingin presidentti. “I believe he has all the talent to become a world champion in the next couple of years. We are going to keep him very busy moving forward. Sky is the limit for this kid.
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WORLD CLASS BOXING RETURNS TO THE RENO/SPARKS CONVENTION CENTER NOVEMBER 17TH

 

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October 18th, RENO — Let’s Get It On Promotions and the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa are pleased to announce an exciting night of world-class professional boxing Lauantai, 17 marraskuu, 2017 at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center. The card will be co-headlined by lightweight sensation Gabriel Flores Jr., and Reno’s own Oscar Vasquez in separate bouts.

 

The youngest-ever Top Rank Inc. signed fighter, Gabe Flores Jr. (4-0, 3KOs) is on a meteoric rise in the fight game. The Stockton, CA seventeen-year-old manages to fight as he is completing high school. For the third time he will fight in Northern Nevada, where he regularly draws hundreds from his hometown. Flores will fight in a four-round lightweight bout.

 

Reno’s own Oscar Vasquez (14-1) is coming off an impressive ten-round unanimous decision victory this August in Fallon against the tough Javier Gallo. Vasquez is currently ranked fifteenth in the world in the flyweight division by the World Boxing Organization. Vasquez will be fighting Victory Ruiz (22-7) in a ten-round fight.

 

Ricardo Lucio Galvan, also from Reno, will be making his pro debut on 17 marraskuu. Galvan, a second-year business major at UNR, is also a Dreamer. He is enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) and hopes he can use his boxing career to bring awareness to the issue. He is an experience amateur with nearly eighty bouts. Galvan will be fighting in a four-round jr. lightweight bout.

 

Carson City’s Diego Elizondo (1-0) will be returning to the ring on 17 marraskuu after beating Chandler Clements via unanimous decision in Fallon in August. Elizondo attributes his toughness to his Basque and Mexican heritage. He will be fighting in a four-round lightweight bout.

 

Super flyweight Bruno Escalante (14-3-1) of Redwood City, CA is slated to fight in a six-round bout in Reno. Escalante is trying to get his world title run back on track after some recent bumps in the road. Born in Cebu City, Filippiinit, Escalante is one of a handful of young Filipino boxers who are carrying the torch for Pinoy boxing. Escalante will be fighting the tough Alex Rangel (17-7).

 

Rounding out the card is bantamweight Brent Venegas (3-0) of Stockton, KUTEN. Venegas is scheduled for a four-round scrap.

 

More information will be announced soon. Fight kortti voivat muuttua.

 

First bell is at 7pm. Tickets are available and can be purchased at the Atlantis Gift Shop $35, $65, $100, soittamalla Atlantis Special Events -tapahtumaan 888.551.7007 tai 775.824.4467, tai kautta ticketmaster.com.

JORDAN AGUILAR AND LESLIE SOTO HEAD TO TENNESSEE FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Pound-4-Pound Boxing Program sends Jordan Aguilar and Leslie Soto to Elite Qualifier
LAS VEGAS, NV (Lokakuu 12, 2017)On the week of October 16th-21st, two of the rising stars of the Pound-4-Pound boxing gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jordan Aguilar, 19 years-old fighting in the 108 lbs. division as well as Leslie Soto, 18 years-old in the 125 lbs, will compete at The Eastern Elite Qualifier and Regional Open Championships held at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee for a national title.
The event will feature the very best fighters from across the United States and features many future stars of the division with Jordan Aguilar and Leslie Soto at the top of the list of the talent heading into next weekend’s event.
Jordan Aguilar, a well-respected amateur, who has fought in numerous national competitions is looking to show his experience and poise as one of the favorites heading into the event.
Leslie Soto also a seasoned veteran will be looking to show why her aggressive style has drawn the attention of many who have seen her in the gym. She is currently ranked #3 by USA Boxing.
I am impressed with them every day and excited for them to see what their hard work gets them,” said head coach Richard Barrientes. “This is a major tournament with the best fighters from around the country. All fighters who come out on top will qualify to compete in the 2017 Elite National Championships in December

Lyömätön Super-Flyweight Prospect DAMIEN “SOKERI” VASQUEZ palaa kehään lokakuussa, 14 Meksikossa

Kuva Mario Serrano – Joukkue Vazqeuz
LAS VEGAS, NV (Syyskuu 24, 2017) – Lyömätön superperhopainon mahdollisuus, Damien “Sokeri” Vazquez (11-0, 6 KOs), palaa kehään Lokakuu 14, 2017, Palenque de la Feriassa Aguascalientes, Meksiko. Tämä taistelu, suunniteltu 8 kierrosta, on kolmas kerta tänä vuonna, kun Vazquez on astunut kehään, kun hän näyttää jatkavansa, on voittoputki. Vastustaja julkistetaan lähiaikoina.
“On hyvä tunne tietää, että tulen takaisin kehään, kun taistelin muutama viikko sitten.” sanoi Vazquez. “Viimeinen taisteluni tapahtui elokuussa 31st ja minusta tuntuu hyvältä. Leiri on alkanut ja aion olla valmis kaikille, jotka johtoryhmäni asettaa eteeni. Menen jälleen Meksikoon merkitsemään alueeni. Rakastan tappelemista siellä, koska väkijoukot ovat hyvin meluisia. Älä tee siitä virheitä, Otan superperhopainosarjan myrskyllä.”
Entinen maailmanmestari harjoitteli yhdessä, Clarence “Luut” Adams, Damien Vazquez on entisen kaksinkertaisen superbantamisarjan maailmanmestarin nuorempi veli, Israel Vazquez, joka toimii myös hänen apuvalmentajanaan. Bones ja Israel kouluttavat Vazquezia klo Prince Ranch Nyrkkeily kuntosali Las Vegasissa. Prince Ranchin nyrkkeily Greg Hannley, johtaa Damienia isänsä kanssa, Oscar Vazquez. Damienilla on oma myynninedistämisyritys nimeltään sokeri Kampanjat.
“Olen erittäin ylpeä pojastani ja siitä, mitä hän on tähän mennessä saavuttanut urallaan.” sanoi Oscar Vazquez. “Hänestä tuli nuorin NABF-tittelin voittanut taistelija 17-vuotiaana, ikääntymisen jälkeen ammattilaiseksi 16. Lensimme sisään Jonathan Lecona, luonnollinen superbantamipaino Meksikosta, auttaa Damienia tottumaan tappelemaan isompia tyyppejä vastaan. Hän näyttää todella terävältä, ja hän tulee olemaan räjähtävä tässä taistelussa.”
“Täällä Prince Ranchin nyrkkeilykeskuksessa olemme ylpeitä voidessamme tehdä taistelijoitamme parempia, antamalla heille tarvittavat työkalut tullakseen maailmanmestareiksi.” sanoi Greg Hannely, “Bones Adams ja Israel Vazquez, kaksi entistä maailmanmestaria, ovat erinomaisia ​​valmentajia ja laitoksessamme asuu näyttäviä nyrkkeilijöitä. Nyrkkeilymaailma tulee näkemään tämän kuntosalin nousun, ja kaikki taistelijamme. Damien on erityinen lahjakkuus, ja näen hänen taistelevan pian merkityksellisestä tittelistä.”
“Veljeni paranee joka taistelulla,” sanoi veli ja apuvalmentaja Israel Vazquez. “Näen hänen paranemisensa kuntosalilla päivittäin. Tavoitteenamme on mennä parin viikon kuluttua Meksikoon ja antaa lausunto. Damian on valmis viemään uransa seuraavalle tasolle.”
“Damien on todella hyvä taistelija.” sanoi apuvalmentaja Clarence “Luut” Adams, “Hän tulee mukaan ihan hyvin. Hänellä on varmasti sydän kuin veljellään Israelilla, ja hänen taitonsa ovat mielestäni eliittiä. Tiedän, että tämä lapsi voi tehdä joitain erityisiä asioita tässä urheilussa, jos hän jatkaa polkua, jolla hän on tällä hetkellä.”
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Caleb Plant Big Hit at Sunrise Children’s Hospital Visit

Photos by Declan Bethley PBC and Team Plant
LAS VEGAS, NV (Syyskuu 1, 2017)Unbeaten super-middleweight contender (WBA #7 ja IBF #11), Caleb “Sweethands” Kasvi (15-0, 10 KOs), was a big hit at theSunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas yesterday as he visited kids dealing with medical conditions. The visit was in honor of his daughter Alia, who passed away from an unknown medical condition at 19-months old, back in January of 2015. Shoe Palace,Kehän vierus, World Boxing Council (WBC), Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), jaShowtime all donated gifts that put smiles on all the kids faces.
It was a great day for me to be visiting these kids in the hospital.” sanoi Caleb Plant, “Seeing all the smiles on their faces made me feel good inside. My daughter Alia and her spirit lives on and I know she’s up in heaven smiling down on me. I’m going to be making this an annual event. I want to thank the WBC, Shoe Palace, Kehän vierus, Showtime and PBC for the gifts they donated. I also want to thank the folks at Sunrise Children’s Hospital for giving me the opportunity to visit the kids. I’m very thankful to everyone who was involved.

Caleb Plant returns to the ring on Perjantai, Seitsemän. 8 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Kasino, Las Vegas

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Caleb Plant to Visit Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Honor of Daughter Alia


LAS VEGAS, NV (Elokuu 29, 2017)As he awaits his first televised bout on Showtime, taking place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Kasino päällä Syyskuu 8, unbeaten super-middleweight contender (WBA #7 ja IBF #11), Caleb “Sweethands” Kasvi (15-0, 10 KOs), is going to be giving back to the community of Las Vegas. Plant will be visiting kids at the Sunrise Children’s Hospital, Las Vegasissa, in honor of his daughter, Alia, who passed away in January 2015 from an unknown medical condition at 19-months-old.
The visit will take place on the pediatric units (Pediatrics and PICU) at Sunrise Children’s Hospital with 30-40 kids expected to be in attendance. Special thanks to sponsors Kehän vierus, World Boxing Council (WBC), Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), ja Showtime, for donating gifts to all the children.
WHO: Undefeated contender, Caleb “SweethandsPlant and the children of Sunrise Children’s Hospital
MITÄ: Meet and greet with world ranked contender CalebSweethands” Kasvi
WHY: To support the children and what they are going through while honoring Caleb’s daughter, Alia. Lisäksi, bringing awareness to the Sunrise Children’s Hospital and their services.
MISSÄ: Sunrise Children’s Hospital (Meet in Children’s Hospital Lobby)
3186 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Toimisto: 702-731-8288
KUN: Elokuu 31, 2017
2:00 – 3:00 P.m.
PLEASE RSVP BY EMAILING BOXINGPUBLICIST@AOL.COM

“CHAPITO” VASQUEZ WINS IN FALLON RURAL RUMBLE 2017

 

 

AUGUST 14th, RENO — The Fallon Rural Rumble once again delivered a night of sensational world-class professional boxing in it’s tenth installment lauantaina yö.

 

In his first ten-round fight, Reno native and world-ranked flyweight Oscar “Chapito” Vasquez scored an impressive unanimous decision win over Javier Gallo in the evening’s main event. Vasquez improves to 14-1.

 

In the co-main, Stockton, CA sensation Gabriel Flores Jr. scored a shutout unanimous decision win over the tough Jorge Padron of Mexico. Flores improves to 3-0 (2 KOs).

 

Carson City’s Diego Elizondo also scored a shutout UD victory over Chandler Clements in his pro debut.

 

Sacramento’s Pedro Moreno improves to 7-0 (5 KOs) with an impressive second-round TKO victory over Curtis Morton.

 

Vuonna aukko bout, Stockton CA’s Quilisto “Kilo the Kid” Madera with a sensational second-round, one-shot KO win over Austin Marcum. Madera improves to 7-0 (4 KOs).

 

The Fallon Rural Rumble is presented every summer by the City of Fallon and Let’s Get It On Promotions.

 

Kuva – Oscar “Chapito” Vasquez”. Kuva pistetilanne – Erik Killin

Vito Mielnicki, Jr. places 2nd in the Golden Gloves Junior National Tournament in Mesquite, Nevada

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Nutley, NJ (Heinäkuu 31, 2017)Last week in Mesquite, Nevada. 15 year-old Vito Mielnicki, Jr. took 2nd place in the Golden Gloves Junior National Tournament.

What made this a special feat for Mielnicki, was that he went up five weight classes for 101 pounds to 125 and narrowly lost to a split decision to the number-one ranked Luis Ybarra of Colorado.
Mielnicki is a former three-time Junior National Golden Goves champion, and was named the tournament Most Outstanding Boxer twice. Mielnicki went up in weight and fought him on the highly accomplished Ybarra on even terms.
Since the age of seven, Mielnicki has been trained by Wali Moses , who is the grandfather and trainer of 2016 Olympic Silver Medal winner Shakur Stevenson

VASQUEZ AND FLORES CO-HEADLINE TENTH ANNUAL FALLON “RURAL RUMBLE” 8/12

 

JULY 19th, RENO — The City of Fallon and Let’s Get It On Promotions are pleased to announce the tenth annual ‘Rural Rumble’. The August 12th fight card will feature Reno’s Oscar “Chapito” Vasquez (13-1), and Gabriel Flores (2-0) of Stockton, KUTEN.

 

Oscar “Chapito” Vasquez, who was recently ranked #15 flyweight in the world by the World Boxing Organization, is coming off of a dominant unanimous decision victory over Armando Vasquez in June. He looks to further his world title campaign against veteran Javier Gallo (24-13-1) who is coming off of an impressive upset split decision victory over Jose Salgado in April. Vasquez versus Gallo is scheduled for ten rounds.

 

Voittamaton, jännittävä, and youngest-ever signed Top Rank Inc. boxer Gabriel Flores makes his return to Northern Nevada at this year’s Rural Rumble. In his professional debut on May 5th, Flores delighted the Reno fight fans by impressively knocking out Devon Jones. On June 30th, he scored his second consecutive KO over Jahaziel Vasquez in Texas. .

 

Four other bouts are scheduled for August 12th in Fallon. Carson City’s own Diego Elizondo will be making his anticipated professional debut in a four-round lightweight fight. After impressing the boxing fans in Fallon last year, undefeated Northern California favorite Pedro Moreno (6-0) returns to the 2017 Rural Rumble in a lightweight bout. Reno Jr.-flyweight, Santos Vasquez, looks to continue his third win in a row in a six-round bout. And finally, Reno bantamweight Alec McGee (2-1) looks to get back into the win column as he, liian, returns to Fallon for the 2017 Rural Rumble in a four round scrap.

 

Kaikki ottelut voivat muuttua. Tickets are available now. $20 GA ($25 at gate), $30 ($35 at gate) floor seating, ja $500 VIP tables are available. Tickets and tables can be purchased by calling (775) 423 4556. Find all information at Fallonfights.com

 

4TH ANNUAL NEVADA BOXING HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY MEET AND GREET; FRIDAY JULY, 29, 2016

Open To the Public
LAS VEGAS, NV (Heinäkuu 27, 2016) – The 4th Annual Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Ceremony kicks off perjantainaHeinäkuu, 29, 2016, with a meet and greet at the world renowned Caesars Palace Las Vegasissa. The daylong event will commence from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and take place at Caesars Palace on the 3rd floor outside the Palace Ballroom in the pre function area. Boxing champions from past and present will be on hand to sign autographs and take photos with those in attendance. The event is open to the public. Charity donations, which will be donated to local boxing programs, will be accepted during the event.
Lauantaina Heinäkuu, 30, 2016, eleven members of the boxing fraternity will be honored with induction into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame. In the boxer category, Riddick Bowen, Ray Mancini, Christy Martin, Pernell Whitaker,Ricardo Lopez ja Freddie Little will be inducted, and all six have confirmed their attendance. In the non-boxer category, kouluttajat Kenny Adams, Thell Torrence ja Johnny Tocco are the honorees, and will be joined by boxing writer Tim Dahlberg and broadcaster Jaakob “Smitty” Seppä. Valitettavasti, Tocco passed away in 1997, but all of the others are confirmed to be on-scene for their inductions.
Tickets for the NVBHOF induction Gala, priced $300, $175, $75 are on sale now by clicking täällä
Below are the list and times of the boxing icons that will be present at Perjantain meet and greet.
11am-12pm Ana JulatonFormer 2-time Women’s Super-Bantamweight World Champion
Hasim RahmanFormer 2-time Heavyweight World Champion
Devin HaneyUndefeated Rising Star and Featherweight Phenom
Ishe SmithFormer Super-Welterweight World Champion
Richard SteeleFamed Retired Boxing Referee
12pm-1pm Jesse VargasCurrent WBO Welterweight World Champion
Mike McCallumFormer Light Middleweight, Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion
Verno PhillipsFormer 2-time Super-Welterweight World Champion
Leon SpinksFormer 2-time Heavyweight World Champion
Bones AdamsFormer Super-Bantamweight World Champion
Terry NorrisFormer 3-time Super-Welterweight World Champion
1pm-2pm Laura SerranoFormer Women’s Super-Featherweight World Champion
Ricardo LopezFormer Minimumweight and Light-Flyweight Champion
Kevin KelleyFormer Featherweight World Champion
Joel CasamayorFormer Super-Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion
Riddick BowenFormer 3-time Heavyweight World Champion
2klo viisitoista ava KnightFormer 2-time Women’s Flyweight World Champion
James SmithBoxing Commentator and Host of In The Corner TV show
Badou JackCurrent WBC Super-Middleweight World Champion
Eddie Mustafa MohammadFormer Light-Heavyweight World Champion
3pm-4pm Christy MartinFormer Women’s Super-Welterweight World Champion
Pernell WhitakerFormer Lightweight, Super-Lightweight and Welterweight World Champion
ZAB JudahFormer Super-Lightweight and Welterweight World Champion
Quick Tillis – Entinen raskaansarjan maailmanmestaruuden haastaja
Ernie Shavers – Entinen raskaansarjan maailmanmestaruuden haastaja
Shawn Porter – Entinen keskipainoisen maailmanmestari
4pm-5pm Elena ReidFormer Women’s Flyweight World Champion
Freddie LittleFormer Super-Welterweight World Champion
Kenny AdamsProfessional Boxing Trainer)
Paulie AylaFormer Bantamweight and Super-Bantamweight World Champion
Crystina PoncherBoxing Commentator
Bernardo OsunaESPN Boxing Commentator
The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame is an IRS 501-c-3 non-profit, charitable organization which donates to boxing-related causes. Ticket purchases, auction or raffle purchases, and donations are tax-deductible.