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UNBEATEN SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT BLAIR “THE FLAIR” COBBS IMPROVES TO 8-0, 6 KO’S WITH TKO VICTORY

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ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, NV (ਨਵੰਬਰ 20, 2017) – ਇਹ ਪਿਛਲੇ ਸ਼ਨੀਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਿੰਸ Ranch ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਦੇ super-lightweight prospect, Blair “The Flair” Cobbs (7-0, 6 ਕੋਸ), remained undefeated with a dominating performance against Ousmane Sylla (1-3-1, 1 KO), ਸਕੋਰ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ 4th round TKO. The scheduled 6-round bout took place at the at the Fitzgerald’s Casino & Hotel in Tunica, ਵਿਸਕੋਨਸਿਨ.
“ਖੋਲ੍ਹਣ ਘੰਟੀ ਤੱਕ, 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. ਅੰਤ ਵਿੱਚ, 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 great…now 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,” ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਗ੍ਰੇਗ Hannely, president of Prince Ranch Boxing. “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, ਰੇਨੋ — 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 ਸ਼ਨੀਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ, 17 ਨਵੰਬਰ, 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, 3ਕੋਸ) 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 ਨਵੰਬਰ. 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 ਨਵੰਬਰ 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, ਫਿਲੀਪੀਨਜ਼, 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) ਸਟਾਕਟਨ ਦੇ, ਜਿਵੇ ਕੀ. Venegas is scheduled for a four-round scrap.

 

More information will be announced soon. ਤਬਦੀਲੀ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਕਾਰਡ ਦੇ ਅਧੀਨ ਲੜ.

 

First bell is at 7ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਮੰਤਰੀ. Tickets are available and can be purchased at the Atlantis Gift Shop $35, $65, $100, by calling Atlantis Special Events 888.551.7007 ਜ 775.824.4467, or via ticketmaster.com.

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JORDAN AGUILAR AND LESLIE SOTO HEAD TO TENNESSEE FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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Pound-4-Pound Boxing Program sends Jordan Aguilar and Leslie Soto to Elite Qualifier
ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, NV (ਅਕਤੂਬਰ 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”
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Unbeaten Super-Flyweight Prospect DAMIEN “SUGAR” VASQUEZ Returns to the Ring October, 14 ਮੈਕਸੀਕੋ ਵਿੱਚ

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ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, NV (ਸਤੰਬਰ 24, 2017) – Unbeaten super-flyweight prospect, ਡਾਮੀਆ “ਖੰਡ” ਵੈਜਕਵੇਜ਼ (11-0, 6 ਕੋਸ), makes his return to the ring on ਅਕਤੂਬਰ 14, 2017, at the Palenque de la Feria in Aguascalientes, ਮੈਕਸੀਕੋ. ਇਹ ਲੜਾਈ, scheduled for 8-rounds, will mark the third time this year that Vazquez will have stepped in the ring, as he looks to extend on is winning streak. An opponent will be announced shortly.
“It’s a good feeling knowing that I’ll be back in the ring after I just fought a few weeks ago.” said Vazquez. “My last fight happened on August 31ਸ੍ਟ੍ਰੀਟ and I feel great. Camp has started and I’m going to be ready for anyone my management team puts in front of me. I’m going to Mexico once again to mark my territory. I love fighting out there because the crowds are very rowdy. Make no mistakes about it, I’m taking the super-flyweight division by storm.”
Co-trained by former world champion, Clarence “Bones” ਐਡਮਜ਼, Damien Vazquez is the younger brother of former two-time super-bantamweight world champion, ਇਸਰਾਏਲ Vázquez, who also serves as his co-trainer. Bones and Israel train Vazquez at the ਪ੍ਰਿੰਸ Ranch ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ gym in Las Vegas. ਪ੍ਰਿੰਸ Ranch ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਦੇ ਗ੍ਰੇਗ Hannley, co-manages Damien with his father, ਆਸਕਰ ਵੈਜਕਵੇਜ਼. Damien has his own promotional company titled ਖੰਡ ਤਰੱਕੀ.
“I’m very proud of my son and what he’s accomplished thus far in his career.” said Oscar Vazquez. “He became the youngest fighter to win the NABF title at 17-years old, after turning pro at age 16. We flew in Jonathan Lecona, a natural super-bantamweight out of Mexico, to help Damien get used to fighting bigger guys. He’s looking real sharp, and he’s going to be explosive in this fight.”
“Here at the Prince Ranch boxing facility we pride ourselves on making our fighters better, by giving them the necessary tools to become world champions.” said Greg Hannely, “Bones Adams and Israel Vazquez, two former world champions, are excellent trainers and our facility is home to some spectacular boxers. The boxing world will be seeing the rise of this gym, and all our fighters. Damien is a special talent and I see him fighting for a meaningful title soon.”
“My brother is getting better with each fight,” said brother and co-trainer Israel Vazquez. “I see his improvement in the gym on a daily basis. Our goal is to go to Mexico in a couple of weeks and make a statement. Damian is ready to take his career to the next level.”
“Damien is a really good fighter.” said co-trainer Clarence “Bones” ਐਡਮਜ਼, “He’s coming along just fine. He certainly has heart like his brother Israel, and his skills are elite in my opinion. I know this kid can do some special things in this sport if he continues on path he’s on right now.”
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Caleb Plant Big Hit at Sunrise Children’s Hospital Visit

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Photos by Declan Bethley PBC and Team Plant
ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, NV (ਸਤੰਬਰ 1, 2017) – Unbeaten super-middleweight contender (WBA #7 ਅਤੇ IBF #11), ਕਾਲੇਬ “Sweethands” ਪੌਦਾ (15-0, 10 ਕੋਸ), 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. ਜੁੱਤੀ Palace,Ringside, ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਪ੍ਰੀਸ਼ਦ (WBC), ਪ੍ਰੀਮੀਅਰ ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਚ (PBC), ਅਤੇਸ਼ੋਅ ਸਮਾ 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.” ਕਾਲੇਬ ਪੌਦਾ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ, “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, ਜੁੱਤੀ Palace, Ringside, 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 ਸ਼ੁੱਕਰਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ, ਸੱਤ. 8 live on SHOWTIME in a ਪ੍ਰੀਮੀਅਰ ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਚ event from The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ

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

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ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, NV (ਅਗਸਤ 29, 2017) – As he awaits his first televised bout on Showtime, taking place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 'ਤੇ ਸਤੰਬਰ 8, unbeaten super-middleweight contender (WBA #7 ਅਤੇ IBF #11), ਕਾਲੇਬ “Sweethands” ਪੌਦਾ (15-0, 10 ਕੋਸ), is going to be giving back to the community of Las Vegas. Plant will be visiting kids at the Sunrise Children’s Hospital, ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ ਵਿੱਚ, 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 Ringside, ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਪ੍ਰੀਸ਼ਦ (WBC), ਪ੍ਰੀਮੀਅਰ ਮੁੱਕੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਚ (PBC), ਅਤੇ ਸ਼ੋਅ ਸਮਾ, for donating gifts to all the children.
ਕੌਣ: Undefeated contender, ਕਾਲੇਬ “Sweethands” Plant and the children of Sunrise Children’s Hospital
ਕੀ: Meet and greet with world ranked contender Caleb “Sweethands” ਪੌਦਾ
WHY: To support the children and what they are going through while honoring Caleb’s daughter, Alia. ਇਸਦੇ ਇਲਾਵਾ, bringing awareness to the Sunrise Children’s Hospital and their services.
ਕਿੱਥੇ: Sunrise Children’s Hospital (Meet in Children’s Hospital Lobby)
3186 S. Maryland Pkwy
ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, NV 89109
Office: 702-731-8288
ਜਦੋਂ: ਅਗਸਤ 31, 2017
2:00 – 3:00 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ.
PLEASE RSVP BY EMAILING BOXINGPUBLICIST@AOL.COM
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“CHAPITO” VASQUEZ WINS IN FALLON RURAL RUMBLE 2017

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

 

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 ਕੋਸ).

 

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 ਕੋਸ) with an impressive second-round TKO victory over Curtis Morton.

 

ਉਦਘਾਟਨੀ ਮੁਕਾਬਲੇ 'ਚ, 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 ਕੋਸ).

 

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

 

Image – Oscar “Chapito” Vasquez”. ਫੋਟੋ ਕ੍ਰੈਡਿਟ – Erik Killin

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

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Nutley, ਐਨ (ਜੁਲਾਈ 31, 2017) – Last week in Mesquite, Nevada. 15 year-old Vito Mielnicki, ਜੂਨੀਅਰ. 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
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VASQUEZ AND FLORES CO-HEADLINE TENTH ANNUAL FALLON “RURAL RUMBLE” 8/12

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JULY 19th, ਰੇਨੋ — 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) ਸਟਾਕਟਨ ਦੇ, ਜਿਵੇ ਕੀ.

 

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.

 

ਸਫਲਤਾਪੂਰਵਕ, ਦਿਲਚਸਪ, 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, ਵੀ, returns to Fallon for the 2017 Rural Rumble in a four round scrap.

 

All bouts subject to change. Tickets are available now. $20 GA ($25 at gate), $30 ($35 at gate) floor seating, ਅਤੇ $500 VIP tables are available. Tickets and tables can be purchased by calling (775) 423 4556. Find all information at Fallonfights.com

 

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

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ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ, NV (ਜੁਲਾਈ 27, 2016) – The 4th Annual Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Ceremony kicks off ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਸ਼ੁੱਕਰਵਾਰ ਨੂੰਜੁਲਾਈ, 29, 2016, with a meet and greet at the world renowned Caesars Palace ਲਾਸ ਵੇਗਾਸ ਵਿੱਚ. The daylong event will commence from 11:00 ਛਾਪੇਮਾਰੀ. – 5:00 ਦੁਪਿਹਰ. 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.
ਸ਼ਨੀਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਜੁਲਾਈ, 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 Bowe, ਰੇ Mancini, Christy Martin, Pernell ਵਿਟੱਕਰ,ਰਿਕਾਰਡੋ Lopez ਅਤੇ Freddie Little will be inducted, and all six have confirmed their attendance. In the non-boxer category, ਟ੍ਰੇਨਰ Kenny Adams, Thell Torrence ਅਤੇ Johnny Tocco are the honorees, and will be joined by boxing writer ਟਿਮ Dahlberg and broadcaster ਯਾਕੂਬ “Smitty” ਸਮਿਥ. ਬਦਕਿਸਮਤੀ, 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 ਇਥੇ
Below are the list and times of the boxing icons that will be present at ਸ਼ੁੱਕਰਵਾਰ ਦੀ meet and greet.
11am-12pm ਅਨਾ Julaton – Former 2-time Women’s Super-Bantamweight World Champion
Hasim Rahman – Former 2-time Heavyweight World Champion
Devin Haney – Undefeated Rising Star and Featherweight Phenom
Ishe ਸਮਿਥ – Former Super-Welterweight World Champion
Richard Steele – Famed Retired Boxing Referee
12pm-1pm ਯੱਸੀ Vargas – Current WBO Welterweight World Champion
Mike ਮਾਈਕਲਮੈੱਕੱਲੂਮ – Former Light Middleweight, Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion
Verno Phillips – Former 2-time Super-Welterweight World Champion
Leon Spinks – Former 2-time Heavyweight World Champion
Bones Adams – Former Super-Bantamweight World Champion
ਟੈਰੀ ਨੋਰਿਸ – Former 3-time Super-Welterweight World Champion
1pm-2pm Laura Serrano – Former Women’s Super-Featherweight World Champion
ਰਿਕਾਰਡੋ Lopez – Former Minimumweight and Light-Flyweight Champion
ਕੇਵਿਨ ਕੈਲੀ – Former Featherweight World Champion
ਯੋਏਲ Casamayor – Former Super-Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion
Riddick Bowe– Former 3-time Heavyweight World Champion
2ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਮੰਤਰੀ-3 ਵਜੇਤੱਕ Ava ਨਾਈਟ – Former 2-time Women’s Flyweight World Champion
James Smith – Boxing Commentator and Host of In The Corner TV show
Badou ਜੈਕ – Current WBC Super-Middleweight World Champion
Eddie Mustafa Mohammad – Former Light-Heavyweight World Champion
3pm-4pm Christy Martin – Former Women’s Super-Welterweight World Champion
Pernell ਵਿਟੱਕਰ – Former Lightweight, Super-Lightweight and Welterweight World Champion
Zab ਯਹੂਦਾਹ – Former Super-Lightweight and Welterweight World Champion
Quick Tillis – Former Heavyweight World Title Challenger
Ernie Shavers – Former Heavyweight World Title Challenger
ਸ਼ਾਹਨ Porter – Former Welterweight World Champion
4pm-5pm Elena Reid – Former Women’s Flyweight World Champion
Freddie Little – Former Super-Welterweight World Champion
Kenny Adams – Professional Boxing Trainer)
Paulie Ayla – Former Bantamweight and Super-Bantamweight World Champion
Crystina Poncher – Boxing Commentator
Bernardo Osuna – ESPN Boxing Commentator
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