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GH3 Promotions CEO Vito Mielnicki comments on Jerry Odom’s controversial disqualification
KENNETH SIMS JR. Améliore à 5-0, LOOKS TO HAVE BIG 2015
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (Janvier 11, 2015) – Chicago’s undefeated Jr. Welterweight perspective, Kenneth Sims Jr. (5-0, 2 KOs) extended on his winning streak this past Samedi at the Madison Square Garden Theater with a dominating unanimous decision against tough opponent, Christian Steele (4-12, 1 KO).
Sims Jr., who was fighting in is second 6-round bout in only his fifth pro fight, showed why he was a top amateur standout, showcasing advanced boxing skills winning every round convincingly. With each fight Sims Jr. feels he’s improving and wants to have a big 2015.
“I’m enjoying my journey as a professional,” said Kenneth Sims Jr. “I feel I’m getting better every time I step in the ring. There is always room for improvement and I’m going to continue working hard in the gym. Gary Shaw has said there will be many opportunities for me to take my career to the next level in 2015 and I want take full advantage of everything that comes my way. I’m hoping to make a quick return back to the ring.”
“Sims Jr. is progressing nicely as a professional prize fighter,” Gary Shaw dit. “I think he’ll graduate to 8-round bouts after one more fight. He seems to be making the 140 lbs weight limit with ease so we’ll keep him at Jr. Welterweight. He’s got the height and reach attributes to give anyone in the division problems. I see him having a big 2015.”
TUREANO JOHNSON REMPORTE L'ARGENT WBC & CEINTURES WBA INTERNATIONALES
NEW YORK (Janvier 11, 2015) – Ce passé Vendredi au Théâtre du Madison Square Garden, Bahamas moyens prétendante, Tureano Johnson (18-1, 13 KOs) capturé le WBA international et WBC Argent titres, avec une victoire contre prétendante ecchymoses colombienne Alex Theran (17-2, 2 KOs). Johnson battait l'ancien olympien Theran sur cinq tours, lui tomber une fois dans le 4ème tour, puis à nouveau dans le 5ème. Theran, qui a subi une blessure et ne pouvait pas revenir pour la 6e ronde, a été de prendre une raclée avant de tirer sa révérence du combat.
Noté WBC #8, WBA #12 et IBF #12, Tureano Johnson est à la recherche d'intensifier et de contester l'un des champions de la division des poids moyens. Après avoir battu un combattant solide comme Theran, et d'être volé dans la lutte Curtis Stevens, Johnson est confiant qu'il peut battre l'un des champions actuels au 160 lbs.
“Je suis prêt à se battre Gennady Golovkine, Miguel Cotto, Jermain Taylor ou tout autre champion là-bas,” Saïd Tureano Johnson. Ce sont le type de combats que je voudrais poursuivre. David Lemieux est aussi sur ma liste noire. Je suis ici pour prendre en charge la division. Tout le monde sait que je serais invaincu donc je vais laisser aucun doute à ce sujet chaque fois que je fais un pas sur le ring. Je ne peux pas se permettre d'être volé à nouveau. Avec Gary Shaw me mettre dans une excellente position, Je vais profiter au maximum de toutes les occasions. Mon but dans la 2015 est de devenir un champion du monde.”
“Tureano Johnson est en marche dans les classements et devrait être applaudi pour son style de combat.” dit Gary Shaw. “Il est le type de combattant tout le monde veut voir. Je vais pousser fort pour le faire revenir à la télévision, espérons contre un gars comme Gennady Golovkine. Johnson est une force dans la division de poids moyen et vous le verrez dans certains grands combats à venir.”
Melson Mourns the Loss of Bernie Lenahan
New York, New York (Janvier 11, 2015) – Bernie Lenahan was a rare breed by today’s boxing standards. Not only was he dedicated to the sport, spending countless hours at New York’s Mendez Boxing Gym, Lenahan was an honest family man that built special friendships with his fighters.
Having worked with various fighters in the Big Apple, Lenahan learned his craft by spending time around New York’s greats. He guided multiple fighters to New York Golden Gloves titles and played a key role during his four years as Boyd Melson’s assistant trainer and cutman. In multiple fights, Lenahan prevented tides from potentially turning by effectively closing Melson’s cuts between rounds. He was also in the gym guiding Melson as he prepared for battle.
Shockingly, Lenahan passed away last week, leaving behind a wife, fille, granddaughter, two sisters and a brother.
“I spent more time with Coach Bernie these past four years than any other man on this planet,», A déclaré Melson. He made me his. My heart broke when I heard the news, and a part of it will be broken until my time is up in my own body. It wasn’t just because of how he loved me and how much I loved him that this hurts me so much, but it is because when Coach passed, hundreds and hundreds of people lost something very special.”
“Coach Bernie offered an unconditional kindness, acceptance and welcoming that you only find in children. When you see a child, you know that you won’t be judged, and you will be offered love for no other reason beyond that child just wanting to love you. At some time in almost all humans’ lives, we tend to lose this. We stop loving everyone, and we start judging everyone. With Coach though, we felt safe as seeing him put instant smiles on our faces because we always felt loved and welcomed. He made you feel that he truly wanted you there and really cared about you. I wish everyone alive on this planet could have met Coach Bernie to experience that feeling. At the end of every practice for the past three years, I hugged Coach Bernie, kissed him on the side of his forehead, thanked him for training me that day, and said I love you to him. He would smile and quietly say “love you too.” Forever and a day, I thank you Coach for this.”
Donations to the Lenahan family can be made by going to https://www.crowdrise.com/BernieLenahan/fundraiser/jamescoppinger