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Gipirmahan ni Sampson Boxing ang Welterweight Nicklaus Flaz sa usa ka Promosyonal nga Kontrata

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Gipirmahan ni Sampson Boxing ang Welterweight Nicklaus Flaz sa usa ka Promosyonal nga Kontrata
Mapasigarbuhon nga gipahibalo sa Sampson Boxing ang pagpirma sa us aka us aka welterweight prospect nga si Nicklaus "La Bestia" Flaz sa usa ka kontrata sa promosyon.

Sukad nag-antos sa iyang ikaduhang kapildihan sa karera, usa ka makapakurat nga first-round knockout sa Oktubre 2020, Flaz (12-2, 8 KOs), gikan sa Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, naghilak na, miiskor og tulo ka impresibong upset nga kadaugan; pagpukan sa usa ka malig-on nga beterano ug pagkuha sa wala’y pilde 0 mga rekord gikan sa duha ka promising up-and-comers sa dalan.

Gisugdan sa 28-anyos nga si Flaz ang iyang talagsaong sunodsunod nga kadaugan pinaagi sa pag-iskor og mayoriya nga walo ka hugna nga desisyon niadto. 13-0 Brian Ceballo niadtong Oktubre 2022. Sunod miabot ang laing walo ka hugna nga mayoriya nga desisyon kaniadto 10-0 Jahi Tucker niadtong Hulyo 2023. Apan si Flaz nakahatag gyud og estorya sa kalibutan sa boksing niadtong Miyerkules (Marso 13) pinaagi sa pagkahimong una nga naka-knockout sa may katakos nga beterano nga si Luke Santamaria sa co-main event sa usa ka globally streamed nga ProBoxTV event sa Plant City, Florida.

Gipildi kaniadto ni Santamaria ang mga sama kaniadto 22-1 Mykal Fox, kanhi world champion Devon Alexander ug naghupot sa WBC Continental Americas Welterweight Championship uban ang kadaugan batok sa kanhi world-title challenger nga si Abel Ramos niadtong Pebrero 2022.

Morag natawo pag-usab nga bersyon sa iyang kaugalingon, Gigamit ni Flaz ang iyang kusog ug katulin sa paghulog sa Santamaria tulo ka higayon sa wala pa makuha ang ikaunom nga hugna nga pagpahunong. Flaz, kinsa nagsugod sa boksing sa edad 16 ug midaog 88 sa iyang 95 amateur fights lakip na ang duha ka sunodsunod nga national titles, nag-ingon nga sa katapusan nakuha na niya ang tanan nga iyang gikinahanglan aron mahimong usa ka seryoso nga magdudula sa stacked 147-lb division.

"Mibati ko og dakong,” ni Flaz sa pagpirma sa Lewkowicz. "Siya ang promoter nga gusto nako gikan sa pagsugod sa akong karera. Mahimo niya akong dad-on sa sunod nga lebel ug huptan ako nga aktibo sama sa kinahanglan nako aron mahimo ang akong labing kaayo. Gidugang ni Flaz nga sukad napildi pinaagi sa KO (ngadto kang Janelson Bocachica), iyang gipahinungod pag-usab ang iyang kaugalingon sa pagbansay uban sa head trainer nga si David Oyola ug assistant trainer/manager Belvin García sa iyang lumad nga Puerto Rico ug nakahimo og dagkong mga kadaugan sa matag aspeto sa iyang duwa.

Ang kakugi sa bug-os nga gipakita batok sa Santamaria, samtang gidiktahan ni Flaz ang matag aspeto sa away batok sa usa ka gahi ug respetado nga beterano. “Dili ko mobati nga ang boksing usa ka trabaho,” matod sa kumpiyansa nga si Flaz. “Kini ang akong hilig ug ganahan ko niini. Andam na ko nga magsugod sa pagsaka sa mga ranggo ug makaabot sa world championship ug ako adunay team sa lugar nga mobuhat niini.”

“Ang pagkawala tingali nakatabang kaniya,” matod ni Lewkowicz sa iyang labing bag-ong signee nga si Flaz. “Sobrang kompiyansa siya, ug nagasto siya. Karon dili na niya tagdon ang bisan kinsa ug gibutang ang trabaho nga gikinahanglan aron mahimong usa ka kampeon. Nalipay kaayo ko nga mahimong bahin sa iyang team ug maningkamot ko nga matabangan siya nga matuman ang iyang mga pangandoy sa boksing.
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SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION RETURNS WITH EXCITING 154-POUND PROSPECT CHARLES CONWELL FACING FELLOW UNBEATEN WENDY TOUSSAINT ON WEDNESDAY, OKTUBRE 7

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Quadrupleheader Features Total of Six Fighters with Undefeated Records

NEW YORK– September 19, 2020 -ShoBox: Ang Bag-ong Henerasyonreturns for the first time since March with a four-fight card headlined by exciting, undefeated super welterweight prospectsCharles Conwell ugWendyToussaint in a 10-round main-event bout on Wednesday, Oktubre 7 nagpuyo sa Showtime ® (9 sa gabii. ET / PT) from the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn.

The four-fight telecast will feature eight prospects who boast a combined record of 109-4-3, including six boxers who have yet to taste defeat at the professional level. The lastShoBox event was held March 13 in Hinckley, Gikan sa., and was one of the final live sporting events to take place before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the sports world for several months.

A decorated amateur and U.S. representative at the 2016 Olympic Games sa Rio, the 22-year-old Conwell (12-0, 9 KOs) hails from Cleveland, Ohio, and will make his secondShoBox appearance – and first in nearly three years – when he takes on up-and-comingToussaint (12-0, 5 KOs) sa 154 libra.

The co-feature is another bout of unbeatens as Conwell’s half-brotherIsaiah Steen (14-0, 11 KOs) matches up againstKalvin Henderson (12-0-1, 8 KOs) in an eight-round super middleweight bout. AngShoBox event will open with two eight-round welterweight showdowns as Detroit’sJanelson Bocachica (15-0, 10 KOs) takes on fellow Puerto Rico nativeNicklaus Flaz (9-1, 7 KOs) ug lisud nga-gi-igoBrandun Lee (19-0, 17 KOs) mobalik ngadto sa ShoBox in the telecast opener againstJimmy Williams(16-3-2, 5 KOs).

“Charles Conwell is the quintessentialShoBox manlalaban,” said Gordon Hall, executive producer forShoBox: Ang Bag-ong Henerasyon since its inception in 2001. “He had a successful amateur career and he has shown real promise in his pro campaign. Karon, he’ll face his first undefeated opponent in Haitian-born Wendy Toussaint who should be a tough test. In the co-feature another battle of unbeatens in Steen vs. Henderson and rounded out by promising prospect Janelson Bocachica and rising star Brandun Lee. These are the type of fight cards that make this series unique and important for the development of young fighters on both sides of the bout sheet.”

The event is promoted by Tony Holden Productions.

Charles Conwell vs. Wendy Toussaint – 10-round Super Welterweight Main Event

Known for his lightning quick fast hands and power, the rising prospect Conwell is currently ranked No. 9 by the IBF in one of boxing’s deepest divisions at 154 pounds led by Jermell Charlo, Jeison Rosario, Tony Harrison, Erickson Lubin, Julian Williams, Terrell Gausha and Jarrett Hurd.

Conwell was 116-14 as an amateur and was the National Golden Gloves Champion in 2015. In his last fight in February, Conwell scored a fifth-round stoppage over Ramses Agaton. He is co-promoted by Tony Holden of Holden Productions and Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment. He is managed by Dave McWater at Split-T Management.

Fighting in front of his hometown fans in Cleveland in his ShoBox debut sa 2017, Conwell went the six-round distance for the first time in his young career beating a game Roque “Rocky” Zapata with an impressive unanimous decision.

“I am happy to be back onShoBox, and I am going to put in a good performance and do what I do best,” said Conwell. “My opponent is undefeated, and he will come to win, but I think that I am just better overall and all around. I am a very smart boxer with fast hands and power. When people see me, they will see Aaron Pryor, Mike Tyson and Andre Ward rolled up into one! I am happy to be headliningShoBox and being able to show my talent to the whole world.”

Nicknamed “Haitian Fire”, Toussaint, 28, was born in Haiti and currently trains in Huntington, New York where eight of his 12 pro fights have taken place. He is promoted by Hall of Fame New York promoter Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.

Toussaint fled Haiti for France in 2010 following the devastating earthquake and currently works as a firefighter on Long Island. He is the main sparring partner of No. 1-ika- (WBO) light heavyweight world title contender Joe Smith Jr. Toussaint has won his last five of seven fights by knockout. Fighting on the undercard of the Eleider Alvarez-Joe Smith card August 22 sa Las Vegas, Toussaint won an eight-round decision over Isiah Jones.

“I would like to thank my trainer Frankie Globuschutz, my promoter Joe DeGuardia and Star Boxing for this great opportunity to shine in aShoBox main event,” Toussaint said. “I am ready to fight. I have always been ready to fight. Nothing changes for me, and I am bringing the Haitian Fire.”

Isaiah Steen vs. Kalvin Henderson – 8-round Super Middleweight Co-Feature

Like his half-brother Conwell, the 24-year-old Steen of Cleveland also had a successful amateur career with a record of 85-15. Fighting on the same card as Conwell back in February, Steen needed less than a round to stop Kenneth Council in Hammond, Ind., sa iyang ulahi nga away. Steen is co-promoted by Holden and DiBella and managed by McWater.

“This is my first fight on TV so it’s going to be a big one,” said Steen. “This is a big stage to show everybody what I am coming for and I am very excited to be fighting on SHOWTIME. This is a major step-up fight. I am just going to keep to my game plan and keep my distance. It’s amazing to be able to be on a television card with my brother.”

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Henderson currently resides and trains out of Fayetteville, Ark., where he was a six-time Arkansas state champion in the amateurs. Following high school, Henderson got a full-ride music scholarship to the University of Arkansas as a percussionist graduating with his bachelor’s degree in Music Education in 2012. The 30-year-old Henderson is promoted by Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions.

“I am ready to get back to what I do great,” said Henderson, who is married with four children and a fifth on the way. “My opponent is undefeated, but on October 7th, he will have his hands full. I am excited to finally showcase by skill-set on a national level as the co-main event.”

Janelson Bocachica vs. Nicklaus Flaz – 8-round Welterweight Bout

A native of Puerto Rico and fighting out of Detroit, Mich., Bocachica is just 21 years old and already has four years of pro experience. He began boxing at age eight, won four consecutive Ringside Championships (2011-14), the National PAL Championships and the 2015 Detroit Golden Gloves. He boasts an amateur record of 55-5. He is trained by his father, Nelson Figueroa. Bocachica is managed by McWater of Split T-Management and promoted by King’s Promotions.

“I am fighting another Puerto Rican fighter which will surely produce fireworks and an exciting, all-action fight,” Bocachica said. “He is a power puncher and a brawler. He seems to be very confident, and I like fighting guys like that. If he wants a brawl, he will get a brawl, but if he wants to box, I will outbox him. I am versatile like that.”

Puerto Rico’s Flaz is part of current WBA and IBF 154-pound World Champion Jesion Rosario’s camp under the guidance of Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. Flaz has knocked out his last two opponents and competed in two 10-round bouts during his pro career, which has included six wins against fighters who had winning records.

“It’s a great opportunity for me to showcase my skills,” Flaz said. “I know he’s an undefeated guy and a good opponent but I’m going to put some punching power on him. You can expect me to come in and be explosive. It’s going to be a great fight.”

Brandun Lee vs. Jimmy Williams – 8-round Welterweight Bout

Lang 21 ka tuig ang panuigon, the knockout artist Lee from La Quinta, Calif., has KO’d all but two of his opponents (89.5 porsyento), lakip 11 sa unang round, four in the second and two in the third. The third-year pro is making his thirdShoBox panagway. Sa Marso, Lee scored an impressive third-round TKO over 33-year-old challenger Camilo Prieto. This is Lee’s third fight of 2020 as he knocked out Miguel Zamudio in a non-televised January 17 bout in Sloan, Iowa.

Lee had a decorated amateur career with an estimated record of 196-5. Siya mao ang 2015 U.S. Junior National Champion, taking home the gold medal at 145 libra. With lightning quick hands that pack power, the exciting Lee has sparred with Mikey Garcia, Devin Haney, Mauricio Herrera, Timothy Bradley Jr., Thomas Dulorme, sa paghingalan sa pipila ka mga.

“I am ready to go,” said Lee, a full-time college student who is trained by his father Bobby Lee and managed by Cameron Dunkin of D&D Boxing. “I was supposed to fight on September 19th, and now I have an extra three weeks of training, so that will be great for me. My opponent is bigger and has fought at higher weights, and he was ranked in the top-15. This is a step up and it is exactly what I need for my career. I am looking forward to being back onShoBox and I will come to perform. The audience wants knockouts, and that is what I am here for.”

Usa ka pro sukad 2013, Williams is a former college football standout who has yet to fight in 2020. Williams grew up in Plainfield, N.J., before moving to New Haven, Conn., and played wide receiver at Southern Connecticut State University.

Promoted by Jimmy Burchfield of CES Boxing, the 34-year-old Williams has battled adversity as his father passed away from cancer, and his mother was murdered in what is still an unsolved case.

International Boxing Hall of FamerBarry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer and boxing historianSteve Farhood ug kanhi world championRaul Marquez sa pag-alagad ingon nga batid nga analista. Ang executive producer mao angGordon Hall uban saRichard Gaughansa paghimo ug saRick Phillips magiyahon nga.

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