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WORLD-RANKED BANTAMWEIGHT NIKOLAI POTAPOV ROLLS OVER OSCAR RICHARD, CONTINUES HUNT FOR THE MONSTER FROM JAPAN

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(Junho 28, 2021) WBO #3, IBF #7, WBC #14 bantamweight Nikolai Potapov continued his “Hunt for The Monster” on Sunday morning (Junho 27) by scoring an eight-round unanimous decision over Tanzania’s Oscar Richard.

Fighting in the main event of a 14-fight event at the Soviet Wings Sport Palace in Moscow, Russia and live on Russian TV and Salita Promotions’ YOUTUBE CHANNEL, Potapov (23-2-1, 11 KOs) showed off his world-class skills by dominating the game Richard (7-4-1, 2 KOs) ao longo.

Potapov, de Podolsk, Rússia, was happy to stay busy with the victory and hopes it continues to propel him to the fight he wants: a shot at three-weight world champion and current unified bantamweight world champion Naoya “The Monster” Inoue of Japan.

“I commend my opponent,”Disse Potapov, pós-luta, “he had no fear in him. It felt good to get in eight good rounds after six months. I am sharp and ready to slay ‘The Monster’ as soon as I get him in a ring.”

Potapov, who had over 180 lutas amadoras e ganhou inúmeros torneios nacionais e internacionais, says the vaunted Inoue is nothing he hasn’t seen before.


“I’ve beaten hard punchers like him before,” said Potapov of Inoue. “I know his style inside and out and beating him will not be a problem. Bring me ‘The Monster!’”

Potapov’s long-time promoter, Dmitriy Salita, says that Potapov’s focus has been on Inoue for a long time.

“Since the first time he saw Inoue fight he’s been saying he knows how to beat him,”Disse Salita. “All his experience fighting around the world, he says he knows exactly how to nullify a fighter who relies on his power like that.”

Palavra, who presented the event on his popular YOUTUBE CHANNEL says he’s happy with the large viewership who were allowed to watch several exciting overseas prospects before their North American debuts.

“I am delighted that we were able to provide boxing fans with an opportunity to watch free live boxing featuring some of the best contenders and prospects from Russia,”Disse Salita. “Thousands of fans tuned in, participated in a live chat and talked boxing. NossaYOUTUBE CHANNEL has been a phenomenal platform to give needed exposure to talent from around the world and connect them with the boxing community. There is much more to come in the coming months!"

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Sobre as promoções Salita
Salita Promotions foi fundada em 2010 por Dmitriy Salita, um boxeador profissional e desafiante ao título mundial que viu a necessidade de uma entidade promocional para apresentar os melhores jovens candidatos do boxe e competidores estabelecidos na América do Norte e em todo o mundo. Espectadores assistindo lutadores em redes de televisão em todo o mundo, incluindo Showtime, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network, UFC FIGHT PASS, DAZN, ESPN + e MSG têm aproveitado a ação de luta da Salita Promotions nos últimos anos. Temos orgulho de oferecer aos nossos lutadores oportunidades dentro e fora do ringue. Salita Promotions espera continuar a crescer e atender às necessidades dos fãs de luta em todo o mundo.

Confira as Promoções Salita YOUTUBE CHANNEL para atualizações regulares dos melhores lutadores do mundo moderno, competidores e clientes potenciais em ação.

SALITA PROMOTIONS TO LIVESTREAM FREE 14-FIGHT RUSSIAN BOXING EVENT ON SUNDAY, Junho 27, AT 9:00 AM ET/6:00 AM PT, ON SALITA PROMOTIONS YOUTUBE CHANNEL

WBO #3 e IBF #7 Bantamweight Nikolai Potapov Continues Campaign to Meet and Defeat ‘The Monster’ by Taking on Tanzania’s Oscar Richard


Fans of international boxing can wake up to boxing for brunch this Domingo, Junho 27, em 9:00 am ET (6:00 am PT), como Salita Promoções proudly presents another marathon 14-fight matinee of Russian boxing on their popular YOUTUBE CHANNEL, free of charge from the Soviet Wings Sport Palace in Moscow, Rússia. O evento, entitled “Fight and Win” and presented by Shamo Boxing in association with Salita Promotions, will feature a rugged eight-round battle between WBO #3 e IBF #7 galo Nikolai Potapov (22-2-1, 11 KOs), de Podolsk, Rússia, agora residindo no Brooklyn, and Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania’s Oscar Richard (7-3-1, 2 KOs).


And in the 10-round co-main event, Beshariq, Uzbekistan’s Bakhromjon “B.F.” Fozilov(3-1-3, 3 KOs) will face 18-fight veteran Andrey Tomashchuk of Chelyabinsk, Russia for the WPBF International Middleweight Championship.


30-year-old Potapov has bounced back nicely from his highly controversial “loss” to fellow contender Josh Greer by scoring two big victories, including his last outing, a shutout unanimous decision over Ukraine’s then 16-2 Oleksandr Hryshchuk in December 2020 em Moscou. In his 11-year career, Potapov has already held the WBA Asia and WBO NABO Bantamweight Championships.


“I look forward to returning to the ring and putting on an exciting performance for my fans in Moscow and worldwide,”Disse Potapov, who has steadily moved back into contention for another big fight, whether a rematch against Greer or a challenge of one of the division’s champions.


Also scheduled for battle in featured fights are Saint Petersburg, Rússia de Zurab Kvitsiani (7-1, 2 KOs) taking on Khimki, Rússia de David Nikolaev (9-7-1, 5 KOs) in a middleweight eight-rounder; Grozny, Rússia de (via Almaty, Cazaquistão) invicto super leve Shamil Malsagov (3-0, 1 KO) up against Ufa, Rússia de Rustem Fatkhullin (8-8, 3 KOs) longo de oito rodadas; e uma vez batido Tikhon Netesov of Irkutsk, Rússia (5-1, 2 KOs) facing Khimki, Rússia de (via Vanadzor, Armênia) Arkadi Harutyunyan(4-17, 1 KO) in a six-round super lightweight battle.


The event’s complete bout sheet can be found HERE.


I am thrilled to bring a Sunday show from Moscow to boxing fans in the US via ourYOUTUBE CHANNEL, dito Dmitriy Salita. “Nikolai is one of the best bantamweights in the world. Coming off this weekend with Inoue’s incredible performance, I believe Nikolai will show that he is elite and ready to challenge ‘The Monster.’”


Calling the action in English will be Canada’s Corey Erdman, a commentary veteran for ESPN, NBC, CBS, SpikeTV, BoxNation, DAZN and SNY, as well as UFC Fight Passrecurring series Broadway Boxing. Erdman is also a lead columnist for Boxing Scene, and a regular combat sports contributor to VICE.


The livestream is part of Salita Promotions’ ever-expanding YOUTUBE CHANNEL, that already offers thousands of hours of past fights from many of the biggest names in boxing, grátis, and attracts more than 5 million monthly views with 196,000 subscribers and hundreds of thousands of daily viewers. Confira as Promoções SalitaYOUTUBE CHANNEL for regular video updates of boxing’s greatest legends, its best fighters, toughest contenders and brightest prospects in action.


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Sobre as promoções Salita
Salita Promotions foi fundada em 2010 por Dmitriy Salita, um boxeador profissional e desafiante ao título mundial que viu a necessidade de uma entidade promocional para apresentar os melhores jovens candidatos do boxe e competidores estabelecidos na América do Norte e em todo o mundo. Espectadores assistindo lutadores em redes de televisão em todo o mundo, incluindo Showtime, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network, UFC FIGHT PASS, DAZN, ESPN + e MSG têm aproveitado a ação de luta da Salita Promotions nos últimos anos. Temos orgulho de oferecer aos nossos lutadores oportunidades dentro e fora do ringue. Salita Promotions espera continuar a crescer e atender às necessidades dos fãs de luta em todo o mundo.

Confira as Promoções Salita YOUTUBE CHANNEL para atualizações regulares dos melhores lutadores do mundo moderno, competidores e clientes potenciais em ação.

WBO #7 E IBF #8 BANTAMWEIGHT NIKOLAI POTAPOV DE VOLTA EM AÇÃO NA VÉSPERA DE NATAL CONTRA OLEKSANDR HRYSHCHUK DA UCRÂNIA

HABILITADO RUSSO PROCURA FICAR NA LINHA PARA OUTRO DESAFIO DO CAMPEONATO COM UMA VITÓRIA IMPRESSIONANTE

WBO #7 e IBF #8 o peso galo Nikolai Potapov volta aos ringues na véspera de Natal, Dezembro 24, no Soviet Wings Sport Palace em Moscou, Rússia, para enfrentar o contendor ucraniano Oleksandr Hryshchuk.

Potapov (21-2-1, 11 KOs), de Podolsk, Rússia, agora residindo no Brooklyn, vai enfrentar Hryshchuk (16-2-1, 6 KOs) de Bilytske, Ucrânia, como parte de um evento gigantesco de 19 lutas apresentado por Shamo Boxing.

30-Potapov, de um ano, foi visto pela última vez obtendo uma vitória DQ sobre o veterano tanzaniano Nasibu Ramadhani em cinco rodadas em novembro passado. Antes disso, ele sofreu uma derrota por decisão extremamente controversa para o concorrente altamente cotado Joshua Greer em julho. Hryshchuk não é um oponente fácil, como o ucraniano difícil uma vez segurou e defendeu o WBA Intercontinental Flyweight Championship.

“Estou feliz por estar de volta ao ringue,”Disse Potapov. “Sinto que sou o melhor peso galo do mundo. Em dezembro 24, Estarei exibindo minhas habilidades de olho nos campeões em 2021. ”

Promotor de Potapov, Dmitriy Salita, diz que tem grandes expectativas para o peso galo russo.

“Tem sido um momento desafiador para a comunidade de boxe, no mundo todo,”Disse Salita. “Estou feliz por terminar o ano com uma luta por Nikolai em sua cidade natal. Estou procurando um desempenho impressionante de Nikolai, que acredito ser um dos melhores da categoria. ”

SOBRE AS PROMOÇÕES DE SALITA:


Salita Promotions foi fundada em 2010 por Dmitriy Salita, um boxeador profissional e desafiante ao título mundial que viu a necessidade de uma entidade promocional para apresentar os melhores jovens candidatos do boxe e competidores estabelecidos na América do Norte e em todo o mundo. Espectadores assistindo lutadores em redes de televisão em todo o mundo, incluindo Showtime, HBO, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network, UFC FIGHT PASS, DAZN, ESPN + e MSG têm aproveitado a ação de luta da Salita Promotions nos últimos anos. Temos orgulho de oferecer aos nossos lutadores oportunidades dentro e fora do ringue. Salita Promotions espera continuar a crescer e atender às necessidades dos fãs de luta em todo o mundo.

Confira as Promoções Salita Canal do Youtube para atualizações regulares dos melhores lutadores do mundo moderno, competidores e clientes potenciais em ação.

Nikolai Potapov Returns with Impressive TKO over Africa’s Nasibu Ramadhani

WBO #9 e IBF #11 Bantamweight Nikolai Potapov returned to action Thursday night in Moscow with an impressive fifth-round TKO over Tanzanian veteran Nasibu Ramadhani.


Fighting in the 10-round main event of a card presented by Shamo Boxing at the Korston Club Hotel, Potapov (21-2-1, 12 KOs), de Podolsk, Rússia, worked past a head-butt induced cut left eye to put his world-class skills on full display. He wobbled the aggressive Ramadhani (29-14-2, 16 KOs) in the second round with a three-punch combination and continued to dominate until the stoppage.


“I am glad to get the work and the win,” said the victorious Potapov. “I would like to come back to the US and get another opportunity to fight for the world title.”


The fight was Potapov’s first since his highly controversial decision loss to fellow contender Joshua Greer last July. Promotor de Potapov, Dmitriy Salita, says the capable Russian is gearing up for another assault on the division’s best.


“I am glad Nikolai got some work in and was able to score an impressive TKO victory. The bantamweight division is heating up and he is up there with the best in the weight class. I look forward to a great 2020 for Nikolai!"

Russian Bantamweight Contender Nikolai Potapov Returns with TKO over Saltykov

Former NABO Champion and #2-rated WBO bantamweight contender Nikolai Potapov returned to action last Saturday night with a TKO 3 over his Russian countryman, Alexander Saltykov.

Fighting at the Floyd Mayweather Boxing Academy in Zhukovka, Rússia, Potapov looked sharp while forcing Saltykov to stay on his stool after two rounds of pounding.
The 28-year-old Potapov holds a victory over former world title challenger Antonio Nieves and fought to a draw with Stephen Young, who is fighting for WBA Interim title this weekend.
I am excited to get the win and look forward to challenging the best bantamweights in the world,” said Potapov, pós-luta. “Every experience is a lesson and I keep improving with each fight and training camp. Training in Detroit at the Kronk Boxing Gym with Javan Sugar Hill Steward has taken my game to the next level. I am grateful to my promoters Salita Promotions and PBL. I know this is going to be a big year for me.
Potapov’s co-promoter, Dmitriy Salita, says his Russian bantamweight is a force at 118 lbs. “Nikolai is one of the best bantamweights in the world. His dedication, discipline in training and constant improvement make him a real threat in his exciting division.

Potapov Ready for Battle Against Narvaez This Saturday in Argentina

WBO #2-ranked Russian bantamweight Nikolai Potapov is in Detroit, finalizing preparations for his long-awaited showdown with WBO #1-ranked Omar Narvaez of Argentina.
The pair will meet for a 12-round showdown this Sábado, Outubro 14, at Estadio Obras Sanitarias in Buenos Aires and live on Argentina TyC Sports.
27-year-old Potapov (17-0, 8 KOs) hails from Podolsk, Rússia, but travels to Detroit before fights, to work with well-respected trainer and nephew of Emanuel Steward, Javan SugarHill.
I had an intense training camp in Detroit with Sugar Hill Stewart,” said Potapov. “This is our second camp together and I feel like I am getting better everyday.
Defeating the former WBO World Flyweight and Super Flyweight Champion Narvaez (46-2-2, 24 KOs) will not be easy for Potapov. The tough southpaw won his first world championship 15 years ago and remains one of the world’s best. “I look forward to making a statement in the Narvaez fight and taking a step closer to a world title,” continued Potapov.

Nikolai is one of the best bantamweights in the world,” said his promoter, Dmitriy Salita. “A win over a top fighter a former world champion like Narvaez will put the division on notice. Nikolai is coming to make a name for himself on Outubro 14.”