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Welterweight Jamal James Battles Former Title Challenger Jo Jo Dan in Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 & FOX Deportes Action Saturday, July 15 from NYCB LIVE’s Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island

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Zambiri! Unbeaten Prospect Brandon Figueroa Faces Eliezer Aquino in Bantamweight Matchup
Kuphunzira Ayamba pa 10 p.m. AND/7 p.m. PT Following
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LONG ISLAND, NY (June 29, 2017) – Once-beaten welterweight Jamal James (20-1, 9 Ko) will meet former title challenger Jo Jo Dan (36-4, 19 Ko) in a 10-round showdown featured on Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa pa FS1 ndipo Fox Sports Loweruka, July 15 at the newly-renovated NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Televised coverage on FS1 begins at 10 p.m. AND/7 p.m. PT, immediately following the PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes show headlined by a welterweight brawl between former world champions Omar Figueroa ndipo Robert Guerrero.
The FS1 show will also see unbeaten prospect Brandon Figueroa (12-0, 8 Ko) competing on his older brother Omar’s undercard as he takes on Eliezer Aquino (19-2-1, 13 Ko) in an eight-round bantamweight attraction.
“I’m excited to be able to get back in the ring on July 15,” said James. “I’m grateful to have the team that I have so that I could fight on this great card in Long Island on FS1 and FOX Deportes. I’ve been training hard and I’m hungry and anxious to get back in the ring and show off my skills.”
“I am back at welterweight for my fight on July 15 and I plan on putting on a good performance so that I can get back in the mix for a world title shot,” said Dan. “I am having a great training camp at the Grant brothers’ gym in Montreal and I’ll be in top shape on fight night. My team and I are thrilled to be part of this event that brings big-time boxing back to Long Island.”
Televised coverage on FOX and FOX Deportes begins at 8 p.m. AND/5 p.m. PT and also features unbeaten light heavyweights Marcus Browne ndipo Seanie Monaghan in a 10-round bout and a showdown between Polish heavyweights Arthur Pin ndipo Adam Kownacki.
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A tall welterweight at 6’2″, James looks to bounce back after a decision loss to Yordenis Ugas last August in which the 28-year-old accepted the fight on less than a week’s notice. Kulimbana kuchokera Minneapolis, Minnesota, James was unbeaten in his first 20 fights as a pro including impressive victories over Javier Molina and Wale Omotoso that began his 2016 ndawala.
Born in Romania, Dan fights out of Quebec, Canada and has picked up victories in two of his three stateside fights. A ovomereza kuyambira 2004, Dan was unbeaten in his first 26 professional starts. He owns two impressive victories over Canadian rival Kevin Bizier and challenged Kell Brook for his welterweight title in 2015. Dan fought twice at 154-pounds, including a challenge of now world champion Jarrett Hurd, before moving back down in weight and scoring a fifth-round stoppage of Jesus Gurrola in March.
The 20-year-old Brandon Figueroa turned pro in May of 2015 by defeating Hector Gutierrez and followed that up by stopping Ricardo Mena, Ramiro Ruiz and Francisco Muro to close out the year. The Weslaco-native stayed busy in 2016, picking up six victories, including five by way of stoppage before starting 2017 with a fourth-round stoppage of Raul Chirino in February and an eight-round decision of Luis Saavedra in May. Pa July 15 he will fight on the undercard of his brother Omar for the third time.
Fighting out of Higuey, Dominican Republic, Aquino has fought professionally since 2007 and was unbeaten in his first 18 pro bouts. The 30-year-old has previously fought twice in the U.S. heading into this showdown on July 15. Aquino enters this bout having won his last two bouts by way of stoppage.
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Fans can live stream the fights on FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku. Kuphatikiza apo, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
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Artur Szpilka vs. Adam Kownacki Press Conference Quotes & Photos

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Polish Heavyweight Showdown Featured on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday, July 15 from NYCB LIVE’s Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island
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Brooklyn (June 28, 2017) – Former title challenger Arthur Pin ndipo unbeaten Adam Kownacki squared-off for the first time at a press conference in Brooklyn Lachitatu as they prepare for their Polish heavyweight showdown featured on Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa paFox ndipo Fox Sports Loweruka, July 15 in the first boxing event at the newly-renovatedNYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Televised nkhani umayamba 8 p.m. AND/5 p.m. PT and is headlined by a welterweight brawl between former world champions Omar Figueroa ndipo Robert Guerrero plus a matchup of unbeaten light heavyweights Marcus Browne ndipo Seanie Monaghan.
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Szpilka and Kownacki spoke to press at Krolewski Jadlo Restaurant in Greenpoint, Brooklyn before heading to Johnny’s Café in Queens for a meet and greet with fans.
Tiyeni tione zimene ophunzira anali kunena Lachitatu:
ARTUR Pin
“Everything has been different this training camp. I’m focused on training for Adam Kownacki. I’ve lost some weight and I feel faster. Everything is feeling perfect.
“I want to show the world and my country that what happened in the Wilder fight was an accident. I feel ready and I can’t wait.
“The sparring has been perfect for this camp. I have two great sparring partners who are giving me different looks and getting me ready for Adam. I’m glad that I’ve been pushed really hard in sparring.
“I’m not worried about fighting in his hometown. I’m only focused on the man who is in front of me. It’s my job to go in there and take care of the man trying to knock me out.
“I have heard the talk from Kownacki about my chin, but there is nothing that he can say once we’re in the ring. Pa July 15 everyone will see my power and it will verify that I am the better fighter.
“We have talked a lot today, koma pa July 15 only our fists can talk and I can’t wait to perform in front everyone. I will show the whole world that I am ready for another shot at the world title.”
ADAM Kownacka
“I’m feeling great right now. I was in Poland for four weeks to spar with Tomasz Adamek and I think that helped me a lot. Now I’m back here with my team to finish up camp and work on preparing for a tough southpaw.
“I think I’ll be able to control my emotions on fight night. This is another fight in my long career. I have to go and do my best. This is a big step on my way to becoming a world champion and making my dreams come true.
“Ine ndikuganiza kuti masitaelo kupanga ndewu. My style is perfect for his style. I come forward and bring pressure and he’s been dropped so many times, I think his chin is probably gone. It’s hard to recuperate from a knockout like he had against Wilder.
“We’ve been working on everything we can in the gym. Knowing how to cut off the ring against a lefty is definitely very important. I’m getting better every day and with every sparring session. I’ll be ready on July 15.”
“This is a big chance for me to shine. I wish Artur all the success in the world, but it’s my time right now. July 15 you will see a great fight.”
RONNIE zishango, Pin a mphunzitsi
“Artur is at the level where he’ll fight anybody in the world. We know how god Adam is. It’s going to be skill against skill.
“Training camp has been going great for Artur. He’s been having some really good sparring with some strong fighters who can simulate what Adam is going to do.
“Szpilka is in great shape right now, he’s ready to go. We’re going to make sure he doesn’t make the same mistake from the Wilder fight. He’s watched the tape and he knows what to do.”
KEITH TRIMBLE, Kownacki’s Trainer
“I’m thankful that Adam has this opportunity. I grew up on Long Island so it’s a dream come true to be a part of this event.
“Ichi chachikulu nkhondo mafani. The way people get behind their soccer teams, we will see that on July 15 from the Polish fans. It’s going to be a hell of a night.
“Adam is training so hard and he’s ready to go the distance. We’re ready for a war. Artur fought for a title recently so we couldn’t ask for a better fight. If we get this win, there are big things ahead for us.”
Lou DIBELLA, Pulezidenti wa DiBella Entertainment
“It’s great to be here in Greenpoint where there is such a great Polish population and they understand the significance of this fight. This is the biggest fight you could make between two Polish heavyweights.
“Artur was a lifelong resident of Poland, who now has ties in Houston training with Ronnie Shields, while Adam is on the rise as an American Polish kid from Brooklyn and now living on Long Island. This is the first time in 31 years that there will be a big show on Long Island. Anybody that knows boxing knows that this is going to be a great fight.
“The winner of this fight is right there contending in the heavyweight division. Artur fought a great fight against Deontay Wilder before getting caught. They’re both warriors. This is a chance for Adam to prove himself. This fight has been brewing for a long time and there is a lot of pride at stake here.”
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Fans can live stream the fights on FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku. Kuphatikiza apo, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
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HEAT, INTENSITY AND FOCUS: OMAR FIGUEROA TRAINING CAMP NOTES FROM INDIO, MONGA

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Former World Champion Figueroa and Renowned Trainer Joel Diaz Set a Course to July 15 Showdown Against Robert Guerrero

Figueroa Finds Renewed Focus Amidst 118-Degree Desert Heat
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NYCB LIVE’s Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island
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Indio, MONGA (June 26, 2017) – South Texas a Omar “The Panterita” Figueroa, a former lightweight world champion, heads into training camp on a balmy 118-degree day in Indio, MONGA, home to his trainer Joel Diaz and his new boxing home-base since January. Figueroa re-enters the boxing ring on Loweruka, July 15 when he takes on former multiple-division world champion Robert “The Woyera” Wankhondo in the 147-pound main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes pa 8 p.m. AND/5 p.m. PT in the first boxing event at the newly-renovated NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The break that Figueroa took saw him embracing his Weslaco, Texas home, which sits right on the border to Mexico. It was a reset that had been coming for a fighter who fought in both Mexico and the U.S. as an amateur before turning pro after his first semester in college.
“Boxing is a very jealous sport. You do it 100% or you don’t do it at all,” said Figueroa explaining his 18-month break from the ring. “After my last fight I felt that I needed a break – time to be a father, a son, a brother and a friend. I needed the time to heal my body, mind and soul. I fought with broken hands, I fought world-class athletes; having fought since I was 6, I wanted to take a break and just be human. So I took a year off to heal from the injuries, be with my family and friends, be a father and just be me.”
It’s a break that Diaz, who Figueroa first trained with three years ago, agrees with. The two made a plan during his break to have the young fighter come from his Weslaco, TX home to California for an extended training period in preparation for his next fight, as well as set up his camp.
“It’s necessary to take time off,” Anati Díaz. “Sometimes fighters work too hard in training or in the action that they bring to the fights. Omar is the type of fighter that brings a lot of action to his fights and it takes a toll on his body. He’s an all-out fighter so he needs that time off to recuperate and restart himself. This break in his body and mind helped him recover from that strain so that he could come back and start fresh again. “
Figueroa faces a tough opponent in Robert Guerrero when he steps back in the ring. Not only is Figueroa fighting above his normal weight-class, but he’s also fighting a former world champion across multiple weight-classes known to be a tough and cunning opponent.
“Guerrero is one of the toughest challenges for any boxer. He is a tough fighter, he doesn’t back down and he doesn’t quit,” Anati Figueroa. “You have to go into the fight knowing it’ll go the full 12 rounds and there won’t be any easy moment in the fight. But I’m prepared for that, it’s what I’ve been training for and it’s who I am.
“I’m excited and grateful to be part of bringing boxing back to the Nassau Veterans Coliseum and I plan to set a high standard. When you have fights in this arena, you know they are going be memorable,” added Figueroa.
See below for additional quotes from Figueroa and Diaz:
Omar Figueroa quotes:
On changing camp to Indio, CA and working with Joel Diaz:
“January 1 I was back in the boxing mode. Training, running, focusing on diet and getting ready and into camp. The break has given me more focus and the opportunity to change my camp up.
“I am back training with Joel Diaz in Indio, CA and have been going back to Texas to see my family. My dad will always be my father and a big part of my career, but I felt that when I ended my break, I wanted to change my program and go back to Joel. This is our first fight back and I’m looking forward to it in many ways.”
On training camp:
“My health and the time training have been great. I’m getting more and more excited for the fight as I’m getting prepared for it. It’s on my mind.
“Ndine achikulire, I’m wiser, I have been through this before and know what not to do. It’s the wisdom that comes with experience.”
On taking time off:
“It bought me the tranquility and peace of mind that I’m good, I’m healthy, I’m ready for this. This is what I want. I was missing this. I’ve never been more mentally ready for a fight than now.”
On his future:
“I don’t plan ahead; I don’t look to next fights. I look at the now and think about future fights after this one. I want to make sure I’m healthy.
“I don’t get ahead of myself with boxing. I am a boxer, wakale dziko ngwazi, I love and believe in the power of this sport, but I don’t let it rule my life.”
On training with his brother, Brandon Figueroa, mu Indio:
“It helps me, we push each other. My family is very competitive so it helps to have someone like that training with me. It helps to have Brandon here as well as my cousins; we push each other to the limits. We live together, we train together, and we make sure we are the best we can be.”
On fighting for the first time in New York and his expectations:
“This is my first time fighting in New York, I expect the New York crowd to be ready for a good fight, because that’s what they’ll see from me.
“I want to be known for good shows. It’s what we get paid to do as fighters. I showcase the technical side of boxing and add a lot of entertainment behind how I fight, so that’s what the fans get.”
The role that Mexico, Texas and California play in his career;
“I feel like I get the best of all the worlds. I love Mexico – I go there all the time; I plan to go there after the fight. I love California, it’s taught me a lot, anthu, the culture, the boxing here is phenomenal; and obviously Texas is where I grew up and it’s made me who I am. I love the opportunities that I get and the things I get to do, who I get to do it with and where I get to do it. “
Joel Diaz, Figueroa’s Trainer:
On Training Camp:
“Training msasa wakhalako chachikulu, we’ve had no problems like we have had in previous camps with injuries. His hands are healthy, his weight is good and overall he’s healthy. I think the layoff he took helped him a lot, he wants to get back in it and you can tell he’s motivated. It’s a great camp, great atmosphere and that’s what matters.”
On what he’s focusing on:
“Omar Figueroa is a fighter. He’s never going to change. My job is not to change him but make him better. He has a unique style that shows to everyone he’s a very effective puncher and it’s my job to get him in the right condition so he gets hit less, because he’s a risk taker. You wont see much change on the style, you’ll see the same action Omar that people want to see.”
On training both brothers
“They push each other; Omar being the oldest really pushes his brother. They train in two different weight classes and it’s good that they see the work they do amongst each other. They push each other in conditioning and in the ring. It’s good having them together.”
On his role as trainer:
“I’m in this sport for the fighters, my pride and my work. I take a lot of pride in what I do and I am not trying to fight for a trophy nor am I in it for myself. I’m in it for my fighters. This is work and I’m here to take full responsibility for the fighters in my program. I’m here to make my fighters champions in life, not just the ring.
“It took me years of hard work and effort, and now that I’m here I have to work harder, keep my same values and work to stay there.”
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Fans can live stream the fights on FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku. Kuphatikiza apo, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
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Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes is headlined by a matchup between exciting former world champions Omar “Panterita” Figueroa ndipo Robert “The Woyera” Wankhondo pa Loweruka, July 15 in the first boxing event at the newly-renovated NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. July 15 will also be the first boxing event at the Coliseum since Mike Tyson headlined in 1986.
Matikiti yamoyo chochitika, umene uyambe DiBella Entertainment, ndiyambire $50 (osawerengera applicable chindapusa) ndipo pa malonda tsopano. Matikiti lingathe kukopedwa pa intaneti mwa kuchezera www.ticketmaster.com, www.nycblive.com, kapena powatchula 1-800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the Ticketmaster Box Office at NYCB LIVE Group discounts are available by calling 516-231-4848.
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Marcus Browne vs. Seanie Monaghan Press Conference Quotes & Photos

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Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & Fox Sports Loweruka, July 15 from NYCB LIVE’s Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island
Dinani PANO chifukwa Photos ku Mkonzi Diller / DiBella Entertainment
LONG ISLAND, NY (June 6, 2017) – Unbeaten light heavyweight contenders Marcus Brownendipo Seanie Monaghan went face-to-face Lachiwiri at a press conference to discuss their all-New York showdown taking place Loweruka, July 15 mu Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa pa Fox ndipoFox Sports action live from the newly-renovated NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the first live boxing card on Long Island since 1986.
Televised nkhani umayamba 8 p.m. AND/5 p.m. PT and is headlined by a matchup between exciting former world champions Omar “Panterita” Figueroa ndipo Robert “The Woyera” Wankhondo zambiri Arthur Pin akukumana Adam Kownacki in an all-Polish heavyweight showdown that promises fireworks.
Matikiti yamoyo chochitika, umene uyambe DiBella Entertainment, ndiyambire $50 (osawerengera applicable chindapusa) ndipo pa malonda tsopano. Matikiti lingathe kukopedwa pa intaneti mwa kuchezerawww.ticketmaster.com, www.nycblive.com, kapena powatchula 1-800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the Ticketmaster Box Office at NYCB LIVE. Group discounts are available by calling 516-231-4848.
Also in attendance at Lachiwiri a press conference were local Long Island favorites Tommy Rainone (26-7-1, 6 Ko), Alicia Napoleon (7-1, 5 Ko), Patrick Tsiku (13-2-1, 6 Ko) ndipoVincenzo D’Angelo (2-0).
Tiyeni tione zimene ophunzira anali kunena Lachiwiri from the JetBlue Overlook the Coliseum:
Samson Browne
“Everyone knows that we know each other. But the buddy-buddy talk is out of the window. Nkhondo. We both have kids to feed. I have a destiny that is already written, and Seanie is in the way of that.
“Monga July 15, my feelings about Seanie won’t mean a thing. I’m going to have to win. I know this guy trains like a dog and he’s no pushover. All that sparring and stuff you’ve heard about doesn’t’ mean a thing, it’s just going to be me and him and I have to win.
“I can’t wait to go to work. I’ve fought my friends before and at the end of the day it’s business. I’m going to become a world champion and no one is stopping me.
“I was raised defense-first by Gary Stark Sr. We are defensive specialist. I’m going to show everything that I have in my arsenal.
“Seanie and I came up in the amateurs and won Golden Gloves on the same night. We have history but it means nothing as of today and on July 15. This isn’t sparring, there are no do-overs.
“July 15 is going to be fireworks. These undercard fighters are amazing and it’s a fantastic card for Long Island. I’m just blessed to be able to show my talents in this building. I wish I could wake up mawa and it would be fight day. We aren’t friends on July 15. Staten Island is coming out on top over Long Island.”
SEANIE MONAGHAN
“I’ve been chipping away at a title fight for a long time. When they asked me about Marcus, I first was thinking that it wasn’t the fight I wanted. At this point in the game, it’s may the best man win.
“Training has been going great. We might have to pull back a little bit because we already did a five-week training camp when I thought I was fighting Adonis Stevenson, which turned out to be a good thing. He’s a southpaw just like Marcus so we were already sparring with a lot of really good southpaws.
“Marcus does everything well. Iye ali kudya, he’s slick and he punches pretty hard. I like to fight and come forward and make it that kind of rough style on fight night.
“I’ve mastered the ability to control my emotions on fight night. I’m a professional in my 29TH fight so it’s not my first time at the rodeo. This is strictly business, it’s my time.
“I definitely want Adonis Stevenson if I can get by Marcus. That’s the fight everybody wants. I want to be a world champion and I will be a world champion one day.
“This is a dream come true to fight at this venue. This is going to be the biggest night of my life. It’s do-or-die for me.”
TOMMY RAINONE
“I’m very thankful to Lou for giving me the opportunity. I’ve fought on a lot of great cards at a lot of great venues. But being a Long Island boy who has come to this venue my entire life and to be a part of brining this kind of event back to long island is a dream come true.
“Being on this card and having this venue here is all the motivation I need. I’m going to be in great shape on July 15 and do my part and handle business.”
ALICIA NAPOLEON
“I am so glad to be here, especially being from Long Island. It’s a wonderful feeling to be on this great card. We’re going to make Long Island proud.
“The last time they had boxing here was the year I was born. It’s almost destined that I was going to be first woman to fight at this venue for a world title.
“I’m thankful that I have an opportunity to showcase women’s boxing, because we’re not just fighters, we’re athletes. We sacrifice just as much and I’m excited for this fight.”
PATRICK DAY
“I live 15 minutes away and the fact that there is an arena of this magnitude in my hometown, it really means a lot. It feels like it’s meant to be and I’m going to enjoy it.
“The Long Island boxing scene is on the rise. With this Coliseum being renovated, it’s like a Long Island Barclays Center. The scene here will become even more competitive as time goes on.
“I like to box. I’m a pure boxer. I stick and move hit and don’t get hit. I’m not going to fight down to anyone’s level, I’m going to fight at my level.”
VINCENZO D’ANGELO
“I’m just excited to be here and back in the ring. I have a lot of friends fighting on this show and I can’t wait for all of us to show our skills. There are a lot of great boxers on this show.
“I’m preparing to put on a great performance for the fans and get another win under my belt onJuly 15. I’m going to make it a memorable debut in my hometown.”
Lou DIBELLA, Pulezidenti wa DiBella Entertainment
“It’s thrilling to me to be able to promote the first show at Nassau Coliseum in 31 Zaka. The last event featured Mike Tyson and we have a terrific card on July 15 that represents the best fighters from Long Island, plus three fights that can stand on their own featuring fighters that deserve to be there.
“The undercard will be very representative of Long Island. It will be consistent with what we’ve always done as far as promoting cards that are exciting from the minute the doors open through the final bell.
“I’m thrilled that this is on FOX and FOX Deportes and that everyone will be able to see this building rock on July 15. I’m also thrilled with the kind of show they’re getting. What you have is a consistent few hours of unbelievable action. All three of these fights are wars.
“Seanie has been working his way up and just winning fight after fight. He’s been looking for a title shot for a long time. Marcus came into the pros with a lot of noise, but he’s kept winning at every step. This is going to be a really good fight and I don’t think it’s going the distance. You can bank on the fact that the winner of this fight will get a shot at the light heavyweight championship of the world.”
BRETT YORMARK, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
“When we envisioned recreating the Coliseum, the goal was to fuel it with world class programming and I think we’ve done that. We’ve had world class artists, the end of a great run of the circus and in the month of July we will host Brooklyn Boxing on Long Island.
“We’ve had the opportunity to host incredible boxing events in Brooklyn and now we can do it in Long Island. It’s about being able to be somewhat aspirational. The fight community can grow up dreaming of fighting here in the Coliseum. I’m thrilled we can do that for Seanie and the other fighters on the undercard.
“Kwakhala 31 years since we last had a fight here at the Coliseum and it’s a thrill to bring it back with some great people. The building is for the community and this will be the first of many boxing events that we host here.”
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Fans can live stream the fights on FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku. Kuphatikiza apo, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
Kuti mudziwe zambiri: Ulendo www.premierboxingchampions.com, HTtp://www.foxsports.com/presspass / tsamba lofikira, www.foxdeportes.com, kutsatira pa TwitterPremierBoxing, @ FS1, @FOXDeportes @LouDiBella, @NYCBLive and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.facebook.com/foxsports ndipowww.facebook.com/foxdeportes.muww.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment,www.Facebook.com/NYCBLive. PBC is sponsored by Corona, La Cerveza Mas Fina.BROOKLYN BOXING on Long Island is an extension of BSE’s BROOKLYN BOXING™ brand. Kuti mudziwe zambiri, Ulendo brooklynboxingshop.com.
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News From Gleason’s Gym

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  1. Heather “The Heat” Hardy will make her MMA debut at Madison Square Garden on Loweruka, June 24th.

Heather is a two sport woman. She is the WBC International Female Featherweight Champion with a 20-0-0 mbiri. Purchase tickets at Gleason’s Gym or at www.heather-hardy.com/events

2. Sonya “The Scholar” Lamonakis Sonya Lamonakis 10-2-2 will be boxing June 10 in Worcester Massachusetts at the DCU for the UBF WORLD TITLE. Matikiti ndi $45 if interested please call 6468950890.
3. 31 Years Later, Boxing Returns to the Coliseum on July 15
After a 31-year absence, professional boxing returns to NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum with PBC on FOX on July 15, 2017. Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment proudly announces the first professional boxing match at the Coliseum since Mike Tyson knocked out Steve Zouski on March 10, 1986.
Opening night of Brooklyn Boxing On Long Island will be headlined by a welterweight battle between former champions
Omar Figueroa ndipo Robert Guerrero. Long Island favorite Seanie Monaghan will face Staten Island’s Marcus Browne in a collision of undefeated light heavyweights. The card also includes a heavyweight brawl between Arthur Pin ndipo Adam Kownacki.
Tickets are on sale now.
4. USA Boxing Alumni Association USA Boxing is establishing a formal USA Boxing Alumni Association. The goal is to increase the relationships amongst fellow alumni and with USA Boxing as a whole. In order to launch this association, they need to collect a sufficient amount of responses form their survey. If we achieve a certain response rate, we’ll get the funding we need from the donors. Please take five minutes and complete this survey. It will only be up for two weeks. HTTP://www.teamusa.org/USA-Boxing/Features/2017/May/24/USA-Boxing-Needs-Your-Help

GLEASON’S INTERNATIONAL MASTER TOURNAMENT June 15-17, 2017

15th Annual Gleason’s Fantasy Camp August 10 kudzera 13, 2017
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Exciting Night of Action With Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes Featured Saturday, July 15 Live in Primetime from NYCB LIVE’s Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island

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Former World Champions Omar Figueroa & Robert Guerrero Meet in Welterweight Brawl
Undefeated Contender Marcus Browne Faces Unbeaten Long Island Favorite Seanie Monaghan in Light Heavyweight Clash
All-Polish Heavyweight Brawl Featuring a
Showdown Between Artur Szpilka & Adam Kownacki
Matikiti pa Sale Thursday, Mulole 25 pa 10 a.m. AND!
LONG ISLAND, NY (Mulole 23, 2017) – A matchup between exciting former world champions Omar “The Panterita” Figueroa (26-0-1, 18 Ko)ndipo Robert “The Woyera” Wankhondo (33-5-1, 18 Ko)headlines an action-packed night of Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa pa Fox ndipo Fox Sports pa Loweruka, July 15 in the first boxing event at the newly-renovated NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Televised nkhani umayamba 8 p.m. AND/5 p.m. PT from the first boxing event at the Coliseum since Mike Tyson headlined in 1986.
“I’m looking forward to getting back in the ring and showing fans what I’m known for – exciting fights,” Anati Figueroa. “I’ve been quietly training and preparing in Indo, California with Joel Diaz and now it’s time. I’m looking forward to a great fight with Robert Guerrero on July 15 in front of a New York crowd. I can’t wait to show everyone at the Coliseum and on FOX and FOX Deportes what ‘Panterita’ is all about.”
“Both me and Omar Figueroa like to bang on the inside, which should make for great entertainment, but Omar is going to find out on July 15 that he’s facing a man who has his back against the wall and is going to leave everything in the ring,” Anati Guerrero. “I’m going to give the millions who’ll be watching on FOX and FOX Deportes a fight to remember. This is going to be a classic Mexican war and I’m coming out on top.”
The FOX and FOX Deportes broadcast will see unbeaten contender “Sir” Marcus Browne (19-0, 14 Ko) battling undefeated Long Island native and fan favoriteSeanie Monaghan (28-0, 17 Ko) mu kuwala katswiri woposa onse chiwonetsero.
“I have fought more times at Barclays Center than anyone, so it’s exciting to get to fight in a new venue not too far from home,” Anati Browne. “We might be in Seanie’s immediate backyard, but I’m just down the block, so he really isn’t any more at home than I am. I know he’s a hard-nosed fighter with a come-forward style. I’m preparing for a tough opponent. A win won’t come easy, but we have to take care of business. I am just ready to display my talent on national television and continue my climb toward a world title.”
“It is a dream come true to be fighting at the Coliseum, which is literally right next to the track where I run every day,” said Monaghan. “It is an honor to represent Long Island in the first boxing event held at this venue in 31 Zaka. Ndakhala akuyembekezera mwayi monga chonchi kwa nthawi yaitali, and I feel that this bout will bring a new chapter in my career. I have a lot of respect for Marcus Browne, but let the best man win. Pa July 15, I am putting everything on the line.”
Also televised in prime time, Arthur Pin (20-2, 15 Ko)akukumana Adam Kownacki (15-0, 12 Ko) in an all-Polish heavyweight showdown that promises fireworks.
“I can’t wait to get back in the ring and give my fans another exciting fight,” said Szpilka. “With two Polish heavyweights fighting, you know there will be power and pride on display. I’m training harder than ever to get this victory in front of the great Polish fans in New York. This will be my first step towards getting back to fighting for the heavyweight world title.”
“I can’t wait to fight again,” anati Kownacki. “Most of my past fights were at Barclays Center, so fighting at the Coliseum will be a new and exciting experience. I am training very hard. A Win pa July 15 puts me one step closer to becoming a world champion. Szpilka will not stand in my way.”
Matikiti yamoyo chochitika, umene uyambe DiBella Entertainment, ndiyambire $50 (osawerengera applicable chindapusa) ndipo pa zogulitsa Thursday, Mulole 25 pa 10 a.m. AND. Matikiti lingathe kukopedwa pa intaneti mwa kuchezera www.ticketmaster.com,www.nycblive.com, kapena powatchula 1-800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the Ticketmaster Box Office at NYCB LIVE beginning Friday, Mulole 26 masana. Group discounts are available by calling 516-231-4848.
“Boxing’s grand return to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is going to be wall-to-wall action,” anati Lou DiBella, Pulezidenti wa DiBella Entertainment. “The PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes main event between Omar Figueroa and Robert Guerrero is destined to be a bloody slugfest. The co-featured bout between Staten Island’s light heavyweight contender Marcus Browne and Long Island’s undefeated ‘Irish Rocky’ Seanie Monaghan will bring the heat on a summer night in Long Island. While Marcus and Seanie will bring in a big local crowd, the heavyweight grudge match between Poland’s Artur ‘The Pin’ Szpilka and Polish American Long Islander, by way of Brooklyn, Adam ‘Baby Face’ Kownacki will pack the house with Polish fans. As a Long Islander, I am proud to promote the first fight card at Nassau Coliseum in 31 Zaka. July 15 will be a fun, action-packed night of boxing entertainment from beginning to end; the remainder of the card will be stacked with old-school brawls including local talent.”
“The Coliseum has a rich history in boxing, having hosted notable fights with the likes of Mike Tyson, George wolimbikira, Joe Frazier, and Gerry Cooney, pakati ena,” anati Brett Yormark, CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment. “We are thrilled to build on the sport’s heritage on Long Island, and to bring boxing back to the venue 31 years later with a major event on network television.”
A high volume puncher with an exciting style, Figueroa has returned to training with Joel Diaz in California leading up to this fight and looks to make his presence felt on July 15. Representing Weslaco, Texas, Figueroa is undefeated since turning pro in 2008 and won a lightweight world title by defeating Nihito Arakawa in a 2013 Fight of the Year standout. He followed that victory up with successful defenses against Jerry Belmontes and Daniel Estrada. The 27-year-old most recently defeated former world champions Ricky Burns and Antonio DeMarco in his last two outings.
Anabadwiramo ndiponso umene anakuliramo Gilroy, Calif., Guerrero is always in exciting contests having gone toe-to-toe with Danny Garcia in a FOX main event in 2016 and Keith Thurman sandwiched around a hard fought victory over Aron Martinez. Pambuyo pa 2015, the 34-year-old picked up victories over Andre Berto, Secluk Aydin and Michael Katsidis while winning world titles in multiple divisions. The kumakangana wankhondo wakhala angapo “Nkhondo ya Zaka” candidates throughout his career, including a memorable brawl in Southern California with Yoshihiro Kamegai in 2014, and he also challenged former pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather in 2013.
The undefeated Browne enters this fight after an electrifying performance in February that saw him drop former title challenger Thomas Williams Jr. before knocking him out in round six. The 26-year-old defeated previously unbeaten Radivoje Kalajdzic in April 2016 after a big 2015 that saw him defeat veteran contenders Gabriel Campillo, Aaron Pryor Jr., Francisco Sierra and Cornelius White. The 2012 U.S. Olympian fights out of Staten Island, New York after an exceptional amateur career that saw him win the 2012 U.S. Amateur Championship at light heavyweight.
One of the most popular fighters representing Long Island, Monaghan looks to solidify his first world title shot when he faces Browne on July 15. Monaghan competed in the 2009 New York Golden Gloves before turning pro, reaching the final before dropping a memorable contest to fellow Long Island-native Joe Smith Jr. He has yet to taste defeat in as a professional while battling a slew of veterans eager to test his championship mettle. Monaghan added two more victories in 2016 as he stopped Janne Forsman in five rounds and beat Fernando Castanedo in December.
The always entertaining Szpilka returns to the ring after a defeat at the hands of heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder in 2016 as he attempts to get back on the path towards world title contention. The aggressive-minded 6-foot-3 Szpilka, had a four-fight win streak entering the Wilder bout as he picked up a 10-round unanimous decision over former cruiserweight world champion Tomasz Adamek in 2014 and stoppage victories over Yasmany Consuegra, Manuel Quezada and Ty Cobb in 2015.
A two-time New York Golden Gloves champion, five of Kownacki’s last six victories have come at Barclays Center and he now hopes to bring that winning mindset to the Coliseum. Originally from Poland but now living in Brooklyn, Kownacki stopped previously once-beaten Joshua Tufte in January of this year after 2016 saw him earn a stoppage of Jesse Barboza in June and a decision over Danny Kelly in January. He will take on the toughest test of his career in his countryman Szpilka.
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Fans can live stream the fights on FOX Sports GO, available in English or Spanish through the FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSportsGO.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku. Kuphatikiza apo, all programs are also available on FOX Sports on SiriusXM channel 83 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app.
Kuti mudziwe zambiri: Ulendo www.premierboxingchampions.com, HTtp://www.foxsports.com/presspass / tsamba lofikira, www.foxdeportes.comwww.SHO.com/Sports kutsatira pa TwitterPremierBoxing, @ FS1, @FOXDeportes @LouDiBella, @NYCBLive and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions, www.facebook.com/foxsports ndipowww.facebook.com/foxdeportes. www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment,www.Facebook.com/NYCBLive. PBC is sponsored by Corona, abwino Beer. BROOKLYN BOXING on Long Island is an extension of BSE’s BROOKLYN BOXING™ brand. Kuti mudziwe zambiri, Ulendo brooklynboxingshop.com.
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SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FACTS & FIGURES FOR MILESTONE 15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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Prospect Developmental Series Celebrates 15 Years With A Four-Fight Telecast This Friday, July 22, Moyo Showtime® (10 p.m. AND/PT)

Take A Look At The History Behind ShoBox:

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NEW YORK (July 19, 2016) – Acclaimed Showtime Sports®prospect developmental series ShoBox: The New Generationamakondwerera yake 15TH anniversary this Friday, July 22 with a quintessential four-fight telecast, padziko NTHAWI YACHIWONETSERO® pa 10 p.m. AND/PT.

 

Since its inception in 2001, ShoBox: The New Generation has been dedicated to promoting competitive fights pitting promising boxers in the toughest fights of their career. ShoBox has carved out its identity by matching top talent against each other.

 

“This is certainly an accomplishment for the series, but we wouldn’t be here for 15 years without the fighters,"Anati Gordon Hall, Executive mwini ShoBox: The New Generation. “The credit should go to the young men who are willing to step up and take risks early in their career.

 

“As we’ve seen over the last 15 Zaka, matching fighters tough at a young age escalates their career development, and we’re thrilled to provide the platform to introduce viewers to these talented fighters. I’d also like to thank the promoters, managers and trainers who are willing to test their fighters at an early stage. Working together with a diverse roster of promotional companies is vital for the advancement of the sport as we aim to find mawa stars today.”

 

Pambuyo 15 years and 67 future world champions, below are some remarkable ShoBox facts and figures:

 

  • 67 fighters who fought on the series have gone on to become world champions (pitani PANO for full list)

 

  • July 22 is the 219TH ShoBox telecast. That means that, pafupifupi, fans have seen a future world champion on nearly one out of every three shows

 

  • An additional 75 fighters who appeared on ShoBox have fought for a world title

 

  • 150 fighters have suffered their first loss on the developmental series

 

  • There have been 96 matchups of undefeated fighters

 

  • There have been a total of 484 bouts aired on the series. The percentage of decisions and stoppages is about 50/50.

 

  • The list of graduates who have won world titles includes: Deontay olandiridwa, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Tyson ukali, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Badou Jack, Gary Russell Jr., Jermall Charlo, Jermell Charlo, Andre Ward, Omar Figueroa, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams ndi zambiri.

 

  • Eight fighters won a world title in the fight immediately following an appearance on ShoBox: Joan Guzman, Robert Guerrero, Chad Dawson, Devon Alexander, Andre Ward, Rico Ramos, Jhonatan Romero and Demetrius Andrade.

 

  • There have been 11 fighters who lost on ShoBox and went on to become world titlists: Luis Collazo, Robert Guerrero, Eric Aiken, David Diaz, Isaac Hlatshwayo, Korneliyo Bundrage, Rodrigo Guerrero, Ishe Smith, Gamaliyeli Díaz, Mickey Bey, and Badou Jack.

 

  • 22 U.S. Olympians have fought on ShoBox

 

  • There have been ShoBox amasonyeza 71 different cities, 26 different states, and eight different countries. The leading site for has been Santa Ynez, Calif., ndi 33 shows. Second is Las Vegas with 19.

 

  • Gary Russell Jr. was the first fighter to turn pro on ShoBox

 

  • Choyamba ShoBox show came at 5 p.m. lachiwelu, July 21, 2001, at Bally’s in Atlantic City. The first fight was John Molnar (18-1-1) scoring an eight-round technical decision over Victor Rosado (17-2-1). Kwenikweni chochitika, lightweight Leo Dorin (17-0) stopped Martin O’Malley (17-0) in the ninth round. Six months later, Dorin won the WBA lightweight crown, becoming the first ShoBoxfighter to win a world title

 

  • Steve Farhood’s Best Fighters (in no order): Timothy Bradley, Robert Guerrero, Lucian Bute, Joan Guzman, Diego Corrales, Ricky Hatton, Chad Dawson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Andre Ward, Carl Froch, Paul Williams

 

  • Farhood has worked all 219 ShoBox telecasts

 

Undefeated top 10-ranked super bantamweight Adam “Mantequilla” Lopez (15-0, 7 Ko) faces Roman Ruben Reynoso (18-1-1, 7 Ko) mu 10 chonse chachikulu chochitika. In an eight-round co-feature, Jerry Odom (13-2-1, 12 Ko) faces Julius Jackson (19-1, 15 Ko) in a matchup of super middleweights. Awiri asanu ndi atatu rounders adzakhala kuwatchinjiriza kunja zinayi nkhondo telecast: O'Shaquie muyambe (10-1, 7 Ko) meets Rolando Chinea (12-1-1, 6 Ko) in a lightweight scrap and undefeated Khiary Gray-Pitts (13-0, 10 Ko), of Worcester, Misa., will be opposed by once-beaten Ian Green (9-1, 7 Ko) in the super welterweight opener.

 

Tickets for the GH3 Promotions event from Foxwoods Resort Casino are priced at $45, $75 ndipo $150 and can be purchased by phone from the Foxwoods Resort Casino at 800.200.2882 kapena Intaneti pa www.foxwoods.com.

 

Barry Tompkins adzaimba ShoBox kanthu kwa ringside ndi Steve Farhood ndi kale lonse ngwazi Raul Marquez will serve as expert analysts. Nthambi Yolamula sewerolo ndi Gordon Hall ndi Wolemera Gaughan kukonza ndi Rick Phillips kutsogolera.

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Heavyweight contender Travis Kauffman chimes in on controversial decision with Chris Arreola

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Kuwerenga, PA (December 14, 2015) -Izi m'mbuyomu Loweruka night at the AT & T Center in San Anonio, Heavyweight Travis Kauffman (30-2, 22 KO a) and former two-time world title challenger Chris Arreola engaged in a action packed bout that saw Arreola get a dubious split decision by scores 114-113 twice for Arreola and 114-113 for Kauffman.
Most accounts of the fight had Kauffman getting the decision, which included PBC ringside scorer Steve Farhood.
Kauffman wa Kuwerenga, PA. pushed the action and landed the more telling blows, which included a knockdown in round three from a jab-right hand combination. The fight validated Kauffman as a player in the division, but he wasn’t satisfied with just a good performance.
“Ndikumva bwino. I thought I did enough to win the fight. I had it 8-4 kapena 7-5 in my favor plus the knockdown,” said Kauffman after viewing the fight.
“I dominated from rounds three to nine. I took off ten and eleven as I thought that I was secure with my lead. I dominated the twelfth round and after a three-punch combination, Chris went falling back and it looked like his glove touched the canvas. Ziribe kanthu zimene, I thought I won the twelfth round. I backed him up the entire fight. I dominated him at his own game.”
Kauffman believes that he won over the crowd and those in attendance thought that he deserved the nod as well.
“The crowd booed me as I came into the ring and cheered me when I left. I won them over and I won over the boxing public.”
With the performance, Kauffman should be in line for another significant fight in the first quarter of 2016.
“I spoke to my manager, Al Haymon and he said that bigger things are going to happen for me. Weather it is a rematch or someone else, Ine ndine okonzekera. I showed that I am a force in the division. I worked for so long for this fight, so I am just going to take a week off and enjoy my kids and I will be right back in the gym. I am looking to be back sometime between February and April.”
“I appreciate all the fans. The ones that have been with me before the fight one the ones that became fans lachiwelu.”
Said Kauffman’s father Marshall Kauffman, “I am very proud of Travis and what he did in the fight Just look at each of them and you could tell who took the beating in the fight. The worst case scenario, the fight it was 6-6 but Travis scored the knockdown that should have gave him the fight. I believe he will get another opportunity. He showed what he is capable of doing.”

Photos by Joe Tarlecky –Team Kauffman
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Omar FIGUEROA zigonjetso ANTONIO DEMARCO MU PRIMETIME SLUGFEST ON Premier nkhonya akatswiri ON NBC KWA AT&T Center ku San Antonio

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CHRIS ARREOLA RECOVERS FROM EARLY KNOCKDOWN TO TAKE HOME SPLIT-DECISION OVER TRAVIS KAUFFMAN MU katswiri woposa onse chipolowe polimbana
Victor ORTIZ, TERRELL GAUSHA & Mario BARRIOS kunyamula akuthandizira PBC ON NBCSN ACTION
Dinani PANO Pakuti Photos Kuchokera Suzanne Teresa / Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya Muzitetezera
San Antonio (December 13, 2015) – Undefeated Omar “Panterita” Figueroa (26-0-1, 18 Ko) anapambana kwambiri slugfest pa kale dziko ngwazi Antonio DeMarco(31-6-1, 23 Ko) mu primetime Loweruka Usiku Premier Maseŵera a nkhonya odziwa (PBC) paNBC kuchokera AT&T Center ku San Antonio.
Figueroa kum'patsa akamakambirana mu zochititsa chidwi nkhondo kuti anaona kum'mwera Texas-mbadwa kuponya pa 1000 nkhonya kudutsa 12 zipolopolo. Figueroa chogwidwa oyamba asanu ndi limodzi zipolopolo za nkhondo, kuponya ambiri osakaniza ndi kutenga popanda kuwonongeka kwa Goliyati.
The Mexican anali atagwira DeMarco adapulumusa zabwino theka lachiwiri la nkhondo ndi anatha pafupipafupi kumtunda woyera mphamvu nkhonya motsutsana zonyansa okonda Figueroa. Mu 11TH-wozungulira, DeMarco movutikira Figueroa ndi mndandanda wa headshots ndipo anawonekera kwa iye mu mavuto aakulu. Figueroa anachira moti tipulumuke kuzungulira ndi kupambana komaliza stanza pamaso pa onse atatu oweruza.
Pamodzi omenyana anaponya 1160 mphamvu nkhonya motsutsa basi 519 jabs. Figueroa anafika 48 peresenti ya mphamvu zake akatemera pamene DeMarco chikugwirizana pa 45 peresenti yake. The 1092 kuti 587 nkhonya linanena bungwe mwayi kwa Figueroa akanakhoza akhala kusiyana monga iye kunja anafika Goliyati 414 kuti 225.
Chomaliza oweruza’ ambiri anali 116-112 ndipo 115-113 kawiri.
Mu co-pankakhala chochitika, Chris “The zinasintha” Arreola (37-4-1, 31 Ko) zinatsala yogawikana-chisankho kugonjetsa Travis “My Time” Kauffman (30-2, 22 Ko) mu 12 chonse katswiri woposa onse chiwonetsero kuti ankakhala ku chisanadze nkhondo zinyalala nkhani pakati zakale sparring abwenzi.
Arreola anayamba wamphamvu, kuwina awiri oyambirira zipolopolo pa onse atatu oweruza’ scorecards. Mu kwachitatu, Kauffman anakamba zokopa kuphatikiza kwa mutu ndi thupi kuti kuika Arreola pa mphasa.
The knockdown mochedwa Arreola pansi monga Kauffman anapambana asanu zipolopolo pakati zipolopolo zitatu ndi zisanu pamene kusonyeza kwambiri footwork ndi thupi atangomva. Patapita otsika nkhonya ndi Kauffman mu kuzungulira naini, Arreola anatenga mphindi zingapo kuti achire pamaso malifali anapitiriza zochita. Mpheta nthawi anaonekera kupereka Arreola yachiwiri mphepo pamene anamaliza amphamvu ndipo anatseka nkhondo ndi chidwi ntchito mu zaka zitatu zipolopolo.
The kugawanika chisankho anali ngati yopapatiza monga izo zikanakhoza kukhala ndi awiri oweruza’ kugoletsa ndi podwala 114-113 pakuti Arreola ndi ena aweruze ndi chimodzimodzi mphambu kwa Kauffman. Arreola kunja anafika Kauffman 216-206 mu okwana nkhonya ndipo chikugwirizana pa 57 peresenti ya mphamvu zake akatemera.
Headlining ndi NBCSN telecast isanafike, kale dziko ngwazi “Vicious” Victor Ortiz (31-5-2, 24 Ko) abwerako yearlong layoff kusiya Gilberto Sánchez-Leon (31-15-2, 13 Ko) mu chitatu kuzungulira awo welterweight podwala.
Ortiz ndinali kubwerera kuchokera wosweka dzanja anavutika pa mapeto ake otsiriza mu December podwala 2014 ndipo anatha kutera 50 peresenti ya mphamvu zake nkhonya. The stoppage anachokera 2:57 mu chitatu chonse mu podwala kwa ndandanda 10.
San Antonio-mbadwa Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 Ko) chidwi kutsogolo kwawo mafani paulendo wopita ku kukatseka Manuel Vides (18-5, 11 Ko) 31 masekondi mu chimodzi kuzungulira. Barrios anasonyeza woopsa lolondola, ikamatera 54 peresenti ya mphamvu zake ndi nkhonya 46 peresenti ake okwana nkhonya.
Mu NBCSN kanthu anatsata primetime kuwulutsa, 2012 U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha (17-0, 8 Ko) anasunga mosaphonyetsa labwinobwino, akugonjetsa Anati El Harrak (12-4-2, 7 Ko) mu 10 chonse middleweight nkhondo. Gausha analemba knockdown mu kwachiwiri ndi cruised kwa 100-89 zochita mogwirizana ndi zonse zitatu oweruza.
Omar FIGUEROA
“Izi ndi mtundu ndewu ine amakonda kukhala. A pang'ono rougher kuposa Ndikanakonda ndi nkhope yanga amasonyeza izo. Inali nkhondo yabwino. Ndikanadziwa anachita bwino koma Ndimachita mopambana momwe ine ndingathere.
“Cholinga changa ndi zimene zinandithandiza nkhondoyi. Ine sinditi kutaya ndewu. Ndilibe kuti mwa Ine. Ine anali ndi choipa. Ndikhoza kukhala atasowa mkono koma ine cidzati kupeza njira tipambane.
“Unali m'mlengalenga. Ine ndimakhoza kumva mafani timapewa kukuwa ine ndipo ndi mtima. Ine ndikudziwa anthu apa kumbuyo ine ndipo ine ndimangofuna kuti adzalipereka anga onse.
“Izo zonse zinali mtima ndi guts kunja uko. Ndicho chimene ine kudalira zonse zalephera. Timayesetsa kutuluka ndi chigonjetso.
“Ine ndikufuna kuti nkhondo mu 140 yolemera kulemera kalasi. Ena zinthu zinachitika kuti anali yathu kulamulira ndi ife ndimangofuna kuvala bwanji kwa mafani. Thupi langa akupeza zikuluzikulu koma ndikufuna kuchita zinthu zina pa 140 mapaundi ndisanayambe kusunthira. Ife tikuchita tingathe, ife kudziwa kuchita zinthu pomwe. Ife tiri mu kuphunzira.
“Manja anga amamva bwino. Kamaonekera manja. Amene ali zabwino. Nkhope yanga amaoneka ngati nkhope, chabe anamenya nkhope.
“Antonio anandipatsa kwambiri ulemu pambuyo pa nkhondo ndipo anandiuza kuti banja ndi chinthu chofunika kwambiri.’ Tonse nsembe maphunziro msasa ife tangokhala kwambiri kuti ife tikufika ku nkhondo.
“Ine ndiribe kusiya mwa ine. Ine anamenyana ndi kuvulala ndi mavuto. Izo siziri mwa ine kusiya.”
ANTONIO DEMARCO
“Ine ndinaganiza ine ndiri ndi kujambulapo a nkhondo, koma iye ali pano kwawo boma, ndi kwawo khamu, Ine ndi kulemekeza cosankha.
“Iye anali basi wamkulu kwambiri. Palibe zifukwa, koma ine ndikudziwa kuti N'chifukwa chake anatha asamathe utumiki nkhondo nane.
“Iye anali basi akukankha ine patsogolo, akukankha ine patsogolo ndi ntchito zake thupi, koma iye sanali kumva kuwawa ine pa nthawi iliyonse.”
Chris ARREOLA
“Sindinali kupweteka kwa knockdown, izo zinali zambiri, mwa kung'anima knockdown.”
“Ine iyo mu Championship zipolopolo. Ndinali lalikulu mawonekedwe ndi kuti kunali kusiyana wanga Kopambana.
“I had to show him a little different look tonight and not just bull rush him. Iye anabwera kwa ine, zimene zinathandiza kuti ine. Conditioning was the deciding factor tonight.”
“Inde, Ndinkacheza Travis Kauffman ndi rematch. Nthawi iliyonse, ife tikhoza kuchita izo kachiwiri.
“Ndili ndi kupeza dziko udindo lakulimbana ndi kupambana mokhutiritsa. Ngati ine nkhondo Deontay olandiridwa, Ine kukhala mu lalikulu mawonekedwe.
“Ine nditenga pang'ono tchuthi ndi banja ndiye ine kukonza kukhala kumbuyo mu masewero olimbitsa atangomaliza Chatsopano Zaka.”
Travis KAUFFMAN
“Ine sindiri yekhayo amene ndimaganiza anapambana nkhondo, khamu lonse ndinaganiza ine anapambana nkhondo. Ine anamenyera nkhondo yayikuru. Ine ndinabwera kuno kupambana. Ine sindiri slouch, Ndine womenya. Ndakhala kuchita izi moyo wanga wonse.
“I didn’t get the victory that I deserved tonight, koma ndinatha kupambana pa osonkhana ndipo ine anapambana pa America.
“The khamu anabwera timapewa kukuwa kwa Chris. Iwo adasiya timapewa kukuwa kwa ine.”
Victor ORTIZ
“Iye anali kwenikweni amphamvu womenya. Iye nawo ena abwino akatemera mu. Ine sindimakonda kupereka zifukwa. Mu zaka zitatu, Ine yekha anamenyana kawiri. Panali zambiri dzimbiri. Koma ine ndiri chabe wokondwa kubwerera mu mphete.
“Ine kupweteka chirichonse. Ine ndiri wokondwa chifukwa cha izo ndi wokonzeka kupita chitsogolo.
“KALE LANGA ali KALE LANGA. Ndikufuna kupita kwa izo. Aliyense wa pamwamba welterweights, Ndimafuna.
“Izi msasa anali zosaneneka. Osati Joel Diaz, koma chonsecho timu wakhala nane 24/7 ndipo iwo akhala zozizwitsa. Ndi wofunika kwambiri kukhala mtundu wa anthu anga ngodya.
“M'mbuyomu, Ine nthawizonse ndinadzipeza ndekha kulumpha mfuti. Izi mabogi andithandiza m'mbuyo. Izi ndi phunzirolo.
“Ndili ndi koipa wotsutsa. Pali zambiri kusintha pa. Wanga bongo anali koma nthawi unadukira. Mwina chifukwa chilichonse. Ine ndiri wothokoza chifukwa cha mwayi uwu Ine ndi zonse zatsopano mwayi zolinga zanga.”
Mario BARRIOS
“Ine ndiri chabe wokondwa atha kuvala lalikulu bwanji banja langa ndi mabwenzi. Pakali pano ine ndikumverera chachikulu. Ine sindikanakhoza kukhala kenanso okondwa.
“Timayamba ndi masewera ndondomeko chimazungulira ntchito zathu jab ndi kutola wathu akatemera. Iye ankakonda ntchito mmwamba pakati ndi momwe ife tinapeza mipata.
“Nthawi imene ndinali wokonzeka kukhala pamenepo ndi chipolowe polimbana naye, koma sizinali dongosolo nkhondoyi. Ndondomeko anali kukhala anzeru ndipo ndi chimene tinachita.
“Wanga kukwera ndi kukula ndi chinachake ife nthawizonse ntchito ndi ntchito Timapindula.”
TERRELL GAUSHA
“I’m very happy with my performance but I still have a lot of improvements to make in the gym.”
“Ine anamugwira iye ndi ena zabwino thupi akatemera ndipo anali kusiyana.
“Sitikudziwa zikhudze aliyense, but I’m ready for someone in the top 10. Ndikufuna nkhondo mu February ngati nkotheka.”
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Mario BARRIOS zambiri zochititsa chidwi KNOCKOUT

Kusiya ndemanga
San Antonio, TX (December 12, 2015) – Kukwera nyenyezi ndi wapamwamba-featherweight zotengeka, Mario Barrios (14-0, 8 Ko), anakhalabe undefeated ndi chidwi chimodzi chonse pa knockout Manuel Vides (18-5, 11 Ko). The podwala, amene televised monga mbali ya PBC pa NBCSN zinachitika pa AT&T Center ku kwawo ku San Antonio, Texas.
Kuchokera kutsegula kuzungulira, Barrios anakhazikitsa kwake mu mphete pamene iye anafika ambiri mphamvu akatemera, mostly to the body and head. A powerful right uppercut followed by a monstrous left hook sent Vides crashing to the canvas head first, zikuthera podwala pa 2:29 chilemba cha kuzungulira sikisi.
“Ndinkaona wamphamvu kupita mphete usikuuno,” Anati Mario Barrios. “We had a great training camp and I got a lot of good sparring to get me prepared for this fight. I got into a good rhythm early and kept my foot on the pedal. I had him hurt early but he was a very tough opponent and pushed me to the later rounds. By coach Bob Santos told me to start throwing more uppercuts and that’s when I landed that big shot in the sixth round. I followed the right uppercut with a left hook and got him out of there.”
Ndi Nkhata, Okhala, amene wakhala pa kudya njanji, recorded his seventh victory of 2015. He’s very pleased to be staying active as he ascends to the top of the super-featherweight division.”
“Ine ndikufuna kuthokoza PBC ndi NBC chifukwa cha mwayi uwu.” Barrios anapitiriza. “To be part of the PBC series is a dream come true. My goal is to continue winning and become a PBC superstar. I also want to thank my team for all their hard work. I’m very happy with my performance and I couldn’t have done it without them. I’m looking forward to another busy year in 2016.”