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Ruben Villa to Test Unbeaten Record on “Gjaku i ri” Undercard Friday Night
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Lee Baxter Promotions Card Postponed; McGuinness and Miljas to fight October 28
Toronto, Ontario, Kanadë (Tetor 25, 2016) – Due to unforeseen circumstances, Lee Baxter Promotions’ card scheduled for E enjte evening at the Powerade Center in Brampton, Ontario has been postponed until further notice.
Two of Baxter’s fighters scheduled to appear on that card, 130 pound contender Logan “Cotton” McGuinness and heavyweight prospect Mladen “Monster” Miljas, will now fight Tetor 28 at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary, Alberta, Kanadë.
A former NABA champion at 126, 130 dhe 135 £, McGuinness signed with Lee Baxter Promotions in July. McGuinness, 23-0-1 (10 KO-së), is fighting for the first since May 2015 and meets Noel Rincon, 18-9-1 (10 KO-së), of Mexico over eight rounds. With a victory, the 29-year-old Ontario native hopes to get back in the mix.
Known as “Monster” due to his crushing power and impressive physical stature, Miljas looks to go 2-0 as a pro when he challenges Mexican Adrian Garcia, 1-1 (1 KO), in a four rounder.
“”I’m glad I was able to keep Logan and Mladen fighting even after our card was postponed,” said Lee Baxter. “The card will be rescheduled in the near future but in the meantime it’s important to keep my fighters busy. Logan’s been very sharp in training and Mladen has the look of a good heavyweight prospect based on what we saw in his pro debut.”
Baxter, who is growing his stable of talented boxers, also looks forward to the career changing opportunity his fighter Samuel Vargas has when he faces unbeaten Danny GarciaNëntor 12.
“We’ve got a lot of nice things on the horizon and I believe that Sammy is going to surprise a lot of people. His trainers know everything there is to be known about Garcia and Team Vargas was thrilled when we heard he accepted the fight.
I’ve also got Kane Heron returning from a few lingering injuries and he’ll be back by the end of the year. He is a truly special talent and one of boxing’s best kept secrets. Më e rëndësishmja, we will continue to grow and invest in our fighters while providing quality events in Canada.”
Për më shumë informacion, please visit LeeBaxterpromotions.com.
Lee Baxter Promotions Inks Logan McGuinness
Toronto, Ontario, Kanadë (Gusht 3, 2016) – Toronto-based Lee Baxter Promotions is proud to announce the signing of undefeated super featherweight contender Logan “Cotton” McGuinness to an exclusive promotional agreement.
Living and fighting out of Orangeville, Ontario, McGuinness has an outstanding 23-0-1 Libri profesional me 10 victories coming by knockout. The 29-year-old McGuinness is a former WBA-NABA champion at 126, 130 dhe 135 £, earning NABA Fighter of the Year in 2011.
Formerly ranked number 4 in the world by the WBA, McGuinness has been inactive since May 2015 due to out of the ring issues and is excited to get back in the squared circle.
McGuinness said of his new promotional agreement and return to fighting in Canada “it feels great to have signed with Lee Baxter and this is something I feel has been a long time coming. I think the two of us will make some noise and do big things together. I have had an unfortunate couple of years as anyone who has followed my career understands but I’m a true believer in things happening for a reason and everything seems to be falling into place. I’m motivated and rejuvenated. I can’t wait to fight in Toronto!"
Baxter, a longtime fixture in the Canadian boxing scene who recently created the “Next Generation” fight series, is thrilled to be working with a longtime friend who he believes has a bright future ahead of him.
“I’m thrilled to be working with Logan and the timing is great for both of us. He had some unexpected layoffs but is still unbeaten and a very talented fighter. There’s been a public demand for him to fight in Canada again since 18 of his professional matches have been here and we’re proud to be making this happen. I’m looking at having him potentially fight twice in 2016 and the people in Ontario are as excited to see him fight as he is to fight in front of them. The sky is definitely the limit with Logan!"
Details on Logan’s return to the ring will be announced shortly.
Irish Heavyweight Sensation Con Sheenan to fight July 28
Toronto, Ontario, Kanadë (Qershor 15, 2016) – Six-time Irish amateur champion Cornelius “Con” Sheehan is set to make his Canadian debut against an opponent to be named E enjte, Korrik 28 at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Ontario.
The bout takes place as part of Lee Baxter Promotions’ “The Next Generation.” Tickets priced at $45, $55 dhe $65 are available now by calling 416-797-3375. Dyer të hapura në 6:30 pm and the opening bell is scheduled for 7:30.
“I’m looking forward to putting on a great show,” said Sheenan. “I plan to make a big statement on the 28th."
Born and raised in Tipperary, Irlandë, Sheenan made his pro debutJanar 19 në Los Anxhelos, Të tilla si, outpointing previously unbeaten Jonathan Rice over four rounds. Since the victory, the 6’5 215 pound 27-year-old has been working hard in the gym and was recently in camp with heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Sheenan, who had an incredible 203-18 rekord amator, won six Irish National Senior Division titles and captured 13 total championships. Në 2008, he became the youngest ever heavyweight champion in Irish history at age 18.
“Con Sheenan is a hidden gem who will soon explode onto the heavyweight scene,” said Sheenan’s manager Gary Hyde of Nowhere2Hyde Management. “Con has an extensive amateur pedigree where he won multiple Irish national titles as well as a European Union title. He’s got a very fluid style but loves nothing more than going into the trenches, so he’s an extremely exciting fighter. In a few years, he’ll be right in the mix.”
Baxter is looking forward to showcasing Con on his card and believes he’s got a bright future.
“Con is very highly regarded and had a great amateur background. He’s on the right path in the pros and fans in Canada will love him. It’s a pleasure to work with Con, Adam Harris & Nowhere2Hyde Management for this fight. We’re looking forward to the first of many great performances from Con.”
For more information on Lee Baxter Promotions, please visit LeeBaxterMgt.com. Updates on Nowhere2Hyde are available at Facebook.com/nowhere2hydeboxermanagement.
Dominic “PROBLEVEVE” BREAZEALE KTHEHET NË unazë në MARS 7-AT MGM GRAND ARENA
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Herën e fundit Breazeale u ekspozuar në NBC është kur ai mori pjesë në 2012 Lojërat në Londër që përfaqësojnë Shtetet e Bashkuara të Amerikës në ndarjen Super njeri shumë i rëndësishëm. BREAZEALE, i cili është i freskët jashtë e një nokaut në raundin e parë të kundërshtarit të tij ky dhjetor kaluara, është gati për t'u kthyer në rrjet dhe është mirënjohës të jetë një pjesë e historisë me sportin e boksit u kthyer në televizion kohën kryesore.
Duke marrë një pushim nga kampin e trajnimit nga Kryqi i Rrugëve Boxing Club në Ontario, Kaliforni, Breazeale deklaruar vijim; “This is a great opportunity for me and I’m truly thankful for it. I know that I am on the fast track to the Heavyweight world title and I’m always preparing myself in the gym physically and mentally for my next bout. I have been in camp full-time for about 3 javë tani dhe unë jam ndjenjë e madhe.”
“Kur unë u tha se këshilltari im Al Haymon u krijuar seri Kryeministri Boxing Kampionëve dhe se ajo do të jetë transmetuar në televizionin kohën kryesore, Unë kam qenë i ngacmuar me të vërtetë në lidhje me të. Për të qenë në gjendje të shfaqë talentin e mia mbi atë lloj platforme është një mundësi e madhe dhe unë shpresoj se unë mund të kapur respektin e boks tifozët ashtu si bëri Muhammad Ali”, Breazeale tha.
Biletat për këtë natë të mahnitshme të boksit mund të blihen në www.mgmgrand.com dhe janë me çmim në $400, $300, $100 dhe $50.
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