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Архіви: Онтаріо
Ruben Villa to Test Unbeaten Record on “Нова кров” Undercard Friday Night
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Lee Baxter Promotions Card Postponed; McGuinness and Miljas to fight October 28
Торонто, Онтаріо, Канада (Жовтень 25, 2016) – Due to unforeseen circumstances, Lee Baxter Promotions’ card scheduled for Четвер 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 Жовтень 28 at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary, Альберта, Канада.
A former NABA champion at 126, 130 і 135 фунти, McGuinness signed with Lee Baxter Promotions in July. McGuinness, 23-0-1 (10 КО), is fighting for the first since May 2015 and meets Noel Rincon, 18-9-1 (10 КО), 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.”
Бакстер, 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 GarciaЛистопад 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. Головне, we will continue to grow and invest in our fighters while providing quality events in Canada.”
Для отримання більш детальної інформації, please visit LeeBaxterpromotions.com.
Lee Baxter Promotions Inks Logan McGuinness
Торонто, Онтаріо, Канада (Серпня 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, Онтаріо, McGuinness has an outstanding 23-0-1 професійний Леджер з 10 victories coming by knockout. The 29-year-old McGuinness is a former WBA-NABA champion at 126, 130 і 135 фунти, 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!"
Бакстер, 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
Торонто, Онтаріо, Канада (Червень 15, 2016) – Six-time Irish amateur champion Cornelius “Con” Sheehan is set to make his Canadian debut against an opponent to be named Четвер, Липня 28 at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Онтаріо.
The bout takes place as part of Lee Baxter Promotions’ “The Next Generation.” Tickets priced at $45, $55 і $65 are available now by calling 416-797-3375. Двері відкриваються в 6:30 вечора 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 28ї."
Born and raised in Tipperary, Ірландія, Sheenan made his pro debutСічень 19 в Лос-Анджелесі, ТАКИЙ ЯК, 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 любительські записи, won six Irish National Senior Division titles and captured 13 total championships. В 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 “АВАРІЯ” Breazeale повертається на ринг в березні 7-го AT MGM Grand Arena
Графіка C / O Брюс Халстед
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Останній раз Breazeale була представлена на NBC, коли він брав участь у 2012 Лондон Ігри, що представляють Сполучені Штати Америки в дивізіоні суперважкій. Breazeale, хто є новим офф у першому раунді нокаутом свого супротивника в грудні минулого року, готовий повернутися на ринг і вдячний за можливість бути частиною історії з боксом повертаючись до прайм-тайм телебачення.
Зробивши паузу в тренувальному таборі з Cross Roads клуб боксу в Онтаріо, Каліфорнія, Breazeale заявив наступне; “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 тижнів, і я відчуваю себе чудово.”
“Коли мені сказали, що мій радник Аль Haymon створював серію Premier Бокс чемпіонів і що він буде виходити в ефір у прайм-тайм телебачення, Я був дійсно схвильований про це. Для того, щоб продемонструвати свої таланти на такого роду платформи відмінна можливість, і я сподіваюся, що зможу захопити повагу шанувальників боксу, як Мухаммед Алі зробив”, Breazeale сказав.
Квитки на цей дивовижний вечір боксу може придбати в www.mgmgrand.com і за ціною $400, $300, $100 і $50.
“Here Comes Trouble!“