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Kaksinkertainen maailmanmestari Kermit Cintron ottamaan George Henkilön lisätystä välisarjan vetovoima tiistaina, Helmikuu 13 The Sands Betlehemissä Event Center

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Cintron kohdistaminen Amir Khan
Frank De Alba taistelee Carlos Padilla vuonna päätapahtuma
Mykal Foxin Ricardo Garcia yhteistyössä päätapahtuma
Undefeated fighters Colby Madison, Michael Coffie, Juan Sanchez, & Martino Jules toiminnassa
Raskaansarjan haastaja Joe Hanks tekee Nick Guivas

Bethlehem, PA (Tammikuu 23, 2018) – Kaksinkertainen maailmanmestari välisarjan mestari,Kermit Cintron has been added to an already deep card when he takes on George Sosa in a ten-round bout on Tiistai, 13 helmikuu at Sands Bethlehem Event Center.

Jo ilmoittanut kaksi kahdeksan kierroksen yhteistyö päätapahtumista mukana Frank De Alba(22-2-2, 9 KOs) ottamista Carlos Padilla (16-6-1, 10 KOs) sekä Mykal Fox(15-0, 4 Kos) taistelee Ricardo Garcia (14-1, 9 KO: n) super kevyt bout.
Kortti edistetään Kingin Promotions.
Cintron Reading, PA on ennätys 39-6-3 kanssa 30 KOs.
The 38 year-old Cintron is a 18 Vuoden ammattilainen, joka sai ensimmäisen 23 taistelee (20 via työnseisaus) kukistamalla tykkää Leon Pearson (9-1-1), Said Ouali (7-0), Omar Davila (12-2), Ian Mackillop (14-1), Luis Rosado (29-5), Elio Ortiz (25-6), & Teddy Reid (22-5-1).
Huhtikuun 23, 2005, Cintron was stopped by Antonio Margarito in his bid to win the WBO Welterweight title.

Cintron scored two wins, johon sisältyi 10. kierroksen seisokin aikana haastaja David Estrada (18-2) ennen pysähtymistä Mark Suarez kuudessa-kierrosta vangita IBF Welterweight otsikko lokakuuta 28, 2006 Palm Beach, Florida.
Cintron made two defenses of the crown which was highlighted by a two-round destruction over Walter Matthysse (26-1), ennen kuin se pysäytettiin Margarito niiden uusintaottelua.
Cintron then sandwiched wins over Lovemore Ndou (46-10-1), Alfredo Angulo (15-0) Juliano Ramos (15-2) noin piirtää Sergio Martinez (44-1-1) ennen pudottamalla taistelee maailmanmestarit Paul Williams ja Carlos Molina.
Hänen viimeinen ottelu, Cintron lopetettiin viidessä kierroksen Tyrone Brunson.
The “Philly Fight of the Year” Ehdokas näki Cintron pisteet kaksi knockdowns kierroksella neljässä, mutta Brunson palasi pudota Cintron kolme kertaa kierroksella viidessä.
“This is a fight to comeback to get back where I need to be. After the Brunson fight, it was back to the drawing board. this fight will start to get me back to the top one more time,” Said Cintron.
“in Sosa, Olin lähetystoiminnan hänen viimeinen taistelu, ja lyhyt taistelu, I did not see anything special. I been working hard, ja saada hyvin valmisteltu ja olen valmis taistelemaan.”
Cintron tietää kanssa näyttävästi ja hänen ammatillinen jatkaa, että hän voi päästä suuri taistelu, ja Cintron on joku mielessä.
“Näen, että Amir Khan on tulossa takaisin, ja minä, että on taistelu, jota haluan.”

Henkilön Philadelphia on kirjaa 15-11-1 kanssa 15 aihiot.
The 31 vuotiaan on seitsemän vuotta ammattilainen, joka on tunnettu ottaa päälle kilpailuun kuten Emanuel Taylor, Ray Robinson, Thomas Lamanna, ja hänen viimeinen ottelu, kun hän pysäytti voittamaton ylhäältä näköpiirissä Jaron Ennis joulukuuta 1, 2017 Philadelphiassa.
Vuonna kahdeksan kierroksen ottelu, raskaansarjan haastaja Joe Hanks (22-2, 14 KOs) Newark, NJ taistelee Nick Guivas (14-9-2, 9 KOs) Topeka, Kansas.
Kuudessa kierroksen otteluita:
Colby Madison (5-0-1, 4 KOs) of Owings Mills, Maryland taistelee
Dante Selby (2-3-1) Philadelphian raskaansarjan ottelu.
Blake Mansfield (5-1-1, 3 KOs) Burlington, NC taistelee Darryl Bunting (3-2-2, 1 KO) Asbury Park, NJ keskisarjan kallistus.
Chiase Nelson (6-1, 3 Kos) Mansfield, OH taistelee Vincent Jennings (5-4-1, 4 KOs) Grand Rapids, MI höyhenenkevyt taistelussa.
Neljässä kierroksen otteluita:
Michael Coffie (1-0, 1 KO) vie pro debytoi Nicoy Clarke Jersey City, NJ raskaansarjan ottelu.
Martino Jules (2-0) Allentown, PA taistelee Malik Loften (1-0, 1 KO) of Suitland, MD höyhenenkevyt bout.

Juan Sanchez (4-0, 1 KO) Allentown, PA ottavat Sergio Aguilar (2-6, 2 KOs) Homestead, FL höyhenenkevyt bout.
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King’s Promotions announces 14 dates for 2018

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Fights cards at 2300 Areena, Sands Bethlehem Event Center and SugarHouse Casino
Lukeminen, PA (Joulukuu 18, 2017) – Marshall Kauffman’s King’s Promotions is pleased to announce that the company will stage at least 14 events in Pennsylvania in 2018.
The dates will be spread out over three of the premiere venues in the state.
The 2300 Arena and SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia as well as the Sands Bethlehem Event Center will stage the fight cards which will be seen live on national television.
“I want to thank these three tremendous venues for the opportunity to bring the best fights to the fans in Eastern Pennsylvania. We have built up a great following in all of these places, and over the past three years or so we have been the busiest promoter in the country. 2018 will be the same. King’s Promotions continues to grow and, we are working on dates all over the country,” said King’s Promotions President Marshall Kauffman.
The 1st event will take place on 13 helmikuu The Sands Betlehemissä Event Center.
The dates are as follows.
SANDS BETHLEHEM EVENT CENTER
13 helmikuu
22 toukokuu
September 25th
November 13th
SUGARHOUSE CASINO
2 maaliskuu
May 11th
June 8th
August 10th
November 9th

2300 ARENA

April 6th
June 29th
September 14th
October 12th
December 7th
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RIP Desmond Hammond

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Lukeminen, PA (Marraskuu 14, 2017) – King’s Promotions is deeply saddened at the passing of Desmond Hammond.

Hammond of Reading, Pennsylvania passed away maanantaina morning at the age of 35. He was at his home and surrounded by his family.
Hammond was the Director of Operations for King’s Promotions for the better part of the last three years. He was the nephew of King’s Promotions CEO Marshall Kauffman.
“This is such a sad day for my family and for everyone who knew Desmond,” sanoi Kauffman.
“Desmond was like a son to me. He is my sister’s son, and he is basically the same age as my children so we are extremely close. Desmond came to boxing just a few years ago and he picked up the business so fast. We have run more shows then anybody in the country, and they all have come off so smoothly. That was because of Desmond. He was on top of every detail, which made the events go off without a hitch. But most of all he was very selfless and caring. He was always there for someone in need. He was a great young man, who was very smart, and he was always joking. It was such an honor for me to have him on board with King’s Promotions. He was such a special person who was loved and will be missed so much.”
Besides Kauffman and his family, Hammond is survived by his mother Sheri Clark, sisters Lynchel Hammond and Raven Hammond, brother Steven Brandon, his daughter Dayana, newborn son Donovan and his girlfriend Alisha.
The Viewing will be held next Maanantai, November 20th välillä 9 am and 11 am St. John Baptist Church, 436 South 7th Street, Lukeminen, Pa.19602
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Christian Carto remains perfect with 2nd round stoppage in front of sold out crowd at SugarHouse Casino

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Spring defeats previously undefeated Wilson

Montano remains undefeated with stoppage over Kirby
DuBose defeats Crespo in thriller

Taylor decisions Floyd

Sanchez stops Whitmore

Justice & Minor win pro debuts
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Philadelphia, Penn. (Elokuu 14, 2017)–Kulunut Perjantai yö, Christian Carto thrilled a sold out SugarHouse Casino, and kept his perfect knockout streak in-tact as he stopped Phillip Adyaka in round two of their scheduled six-round bantamweight contest that headlined a terrific ten-bout card that was promoted by King’s Promotions.
The card was televised throughout the United States LIVE on Eleven Sports.
Carto of Philadelphia used his superior skills to dominate and swell the left eye of Adyaka. As Carto continued to pummel Adyaka, referee Gary Rosato had no choice but to rescue Adyaka at 2:43 kierroksen kaksi.
Carto, 118.8 lbs Philadelphia on nyt 11-0 kanssa 11 aihiot. Adyaka, 118.8 lbs of St. Paavali, Minnesota is now 7-10.
“I took my time, and I did not want to rush anything,” said Carto. “I am looking forward to being challenged. I love performing in front of my fans that come to see,” finished Carto, who had a massive cheering section at SugarHouse Casino to root him to the victory.
In the televised main event, Erik Spring ran his unbeaten streak to six in a row as he took a six-round majority decision over previously undefeated David Wilson in a junior middleweight bout.
After a close opening two rounds, Spring was able to get his shots off 1st and won by scores of 58-56 kahdesti ja 57-57.
“Se oli suuri taistelu, He was a tough a opponent, and a great boxer. I think I pulled it out in the last three rounds,” said Spring. “I think I established the jab in the 1st round. He wasaggressive in the next two rounds, and I took over in the last three rounds. I defeated another undefeated fighter, and it was a good step-up, but I have things to work on.”
Kevät, 153 lbs of Reading, PA on 10-1-2. Wilson, 156 lbs New Haven, CT on 5-1-1.
In a shocking upset, Elvin Sanchez came back after a three-year layoff to score a stunning 2nd round stoppage over Khalib Whitmore in a cruiserweight.
Sanchez dropped Whitmore with a vicious left hand that sent Whitmore face-first bouncing off the canvas. Somehow Whitmore was able to get to his feet, but a hard combination sent Whitmore to the ropes, and the bout was called off at 1:54,
Sanchez, 195.9 lbs of Paterson, NJ on 8-3-1 kuusi tyrmäyksellä. Whitmore, 202,5 paunaa Philadelphia on 6-2.
Antonio DuBose used a 2nd round knockdown to springboard himself to a tough six-round unanimous decision over Josh Crespo in a super featherweight bout.
DuBose, 127 lbs of Philadelphia won by scores of 60-53 kahdesti ja 58-55 nostaa hänen merkin 9-2-1. Crespo, 126.4 lbs New Haven, CT on 7-5-3.
Marquis Taylor pitched a shutout and won a six-round unanimous decision over Vincent Floyd in a welterweight bout.
Taylor, 147.6 lbs of Houston, TX win by scores of 60-54 kaikki kortit, ja on nyt 7-1. Floyd, 147.8 paunaa Philadelphia on 3-3-1.
Brandon Robinson scored a vicious 2nd round stoppage over Shane Pearson in a scheduled six-round super middleweight bout.
Robinson landed a booming right hand that sent Pearson down and out at 25 seconds of the 2nd frame. Robinson, 166.6 paunaa Philadelphia on 5-1 neljä tyrmäyksellä, Pearson, 166.7 lbs of Statesville, NC on 2-2.
Shamsuddeen Justice made a successful pro debut by stopping late-replacement Tito Gosalves in the final round of their four-round super lightweight bout..
Aika työnseisaus oli 2:11 for Justice, 145.5 lbs of Philadelphia. Gosalves, 148 paunaa Philadelphia on 0-3.
Kashon Hutchinson Reading, PA won a four round unanimous decision over Demetrius Williams in a super lightweight bout.
Hutchinson, 142.9 lbs won all cards 39-37, ja on nyt 3-3. Williams, 143.8 lbs of of Philadelphia is 1-3.
Jerrod Minor stopped Steven Lopez in the 4th and final round of their bantamweight bout.
Maalin aika oli 2:34 for Minor, 116.5 lbs of Philadelphia, ja on nyt 1-0. Lopez, 113.2 paunaa Philadelphia on 0-2.
Christian Montano scored three-knockdowns en-route to a 1st round stoppage over Dameron Kirby in their light heavyweight bout.
The time was 2:25 for Montano, 181.4 lbs of Houston, TX, ja on nyt 2-0 kaksi aihiot. Kirby, 178.6 lbs of Washington, DC was making his pro debut.
UPCOMING KING’S PROMOTIONS SHOWS
KIng’s Promotions will have shows on Tiistai, September 19th The Sands Betlehemissä Event Center .
Perjantai, September 29th klo 2300 Arena Etelä Philadelphia.
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Undefeated Bantamweight Christian Carto to appear in new main event on Friday, August 11th at The SugarHouse Casino

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Carto to battle Phillip Adyaka
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Philadelphia, Penn. (Heinäkuu 26, 2017)–Undefeated bantamweight knockout artist, Christian Carto will headline a nine-bout card at the SugarHouse Casino päällä Perjantai, August 11th.
Show edistetään Kingin kampanjat.
Carto, ottavat Phillip Adyka (7-9, 4 KO: n) St. Paavali, Minnesota in the six-round featured bout.
Carto Philadelphia on kirjaa 10-0 with all of his wins coming via knockout.
The 20 year-old continues to step up in competition, and he has looked more impressive with each outing.
Carto has kept extremely busy as he fought all ten of his bouts in under a year, with his latest being a 1st round stoppage over Juan Guzman on June 30th in Atlantic City.
“I don’t know much about Adyka. I know he likes to come forward,” said Carto, who has been training in Los Angeles at the Wild Card Gym and has been sparring with world champions.
When asked about his knockout streak, Carto said he does not go in looking for the early stoppage.
“I don’t go in looking for the knockout. I just go out there to box and pick my shots, and if the stoppage comes, se tulee.”
When Carto gets back to Philadelphia, he will be performing in front of a fan base that is one of the best in the Philadelphia region.
“It’s good to get a ton of support, and I enjoy performing in front of them.”
When asked about the busy schedule, Carto leaves it up to his team, which includes his his father Frank and brother Frankie.
“I just train for one fight at a time, and my team tells me that when I am going to fight, I just go back in the gym, but I do want to stay active.”
Kuudessa kierroksen otteluita:
Erik Spring (9-1-2, 1 KO) Reading, PA ottavat David Wilson (5-0-1, 1 KO) New Haven, CT in a junior middleweight bout.
Brandon Robinson (4-1, 3 KO) Philadelphia, PA taistelee Shane Pearson (2-1, 2 KOs) of Staesville, NC in a super middleweight affair.
Khalib Whitmore (6-1, 5 KOs) of Philadelphia returns in a cruiserweight fight against Elvin Sanchez (7-3-1, 5 Kos) Paterson, NJ
Antonio DuBose (8-2-1, 2 KOs) Philadelphia taisteluita Josh Crespo (7-4-3, 3 KOs) New Haven, CT in a super featherweight tussle.
Marquis Taylor (6-1) Houston, TX takes on Vincent Floyd (3-2-1, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia in a welterweight contest.
Neljässä kierroksen otteluita:
Shamsuddeen Justice Philadelphia tekee hänen pro debyyttinsä vastaan Jack Grady (0-6-1) Buffalo, NY in a super lightweight bout.
Demetrius Williams (1-2) Philadelphia ottavat Kashon Hutchinson (2-3, 1 KO) Reading, PA in a super lightweight fight.
Jerrod Minor of Philadelphia will make his pro debut against fellow Philadelphian Steven Lopez (0-1) in a bantamweight fight.
Liput ovat myynnissä $100, $75, $50, ja voi ostaa osoitteesta SugarHouseBoxing.eventbrite.kanssa
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Witherspoon takes on Marrone in 2

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Bristol, PA (Elokuu 6, 2016) – Chazz Witherspoon scored his fifth consecutive knockout victory as he took out former world title challenger Mike Marrone in round two of their scheduled six-round heavyweight bout in the main event at the Grundy Arena.

The eight-bout card was promoted by D and D Promotions and Silver Spoon Promotions.

Witherspoon sent Marrone to the canvas in round one with a left hook. Seconds later it was a hard 1-2 that sent Marrone down for a second time.

Kierroksella kaksi, Witherspoon landed a booming right that deposited Marrone on the canvas for a third time. Marrone got to his feet but the fight was waved off at 1:31.

Witherspoon of Paulsboro, New Jersey is now 35-3 kanssa 27 aihiot. Marrone of Vero Beach, Florida is 21-6.

Samuel Seah won a four round unanimous decision over Samuel Amoako in a junior welterweight bout.

Teah of Philadelphia won by scores of 40-36 kaikki kortit ja on nyt 8-1. Amoako of Silver Spring, MD is 21-13.

Elijah Vines stopped Julian Valerio in round three of their scheduled four round middleweight brawl.

In the first frame, Vines dropped Valerio with a short right on the inside. Valerio returned the favor after a furious exchange, Valerio put Vines on the canvas from a left hook. Kierroksella kolme, Vines drilled Valerio a multitude of times with power punches that continuously snapped the head of Valerio’s head back until a moment later when Vines landed some hard body punches and referee Hurley McCall stopped the fight at 2:37.

Vines of Philadelphia is 3-0 kolme aihiot. Valerio of Brooklyn, NY is 3-4.

Good looking prospect, Jaron Ennis stopped Matthew Murphy in round two of a scheduled four round junior welterweight bout.

Kierroksella kaksi, Ennis sent Murphy to a knee after landing a barrage of punches. Seconds later, It was a left to the body that sent Murphy down and the fight was stopped at 2:53.

Ennis of Philadelphia is 5-0 viisi aihiot. Murphy of St. Ludvig, MO is 1-3.

Mike Hilton remained undefeated by stopping Cortez Reed at 1:57 in the fourth and final scheduled round of their cruiserweight bout.

Hilton of Trenton, NJ, on nyt 3-0 with all wins coming via stoppage. Reed of Atlanta, GA on 1-3.

Emanuel Taylor stopped Carlos Aguilera in round two of their scheduled eight round junior welterweight bout.

Taylor cracked Aguilera with a left hook to the ribs that dropped him. He could not get to his feet and fight was over at 2:07.

Taylor of Edgewood, MD is now 20-4 kanssa 14 aihiot. Aguilera of Chiapas, MX is 10-18.

Leshawn Rodriguez demolished Jason Whar inside of one round of their scheduled four round middleweight bout.

Rodriguez dropped Whar three times in round one, with the last coming from a left hook and the bout was stopped at 1:55.

Rodriguez of Shirley, New York is 4-0 neljä tyrmäyksellä. Wahr of Virginia Beach, Virginia on 4-13.

Luis Perozo remained undefeated by winning a 4-round unanimous decision over Alberto Martinez in a lightweight bout.

Kierroksella kaksi, Perozo scored a knocked down from a right hand.

Perozo of New York , NY won by scores of 39-36 kaikki kortit ja on nyt 2-0. Martinez of Tifton, GA on 0-2.
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Chazz Witherspoon waiting for right opportunity but first must get past Marrone this Saturday

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Chazz Witherspoon headlines against former world title challenger Mike Marrone on August 6th at The Grundy Arena in Bristol, PA.

Emanuel Taylor battles Carlos Aguilera

Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Elijah Vines, Jaron Ennis, LeShawn Rodriguez and Luis Perozo
Junior Welterweight Sam Teah also on the bill
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Bristol, PA (Elokuu 3,, 2016) – Chazz “Gentleman” Witherspoon is ready for a big fight against a top heavyweight, but first, he must get past Mike Marrone Lauantaina yö, kuten D & D Kampanjat ja Silver Spoon Promotions will present “Rumble at the Rink II” klo Grundy Arena sisäänBristol, Pennsylvania.

Witherspoon (34-3, 26 KO: n) of Paulsboro, New Jersey is ready for the former world title challenger and he has taken him as a serious challenge for tämä Lauantain Päätapahtuma.
“Koulutus on ollut hyvä. Olen valmis taistelemaan lauantaina,” said Witherspoon.
“I know Marrone from the amateurs. We have spoken before at tournaments. He seems like a nice guy, and I know he will come to fight. He won’t lay down and I am expecting a good fight.”
Witherspoon has won four in a row by knockout knows that with another win or two, he will have a big opportunity at one of the top names in the heavyweight division.
“I am waiting for the right opportunity. It has to make sense. I am willing to take stay busy fights and continue to hone my craft. If the opportunity isn’t next, then I will continue to stay busy.”
Witherspoon knows that it will take one big win to become a major player in the suddenly wide-open heavyweight division.
“I think the division is exciting again. Different guys have belts and all roads do not lead to one person. I know I will fit somewhere in there when I get a shot at one of these titles.”
In the meantime, Witherspoon will continue and promote the sport. Along with D & D Promotions, he is the co-promoter of Saturday’s fight.
“We have been trying to get the word out to the area. It’s a good surrounding area with Neshaminy and Bensalem and just over the bridge, you have Burlington, Florence and Willingboro.”
Seeing action in the eight-round co-feature will be junior welterweight Emanuel “The Tranzforma” Taylor (19-4, 13 KO: n) taistelee Carlos Aguilera (10-16, 4 KO: n) of Chiapas, Meksiko.

Voitolla, Taylor is earmarked for a September fight with WBO number-two ranked Jose Zepeda.

The Taylor – Aguilera bout is promoted in association with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.

In a six-round bout, Alvin Vermall Jr.. (10-0-1, 8 KO: n) of Catskills, NY ottavat James Jones (2-8, 1 KO) of Nashville, NJ in a cruiserweight bout

Neljässä kierroksen otteluita:

Cruiserweight Mike Hilton (2-0, 2 KO: n) Trenton, NJ ottavat vastustajan nimeksi.

Keskisarja Elijah Vines (2-0, 2 KO: n) Philadelphia taistelee Julian Valerio(3-3, 2 KO: n) Atlanta, GA

Junior welterweight sam Seah (7-1-1, 2 KO: n) of Philadelphia will all see action against Samuel Amoako (21-12, 15 KO: n) hopea keväällä, MD.
LeShawn Rodriguez (3-0, 2 KO: n) of Shirley, NY taistelee Jason Wahr (4-12-3, 1 KO) Virginia Beach, VA. vuonna keskisarjan ottelu.
Jaron Ennis (4-0, 4 KO: n) Philadelphia ottavat Matthew Murphy (1-3-1, 1 KO) St. Ludvig, MO. a junior welterweight bout.
Luis Perozo (1-1, 1 KO) of New York will battle Alberto Martinez (0-1) of Tifton, GA
Tickets for this night of boxing are $150 VIP with food and soft drinks; $100; $50; $25 (for children under 17) ja voi ostaa soittamalla 856-842-7577 taidboysboxing@gmail.com tai www.dboysboxing.com

The Grundy Arena is located at 475 Beaver Street in Bristol, PA.
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Cuba defeats Team Pittsburgh, 7-4 edessä yli 2,500 fans at Battle on the Bridge

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Pittsburgh, PA (Elokuu 1, 2016) – A group of some of the best amateurs from boxing hotbed Cuba defeated Team Pittsburgh 7-4 lauantaina night in front of a packed crowd of over 2,500 on the Roberto Clemente Bridge adjacent to to PNC Park.
The meet, which was a year in the making that saw the team from Pittsburgh travel to Cuba in May for a dual-training session between the teams and culminated with the historic event.
Not only was the meet staged in front of a capacity crowd, but was broadcast live back to Cuba with an estimated viewing audience of 11 million people.
In attendance were 1996 Olympic Gold Medal winner Maikro Romero of Cuba, who came over as an ambassador for his home country as well as two-time world champion, Steve “USS” Cunningham, who was a coach for Team Pittsburgh and father of team participant, Steve Cunningham Jr.
The younger Cunningham, along with teammates Nehemiah Hollinger, Sylvio Cercone & Kiante Irving were the four members from Team Pittsburgh to have their hand’s raised.

For more information on the event, www.cubasipgh.org
History of the Event

In the sport of amateur boxing, Cuba has established itself as a world power house. Despite only having a population roughly equal to that of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Cuba has won an unbelievable 67 Olympic medals in boxing, 34 of which are Gold. By all accounts, Cuba is a world leader in the sport.

In November of 2015, a diverse delegation of business and community leaders led by Congressman Mike Doyle, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, and Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak traveled to Cuba to invite Cuba to take on Team Pittsburgh. Tänään, Heinäkuu 30, 2016, right here in Pittsburgh, you are a witness to an unprecedented athletic exchange with Cuba. While Pittsburgh has had a long-standing relationship with the City of Matanzas, Cuba and has engaged in countless academic, cultural, and humanitarian exchanges with our friends in Cuba, this athletic exchange will be a first. Our belief is that if Pittsburgh wants to be the best in the world, we have to learn from the best in the world. Having the opportunity to compete against Cuba provides our athletes with a tremendous opportunity to challenge them to become better boxers while making friends and learning about a different culture

This competition will be unique in the fact that unlike the athletic exchanges of the past between USA and Cuba, this event will be a “friendly” club match. Each of the bouts athletes are evenly matched. The goal of the evening’s competition is to provide young boxers of all skill levels a chance to compete on the international level and ultimately grow as boxers and individuals. Because of the historic nature of this event, we endeavored to stage the boxing match in a manner that reflects its significance. Matanzas is Cuba’s City of Bridges, and Pittsburgh holds that designation in the U.S.A. Because of the need to create a symbolic bridge between the U.S. and Cuba to move past the Cold War Era, we have chosen to hold this match on the Roberto Clemente Bridge, honoring at the same time a man who gave his life building unity among nations.

History of Pittsburgh Matanzas
The Pittsburgh-Matanzas Sister Cities Partnership was founded to create an opportunity for our residents, public officials, and leaders of organizations to engage in mutually beneficial ‘people to people’ exchanges with the residents of Matanzas, Kuuba. Helmikuun 20, 1998 a signing agreement took place in Matanzas officially designating our sister city relationship.

The Mission of the Pittsburgh-Matanzas Sister Cities Partnership is to expand our sister city relationship between the City of Pittsburgh and the City of Matanzas, Kuuba, to foster understanding and bilateral cooperation through mutually beneficial exchanges between individuals, government officials, community groups, organizations, educational, environmental, cultural, sports, business, and other institutions. It is important that ordinary people be able to experience Cuba for themselves and form their own opinions. Vuosien varrella, our work has expanded to encompass bilateral relationships within the entire nation of Cuba.
Our work focuses on these 4 objectives:
1. Lift the illegal and immoral blockade (Extra-territorial economic and trade sanctions that impact world trade)
2. Lift the Travel Ban (Allow Americans the same freedom of travel enjoyed by every other democratic nation.)
3. Building International Relations that respect the independence and Sovereignty of Cuba
4. Ending the illegal and immoral occupation of Guantanamo Bay (US is in outright violation of Treaty)

Despite decades of travel restrictions placed on U.S. residents by our own government that remain in place even to this day, as do crippling economic sanctions against Cuba, which have been condemned worldwide as immoral and illegal under international law, we have continued our work to engage in peaceful and constructive activities with the people and institutions of Cuba.

History of Hibernian Celtic Athletic Fund

The Celtic Athletic Fund was created by members of Ancient Order of Hibernians to help make sports accessible for low-income Pittsburgh youth of all nationalities through “Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity”.
Boxing on the Bridge is the brainchild of the organization.

Michael Diven, a former Pittsburgh councilman and former state representative, is a member of the Hibernian Celtic Athletic Fund and the Pittsburgh Matanzas Sister Cities Partnership. For the past three years on St. Patrikin päivä, the fund has sponsored an exchange with Irish boxers called the Donnybrook organized by Mr. Diven.

The Cuban Constitution guarantees “access to study, culture and sports.” But in the U.S., youth sports, as well as art and music, are among the first to be cut when school district funding shrinks. “Boxing on the Bridge” continues the work of the fund to support sports initiatives for Pittsburgh’s youth and builds on decades of work by the Pittsburgh-Matanzas Sister Cities Partnership

For Pittsburgh, it will be a unique opportunity for our amateur youth boxers to learn from the best boxers in the world. And for our nation, it will help build bridges with Cuba and public support for congressional action to finally end the U.S. economic, commercial and financial blockade of Cuba, which continues, despite President Obama’s March visit to the island.
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Chazz Witherspoon headlines against former world title challenger Mike Marrone on August 6th at The Grundy Arena in Bristol, PA.

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Emanuel Taylor battles Carlos Aguilera

Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Elijah Vines, Jaron Ennis, LaShawn Rodriguez and Luis Perozo
Junior Welterweight Sam Teah also on the bill
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Bristol, PA (Heinäkuu 29, 2016) – Chazz “Gentleman” Witherspoon ottavat entinen maailmanmestari otsikko haastaja Mike Marrone Lauantai-iltana, August 6thkuten D & D Kampanjat ja Silver Spoon Promotions will present “Rumble at the Rink II” klo Grundy Arena sisään Bristol, Pennsylvania.

Witherspoon (33-4, 26 KO: n) Lähialueella Paulsboro, New Jersey vakiinnuttanut asemansa yhtenä alkuun Amerikan Heavyweights kuten St. Josephin yliopiston jatko voitti ensimmäisen kaksikymmentäkolme jaksoja kanssa voittoa yli tykkää Michael Alexander (11-0), Talmadge Griffis (24-6-3), Jonathan Haggler (18-1) ennen kärsimystä hänen ensimmäinen tappio tulevaisuudessa kaksi kertaa maailmanmestaruuden haastaja Chris Arreola kautta kiistanalainen esteellisyydestä.

Witherspoon went on to win three fights in a row, which was highlighted by an entertaining 8th round stoppage over Adam “Swamp Donkey” Richards (21-1). Tämä taistelu äänestettiin Ring Magazinen 2008 Heavyweight Fight of the Year.Witherspoon then dropped a fight to future two-time world title challenger Tony Thompson.

Witherspoon meni pisteet 4 peräkkäisen aihiot johon sisältyi tuhoisa 3rd round tuhoa yli Tyson Cobb (14-2).

Witherspoon sitten otti voittamaton näköpiirissä Seth Mitchell huhtikuuta 28, 2012 vuonna bout jossa Witherspoon oli Mitchell pahasti loukkaantunut useita kertoja ennen Mitchell tuli pois voittoon.

Witherspoon has scored four consecutive knockouts which includes his last bout when he stopped Nick Guivas (11-2-2) kolme kierrosta 15 elokuu Atlantic City.

Marrone of Vero Beach, Florida on kirjaa 21-5 kanssa 15 aihiot.

The 30 vuotiaan kääntyi ammattilainen 2004 ja voitti ensimmäisen 18 bouts that was highlighted by a nationally televised win over Malachy Farrell (15-0).
Marrone suffered first defeat at the hands of future world title challenger Francisco Pianeta. Marrone also lost to world title challenger DaVarryl Williamson.
Marrone challenged for the WBA Cruiserweight title, but was defeated by Guillermo Jones. Marrone also came up short against former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs.
Seeing action in the eight-round co-feature will be junior welterweight Emanuel “The Tranzforma” Taylor (19-4, 13 KO: n) taistelee Carlos Aguilera (10-16, 4 KO: n) of Chiapas, Meksiko.

Taylor of Edgewood, Maryland on ennätys 19-4 kanssa 13 aihiot.

The 25 vuotiaan, won his first fourteen bouts has quality wins over Ayi Bruce (15-1); George Sosa (6-0); Raymond Serrano (18-1)’ Victor Cayo (31-3) & Karim Mayfield (18-1-1).

Taylor also battled former world champions Adrien Broner and Chris Algieri to competitive decision defeats.

The Taylor – Aguilera bout is promoted in association with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.

Neljässä kierroksen otteluita:

Cruiserweight Mike Hilton (2-0, 2 KO: n) Trenton, NJ ottavat vastustajan nimeksi.

Keskisarja Elijah Vines (2-0, 2 KO: n) Philadelphia taistelee Julian Valerio(3-3, 2 KO: n) Atlanta, GA

Junior welterweight sam Seah (7-1-1, 2 KO: n) of Philadelphia will all see action against Samuel Amoako (21-12, 15 KO: n) hopea keväällä, MD.
LaShawn Rodriguez (3-0, 2 KO: n) of Shirley, NY taistelee Jason Wahr (4-12-3, 1 KO) Virginia Beach, VA. vuonna keskisarjan ottelu.
Jaron Ennis (4-0, 4 KO: n) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a junior welterweight bout.
Luis Perozo (1-1, 1 KO) of New York will battle Alberto Martinez (0-1) of Tifton, GA
Tickets for this night of boxing are $150 VIP with food and soft drinks; $100; $50; $25 (for children under 17) ja voi ostaa soittamalla 856-842-7577 taidboysboxing@gmail.com tai www.dboysboxing.com

The Grundy Arena is located at 475 Beaver Street in Bristol, PA.
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Rumble at the Rink II on Saturday, Elokuu 6 at The Grundy Arena in Bristol, PA.

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Chazz Witherspoon headlines

Emanuel Taylor battles Carlos Aguilera

Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Elijah Vines and Glenwood Latimore
Junior Welterweight Sam Teah also on the bill
Bristol, PA (Heinäkuu 13, 2016) – Lauantaina yö, August 6th, D & D Promotions and Silver Spoon Promotions will present “Rumble at the Rink II” klo Grundy Arena sisään Bristol, Pennsylvania.

Päätapahtuma, raskaansarjan haastaja, Chazz “Gentleman” Witherspoon will take part in a bout scheduled for eight rounds.

Witherspoon (33-4, 26 KO: n) Lähialueella Paulsboro, New Jersey vakiinnuttanut asemansa yhtenä alkuun Amerikan Heavyweights kuten St. Josephin yliopiston jatko voitti ensimmäisen kaksikymmentäkolme jaksoja kanssa voittoa yli tykkää Michael Alexander (11-0), Talmadge Griffis (24-6-3), Jonathan Haggler (18-1) ennen kärsimystä hänen ensimmäinen tappio tulevaisuudessa kaksi kertaa maailmanmestaruuden haastaja Chris Arreola kautta kiistanalainen esteellisyydestä.

Witherspoon went on to win three fights in a row, which was highlighted by an entertaining 8th round stoppage over Adam “Swamp Donkey” Richards (21-1). Tämä taistelu äänestettiin Ring Magazinen 2008 Heavyweight Fight of the Year. Witherspoon laski sitten taistella tulevaisuudessa kaksi kertaa maailmanmestaruuden haastaja Tony Thompson.

Witherspoon meni pisteet 4 peräkkäisen aihiot johon sisältyi tuhoisa 3rd round tuhoa yli Tyson Cobb (14-2).

Witherspoon sitten otti voittamaton näköpiirissä Seth Mitchell huhtikuuta 28, 2012 in bout jossa Witherspoon oli Mitchell pahoin loukkaantunut useita kertoja ennen Mitchell tuli pois voittoon.

Witherspoon has scored four consecutive knockouts which includes his last bout when he stopped Nick Guivas (11-2-2) kolme kierrosta 15 elokuu Atlantic City.

Seeing action in the eight-round co-feature will be junior welterweight Emanuel “The Tranzforma” Taylor (19-4, 13 KO: n) taistelee Carlos Aguilera (10-16, 4 KO: n) of Chiapas, Meksiko.

Taylor of Edgewood, Maryland on ennätys 19-4 kanssa 13 aihiot.

The 25 vuotiaan, won his first fourteen bouts has quality wins over Ayi Bruce (15-1); George Sosa (6-0); Raymond Serrano (18-1)’ Victor Cayo (31-3) & Karim Mayfield (18-1-1).

Taylor also battled former world champions Adrien Broner and Chris Algieri to competitive decision defeats.

The Taylor – Aguilera bout is promoted in associated with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.

Neljässä kierroksen otteluita:

Cruiserweight Mike Hilton (2-0, 2 KO: n) Philadelphia, junior keskisarjanGlenwood Latimore (1-0) Philadelphia; keskisarja Elijah Vines (2-0, 2 KO: n) & junior välisarjan sam Seah (7-1-1, 2 KO: n) of Philadelphia will all see action against opponents to be named.

Tickets for this night of boxing are $150 VIP with food and soft drinks; $100; $50; $25 (for children under 17) ja voi ostaa soittamalla 856-842-7577 taidboysboxing@gmail.com tai www.dboysboxing.com

The Grundy Arena is located at 475 Beaver Street in Bristol, PA.