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Multi-World boxing champion Amanda Serrano to headline iKON 7 MMA-händelse

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STREAMING LIVE & EXCLUSIVELY ON UFC FIGHT PASS®June 11th FROM LOS MOCHIS, SINALOA, MEXICO
LAS VEGAS (Maj 20, 2021) – Multiple World boxing champion Amanda ”The Real Deal” Serrano vilje rubrik iKON 7, presented by iKON Fighting Federation, the mixed-martial-arts division of Roy Jones Jr. Boxning, Juni 11th at Benito Juarez Auditorium in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexiko.

iKON 7 will be streamed live and exclusively JUNE 11 on UFC FIGHT PASS®, börjar vid 10 p.m. OCH / 7 p.m. PT. To sign up for UFC FIGHT PASS, världens ledande digitala prenumerationstjänst för stridsport, besök www.ufcfightpass.com or download the UFC app.

Puerto Rico native Serrano, slåss av Brooklyn, New York, är 1-0-1 in mixed-martial-arts competition. She will face pro-debuting Valentia Garcia, av Mexiko, i iKON 7main event. One of the greatest female boxers of all-time, Serrano is a 10-time, 7-division World champion, who sports a remarkable 40-1-1(30 Kos) pro record.

“We are thrilled to have Amanda Serrano headlining our card,” iKON Fighting Federation president Keith Veltre sa. “She is a great boxing champion, one of the all-time best, who is going to make waves in MMA. She can really fight! Her fight is also a continuation of the terrific Puerto Rico versus Mexico sports rivalry.”

I co-featured händelse, Las Vegas fighter Johnny “The Paradox” Parsons (6-2-0, iKON: 2-0-0) ansikten Ricardo “Woody” Chavez (5-1-0), av Mexiko, at a 175-pound catchweight.

Undefeated Tucson welterweight Pete “Dead Game” Rodriguez, a familiar iKON fighter, goes for his fourth straight victory without a loss – all in iKON competition – versus Mexican opponent Roberto “Pixley 2B” Pixley (5-1-0).

Scheduled to fight on the undercard is Yakima, Washington featherweight Jorge “The Natural” Alcala (4-1-0) vs. Sergio “The Animal” Cortez (3-2-0), Hong Kong female featherweight Ramona Pasqual (4-2-0) vs. pro-debuterar Guadalupe Guzman, Miami by way of Egypt welterweight Manmoud Sebie vs. Enrique Hernandez in a battle of pro-debuting fighters, pro-debuting female flyweights Rosselyn Chavira, Tucson (DEN) och Sofia Salacar, and Mexican featherweights Luis “Mano” Garcia (1-2, iKON: 1-1-0) vs. pro-debuterar Angel Rivera.

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RING CITY USA ANNOUNCES STACKED UNDERCARD for march 18 event in puerto rico

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Live on NBC Sports Network and NBC Sports App

9:00 p.m. OCH / 6:00 p.m. PT

Twitch Prelims Start at 6:30 p.m. OCH / 3:30 p.m. PT

Los Angeles – March 12, 2021 – Ring City USA, the new sports media startup that debuted its Thursday night boxing series in November 2020, announced a stacked undercard today for its March 18 händelse, the next fight night of the boxing outfit’s three-event residency in Puerto Rico. The three-fight main card will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on NBC Sports Network in the United States and Puerto Rico, and on Twitch for fans outside of the U.S, live from Albergue Olimpico (Olympic Center) in Salinas.

The six-fight event is headlined by another chapter in the iconic Puerto Rico vs. Mexico ring rivalry asAlberto Machado (22-2, 18 Kos) of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, striderAngel ‘Tashiro’ Fierro (17-1-1, 13 Kos) av Tijuana, Mexiko, in a ten-round lightweight bout. Machado was previously slated to fight undefeated prospect Hector Tanajara who was forced to withdraw due to illness.

In the evening’s co-main event from Puerto Rico, Jose ‘Chiquro’ Martinez, (21-1-2, 14 Kos), of Las Marias, Puerto Rico, clashes with three-time world title challengerIsrael ‘Jiga’ Gonzalez (26-4, 11 Kos) of Los Cabos, Mexiko, in a ten-round bantamweight bout.

The 28-year-old Martinez looks to stay in the win column following a second-round knockout of Yeison Vargas in February 2020 in San Juan, P.R. His last four victories have come by knockout.

Following a hard-fought twelve-round decision loss to pound-for-pound great Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez in October 2020, the 24-year-old Gonzalez defeated Samuel Gutierrez just two months later in December 2020 in San Lucas, Mexiko. Martinez has also challenged world champions Khalid Yafai and Jerwin Ancajas for their title belts in the last three years.

A six-round light heavyweight fight will round out the main card on NBC Sports Network featuringIrish’ Joe Ward, (2-1, 2 Kos), of Moate, Irland, who will look to avenge his pro debut setback againstMarco ‘El Muneco’ Delgado, (7-1, 5 Kos), of Turlock, Calif.

Fighting at Madison Square Garden on October 5, 2019, Ward suffered a severe knee injury in the second round which delivered Delgado a technical knockout victory. Ward has bounced back with two first round knockouts taking place in December 2020 i Mexiko. Since the victory over Ward, Delgado has continued his winning ways with a six-round decision over previously undefeated Burley Brooks in December 2020 in Arlington, Texas.

Headlining the Twitch undercard broadcast, som börjar vid 6:30 p.m. OCH / 3:30 p.m. PT, three-time world title challengerMaricela ‘La Diva’ Cornejo, (13-4, 5 Kos), Los Angeles, Calif. faces off againstAlma Ibarra (7-1, 4 Kos) of Monterrey, Mexiko.

In the last three years, Cornejo has twice come up short against unified Super Middleweight World Champion Franchon Dezurn-Crews in her quest to win a world championship. Sandwiched between the two world title fights, Cornejo was victorious in a tremendous performance against veteran Erin Toughill on January 27, 2019 in front of her legion of hometown fans in Los Angeles.

A winner of her first seven fights, Ibarra looks to return to the win column following a hard-fought ten-round decision loss to undefeated WBA Interim Junior Middleweight Champion Raquel Miller on November 23, 2019.

In an eight-round flyweight battle, former world champion and knockout artistAngel ‘Tito’ Acosta, (21-2, 21 Kos), San Juan, Puerto Rico, striderGilberto Mendoza (17-9-3, 8 Kos) of Modesto, Calif.

The 30-year-old Acosta made three successful defenses of his world title before losing to Elwin Soto in June 2019. In his last fight in October 2019, Acosta stopped Raymond Tabugon in the fifth round. The upset-minded Mendoza hits the ring following a hard-fought decision loss to top undefeated Mexican prospect Sergio Rios Jimenez.

Rounding out the card in a six-round junior lightweight battle, topp obesegrad utsikterEdwin ‘The Chin’ Valentin(9-0, 8 Kos) will fight in his hometown of Salinas when he faces veteranHector Marengo (7-14-4, 4 Kos) av Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

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About Ring City USA

Ring City, which launched in 2020, is boxing’s newest sports media platform. Working in tandem with a variety of promoters and talent, its new boxing series places an emphasis on competitive matchups that genuinely test the fighters and excite the fight fans. Ring City provides great fights in the ring and compelling shoulder programming outside of the ring. Ring City is the proving ground where up-and-coming talent can earn their stripes and launch themselves into the upper echelon of boxing stardom.

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Boxning räddade livet för tvådivisionens världsmästare "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Juni 4, 2020) - Som många boxare, champion två division världen "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera krediterar boxning för att rädda hans liv.

"Absolut,”Rivera instämde. ”Efter att mamma dött när jag var 10 år gammal, Jag gav upp livet och mitt beslut återspeglade det: hänga med fel publik inklusive gängmedlemmar, konsumerar alkohol mellan åldrarna 10 och 15. Jag gick definitivt i fel riktning.

”Jag trodde aldrig att jag hade en framtid förrän jag började boxas. Det är svårt att säga vad jag skulle göra om jag aldrig hade boxat, men förresten jag bodde, Jag skulle förmodligen vara i fängelse eller död nu. ”

Född i Philadelphia, Rivera bodde i Puerto Rico och Springfield, MA, innan han flyttade till Worcester, MA, där han träffade en man som hjälpte till att förändra sitt liv, Carlos Garcia, som var ansvarig för ett speciellt boxningsprogram på Worcester Boys & Girls Club.

Rivera hade börjat boxas vid en ålder av 14 ½ i en källare med sin vän, Felix lopez.  Han hade förälskats i boxning efter att ha settRoberto Duran upprörd"Socker" Ray Leonard i deras första kamp. Den unga Puerto Rican-amerikanen använde specifikt hans amatörboksupplevelse för att förbereda sig för de professionella rankningarna. Garcia, som är i National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame, sätta honom i en nybörjarkamp efter bara en amatörkamp för att sätta Rivera på snabbspåret, eftersom han förstod att Rivera drömde om att bli världsmästare som professionell. Rivera avslutade med en 35-15 amatör rekord, framhävd av en bronsmedaljprestanda på PAL Nationals.

”Jag har aldrig haft stora amatörsatsningar men, Naturligtvis, Jag ville vinna varje kamp jag tävlade i,”Sa Rivera. ”En gång kvalificerade jag mig inte för olympiska försöken, min plan var att bli proffs. Jag visste inte hur mycket amatörerna skulle göra att jag skulle bli en framgångsrik professionell boxare. Jag är glad att jag lyssnade på mina tränare, annars skulle jag ha blivit pro tidigare, eftersom jag skulle bli frustrerad över amatörernas politik. Jag hatade att förlora, men jag hatade att förlora ännu mer när jag visste att jag borde ha vunnit. Efter tre år tillsammans (med Garcia) i amatörerna och få en stor mängd erfarenhet av resor över hela New England, landet och till och med slåss i Kanada, Jag såg alla typer av stilar och begåvade boxare som hjälpte mig som proffs. Carlos är som en farsfigur för mig och under all vår utbildning och resor, han var alltid i mitt huvud, bygga upp mig för att bli en bra boxare, men också för att hjälpa mig bli en bättre man. ”

På November 7, 1992, Rivera debuterade, slå utFrancisco Mercedes i andra omgången. Han fortsatte sin första 23 proffs, inklusive Massachusetts State välterviktstitel i 1995. Hans första pro-förlust var den veteran Philadelphia fighterWillie Wise (20-3-4), som vann ett kontroversiellt 10-rundars split-beslut på Foxwoods Resort Casino i Connecticut. Rivera hade bevisat att han var mer än en möjlighet i sin första förlust, förlorar ett nära beslut (98-95, 94-97, 94-96) till en motståndare som upprör mexikansk ikonJulio César Chávez (102-3-2) bara tre år senare.

Visar samma motståndskraft som stannade hos Rivera hela hans karriär, två slagsmål senare stannade RiveraGilberto Flores i två omgångar för att fånga International Boxing Organization (IBO) världsmästerskap i välvikt. Rivera förlängde sin nya segerrekke till sju, innan du tappar ryggen mot ryggen. Fyra slagsmål senare, fast, Rivera registrerade sin första uttalande seger i 2001, slå utFrankie Randall (55-10-1) i 10th runt för att behålla sin nordamerikanska Boxing Association (Också) krona i sitt första försvar.

Nu befordrad av legendariska Don King, Rivera reste över Atlanten i september 2003 till Tyskland, där få amerikaner kunde vinna. Rivera bevisade tidigt att han menade affärer, släpper tidigare obesegradeMichel Trabant i andra omgången på väg till att vinna ett 12-rundars majoritetsbeslut för den lediga World Boxing Association (WBA).  Hans regeringstid, emellertid, varade inte länge. I sitt första försvar, Rivera förlorade ett splittringsbeslut hemma i Worcester till utmanarenLuis Collazo (24-1)

Rivera ryckte upp en viktklass för sin nästa kamp, visar resiliency som var en häftklammer under hans karriär för hans nästa kamp, också hemma, mot WBA junior medelvikt världsmästareAlexandro Garcia (25-1).

I hans nästa kamp och sitt första försvar av sin tredje världstitel, Rivera stoppades för första gången i sin prokarriär, av ny mästareTravis Simms (24-0), och sedan blev han slagen avDaniel Santos (24-0) i omgång åtta av deras WBA junior medelvikt titel eliminator.

Rivera gick i pension 2008 bara för att göra ett comeback i 2001, varefter han gick i pension igen tills han återvände till två slag i Worcester för att slutföra sin prokarriär med 50 slagsmål, den sista kommer vid en ålder av 46.

"Jose 's USA-boxningsupplevelser formade honom till den karaktärsmannen han är idag, både i och utanför ringen,"SadeChris tofflemire, USA: s Boxing Alumni Director ”Han tog vägen mindre reste för en världsmästare, och därigenom visade han sin seghet och uthållighet som gjorde honom till ett bra exempel för dagens USA-boxare. "

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Skapad att kämpa livslångt, ömsesidigt fördelaktiga relationer mellan USA boxning och dess alumner, –boxare, tjänstemän, tränare och boxning fans — Alumni Association ansluter generationer av champions, inspirerande och ge tillbaka till USA Boxning framtida boxning mästare, in och ut ur ringen.

USA Boxing Alumni Association är öppen för alla som har en kärlek till boxning och vill hålla kontakten med amatörboxning. Medlemmar ges tillgång till ett brett utbud av specialevenemang som är värd av Alumni Association, inklusive dess årliga USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

För att delta i Alumni Association, helt enkelt registrera vidalumni@usaboxing.org för en $40.00 per år medlemsavgift. Nya medlemmar får en T-shirt, nyckelring och e-plånbok.

Rivera var en riktig fungerande världsmästare. Få världsmästare hade också heltidsjobb under sina titlar. Rivera använde semestertid, såväl som personliga och sjukdagar, när han gick till träningsläger för några av sina stora slagsmål.

”Jag hade alltid en bra arbetsetik som växte upp," han förklarade. ”När jag flyttade till Worcester kl 16 år gammal, Jag bodde själv: skola, arbete, och sedan till pojkarna & Girls Club att träna. Jag höll samma arbetsetik som jag hade på 19 när jag blev proffs. Jag blev far kl 20, så att tillhandahålla min familj var avgörande. Även om det var svårt, Jag visste att boxning inte varade för evigt, och jag hade turen att hitta ett bra jobb som arbetade för Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trial Courts. Det gjorde under långa dagar när jag tränade, särskilt när jag kämpade för eller försvarade mitt världsmästerskap. I slutet, fast, att hålla mitt jobb var det bästa beslutet jag kunde ha tagit för mig och min familj. ”

Rivera. som var associerad domstolchef i åratal och befordrades förra året till biträdande chefsjef, är fortfarande involverad i boxning. Han och hans äldsta son, A.J. Rivera, äger och driver ett marknadsföringsföretag för boxning, Rivera Promotions Entertainment, att ge unga kämpar i hans område möjligheter att kämpa oftare och hemma. Jose faller ibland vid pojkarna & Girls Club för att besöka sina tidigare tränare, Garcia ochRocky Gonzalez, för att stödja deras unga talang. Han går också till sin vänKendrick BallGymmet, Lägret har rätt, att ge unga kämpar där några tips och att hålla sig i form (inte för ytterligare ett comeback).

Jose Antonio Rivera kommer att vara mest känd för sin seghet och beslutsamhet, vilket ledde honom in i ett annat liv, inklusive tre världsmästerskap och ett underbart liv han aldrig skulle ha haft.

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Twitter: @USABoxing, @USABoxingAlumni

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OM USA BOXING:  USA Boxings uppdrag ska vara att möjliggöra Förenta staternas idrottare och tränare att uppnå en fortsatt konkurrenskraftig kompetens, utveckla karaktär, stödja boxningssporten, och främja och odla boxning i olympisk stil i USA. USAs boxnings ansvar är inte bara att producera olympiskt guld, men också övervaka och styra alla aspekter av amatörboxning i USA.

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“Popeye” returns to the South this Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina

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HARTFORD, Conn. (Februari 18, 2019) – Undefeated utsikter Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera returns to the South this Saturday night (Februari. 23) in another “stay busy” fight on the “Christy Martin Fight Night” kort, presented by Christy Martin Promotions, at Centerstage@Noda in Charlotte, North Carolina.


Last November 30th, Rivera fought in Charlotte for the first time, knocking out local favorite Joshua Robertson in the sixth round. On Feb. 23 he will face veteran Mexican fighter Jose “Olimpico” Corral (20-23, 12 Kos) in a scheduled six-round bout to be contested at a 187-pound catch-weight.

The Puerto Rican-American fighter didn’t have many supporters last time around but, based on his impressive performance, he won some fans over to his side, and he fully intends to add more this trip.

“Fighting there the first time was an interesting experience,” Rivera said. “I had some mixed emotions, but the fans there showed me a lot of love. People came up to me after the fight saying how much they enjoyed watching me fight. It was a good experience for me. I beat up a local fighter, but they want me back, and I’m going there to get the job done again.

“The plan is for me to have more fights this year to increase my ring experience. I feel more confident each fight. All I’m lacking is experience in big fights and that’s coming. The more confident I become in the ring helps me focus better on what I’m doing in there.

“I’ve had a few obstacles along the way, but I love boxing and fighting as ‘Popeye’. I wake up every morning ready to go.”

Rivera (9-0, 8 Kos), the reigning Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All America light heavyweight champion, is part of a trio that formed Hartford Boxing Promotions (HBP) förra året, which also includes Rivera’s manager/head trainer Tony Blanco and their other partner, Michael Tran.

Blanco noted that this fight for Rivera has added importance. “We’re talking to a big promoter about a deal to co-promote Richard,” Blanco explained. “Så, he has to look good February 23rd in Charlotte. He has the right combination of talent and marketability that fans love.

“Going to Charlotte to fight the first time was a good experience. They liked and respected him so much that he’s heading back by popular demand. We really love Christy, to be honest. She has already asked if Richard would fight on a card that she’s promoting in March in Jacksonville, Florida.”

Martin feels the same way about Team Rivera. “He’s an awesome kid,” she added. “He’s talented, a solid pro in the ring, and very charismatic outside the ring. Fans here love him as a fighter and person. I’ve been saying ‘Popeye’ is coming back and fans here are excited.

“And now he’s stepped out of his comfort zone, fighting outside of New England, in front of different crowds, and against fighters with different styles The sky’s the limit for him. I think he’s the real deal.”

Biljetterna kostar $70.00 (ringsiden) och $35.00 (general admission and available to purchase at the venue.

Insläpp på 6 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled to start at 7 p.m. OCH.

Alla slagsmål och fighters är föremål för förändring.

INFORMATION;
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The WBO Kids Drug Free Program Continues To Impact Puerto Rican Children

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In a festive family atmosphere, the World Boxing Organization (WBO), through its successful WBO Kids Drug Free program, delivered bicycles, school supplies and sporting goods to the children of Cubuy in the town of Canóvanas, Puerto Rico.

The event was led by the WBO President Francisco ‘Paco’ Valcárcel, Esq, coach Jesús ‘Chuito’ Ayala, and referee José H. Rivera.

“Every day we work with children to be world champions in the ring or, ännu viktigare, in life. We work to be disciplined for life. We thank the WBO for helping in this process with their activities for the children, who are the future”, said coach Ayala.

WBO President Valcárcel told everyone present that “the work everyone is doing here is tremendous. Thanks to people like ‘Chuito’, who work very hard and unselfishly for the benefit of the children, that are our priority. Here we give them some gifts they can take home because they behaved well. If they respect their elders, behave well, and respect their parents, the Three Kings will arrive”.

Participating in the event were interim Latino WBO Heavyweight champion Víctor Bisbal, WBO Latino Jr. Welterweight champion Jean Carlos “Lobo” Torres, WBO/NABO Jr. Flyweight champion Wilfredo “Bimbito” Méndez, WBO Latino Jr. Bantamweight Champion Yenifel Vicente, and WBO Latino Featherweight Champion Luis “Popeye” Lebrón. Other boxers who were present included Alberto Mercado and David Reyes and amateur boxer Armani “The Legacy” Alméstica.

Also in the event were managers Raúl Pastrana, Margaro Cruz and José Ortíz; coaches Jesís “Tongui” Ortiz, Yoel “Yowy” González, and Oro Lebrón. The referee Roberto Ramírez,Jr, physical trainer and nutritionist DJ, and the Vice President of Spartan Boxing Club Mayra Pastrana also attended the event. For the WBO, Executive Director of the NABO / Intercontinental Diana Meléndez, the Treasurer Adolfo Flores, Vice-Chairman of the Championship Committee Enrique Mendoza, Esq, and Ratings Committee Chairman Edgardo López Sasso were present.

WBO Kids Drug Free is an international program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a message of drug prevention and motivate them to continue studying, using sports as a tool to stay on the right path, as well that support causes directed to those in need in order to ensure a better quality of life.

Video by Victor Planas / WBO

Video for download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R-pZoGSAtiwQaJusX19XcHjxOPjicon0/view?usp=sharing p

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WBO Kids Drug Free program impacted the children of Aguas Buenas

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Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico – With its consistent social commitment, the World Boxing Organization (WBO), chaired by Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel, Esq, and through the program WBO Kids Drug Free, brought joy and gifts for the children of the ‘Educational Center: Play, Explore & Learn’ and ‘Hacienda Don Antonio’. Both centers are located in the city of Aguas Buenas.

During the busy event that took place in the municipal boxing gym of Aguas Buenas, the children received backpacks with school supplies and sporting goods. Också, motivational speeches were given, bicycles were raffled, and lunch was served for them.

“We have no words for what the WBO did for our city. It was the second time this year our children saw the WBO visiting and helping us. In the future, this will reflect on their lives. Our gratitude is infinite. Thanks Paco, for this gesture of love”, said the mayor of Aguas Buenas, Javier García Pérez.

“Thanks to the mayor for putting the sport of his city first. These activities serve to motivate, but the most important thing is that we have to be consistent in maintaining that. This isn’t done overnight; this is a process that we work with a lot of love and in the long term, we see extraordinary results”, Valcárcel said.

The WBO Interim Latino Heavyweight champion Víctor Bisbal, WBO Latino Jr. Welter Champion Jean Carlos “Lobo” Torres, WBO/NABO Flyweight Champion Jonathan “Bomba” González, and WBA World Featherweight Champion Jesús Rojas participated as volunteers, along with prospects Yomar Álamo, Emmanuel “Tito” Morales, Alfredo “El Salsero” Cruz, Patrick Cora and John Karl Sosa. Amateur boxing was represented with the presence of Alexamil Cotto, Tatiana Ortiz, Ryan Montes, Ramón Montes, Kenneth Molina, Ivan Silva, Yadel Hernández, Gabriel Menard, Joshua Carrión, Carlos Rivera, Carlos Díaz, Ángel Javier, Christian Rivera and Adrián Ortiz.

Also in attendance was manager Orlando Piñero, trainers Álex Caraballo, Jesús “Tongui” Ortiz, Yoel “Yowy” González, Felix Pagan Pintor, Armando Álamo, Efraín Román, Eliezer González and Edwin Delgado. The professional boxing referees Luis Pabón, José Hiram Rivera, Melva Santos and Roberto Ramírez,Jr were also present, as well as professional boxing judge Luis Ruiz. From the WBO, other than Valcárcel, legal advisor Gustavo Olivieri,Esq, treasurer Adolfo Flores, and the Vice Chairman of the Championship Committee Enrique Mendoza, Esq were also in the activity.

WBO Kids Drug Free is an international program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a message of prevention of drug use and to motivate them to continue studying and using sports as a tool to stay on the right path, as well that support causes directed to those in need in order to contribute to a better quality of life.

Photos and video by Victor Planas / WBO

Video link:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=18KVJBNJGIEhLTjE9TtM55DnRYs3F4_4M p2�

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WBO Kids Drug Free program visits the Sor Isolina Ferré Center in Ponce

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PONCE, Puerto Rico – In an emotional and busy Christmas activity, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and its president Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel, accompanied by former world champions, prospects, WBO World Jr. Flyweight Champion Ángel Acosta, regional champions, and other figures of the sport were delivering gifts to children at the Sor Isolina Ferré Center in Ponce, as part of the successful world ‘WBO Kids Drug Free’ program.

An emotional Sister Mildred Vázquez, Spiritual Director of the centers of Puerto Rico, sa: “The WBO and Paco Valcárcel have been committed to us for around 20 years.There are many gifts that will be distributed to the other centers that we have in Puerto Rico. Since day one, which was a long time ago, I remember that Paco told us that the WBO was never going to forget us. His deed is very important for all of us. We will never forget the great help you gave us then Hurricane María hit us hard; we are very grateful”.

“Respect for the school, respect for the church, respect for their fathers and mothers, respect for the elderly and respect for their peers. Respect is the most important priority in life said our Savior”, Valcárcel expressed to the large number of children present. “Sister Sor Isolina always knew how to multiply the fish and bread. She was sent from God. They can count on us every year, the commitment will continue, and we love them very much”.

The world champion Ángel “Tito” Acosta said: “Many children left happy with their gifts and bicycles. I always tell the youth that they have to get away from the streets to concentrate on their studies”.

Participating in the activity were Acosta, former professional basketball player Javier “Toñito” Colón, WBO Latino Featherweight Champion Luis”Popeye” Lebrón, WBO Interim Latino Heavyweight Champion Víctor Bisbal, the former world champions Samuel Serrano, Alex “El Nene” Sánchez and Ángel “Cholo” Espada, along with boxers Alfredo “El Salsero” Kors, Jean M. Rivera, Edwin “Chin” Valentín, and amateur boxer Bryan Rodríguez.

Also in the event were boxing managers Margaro Cruz, coaches Jesús “Tongui” Ortiz, Ángel Vargas, Yoel “Yowy” González, and Félix Pagán Pintor, referees José Hiram Rivera and Ramón Peña; professional boxing judge César Ramos. For the WBO, other than Valcárcel, legal advisor Gustavo Olivieri, WBO Treasurer Adolfo Flores, and WBO Chairman Ratings Committee Edgardo López Sasso were also present.

WBO Kids Drug Free is an international program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a message of prevention to the use of drugs and to motivate them to continue studying, using sports as a tool to stay on good steps, as well supporting causes aimed at those in need in order to contribute to a better quality of life.

About the Sor Isolina Ferré Center:

CSIF has contributed to the well-being, security and socioeconomic development of Puerto Rico since its foundation 49 years ago at the Ponce Beach by Sister Isolina Ferré, MSBT. Its corrective programs and prevention, human development and community development provide solutions to address problems such as school dropout, violence, and unemployment and the economic crisis. The different programs and services are offered in 24 towns of the Island, including regions of Ponce, Guayama, San Juan, and Canóvanas, bl.

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Ortíz, Santiago and Lopez dominant in Puerto Rico

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‘Fresh Productions Boxing’ showed that its young boxers has the skills to beat opponents who have won world titles.

 

 

 

From the Pedro ‘Perucho’ Cepeda Ballpark in the city of Cataño, Puerto Rico, Jonathan ‘Bum Bum’ López (5-0, 3 Kos) från Puerto Rico, scored a unanimous decision victory over former WBA Interim World Champion and world title challenger José ‘Torito’ Rodríguez (32-8, 19 Kos) av Mexiko, in a scheduled six round fight in the bantamweight division (118 pounds).

 

 

 

Rodriguez was stripped of a point in the first round for behind the head blows. The three judges scored 60-53 for the Puerto Rican Lopez, who had an outstanding amateur career (226-12) that includes a bronze medal in the World Boxing Youth Championships in Kiev, the Golden Belt in Ecuador, and was national champion of Puerto Rico for seven consecutive years.

 

 

 

In another great fight, WBC FECARBOX Lightweight champion Alfredo ‘Ojo’ Santiago (11-0, 3 Kos), a native of the Dominican Republic and based in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, dominated by unanimous decision former WBA World Champion Jonathan Víctor Barros (41-7-1, 22 Kos) av Argentina. The three judges scored 99-91.

 

 

 

Barros has victories over former world champion Celestino Caballero and former world contenders Miguel Román and Satoshi Hosono. The Argentine has also faced boxers of the caliber of Yuriorkis Gamboa, Mikey Garcia, Lee Selby and Miguel Berchelt.

 

 

 

För hans del, ‘Ojo’ Santiago has notable victories over former world contender Jayson Velez and former Mexican Olympian Arturo Santos Reyes.

 

 

 

Puerto Rico’s jr featherweight (122 Ibs) sensation, Abimael ‘Manos de Piedra/Hands of Stone’ Ortiz (7-0-1, 4 Kos) defeated Mexican Alexis ‘Beaver’ Santiago (21-7-1, 8 Kos) by unanimous decision in a 10-round match. The judges scored 100-90 (2x) och 99-91.

 

 

 

In other fights:

 

 

 

Lightweights Steven Ruidiaz (4-0, 4 Kos) of Canovanas won by way of 3rd-round KO to Angel ‘Memito’ Lopez (6-2, 6 Kos) av Caguas.

 

 

 

In exciting fight in the flyweight division, Jesus “Chiquito” Soler (10-1-1, 5 KO: s) av Arecibo, defeated Oscar Marrero (5-2, 3 KO: s) of Luquillo by unanimous decision. The judges scored 78-76, 78-74 och 77-75.

 

 

 

Jr. welterweights, Emmanuel Morales (8-3, 5 Kos) of Cidra defeated Adrián Martínez (2-2, 2 Kos) of San Lorenzo by 3rd-round TKO.

 

 

 

Lightweights, Christian Barreto (1-0, 1 KO: s) of Arecibo defeated by technical knockout in the fourth round Michael Estrada (0-3) of Fajardo, and jr featherweight Christian Lebrón (1-0) of Fajardo, defeated Jonathan of La Paz (0-7) by technical knockout in the second round at 122 pounds.

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Greg Cohen kampanjer, Murphy’s Boxing and 12 Round Promotions Sign Undefeated Super Featherweight Abraham ‘El Super’ Nova to Multi-Year Co-Promotional Contract

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Greg Cohen kampanjer (GCP), Murphy’s Boxing and 12 Round Promotions are proud to announce the signing of undefeated super featherweight Abraham “El Super” Nova to a multi-year co-promotional contract.

Nova (12-0, 10 Kos), born in Puerto Rico and now residing in Albany, New York, has looked like a future champion while trotting the globe and winning all his fights. The 24-year-old was last seen in May, scoring a KO 7 over Italy’s Hassan Nourdine at the RTL Spiroudome in Charleroi, Belgien.

Before his 2016 debut, Nova had an incredible amateur career in which he went 167-11 med 60 KOs and was once the #1 ranked 141-lb. boxer in the United States. The prestigious titles he won include national and international victories at the 2014 USA Nationals, den 2014 Independent World Cup in the Dominican, and Gold at the 2014 Cheo Aponte Tournament, och 2015 Olympic Qualifiers. He is also a five-time New York Golden Gloves Champion.

“I’m very happy I got to associate myself with people of such good quality,” said a happy Abraham of the deal. “I’m looking forward to winning a world title in the very near future!"

“This is a fantastic young fighter and I want to thank my partners, Ken Casey from Murphy’s Boxing and Alain Vanackère from 12 Runda,” said Greg Cohen of GCP. “Abraham Nova is an extreme talent and will soon be a world champion. He’s also a pleasure to work with and I’m very happy to be involved.”

“Murphy’s Boxing have been lucky enough to work with Abraham Nova on several of his fights,” said Ken Casey of Murphy’s Boxing. “He is one of the classiest kids in boxing with an unmatched dedication. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that he is an amazing fighter with incredible credentials and some of the scariest power I have ever seen. We are thrilled to be co promoting Abraham.”

“It is a pleasure and an honor for me to be able to accompany a future world champion in his career,” said Alain Vanackère from 12 Runda. “What an incredible opportunity to be able to live this unique experience with two esteemed promoters, GCP and Murphy’s Boxing. I think we will have a lot of success and pleasure working together.”

Cohen says he’s not sure which 130-lb champion will be targeted (WBC: Miguel Berchelt, WBA: Gervonta Davis, IBF: Tevin Farmer and WBO: Masayuki Ito), but the plan is to move swiftly.

“We will immediately begin plans to put Abraham in against rated fighters and get him up the ladder as quickly as possible,"Sa han. “This young man has shown every indication he is ready for the next level of boxing. It’s a very exciting time to be in the Abraham Nova business.”

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The Heavyweight Factory Inks Welterweight Prospect Derrieck Cuevas to a Promotional Contract

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Kris Lawrence’s Heavyweight Factory Promotions is proud to announce the signing of undefeated welterweight power puncher Derrieck Cuevas (17-0-1, 14 Kos) till en PR kontrakt.

 

 

 

Cuevas, from San Juan, Puerto Rico, started boxing at the age of 10, after getting into frequent fights in the schoolyard. He went on to fight internationally and won the Puerto Rican National Amateur Championship at 132 Ibs., ending his unpaid career with a final record of 123-14.

 

 

 

Turning professional in 2014, the 23-year-old won the World Boxing Association Fedecentro Welterweight Championship in 2016 with a unanimous decision over Daniel Sostre.

 

 

 

“I am very excited to have signed with Kris Lawrence and the Heavyweight Factory,” said Cuevas. “To reach my dreams, I will give all of me in the ring. I plan on becoming a world champion and making my beloved Puerto Rico proud.”

 

 

 

Cuevas has a strong team behind him, including manager Alex Troya, who facilitated the signing with Heavyweight Factory Director of Boxing Operations, Henry Rivalta.

 

 

 

“I put this deal together with my dear friend Henry Rivalta,” said Troya. “I have known Henry for 15 years now and I’m happy to do business with him again. Derrieck and I believe Kris Lawrence and Henry will guide Cuevas’ career in the right direction. There’s a lot of experience here and we feel very comfortable around our new team. Kris has worked with many champions and Derrick will be next. Thanks for believing in us and we will not disappoint.”

 

 

 

“We are glad to have Derrieck join our family here at THF,” said Kris Lawrence. “I feel he has great power and potential in the welterweight division. We have big plans for him and are happy to have added our first Puerto Rican to our stable since Daniel Santos. I wish him the best of luck and he will have our full support and backing.”

 

 

 

“Derrick is a rough kid said,” Henry Rivalta. “He’s has no neck and giant hands and he’s very strong! I ringen, he walks guys down with serious power. He is in a money division and can be a threat to all at 147 Ibs., in the near future. He wants to be a champion and bring a belt back to the island of Puerto Rico. We welcome Derrieck and Alex Troya to our team.