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Salita Promotions Sign Russian Super Middleweight Dynamo Vladimir Shishkin to a Promotional Contract

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Promoter Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of highly rated super middleweight contender Vladimir Shishkin.


Shishkin, from Serpukhov, Rusland, is gewoon 8-0, 5 KO, but is already rated WBA #15, WBC #11 en IBF #11 and is the current WBA Continental Super Middleweight Champion. The 27-year-old won the title with a KO 5 over Gasan Gasanov last July and then defended it against former world title challenger and world-rated contender Nadjib Mohammedi via TKO 10 in oktober vorig jaar. He also won the WBA Asia Super Middleweight Title last May with a TKO 7 over solid Belarussian veteran Sergey Khomitskiy.

Als amateur, Shishkin is a former national junior champion. Big for the weight class, Shishkin stands 6′ 1″ and is extremely strong. He boxes with power behind a world-class jab and has excellent defense.

Signing with Salita, says Shishkin, is a chance to bring his name and talents to North America.

“I am happy to sign with Salita Promotions as I know it will lead to new exciting opportunities for my career,” he said. “I feel that I am the best super middleweight in the world and will continue to prove that fact by climbing up the ladder to the world title.”

Woord, who has quickly become boxing’s top cultivator of Soviet iron men, says audiences not yet familiar with his new fighter are going to love what they see.

“I am excited to work with one of the best contenders in the super middleweight division in Vladimir Shishkin. In only eight fights, he has already beaten some impressive names in the division, and he is just getting started. Vladimir’s exciting style, size and desire to be the best will very quickly make him a fan favorite. In due time, he is going to be world champion.”

Salita says Shishkin will make his US Debut in summer.
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Olympisch medaille winnaar Nico Hernandez domineert de Mexicaanse Victor Trejo Garcia in UFC Fight Pass Main Event van Mulvane, Kansas

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Gevechten in de belangrijkste gebeurtenis van een speciale twee uur durende live stream op UFC Fight Pass en in de voorkant van een bewonderende menigte van fans op de Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Kansas, woonplaats favoriet en de Amerikaanse Olympisch bronzen medaille winnaar Nico Hernandez (7-0, 4 KO) won zijn acht-ronde vlieggewicht showdown met eenparigheid van stemmen over een bepaalde, maar out-neergeschoten Victor Trejo Garcia van Mexico-Stad, Mexico (16-10-1, 8 KO).


Het was een goede “leren” vechten voor Hernandez, als Garcia nooit gedreigd om te winnen, maar bleef hangen hard tegen de superieure vuurkracht om dingen onderhoudend heel te houden. Scores van de jury waren 79-73, 80-72 en 80-72. Hernandez lijkt goed vordert in de professionele game. Hij zat op zijn stoten goed en het plukken van plekken voor zijn straffen van combinaties als een veteraan.


“Ik voelde me echt goed in zijn,”Zei Hernandez, post-fight. “Ik heb gewerkt aan de bestrijding van linkshandige en ik deed het beter dan ik deed de vorige keer tegen een linkshandige. Het was lastig voor mij, maar ik ben trots op mijn vooruitgang en ik moet gewoon blijven werken. Hij was een taaie tegenstander en ik neem mijn hoed af voor hem. Als iemand is klaar om de stap naast, hebben ze mijn team noemen.”


Zoals altijd het geval is, Kazachstaanse buzzsaw Bakhtiyar “Bakha Bullet” Eyubov (14-0-1, 12 KO) kwam uit op zoek naar een vechtpartij en dit keer vond een gewillige deelnemer in Monterrey, Mexico's Jose Luis "La Boa" Rodriguez (25-12-1, 13 KO).


Gevechten in het midden UFC Fight Pass bout, de twee super lichtgewichten stelde niet teleur, gaan naar old-school binnen oorlogsvoering voor acht spannende rondes. De onderhoudende Eyubov was de veel meer actieve strijder. Hij werkte het lichaam meedogenloos tijdens het mengen in krachtige haken met beide handen naar boven. Rodriguez verweerde de niet aflatende storm en kwam terug in overeenstemming met harde, accurate counters.


Uiteindelijk, de jury kon niet beslissen wie er gewonnen heeft en een meerderheid gelijkspel was het verdict. Een rechter had het 77-75 voor Rodriguez, wat verrassend, maar werd overruled door stereo scores van 76-76. Geef beide vechters credit, het was een onderhoudende knokpartij en de Kansas fans vonden het geweldig.


In de zes-ronde super vlieggewicht Fight Pass opener, Pushkino, Russische Elena Savelyeva (5-1, 4 KO) gewoon nodig 36 seconden de verzending van Kansas City's Tatiana Williams Kansas City (0-2). Williams was dansen en lachen voordat de actie en kwam uit op zoek naar de handel, maar een voorproefje van de macht van de voormalige Olympische Saveleva en pakte ze in snel.


Saveleva's lichaam werk was woest, zolang het duurde.


In de opening swing-aanval van de nacht, een 10-ronde zwaargewicht gevecht duurde niet een volledige ronde, als knock-out specialist Apti Davtaev (16-0-1, 15 KO) van Kurchaloi, Rusland, maakte korte metten van Belton, Missouri, veteraan Richard Carmack 15-15-1, 12 KO.


De twee reuzen verhandeld sterke slagen vanaf het begin, met zowel landing. Davtaev, echter, had de betere nauwkeurigheid en de kin. Een van zijn lange rechterhand zetten Carmack neer op een vertraagde reactie en een andere afgewerkte dingen 2:26. KO 1.


Daarna, de achtersteven Russische, die traint bij Detroit de wereldberoemde Kronk Gym en is te zien in de komende sectie Ring Magazine “New Faces” als een “zwaargewicht to Watch” voor 2019, signaleerde hij klaar is voor een stap omhoog in competitie in zijn volgende gevecht.


De UFC Fight Pass commentating team bestond uit The Fight Network veteraan Cory Edrman en “2018 vrouwelijke bokser van het jaar” en van de vrouwen wereldkampioen Claressa Shields, het maken van haar debuut achter de microfoon. De gebeurtenis werd door Salita Promotions.

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Super Prospect Shohjahon Ergashev Returns Against African Puncher Badru Lusambya on December 14

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It’s Shoh Time!

A year ago, Shohjahon “Shoh” Ergashev was a little-known super lightweight prospect from Central Asia.


Echter, being able to punch holes in brick walls has a way of helping people remember your name and the Uzbekistani power puncher has taken the boxing world by storm this year.

Met meer dan 300,000 followers on Instagram and his brutal knockout videos on YouTube regularly getting over 500,000 keer bekeken, 2018 is Shoh time.

Promoted by Salita Promotions, boxing’s Russian diamond mine, Ergashev (14-0, 13 KO) has recently signed a co-managerial deal with TV executive turned super manager Mark Taffet. He will be looking to further his growing reputation on December 14 in a 10-round showdown against Uganda’s Badru Lusambya (26-4-2, 24 KO) in Krasnodar, Rusland.

“I am very happy to be able to show my skills to my fans in Russia on December 14 and I am training hard for a great victory,Zei Ergashev. “Nothing will stop me from realizing my dreams!"
The showdown against Lusambya will be Ergashev’s fifth ring appearance this year (4-0, 3 KO). He started the year with an impressive nationally televised TKO 3 over then 18-0 Sonny Fredrickson.

“Shohjahon has had a tremendous year fighting both in the US and Russia on a consistent basis,” said Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions. “His skills, power and charisma are making him a star on both continents. I look forward to a spectacular performance against Lusambya to end the year.”

26-year-old Ergashev is the current WBA International Super Lightweight Champion. His brand-new co-manager Mark Taffet says he appreciates the Uzbek’s willingness to take on dangerous opponents anywhere and any time.

“We are very excited that Shohjahon will be returning to the ring in Russia in what should be a tremendous fight between two knockout artists. The fans are in for a real treat December 14 as Shoh continues his march toward a world title.”

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Super Prospect Shoh Ergashev Brutalizes Ramsey with First-Round KO, Saturday in Chicago

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Uzbekistani super lightweight Shohjahon “Shoh” Ergashev showed why he’s the new 140-lb fighter to watch in boxing last Saturday, November 10, in het UIC-paviljoen in Chicago, as he destroyed opponent Zack Ramsey in the first round.

 

 

 

The current WBA International Super Lightweight Champion, Ergashev (nu 14-0, 13 KO), tore into Ramsey from the opening bell of their scheduled six-rounder, dropping him within the first 15 seconds with a right hand and finishing it at 1:09 with a thudding body shot.

 

 

 

Fighting on the undercard of the World Boxing Super Series Cruiserweight Tournament doubleheader Ergashev elicited “oohs and ahhhs” from the crowd with his brutal display of force. Former unified super lightweight and current welterweight champion Terence Crawford was among the impressed onlookers in the crowd.

 

 

 

Ergashev’s promoter, Dmitriy Salita, says that in preparation for this fight, Ergashev had been knocking out heavyweights in the Kronk Gym where he trains.

 

 

 

“Shohjahon is one of the hardest punchers in any weight class,”Zei Salita. “His skills and physical strength make him not only one of the best in his division, but I believe one of the most exciting and powerful fighters in all of boxing.”

 

 

 

26-year-old Ergashev growls that he’s ready for anyone in the world.

 

 

 

“I want to fight the best names in the division and look forward to having an opponent that can last some rounds with me! I am coming!"

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Russian Contenders Salamov, Idigov and Davtaev Score Impressive Victories in Grozny

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All three of Salita Promotions’ Russia-based contenders, light heavyweight Umar Salamov, super middleweight Aslambek “The Hulk” Idigov and heavyweight Apti Davtaev scored impressive victories in Russia today.

 

 

 

Fighting in the main event at the Grozny City Hotel in Grozny, and live in Russia on Match TV, IBF #11- and WBO #15-rated Umar Salamov moved to 22-1, 17 KOs with a two-round KO over Denis Liebau (23-3, 21 KO) of Frankfurt Germany.

 

 

 

Fighting for the WBO International Light Heavyweight Championship, Salamov came out firing in round two, landing a perfect left hook to the body that dropped Liebau for the count. The official time was 2:15.

 

 

 

WBO #14-rated super middleweight Aslambek Idigov (14-0, 6 KO) destroyed former African champion Daniel Wanyonyi (27-13-2, 22 KO) of Kenya in two brutal rounds. Idigov dropped Wanyonyi three times with a series of brutal right hands. The fight was waved off at 2:32. Idigov is now the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight Champion.

 

 

 

Heavyweight crusher Apti Davtaev (16-0-1, 15 KO) took out the Ukraine’s Evgeny German Skobenko in six dominant rounds. A serious prospect in the big man’s division, Davtaev was way too powerful for the normally capable Skobenko, pushing him around until the fateful round, where a solid mix of unanswered shots brought an end at 2:40.

 

 

 

“All three fighters did their jobs well today,” said their co-promoter, Dmitriy Salita. “They are all future champions and they looked the part today against respectable opponents. I am proud of all them. The work they have been doing at Kronk Gym is really showing through in their dominant performances.”

 

About Salita Promotions

 

 

 

Salita Promotions was founded in 2010 door Dmitriy Salita, a professional boxer and world-title challenger who saw the need for a promotional entity to feature boxing’s best young prospects and established contenders in North America and around the world. Viewers watching fighters on worldwide television networks including Showtime, ESPN, Spike TV, Universal Sports Network and MSG have enjoyed Salita Promotions fight action in recent years. We pride ourselves on offering our fighters opportunities inside and outside the ring. Salita Promotions looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the needs of fight fans around the globe.

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Power Punching Shoh Ergashev Wins Again in Russia, Calls Out Brandon Rios, Post-Fight

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Undefeated junior welterweight slugger Shohjahon “Shoh” Ergashev notched another dominating victory on Sunday night, in front of a packed house at the Korston Club Hotel Moscow, in Moskou, Rusland, as he demolished opponent Juma Waswa in four one-sided rounds.

 

 

 

Fighting in the 10-round main event, Uzbekistan-born southpaw Ergashev (nu 13-0, 12 KO) was even able to drop Uganda’s Waswa for the first and second times ever, before stopping him the first time in his career.

 

 

 

Ergashev showed his versatility, as he dug a lot of punches to the body to lower the defense of his opponent, who was fighting out of a high-hand-raised peekaboo stance. In de strijd, Waswa (nu 10-3-1, 4 KO) didn’t manage to land even one clean punch.

 

 

 

Daarna, the confident Ergashev called for a high-profile opponent to face him.

 

 

 

“I am happy I got to get in some rounds and the fight concluded as I wished with a stoppage,Zei Ergashev, “but now I am ready to come back to the US and get some big names under my belt. How about Brandon Rios? I would break him in half.”

 

 

 

25-year-old Ergashev, a national hero in Uzbekistan, trains at the Kronk Boxing Gym in Detroit under the watchful eyes of Javan SugarHill Steward and co-trainer Rick Phillips.

 

 

 

“Shoh is one of the most exciting and hardest punchers in boxing,” said Ergashev’s promoter, Dmitriy Salita. “I feel very confident that he can beat all the champions in the division and he is still getting better in every fight. With his power, the sky is the limit.”

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Junior Featherweight Arnold Khegai Stays Undefeated with TKO 2 over Africa’s Mudde Ntambi

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Ethnic Korean, Ukrainian-born junior featherweight slugger Arnold Khegai stayed undefeated on Sunday, Augustus 19, with an impressive two-round stoppage over Uganda’s Mudde Robinson Ntambi at the Korston Club Hotel Moscow, in Moskou, Rusland.

 

 

 

The IBF #13-rated Khegai (13-0-1, 9 KO) utilized his monstrous strength and power to score two knockdowns in the second round, sending Ntambi (23-6-1, 7 KO) through the ropes and forcing the referee to stop the fight.

 

 

 

The 26-year-old Khegai says he was pleased with his performance and fees ready to climb another run of the ladder to a world championship.

 

 

 

“All my preparations paid off and I am happy with my victory,” said Khegai. “Now I want to come to the United States and fight the champions to show that I am the best 122-lb fighter in the world.”

 

 

 

Showing excellent hand speed and the strength of a middleweight, Khegai set the boxing world abuzz in May of this year, with a dominant unanimous decision over well-respected contender Adam Lopez. The brutal beating of Ntambi only bolsters his case for a chance to prove himself in a high-profile showdown.

 

 

 

“Arnold’s power and variety of punches were very impressive in this fight,”Zei zijn promotor, Dmitriy Salita. “I believe he has the skills to be a world champion and the personality to be a star in the sport.“

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Salita Promotions Signs Undefeated Russian Super Middleweight Aslambek Idigov to a Promotional Contract

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Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of Russian super middleweight prospect Aslambek Idigov (pictured at left) om een ​​promotie-overeenkomst.

 

 

 

Undefeated Idigov (13-0, 5 KO) hails from Grozny, Rusland, but is currently training in Detroit with Javan SugarHill Steward at Kronk Gym. The 22-year-old slugger made his debut under the Salita Promotional banner last June, with an impressive unanimous 10-round decision over then once-beaten James Ballard at the Masonic Temple in Detroit.

 

 

 

Idigov won the IBO Youth Super Middleweight Title in December 2016 with a unanimous decision over countryman Igor Selivanov.

 

 

 

“Training in Detroit at the Kronk Gym has helped me in many ways,” said Idigov. “I learned how to train like a pro and am learning different techniques and boxing tactics. It has taken my game to new levels.”

 

 

 

Promoter Salita, who is amassing a large stable of promising Eastern Bloc fighters, male and female, says his Russian prospect is developing quickly working out at Kronk.

 

 

 

“Aslambek is a strong, hongerig, agressieve vechter. Seeing him improve every day over the last several months, training in Detroit, and his impressive win over James Ballard showed me that he has real world-class potential. Op slechts 22 years old with already several quality wins under his belt, Aslambek is on his way to becoming a force in the super middleweight division.”

 

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Salita Signs Promotional Deal with Undefeated Ukrainian Junior Featherweight Arnold Khegai

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Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of undefeated Korean Ukrainian junior featherweight prospect Arnold Khegai.

From the town of Razdelnoye in the region of Odessa, in the Ukraine, Khegai (11-0-1, 8 KO) was last seen ripping away the undefeated record of then 11-1 Russian prospect Valery Tretyakov via last-second tenth-round KO.
“I really want to win over the audience in the US with my exciting style and my physical strength and endurance,” said the 25-year-old Khegai. “I am ready and willing to fight the best fighters in my weight class; anyone who stands in my path of getting a world title belt.”
Khegai switched over from being a world champion Thai boxer to a professional boxer in 2015 and has torn through a stiff level of domestic competition along the way.
Married with a degree from the Institute of Food Academy, Khegai says the deal with his promoter will set all of his dreams in motion. “I am very excited about signing this deal with Salita,” hij ging verder. “Now that I have time to properly prepare, my goal is to fight my way through the 122-lb division and become undisputed world champion.

 

 

 

 

 

“Arnold is a proud member of the small Korean community in the Ukraine,” Said Dmitriy Salita. “He is incredibly strong and powerful and will be a challenge for anyone in the division. I am excited to have him make his debut on American soil on my show on April 20. I have no doubt he will quickly become a fan favourite and world champion.”
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Salita Signs Top Light Heavyweight Umar Salamov to Co-Promotional Contract

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Dmitriy Salita, of Salita Promotions, proudly announces the signing of world-class light heavyweight contender Umar Salamov to a co-promotional contract, along with KA Promotions.

Salamov (20-1, 15 KO) hails from Alkhan-Kala, Rusland, but is currently in Detroit training at the legendary Kronk Gym with Javan SugarHill Steward.
“Umar is a tall, rangy light heavyweight with crafty footwork and an arsenal of punches,” said Steward. “Being that Umar is only 23 jaar, his natural athleticism and creativity in the ring makes me excited to teach him that Kronk magic, which will make him a force in the strong light heavyweight division.”
“I have relocated my training base to Detroit and look forward to a big year,” said Salamov. “My goal this year is to become a mandatory challenger for a world title in one of the four sanctioning bodies and fight for a world title.”
The 23-year-old slugger has already amassed quite a collection of championships as professional. He is the former IBO Youth and World Light Heavyweight, WBO Youth World, European and International, and the IBF East/West Europe Light Heavyweight Champion.
“Umar is one of the best light Heavyweights in the world,” Said Dmitriy Salita. “It’s a division that is packed with lots of very good fighters and big names. I believe Umar has the skills and the experience to be the best. He is only 23 years old and has lots of world-class experience on the elite level in the amateurs and the pros. Now with him training in Detroit, his skills and experience will go to new levels.”

 

 

 

 

 

Salamov says the decision to sign wit Salita was an easy one to make. “Dmitriy has a very good reputation and has done great work with the fighters he has worked with. He is very serious and responsible in his work. I have high hopes!”