Before the Cedar HIll native found the sweet science at the age of 17, he was already going in and out of jail.
Reflecting on his regressions today, Clarkson Jr. is not proud of his decisions, but he doesn’t regret them either because it made him the stronger.
Non-profit organization Ring Of Hope was created in 2010 to help kids like Clarkson Jr. in the greater Dallas area escape trouble. Over the last decade, Ring Of Hope has transformed communities and changed the lives of the youth by educating, ενδυνάμωση και εμπλοκή των μαθητών μέσω των βασικών αρχών της πυγμαχίας.
Clarkson Jr. is proof of the promise that Ring Of Hope presents. He embodies the organization’s mission , και τώρα, Clarkson Jr. (22-5, 15 KOs) will headline Ring Of Hope’s ninth annual “Night To Fight” on Saturday, Μάρτιος 7 when he takes on the Freddie Roach-trained Israel Duffus (19-6, 16 KOs) στο Toyota Music Factory στο Irving, Τέξας.
“It’s truly a huge blessing to headline Ring of Hope’s event,” said Clarkson Jr. “It’s great to see how Ring of Hope opens its doors to everyone and people of all different backgrounds. I want to become a part of a movement to show kids who may have troubled backgrounds that boxing accepts you no matter who you are.”
The light heavyweight Clarkson is a nine-year veteran who’s defeated the likes of Cedric Agnew and also challenged Dmitry Bivol and Jesse Hart in the past.
Before the 29-year-old southpaw appeared multiple times under the bright lights of Showtime television, he racked up an amateur record of 89-9 and won the National Pals in 2009 and the Ringside silver medal in 2010. Clarkson is also a two-time Texas Golden Gloves champion.
“I was a firecracker always up for a fight,” said Clarkson Jr. “I turned a negative into a positive. When I got introduced to boxing, it was mine, and I have stayed out of trouble for the last 13 χρόνια. Boxing has changed my life. For kids who are like me when I was growing up, if you have the right passion, there are no limitations to who you can become.”
Clarkson Jr. has frequented Ring of Hope gyms ever since its inception, whether it be for sparring, reconnecting with coaches and old friends or simply speaking and guiding children.
“A lot of the kids at Ring of Hope look up to me because I am a professional boxer. It feels great to motivate them,” said Clarkson Jr. “Ring of Hope is a great platform to help kids escape the streets. I take my hat off to them.
“I’ve returned to my comfort zone with spirituality. I’ve been reading the Bible a lot more and believe that God will set-up everything for me as a family man and a provider. I’ve fallen short a lot in the past, but ever since I’ve refocused my career, everything is falling back into place. Είμαι ενθουσιασμένος, and I can’t wait to put on a great show. Everyone will be pleased to see my skills. I’ll be coming to make a statement. I’m coming with a chip on my shoulder and I’m looking to dominate.”
Clarkson Jr. will attempt to conquer the Panamanian pugilist Duffus, a 27-year-old who’s been training with the Hall of Fame coach Roach at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles ever since he permanently moved to the United States in 2014.
“The last few years have been rough for me. I split with my wife, and we have two very young children. The last thing on my mind in the middle of the storm was boxing,” said Duffus. “My personal issues were affecting me, but I’m doing better now, and I’m focused on putting my career back on track.”
Duffus was riding an eight-fight winning from 2017 και 2018 before his problems outside of the ring took over. He lost his next two fights by unanimous decision. Finally in a better place, he’s looking to bounce back versus Clarkson Jr.
“Freddie has a lot of confidence in me and my talent,” said Duffus, who also has an amateur record of 98-10. “He tells me exactly what I need to do to take advantage of my opponent, and that’s what I plan on doing March 7.”
Επίσης, τα welterweights πρέπει να εμφανίζονται σε ξεχωριστούς αγώνες Jessy Martinez (14-0, 9 KOs) και Μπράντιν Λιντς (10-1, 8 KOs), cruiserweight Ρόμπιν Σαφάρ (10-0, 7 KOs) και ο βαρέων βαρών Patrick Mailata (4-0, 2 KOs), Σούπερ ελαφρύ με βάση το Ώστιν Ρόμπερτ Κέβιν Γκαρσία (6-0, 5 KOs) και το ελαφρύ με βάση το Corpus Christi Τζον Ρίνκον (4-0, 2 KOs).
Το Night To Fight θα είναι διαθέσιμο ζωντανά στο Integrated Sports Pay Per View στο καλώδιο, δορυφορική και ψηφιακή pay-per-view μέσω σε ζήτηση, Vubiquity, DIRECTV και DISH στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες, Shaw PPV στον Καναδά και παγκοσμίως μέσω του FITE.TV εφαρμογή και ιστότοπος.
Hall of Fame Showtime TV Al Bernstein, πρώην παγκόσμιος πρωταθλητής δύο κατηγοριών Paulie Malignaggi και LA Times και Boxing Scene δημοσιογράφος και συγγραφέαςΜανούκ Ακοπιάν θα καλέσει τη δράση από το ringside.
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Το Toyota Music Factory βρίσκεται στη διεύθυνση 300 West Las Colinas Boulevard στο Irving, Τέξας.
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Night To Fight 2020 βίντεο προώθησης
🥊 Ανταύγειες from previous Ring of Hope Night To Fight events
Φωτογραφίες από 2019 Night To Fight, which took place Feb. 28 at the Frontiers Of Flight Museum in Dallas. The fight card featured undefeated prospects, former US Olympians and the likes of Hall of Famer fighter Thomas Hearn and The First Lady of Boxing Jackie Kallen in attendance.
ABOUT RING OF HOPE: Ιδρύθηκε το 2010 by Steve Bolos, Ring of Hope is a non-profit organization that seeks to educate, empower and engage the youth through the fundamentals of boxing. With two gym locations—the South Dallas Club and the Colony Club—Ring of Hope emphasises on leadership development, fitness programs and community outreach while teaching the discipline of boxing. Οι τοποθεσίες παρέχουν επίσης ένα ασφαλές μέρος για τους νέους στην περιοχή του Ντάλας Φορτ Γουόρθ για να συμμετάσχουν σε προγράμματα πυγμαχίας μετά το σχολείο. Μέσα από τη γλυκιά επιστήμη, Οι προπονητές και οι εθελοντές του Ring of Hope δίνουν τη δυνατότητα στους νέους να αφοσιωθούν περισσότερο στην υγεία, φυσικής κατάστασης και ευεξίας, ενώ παράλληλα τους εμπνέει να ασχοληθούν περισσότερο με την κοινότητά τους.