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Chris Van Heerden brings “El Heat” & slaysThe DragonTo win 10-round majority decision over Steve Claggett

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“Knockout Night at the D” Resultats
(L-R) — Steve Claggett & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by MannyMittsMurillo / Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions)
LAS VEGAS (Abril 16, 2016) – Former IBO World welterweight champion Chris “El Heat” Van Heerden put himself back into title contention position, winning a 10-round majority decision over Steve “The Dragon” Claggett in this evening’s main event, under the neon lights at the El centre de Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC) outdoor venue.
La “Knockout Night at the D” sèrie, which airs live on CBS Sports Network, is presented by the D Las Vegas and DLVEC), promogut per Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and returns Dissabte nit, Maig 21.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KOs), fighting out of Santa Monica, California by way of South Africa, used his 3-inch height advantage against Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KOs), the Canadian champion from Calgary, Alberta.
Neither fighter was hurt during the fight, in which there were continual back-and-forth exchanges of stinging combinations. Claggett battled to apply pressure in order to fight on the inside, while Van Heerden fought effectively from the outside.
The two evenly-matched welterweights patiently waited for the official announcement: 95-95 i 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
I knew I won this fight, 120-per cent, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners aquesta nit because of it was so close and we entertained the crowd. Me and Claggett entertained the crowd…..we delivered. I’ve been through so much and the lord helped me get this win. I look forward to a rematch, but I want to move forward.
Undefeated California junior middleweight NeecoThe RoosterMacias (12-0, 6 KOs) had a lot to crow about in the 8-round co-feature against LimberthEl GallitoPonce, Jr.(10-3, 8 KOs). Macias thoroughly dominated the action, firing non-stop shots from every conceivable angle. His unrelenting pressure enabled Macias, whose come-forward approach made him an instant fan favorite, to control the fight from start to finish for a unanimous decision.
I knew he was going to be the toughest fighter I’ve fought,” Macias said. “I give Ponce much respect. We wanted to give fans a good show.
Baltimore welterweight Malik “Repartidor de gel” Hawkins (7-0, 6 KOs) va donar Errol “Spyda” Sidney (6-2-2, 2 KOs) a beating, fully displaying his arsenal of punches, hurting his gutsy opponent on several occasions. Hawkinsaggressive style early in the fight broke-down Sidney, who was nearly finished at the end of the fourth and fifth rounds. Hawkins trapped Sidney a neutral corner at the start of the sixth round and a powerful uppercut sent Sidney down to a knee. Sidney beat referee Jay Nady‘s count but the veteran official had seen enough and he halted the bout 1:02 into the sixth.
We’re back,” Hawkins proclaimed after the bout. I’d give myself an 8 ½ this fight.
Las Vegas’ promising prospect Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO) outclassed Oregon junior lightweight Derek Barthemay (0-3) from the opening bell for a 4-round unanimous decision.
Flashy Las Vegas welterweight prospect JeremyJ-FlashNichols (3-0, 2 KOs) constantly pounded the body of his tough Mexican opponent, Jason “GibborGavino (3-2, 2 KOs), for a 4-round shutout victory,
Las Vegas’ Sal Lopez (2-0) dropped a game Mate “The KO KidMurphy (0-2), a junior lightweight from St. Louis, in the opening round on his way to an impressive one-sided win by way of a unanimous 4-round decision.
Complete results and more pictures of main event below:
MITJANS MITJANS JUNIOR
Neeco Macias (12-0, 4 KOs), Palm Desert, Califòrnia.
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Limberth Ponce, Jr. (10-3, 8 KOs), Rock Island, Illinois
Welters
Chris Van Heerden (24-2-1, 12 KOs), Santa Mònica, Califòrnia
WDEC10 (97-93, 97-93, 95-95)
Steve Claggett (23-4, 16 KOs), Calgary, Alberta, Canadà
Malik Hawkins (7-0, 6 KOs), Baltimore, Maryland
WTKO6 (1:02)
Errol Sidney, Jr. (6-2-2, 2 KOs), New Orleans, Louisiana
Jeremy Nichols (3-0, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-35)
Jason Gavino (3-2, 2 KOs), Tijuana, Mèxic
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Derek Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oregon
Sal Lopez (3-0, 0 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC (40-35, 40-35, 40-35)
Derick Bartlemay (0-3), Salem, Oreon
(L-R) – Chris Van Heerden & Steve Claggett
(L-R) – Chris Van Heerden & Steve Claggett
La “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, vídeo i proveïdors de telecomunicacions i via satèl·lit a través de DirecTV Canal 221 i Dish Network Channel 158. Per obtenir més informació, incloent una programació completa i com arribar CBS Sports Network, anar a www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” sèrie.
INFORMACIÓ:
Refilo: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
For More Information:
“Knockout Night at the D”: Bob Trieger, (978) 590-0470, bobtfcp@hotmail.com, @FightPublicist
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and the D Las Vegas: Kara Rutkin / Alaina Curry, Kirvin Doak Communications, (702) 737-3100, krutkin@kirvindoak.com /acurry@kirvindoak.com
Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions: Lisa Veltre, (702) 522-1636,lisa@royjonesjrboxing.com

“Knockout Night at the D” Undercard Announced

Aquest dissabte night live on
CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS (Abril 12, 2016) – An solid undercard showcasing promising prospects has been announced for aquest dissabte nit de “Knockout Night at the D” sèrie, presented by the D Las Vegas i El centre de Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), és promogut per Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KOs) and former IBO champion Chris “El Heat” Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KOs),, fighting out of his native South Africa by way of Santa Monica, Califòrnia, square off in 12-round main event.
Dissabte de “Knockout Night at the D” event will air (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. I) viure CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Undefeated California welterweight NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 KOs) faces former Chicago Golden Gloves champion Limberth “Llampec” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KOs), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature.
A Baltimore welterweight, invicte Malik “Repartidor de gel” Hawkins (6-0, 5 KOs), is in the first televised bout in a six-rounder versus New OrleansErrol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 KOs). Jones signed Hawkins to a promotional contract after watching the youngster spar impressively, displaying tremendous power.
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round fights are flashy Las Vegas welterweight JeremyJ-FlashNichols (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Mexican invaderJason Gavino (3-1, 2 KOs), slick Las Vegas featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) vs. TBA, dangerous Las Vegas junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Derek Barthemay (0-2), of Eugene, Oregon, and Los Angeles heavyweight Jonathan “JohnnieRice (3-1-1, 3 KOs) vs. Antonio Robertson (4-5-1, 2 KOs), of Alexandria, Virginia.
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Entrades, preu de $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com owww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Les portes obren a 5:00 p.m. PT amb el combat d'obertura programada en 6:00 p.m. PT.
La “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, vídeo i proveïdors de telecomunicacions i via satèl·lit a través de DirecTV Canal 221 i Dish Network Channel 158. Per obtenir més informació, incloent una programació completa i com arribar CBS Sports Network, anar awww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” sèrie.
“BATTLE BORN BOXING: THE UPRISING” – Divendres, Abril 15, 2016
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, es durà a terme aquest divendres nit (Abril. 15), outdoors at the El centre de Las Vegas Events Center.
La “Battle Born Boxing” series will present amateur boxing events the night before each of the “Knockout Night at the D” series professional events.
Created to support amateur boxing in Nevada, “Battle Born Boxing” also provides a platform for amateur boxers from other states to compete against local clubs and boxers.
INFORMACIÓ:
Refilo: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)

“El Heat” is on! Chris Van Heeden vs. Steve Claggett Apr. 16 live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS (Abril 7, 2016) – South African welterweight Chris “El Heat” Van Heerden is on a mission to torch his Canadian opponent Steve “The Dragon” Claggett, in their 12-round main event, com a cap de cartell “Knockout Night at the D”.
La “Knockout Night at the D” sèrie, presented by the D Las Vegas i El centre de Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), és promogut per Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
la TAE. 16º “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Dissabtenit, Abril 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. I), viure CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KOs), fighting out of Santa Monica (TAL COM), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) i la Federació Internacional de Boxa (FIB) campió de pes welter.
During his 10-year professional career, Van Heerden has defeated quality opponents such as Ramon Avila, Cecil McCalla, Ray Price, Cosme Rivera,Mathew Hilton, i Sebastian Andres Lujan.
A win over Claggett will put my career right back to where we need it to be,” Van Heerden said. “Winning this fight is my only option! I’m predicting a win, nothing less. Fans watching me fight for the first time can expect to watch a fighter with speed and footwork. I’m a winner who is going to win this fight no matter what.
Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KOs) is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. “Claggett’s strength is his cominforward aggression and that’s how he’s got most of his opponents to give up,” Van Heerden noted. “I know I’ve faced guys with more power. I’m expecting a hard fight, nothing easy, and it will be entertaining.”
The 28-year-old Van Heerden moved to Santa Monica two years ago after he wiped out the top South African fighters in his weight class. He has the strong support of actor Frank Grillo, who has appeared in numerous movies, IncloentWarrior, The Grey, End of Watch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier i The Purge: Anarchy.
“Frank Grillo is like a father/brother figure to me and he has been since I met him,” Van Heerden explained their relationship. He motivates me on a daily basis. I’m blessed to be around him.
Unbeaten California welterweight prospect NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 KOs), fighting out of Lancaster, TAL COM, adquireix Limberth “Llampec” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KOs), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. El invicte prospecte de pes welter Malik “Repartidor de gel” Hawkins (6-0, 5 KOs), de Baltimore, es reuneix Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 KOs), de Nova Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welter JeremyJ-FlashNichols (2-0, 2 KOs), pes ploma Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Entrades, preu de $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com owww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Les portes obren a 5:00 p.m. PT amb el combat d'obertura programada en 6:00 p.m. PT.
La “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, vídeo i proveïdors de telecomunicacions i via satèl·lit a través de DirecTV Canal 221 i Dish Network Channel 158. Per obtenir més informació, incloent una programació completa i com arribar CBS Sports Network, anar awww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” sèrie.
INFORMACIÓ:
Refilo: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)

The Dragonto be unleashed April 16th Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (Abril 5, 2016) – l'edició d'abril 16º10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett and South Africa-native Chris “El Heat” Van Heerden embodies the “Knockout Night at the D” philosophy in terms of featuring action fighters in evenly matched, entertaining bouts.
La “Knockout Night at the D” sèrie, presented by the D Las Vegas iEl centre de Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC), és promogut per Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
la TAE. 16º “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Dissabte nit, Abril 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. I), viure CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “JR” Ross, Siguin Wheelock i l'ex campió del món Kevin “The Flushing FlashKelley. Joe Martinez is the ring announcer.
Claggett vs. Van Heerden is a crossroads fight for both boxers with critical consequences, especially for the winner who will use it as an invaluable springboard for his boxing career.
The 26-year-old Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KOs), who is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion, is thrilled to be fighting in Las Vegas for the first time. “És un somni fet realitat,” he explained. “I’ve trained in Las Vegas often but now it’s time to show what I can do there in a fight. A win will open many doors for me and could potentially lead to a path that will set up the rest of my boxing life. Needless to say, I am focused and prepared for the opportunity.
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Claggett, as well as Van Heerden, are known as high-action fighters, throwing punches in bunches, and something eventually has to give. Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KOs), fighting out of Santa Monica (TAL COM), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) i la Federació Internacional de Boxa (FIB) campió de pes welter.
Van Heerden is a rangy, quick and active fighter,” Claggett said. “I have an action style but, for many years, I was strictly a pressure fighter with a good body shot. Avui en dia, encara que, I have a couple of more tricks up my sleeve. His heart and durability have been shown and is to be respected. This match-up is sure to produce some good exchanges. I expect this to be a high-action fight between two hungry fighters with him coming off a loss (to unbeaten rising star Errol Spence Jr. last September) and me coming off more than one fight falling through. This is a great match up. He is similar to the style of (Konstantin)Ponomarev (who Claggett lost an 8-round decision to last year) with range and movement. And that motivates me!”
Undefeated Lancaster, California welterweight NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 KOs) es reuneix Limberth “Llampec” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KOs), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik “Repartidor de gel” Hawkins(6-0, 5 KOs) cares Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 KOs), de Nova Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welter JeremyJ FlashNichols (2-0, 2 KOs), pes ploma Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Entrades, preu de $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com o www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Les portes obren a 5:00 p.m. PT amb el combat d'obertura programada en 6:00 p.m. PT.
La “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, vídeo i proveïdors de telecomunicacions i via satèl·lit a través de DirecTV Canal 221 i Dish Network Channel 158. Per obtenir més informació, incloent una programació completa i com arribar CBS Sports Network, anar a www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” sèrie.
INFORMACIÓ:
Refilo: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins)

Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions BringsThe Dragon” & “El Heat” to April 16th “Knockout Night at the D” esdeveniment

Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (Març 28, 2016) – the D Las Vegas i El centre de Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, announced today that Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions is the licensed promoter of record for the 2016 “Knockout Night at the D” boxing series to be held at the DLVEC.
la TAE. 16º “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Dissabte nit, Abril 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. I), viure CBS Sports Network from the DLVEC outdoor venue in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas.
RJJ promises fans in attendance and those watching live on CBS Sports Network will feel the heat of the 10-round main event as The Dragon,” Steve Claggett, batalles “El Heat,” Chris Van Heerden, in a fan-friendly welterweight showdown.
We are truly passionate about bringing outdoor boxing back to Las Vegas and are excited to work with Roy Jones Jr. to showcase local fighters and give them an amazing platform at ,” dit Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of the D Las Vegas and DLVEC. “We feel this fight series will become a major event in the city’s boxing scene, as it will bring together world-class athletes, local businesses and fans from near and far.
Anytime I have the opportunity to showcase my fighters in Las Vegas and put on a show is a win-win for me and Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions,” commented Roy Jones Jr., Co-Founder of RJJ. “Las Vegas has helped make my career what it is today; it feels like home to me. ‘Knockout Night at the Dis going to be a spectacular night for boxing and the fans. Downtown Las Vegas Event Center is an outstanding venue for boxing fansthere isn’t a bad seat in the house!”
I’m honored to work with such a reputable venue such as the Downtown Las Vegas Center,” remarked Keith Veltre, CEO / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. Promocions. “This venue is exactly what the boxing community needs to spark the excitement of boxing that ‘Knockout Night at the Dwill deliver. The team has been very accommodating to RJJ and it is a pleasure to work with a class act. We are happy to call the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center home to RJJ.
Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KOs), 26, is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. As an amateur in Calgary, he captured four Alberta Championships and three Golden Gloves titles, all prior to his 18º aniversari.
South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KOs), fighting out of Santa Monica (TAL COM), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) i la Federació Internacional de Boxa (FIB) campió de pes welter. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, Califòrnia NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 KOs) contra Limberth Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KOs), of Rock Island, Illinois. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik Hawkins (6-0, 5 KOs) is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined in a 4-round bout.
The remainder of the undercard features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welter JeremyJ FlashNichols (2-0, 2 KOs), junior featherweight Sal Perez (2-0) i de pes gall Sergio López (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (a la foto a l'esquerra) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
Totes les baralles i els lluitadors estan subjectes a canvi.
Entrades, preu de $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com owww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Les portes obren a 5:00 p.m. PT amb el combat d'obertura programada en 6:30 p.m. PT.
La “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, vídeo i proveïdors de telecomunicacions i via satèl·lit a través de DirecTV Canal 221 i Dish Network Channel 158. Per obtenir més informació, incloent una programació completa i com arribar CBS Sports Network, anar awww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” sèrie.
INFORMACIÓ:
Refilo: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce)

Undefeated prospect Toka Kahn-Clary Returns to ring this Saturday night vs. Gabino Cota in Studio City, Califòrnia

Kahn-Clary picture courtesy of
Top Rank

CRANSTON, Rhode Island(Febrer 8, 2016) – Rising super featherweight star Toka “T-Niça” Kahn-Clary(17-0, 11 KOs) returns to action this Saturday night against Mexican opponent Gabino “Llampec” Cota (18-5-1, 16 KOs) at Sportsman Lodge in Studio City, Califòrnia.

A decorated American amateur boxer (131-11 registre), his career highlighted by a gold-medal performance at the 2010 Guants d'Or Nacionals Torneig, Kahn-Clary is a native of Liberia who passed on a shot to make the 2016 U.S. Equip olímpic de boxa, Fa tres anys es va convertir en professional.
Kahn-Clary’s impressive second-round stoppage of Sergio “Cuatito” López (19-10-1, 13 KOs) last November was supposed to lead him graduating to a 10-round fighter. His promoter Top Rank’s show aquest dissabte, encapçalat per Alex Saucedo vs. Clarence Booth, doesn’t have a single 10-round fight, in favor of three 8-rounders including Kahn-Clary vs. Cota.
That really doesn’t matter to me,” Kahn-Clary said. “I trained to beat this guy, not how many rounds. I’m a lot better fighter than I was a year ago. I’m a lot more relaxed in the ring. I think more as I’m moving in the ring, adjusting a lot better, and my combinations are coming out a lot better.
A former WBC FECOMBOX and Mexican featherweight champion, Cota is a dangerous opponent who has knocked out 16 dels 18 fighters he’s defeated as a professional.
Cota may have lost four of his last six but they were all title fights or on television against name opponents,” Entrenador en cap de Kahn-Clary Peter Manfredo, Sr. conegut. “He has some pop, throws a zillion punches and just keeps coming forward. This is a good step up for Toka.
Toka is ready for this fight. He’s had a lot of good sparring. Toka is aggressive, well-conditioned, a good defensive fighter who can crack. There wasn’t a 10-round fight available on this card but we wanted this fight. Toka’s still only 23 so there’s no reason to rush things.
Cota is battle tested having fought world title challengerJonathan Oquendo, Porto-riqueny olímpic Orlando Cruzand Russian champion Andrey Klimov.
I like fighting guys that come to me like Cota,” Kahn-Clary remarked. “It makes my job easier. I can setup my punches and fights against guys like this aren’t as much as a chess match. I’ll be landing hard shots and fans like that better than a chess match.
Seguiu Kahn-Clary a Twitter i InstagramTokaKahnClary, o un amic d'ell en Facebook a www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.

El invicte prospecte Toka Kahn-Clary Graduats de combat de 10 assalts

-totes les imatges cortesia de Mikey Williams / Top Rank-
CRANSTON, Rhode Island (Novembre 25, 2015) – After his impressive second-round stoppage of Sergio “Cuatito” López (19-10-1, 13 KOs) ahir a la nit el divendres a The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, invicte blue-xip de pes ploma prospecte Toka “T-Niça” Kahn-Clary (17-0, 11 KOs) ha graduat oficialment d'un lluitador de vuit a deu assalts.
“”La meva actuació va ser bona,” Kahn-Clary looked back on his knockout of Lopez. “I didn’t do anything to make it a difficult fight. I was a little concerned that my opponent came in overweight (128 lliura. pes contracte però López pesava 132.2 lliures.), but I didn’t think too much of it. I really wanted to go four or five rounds for some more experience, però jo li vaig posar a la segona ronda amb un ganxo de dreta, i el va portar a terme. (López no va poder respondre a la campana per a la tercera ronda.)
(L-R) Toka Kahn-Clary i l'àrbitre Jay NADY
“Definitivament estic a punt per a la 10-rounders. (Cap entrenador) Peter (Manfredo, Sr.) Sempre m'ha de fer un munt de treball condicionat. Hem discutit moltes rondes de baralles de vuit assalts, so I’ve been ready for 10-round fights. I won’t be fighting again until next year, però vaig a estar de tornada al gimnàs següent dilluns.”
Un aficionat nord-americà decorat que tenia una 131-11 registre, destacar per una actuació medalla d'or en el 2010 Guants d'Or Nacionals Torneig, Kahn-Clary va passar en un xut perquè el 2016 U.S. Equip olímpic de boxa, Fa tres anys es va convertir en professional.
(L-R) – Cap entrenador Peter Manfredo, Sr. & Toka Kahn-Clary
“Crec Toka va fer una gran declaració i ho va fer Top Rank (Promotor de Kahn-Clary),” Manfredo added. “They’re so high on him that they want to put him in a big fight. I told them to give us a 10-round fight first, potser al gener o febrer, and then we can talk about him fighting a top guy. There’s no rush; ell només 23.
Toka’s really maturing. He still doesn’t have ‘man strengthbut he’s getting there. He always works hard. He spars hard with bigger guys. He doesn’t just beat up a sparring partner, que colpeja el gimnàs, three or four fighters a session. And most of the time he’s sparring bigger guys and using big gloves.
Nascut a Libèria, the 23-year-old Kahn-Clary is a rising star with lofty expectations. “Vull competir al nivell superior,” he explained. “El proper any, I will keep working hard and hopefully fight some decent named opponents. I’m not ready for the top guys in my division, encara no, però vaig a ser-hi en un any més.”
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El invicte prospecte de primer ordre Toka Kahn-Clary Libèria nom presa nativa d'Amèrica

Per lluitar contra Sergio López aquest dissabte in Las Vegas

(Totes les imatges de Jeny Lluna Hernández-Watson)
PROVIDENCE (Novembre 16, 2015) — El invicte prospecte de pes ploma Toka “T-Niça” Kahn-Clary (16-0, 10 KOs) pot ser la millor, relativament “desconegut” boxejador professional al país, almenys fora de Nova Anglaterra.
Un aficionat nord-americà decorat que tenia una 131-11 registre, destacar per una actuació medalla d'or en el 2010 Guants d'Or Nacionals Torneig, Kahn-Clary torna al ring aquest dissabte nit (Novembre. 20) a The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas contra un oponent de Mèxic Sergio “Cuatito” López (19-9-1, 13 KOs) en el que se suposa que és l'última programada de vuit assalts en pes de Kahn-Clary abans que es gradua 10-rounders.
“És un lluitador mexicà dur que pot boxejar una mica a l'exterior,” Kahn-Clary va parlar sobre el seu pròxim rival, “però ell s'avança, massa. Ell és experimentat i ha estat en un munt de bons oponents.”
López és una prova seriosa per a qualsevol perspectiva. His last three fights include a loss to 18-0 Alejandro Lluna (KO4) a l'agost passat, 10-ronda de divisió dibuixar amb 24-7-1 Joksan Hernández, i un impressionant nocaut tècnic en el cinquè assalt de 16-0 Víctor Betancourt.
“López és un jugador,” Entrenador en cap de Kahn-Clary Peter Manfredo, Sr. addicional. He’s tough but our plan is for Toka to take him apart and eventually take him out. Toka’s not far away from a really big fight, pot ser 8-10 mesos. We were offered a big fight but, necessitem primer una baralla a 10 assalts, i aconseguir que la lluita a principis de l'any.”
Kahn-Clary, lluitant fora de la Providència, ve de la seva victòria més notable com a professional el juny passat, en el qual es va donar un pas endavant en la classe per assumir 33-11 Jonathan Pérez, l'ex súper gall colombià i del Consell Mundial de Boxa (CMB) campió. Kahn-Clary stopped Perez in the sixth round of their fight on a card headlined by Timothy Bradley'S títol mundial de pes welter interí victòria sobre Jessie Vargas en Stubhub Center a Carson, Califòrnia.
El jugador de 23 anys d'edat,, qui va néixer Toka Kahn, will never face obstacles in the ring more difficult to overcome than his early life experiences. Now a blue-chip prospect, he was born in Liberia and came to America with his younger sister to join their father when he was only six. He lived in Philadelphia only one year before his father was killed in a shooting. Toka’s arduous journey continued as he and his sister moved to Providence, on vivien amb els pares adoptius que, francament, no li importava el que els va passar.
Tots els senyals apuntaven a Toka ficar-se en problemes als carrers Providència com un jove, particularment en moments, quan estava sense llar. Afortunadament, encara que, un amic el va portar a Gimnàs Manfredo en Pawtuckert, Rhode Island. Boxing truly saved his life. Manfredo, President dels EUA Boxa de Nova Anglaterra Jim Perella i la parella que finalment el va aprovar, Andrea Watson i Ron Clary, canviat dràsticament la seva vida.
Kahn-Clary va signar un contracte promocional amb Top Rank, la qual, juntament amb el gerent Mike Criscio i Manfredo, han traslladat Kahn-Clary en una constant, ritme ascendent. Kahn-Clary, de pas, estarà lluitant per tercera vegada aquest any, després amb cinc l'any passat.
“Top Rank ha fet una bona feina em manté ocupat,” southpaw Kahn-Clary commented. “I know that it takes time to climb the ladder and I still need to improve a few things. I need to beat a top fighter to get into the world rankings. I’ll be ready when I get that call.
“Estic a punt ara per a una 10 o 12 lluita rodona. I’ve done a lot of sparring to help me get ready to step up. I’m excited about fighting 10 i 12 round fights because it’ll be a test for me and I love to be test. The top guys in my division are the (Gary) Russell, (Cansatsl) Lomachenkoi (Lleó) Santa Creu. I have the skills and heart to compete with them.
Combat Qualitat a Nova Anglaterra és un bé escàs, especialment per a un caça menor pes com Kahn-Clary, que ha guanyat una valuosa experiència espàrring amb l'AMB pes súper plomaJavier Fortuna (29-0-1, 21 KOs), el tres vegades olímpic nord-americà Rau'shee Warren i el seu company de Nova Anglaterra i amic, New Haven’s Luis “KO King” Rosa (21-0, 10 KOs).
“Peter (Manfredo) i jo viatjo a Worcester (Massachusetts) i Connecticut per aconseguir una bona feina,” the gifted boxer-puncher Toka-Kahn explained. “It’s been a great help for me. I’ve gotten a lot of valuable experience in there with fighters like Fortuna and Warren. He vist la seva generalat anell, el seu moviment, and I’ve learned from them. They’re smart. I’ve learned from them, even try to copy them. It’s not just about sparring, que és una experiència d'aprenentatge. Si no aprens de combat, tot el que pugui arribar a ser és un company d'entrenament.”
Manfredo ha estat del voltant i s'adona que el seu alumne premi, Kahn-Clary, will need to go away to training camp for good sparring when he starts fighting 10-rounders. “Sóc bon amic de Freddie Roach i anirem a Califòrnia i entrenem al gimnàs Wild Card,” Manfredo concluded. “I’m very happy with the way Toka’s been moved. I have faith in Brad Goodman, que és un dels millors, if not the best matchmaker in the world. They’ve moved Toka along at a good pace. They know what they’re doing.
Mentrestant, Toka Kahn-Clary plans to make his name in boxing next year. Primer, encara que, ell ha d'aconseguir més enllà de López aquest dissabte nit per mantenir el seu impuls.
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