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Chris Van Heerden brings “The Okpomọkụ” & slays “The Dragon” To win 10-round majority decision over Steve Claggett

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“Knockout Night at the D” Results
(L-R) — Steve Claggett & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by MannyMittsMurillo / Roy Jones Obere. Boxing Promotions)
Las Vegas (April 16, 2016) – Former IBO World welterweight champion Chris “The Okpomọkụ” 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 Ogbe ndịda Las Vegas Iketịbede Center(DLVEC) outdoor venue.
The “Knockout Night at the D” usoro, which airs live on CBS Egwuregwu Network, is presented by na D Las Vegas and DLVEC), akwalite Roy Jones Obere. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and returns Saturday mgbede, Ka 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 na 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
I knew I won this fight, 120-percent, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners n'abalị a 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 Neeco “The Rooster” Macias (12-0, 6 Kos) had a lot to crow about in the 8-round co-feature against Limberth “El Gallito” Ponce, Obere.(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 “Iceman” Hawkins (7-0, 6 Kos) nyere Errol “Spyda” Sidney (6-2-2, 2 Kos) a beating, fully displaying his arsenal of punches, hurting his gutsy opponent on several occasions. Hawkins’ aggressive 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 Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (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 Matt “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:
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Neeco Macias (12-0, 4 Kos), Palm Desert, California.
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Limberth Ponce, Obere. (10-3, 8 Kos), Rock Island, Illinois
WELTERWEIGHTS
Chris Van Heerden (24-2-1, 12 Kos), Santa Monica, California
WDEC10 (97-93, 97-93, 95-95)
Steve Claggett (23-4, 16 Kos), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Malik Hawkins (7-0, 6 Kos), Baltimore, Maryland
WTKO6 (1:02)
Errol Sidney, Obere. (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, Mexico
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
The “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, video na telco mkpa site na satellite na DirecTV ọwa 221 na efere Network ọwa 158. Maka ozi ndị ọzọ, gụnyere a zuru mmemme oge na-esi CBS Egwuregwu Network, na-aga www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” usoro.
Ozi:
Twitter: @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 Obere. Boxing Promotions: Lisa Veltre, (702) 522-1636,lisa@royjonesjrboxing.com

“Knockout Night at the D” Undercard Announced

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Las Vegas (April 12, 2016) – An solid undercard showcasing promising prospects has been announced for a Saturday n'abalị “Knockout Night at the D” usoro, presented by na D Las Vegas na Ogbe ndịda Las Vegas Iketịbede Center (DLVEC), na-akwalite Roy Jones Obere. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos) and former IBO champion Chris “The Okpomọkụ” Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos),, fighting out of his native South Africa by way of Santa Monica, California, square off in 12-round main event.
Saturday si “Knockout Night at the D” event will air (8 p.m. Pt / 11 p.m. NA) na-na CBS Egwuregwu Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Undefeated California welterweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) faces former Chicago Golden Gloves champion Limberth “Lightning” Ponce, Obere. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature.
A Baltimore welterweight, undefeated Malik “Iceman” 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 Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (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.
All ọgụ na alụso bụ isiokwu ịgbanwe.
Tiketi, ọnụ na $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ma ọ bụwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Ụzọ na-emeghe na 5:00 p.m. Pt with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Pt.
The “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, video na telco mkpa site na satellite na DirecTV ọwa 221 na efere Network ọwa 158. Maka ozi ndị ọzọ, gụnyere a zuru mmemme oge na-esi CBS Egwuregwu Network, na-agawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” usoro.
“BATTLE BORN BOXING: THE UPRISING” – Friday, April 15, 2016
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, ga-ebe a Friday n'abalị (Apr. 15), outdoors at the Ogbe ndịda Las Vegas Iketịbede Center.
The “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.
Ozi:
Twitter: @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 Okpomọkụ” 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 (April 7, 2016) – South African welterweight Chris “The Okpomọkụ” Van Heerden is on a mission to torch his Canadian opponent Steve “The Dragon” Claggett, in their 12-round main event, headlining “Knockout Night at the D”.
The “Knockout Night at the D” usoro, presented by na D Las Vegas na Ogbe ndịda Las Vegas Iketịbede Center (DLVEC), na-akwalite Roy Jones Obere. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
The Apr. 16nke “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Saturdayn'abalị, April 16 (8 p.m. Pt / 11 p.m. NA), na-na CBS Egwuregwu Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (DỊ KA), is a former International Boxing Organization (Igbo) na International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight onye mmeri.
During his 10-year professional career, Van Heerden has defeated quality opponents such as Ramon Avila, Cecil McCalla, Ray Ahịa, Cosme Rivera,Mathew Hilton, na 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 comin’ forward 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, na nsonyeWarrior, The Grey, End of Watch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier na 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 Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos), fighting out of Lancaster, DỊ KA, na-ewe ke Limberth “Lightning” Ponce, Obere. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Undefeated welterweight atụmanya Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos), nke Baltimore, osobo Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos), nke New Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 Ko).
All ọgụ na alụso bụ isiokwu ịgbanwe.
Tiketi, ọnụ na $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ma ọ bụwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Ụzọ na-emeghe na 5:00 p.m. Pt with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Pt.
The “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, video na telco mkpa site na satellite na DirecTV ọwa 221 na efere Network ọwa 158. Maka ozi ndị ọzọ, gụnyere a zuru mmemme oge na-esi CBS Egwuregwu Network, na-agawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” usoro.
Ozi:
Twitter: @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 Dragon” to be unleashed April 16th Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

Las Vegas (April 5, 2016) – The April 16nke10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett and South Africa-native Chris “The Okpomọkụ” Van Heerden embodies the “Knockout Night at the D” philosophy in terms of featuring action fighters in evenly matched, entertaining bouts.
The “Knockout Night at the D” usoro, presented by na D Las Vegas naOgbe ndịda Las Vegas Iketịbede Center(DLVEC), na-akwalite Roy Jones Obere. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
The Apr. 16nke “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Saturday n'abalị, April 16 (8 p.m. Pt / 11 p.m. NA), na-na CBS Egwuregwu Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “JR” Ross, Sean Wheelock na mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri 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. “Ọ na-nrọ-emezu,” 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. Ọ baghị uru ikwu, 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 (DỊ KA), is a former International Boxing Organization (Igbo) na International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight onye mmeri.
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. Naa, ezie, 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 Obere. 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 Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) osobo Limberth “Lightning” Ponce, Obere. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik “Iceman” Hawkins(6-0, 5 Kos) ihu Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos), nke New Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 Ko).
All ọgụ na alụso bụ isiokwu ịgbanwe.
Tiketi, ọnụ na $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ma ọ bụ www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Ụzọ na-emeghe na 5:00 p.m. Pt with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Pt.
The “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, video na telco mkpa site na satellite na DirecTV ọwa 221 na efere Network ọwa 158. Maka ozi ndị ọzọ, gụnyere a zuru mmemme oge na-esi CBS Egwuregwu Network, na-aga www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” usoro.
Ozi:
Twitter: @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 Obere. Boxing Promotions Brings “The Dragon” & “The Okpomọkụ” to April 16th “Knockout Night at the D” omume

Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

Las Vegas (March 28, 2016) – na D Las Vegas na Ogbe ndịda Las Vegas Iketịbede Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, mara ọkwa taa nke ahụ Roy Jones Obere. (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.
The Apr. 16nke “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Saturday n'abalị, April 16 (8 p.m. Pt / 11 p.m. NA), na-na CBS Egwuregwu 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, agha “The Okpomọkụ,” 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 ,” kwuru 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. N'ọkwá. “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 18nke ụbọchị ọmụmụ.
South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (DỊ KA), is a former International Boxing Organization (Igbo) na International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight onye mmeri. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, California Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) megide Limberth Ponce, Obere. (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: welterweight Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), junior featherweight Sal Perez (2-0) na bantamweight Sergio Lopez (2-3, 1 Ko). Nichols (nọchiri-ekpe) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Obere. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
All ọgụ na alụso bụ isiokwu ịgbanwe.
Tiketi, ọnụ na $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ma ọ bụwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Ụzọ na-emeghe na 5:00 p.m. Pt with the opening bout scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Pt.
The “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, video na telco mkpa site na satellite na DirecTV ọwa 221 na efere Network ọwa 158. Maka ozi ndị ọzọ, gụnyere a zuru mmemme oge na-esi CBS Egwuregwu Network, na-agawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” usoro.
Ozi:
Twitter: @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, California

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CRANSTON, RI(February 8, 2016) – Rising super featherweight star Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary(17-0, 11 Kos) returns to action this Saturday night against Mexican opponent Gabino “Flash” Cota (18-5-1, 16 Kos) at Sportsman Lodge in Studio City, California.

A decorated American amateur boxer (131-11 ndekọ), his career highlighted by a gold-medal performance at the 2010 National Golden uwe ndorondoro, Kahn-Clary is a native of Liberia who passed on a shot to make the 2016 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, mbịne pro afọ atọ gara aga.
Kahn-Clary’s impressive second-round stoppage of Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-10-1, 13 Kos) last November was supposed to lead him graduating to a 10-round fighter. His promoter Top Rank’s show a Saturday, headlined site 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 nke 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,” Kahn-Clary isi ọzụzụ Peter Manfredo, SR. kwuru. “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, Puerto Rican Olympia 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.
Soro Kahn-Clary on Twitter na InstagramTokaKahnClary, ma ọ bụ enyi ya na Facebook na www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.

Undefeated atụmanya Toka Kahn-Clary-agụsị akwụkwọ 10-gburugburu fighter

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CRANSTON, RI (November 25, 2015) – After his impressive second-round stoppage of Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-10-1, 13 Kos) ikpeazụ Friday n'abalị The cosmopolitan nke Las Vegas, undefeated-acha anụnụ anụnụ-mgbawa featherweight atụmanya Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary (17-0, 11 Kos) ka eze gụsịrị akwụkwọ na asatọ na iri-gburugburu fighter.
“”My arụmọrụ bụ ihe ọma,” 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 lbs. nkwekọrịta arọ ma Lopez ntukwasi 132.2 lbs.), but I didn’t think too much of it. I really wanted to go four or five rounds for some more experience, ma m na-etinye ya ala na abụọ gbaa gburugburu na a nri nko, ma were ya. (Lopez bụ ike ịza mgbịrịgba nke atọ gburugburu.)
(L-R) Toka Kahn-Clary na refirii Jay Nady
“M maa njikere maka 10-rounders. (Head ọzụzụ) Peter (Manfredo, Sr.) mgbe niile nwere m na-eme a otutu oyi ọrụ. Anyị sparred a otutu agba asatọ-gburugburu ịlụ ọgụ, so I’ve been ready for 10-round fights. I won’t be fighting again until next year, ma m ga-azụ na mgbatị ọzọ Monday.”
A mma American na-amu amu onye nwere 131-11 ndekọ, pụta ìhè site a gold-nrite arụmọrụ na 2010 National Golden uwe ndorondoro, Kahn-Clary na-ahapụrụ ogbugba ime ka 2016 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, mbịne pro afọ atọ gara aga.
(L-R) – Head ọzụzụ Peter Manfredo, SR. & Toka Kahn-Clary
“M na-eche Toka mere a nnukwu nkwupụta na otú Top n'usoro (Kahn-Clary si akwalite),” 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, ma eleghị anya na January ma ọ bụ February, and then we can talk about him fighting a top guy. There’s no rush; ọ bụ naanị 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, ọ gbagwojuru elu mgbatị, three or four fighters a session. And most of the time he’s sparring bigger guys and using big gloves.
Mụrụ na Liberia, the 23-year-old Kahn-Clary is a rising star with lofty expectations. “Achọrọ m ka mpi na n'elu larịị,” he explained. “N'afọ ọzọ, I will keep working hard and hopefully fight some decent named opponents. I’m not ready for the top guys in my division, ọbụbeghị, ma m ga-ahụ na afọ ọzọ.”
Soro Kahn-Clary on Twitter na InstagramTokaKahnClary, ma ọ bụ enyi ya na Facebook na www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.

Undefeated-acha anụnụ anụnụ-mgbawa atụmanya Toka Kahn-Clary Liberia ala Ndinam aha America

Na-alụ ọgụ Sergio Lopez a Saturday na Las Vegas

(niile foto site Jeny Luna Hernandez-Watson)
PROVIDENCE (November 16, 2015) — Undefeated featherweight atụmanya Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary (16-0, 10 Kos) nwere ike ịbụ ihe kasị mma, dịtụ “amaghị” prizefighter na mba, dịkarịa ala na mpụga nke New England.
A mma American na-amu amu onye nwere 131-11 ndekọ, pụta ìhè site a gold-nrite arụmọrụ na 2010 National Golden uwe ndorondoro, Kahn-Clary na-alaghachikwuru mgbanaka a Saturday n'abalị (Nov. 20) na The cosmopolitan nke Las Vegas megide Mexico iro Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-9-1, 13 Kos) na ihe kwesịrị ịbụ Kahn-Clary ikpeazụ ndokwa asatọ-gburugburu tuanu tupu ya na-agụsị akwụkwọ 10-rounders.
“Ọ bụ ihe a siri ike Mexico fighter ndị nwere ike igbe a obere on n'èzí,” Kahn-Clary kwuru banyere ya ọzọ iro, “ma ọ bịara n'ihu, kwa. Ọ bụ ahụmahụ ma na anọwo na na otutu ezi emegide.”
Lopez bụ oké ule maka olileanya ọ bụla. His last three fights include a loss to 18-0 Alejandro Luna (KO4) a gara aga August, 10-gburugburu gbawara n'etiti ise na 24-7-1 Joksan Hernandez, na a pụtara ise-gburugburu oru knockout nke 16-0 Victor Betancourt.
“Lopez bụ a gamer,” Kahn-Clary isi ọzụzụ Peter Manfredo, SR. kwukwara. 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, enwere ike 8-10 ọnwa. We were offered a big fight but, Anyị chọrọ otu 10-gburugburu agha mbụ, o ga-esi na agha n'oge n'afọ ọzọ.”
Kahn-Clary, alụ ọgụ nke Providence, na-abịa apụ ya kasị dị ịrịba ama mmeri dị ka a ọkachamara ikpeazụ June, nke ọ na steepụ na klas na-na 33-11 Jonathan Perez, bụbu Colombian ibu Bantamweight na World Boxing Council (WBC) onye mmeri. Kahn-Clary stopped Perez in the sixth round of their fight on a card headlined by Timothy Bradley'S obere ụwa welterweight aha merie n'elu Jessie Vargas na StubHub Center na Carson, California.
The 23-afọ, onye a mụrụ 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, ebe ha bi na Ezi na ndị nne na nna, hoo haa, ịma ihe mere ha.
All ịrịba ama rụtụrụ aka Toka na-na nsogbu na Providence n'okporo ámá dị ka a na-eto eto, karịsịa mgbe ụfọdụ, mgbe ọ bụ enweghị ebe obibi. Dabara nke ọma, ezie, a enyi me ka Manfredo si mgbatị na Pawtuckert, RI. Boxing truly saved his life. Manfredo, USA Boxing New England president Jim Perella na di na nwunye ndị na-emesị nakweere ya, Andrea Watson na Ron Clary, n'ụzọ dị ịrịba ama gbanwere ndụ ya.
Kahn-Clary bịanyere aka a nkwado nkwekọrịta na Top n'usoro, nke, tinyere njikwa Mike Criscio na Manfredo, kwaga Kahn-Clary na a otu ebe, gaba n'iru ijeụkwụ. Kahn-Clary, na mberede, ga-alụ ọgụ n'ihi na atọ nke afọ a, mgbe nwere ise afọ ikpeazụ.
“Top n'usoro meworo ezigbo ọrụ na-edebe m ọrụ n'aka,” 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.
“M dịkwa njikere ugbu a n'ihi na a 10 ma ọ bụ 12 gburugburu agha. I’ve done a lot of sparring to help me get ready to step up. I’m excited about fighting 10 na 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, (Ike gwụcharal) Lomachenkona (Ọdụm) Santa Cruz. I have the skills and heart to compete with them.
Ogo sparring na New England bụ na a premiom, karịsịa maka a nta-arọ fighter dị ka Kahn-Clary, onye nweela bara oké uru ahụmahụ sparring na WBA ibu featherweightJavier Fortuna (29-0-1, 21 Kos), atọ oge US Olympia Rau'shee Warren na ibe ya New England na enyi, New Haven’s Luis “Ko Eze” Rosa (21-0, 10 Kos).
“Peter (Manfredo) m na-aga Worcester (MA) na Connecticut iji nweta ezi ọrụ,” 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. M na hụrụ ha mgbanaka generalship, ha ije, 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, nke bụ a na-amụta ahụmahụ. Ọ bụrụ na ị adịghị amụta ihe site sparring, niile ị mgbe ịbụ bụ a sparring ibe.”
Manfredo anọwo na na na ọ ghọtara na-agbata n'ọsọ amụrụ, Kahn-Clary, will need to go away to training camp for good sparring when he starts fighting 10-rounders. “M mma enyi na Freddie Roach na anyị ga na-apụ na-California ma na-azụ na Anụ Kaadị mgbatị,” Manfredo concluded. “I’m very happy with the way Toka’s been moved. I have faith in Brad Goodman, onye bụ otu n'ime ndị kasị mma, if not the best matchmaker in the world. They’ve moved Toka along at a good pace. They know what they’re doing.
Ka ọ dịgodị, Toka Kahn-Clary plans to make his name in boxing next year. Mbụ, ezie, o nwere iji nweta gara aga Lopez a Saturday n'abalị na-ya ọkụ na-aga.
Soro Kahn-Clary on Twitter na InstagramTokaKahnClary, ma ọ bụ enyi ya na Facebook na www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.