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

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“Knockout Night at the D” Resultados
(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 “The 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 Downtown Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC) outdoor venue.
O “Knockout Night at the D” série, which airs live on CBS Sports Network, é apresentado pela o D Las Vegas and DLVEC), promovida pela Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and returns Sábado noite, Maio 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 e 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
I knew I won this fight, 120-por cento, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners hoje à noite 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 “Sorveteiro” Hawkins (7-0, 6 KOs) deu 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 Jeremy “J-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 Matt “The Kid KO” Murphy (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 médios
Neeco Macias (12-0, 4 KOs), Palm Desert, Califórnia.
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Limberth Ponce, Jr. (10-3, 8 KOs), Rock Island, Illinois
Welterweights
Chris Van Heerden (24-2-1, 12 KOs), Santa Monica, Califórnia
WDEC10 (97-93, 97-93, 95-95)
Steve Claggett (23-4, 16 KOs), Calgary, Alberta, Canadá
Malik Hawkins (7-0, 6 KOs), Baltimore, Maryland
WTKO6 (1:02)
Errol Sidney, Jr. (6-2-2, 2 KOs), Nova 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, México
JUNIOR LUZES
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
O “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 e provedores de telecomunicações e via satélite no canal DirecTV 221 e Dish Canal Rede 158. Para obter mais informações, incluindo um calendário de programação completa e como obter CBS Sports Network, ir a www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” série.
INFORMAÇÕES:
Chilro: @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

Este sábado 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 neste sábado noite de “Knockout Night at the D” série, apresentado por o D Las Vegas e Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), é promovida pela Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
welterweight canadense Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KOs) and former IBO champion Chris “The Heat” Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KOs),, fighting out of his native South Africa by way of Santa Monica, Califórnia, square off in 12-round main event.
Sábado “Knockout Night at the D” event will air (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. E) viver 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 “Relâmpago” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KOs), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature.
A Baltimore welterweight, invicto Malik “Sorveteiro” 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-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, Virgínia.
Todas as lutas e os lutadores estão sujeitos a alteração.
Ingressos, preço de $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringue, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, estão à venda na www.Ticketmaster.com ouwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
As portas abrem às 5:00 p.m. PT com a luta de abertura prevista na 6:00 p.m. PT.
O “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 e provedores de telecomunicações e via satélite no canal DirecTV 221 e Dish Canal Rede 158. Para obter mais informações, incluindo um calendário de programação completa e como obter CBS Sports Network, ir awww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” série.
“BATTLE BORN BOXING: THE UPRISING” – Sexta-feira, Abril 15, 2016
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, irá tomar lugar nesta sexta-feira noite (Abril. 15), outdoors at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
O “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.
INFORMAÇÕES:
Chilro: @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 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 “The Heat” 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”.
O “Knockout Night at the D” série, apresentado por o D Las Vegas e Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), é promovida pela Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
a abril. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Sábadonoite, Abril 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. E), viver 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 COMO), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) e Federação Internacional de Boxe (IBF) campeão dos médios.
During his 10-year professional career, Van Heerden has defeated quality opponents such as Ramon Avila, Cecil McCalla, Ray Price, Cosme Rivera,Mathew Hilton, e 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, IncluindoWarrior, The Grey, End of Watch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier e 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 COMO, assume Limberth “Relâmpago” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KOs), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Perspectiva welterweight invicto Malik “Sorveteiro” Hawkins (6-0, 5 KOs), de Baltimore, atenda Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 KOs), de Nova Orleães, 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-FlashNichols (2-0, 2 KOs), pluma Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Todas as lutas e os lutadores estão sujeitos a alteração.
Ingressos, preço de $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringue, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, estão à venda na www.Ticketmaster.com ouwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
As portas abrem às 5:00 p.m. PT com a luta de abertura prevista na 6:00 p.m. PT.
O “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 e provedores de telecomunicações e via satélite no canal DirecTV 221 e Dish Canal Rede 158. Para obter mais informações, incluindo um calendário de programação completa e como obter CBS Sports Network, ir awww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” série.
INFORMAÇÕES:
Chilro: @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) – a abril 16th10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett and South Africa-native Chris “The Heat” Van Heerden embodies the “Knockout Night at the D” philosophy in terms of featuring action fighters in evenly matched, entertaining bouts.
O “Knockout Night at the D” série, apresentado por o D Las Vegas eDowntown Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC), é promovida pela Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
a abril. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Sábado noite, Abril 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. E), viver CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “JR” Ross, Sean Wheelock e ex-campeão do mundo 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. “É um sonho tornado realidade,” 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 COMO), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) e Federação Internacional de Boxe (IBF) campeão dos médios.
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. Hoje em dia, embora, 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. setembro passado) 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) atenda Limberth “Relâmpago” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KOs), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik “Sorveteiro” Hawkins(6-0, 5 KOs) rostos Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 KOs), de Nova Orleães, 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 FlashNichols (2-0, 2 KOs), pluma Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Todas as lutas e os lutadores estão sujeitos a alteração.
Ingressos, preço de $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringue, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, estão à venda na www.Ticketmaster.com ou www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
As portas abrem às 5:00 p.m. PT com a luta de abertura prevista na 6:00 p.m. PT.
O “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 e provedores de telecomunicações e via satélite no canal DirecTV 221 e Dish Canal Rede 158. Para obter mais informações, incluindo um calendário de programação completa e como obter CBS Sports Network, ir a www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” série.
INFORMAÇÕES:
Chilro: @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” & “The Heat” to April 16th “Knockout Night at the D” evento

Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (Março 28, 2016) – o D Las Vegas e Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, anunciou hoje que 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.
a abril. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Sábado noite, Abril 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. E), viver 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, batalhas “The 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 ,” dito 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,” comentou Keith Veltre, Chefe executivo / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. Promoções. “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 18th aniversário.
South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KOs), fighting out of Santa Monica (TAL COMO), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) e Federação Internacional de Boxe (IBF) campeão dos médios. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, Califórnia 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: welterweight Jeremy “J FlashNichols (2-0, 2 KOs), peso pena júnior Sal Perez (2-0) e galo Sergio Lopez (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (retratado à esquerda) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
Todas as lutas e os lutadores estão sujeitos a alteração.
Ingressos, preço de $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringue, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, estão à venda na www.Ticketmaster.com ouwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
As portas abrem às 5:00 p.m. PT com a luta de abertura prevista na 6:30 p.m. PT.
O “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 e provedores de telecomunicações e via satélite no canal DirecTV 221 e Dish Canal Rede 158. Para obter mais informações, incluindo um calendário de programação completa e como obter CBS Sports Network, ir awww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” série.
INFORMAÇÕES:
Chilro: @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, Califórnia

Kahn-Clary picture courtesy of
Top Rank

CRANSTON, RI(Fevereiro 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, Califórnia.

A decorated American amateur boxer (131-11 registro), his career highlighted by a gold-medal performance at the 2010 Torneio Luvas de Ouro nacionais, Kahn-Clary is a native of Liberia who passed on a shot to make the 2016 U.S. Equipe de Boxe Olímpico, que se tornou profissional há três anos.
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 neste sábado, encabeçado pelo 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 do 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,” Trainer cabeça de Kahn-Clary Peter Manfredo, Sr. notado. “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 Olympian 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.
Siga Kahn-Clary no Twitter e InstagramTokaKahnClary, ou o amigo dele no Facebook em www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.

Invicto perspectiva Toka Kahn-Clary graduados para lutador de 10 ronda

-Todas as imagens cortesia de Mikey Williams / Top Rank-
CRANSTON, RI (Novembro 25, 2015) – After his impressive second-round stoppage of Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-10-1, 13 KOs) última sexta-feira à noite no The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, invicto blue-chip pluma perspectiva Toka “T-Nice” Kahn Clary- (17-0, 11 KOs) foi oficialmente formou-se um lutador de oito a dez rodada.
“”Meu desempenho foi bom,” 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. peso pesado contrato, mas Lopez 132.2 lb.), but I didn’t think too much of it. I really wanted to go four or five rounds for some more experience, mas eu colocá-lo para baixo no segundo round com um gancho de direita, e levou-o para fora. (Lopez foi incapaz de responder a campainha para o terceiro round.)
(L-R) Toka Kahn-Clary e árbitro Jay Nady
“Eu estou definitivamente pronto para 10-rounders. (Treinador de cabeça) Peter (Manfredo, Sr.) sempre me fazendo um monte de trabalho condicionado. Nós brigaram um monte de rodadas para lutas de oito rodada, so I’ve been ready for 10-round fights. I won’t be fighting again until next year, mas eu vou estar de volta no ginásio Próxima segunda.”
Um amador americano decorados que teve um 131-11 registro, com destaque para um desempenho da medalha de ouro no 2010 Torneio Luvas de Ouro nacionais, Kahn-Clary passou em um tiro para tornar o 2016 U.S. Equipe de Boxe Olímpico, que se tornou profissional há três anos.
(L-R) – Treinador de cabeça Peter Manfredo, Sr. & Toka Kahn-Clary
“Acho Toka fez uma grande declaração e assim o fez 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, talvez em janeiro ou fevereiro, and then we can talk about him fighting a top guy. There’s no rush; ele só é 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, ele bate o ginásio, three or four fighters a session. And most of the time he’s sparring bigger guys and using big gloves.
Nascido na Libéria, the 23-year-old Kahn-Clary is a rising star with lofty expectations. “Eu quero competir no nível superior,” he explained. “Próximo ano, I will keep working hard and hopefully fight some decent named opponents. I’m not ready for the top guys in my division, ainda não, mas eu estarei lá em um ano.”
Siga Kahn-Clary no Twitter e InstagramTokaKahnClary, ou o amigo dele no Facebook em www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.

Invicto perspectiva blue-chip Toka Kahn-Clary Libéria nome tomada nativa na América

Para lutar Sergio Lopez neste sábado em Las Vegas

(Todas as imagens do Jeny Luna Hernandez-Watson)
PROVIDÊNCIA (Novembro 16, 2015) — Pluma perspectiva invicto Toka “T-Nice” Kahn Clary- (16-0, 10 KOs) pode ser o melhor, relativamente “desconhecido” prizefighter no país, pelo menos fora da Nova Inglaterra.
Um amador americano decorados que teve um 131-11 registro, com destaque para um desempenho da medalha de ouro no 2010 Torneio Luvas de Ouro nacionais, Kahn-Clary retorna ao ringue neste sábado noite (Novembro. 20) no The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas contra adversário mexicano Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-9-1, 13 KOs) em que é suposto ser a última agendada ataque de oito rodada de Kahn-Clary antes de se formar a 10-rounders.
“Ele é um lutador mexicano durão que pode caixa um pouco do lado de fora,” Kahn-Clary falou sobre seu próximo adversário, “mas ele vem para a frente, muito. Ele é experiente e tem sido com um monte de bons adversários.”
Lopez é um teste importante para qualquer perspectiva. His last three fights include a loss to 18-0 Alejandro Luna (KO4) em agosto passado, 10-divisão rodada desenhar com 24-7-1 Joksan Hernandez, e uma impressionante quinta rodada nocaute técnico de 16-0 Victor Betancourt.
“Lopez é um gamer,” Trainer cabeça de Kahn-Clary Peter Manfredo, Sr. adicionado. 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, pode ser 8-10 meses. We were offered a big fight but, precisamos de uma luta de 10-redonda primeiro, e ele tirou essa luta no início do próximo ano.”
Kahn Clary-, lutando fora da Providência, está saindo de sua vitória mais notável como em junho passado profissional, em que ele entrou na sala de aula para assumir 33-11 Jonathan Perez, o ex-super galo colombiana e do Conselho Mundial de Boxe (WBC) campeão. Kahn-Clary stopped Perez in the sixth round of their fight on a card headlined by Timothy BradleyO título welterweight mundial interino conquistar Jessie Vargas em StubHub Center em Carson, Califórnia.
A 23-year-old, que nasceu 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, onde moravam com os pais adotivos que, francamente, não ligava para o que aconteceu com eles.
Todos os sinais apontam para Toka se metendo em confusão nas ruas Providência como um jovem, em especial nos períodos, quando ele era sem-teto. Felizmente, embora, um amigo o levou ao Ginásio Manfredo em Pawtuckert, RI. Boxing truly saved his life. Manfredo, Presidente EUA Boxe New England Jim Perella eo casal que, eventualmente, adotou-o, Andrea Watson e Ron Clary, mudou radicalmente sua vida.
Kahn-Clary assinou um contrato promocional com a Top Rank, que, juntamente com o gerente Mike Criscio e Manfredo, mudaram-Kahn Clary em um constante, ritmo ascendente. Kahn Clary-, incidentalmente, estará lutando pela terceira vez este ano, depois de ter cinco no ano passado.
“Top Rank fez um bom trabalho mantendo-me ocupado,” 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.
“Eu estou pronto agora para uma 10 ou 12 luta rodada. I’ve done a lot of sparring to help me get ready to step up. I’m excited about fighting 10 e 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, (Cansadoeu) Lomachenkoe (Leão) Santa Cruz. I have the skills and heart to compete with them.
Qualidade de sparring na Nova Inglaterra é um prémio, especialmente para um lutador de menor peso, como Kahn Clary-, que ganhou experiência inestimável sparring com WBA Super PenaJavier Fortuna (29-0-1, 21 KOs), três vezes EUA olímpico Rau'shee Warren e seu companheiro New England e amigo, New Haven’s Luis “KO Rei” Rosa (21-0, 10 KOs).
“Peter (Manfredo) e me viajar para Worcester (MA) e Connecticut para ficar bom trabalho,” 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. Eu vi o seu generalato anel, seu movimento, 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 é uma experiência de aprendizagem. Se você não aprender a partir de sparring, tudo que você nunca vai ser é um parceiro de treino.”
Manfredo tem sido em torno e ele percebe que seu aluno prêmio, Kahn Clary-, will need to go away to training camp for good sparring when he starts fighting 10-rounders. “Eu sou uma boa amizade com Freddie Roach e vamos para a Califórnia e treinar no Ginásio Cartão selvagem,” Manfredo concluded. “I’m very happy with the way Toka’s been moved. I have faith in Brad Goodman, que é um dos melhores, if not the best matchmaker in the world. They’ve moved Toka along at a good pace. They know what they’re doing.
Entrementes, Toka Kahn-Clary plans to make his name in boxing next year. Primeiro, embora, ele tem que passar por Lopez neste sábado noite para manter seu ímpeto.
Siga Kahn-Clary no Twitter e InstagramTokaKahnClary, ou o amigo dele no Facebook em www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.