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

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“Knockout Night at the D” Rezultate
(L-R) — Steve Claggett & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by MannyMittsMurillo / Roy Jones Jr. Promoții la box)
LAS VEGAS (Aprilie 16, 2016) – Former IBO World welterweight champion Chris “Căldură” 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.
The “Knockout Night at the D” serie, which airs live on CBS Sports Network, este prezentat de D Las Vegas and DLVEC), promovat de Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Promoții la box and returns Sâmbătă seară, Mai 21.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KO), fighting out of Santa Monica, California by way of South Africa, used his 3-inch height advantage against Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KO), 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 și 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
I knew I won this fight, 120-la sută, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners la noapte 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 KO) had a lot to crow about in the 8-round co-feature against LimberthEl GallitoPonce, Jr.(10-3, 8 KO). 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 “Vânzător de gheață” Hawkins (7-0, 6 KO) dat Errol “Spyda” Sidney (6-2-2, 2 KO) 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 KO) constantly pounded the body of his tough Mexican opponent, Jason “GibborGavino (3-2, 2 KO), for a 4-round shutout victory,
Las Vegas’ Sal Lopez (2-0) dropped a game Matt “The KO Kid” 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 MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Neeco Macias (12-0, 4 KO), Palm Desert, California.
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Limberth Ponce, Jr. (10-3, 8 KO), Rock Island, Illinois
WELTERWEIGHTS
Chris Van Heerden (24-2-1, 12 KO), Santa Monica, California
WDEC10 (97-93, 97-93, 95-95)
Steve Claggett (23-4, 16 KO), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Malik Hawkins (7-0, 6 KO), Baltimore, Maryland
WTKO6 (1:02)
Errol Sidney, Jr. (6-2-2, 2 KO), New Orleans, Louisiana
Jeremy Nichols (3-0, 2 KO), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-35)
Jason Gavino (3-2, 2 KO), Tijuana, Mexic
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 KO), 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 și furnizorii telecom și prin satelit DirecTV pe Canalul 221 și Dish Network canal 158. Pentru mai multe informații, inclusiv un program de programare complet și cum să obțineți CBS Sports Network, Mergi la www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie.
INFORMAȚII:
Stare de nervozitate: @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. Promoții la box: Lisa Veltre, (702) 522-1636,lisa@royjonesjrboxing.com

“Knockout Night at the D” Undercard Announced

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LAS VEGAS (Aprilie 12, 2016) – An solid undercard showcasing promising prospects has been announced for sâmbătă noapte “Knockout Night at the D” serie, presented by D Las Vegas și Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), este promovat de Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Promoții la box.
Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KO) and former IBO champion Chris “Căldură” Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KO),, fighting out of his native South Africa by way of Santa Monica, California, square off in 12-round main event.
Sâmbătă “Knockout Night at the D” event will air (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. ȘI) trăi pe CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Undefeated California welterweight NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 KO) faces former Chicago Golden Gloves champion Limberth “Fulger” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KO), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature.
A Baltimore welterweight, neînvinsă Malik “Vânzător de gheață” Hawkins (6-0, 5 KO), is in the first televised bout in a six-rounder versus New OrleansErrol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 KO). 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 KO) vs. Mexican invaderJason Gavino (3-1, 2 KO), 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 KO) vs. Antonio Robertson (4-5-1, 2 KO), of Alexandria, Virginia.
Toate luptele și luptători sunt supuse schimbării.
Bilete, la pretul de $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ring, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com sauwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Usi deschise la 5:00 p.m. PT cu meciul de deschidere programată la 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 și furnizorii telecom și prin satelit DirecTV pe Canalul 221 și Dish Network canal 158. Pentru mai multe informații, inclusiv un program de programare complet și cum să obțineți CBS Sports Network, Mergi lawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie.
“BATTLE BORN BOXING: THE UPRISING” – Vineri, Aprilie 15, 2016
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, va avea loc acest vineri noapte (Aprilie. 15), outdoors at the Downtown Las Vegas Events 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.
INFORMAȚII:
Stare de nervozitate: @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)

“Căldură” 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 (Aprilie 7, 2016) – South African welterweight Chris “Căldură” Van Heerden is on a mission to torch his Canadian opponent Steve “The Dragon” Claggett, in their 12-round main event, cap de afis “Knockout Night at the D”.
The “Knockout Night at the D” serie, presented by D Las Vegas și Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), este promovat de Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Promoții la box.
APR. 16lea “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Sâmbătănoapte, Aprilie 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. ȘI), trăi pe CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KO), fighting out of Santa Monica (CA), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) și Federația Internațională de Box (IBF) campion semimijlocie.
During his 10-year professional career, Van Heerden has defeated quality opponents such as Ramon Avila, Cecil McCalla, Ray Price, Cosme Rivera,Mathew Hilton, și 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 KO) 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, inclusivWarrior, The Grey, End of Watch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier și 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 KO), fighting out of Lancaster, CA, ia pe Limberth “Fulger” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KO), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Perspectivă semimijlocie neînvinsă Malik “Vânzător de gheață” Hawkins (6-0, 5 KO), Baltimore, îndeplinește Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 KO), din 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: semimijlocie JeremyJ-FlashNichols (2-0, 2 KO), pană Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Toate luptele și luptători sunt supuse schimbării.
Bilete, la pretul de $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ring, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com sauwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Usi deschise la 5:00 p.m. PT cu meciul de deschidere programată la 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 și furnizorii telecom și prin satelit DirecTV pe Canalul 221 și Dish Network canal 158. Pentru mai multe informații, inclusiv un program de programare complet și cum să obțineți CBS Sports Network, Mergi lawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie.
INFORMAȚII:
Stare de nervozitate: @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 (Aprilie 5, 2016) – aprilie 16lea10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett and South Africa-native Chris “Căldură” 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” serie, presented by D Las Vegas șiDowntown Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC), este promovat de Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Promoții la box.
APR. 16lea “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Sâmbătă noapte, Aprilie 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. ȘI), trăi pe CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “JR” Ross, Sean Wheelock și fostul campion mondial 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 KO), who is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion, is thrilled to be fighting in Las Vegas for the first time. “Este un vis devenit realitate,” 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 KO), fighting out of Santa Monica (CA), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) și Federația Internațională de Box (IBF) campion semimijlocie.
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. In zilele de azi, deși, 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 KO) îndeplinește Limberth “Fulger” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KO), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik “Vânzător de gheață” Hawkins(6-0, 5 KO) fețe Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 KO), din 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: semimijlocie JeremyJ FlashNichols (2-0, 2 KO), pană Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Toate luptele și luptători sunt supuse schimbării.
Bilete, la pretul de $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ring, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com sau www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Usi deschise la 5:00 p.m. PT cu meciul de deschidere programată la 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 și furnizorii telecom și prin satelit DirecTV pe Canalul 221 și Dish Network canal 158. Pentru mai multe informații, inclusiv un program de programare complet și cum să obțineți CBS Sports Network, Mergi la www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie.
INFORMAȚII:
Stare de nervozitate: @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” & “Căldură” to April 16th “Knockout Night at the D” eveniment

Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (Martie 28, 2016) – D Las Vegas și Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, a anunțat astăzi că Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Promoții la box is the licensed promoter of record for the 2016 “Knockout Night at the D” boxing series to be held at the DLVEC.
APR. 16lea “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Sâmbătă noapte, Aprilie 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. ȘI), trăi pe 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, bătălii “Căldură,” 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 ,” a spus 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. Promoții la box,” 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,” a remarcat Keith Veltre, CEO / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. Promoții. “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 KO), 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 18lea zi de naștere.
South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KO), fighting out of Santa Monica (CA), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) și Federația Internațională de Box (IBF) campion semimijlocie. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, California NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 KO) împotriva Limberth Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KO), of Rock Island, Illinois. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik Hawkins (6-0, 5 KO) 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: semimijlocie JeremyJ FlashNichols (2-0, 2 KO), greutate pană junior Sal Perez (2-0) și cocoș Sergio Lopez (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (imaginat la stânga) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
Toate luptele și luptători sunt supuse schimbării.
Bilete, la pretul de $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ring, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com sauwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Usi deschise la 5:00 p.m. PT cu meciul de deschidere programată la 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 și furnizorii telecom și prin satelit DirecTV pe Canalul 221 și Dish Network canal 158. Pentru mai multe informații, inclusiv un program de programare complet și cum să obțineți CBS Sports Network, Mergi lawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serie.
INFORMAȚII:
Stare de nervozitate: @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

Kahn-Clary picture courtesy of
Top Rank

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

A decorated American amateur boxer (131-11 record), his career highlighted by a gold-medal performance at the 2010 Mănuși naționale de Aur Tournament, Kahn-Clary is a native of Liberia who passed on a shot to make the 2016 S.U.A.. Olympic Box Echipa, acum de cotitură pro trei ani.
Kahn-Clary’s impressive second-round stoppage of Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-10-1, 13 KO) last November was supposed to lead him graduating to a 10-round fighter. His promoter Top Rank’s show sâmbătă, headlined de 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 de 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 cap Kahn-Clary lui Peter Manfredo, Sr. remarcat. “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 Rico 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.
Urmați-Kahn Clary pe Twitter si InstagramTokaKahnClary, sau un prieten să-l pe Facebook, la www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.

Perspectivă neînvinsă Toka Kahn-Clary Absolvenții 10-a rundă de vânătoare

-toate imaginile de curtoazie Mikey Williams / Top Rank-
CRANSTON, RI (Noiembrie 25, 2015) – After his impressive second-round stoppage of Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-10-1, 13 KO) Ultima vineri noapte la Cosmopolitan de Las Vegas, neînvinsă blue-chip pană perspectivă Toka “T-Nisa” Kahn-Clary (17-0, 11 KO) a absolvit oficial de la un luptător opt până la zece-a rundă.
“”Performanța mea a fost bun,” 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. greutate contract, dar Lopez cântărit 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, dar l-am pus jos în al doilea tur cu un cârlig drept, și l-au luat afară. (Lopez nu a putut să răspundă la clopotul pentru a treia rundă.)
(L-R) Toka Kahn-Clary și arbitru Jay Nady
“Sunt cu siguranta gata pentru 10-Rounders. (Trainer cap) Peter (Manfredo, Sr.) întotdeauna mi-a face o mulțime de muncă condiționat. Am certat o mulțime de runde de lupte de opt rotunde, so I’ve been ready for 10-round fights. I won’t be fighting again until next year, dar Mă întorc în sala de gimnastică lunea viitoare.”
Un amator american decorat care a avut o 131-11 record, evidențiat de o performanță de aur-medalie de la 2010 Mănuși naționale de Aur Tournament, Kahn-Clary a trecut pe o lovitură pentru a face pe 2016 S.U.A.. Olympic Box Echipa, acum de cotitură pro trei ani.
(L-R) – Trainer cap Peter Manfredo, Sr. & Toka Kahn-Clary
“Cred că Toka făcut o declarație mare și așa a făcut Top Rank (Promotor Kahn-Clary lui),” 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, poate în ianuarie sau februarie, and then we can talk about him fighting a top guy. There’s no rush; e doar 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, el bate sala de sport, three or four fighters a session. And most of the time he’s sparring bigger guys and using big gloves.
Născut în Liberia, the 23-year-old Kahn-Clary is a rising star with lofty expectations. “Vreau să concureze la nivel de top,” he explained. “Anul viitor, I will keep working hard and hopefully fight some decent named opponents. I’m not ready for the top guys in my division, Inca nu, dar voi fi acolo într-un alt an.”
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Neînvinsă perspectivă blue-chip Toka Kahn-Clary Liberia nume de luare nativ în America

Pentru a lupta Sergio Lopez sâmbătă în Las Vegas

(Toate imaginile Jeny Luna Hernandez-Watson)
PROVIDENCE (Noiembrie 16, 2015) — Perspectivă pană neînvinsă Toka “T-Nisa” Kahn-Clary (16-0, 10 KO) poate fi cel mai bun, relativ “necunoscut” prizefighter în țară, cel puțin în afara de New England.
Un amator american decorat care a avut o 131-11 record, evidențiat de o performanță de aur-medalie de la 2010 Mănuși naționale de Aur Tournament, Kahn-Clary revine la inelul sâmbătă noapte (Noiembrie. 20) la Cosmopolitan de Las Vegas impotriva adversarului mexican Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-9-1, 13 KO) în ceea ce ar trebui să fie ultima programată meci opt-a rundă Kahn-Clary lui înainte de a absolvenților de 10-Rounders.
“E un luptător mexican dur care pot caseta un pic la exterior,” Kahn-Clary a vorbit despre adversarul său viitor, “dar el înaintează, prea. E experimentat și a fost în cu o mulțime de adversari buni.”
Lopez este un test serios pentru orice perspectivă. His last three fights include a loss to 18-0 Alejandro Luna (KO4) acest trecut august, 10-Split rundă remiză cu 24-7-1 Joksan Hernandez, și un tur al cincilea knock-out tehnic uimitoare de 16-0 Victor Betancourt.
“Lopez este un gamer,” Trainer cap Kahn-Clary lui Peter Manfredo, Sr. adăugat. 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, poate 8-10 luni. We were offered a big fight but, avem nevoie de o prima luptă de 10-a rundă, și el obține că lupta la începutul anului viitor.”
Kahn-Clary, lupta din Providence, vine de pe victoria sa cea mai notabila ca un profesionist în iunie anul trecut, în care el a urcat în clasa a-și asuma 33-11 Jonathan Perez, fostul super-cocoș columbian și Consiliul Mondial de box (WBC) campion. Kahn-Clary stopped Perez in the sixth round of their fight on a card headlined by Timothy BradleyE titlul mondial interimar semimijlocie castiga peste Jessie Vargas la StubHub Center din Carson, California.
În vârstă de 23 de ani, care a fost născut 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, în cazul în care au locuit împreună cu părinții adoptivi, care, sincer, nu-i păsa ce sa întâmplat cu ei.
Toate semnele subliniat Toka obtinerea probleme pe străzi Providence ca un tânăr, în special în momentele, când a fost fără adăpost. Din fericire, deși, un prieten adus la Gym Manfredo în Pawtuckert, RI. Boxing truly saved his life. Manfredo, Președintele SUA Box New England Jim Perella iar cuplul care în cele din urmă l-a adoptat, Andrea Watson și Ron Clary, schimbat dramatic viața lui.
Kahn-Clary a semnat un contract de promovare cu Top Rank, care, împreună cu managerul Mike Criscio și Manfredo, s-au mutat Kahn-Clary la o constantă, ritmul ascendent. Kahn-Clary, întâmplător, se vor lupta pentru a treia oară în acest an, după ce cinci ani trecut.
“Top Rank a făcut o treabă bună mă ține 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.
“Sunt gata acum pentru un 10 sau 12 lupta rundă. I’ve done a lot of sparring to help me get ready to step up. I’m excited about fighting 10 și 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, (ObositL) Lomachenkoși (Leu) Santa Cruz. I have the skills and heart to compete with them.”
Sparring calitate în New England este la o primă, mai ales pentru un luptător greutate mai mică, cum ar fi Kahn, Clary, care a dobândit experiență neprețuită sparring cu WBA Super panăJavier Fortuna (29-0-1, 21 KO), trei-SUA timp Olympian Rau'shee Warren și a lui colegi New England și prieten, New Haven’s Luis “KO Regele” Rosa (21-0, 10 KO).
“Peter (Manfredo) și mi-a călători în Worcester (MA) și Connecticut pentru a obține locul de muncă bun,” 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. Am văzut de general de inel, mișcarea lor, 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, care este o experiență de învățare. Dacă nu invata de la sparring, tot vei vreodată este un partener de sparring.”
Manfredo a fost în jur și își dă seama că elevul său premiu, Kahn-Clary, will need to go away to training camp for good sparring when he starts fighting 10-rounders. “Sunt prieteni buni cu Freddie Roach și vom merge în California și instrui la Wild Card Gym,” Manfredo concluded. “I’m very happy with the way Toka’s been moved. I have faith in Brad Goodman, care este una dintre cele mai bune, if not the best matchmaker in the world. They’ve moved Toka along at a good pace. They know what they’re doing.”
Între timp, Toka Kahn-Clary plans to make his name in boxing next year. În primul rând, deși, el trebuie să se desprindă de Lopez sâmbătă noapte pentru a păstra ritmul său merge.
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