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

For Immediate Release
“Knockout Night at the D” Results
(L-R) — Steve Claggett & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by MannyMittsMurillo / Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions)
Las Vegas (April 16, 2016) – Former IBO World welterweight champion Chris “Heat ayaa” 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 Dhacdooyinka Center(DLVEC) outdoor venue.
The “Knockout Night at the D” taxane, which airs live on Network Sports CBS, is presented by Las Vegas ee D and DLVEC), dallacsiiyey by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and returns Saturday fiidka, May 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 iyo 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
I knew I won this fight, 120-boqolkiiba, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners caawa 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 “Iceman” Hawkins (7-0, 6 KOs) siiyey Errol “Spyda” Sidney (6-2-2, 2 KOs) a beating, fully displaying his arsenal of punches, hurting his gutsy opponent on several occasions. Hawkinsaggressive style early in the fight broke-down Sidney, who was nearly finished at the end of the fourth and fifth rounds. Hawkins trapped Sidney a neutral corner at the start of the sixth round and a powerful uppercut sent Sidney down to a knee. Sidney beat referee Jay Nady‘s count but the veteran official had seen enough and he halted the bout 1:02 into the sixth.
We’re back,” Hawkins proclaimed after the bout. I’d give myself an 8 ½ this fight.
Las Vegas’ promising prospect Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO) outclassed Oregon junior lightweight Derek Barthemay (0-3) from the opening bell for a 4-round unanimous decision.
Flashy Las Vegas welterweight prospect JeremyJ-FlashNichols (3-0, 2 KOs) constantly pounded the body of his tough Mexican opponent, Jason “GibborGavino (3-2, 2 KOs), for a 4-round shutout victory,
Las Vegas’ Sal Lopez (2-0) dropped a game 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, Jr. (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, Jr. (6-2-2, 2 KOs), New Orleans, Louisiana
Jeremy Nichols (3-0, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-35)
Jason Gavino (3-2, 2 KOs), Tijuana, 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 iyo bixiyeyaasha telco iyo via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 iyo saxanka Network Channel 158. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, ay ka mid yihiin jadwal barnaamij buuxa iyo sida loo helo Network Sports CBS, tagtaa www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
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“Knockout Night at the D” Undercard Announced

Saturday Tan night live on
CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas (April 12, 2016) – An solid undercard showcasing promising prospects has been announced for Saturday this habeenkii “Knockout Night at the D” taxane, presented by Las Vegas ee D iyo Downtown Las Vegas Dhacdooyinka Center (DLVEC), kor looqaado by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KOs) and former IBO champion Chris “Heat ayaa” 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.
Sabtida ee “Knockout Night at the D” event will air (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. IYO) ku nool yihiin Network Sports CBS 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 “Danabka” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KOs), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature.
A Baltimore welterweight, badinin 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 JeremyJ-FlashNichols (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Mexican invaderJason Gavino (3-1, 2 KOs), slick Las Vegas featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) vs. TBA, dangerous Las Vegas junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Derek Barthemay (0-2), of Eugene, Oregon, and Los Angeles heavyweight Jonathan “JohnnieRice (3-1-1, 3 KOs) vs. Antonio Robertson (4-5-1, 2 KOs), of Alexandria, Virginia.
All dagaallan iyo Xarakada intuba in la beddelo.
Tigidhada, qiime jaban ah $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com amawww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Albaabada furan 5:00 p.m. PT la xumad furitaanka qorsheeyay 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 iyo bixiyeyaasha telco iyo via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 iyo saxanka Network Channel 158. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, ay ka mid yihiin jadwal barnaamij buuxa iyo sida loo helo Network Sports CBS, tagtaawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
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“BATTLE BORN BOXING: THE UPRISING” – Friday, April 15, 2016
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, ka dhici doona Friday this habeen (Apr. 15), outdoors at the Downtown Las Vegas Dhacdooyinka 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.
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Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)

“Heat ayaa” 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 “Heat ayaa” Van Heerden is on a mission to torch his Canadian opponent Steve “The Dragon” Claggett, in their 12-round main event, fasaxday “Knockout Night at the D”.
The “Knockout Night at the D” taxane, presented by Las Vegas ee D iyo Downtown Las Vegas Dhacdooyinka Center (DLVEC), kor looqaado by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Apr The. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Saturdayhabeen, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. IYO), ku nool yihiin Network Sports CBS from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KOs), fighting out of Santa Monica (SIDA), is a former International Boxing Organization (Ibo) iyo International Federation Boxing (IBF) Kooxda heysata horyaalka welterweight.
During his 10-year professional career, Van Heerden has defeated quality opponents such as Ramon Avila, Cecil McCalla, Ray Price, Cosme Rivera,Mathew Hilton, iyo 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, lugu daroWarrior, The Grey, End of Watch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier iyo 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, SIDA, qaadanaysaa Limberth “Danabka” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KOs), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Rajo welterweight Beyer Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 KOs), ee Baltimore, kulmay Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 KOs), ee 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 JeremyJ-FlashNichols (2-0, 2 KOs), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
All dagaallan iyo Xarakada intuba in la beddelo.
Tigidhada, qiime jaban ah $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com amawww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Albaabada furan 5:00 p.m. PT la xumad furitaanka qorsheeyay 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 iyo bixiyeyaasha telco iyo via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 iyo saxanka Network Channel 158. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, ay ka mid yihiin jadwal barnaamij buuxa iyo sida loo helo Network Sports CBS, tagtaawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” taxane.
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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) – April The 16th10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett and South Africa-native Chris “Heat ayaa” 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” taxane, presented by Las Vegas ee D iyoDowntown Las Vegas Dhacdooyinka Center(DLVEC), kor looqaado by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Apr The. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Saturday habeen, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. IYO), ku nool yihiin Network Sports CBS from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “Jr” Ross, Sean Wheelock iyo horyaalka hore ee aduunka 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. “Waxaa riyo ii rumowday,” 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 (SIDA), is a former International Boxing Organization (Ibo) iyo International Federation Boxing (IBF) Kooxda heysata horyaalka welterweight.
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. Maalmahan, inkasta oo, I have a couple of more tricks up my sleeve. His heart and durability have been shown and is to be respected. This match-up is sure to produce some good exchanges. I expect this to be a high-action fight between two hungry fighters with him coming off a loss (to unbeaten rising star Errol Spence Jr. last September) and me coming off more than one fight falling through. This is a great match up. He is similar to the style of (Konstantin)Ponomarev (who Claggett lost an 8-round decision to last year) with range and movement. And that motivates me!”
Undefeated Lancaster, California welterweight NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 KOs) kulmay Limberth “Danabka” Ponce, Jr. (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) Wajiyada Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 KOs), ee 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 JeremyJ FlashNichols (2-0, 2 KOs), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
All dagaallan iyo Xarakada intuba in la beddelo.
Tigidhada, qiime jaban ah $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ama www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Albaabada furan 5:00 p.m. PT la xumad furitaanka qorsheeyay 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 iyo bixiyeyaasha telco iyo via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 iyo saxanka Network Channel 158. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, ay ka mid yihiin jadwal barnaamij buuxa iyo sida loo helo Network Sports CBS, tagtaa www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” taxane.
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Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
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Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins)

Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions Brings “The Dragon” & “Heat ayaa” to April 16th “Knockout Night at the D” dhacdo

Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

Las Vegas (March 28, 2016) – Las Vegas ee D iyo Downtown Las Vegas Dhacdooyinka Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, announced today that Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions is the licensed promoter of record for the 2016 “Knockout Night at the D” boxing series to be held at the DLVEC.
Apr The. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Saturday habeen, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. IYO), ku nool yihiin Network Sports CBS 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, dagaalo “Heat ayaa,” 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 ,” sheegay 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. Dalacaad. “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 dhalashadiisa.
South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KOs), fighting out of Santa Monica (SIDA), is a former International Boxing Organization (Ibo) iyo International Federation Boxing (IBF) Kooxda heysata horyaalka welterweight. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, California NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 KOs) ka dhanka ah 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 JeremyJ FlashNichols (2-0, 2 KOs), junior featherweight Sal Perez (2-0) iyo bantamweight Sergio Lopez (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (Sawirka bidixda) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
All dagaallan iyo Xarakada intuba in la beddelo.
Tigidhada, qiime jaban ah $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com amawww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Albaabada furan 5:00 p.m. PT la xumad furitaanka qorsheeyay 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 iyo bixiyeyaasha telco iyo via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 iyo saxanka Network Channel 158. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, ay ka mid yihiin jadwal barnaamij buuxa iyo sida loo helo Network Sports CBS, tagtaawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” taxane.
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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(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 record), his career highlighted by a gold-medal performance at the 2010 Gloves Golden National Tournament, Kahn-Clary is a native of Liberia who passed on a shot to make the 2016 Laga xoreeyo. Olympic Boxing Team, jeestay saddex sano ka hor pro.
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 Saturday this, cinwaan by 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 oo ka mid ah 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,” Tababaraha madaxa Kahn-Clary ee Peter Manfredo, Sr. xusay. “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 cayaaraha olombikada 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.
Raac Kahn-Clary on Twitter oo InstagramTokaKahnClary, ama saaxiib isaga on Facebook ee www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.

Rajo Beyer Toka Kahn-Clary qalin inay dagaalka 10-wareega

-sawirrada ah oo dhan xushmad ah Mikey Williams / Top Rank-
Cranston, RI (November 25, 2015) – After his impressive second-round stoppage of Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-10-1, 13 KOs) ee la soo dhaafay habeenkii Jimcaha ee The magalo ah Las Vegas, badinin buluug-jab rajo featherweight Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary (17-0, 11 KOs) ayaa si rasmi ah ka qalin jabiyay dagaalka sideed ilaa toban-wareega ah.
“”My waxqabadka wanaagsan,” 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. miisaanka heshiis laakiin Lopez miisaamay 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, laakiinse isaga waan hoos u riday wareega labaad jillaab ku midig, iyo inuu isaga ka qaaday. (Lopez waxa uu awoodi waayay in ay ka jawaabaan dawan ee wareega saddexaad.)
(L-R) Toka Kahn-Clary iyo garsooraha Jay Nady
“Hubaal diyaar 10-rounders waxaan ahay. (Tababaraha Head) Peter (Manfredo, Sr.) had iyo jeer waxa uu igu shaqo badan conditioning. Waxaan sparred badan oo wareeg siddeed-wareega dagaal, so I’ve been ready for 10-round fights. I won’t be fighting again until next year, laakiin waan soo noqon doonaa in jimicsiga Isniinta soo socota.”
Hiwaayadda A qurxiyey Maraykan ah oo lahayd a 131-11 record, muujiyeen qaab ay billada dahabka ee 2010 Gloves Golden National Tournament, Kahn-Clary maray kubad si aad u samayso 2016 Laga xoreeyo. Olympic Boxing Team, jeestay saddex sano ka hor pro.
(L-R) – Tababaraha Head Peter Manfredo, Sr. & Toka Kahn-Clary
“Waxaan qabaa Toka sameeyey qoraal ah oo weyn oo saasuu yeelay Top Rank (Kahn-Clary ee horumariyaha),” 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, waxaa laga yaabaa in January ama February, and then we can talk about him fighting a top guy. There’s no rush; uu kaliya 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, ilaa uu garaaca jimicsiga, three or four fighters a session. And most of the time he’s sparring bigger guys and using big gloves.
Wuxuu ku dhashay Liberia, the 23-year-old Kahn-Clary is a rising star with lofty expectations. “Waxaan doonayaa inaan u tartami heerka ugu sareeya,” he explained. “Sannadka soo socda, I will keep working hard and hopefully fight some decent named opponents. I’m not ready for the top guys in my division, aan weli, laakiin waxaan noqon doonaa jiraan in hal sano oo kale.”
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Beyer rajo buluug-jab Toka Kahn-Clary Liberia magaca qaadashada hooyo ee America

Si loola diriro Sergio Lopez Saturday this Las Vegas

(sawirrada ah oo dhan ay Jeny Luna Hernandez-Watson)
Siiya (November 16, 2015) — Rajo featherweight Beyer Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary (16-0, 10 KOs) waxaa laga yaabaa in sida ugu fiican ee, xad “oo aan la garaneyn” prizefighter dalka, ugu yaraan ka baxsan New England.
Hiwaayadda A qurxiyey Maraykan ah oo lahayd a 131-11 record, muujiyeen qaab ay billada dahabka ee 2010 Gloves Golden National Tournament, Kahn-Clary soo laabtay giraanta Saturday this habeen (Nov. 20) at The magalo ah Las Vegas soo horjeeda Mexico Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-9-1, 13 KOs) waxa waa inay ahaato mid Kahn-Clary ee la soo dhaafay loo qorsheeyey sideed wareega xumad ka hor inta uusan qalin 10-rounders.
“Waxa uu ku dagaalamaa adag Mexico oo sanduuqa karaan wax yar dibadda,” Kahn-Clary ka hadlay ninka ay xafiiltami soo socda, “laakiin waxa uu hore u yimaado, aad. Waxa uu qibrad leh oo uu ku jiray badan ee soo horjeeda wanaagsan.”
Lopez waa baaritaan dhab ah loogu rajo kasta oo. His last three fights include a loss to 18-0 Alejandro Luna (KO4) la soo dhaafay August, 10-kala wareega barbaro la gashay 24-7-1 Joksan Hernandez, iyo wareega shanaad ee knockout cajiib ah farsamo 16-0 Victor Betancourt.
“Lopez waa gamer ah,” Tababaraha madaxa Kahn-Clary ee Peter Manfredo, Sr. hadalkiisa raaciyay. 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, waxaa laga yaabaa 8-10 bilood. We were offered a big fight but, waxaan u baahan nahay mid ka mid 10-wareega dagaalka hore, oo uu hore u hesho dagaalka in sanadka soo socda.”
Kahn-Clary, dagaal ka baxay Providence, waxaa ka soo kacay uu guul ugu weyn sidii xirfadle June ee la soo dhaafay, taas oo uu kor u qaaday fasalka inay qaataan 33-11 Jonathan Perez, ka bantamweight super Colombia iyo World Boxing Council hore (WBC) champion. Kahn-Clary stopped Perez in the sixth round of their fight on a card headlined by Timothy Bradley'S horyaalka welterweight adduunka ku meel gaarka ah ay ka badiyeen Jessie Vargas at StubHub Center ee Carson, California.
23-sano jir ah, oo ku dhashay 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, halkaas oo ay ku noolaayeen waalidiinta korsaday, saraaxad, ma jecli waxa ay iyaga ku dhacay.
Dhammaan calaamadaha tilmaamay in Toka qaadan in dhibaato waddooyinka Providence oo dhalinyara ah ka, gaar ahaan waqtiyada, markii uu ahaa guri la'aan. Nasiib wanaag, inkasta oo, saaxiib u keenay Manfredo ee Gym ee Pawtuckert, RI. Boxing truly saved his life. Manfredo, Madaxweynaha USA Boxing New England Jim Perella iyo laba ah in ugu danbeyn isaga qaatay, Andrea Watson iyo Ron Clary, si weyn uu naftiisa bedelay.
Kahn-Clary saxiixay heshiis xayaysiinta la Top Rank, taas oo, oo ay la socdaan Tababaraha Mike Criscio iyo Manfredo, ayaa u guuray Kahn-Clary ee joogta ah, xawaaraha intii ka sii weyn. Kahn-Clary, kadis ah, u dagaalami doono in markii saddexaad ee sanadkan, ka dib markii shan sano ee la soo dhaafay.
“Top Rank waxa uu qabtay shaqo wanaagsan iga celinaya mashquul,” 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.
“Diyaar ayaan u ahay hadda u ah 10 ama 12 dagaalka ku wareegsanaa. I’ve done a lot of sparring to help me get ready to step up. I’m excited about fighting 10 iyo 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, (Wearyl) Lomachenkoiyo (Libaaxa) Santa Cruz. I have the skills and heart to compete with them.
Sparring Tayada ee New England ee waa qaddar, gaar ahaan dagaalka ka yar-miisaan sida Kahn-Clary, kuwaas oo uu helay waayo-aragnimo qiimo badan qacida la WBA featherweight superJavier Fortuna (29-0-1, 21 KOs), saddex jeer US Olympics- Rau'shee Warren oo uu la shaqayn jiray New England iyo saaxiib, New Haven’s Luis “KO King” Rosa (21-0, 10 KOs).
“Peter (Manfredo) oo igu u safri Worcester (MA) iyo Connecticut si aad u hesho shaqo fiican,” 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. Waxaan soo arkay ay giraan generalship, dhaqdhaqaaqooda, 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, oo waa waayo-aragnimo barasho. Haddii aadan ka bartaan sparring, oo dhan aad waligaa noqon doonaa waa lamaanahaaga sparring ah.”
Manfredo qiyaastii iyo inuu ka warqaba in uu abaalmarin arday, Kahn-Clary, will need to go away to training camp for good sparring when he starts fighting 10-rounders. “Waxaan ahay saaxiibo wanaagsan la Freddie Roach oo waannu tegi doonaa si California iyo tababar ku Card Wild Gym,” Manfredo concluded. “I’m very happy with the way Toka’s been moved. I have faith in Brad Goodman, waa mid ka mid ah kuwa ugu fiican oo, if not the best matchmaker in the world. They’ve moved Toka along at a good pace. They know what they’re doing.
Dhanka kale, Toka Kahn-Clary plans to make his name in boxing next year. First, inkasta oo, waxa uu leeyahay si aad u hesho la soo dhaafay Lopez Saturday this Habeen aad ku sii dardar socda.
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