Arkiva Tag: Sergio Lopez

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

Për Shtyp
“Knockout Night at the D” Rezultatet
(L-R) — Steve Claggett & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by MannyMittsMurillo / Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions)
LAS VEGAS (Prill 16, 2016) – Former IBO World welterweight champion Chris “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 Në qendër të qytetit Las Vegas Ngjarje Qendra(DLVEC) outdoor venue.
The “Knockout Night at the D” seri, which airs live on CBS Sport Rrjeti, is presented by D Las Vegas and DLVEC), promovuar nga Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and returns E shtunë mbrëmje, Maj 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 dhe 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
I knew I won this fight, 120-përqind, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners sonte 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 “Alpinist” Hawkins (7-0, 6 KO) dha 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 Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (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 Mat “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 KO), Palm Desert, Kaliforni.
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, Kaliforni
WDEC10 (97-93, 97-93, 95-95)
Steve Claggett (23-4, 16 KO), Calgary, Alberta, Kanadë
Malik Hawkins (7-0, 6 KO), Baltimore, Maryland
WTKO6 (1:02)
Errol Sidney, Jr. (6-2-2, 2 KO), New Orleans, Luiziana
Jeremy Nichols (3-0, 2 KO), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-35)
Jason Gavino (3-2, 2 KO), Tijuana, Meksikë
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 dhe ofruesit e telekomit dhe nëpërmjet satelitit në DIRECTV Channel 221 dhe Dish Network Channel 158. Për më shumë informacion, duke përfshirë edhe një orar të programimit të plotë dhe si të merrni CBS Sport Rrjeti, shkoni në www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” seri.
INFORMACION:
Eksitim: @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

Kjo e shtunë night live on
CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

.
LAS VEGAS (Prill 12, 2016) – An solid undercard showcasing promising prospects has been announced for kjo e shtune natën e “Knockout Night at the D” seri, presented by D Las Vegas dhe Në qendër të qytetit Las Vegas Ngjarje Qendra (DLVEC), është nxitur nga Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KO) and former IBO champion Chris “Heat” Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KO),, fighting out of his native South Africa by way of Santa Monica, Kaliforni, square off in 12-round main event.
E shtunë-së “Knockout Night at the D” event will air (8 ores. PT / 11 ores. DHE) jetojnë në CBS Sport Rrjeti 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 “Vetëtimë” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KO), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature.
A Baltimore welterweight, pamposhtur Malik “Alpinist” 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 Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (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.
Të gjitha lufton dhe luftëtarë janë subjekt i ndryshimeve.
Biletat, çmim në $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com osewww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Dyer të hapura në 5:00 ores. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 ores. 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 dhe ofruesit e telekomit dhe nëpërmjet satelitit në DIRECTV Channel 221 dhe Dish Network Channel 158. Për më shumë informacion, duke përfshirë edhe një orar të programimit të plotë dhe si të merrni CBS Sport Rrjeti, shkoni nëwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” seri.
“BATTLE BORN BOXING: THE UPRISING” – E premte, Prill 15, 2016
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, do të zhvillohet kjo e premte natë (Prill. 15), outdoors at the Në qendër të qytetit Las Vegas Ngjarje Qendra.
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.
INFORMACION:
Eksitim: @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)

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

Për Shtyp

LAS VEGAS (Prill 7, 2016) – South African welterweight Chris “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”.
The “Knockout Night at the D” seri, presented by D Las Vegas dhe Në qendër të qytetit Las Vegas Ngjarje Qendra (DLVEC), është nxitur nga Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
prill. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air E shtunënatë, Prill 16 (8 ores. PT / 11 ores. DHE), jetojnë në CBS Sport Rrjeti from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KO), fighting out of Santa Monica (Të tilla si), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) dhe Boxing Federation International (IBF) kampion peshë e lehtë.
During his 10-year professional career, Van Heerden has defeated quality opponents such as Ramon Avila, Cecil McCalla, Ray Çmimi, Cosme Rivera,Mathew Hilton, dhe 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, duke përfshirëWarrior, The Grey, End of Watch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier dhe 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, Të tilla si, merr Limberth “Vetëtimë” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KO), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Perspektivë pamposhtur peshë e lehtë Malik “Alpinist” Hawkins (6-0, 5 KO), i Baltimore, përmbush Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 KO), i 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: peshë e lehtë Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 KO), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Të gjitha lufton dhe luftëtarë janë subjekt i ndryshimeve.
Biletat, çmim në $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com osewww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Dyer të hapura në 5:00 ores. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 ores. 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 dhe ofruesit e telekomit dhe nëpërmjet satelitit në DIRECTV Channel 221 dhe Dish Network Channel 158. Për më shumë informacion, duke përfshirë edhe një orar të programimit të plotë dhe si të merrni CBS Sport Rrjeti, shkoni nëwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” seri.
INFORMACION:
Eksitim: @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 (Prill 5, 2016) – prill 16th10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett and South Africa-native Chris “Heat” 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” seri, presented by D Las Vegas dheNë qendër të qytetit Las Vegas Ngjarje Qendra(DLVEC), është nxitur nga Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
prill. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air E shtunë natë, Prill 16 (8 ores. PT / 11 ores. DHE), jetojnë në CBS Sport Rrjeti from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “JR” Ross, Sean Wheelock dhe ish-kampion bote 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. “Kjo është një ëndërr vijnë e vërtetë,” 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.
VIDEO PROMO LINK:
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 (Të tilla si), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) dhe Boxing Federation International (IBF) kampion peshë e lehtë.
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. Në ditët tona, megjithëse, 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. Shtatorin e kaluar) 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) përmbush Limberth “Vetëtimë” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KO), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik “Alpinist” Hawkins(6-0, 5 KO) Fytyrat Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 KO), i 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: peshë e lehtë Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 KO), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Të gjitha lufton dhe luftëtarë janë subjekt i ndryshimeve.
Biletat, çmim në $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ose www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Dyer të hapura në 5:00 ores. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 ores. 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 dhe ofruesit e telekomit dhe nëpërmjet satelitit në DIRECTV Channel 221 dhe Dish Network Channel 158. Për më shumë informacion, duke përfshirë edhe një orar të programimit të plotë dhe si të merrni CBS Sport Rrjeti, shkoni në www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” seri.
INFORMACION:
Eksitim: @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” & “Heat” to April 16th “Knockout Night at the D” ngjarje

Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (Mars 28, 2016) – D Las Vegas dhe Në qendër të qytetit Las Vegas Ngjarje Qendra (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.
prill. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air E shtunë natë, Prill 16 (8 ores. PT / 11 ores. DHE), jetojnë në CBS Sport Rrjeti 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, betejat “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 ,” tha 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. Promovimet. “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 18th ditëlindje.
South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KO), fighting out of Santa Monica (Të tilla si), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) dhe Boxing Federation International (IBF) kampion peshë e lehtë. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, Kaliforni NeecoRoosterMacias (11-0, 4 KO) kundër 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: peshë e lehtë Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 KO), junior featherweight Sal Perez (2-0) dhe bantamweight Sergio Lopez (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (foto në të majtë) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
Të gjitha lufton dhe luftëtarë janë subjekt i ndryshimeve.
Biletat, çmim në $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com osewww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Dyer të hapura në 5:00 ores. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:30 ores. 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 dhe ofruesit e telekomit dhe nëpërmjet satelitit në DIRECTV Channel 221 dhe Dish Network Channel 158. Për më shumë informacion, duke përfshirë edhe një orar të programimit të plotë dhe si të merrni CBS Sport Rrjeti, shkoni nëwww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” seri.
INFORMACION:
Eksitim: @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, Kaliforni

Kahn-Clary picture courtesy of
Top Rank

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

A decorated American amateur boxer (131-11 rekord), his career highlighted by a gold-medal performance at the 2010 Doreza kombëtare Artë Tournament, Kahn-Clary is a native of Liberia who passed on a shot to make the 2016 U.S. Olympic Boxing Ekipi, kthyer pro tre vjet më parë.
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 kjo e shtune, titulluar nga 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 i 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,” Trajneri Kahn-Clary me kokë Peter Manfredo, Sr. vuri në dukje. “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 madhështor 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.
Ndiqni Kahn-Clary në Twitter dhe InstagramTokaKahnClary, ose shok atë në Facebook në www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.

Perspektivë pamposhtur Toka Kahn-Clary diplomuarit për luftëtar 10-rrumbullakët

-të gjitha fotot mirësjellje e Mikey Williams / Top Rank-
CRANSTON, RI (Nëntor 25, 2015) – After his impressive second-round stoppage of Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-10-1, 13 KO) mbrëmë premten në Cosmopolitan e Las Vegas, pamposhtur blu-chip featherweight perspektivë Toka “T-Bukur” Kahn-Clary (17-0, 11 KO) ka diplomuar zyrtarisht nga një luftëtar tetë deri në dhjetë të rrumbullakët.
“”Performanca ime ishte e mirë,” 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. Pesha kontratë por Lopez peshonte 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, por kam vënë atë poshtë në raundin e dytë me një goditje të drejtë, dhe e çuan jashtë. (Lopez ishte në gjendje për t'iu përgjigjur ziles për raundin e tretë.)
(L-R) Toka Kahn-Clary dhe arbitri Jay Nady
“Unë jam definitivisht i gatshëm për 10-beisbolli. (Trajner kokë) Peter (Manfredo, Sr.) gjithmonë ka mua duke bërë një punë shumë e kondicionuar. Ne debatoi një shumë të raundeve për lufton tetë të raundit, so I’ve been ready for 10-round fights. I won’t be fighting again until next year, por unë do të kthehet në palestër të hënën e ardhshme.”
Një amator dekoruar amerikan i cili kishte një 131-11 rekord, vënë në pah nga një performancë ari medalje në 2010 Doreza kombëtare Artë Tournament, Kahn-Clary kaloi në një e shtënë për të bërë 2016 U.S. Olympic Boxing Ekipi, kthyer pro tre vjet më parë.
(L-R) – Trajner kreu Peter Manfredo, Sr. & Toka Kahn-Clary
“Unë mendoj se Toka bëri një deklaratë të madhe dhe kështu bëri Top Rank (Promotor Kahn-Clary-së),” 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, ndoshta në janar ose shkurt, and then we can talk about him fighting a top guy. There’s no rush; ai është vetëm 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, ai rreh deri palestër, three or four fighters a session. And most of the time he’s sparring bigger guys and using big gloves.
I lindur në Liberi, the 23-year-old Kahn-Clary is a rising star with lofty expectations. “Unë dua të konkurrojnë në nivel të lartë,” he explained. “Vitin e ardhshëm, I will keep working hard and hopefully fight some decent named opponents. I’m not ready for the top guys in my division, ende jo, por unë do të jetë atje në një vit tjetër.”
Ndiqni Kahn-Clary në Twitter dhe InstagramTokaKahnClary, ose shok atë në Facebook në www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.

Pamposhtur perspektivë blu-chip Toka Kahn-Clary Liberi emri marrje amtare në Amerikë

Për të luftuar Sergio Lopez kjo e shtune në Las Vegas

(të gjitha fotot nga Jeny Luna Hernandez-Watson)
PROVIDENCE (Nëntor 16, 2015) — Perspektivë pamposhtur featherweight Toka “T-Bukur” Kahn-Clary (16-0, 10 KO) mund të jetë më e mirë, relativisht “i panjohur” Prizefighter në vend, të paktën jashtë New England.
Një amator dekoruar amerikan i cili kishte një 131-11 rekord, vënë në pah nga një performancë ari medalje në 2010 Doreza kombëtare Artë Tournament, Kahn-Clary kthehet në rrjet kjo e shtune natë (Nëntor. 20) në The Cosmopolitan e Las Vegas kundër kundërshtarin meksikan Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-9-1, 13 KO) në atë që është menduar të jetë i fundit planifikuar periudhë Kahn-Clary e tetë-raundin para se ai të diplomuar të 10-beisbolli.
“Ai është një luftëtar i ashpër meksikan që mund kuti pak në pjesën e jashtme,” Kahn-Clary foli për kundërshtarin e tij të ardhshëm, “por ai vjen përpara, shumë. Ai është me përvojë dhe ka qenë në me një shumë të kundërshtarëve të mira.”
Lopez është një test serioz për çdo perspektivë. His last three fights include a loss to 18-0 Alejandro Luna (KO4) në gushtin e kaluar, 10-ndarë rrumbullakët me barazim 24-7-1 Joksan Hernandez, dhe një e pesta në raundin nokaut teknik mahnitëse e 16-0 Victor Betancourt.
“Lopez është një gamer,” Trajneri Kahn-Clary me kokë Peter Manfredo, Sr. shtoi. 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, ndoshta 8-10 muaj. We were offered a big fight but, ne kemi nevojë për një luftë 10-raundin e parë, dhe ai të marrë atë luftë në fillim të vitit të ardhshëm.”
Kahn-Clary, luftuar nga Providence, po vjen off fitoren e tij më të dukshëm si një profesionist qershorin e kaluar, në të cilën ai u largua deri në klasë për të marrë në 33-11 Jonathan Perez, ish bantamweight kolumbian super dhe Këshillit Botëror të Boksit (WBC) kampion. Kahn-Clary stopped Perez in the sixth round of their fight on a card headlined by Timothy Bradley'S titullin peshë e lehtë bota e përkohshme të fituar mbi Jessie Vargas në Qendrën StubHub në Carson, Kaliforni.
23-vjeçari, i cili ka lindur 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, ku ata jetonin me prindërit strehues i cili, sinqerisht, nuk e kujdesit çfarë ndodhi me ta.
Të gjitha shenjat vuri në dukje Toka marrjen në telashe në rrugë Providence si një fëmijë, veçanërisht në kohë, kur ai ishte i pastrehë. Për fat të mirë, megjithëse, një mik i çoi në palestër Manfredo në Pawtuckert, RI. Boxing truly saved his life. Manfredo, Presidenti i SHBA Boxing New England Jim Perella dhe çifti që përfundimisht miratuar atë, Andrea Watson dhe Ron Clary, ndryshuar në mënyrë dramatike jetën e tij.
Kahn-Clary nënshkroi një kontratë promovuese me Top Rank, që, së bashku me menaxherin Mike Criscio dhe Manfredo, kanë lëvizur Kahn-Clary në një të qëndrueshme, Ritmi lart. Kahn-Clary, rastësisht, do të luftojnë për herë të tretë këtë vit, pas pesë vitin e kaluar.
“Top Rank ka bërë një punë të mirë duke mbajtur mua zënë,” 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.
“Unë jam i gatshëm të drejtë tani për një 10 ose 12 Lufta e rrumbullakët. I’ve done a lot of sparring to help me get ready to step up. I’m excited about fighting 10 dhe 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, (I lodhurl) Lomachenkodhe (Luani) Santa Cruz. I have the skills and heart to compete with them.
Luftim cilësi në New England është në një premium, sidomos për një luftëtar të vogël-peshë të tilla si Kahn-Clary, i cili ka fituar përvojë të çmuar mësimi me featherweight super WBAJavier Fortuna (29-0-1, 21 KO), tre herë SHBA madhështor Rau'shee Warren dhe i tij New England shokët dhe mik, New Haven’s Luis “KO Mbreti” Rosa (21-0, 10 KO).
“Peter (Manfredo) dhe mua udhëtojnë në Worcester (MA) dhe Connecticut për të marrë punë të mirë,” 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. Unë e kam parë gjenerali tyre unazë, lëvizja e tyre, 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, e cila është një përvojë të mësuarit. Nëse ju nuk mësojnë nga mësimi, të gjithë ju do të jetë ndonjëherë është një partner mësimi.”
Manfredo ka qenë rreth e rrotull dhe ai e kupton se nxënësi i tij çmimin, Kahn-Clary, will need to go away to training camp for good sparring when he starts fighting 10-rounders. “Unë jam miq të mirë me Freddie Roach dhe ne do të shkojnë jashtë në Kaliforni dhe të trajnuar në Wild Card palestër,” Manfredo concluded. “I’m very happy with the way Toka’s been moved. I have faith in Brad Goodman, i cili është një nga më të mirë, if not the best matchmaker in the world. They’ve moved Toka along at a good pace. They know what they’re doing.
Ndërkohë, Toka Kahn-Clary plans to make his name in boxing next year. I parë, megjithëse, ai ka për të marrë e kaluara Lopez kjo e shtune natë për të mbajtur vrullin e tij do.
Ndiqni Kahn-Clary në Twitter dhe InstagramTokaKahnClary, ose shok atë në Facebook në www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.