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

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“Knockout Night at the D” Matokeo
(L-R) — Steve CLAGGETT & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by MannyMittsMurillo / Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions)
LAS VEGAS (Aprili 16, 2016) – Former IBO World welterweight champion Chris “Joto” 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 Matukio Center(DLVEC) outdoor venue.
The “Knockout Night at the D” mfululizo, which airs live on CBS Sports Network, is presented by D Las Vegas and DLVEC), kukuzwa na Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and returns Jumamosi jioni, Mei 21.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica, California by way of South Africa, used his 3-inch height advantage against Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos), the Canadian champion from Calgary, Alberta.
Neither fighter was hurt during the fight, in which there were continual back-and-forth exchanges of stinging combinations. Claggett battled to apply pressure in order to fight on the inside, while Van Heerden fought effectively from the outside.
The two evenly-matched welterweights patiently waited for the official announcement: 95-95 na 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
I knew I won this fight, 120-asilimia, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners usiku wa leo because of it was so close and we entertained the crowd. Me and Claggett entertained the crowd…..we delivered. I’ve been through so much and the lord helped me get this win. I look forward to a rematch, but I want to move forward.
Undefeated California junior middleweight Neeco “The Rooster” Macias (12-0, 6 Kos) had a lot to crow about in the 8-round co-feature against Limberth “El Gallito” Ponce, 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) alitoa Errol “Spyda” Sidney (6-2-2, 2 Kos) a beating, fully displaying his arsenal of punches, hurting his gutsy opponent on several occasions. Hawkins’ aggressive style early in the fight broke-down Sidney, who was nearly finished at the end of the fourth and fifth rounds. Hawkins trapped Sidney a neutral corner at the start of the sixth round and a powerful uppercut sent Sidney down to a knee. Sidney beat referee Jay Nady‘s count but the veteran official had seen enough and he halted the bout 1:02 into the sixth.
We’re back,” Hawkins proclaimed after the bout. I’d give myself an 8 ½ this fight.
Las Vegas’ promising prospect Randy Moreno (2-0, 1 KO) outclassed Oregon junior lightweight Derek Barthemay (0-3) from the opening bell for a 4-round unanimous decision.
Flashy Las Vegas welterweight prospect Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (3-0, 2 Kos) constantly pounded the body of his tough Mexican opponent, Jason “GibborGavino (3-2, 2 Kos), for a 4-round shutout victory,
Las Vegas’ Sal Lopez (2-0) dropped a game Matt “The KO KidMurphy (0-2), a junior lightweight from St. Louis, in the opening round on his way to an impressive one-sided win by way of a unanimous 4-round decision.
Complete results and more pictures of main event below:
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Neeco Macias (12-0, 4 Kos), Palm Desert, California.
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 79-73)
Limberth Ponce, 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 na watoa telco na kupitia satellite juu ya DirecTV Channel 221 na sahani Network Channel 158. Kwa habari zaidi, ikiwa ni pamoja na full programu ratiba na jinsi ya kupata CBS Sports Network, kwenda www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” mfululizo.
MAELEZO:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
For More Information:
“Knockout Night at the D”: Bob Trieger, (978) 590-0470, bobtfcp@hotmail.com, @FightPublicist
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and the D Las Vegas: Kara Rutkin / Alaina Curry, Kirvin Doak Communications, (702) 737-3100, krutkin@kirvindoak.com /acurry@kirvindoak.com
Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions: Lisa Veltre, (702) 522-1636,lisa@royjonesjrboxing.com

“Knockout Night at the D” Undercard Announced

Jumamosi hii night live on
CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS (Aprili 12, 2016) – An solid undercard showcasing promising prospects has been announced for Jumamosi hii usiku “Knockout Night at the D” mfululizo, presented by D Las Vegas na Downtown Las Vegas Matukio Center (DLVEC), ni kukuzwa na Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” CLAGGETT (23-3-1, 16 Kos) and former IBO champion Chris “Joto” 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.
Jumamosi “Knockout Night at the D” event will air (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. NA) kuishi juu ya CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Undefeated California welterweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) faces former Chicago Golden Gloves champion Limberth “Umeme” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature.
A Baltimore welterweight, undefeated Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos), is in the first televised bout in a six-rounder versus New OrleansErrol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos). Jones signed Hawkins to a promotional contract after watching the youngster spar impressively, displaying tremendous power.
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round fights are flashy Las Vegas welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos) vs. Mexican invaderJason Gavino (3-1, 2 Kos), slick Las Vegas featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) vs. TBA, dangerous Las Vegas junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Derek Barthemay (0-2), of Eugene, Oregon, and Los Angeles heavyweight Jonathan “JohnnieRice (3-1-1, 3 Kos) vs. Antonio Robertson (4-5-1, 2 Kos), of Alexandria, Virginia.
All mapambano na wapiganaji ni chini ya mabadiliko.
Tiketi, bei saa $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com auwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Milango wazi katika 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video na watoa telco na kupitia satellite juu ya DirecTV Channel 221 na sahani Network Channel 158. Kwa habari zaidi, ikiwa ni pamoja na full programu ratiba na jinsi ya kupata CBS Sports Network, kwendawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” mfululizo.
“BATTLE BORN BOXING: THE UPRISING” – Ijumaa, Aprili 15, 2016
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, utafanyika Ijumaa hii usiku (Aprili. 15), outdoors at the Downtown Las Vegas Matukio 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.
MAELEZO:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)

“Joto” 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 (Aprili 7, 2016) – South African welterweight Chris “Joto” Van Heerden is on a mission to torch his Canadian opponent Steve “The Dragon” CLAGGETT, in their 12-round main event, iliyoitwa “Knockout Night at the D”.
The “Knockout Night at the D” mfululizo, presented by D Las Vegas na Downtown Las Vegas Matukio Center (DLVEC), ni kukuzwa na Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Aprili. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Jumamosiusiku, Aprili 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. NA), kuishi juu ya CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (Kama vile), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) na International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight bingwa.
During his 10-year professional career, Van Heerden has defeated quality opponents such as Ramon Avila, Cecil MCCALLA, Ray Bei, Cosme Rivera,Mathew Hilton, na Sebastian Andres Lujan.
“A win over Claggett will put my career right back to where we need it to be,” Van Heerden said. “Winning this fight is my only option! I’m predicting a win, nothing less. Fans watching me fight for the first time can expect to watch a fighter with speed and footwork. I’m a winner who is going to win this fight no matter what.
CLAGGETT (23-3-1, 16 Kos) is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. “Claggett’s strength is his comin’ forward aggression and that’s how he’s got most of his opponents to give up,” Van Heerden noted. “I know I’ve faced guys with more power. I’m expecting a hard fight, nothing easy, and it will be entertaining.”
The 28-year-old Van Heerden moved to Santa Monica two years ago after he wiped out the top South African fighters in his weight class. He has the strong support of actor Frank Grillo, who has appeared in numerous movies, Ikiwa ni pamoja naWarrior, The Grey, End of Watch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier na The Purge: Anarchy.
“Frank Grillo is like a father/brother figure to me and he has been since I met him,” Van Heerden explained their relationship. He motivates me on a daily basis. I’m blessed to be around him.
Unbeaten California welterweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos), fighting out of Lancaster, Kama vile, inachukua Limberth “Umeme” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Undefeated welterweight matarajio Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos), of Baltimore, hukutana Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos), ya New Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
All mapambano na wapiganaji ni chini ya mabadiliko.
Tiketi, bei saa $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com auwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Milango wazi katika 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video na watoa telco na kupitia satellite juu ya DirecTV Channel 221 na sahani Network Channel 158. Kwa habari zaidi, ikiwa ni pamoja na full programu ratiba na jinsi ya kupata CBS Sports Network, kwendawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” mfululizo.
MAELEZO:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)

“The Dragon” to be unleashed April 16th Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (Aprili 5, 2016) – Aprili 16th10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” CLAGGETT and South Africa-native Chris “Joto” 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” mfululizo, presented by D Las Vegas naDowntown Las Vegas Matukio Center(DLVEC), ni kukuzwa na Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Aprili. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Jumamosi usiku, Aprili 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. NA), kuishi juu ya CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “JR” Ross, Sean Wheelock na aliyekuwa bingwa wa dunia 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. “Ni ndoto ya kuja kweli,” 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 (Kama vile), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) na International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight bingwa.
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. Siku hizi, ingawa, 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 Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) hukutana Limberth “Umeme” 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) nyuso Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos), ya New Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
All mapambano na wapiganaji ni chini ya mabadiliko.
Tiketi, bei saa $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com au www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Milango wazi katika 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video na watoa telco na kupitia satellite juu ya DirecTV Channel 221 na sahani Network Channel 158. Kwa habari zaidi, ikiwa ni pamoja na full programu ratiba na jinsi ya kupata CBS Sports Network, kwenda www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” mfululizo.
MAELEZO:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins)

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

Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (Machi 28, 2016) – D Las Vegas na Downtown Las Vegas Matukio Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, ametangaza leo kuwa 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.
Aprili. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Jumamosi usiku, Aprili 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. NA), kuishi juu ya 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, vita “Joto,” 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 ,” alisema 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, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. Promotions. “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 kuzaliwa.
South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (Kama vile), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) na International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight bingwa. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, California Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) dhidi ya Limberth Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos) is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined in a 4-round bout.
The remainder of the undercard features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), junior featherweight Sal Perez (2-0) na bantamweight Sergio Lopez (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (pichani kushoto) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
All mapambano na wapiganaji ni chini ya mabadiliko.
Tiketi, bei saa $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com auwww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Milango wazi katika 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:30 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video na watoa telco na kupitia satellite juu ya DirecTV Channel 221 na sahani Network Channel 158. Kwa habari zaidi, ikiwa ni pamoja na full programu ratiba na jinsi ya kupata CBS Sports Network, kwendawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” mfululizo.
MAELEZO:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce)

Undefeated prospect Toka Kahn-Clary Returns to ring this Saturday night vs. Gabino Cota in Studio City, California

Kahn-Clary picture courtesy of
Top Rank

CRANSTON, RI(Februari 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 “Kiwango cha” Cota (18-5-1, 16 Kos) at Sportsman Lodge in Studio City, California.

A decorated American amateur boxer (131-11 rekodi), his career highlighted by a gold-medal performance at the 2010 Taifa Golden kinga mashindano, Kahn-Clary is a native of Liberia who passed on a shot to make the 2016 U.S. Olimpiki Boxing Team, kugeuka pro miaka mitatu iliyopita.
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 Jumamosi hii, kichwa na 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 ya 18 fighters he’s defeated as a professional.
Cota may have lost four of his last six but they were all title fights or on television against name opponents,” Kahn-Clary ya kichwa mkufunzi Peter Manfredo, Sr. alibainisha. “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 Olimpiki 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.
Kufuata Kahn-Clary juu ya Twitter na InstagramTokaKahnClary, au rafiki yake juu ya Facebook katika www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.

Matarajio undefeated Toka Kahn-Clary Wahitimu wa raundi 10 mpiganaji

-picha zote kwa hisani ya Mikey Williams / Top Rank-
CRANSTON, RI (Novemba 25, 2015) – After his impressive second-round stoppage of Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-10-1, 13 Kos) Ijumaa iliyopita usiku katika Mji wa Las Vegas, undefeated bluu-Chip featherweight matarajio Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary (17-0, 11 Kos) ina rasmi kufuzu 8-10 mzima mpiganaji.
“”Utendaji wangu ilikuwa nzuri,” 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. mkataba uzito lakini Lopez uzito 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, lakini mimi kumtia chini katika raundi ya pili kwa ndoana haki, na kumpeleka nje. (Lopez hakuweza kujibu kengele kwa raundi ya tatu.)
(L-R) Toka Kahn-Clary na mwamuzi Jay Nady
“Nina hakika tayari kwa ajili ya 10-rounders. (Kichwa mkufunzi) Peter (Manfredo, Sr.) daima mimi kufanya mengi ya kazi hali. Sisi sparred mengi ya raundi kwa ajili ya mapambano nane mzima, so I’ve been ready for 10-round fights. I won’t be fighting again until next year, lakini mimi itakuwa nyuma katika mazoezi Jumatatu ijayo.”
Kupambwa wa Marekani Amateur ambaye alikuwa 131-11 rekodi, yalionyesha na utendaji dhahabu medali katika 2010 Taifa Golden kinga mashindano, Kahn-Clary kupita juu ya risasi kufanya 2016 U.S. Olimpiki Boxing Team, kugeuka pro miaka mitatu iliyopita.
(L-R) – Kichwa mkufunzi Peter Manfredo, Sr. & Toka Kahn-Clary
“Nadhani Toka alitoa kauli kubwa na hivyo, Juu Rank (Promoter Kahn-Clary ya),” 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, labda katika Januari au Februari, and then we can talk about him fighting a top guy. There’s no rush; yeye ni tu 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, yeye kutiwa ladha up mazoezi, three or four fighters a session. And most of the time he’s sparring bigger guys and using big gloves.
Alizaliwa mwaka Liberia, the 23-year-old Kahn-Clary is a rising star with lofty expectations. “Nataka kushindana katika ngazi ya juu,” he explained. “Mwaka ujao, I will keep working hard and hopefully fight some decent named opponents. I’m not ready for the top guys in my division, bado, lakini mimi utakuwa huko katika mwaka mwingine.”
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Undefeated bluu-Chip matarajio Toka Kahn-Clary Liberia maamuzi ya asili jina katika Amerika

Kupambana Sergio Lopez Jumamosi hii katika Las Vegas

(picha zote na Jeny Luna Hernandez-Watson)
PROVIDENCE (Novemba 16, 2015) — Undefeated featherweight matarajio Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary (16-0, 10 Kos) inaweza kuwa bora, kiasi “haijulikani” prizefighter katika nchi, angalau nje ya New England.
Kupambwa wa Marekani Amateur ambaye alikuwa 131-11 rekodi, yalionyesha na utendaji dhahabu medali katika 2010 Taifa Golden kinga mashindano, Kahn-Clary anarudi pete Jumamosi hii usiku (Novemba. 20) katika Mji wa Las Vegas dhidi ya mpinzani Mexico Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-9-1, 13 Kos) katika kile ni walidhani kuwa Kahn-Clary ya mwisho uliopangwa kufanyika nane mzima bout kabla wahitimu kwa 10 rounders.
“Yeye ni mgumu Mexico mpiganaji ambaye anaweza sanduku kidogo juu ya nje,” Kahn-Clary alizungumza kuhusu mpinzani wake ujao, “lakini yeye anakuja mbele, pia. Yeye ni uzoefu na imekuwa na mengi ya wapinzani nzuri.”
Lopez ni mtihani mkubwa kwa matarajio yoyote. His last three fights include a loss to 18-0 Alejandro Luna (KO4) hii Agosti iliyopita, 10-mgawanyiko pande zote kuteka na 24-7-1 Joksan Hernandez, na stunning raundi ya tano mtoano ya kiufundi ya 16-0 Victor Betancourt.
“Lopez ni gamer,” Kahn-Clary ya kichwa mkufunzi Peter Manfredo, Sr. aliongeza. 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, labda 8-10 miezi. We were offered a big fight but, tunahitaji moja raundi 10 mapambano ya kwanza, na yeye kupata kupambana na kwamba mapema mwaka ujao.”
Kahn-Clary, kupambana na nje ya Providence, anakuja mbali ushindi wake mashuhuri zaidi kama mtaalamu mwisho Juni, ambayo yeye kuingia kati katika darasa kuchukua 33-11 Jonathan Perez, zamani Colombia super bantamweight na World Boxing Council (WBC) bingwa. Kahn-Clary stopped Perez in the sixth round of their fight on a card headlined by Timothy Bradley'S dunia mpito welterweight title kushinda juu ya Jessie Vargas katika Kituo cha StubHub katika Carson, California.
23 mwenye umri wa miaka, ambaye alizaliwa 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, ambako aliishi na wazazi wa kambo ambaye, kusema ukweli, hakuwa na huduma ya kile kilichotokea kwao.
Dalili zote alisema kwa Toka kupata katika shida mitaani Providence kama kijana, hasa kwa nyakati, alipokuwa makazi. Kwa bahati nzuri, ingawa, rafiki yake nini kumleta Manfredo ya Gym katika Pawtuckert, RI. Boxing truly saved his life. Manfredo, Rais United Boxing New England Jim Perella na wanandoa kwamba hatimaye alimchukua, Andrea Watson na Ron Clary, kasi iliyopita maisha yake.
Kahn-Clary saini mkataba uendelezaji na Juu Rank, ambayo, pamoja na meneja Mike Criscio Manfredo na, wamehamia Kahn-Clary katika kutosha, zaidi kasi. Kahn-Clary, kwa bahati, Itakuwa mapigano kwa mara ya tatu mwaka huu, baada ya kuwa na miaka mitano iliyopita.
“Juu Rank imefanya kazi nzuri ya kuweka kwangu busy,” 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.
“Niko tayari hivi sasa kwa 10 au 12 mapambano pande zote. I’ve done a lot of sparring to help me get ready to step up. I’m excited about fighting 10 na 12 round fights because it’ll be a test for me and I love to be test. The top guys in my division are the (Gary) Russell, (Wamechokal) Lomachenkona (Simba) Santa Cruz. I have the skills and heart to compete with them.
Ubora sparring katika New England ni katika premium, hasa kwa mpiganaji ndogo-uzito kama vile Kahn-Clary, ambao imepata uzoefu mchango mkubwa sana sparring na WBA super featherweightJavier Fortuna (29-0-1, 21 Kos), mara tatu ya Marekani Olimpiki Rau'shee Warren na New wenzake Uingereza na rafiki, New Haven’s Luis “KO King” Rosa (21-0, 10 Kos).
“Peter (Manfredo) na mimi kusafiri kwa Worcester (MA) na Connecticut kupata kazi nzuri,” 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. Nimeona pete zao generalship, harakati zao, 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, ambayo ni uzoefu wa kujifunza. Kama huna kujifunza kutoka sparring, zote utasikia milele kuwa ni mpenzi sparring.”
Manfredo imekuwa karibu na anatambua kwamba tuzo yake mwanafunzi, Kahn-Clary, will need to go away to training camp for good sparring when he starts fighting 10-rounders. “Mimi nina marafiki wazuri pamoja na Freddie Roach na tutaweza kwenda nje ya California na mafunzo katika pori Kadi Gym,” Manfredo concluded. “I’m very happy with the way Toka’s been moved. I have faith in Brad Goodman, ambao ni mojawapo ya bora, if not the best matchmaker in the world. They’ve moved Toka along at a good pace. They know what they’re doing.
Wakati huo huo, Toka Kahn-Clary plans to make his name in boxing next year. Kwanza, ingawa, yeye ana kupata zamani Lopez Jumamosi hii usiku kwa kushika kasi yake kwenda.
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