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

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“Knockout Night at the D” Mga Resulta
(L-R) — Steve Claggett & Chris Van Heerden
(All pictures by MannyMittsMurillo / Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions)
Las Vegas (Abril 16, 2016) – Former IBO World welterweight champion Chris “Ang Heat” Van Heerden put himself back into title contention position, winning a 10-round majority decision over Steve “The Dragon” Claggett in this evening’s main event, under the neon lights at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC) outdoor venue.
Ang “Knockout Night at the D” serye, which airs live on CBS Sports Network, is presented by D Las Vegas and DLVEC), na-promote sa pamamagitan ng Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and returns Sabado gabi, Mayo 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 at 97-93 twice for Van Heerden.
I knew I won this fight, 120-porsiyento, but I knew it was close,” Van Heerden commented. “We’re both winners mamayang gabi 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 “Magyeyelo” Hawkins (7-0, 6 Kos) Ibinigay 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, Mehiko
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
Ang “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 at telco providers at sa pamamagitan ng satellite sa DirecTV Channel 221 at ulam Channel Network 158. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, kabilang ang full iskedyul programming at kung paano makakuha ng CBS Sports Network, pumunta sa www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serye.
IMPORMASYON:
Nerbiyos: @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

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CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas (Abril 12, 2016) – An solid undercard showcasing promising prospects has been announced for ito Sabado gabi “Knockout Night at the D” serye, presented by D Las Vegas at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), ay na-promote sa pamamagitan ng Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos) and former IBO champion Chris “Ang Heat” 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.
Sabado ng “Knockout Night at the D” event will air (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AT) nang live sa 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 “Kidlat” Ponce, JR. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature.
A Baltimore welterweight, undefeated Malik “Magyeyelo” 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 Kano “JohnnieRice (3-1-1, 3 Kos) vs. Antonio Robertson (4-5-1, 2 Kos), of Alexandria, Virginia.
Ang lahat ng mga fights at fighters ay sakop sa pagbabago.
Mga Ticket, pinepresyuhan sa $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com owww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Mga Pintuan bukas sa 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
Ang “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 at telco providers at sa pamamagitan ng satellite sa DirecTV Channel 221 at ulam Channel Network 158. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, kabilang ang full iskedyul programming at kung paano makakuha ng CBS Sports Network, pumunta sawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serye.
“BATTLE BORN BOXING: THE UPRISING” – Biyernes, Abril 15, 2016
The inaugural event, “Battle Born Boxing: Uprising”, ay magdadala sa lugar ito Biyernes gabi (Abril. 15), outdoors at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
Ang “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.
IMPORMASYON:
Nerbiyos: @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)

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

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Las Vegas (Abril 7, 2016) – South African welterweight Chris “Ang 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”.
Ang “Knockout Night at the D” serye, presented by D Las Vegas at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), ay na-promote sa pamamagitan ng Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
The Apr. 16ika “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Sabadogabi, Abril 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AT), nang live sa 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 (ANG GANOONG AS), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) at International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweyt mananalo.
During his 10-year professional career, Van Heerden has defeated quality opponents such as Ramon Avila, Cecil McCalla, Ray Presyo, Cosme Rivera,Mathew Hilton, at 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, kasamaWarrior, The Grey, End of Watch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier at 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, ANG GANOONG AS, tumatagal sa Limberth “Kidlat” Ponce, JR. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Undefeated welterweight asam Malik “Magyeyelo” Hawkins (6-0, 5 Kos), ng Baltimore, nakakatugon Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos), ng 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: welterweyt Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Ang lahat ng mga fights at fighters ay sakop sa pagbabago.
Mga Ticket, pinepresyuhan sa $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com owww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Mga Pintuan bukas sa 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
Ang “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 at telco providers at sa pamamagitan ng satellite sa DirecTV Channel 221 at ulam Channel Network 158. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, kabilang ang full iskedyul programming at kung paano makakuha ng CBS Sports Network, pumunta sawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serye.
IMPORMASYON:
Nerbiyos: @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 (Abril 5, 2016) – ang Abril 16ika10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett and South Africa-native Chris “Ang Heat” Van Heerden embodies the “Knockout Night at the D” philosophy in terms of featuring action fighters in evenly matched, entertaining bouts.
Ang “Knockout Night at the D” serye, presented by D Las Vegas atDowntown Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC), ay na-promote sa pamamagitan ng Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
The Apr. 16ika “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Sabado gabi, Abril 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AT), nang live sa CBS Sports Network from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “JR” Ross, Sean Wheelock at dating kampeon ng mundo Kevin “The Flushing FlashKelley. Joe Martinez is the ring announcer.
Claggett vs.. Van Heerden is a crossroads fight for both boxers with critical consequences, especially for the winner who will use it as an invaluable springboard for his boxing career.
The 26-year-old Claggett (23-3-1, 16 Kos), who is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion, is thrilled to be fighting in Las Vegas for the first time. “Ito ay isang panaginip magkatotoo,” 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 (ANG GANOONG AS), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) at International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweyt mananalo.
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. Sa panahong ito, kahit na, 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) nakakatugon Limberth “Kidlat” Ponce, JR. (10-2, 8 Kos), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik “Magyeyelo” Hawkins(6-0, 5 Kos) mukha Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 Kos), ng 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: welterweyt Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
Ang lahat ng mga fights at fighters ay sakop sa pagbabago.
Mga Ticket, pinepresyuhan sa $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com o www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Mga Pintuan bukas sa 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:00 p.m. PT.
Ang “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 at telco providers at sa pamamagitan ng satellite sa DirecTV Channel 221 at ulam Channel Network 158. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, kabilang ang full iskedyul programming at kung paano makakuha ng CBS Sports Network, pumunta sa www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serye.
IMPORMASYON:
Nerbiyos: @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” & “Ang Heat” to April 16th “Knockout Night at the D” pangyayari

Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

Las Vegas (Marso 28, 2016) – D Las Vegas at Downtown Las Vegas Events 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.
The Apr. 16ika “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Sabado gabi, Abril 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. AT), nang live sa 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, laban “Ang 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 ,” nabanggit 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. Mga Promosyon. “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 18ika kaarawan.
South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 Kos), fighting out of Santa Monica (ANG GANOONG AS), is a former International Boxing Organization (IBO) at International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweyt mananalo. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, California Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 Kos) laban sa 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: welterweyt Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 Kos), junior featherweight Sal Perez (2-0) at bantamweight Sergio Lopez (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (nakalarawan sa kaliwa) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, JR. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
Ang lahat ng mga fights at fighters ay sakop sa pagbabago.
Mga Ticket, pinepresyuhan sa $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com owww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Mga Pintuan bukas sa 5:00 p.m. PT with the opening bout scheduled at 6:30 p.m. PT.
Ang “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 at telco providers at sa pamamagitan ng satellite sa DirecTV Channel 221 at ulam Channel Network 158. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, kabilang ang full iskedyul programming at kung paano makakuha ng CBS Sports Network, pumunta sawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” serye.
IMPORMASYON:
Nerbiyos: @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

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CRANSTON, Ri(Pebrero 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 talaan), his career highlighted by a gold-medal performance at the 2010 National Golden guwantes Tournament, Kahn-Clary is a native of Liberia who passed on a shot to make the 2016 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, pag pro tatlong taon na ang nakaraan.
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 ito Sabado, headlined sa pamamagitan ng 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 ng 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,” Head trainer Kahn-Clary ni Peter Manfredo, Sr. litaw. “He has some pop, throws a zillion punches and just keeps coming forward. This is a good step up for Toka.
Toka is ready for this fight. He’s had a lot of good sparring. Toka is aggressive, well-conditioned, a good defensive fighter who can crack. There wasn’t a 10-round fight available on this card but we wanted this fight. Toka’s still only 23 so there’s no reason to rush things.
Cota is battle tested having fought world title challengerJonathan Oquendo, Puerto Rican Olympian Orlando Cruzand Russian champion Andrey Klimov.
I like fighting guys that come to me like Cota,” Kahn-Clary remarked. “It makes my job easier. I can setup my punches and fights against guys like this aren’t as much as a chess match. I’ll be landing hard shots and fans like that better than a chess match.
Sundin Kahn-Clary sa Twitter at InstagramTokaKahnClary, o kaibigan sa kanya sa Facebook sa www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.

Undefeated asam Toka Kahn-Clary Nagtapos sa 10-round fighter

-lahat ng mga larawan courtesy ng Mikey Williams / Nangungunang Ranggo ng-
CRANSTON, Ri (Nobyembre 25, 2015) – After his impressive second-round stoppage of Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-10-1, 13 Kos) huling Biyernes ng gabi sa The Cosmopolitan ng Las Vegas, undefeated blue-chip featherweight asam Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary (17-0, 11 Kos) ay opisyal na nagtapos mula sa isang walong sa sampung-round fighter.
“”Aking pagganap ay magandang,” 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. kontrata timbang ngunit Lopez tinimbang 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, ngunit ko bang ilagay sa kanya down sa pangalawang bilog na may isang right hook, at kinuha siya sa labas. (Hindi upang sagutin ang bell para sa mga third-ikot Lopez ay.)
(L-R) Toka Kahn-Clary at tagahatol Jay Nady
“Ako ay tiyak na handa para sa 10-rounders. (Head trainer) Peter (Manfredo, Sr.) palaging ay sa akin ang paggawa ng isang pulutong ng conditioning trabaho. Sparred namin ng maraming mga round para sa walong-round fights, so I’ve been ready for 10-round fights. I won’t be fighting again until next year, ngunit Kukunin ko na bumalik sa gym sa susunod na Lunes.”
Ang isang ginayakan Amerikano amateur na nagkaroon ng isang 131-11 talaan, naka-highlight sa pamamagitan ng isang pagganap gold-medalya sa 2010 National Golden guwantes Tournament, Kahn-Clary nakapasa sa isang shot upang gumawa ng mga 2016 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, pag pro tatlong taon na ang nakaraan.
(L-R) – Head trainer Peter Manfredo, Sr. & Toka Kahn-Clary
“Sa tingin ko Toka ginawa ng isang malaking statement at sa gayon ay Top Rank (Tagataguyod Kahn-Clary ni),” 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, siguro sa Enero o Pebrero, and then we can talk about him fighting a top guy. There’s no rush; siya ay lamang 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, siya beats up ang gym, three or four fighters a session. And most of the time he’s sparring bigger guys and using big gloves.
Ipinanganak sa Liberia, the 23-year-old Kahn-Clary is a rising star with lofty expectations. “Gusto ko na makipagkumpetensya sa tuktok na antas,” he explained. “Sa susunod na taon, I will keep working hard and hopefully fight some decent named opponents. I’m not ready for the top guys in my division, hindi pa, ngunit kailangan ko riyan sa isa pang taon.”
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Undefeated blue-chip inaasam-asam Toka Kahn-Clary Liberia name katutubong paggawa sa Amerika

Upang labanan Sergio Lopez ito Sabado sa Las Vegas

(lahat ng mga larawan sa pamamagitan ng Jeny Luna Hernandez-Watson)
Talaga ng diyos (Nobyembre 16, 2015) — Undefeated featherweight asam Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary (16-0, 10 Kos) maaaring ang pinakamahusay na, medyo “hindi kilala” prizefighter sa bansa, hindi bababa sa labas ng New England.
Ang isang ginayakan Amerikano amateur na nagkaroon ng isang 131-11 talaan, naka-highlight sa pamamagitan ng isang pagganap gold-medalya sa 2010 National Golden guwantes Tournament, Kahn-Clary bumabalik sa singsing ito Sabado gabi (Nobyembre. 20) sa The Cosmopolitan ng Las Vegas laban Mexican na kalaban Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-9-1, 13 Kos) sa kung ano ang dapat na maging huling scheduled eight-ikot labanan Kahn-Clary bago siya nagtapos sa 10-rounders.
“Siya ay isang matibay na Mexican fighter na maaaring kahon ng isang maliit na sa labas,” Nagsalita Kahn-Clary tungkol sa kanyang susunod na kalaban, “ngunit siya ay lumapit, masyado. Siya ay nakaranas at ito ay sa may maraming mga mahusay na mga kalaban.”
Lopez ay isang malubhang pagsubok para sa anumang pag-asam. His last three fights include a loss to 18-0 Alejandro Luna (KO4) ito nakaraang Agosto, 10-gumuhit may round split 24-7-1 Joksan Hernandez, at isang nakamamanghang ika-limang-round technical knockout ng 16-0 Victor Betancourt.
“Lopez ay isang gamer,” Head trainer Kahn-Clary ni Peter Manfredo, Sr. Idinagdag. 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, siguro 8-10 na buwan. We were offered a big fight but, unang kailangan namin ng isa sa 10-round fight, at siya kumuha na fight maaga sa susunod na taon.”
Kahn-Clary, aaway out sa Providence, ay darating off ang kanyang pinaka-tanyag na tagumpay bilang isang propesyonal na noong Hunyo, kung saan siya stepped up sa klase na kumuha sa 33-11 Jonathan Perez, ang dating Colombian super bantamweight at World Boxing Council (WBC) tagapagtanggol. Kahn-Clary stopped Perez in the sixth round of their fight on a card headlined by Timothy BradleyTitle pansamantalang mundo welterweight ni manalo ng higit sa Jessie Vargas sa StubHub Center sa Carson, California.
Ang 23-taon gulang na, na ipinanganak 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, kung saan sila nakatira sa foster magulang na, lantaran, hindi pag-aalaga kung ano ang nangyari sa kanila.
Lahat ng mga palatandaan itinuturo sa Toka pagkuha sa problema sa Providence kalye bilang isang kabataan, lalo na sa mga oras, kapag siya ay walang-bahay. Sa kabutihang-palad, kahit na, nagdala ng isang kaibigan sa kanya upang Manfredo ni Gym sa Pawtuckert, Ri. Boxing truly saved his life. Manfredo, USA Boxing New England president Jim Perella at ang mag-asawa na ang huli pinagtibay kanya, Andrea Watson at Ron Clary, kapansin-pansing nagbago ang kanyang buhay.
Kahn-Clary sign isang promotional kontrata sa Top Rank, saan, kasama ang manager Mike Criscio at Manfredo, Inilipat Kahn-Clary sa isang tumatag, pataas na tulin. Kahn-Clary, hindi sinasadya, ay labanan para sa pangatlong beses sa taong ito, pagkatapos ng pagkakaroon ng limang nakaraang taon.
“Top Rank ay tapos na isang mahusay na trabaho ng pagsunod sa akin abala,” 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.
“Handa na ako ngayon para sa isang 10 o 12 round fight. I’ve done a lot of sparring to help me get ready to step up. I’m excited about fighting 10 at 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, (Napapagodl) Lomachenkoat (Leon) Santa Cruz. I have the skills and heart to compete with them.
Marka ng sparring sa New England ay sa isang premium, lalo na para sa isang mas maliit na-weight fighter tulad Kahn-Clary, na ay nagkamit ng walang kasinghalaga karanasan sparing sa WBA super featherweightJavier Fortuna (29-0-1, 21 Kos), three-time US Olympian Rau'shee Warren at sa kanyang kapwa New England at kaibigan, New Haven’s Luis “KO King” Rosa (21-0, 10 Kos).
“Peter (Manfredo) at sa akin paglalakbay sa Worcester (MA) at Connecticut upang makakuha ng magandang trabaho,” 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. Nakita ko na ang kanilang mga singsing pagheheneral, ang kanilang mga kilusan, 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, kung saan ay isang karanasan sa pag-aaral. Kung hindi mo matuto mula sa sparring, lahat ng makikita mo kailanman ay isang kasosyo sparring.”
Manfredo ay sa paligid at napagtanto niya na ang kanyang premyo ng mag-aaral, Kahn-Clary, will need to go away to training camp for good sparring when he starts fighting 10-rounders. “Ako ay mabuting kaibigan sa Freddie Roach at kami ay pumunta sa California at sanayin sa Wild Card Gym,” Manfredo concluded. “I’m very happy with the way Toka’s been moved. I have faith in Brad Goodman, na isa sa mga pinakamahusay na, if not the best matchmaker in the world. They’ve moved Toka along at a good pace. They know what they’re doing.
Samantala, Toka Kahn-Clary plans to make his name in boxing next year. Una, kahit na, siya ay may upang makakuha ng nakaraang Lopez ito Sabado gabi upang panatilihin ang kanyang momentum pagpunta.
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