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Las Vegas’ Rahim Gonzales Wins Gold and Boxer of Tournament on Final Day of 2023 Ncig saib Strandja

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Ncej puab. (Lub ob hlis ntuj 27, 2023) —  Rahim Gonzales (Las Vegas, Nev.) picked up his third straight international gold medal yesterday on the final day of boxing at the 2023 Stranjda Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Gonzales took all five judges’ cards over Hambardzum Hakobyan of Armenia during today’s light heavyweight championship bout. All five judges scored the bout 30-27 to give Gonzales Team USA’s lone gold medal of the tournament and sixth medal overall.

Lub 2021 Elite Men’s World Champion path to gold included victories over Kristian Nikolov of Bulgaria (4-0), Kein Boakye Schumann of Germany (4-1) and Jasurbek Yuldoshev of Uzbekistan (5-0).

At the conclusion of the event Gonzales was also announced as the winner of the Runner-up Boxer of the Tournament award.

Gonzales gold resulted in six Team USA medals, as the team earned five bronze medals during Saturday’s semi-final bouts.

This marked the 74th edition of the Strandja Tournament and Team USA’s first time competing in the event since 2020. USA Boxing Head Coach Billy Walsh (Colorado Springs, Colo.) is leading the team at the tournament, along with Christine Lopez (Rowlett, Texas), Timothy Nolan (Rochester, N.Y.), Jose Polanco (Colorado Springs, Colo.), Richard Stephenson (Middletown, N.Y.) and Chad Wigle (Colorado Springs, Colo.). This year’s event featured over 375 boxers from around the world.

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80 kg: Rahim Gonzales, Las Vegas, Nev./USA, txim. over Hambardzum Hakobyan/ARM, 5-0

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Graham thiab Torrez Jr. Yeej Kub; Coe Noj Nyiaj Hauv Finals 2019 Ncig saib Strandja

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Pab Tebchaws USA Tawm Sofia, Bulgaria nrog yim tus nqi zog

COLORADO SPRINGS, Ncej puab (Lub ob hlis ntuj. 19, 2019) — Kev sib tw 70 ntawm Strandja Kev Sib Tw tau los txog ze hnub no nrog Pab Pawg USA tau yeej ob lub kub thiab ib qho nyiaj los ntxiv rau tsib lub tooj npib uas lawv yeej hauv kev sib tw thaum nag hmo hauv Sofia, Bulgaria.

2018 Cov neeg ntse cov poj niam lub ntiaj teb kev sib tw bronze bronze Na-aumi graham (Colorado Springs, Colo.) ntxiv lwm qhov khoom plig rau nws qhov kev paub zoo thoob ntiaj teb tom qab kov yeej Sweden Txoj Kev Hlub Holgersson los ntawm kev txiav txim siab sib cais. Qhov no qhia txog theem nrab nruab nrab plaub ntawm cov khoom plig thoob ntiaj teb txij li pib 2018.

Super hnyav hnyav Cai Richard Torrez Jr. (Tulare, California.) kaw qhov kev sib tw hauv kev zam kev zoo nkauj los txais lwm qhov khoom plig kub thoob ntiaj teb. Torrez coj tagnrho tsib tus kws txiav txim plaub ntug’ phaib dhau ntawm lub teb chaws tus tswv Petar Belberov kom khwv tau nws tus neeg tseem ceeb sib tw thib ob hauv ntiaj teb. Thaum xaus ntawm kev sib tw, Torrez muaj npe nyob rau hauv Boxers ntawm Kev Sib Tw.

2018 breakout lub hnub qub Khalil Coe (Jersey City, N.J.) khaws cov puav pheej nyiaj tom qab kev sib tw yeej ib txwm los ntawm Russia tus Imam Khataev.

Troy Isley (Alexandria, Va.), Delante Johnson (Cleveland, Ohio) Oshae Jones (Toledo, Ohio), Morelle McCane (Cleveland, Ohio) thiab Yarisel Ramirez (Las Vegas, Nev.) khwv tau nyiaj rau Team USA hauv nag hmo sib tw.

Pab neeg USA tau pib qhov kev sib tw nrog 25 boxers nrog Head Coach Billy Walsh (Colorado Springs, Colo.) coj Asmeskas cov neeg sawv cev thoob plaws hauv kev sib tw, nrog rau USA Boxing National Assistant Coach Kay Koroma (Colorado Springs, Colo.). Rasheen Ali (Cleveland, Ohio), Sij Hawm Rov Qab (Cincinnati, Ohio), Kevin Benford (Cincinnati, Ohio), Joe Guzman (Tug ciav, California.) thiab Christine Lopez (Rowlett, Texas) tau ua haujlwm rau kev qhia rau cov neeg ua haujlwm thaum sib tw. Kev sib tw xyoo no tau pom dua 300 boxers los ntawm tshaj 30 cov teb chaws sib txawv kauj ruam mus rau hauv lub nplhaib.

Tus sawv cev yuav rov qab mus Tebchaws Asmeskas tag kis.

Koj tuaj yeem saib rov qab rau Tebchaws Meskas qhov kev ua yeeb yam thoob plaws hauv qhov kev sib tw los ntawm txhaj ntawm no.

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75 kg: Na-aumi graham, Colorado Springs, Colo./USA, txim. dhau Kev Hlub Holgersson / SWE, 3-2
81 kg: Imam Khataev / RUS yeej los ntawm walkover hla Khalil Coe, Jersey City, N.J./USA, QHOV TWG
91+ kg: Richard Torrez Jr., Tulare, Calif./USA, txim. dhau Petar Belberov / BUL, 5-0

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KUBRAT PULEV PROMISING ‘FIRE & FURY’ IN IBF ELIMINATOR AGAINST HUGHIE FURY ON SATURDAY, KAUM HLI 27, IN SOFIA, BULGARIA

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WORLD-CLASS HEAVYWEIGHTS VYING FOR THE RIGHT TO FACE ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. ALEXANDER POVETKIN WINNER FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Rau Saturday, Lub kaum hli ntuj 27, “Fire & Fury” will collide, as IBF #2-rated heavyweight contender Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev will face Britain’s IBF #5-rated Hughie Fury in a 12-round elimination bout at the Arena Armeec in Pulev’s hometown of Sofia, Bulgaria.

 

 

 

Pulev (25-1, 13 Kos) and Fury (21-1, 11 Kos) will be competing for the right to face the winner of the September 22 showdown between champion Anthony Joshua thiab challenger Alexander Povetkin.

 

 

 

Cov kev tshwm sim, entitled “Fire & Fury” will be presented by Ivaylo Gotzev and John Wirt’s Epic Sports and Entertainment, together with Fury’s promoter, Hennessey Sports, and will be broadcast live in the UK on Channel 5.

 

 

 

One of the most popular athletes in all of Bulgaria, 37-year-old Pulev is on a five-fight winning streak, including a TKO 3 over former heavyweight champion Samuel Peter. Among his many distinctions, Pulev is a former two-time European and IBF International Heavyweight Champion. He stands 6’ 4 ½” and weighs in around 240 phaus. Pulev’s only career loss came in a challenge for the undisputed heavyweight championship against Wladimir Klitschko nyob rau hauv 2014. Fury is the fourth opponent scheduled to face Pulev, as Britain’s Dillian Whyte and Americans Jarell Miller thiab Dominic Breazeale all declined the fight.

 

 

 

Pulev, who will be having his first bout since partnering with Epic Sports and Entertainment, says Fury better not be looking past him while preparing for this fight.

 

 

 

“The fact that Hughie Fury is coming to Bulgaria when many others ran away speaks volumes,” said Pulev. “I understand that he is very motivated because this is an eliminator fight for a chance at the world title. I suggest he stops thinking about the world title for a moment and come prepared for a real battle. I am already in beast mode and I’m hungry for my return in the ring!"

 

 

 

Fury hails from Manchester and is the current BBBofC British Heavyweight Champion and is trained by his father, Peter Fury. The 23-year-old stands 6’ 6” tall and also weighs in around 240 phaus. In September of 2017, Fury suffered his only career loss, a controversial majority decision to Joseph Parker for Parker’s WBO Heavyweight Championship.

 

 

 

“It’s taken a lot of time to make this fight happen and I want to thank all of those involved,” said Hughie Fury. “I want to fight for world titles and to do that I need to beat the guys at the top of the division. Kubrat Pulev is a serious fight for the mandatory position and I know I’ve got to be the real deal to beat him. I believe I’m going to do that in his back yard where others trembled at the thought of it.”

 

 

 

“We want to be involved in these big fight nights and to go up against the big names that lead the division,” added father and trainer Peter Fury. “To become a world heavyweight champion, you’ve got to overcome every challenge that’s put in front of you. And for Hughie that starts in Bulgaria in October.”

 

 

 

“In this day and age, when some promoters and their fighters opt for the safest bets, Hughie Fury has done the opposite,” said Ivaylo Gotzev of Fury, who has faced his own share of delays and disappointments on his way to this eliminator bout. “Fury has decided to step into the Lion’s Den, and fight Kubrat in his home town of Sofia. This matchup is intriguing, as two of the best in the division step up and face one another. We expect a great heavyweight battle – one that will decide one man’s destiny to fight for the most coveted title in the world – the Heavyweight Championship. To all of Team Fury – you are welcome in Bulgaria!"

 

 

 

Hennessy Sports CEO Mick Hennessy, promoter of Fury, hais tias: “First and foremost I’d like to heap praise on my young fighter Hughie Fury. There’s no pantomime and no theatrics. He’s just a young man, full of respect for everyone he faces, and who believes in giving the fans proper fights and value for money. Ntawm cia li 23 years of age Hughie is a massive talent. He’s not perhaps got the plaudits he deserves, so this is his moment to make the boxing world really sit up and take notice of what he’s capable of.”

 

 

 

“I’d also like to thank my counterparts at Epic Sports & Entertainment for making this fight happen. It’s taken a lot to get to this point, but we were determined to give the fans a fight that they deserve. Both teams are excited about this one.”

 

 

 

The stacked International undercard, along with ticket details, will be revealed shortly.

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FITE TV streaming Kubrat Pulev vs. Kevin Johnson Tomorrow on PPV live from Bulgaria

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Kubrat Pulev 255 ½ lbs., Kevin Johnson 245 ¼ lbs.

(L-R) – Kubrat Pulev & Kevin Johnson from today’s final press conference
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SOPHIA, Bulgaria –(Plaub Hlis Ntuj 27, 2017) – The official weigh in was held today for tag kis tus (Friday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 28) “Final Countdown” kev tshwm sim, headlined by a heavyweight match between former world title contenders Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev thiab Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson.
FITE TV will stream “Final Countdown” live on pay per view, pib thaum 2 p.m. THIAB /11 a.m. PT, from Armeec Arena in Sofia, Bulgaria. Encore presentations will also be available to watch.
Pulev weighed in today at 255 ½ phaus, Johnson tipped the scale at 245 ¼ phaus.
FITE TV is a Combat Sports Network that features boxing, MMA and wrestling programming. FITE gives viewers the choice to watch the program on line at www.FITE.tv, on their mobile device or on their WiFi connected television using the FITE app. The FITE app can be downloaded for free at Google Play or the iTunes app stores.
“Final Countdown: Pulev vs. Johnson”, promoted by Sauerland Promotions, is available to watch on the FITE app and website for a suggested retail price of $19.99.
WBA INTER-CONTINENTAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (12 rounds)
Kubrat “Cobra” Pulev (24-1. 13 Kos), Yeej, Sophia, Bulgaria 255 ½ phaus.
vs
Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson (30-7-1, 14 Kos), Challenger, Lawrenceville, Georgia, TEB CHAWS USA 245 ¼ lbs.
Boxing fans may watch the entire card simply by downloading the FITE app and then cast the fight to the big screen by using the instant stream-to-TV function. The FITE app works with any Wi-Fi connected television around the world, iOS and Android devices, as well as streaming devices such as Roku, Chromecast and more. Fans may also watch the fights live on the FITE website at www.fite.tv from any computer.
Additional PPV fights are scheduled on FITE TV on a weekly basis.
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FITE TV streaming Kubrat Pulev vs. Kevin Johnson This Friday on PPV live from Bulgaria

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(L-R) – Kevin Johnson & Kubrat Pulev from today’s final press conference
(photo by LAP Images)
TSHIAB YORK, NY(Plaub Hlis Ntuj 25, 2017) – FITE TV will stream no hnub Friday lub (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 28) “Final Countdown” kev tshwm sim, headlined by a heavyweight match of former world title contenders Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev thiab Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson, live on pay per view, pib thaum 2 p.m. THIAB /11 a.m. PT, from Armeec Arena in Sofia, Bulgaria. Encore presentations will also be available to watch.
FITE TV is a Combat Sports Network that features boxing, MMA and wrestling programming. FITE gives viewers the choice to watch the program on line at www.FITE.tv, on their mobile device or on their WiFi connected television using the FITE app. The FITE app can be downloaded for free at Google Play or the iTunes app stores.
“Final Countdown: Pulev vs. Johnson”, promoted by Sauerland Promotions, is available to watch on the FITE app and website for a suggested retail price of $19.99.
Boxing fans may watch the entire card simply by downloading the FITE app and then cast the fight to the big screen by using the instant stream-to-TV function. The FITE app works with any Wi-Fi connected television around the world, iOS and Android devices, as well as streaming devices such as Roku, Chromecast and more. Fans may also watch the fights live on the FITE website at www.fite.tv from any computer.
Hometown favorite Pulev (24-1, 13 Kos) will make the first defense of the World Boxing Association (WBA) Inter-Continental heavyweight title he captured this past December. WBA No. 9 rated Pulev can position himself for another world title shot against the winner of Anthony Joshua thiab Wladimir Klitschko, who handed Pulev his only pro loss in their 2014 International Boxing Federation (IBF) title sib ntaus.
“Kevin Johnson is a good boxer who will give everything but he will not succeed,” Pulev said at today’s press conference. “My goal is to become World Champion. I know a loss will set me back a long way, but I’m confident in my abilities. My opponent is an experienced fighter who will be difficult to breakdown, but I’ve prepared for that. Nyob rau hnub Friday, I want to pit on another great show for the Bulgarian people and then, I want my shot at the world title.”
Johnson (30-7-1, 14 Kos), fighting out of Lawrenceville, Georgia, has fought reigning World Boxing Council (Qhov) heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua – the only fighter to stop Johnson – former unified world heavyweight titlist Tyson Fury, yav tas los lub ntiaj teb no title challenger Manuel Charr and current European champion Christian Rauj. Nyob rau hauv 2009, Johnson lost his lone world title fight by unanimous decision to undefeated WBC champion Vitali Klitschko, extending him the full 12-rounds.
“If Pulev thinks he’s in for an easy night,” Johnson commented, “he’s got another thing coming. Kuv tsis Samuel Peter. I’m not here to lie down and collect a check. I’m here to cause an upset. I’m going to take this boy to school and show the Bulgarians what a Jersey boy can do. I’m going to give him an ass whopping on Friday, the likes of which nobody has seen before. We’ve both been through the same obstacles and we’ve both fought for the world titles before, but only one of us is going to get that second shot, and that’s going to be me.
“The woman here are very beautiful and I’m looking to get married. Nyob rau hnub Saturday, I’m going to be leaving with a new belt and new wife!”
It’s a great weekend for heavyweight boxing,” pab txhawb Nisse Sauerland ntxiv. “Kubrat is the mandatory challenger to face the winner of Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF World title. Either they fight him or they vacate the belt. He’s fought hard to get back into this position and he’s risking it all in this fight against a rejuvenated Kevin Johnson. Kevin also knows what’s at stake and what a win would mean for his career. Both men have been training hard and are ready to give it their all in the ring Friday night.”
Additional PPV fights are scheduled on FITE TV on a weekly basis.
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FITE TV to stream Kubrat Pulev vs. Kevin Johnson Heavyweight clash Live on PPV, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 28, from Bulgaria

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TSHIAB YORK, NY(Plaub Hlis Ntuj 18, 2017) – FITE TV will stream the Plaub Hlis Ntuj 28th heavyweight clash between a pair of past world title contenders, Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev thiab Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson, live on pay per view, pib thaum 2 p.m. THIAB /11 a.m. PT, from Arena Armeec in Sofia, Bulgaria. Encore presentations will also be available to watch.
FITE TV is a Combat Sports Network that features boxing, MMA and wrestling programming. FITE gives viewers the choice to watch the program on line at www.FITE.tv, on their mobile device or on their WiFi connected television using the FITE app. The FITE app can be downloaded for free at Google Play or the iTunes app stores.
“Final Countdown: Pulev vs. Johnson”, promoted by Sauerland Promotions, is available to watch on the FITE app and website for a suggested retail price of $19.99.
Boxing fans may watch the entire card, headlined by the Pulev-Johnson 12-round World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title fight, simply by downloading the FITE app and then cast the fight to the big screen by using the instant stream-to-TV function. The FITE app works with any Wi-Fi connected television around the world, iOS and Android devices, as well as streaming devices such as Roku, Chromecast and more. Fans may also watch the fights live on the FITE website at www.fite.tv from any computer.
“Pulev versus Johnson is another fine boxing event that FITE is now making available to our North American fan base,” FITE COO Michael Weber hais tias. “FITE continues to grow by leaps and bounds and we are very proud of the growth of world class boxing events to complement our current line-up of MMA and wrestling events.”
Lub 6′ 4 ½ Pulev, fighting at home in Sofia, Bulgaria, captured the vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title in his last fight this past December, in which former world champion Samuel Peters (36-5) retired after the third round.
Xeem Tej zaum, Pulev won a 12-round split decision over Dereck Chisora (25-5) to capture the European heavyweight championship. The 35-year-old Pulev has won four in a row since he suffered the only loss of his professional career, by way of a fifth-round knockout in 2014, to then-International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight lub ntiaj teb champion Wladimir Klitschko (62-3).
Pulev was a celebrated amateur boxer who represented Bulgaria at the 2008 Olympics nyob rau hauv Beijing, Tuam Tshoj. Currently rated No. 9 in the world by the WBA, Pulev can position himself for another world title shot with an impressive victory over Johnson, the battle-tested veteran fighting out of Lawrenceville, Georgia, TEB CHAWS USA.
“My number one goal is to fight for the World title and on April 28,” Pulev commented, “I will take another step towards achieving this goal. I’m already training hard to prove I am worthy to fight again for the heavyweight crown.
“Johnson is a tough opponent. You must only look at his resume to tell this will be a real challenge. He has shared the ring with many World class fighters like Vitali Klitschko and Anthony Joshua. I know I will need to be at my best to beat him, but with the help of my coach Ulli Wegner and the support of the Bulgarian people, I’m confident my hand will be raised, and we will be able to celebrate another great night for Bulgarian boxing and another step towards me fulfilling my dream of becoming the Heavyweight Champion of the World.’
Johnson, 37, has served as a dangerous “gatekeeper” in the heavyweight division during his 14-year professional career. He’s fought reigning World Boxing Council (Qhov) heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua – the only fighter to stop Johnson – former unified world heavyweight titlist Tyson Fury, yav tas los lub ntiaj teb no title challenger Manuel Charr and current European champion Christian Rauj.
Johnson’s most notable wins have been against world title challengers Bruce Seldon (TKO5), Alex Leapai (TKO9) thiab Albert Sosnowski (SDEC3 in Prizefighter Tournament).
Nyob rau hauv 2009, Johnson lost his lone world title fight by unanimous decision to undefeated WBC champion Vitali Klitschko, extending him the full 12-rounds.
Additional PPV fights are scheduled on FITE TV on a weekly basis.
– pictures courtesy of Sauerland Promotions –
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