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

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Colorado Springs, Zakładka. (Luty 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, Bułgaria.

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.

The 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, Teksas), 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.

Wyniki finałów

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

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Graham and Torrez Jr. Wygraj złoto; Coe zdobywa srebro w finale 2019 Turniej Strandja

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Drużyna USA opuszcza Sofię, Bułgaria z ośmioma medalami

Colorado Springs, Zakładka (Luty. 19, 2019) — Dzisiaj zakończyła się 70. edycja Turnieju Strandja. Drużyna USA zdobyła dwa złote i jeden srebrny, aby dodać do pięciu brązowych medali, które zdobyli we wczorajszym półfinale w Sofii, Bułgaria.

2018 Brązowy medalista Elitarnych Mistrzostw Świata Kobiet Naomi Graham (Colorado Springs, Colo.) dodała kolejny medal do imponującego międzynarodowego życiorysu po pokonaniu szwedzkiej Love Holgersson decyzją podzieloną. To oznacza czwarty międzynarodowy medal wagi średniej od początku 2018.

Superciężki Richard Torrez Jr. (Tulare, Kalifornii.) spektakularnie zakończył turniej, aby zdobyć kolejny międzynarodowy złoty medal. Torrez wziął wszystkich pięciu sędziów’ karty nad krajami goszczącymi Petar Belberov, aby zdobyć swój drugi elitarny międzynarodowy złoty medal. Na zakończenie turnieju, Torrez został nazwany bokserami turnieju.

2018 wschodząca gwiazda Khalil Coe (Jersey City, N.J.) zdobył srebrny medal po zwycięskim zwycięstwie rosyjskiego imama Chataeva.

Troy Isley (Aleksandria, Va.), delante Johnson (Cleveland, Ohio) Oshae Jones (Toledo, Ohio), Morelle McCane (Cleveland, Ohio) i Yarisel Ramirez (Las Vegas, Nev.) zdobył brąz dla Team USA we wczorajszych półfinałowych pojedynkach.

Drużyna USA rozpoczęła turniej 25 bokserki z trenerem głównym Billy Walshem (Colorado Springs, Colo.) przewodzenie amerykańskiej delegacji podczas całego turnieju, wraz z krajową asystentką trenera boksu USA Kay Koromą (Colorado Springs, Colo.). Rasheen Ali (Cleveland, Ohio), Tim Back (Cincinnati, Ohio), Kevin Benford (Cincinnati, Ohio), Joe Guzman (Fontanna, Kalifornii.) i Christine Lopez (Rowlett, Teksas) służył personelowi trenerskiemu podczas turnieju. Tegoroczny turniej się skończył 300 bokserzy z ponad 30 różne kraje wkraczają na ring.

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75 kg: Naomi Graham, Colorado Springs, Colo./USA, dec. nad Love Holgersson / SWE, 3-2
81 kg: Imam Khataev / RUS wygrał przez walkover over Khalil Coe, Jersey City, N.J./USA, GDZIE
91+ kg: Richard Torrez Jr., Tulare, Kalifornia / USA, dec. ponad Petar Belberov / BUL, 5-0

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KUBRAT PULEV PROMISING ‘FIRE & FURY’ IN IBF ELIMINATOR AGAINST HUGHIE FURY ON SATURDAY, Październik 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

Na Sobota, Październik 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, Bułgaria.

 

 

 

Pulev (25-1, 13 KO) and Fury (21-1, 11 KO) will be competing for the right to face the winner of the September 22 showdown between champion Anthony Joshua i challenger Aleksandr Powietkin.

 

 

 

Wydarzenie, entitled “Fire & Furia” will be presented by Ivaylo Gotzev and John Wirt’s Epic Sports and Entertainment, together with Fury’s promoter, Hennessey Sports, i będą transmitowane 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 kg. Pulev’s only career loss came in a challenge for the undisputed heavyweight championship against Władimir Kliczko w 2014. Fury is the fourth opponent scheduled to face Pulev, as Britain’s Dillian Whyte and Americans Jarell Miller i 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 kg. 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, powiedział:: “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. Na tak 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 funta.

(L-R) – Kubrat Pulev & Kevin Johnson from today’s final press conference
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SOPHIA, Bułgaria –(Kwiecień 27, 2017) – Dziś odbyło się oficjalne ważenie jutro (Piątek, Kwiecień 28) “Final Countdown” wydarzenie, headlined by a heavyweight match between former world title contenders Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev i Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson.
FITE TV will stream “Final Countdown” live on pay per view, zaczynając od 2 p.m. I /11 a.m. PT, from Armeec Arena in Sofia, Bułgaria. Encore presentations will also be available to watch.
Pulev weighed in today at 255 ½ kg, Johnson tipped the scale at 245 ¼ funta.
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 Rundy)
Kubrat “Cobra” Pulev (24-1. 13 KO), Mistrz, Sophia, Bułgaria 255 ½ kg.
vs
Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson (30-7-1, 14 KO), Challenger, Lawrenceville, Gruzja, USA 245 ¼ funta.
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. Aplikacja FITE działa z każdym telewizorem podłączonym do sieci Wi-Fi na całym świecie, Urządzenia z systemem iOS i Android, a także urządzenia do przesyłania strumieniowego, takie jak Roku, Chromecast i nie tylko. Fani mogą również oglądać walki na żywo na stronie internetowej FITE pod adresem www.fite.tv z dowolnego komputera.
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
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NEW YORK, Nowy Jork(Kwiecień 25, 2017) – FITE TV will stream ten piątek (Kwiecień 28) “Final Countdown” wydarzenie, headlined by a heavyweight match of former world title contenders Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev i Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson, live on pay per view, zaczynając od 2 p.m. I /11 a.m. PT, from Armeec Arena in Sofia, Bułgaria. 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. Aplikacja FITE działa z każdym telewizorem podłączonym do sieci Wi-Fi na całym świecie, Urządzenia z systemem iOS i Android, a także urządzenia do przesyłania strumieniowego, takie jak Roku, Chromecast i nie tylko. Fani mogą również oglądać walki na żywo na stronie internetowej FITE pod adresem www.fite.tv z dowolnego komputera.
Hometown favorite Pulev (24-1, 13 KO) will make the first defense of the World Boxing Association (WBA) Inter-Continental heavyweight title he captured this past December. Nr WBA. 9 rated Pulev can position himself for another world title shot against the winner of Anthony Joshua i Władimir Kliczko, who handed Pulev his only pro loss in their 2014 International Boxing Federation (IBF) walka o tytuł.
“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. Piątek, 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 KO), fighting out of Lawrenceville, Gruzja, has fought reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) mistrz wagi ciężkiej Anthony Joshua – the only fighter to stop Johnson – former unified world heavyweight titlist Tyson Fury, Tytuł challenger byłego świecie Manuel Charr and current European champion Christian Hammer. W 2009, Johnson lost his lone world title fight by unanimous decision to undefeated WBC champion Witalij Kliczko, extending him the full 12-rounds.
“If Pulev thinks he’s in for an easy night,” Johnson commented, “he’s got another thing coming. I’m not 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 Piątek, 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. W sobotę, I’m going to be leaving with a new belt and new wife!”
It’s a great weekend for heavyweight boxing,” promotor Nisse Sauerland dodane. “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.
INFORMACJE:
Świergot: @FiteTV, #PulevJohnsonPPV
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FITE TV to stream Kubrat Pulev vs. Kevin Johnson Heavyweight clash Live on PPV, Kwiecień 28, from Bulgaria

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NEW YORK, Nowy Jork(Kwiecień 18, 2017) – FITE TV will stream the Kwiecień 28th heavyweight clash between a pair of past world title contenders, Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev i Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson, live on pay per view, zaczynając od 2 p.m. I /11 a.m. PT, from Arena Armeec in Sofia, Bułgaria. 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. Aplikacja FITE działa z każdym telewizorem podłączonym do sieci Wi-Fi na całym świecie, Urządzenia z systemem iOS i Android, a także urządzenia do przesyłania strumieniowego, takie jak Roku, Chromecast i nie tylko. Fani mogą również oglądać walki na żywo na stronie internetowej FITE pod adresem www.fite.tv z dowolnego komputera.
“Pulev versus Johnson is another fine boxing event that FITE is now making available to our North American fan base,” FITE COO Michael Weber powiedział:. “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.”
6′ 4 ½ Pulev, fighting at home in Sofia, Bułgaria, 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.
Ostatni maja, 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) Mistrz świata wagi ciężkiej Władimir Kliczko (62-3).
Pulev was a celebrated amateur boxer who represented Bulgaria at the 2008 Igrzyska Olimpijskie w Pekinie, Chiny. 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, Gruzja, 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 “portier” in the heavyweight division during his 14-year professional career. He’s fought reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) mistrz wagi ciężkiej Anthony Joshua – the only fighter to stop Johnson – former unified world heavyweight titlist Tyson Fury, Tytuł challenger byłego świecie Manuel Charr and current European champion Christian Hammer.
Johnson’s most notable wins have been against world title challengers Bruce Seldon (TKO5), Alex Leapai (TKO9) i Albert Sosnowski (SDEC3 in Prizefighter Tournament).
W 2009, Johnson lost his lone world title fight by unanimous decision to undefeated WBC champion Witalij Kliczko, extending him the full 12-rounds.
Additional PPV fights are scheduled on FITE TV on a weekly basis.
– pictures courtesy of Sauerland Promotions –
INFORMACJE:
Świergot: @FiteTV, #PulevJohnsonPPV