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拉斯維加斯’ Rahim Gonzales Wins Gold and Boxer of Tournament on Final Day of 2023 Strandja Tournament

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科羅拉多斯普林斯, 膝部. (二月 27, 2023) —  拉希姆·岡薩雷斯 (拉斯維加斯, 內華達州。) picked up his third straight international gold medal yesterday on the final day of boxing at the 2023 Stranjda Tournament in Sofia, 保加利亞.

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.

該 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 (科羅拉多​​斯普林斯, 科羅拉多州。) is leading the team at the tournament, along with Christine Lopez (Rowlett, 得克薩斯州), Timothy Nolan (羅切斯特, 紐約州), Jose Polanco (科羅拉多​​斯普林斯, 科羅拉多州。), Richard Stephenson (Middletown, 紐約州) and Chad Wigle (科羅拉多​​斯普林斯, 科羅拉多州。). This year’s event featured over 375 boxers from around the world.

Finals Results

80 公斤: 拉希姆·岡薩雷斯, 拉斯維加斯, Nev./USA, 十二月. over Hambardzum Hakobyan/ARM, 5-0

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Graham and Torrez Jr. Win Gold; Coe Takes Silver in Finals of 2019 Strandja Tournament

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Team USA Leaves Sofia, Bulgaria with eight medals

科羅拉多斯普林斯, 膝部 (二月. 19, 2019) — The 70th edition of the Strandja Tournament came to a close today with Team USA winning two gold and one silver to add to the five bronze medals they won in yesterday’s semifinals in Sofia, 保加利亞.

2018 Elite Women’s World Championships bronze medalist 娜奧米·格雷厄姆 (科羅拉多​​斯普林斯, 科羅拉多州。) added another medal to her impressive international resume after defeating Sweden’s Love Holgersson by split decision. This marks the middleweights fourth international medal since the beginning of 2018.

超級重量級 理查德Torrez JR. (萊裡, 加利福尼亞州。) closed out the tournament in spectacular fashion to take another international gold medal. Torrez took all five judges’ cards over the host countries Petar Belberov to earn his second elite international gold medal. At the conclusion of the tournament, Torrez was named on the Boxers of the Tournament.

2018 breakout star Khalil Coe (澤西市, 新澤西州) picked up a silver medal following a walkover win by Russia’s Imam Khataev.

特洛伊艾斯利 (亞歷山大, 弗吉尼亞州。), Delante約翰遜 (克利夫蘭, 俄亥俄) Oshae瓊斯 (托萊多, 俄亥俄), Morelle McCane (克利夫蘭, 俄亥俄) 和 Yarisel拉米雷斯 (拉斯維加斯, 內華達州。) earned bronze for Team USA in yesterday’s semifinal bouts.

Team USA began the tournament with 25 boxers with Head Coach Billy Walsh (科羅拉多​​斯普林斯, 科羅拉多州。) leading the American delegation throughout the tournament, along with USA Boxing National Assistant Coach Kay Koroma (科羅拉多​​斯普林斯, 科羅拉多州。). Rasheen Ali (克利夫蘭, 俄亥俄), Tim Back (辛辛那提, 俄亥俄), Kevin Benford (辛辛那提, 俄亥俄), Joe Guzman (噴泉, 加利福尼亞州。) and Christine Lopez (Rowlett, 得克薩斯州) served on the coaching staff during the tournament. This year’s tournament saw over 300 boxers from over 30 different countries step into the ring.

The delegation will return to the United States tomorrow.

You can look back at the United States performances throughout the tournament by clicking here.

Finals Results

75 公斤: 娜奧米·格雷厄姆, 科羅拉多​​斯普林斯, Colo./USA, 十二月. over Love Holgersson/SWE, 3-2
81 公斤: Imam Khataev/RUS won by walkover over Khalil Coe, 澤西市, N.J./USA, WO
91+ 公斤: 理查德Torrez小, 萊裡, Calif./USA, 十二月. over Petar Belberov/BUL, 5-0

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KUBRAT PULEV PROMISING ‘FIRE & FURY’ IN IBF ELIMINATOR AGAINST HUGHIE FURY ON SATURDAY, 十月 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

上 星期六, 十月 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, 保加利亞.

 

 

 

Pulev (25-1, 13 科斯) and Fury (21-1, 11 科斯) will be competing for the right to face the winner of the September 22 showdown between champion Anthony Joshua 和挑戰者 亞歷山大Povetkin.

 

 

 

本次活動, entitled “Fire & 憤怒” 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 磅. Pulev’s only career loss came in a challenge for the undisputed heavyweight championship against 弗拉基米爾克里琴科 在 2014. Fury is the fourth opponent scheduled to face Pulev, as Britain’s Dillian Whyte and Americans Jarell Miller 和 多米尼克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 磅. In September of 2017, Fury suffered his only career loss, a controversial majority decision to 約瑟夫·帕克 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, 說: “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. 在剛 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., 凱文·約翰遜 245 ¼ lbs.

(L-R) – Kubrat Pulev & Kevin Johnson from today’s final press conference
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SOPHIA, 保加利亞 –(四月 27, 2017) – The official weigh in was held today for 明天的 (星期五, 四月 28) “Final Countdown” 事件, headlined by a heavyweight match between former world title contenders Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev 和 凱文· “Kingpin” 約翰遜.
FITE TV將流式傳輸 “Final Countdown” live on pay per view, 開始 2 P.M. AND /11 A.M. PT, from Armeec Arena in Sofia, 保加利亞. Encore presentations will also be available to watch.
Pulev weighed in today at 255 ½磅, Johnson tipped the scale at 245 ¼磅.
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. 約翰遜”, 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 發)
Kubrat “Cobra” Pulev (24-1. 13 科斯), 冠軍, Sophia, 保加利亞 255 ½磅.
VS
凱文· “Kingpin” 約翰遜 (30-7-1, 14 科斯), 挑戰者, Lawrenceville, 格魯吉亞, 美國 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) – 凱文·約翰遜 & Kubrat Pulev from today’s final press conference
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紐約, 紐約(四月 25, 2017) – FITE TV將流式傳輸 本週五的 (四月 28) “Final Countdown” 事件, headlined by a heavyweight match of former world title contenders Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev 和 凱文· “Kingpin” 約翰遜, live on pay per view, 開始 2 P.M. AND /11 A.M. PT, from Armeec Arena in Sofia, 保加利亞. 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. 約翰遜”, 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 科斯) will make the first defense of the World Boxing Association (WBA) Inter-Continental heavyweight title he captured this past December. WBA無. 9 rated Pulev can position himself for another world title shot against the winner of Anthony Joshua 和 弗拉基米爾克里琴科, who handed Pulev his only pro loss in their 2014 國際拳擊聯合會 (IBF) 冠軍之爭.
“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. 在週五, I want to pit on another great show for the Bulgarian people and then, I want my shot at the world title.”
約翰遜 (30-7-1, 14 科斯), fighting out of Lawrenceville, 格魯吉亞, has fought reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua – the only fighter to stop Johnson – former unified world heavyweight titlist 泰森怒, 前世界冠軍挑戰者 Manuel Charr and current European champion 基督教錘. 在 2009, Johnson lost his lone world title fight by unanimous decision to undefeated WBC champion 維塔利·克里琴科, extending him the full 12-rounds.
“If Pulev thinks he’s in for an easy night,” Johnson commented, “he’s got another thing coming. 我不是 塞繆爾·彼得. 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 在週五, 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. 週六, I’m going to be leaving with a new belt and new wife!”
It’s a great weekend for heavyweight boxing,” 促進者 Nisse Sauerland 額外. “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, 四月 28, from Bulgaria

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紐約, 紐約(四月 18, 2017) – FITE TV will stream the 四月 28日 heavyweight clash between a pair of past world title contenders, Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev 和 凱文· “Kingpin” 約翰遜, live on pay per view, 開始 2 P.M. AND /11 A.M. PT, from Arena Armeec in Sofia, 保加利亞. 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. 約翰遜”, 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 說. “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, 保加利亞, 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.
去年五月, 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) 重量級世界冠軍 弗拉基米爾克里琴科 (62-3).
Pulev was a celebrated amateur boxer who represented Bulgaria at the 2008 在北京奧運會, 中國. 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, 格魯吉亞, 美國.
“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.’
約翰遜, 37, has served as a dangerous “看門人” in the heavyweight division during his 14-year professional career. He’s fought reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua – the only fighter to stop Johnson – former unified world heavyweight titlist 泰森怒, 前世界冠軍挑戰者 Manuel Charr and current European champion 基督教錘.
Johnson’s most notable wins have been against world title challengers 布魯斯·塞爾頓 (TKO5), Alex Leapai (TKO9) 和 Albert Sosnowski (SDEC3 in Prizefighter Tournament).
在 2009, Johnson lost his lone world title fight by unanimous decision to undefeated WBC champion 維塔利·克里琴科, 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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