CORK, Ierland (Februarie 10, 2022)– Three-time Ireland National Champion Tommy Hyde will turn professional April 2ndat home in Ballyvolane, Cork, on a show at The Big Top, Glen GGA Grounds, promoted by his father, renown international boxing manager Gary Hyde. The 22-year-old Hyde, who participated in more than 100 amateur matches, reached the quarterfinals of the prestigious World Junior Championships in 2015. He was a 9-time National finalist, captured top honors at the 2019 Harringey Box Cup, and was a 3-time Celtic Bux Cup gold medalist.
“Since I started boxing at the age of seven,” the heavy-handed light heavyweight said, “it’s been my dream to box as a professional in Cork, Ierland. I grew up going to world championship shows all over the world and I’ve always wanted to fight at that level. April 2nd, I will take the first step in getting there. I’ve had more than 100 amateur fights and feel it’s time to make the move to the pros and fulfill my lifelong dream.”
Hyde is training in Springfield, Massachusetts, under Hector Bermudez, who has trained world champions TJ Doheny, Jonathan Guzman, Carlos Gongora, Vince Phillips, Ryad Merhy and Javier Fortuna.
“I am absolutely thrilled to promote a show in which my son Tommy will make his pro debut,” proud father Gary added. “I’ve travelled the world to sign amateur fighters from so many different countries and this kid was in the bedroom next door.”
ABOUT NOWHERETOHYDE: Gestig in 2007 by Gary Hyde in Cork, Ierland, NoWhere2Hyde offers full services for professional boxers around the world. Hyde has managed numerous world-class boxers during his career including world champions Guillermo Rigondeaux, Youri Kalenga, Nassam N’Dam and Simpiwe Vetyeaka. He presently manages world-rated European Super Featherweight Champion Samir Ziani (21-3-1, 7 Uitklophoue) and Dominican Olympian Rohan Polanco (4-0, 2 Uitklophoue).
Springfield, MO (Junie 16, 2021) – Justin Ridgway will take his biggest step-up in competition when he faces former world title challenger and renowned knockout artist Marcus Oliveira Saturday, Junie 19 at the Civic Center in Neosho, Jy.
The eight round cruiserweight bout will headline an eleven-fight hybrid card known as “Rumble in the Heartland” that features five pro boxing fights and six mixed martial arts bouts.
The popular Ridgway (9-2, 6 uitklophoue) hails from nearby Springfield, Jy. and has won his last five fights, with the last coming by second round stoppage of Kent Holland in July of 2019.
Oliveira (26-5-1, 21 Uitklophoue) of Mayetta, Kansas is by far the most experienced opponent Ridgway will have faced. Oliveira was an undefeated contender when he traveled to Germany in 2013 to face Juergen Braehmer for the WBA light heavyweight championship, losing a close decision in his opponent’s home country.
Oliveira has knockout wins over former cruiserweight world champion Kelvin Davis, former title challenger Antwun Echols, plus the previously unbeaten fighters Ryan Coyne and Phil Williams.
Ook op die kaart, David perez (2-0) van Tulsa, Oklahoma will face Luis Galaviz (1-1) van Fayetteville, Arkansas in a four round junior lightweight bout.
Jake Robinson (3-2-1) of Lee’s Summit, Jy. will face the debuting Martino Grandelious of Springfield, Jy. in 'n vier ronde bout.
Also in action will be Cesar Marquez (1-0-2) and Jody Linthicum (3-8) in afsonderlike voorvalle.
The Civic Center is located at 109 W Main St in Neosho, Jy. The card is being promoted by Skip Stewart Promotions and tickets to “Rumbe at the Heartland” can be purchased by calling 417-920-4880.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Junie 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Riveracredits boxing for saving his life.
“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 jaar oud, I gave up on life and my decision-making reflected that: hanging around with the wrong crowd including gang members, consuming alcohol between the ages of 10 and 15. I was definitely going in the wrong direction.
“I never thought I had a future until I started boxing. It’s hard to say what I’d be doing if I had never boxed, but by the way I was living, I’d probably be in jail or dead by now.”
Born in Philadelphia, Rivera lived in Puerto Rico and Springfield, MA, prior to him moving to Worcester, MA, where he met a man who helped change his life, Carlos Garcia, who was in charge of a special boxing program at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club.
Rivera had started boxing at the age of 14 ½ in a basement with his friend, Felix Lopez. He had fallen in love with boxing after watchingRoberto Duran omgekrap“Sugar” Ray Leonardin their first fight. The young Puerto Rican-American specifically used his amateur boxing experience to prepare for the professional ranks. Garcia, who is in the National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame, put him in a novice match after only one amateur fight in order to put Rivera on the fast track, because he understood that Rivera dreamed of becoming a world champion as a professional. Rivera finished with a 35-15 amateur rekord, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.
“I never had big amateur aspirations but, natuurlik, I wanted to win every fight I competed in,” Rivera said. “Once I didn’t qualify for the Olympic Trials, my plan was to turn pro. I didn’t know how much the amateurs would groom me to be a successful professional boxer. I’m glad I listened to my coaches, otherwise I would have turned pro earlier, because I would get frustrated with the politics of the amateurs. I hated losing, but I hated losing even more when I knew that I should have won. After three years together (with Garcia) in the amateurs and gaining a great wealth of experience traveling all over New England, the country and even fighting in Canada, I saw all types of styles and talented boxers that helped me as a pro. Carlos is like a father figure to me and during all of our training and travels, he was always in my head, building me up to become a good boxer, but also to help me become a better man.”
Op November 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, klop uitFrancisco Mercedesin the second round. He went on to win his first 23 pro bouts, including the Massachusetts State welterweight title in 1995. His first pro loss was to veteran Philadelphia fighterWillie Wise (20-3-4), who won a controversial 10-round split decision at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. Rivera had proven that he was more than a prospect in his first loss, losing a close decision (98-95, 94-97, 94-96) to an opponent that upset Mexican iconJulio Cesar Chavez (102-3-2) only three years later.
Showing the same resiliency that stayed with Rivera his entire career, two fights later Rivera stoppedGilberto Floresin two rounds to capture the International Boxing Organization (IBO) world welterweight championship. Rivera extended his new win streak to seven, before losing back to back fights. Four fights later, al, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, klop uitFrankie Randall (55-10-1) in die 10steround to retain his North American Boxing Association (Ook) crown in his first defense.
Now promoted by legendary Don King, Rivera traveled across the Atlantic Ocean in September 2003 to Germany, where few Americans were able to win. Rivera proved early that he meant business, dropping previously undefeatedMichel Trabantin the second round en route to winning a 12-round majority decision for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA). His reign, egter, didn’t last long. In his first defense, Rivera lost a 12-round split decision at home in Worcester to challengerLuis Collazo (24-1)
Rivera moved up one weight class for his next fight, showing the resiliency that was a staple during his career for his next fight, also at home, against WBA junior middleweight World championAlexandro Garcia (25-1).
In his next fight and first defense of his third world title, Rivera was stopped for the first time in his pro career, by new champTravis Simms (24-0), and then he was knocked out byDaniel Santos (24-0) in round eight of their WBA junior middleweight title eliminator.
Rivera retired in 2008 only to make a comeback in 2001, after which he retired again until returning for two fights in Worcester to complete his pro career with 50 gevegte, the last coming at the age of 46.
“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, beide in en uit van die ring,"SêChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Director. “He took the road less traveled for a world champion, and in doing so he showcased his toughness and perseverance that made him a great example for today’s USA Boxers.”
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The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, including its annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.
To join the Alumni Association, registreer eenvoudig byalumni@usaboxing.org vir 'n $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, sleutelhanger en e-beursie.
Rivera was a true working world champion. Few world champions also had full-time jobs during their title reigns. Rivera used vacation time, as well as personal and sick days, when he went to training camp for some of his major fights.
“I always had a good work ethic growing up,” he explained. “When I moved to Worcester at 16 jaar oud, I lived by myself: school, work, and then to the Boys & Girls Club to train. I kept the same work ethic I had at 19 when I turned pro. I became a father at 20, so providing for my family was essential. Although it was hard, I knew boxing wasn’t going to last forever, and I was lucky enough to find a good job working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trial Courts. It made for long days when I was training, especially when I was fighting for or defending my world championships. In the end, al, keeping my job was the best decision I could have made for me and my family.”
Rivera. who was an Associate Court Officer for years and promoted last year to Assistant Chief Court Officer, is still involved in boxing. He and his oldest son, A.J. Rivera, own and operate a boxing promotional company, Rivera Promotions Vermaak, to give young fighters in his area opportunities to fight more often and at home. Jose occasionally drops by the Boys & Girls Club to visit his former coaches, Garcia andRocky Gonzalez, to support their young talent. He also goes to his friendKendrick Ball’s gym, Camp Be Right, to give young fighters there a few tips and to keep in shape (not for another comeback).
Jose Antonio Rivera will be best known for his toughness and determination, which led him into a different life, including three world championships and a wonderful life he never would have enjoyed.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Desember 13, 2019) — Rising Connecticut starsRICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA en“ACTION“ ANTHONY LAUREANOboth remained undefeated with impressive performance tonight on a solid “New England Explosion” card in front of an enthusiastic crowd at MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.
“New England Explosion,” presented byJOE DEGUARDIA SE STER BOKS, sponsored by MGM Springfield, aired live in a first for New England Sports Network (NESN), and streamed worldwide (excluding N.E.) opwww.FITE.TV.
Heavy-handed Rivera (nou 16-0, 12 Uitklophoue) took his power up to the cruiserweight division against “MIGHTY” JOE JONES(nou 11-2, 8 Uitklophoue), who unexplainably kept his hands very low, as “Popeye” pounded him to the head and body in the main event. Rivera hit Jones with everything but the kitchen sink, in what looked like batting practice at times, although “Popeye” failed to register a stoppage for only the third time in 16 pro fights. .
It was a rough, physical fight that got chippy early with both fighters exchanging trash talk and showboating. Rivera, who hails from Hartford, pressed the action throughout the fight against a defensive Jones, who switched to a peep-a-boo style in the later rounds.
“I’m strong to the finish because I eat my spinach….toot, toot! My coach kept telling me to relax but, eerlik, I was putting on a show. More or less, I was acting,” Rivera talked about the roughhousing. “He was tough. My team said to box. The plan wasn’t to go for a knockout. I threw some big shots just to let him know.
“I’m so happy to have had my seventh fight this year. I’ve been active and I’m undefeated. I try to put on a show for the fans and be a role model.”
In die mede-hoofren, Laureano (nou 13-0, 4 Uitklophoue), 'n 2016 New England Golden Gloves champion from nearby East Hartford, CT., defeated Texas super lightweightANGEL “AZTEC WARRIOR” HERNANDEZ (17-14-2, 11 Uitklophoue) in a toe-to-toe battle from the opening . This TV-friendly fight could have been fought in a proverbial phone booth. Laureano, as usual, was relentless in his attack, systematically breaking down his opponent with strong body work of his own, as well as seemingly landing uppercuts and left hooks at will.
Laureano took control in the second and never let up against a game Hernandez, wat, like Laureano, never stopped throwing punches. Eventually, Laureano won an 8-round unanimous decision in a wildly entertaining, highly competitive clash.
“It was beautiful,” Laureano commented. “I like wars, my trainers don’t. I let my emotions take over. It was a beautiful fight, al, all action and the people loved it. But I fought his fight. I did adapt and showed some of my boxing ability at some points.
“He’s experienced and came in confident. He kept coming; hy is taai. This will build me into a better fighter. I did a lot of good things. The goal is to learn from every fight, Ek sal, and we’ll go back to the drawing board.”
Danbury, CT super liggewigOMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY (nou 10-1, 3 Uitklophoue) opened the NESN broadcast with a masterful display of boxing, winning all eight rounds on each of the three judges’ scorecards for an 8-round unanimous decision against late replacementDIEUMERCI ”ELEPHANT MAN” NZAU (nou 11-11, 8 Uitklophoue).
Bordoy effectively and consistently beat Nzau to the punch, moved well inside the ropes, and never put himself in dire straits. “It felt good,” Bordoy said after the fight. “The game plan was to out-box him, use my job, and not take any unnecessary chances. I followed the game plan and came out with an easy victory.
“I knew he had some power and he caught me with a good punch early. I watched some tape of him and listened to my trainers. I want to get back in the ring as soon as possible.”
In a battle of welterweight southpaws, tuisdorp gunstelingDERRICK “BAD BOY” WHITLEY II (6-1-1) suffered a cut over his right eye from an accidental headbutt byJERMAINE CORLEY (3-8, 1 KO) during the second round. The ringside physician halted the action after two rounds and the fight, by rule, was a “no decision.”
In die opening bout van die aand, Hartford welterweight prospectJEFFREY TORRES(nou 6-0, 4 Uitklophoue) het sy onoorwonne rekord ongeskonde, pitching a shutout for a 6-round unanimous decision over Brockton, MA journeymanANTONIO CHAVES FERNANDEZ(nou 9-40-4, 3 Uitklophoue). Torres out-boxed Fernandez, who was buzzed several times, van begin tot einde.
Brasiliaanse lig swaargewigLEANDRO “BUSCAPE” SILVA (2-3, 1 KO) ruined the homecoming for local fighterANGEL ‘ THE BLACK RICAN” VAZQUEZ (0-2) In the walk-out bout, Silva trapped Vazquez on the ropes in the fourth round. Vazquez suffered a standing eight count, but the referee halted the action, and awarded Silva a win by technical knockout.
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BOSTON (Desember 9, 2019) — Having already announced a fierce New England focused tripleheader showcasing, Hartford’sRICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA (15-0, 12 KO se), En. Hartford’s“ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (12-0, 4 KO se) and Danbury’sOMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY (9-1, 3 KO se), Star Boxing is pleased to showcase local Springfield fan favoritesDERRICK WHITLEY II en ANGEL VAZQUEZ, who are ready to shine this Friday night, in afsonderlike voorvalle
Tickets to “New England Explosion,” presented byJOE DEGUARDIA SE STER BOKS, sponsored by MGM Springfield, from MassMutual Center starts at $40.00 (excludes facility fees and convenience charges) and on saleHIERand at the MassMutual Center Box Office. “New England Explosion” will air live in a first for New England Sports Network (NESN), begin by 9 namiddag. EN / 6 namiddag. PT. As the home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox, NESN is available nationally on a sports subscription basis.
Whitley, wat aanJERMAINE CORLEY (3-8, 1 KO) in a 6-round bout, is a direct descendant of Springfield boxing royalty. His father/head trainer is former Mass State champion Derrick Whitley, and his uncle/assistant trainer, Darin Whitley, also was a popular regional pro boxer. The Whitley brothers are twins.
“It’s exciting,” Derrick II spoke about fighting at home in Springfield. “I started out in boxing off my father’s name. I have a lot to live up to, but I’m a little different than him. I have my own fanbase, which is pretty cool, and they’re there win or lose. There hasn’t been a lot of boxing here since the Hippodrome closed, but MGM Grand has brought boxing back to Springfield. This will be my third fight here.
“I’m popular in my city because I played football here in high school. It’s been a thrill for me to still have my family and fans watching me. They’ve always supported me. It’s been pretty crazy for this fight.”
Vazquez (0-1), a native of Puerto Rico, gesigteLEANDRO SILVA (1-3) in a 4-round match.
"Ek voel goed, like Muhammad Ali,” an excited Vazquez said about fighting at home. “This is awesome. Springfield is my town! I’m proud. I grew up in Puerto Rico, but I’ve lived here seven years. I want to put on a great show for my hometown.”
Also fighting on the undercard in a 6-round bout is Hartford welterweightJEFFREY TORRES (5-0, 3 Uitklophoue) vs. Brockton, MA veteranANTONIO FERNANDEZ (9-39-4, 3 Uitklophoue).
INLIGTING:East Hartford super lightweight“ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (12-0, 4 KO se), returns home in an 8-round tilt againstANGEL “AZTEC WARRIOR” HERNANDEZ (17-14-2, 11 KO se), Hartford cruiserweightRICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA (15-0, 12 KO se) faces Virginia cruiserweight“MIGHTY” JOE JONES (11-1, 8 KO se), while Danbury super lightweightOMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY (9-1, 3 KO se) meets Dublin, Ireland’s undefeated“SLICK” VICTOR RABEI (8-0, 2 KO se). On the undercard will be local Springfield favorites, DERRICK “BAD BOY” WHITLEY II(6-1-1), the son of former USA Massachusetts State Super Middleweight Champion, Derick Whitley Sr., sowel as ANGEL VAZQUEZ (0-1).
Desember 13 “New England Explosion” Tickets
Kaartjies begin by $40.00 (excludes facility fees and convenience charges) en is te koopHIERand the MassMutual Center Box Office.
WATCH LIVE ON NESN NESN Star Boxing Night’s, “New England Explosion” sponsored by MGM Springfield will air live for the first time on New England Sports Network (NESN), starting at 9PM ET / 6PM PT. The home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox, NESN is available nationally on a sports subscription basis. NESN is the only way to watch Star Boxing’s “New England Explosion” in the New England area (except Fairfield County, CT.)
WATCH ONFITE.TV PPV For thoseoutside of the NESN regional footprint, you can catch the action viaFITE.TV. FITE, the world leader in the digital distribution of combat sports will stream the event live on thewww.FITE.TV webwerf, FITE mobile apps for iOS, Android, and the FITE channels of Amazon Fire, Android, Apple TV, and Roku on a PPV basis. The FITE PPV will stream the “New England Explosion,” and be available for just$14.99. Pre-order “New England Explosion”HIER.
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BOSTON (Desember 9, 2019) — Unlike most boxing prospects, lightweight prospectOMAR “THE BEAST” BORDOY (9-1, 3 Uitklophoue) is always willing to take risks, even fighting undefeated opponents, instead of simply padding his record.
Bordoy, fighting out of Danbury, CT, meets undefeated Irish sensation“SLICK” VICTOR RABEI (8-0, 2 Uitklophoue) Desember 13 in an 8-round bout on a stacked “New England Explosion” card, at MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.
“New England Explosion,” presented byJOE DEGUARDIA SE STER BOKSand sponsored by MGM Springfield, will air live from Mass MutualCenter in a first for New England Sports Network (NESN), begin by 9 namiddag. EN / 6 namiddag. PT. As the home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox, NESN is available nationally on a sports subscription basis.
“I fought an undefeated fighter before and it was cool to give him (3-0 Terell Bostic) his first loss,” the 24-year-old Bordoy said. “An undefeated record could be padded. Rabei is a good fighter and I expect a very good fight. He’s a good fighter who is good defensively. He’ll want to be fighting on the outside because he’s 5’ 9” and I’m 5’ 5”. But he’s coming down in weight and we’re fighting at my natural fighting weight (135 lbs.) I’ve fought taller opponents before. It looks like he has a little power. We’re both stepping up.
“I’m excited to be fighting on live television for the first time. I’m a kid who came from nothing and now I’m fighting on TV. I’ve fought in pre-recorded fights before, but this will be my first on live television. It makes everything even more exciting. I’m glad to be fighting on this NESN platform.”
Bordoy has won two in a row since losing a disputed 6-round split decision last April to Romain Tomas (7-2).
“I didn’t get into boxing to go undefeated,” remarked Bordoy, who will be fighting in his first scheduled 8-rounder. “Only a few fighters have ever retired undefeated. A loss doesn’t bother most greats. It’s part of my developmental stage. I’d rather suffer a loss early in my career than later. I certainly don’t feel like a defeated fighter going into this fight. I learned a lot about myself and what to do better from that loss.”
Cutting weight for this fight, Bordoy didn’t really enjoy Thanksgiving. In fact, he ate alone because it was too difficult dieting and eating with others. So, he had brown rice and baked chicken.
"Ja,” he added. “I didn’t get to eat much. I’m going to splurge this fight. And I’ll get an early Christmas present when my hand is raised at the end of the fight.”
BORDOY OPEN WORKOUT DEC. 10 IN DANBURY, CT.
Bordoy will hold an open workout Tuesday, Desember. 10, tussen 6:30-8:30 namiddag. ET at Danbury Champs Gym in Danbury, CT to promote his Dec. 13stefight. Dambury Champs Gym is located at 128 En. Liberty St., Danbury, CT. The public is welcome.
Two other Nutmeg state prospects are also fighting in 8-round bouts on “New England Explosion”, Hartford super lightweight“ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (12-0, 4 Uitklophoue) teenANGEL “AZTEC WARRIOR” HERNANDEZ (17-14-2, 11 Uitklophoue), and Hartford cruiserweightRICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA (15-0, 12 KOs vs.“MIGHTY” JOE JONES (11-1, 8 Uitklophoue), live on NESN.
WATCH LIVE ON NESN NESN Star Boxing Night’s, “New England Explosion” sponsored by MGM Springfield will air live for the first on New England Sports Network (NESN), starting at 9PM ET / 6PM PT. The home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox, NESN is available nationally on a sports subscription basis. NESN is the only way to watch Star Boxing’s “New England Explosion” in the New England area (except Fairfield County, CT.)
WATCH ONFITE.TV PPV For thoseoutside of the NESN regional footprint, you can catch the action viaFITE.TV. FITE, the world leader in the digital distribution of combat sports will stream the event live on thewww.FITE.TV webwerf, FITE mobile apps for iOS, Android, and the FITE channels of Amazon Fire, Android, Apple TV, and Roku on a PPV basis. The FITE PPV will stream the “New England Explosion,” and be available for just$14.99. Check availability in your area by going to theFITE.tv webwerf.
Kaartjiepryse begin by $40.00 (excludes facility fees and convenience charges) en is nou te koop byhttps://bit.ly/33kRNv4and the MassMutual Center Box Office, as well as through Hartford Boxing Promotions (860.840.6244 / 519.1505).
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Fearsome super lightweight crusher Shohjahon “Descendant of Tamerlane” Ergashev will return to action this Saturday, November 10, at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago against Springfield, Massachusetts, veteran Zack “AK47” Ramsey.
Ergashev (13-0, 12 Uitklophoue) of Detroit via Uzbekistan and Ramsey (8-4, 4 Uitklophoue) will meet in a six-round battle on the undercard of the World Boxing Super Series Cruiserweight Tournament doubleheader featuring former WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Krzysztof Glowacki (30-1, 19 KO), from Walcz, Pole, will face Maksim Vlasov (42-2, 25 KO) van Samara, Rusland, in a 12-round battle for the Interim WBO World Championship and former WBC World Cruiserweight Champion Mairis Briedis (24-1, 18 KO) from Riga, Letland, will take on Hamburg, Germany’s Noel Mikaelian (23-1, 10 KO) for the WBC World Diamond Belt Championship.
Ergashev is off to a roaring start as a professional, going the distance only once, dusver. He is the current World Boxing Association International Super Lightweight Champion. The 26-year-old moved from is native Uzbekistan to train at Detroit’s Kronk Gym last year and his thudding power has only improved.
“I have been training in Detroit for seven weeks and I feel that I am getting better and better with each camp,” said Ergashev. “I look forward to putting my skills on display November 10 in Chicago.”
Dmitrriy Salita, the promoter mining Russia and Central Asia for super prospects like Ergashev, says the powerful southpaw is headed for greatness.
“Shohjahon Ergashev is the best super lightweight in the world and, pond-vir-pond, one of the hardest punchers in boxing,” said Salita. “I look forward to another impressive showing from him on a big championship night of boxing in Chicago.”
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Bok -aanhangers het die Manchester Downtown -hotel Woensdagaand volgepak om 'n skouspelagtige aand van elite -amateurbokse in te neem. Dit was die laaste stop op 'n drie-stad toer van Boston en Springfield, Massachusetts en Manchester, New Hampshire. Die geplande gevegte het Team USA -amateurs gekonfronteer met die beste amateur -boksers uit Ierland. By die laaste klok, Ierland het daarin geslaag om die agt wedstryde van die aand af te sluit met 'n gelykop telling, hul beste uitkoms van die toer. Team USA het die eerste twee tweestryde van die toer in Boston en Springfield gewen, onderskeidelik, deur tellings van 8-4 en 7-3.
Woensdag se gevegte was nie net oor wen nie, egter. Vir die meerderheid van die betrokke boksers was dit 'n goeie geleentheid om hul tegnieke te verfyn en 'n broodnodige internasionale kompetisie-ervaring op te doen. Sommige van die beste presteerders van Woensdagaand verteenwoordig waarskynlik ook hul onderskeie lande in die komende 2020 Olimpiese Spele.
Die hoofgebeurtenis van die aand word aangebied 2016 Wêreldkampioenskappe vir jongmense Bronsmedaljewenner Richard Torrez oorheers die driemalige Ierse nasionale kampioen Dean Gardiner. Die hoë hoogte en lang reikafstand van die Ierse vegter kon eenvoudig nie die vinnige pas en uitstekende verdedigingshouding van die korter Amerikaner oorkom nie.
Torrez het die eerste ronde deurgebring met die uitvoer van meesterlike knipsels en stryk, terwyl hy met 'n paar bomhake geslaan het. Torrez het vlakke verander, gebruik gladde kopbeweging, en laat nooit sy voet van die gas af toe Gardiner vroeg met 'n ongebalanseerde en wilde benadering vorentoe beweeg nie. 'N Dodelike liggaamskoot het in die eerste geval vir die Ier verbind, maar nie veel anders nie.
Torrez het die vinnige werkstempo in die volgende raam aangehou, los die linker- en regterhake los en land skoon deur 'n groot deel van die rondte. Hy het maklik na die lyf en kop geslaan, hoewel 'n groot deel van die ronde sy teenstander toegesmeer het en wag vir openinge. Een regs links van Torrez het sy teenstander vir 'n oomblik laat wankel, maar die langer man het herstel en 'n fenomenale linkerhaak aan die kop van Torrez geland terwyl hy van die tou af veg. Gardiner het probeer om meestal reguit houe aan die buitekant te kry, en dit was skynbaar nie in staat om sy houe naby te keer nie.
In die derde ronde het albei vegters dit uitgehaal tot by die laaste klokkie met een van die wildste heen en weer -uitruilings van die nag, maar dit was te min en te laat vir Gardiner. Hy kon net nie sy bereik bel nie. Torrez het net weer sy teenstander oortref en 'n paar gladde bo -snitte gekry om met sy donderslag regs en links te gaan. Hy het die steek spaarsamig maar effektief gebruik, spandeer 'n groot deel van die finale raam wat gerig is op die liggaam van Gardiner. Torrez het die eenparige oorwinning behaal met sy vertoning en het nie meer as 'n handjievol harde houe in die proses geneem nie.
Kelly Harrington, 'n Wêreldkampioenskap silwermedaljewenner uit Ierland, het waarskynlik die mees meesterlike vertoning van haar span gehad om na 'n eenparige beslissingsoorwinning oor Stacia Suttles in die eerste wedstryd van die nag te kom. Suttles het gesukkel om haarself by die ideale ponsgebied te hou teen die onverbiddelike aanval van Harrington in die eerste ronde, 'n groot deel van die drie minute spandeer en wag om die skerp kombinasies van haar teenstander te vermy. Suttles het haar stomp redelik konsekwent gekry, en sy het laat in die rondte 'n paar kombinasies begin bymekaarmaak, maar Harrington is 'n absolute kenner wat kopbeweging betref. Sy lyk asof Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was een van haar afrigters, aangesien sy 'n hand-lae tegniek met konstante vingers gebruik het, pons gly en vlak verander. In die eerste ronde beland sy 'n pragtige reguit linkerkant na die kop en 'n fantastiese kombinasie van lyf en kop wat stewig beland het. Sy los 'n paar hakies los, alhoewel 'n paar wilde hooimakers was. Hieronder is 'n foto van Harrington tydens een van die kort oomblikke in die geveg, waar sy albei hande opgehef het om haar gesig te beskerm.
Suttles het Harrington in die tweede ronde met 'n paar blik- en skietskote gevang, maar dit lyk asof sy sukkel om krag agter haar houe te kry. Sy het wel 'n paar ordentlike regte hande met haar teenstander verruil, maar aan die einde van die ronde was dit duidelik dat sy net nie 'n ritme in die stryd sou kon vind nie as gevolg van die listigheid van haar teenstander. Harrington het dieselfde rondte deurgebring om haar reeks met skerp te maak 1-2 kombinasies en regte loodregte verbind. Harrington het ook 'n paar kragtige linkerhake aangeteken met 'n perfekte reguit regterlanding net 'n paar oomblikke later.
Die derde ronde was meer dieselfde vir albei vegters. Suttles het 'n groot deel van die raamwerk gewerk om haar teenstander op te spoor, maar elke keer het sy afgelaai, sy het daarvoor betaal. Een besonder stewige linkerhaak het laat in die ronde geland, maar dit was net nie genoeg nie. Harrington het 'n groot deel van die afgelope drie minute probeer om met die vleuel met die regterhand te skakel. Sy het laat in die ronde een van haar hardste slae in die geveg gekry en haar opponent kort voor die klok verstom om die geveg te beëindig. Harrington neem 'n eenparige besluit weg en lyk na die gewig as een van die belowendste boksers op haar gewig 2020 Olimpiese Spele.
Nog 'n voorbeeld van hoogte wat op die een of ander manier 'n nadeel was, het 'n rol gespeel in die ander vroulike geveg op die kaart. Team USA se Leah Cooper (#2 Amerikaanse vroulike middelgewig) gebruik eend en vee om die groter bereik van Aoife Burke te vermy. Cooper het uit 'n halfhurk geveg, dit maak dit vir Burke moeilik om met die grootste meerderheid van haar slae met 'n beduidende mag te beland. Die 8-keer Nasionale Ierse kampioen
het 'n paar plekke in die geveg gehad waar sy weer beheer oor die aksie gekry het, maar Cooper het die regte aanpassings gemaak om die bedreigings tot die minimum te beperk.
Cooper het 'n swermaanval uitgevoer om die eerste ronde te begin, afvuur 1-2 kombinasies en steun Burke up. Sy was geduldig en volhard gedurende die hele raamwerk, bly laag en buite bereik van Burke se kragskote. Burke het uitstekende verdediging getoon, maar sy kon net een hou op 'n slag gooi en land. Sy het 'n skerp stukkie deur die hele ronde vertoon, maar dit het Cooper net nie afgeskrik nie. Burke het haar beste oomblikke van die ronde in die rigting van die laaste klok, meng skote met die liggaam en kop, insluitend 'n harde regterhaak aan die kop.
Burke het vir die tweede ronde aan die brand gesteek, storm Cooper met 'n vinnige vuur 1-2 kombinasies en hake. Sy meng ook 'n gladde bo -sny wat Cooper se ken gevind het. Cooper het die storm verduur, val net kort in die strik. Sy herwin haar kalmte, 'n paar uitstekende toonbanke gekry, en verander wat Burke se beste ronde kon gewees het in die ergste van die Ierse kampioen. Cooper bly kalm en koel, ondanks die neem van die moeilikste skote, het haar teenstander in die stryd beland. Sy het 'n paar uitstekende gekry 1-2 kombinasies na Burke se aanval, uiteindelik 'n sny naby Burke se linkeroog oopgemaak en haar neus bebloed. Cooper se harde lyfpons het Burke ook kort na die doek laat hurk na 'n stewige regterhaak.
Burke het die derde ronde 'n bietjie laat begin nadat hy deur die dokter aan die kant van die kantoor besoek is. Sy het weer begin met 'n vlaag bomaanvalle. Sy het die liggaam en die kop geteiken, maar Cooper versamel haarself weer en gaan aan die werk. Sy het die vlakke goed verander en met woedende hake begin skakel, eers na die liggaam en dan terug na die kop. Sy het ook voortgegaan met 'n aktiewe jab en het 'n veelvoud gekry 1-2 kombinasies. Burke het in die laaste oomblikke van die geveg nog 'n laat vlaag reggekry, maar Cooper het steeds die eenparige oorwinning behaal.
Team USA se liggewig James Browning het Woensdagaand die stryd aangesê met Ierland se Francis Cleary as 'n tweemalige bokskampioen in die VSA. Cleary, 'n nege keer Ierse nasionale kampioen, verteenwoordig Browning se eerste kraak by internasionale kompetisie. Albei vegters het hul oomblikke gehad, maar dit sou wees dat Browning die oorwinning behaal aan die einde van drie vermaaklike, heen en weer aksierondes.
Browning het die eerste ronde deurgebring om 'n hoër werksnelheid as sy teenstander vas te stel en baie beweging te gebruik om die aanval van Cleary te vermy. Hy het ook 'n konsekwente steek gekry, vermeng sy liggaam en kopskote goed. Alhoewel hy die ronde gewen het, Browning het baie risiko's geneem en die prys betaal. Cleary het sy plekke gekies en die meer skoon en kragtige slae losgemaak toe hy kon land. Hy kon net nie genoeg verbind nie, en hy het byna elke keer uit die moeilikheid gekom toe hy in 'n nabye omgewing geveg het.
Dit het duidelik nog 'n paar skerp bomme in die tweede raam geland, raak meer aggressief en begin sy voortdurend bewegende teenstander opspoor. 'N Donsende linkerhaak naby die einde van die ronde het met Browning se kop gekoppel en die indrukwekkende huis van aanhangers beïndruk. Steeds, Browning bly besig en het goed gevaar in die afwisseling tussen die twee vegters. Hy was dikwels wild, maar die werkuitset het Cleary daarvan weerhou om die rondte te steel.
Cleary kom uit vir die derde ronde met 'n hernieude woede, besig met 'n wilde geveg met Browning. Dit was die beste ronde van die stryd vir Cleary, en Browning kon nie die ontwykendheid wat hy in die vorige rondes getoon het, handhaaf nie. Die Ierse vegter het nog 'n bloeiende linkerhaak in die ronde geland, het toonbanke met 'n perfekte tydsberekening, en hou aan tot by die klok. Browning blyk beslis aan die einde van die stryd gefrustreerd en moeg te wees. Steeds, twee uit die drie beoordelaars was seker hy verdien die oorwinning, verdien 'n gesplete oorwinning.
Die volgende wedstryd het agtmalige Ierse nasionale kampioen, Wayne Kelley, teen die 13-jarige Amerikaanse nasionale kampioen, Adrian Benton, in 'n noue weltergewigstryd getref.. Albei jong vegters het ligpunte in die wedstryd gehad, maar Kelley het daarin geslaag om die gesplete beslissingsoorwinning met 'n knap uit te haal, dapper inspanning.
Benton het die beter eerste ronde gehad danksy 'n swermaanval. Hy het binne en buite bereik gewerk met 1-2 kombinasies en spaarhake. Hy het al sy hoeke goed gebruik, maklik uit die moeilikheid beweeg en in 'n effektiewe bereik kom. Kelley het gesukkel om tellers te kry tot op die laaste oomblikke van die ronde toe hy sy eie vlaag gekry het 1-2 kombinasies.
Kelley het die tweede ronde met baie meer krag en krag begin. Hy het vroeg en gereeld geland, linkerhand gevou en 'n sny op Benton se lip oopgemaak. Benton het 'n paar van die gevaarliker slae ingegooi, skote goed geblokkeer en skerp geland, eie skote. Sy beste uitruil was 'n linker- en regterhaak teen die kop wat naby die middel van die ronde beland het.
Kelley het in die laaste ronde effens vertraag, kon nie sy ideale reeks vind nie. Hy kry 'n paar harde regterhande, 'n goed geplaasde liggaam geskiet en afgelaai met 'n laat storm. Benton het vroeg in die ronde besig gehou en kunstig onder 'n bomaanval van Kelley ingeduik. Dit lyk asof die beoordelaars meer beïndruk was met Kelley se kalmte in die laaste twee rondes, terwyl Benton aanhoudend tot slordige bakleiery getrek het.. Kelley het die oorwinning behaal met a 2-1 marge.
Die ligte weltergewigte kom daarna, lewer nog 'n stywe wedstryd. Ierland se Caoimhin Ferguson het 'n effens beter taktiese benadering teen Team USA se Charlie Sheehy geveg, verdien nog 'n gesplete besluit oorwinning vir sy span.
Sheehy het in die eerste ronde 'n meer versigtige en geduldige benadering aangeneem, wag vir die perfekte oomblik om te gooi en te land. Sy beste slae van die ronde was 'n harde regterhand aan die lyf en 'n stysel. Ferguson het meer werk in die raamwerk gedoen, met verskeie hake teen die kop en 'n paar keer wilde en mal vlae loslaat. Een spesifieke linkerhaak het in die laaste oomblikke van die ronde hard teen Sheehy se kop vasgery.
Ferguson het 'n paar behoorlike houe in die tweede ronde behaal, maar Sheehy was baie meer gekomponeer. Hy werk rond in die wildswaai, hardnekkige aanranding deur afstand te hou en van buite af te score met 'n paar skerp regte op die ken. Die vegters het 'n paar hake aan die liggaam geruil en voor die einde van die rondte in 'n knippie beland.
Sheehy het in die laaste ronde gesukkel om slae saam te snoer. Alhoewel hy 'n mooi reguit regterhand vir hom gehad het, Ferguson kon sy verdediging binnedring. Ferguson het vroeg 'n stampende linkerhaak geland en nog 'n paar bomme geland voordat hy sy mondstuk in een ruil verloor het. Hy het waarskynlik geweet dat hy sterk moes eindig om die beoordelaars aan sy kant te kry, Ferguson het in die laaste sekondes met 'n laaste haakstorm gehaas. Hy verdien 'n 2-1 besluit wen vir sy volharding.
Welterweights Kieron Molloy (Ierland) en Freudis Rojas, Jr. (USA) vierkantig af in 'n ander stryd. Albei vegters is vorige bronsmedaljes van die Wêreldkampioenskap, met Molloy wat ook nege Ierse nasionale titels opeis en Rojas die Amerikaanse onderdane wen 10 tye tot dusver. Dit was nog 'n noue oorwinning vir Team Ireland.
Rojas was duidelik die meer aktiewe vegter in die eerste ronde. Hy gebruik 'n konsekwente steek en verhoog sy werksnelheid deur die raam. Hy was besig met die aanval tot die klok. Molloy begin die ronde vleuelskote en probeer sy bereik bereik. Hy het 'n bietjie laat losgelaat in sommige van die kwaai uitruilings, kon nie uitvind hoe om sy kombinasies aan die gang te kry nie, en dit was moeilik om die vinniger Rojas in te haal. Molloy het wel uitstekende reguit links geland, al.
Die volgende ronde het baie beter gegaan vir die Ierse suidpoot. Hy het begin met 'n styging in sy ponsuitset, hoewel hy nog steeds gesukkel het om kombinasies te land. Op 'n stadium in die rondte, Molloy verbind met 'n groot reguit links, opgevolg deur 'n lekker kragstoot, vertraag sy teenstander. Rojas het aanhou vorentoe kom, maar kon nie in die ronde gebruik maak van die skep van geleenthede nie. 'N Laat vlaag stampe van Rojas was nie genoeg vir hom om die rondte te steel nie.
Rojas landed some excellent shots in the final round, going downstairs to the body frequently. He also caught Molloy against the ropes, blasting him with straight punches. Molloy fought the smarter round, al, picking the best times to throw and often catching Rojas with his hands down. His best exchange of the round featured a huge 1-2 connecting to the head and a wild left hook to the head. A final swarm of punches from the Irish fighter closed the show and earned him a 2-1 split decision win.
Team USA’s Nikita Ababiy scored a hard-fought win in a wild affair before the main event with Team Ireland’s Gerard French. The first round saw Ababiy jabbing well. The American came into the fight with a very non-traditional boxing stance with one hand low, maar dit lyk asof sy postuur effektief was om sy teenstander in 'n peilgebied te lok. Ababiy het 'n paar knalhake gekry en 'n mooi linkerkantse snit wat Frans ondersteun het. Intussen, Frans konsentreer daarop om tellers te probeer land. Hy het 'n laer werksyfer, maar het ook nie te veel straf opgelê nie.
French het die tweede ronde deurgaans probeer ruil. Hy het later in die ronde nog houe gekry, insluitend 'n paar verhitte regterhake in die laaste oomblikke. Ababiy het 'n paar skootskote in die ronde gemaak en ook 'n goeie verdediging aangebied. Hy meng sy skote teen die liggaam en kop, gooi en bedek om te wag vir die volgende opening. Ababiy het 'n goeie linkerhaak teen die kop gekry, gevolg deur 'n perfekte regterkant in die laaste minuut. Hy het die ronde goed afgesluit op pad na sy eerste oorwinning.
Die laaste ronde het Ababiy effens vertraag, maar hy was steeds effektief genoeg om die raam te dra. French het 'n paar skerp linkerhake aan die kop geslaan, maar hy kon nie uitvind watter styl sy teenstander na die ring gebring het nie. Die Amerikaner het na die eenparige besluit gewen.
Die aand het ook begin met die enigste stop op die kaart danksy 'n woeste geveg tussen die plaaslike 132 pond Manchester, NH -nuwelinge Michael Correa en Abhisek Thapa. Correa vlieg oor die ring toe hy die openingsklok hoor en los die een storm na die ander. Thapa het hom nie deur die tornado laat verswelg nie, al. Hy bedek hom net en wag vir sy geleenthede. Dit het net 'n paar minute geneem voordat Correa begin moeg raak vir die meedoënlose aanval. Thapa waai toe in om van die indrukwekkendste skote van die nag te kom, dwing die skeidsregter om die stryd te stop vir drie staande agt tellings voordat die einde uiteindelik met 'n stormwind van kragstoot van Thapa gekom het.
Die bokser Floyd Mayweather het ook 'n gasverskyning gemaak, Jr. noem nog steeds sy moeilikste teenstander ooit, Emanuel Augustus (3-34-6, 20 Uitklophoue). Augustus het die vorige aand aan 'n reünie deelgeneem “Ierse” Micky Ward (38-13, 27 Uitklophoue), vier een van die beste gevegte in die geskiedenis van die sport, wat op Julie plaasgevind het 13, 2001. Augustus het vasgehou vir die gevegte en het selfs in die ring gekom om aan te toon dat hy nog steeds dieselfde ponsvernuf het wat hom een van die vermaaklikste vegters van sy era gemaak het..
'Ons het uit hierdie toer geleer dat ons daar is met die beste spanne ter wêreld,”Het die hoofafrigter van Team USA, Billy Walsh, gesê. 'Span Ierland is baie goed, jong span. Ons gaan 'n goeie span hê om na Tokio te stuur (2020 Olimpiese Spele). Ek is trots op my span. Hulle het almal baie hard gewerk. Ons het nie van ons beste boksers gehad nie, omdat sommige aan 'n internasionale toernooi deelgeneem het 18-19-20 jariges wat ons sal uitmaak 2020 Olimpiese span. ”
Team Ireland het ook hul eie produksiespan gebring om al die aksies te verfilm vir diegene wat nie daar kon wees nie:
MANCHESTER, N.H. (Maart 22, 2018) – Last night’s third and final stop on USA Boxing’s 2018 USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour ended in a 4-4 draw at Downtown Manchester Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire. Team USA won the team tour title, 2-0-1.
Team USA had won the first two duals of the tour in Boston and Springfield, onderskeidelik, deur tellings van 8-4 en 7-3.
“We learned from this tour that we’re right up there with the best teams in the world,” Team USA head coachBilly Walsh gesê. “Team Ireland is a very good, jong span. Ons gaan 'n goeie span hê om na Tokio te stuur (2020 Olimpiese Spele). Ek is trots op my span. Hulle het almal baie hard gewerk. Ons het nie van ons beste boksers gehad nie, omdat sommige aan 'n internasionale toernooi deelgeneem het 18-19-20 jariges wat ons sal uitmaak 2020 Olympic team.”
Team Ireland led last night’s team scoring, 4-3, going into the final match of the night, a super heavyweight rematch. Die 2016 Youth World Championships bronze medalistRichard Torrezonce again defeated there-time Irish National ChampionDean Gardiner,
Third time was the charm for Brooklyn middleweightNikita Ababiy, wat by die wenkolom ingebreek het met 'n 3-0 eenparige besluit oor Gerard Frans, om die Amerikaners se hoop lewend te hou om die eindtelling met 'n wedstryd oor te steek.
In 'n geveg tussen suidpoot weltergewigte, nege keer Ierse nasionale kampioen en bronsmedaljewenner van die Wêreldkampioenskap, Kieron Molloy het 'n 2-1 besluit verdeel Freudis Rojas, Jr., 'n 10-keer nasionale kampioen en 'n bronsmedaljewenner van die Wêreldbyeenkoms.
Ierse ligte weltergewig Kevin Ferguson het 'n 2-1 oordeel oorwinning oor ligter weltergewig in Kalifornië Charlie Sheey om aan Team Ireland 'n 3-2 voordeel.
Agtmalige Ierse nasionale kampioen en bronsmedaljewenner van die Europese kampioenskap Wayne Kelley het 'n 2-1 gesplete besluit teenoor Cincinnati ligte weltergewig Adrian Benton, die 13-keer nasionale kampioen wat sy debuut in die internasionale wedstryd maak.
In sy internasionale debuut, tweemalige VSA-bokskampioen James Browning het 'n 2-1 besluit oor Ierse liggewig Francis Cleary, 'n nege keer Ierse nasionale kampioen en 'n silwermedaljewenner van die Europese kampioenskap, in 'n baie vermaaklike liggewigwedstryd.
Moenie. 2-gegradeerde Amerikaanse middelgewig Leah Cooper het haar teenstander laat val, agt keer Nasionale Ierse nasionale kampioen en bronsmedaljewenner van die Europese kampioenskap Adolfe Burke, op pad na a 3-0 eenparige besluit.
Silwermedaljewenner van die wêreldkampioenskap Kellie Harrington verslaan liggewig Stacia Suttlesvir die tweede keer op die toer met dieselfde telling, 3-0, wat Team Ireland sy eerste voorsprong van die toer gegee het, al is dit tydelik, in gisteraand se toeropening.
In 'n Spesiale Manchester Lightweight -nuwelingklaswedstryd, Michael Correa (Manchester PAL) verslaan Abhisek Thapa (Titel Boks) toe die skeidsregter die wedstryd in die openingsronde stop.
Emanuel Augustus joins special guests Micky Ward & Steve Smoger to complete memorable fight
Maart 21 in Manchester, NH
COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Maart 19, 2018) – Retired pro boxerEmanuel Augustus has confirmed his attendance this week at a USA Boxing-hosted reunion of the 2001 Stryd van die Jaar, associated with the final stop on the 2018 USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour festivities in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Die 2001 Fight of the Year was held July 13, 2001, at Hampton Beach Casino in Hampton, NH., and it is still considered one of the greatest matches ever broadcast on ESPN. “Ierse” Micky Wardwon an incredibly entertaining, back-and-forth junior welterweight match-up with “boxing cult” heroEmanuel Augustus, by way of a 10-round unanimous decision that was much closer than the judges’ scoring indicated (98-90, 96-91, 96-94).
“Ward versus Augustus was truly the event of the year in boxing and we’re so happy it was held right here in New Hampshire,” said Stephen, who has been in his position as chairman since 1974, “Micky was losing the fight until the later rounds. As the chairperson of he commission, I checked the judges’ scorecards after six or seven rounds and Micky was losing. Dan, Micky caught Augustus, dropped and really hurt him. He went on to win a great fight.”
The high-profile win positioned Ward for what turned out to be his epic Gatti trilogy, while Augustus went on to become one of the most dangerous, upset-minded opponents in boxing. Ward, Augustus and the third man in the ring that night, Hall of Fame refereeSteve Smoger, will host as USA Alumni Association event Tuesday, See. 20 at The Shaskeen Pub & Restaurant (909 Elm St. in Manchester), begin by 6 namiddag. EN.
The trio will also be joined by two others closely associated with the 2001 Stryd van die Jaar, Chairman of the New Hampshire Boxing and Wrestling Commission, Bobby Stephen, as well as International matchmaker, Eric Bottjer, who made the Ward-Augustus fight in 2001.
All five will also attend the USA Boxing Alumni Association event as well as the following night’s (See. 21) USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour finale at the Manchester Downtown Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire.
SPECIAL MANCHESTER AMATEUR BOXING MATCH ADDED
A special lightweight novice WILL open the competition, showcasing two Manchester amateur boxers, Abhisek Thapa (Titel Boksklub) en Michael Correa (Manchester PAL).
Presented by Corona Premium, the Manchester event will start at7 namiddag. EST, and it also serves as a fundraiser for another partner of the show, the Manchester PAL Boxing Club.
Kaartjies is redelik geprys teen $20.00 vir algemene toelating, $30 for reserved ringside seats, and available to purchase on Seacoast Ticket Agency’s website, www.seacoastticket.com, the official ticket distributor for the event.
“We’re so happy to have the USA-Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour here in Manchester,” Stephen added. “The talent on both squads is extraordinary. We’re honored to have these two teams here for this big event. It’s a credit to USA Boxing and (special events director) Al Valenti, who has done so much over the years for boxing in New Hampshire. Boxing was very popular here many years ago. People turned out in droves to attend the Golden Gloves. There’s a boxing resurgence and that’s so important to teach young people discipline, respect and conditioning that’s so needed today. These amateurs do their best for the love of boxing; they aren’t in it for money like professionals.
“Micky is honorable, a real nice person. It means a lot for local fans and boxers to meet him. We were fortunate to have him fight in New Hampshire on serval occasions and nobody who watched his fight Augustus or his trilogy withArturo Gattiwill never forget.”.
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Maart 21: Die Manchester Downtown Hotel, Manchester, N.H.
