LOS ANGELES (Marso 21, 2024) - Ang wala'y pilde nga World Boxing Association sa Toronto (WBA) Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Champion Kareem "Supreme" Hackett (12-0, 6 KOs) mohimo sa iyang unang title defense sa Marso 30th batok sa Rowdy Legend Montgomery (10-5-1, 7 KOs) sa 10-round nga duwa sa Golden Boy Promotions card nga giulohan sa WBA Cruiserweight World title fight tali sa defending champion Arsen Goulimarian ug sa stablemate ni Hackett., kanhi world super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez.
Ang tanan nga aksyon i-stream live sa DAZN gikan sa YouTube Theater sa Los Angeles.
WBA No. 13 Nakuha sa world-rated nga Hackett ang iyang korona niadtong Septiyembre 20th sa Plant City, Florida, sa diha nga siya nagmando sa 4-1 paborito ug wala pay pildi kaniadto nga Clay Waterman (11-0, 8 KOs) padulong sa 10-round unanimous decision, diin nadaog niya ang tanan 10 rounds sa duha sa mga judges’ scorecards ug siyam sa laing judges.
“Gusto ko unta nga makig-away sa sayo pa apan mao kana ang paagi niini nga negosyo,” Miingon si Hackett. “Mas lisud nga makakuha og mga away human madaog ang akong titulo kaysa kaniadto. Daghan kaayung nahitabo sukad sa akong last fight. Ako makasabut. Naa koy titulo ug world rank ko. Ako adunay mas klaro nga dalan padulong sa usa ka world title shot. Gipabilhan nako ang bisan unsang oportunidad nga makasulod sa ring.”
“Nadugangan ang akong pagtahod sukad nga gipakita nako ang akong kahanas sa ProBox.TV. (Mga tigpahibalo) Juan Manual Marguez, Gihatagan ko nila Paulie Malignaggi ug Chris Algieri og daghang mga props ug kana nakapabalido kaayo.”
Nakabaton si Hackett og bililhon nga kasinatian sa pag-sparring sa mga world champion sama ni “Zurdo” Ramirez, Dmitry Bivol, Pedro "Kid Chocolate" Quillin, Sergio Mora, Mathew Macklin ug David Benavidez.
Gitukod na ni Hackett ang una sa usa ka boksidor sa Toronto bahin sa pagpakig-away gamit ang Golden Boy Promotions card ug nahimong WBA Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight title holder..
“Usa ko ka trailblazer sa boksing sa Toronto,” Ang promosyonal nga libre nga ahente nga si Hackett nagpatin-aw uban ang dakong garbo. “Gusto nakong madala ang unang world title sa balay, sa siguro, ug usa ka adlaw ang dili malalis ug hiniusa nga mga titulo, usab, Ang Toronto usa ka dako nga lungsod nga adunay daghang natural nga talento, pero wala ko kabalo nganong wala molambo ang boksing didto.”
Si Hackett gibansay ni Julian Chua sa Brickhouse Boxing Club sa North Hollywood (SAMA) ug gidumala ni 3 Pagdumala sa Punto (3 PM).
"(Dmitry) Si Bivol maoy nangulo sa light heavyweight division, ug kabalo ko nga strong siya nga laki,” Miingon si Hackett. “Among gibag-o ang pipila ka mga butang sukad sa akong katapusang away uban sa katapusan sa hunahuna. Nag-triple kami, kusog-maalamon, kay kung makasugat ta niya. Mao kana ang panguna nga pagbag-o. Gibati nako nga ako ang labing abtik nga manggugubat sa among dibisyon ug naningkamot ko nga mahimong mas lig-on aron ipares ang akong kahanas ug IQ.
Sa 2024, Gusto ni Hackett nga magdugang og hardware ug makig-away sa top-10 nga ranggo nga kontra pero, labing menos sa pagkakaron, malipayon siya nga naa sa iyang away ni Montgomery sa iyang ikaduhang balay, Los Angeles.
"Ganahan ko nga kini nga away naa sa LA,” panapos ni Hackett. “Komportable ko sa Los Angeles. Naa koy gibati dinhi ug nakig-away sa ubang mga lugar sa California. Naghinam-hinam usab ako nga makig-away sa usa ka kard nga giulohan sa usa sa akong labing suod nga higala sa boksing (Walhon)."
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez Nakig-away alang sa iyang kabilin
LOS ANGELES (Marso 20, 2024) -- Kanhi World Boxing Organization Super Middleweight Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (45-1, 30 KOs) nakig-away alang sa iyang kabilin, sugod sa Marso 30th sa dihang iyang gihagit ang walay pildi nga World Boxing Association (WBA) Ang tighupot sa titulo sa Cruiserweight World nga si Arsen “Feroz” Goulamirian (21-0, 14 KOs) sa You Tube Theater sa Hollywood Park sa Inglewood, California.
Ang 12-round Goulamirian vs. Ang panguna nga panghitabo sa Zurdo nag-ulohan sa usa ka lig-on nga kard, gipasiugdahan sa Golden Boy Promotions kauban ang Y12 Boxing, nga i-stream live sa DAZN.
Ramirez, 32, mao ang unang Mexican nga boksidor nga nakakuha og super middleweight nga world title ug karon gusto niyang duplicate ang wala pa mahitabo nga kadaugan batok kang Goulamirian, ang kampeon nga natawo sa Armenia nga nagpuyo sa France ug nagbansay sa Big Bear, California.
“Ang pagkahimong unang Mexican-born cruiserweight world champion ug two-division world champion importante kaayo kanako,” ni Ramirez. “Ang kabilin mao lamang ang butang nga atong gibilin dinhi sa kalibutan, Mapasigarbuhon ko nga ako ang unang Mexicano nga nahimong world super middleweight champion ug dili ko makahulat nga mahimong una pag-usab sa cruiserweight.
“Nagtuon pa ko kada adlaw. Si Joe Smith usa ka lisud nga buluhaton ug kinahanglan nako nga ipatuman ang pipila ka mga bag-ong butang sa akong istilo. Ug kini nga away walay kalainan; matag kampo naningkamot ko nga makadugang og bag-o aron madugangan ang akong kahigayonan nga makadaog. Gibati ko nga komportable sa kini nga gibug-aton. Natural, sa akong pagkadako, mas lisud ang paghimo sa gibug-aton ug karon ang tanan daw mas sayon. Sama sa akong giingon kanunay, walay mas maayo nga magtutudlo kay sa kasinatian niini nga kinabuhi.”
Ang katapusang tumong ni Zurdo, Apan, kay mahimong three-division world champion, target ang heavyweight division sa higayon nga iyang malimpyohan ang cruiserweight weight class.
“Adunay daghan pa nga mga away nga mahimo sa niini nga division,” pasabot ni Zurdo. "Gusto ko nga mahiusa ug / o mahimong dili malalis nga Kampeon sa dili pa ako mouswag. Sa diha nga ang tanan gisulti ug nahimo, ang akong tumong mao ang mahimong usa ka multi-division Champion ug tapuson ang akong karera isip usa ka heavyweight.
BAHIN SA ZURDO PROMOTIONS: Headquarters sa Las Vegas ug Mexico, Ang Zurdo Promotions mao ang nag-una nga combat sports/event nga gipangulohan ni kanhi World Champion, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez. Ang Zurdo Promotions naningkamot nga mahimong labing maayo sa tanan nga mga lugar aron mabutang ang bag-ong sumbanan sa boksing. Bisitaha kami sa www.ZurdoPromotions.com.
Plus All-Action Rising Middleweights Elijah Garcia ug
Armando Reséndiz Meet sa Pay-Per-View Opener
Ang Canelo Promotions Nagpresentar ug Premier Boxing Champions
Pay-Per-View gikan sa T-Mobile Arena sa Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Agosto 25, 2023 -Tulo ka matchups nga nagpakita sa nagsubang nga mga bituon, top contenders ug kanhi world champions gikan sa 147 sa 160 pounds magpasiugda sa usa ka lig-on nga pay-per-view undercard paingon saCanelo Alvarez batok. Jermell Charlodi malalis nga super middleweight championship sangka niadtong Sabado, September 30 live sa SHOWTIME PPV gikan sa T-Mobile Arena sa Las Vegas. Ang Canelo Promotions mopresentar sa Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View.
Sa co-main event, walay pildi nga pagbatiJesus “Mono” Ramos Jr.,makig-away sa lisud nga pag-igo sa top contenderErickson "Hammer" Lubinsa usa ka 12-round super welterweight espesyal nga atraksyon. Ang pay-per-view naglakip usab sa mga kanhi world championYordenis UgasugMario “El Azteca” Barriosmoadto sa tiil-to-toe alang sa Interim WBC Welterweight Title. Pagbukas sa aksyon sa 8 sa gabii. ET / 5 sa hapon. Ang PT nagkataas nga middleweightsElijah GarciaugArmandoReséndiz pag-squaring sa usa ka 10-round nga atraksyon.
Ang mga tiket alang sa live event, nga gipasiugdahan sa Canelo Promotions ug TGB Promotions, anaa pinaagi sa AXS.com.
“Kining tulo ka mga panagsangka naghatod sa tanang malaumon sa mga boxing fans sa usa ka pay-per-view undercard ug takus sa makasaysayanong main event nga panagsangka nga ilang dad-on.,”Ingon ni Tom Brown, Presidente sa TGB Promotions. "Ang matag manggugubat nga mosaka sa ring adunay higayon nga i-catapult ang ilang kaugalingon sa tumoy sa ilang tagsatagsa ka dibisyon nga adunay kadaugan sa Septyembre 30. Ang mga fans makadahom nga makita ang tanan niining mga kakompetensya nga mohatag sa tanan nilang naa aron mogawas nga madaogon sa SHOWTIME PPV sa T-Mobile Arena sa Las Vegas.
Usa ka kusgan nga southpaw nga sa 22 wala pa makaduol sa pag-igo sa iyang kisame isip usa ka manlalaban, Ramos (20-0, 16 KOs) gipildi ang wala’y pilde nga si Joey Spencer kaniadtong Marso, gihulog siya sa una nga hugna sa wala pa siya gipahunong sa ikapitong hugna aron makuha ang TKO sa iyang makapakurat 2023 debut sa undercard ni David Benavidez vs. Caleb Plant sa SHOWTIME PPV. Lumad nga taga Casa Grande, Ariz., Si Ramos usab nanag-iya sa back-to-back 10-round unanimous decisions batok nila ni Brian Mendoza ug Javier Molina sa 2021, nga iyang gisundan pinaagi sa pagpildi nila Luke Santamaria ug Vladimir Hernandez sa 2022. Kinatibuk-an, ang batan-on nga si Ramos nakaangkon og pag-ila sa highlight-reel KOs, paghunong sa pito sa iyang katapusan 10 kaaway, nagpakita sa iyang mga kahanas ug abilidad sa pagtapos sa iyang mga away sayo.
“Naghinam-hinam ko nga mahimong bahin niining dako nga kard batok sa usa ka lisud nga kontra sa Septyembre 30, ”ingon ni Ramos.. "Nahibal-an ko nga si Lubin nagbansay og maayo ug moabut aron modaog, nga maghimo alang sa usa ka makalingaw nga away. Kini nga tibuuk nga kard na-stack ug dili namon gusto nga mahigawad, busa ang mga fans naa sa usa ka nindot nga gabii sa boksing.”
Ang 27-anyos nga si Lubin (25-2, 18 KOs) mibalik sa ring niadtong Hunyo aron paghatag og impresibong fifth-round nga pagpahunong sa beteranong si Luis Arias, nga wala pa mahunong kaniadto. Ang miaging outing ni Lubin nakakita kaniya nga nakig-away sa usa sa labing maayo nga mga away sa 2022, samtang nakigbaylo siya og knockdowns sa kaubang contender nga si Sebastian Fundora sa SHOWTIME niadtong Abril 2022. Pag-adto sa Fundora fight, Si Lubin nakahimo og usa ka impresibong unom ka sunodsunod nga kadaugan sukad sa kapildihan ngadto sa unified ug karon dili malalis nga 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo sa 2017, usa ka dagan nga naglakip sa mga kadaugan batok kang Jeison Rosario, Terrell Gausha ug Ishe Smith. Lumad nga taga Orlando, Fla., Si Lubin nahimong pro sa 18 mga tuig sa 2013 ug nahimong usa sa pinakabata nga palaaboton nga nagpakita sa serye sa pag-uswagSHOBOX: Ang Bag-ong Henerasyon®,nakakuha og “Prospect Of The Year” nga pasidungog gikan sa ESPN ug Ring Magazine sa 2016.
"Nahibal-an ko nga ang kalibutan magtan-aw sa Septyembre 30 ug nagplano ko nga modaog sa dako nga paagi,” ni Lubin. "Kami adunay usa ka batan-on ug talento nga manggugubat sa among atubangan, pero bata pa ko ug talented sab. Ang kalainan mao nga nakig-away ako sa cream of the crop sa 154-pound division. Dili igsapayan kung kini mga Olympians, nanguna nga mga palaaboton, contenders o kampeon, Gikuha nako sila. Ako adunay usa ka dako nga chip sa akong abaga ug ako nasayud nga uban niini nga kadaugan, Maapil ko sa usa ka mega fight. Nagbansay ako pag-ayo ug ang tibuuk kalibutan makakita nga kini mabayran. ”
Ugas (27-5, 12 KOs) mobalik sa aksyon sa Septyembre 30 sa unang higayon sukad niadtong Abril 2022 unification bout pildihon ni Errol Spence Jr. sa SHOWTIME PPV. Gitukod niya ang iyang kaugalingon isip usa ka elite welterweight human mibalik gikan sa kapin sa duha ka tuig nga pagtangtang sa trabaho 2016 pagsunod sa sunod-sunod nga mga kapildihan sa 2014. Gisumbag niya ang iyang tiket isip world champion niadtong Enero 2021 human makadaog og WBA belt pinaagi sa pagpildi kang Abel Ramos niadtong Septiyembre 2020. Iyang gipalig-on ang iyang world-championship status niadtong Agosto 2021, sa dihang iyang gisakyan ang usa ka naangol nga Spence aron pildihon ang maalamat nga umaabot nga Hall of Famer nga si Manny Pacquiao pinaagi sa unanimous decision. Gikan sa Santiago, Cuba ug karon nagpuyo sa Miami, Florida, ang Olympic bronze medalist nagbansay sa Las Vegas uban sa inila nga coach nga si Ismael Salas ug nanag-iya og mga kadaugan batok sa wala pay pildi nga mga manggugubat nga si Jamal James, Omar Figueroa Jr. ug Bryant Perrella, plus beteranong contenders Thomas Dulorme ug Ray Robinson.
"Ako ug si Mario Barrios adunay daghan nga makuha sa usa ka kadaugan sa Septyembre 30, mao nga nahibal-an nako nga kini nga away usa nga mahinumduman,“miingon si Ugas. “Dako kaayo kog respeto kang Barrios. Siya usa ka tinuod nga manggugubat nga naa sa ring kauban ang labing kaayo nila, pero naa koy pagsalig nga madaog ko. Daghan pa kog away nga nahabilin ug ang akong labing maayo nga kahanas ipakita sa kini nga away. Yutang Natawhan ug Kinabuhi, Ako nakig-away alang sa akong katawhan.”
Ang 28-anyos nga si Barrios (27-2, 18 KOs) ang labing bag-o nga nakapuntos og usa ka makabungog nga knockout ni Jovanie Santiago niadtong Pebrero nga nagpahunong kang Santiago sa ikawalong hugna. Ang miaging away ni Barrios mao ang iyang welterweight debut sa dihang iyang gihulog ang usa ka lisud nga away nga desisyon ngadto sa kanhi unified champion nga si Keith Thurman niadtong Pebrero 2022. Ang San Antonio-produkto, kinsa karon nagbansay uban sa top coach nga si Bob Santos sa Las Vegas, nahimong 140-pound world champion niadtong Septiyembre 2019, gigamit ang iyang agresibo nga istilo aron mapildi si Batyr Akhmedov ug makakuha usa ka unanimous nga desisyon. Napildi ni Barrios ang super lightweight nga titulo sa laing aksyon nga puno, kaayo nga kompetisyon, kay gipildi siya ni three-division ug five-time world champion Gervonta Davis niadtong Hunyo 2021.
"Kini nga away mahimong usa ka gubat, kay mag away ming duha with a lot of heart and never mi ni atras,”Ni Barrios. "Dili ko makahulat nga makigkompetensya sa usa ka matchup nga sama niini sa usa sa pinakadako nga kard sa tuig. Kini usa ka maayong gabii sa boksing gikan sa pagsugod hangtod sa katapusan ug ang mga tagahanga sa Mexico makapaabut nga makakita usa ka eksplosibo nga pasundayag gikan sa 'El Azteca'!"
Nakig-away gikan sa Phoenix, Arizona, Garcia (15-0, 12 KOs) mao ang usa sa 2023 pinakadako nga breakout nga mga bitoon. Siya mibuto ngadto sa talan-awon sa Marso pinaagi sa pagbuto sa kanhi walay pildi nga Amilcar Vidal sa ikaupat nga-round aron ipahibalo ang iyang presensya sa 160 ka libra.. Gisundan sa 20-anyos ang maong pasundayag pinaagi sa pagdominar sa beteranong si Kevin Salgado paingon sa unanimous decision niadtong Abril sa SHOWTIME PPV undercard sa Gervonta Davis vs.. Ryan Garcia. Ang precocious nga Garcia paspas nga milihok sukad nga nahimong pro in 2020 ug na-knockout ang unom sa katapusan niyang walo ka mga kontra.
"Kini ang akong ikaduhang away karong tuiga sa usa ka dako nga pay-per-view nga kard ug ako naghinam-hinam ug labi pa nga andam kaysa sa una nga higayon.,” ni Garcia. “Si Reséndiz usa ka gutom nga manggugubat sama sa akong kaugalingon, mao nga wala ako magduhaduha nga magbutang kami usa ka impyerno nga pasundayag alang sa tanan nga mga fans nga nagtan-aw.
Ang 24-anyos nga si Reséndiz(14-1, 10 KOs) nakaangkon og career-best nga kadaugan sa iyang kataposang outing dihang iyang gipaundang ang kanhi unified champion nga si Jarrett Hurd sa 10th ug final round sa ilang March showdown sa SHOWTIME. Nanguna si Reséndiz sa tanang tulo ka baraha dihang nahunong ang sangka tungod sa grabeng samad sa ngabil ni Hurd. Lumad nga taga Nayarit, Mexico, nakig-away na siya karon gikan sa Los Angeles ug nagtinguha nga mahimo kini nga tulo ka sunod-sunod nga kadaugan sukad sa usa ka suod nga desisyon nga kapildihan ni Marcos Hernandez kaniadtong Septyembre 2021. Si Reséndiz nahimong pro niadtong Pebrero 2018 ug nakahimo og malampuson nga U.S. debut sa Abril 2021 uban sa desisyon nga kadaugan batok kang Quilisto Wood.
"Nalipay kaayo ko nga adunay kini nga maayong oportunidad nga makigkompetensya sa usa ka hinungdanon nga kard sa away,” ni Reséndiz. “Nalipay ko nga matuman ang akong damgo nga makig-away sa Las Vegas, pareha sa akong mga boxing idol nga akong gitan-aw sa TV. Ako adunay usa ka talagsaon nga kampo sa pagbansay nga makatabang kanako nga tan-awon ang akong labing maayo sa Septyembre 30 ug paghimo og usa ka pasundayag nga takus sa mga alamat sa boksing nga nagdasig kanako.
Daniel Dubois Quote:The only words are ‘and the new’ and I am just so glad it is now. It is happening now and we have made it real, my dad and my family, I’ve done everyone proud, the country and I can’t wait.
In the first round I was just trying to figure him out and see what he had. I said I was going to test the chin and I just went for it.
He brought out something in me, he brought out a wicked left hand! It was a punch-perfect ending, and I am just so happy. I had a few rough patches during this camp, but we pulled through and we got the victory.
I am just so happy to have got this world title. This is what all the hard work was for and, no disrespect to Trevor, but his 0 had to go and I was just in there on a demolition mission.
I am ready for whoever is next. I believe this will instantly make me a better fighter now. When you win the world title they say you become next level so names like Dillian Whyte and Joseph Parker are all on my hitlist. I will fight whoever Frank puts me in with next.
It has been amazing. Coming out here and winning a world title is what I dreamed of as a little kid and now it has finally happened.
Trevor Bryan Quote:“I’m feeling alright. I knew he was going to come out with big punches, and I was trying to land some and let him tire himself out. But I wasn’t shooting my jab enough.”
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 6 Rounds Luis Rodriguez (9-0, 9 KOs) vs. Ryan Adams (8-5-2, 6 KOs) Result:Luis Rodriguez Wins via TKO (3rdRound at 2:26) Scorecard:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7uzf55jwRHFwzibpQ_kMcNuMlIl0PKy/view?usp=sharing Luis Rodriguez Quote:“It’s the best feeling finally getting the knockout. He was a complicated boxer, a brawler. I don’t like these types of fights. We will see what’s next – but I’m ready for the next challenge.”
NABA GOLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE – 10 Rounds DaCarree Scott (7-1, 6 KOs) vs. Jonathan Guidry (18 -1-2, 6 KOs) Result: Johnathan Guidry Wins via TKO (7thRound at 2:01) Scorecard: Johnathan Guidry Quote: “I’m feeling good. I didn’t even get to have a proper training camp or the right sparring partners. I’m looking forward to whatever is next.” NABA CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE – 10 Rounds Joltin Johnnie Langston (11-3, 4 KOs) vs. Isaiah Thompson (6-1-2, 5 KOs) Result: Johnnie Langston Wins via Split Decision (95-94, 94-95, 92-97) Scorecard:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vln447gXJBlroxrgeBJhgIf5q7tYRne8/view?usp=sharing Johnnie Langston Quote: “I didn’t even have a chance for a full training camp. I blew up [in weight] during camp and was a bit dehydrated in the ring. I’m just glad we came up with this result and that I’m still a champ.” NABA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE – 10 Rounds Ahmed Elbiali (22-1, 18 KOs) vs. Dervin Colina (16-2, 14 KOs) Result:Ahmed Elbiali Wins via Disqualification Scorecard:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1URsbHgUf3xDThEOAXC-9z1dXVexiQo3l/view?usp=sharing
Ahmed Elbial Quote: “I’m just glad that the both of us left the ring healthy. I’m excited to be crowned the new champion, and I hope that the next show I get to better showcase my skills. We had a great, old-school boxing crowd out here tonight, and that made it a fun experience.”
SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 4 Rounds Raynel Mederos (7-0, 2 KO) vs. Ryan Wilson 1-1, 1 KO Result:Raynel Mederos Wins via TKO (2ndRound at 2:07) Scorecard:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mdnashyn81jVR6EDi1kePK46oGrJ3Wcq/view?usp=sharing Raynel Mederos Quote:“I feel really great, and I want to give a special thanks to my trainer who has helped me get this far. We are taking my career step by step, round by round.”
NABA WELTERWEIGHT TITLE – 10 Rounds Tre’Sean Wiggins (14-5-3, 8 KOs) vs. Travis Castellon (17-4-2, 12 KOs) Result: Tre’Sean Wiggins Wins via TKO (1stRound at 2:07) Scorecard:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ra9wAwRWWoRHV41zFw1iYkfo-bFHfQYP/view?usp=sharing Tre’Sean Wiggins Quote: “The gameplan for inside the ring was to take my time. I didn’t want to rush it," “I want to be in the top 10. Whatever Don King has for me next; I will do.”
WBA CONTINENTAL AMERICAS MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE – 10 Rounds Anthony Lenk (17-9, 7 KOs) vs. Ian Green (16-2, 11 KOs) Result: Ian Green Wins via Unanimous Decision (91-99, 92-98, 92-98) Scorecard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m8trcSoLu6qRDwSPi_2tP6sbhlz-xaz1/view?usp=sharing Ian Green Quote: “I am feeling really good, this was the first time I’ve pushed to 10-rounds. Lenk was a crappy opponent and didn’t really bring anything to the table. He was just really good at surviving and pacing himself.”
Anthony Lenk Quote: "Siya usa ka maayo nga fighter. He came to represent for Don King, sa siguro. I’m still one of your fighters, and I just hope you still keep me here after this.”
Plus Undefeated Jonathan Rodriguez, Julian Gonzalez, Quadir
Albright, LeAnna Cruz and James Bernadin
Betlehem, PA (Pebrero 11, 2022)–Super MiddleweightsDevar Ferhadiug Khainell Wheelerwill appear in the eight-round headline bout of a King’s Promotions card at theWind Creek Bethlehem Events Center sa Biyernes sa gabii, March 11th.
The eight-bout card is promoted by King’s Promotions.
Ferhadi, 27 years-old of Frederick, Maryland via Iraq is 9-0 uban sa pito ka knockouts. Ang 10 year veteran has a win over undefeated Vincent Baccus (4-0-1). Sa iyang katapusan nga away, Ferhadi took an eight-round unanimous decision over Blake Mansfield on June 5, 2021 sa Philadelphia.
Wheeler, 28 years-old of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, adunay usa ka rekord sa 6-1 uban sa lima ka knockouts. The three-year pro is coming off his career best win as he took a six-round split decision over previously undefeated Frederick Julan (12-0) sa Disyembre 2, 2021 sa New York City.
Sa walo-ka-round co-bahin, Kenny Roblesmga gubat Naim Nelsonin a junior welterweight contest.
Robles, 30 years-old of Staten Island, New York, adunay usa ka rekord sa 8-1 uban sa tulo ka mga knockouts. The five-year pro has a win over previously undefeated Shawn West (3-0), and his last outing when he won a six-round unanimous decision over Isaac Luna on March 19, 2021 sa Tampa, Florida.
Nelson, 31 ka tuig-ang panuigon, of Philadelphia is 14-5 uban sa usa ka knockout. Ang 11 year-professional has wins over Korey Sloane (1-0), Esteban Rodriguez (5-1-1) and Jerome Rodriguez (6-0-3). Nelson is coming off a 4th round stoppage defeated to undefeated Jesus Ramos on December 26, 2020 sa Los Angeles.
In a six-round bout, undefeated James Bernadin(5-0, 3 KOs) sa Lancaster, PA takes on toughKevin Asmat (6-2, 5 KOs) sa North Bergen, NJ.
Ang 29 year-old Bernadin has been on a roll as in his last two fights, he has wins over Osvaldo Morales (4-0) and a first-round stoppage of Edgar Torres (8-2-1).
Asmat, 27 ka tuig-ang panuigon, has a win over Ernesto Ornelas (1-0). He is on a three-fight win streak, with his latest win being a third-round stoppage over Weusi Johnson on June 22, 2019 sa Philadelphia,
Sa unom ka-round bouts:
Jonathan Rodriguez (9-0, 6 KOs) sa Philadelphia makakuha sa Jose Flores Chavez (9-13, 5 KOs) of Baja, Mexico in a bantamweight contest. Julian Gonzalez (5-0, 5 KOs) sa Pagbasa, PA takes on an opponent to be named in a junior lightweight fight. Quadir Albright(4-0, 4 KOs) sa Filadelfia gubat Antonio Wattell (3-8-3, 2 KOs) sa Houston, Texas in a junior welterweight affair.
Sa upat ka-round bouts:
LeAnna Cruz (1-0) sa Betlehem, PA makigsangka sa uban sa Anyela Lopez (2-1-1, 1 KO) sa Tucson, AZ in a bantamweight bout. Thanjae Teasley sa Betlehem, PA andAjoola Oladeindeof La Plata, MD in a welterweight fight of pro debuter’s.
43rdpro fight Dec. 18 vs. Yunieski Gonzalez on DAZN LAS VEGAS (Disyembre 6, 2021) – As he marches towards a special boxing milestone, former World Boxing Organization Super Middleweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs), now an undefeated world light heavyweight contender, will be fighting Yunieski “The Monster” Gonzalez on December 18th for his 43rdconsecutive victory.
Ramirez vs. Gonzalez headlines a DAZN-streamed card, presented by Ramirez’ promoter Golden Boy Promotions, in a 12-round WBA Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator from San Antonio (TX) with the winner becoming the mandatory challenger for World Boxing Association Light Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry Bivol (18-0, 11 KOs), assuming the Kyrgyzstan-native gets past Umar Salamov (26-1, 19 KOs) sa Dec. 11th sa Russia.
The 30-year-old Ramirez is fighting for membership in the exclusive 50-Club, winning his first 50 professional fights without a loss or draw. Ramirez’ idol and fellow Mexican, Julio Cesar Chavez, holds the record in that category by winning his first 87, his first blemish coming in 1993 in a 12-round majority draw with the great Pernell Whitaker in their WBC World welterweight title fight. _________________________________________________________________
BOXING’S 50-0 CLUB
1. Julio “J.C. Cesar Chavez 87 (13 KOs) 1980-1993 México 2. Willie “Wil ‘O The Wisp” Pep 62 (23 KOs) 1940-1943 USA 3. Wanheng Menayothin 54 (18 KOs) 2009-2019 Thailand 4. Carlos “Canas” Zarate 52 (51 KOs) 1970-1978 México 5. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. 50 (27 KOs) 1996-2017 USA ____________________________________________________________________________
"Ang 50-0 Club is a very exclusive list I’m proud to be working toward,” ni Ramirez. “All fighters go through ups and downs and understand the blood, sweat and tears to achieve anything in this sport. I feel very blessed and fortunate to be in the position I’m in today and I will never stop giving it my all in the sport. Unta, when I’m finished, I can leave a legacy in the sport that I can be proud of.”
LAS VEGAS (Enero 14, 2021) — The first super middleweight world champion of Mexican decent, undefeated Gilberto “Walhon” Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs) is all in for a potential World Boxing Council (WBC) Interim light heavyweight World title fight against 2012 U.S. Olympian “Sir” Marcus Browne (23-1, 16 KOs).
The WBC ordered Ramirez vs. Browne this past Monday because reigning WBC light heavyweight World championArtur Beterbiev (15-0, 15 KOs) hasn’t defended his title since capturing it October 18, 2019, due to getting COVID-19 during training camp, as well as for other pandemic related restrictions. Beterbiev is also the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight World champion.
Ramirez is the No. 1 light heavyweight contender in the WBC ratings, while Browne is ranked No. 4. Team Zurdo and Team Browne have until February 5thto work out a deal before it’ll go to purse bid. Martinez is promoted by his own company, Zurdo Promotions, while Browne is represented by PBC.
“This is an interesting opportunity and I’m ready to fight anyone in the light heavyweight division to leave my mark on the sport,” Ramirez said. “I know Marcus has been out of the ring for a while, but he’s a U.S. Olympian and still one of the best in the game. I know he’s wanted this fight for a while and hopefully we can make something happen.
“Dugang pa, it’s always been my dream to get the green belt (WBC) and bring it back to Mexico. I have a lot of respect for the WBC and Mauricio Suliman and I am grateful for all their love and support throughout my career.”
Sa miaging bulan, Ramirez fought for the first time in 20 mga bulan, stopping defending championAlfonso “El Tigre” Lopez (32-4, 25 KOs) in the 10th round of the “Battle of Rio Grande” main event, which marked the debut of Zurdo Promotions.
The 29-year-old Ramirez became the first Mexican fighter to capture a world super middleweight crown in 2016, when the ultra-gifted, athletic southpaw pitched a complete shutout against defending title holder“Hari” Arthur Abraham(44-4), winning each round for a 12-round unanimous decision (120-106 X 3) to become the World Boxing Organization (WBO) world champion.
Ramirez successful defended his WBO title five times against 33-4-1 Maksym Bursak (DEC12), 22-0 Jessie Hart (DEC12), 25-0-1 Habib Ahmed (25-0-1), 23-0 Roemer Alexis Angulo (DEC12), and Hart again in a rematch (DEC12). “Walhon” moved up to the light heavyweight division in 2019, destroying 29-6-1 Tommy Karpency, who was unable to continue fighting after four rounds.
A talented southpaw as well, Browne was a decorated U.S. amateur out of New York City, who won gold medals at the 2010 U.S. National PAL Championships ug 2012 U.S. National Championships, prior to representing the U.S. at the Olympic Games in London.
Browne, 30, is a past WBA Interim light heavyweight World champion. He has beaten a pair of word champions, 22-1-3 Badou Jack (DEC12) ug 25-7-1 Gabriel Campillo (25-7-2). Other notable opponents he has defeated include 21-0 radivoje Kalajdzic (DEC8), 20-2 Thomas Williams (KO6), 28-0 Sean Monaghan (TKO2), ug 18-1-1 Lenin Castillo (DEC10). Browne’s last fight was August 3, 2019, when he suffered his first loss as a professional to former world championJean Pascal(33-6-1) via an eight-round technical decision, after Browne suffered a severe cut over his left eye from an accidental head-butt.
“There are always challenges to making a fight become reality,” Ramirez concluded, “but me being both the fighter and sole promoter, I’m flexible on the common problems that takes to make a fight. I’m not sure how much time Marcus will need to be ready, but both time and location can be determined when the other preliminary items are agreed upon. If it goes to a purse bid, I’m ready for the process and, unta, this fight can happen for both of us.”
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ATLANTIC CITY – January 11, 2020 – Claressa Shields made history yet again by claiming the WBC and WBO 154-pound world championships with a dominating unanimous decision over Ivana Habazin Friday on SHOWTIME from Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City.
Shields became the fastest fighter in history, male or female, to win world titles in three different weight divisions, surpassing the record of Vasiliy Lomachenko and Kosei Tanaka, who both accomplished the feat in 12 away. The near-shutout was scored 99-89, 100-90, 100-89.
Ang mga taming (10-0, 2 KOs) overpowered Habazin from the opening bell, utilizing a strong jab and a steady diet of body shots that left the Croatian mostly in defensive mode throughout the 10-round fight. In the sixth round, a series of body shots forced Habazin to take a knee in the first knockdown of her career. It was also the first knockdown for the two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and undisputed middleweight world champion in her professional career.
Following the knockdown, Habazin continued forward but did so without throwing many punches. Habazin (20-4, 7 KOs) threw just 285 compared to 516 for Shields, who also connected on 38 percent of her power shots compared to just 18 percent for Habazin.
Sa co-bahin away, welterweight sensation Jaron Ennis scored his 15thconsecutive knockout with a dominating fourth round TKO over the durable Bakhtiyar Eyubov.
The switch-hitting Philadelphia native came out with a blistering pace in the first, switching from southpaw in the opening minute while displaying his signature power and hand speed. An onslaught of perfectly timed punches floored the normally durable Eyubov for the first time in his career midway through the opening round. Eyubov (14-1-2, 12 KOs) got up but was dropped against just 20 seconds later as the torrid pace continued. Eyubov survived the round and Ennis (25-0, 23 KOs) took his foot off the gas a bit in the second, but the unbeaten welterweight still landed at will against Eyubov, who continued to press forward.
Prior to the fourth round, Commissioner Larry Hazzard warned Eyubov that he would stop the fight if he didn’t see improvement. With Eyubov still pressing forward but eating dozens of punches, referee Earl Brown stepped in to stop the fight at :34 at the instructions of the Hazzard.
Ennis now has 23 knockout sa 25 away ug 13 knockdowns over his last six fights. Through four rounds the incredibly effective Ennis landed 47 percent of his power shots.
“We knew he was coming to fight and bring pressure so we mixed it up,” Ennis said. “He was a good fighter but he wasn’t really that strong. I was getting hit a little too much but that’s how we did it to get the knockout.
“We were just setting him up for power shots. I just had to calm down, that’s all. I was too hyped. Once I calmed down and got into my rhythm that was it.
“He was taking a lot of punishment. He definitely was a great fighter though. I appreciate him taking the fight because a lot of guys don’t want to fight me.”
With another dominating performance, Ennis now sets his sights on the upper echelon of one of boxing’s deepest and most exciting divisions.
“We have been wanting all the guys,” Ennis said. “They keep running. They can’t run no more. I’m right here.”
Sa pag-abli bout sa telecast, IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Elin Cederroos edged WBA champion Alicia Napoleon Espinosa to unify the super middleweight division in an all-action slugfest scored 95-94 three times.
Cederroos (7-0, 4 KOs) was more active from the opening bell, paglabay 747 total punches over 10 rounds compared to 432 for the slightly more effective Napoleon Espinosa (12-2, 7 KOs). But the difference in the close scorecards was a second round knockdown that Cederroos registered with a perfectly timed check left hook in the closing moments of the second. It was the first knockdown of Napoleon Espinosa’s career and ultimately the deciding factor in the scorecards.
“I’m so happy. I showed that I can box and take a war,” Cederroos said. “But when I relaxed the punches just came. It feels so wonderful. Alicia was a great opponent.”
Napoleon Espinosa was game and hurt the Swedish Cederroos multiple times but she was largely unable to get inside against her taller opponent who consistently landed the bigger punches from a distance.
“I didn’t think I lost. I thought that it was fairly close but I thought I was ahead,” Napoleon Espinosa said. “It is what it is, but I don’t think that I lost this fight.
“I know she was strong, but I wanted a tough fight. I know that Elin is an athlete. I don’t feel that I lost. I feel like it was close.”
Napoleon Espinosa had been hoping that a win would position her for a 2020 fight with Claressa Shields at middleweight with all four of Shields’ 160-pound titles on the line.
“Congrats on the fight with Shields because that was what I was looking forward to,” Napoleon Espinosa said.
The event was promoted by Salita Promotions in association with T-REX BOXING PROMOTIONS.
Friday’s SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will replay on Monday at 10 sa gabii. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME.
An industry leading production team and announce crew delivered all the sights, sounds and drama from Atlantic City. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer hosted the telecast, versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo called the action ringside alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the SHOWTIME telecast team – Emmy®award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING was David Dinkins, Jr., the Producer was Ray Smaltz and the Director was Bob Dunphy.
Undisputed Middleweight Champion Shields Battles Habazin for Vacant WBC & WBO 154-Pound Titles Live on SHOWTIME from
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MIAMI(Enero 2, 2020) – As the calendar flips to a new decade, undisputed middleweight championClaressa Shieldsshared her New Year’s resolution ahead of her upcoming showdown against former championIvana Habazinfor the vacant WBC and WBO 154-pound titles taking place Friday, Enero 10 live on SHOWTIME from the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.
“I really have just one main resolution for the new year – no compromising,” said Shields. “That goes for both my personal and professional life. I also want to get closer to God and stay undefeated. I was going to say stop cursing also, but that’s just not happening.”
Shields vs. Habazin will open up the 2020 year of big boxing events, with Shields seeking to become the fastest fighter in boxing history, male or female, to become a three-division world champion.
“I’m very happy to kick off 2020,” said Shields. “Gervonta Davis ended 2019 on SHOWTIME and then the GWOAT brings in the New Year for SHOWTIME in 2020. It’s going to be a great start to the year. I’m coming in with a bang and gunning for the knockout.
“I’m super excited to have Jaron Ennis on the undercard, usab. Alang kanako, he’s the next Roy Jones Jr. of boxing. He’s slick, he has power, he can box and he’s an all-around dedicated athlete. I look forward to sharing the card with him as a future world champion.”
Shields has trained in Miami with her head coach John David Jackson ahead of her 154-pound debut and has been able to maintain her focus and worked to stay sharp despite the fight’s two postponements.
“I made 154 pounds back in October before the cancellation,” said Shields. “After our fight was cancelled, I stayed active and only put on about 10 libra. I’ve been down in Florida for the last six or seven weeks. It’s been hard work. I’ve pushed myself and I’m not taking Habazin lightly. I want the knockout because Ivana talks too much. I’m staying focused on being focused, and not letting anyone throw me off by talking nonsense.
“I don’t eat meat anymore. I haven’t in over three months, so my body is more toned now. I actually have a six-pack already with just a little more weight to lose. I think people are going to be surprised at the 154-pound version of me. I’m going to be very strong and very fast because I’ve basically had five months to prepare and to get ready for her specifically.”
Despite training camp taking her through the many holiday events that are gluttonously celebrated by the masses, Shields has stayed disciplined ahead of her opportunity to make more history.
“Balancing around the holidays is something I’ve been doing for years,” said Shields. “I saved a lot of money by not going home for Christmas, nga alang sa sigurado. But I still spoke with all my family and connected with everyone. I have a very strict diet in camp and I actually trained on Christmas. I consider my diet more of a life plan in general, and I have my days where I’ll splurge, but I stay disciplined.”
Ahead of next week’s event in Atlantic City, Shields plans to unleash and make another statement on her way to another championship-winning performance.
“No matter what she says, this beat down was coming in October,” said Shields. “All I’m doing is bringing it to Atlantic City. I’m going to knock her out. I’m going to put down a whole different beat down on her because of the level of disrespect she has shown me. I’m not going to let her be disrespectful towards me and I’m going to knock her out to shut her up.”
The event is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with T-REX BOXING PROMOTIONS.
Women’s Superfight Added to Blockbuster Shields vs. Habazin Showdown on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION® Live At 9 Sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT from Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.
NEW YORK - Disyembre 13, 2019 – A second women’s superfight has been added to the blockbuster Claressa Shields vs. Ivana Habazin event on Friday, Enero 10, at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J., as WBA Super Middleweight Champion Alicia “The Empress” Napoleon-Espinosa will face undefeated IBF Champion Elin Cederroos in a 10-round unification live on SHOWTIME.
Napoleon (12-1, 7 KOs), of Lindenhurst, N.Y.. and Cederroos (7-0, 4 KOs), of Vasteraas, Sweden, will meet in the opening bout of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION (9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT) in support of the long-awaited showdown between undisputed middleweight world champion Claressa Shields and former champion Ivana Habazin for the vacant WBC and WBO 154-pound world titles.
If Shields and Napoleon win their respective bouts on January 10, they are expected to face off for the undisputed middleweight world championship in 2020 with all four of Shields’ 160-pound titles on the line.
The event is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with T-REX BOXING PROMOTIONS. The Napoleon-Espinosa vs Cederroos fight is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment.
Napoleon became IBF Super Middleweight Champion with a 10-round unanimous decision over former world champion Femke Hermans in March 2018. The 33-year-old successfully defended her belt with another 10-round decision, this time over Scotland’s Hannah Rankin in August 2018. Napoleon was last seen making the second successful defense of her title by stopping Philadelphia’s Schemelle Baldwin in four impressive rounds in August 2019.
“I’m really excited to be unifying with IBF World Champion Elin Cederroos on SHOWTIME,” said Napoleon. “I’m extremely grateful to my promoter Lou DiBella, manager Brian Cohen, coaches Leon Taylor and Delen Parsley and my husband Roberto Espinosa for being the key ingredients to making this dream come true. I have an amazing team of men that stand strong by my side believing in me, preparing me and working hard to open doors for me to thrive. I’m blessed and prepared to win and put on a memorable performance for all the world to see that night. I’m in tremendous spirits and excited and ready for the night to come. Thank you to everyone, my team, family and fans, for making this opportunity materialize into a dream come true.”
The 34-year-old Cederroos claimed her IBF championship in just her sixth fight with a majority decision over Hermans in March of 2019. Fighting as the underdog in her opponent’s backyard, Cederroos was still able to impress the judges enough to pull off the impressive feat. In her last bout, Cederroos defeated Kenya’s Florence Muthoni in a non-title fight in November 2019 by dominant third-round KO.
“Alicia Napoleon is a great champion and she will be my toughest test, but I am ready,” said Cederroos. “It is an honor for me to make my U.S. debut on such a prestigious card and to do so in a world title unification battle. Alicia and I will put on a great show.”
“January 10 just got even more exciting with the addition of the matchup between two champions in the super middleweight division,” said Dmitriy Salita. “Those attending the fight at Ocean Casino Resort and everyone watching it live on SHOWTIME will see the best fighting the best in this very competitive ‘pick-em’ fight. A great start to boxing in 2020.”
“Alicia Napoleon-Espinosa is a world champion who has the whole package. She’s athletic, fierce, physically strong and charismatic,” miingon Lou DiBella, Presidente sa DiBella Entertainment. “sa Enero 10, she gets her biggest opportunity to shine against Elin Cederroos, another world champion. This is the biggest stage to date for both Alicia and Elin and I expect them to bring everything they have. One of them will leave the ring as a unified world champion and an elite rival for Claressa Shields. Alicia is confident that her hand will be raised.”
An industry leading production team and announce crew will deliver all the sights, sounds and drama from Atlantic City. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo will call the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi at ringside. Three Hall of Famers round out the SHOWTIME announce team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, unofficial ringside scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION is David Dinkins, Jr. with Bob Dunphy directing. The telecast will be available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programing (SAP) with Alejandro Luna and former world champion Raul Marquez calling the action.
