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Boxing’s next great boxing trainer Julian Chua is a rising star in the gym, ring and corner

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Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez isChua’s first true world champion
(L-R) – Jesse Vargas, head trainer Julian Chua and two-time World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez

LOS ANGELES (November 6, 2024) -- One of the hottest young trainers in boxing is Julian Chua, even though he still hasn’t received the high-level respect he deserves from many boxing fans and promoters.

When Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (46-1, 30 Kos) dethroned previously undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) Cruiserweight World Champion Arsen “Feroz” Goulamirian (27-0, 19 Kos) Möödunud aasta märtsis, Chua’s stock took off because “Zurdo” is the first world champion the 33-year-old Chua developed into a world champion.

The journey Chua took to become the head trainer of “Zurdo,” who is only two months younger than Julian, was unusual, to say the least. At that time, Ramirez was 39-0 and the first of Mexican heritage to be world super middleweight champion, as well as a promotional free agent. “Zurdo” and his manager, David Suh (3 Point Management – 3PM), were conducting a search for a new head trainer and the list included some of the top coaches in the country. Chua was a relatively unknown commodity outside of southern California who at that time was training fighters at the famed Wildcard Gym in Hollywood (NAGU) under Hall of Fame Trainer Freddie Roach (he had also trained Chua when he was an amateur boxer from Indiana).

Sisse 2018, Suh reached out to Chua to inquire if he’d be interested in training Ramirez, adding that he was also speaking with several other top names. Esiteks, Ramirez really didn’t know who Chua was, at least, until they met at a coffee shop in Santa Monica to get to know each other. After that meeting, Ramirez gave Julian a chance to train him. The rest, muidugi, is part of modern-day boxing history.

“We clicked right away,” Chua added. “We learned things about each other and how we liked to train. I’ve always studied a lot and did some research about how he had been trained because I wanted to help him improve. I was getting four fighters ready in L.A. and ‘Zurdo’ couldn’t go there for sparring. I told him that I couldn’t leave these fighters to go and train him in Long Beach. We still wanted to work with each other and ‘Zurdo’ made it work. I went to Long Beach (where Ramirez trained at Hill Street Boxing & Fitness Gym) twice a week and he came to Wildcard three times.”

Chua made his debut at Ramirez’ new head trainer in 2019, when Ramirez moved up in weight to fight as a light heavyweight, stopping Tommy Karpency in four rounds. COVID-19 restrictions adversely affected Ramirez’ activity, but he learned and improved by continuing to work with Chua in the gym. “Zurdo” signed a promotional contract with Golden Boy Promotions, gaining added exposure fighting on the DAZN, and he reeled off four more consecutive victories through the middle of 2022, after which he lost for the first time in his pro career to WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol (20-0), teel 12-round otsuse.

Ramirez decided that it was time to move up another division to cruiserweight because he was walking around at 200 naela. Last October, Ramirez made his cruiserweight debut, albeit at a 193-pound catchweight, against former world light heavyweight champion and Bernard Hopkins conqueror Joe Smith, Jr. (28-4). “Zurdo” won a unanimous 10-round decision to become the mandatory challenger for Goulamirian.

“’Zurdo’ is the first world champion I’ve ‘built’ but I’ve been brought in to work with some world champions on their weaknesses – Regis Prograis, Steph Fulton and Alycia Baumgardner,” Chua commented. “It’s a lot more difficult that way because you can’t really have an impact in only two or three months. I’ve been working with ‘Zurdo’ for five years and I’ve had it good. He has a lot of natural talent and has always been a smart fighter, but he picked ‘nuts-and-guts’ too often in his decision making. He didn’t need to get hit so much even though he has a great chin. He has such a beautiful style and he’s so intelligent.”

“He’s such a natural. Mexicans are uppercut kings. I noticed that, defensively, Arsen didn’t move his head or feet much. He was so wide that he was open up the middle for uppercuts, left or right, and that was our master plan. We worked on ‘Zurdo’ not throwing his uppercuts from too far away. He had been wide but, in this fight, he smothered his opponent inside. He did a lot of technical work and he’s always been a versatile fighter. I have him boxing more off his back foot. He could bully opponents with his size at 168, but he doesn’t have that same physical luxury to impose his size at cruiserweight. He’s using his boxing skills more.”

Chua admits he cherished Ramirez capturing the WBA crown, professionally as well as personally. And he also believes “Zurdo” can become the first Mexico-born heavyweight world champion, the same as he was as world super middleweight and cruiserweight champion.

“It meant the world to me,” Chua spoke about ‘Zurdo’ becoming the WBA Cruiserweight World Champion. “The expression on my face when they announced the scores showed how much it meant to me. I’m still fighting for my respect with fans and promoters, especially after the Bivol fight. ‘Zurdo’ is too slick. I believe in this guy! I can see him moving up to heavyweight, but I want to clean up some more things defensively. Sometimes he keeps his head too low, and I don’t want him testing his chin so much. Depending on who the heavyweight champion is when he’s ready, I believe he can be heavyweight champion of the world with his activity so slick and prioritizing his defense. We’re going to double down. As Abel Sanchez (Goulamirian’s trainer) said at the post-fight press conference, he didn’t think ‘Zurdo’ was so slick, offensively and defensively.”

Chua is preparing “Zurdo” to take on WBO Cruiserweight Chris Billam-Smith (20-1, 13 Kos) in a unification match on November 16th in Riyadh, Saudi Araabia.

In addition to several mixed-martial-arts fighters, Chua is also the head trainer for pro boxers such as WBA world super flyweight challenger and WBA #6-rated John “Scrappy” Ramirez (13-1, 9 Kos), undefeated Hawaiian middleweight prospect Jordan “The Patriot” Panthen (9-0, 8 Kos), 2012 Ukrainian Olympian welterweight Taras Shelestyuk (19-0-1, 11 Kos), undefeated New York City welterweight Arnold Gonzalez (15-1, 7 Kos), Armenian super bantamweight Azat “Crazy A” Hovhannisyan (21-5, 17 Kos), and former WBA Inter-Continental Champion “Supreme” Kareem Hackett (12-1, 6 Kos), of Toronto.

Catch the Chua experience, Julian is making a name for himself in boxing circles and drawing fighters to work with him at Brickhouse Boxing Club in North Hollywood, California. The best is yet to come, aga, especially if “Zurdo” becomes world heavyweight champion in the not-too-distant future.
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World Ranked Welterweight Taras Shelestyuk Ready for the Elite of the Division

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Undefeated 2012 Olympic Bronze medal winner looking for fights with Thurman, Kandma, Spence, Garcia or Horn-Crawford winner
PHILADELPHIA, PENN./ORANGE, Californias. (Märts. 1, 2018)- Undefeated and world ranked welterweight contender Taras Shelestyuk is ready to go big game hunting in 2018.
The 2012 Olympic Bronze medal winner from Sumy, Ukraina, who now fights out of Los Angeles, California, has won the major regional titles, and he feels he has been overlooked by the perceived elite of the 147 nael jagunemine.
Shelestyuk, 16-0 koos 10 knockouts, continues to work on his craft while he waits for a major fight to materialize.
“I want to fight Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Shawn Porter, Errol Spence or the winner of the Jeff Horn – Terence Crawford fight,” Said Shelestyuk.
“I know that I have the skills and pedigree to beat those guys. I just need my opportunity, and I know that will be coming soon. I have been working hard in the gym, and I sparred with Viktor Ortiz for his bout with Devon Alexander, as well as WBA Super Welterweight Champion Brian Castano.”
Shelestyuk also has been helping with the career of his wife Alina. Alina is a runway model, who has done numerous photo shoots in Los Angeles.
Shelestyuk is co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.
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Taras Shelestyuk & Ruben Villa Successfully Defend Unbeaten Records on Saturday Night

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PHILADELPHIA, Penn. /ORANGE, Californias. (Juuli 3, 2017) – In “Locked n’ Loaded” Põhiturniiri, welterweight Terrass “Real Deal” Shelestyuk (16-0, 10 Kos) made quick work of Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez (15-3, 11 Kos) by knocking him out in the third round Laupäeva õhtul pärit Omega Products International sisse Sacramento, Californias.

Shelestyuk, kes on kohal pole. 5 poolt WBO, predicted a knockout win in his prefight interview with the Olympic bronze medalist (London 2012) saying he planned to be aggressive from the start.

“I didn’t want this fight going the distance,” Said Shelestyuk, who attributes the aggressiveness to new trainer Joel Diaz. “Joel and I worked on increasing our punch output and it showed in this fight.”

Shelestyuk, who is from the Ukraine but now makes his home in Los Angeles, rocked Rodriguez in the first round. He connected on a two-punch combination that sent the Mexican to the canvas. Kolmandas ringis, Shelestyuk struck early and often, earning the knockout win at the 2:05 märk.

Top featherweight prospect Rubeni villa (7-0, 4 Kos) of Salinas, Californias. delivered a beating to overmatched veteran Jonathan Alcantara (7-16-2, 1 KO) of El Salvador. Villa, who swept all three scorecards (40-36), looked equally comfortable fighting on the outside or in the pocket.

“I think this fight showed how versatile I am,” Villa said. “I boxed him well and mixed it up inside without taking any hits. It was a solid performance.”

Villa, tõepoolest, looked the part of an elite prospect. He was aggressive the entire fight, yet was extremely disciplined on the defensive end.

“There’s no doubt I frustrated him,” Villa continued. “I could tell he was having a hard time. I never let him relax.”

Shelestyuk and Villa are co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.
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Taras Shelestyuk Enjoying Working with New Trainer Joel Diaz Ahead of Saturday’s Fight

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ORANGE, Calif./Philadelphia, Penn. (Juuni 27, 2017) – Undefeated, world ranked welterweight Terrass “Real Deal” Shelestyuk is banking on his new trainer, the highly regarded Joel Diaz, to take his game to the next level.
“I enjoy working with Joel Diaz,” said Shelstyuk, who brought home a bronze finish in the 2012 London Olympics to his native Ukraine. “He’s a great communicator. He knows how to bring out the best in boxers.”
Shelestyuk (15-0, 9 Kos), kes laupäeval headlines Thompson Boxing’s “Locked n’ Loaded” 8-round main event from Omega Products in Sacramento, Californias., is currently ranked No. 5 poolt WBO.
Juures 31, Shelestyuk can ill afford a slip up on his way up the official rankings. Tema vastane, Jeesus Rodriguez Alvarez (15-2, 11 Kos), is all too eager to play the spoiler laupäevalöö.
“I know I can’t sleep on Rodriguez,” Said Shelestyuk, who is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. “I have to make a statement early in the fight to let him know what I’m about.”
Shelestyuk vs. Rodriguez and the entire 8-bout card will be streamed live on TB Presents: Locked n’ Loaded. Watch the action on ThompsonBoxing.com ja Facebook Live algab 6:30 Pärastlõunal. PST / 10:30 Pärastlõunal. EST.
Piletid “Locked n’ Loaded” on hinnaga $40, $60, & $100 and are available for purchase online at ThompsonBoxing.com, või telefonil 714-935-0900.
Shelestyuk is coming off a unanimous decision win against Jaime Herrera in November. Võitlus, televised on SHOWTIME, had championship implications with Shelestyuk winning the WBO-NABO welterweight title.
Since teaming up with Diaz several months ago, Shelestyuk, kes on Vasakukäeline, has tightened his punching ability and plans to be assertive throughout the 8-round fight.
“I think most people know that I’m more of a boxer than a puncher,” said the Los Angeles-based Shelestyuk. “You can still have an aggressive style with a technical game plan and that’s what we’re working on. How to be aggressive in a methodical fashion.”
“This is a big fight for Taras. Should he win laupäeval, we feel he is ready for a major fight. He is hungry and has the incentive to put on a great performance laupäeval öö,” ütles Banner Kampaaniad President, Artie Pelullo.
In co-funktsioon, standout amateur Ruben Villa (5-0, 3 Kos) of Salinas, Californias. looks to stay undefeated against Jonathan Alcantara (7-15-2, 1 KO) in a fight set for 6-rounds.
Villa has all the tools to become the next world champion at featherweight. He cleaned up the amateur ranks with back-to-back National Golden Gloves championships prior to turning professional last year.
He inked a promotional contract with Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing last July.
TB Presents: Locked n’ Loaded broadcast team consists of Beto Duran on play-by-play and Steve Kim provides expert, color commentary.
Uksed avatakse kell 5:30 Pärastlõunal. local time with the first bout at approximately 6:30 Pärastlõunal. Omega Products International is located at 8111 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, NAGU 95826 and can be reached at 916-635-3335.
“Locked n’ Loaded” is presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Lucas Oil, in association with Everlast.
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Unbeaten Taras Shelestyuk Tests Unblemished Mark Saturday, Juuli 1 in Sacramento, NAGU.

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ORANGE, Californias. (Juuni 23, 2017) – Thompson Boxing Promotions heads to Northern California on Reede, July 1st to promote its first show in Sacramento starring unbeaten, Olympic pronks Taras ‘The Real Deal” Shelestyuk (15-0, 9 Kos).
The highly ranked Shelestyuk (WBO No. 5) faces fellow welterweight Jeesus Rodriguez Alvarez (15-2, 11 Kos) aastal “Locked n’ Loaded” 8-round main event from Omega Products International, an outdoor venue.
Shelestyuk vs. Rodriguez and the entire 8-bout card will be streamed live on TB Presents: Locked n’ Loaded. Watch the action on ThompsonBoxing.com ja Facebook Live algab 7:45 Pärastlõunal. PST / 10:45 Pärastlõunal. EST.
Piletid “Locked n’ Loaded” on hinnaga $40, $60, & $100 and are available for purchase online at ThompsonBoxing.com, või telefonil 714-935-0900.
Shelestyuk, 31, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Jaime Herrera in November. Võitlus, televised on SHOWTIME, had championship implications with Shelestyuk winning the WBO-NABO welterweight title.
The Ukrainian-born Shelestyuk, who now lives and trains in Los Angeles, had a decorated amateur career punctuated by winning a bronze medal in the 2012 London Olympics.
“I’m excited to fight in Sacramento,” Said Shelestyuk, who is promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions. “I’ve been in the gym all year and can’t wait to put on a show next week.”
In co-funktsioon, standout amateur Ruben Villa (5-0, 3 Kos) of Salinas, Californias. looks to stay undefeated against Gino De La Paz (2-1, 1 KO) in a fight set for 6-rounds.
Villa has all the tools to become the next world champion at featherweight. He cleaned up the amateur ranks with back-to-back National Golden Gloves championships prior to turning professional last year. He inked a promotional contract with Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions last July and has been busy since then.
“I love being active,” said Villa, who is managed by Danny Zamora. “That was one of the main selling points in signing with Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions. They assured me that I would be fighting frequently. I’m ready to get another win on my resume.”
“We are looking forward to a great night for Taras and Ruben,” said Artie Pelullo, President Banner Promotions. “Taras is on the cusp of big fights, and with a win over a tough fighter like Rodriguez should prepare him for that. As for Ruben, he is coming along great, ja July 1st, he will yet again show why he is the one of the top prospects in Boxing.”
TB Presents: Locked n’ Loaded broadcast team consists of Beto Duran on play-by-play and Steve Kim provides expert, color commentary.
Uksed avatakse kell 6:30 Pärastlõunal. local time with the first bout at approximately 7:45 Pärastlõunal. Omega Products International is located at 8111 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, NAGU 95826 and can be reached at 916-635-3335.
“Locked n’ Loaded” is presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Lucas Oil, in association with Everlast.
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Banner Promotions Shelestyuk, Villa and Ndongeni shine this past Friday night in Corona, California

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World ranked welterweight Taras Shelestyuk defeats Jamie Herrera on ShoBox: New Generation; world ranked lightweight Xolisani Ndongeni and heralded prospect Ruben Villa get wins off-televison
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CORONA, Californias. (November. 7, 2016) – Terrass “The Real Deal Shelestyuk, Vabandage müüri ees,ja Rubeni villa all remained undefeated this past Reede night at the Omega Events Center in Corona, California.
Shelestyuk (15-0, 9 Kos), the 2012 Olympic Games Bronze Medalist for Ukraine, was victorious by the scores of 96-93 kaks korda ja 95-94. Despite a gutsy, gritty performance, Herrera (15-4-1, 8 Kos), Chicago, IL., had a 3-fight winning streak end. There were no knockdowns.

Southpaw Shelestyuk, who entered the ring ranked No. 9 in the WBO and No. 13 in WBA, turned back a determined bid by Herrera to win, despite getting docked a point for excessive holding in the fifth round.

“See oli karm võitlus,” stated Shelestyuk. “He is a tough fighter; he is slow, but he worked well. Esimeses voorus, I did well but my legs went on me. I think it was because I did not sleep well.

“After five rounds, I started to find my rhythm. I started boxing him. I made some mistakes in there like pulling straight back. This fight will make me better. Nagu ma ütlesin, he was tough but nothing special. When my legs went, I started to work inside. I beat him good in the last round and if there was 30 seconds more, I could have stopped him.

“I am looking forward to being more active in 2017. I will take two or three weeks off and be right back in the gym.”

“Truth” hurts, and Herrera had more than his fair share of moments in a tight fight. Herrera, a professional since December 2009, figured to be a legitimate test for Shelestyuk, and he was. But Taras was more active, (maandumine 169 kohta 689 löögid, compared to Herrera’s 130 kohta 460). Each fighter connected 28 protsenti ajast.

Herrera, who had defeated undefeated prospects in four of his previous nine fights, was not happy with the verdict. “See oli hea võitlus. There is not much that I can say. I thought it was closer than the scores indicated. I had fun in there, and I give him credit. He was everything I expected. He is a smart fighter.”

“I would love to be a test dummy for all these young prospects. I thought it could have been a draw, but the people who saw it on TV can have their opinion.”

Shelestyuk is co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.

Opening up the ShoBox broadcast, Vitor Jones Freitas was stopped in the first round by Manuel Mendez. The fight was stopped after Mendez landed a thudding body shot that sent the previously undefeated Brazilian down for the ten count, breaking his rib.
In non-television action, Ndongeni showed why he is considered championship worthy, as he pounded out a ten-round unanimous decision over rugged Juan Garcia Mendez.
Ndongeni controlled the action as he mixed up his punches. He countered beautifully and worked up and down by mixing up his shots to the head and body of Mendez. Ndongeni, 26 aastat vana, is ranked number-3 by the WBA, and he showed the class of a world championship contender in his American debut.

Ndongeni, hüüdnimega “Nomeva”, which means The Wasp, stung Mendez throughout the contest, and he showed that not only is he a serious title contender, but he has a fan-friendly style.

Ndongeni is co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Golden Gloves Promotions.

Villa, of Salinas, California, was taken the distance for the first time, as he won a 4-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Aaron Lopez.
Villa, who previously scored two consecutive first round knockouts, won every round by showing off his boxing skills in the battle of undefeated fighters.
The 19 year-old Villa pushed the pace throughout the fight and had Lopez in trouble several times. Villa has been very active, as this was his 3rd win since turning professional on 29. juuli.
“I am very proud of Taras, Xolisani, and Ruben,” said Banner Promotions President Artie Pelullo.
“These are three guys at different stages, but I believe that all three have the talent to become world champions. Taras is closing in on a significant fight, for which a win will lead him to a title. This was our first look at Xolisani, and he was the fighter that was advertised. He has a lot of skills and is a versatile. My partner Rodney Berman and Iwill now look at the many options that we will have with him. I do expect him to fight for a world title sometime in the next year. Ruben had a tremendous learning experience. He fought a guy who was undefeated and very durable. He actually showed us more in this fight than he did in his two first round knockouts. In this fight he won all four round on every judges scorecards (40-36 kõik kaardid). I was very impressed with the different punch selections and the way he set everything up in there. As I have said before, he is a star in the making. As for Vitor, he had the right attitude following the fight. He is not going to let this deter him. He just got caught with the wrong punch at the wrong time. He was winning the round easily before that happened. He will obviously take some time off, and then we will look to bring him back next year.”
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UNDEFEATED WELTERWEIGHT TARAS SHELESTYUK WINS HARD-FOUGHT DECISION OVER JIMMY HERRERA IN SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION MAIN EVENT

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 Unbeaten Constantin Bejenaru Outpoints Steve Bujaj in Rugged Affair,

Manuel Mendez Scores One-Punch, First Round KO over Vitor Jones Freitas

Vaata Replay Esmaspäev, November. 7, juures 10 Pärastlõunal. JA/PT kohta SHO EXTREME®

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CORONA, Californias. (November. 4, 2016) - Tares “The Real Deal Shelestyuk maintained an unbeaten record and continued his ascent in the welterweight division with a close, unanimous 10-round decision over his toughest opponent to date, Jimmy “The Truth” Herrera sisse Reedene main event of a ShoBox: New Generation tripleheader elada Showtime from the outdoor Omega tooted Event Center Corona, Californias.

 

Shelestyuk (15-0, 9 Kos), the 2012 Olympic Games Bronze Medalist for Ukraine, was victorious by the scores of 96-93 kaks korda ja 95-94. Despite a gutsy, gritty performance, Herrera (15-4-1, 8 Kos), Chicago, Ill., had a three-fight winning streak end. There were no knockdowns.

 

In a rough and tumble, bloody collision of undefeated cruiserweights in the co-feature, Vasakukäeline Constantin Bejenaru (12-0, 4 Kos, 0-1-1 in World Series of Boxing), Catskillist, NY. Moldova teel, survived a knockdown and several unintentional head butts to register a unanimous 10-round decision over Steve Bujaj (16-1-1, 11 Kos), New York.

 

Kohalik fänn lemmik Manuel “La Tormenta” Mendez (13-1-2, 9 Kos), Indio, Californias., registered an impressive one-punch, 2:32 first round knockout over previously undefeated Vitor Jones Freitas (12-1, 1 ND, 6 Kos), Salvadorist, Bahia, Brasiilia, in a scheduled eight-round bout that opened the telecast.

 

Southpaw Shelestyuk, who entered the ring ranked No. 9 in the WBO and No. 13 in WBA, turned back a determined bid by Herrera to win despite getting docked a point for excessive holding in the fifth round.

 

"See oli karm võitlus,’’ Shelestyuk. “He is a tough fighter, he is slow but he worked well. Esimeses voorus, I did well but my legs went on me. I think it was because I did not sleep well.

 

“After five rounds I started to find my rhythm. I started boxing him. I made some mistakes in there like pulling straight back. This fight will make me better. Nagu ma ütlesin, he was tough but nothing special. When my legs went, I started to work inside. I beat him good in the last round and if there was 30 seconds more, I could have stopped him.

 

“I am looking forward to being more active in 2017. I will take two or three weeks off and be right back in the gym.’’

 

“The Truth” hurts and Herrera had more than his fair share of moments in a tight fight. Herrera, proff alates detsembrist 2009, figured to be a legitimate test for Shelestyuk and he was. But Taras was more active (maandumine 169 kohta 689 löögid, compared to Herrera’s 130 kohta 460). Each connected 28 protsenti ajast.

 

Herrera, who had defeated undefeated prospects in four of previous nine fights, was not happy with the verdict. “It was a good fight. There is not much that I can say. I thought it was closer than the scores indicated. I had fun in there and I give him credit. He was everything I expected. He is a smart fighter.’’

 

“I would live to be a test dummy for all these young prospects. I thought it could have been a draw, but the people who saw it on TV can have their opinion.’’

 

Making his second ShoBox algus, Bejenaru triumphed by the scores of 97-91 on the three judges’ scorecards. The lefthander went down from a clean, counter left hook to the chin in the fifth and got the worse of the unintentional head butts but appeared to outhustle and outfight a reluctant Bujaj most of the way.

 

A short cruiserweight with an awkward, herky-jerky style Bejenaru pressed the issue throughout and was much more active, throwing more than 100 more punches than Bujaj (454-336) and averaged 45 punches thrown per round compared to 38 for Bujaj.

 

“He’s a dirty fighter,’’ said Bejenaru after a match in which he suffered a bad cut over his left eye and a big welt on his overhead. “You look at all his fights, all he does is lead with his head. I was affected by his head butts but there was no way I was going to stop. He complains a lot, but all he did was foul. It felt to me like he bit me on the left ear after… that’s how he fights.

 

“The sport is boxing, not swimming and he flails his punches like a swimmer, a street fighter, not a pro fighter. He caught me with a clean shot on the knockdown but I got right up and wasn’t hurt.

 

“This win is a big step in my career. It will help me continue to rise me up in the rankings on my way to a title shot.’’

 

Bujaj, who was making his ShoBox debut, was livid afterward.

 

“Hell, jah, I’m mad,"Ütles ta. “The scoring was bad. I knew what I was getting into by fighting in his backyard, but I definitely thought I won. I knocked him down. He never hurt me.”

 

The aggressive-minded Mendez came out patiently and allowed Freitas to throw the majority of the early punches. Mendez’ first meaningful punch of the fight was a paralyzing left hook to the body that put Freitas down and writhing in pain.

 

“I was surprised he didn’t take that body shot well, said Mendez, is who is trained by Joel Diaz. “I knew I hurt him, but I thought he’d get up. I saw that he wasn’t covering up very well so I knew I was going to land one eventually.”

 

“I was surprisingly nervous going into this fight. I was somewhat timid to start. I usually come out stronger, but it didn’t matter because we got the result that we wanted.”

 

“I’m pumped for the knockout win. I know it didn’t last long, but I hope the TV audience enjoyed it.”

 

Freitas controlled most of the round with his movement and sharper punching, but a savage hook to the body — his third connect to the body — left the Brazilian on the canvas long after the 10 count.

 

“I messed up,’’ a tearful Jones Freitas said. “I paused at the wrong time and he hit me with the right punch. This means nothing to me. I’m going to keep working hard and training hard. Ma tahan mängime taas.”

 

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Unbeaten Welterweight Taras Shelestyuk Meets Jimmy Herrera,

Constantin Bejenaru, Steve Bujaj Clash in Collision of Undefeated Cruiserweights, Brazil’s Vitor Jones Freitas takes on Indio’s Manuel Mendez

From Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Californias.

 

Vajuta SIIN Sest fotosid Esther Lin / Showtime

 

CORONA, Californias. (November. 3, 2016) – The six fighters who’ll compete sel reedel edasi ShoBox: New Generation tehtud kaal neljapäeval for the live SHOWTIME tripleheader (10:30 Pärastlõunal. JA/PT, hilinenud Läänerannikul) from Omega Products Event Center in Corona.

 

Undefeated 2012 Olümpiamängude pronksmedaliomanik Taras "Real Deal" Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 Kos), Los Angeles, will make his main event debut when he faces Jimmy Herrera (15-3-1, 8 Kos), Chicago, Ill., in the 10-round featured attraction. Shelestyuk, a member of the vaunted 2012 Ukraine Olympic team, is ranked No. 9 poolt WBO ja nr. 13 in WBA. Herrera has defeated unbeaten prospects in four of last nine fights and is 8-1-1 üldiselt alates juulist 2012.

 

In ShoBox co-funktsioon, võitmatud ristlejad Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 Kos, 0-1-1 in World Series of Boxing), Catskillist, NY. Moldova teel, ja Steve “Superman” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 Kos), New York, will collide in a 10-rounder.

Võitluses telesaade, unbeaten lightweight Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 Kos), Salvadorist, Bahia, Brasiilia, vastaseks on kohalik fännide lemmik Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 Kos), Indio, Californias., aastal kaheksa vooru hooaeg. Freitas, 23, is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion and Brazilian legend Acelino “Popo” Freitas.

 

Pileteid üritusele reklaamib Thompson poks, Banner Promotions, Hitz Boxing ja Joe DeGuardia Star Boxing on hinnaga $100 (Eesrindlike) ja $70 (reserveeritud). Tickets are available for purchase on the day of the event (Reede) at the Omega Products Event Center will call booth beginning at 3:30 PM PT. The Omega Products Event Center is located at 1681 California Ave., Kroon, NAGU 92881.

 

AMETLIK KAALUD:

Welterweights (Põhiturniirile) - 10 Rounds

Taras Shelestyuk – 146½ Pounds

Jimmy Herrera – 146¼ Pounds

 

Ristlejakaalud (Co-Feature) - 10 Rounds

Constantin Bejenaru – 198¼ Pounds

Steve Bujaj – 197½ Pounds

 

Lightweights (Telecast Opener) - 8 Rounds

Vitor Jones Freitas – 134¼ Pounds

Manuel Mendez – 135 Pounds

 

FINAL QUOTES:

TARAS SHELESTYUK

 

“Herrera is a good fighter, a tough fighter. I know he has defeated some good fighters like Mike Jones, who was a top fighter who’d been off a couple years. But I’m 100 protsenti valmis. I expect a very tough and exciting fight but I expect to be much stronger and smarter.

 

“I’m excited for all the attention this fight and I are getting. I’ve always known that fans in America have known me but maybe now more than before. I think in the next year, I can become even more well-known.

 

“I’ve been working on strength and becoming more powerful. I think my boxing skills are already good, but my speed and power are better than before. I feel in sparring that I’m punching harder.

 

“I like to work the body. I like the fact you land enough of them early, they take a toll late. That’s one thing good about fighting as a pro. I feel good about my career; I hope to be fighting some of the best fighters in the division within a year.

 

“I’m sure Herrera will probably try and come at me; there’s no chance he can beat me at boxing. I like guys who come forward. They are good for me because I can counter and move side to side. And I’m ready to fight on the inside if necessary.

 

“I know I can improve on my last ShoBox võitlus. I made it closer than it should have been. If we had it over again I think I maybe stop him just because of what we’re been working on in the gym.

 

“Sparring with Shane Mosley has been huge for me. He’s such a great fighter. When I was younger, I’d watch his fights. Now we spar. He’s older but still very good. He knows all the tricks and gives me a lot of advice that helps me in and out of the ring. Everything he’s said to me, I’ve tried to apply.”

 

JIMMY HERRERA:

“I’ve been working a full two months for this fight so I’m ready. This is going to be a very good test for both of us, a great fight. He’s a good European boxer, another unbeaten for me. But I don’t feel like I’m coming in as the underdog at all. He’s got his strengths, I’ve got my strengths.

 

“There has to be a purpose for every punch. Each has to count. If he opens up and makes a mistake, I have to take advantage. I need to get him out of his rhythm early, force him out of his comfort zone and make him fight my fight.

 

“I’ll be the aggressor. But I’d love if he was the aggressor. I just think, kuigi, knowing him, he’s going to try to box and win the rounds that way. I work all the time coming forward and that’s what I’ll do homme.

 

“A kid from Chicago, like me, it’s hard to get anywhere in boxing without connections, so finally after fighting so long without a manager, I signed with Cameron Dunkin. I always knew I could be a good boxer, but never figured I’d be a boxer. But look at me know, I’m fighting on SHOWTIME and this fight couldn’t be coming along at a better time.”

 

CONSTANTIN BEJENARU:

“I feel your amateur career gives you a good foundation, like a beginner, but once you turn pro it’s a total different game. It doesn’t matter who has more experience as an amateur. As professionals, we all have to do our jobs here.

 

“I don’t know Bujaj, but I saw his fight with Junior Wright so I know he is tough.

 

“I feel this is a big step for me. Ta 16-0, a good fighter who can punch or box, and this is for a belt. This a good fight for both of us.

“I work hard for every fight and this was no exception. We know we have to pay attention to detail. This is a dangerous guy but I am very confident.

 

“I definitely don’t expect an easy fight. I have to press the action. I need to make him as uncomfortable as I can.

 

“I don’t have a lot of pro knockouts but boxing isn’t just about power. Boxing is intelligence and mental; it’s not just a street fight for me.

 

“This is my second fight on ShoBox. I’m so happy to be back again after that last win over Zubov. The goal is to keep busy, come back early next year and then sometime by next year be ready to fight for a major title of some type.’’

 

STEVE BUJAJ:

 

“I’m looking forward to this fight, my first on network TV, to see where I’m at. See, kuidas ma tunnen, I’ve got everything to win, everything to lose. This either pushes me to the next level, or I stay where I’m at.

 

“I’m ready for any kind of fight. I’m a versatile fighter and I will have the height advantage.

 

“I feel ready now for the bigger fights, the additional exposure on SHOWTIME, the ratings, the titles, kõik see. But I definitely will be even more after Reede.

 

“I don’t feel this is going 10 vooru. I feel I’ll break him down and eventually stop him. I feel I’ve got the skills and definitely the heart. I’m healthy and ready to go.

 

“I saw his last fight on ShoBox, and thought it was pretty decent. He’s pretty short for a cruiserweight. Although we’re both from New York, I’d never heard of him before.

 

“Camp went awesome with lots of sparring. In Las Vegas. I trained with Mayweather fighters like Ronald Gavril, Badou Jack and Caleb Plant. It’s been four years since I’ve fought a left-hander but I do not consider it factor.’’

 

VITOR JONES FREITAS:

“I thank God and both my uncles for helping me get to where I am, for teaching me and for guiding me in every step of my life and in boxing. Without their influence and what they’ve done for me since I was 11, I feel I’d be dead today.

 

“I’m very excited about this fight and the opportunity to fight better guys. This for me is all about taking advantage of the opportunity.

 

“I’m getting more and more experience. My goal is to work hard and, like my Uncle Acelino, make good fights and become a world champion“

 

“We’ve studied Mendez’ fighting style and have a lot of respect for his trainer, Joel Diaz. I know Mendez is very strong and comes forward. I don’t know if he likes it when his opponents attack from the sides but I’m ready to fight him on the sides, head-on and toe-to-toe.”

 

MANUEL MENDEZ:

 

“This is my ninth fight with Joel and we know each other very well. Through the bad and good, he’s been there for me.

 

“I’m sure Freitas has confidence in his ability but like any other undefeated fighter he does well until he hits the wall, which is what Joel wants me to make him do. He wants me to punish him, take my time.

 

“I feel have I have natural power, can take a punch and have heart. Hit me as much as you want, but watch out once I connect and turn things around. My goal always is to break them down, starting with the body.

 

“I may not have the pedigree of some of these guys, but I’m learning defense, how to pace myself, staying poised and most importantly, just how to fight. The more experience, the more mature you become.

 

"Homme I just want to be me and listen to Joel in the corner. I wouldn’t want to be standing in from of me. If he wants to stand and bang, teeme seda. I guarantee he’s the one going back after the first few moments.”

 

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Q&A WITH STEVE “SUPERMAN” BUJAJ

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Cruiserweight Faces Fellow Unbeaten Constantin Bejenaru In Co-Feature on ShoBox: The New Generation TripleheaderThis Reede, November. 4, Live on SHOWTIME®

Welterweight Taras Shelestyuk Risks Perfect Record Against Jimmy Herrera in Main Event; Brazil’s Vitor Jones FreitasTakes on Indio’s Manuel Mendez in Opening Bout

From Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Californias.
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CORONA, Californias. (November. 2, 2016) — Undefeated ultra-confident cruiserweight Steve “Supermees” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 Kos), of Westchester, NY, chimes in before his important 10-round bout with fellow unbeaten Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 3 Kos, 0-1-1 in the World Series of Boxing), Brooklyn, NY, in the middle match of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader this Reede, November. 4, from the Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Californias.
Bujaj (ilmekas “Boo-ha”), 26, has won four in a row, sealhulgas tema viimase kahe knockout, since boxing a split 10-round draw in a slugfest with then-undefeated three-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion Junior Wright (10-0) mais 2014. A two-time New York Golden Gloves champion, Bujah, who’ll be fighting on ShoBox the first time, is coming off a first-round TKO over previously undefeated Sergio Ramirez (11-0) edasi Juuni 11

Bejenaru (ilmekas “bay-zhin-nah-ROO”) is making his second ShoBox start. In his debut last Aprill 15, the native of Ungheni, Moldova, scored a unanimous eight-round decision over previously unbeaten Alexey Zubov (10-0), endine Venemaa amatöörmeister ja seitsmekordne Euroopa amatöörmeister. Southpaw Bejenaru boxed on the Romanian national team for 10 aastal ja oli üheksakordne riigi meister.

Here is What Bujaj said:

What do you know about Bejenaru and what are your thoughts going in?

“I know he’s undefeated, 11-0 and a lefty, but I don’t believe he’s on my level. I think I’m a different class fighter and will be able to show it reedel.”

What kind of fight do you expect?

“I don’t really have any expectations. When I get in there, I make my adjustments, and then I start breaking him down.”

What is the key to winning? What are your advantages?

“My best advantage is my experience. I’ve fought 10 vooru enne. This is his first time. I believe that I’m more skilled than he is, and I believe that I have more heart and just think I have the edge all around.”

On fighting on ShoBox the first time?

“I’m very excited and grateful for the opportunity that has been given me. I’m ready to go out and perform and show the world what I’m all about — and that is being one of the top guys in the cruiserweight division.”

Your opinion on the cruiserweight division?

“The cruiserweight division is a good division with a lot of good fighters. I feel like it will get more exposure in the future because there are so many talented fighters and good fights that can happen. I’m looking forward to being a part some of the big fights and making some noise.”

What would a win on ShoBox mean to you?

“A win on SHOWTIME would be really huge, but mostly it would keep me going.”

Are they making a mistake fighting you?

“I don’t think he made a mistake, but I refuse to lose this fight. I’m gonna give it my all. He’s not on my level and I’m gonna prove it. I’m gonna fight my ass off.”

On his slugfest with former world title challenger Wright?
“I was winning the fight but I broke my jaw in the fourth round. I had a bad mouthpiece, a cheap one. I never knew mouthpieces needed to be fitted. The surgeon told me if I’d had a pro mouthpiece, I wouldn’t have had a problem.
“I still believe anybody else would have quit in that fight. I was in a lot of pain, I couldn’t close my mouth because the jaw was broke, I was spitting out blood. But I hung in there despite the jaw.

“I had him out on his feet in the last half-minute or so but the referee stopped the fight to give him time to tape up one of the laces on his glove. That gave him time to recover. If the ref hadn’t stopped it when he did, I feel I would have knocked him out.”

On his career?

“I had to work hard for my career. I don’t have a padded record. I do not have it as easy as most in their career. I don’t have a big-time promoter, and I’m not pampered. I’ve fought tough guys throughout my career but I’ve learned a lot and have no regrets. But I feel it’s time for me to step up. After I win Reede kohta ShoBox, a lot of doors should start opening up me.”
New Nickname?

“I’ve been known as ‘Superman’my whole career but I’m thinking of changing it to “Steel.” The Wright fight proved a lot of me, and I learned a lot. Ma ei saa loobuda. I’m very tough and strong-minded, made of ‘steel.'”
Bujaj vs. Bejenaru is scheduled for 10 rounds and will be part of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on SHOWTIME at 10:30 Pärastlõunal. JA/PT (hilinenud Läänerannikul). The main event will feature undefeated welterweight Taras Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 KO poolt) võta häiritud mõtlemisega Jimmy Herrera (15-3-1, 8 KO poolt). Opening up the broadcast will feature Unbeaten lightweight Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 Kos), Salvadorist, Bahia, Brasiilia, vastaseks on kohalik fännide lemmik Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 Kos), Indio, Californias., in an eight-round bout in the opening bout of the telecast. Freitas, 23, is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion and Brazilian legend Acelino “Butt” Freitas.

Piletid üritusele, mida reklaamib Banner Promotions, Thompson poks, Hitz Boxing and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing are priced at $100 (Eesrindlike), $70 (reserveeritud) ja $50 (üldise vastuvõtu) ja saab osta helistades (714) 935-0900.
Barry Tompkins kutsub ShoBoxi toimingut ringi äärest koos Steve Farhood ja endine maailmameister Raul Marquez olles ekspert analüütikud. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan tootmine ja Rick Phillips juhtimis-.
Umbes ShoBox: New Generation
Alates selle loomisest juulis 2001, Kriittistenkin Showtime poks seeria, ShoBox: New Generation on Objekte noor talent sobitada raske. ShoBox filosoofia on televisioonis põnev, rahvahulga meeldiv ja võistlustel, pakkudes samas Koekenttä jaoks valmis väljavaateid otsustanud võidelda ülemaailmse tiitli. Mõned kasvav nimekiri 67 võitlejad, kes on ilmunud ShoBox ja arenenud koguda maailmameistri tiitlit sisaldab: Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Omar Figueroa, Ñoñito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams ja rohkem.
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INDIO’S MANUEL MENDEZ IS READY FOR TV DEBUT AGAINST UNDEFEATED VITOR JONES FREITAS ON SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION TRIPLEHEADER THIS FRIDAY, November. 4, Elada SHOWTIME®

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Promising Welterweight Taras Shelestyuk Meets Jimmy Herrera in Main Event; Unbeaten Cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru, Steve Bujaj Clash in Co-Main at Omega Products International Event Center, Kroon, Californias.

Live Showtime juures 10:30 Pärastlõunal. JA/PT

Omega Productsi rahvusvahelisest üritustekeskusest Coronas, Californias.

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ORANGE, Californias. (November. 2, 2016) – Hard-hitting lightweight prospect Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 Kos) muudab oma Ameerika Ühendriike. television debut against unbeaten Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 6 Kos) see Reede, November. 4, alates Omega Products Event Center in Corona, Californias.

Freitas vs. Mendez is scheduled for eight rounds and kicks off a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader live on Showtime juures 10:30 Pärastlõunal. JA/PT (hilinenud Läänerannikul).

Piletid üritusele, mida reklaamib Banner Promotions, Thompson poks, Hitz Boxing and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing are priced at $100 (Eesrindlike), $70 (reserveeritud) ja $50 (üldise vastuvõtu) ja saab osta helistades (714) 935-0900.

Mendez, who is trained by the well-regarded Joel Diaz, is putting the finishing touches on a training camp that saw him spar against former world champions Victor Ortiz, Ruslan Provodnikov and elite prospect Vergil Ortiz.

Thompson Boxing caught up with the 26-year-old slugger from Indio, Californias. and got his take on see reede ShoBox fight.

(On your first time fighting in front of a nationally televised audience) ...

“See on suurepärane võimalus. I always push myself to the limits and this fight is no different. I have a fan-friendly style that the SHOWTIME audience is going to love.”

(On paper your fight against Freitas appears evenly matched, but most are giving the upper hand to your opponent) …

“I’ve always been the underdog all my life so this is another shot to prove myself. Freitas has a famous name, but that’s about it. He hasn’t faced anyone that approaches my ability.”

(On what you expect from Freitas) …

“The first few rounds will go a long way in knowing what he has. From watching tape, it seems like he has speed, but the most important thing is gauging his power. I can take a punch so once I feel him connect with something, then I’ll know what he has to offer.”

(On your relationship with Joel Diaz) …

“We have an excellent relationship. He’s incredibly helpful in that I’ve seen a great deal of improvement since I’ve been with him. Everything is better. My conditioning, head movement, jalavaev; I’ve improved in a lot of areas. He’s a great teacher.”

(How would you describe your style for those that have yet to see you fight?) ...

“I’m a smart boxer that pressures fighters into making mistakes. I have all the tools needed to wear down opponents. You’ll always see me in front of you to the point where you get annoyed and start making mental errors. That’s when I put the hurt on you.”

TV FIGHTS

Undefeated 2012 Olympic pronks Terrass “Real Deal” Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 Kos) seisab silmitsi ärritunud meelega Jaime Herrera ShoBoxi 10-voorulise kergekaalu põhiturniiril: Uue põlvkonna kolmikpea on sisse lülitatud Reede, November. 4, elada Showtime kell 10:30 Pärastlõunal. JA/PT (hilinenud Läänerannikul) from Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, Californias.

In co-funktsioon, võitmatud ristlejad Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 Kos, 0-1-1 in World Series of Boxing), Catskillist, NY. Moldova teel, ja Stevens “Supermees” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 Kos), New York, põrkuvad 10 ringis vabade WBC Internationali ja WBC Continental Americase tiitlite nimel.

Menetluse algatamise hooaeg telesaade, võitmatu kerge Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 Kos), Salvadorist, Bahia, Brasiilia, vastaseks on kohalik fännide lemmik Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 Kos), Indio, Californias., aastal kaheksa vooru hooaeg. The 23-year-old Freitas is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion Acelino “Butt” Freitas.

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Barry Tompkins kutsub ShoBoxi toimingut ringi äärest koos Steve Farhood ja endine maailmameister Raul Marquez olles ekspert analüütikud. Produtsent on Gordon Hall koos Rich Gaughan tootmine ja Rick Phillips juhtimis-.