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Gilberto Ramirez vs. Alfonso Lopez Headlines “Battle of Rio Grande”

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Live Dec. 18^th on pay-per-view from Galveston, Texas

GALVESTON, Texas (November 30, 2020) -- There is a Texas showdown coming December 18^th called the “Battle of Rio Grande,” in which undefeated, former world super middleweight championGilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (40-0, 26 KO) challenges North American Boxing Federation (NABF) licht zwaargewichtAlfonso “El Tigre” Lopez (32-3, 25 KO), live on pay per view from Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston, Texas.

“Battle of Rio Grande” will be available for live viewing on digital, cable and satellite, vanaf 8 p.m. EN / 5 p.m. PT, on pay per view for a suggested retail price of only $24.99. FITE will stream worldwide on the FITE mobile apps, alle belangrijke OTT-apps en website (www.FITE.tv), and Integrated Sports Media will distribute throughout North America via DirecTV, gewild, and DISH in the United States, as well as in Canada on Shaw and SaskTel.

The main event fighters, Ramirez and Lopez, are co-promoters of “Battle of Rio Grande” under their promotional company names, respectievelijk, Zurdo Promotions and El Tigre Promotions.

Ramirez, 29, became the first Mexican super middleweight champion of the world in 2016 with a 12-round unanimous decision over World Boxing Organization (WBO) kampioenArthur Abraham (44-4). The multi-gifted southpaw “Zurdo” (means lefthanded in English) from Mazatlán, Mexico, went on to make five successful title defences, including three against unbeaten challengersJesse Hart (25-0), Habif Ahmed (25-0-1), enRoamer Alexis Angulo (23-0).

Ramirez moved up to light heavyweight for his last fight a year ago, when he stopped 29-6-1Tommy Karpency in vier rondes, after which Ramirez became a promotional free agent. “Battle of Rio Grande” is his first event as a promoter.

“Promoting is not an easy job,” Ramirez said, “but I have good people behind me. They’ve got my back and we work very well together. I was world champion and now I’m a promoter; I see the big picture. I don’t want to be fighting forever. I started my own promotional company so that when I retire, I will have a good life after boxing. There’s no stress on me as a promoter, the stress is on my team.”

The 6’ 3” Ramirez is a physical specimen who can dunk a basketball and could easily have been a pro athlete in a different sport like football. He follows business trends and by[opening his own promotional company, he’s taking advantages of the new era of boxing, in which he plans to aid fellow boxers, particularly Mexicans, by giving them a larger platform to display their skills.

Working with his opponent in terms of promoting “Battle of Rio Grande” is a sign of two fighters taking control of their careers, as well as being completely independent rather than under a promoter, although Lopez has been promoting in Texas for several years.

“We’ll work together but, in de ring, he wants my 40-0 Ramirez noted. “I know he’s been training a lot, so he’s going to be faster and stronger, which is good for me because I like fighting good fighters. Everybody wants to take my record, but I’m training (In Santa Monica, ZOALS) like the champion I am to give fans a good fight. He’s going to bring everything he has into the ring. I expect a good fight. It’s a big opportunity for him. I am fully focused on him because I want the opportunity to be world champion again.”

Lopez will be riding a 10-fight win streak into the ring Dec. 18^th versus Ramirez in the 12-round main event. His most recent fight was 13 maanden geleden, when he won a 10-round decision over 19-9-1Denis Grachev in Lopez’ first defense of the NABF title he captured in his previous fight with a fourth-round stoppage of 21-3Alex Theran.

Ramirez isn’t looking past Lopez for future fights against world light heavyweight champions Artur Beterbiev (WBC & IBF) Dmitry Bivol (WBA), because he knows and respects Lopez. The media and public, in het algemeen, underappreciated Lopez and some have taken cheap shots at him in social media.

“Maybe a little but it’s not a big deal,” Lopez responded to being asked if he was undervalued. “I’ve always said that in this busines, everybody has the opportunity to be seen. Gilberto’s beaten quality guys and he’s a world champion. I’ve promoted myself, mostly in Texas, and I’m well respected within the industry. If they really want to see who Gilberto is fighting, tune in, and then make decisions at the end of the fight and maybe they’ll change their mind. Otherwise, they should keep their opinions to themselves instead of reading about me on social media or matching up who we’ve fought.”

Ramirez has a marquee name, and he represents a career-changing opportunity for Lopez, who has captured four titles, including the NABF crown he’ll be defending. Meer, “El Tigre” holds victories over solid opponents other than Grachev and Theran, such asDyah Davis enRubin Williams, en in 2011 Lopez extendedKelly Pavlik the distance in a loss by way of a 10-round majority decision.

Lopez isn’t fighting Ramirez simply for a payday, to the contrary. “Nobody walks into the ring thinking they’re just happy to be there,” Lopez explained. “This fight will establish me as a world-class fighter. I feel that the winner will be the best in our division and the guys walking around with their belts should fight the winner. Gilberto is a great fighter who has a lot of experience as a world champion. He has physical attributes that him difficult to fight. He’s strong and always in great condition. I need to be intelligent, able to read him, and in great shape.

“The fight will be about adjustments. We’ve both been in this game a long time and at this high level of boxing, you need to be smart and strategic, but both of us being Mexican, it could turn into a brawl at any time. People will see why nobody wants to fight either of us. I’m excited and I know he is, too. Boxing fans don’t want to miss it!"

World-rated heavyweightMichael “The Bounty” Hunter zal worden geconfronteerd met veteraanChauncy “Hillyard Hammer” Welliver (57-13-5, 23 KO), the former World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Americas champion, in the 10-round co-featured event.

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Tickets zijn geprijsd op $65.00, $135.00, $250.00 en $400.00 for VIP are on sale and available to purchase atwww.zurdopromotions.events.com.

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Tjilpen: @BuienRadarNL, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez, MichaelHunterII, @Fitetv, @IntegratedPPV

Over Zurdo Promotions: Zurdo Promotions is de belangrijkste promotor van vechtsporten / evenementen met het hoofdkantoor in de Verenigde Staten en Mexico. Onder leiding van de ongeslagen wereldkampioen, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez. Zurdo Promotions streeft ernaar om op alle vlakken de beste te zijn om de nieuwe standaard in boksen te zetten. Bezoek ons opwww.ZurdoPromotions.com.

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Sam Clarkson Jr. Squares off Against Israel Duffus for Ring Of Hope’s “Night To Fight” on March 7 in Irving TX

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**IRVINE, TX (Maart 4, 2020)** – Fort Worth born-and-bred boxer Sam Clarkson Jr. was highly motivated by the wrong forces growing up. He was heading down dangerous Dallas roads, ones that could potentially not only derail his life, but spoil his boxing talents as well.

Before the Cedar HIll native found the sweet science at the age of 17, he was already going in and out of jail.

Reflecting on his regressions today, Clarkson Jr. is not proud of his decisions, but he doesn’t regret them either because it made him the stronger.

Non-profit organization Ring Of Hope was created in 2010 to help kids like Clarkson Jr. in the greater Dallas area escape trouble. Over the last decade, Ring Of Hope has transformed communities and changed the lives of the youth by educating, empowering and engaging students through the fundamentals of boxing.

Clarkson Jr. is proof of the promise that Ring Of Hope presents. He embodies the organization’s mission , en nu, Clarkson Jr. (22-5, 15 KO) will headline Ring Of Hope’s ninth annual “Night To Fight” on Saturday, Maart 7 when he takes on the Freddie Roach-trained Israel Duffus (19-6, 16 KO) at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas.

“It’s truly a huge blessing to headline Ring of Hope’s event,” said Clarkson Jr. “It’s great to see how Ring of Hope opens its doors to everyone and people of all different backgrounds. I want to become a part of a movement to show kids who may have troubled backgrounds that boxing accepts you no matter who you are.”

The light heavyweight Clarkson is a nine-year veteran who’s defeated the likes of Cedric Agnew and also challenged Dmitry Bivol and Jesse Hart in the past.

Before the 29-year-old southpaw appeared multiple times under the bright lights of Showtime television, he racked up an amateur record of 89-9 and won the National Pals in 2009 and the Ringside silver medal in 2010. Clarkson is also a two-time Texas Golden Gloves champion.

“I was a firecracker always up for a fight,” said Clarkson Jr. “I turned a negative into a positive. When I got introduced to boxing, it was mine, and I have stayed out of trouble for the last 13 jaar. Boxing has changed my life. For kids who are like me when I was growing up, if you have the right passion, there are no limitations to who you can become.”

Clarkson Jr. has frequented Ring of Hope gyms ever since its inception, whether it be for sparring, reconnecting with coaches and old friends or simply speaking and guiding children.

“A lot of the kids at Ring of Hope look up to me because I am a professional boxer. It feels great to motivate them,” said Clarkson Jr. “Ring of Hope is a great platform to help kids escape the streets. I take my hat off to them.

“I’ve returned to my comfort zone with spirituality. I’ve been reading the Bible a lot more and believe that God will set-up everything for me as a family man and a provider. I’ve fallen short a lot in the past, but ever since I’ve refocused my career, everything is falling back into place. Ik ben opgewonden, and I can’t wait to put on a great show. Everyone will be pleased to see my skills. I’ll be coming to make a statement. I’m coming with a chip on my shoulder and I’m looking to dominate.”

Clarkson Jr. will attempt to conquer the Panamanian pugilist Duffus, a 27-year-old who’s been training with the Hall of Fame coach Roach at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles ever since he permanently moved to the United States in 2014.

“The last few years have been rough for me. I split with my wife, and we have two very young children. The last thing on my mind in the middle of the storm was boxing,” said Duffus. “My personal issues were affecting me, but I’m doing better now, and I’m focused on putting my career back on track.”

Duffus was riding an eight-fight winning from 2017 en 2018 before his problems outside of the ring took over. He lost his next two fights by unanimous decision. Finally in a better place, he’s looking to bounce back versus Clarkson Jr.

“Freddie has a lot of confidence in me and my talent,” said Duffus, who also has an amateur record of 98-10. “He tells me exactly what I need to do to take advantage of my opponent, and that’s what I plan on doing March 7.”

Also to be featured in separate bouts are welterweights **Jessy Martinez** (14-0, 9 KO) en **Brandyn Lynch** (10-1, 8 KO), cruiserweight **Robin Safar** (10-0, 7 KO) and heavyweight Patrick Mailata (4-0, 2 KO), Austin-based super lightweight **Robert Kevin Garcia** (6-0, 5 KO) and the Corpus Christi-based lightweight **John Rincon** (4-0, 2 KO).

Night To Fight will be available live on Integrated Sports Pay Per View on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via **gewild**, **Vubiquity**, **DirecTV** en **DISH** in de Verenigde Staten, **Shaw PPV** in Canada and worldwide via the FITE.TV app en website.

Hall of Fame Showtime TV broadcaster **Al Bernstein**, former two-division world champion **Paulie Malignaggi** and LA Times and Boxing Scene journalist and writerManouk Akopyan will call the action from ringside.

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Limited tickets and VIP dinner tables can be obtained through a sponsorship to Ring of Hope. Voor meer informatie, ga naar www.ringofhope.com.

The Toyota Music Factory is located at 300 West Las Colinas Boulevard in Irving, Texas.

For more information on sponsoring, volunteering or to enroll a child in a Ring of Hope program, stuur een email info@ringofhope.com. To provide a safe place for youth in the Dallas Fort Worth area to participate in after school boxing programs, click here to donate.

For up to date information, news and developments, bezoek www.RingOfHope.com, and follow along online on the following Ring of Hope platforms—Instagram, Facebook enYouTube.

Night To Fight 2020 promo video

🥊 Highlights from previous Ring of Hope Night To Fight events

Foto's uit 2019 Night To Fight, which took place Feb. 28 at the Frontiers Of Flight Museum in Dallas. The fight card featured undefeated prospects, former US Olympians and the likes of Hall of Famer fighter Thomas Hearn and The First Lady of Boxing Jackie Kallen in attendance.

**ABOUT RING OF HOPE:** Gesticht in 2010 by Steve Bolos, Ring of Hope is a non-profit organization that seeks to educate, empower and engage the youth through the fundamentals of boxing. With two gym locations—the South Dallas Club and the Colony Club—Ring of Hope emphasises on leadership development, fitness programs and community outreach while teaching the discipline of boxing. The locations also provide a safe place for youth in the Dallas Fort Worth area to participate in after school boxing programs. Through the sweet science, Ring of Hope’s coaches and volunteers empower youth to become more committed to health, fitness and wellness while also inspiring them to become more engaged in their community.

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De zwaargewichtbokser Darius Fulghum uit Houston zet de verpleegcarrière in de wacht om de Olympische droom na te streven

Februari 28, 2020 FNU47 Laat een reactie achter

COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (Februari 26, 2020) - Amateurboksers nemen vaak verschillende routes op hun persoonlijke reizen en zwaargewicht in HoustonDarius Fulghum heeft zijn carrière buiten de ring gezet om zijn boksdromen na te jagen.

Fulghum was een worstelaar op de middelbare school in Killeen, Texas. Hij begon in te boksen 2015 en ontwikkelde al snel een passie voor de “Sweet Science,”Grotendeels omdat het een eenpersoonssport is. Hij hoefde niet te vertrouwen op teamgenoten, liever uit eigen beweging winnen of verliezen. Hoewel hij getalenteerd genoeg was om een collegiale worstelaar te worden, het zou een te grote financiële belasting voor zijn gezin zijn geweest.

“Ik had die competitieve jeuk en was redelijk goed toen ik voor het eerst begon met boksen,”Zei Dariuis. 'Ik wist dat ik alles kon doen waar ik mijn zinnen op had gezet. Ik wil boksen opnieuw definiëren. Ik ben geen typische bokser die op straat is opgegroeid. Ik hou niet eens van vechten; Ik ben passief en heb nog nooit een straatgevecht gehad. "

De 23-jarige Fulghum heeft momenteel zijn zinnen erop gezet om zijn land te vertegenwoordigen op de Olympische Spelen van Tokio 2020. Pro-boksen zal volgen, maar, voor nu, hij traint hard om zich te kwalificeren voor deelname aan de Olympische Spelen door in de top drie te eindigen van het America's Qualification Tournament, 26 maart - april 3, in Buenos Aires, Argentinië. Er komt ook nog een "Last Chance" -mogelijkheid, indien nodig, bij de World Qualifier, Mei 13-14, in Parijs, waar de top drie zich ook kwalificeert voor de Olympische Spelen.

"Het is zo moeilijk om niet de hele tijd aan de Olympische Spelen te denken," hij geeft toe. “Ik probeer er niet te veel over na te denken, maar ik denk eraan omdat ik ervan heb gedroomd Olympiër te worden en ik ben nu zo dichtbij. Ik heb de offers gebracht om Olympiër te worden en dan blijf ik de rest van mijn leven Olympiër.

“Ik luister naar mijn coaches. In het heetst van de strijd, wanneer dingen het meest stressvol zijn, Ik voel me de underdog en presteer tot op het absolute moment. Het was do-or-die bij Olympic Trials. Ik weiger gewoon te verliezen. "

Fulgham reageerde zeker positief op de druk van de proeven, verwarrende pre-trials favorietAdrian Tillman in de openingsronde, en dan door tegenstanders rollen totdat hij de titel veiligstelde.

"Mensen kenden me niet,'Legde Fulgham uit. "Ik was de underdog omdat ik niet aan veel toernooien deelnam omdat ik meedeed (verpleging) school-. Mijn finales waren altijd in december (dezelfde tijd als USA Nationals). Ik had een pauze in mijn schema 2018, toen ik een gouden medaille won op het National Golden Gloves Tournament. Het is gewoon de manier waarop mijn schema is verlopen. Zo, Ik had niet in veel toernooien gevochten, maar ik kon naar binnen sluipen wanneer het er het meest toe deed. "

Fulghum nam onlangs deel aan zijn eerste internationale toernooi op het prestigieuze Strandja-toernooi in Bulgarije, het winnen van een van de twee wedstrijden. De ervaring, hoewel, was onbetaalbaar, mogelijk van carrière veranderen in termen van voorbereiding op de Olympische Spelen.

“Het was niet alleen mijn eerste internationale toernooi," hij schreef op, “Het was de eerste keer dat ik bokste zonder hoofddeksel (zoals het geval zal zijn op de Olympische Spelen), en ik vocht tegen jongens uit het buitenland met verschillende stijlen. Het was een geweldige ervaring, want nu ga ik niet blind voor de Olympische kwalificatie. "

Leden van het USA Boxing Olympic Qualification Team, zoals Fulghum, hebben pauze voordat ze terugkeren voor training met zijn teamgenoten in het Olympisch en Paralympisch trainingscentrum van de Verenigde Staten in Colorado Springs.

“Ik heb me daar afgelopen 2 januari voor het eerst gemeld en ik vind het geweldig,'Merkte Fulghum op. “Elke atleet droomt ervan om te trainen met topsporters zonder afleiding en topcoaches. ik word wakker, eten, slaap, train en doe dat de volgende dag opnieuw. Dat is mijn schema. "

Fulghum behaalde afgelopen mei zijn diploma verpleegkunde, maar nu en voor de nabije toekomst concentreert hij zich volledig op boksen.

“Ik stelde onderwijs voorop en haalde mijn diploma,'Besloot Fulgham. "Ik krijg altijd verpleging na het boksen. Maar ik droomde ervan om de hele school naar de Olympische Spelen te gaan. Ik heb het boksen in de wacht gezet en nu heb ik de verpleging opzij geschoven, zodat ik alles in het boksen kan steken. Ik wilde niet jongleren met verplegen en boksen. Ik zou op die manier ook niet de beste kunnen zijn.

“Ik ben van plan om prof te worden omdat ik zo van boksen hou. Ik moet boksen als ik jong ben. Ik ga zo ver als ik kan in het boksen en ik zal altijd borstvoeding krijgen. "

Darius Fulgham heeft een omslachtige weg in het leven genomen, van verpleging tot boksen. Het is het waard, hoewel, als hij het haalt naar Tokio als onderdeel van Team USA voor de 2020 Olympische Spelen.

INFORMATIE:

www.usaboxing.org

Tjilpen: @USABoxing

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

OVER USA BOKSEN: Om amateurboksen in olympische stijl te promoten en te laten groeien in de Verenigde Staten en om het onvermoeibare streven naar Olympisch goud te inspireren en atleten en coaches in staat te stellen om aanhoudende competitieve uitmuntendheid te bereiken. Bovendien, USA Boxing probeert alle deelnemers het karakter bij te brengen, vertrouwen en focus die ze nodig hebben om veerkrachtige en diverse kampioenen te worden, zowel in als uit de ring. USA Boxing is één team, een natie, Voor goud gaan!

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Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda In Florida for first time but on important business trip

Februari 28, 2020 FNU47 Laat een reactie achter

This Friday showdown vs. unbeaten NABO champion Yomar “The Magic” Alamo

LAS VEGAS (Februari 27, 2020) – Undefeated super lightweightKendo "Enorme" Castaneda (17-0, 8 KO) flew into Orlando from his native San Antonio this past Tuesday night on his first visit to Florida.

Unlike millions of people who go to Orlando for Disneyworld, hoewel, Castaneda’s initial look at palm trees is simply part of his business trip. Castaneda challenges North American Boxing Organization (BUURMAN) kampioenYomar “The Magic” Alamo (17-0-1, 12 KO) in this Friday night’s 10-round main event, airing live on Boxeo Telemundo, vanaf 11:30 p.m. EN / 8:30 p.m. PT, from Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida.

Alamo vs. Castaneda is co-promoted by All-Star Boxing, which promotes Alamo and the event, and Castaneda’s promoter, Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boksen Promotions.

“It’s pretty cool here,” Castaneda shared his first impressions of Florida. “A guy working for the promoter met us at the airport to film my arrival and interview me, so it’s been a welcoming experience, and people in Florida know I’m in the house. I like it here. It’s nice and in a way, I feel like I’m at home. I’m going to put on a show for fans, I’m going to be like their Disney World. I’m ready for the big ride and to put on a great show for the people.”

Castaneda captured the vacant North American Boxing Association (Ook) crown a year ago, taking a 10-round decision from previously undefeatedGilbert Venegas, Jr.(10-0), and followed that with an impressive 10-round unanimous decision over Dominican veteranEudy Berbardo (24-3).

Last October in Reno, Nevada, Castaneda stoppedStan Martyniouk (20-3) in the sixth round, after which he was installed by the World Boxing Organization as its No. 15 rated super lightweight in the world.

WBO No. 8 ranked Alamo, fighting out of Puerto Rico, is coming off the only blemish on either fighter’s pro record, fighting to a draw withAntonio Moran (24-4-1).

Alamo, 24, is the former World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World and FECARBOX super lightweight champion, who has made three successful NABO title defenses.

“After this fight,” Castaneda concluded, “people are going to forget this Alamo (not the famous Alamo in Castaneda’s hometown) and remember me, The Tremendous One. I expect the fight t to end in a spectacular knockout in my favor, late in the fight, because I like to punish my opponent.”

INFORMATIE:

websites: http://www.RoyJonesJrBoxing.com

Tjilpen: @RoyjonesJRfa, @RoyJonesJrOfficial, @KeithVeltre, @KendoTremendo

Instagram: @RoyJonesJRboxing, @artofmusiclv, @rivalboxinggear, @KeithVeltre

Facebook: /RJJBoxing, /KeithVeltre

OVER ROY JONES JR, BOKSEN PROMOTIES: Mede opgericht in 2013 door 10-voudig wereldkampioen Roy Jones, Jr. en Keith Veltre, Roy Jones, Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions has been reinventing boxing. RJJ heeft in een paar jaar tijd al een enorme impact gemaakt in de boksgemeenschap. Opwindende content creëren voor CBS Sports, Show Time, ESPN en beIN Sports op enkele van de beste locaties in het land, RJJ heeft bewezen dat het de zoete wetenschap van de sport overwint.

Gevestigd in de strijdhoofdstad van de wereld, Las Vegas, NV, Roy Jones Jr. Boksen Promotions klimt in hoog tempo naar de top, jong talent toevoegen aan zijn groeiende stal: WBO #6 beoordeeld bantamgewicht Max Ornelas, vedergewicht Ray Ximenez, WBO #15 beoordeeld super lichtgewicht Kendo Castaneda, middengewichten John Vera, Connor Coyle en Shady Gamhour, super middengewicht Juan Barajas, en zwaargewicht Alexander Flores.

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Ring Of Hope’s “Night To Fight” Returns March 7 at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas and live on Pay Per View

Februari 27, 2020 FNU47 Laat een reactie achter

Night To Fight 2020 promo video

*Boxing non-profit organization that empowers youth in the greater Dallas area promises to produce another star-studded showcase of the sweet science with its annual fundraising event.*

Light heavyweight showdown between **Sam Clarkson Jr.** en **Israel Duffus** highlights the show. **Evan “Yung Holy” Holyfield**, son of **Evander Holyfield**, to be featured in a fight; touted local prospect **Tristan “Sweet T” Kalkreuth** also returns to the squared circle.

**IRVING, TX (Februari 25, 2020) —** Lone Star State-based non-profit organization Ring of Hope returns for a resounding night of sanctioned professional boxing when it presents its ninth annual **“Night To Fight”** pro boxing and charity event on Saturday, Maart 7 at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas.

The main event will present an 8 round light heavyweight attraction between two battle-tested warriors when Dallas-Fort Worth born-and-bred boxer Samuel Clarkson (22-5, 15 KO) challenges the Freddie Roach-trained Israel Duffus (19-6, 16 KO).

The marquee match of the night will culminate to serve as the major fundraising event to help support the Ring of Hope boxing program. Sinds 2010, Ring of Hope has transformed communities and changed the lives of the youth by educating, empowering and engaging students through the fundamentals of boxing.

“I’m often asked why I’ve had such a desire to be a part of Ring of Hope. It’s all about the future of the young men and women in our communities,” said Ring of Hope founder Steven Bolos. “We believe for them, believe in them and believe with and through them that they can be the leaders of tomorrow.”

Evan “Yung Holy” Holyfield (3-0, 3 KO), the son of Hall of Fame fighter Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield, will continue on his quest to follow in his legendary father’s footsteps when the 22-year-old returns to the ring. Presented by Main Events, the Houston-based Holyfield made his pro boxing debut in November with his legendary father supporting ringside.

Local talent and 18-year-old standout Tristan Kalkreuth (4-0, 3 KO), who last year inked a deal with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, will continue his climb up the ranks in a separate fight as well. Kalkreuth was born in Carrollton and is a resident of Duncanville. He’s trained by renowned coach Ronnie Shields, and has a decorated amateur background, where he participated in over 100 gevechten, earned two National Championships and fought for the USA Boxing Team in the World Championships in 2018.

Also to be featured in separate bouts are welterweights **Jessy Martinez** (14-0, 9 KO) en **Brandyn Lynch** (10-1, 8 KO), cruiserweight **Robin Safar** (10-0, 7 KO) and heavyweight Patrick Mailata (4-0, 2 KO), Austin-based super lightweight **Robert Kevin Garcia** (6-0, 5 KO) and the Corpus Christi-based lightweight **John Rincon** (4-0, 2 KO).

Night To Fight will be available live on Integrated Sports Pay Per View on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via **gewild**, **Vubiquity**, **DirecTV** en **DISH** in de Verenigde Staten, **Shaw PPV** in Canada and worldwide via the FITE.TV app en website.

Hall of Fame Showtime TV broadcaster **Al Bernstein**, former two-division world champion **Paulie Malignaggi** and LA Times and Boxing Scene journalist and writer **Manouk Akopyan** will call the action from ringside.

Limited tickets and VIP dinner tables can be obtained through a sponsorship to Ring of Hope. Voor meer informatie, ga naar www.ringofhope.com.

The Toyota Music Factory is located at 300 West Las Colinas Boulevard in Irving, Texas.

For more information on sponsoring, volunteering or to enroll a child in a Ring of Hope program, stuur een email info@ringofhope.com. To provide a safe place for youth in the Dallas Fort Worth area to participate in after school boxing programs, click here to donate.

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🥊 Highlights from previous Ring of Hope Night To Fight events

Foto's uit 2019 Night To Fight, which took place Feb. 28 at the Frontiers Of Flight Museum in Dallas. The fight card featured undefeated prospects, former US Olympians and the likes of Hall of Famer fighter Thomas Hearn and The First Lady of Boxing Jackie Kallen in attendance.

ABOUT RING OF HOPE: Gesticht in 2010 by Steve Bolos, Ring of Hope is a non-profit organization that seeks to educate, empower and engage the youth through the fundamentals of boxing. With two gym locations—the South Dallas Club and the Colony Club—Ring of Hope emphasises on leadership development, fitness programs and community outreach while teaching the discipline of boxing. The locations also provide a safe place for youth in the Dallas Fort Worth area to participate in after school boxing programs. Through the sweet science, Ring of Hope’s coaches and volunteers empower youth to become more committed to health, fitness and wellness while also inspiring them to become more engaged in their community.