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Former World Champion Ishe Smith Clashes With Top 154-Pound Contender Julian “J-Rock” Williams In Super Welterweight Showdown Headlining Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce Live from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Saturday, Samhain. 18

Lionell Thompson Duels Earl Newman In Light Heavyweight Co-Featured Attraction & Tugstsogt Nyambayar Meets Xavier Martinez in Battle of
Unbeaten Prospects
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LAS VEGAS (Deireadh Fómhair 23, 2017) – Curadh domhan iar Ishe Smith battles top 154-pound contender Julian “J-Rock” Williams in a 10-round super welterweight clash that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce live from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Dé Sathairn, Samhain 18.
Sa an comh-gné, Lionell Thompson clashes with unbeaten prospect Iarla Newman i 10-bhabhta bout trom éadrom. Tosaíonn clúdach teilifís ag 9 p.m. AGUS/6 p.m. PT with unbeaten prospects Tugstsogt Nyambayar agus Xavier Martinez going head-to-head in a 10-round featherweight fight.
This card is going to bring it,” said Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe. “The fans will be presented with variety; veterans and prospects going head-to-head and tough fighting styles meshing come fight night. The main event between Ishe Smith and Julian Williams is going to be an exciting battle! I think Ishe and Julian are going to put on a great show. Both fighters are very tough competitors and fight with everything they have. We also have a great undercard line-up. This is going to be an all-around exciting night of boxing for the fans.
This is the kind of show that presents something for every boxing fan,” Dúirt Tom Brown, Uachtarán na Tionscnaimh TGB. “Ishe Smith is a former champion who still has title aspirations. He’s going up against a young hungry contender on the comeback trail in Julian Williams. Earl Newman will be taking a major step up when he takes on Lionell Thompson in the co-feature and both Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Xavier Martinez will be looking to keep their undefeated records intact. It all adds up to a fun night for boxing fans.
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The 39-year-old Smith (29-8, 12 Kos) won his world championship with a majority decision over Cornelius Bundrage on Feb. 23, 2013 to become the first Las Vegas-native to win a world title. He has also challenged top fighters such as Erislandy Lara and Daniel Jacobs and most recently defeated Tommy Rainone and Frank Galarza in his last two bouts.
I took this fight just like I’ve taken every tough fight over the years,” Said Smith. “I constantly challenge myself to the best and I believe Julian Williams is one of the best in the division. If you look at my resume, all I’ve done is fight the best guys, in their prime, so this is nothing new to me. I’ve reached the point where I’ve seen it all. This fight will get me exactly where I need to be, closer to a world title shot.
Williams (23-1-1, 15 Kos), one of the top young contenders in the 154-pound division, is working his way back into title contention by taking on a tough former world champion in Smith. The 27-year-old Williams of Philadelphia suffered a KO loss to Jermall Charlo in his first title shot in 2016 and returned to the ring with a TKO victory over Joshua Conley in his last fight on Meitheamh 30.
We’ve been working hard for months and I’m ready to get back in the ring,” Said Williams. “I could fight amárach. I know this is an important fight for my career. Ishe is a veteran and he is going to bring his ‘Agame to try to prove he’s still got it. I’m not going to give him that opportunity. I will be victorious and show that I’m ready to fight the best in the world.
Lionell Thompson (18-4, 11 Kos) is on the trail of a 175-pound world championship and he hasn’t taken the easy road, having challenge the likes of Sergey Kovalev and Radivoje Kalajdzic in his pro career. The 32-year-old out of Buffalo, N.Y.. is coming off a knockout victory over Steve Lovett in his last fight on Feabhra. 24. The last time he fought at the Cosmopolitan, he defeated Donovan George by unanimous decision on Sept. 16, 2016.
Unbeaten prospect Earl Newman (10-0-1, 7 Kos) will be taking a big step forward in taking on his toughest competition to date in Thompson. The 26-year-old Brooklyn-native is coming off a split draw against Paul Parker on Seacht. 19 after winning his first 10 troideanna pro.
A 2012 Olympic Silver medalist from Mongoloa, Tugstsogt Nyambayar (8-0, 8 Kos) now fights out of Carson, California. The 25-year-old turned pro in March of 2015 with a first round knockout of Gabriel Braxton. Ó shin i leith, Nyambayar has stopped every opponent in his path, including most recently scoring a 10úround TKO over Jhon Gemino in February.
The unbeaten 19-year-old prospect Xavier Martinez (9-0, 5 Kos) will face his toughest test as a pro when he enters the ring on Samhain 18. Representing Sacramento, Martinez has scored two victories in 2017 having stopped Jesus Aguinaga in September after earning a decision over then unbeaten Prince Smalls in June.
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Dornálaíocht Seaimpíní Premier – The Next Roundon Bounce TV Draws 1.3 Million Viewers Friday Night Sept. 16

ATLANTA (Seacht. 20, 2016) – The first-ever Dornálaíocht Seaimpíní Premier – An Babhta Aghaidh on Bounce TV to take place in Las Vegas hit the jackpot.
Bounce TV premiered Dornálaíocht Seaimpíní Premier – An Babhta Aghaidhon Fri. Seacht. 16 ag 9:00 p.m. AGUS live from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, with a premiere play for the west coast immediately following. The two airings combined to reach 1.3 milliún lucht féachana 2+.
Male viewing was up by +19% in Men 25-54 agus +10% in M18-49 versus the previous PBC on Bounce event in June. African-American Men also watched in big numbers with the fights increasing in the delivery of AA M25-54 by +50% agus 18-49 ag +34%.
Las Vegas’s own Ishe “Siúcra Shay” Gabha (29-8, 12 Kos) defeated Frank “Notorious” Galarza of New York (17-2-2, 11 Kos) via majority decision in the main event. Augusta, Georgia’s Justin DeLoach’s (16-1, 8 Kos) superior boxing ability and effective counterpunching made the difference in the co-main event, as he won a unanimous decision over Detroit’s Domonique Dolton (17-1-1, 9 Kos). The opening bout of the telecast saw Jose Cayetano (20-4, 9 Kos) kick off Mexican Independence Day Weekend with a lot to celebrate. The Tijuana native defeated 25-year-old Alexis Santiago (21-3-1, 8 Kos) trí chinneadh d'aon toil, ending the Phoenix-native’s 10-fight win streak.
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Source: Nielsen, L+SD, 9/16/16, 9-11:50pm, P4Ws: 8/19/16-9/9/16, all reach stats based on P2+, 1 Min Qualifier

Ishe Smith Scores Majority Decision Over Frank Galarza In The Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce Main Event From The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Justin DeLoach Scores Unanimous Decision Over Domonique Dolton
Jose Cayetano Defeats Alexis Santiago Via Unanimous Decision In Televised Opener
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Las Vegas (Seacht. 16) – The first Las Vegas born world champion, Ishe “Siúcra Shay” Gabha (29-8, 12 Kos) defeated Frank “Notorious” GALARZA (17-2-2, 11 Kos) via majority decision in his hometown from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC): An Babhta Aghaidh ar Preab an teilifís.
I had to dig deep. This was the first time in a very long time I had to dig deep,” said Smith of his victory. “They kept telling me in my corner that its was close. He came to win, but in the end I got the victory.
Smith and Galarza used the first round to feel each other out, but the action picked up in the second as Smith threw a straight right hand that dropped Galarza to the canvas.
He caught me off balance and it turned out to be a knockdown. I think that made the difference in the whole fight honestly.
Galarza came back swinging in the fourth, pressing Smith against the ropes with a tight combination of punches. Smith controlled the fifth round throwing hard blows to the body of Galarza followed by a hard left hook to end the round. The tides turned in the seventh round as Galarza pinned Smith against the ropes with a flurry of body punches. But it was the tenth and final round that sealed a win for Smith as he land punch after punch. Judges saw the bout 95-95, 96-93 agus 95-94.
Young guys feel like I’m old. They like to apply pressure, but I set him up with the traps. I got comfortable in the middle rounds he turned it up a gear and applied pressure I wasn’t ready for,” continued Smith. “It took me a round or two to get adjusted, once I got adjusted I thought I did real well and was able to close the show. I was surprised in the 95-95 agus 95-94, I was thinking wow if I didn’t get that knockdown it may have swayed his way for the victory.
Training with the best like Floyd, Bernard Hopkins, it has allowed me to learn. I have learned so much from the greatest fighter in the world, and pick up something from each of them. I am thankful I was able to pick up a lot along the way in my career.
Galarza felt as though he had to do much more to get the win.
I’m in his hometown, Vegas, its his promotion. Those little slip ups were going to cost me the fight. I had to be active, be in his chest, stay busy. There were moments where I was doing that, but I let some of it go at times.
I think the knockdown made me want to press on the gas and start pushing. He is awkward. He’s wide. He’s all over the place and I didn’t want to get hit with any silly punches.
It happens. It’s one of those things where we have to go back to the drawing board and we will be back at it again.
The co-main event featured a pair of super welterweight prospects that produced exciting two-way action from the first bell. Detroit’s Domonique Dolton (17-1-1, 9 Kos) stalked Justin Deloach around the ring, but it was Augusta, Georgia’s Justin DeLoach’s (16-1, 8 Kos) superior boxing ability and effective counterpunching that made the difference. Midway through the fight, a wide cut opened on the bridge of Dolton’s nose, providing an extra target for DeLoach.
The cut was from a prior fight, and I just wanted to get back in the ring as soon as possible,” said Dolton. “Allowing him to get so many shots in, opened the cut. I can’t blame anyone but myself in this fight.
I am disappointed in my performance; I didn’t fight a smart fight. I fought his fight, I wasn’t using my mind in this fight. I was looking for that big shot. Trying to set up a shot the whole fight that I lost sight and didn’t fight smart. I should have been using my jab more, when I had the opportunity to go in on him, I didn’t take it like I should have. Overall I just need to continue what Im doing and get back to my training.
Despite the unanimous decision win where the judges scored the bout 96-94, 98-92 agus 99-91, DeLoach also was unimpressed with his own performance.
I made it way tougher for myself than I should have. I should have used my legs more and listened to my corner,” said DeLoach. “I am not satisfied with my performance even though I got the W.I didn’t stay focused enough. Domonique is a tough opponent and I should have stuck to the game plan.
I’m not going to call out any names because I’m just not happy with my performance,” continued DeLoach. “I am going to be back in the gym ar an Luan and work on the things I need to fix before thinking about fighting again.
The opening bout of the telecast saw Jose Cayetano (20-4, 9 Kos) kick off Mexican Independence Day Weekend with a lot to celebrate. The Tijuana native defeated 25-year-old Alexis Santiago (21-3-1, 8 Kos) trí chinneadh d'aon toil, ending the Phoenix-native’s 10-fight win streak. The 10-round super bantamweight bout started slow, but the action picked up in the fifth when Cayetano connected with a sharp right hook, causing Santiago to buckle, but not fall.
At the start of the bell in the seventh round, Santiago forced Cayetano against the ropes, throwing a flurry of punches. Santiago landed a hard right hook mid-way through the ninth round, causing the largely pro-Santiago crowd to cheer. The fight finished strong with both fighters swinging for the fences, exchanging hard blows bringing the crowd to their feet. 97-93, 96-94 2X.
Santiago started out strong but as the rounds went on, he got less and less so,” said Cayetano. “The fifth round was when I knew I really had him and it continued from there. Even though he landed some shots, he never hurt me.
I want to fight Leo Santa Cruz in a rematch next. That is the fight I really want. Two Mexican warriors at it again.
This was the worst performance of my career,” said Santiago. “I could have done everything better. I wasn’t able to find myself during the fight. I usually am able to, but this time it was hard for me.
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Domonique DOLTON & Justin DeLoach Training Camp Notes

Super Welterweights Square-Off Dé hAoine, Seacht. 16 in Premier Boxing Champions: The Next Round on Bounce TV Action From The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas9 p.m. AGUS/6 p.m. PT
LAS VEGAS (Meán Fómhair 12, 2016) – Rising contenders Domonique DOLTON agus Justin DeLoach are set to meet in a pivotal matchup of highly regarded young fighters that serves as the co-main event of Dornálaíocht Seaimpíní Premier: An Babhta Aghaidh ar Preab an teilifís Dé hAoine, Seacht. 16 ó An Chelsea taobh istigh An Cosmopolitan de Las Vegas.
Televised coverage on Bounce TV begins at 9 p.m. AGUS/6 p.m. PT agus tá sé phríomhfhuirseoir ag iar domhain curadh Ishe “Siúcra Shay” Gabha battling once beaten contender Frank “Notorious” GALARZA.
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Seo an méid a bhí an trodaithe a rá faoi campa traenála, their 10-round showdown and more:
How has training camp gone for this fight?
Domonique DOLTON: Training has been going well. My strategy has been to stick to conditioning. I swim twice a week and that’s something new that’s been added to my routine. It’s helped a lot with conditioning. I have a new coach, Theotrice Chambers, and we have great chemistry and the results will show come fight night.
Justin DeLoach: “Tá campa traenála curtha iontach. It’s really been a great camp. We’re doing all the physical and mental things we have to do for this fight. I’m keeping my head in the game and I’m focused. This team has been with me since the amateur days.
What do you think of your opponent and how do you see this fight going stylistically?
DD: From what I saw, he looks like a tough guy. We are not on the same level though. He’s fought a couple of undefeated guys, but it doesn’t compare to my level of fighting. My skills will speak for me. I put in the hard work. I won’t be thinking about the crowd; it will be tunnel vision for me in the ring. My style is a boxer-puncher and I’m willing to get inside if I have to. I can adapt and adjust in the ring and that’s my advantage over him.
JD: This fight is not going all night. I will break him down early in the fight. I have been studying him and I know Domonique better than he knows himself.
What kind of problems does your opponent pose?
DD: I don’t see any problems. I’m been in the ring with all types of guys. I’ve gone toe-to-toe with a lot of guys and I’ve seen a lot. I have the experience advantage. I have what it takes and I’m just on a different level than Justin DeLoach.
JD: I don’t feel like there are any problems going into this one. I am my biggest challenge. The only person who can beat me, is me. He’s just another body in the ring. I’m going to outthink him in there. I have been keeping my mind right and that’s going to help me out on fight night.
What are you looking for in the future if you can get the win on Meán Fómhair 16?
DD: This will probably be my last fight in the division. I will go down and pursue my career at 147-pounds. I believe I am a better and more natural fighter at 147-pounds. I have my names on guys at that weight, but for now I just want to make a name for myself. I’m looking to get a win and become a better fighter.
JD: I don’t feel the need to call anybody out. But if you have a belt, then I’m coming for you. It goes without saying that I want a title shot and I think I’m ready.
Why do you believe you’ll be victorious on fight night?
DD: I am going to win this fight. My confidence is sky high from the team I have been working with. I’m happy with the work I’ve been putting in. I have been training really hard and I believe in my ability. I have what it takes to win. I’m ready to put on a show for my family. I’m motivated by the negativity so the people against me will see what I bring come fight night.
JD: I feel like I’m bringing peace into this fight. I have nothing to prove and I’m trying to make a statement. He has more to lose than I do. I can only be Justin DeLoach. I am in this sport to challenge myself. The loss turned me into a better fighter. It humbled me and took a lot of pressure off of my shoulders. I am better than I’ve ever been before.
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Exciting Contender Alexis Santiago Takes On Mexico’s Jose Cayetano Friday, Seacht. 16 in Premier Boxing Champions: The Next Round on Bounce TV Action From The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas – 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Níos mó! J’Leon Love vs. Dashon Johnson & Sharif Bogere vs. Luis Florez as Part of Exciting Undercard Lineup
LAS VEGAS (Meán Fómhair 8, 2016) – Super bantamweight contender Alexis “Beaver” Santiago (21-3-1, 8 Kos) will face Mexico’s Jose Cayetano (19-4, 9 Kos) in a 10-round showdown featured on Dornálaíocht Seaimpíní Premier: An Babhta Aghaidh ar Preab an teilifís Dé hAoine, Seacht. 16 ó An Chelsea taobh istigh An Cosmopolitan de Las Vegas.
The main event on Bounce TV will feature former world champion Ishe “Siúcra Shay” Gabha battling once beaten contender Frank “Notorious” GALARZA. Tosaíonn clúdach teilifís ag 9 p.m. AGUS/6 p.m. PT and features a super welterweight showdown between Domonique DOLTON agus Justin DeLoach.
Ticéid le haghaidh an ócáid ​​beo, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, tosú ag $29 agus tá siad ar díol anois. Tickets are available online at: www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 agus www.ticketmaster.com.
Additional undercard action features super middleweight contender J'Leon Grá (22-1, 12 Kos) battling Dashon Johnson (21-19-3, 6 Kos) in a 10-round showdown and exciting contender Sharif “An Lion” Bogere (28-1, 19 Kos) taking on Colombia’sLuis Florez (21-4, 17 Kos) i 10-bhabhta comórtas Super lightweight.
The stacked night of exciting matchups will feature light heavyweight Lionell Thompson (16-4, 10 Kos) in an eight-round bout against Chicago’s Donovan George (25-5-2, 22 Kos) plus super middleweight Lanell “KO” Bellows (16-1-1, 9 Kos) battling Mexico’s Fernando Castenada (18-10, 12 Kos) in an eight-round contest and undefeated Juan Heraldez (10-0, 7 Kos) ag cur ar Mheicsiceo Reyes Sanchez (28-8-2, 15 Kos) in eight-rounds of welterweight action.
Rounding out the night is Memphis-born prospect Ladarius Miller (10-1, 2 Kos) against unbeaten Maynard Allison (5-0, 4 Kos) in a six-round super lightweight bout and undefeated Sanjarbek Rakhmanov (4-0-1, 3 Kos) in a six-round welterweight contest.
A pro ó 2009, the 25-year-old Santiago is unbeaten in his last ten bouts and is coming off of a victory over Erik Ruiz in February. The Phoenix-native defeated Gustavo Molina, Javier Gallo and Antonio Tostado Garcia in 2015 and has not taken a loss since 2012. His most impressive triumphs came over once-beaten fighters Alex Rangel and Hanzel Martinez, both of whom he beat in 10-round bouts. He is set to take on the 29-year-old Cayetano who has fought professionally since 2009. Fighting out of Tijuana, Mexico, Cayetano lost a decision to Leo Santa Cruz in 2015 but has won his last two fights.
A contender uair amháin-buailte ag 168-punt, the 28-year-old Love bounced back from his lone defeat to defeat Scott Sigmon, Jason Escalera and Marcus Upshaw in 2015 before stopping Michael Gbenga in April to begin his 2016. An Inkster, Úinéireacht Michigan dúchais Bhuaigh thar Marco Antonio Periban, Derrick Findley agus Lajuan Simon ar a bhealach stádas contender. He takes on the exciting 28-year-old contender Johnson out of Escondido, California. He enters this fight coming off of back-to-back victories over Decarlo Perez and Victor Palacios.
A winner of his first 23 troideanna pro, Bogere fights out of Las Vegas while proudly representing his native Uganda. The 27-year-old has picked up up victories over Raymundo Beltran, Francisco Contreras and Manuel Levya across his career that dates back to 2008. He enters this bout on a five-fight winning streak and will take on the 29-year-old Florez out of Magangue, Colombia, who made his U.S. debut in February of this year.
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Frank Galarza Camp Notes Once-Beaten Contender Battles Former World Champion Ishe Smith in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions: An Babhta Aghaidh ar Preab an teilifís

Dé hAoine, Seacht. 16 From The Chelsea inside
An Cosmopolitan de Las Vegas – 9 p.m. AGUS/6 p.m.PT
LAS VEGAS (Seacht. 6, 2016) – Brooklyn-born contender Frank “Notorious” GALARZA has been the embodiment of a redemption story his whole life and he will look to keep that theme going when he returns from his first pro loss to take on former world champion Ishe “Siúcra Shay” Gabha i gcás is mó de Dornálaíocht Seaimpíní Premier: An Babhta Aghaidh ar Preab an teilifís Dé hAoine, Seacht. 16 ó An Chelsea taobh istigh An Cosmopolitan de Las Vegas.
Televised coverage begins on Bounce TV at 9 p.m. AGUS/6 p.m. PT and features a super welterweight showdown between Domonique DOLTON (17-0-1, 9 Kos)agus Justin DeLoach (15-1, 8 Kos).
Ticéid le haghaidh an ócáid ​​beo, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, tosú ag $29 agus tá siad ar díol anois. Tickets areavailable online at: www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 agus www.ticketmaster.com.
After being defeated by unbeaten Jarret Hurd in November 2015, Galarza is determined to reclaim his spot as a contender in the 154-pound division. Training out of the Flatbush Cops and Kids Boxing Gym in Brooklyn with longtime trainer Nirmal Lorick, Galarza has his sights set on the top of the super welterweight division.
Here is what Galarza had to say about training camp, his main event showdown, the 154-pound division and more:
What kind of problems does Ishe Smith propose and what does a victory over him do for you?
FG: I don’t anticipate having any problems with Ishe. I spar the best guys in the world and with guys who have a lot more experience than I do. I’m going to go in, do my job and make adjustments as needed.
Beating Ishe puts me exactly where I need to be. I took my first loss in Las Vegas and I wasn’t on my A-game. Fighting Ishe puts me right back after the loss. I constantly put myself to the test with top guys. Ishe is someone in my path who at this point, is in my way.
What’s your mentality following the loss in your last fight?
FG:I have lost so much in my life, so I see this loss as just a number. Boxing has everyone fooled that we need to be undefeated to be a top contender or to be great. Some of the greatest fighters have suffered losses. I am looking to be legendary and continue to fight great guys. I’m going to put my record on the line and challenge myself.
I don’t have a deep boxing background, so I’m learning on the job. I am able to overcome every obstacle. This fight isn’t about the money, this fight and my career is for me. I want to challenge myself.
Who do you see as the top fighters in the 154-pound division?
FG: The Charlo Brothers, Demetrius Andrade, Julian Williams and Erislandy Lara are the top of the division in my mind. There are a lot of good fighters in this division. At this point now, the other guys need to go, and that’s where I come into play. Someone like Ishe is an older guy and he needs to give it up and get out of the way for hungry guys like me and the rest of us. People want to see guys like us.
Who would you like to matchup with, if you can defeat Ishe Smith?
FG: I’ll face anybody. I’m not trying to fluff my record. I come off a tough loss and I’m looking to beat a former world champion. Give me the best fight and the top guys. Give me one of the Charlo brothers and I’ll fight for one of their titles. Put me in with any of these guys and I will put them to the test, if not beat them.
It’s a drive I have in me, especially lately, where I feel like I’ve been overlooked. It upsets me to be underestimated. I never turn down a fight. I have to be fearless in order to make it where I need to go. I am not a mediocre fighter. There’s a reason they call me the ‘Brooklyn Rocky.I’ve been through adversity and Ishe is in for a rude awakening. The boxing industry has me completely underestimated and at the end of the day, may the best man win.
Talk about your work outside of the ring and how you strive to inspire kids who grew up in similar situations to yourself:
FG: I have a non-profit called Youth Fighting Forward. I teach them that no matter what you go through, you can be whoever you want to be I came from nothing and I lost my parents at a young age. I don’t use that as an excuse. I refuse to be a statistic. I want to give the kids back that inspiration.
Whatever it is you love to do; you are more than capable of doing it. It is in your hands to be a success story. You are not where you came from. We have the ability to change lives. My focus is to help kids growing up who are surrounded by negativity to see a positive. I put my body to the limits and when I don’t want to work out, I push through that. I want to show the kids that they have to have discipline to get through it and one day, I will be a world champion.
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Ishe Smith Camp Notes

Former World Champion Takes On Once-Beaten Frank Galarza in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions: An Babhta Aghaidh ar Preab an teilifís
Dé hAoine, Seacht. 16 From The Chelsea inside
An Cosmopolitan de Las Vegas – 9 p.m. AGUS/PT

LAS VEGAS (Lúnasa. 26, 2016) – Curadh domhan iar Ishe “Siúcra Shay” Gabha(28-8, 12 Kos) is locked in and focused on training camp as he prepares to headlineDornálaíocht Seaimpíní Premier: An Babhta Aghaidh ar Preab an teilifís Dé hAoine, Seacht. 16 as he takes on once-beaten contender Frank “Notorious” GALARZA (17-1, 11 Kos) óAn Chelsea taobh istigh An Cosmopolitan de Las Vegas.
Televised coverage begins on Bounce TV at 9 p.m. AGUS/PT and features a super welterweight showdown between
Domonique DOLTON (17-0-1, 9 Kos)agus
Justin DeLoach (15-1, 8 Kos).
Ticéid le haghaidh an ócáid ​​beo, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, tosú ag $29 agus tá siad ar díol anois. Tickets are available online at:www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000agus www.ticketmaster.com.
The Las Vegas-native will be fighting in his hometown for the 18ú time in his career when he faces Galarza. A former 154-pound titlist, Smith looks to prove that he is still amongst the championship contenders in the division with a victory on Meán Fómhair 16.
Here is what Smith had to say about training camp, a chéile comhraic agus níos mó:
How has this training camp been going and how does it compare to past camps?
Pretty steady, we are taking things back to the basics and correcting a lot of errors. We are focused on fixing some things and working on a few new techniques. We are going back to school and fine tuning the details. It is so hard to compete at the highest level in boxing. The champion and contender level is very challenging. I have lost a couple of close fights at this level, and won a few at this level as well.
This training camp has been good but more challenging than the past camps. I normally am the one calling the shots and taking control, but I have given all of that to my coaches and let them take the reins. I have been in this game for 16 bliana, 30 overall as both a professional and amateur. If I want to get where I need to be, I need to have the right team in place, and that is what I respect about my current team.
What kind of skill set does your opponent bring and how do you prepare for it?
I’m not wasting my time focusing on what Galarza does or what he has done to his opponents. My opponent is myself and executing the game plan that we put forth. A lot of people think this is a big step up for him and they usually get hungrier when given the opportunity, but I have been in there with other hungry young fighters. I am going to go out there and show him there are levels to this.
If you can get past Galarza, who would you like to fight in the 154-pound division next?
I am totally focusing on the opponent at hand. I would like to fight again this year if possible, but my main focus is Galarza. He is coming off of a loss, where he got stopped. I have been in there with everybody, and the guys I lost to were controversial decisions. I have been around the block so my main opponent on Meán Fómhair 16 is myself. There are levels to this game and I am going to treat this fight at such.
What does it mean to you to fight in front of your hometown fans in Las Vegas?
Whenever I can fight in front of my family, cairde, and loved ones, it means everything to me. I have never fought at the Cosmopolitan, but have been to fights there. Headlining a fight there adds another notch to my career.
As one of the more experienced members of the Mayweather Promotions stable, have you taken on a mentor/leadership role with the young fighters in the gym?
Most definitely. I am the oldest on the team, so if I feel like guys are doing things wrong or if I think they should be going right instead of left, I definitely let them know. I am an old soul. I may not hang out every day or want to do the things they like to do, but I still give them my advice.
I hope that I help to motivate them. I want to prevent them from making some of the decisions I made that I then had to learn from. Some may think I’m being hard on them but you just have to take it as constructive criticism and keep learning.
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Undefeated Super Welterweight Domonique Dolton Faces Once-Beaten Justin DeLoach in Co-Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions: The Next Round on Bounce TV Friday, Seacht. 16From The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas – 9 p.m. ET / PT

Chris Pearson Forced to Withdraw After Suffering Cut in Sparring
LAS VEGAS (Lúnasa 18, 2016) – Undefeated contender Domonique DOLTON (17-0-1, 9 Kos) will take on once-beaten super welterweight Justin DeLoach (15-1, 8 Kos) in the 10-round co-main event of Dornálaíocht Seaimpíní Premier: An Babhta Aghaidh ar Preab an teilifís Dé hAoine, Sept.16 ó An Chelsea taobh istigh An Cosmopolitan de Las Vegas.
Super welterweight contender Chris Pearson was originally scheduled to face DeLoach, but was forced to withdraw after suffering a cut during training.
Televised coverage begins on Bounce TV at 9 p.m. AGUS/PT agus tá sé phríomhfhuirseoir ag iar domhain curadh Ishe “Siúcra Shay” Gabha (28-8, 12 Kos)facing once-beaten contenderFrank “Notorious” GALARZA (17-1, 11 Kos).
Ticéid le haghaidh an ócáid ​​beo, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, tosú ag $29 agus tá siad ar díol anois. Tickets areavailable online at: www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 aguswww.ticketmaster.com.
A highly regarded fighter out of the late Emanuel Steward’s Kronk Gym, the Detroit-native Dolton battled to a draw in an exciting matchup against then-unbeaten Oscar Molina last September. The 26-year-old took home victories over Victor Fonseca and Juan Carlos Rojas in 2015 and owns wins over Donatas Bondorovas, Richard Gutierrez and Jonathan Batista in his eight-year career.
In his first bout of 2016, the 22-year-old DeLoach delivered a sensational knockout over previously unbeaten Dillon Cook in his debut with new trainer and former world champion Paul Williams. DeLoach followed that up by knocking down previously unbeaten Junior Castillo twice on his way to a unanimous decision victory in June. The fighter from Augusta, Georgia turned pro in 2013 agus bhuaigh a chéad 10 fights before suffering a defeat in early 2015. He enters this bout on a five-fight win streak.
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Former World Champion Ishe Smith Meets Hard-Hitting Contender Frank Galarza in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions: The Next Round on Bounce TV Friday, Seacht. 16 From The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Níos mó! Rising Super Welterweight Contenders Meet, as Once-Beaten Chris Pearson takes on Hard-Hitting Justin DeLoach
in Co-Main Event9 p.m. EDT / PDT
Ticéid ar Díol Dé hAoine, Aug.12 at 10 a.m. PT!
LAS VEGAS (Lúnasa. 9, 2016) – Curadh domhan iar Ishe “Siúcra Shay” Gabha(28-8, 12 Kos) is set to battle once-beaten contender Frank “Notorious” GALARZA(17-1-2, 11 Kos) in a 10-round super welterweight showdown that headlines Dornálaíocht Seaimpíní Premier: An Babhta Aghaidh ar Preab an teilifís Dé hAoine, Sept.16 ó An Chelsea taobh istigh An Cosmopolitan de Las Vegas.
Doors to The Chelsea will open at 4 p.m. PDT with televised coverage on Bounce TV beginning at 9 p.m. EDT/PDT. The fight night also features super welterweight contender Chris “Young King” Pearson (14-1, 10 Kos) ag cur ar Justin “Agus roghnófar an” DeLoach (15-1, 8 Kos) in a 10-round showdown.
I’m the type to always stay in good condition so I will be ready to get in on fight night,” Said Smith. “I’m deep into training and I’m planning on delivering a great hard fight for all the fans to enjoy. I’m focused on this fight but my goal is to get the world title back.
I feel great and I’m ready for a chance to redeem myself,” Said Galarza. “I know Ishe is an experienced fighter but this is a shot for me to get back to the top level. I can’t wait to show the boxing world what I am made of.
I’m very excited to get back in the ring against a good opponent,” said DeLoach. “This has been a great year for me and it seems to keep getting better. I’m looking forward to a great fight and heading to Las Vegas to handle my business. I’m fighting for my whole city, my family and my fans. I won’t let them down!”
I’m familiar with my opponent and I’m treating this like a world title fight,” said Pearson. “I feel like getting this victory will put me right at the top of the division. We’re both hungry and want to prove that we have what it takes to be world champions. I’m preparing to be at my very best because of the caliber of fight this is.
Chun cinn ag Cinn Mayweather, tickets for the general public will go on-saleDé hAoine, Lúnasa. 12 ag 10 a.m. PDT. Venue pre-sale begins Déardaoin, Lúnasa 11 ag 10 a.m. PDT. Praghsanna Ticéad tosú ag $29, agus tá siad ar fáil ar líne ag:www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 aguswww.ticketmaster.com.
After a long career that saw him go from the world of reality television as a star on “An contender” to competing at the top level at 154 agus 160 punt, Smith finally put it all together in 2010, beginning a four-fight winning streak that culminated in a decision win over Cornelius Bundrage for a super welterweight world title in 2013, becoming the first native Las Vegan to ever win a world title. He continues to seek another world title shot as he picked up victories over Cecil McCalla and Tommy Rainone in 2015.
A contender sa rannán 154-punt, Galarza won six straight fights dating back to the start of 2014 before dropping a contest to unbeaten Jarrett Hurd last November. Dhúchas Brooklyn seoltar ar pro i 2010, an Galarza tóir spreag go leor lena scéal pearsanta de buanseasmhacht. The 30-year-old won seven of eight fights within the distance leading up to his last fight.
The 25-year-old Pearson bounced back from his first defeat with a dominant decision victory over Joshua Okine. The Dayton, Ohio-born product previously picked up victories over Lanardo Tyner, Janks Trotter, Steve Martinez and Said El Harrak in the last two years after an outstanding amateur career that saw him capture a National Championship in 2011.
In his first bout of 2016, the 22-year-old DeLoach delivered a sensational knockout over previously unbeaten Dillon Cook in his debut with new trainer and former world champion Paul Williams. DeLoach followed that up by knocking down previously unbeaten Junior Castillo twice on his way to a unanimous decision victory in June. The fighter from Augusta, Georgia turned pro in 2013 agus bhuaigh a chéad 10 fights before suffering a defeat in early 2015. He enters this bout on a five-fight win streak.
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Shumenov stops Wright in 10th round of WBA cruiserweight world title fight

LAS VEGAS (Bealtaine 21, 2016) – Cumann Dornálaíochta Domhanda (WBA) “rialta” domhain curadh Cruiserweight Shumenov Beibu (17-2, 10 Kos) stopped No. 11-rátáil Junior “Invest” Wright (15-2-1, 12 Kos) sa 10ú round tonight at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.
Shumenov, a former WBA light heavyweight world champion, is first two-division world champion from a Soviet-bloc country. The native of Kazakhstan, troid as Las Vegas, also earned the right to challenge unified WBA Super/ International Boxing Federation (IBF) domhain curadh Cruiserweight Denis Lebedev (29-2, 22 Kos) within 120 laethanta, as mandated by the WBA.
Team Shumenov celebrates
Féadfaidh Lucht leanúna cara Beibut Shumenov ar a Facebook Fan Page arwww.facebook.com/BeibutShumenov.