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Tom, Tony and Rich discuss this week’s most significant fight cards, and major combat sports news. We also recap last weekend’s major combat sports events. We cover Roy Nelson’s kicking of Big John McCarthy, Heavyweight Boxing Champion Tyson Fury telling drug testers to “F” af, Premier Boxing Champions and their dwindling fight cards, and the recent torrent of UFC fighters willing to voice their displeasure with the organization and the pay scale. Could it be that the Fertitta exodus has fighters less intimidated by the shadow of the family’s former mafia ties? Rich has a little soap box moment on this subject.
Prospect Developmental Series Celebrates 15 Years With A Four-Fight Telecast This Vrydag, Julie 22, Woon op Showtime® (10 namiddag. EN/PT)
Take A Look At The History Behind ShoBox:
NEW YORK (Julie 19, 2016) – Acclaimed Showtime Sport®prospect developmental series ShoBox: Die nuwe generasievier sy 15ste anniversary this Vrydag, Julie 22 with a quintessential four-fight telecast, woon op Showtime® by 10 namiddag. EN/PT.
Since its inception in 2001, ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie has been dedicated to promoting competitive fights pitting promising boxers in the toughest fights of their career. ShoBox has carved out its identity by matching top talent against each other.
“This is certainly an accomplishment for the series, but we wouldn’t be here for 15 years without the fighters,"Sê Gordon Hall, Uitvoerende vervaardiger van ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie. “The credit should go to the young men who are willing to step up and take risks early in their career.
“As we’ve seen over the last 15 jaar, matching fighters tough at a young age escalates their career development, and we’re thrilled to provide the platform to introduce viewers to these talented fighters. I’d also like to thank the promoters, managers and trainers who are willing to test their fighters at an early stage. Working together with a diverse roster of promotional companies is vital for the advancement of the sport as we aim to find môre se stars today.”
Na 15 years and 67 future world champions, below are some remarkable ShoBox facts and figures:
Undefeated top 10-ranked super bantamweight Adam “Mantequilla” Lopez (15-0, 7 Uitklophoue) faces Roman Ruben Reynoso (18-1-1, 7 Uitklophoue) in die 10-ronde hoofren. In an eight-round co-feature, Jerry Odom (13-2-1, 12 Uitklophoue) faces Julius Jackson (19-1, 15 Uitklophoue) in a matchup of super middleweights. Twee agt veelsydige spelers sal ronde uit die vier-stryd beeldsending: O'Shaquie Foster (10-1, 7 Uitklophoue) meets Rolando Chinea (12-1-1, 6 Uitklophoue) in a lightweight scrap and undefeated Khiary Gray-Pitts (13-0, 10 Uitklophoue), van Worcester, Massa., will be opposed by once-beaten Ian Green (9-1, 7 Uitklophoue) in the super welterweight opener.
Tickets for the GH3 Promotions event from Foxwoods Resort Casino are priced at $45, $75 en $150 and can be purchased by phone from the Foxwoods Resort Casino at 800.200.2882 of aanlyn by www.foxwoods.com.
Barry Tompkins roep die ShoBox optrede van ringside met Steve Farhood en voormalige wêreldkampioen Raul Marquez will serve as expert analysts. Die uitvoerende vervaardiger is Gordon Hall met Rich Gaughan vervaardiging en Rick Phillips regie.
(L-R) — 2015 Ring 8 Award Winners: New York Fighter of the Year Sadam Ali, Woman of the Decade Melvina Lathan and Fighter of the Year Timothy Bradley
(photo by Peter Frutkoff)
NEW YORK, NY (Desember 21, 2015) – A capacity crowd enjoyed the recent 29ste jaarlikse Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
Vyf-time, twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley received the Ring 8 Vegter van die Jaar-toekenning. Other 2015 Ring 8 wenners (Sien volledige lys) included former New York State Athletic Commission chairperson Melvina Lathan(Vrou van die Dekade), onoorwonne Geen. 1 wêreld welterweight aanspraakmaker Port “Wêreld Kid” Is (NY vegter van die Jaar), Heather Hardy (NY Vroulike vegter van die Jaar), “Ierland se” John Duddy (Ongekroonde kampioen), Andre Rozier (Afrigter van die Jaar) en Joe DeGuardia (Promotor van die Jaar). Randy Gordon served as the Master of Ceremonies.
“Ons het 340 people and everybody enjoyed themselves,” reported Ring 8 president Bob Duffy. “Things went very well. There were a few emotional acceptance speeches and some tears shed.
“We donated a table to Wounded Warriors and also presented Keith Sullivan with a special trophy for all the legal work and support he gives Ring 8, Staat New York Boxing Hall of Fame, Atlas Foundation, Boxing Writers Association of America, and boxing in New York.”
2015 Ring 8 Award Winners
(Photo by Peter Frutkoff)
2015 RING 8 Award Winners
Vegter van die Jaar: Timothy Bradley
Vrou van die Dekade: Hon. Melvina Lathan
NY vegter van die Jaar: Sadam Ali
NY Vroulike vegter van die Jaar: Heather Hardy
Ongekroonde kampioen: John Duddy
Co-Cutmen van die Jaar: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Raadslid van die Jaar: Billy Strigaro
Afrigter van die Jaar: Andre Rozier
Gemeenskap Service Award: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Promotor van die Jaar: Joe DeGuardia
Borg van die Jaar: George O'Neill
Beampte van die Jaar: Carlos Ortiz, Jr.
Amateur Amptelike van die Jaar: Christina Vila
Long & Verdienstelike Service Award: Jack Hirsch
Profiele van Courage-toekenning: Paddy Dolan
Vooruitsigte van die Jaar: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales
Ring omroeper van die Jaar: David Diamante
Patriotisme Award: Korporaal Ron McNair, Jr.
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Timothy Bradley (R) vs. Juan Manuel Marquez
(foto's met vergunning van Chris Farina / Top Rank)
NEW YORK, NY (November 30, 2015) – Vyf-time, twee-afdeling wêreldkampioen Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley sal bywoon die 29ste jaarlikse Ring 8 Vakansie Event en Toekenningseremonie, Sondag middag (12:30-5:30 namiddag. EN), Desember 13, by Russo se On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. Bradley will receive his award as the 2015 Ring 8 Vegter van die Jaar.
Randy Gordon will serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies. Other 2015 Ring 8 wenners (Sien volledige lys) sluit die voormalige New York Staat voorsitter Atleties Kommissie Melvina Lathan (Vrou van die Dekade), onoorwonne Geen. 1 wêreld welterweight aanspraakmaker Port “Wêreld Kid” Is (NY vegter van die Jaar), Heather Hardy(Deur vroulike vegter van die Jaar), “Ierland se” John Duddy (Ongekroonde kampioen), Andre Rozier (Afrigter van die Jaar) en Joe DeGuardia (Promotor van die Jaar).
Die 32-jarige Bradley, veg uit Palm Springs, Kalifornië, is 'n twee-tyd en die huidige World Boxing Organization (WBO-kampioen welterweight, in Benewens die feit dat 'n drie-keer wêreldkampioen lig welterweight titlist.
Sy lys van slagoffers lees soos 'n wie's wie van boks in die 140 te 147 pond afdelings: Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez, Roeslan Provodnikov, Joel Casamayor, Devon Alexander, Jessie Vargas, Luis Carlos Abregu, Lamont Peterson, Kendall Holt,Junior Witter en Brandon Rios.
“Timothy Bradley earned his award with an outstanding performance against Brandon Rios (WTKO9),” Ring 8 president Bob Duffy gesê. “Werk met sy nuwe afrigter, Teddy Atlas (foto hieronder om reg te maak met Bradley) , die lug is die limiet vir Bradley. Ons is baie gelukkig om Timothy reis landloop het ons Holiday geleentheid by te woon om sy vegter van die Jaar-toekenning ontvang.
“Want dit is so 'n groot groep ons vereer vanjaar, we expect a sold out crowd of 400. Ons lede sien uit na hierdie gebeurtenis elke jaar. Ons waardeer dit leen hul ondersteuning as Ring 8 proudly continues its record for lending a helping hand to those in the boxing community who are less fortunate. Elke jaar het ons fees en Toekenningseremonie vier ons groot sport van die boks, versekering broodnodige fondse ingesamel sodat ons ons missie kan bly vir ons behoeftige broers en susters in die boks. Ons sal nooit wankel uit hul hoeke.”
2015 RING 8 PRYSWENNERS
Vegter van die Jaar: Timothy Bradley
Vrou van die Dekade: Hon. Melvina Lathan
NY vegter van die Jaar: Sadam Ali
NY Vroulike vegter van die Jaar: Heather Hardy
Ongekroonde kampioen: John Duddy
Co-Cutmen van die Jaar: George Mitchell & Mike Rella
Raadslid van die Jaar: Billy Strigaro
Afrigter van die Jaar: Andre Rozier
Gemeenskap Service Award: Kevin Collins & Gerard Wilson
Promotor van die Jaar: Joe DeGuardia
Borg van die Jaar: George O'Neill
Beampte van die Jaar: Carlos Ortiz, Jr.
Amateur Amptelike van die Jaar: Christina Vila
Long & Verdienstelike Service Award: Jack Hirsch
Profiele van Courage-toekenning: Paddy Dolan
Vooruitsigte van die Jaar: Wesley Ferrer & Danny Gonzales
Ring omroeper van die Jaar: David Diamante
Patriotisme Award: Korporaal Ron McNair, Jr.
Beperkte kaartjies, geprys teen $125.00 per persoon, is nog beskikbaar vir die aankoop deur kontak Bob Duffy per telefoon (516.313.2304), e-pos DepComish@aol.com, of e-pos tjeks (betaalbaar aan Ring 8) hom (164 Lindbergh Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). Skenkings van enige denominasie is welkom om vir diegene wat nie die feeste by te woon.
Kaartjies sluit 'n volledige brunch met cocktail uur op toegang, gevolg deur sitplek by die toekenningsgeleentheid, aandete en nagereg, en top-shelf open bar regdeur die middag. Daar sal ook 'n stille veiling van boks memorabilia wees. Hierdie gebeurtenis word verwag om te verkoop-out en almal aangemoedig om kaartjies te koop so gou as moontlik om gunstige sitplek te verseker.
Die sperdatum vir die program advertensies nader vir volledige Page ($150.00), Half-Page ($80.00), en Quarter-Page ($50.00). Alle advertensies moet per e-pos (DepComish@aol.com) of gepos word aan Duffy (516.313.2304) by die bogenoemde adres.
Gaan aanlyn www.Ring8ny.com Vir meer inligting oor Ring 8 of sy jaarlikse Vakansie Events en Toekenningseremonie.
Russo se On The Bay is geleë op 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. in Howard Beach(718.843.5055).
Ring 8 Nuus: Jack Hirsch, wat sal die ontvangs van die 2015 Ring 8 Long & Verdienstelike Service Award, is onlangs verkies as vise-president van die Ring 8.
Bywoning Ring 8 Vakansie en Toekenningseremonie celebrity gaste sluit voormalige wêreldkampioen Mark Breland, Luis Collazo, Iran Barkley en Vito Antuofermo, sowel Sean Monahan, Bobby Cassidy, Harold Lederman en Frankie GALARZA
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Siberië, Rusland (November 12, 2015)– Na sy dominante vertoning die afgelopeSaterdag toe hy voorheen gestop onoorwonne Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez, voormalige WBO junior kampioen welterweight, Roeslan Provodnikov gereed is vir 'n groot 2016 as hy gerig op die beste vegters op junior weltergewig & weltergewig.
Op die top van sy lys is WBO-kampioen Welterweight, Timothy Bradley.
Provodnikov gestop Rodriguez in 4 rondes in die belangrikste gebeurtenis op die 7ste Edition Monte Carlo-Boxing Bonanza Nag van Kampioene en is op soek na die grootste vis te braai as hy begin met die nuwe jaar.
Die stryd was sy eerste vaart met 'n nuwe afrigter Joel Diaz. “Dit was 'n goeie oorwinning vir my. Ek het vertroue en my verdediging reeds beter voel. Ek weet dat in die volgende kamp sal dinge bymekaar kom vir my en opleiding Joel se. My doelwit vir volgende jaar is om my verliese aan Lucas Matthysse wreek, Mauricio Herrera, Timothy Bradley en Chris Algieri!”, Said Provodnikov. Said Diaz, “Dit was 'n stryd om hom terug te kry na die taai gevegte. We had a strategy of working on defense and body punches. He did a little more of that then he did in previous fights. It will take a couple of fights to get him to where I want.”
“Na afloop van die stryd het hy gesê hy wou sy verliese te Matthysse verlos, Bradley en Herrera. Ek hou van wat, en daar is ander teenstanders soos Danny Garcia. That would be a great fight because they are both heavy hitters.
Maar Bradley is aan die bokant van die lys as 'n rematch van die 2013 Stryd van die Jaar en sou die mees gesogte stryd vir die boks fans wees.
Bradley, wat opgelei is vir twee dekades onder Diaz, ook gewen het Saterdag soos hy gestop Brandon Rios in 9 rondes onder die leiding van die nuwe afrigter Teddy Atlas.
“Teddy is 'n groot motiveerder, en hy bring 'n baie energie om die hoek.”
Een van die onvergeetlike oomblikke van Saterdag se Bradley – Rios ontmoeting was 'n begeesterde Atlas tirade waar hy vergelyk Bradley om 'n brandweerman.
“Wel, as Bradley is 'n brandweerman, dit is Roeslan dat die inferno bring aan die stryd. If they rematch it would be a tough fight. After the first fight, almal weet dat Bradley is vers van die bout. Bradley was damaged and in a rematch, dit is wat Bradley sou dink oor, en hy sal nie gefokus. Ruslan would take the initiative and knock him out”
“Roeslan het groot. The collaboration between Ruslan and Joel Diaz is going well,” gesê Provodnikov se promotor Artie Pelullo.
“Dit oorwinning stel alles vir 'n groot 2016. He indicated to me that he wants to avenge his losses and also seek the biggest fights. I think he is in prime position to do just that. I expect to have him in a big fight in the first quarter of 2016. “
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Card Highlighted by Title Bout Between Jose Benavidez Jr. & Jorge Paez, Jr.
truTV and Top Rank will exclusively present the MetroPCS Vrydag Nag Knockout op truTV, a live primetime boxing series on Vrydag, Mei 15, by 10 namiddag. EN from the US Airway Center in Phoenix. The new boxing series, geproduseer in samewerking met Turner Sport en HBO Sport, will feature a 12-round bout for the WBA interim World Super Lightweight title between champion Jose Benavidez, Jr. (22-0-0, 15 Uitklophoue), fighting in his hometown against Jorge Paez, Jr. (38-5-2, 23 Uitklophoue) van Mexiko. Daarbenewens, Antonio Orozco (21-0-0, 15 Uitklophoue) sal voldoen Emanuel Taylor (18-3-0, 12 Uitklophoue) in 'n 10-round super liggewig bout. Following is additional information, including profile features, on the boxers.
Main Event: 12-Round Bout for the WBA interim World Super Lightweight Championship
(click on the images above to view the boxer profiles)
Jose Benavidez, Jr. (champ) Jorge Paez, Jr.
22-0-0, 15 KOs vs. 38-5-2, 23 Uitklophoue
Ouderdom: 22 (5/15/92) Ouderdom: 27 (11/30/87)
Born: Panorama City, CA Born: Baja California, Mexiko
Resides: Phoenix, AZ Resides: Baja California, Mexiko
Hoogte: 5’11” Height: 5’7”
Bereik: 73” Reach: 70"
10-Round Super Liggewig Bout
(click on the images above to view the boxer profiles)
Antonio Orozco Emanuel Taylor
21-0-0, 15 KOs vs. 18-3-0, 12 Uitklophoue
Ouderdom: 27 (10/30/87) Ouderdom: 24 (12/20/90)
Born: Baja California, Mexico Born: Edgewater, MD
Resides: San Diego, CA Resides: Edgewood Arsenal, MD
Hoogte: 5’7” Height: 5’7½”
Bereik: 70” Reach: 65"
Aanbieding van die netwerk sal die volgehoue gebruik van die funksie “Spidercam” tegnologie, die eerste van sy soort vir 'n lewendige plaaslike boks beeldsending, providing dynamic coverage during the series. “Spidercam” operates on a four-point system of cables from designated points beyond the corners of the boxing ring. Die geskorste kamera het die vermoë om dwingende 360-grade hoeke van die aksie, insluitend die vermoë om te beweeg in drie dimensies te voorsien - links / regs, vorentoe / agtertoe en op / af.
Kommentators vir die geleentheid sal insluit Kevin Bullets (play-by-play) metTimothy Bradley (analyst and former WBO welterweight champion and former WBO and two-time WBC junior welterweight champion), Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini (analyst and 2015 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee; former NABF and WBA lightweight champion) en Crystina Poncher (reporter). Gesluit byskrifte in Spaans sal beskikbaar wees vir die truTV uitsending wees.
As part of its entitlement sponsorship of the boxing series on truTV, MetroPCS will receive camera-visible center ring and corner pad brand placement for each fight, as well as inclusion in all promotional messaging across truTV and other Turner Broadcasting networks.
Visit the Turner Sports online pressroom for additional press materials; follow Turner Sports on Twitter at TurnerSportsPR.
Card Highlighted by Title Bout Between Jose Benavidez Jr. & Jorge Paez, Jr.
truTV and Top Rank will exclusively present the MetroPCS Vrydag Nag Knockout op truTV, a live primetime boxing series on Vrydag, Mei 15, by 10 namiddag. EN from the US Airway Center in Phoenix. The new boxing series, geproduseer in samewerking met Turner Sport en HBO Sport, will feature a 12-round bout for the WBA interim World Super Lightweight title between champion Jose Benavidez, Jr. (22-0-0, 15 Uitklophoue), fighting in his hometown against Jorge Paez, Jr. (38-5-2, 23 Uitklophoue) van Mexiko. Daarbenewens, Antonio Orozco (21-0-0, 15 Uitklophoue) sal voldoen Emmanuel Taylor (18-3-0, 12 Uitklophoue) in 'n 10-round super liggewig bout.
Kommentators vir die geleentheid sal insluit Kevin Bullets providing play-by-play with analysts Timothy Bradley en Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini en verslaggewer Crystina Poncher. Kugler is a veteran announcer who has called college basketball and NFL coverage for Westwood One and college football for the Big Ten Network. Bradley is a former WBO welterweight champion and former WBO and two-time WBC junior welterweight champion. Mancini is a 2015 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee and former NABF and WBA lightweight champion. Poncher is a commentator and reporter for Top Rank, sowel as 'n gasheer, verslaggewer en korrespondent vir NFL Network en NFL.com. Gesluit byskrifte in Spaans sal beskikbaar wees vir die truTV uitsending wees.
Aanbieding van die netwerk sal die volgehoue gebruik van die funksie “Spidercam” tegnologie, die eerste van sy soort vir 'n lewendige plaaslike boks beeldsending, providing dynamic coverage during the series. “Spidercam” operates on a four-point system of cables from designated points beyond the corners of the boxing ring. Die geskorste kamera het die vermoë om dwingende 360-grade hoeke van die aksie, insluitend die vermoë om te beweeg in drie dimensies te voorsien - links / regs, vorentoe / agtertoe en op / af.
As part of its entitlement sponsorship of the boxing series on truTV, MetroPCS will receive camera-visible center ring and corner pad brand placement for each fight, as well as inclusion in all promotional messaging across truTV and other Turner Broadcasting networks.
Visit the Turner Sports online pressroom for additional press materials; follow Turner Sports on Twitter at TurnerSportsPR.