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THE REAL DEAL BOXING COMES TO ATLANTIC CITY ON JUNE 2ND FOR A SPECIAL HALL OF FAME EDITION

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TOKA KAHN CLARY TO TAKE ON
EMMANUEL DOMINGUEZ
FOR THE NABA FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
EVANDER HOLYFIELD TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE
ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME ON JUNE 3RD

Атлантыка-Сіці, Нью-Джэрсі. (Мая 15, 2018):–The eyes of the boxing world will once again be on Atlantic City when Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing makes it’s Atlantic City debut on Субота, June 2nd на Adrian Phillips Theater ўнутры Boardwalk Hall as part of the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend.

 

 

 

With Evander Holyfield as the lead inductee in this year’s Hall of Fame class, The Real Deal Boxing, у сувязі з Mis Downing Promotions and the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame, has put together a sensational card featuring world class fighters along with a who’s who of local talent.

 

 

 

Headlining the evening will be The Real Deal Boxing’s top 10 ranked featherweight contender, Toka Kahn Clary (24-1, 17 КО). The Liberian born southpaw, now based out of Providence, Rhode Island is set to take on Mexico’s Emmanuel Dominguez (22-6-2, 14 КО) in what promises to be an action-packed high stakes fight for the NABA Featherweight Title.

 

 

 

In preparation for the title shot, Clary is currently on the west coast working with Hall of Fame trainer, Freddie Roach at The Wildcard Boxing Gym in Hollywood.

 

 

 

“This has been a long, цяжка трэніравальны лагер. I’ve been pushing myself ten times harder than usual with no distractions other than missing my family.”, explains Clary. “All I do out here is concentrate on boxing. I have a great support team, starting with a new addition, Freddie Roach.”

 

 

 

Clary has impressed Roach throughout the past few weeks of training as well.

 

 

 

“So far training camp has been great,” insists Roach, the 7-time winner of BWAA Trainer of the Year award. “I’m continually impressed with Toka’s speed, power and overall skills. Наступная 3 weeks we will be concentrating on sharpening all the tools and come June 2nd, Team Clary will be ready.”

 

 

 

The undercard features an exciting mix of The Real Deal Boxing prospects and a host of next generation New Jersey and Philadelphia based fighters who are willing to be tested early in their careers.

 

 

 

The Real Deal Boxing’s Rayonta Whitfield (29-2, 15 КО), who fights out of Augusta, Georgia will challenge former NABO champion and the pride of Cleveland, Агаё, Antonio Nieves (17-2-2, 9 КО) in an 8 round bout that should see the winner move into contender status in the bantamweight division.

 

Dagoberto Aguero (13-0, 9 КО), the undefeated super bantamweight from Florida and one of The Real Deal Boxing’s most promising prospects, will take on the toughest challenge of his career in New Brunswick, New Jersey’s Jorge Diaz (19-5-1, 10 КО) in an 8 round clash.

 

 

 

The Real Deal Boxing’s undefeated Philadelphia based lightweight prospect, Steven Ortiz (8-0, 3 КО) will take on Massachusetts’ Зак Рэмсі (8-3, 4 КО) in an 8 раўндавым баі.

 

 

 

Atlantic City’s very own, Энтані Янг (18-2, 6 КО) will put his excellent record on the line against the Bronx’s Энвер Халілі (10-1, 3 КО) in an 8 round welterweight clash.

 

 

 

In a Philly vs. AC bragging rights battle, Alejandro Jiminez (1-0, 1 KO) возьме на сябе Dallas Holden (1-2) у 4 round featherweight bout.

 

 

 

Promising Philadelphia welterweight and recent The Real Deal Boxing signee, Пойндекстер Knight (3-0, 2 КО) will look to maintain his perfect record against an opponent to be named in a 4 раўндавым баі.

 

Брэндон Робінсан (10-1, 7 КО) of Upper Darby, Пэнсыльванія, one of the busiest fighters in the game having fought an unbelievable 9 times last year, will appear against an opponent to be named in a 6 round super middleweight bout. Robinson is signed to Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions.

 

 

 

Undefeated Bowie, Maryland native and a member of The Real Deal Boxing roster, Грэг Па -за законам (4-0, 1 KO) will take on Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey’s і Мюрэй (3-1-1) у 6 round junior welterweight battle.

 

 

 

Rounding out the stacked card will be two fighters making their pro debuts in separate 4 раунд бою.

 

 

 

Decorated national amateur champion, самы лёгкі вага, Sacred Downing Трэнтан, New Jersey will take on an opponent to be named and super lightweight, Dalyonn Butt of Philadelphia will take on the Bronx’s Samuel Forjue (0-2).

 

 

 

Evander Holyfield himself couldn’t be more excited about The Real Deal Boxing’s AC debut and his induction into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

“From my second professional fight to defending the heavyweight championship of the world against George Foreman in one of the biggest fights of the decade, Atlantic City holds a special place in my heart.”, explains the legendary 4 time heavyweight champion now turned promoter.

 

 

 

“With my induction into the Hall of Fame, it felt like this was the ideal time to bring The Real Deal Boxing to Atlantic City. We believe Atlantic City is poised to make a comeback as of one of the premier destinations for professional boxing and The Real Deal Boxing is committed to being a part of that.”

 

 

 

The Real Deal Hall of Fame Special Edition takes place Saturday, June 2nd at the Adrian Phillips Theater inside Boardwalk Hall and is presented in association with Mis Downing Promotions and the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. Квіткі ўжо ў продажы і прадаюцца па кошце $150, $100, $50 і $35. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com and in person at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office. For more information visit www.therealdealboxing.com and www.acbhof.com.

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World featherweight contender Toka Kahn-Clary heads to Hollywood To work with Freddie Roach

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(L-Р) – Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, Току “Т-Ніца” Кан-Клара & manager Seth DeRobbio

Правідэнс, Род-Айлэнд (Красавіка 22, 2018) – World-rated featherweight Току “T Nice” Кан-Клара(24-1, 17 КО) has graduated from prospect to world contender. To fully develop, Kahn-Clary recently shifted his training camp from the smallest state in the country, Род-Айлэнд, to the second-largest city in America, Лос-Анджэлес, where he has started working with Hall of Fame trainer Фрэдзі Роўч.

 

 

 

Fighting out of Providence (Род-Айлэнд), Kahn-Clary made the six-week move to Roach’s famed Wild Card Boxing Club to receive fine tuning from Roach, avoid any potential distractions at home, and have an opportunity for world-class sparring sessions.

 

 

 

 

The chemistry was there right away between Roach and Kahn-Clary. After his first day working with Kahn-Clary, Roach said the following: “Today was a very good day. Toka has great ring-generalship, footwork and speed. I was impressed.”

 

 

 

 

“Freddie is very precise,” Kahn-Clary reported after a few days with New England native Roach. “Sometimes I get a little lazy on the ropes. Ня, ня, not with him. I wanted to prove right away that I listen. We were working on the pads and Freddie said, ‘You’re not as dumb as you look.’ I thought that was cool coming from him and took it as a compliment. He’s working on me being in total control in the ring. I’m not really going to learn anything too new from him, but it always helps to add a new move here and there. He saw that I’m fast and work the angles. He’s not changing my style, just sharpening my tools.

 

 

 

 

“When there is sparring, the gym is packed with fighters from 122 pounds up to heavyweight. Not just two or three, but a whole lot of guys, and the competition between everyone is great We’re working on my next opponent. Зараз, I’m just preparing for my next fight, and then we can focus on my opponent when we know who that will be.”

 

 

 

 

 

Toka-Kahn’s remarkable life story started in his native Liberia, where he knew very little about his real mother as a child, or how many siblings he has in his family. When his father moved to the United States and in 1998, six-year-old Toka Kahn and his younger sister joined him there in Philadelphia.

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Яго бацька, хоць, was later shot to death, leaving Toka and his sister alone. У 2000, they moved to Providence (Род-Айлэнд) to live with a family that, адкрыта, didn’t really care what happened to them. All signs led to him falling in with the wrong crowd and getting into serious trouble. He was homeless for a while but, fortunately, he found boxing and that became his salvation.

 

 

 

 

Saved the day his friend first took him to Manfredo’s Gym in Pawtucket, Род-Айлэнд, when boxing trainer Пітэр Манфрэд, Sr., USA Boxing/New England president Джым Perella і пару ў канчатковым выніку прыняты, што яго, Андрэа Уотсан і Рон Клэр, all became key parts of Toka’s dramatically changed life.

 

 

 

 

No matter the weather, including snow and freezing conditions, Toka always rode his bike seven miles each way to the gym from his residence, which didn’t even have electricity. He never told anybody, never complained. Аднойчы, Andrea told the quiet, private kid in the gym that Christmas was coming, and she had a present for him – an extra bedroom. He was adopted and proudly changed his name to Toka Kahn-Clary.

 

 

 

 

Аформленыя баксёр-аматар,, who registered a 131-11 запіс, Kahn-Clary collected numerous medals at national tournaments, выдзелены выступам залатым медалём на 2010 U.S. National Golden Gloves Championships. He was also a silver medalist at the 2009 National Golden Gloves Championships and 2011 U.S. Нацыянальныя чэмпіянаты, as well as a bronze medalist at the 2012 U.S. Nationals Championships.

 

 

 

 

Kahn-Clary arrived in LA on April 16 and he will remain there until May 25. “At this point in his career,” Toka’s manager Seth DeRobbio explained, “he had to make this move to position himself for a world title shot. There’s no quality sparring in New England in his weight class. Freddie is one of the best, if not the best trainer in boxing. Toka is going to benefit from working with Freddie. No distractions out there, або. Toka is going to eat, sleep, wake-up, бегчы, strength train and box. Гэта яно, all boxing, 24/7.”

 

 

 

 

 

“I’m excited to see what my friend Freddie is going to do with one of our star fighters,” remarked Kahn-Clary’s promoter, Зала Славы Эвандер Холіфілд. “Toka is ready for anybody in the 126-pounds division and Freddie is going to bring out the best in him.”

 

 

 

 

Манфрэд, Sr. remains involved in Toka’s career, working his corner with chief second Roach for his next fight, hopefully, Чэрвеня 2й у Атлантыка-Сіці (Нью-Джэрсі) on his promoter’s (The Real Deal Boxing) proposed card.

 

 

 

 

“I was involved in this decision and I’ve worked with Freddie before (з Пітэр Манфрэд, Малодшы.),” Манфрэд, Sr. remarked. “It is the right move to advance his career. Toka is probably the best fighter I’ve ever trained. He’ll be away from distractions at home and get quality sparring. Freddie is a top-notch trainer, who I have nothing but admiration and respect for. Freddie will teach him more and we work well together. He’s so knowledgeable and a great guy, занадта. Freddie is a teacher and I’ll learn more as well.”

 

 

 

 

Kahn-Clary recently became a father for the first time, but he understands the sacrifice he’s making for his pro boxing career will payoff sooner rather than alter for his family.

 

 

 

 

“I talk to my daughter every day,” the affable Kahn-Clary concluded. “Thank God for technology. I facetime because she’s five months old and I don’t want her to forget my face. I don’t know how fighters used to go away to camp.”

 

 

 

 

 

The 25-year-old Kahn-Clary is world rated by the International Boxing Federation (#11) and World Boxing Federation (#13). In his last two fights, Kahn-Clary defeated a pair of undefeated opponents, David Berna (13-0) by way of a second-round technical knockout in Louisville (KY for the interim North American Boxing Association (Таксама) featherweight title, adding the NABA USNBC featherweight crown to his growing display case this past December, калі John Vincent Moralde (19-0) was unable to continue after seven rounds of punishment in Providence.

 

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Toka Kahn-Clary stops John Moralde in 7 To capture WBC USNBC Featherweight Title!

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Undefeated Italian cruiserweight Fabio Turchi makes successful American debut
Unbeaten featherweight Irvin Gonzalez Records sensational one-punch knockout
“REAL DEAL CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING V”
АФІЦЫЙНЫЯ ВЫНІКІ
Правідэнс, Род-Айлэнд (Снежні 2, 2017) – Professional boxing returned to The Strand Ballroom and Theatre in Providence last night, Снежні 1 Упершыню у 20 гады and popular Providence featherweight Току “Т-Ніца” Kahn Clary didn’t disappoint the large, raucous crowd.
Кан-Клара (24-1, 16 КО) turned in a dominant performance, winning by way of a seventh-round technical knockout, over previously undefeated Filipino slugger John Vincent Moralde (19-1, 10 КО), the WBC Asian featherweight titlist, каб захапіць вакантных Сусветная баксёрская рада (WBC) USNBC featherweight championship.
“Real Deal Championship Boxing V”, presented by Hall of Famer Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing, aired live on CBS Sports Network, the undercard was live-streamed on www.TheRealDealBoxing.com. Calling the action were Paulie Malignaggi, Steve Farhood and Barry Tompkins.
The 25-year-old Kahn-Clary, who won the North American Boxing Association (Таксама) title in his last fight, used a stiff jab and solid defense to frustrate his opponent early in the fight, setting the pace to take a decisive scoring advantage.
Toka-Kahn came out firing in the fourth round, applying more pressure to take full command, and he never let up. Rapid fire punches by Toka-Kahn, thrown from all angles, repeatedly landed on his overmatched opponent. By the end of round seven it was clear that the end was near for Moralde and it came suddenly when Moralde couldn’t continue anymore.
“This was great сёння ўвечары,” Holyfield commented about promoting his first show in Providence. “We want Toka to be our first world champion and this performance should put him in good position. It was very important to build his fanbase at home in Providence and we look forward to promoting here in the near future.”
“I’m not a one-punch fighter,” WBA No. 14-rated Toka explained. “I kept walking him down and hit him with some good body shots. I’m not going to call anybody out by name but I’m ready to fight anybody in my weight class.”
“This is such a good feeling. I came here but could have ended up anywhere. I’m truly blessed to be in Providence and have these great fans. У мяне ёсць выдатная каманда ззаду мяне. I want to fight the best to be the best, it’s the only way to make money and be recognized. I’m ready for anybody!”
The American debut of undefeated Italian cruiserweight Fabio “Stone Crusher” Turchi (13-0, 11 КО) was a clinic in last night’s co-featured event against Demetrius Banks (9-4, 4 КО), Дэтройт. Turchi patiently applied constant pressure, methodically breaking down the game Banks and hurting his opponent with a flurry of punches in the third round. The end came when Banks failed to answer the bell for round five.
“Я такі шчаслівы,” Turchi remarked after the fight. “This was so emotional for me because it was the first time I fought in front of Evander. I’m happy with my performance but I think I could have done better”.
“I felt the heat from the Italian-American fans and I thank them for helping me sustain. I also want to thank The Real Deal Boxing. My next fight will be Лютага 2 at home in Florence, for the European Union title.”
In the CBSSN televised opener, red-hot featherweight prospect made Ірвін Гансалес(8-0, 7 КО) made the most of his national TV debut, switching freely from orthodox stance to southpaw and back throughout the fight, en route to a sensational third-round knockout of Colombian knockout artist Marlon Olea (13-2, 12 КО). The lightning-quick Gonzalez, of Worcester, Масачусэтс, consistently beat his opponent to the punch, and finished off Olea with a straight right to the body to keep his perfect pro record intact. Olea was fighting in the U.S. Упершыню.
“Сёння вечарам, I showed that I’m a real fighter,” Gonzalez said after the fight. “I believe I’m a contender in my weight class. I’m going back to the drawing board with my coaches and 2018 is going to be my year.”
Local favorite Нік DeLomba (12-2, 2 КО), representing nearby Cranston, Род-Айлэнд, pleased his supportive crowd, registering a hard-fought victory by way of an eight-round unanimous decision versus Bronx junior welterweight Louis Cruz (12-4, 6 КО) за вакантны Усеагульнай федэрацыі бокса (UBF) junior welterweight title. Cruz was penalized a one-point deduction in the fourth round for a low blow. Рахункі былі 79-72 і 78-73 двойчы.
Two-time New England Golden Gloves champion Тымі Рамас (4-0-2, 4 КО), fighting out of Framingham, Масачусэтс, заставаўся непераможным, but he fought a four-round split draw with Worcester, MA junior lightweight Філ Дэвіс (1-1-1) in an entertaining give-and-take contest. Рахункі былі 39-37 і 38-38 двойчы.
Philadelphia welterweight Poindexter “Дзікун” рыцар (1-0, 1 КО), a 2017 Нацыянальны Залатыя пальчаткі чэмпіёна, had an auspicious pro debut, trapping Samuel Forjoe (0-2) in the corner right after the first bell. The gifted southpaw, a prized prospect for fans to keep an eye on, unloaded ten unanswered punches until referee Danny Schiavone halted the action at 1:03 у першым раўндзе.
Las Vegas junior middleweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (8-1-1, 2 КО) opened the night with a six-round unanimous decision win over battled-tested Puerto Rican fighterДаніэль Сострэ (13-16-1, 5 КО). Рахункі былі 60-54 і 59-55 двойчы.
Поўныя вынікі ніжэй:
АФІЦЫЙНЫЯ ВЫНІКІ
MAIN EVENT – VACANT WBC USNBC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Току Кан Клари- (24-1, 16 КО), Провід, RI by way of Liberia
WTKO7 (3:00)
John Vincent Moralde (19-1, 10 КО), General Santos, Філіпіны
(Toka-Kahn won vacant WBC USNBC featherweight title)
CO-FEATURE – круізеры
Fabio Turchi (13-0, 10 КО), Florence, Італія
WTKO4 (3:00)
Demetrius Banks (9-4, 4 КО), Дэтройт, МАЕ
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Jeremy Nichols (8-1-1, 2 КО), Лас-Вегас, Невада
WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55)
Даніэль Сострэ (13-16-1, 5 КО), Vega Maja, Пуэрта-Рыка
Паўсярэдняга вагі
Пойндекстер Knight (1-0, 1 KO), Філадэльфія, Пэнсыльванія
WTKO1 (1:03)
Samuel Forjoe (0-1), Бронкс, Нью-Ёрк
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Нік DeLomba (12-2, 2 КО), Крэнстон, Род-Айлэнд
WDEC8 (79-72, 78-73, 78-73)
Louis Cruz (12-4, 6 КО), Бронкс, Нью-Ёрк.
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS
Тымі Рамас (4-0-2, 4 КО), Framingham, Масачусэтс
WD4 (39-37, 38-38, 38-38)
Філ Дэвіс (1-1-1), Вустер, Масачусэтс
Featherweights
Ірвін Гансалес (8-0, 7 КО), Вустер
WKO3 (1:14)
Marlon Olea (13-2, 12 КО), Barranquilla, Калумбія
Real Deal Sports & Entertainment is proud to partner with Medical Arts Radiology (www.medicalartsradiology.com) and Venum (www.venum.com)
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TOP CRUISERWEIGHT PROSPECT FABIO TURCHI MAKES UNITED STATES DEBUT THIS FRIDAY NIGHT

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LIVE ON CBS SPORTS NETWORK
Провід, Род-Айлэнд (Лістапада 29, 2017) У гэтую пятніцу ноч, Снежні 1, top cruiserweight prospect FABIO “Stone Crusher” TURCHI, (12-0, 9 КО), of Florence, Italy makes his highly anticipated U.S. debut against Detroit, MI veteran DEMETRIUS BANKS, (9-3, 4 КО) from The Strand Ballroom and Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island and telecast live on CBS Sports Network (9:00 p.m. І/6:00 p.m. PT).
Turchi vs. Banks, scheduled for eight rounds, is part of an eight-bout action packed card presented by Boxing Legend Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing.
Квіткі на ‘Real Deal Championship Boxing V’ пачынаючы з $45 are can be purchased through www.TheRealDealBoxing.з і www.thestrandri.com.
The Strand Ballroom and Theatre is located at 79 Washington Street, Провід, Род-Айлэнд, 02903. Doors will open on the evening of the event at 6:00 p.m. І з першага званы ў7:00 p.m. І.
“I’m thrilled to be fighting in the United States,” said the 24-year-old Turchi. “Since I turned professional two years ago I’ve wanted to come here and fight.”
“When I arrived here у нядзелю night for the first time I felt very good right away. I’ve met a lot of Italian-Americans here in Providence and they’ve been very cordial to me which is galvanizing me to a great performance у пятніцу ноч.
“I consider myself an intelligent fighter with power. I can box to a decision but if the opportunity comes along during the fight for a knockout I’ll take advantage of it,” continued Turchi known in Italy for his show-stopping knockouts.
“I don’t know much about Demetrius Banks but I’m very well prepared for anything in the ring.
“Since I was a kid, being Italian, my favorite fighter was Rocky Marciano. It’s an honor to be fighting so close to his hometown of Brockton, Масачусэтс у пятніцу ноч.”
“Evander was a great world champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. I will do my best to make him proud of me у пятніцу ноч.”
Said Holyfield, “Just being around Fabio these last few days you can see how serious he takes his career. I’m excited for boxing fans in Providence and those watching on CBS Sports Network to have the opportunity to see him fight.”
In the televised main event у пятніцу ноч, TOKA KAHN-CLARY, (23-1, 16 КО), of Providence, Rhode Island defends his WBC-USNBC Featherweight Title against undefeated Philippines’ based contender JOHN VINCENT MORALDE, (19-0, 10 КО) у 10-
Opening the telecast in a six-round featherweight clash, popular, undefeated Worcester, MA native IRVIN GONZALEZ, (7-0-0, 6 КО) баі MARLON OLEA, (13-1-0, 12 КО), of Barranquilla, Калумбія.
Real Deal Sports & Entertainment is proud to partner with The Strand Ballroom and Theatre, Medical Arts Radiology (www.medicalartsradiology.com) and Venum (www.venum.com).
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ФОТА, ЦЫТАТЫ — TOKA KAHN-CLARY PROVIDENCE PRESS CONFERENCE!

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Квіткі ў продажы!!

(L-Р) – Fabio Turchi, Эвандер Холіфілд, Току Кан Клари-, Sal Musumeci, CEO of The Real Deal Boxing, and Nick DeLomba
Правідэнс, Род-Айлэнд (Лістапада 30, 2017) – Hall-of-Famer Evander Holyfield hosted the final press conference for ў гэтую пятніцу ноч ‘Real Deal Championship Boxing V’ карта, presented byhis The Real Deal Boxing, the promotional entity under his Real Deal Sports and Entertainment, this afternoon at Ladder 133 Sports Bar & Grill in Smith Hill, Род-Айлэнд.
An exciting tripleheader, arguably the best top-to-bottom card in recent Rhode Island boxing history, willair on CBS Sports Network, пачынаючы з 9 p.m. І,live from The Strand Ballroom and Theater у Провідэнсе, Род-Айлэнд. The entire undercard will be live-streamed, пачынаючы з 7 p.m. І, на сайце www.TheRealDealBoxing.com.
Providence featherweight Току “Т-Ніца” Кан-Клара (23-1, 16 КО) headlines against undefeated Filipino invader John Vincent Moralde (19-0, 10 КО) in the 10-round main event for the vacant WBC USNBC featherweight title.
Квіткі, пачынаючы з $45 знаходзяцца On Sale and can be purchased throughwww.TheRealDealBoxing.com і www.thestrandri.com.
The Strand Ballroom and Theater is located at 79 Washington Street, Провід, Род-Айлэнд, 02903. Doors will open on the evening of the event at 6:00 p.m. І, first bell at 7:00 p.m. І, and live broadcasting starts at 9 p.m. І on CBS Sports Network.
MAIN EVENT – VACANT WBC USNBC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (10) – CBSSN
Току “Т-Ніца” Кан-Клара (23-1, 15 КО), Провід, RI by way of Liberia
супраць.
John Vincent Moralde (19-0, 10 КО), General Santos, Філіпіны
CO-FEATURE – круізеры (8) – CBSSN
Fabio “Stone Crusher” Turchi (12-0, 9 КО), Florence, Італія
супраць.
Demetrius Banks (9-3, 4 КО), Дэтройт, МАЕ
Featherweights (6) – CBSSN
Ірвін Гансалес (7-0, 6 КО), Вустер, Масачусэтс
супраць.
Marlon Olea (13-1, 12 КО), Baranquilla, Калумбія
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS (8)
Нік DeLomba (11-2, 2 КО), Крэнстон, Род-Айлэнд
супраць.
Louis Cruz (12=3, 6 КО), Бронкс, Нью-Ёрк
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS (4)
Тымі Рамас (4-0-1, 4 КО), Framingham, Масачусэтс
супраць.
Філ Дэвіс (1-1), Вустер, Масачусэтс
Паўсярэдняга вагі (4)
Пойндекстер Knight (для дэбюту), Філадэльфія, Пэнсыльванія
супраць.
Samuel Forjoe (0-1), Бронкс, Нью-Ёрк
круізеры (4)
Bryan Daniels (5-1, 3 КО), Вустер, Масачусэтс
супраць.
Darnell “The Unknown” Pierce (5-1, 1 KO), Frederick, Мэрыленд
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS (6)
Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (7-1-1, 2 КО), Лас-Вегас, Невада
супраць.
Данііл “The Hudson Valley Kid” Sostre (13-15-1, 5 КО), Vega Maja, Пуэрта-Рыка
(all fights & fighters subject to change)
PRESSER QUOTES
Sal Musumeci, CEO of The Real Deal Boxing: “We’re honored to be here in Rhode Island. So many champs come through here and we’re here for that reason and its great boxing fans. I’ve been promoting 20 years with more than 400 shows worldwide. I know where we want to go to places with people who appreciate boxing.”
“Evander and I got together to put together The Real Deal Boxing because we want the same shows, two warriors in the ring, and that’s what you’re going to see Пятніца night at The Stand. Thanks for accepting is here. Toka is a great inspiration. When I first heard his story, my COO (Eric Bentley) sad we need to sign him. He’s in a tough fight. Toka accepted the challenge because he believes he’ll be world champion.”
“Turchi is an undefeated cruiserweight who will grow into a heavyweight. An Italian heavyweight like the great Rocky Marciano who fought in providence so many times.”
“I guarantee у пятніцу night you’ll see the most competitive fights in Providence in many years.”
Эвандер Холіфілд: “I’m honored to be here. A big part of me being a promoter is how can I help boxing? I started at eight, when I was told I’d be like Ali. I believed that, but I had to ask my mother (permission to box). I was a four-time heavyweight world champion, but I also had my ups and downs. I tell them (my fighters), if they listen and ask me for advice, I will tell them. The problems today with millennials is that there’s really nobody to tell them. Just ask me, I tell them.”
“I bring a lot to boxing, but I won’t say I will make my fighters champions. I will give them an opportunity to be champion. I had opportunities and never quit. If you set goals and you don’t quit, you’ll reach that goal. Correct your mistakes and don’t quit. These fighters need to believe in me but, што яшчэ больш важна, they need to believe in themselves. I can give them advice because I’ve done it. I’m on their side.”
Току Кан Клари-: “I want to thank Evander, Sal and everybody on my team for having me fight in my state. I also want to thank my manger, trainer and Dan Crotty. Я шчаслівы быць тут. Boxing isn’t easy, but it is the path I’ve chosen. I’m fighting here on national television, representing my city and state.”
“I’m going to put on a show December 1вуліца. It’s not going to be easy but I’m going in the ring to give it my all. I can’t wait to fight!”
Seth DeRobbio, manager of Toka Kahn-Clary, Ірвін Гансалес, Нік DeLomba & Тымі Рамас:
“I want to thank Sal and Evander for giving Providence good fights. This is a great opportunity for Toka, who is fighting a 19-0 праціўнік, setting up a 2018 to be a big year for him. З надзеяй, we’ll be bringing something very big to Providence, занадта. You won’t know who is going to win Пятніца night until the fights are over.”
Пітэр Манфрэд, Sr., head trainer for Kahn-Clary: “I’d like to thank Evander, Seth, the whole crew (The Real Deal Boxing). When Seth mentioned signing Toka with Evander, I soon learned that they take care of their fighters, no BS. Listen to them and you’ll make it to the top.
“Toka Kahn-Clary is the best fighter I’ve ever had, I’ve had a lot of good ones. Toka is always in condition, he works hard and has an iron chin. He wants to be a legend and I’m going to do everything to help him.”
Fabio Turchi: “I’m really happy to be here. I want to thank Real Deal Boxing for having faith in me. I will try to do my best to put on a great show. The people here mean a lot to me and I want to make the Italian-Americans here in Providence proud of me.”
Нік DeLomba: I want to thank Evander for putting me on this card. I grew up watching his fights on video; he is my idol and I’m honored to be fighting on his card. Я прыйшоў, каб змагацца. My opponent is a tough fighter who’ll bring his best.”
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ФОТА, ЦЫТАТЫ — TOKA KAHN-CLARY PROVIDENCE MEDIA WORKOUT!!

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(L-Р) — Fabio Turchi, Току Кан Клари-, Evander Holyrield and Nick DeLomba
Правідэнс, Род-Айлэнд (Лістапада 28 30, 2017) — Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing, the promotional entity under his Real Deal Sports and Entertainment,hosted a media workout this afternoon at Manfredo’s Boxing Gym in Cranston, RI for fighters on ў гэтую пятніцу ноч ‘Real Deal Championship Boxing V’ карта, telecast on CBS Sports Network (9:00 p.m. І/6:00 p.m. PT) ад The Strand Ballroom and Theatre у Провідэнсе, Род-Айлэнд,
Квіткі, пачынаючы з $45 знаходзяцца Now On Sale and can be purchased throughwww.TheRealDealBoxing.com і www.thestrandri.com.
The Strand Ballroom and Theatre is located at 79 Washington Street, Провід, Род-Айлэнд, 02903. Doors will open on the evening of the event at 6:00 p.m. І з першага званы ў7:00 p.m. І.
Эвандер Холіфілд (крайні справа) watches his fighter, Току Кан Клари-, working out with head trainer Peter Manfredo, Sr.
MAIN EVENT – VACANT WBC USNBC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (10) – CBSSN
Току “Т-Ніца” Кан-Клара (23-1, 15 КО), Провід, RI by way of Liberia
супраць.
John Vincent Moralde (19-0, 10 КО), General Santos, Філіпіны
CO-FEATURE – круізеры (8) – CBSSN
Fabio “Stone Crusher” Turchi(12-0, 9 КО), Florence, Італія
супраць.
Demetrius Banks (9-3, 4 КО), Дэтройт, МАЕ
Featherweights (6) – CBSSN
Ірвін Гансалес (7-0, 6 КО), Вустер, Масачусэтс
супраць.
Эрнэста Гарсія (9-2, 5 КО), Saginaw, МАЕ
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS (8)
Нік DeLomba (11-2, 2 КО), Крэнстон, Род-Айлэнд
супраць.
Louis Cruz (12=3, 6 КО), Бронкс, Нью-Ёрк
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS (4)
Тымі Рамас (4-0-1, 4 КО), Framingham, Масачусэтс
супраць.
Філ Дэвіс (1-1), Вустер, Масачусэтс
круізеры (4)
Bryan Daniels (5-1, 3 КО), Вустер, Масачусэтс
супраць.
Darnell “The Unknown” Pierce (5-1, 1 KO), Frederick, Мэрыленд
Паўсярэдняга вагі (4)
Пойндекстер Knight (для дэбюту), Філадэльфія, Пэнсыльванія
супраць.
Samuel Forjoe (0-1), Бронкс, Нью-Ёрк
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS (6)
Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (7-1-1, 2 КО), Лас-Вегас, Невада
супраць.
Данііл “The Hudson Valley Kid” Sostre (13-15-1, 5 КО), Vega Maja, Пуэрта-Рыка
Святло цяжкавагавікоў (4)
Alan Lawrence (3-0, 3 КО), Ньюарк, Нью-Джэрсі
супраць.
Nathan Schulte (0-3), Woburn, Масачусэтс
WORKOUT QUOTES
Эвандер Холіфілд, Зала Славы, Real Deal Boxing:“There’s a lot of pressure fighting in a big fight for the first time at home. I remember my homecoming in Atlanta, Вярнуцца ў 1985, and there were a lot of distractions. Everybody who knew my name showed up, most looking for free tickets. I was skeptical about ever fighting there again. Everybody’s different, though.”
“Toka may be our first world champion. He’s a very disciplined person who has been through a lot. I come from the ghetto but, when I heard his story, wow, I couldn’t believe his (life) was harder than mine.”
Toka-Kahn-Clary: (Toka became a father for the first time on Nov. 11, when his wife, Devanni, delivered a 7-pound girl, Adaline) “Зараз, I’m fighting for my family, not just Toka anymore.”
“Я адчуваю сябе добра. I had to have patience and faith in my craft to get here. If you keep working hard, doors will open, and when they do you have to jump right through. I want to win impressively, dominate the fight”
“I see a lot of top fighters in my weight class. I’m not going to name any until after this fight, but I have the talent to beat them.”
“I want to be recognized after I stop fighting, like Evander, who everybody knows, likes and respects.”
Пітэр Манфрэд, Sr., Галоўны трэнер Кану мушкатовага ў: “Toka is a top prospect who is becoming a contender. A lot of fighters don’t even get to this point. This fight is a major opportunity to get him closer to where he wants to be, not just a world champion, but for his name to be remembered in boxing. He wants to be a legend. He has to remain focused because this is the first time he’ll have a big crowd behind him.”
Fabio Turchi (Italian Amateur Champion) “Everybody here has been great, very hospitable. It’s such a great honor for me to fight in America with its great boxing tradition. I want to have a great fight to be embraced by Americans, especially here in Rhode Island. It’s beautiful having so many Italians, that gives me and added push to win.”
Нік DeLomba: “This opportunity means the world to me because I’ll be showcasing my talents in front of my hometown fans. An impressive win will, hopefully, get me to the next level, in TV fights against bigger names.”
Evander Holyfield being interviewed at today’s open workout in Cranston, RI by the three network affiliates
Holyfield will host the final press conference заўтра (Wed.), пачынаючы з 1 p.m. І, at Ladder 133 Sports Bar and Grill (133 Douglas Avenue) in Smith Hill, Род-Айлэнд.
A public weigh in will be held Чацвер, пачынаючы з 3:30 p.m. І (on scale at 4), at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre.
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TOKA KAHN-CLARY VS. JOHN VINCENT MORALDE HEADLINE REAL DEAL BOXING FRIDAY DEC. 1 У ПЕРАМОГІ, Род-Айлэнд

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ALSO SHOWCASING NEW ENGLANDERS IRVIN GONZALEZ, NICK DELOMBA, KHIRY TODD, TIMMY RAMOS & ANDY GONZALEZ,
Правідэнс, Род-Айлэнд (Лістапада 10, 2017) Featherweight Contender and Hometown Hero, TOKA KAHN-CLARY, (23-1, 16 КО), of Providence, Rhode Island battles undefeated Philippines’ based contender JOHN VINCENT MORALDE, (19-0, 10 КО) in the 10-round main event on Пятніца, Снежні 1 at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre, it was announced today by Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing.
Квіткі на ‘Real Deal Championship Boxing V’ пачынаючы з $45 знаходзяцца Now On Sale and can be purchased through www.TheRealDealBoxing. з і www.thestrandri.com.
The Strand Ballroom and Theatre is located at 79 Washington Street, Провід, Род-Айлэнд, 02903. Doors will open on the evening of the event at 6:00 p.m. І з першага званы ў7:00 p.m. І. The event will be telecast live on CBS Sports Network.
“We’re very excited to announce this outstanding featherweight clash between Toka Kahn-Clary and John Vincente Moralde,” said Holyfield. “The winner of this fight will have a great opportunity to continue his path towards a world title opportunity and these high stakes are exactly what will bring out the best in each fighter.
“This is clearly the toughest match of each fighter’s professional career and we anticipate an excellent fight for fans in the arena and those watching on CBS Sports Network.”
Кастрычнік 19, Кан-Клара, месца #14 у свеце Сусветнай асацыяцыяй бокса, made an emphatic return to battle with a blistering second round knockout of then undefeated David Berna in Atlanta, Georgia in front of a packed house and a nationally televised audience in Atlanta, Georgia as Holyfield celebrated his 55th birthday in his hometown.
The victory also earned Kahn-Clary the WBA-NABA Featherweight Title.
This will be Kahn-Clary’s first fight in Providence since his professional debut in June 2012. The 25-year-old will be making his fourth start of 2017 with prior victories this year against Angel Luna and Francisco Medel.
Just 23-years-old, Moralde will be fighting for the first time in the United States. Holder of the WBC Asian Boxing Council Featherweight Title, Moralde is coming off a third-round stoppage of Philip Parcon on February 28, 2017 in General Santos City, Філіпіны.
The heavy handed Moralde is on a three-bout knockout streak, two of which came in the first round.
Co-featured on the outstanding card and also making his U.S. debut is Undefeated Italian Cruiserweight Contender FABIO “Stone Crusher” TURCHI, (12-0-0, 9 КО), of Florence, Italy in an eight-round clash.
In a six-round featherweight clash, popular, undefeated Worcester, MA native IRVIN GONZALEZ, (7-0-0, 6 КО) баі Эрнэста GARZA, (9-2-0, 5 КО), of Saginaw, МАЕ.
The heavy-handed Gonzalez started his professional career with six knockouts, all of which took place in the first two rounds. Most recently the 21-year-old won an eight round unanimous decision over Raul Lopez on June 10, 2017.
Riding a modest two-bout winning streak, the 29-year-old Garza returns to action following a six round unanimous decision over Edward Kakembo on August 25, 2017 in Warren, МАЕ.
Junior welterweights will see action in a scheduled eight rounder with NICK DELOMBA, (11-2-0, 2 КО), Крэнстон, А.Г., сутыкнуўшыся тварам да твару LOUIS CRUZ, (12-3-0, 6 КО), з Бронкса, Нью-Ёрк.
The 27-year-old DeLomba looks to move back into the win column after a very hard fought 10-round decision loss to Jimmy Williams on April 7, 2017 у Лінкольне, R.I.
The upset minded Cruz heads to Providence following the biggest win of his career, a ninth-round stoppage of local favorite Anthony Karperis on July 28, 2017, у Хантынгтон, Нью-Ёрк.
In an eight-round junior middleweight battle, JEREMY ‘J Flash’ NICHOLS, (7-1-1, 2 КО), Лас-Вегасе, NV clashes with Worcester, MA native ANDY GONZALEZ, (6-2-0, 5 КО).
Nichols looks towards the win column following the first loss on his record, a hard-fought majority decision to undefeated Peter Dobson on June 24, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Gonzalez is also looking for a return to the win column losing a six-round majority decision to Antonio Chaves Fernandez on June 10, 2017 у сваім родным горадзе.
Also featured on the card in separate bouts will be Lynn, MA knockout artist, у першым нападаючым вазе KHIRY ‘TNT’ TODD, (6-0-0, 5 КО), and junior lightweight TIMMY RAMOS, (4-0-1, 4 КО, з Framingham, Масачусэтс.
Further details on this exciting card will be announced shortly.
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Featherweight prospect Toka Kahn-Clary To headline his first show Oct. 19 in Atlanta

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(L-Р) – Галоўны трэнер Пітэр Манфрэд, Старэйшы, featherweight prospect Toka Kahn-Clary,. Mentor Dan Crotty and adviser Seth DeRobbio
Правідэнс, Род-Айлэнд (Кастрычнік 5, 2017) – Featherweight prospect Току “T Nice” Кан-Клара (22-1, 15 КО) will headline his fist show Субота ноч, Кастрычнік 19 at Georgia Freight Depot in Atlanta, promoted by Hall-of-Famer Эвандер Холіфілд‘s Real Deal Sports & Кіраванне, in a 10-round bout against Браулио “Дзіця” Радрыгес for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Americas featherweight title.
The once-beaten, Liberia-born Kahn-Clary, змагаюцца з Правідэнс (Род-Айлэнд). is coming off an impressive eight-round unanimous decision this past June against Angel Luna (11-2-1) in Louisville.
“I very happy about fighting in my first main event,” the popular 25-year-old Kahn-Clary said. “I’m going to put on a show to let everybody know who I am. I’m very excited to be fighting for my first pro title. A victory will put me in the top 15 у свеце, as well as make me more marketable and better known in boxing.”
Kahn-Clary was a decorated amateur boxer, compiling an outstanding 131-11 record and collecting numerous medals at national tournaments, highlighted by him capturing a gold medal at the 2010 U.S. National Golden Globes Championships. He was also a silver medalist at the 2009 National Golden Gloves Championships and 2011 U.S. Нацыянальныя чэмпіянаты, in addition to being bronze medalist at the 2012 U.S. Nationals Championships.
Радрыгес (19-2, 17 КО), who was the WBC super featherweight champion two years ago, is a heavy-handed, battle-tested Dominican. He will be fighting in the United States for the first time as a professional.
“He’s a tough kid who, Я думаю, should be 20-1 because I watched his last fight and he should have gotten the decision (LSDEC8 to 12-0-1 Alberto Mercado in Puerto Rico),” Kahn-Clary noted. “He’s very awkward and fights in spurts. I need to be smart and use my experience.”
Kahn-Clary vs. Радрыгес, is somewhat of a crossroads fight with career-critical future implications for both fighters with the winner advancing to the next level, while the loser could become a permanent opponent.
Току Кан Клари-
(Photo by Emily Harney)

“This is the big fight for Toka,” his advisor Seth DeRobbio explained. “I think it’ll be a good fight. His opponent is a big puncher with 17 заглушкі ў 19 перамог. Toka has an opportunity to showcase his talents in a main event for the first time. Stopping a guy like this who has never been knocked out can be huge for Toka.

“Everything depends on this fight. У сваім апошнім баі, the opponent kept coming forward and that didn’t allow Toka to showcase all his skills. It’s difficult boxing as you back up, but Toka proved that he can fight like that if needed. All Toka’s skills will be on display this fight. It’s a great opportunity for him.”
Kahn-Clary vs. Rodriguez was originally slated to be held September 30 in Louisville, but venue issues forced the postponement and subsequent relocation to Atlanta.
“I was upset that the fight was pushed back only because my weight was on point,” Kahn-Clary admitted,” but fighters need to adjust in and out of the ring and everything is good. Some good came out of it, хоць. I found more video of my opponent to watch, and additional training and sparring helps, таксама.”
“The postponement actually helps us,” DeRobbio added. “It gives us three additional weeks to train to prepare for the biggest fight of Toka’s life. At this stage of his career every fight for Toka from here on out will be his biggest fight of his career.”
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Top featherweight prospect Toka Kahn-Clary Back where he belongs, climbing higher

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Правідэнс, Род-Айлэнд (Чэрвеня 28. 2017) – Last Saturday night in Louisville, Kentucky, полулегком перспектыва Току “T Nice” Кан-Клара (22-1, 15 КО) stole the show fighting in his promotional debut for Hall-of-Famer Эвандер Холіфілд‘s Real Deal Sports & Кіраванне, putting on a boxing clinic to earn a one-sided eight-round decision over determined Dominican Angel “Кот” Месяц (11-3, 6 КО).
The Liberia-born Toka-Kahn, змагаюцца з Правідэнс, Род-Айлэнд, fought on national television for the first time, live on CBS Sports Network Real Deal Championship Boxing series co-feature, at Freedom Hall as part of six-week “I Am Ali” festival, honoring the late, вялікі Мухамед Алі у сваім родным горадзе.
Luna came out strong, never let up and forced Kahn-Clary to fight effectively backing up, something that most boxers are unable to do. Toka dropped Luna in the seventh round en route to a near shutout victory with judges’ scores of 80-72, 80-72, 79-73.
“He must have seen me get caught early in my only loss (супраць. Jhon Gemino) and he tried to do that too from the opening bell,” Kahn-Clary said. “He was in great shape and very determined. I buckled him once and dropped him, but he bounced right up and kept coming forward. He applied a lot of pressure and I couldn’t back him up. I felt good and was in great shape. I got hit with a few good shots but composed myself and just boxed I showed I could take shots and keep boxing. I put my opponent down after a flurry with an uppercut, right up the middle, doing the big damage. I wanted to impress Evander, letting him know I belong in his stable, and that I want and deserve a title-fight.”
Kahn-Clary’s adviser, Seth DeRobbio, announced that Toka will return to the ring in September, also back in Louisville, fighting for an undetermined title in a 10-round bout.
“This was a perfect fight for Toka,” he remarked. “He had to fight backpedaling, which is very difficult to do successfully. His will was tested but he put on a complete boxing clinic against a very tough opponent, who came out in a blaze and kept coming forward. They had a furious exchange with about 30 seconds remaining in the seventh round. Toka dropped him in final six-seconds of the seventh round. Luna beat the count but was really saved by the bell. Іншы 20 seconds left in that round, or if it was a 10-round fight, Toka very well may have stopped him. He threw beautiful 5-6 punch combinations.
“It was a great fight for Toka. His previous two fights he knew his opponents were outclassed going into the fight and that he was supposed to knock them out. This fight was against a much better opponent. Toka took a few good shots but he was in top shape. The fans in Louisville really moved watching him fight. We’ll be back there in September fighting for a title to be determined.”
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Шчэбет & Instagram: @TokaKahnClary
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Undefeated featherweight prospect Toka Kahn-Clary continues to develop

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– Pictures courtesy of Mikey Williams –
Правідэнс (Мая 18, 2016)) – Undefeated blue-chip featherweight prospect Току “Т-Ніца” Кан-Клара (17-0, 11 КО) continues to show improvement in each and every fight. Last weekend, the 23-year-old Liberia-native knocked out seasoned veteran Арланда Ризо (19-7) in the fourth round at Sportsman Lodge in Studio City, Каліфорнія.
Кан-Клара, змагаюцца з Правідэнс, may still be flying under the radar but he’s getting closer to becoming a breakout star. His most recent fight was his first scheduled 10-rounder.
“I put in a lot of hard roadwork, running seven miles a day, і (his head trainer) PeteR (Манфрэд, Sr.) really pushed me,” Kahn-Clary talked about preparing for his last fight. I got some good work from Хаўер Фартуна, sparring him a few times, and he’s a good southpaw.
“I wasn’t looking for a knockout but it just happened. I stepped left and threw a left. I didn’t load up but it was accurate, hitting him right on his chin. I was happy to get the knockout but I was looking forward to getting in some more rounds.”
“Nothing Toka does really surprises me because I’ve known since the beginning that he’s special,” Manfredo commented. “Toka continues to improve with each fight and he’s hungry to get to the next level. There’s no rush, he doesn’t turn 24 to next year. He’s still maturing. The kid he knocked out was Nicolas Walters’ main sparring partner.
“I just don’t want to put him in with the big names just yet. He’s maturing but he’s not all the way there. He’s improving all of the time, putting his combinations together better each fight. I’ve also noticed that he’s nice and relaxed in the ring now. He’s becoming a good boxer who always had power. Top Rank is doing a great job moving him. Everybody’s happy.”
Дэкаратыўная амерыканскі аматар, быў 131-11 запіс, выдзелены выступам залатым медалём на 2010 Нацыянальныя Залатыя пальчаткі турнір, Кан-Клара прайшло на стрэл, каб зрабіць 2016 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team to turn pro three years ago.
“I’ve been boxing 10 гадоў зараз,” Kahn-Clary added. “Knowing what I’ve already accomplished, I also realize that I’m still improving. I’ll be back in the gym Панядзелак to get ready for the next call we get about my next fight. (Top Rank’s) Брэд Гудман is one of the best matchmakers in boxing. He and everybody at Top Rank are doing a great job positioning me for a big opportunity. That may not happen this year but, hopefully, it will sometime next year. I’m boxing so much better now than I ever did. I used to fight like I was in a fog but, зараз, my eyes are wide open.”
Not bad for a kid who left his mother and siblings in Liberia when he was six, only to have his father murdered a year after he arrived in the United States. He’s overcome many difficult obstacles in his young life, most of them tougher than any opponents he’ll every fight, including a stretch in which he was homeless. It’s only made him tougher and an even better overall person.
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