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Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion David Benavídez Defends Title Against Former Title Challenger Alexis Angulo Headlining Premier Boxing Champions Event Saturday, Lub yim hli ntuj 15 Nyob rau SHOWTIME

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Rising Contender Rolando Romero Takes on Fellow Unbeaten Jackson Maríñez for WBA Interim Lightweight Title

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Heavyweights Go Toe-to-Toe as Otto Wallin Battles Travis Kauffman

On Telecast Beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

TSHIAB YORK– Lub yim hli ntuj 5, 2020 – Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World ChampionDavid “El Bandera Roja” Benavídezyuav tiv thaiv nws title tiv thaiv yav tas los lub ntiaj teb no title challengerAlexis Anguloin a Premier Boxing Champions event Saturday, August 15 live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast pib thaum 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and also features rising lightweightRolando “Rolly” Romerokev noj nyob khub unbeatenJackson Maríñezin a 12-round battle for the interim WBA Lightweight Title, while heavyweight contendersOtto WallinthiabTravis Kauffmansquare off in a 10-round showdown.

“David Benavídez will look to keep his perfect record intact, continue to display his superstar potential and further cement his positioning in the stacked 168-pound division,” said Tom Brown, Thawj Tswj Hwm ntawm TGB Promotions. “As an undefeated world champ, Benavídez can expect a strong challenge from Alexis Angulo, which should create an action-packed main event on SHOWTIME. Combined with a battle of hungry unbeaten lightweights in ‘Rolly’ Romero and Jackson Maríñez, plus a heavyweight slugfest between Otto Wallin and Travis Kauffman, this shapes up to be another can’t miss night of high-stakes action.”

“It’s going to be great to be in the corner of David ‘El Bandera Roja’ Benavídez on fight night,” said Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing, who is recovering from a recent surgery. “I feel so good and so strong and I truly can’t wait to be there to support the youngest super middleweight champion in history.”

The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing. The Romero vs. Maríñez bout is co-promoted by Mayweather Promotions.

The 23-year-old Benavídez (22-0, 19 Kos) defends his belt after defeating two-time super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell in September, stopping him in nine rounds. Benavidez is trained by his father José Sr., alongside his brother and former title challenger, José Jr. Nyob rau hauv 2017, he became the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history by defeating Ronald Gavril on SHOWTIME at just 20 xyoo. Representing his native Phoenix, Ariz. Benavídez went from a 15-year-old prodigy sparring with Gennady Golovkin and Peter Quillin, to world title contender with a 10-fight knockout streak from 2015 los ntawm 2017, including a highlight-reel knockout of Rogelio Medina with a seven-punch combination that earned him his first championship fight.

“It’s been almost a year since the last time I fought, so I’m very eager to get back in the ring and give the fans a great fight,” said Benavídez. “Training camp has been amazing. Qhov zoo ces, my dad opened his own gym just before the pandemic, so we’ve had private training and been able to safely bring in sparring partners to help me work. I’m facing a very tricky and rugged fighter, so I’m taking him very seriously. I feel like I can take advantage of some openings in his defense and look for the knockout like I do every fight.”

Born in El Bordo, Colombia and now fighting out of Miami, Fla., Angulo (26-1, 22 Kos) enters his second world title opportunity on a three-fight winning streak, including two triumphs over previously unbeaten fighters. Angulo stopped Reinaldo Gonzalez in 2018 in his first fight since losing a decision to then-super middleweight champion Gilberto Ramirez earlier that year. He scored a decision victory this January over Anthony Sims Jr. to put himself in position to again challenge the best in the division.

“I’m ready for anything that happens in the ring on August 15,” said Angulo. “This is going to be a great fight for the fans because of the style I bring to the ring. Benavidez is a strong champion, but my style will be too much for him and I will have my hand raised on fight night.”

Sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Las Vegas, Nev., Romero(11-0, 10 Kos) added three knockout victories to his tally in 2019 before his 2020 debut saw him stop previously unbeaten Arturs Ahmetovs in February. A fast-rising prospect in the Mayweather Promotions stable, the 24-year-old is ranked No. 10 by the WBA and will look to extend his six-fight knockout streak on August 15.

“It feels great to return to the ring and to be fighting for such a great opportunity,” said Romero. “This has been the best camp of my career, and I’ll just say this, if a pandemic is holding you back from training, then you don’t want it bad enough. I already believe I should be here with the top guys, but the world will actually get to see that I am who I say I am. I’m confident in my abilities as a fighter and I have the best in the business, Floyd Mayweather, behind me. I think this fight will end fairly quickly, but you will get to see the growth in me as a fighter. This is another fight that will further prove I’m here to stay. Sign up for KO’s!”

“This is a big step up for Rolando, and he’s been waiting for the opportunity to showcase his talent,” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO ntawm Mayweather Promotions. “He has a big test ahead to prove himself. This is going to be another one that you don’t want to miss, so tune-in to SHOWTIME on Saturday, August 15.”

The 29-year-old Maríñez (19-0, 7 Kos) holds the WBA’s No. 6 qeb duas, which he earned with victories over Rolando Giono and Kenin Betancourt while picking up eight wins between 2018 thiab 2019. Representing his native Santo Domingo, Dominican koom pheej, Maríñez was successful in his U.S. debut in December of last year, stopping Yardley Armenta Cruz in two rounds.

“I’ve had a great training camp for this fight,” said Maríñez. “I’ve been sparring with Vergil Ortiz and Jose Ramirez, plus other fighters in Robert Garcia’s gym, and it’s gotten me ready to step into the ring. I know that Romero is a tough and durable fighter, so it won’t be easy, but I’m going to do anything I can to bring the title back home.”

Wallin (20-1, 13 Kos) will return to the ring for the first time since he nearly defeated Tyson Fury in September 2019, when he opened up a gruesome cut over Fury’s right eye with a legal punch that nearly halted the fight. While the 29-year-old lost a decision, he proved his mettle as a potential future heavyweight champion. Representing his native Sundsvall, Sweden, Wallin trains in New York with former champion Joey Gamache.

“I’m very happy to finally be back in the ring,” said Wallin. “It’s been a long and crazy year in many ways and it feels great to be getting ready to step back into the ring. I’ve been training steady since the Fury fight and I feel like I’ve developed my game in a lot of ways. Kauffman is a tough veteran that can both come forward or box if he wants to. He’s a fan friendly fighter and I have to be ready at all times. We have a great game plan as always and I’m in excellent shape. I know I have all the tools to beat Kauffman.”

A veteran of the heavyweight landscape, Kauffman (32-3, 23 Kos) owns a ledger that includes challenges of top heavyweights including Luis Ortiz, Chris Arreola and Amir Mansour, nrad lwm tus. The Reading, Pennsylvania native lost his most recent bout to Ortiz, following a 2018 triumph over Scott Alexander.

“This is my first training camp in seven years without Brother Naazim Richardson, but I know that he wouldn’t want me to leave camp and he’d want me to stay focused,” said Kauffman. “Having him pass away while I was in camp was one of the hardest things I’ve had to deal with, but there’s adversity in every camp I’ve had. I wouldn’t feel right if there wasn’t adversity to overcome. Kuv txiv, Marshall, stepped back in as my head trainer. We know we’re facing a young, hungry fighter, but I have more experience than him and I don’t think he can last 10 rounds with me when I’m at 100% like I’ll be on August 15.”

Additional non-televised action will include super middleweight contenderAlantez hma liab(26-2-1, 12 Kos) battling Ghana’sHabib Ahmed(27-1-1, 18 Kos) in an eight-round attraction.

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Connecticut Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej Class of 2017 Announced

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Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame
Class of 2017 Announced
“Professor” Charles Hadley, Dr. Tony Alessi,
Clark Sammartino, Dick Flaherty, Dan Parker & Hugh Devlin, Sr.
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Augus14, 2017) – The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) has announced its six-member Class of 2017 to be inducted during the 13TH txhua xyoo CBHOF Gala Induction noj nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj, Lub kaum hli ntuj 28, nyob rau hauv lub Uncas Ballroom ntawm Mohegan hnub.
The new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, international boxing judge Clark Sammartino, referee/judgeDick Flaherty, boxing txawj sau ntawv Dan Parker and boxer/boxing contributor Hugh Devlin, Sr.
“We continue to break barriers at CBHOF as we induct ‘Professor’ Charles Hadley who may have been the best ‘pound-for-pound fighter of his era,” CBHOF president John Laudati hais tias. Like many black athletes of this period, he never received the recognition he richly deserved. The CBHOF will rectify that this year. Other members of this year’s class are equally deserving and represent all aspects of this great sport. Dr. Alessi is not just an accomplished ring physician but also a world-renowned sports doctor. Clark Sammartino is one of the best judges in boxing. Dan Parker is an International Boxing Hall of Famer whose career as a reporter is unparalleled in any sport. Hughie Devlin Sr.’s contributions to this sport in Connecticut are immeasurable. We look forward to seeing boxing fans of all ages at this year’s dinner. It will be a wonderful evening for our inductees, our award winners, and especially for their family and friends.”

Fighting out of his adopted hometown of Bridgeport, Tennessee-native “Professor” Charles Hadley (25-13-6, 14 Kos) was the reigning World Colored Heavyweight Champion from 1881-1883. His professional career was from 1869 rau 1891.

A familiar figure at ringside for major fights at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino, Dr. Tony Alessi is a graduate of the University of Rome who moved to the Nutmeg State after completing his residency and neuro-muscular fellowship at the University fo Michigan. Alessi is a neurological consultant to the Connecticut State Boxing Commission, as well as the NFL Players Association and New York Yankees Player Development. He is based in Norwich, where he CEO for a medical management company.
At the height of career as a boxing judge, Clark Sammartino would average 100 bouts a year, kuj muaj 10 world championships. A Providence native and Brown University graduate, he started judging boxing matches after he retired as an oral surgeon. The 80-year-old Sammartino has judge fights involving some of boxing biggest stars such as Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Oscar tsib la Hoya, Julio Cesar Chavez and many others.
An accomplished referee/judge from Braintree, Massachusetts, who now lives in Glastonbury, I, Dick Flaherty has worked numerous notable fights featuring Bernard Hopkins, Chad Dawson, Vernon Forrest and Sal “Canelo” Alvarez, ntawm cov ntau notables. Flaherty is best known for judging the first of three Arturo Gatti-Micky Ward fights, held at Mohegan Sun, voted the 2002 Sib ntaus ntawm lub xyoo), in which Dick scored the Round of the Year (ninth), 10-7 for Ward, and the fight, 94-93, in Ward’s favor. His score proved to be the difference as Ward won a 10-round split decision.
Waterbury, CT-native Dan Parker was a Waterbury sportswriter back in the early part of the 20th Century, whose articles in the New York Daily Mirror later exposed corruption in boxing. He exposed International Boxing Club (IBC) corruption and, due to Parker’s crusade, it was disbanded. Parker is induced in the prestigious International Boxing Hall of Fame, as well as the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame.
Hugh Devlin, Sr. (22-13) made his professional boxing debut in 1927 nyob rau ntawm lub hnub nyoog ntawm 18, stopping Johnny Lorenzo in New Bedford, Pawg. He developed into one of New England’s top featherweights, fighting across Connecticut in New Haven, West Haven, Waterbury and New London. Devlin’s contributions to the Norwich boxing community made him an icon in southeastern Connecticut. He opened a restaurant in New London where menus were shaped like boxing gloves.
Individual Connecticut award winners were also announced: Jimmy Williams, Conn. Kev cob qha cov Boxer ntawm lub xyoo; Kevin Bonilla, Conn. Amateur Boxer ntawm lub xyoo; Hector Rosario, Pab mus rau Boxing; Danny Schiavone, Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Sachs Medina, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year:
Daim pib rau lub CBHOF 13th txhua xyoo Gala Induction noj, tubntxhais luv nqi tom $90.00, will soon go on sale and be available to purchase by calling Kim neeg ua mov ci ntawm Mohegan hnub(1.860.862.7377) los yog Sherman Ka-ees nyob rau Manchester Journal Inquirer (1.800.237.3606 X321). Qhov rooj qhib rau ntawm 5:30 p.m. THIAB, cocktails from 6:00– p.m. THIAB (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Mus online rau www.ctboxinghof.org rau cov lus qhia ntxiv txog lub Connecticut Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej, its 13th txhua xyoo Gala Inductee noj, kev tshwm sim lub sij hawm sponsorship, los yog yav dhau los CBHOF inductees.
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Grand Opening of Connecticut Boxing HOF new location Monday night, Lub rau hli ntuj 26, in Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Lub rau hli ntuj 13, 2017) – The Grand Opening of the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame’s (CBHOF) new location in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun will be held there Monday, Lub rau hli ntuj 26, pib thaum 6 p.m. THIAB.
The media and public is welcome to attend the grand opening festivities. Dignitaries representing from Mohegan Sun and Mashantucket Pequot Tribes will be in attendance, as well as many CBHOF inductees, including Marlon Starling and “Irish: Micky Ward.
The original CBHOF location was in Mohegan Sun Arena but public availability for viewing was restricted to only during scheduled events held there. CBHOF inductees’ plaques and video of major fights held in Connecticut were displayed.
The new CBHOF will be open to the public during Mohegan Sun Casino operating hours. In addition to the inductees’ plaques and videos of famous fights held in the Nutmeg State, the new location will also include rotating displays of historically significant boxing memorabilia. There will also be interactive displays for public use.
“We at the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame are extremely grateful to Mohegan Sun for hosting this great facility and for contributing generously to its construction,” CBHOF president John Laudati said. “We are very excited and anxious to have the ability to present the rich history of boxing in Connecticut while simultaneously honoring those who have contributed to that history.”
Mus online rau www.ctboxinghof.org rau cov lus qhia ntxiv txog lub Connecticut Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej.
HAIS TXOG CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 kom ua raws li kev zoo siab thiab lub hauj lwm kav ntev ntawm koj tus neeg muab kev koom tes nyob rau hauv kev ua si nawv ntawm boxing. Nws inaugural Induction Ceremony & Noj hmo twb muaj nyob rau hauv 2005. Connecticut tus nplua nuj boxing keeb kwm yuav tsis tau flourished yog hais tias nws twb tsis yog rau lub achievements ntawm cov enshrined nyob rau hauv lub Hall ntawm koob meej.
Raws li ib tug uas tsis yog-profit cov koom haum, lub Connecticut Boxing Hall ntawm koob meej yog heev ua mus coj sib ntaus sib tua ntsuj plig ntawm Connecticut thriving los ntawm ntau yam kev siab hlub kev pab.
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Scott Burrell to take on Joseph Perez this Saturday at the Mohegan Sun

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Uncasville, I (Lub Xya hli ntuj 20, 201) –Qhov no Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Scott Burrell will battle Joseph Perez in a junior welterweight bout scheduled for six rounds.

The card is promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing

Burrell of Brooklyn, New York will head into the ring with a record of 11-2 nrog yim knockouts.

Burrell has won four straight bouts which include three early wins.

In Perez, Burrell is fighting an opponent who has won two in a row and unbeaten in his last four.

This will be a good test for Burrell as Perez has a win over previously undefeated Augustine Mauraes.

“Coming off a win back in June, Scott is back in the ring Saturday to face off against Perez,”said Burrell’s manager TJ Marsé

Along with trainer Don Saxby he will have his twin brother Dean in his corner.

According to manager TJ Marsé “both Dean and Scott will be back in the ring the end of August and will be fighting each month through December to finish of 2016 nrog ib tug Bang! We are making some strategic moves with brands/sponsors that will come to life early in 2017 all in order to help the Burrell Brothers brand”

The Burrell Twins are sponsored by Reebok.
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Yav tas los WBO Jr. Middleweight zus Demethi-aus Andrade rov rau lub nplhaib nyob rau hnub Saturday, Lub kaum hli ntuj 17 when he takes on Dario Fabian Pucheta for the WBO International title at The Mohegan Sun

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Providence, RI (Cuaj hlis 15, 2015)–Nws tau tshaj tawm hnub no nyob rau hauv lub Rhode Island xeev lub tsev uas undefeated qub WBO Jr. Middleweight zus Demethi-aus Andrade yuav rov qab mus rau lub nplhaib nyob rau hnub Saturday tsaus ntuj, Lub kaum hli ntuj 17 thaum nws yuav siv sij hawm rau Dario Fabian Pucheta uas yuav coj qhov chaw nyob rau hauv lub hnub nyob rau hauv Uncasville Mohegan, Connecticut.

Lub bout yuav tsum kam rau lub WBO International Jr. Middleweight title.

Andrade (21-0, 14 KO lub) yuav tsum rov qab rau lub sij hawm nyob rau hauv thawj 16 lub hlis, thiab lub Kaum Hli Ntuj 17th bout yuav sib ntaus uas yuav springboard Andrade rov qab mus rau ib lub ntiaj teb title.

Andrade defended nws npe nrog ib tug 7 puag ncig stoppage tshaj Brian Rose on Lub rau hli ntuj 14, 2014 ntawm Barclays Center nyob rau hauv Brooklyn.

Pucheta ntawm Benos Aires, Argentina muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 20-2 nrog 11 knockouts. Lub 28 xyoo-laus tau yeej peb nyob rau hauv ib tug kab uas muaj xws li nws kawg bout thaum nws nres Bethuel Ushona (32-2) on Lub kaum hli ntuj 4, 2014 nyob rau hauv Windhoek, Namibia.

Tus yeeb yam yog nce los ntawm Jimmy Burchfield lub CES Boxing, nrog lub Andrade – Pucheta bout raug nce los ntawm Banner Promotions thiab Joe DeGuardia lub Star Boxing.

“Nws yog hais txog lub sij hawm uas kuv tau txais rov qab rau hauv lub nplhaib. Kuv zoo siab yuav tsum tau sib ntaus sib tua nyob rau hauv tsev nyob rau hauv pem hauv ntej ntawm kuv tus kivcua ntsawj. Nws yog lub feem ntau qhov chaw nyob rau hauv lub ntiaj teb no yuav tsum tau, thiab kuv saib rau pem hauv ntej rau kev rov muaj cov kuv npe thiab tiv thaiv nyob rau hauv pem hauv ntej tag nrho kuv loyal cov kiv cua. Kuv cia li xav mus ua lawv tsaug rau lawv them thaum lub sij hawm lub xyoo tas los. Kuv saib rau pem hauv ntej kom pom tag nrho kuv cov kiv cua ntawm lub sib ntaus,” hais tias Andrade.

“Kuv tab tom nrhiav rau pem hauv ntej rau Demethi-aus tau txais rov qab nyob rau hauv lub nplhaib. Peb tau nyob rau hauv lub gym kev kawm nyuaj, and he will be ready to put on a good performance on October 17,” hais tias Andrade txiv / tus kws qhia, Paul Andrade

“Kuv pog heev txog Demethi-aus tau txais rov qab nyob rau hauv lub nplhaib. Nws yog ib tug ntawm cov saum toj kawg nkaus Jr. Middleweights nyob rau hauv lub ntiaj teb no. Kuv twv seb nyob rau hauv ib lub xyoo uas nws yuav tsum tau sib ntaus sib tua thiab winning lub Jr. Middleweight championship ntawm lub ntiaj teb no rau ib tug thib ob lub sij hawm,” hais tias Banner Promotions Thawj Tswj Hwm, Artie Pelullo.

Hais Joe DeGuardia, tus thawj tswj hwm ntawm lub hnub qub Boxing, “Kuv zoo siab heev uas Demethi-aus yog rov qab. Kuv muaj ib txwm xav tias nws muaj lub peev xwm yuav qhov zoo tshaj plaws nyob rau hauv lub ntiaj teb no, thiab kuv xav hais tias tsis pub dhau lub xyoo tom ntej nws yuav ua tau ib tug undefeated 2-lub sij hawm ntiaj teb Champ.”

“Peb yog siab tau coj peb Olympian thiab yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Demethi-aus Andrade rov qab mus rau New hais. Qhov no yog qhov chaw uas Demethi-aus loj hlob, honed nws txawj thiab tsim rau hauv lub Championship-caliber fighter nws yog hnub no, ob nyob rau hauv thiab tawm ntawm lub nplhaib. Tsis tas li ntawd, peb nyob nraum zoo siab uas coj qhov kev tshwm sim rau ib qho ntawm peb cov nyiam venues, Mohegan Tshav Twv txiaj yuam pov, thiab mus ua hauj lwm nyob rau hauv lub koom haum nrog ob tug rau cov trustworthy, ncaj ncees thiab yam ua hauj lwm promoters nyob rau hauv kev boxing, Artie Pelullo ntawm Banner Promotions thiab Joe DeGuardia ntawm Star Boxing. Lawv yog ntau tshaj lug txhawb cov miv; lawv yog ib sim neej cov phooj ywg. Nrog rau peb ntawm peb ua hauj lwm ua ke, qhov kev tshwm sim yuav muaj mus ntxiv los mus nce lub bar thiab teem tus txheej txheem rau kev boxing nyob rau hauv lub northeast,” hais tias Jimmy Burchfield, tus thawj tswj hwm ntawm CES Boxing.

Daim pib cov nqi $25, $50, $125 thiab $200 (VIP).

Lawv yuav tau nyob www.cesboxing.com los yog www.mohegansun.com los yog los ntawm lub xov tooj ntawm 401-724-2243/2254.

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