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This Week’s Combat Sports Show: Nunes vs. Pennington Recap, Lomachenko vs.. Linares analysis, Liddell Unretires and calls out Jon Jones

This week’s fight news unlimited combat sports show is a great mix of boxing and mixed martial arts. Tom, Tony and Rich cover all the action from last weekend and marvel at the master of his craft that is Vasyl Lomachenko. We discuss Chuck Liddell coming out of retirement with Golden Boy MMA, and Tito Ortiz taking the debate to be his first opponent. We also have a bit of a debate about Raquel Pennington telling her corner she wanted to be done after the fourth round against Amanda Nunes. Her coaches pep talked her into continuing, which led to more blood loss and facial damage from a clearly more hyped up and fresh opponent. Weigh in right here in the comment section if you have your own opinion on the situation.

 

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FNU Espò konba Montre: Quitters Never Win

This broadcast of the FNU Combat Sports Show starts off with one of the most controversial stories of the week. Many sports pundits are quick to ridicule Guillermo Rigondeaux for bowing out of his blockbuster boxing match with Vasyl Lomachenko last Saturday. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith wasted no time during the broadcast, ripping into the Cuban boxer for refusing to come out for the seventh round of the one-sided fight. Teddy Atlas, exiled from his ringside reporting duties thanks to his outspoken views on boxing corruption and his abrasive treatment of lesser-experienced commentators, came to Rigo’s defense. Atlas argued with Smith from his own home studio, basically explaining that everyone is human. Tom, Tony and Rich all offer their own takes on the situation and their thoughts on thefight.

We also track the latest news in combat sports, recap the past week’s events and preview competing UFC and Bellator events this Saturday. We even touch on the multiple story lines involving Floyd Mayweather Jr. that are making the rounds in the sports media this week. “Lajan” claims he can make up to a billion dollars if he goes into the UFC for a three or four fight deal. Oke, good luck, Floyd. I hear CM Punk wants another fight.

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31stannual Ring 8 Jou Konje Evènman & Awards Ceremony REVIEW & FOTO

(L-R) — Ring 8’s Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year Vasyl Lomanchenko & Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch. (Tout foto pa Pyè Frutkoff)
NEW YORK (Desanm 11, 2017) – Less than 24 hours after he defeated previously undefeated Guillermo Rigondeaux, WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl “Hi Tech” Lomachenko attended yesterday’s (Dimanch, Dec. 9) 31st anyèl Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony to accept the Ring 8 2017 Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year Award.
The gala event was held Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York, ak David diamant once again served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Six world champions were in attendance, including three award winners: Lomachenko), International Hall-of-Famer Michael Spinks (Historical Award), and five-time world champion Amanda “Deal nan Imobilye” Serrano (New York State Female Fighter of the Year); World champions Vito Antuofermo, Iran Barkley ak Luis Collazo showed their support.
Our awards banquet was one of the best ever,” Ring 8 prezidan Jack Hirsch di. “We are deeply honored that Vasyl Lomachenko attended the day after the biggest fight of his career. His presence created an electric atmosphere, the type that is rarely seen. The other honorees, led by Michael Spinks, made it an afternoon that will always be remembered.
2017 RING 8 Prim Gayan
Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year: Vasyl Lomachenko
Historical Award: Michael Spinks
(with presenter Jack Hirsch)
International Prospect of the Year: Michael Conlan
NYS Fighter of the Year: Marcus Browne
(with presenter Teddy Atlas)
NYS Female Fighter of the Year: Amanda Serrano
Sunnyside Gardens Award:: Bobby Cassidy, Sr.
(Bobby Cassidy, Jr. accepting for his father with presenter Henry Hascup)
NYS Prospect of the Year: Devaun Lee
(with presenter Felipe Gomez)
Sam Kellerman Media Award: Matt Christie
NYS Trainer of the Year: Hector Roca
Long & Meritorious Service: Edwin Torres
NYS Official of the Year: Robert Perez
NYS Promoter of the Year: Mercedes Vasquez Simmons
(with presenter Melvina Lathan)
Uncrowned Champion: Richard Kiley
(with presenter Vinny Maddalone)
Ringside Physician of the Year: Dr. Osric King
Good Guy Award: Joanne Doyle Hutchins
Ring 8 Member of the Year: George Newman
(with presenter John Rohe)
Prim Sèvis kominotè: Mike Reno
(with presenters Bob Duffy (L) and Bobby McGuire)
Rising Contender Award: Skender & Enver Halili

UNBEATEN SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT VICTOR PASILLAS TALKS SPARRING WITH VASYL LOMACHENKO


Photo by Team Pasillas
LAS VEGAS, NV (Desanm 6, 2017)Prince Ranch Boxing’s undefeated featherweight prospect, Victor Pasillas (11-0, 4 Ko), shares his thoughts on sparring with WBO Super-Featherweight Champion Vasyl Lomachenko (9-1, 7 Ko), as he prepares for his showdown with WBA Super World Super Bantamweight champion, Guillermo Rigondeaux(17-0, 11 Ko).
Pasillas, a southpaw from East Los Angeles, marveled at the speed and quickness of Lomachenko, the Ukrainian star who trains in Oxnard, TANKOU.
Sparring with Lomachenko was a great experience,” said Victor Pasillas, who trains in Northern California with coach Brian Schwartz. “He has extraordinary speed and precise accuracy with his punches. Being in the ring with a fighter like Lomachenko, you learn a lot. Moving forward, I’m going to take this experience and apply what I’ve picked up to better my game. I feel Vasyl will be to big and powerful for the smaller Rigondeaux who is moving up in weight.
Victor, who has been out of the ring for over two years, will look to get back in the ring in early 2018.
“Malerezman, I had a few fights fall out,” Pasillas continued. “That happens in boxing sometimes, so I just have to deal with it. I’m looking forward to a fresh new start in 2018. I’m happy to be part of the Prince Ranch Boxing team and I can see myself in some big fights in the upcoming year. I’m just going to keep working hard and and take advantage of my opportunity when it presents itself.
Victor Pasillas has a lot of talent and we plan to keep him busy in 2018,” deklare Greg Hannely, president of Prince Ranch Boxing. “We will be announcing his next fight shortly. He definitely has a bright future.

31stannual Ring 8 Jou Konje Evènman & Awards Ceremony This Sunday afternoon in New York

NEW YORK (Desanm 5, 2017) – Limited tickets are still available for this Sunday afternoon’s 31st anyèl Ring 8 Evènman Jou Konje ak rekonpans Seremoni, ant 12:30 ak 5:30 p.m. AK, nan Russo nan Bay sou la nan Howard Beach, New York.
Six world champions will be attending, including three award winners: WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl “Hi Tech” Lomachenko (Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year), Hall-of-Famer Michael Spinks (Historical Award), and five-time world champion Amanda “Deal nan Imobilye” Serrano (New York State Female Fighter of the Year).
Another Hall-of Fame star, Evander “Deal nan Imobilye” Holyfield, is unable to attend the festivities because of a travel conflict but he did receive his Legends Award at the last Ring 8 satisfè.
World champions Vito Antuofermo, Iran Barkley ak Luis Collazo are cnannfirmed special guests.
Lòt 2017 Ring 8 award winners include two-time Irish Olympian Michael Conlan (International Prospect of the Year Award), 2012 U.S. Zolenpik “Sir” Marcus Browne(New York State Fighter of the Year), nan Staten Island.
The anticipation is continuing to grow as we move closer to the Ring 8 awards banquetnan Dimanch,” Ring 8 prezidan Jack Hirsch di. “We are honored that Vasyl Lomachenko and Michael Conlan will be attending despite having fought at Madison Square Garden the night before. Many consider Lomachenko the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, and Conlan the best prospect. And it will be a special treat for fans to see Michael Spinks, who will be given recognition as being the first light heavyweight champion in history to have won the heavyweight crown.
The awards banquet is very reasonably priced. Not only will people get to mingle with great fighters, but the food at Russo’s on the Bay is superb and the atmosphere first rate.
2017 RING 8 Prim Gayan
Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year: Vasyl Lomachenko
Historical Award: Michael Spinks
International Prospect of the Year: Michael Conlan
NYS Fighter of the Year: Marcus Browne
NYS Female Fighter of the Year: Amanda Serrano
Sunnyside Gardens Award:: Bobby Cassidy, Sr.
NYS Prospect of the Year: Devaun Lee
Rising Contender Award: Skender & Enver Halili
Sam Kellerman Media Award: Matt Christie
NYS Trainer of the Year: Hector Rosa
Long & Meritorious Service: Edwin Torres
NYS Official of the Year: Robert Perez
NYS Promoter of the Year: Mercedes Vasquez Simmons
Uncrowned Champion: Richard Kiley
Ringside Physician of the Year: Dr. Osric King
Good Guy Award: Joanne Doyle Hutchins
Ring 8 Member of the Year: George Newman
Prim Sèvis kominotè: Mike Reno
David diamant will once again serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Biyè yo $125.00 and include a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry, ki te swiv pa syèj nan seremoni an prim, dine ak desè, ak tèt-etajè louvri ba nan tout apremidi a. Contact Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch (516.790.7592 oswaAjhirsch5@aol.com) achte tikè.
Ale sou entènèt www.Ring8ny.com for additional information about Ring 8 oswa anyèl Evènman Jou Konje ak rekonpans Seremoni li yo.
Russo an Sou la Bay sitiye nan 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. nan Howard Beach(718.843.5055).
SOU RING 8: Ki te fòme nan 1954 pa yon ansyen-Prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 te vin sipòtè nan wityèm nan sa ki te Lè sa a, li te ye kòm Asosyasyon an Bokseur Nasyonal Veteran – kon sa, RING 8 – ak jodi a deviz òganizasyon an rete: Bokseur Ede Bokseur.
RING 8 se konplètman angaje nan sipòte moun mwens chans nan kominote a boksè ki ka bezwen èd an tèm de peye lwaye, depans medikal, oswa kèlkeswa sa bezwen jistifyab.
Ale sou liy www.Ring8ny.com pou plis enfòmasyon sou RING 8, gwoup la pi gwo nan kalite li yo nan Etazini yo ki gen plis pase 350 manm. PTA dwe peye frè Anyèl rapòte se sèlman $30.00 epi li se chak manm gen dwa a yon dine dégéné nan RING 8 reyinyon chak mwa, eksepte Jiyè ak Out. Tout bokseur aktif, amatè ak pwofesyonèl, gen dwa a yon RING flater 8 rapòte chak ane. Envite yo nan Ring 8 manm yo se akeyi nan yon pri nan sèlman $7.00 pou chak moun.

31stannual Ring 8 Jou Konje Evènman & Prim Seremoni Le. 10 nan New York

Vasyl Lomachenko, Evandè Olifil, Michael Conlan,
Marcus Browne, Amanda Serrano among 2017 ganyan prim
Vasyl Lomachenko (R) – 2017 Ring 8 Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year)
(photo courtesy of Top Rank – plis foto anba a)
NEW YORK (Oktòb 31, 2017) – Nan 31st anyèl Ring 8 Ap evènman jou ferye, ak Prim Seremoni ap fèt Dimanch apremidi (12:30-5:30 p.m. AK), Desanm 10, nan Russo nan Bay sou la nan Howard Beach, New York.
Ring 8 te anonse li yo 2017 ganyan prim (wè konplè lis anba a), WBO Junior Lighweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl “Hi TechLomanchenko (Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year), Hall-of-Famer Evander “Deal nan Imobilye” Holyfield (Legends Award), two-time Irish Olympian Michael Conlan (International Prospect of the Year Award), 2012 U.S. Zolenpik “Sir” Marcus Browne (New York State Fighter of the Year), nan Staten Island, and five-division world champion Amanda “Deal nan Imobilye” Serrano, of Brooklyn by way of Puerto Rico.
There is an incredible amount of interest for our holiday awards banquet this year” Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch said. “Vasyl Lomachenko is arguably the world’s greatest fighter, and Evander Holyfield is a living legend. They are both confirmed to attend as are future superstars Michael Conlan and Marcus Browne. There will be other high-profile honorees and boxing personalities on hand as well. It will be a treat for fans who will have the opportunity to interact with them.
Russo’s on the Bay is a great venue; the food is fantastic. Everyone attending should come away with wonderful memories of the event. Tickets are very reasonably priced for an affair of this magnitude. We usually sell out, so I suggest that anyone planning to attend purchase their tickets as soon as possible. Our profits from the afternoon go back to the boxing fraternity, helping those less fortunate, who need assistance.
2017 RING 8 Prim Gayan
Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year: Vasyl Lomachenko
Legends Award: Evandè Olifil
International Prospect of the Year: Michael Conlan
NYS Fighter of the Year: Marcus Browne
NYS Female Fighter of the Year: Amanda Serrano
Sunnyside Gardens Award:: Bobby Cassidy, Sr.
NYS Prospect of the Year: Devaun Lee
Rising Contender Award: Skender & Enver Halili
Sam Kellerman Media Award: Matt Christie
NYS Trainer of the Year: Hector Rosa
Long & Meritorious Service: Edwin Torres
NYS Official of the Year: Robert Perez
NYS Promoter of the Year: Mercedes Vasquez Simmons
Uncrowned Champion: Richard Kiley
Ringside Physician of the Year: Dr. Osric King
Good Guy Award: Joanne Doyle Hutchins
Ring 8 Member of the Year: George Newman
Prim Sèvis kominotè: Mike Reno
Special Guests will include Teddy Atlas, Vito Antuofermo, Iran Barkley, Tommy Gallagher and many others.
David diamant will once again serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Biyè yo $125.00 include a complete brunch with cocktail hour upon entry, ki te swiv pa syèj nan seremoni an prim, dine ak desè, ak tèt-etajè louvri ba nan tout apremidi a. Epitou ap gen yon vann piblik silans nan boksè souvni. This event is expected to sell-out and everybody is urged to purchase tickets as soon as possible to secure favorable seating. Don nan nenpòt ki denominasyon yo se akeyi pou moun kapab patisipe nan fèstivite yo.
Program ads are available for Back Cover ($500.00), Inside Front or Back Cover ($400.00), Full Page ($200.00), Mwatye-Page ($100.00), ak Trimès-Page ($60.00). Dat limit pou tout Ajoute se Novanm 26, 2017, , epi yo dwe kouriyèl (Ajhirsch5@aol) or mailed to Ring 8, P.O. PO Box 153, Rockaway Park, NY 11694. All checks for tickets or journal ads should be payable to Ring 8 (credit cards are acceptable).
For additional information about Ring 8 oswa anyèl Evènman Jou Konje ak rekonpans Seremoni li yo, contact Ring 8 president Jack Hirsch (516.790.7592 oswa Ajhirsch5@aol.com) or go online to www.Ring8ny.com pou plis enfòmasyon.
Russo an Sou la Bay sitiye nan 162-45 Crossbay Blvd. nan Howard Beach(718.843.5055).
Vasyl Lomachenko (photo courtesy of Top Rank)
Evandè Olifil (photo courtesy of Real Deal Sports and Entertainment)
Michael Conlan (Picture courtesy of Top Rank)
Marcus Browne (photo courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions)
Amanda Serrano (picture courtesy of DiBella Entertainment)
SOU RING 8: Ki te fòme nan 1954 pa yon ansyen-Prizefighter, Jack Grebelsky, Ring 8 te vin sipòtè nan wityèm nan sa ki te Lè sa a, li te ye kòm Asosyasyon an Bokseur Nasyonal Veteran – kon sa, RING 8 – ak jodi a deviz òganizasyon an rete: Bokseur Ede Bokseur.
RING 8 se konplètman angaje nan sipòte moun mwens chans nan kominote a boksè ki ka bezwen èd an tèm de peye lwaye, depans medikal, oswa kèlkeswa sa bezwen jistifyab.

Ale sou liy www.Ring8ny.com pou plis enfòmasyon sou RING 8, gwoup la pi gwo nan kalite li yo nan Etazini yo ki gen plis pase 350 manm. PTA dwe peye frè Anyèl rapòte se sèlman $30.00 epi li se chak manm gen dwa a yon dine dégéné nan RING 8 reyinyon chak mwa, eksepte Jiyè ak Out. Tout bokseur aktif, amatè ak pwofesyonèl, gen dwa a yon RING flater 8 rapòte chak ane. Envite yo nan Ring 8 manm yo se akeyi nan yon pri nan sèlman $7.00 pou chak moun

LOMACHENKO-MARRIAGA CARD AIRING LIVE IN CANADA TONIGHT EXCLUSIVELY ON SUPER CHANNEL


(L-R) — Vasyl Lomachenko and Miguel Marriaga
(photo courtesy of Top Rank)
EDMONTON, Alberta, Kanada (Out 5, 2017) – Nan Lomachenko vs., Marriagacard will air tonight, kòmanse nan 9 p.m. AK / 6 p.m. PT, exclusively in Canada on Super Channel, live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Superstar Vasyl “Hi-Tech” Lomachenko (8-1, 6 Ko), arguably the No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world, defends his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Junior Lightweight World Championship against WBO No. 10-klase contender Miguel “The ScorpianMarriaga (25-2, 21 Ko) in the 12-round main event.
Three exciting fights on the stacked “Lomachenko vs., Marriaga” kat, promoted by Top Rank, pral nan lè sèlman nan Kanada sou Super Chèn.
In this evening’s 12-round co-feature, NABO & NABF lightweight champion “Sugar” Raymundo Beltran(33-7-1, 21 Ko) faces former two-time Interim World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Featherweight World Champion Bryan Vasquez (36-2, 19 Ko). Only Beltran can win the two belts because Vasquez came in overweight.
California super lightweights Jonathan Chicas (15-2, 7 Ko) ak Arnold Barboza, Jr. (26-0, 7 Ko) are set to battle in the eight-round television opener on Super Channel.

Fights are subject to change.

Super Channel recently aired major boxing events live like Brook vs. Spence Jr, Pacquiao-Horn, and Eubank, Jr. vs. Abraram.
To see the “Lomachenko vs.. Marriaga” viv, osi byen ke plis enteresan boksè vin, fanatik batay nan Kanada ka kontakte founisè kab lokal yo a abònman sa Super Chèn ak tout ke li ofri, ki gen ladan seri prim, sinema ak plis ankò, pou osi ba ke $9.95 pamwa.
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Instagram: @SuperChannelTV
Facebook: /SuperChannel

Super Chèn is a national premium pay television network, consisting of four HD channels, four SD channels, and Super Channel On Demand.
Super Channel’s mission is to entertain and engage Canadian audiences by providing a unique and exclusive entertainment experience. With a core foundation of integrity and accountability, we dedicate ourselves to implementing innovative programming strategies and unparalleled team work that provides viewers with exceptional value and variety.
Super Channel is owned by Allarco Entertainment 2008 Inc., an Edmonton-based media company.
Super Chèn is currently available on Bell TV, Shaw Direct, Rogers Anyplace TV,Shaw Cable, Cogeco Cable, Access Communications, Bell Aliant TV, Source Cable,SaskTel, MTS, Novus, EastLink, TELUS, Videotron, Westman Communications and other regional providers.

Super Channel to air Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Miguel Marriaga This Saturday night in Canada

EDMONTON, Alberta, Kanada (Jiyè 31, 2017) – Super Channel subscribers in Canada will have the opportunity to watch superstar Vasyl Lomachenko, arguably the No. 1 pound-for-pound professional boxer in the world today, as the Ukrainian defends his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Association Junior Lightweight World Championship for the second time, sa a Samdi lannwit (Out 5), kòmanse nan 10 p.m. AK / 7 p.m. PT, live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The 29-year-old Lomachenko (8-1, 6 Ko) will be challenged by two-time world title challenger, dangerous Colombian knockout artist Miguel “The ScorpianMarriaga (25-2, 21 Ko), the WBO No. 10-klase contender, in the 12-round main event.
Three exciting fights on the stacked “Lomachenko vs., Marriaga” kat, promoted by Top Rank, pral nan lè sèlman nan Kanada sou Super Chèn.
Super Channel has recently aired major boxing events live like Brook vs. Spence Jr, Pacquiao-Horn, and Eubank, Jr. vs. Abraram.
we are all ecstatic to be bringing this exciting bout featuring one of the world’s best boxers, Vasyl Lomachenko, to our viewers and to be presenting another top-notch card from legendary promoter, Top Rank’s Bob Arum, to Canadian fight fans,” said Troy Wassill. Director of Programming, Domestic Distributors & Sports for Super Channel.
Lomachenko is regarded by many as the greatest amateur boxer of his time and arguably all-time having captured two Olympic gold medals (2008 & 2012) and three World Championships, reportedly losing only once in 396 epizod amatè.
Eight (7-1) of his nine fights during his three-year pro career have been in world title fights, including world title winning performances in two different weight classes, WBO featherweight and junior lightweight. Lomachenko has defeated world champions Gary Russell, Jr., Women Martinez ak Nicholas Walters.
Marriaga, who is moving up to junior lightweight to challenge Lomachenko, is a battled-tested challenger with good power and a strong amateur background.
In the 12-round co-feature, NABO & NABF lightweight champion “Sugar” Raymundo Beltran (33-7-1, 21 Ko) defends his titles against former two-time Interim World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Featherweight World Champion Bryan Vasquez (36-2, 19 Ko).
Mexico-native Beltran, fighting out of Phoenix (LA), is a two-time world title challenger who is knocking on the door for another world title shot. Beltran is ranked No. 2 in the world by the WBO, Mondyal boksè Konsèy (WBC) ak Entènasyonal boksè Federasyon (IBF), osi byen ke Se pa. 6 pa WBA a.
Vasquez, fighting out of Costa Rico, is rated the No. 1 lightweight contender in the world by the WBA
In the eight-round Super Channel opener, 2012 Olympic medaye ajan Esquiva Falcao (17-0, 12 Ko), the undefeated Brazilian middleweight, steps up in terms of class opposition to face Jan “Terib” Montero (20-2, 8 Ko), nan Meksik.
To see the “Lomachenko vs.. Marriaga” viv, osi byen ke plis enteresan boksè vin, fanatik batay nan Kanada ka kontakte founisè kab lokal yo a abònman sa Super Chèn ak tout ke li ofri, ki gen ladan seri prim, sinema ak plis ankò, pou osi ba ke $9.95 pamwa.
ENFÒMASYON:
Twitter: @SuperChannel
Instagram: @SuperChannelTV
Facebook: /SuperChannel
Super Chèn is a national premium pay television network, consisting of four HD channels, four SD channels, and Super Channel On Demand.
Super Channel’s mission is to entertain and engage Canadian audiences by providing a unique and exclusive entertainment experience. With a core foundation of integrity and accountability, we dedicate ourselves to implementing innovative programming strategies and unparalleled team work that provides viewers with exceptional value and variety.
Super Channel is owned by Allarco Entertainment 2008 Inc., an Edmonton-based media company.
Super Chèn is currently available on Bell TV, Shaw Direct, Rogers Anyplace TV, Shaw Cable, Cogeco Cable, Access Communications, Bell Aliant TV, Source Cable, SaskTel, MTS, Novus, EastLink, TELUS, Videotron, Westman Communications and other regional providers.

World ranked lightweight Xolisani Ndongeni & featherweight super prospect Ruben Villa headline undercard on Friday, Novanm 4

Undefeated Ukranian welterweight Taras Shelestyuk faces upset-minded Jaime Herrera in main event of ShoBox: New Generation Tripleheader a, LIVE on SHOWTIME®
Undefeated Cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru & Stivens Bujaj Meet In Co-feature; Nephew of Former World Champion Popo Freitas, Vitor Jones Freitas Faces Manuel Mendez

Viv sou chotim nan 10:30 p.m. AK/PT
From Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, Kalifòni.
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Philadelphia, PA./Corona CA. (Oct. 25, 2016) – World ranked lightweight contender Xolisani Ndongeni and highly regarded featherweight prospect Ruben Villa will headline a terrific undercard on Friday night, November 4th at the Omega Products International Events Center in Corona, California.
Ndongeni of East Cape, South Africa has a record of 21-0 ak 11 knockouts and is ranked number-2 by the WBA.

Nan 26 year-old will be making his American debut against Juan Garcia Mendez (19-1-1, 12 KO nan) a Mexicali, Mexico in a bout scheduled for ten-rounds.

Ndongeni turned professional in 2010 and is the IBO Lightweight champion and former South African Super Featherweight & Lejè chanpyon. Among his 21 wins is a win over former world champion Mzonke Fana. Nan bout dènye l ', Ndongeni scored a 1st round stoppage over Emilio Norfat on April 22nd in East London, Lafrik di sid.

Ndongeni is promoted is Rodney Berman’s Golden Gloves Promotions.

Mendez, 24 ane-fin vye granmoun, se yon 7 pwofesyonèl ane, and is on a five-fight winning streak. Nan bout dènye l ', Mendez stopped Roman Mendez in 1 wonn sou Me 29, 2015 in Mexicali, Meksik.

Villa of Salinas, California gen yon dosye sou 2-0 ak 2 1st-round knockouts.

Nan 19 year-old was a two-time National Golden Glove Champion, 2-time Jr. Olympics Champion, ak 2015 Olympic Trials runner-up, and he holds two victories over 2016 Olympic silver medal winner Shakur Stevenson.

He turned professional on July 29th with a 1st round stoppage over Gerardo Molina. Villa followed that up with a first round stoppage over Jose Mora on September 23rd nan Ontario, California.

Villa’s opponent in the scheduled four-round bout will be announced shortly.

In a 4-round super flyweight bout, Danny Andujo (2-0, 1 KO) of Temcula, California will battle Joel Cano (0-3) of Ciudad, Meksik.

Jonatan Esquivel of Anaheim, California will make his pro debut against an opponent to be named in a middleweight bout.

Tickets for the event promoted by Banner Promotions & Thompson, yo pwi a $100 (rinsid), $70 (reserved) ak $50 (admisyon jeneral) epi yo ka achte nan rele (714) 935-0900.
Undefeated 2012 Olympic medaye Bwonz Terrace “Imobilye Deal” Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 Ko) will face upset-minded Jaime Herrera in the 10-round welterweight main event of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader on, viv sou chotim nan 10:30 p.m. AK/PT (reta nan Kòt Lwès la).

Nan ko-karakteristik nan, undefeated cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 Ko, 0-1-1 nan mond seri de Bòks), of Catskill, NY by way of Moldova, ak Stivens “Devni selèb” Bujaj(16-0-1, 11 Ko), nan New York, will collide in a 10-rounder for the vacant WBC International and WBC Continental Americas titles.

Nan bout la ouvèti ki nan yon difuze nan, undefeated lejè Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 Ko), of Salvador, Bahia, Brezil, will be opposed by local fan favorite Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 Ko), nan Indio, TANKOU, in an 8-round bout. The 23-year-old Freitas is the nephew of popular former four-time world champion Acelino “Antre” Freitas.

Barry Tompkins will call the ShoBox action from ringside with Steve Farhood ak ansyen chanpyon nan lemonn Raul Marquez sèvi kòm analis ekspè. Pwodiktè egzekitif la se Gordon Hall ak Rich Gaughan pwodwi ak Rick Phillips dirije.

UNDEFEATED UKRAINIAN WELTERWEIGHT TARAS SHELESTYUK FACES UPSET-MINDED JAIME HERRERA IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION TRIPLEHEADER FRIDAY, NOV. 4, Ap viv sou SHOWTIME®

 


Undefeated Cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru & Stivens Bujaj Meet In Co-feature; Nephew of Former World Champion Popo Freitas, Vitor Jones Freitas Faces Manuel Mendez

Viv sou chotim nan 10:30 p.m. AK/PT

From Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, Kalifòni.

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NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2016) – Undefeated 2012 Olympic medaye BwonzTaras "Imobilye Deal" Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 Ko) will face upset-minded Jaime Herrera in the 10-round welterweight main event of a ShoBox: New Generation a tripleheader on Vandredi, Nov. 4, viv sou chotim nan 10:30 p.m. AK/PT (reta nan Kòt Lwès la) soti nan Omega Products International Event Center nan Corona, Kalifòni.

 

Shelestyuk (14-0, 9 Ko), of Los Angeles by way of the Ukraine, was a member of a 2012 Ukrainian Olympic team that included featherweight gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko and heavyweight gold medalist Oleksandr Usyk. Jaime Herrera (15-3-1, 8 Ko), nan Chicago, Malad., has defeated unbeaten prospects in four of last nine fights and is 8-1-1 overall since July 2012.

 

Nan ko-karakteristik nan, undefeated cruiserweights Constantin Bejenaru (11-0, 4 Ko, 0-1-1 nan mond seri de Bòks), of Catskill, N.Y.. by way of Moldova, ak Stivens “Superman” Bujaj (16-0-1, 11 Ko), nan New York, will collide in a 10-rounder for the vacant WBC International and WBC Continental Americas titles.

 

Nan bout la ouvèti ki nan yon difuze nan, undefeated lejè Vitor Jones Freitas (12-0, 1 ND, 6 Ko), of Salvador, Bahia, Brezil, will be opposed by local fan favorite Manuel Mendez (12-1-2, 8 Ko), nan Indio, Kalifòni., nan yon bout uit-wonn. The 23-year-old Freitas is the nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion Acelino “Popo” Freitas.

 

Four of the six fighters on the distinctly international tripleheader will risk their unbeaten records against what likely will be their toughest assignments to date. Shelestyuk and Bejanaru will be making their second ShoBox kòmanse. It’s also the second time ShoBox has aired from Omega. The first took place Oct.5, 2007, and featured victories by Yonnhy Perez ak Mickey Bey Jr., who would both go on to become world champions, two of the 67 boxers on ShoBox to do so.

 

Tickets for the event promoted by Pwomosyon Banner, Thompson boksè, Hitz Boxing and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing yo pwi a $100 (rinsid), $70 (reserved) ak $50 (admisyon jeneral) epi yo ka achte nan rele (714) 935-0900.

 

TARAS SHELESTYUK VS. JAIME HERRERA – 10-Round Welterweight Main Event

Taras Shelestyuk (pronounced “TARE-as SHELL-es-took) mwayenn 85 punches per round in his ShoBox debut last November, winning an impressive 10-round unanimous decision over Aslanbek Kozak. In his most recent start and lone outing this year last Me 20, the 5-foot-10, 30-year-old Shelestyuk knocked out Erick Martinez in the third round at Ontario, Kalifòni.

 

“My training is going great, I am more powerful and my speed is better,” said the former international standout. “Herrera is a rough fighter, but it doesn’t matter to me because I am looking to step up and get into championship level fights.’’

 

Shelestyuk, who is trained by Eric Brown at Wild Card West, possesses solid skills, mouvman ak pwensonaj pouvwa. Since turning pro in March 2013 he has exclusively campaigned in the United States. Many from the outstanding 2012 Ukrainian Olympic team became immediate prospects as professionals, including Lomachenko, who won a featherweight world championship in just his third fight on SHOWTIME. Koulye a,, it’s Shelestyuk’s turn to step up to the plate.

 

“I follow the 2012 Ukrainian Olympic team, and all the guys are doing very well and I’m happy for them,’’ said Shelestyuk, who went 300-15 nan amater yo. “But I do not compare my results with anybody else because I have my own career and my own path to a championship belt, and I am enjoying this journey.”
Herrera, a pro since December 2009, seems to be a legitimate test for Shelestyuk. Herrera has won three straight, defeated undefeated prospects in four of last nine fights, epi li se 8-1-1 overall since dropping a decision to Adrian Granados nan 2012. One of those wins was an upset knockout of one-time highly ranked welterweight and world title challenger Mike “Machine Gun” Jones sou Aug. 23, 2014.

 

“Taras is a great fighter and I know I’m the underdog, but I’ve surprised some fighters before and I’m confident and ready to give it my best and win again,” said Herrera. “I’m coming into this fight with the same mentality I had in those fights against the other unbeaten guys. The way I see it, Taras has everything to lose and I fight as I have nothing to lose.’’

 

“I’ve been training very seriously and I’m excited to be able to showcase my skills on television. I grew up watching ShoBox. There will be more eyes on me and they will see my ability to fight. Getting a win will increase my ranking and open up more doors for my career.”

 

CONSTANTIN BEJENARU VS. STIVENS BUJAJ – 10-Round Cruiserweight Bout

Bejenaru (pronounced “bay-zhin-nah-ROO”) was an accomplished amateur. The southpaw boxed on the Romanian national team for 10 years and was a nine-time national champion.

 

Nan l ' ShoBox premiere last Avril 15, the active and athletic native of Ungheni, Moldova, scored a unanimous eight-round decision over previously unbeatenAlexey Zubov (10-0), a former Russian amateur champion and seven-time European amateur champion.

 

Bejenaru is anxious to return to ShoBox and continue his winning ways. “Bujaj is a great boxer, we are both undefeated but there can only be one victor, and I do not plan on losing this fight,'' Li te di. “I entered this fight with the intention of winning. That is what I train to do, that is what I am going to do.

 

“As a man who has been boxing for over 22 ane, I feel extremely grateful to have been given this opportunity. In my previous ShoBox batay, I was labeled as the underdog. Those who doubted me quickly changed their opinions once they saw me fight, and even more so once the referee raised my hand in victory.’’

 

Bujaj (pronounced “Boo-ha”) was born in Kelmend, Albania, but relocated to the Bronx, New York at an early age. The unbeaten prospect was a two-time New York Golden Gloves Champion at heavyweight who’s made for good fights every time out and mostly made it look easy. This is Bujaj’s third scheduled 10-round start, while Bejenaru will be making his 10-round debut.

 

The 26-year-old has won his last four in a row, ki gen ladan de dènye l 'pa pentch, since boxing a split 10-round draw in a slugfest with then-undefeated three-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion Junior Wright (10-0) nan mwa me 2014.

 

“I’m getting prepared,’’ said Bujah who’s coming off a first-round TKO over previously undefeated beaten Sergio Ramirez (11-0) sou Jen 11. “I’m training like this is a world title fight, and I’m totally ready to win. I know my opponent is undefeated and I can’t overlook him. The way I feel, I’m on my ‘A’ Game. I was training in Las Vegas and now I am back in New York with Sharif Younan and I am ready to do everything I can to win this fight.

 

“This is the exposure and opportunity I’ve been waiting for. I just want to pick up these WBC titles that we are fighting for and be bumped up the rankings. Once I pick up these belts, I will be in the top 10 and anything is possible.’’

 

VITOR JONES FREITAS VS. MANUEL MENDEZ – Eight-Round Lightweight Bout

The nephew of popular former two-time lightweight world champion Acelino “Popo” Freitas has been victorious in 12 consecutive bouts since fighting a No-Contest in his pro debut in July 2012. He’s coming off a fifth-round TKO over Rodolfo Franz dènye Me 21.

 

Two outings ago, Freitas captured the Brazilian lightweight crown with a 10-round decision over Sidney Siquiera. This will Freitas’ sixth U.S. kòmansman; his last five fights were in Brazil.

 

“My uncle had many great fights on SHOWTIME and on Nov. 4, I am looking to carry on his legacy,” Freitas said. “This will be another step in following in his footsteps to become a world champion.’’

 

Mendez, who is trained by the respected Joel Diaz, is coming off a fourth-round knockout over Erick Martinez this past Sept. 23 nan Ontario. Mendez used a strong, bruising style in which he mixed his punches well to punish Martinez. The 5-foot-8, 26-year-old Mendez has gone 12-0-2 since getting stopped in his pro debut in October 2010.

 

“I am excited about this opportunity to fight on ShoBox,’’ said Mendez who is a sparring partner for Russland Provodnikov ak Timote Bradley. “I know with a win, my career will escalate to a new level. I am looking to knock out Vitor.

 

Barry Tompkins pral rele nan ShoBox aksyon soti nan rinsid ak Steve Farhoodak ansyen chanpyon nan lemonn Raul Marquez sèvi kòm analis ekspè. Pwodiktè egzekitif la se Gordon Hall ak Rich Gaughan pwodwi ak Rick Phillips dirije.

 

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Sou ShoBox: New Generation a
Depi kreyasyon li nan mwa Jiyè 2001, kritik aklame chotim seri a boksè, ShoBox: New Generation a te chin an tap jenn talan matche difisil. Nan ShoBox filozofi se televise enteresan, foul moun-plezi ak alimèt konpetitif pandan y ap ofri yon tè ki pwouve pou kandida vle detèmine pou goumen pou yon tit mond. Gen kèk nan lis la k ap grandi nan la 67 avyon de gè ki te parèt sou ShoBox ak avanse Garner tit mond an gen ladan: Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr, Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Oma Figueroa, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timote Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Pòl Williams ak plis.