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Salita Signs Super Bantamweight Powerhouse Jesse Angel Hernandez to a Promotional Contract

Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of super bantamweight prospect Jesse Angel Hernandez to an exclusive promotional contract.
A 26-year-old southpaw from Fort Worth, Texas, Hernandez (9-1, 7 KOs) first came to Salita’s attention last Août 4, at a Salita Promotions event at the MGM Grand Detroit, and live on ShoBox: La Nouvelle Génération, where he sored an impressive TKO 5 over Russia’s formerly undefeated Vladimir Tikhonov (16-0). Tikhonov, a Salita fighter, was overwhelmed by the strength, heavy hands and fearsome body attack of Hernandez.
It was a display of offensive firepower that promoters look for in a prospect.
Hernandez compiled a 68-6 record as an amateur before turning pro in 2009. Hampered by inactivity for five years, due to managerial issues and a shortage of local gyms, he has rededicated his career since returning in 2014.
Hernandez comes from a boxing family and is one of 16 brothers and sisters. Nine of the boys were boxers and six turned professional, including Jose “Fou” Hernandez, who scored a draw against former world champion Mickey Bey, and Rodrigo Hernandez, who fought to the only draw with Leo Santa Cruz.
It’s like a blessing to sign with Salita,” Saïd Hernandez. “I feel like we are very good fit. A company with great potential to make hardworking fighters into championship level athletes. I plan on making a name for myself and eventually win a world title.
A true force in the ring, Hernandez says as he progresses to bigger fights, his relentless style will become even more effective.
I was made for 12 rounds or more. I have an advantage that will help me reach my plan of dominating the 122-lb. division and eventually move up and hopefully do the same at higher divisions. I would like to fight anybody who holds a title once I get my opportunity. I want to fight whoever is the best when I get to that level. I fear no one. If you have ranking points or a title, I hope to see you in my future.
Jesse has an exciting, aggressive TV-friendly style,” ledit Dmitriy Salita. “I am confident that with more fights and exposure he will be on his way to being a big name in the super bantamweight division.

VLADIMIR TIKHONOV VEUT TESTER ACES QUIGG, RIGO ET / OU DONAIRE

RUSSIAN HITTER CHERCHE DES ESSAIS LES PLUS STERNES AU 122
POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE

Vladimir Tikhonov, Non classé 9 par la WBA, et n 13 par WBO, a fait savoir qu'il était prêt, désireux et plus que capable de gronder avec les meilleurs et les plus brillants de la division des poids super coq.

Scott QUIGG, “passons à autre chose”, il appelle l'ancien champion WBA, par le promoteur Dmitriy Salita.

Guillermo Rigondeaux, “Je respecte vos compétences mais je ne crois pas que vous soyez invincible”, est le message de Tikhonov pour le savant cubain.

Nonito Donaire, “Si vous vous occupez des affaires Novembre. 5 contre Jessie Magdalendo alors que diriez-vous de faire le pas contre moi,”, dit le 15-0 (8 KOs) Russe.

“Tikhonov est un grand, poids super coq fort qui sait utiliser sa taille, portée et puissance,” Salita a déclaré à propos du pugiliste gaucher instruit par Igor Shafer à Saint-Pétersbourg, Russie. “Vladimir est très bien scolarisé et veut combattre les meilleurs combattants de la division. La Russie produit de nombreux combattants de premier ordre, prétendants et champions du monde. Je pense que Vladimir a les compétences et l'expérience pour être le nouveau visage de la division des poids super coq!”

Le 26 Tikhonov, âgé de un an, l'a fait lors de sa dernière sortie contre 40-4 Mikhail Krivolapov. Salita a prouvé qu'il était un chasseur de talents judicieux, pas de surprise depuis qu'il est allé au sommet de la montagne lui-même, comme hors concours à 140 livres, avec un 35-2-1 record au poids welter junior / poids welter. “Ce Russe est prêt à basculer et fait rouler les têtes au super poids coq,” Parole dit. “Il peut finir cette année en beauté et grimper encore plus haut 2017!”

VLADIMIR TIKHONOV MAKING PROGRESS UP THE RATINGS LADDER; RUSSIAN IS LUCKY NO. 13 IN WBA

Brooklyn, New York (Juin 15, 2016)– Russe Vladimir Tikhonov, a super bantamweight contender, is the latest signee to the Dmitriy Salita promotional slate. And it looks like the timing is right for the Brooklyner Salita, with word out that this Russian hitter is making his way up the ratings ladder.
Tikhonov (14-0 avec 8 KOs) has entered the WBA world rankings at No. 13.

Il est devenu professionnel en 2008, has fought once outside Russia, and Salita is looking to get him some more passport stamps.

A left-hander, Tikhonov is methodical and busy. He is active with his feet and can sting with both hands. Opponents need to be wary of him slipping punches in from underneath. He is ultra calm in the ring, Gets In, gets off and gets out.

Vladimir is a talented boxer who has lots of experience and potential to compete with the best in the world,” said the Brooklyn based promoter, who is putting together an Août. 19 show in Rochester, NY to be headlined by Jarrell Miller. “Tikhonov is world ranked now and I will be looking to land a significant fight for him in the near future. He wants the toughest tests, like Guillermo Rigondeaux (the WBA super bantam champion; Moises Flores holds their interim title), Scott Quigg and Nonito Donaire. He is yet another Russian warrior, with fighting in his blood!”

Promoter Salita has climbed the mountain himself as a fighter, amassant une 35-2-1 mark as a professional within the welterweight class. He has kicked off successful fight series in NYC, and now Detroit, and word is spreading that his efforts as an effective promoter are informed by his having experienced what it’s like to campaign in the ring. Salita is planning the aforementioned NY show, as well as a return to Detroit, for the thirdDetroit Brawl.

Salita Promotions is poised to have a very strong second half of 2016, and our athletes such as Tikhonov will keep on being featured on premium broadcast channels,” Parole dit. “Our stable is strong, and growing all the time!”

Promoter Says Tikhonov Ready for the World After Impressive Victory in Russia

Undefeated super bantamweight prospect Vladimir Tikhonov is now setting his sights on the top of his division after having notched his first victory under the Salita Promotions banner, et KO 8 over capable veteran Nikoloz Kokashvili on March 12 in Narva, Estonie,
25-year-old Tikhonov (maintenant 14-0, 8 KOs) is the #1-ranked super bantamweight in Russia and, with his promotional problems a thing of the past, is ready for anyone in the world.
His promoter, Promotions Dmitriy Word of Word, says his fighter looked sensational against Kokashvili.
Vladimir won every round before knocking him out,” ledit mot. “He had been through some inactivity during his career, but after dominating an opponent who was 16-2 going in the way he did, I’m confident he is ready for anyone in the world.
The southpaw Tikhonov is already designated a Sport Master of Russia in his home country, a prestigious honor bestowed upon the country’s top athletes.
He’s ready for any of the champions or other top contenders at 122 lbs.,continued Salita. “This is going to be a very big year for Vladimir. A big fight is just a signed contract away and we are working hard to make it happen.
The current super bantamweight world champions are (WBC) Hugo Ruiz, (WBA) Guillermo Rigondeaux and Carl Frampton, (IBF) Carl Frampton and (WBO) Nonito Donaire.

Salita Promotions Signs Russian Super Bantamweight Vladimir Tikhonov

Promoter Dmitriy Salita of Salita Promotions proudly announces the signing of undefeated super bantamweight prospect Vladimir Tikhonov to a promotional contract.
Un pro depuis 2008, the 25-year-old southpaw, de Saint-Pétersbourg, Russie, sports an undefeated record of 13-0, 7 KOs. As an amateur boxer who finished with a record of 85-15, Tikhonov was a gold medallist at the 2008 All-Russia Class A Tournament 2008 in Togliatti and a silver medallist in 2007 and was recognized as the best boxer of the tournament. He has also been given the designation as a Sport Master of Russia.
Tikhonov has had only 13 combats dans huit ans and ventured out of his native country only once as a professional. Promoter Salita says that’s about to change.
Vladimir is an extremely talented fighter with excellent potential to become a world champion,” ledit mot. “We are going to get him active and bring him to the United States where he can become known as a top contender in his division. I am very happy to have formed this agreement with one of Russia’s best up-and-coming fighters.
I am excited to sign with Salita Promotions and look forward to fighting the best fighters in my division,” said Vladimir Tikhonov. “I have been boxing my whole life. My amateur and pro experience will be important in fights against top competition. I am very hungry to show that I am the best Super Bantamweight in the world.

Salita says Tikhonov’s first fight under his promotional banner will be announced shortly, but the focus will be on securing him a shot against one of the division’s best including WBA Champions Guillermo Rigondeaux and Scott Quigg, as well as IBF Champion Carl Frampton and WBO boss Nonito Donaire.