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Boxing’s next great boxing trainer Julian Chua is a rising star in the gym, ring and corner

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez isChua’s first true world champion
(L-R) – Jesse Vargas, head trainer Julian Chua and two-time World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez

LOS ANGELES (November 6, 2024) -- One of the hottest young trainers in boxing is Julian Chua, even though he still hasn’t received the high-level respect he deserves from many boxing fans and promoters.

When Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (46-1, 30 Biaya) dethroned previously undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) Cruiserweight World Champion Arsen “Feroz” Goulamirian (27-0, 19 Biaya) Maret lalu, Chua’s stock took off because “Zurdo” is the first world champion the 33-year-old Chua developed into a world champion.

The journey Chua took to become the head trainer of “Zurdo,” who is only two months younger than Julian, was unusual, to say the least. At that time, Ramirez was 39-0 and the first of Mexican heritage to be world super middleweight champion, as well as a promotional free agent. “Zurdo” and his manager, David Suh (3 Point Management – 3PM), were conducting a search for a new head trainer and the list included some of the top coaches in the country. Chua was a relatively unknown commodity outside of southern California who at that time was training fighters at the famed Wildcard Gym in Hollywood (SEPERTI) under Hall of Fame Trainer Freddie Roach (he had also trained Chua when he was an amateur boxer from Indiana).

Di 2018, Suh reached out to Chua to inquire if he’d be interested in training Ramirez, adding that he was also speaking with several other top names. Pertama, Ramirez really didn’t know who Chua was, at least, until they met at a coffee shop in Santa Monica to get to know each other. After that meeting, Ramirez gave Julian a chance to train him. The rest, tentu saja, is part of modern-day boxing history.

“We clicked right away,” Chua added. “We learned things about each other and how we liked to train. I’ve always studied a lot and did some research about how he had been trained because I wanted to help him improve. I was getting four fighters ready in L.A. and ‘Zurdo’ couldn’t go there for sparring. I told him that I couldn’t leave these fighters to go and train him in Long Beach. We still wanted to work with each other and ‘Zurdo’ made it work. I went to Long Beach (where Ramirez trained at Hill Street Boxing & Fitness Gym) twice a week and he came to Wildcard three times.”

Chua made his debut at Ramirez’ new head trainer in 2019, when Ramirez moved up in weight to fight as a light heavyweight, stopping Tommy Karpency in four rounds. COVID-19 restrictions adversely affected Ramirez’ activity, but he learned and improved by continuing to work with Chua in the gym. “Zurdo” signed a promotional contract with Golden Boy Promotions, gaining added exposure fighting on the DAZN, and he reeled off four more consecutive victories through the middle of 2022, after which he lost for the first time in his pro career to WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol (20-0), dengan cara keputusan 12 putaran.

Ramirez decided that it was time to move up another division to cruiserweight because he was walking around at 200 pon. Akhir Oktober, Ramirez made his cruiserweight debut, albeit at a 193-pound catchweight, against former world light heavyweight champion and Bernard Hopkins conqueror Joe Smith, Jr. (28-4). “Zurdo” won a unanimous 10-round decision to become the mandatory challenger for Goulamirian.

“’Zurdo’ is the first world champion I’ve ‘built’ but I’ve been brought in to work with some world champions on their weaknesses – Regis Prograis, Steph Fulton and Alycia Baumgardner,” Chua commented. “It’s a lot more difficult that way because you can’t really have an impact in only two or three months. I’ve been working with ‘Zurdo’ for five years and I’ve had it good. He has a lot of natural talent and has always been a smart fighter, but he picked ‘nuts-and-guts’ too often in his decision making. He didn’t need to get hit so much even though he has a great chin. He has such a beautiful style and he’s so intelligent.

“He’s such a natural. Mexicans are uppercut kings. I noticed that, defensively, Arsen didn’t move his head or feet much. He was so wide that he was open up the middle for uppercuts, left or right, and that was our master plan. We worked on ‘Zurdo’ not throwing his uppercuts from too far away. He had been wide but, in this fight, he smothered his opponent inside. He did a lot of technical work and he’s always been a versatile fighter. I have him boxing more off his back foot. He could bully opponents with his size at 168, but he doesn’t have that same physical luxury to impose his size at cruiserweight. He’s using his boxing skills more.”

Chua admits he cherished Ramirez capturing the WBA crown, professionally as well as personally. And he also believes “Zurdo” can become the first Mexico-born heavyweight world champion, the same as he was as world super middleweight and cruiserweight champion.

“It meant the world to me,” Chua spoke about ‘Zurdo’ becoming the WBA Cruiserweight World Champion. “The expression on my face when they announced the scores showed how much it meant to me. I’m still fighting for my respect with fans and promoters, especially after the Bivol fight. ‘Zurdo’ is too slick. I believe in this guy! I can see him moving up to heavyweight, but I want to clean up some more things defensively. Sometimes he keeps his head too low, and I don’t want him testing his chin so much. Depending on who the heavyweight champion is when he’s ready, I believe he can be heavyweight champion of the world with his activity so slick and prioritizing his defense. We’re going to double down. As Abel Sanchez (Goulamirian’s trainer) said at the post-fight press conference, he didn’t think ‘Zurdo’ was so slick, offensively and defensively.”

Chua is preparing “Zurdo” to take on WBO Cruiserweight Chris Billam-Smith (20-1, 13 Biaya) in a unification match on November 16th in Riyadh, Arab Saudi.

In addition to several mixed-martial-arts fighters, Chua is also the head trainer for pro boxers such as WBA world super flyweight challenger and WBA #6-rated John “Scrappy” Ramirez (13-1, 9 Biaya), undefeated Hawaiian middleweight prospect Jordan “The Patriot” Panthen (9-0, 8 Biaya), 2012 Ukrainian Olympian welterweight Taras Shelestyuk (19-0-1, 11 Biaya), undefeated New York City welterweight Arnold Gonzalez (15-1, 7 Biaya), Armenian super bantamweight Azat “Crazy A” Hovhannisyan (21-5, 17 Biaya), and former WBA Inter-Continental Champion “Supreme” Kareem Hackett (12-1, 6 Biaya), dari Toronto.

Catch the Chua experience, Julian is making a name for himself in boxing circles and drawing fighters to work with him at Brickhouse Boxing Club in North Hollywood, California. The best is yet to come, akan tetapi, especially if “Zurdo” becomes world heavyweight champion in the not-too-distant future.

Undefeated bantamweight prospect Dominique “Dimes” Crowder Ready to cash in on The Boardwalk

Streaming live Nov. 16th on DAZN from Tropicana Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (Bulan Oktober 31, 2024) - Undefeated blue-chip bantamweight prospect Dominique “Dimes” Crowder (17-0, 10 Biaya) is ready to cash in November 16th on Boxing Insider Promotions’ loaded card, streaming live on DAZN from The Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City.

Crowder. the reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) International bantamweight champion, is currently rated No. 14 in the world by the WBA. Trained by Jose Guzman and Hall of Famer Mark Breland, “Dimes” is a two-time New York Golden Gloves Champion rated No. 1 nationally in his weight class during his amateur career.

“I’m super excited to be on this card in Atlantic City,” the 30-year-old Crowder said. “I’m glad (event promoter) Larry Goldberg made it happen. All the greats fought there and it’s not too far from my hometown, about a two-hour drive. I’ll have a lot of support on fight night from people in Baltimore and New York City.”

Crowder takes on Duke Micah (24-2, 19 Biaya), Ghana, in an eight-round bout on The Boardwalk. Micah is a former EBC International, Commonwealth Boxing Council and WBO African bantamweight champion.

“I have known Dominique since he was an amateur when I used to sponsor him,” Goldberg commented. “I have been his friend for years and watched his career progress to 17-0. He has a great team with Jose Guzman, Mark Breland, and his manager Adam Glenn. ‘Dimes’ is one of the best free agents in boxing and just an amazing human being.”

Crowder started boxing at the age of 14 in Baltimore. He fell in love with the sport and quickly discovered that he was a natural boxer. New York City is the home of his training camp for each fight in order to enhance his pro career, going back and forth to his Baltimore home on a regular basis.

Guzman has been training Crowder since the latter part of 2017 and he’s extremely high on his protégé. “Dominique is one of those diamonds in the rough from his amateur days,” Guzman noted.

“Everybody knew he was a very slick boxer who was hard to hit, but nobody thought he could hit. As a pro, he’s turned into a boxer-puncher. He didn’t train very much as an amateur because he was so naturally gifted, he didn’t need to. He’s more mature now. Dominique is one of those guys who eats and breathes boxing 24/7. If he’s not in the gym, he’s home watching boxing from back in the day. He is a student of the game.

“He’s the WBA International champion and the question is who is willing to fight him at 118? Dia 6 kaki, long, and rangy like Mark Breland and Tommy Hearns, dan (for his size) Dominique can hit like them.”

Crowder describes his style as a good puncher who is fundamentally sound but can also mix it up pending the situation in the ring. Because of his advantageous height fighting at bantamweight, Crowder watches and in the ring, he attempts to simulate long, rangy fighters such as Mark Breland, Tommy Hearns, Michael Nunn, and Diego Corrales.

The four world bantamweight champions of the major sanctioning bodies are all from Japan and Crowder realizes he may have to travel halfway around the world for his seemingly impending world title shot.

“Boxing is a waiting game,” Dominque explained, “and I need to stay ready until I get that call (world title shot offer). Because I’m ranked, it could happen at any time. Kalau nggak, I’ll keep working hard to move up and become the mandatory challenger. Mudah-mudahan, my chance could happen next year. I’m getting better and better and I’m always fighting bigger guys than me at training camp, real punchers, never guys my weight.“I’m willing to go to the moon to get my world title shot! I’ll only get one shot at my first world title fight, so I’ll roll the dice and fight anywhere in the world.

Another rising star, Chattanooga (TN) welterweight Avious Griffin (15-0, 14 Biaya), headlines in an eight-round bout versus Adrian Gutierrez (12-2-1, 6 Biaya). Power-punching Griffin, a former Tennessee State Champion, is trained by Brian “Bomac” McIntyre, who is best known for developing All-World boxer Terence “Bud” Crawford.

Another pair of potential stars who will be in action in six-round bouts are Long Island (NY) super middleweight Donte Layne (4-0, 4 Biaya) vs. Shaquille Cameron (7-3, 6 Biaya) in a match presented in association with Overtime Boxing, and Paterson (NJ) junior middleweight Dwyke Flemmings, Jr. (8-0, 8 Biaya) vs. TBA.

Layne, 21, was a celebrated amateur who captured gold medals at the 2022 dan 2021 USA National Championships and National Golden Gloves Tournament; the 20-year-old Flemmings, Jr., dari Paterson (NJ), won a silver medal at the 2018 USA Junior Olympics.

A popular Atlantic City trio of fighters will also be in action: junior middleweight Justin “Mr. Atlantic City” Figueroa (10-0, 8 Biaya) vs. Imar Rosales (9-3-1, 5 Biaya) dalam enam bulat, along with heavyweight Bruce “Atlantic City Express 2.0” Seldon, Jr. (3-0, 3 Biaya) – the son of former (WBA) Heavyweight Champion Bruce Seldon, Sr. — vs. Julio Mendoza (3-4, 2 Biaya), and undefeated lightweight Francisco Rodriguez (5-0, 5 Biaya) vs. TBA in a pair of four-round matches.

A pair of potential female world title contenders, Philadelphia welterweight Stacia “The Natural” Suttles and Hawaiian lightweight Shere Mae Patricio (2-0, 1 KO) will also be showcased in four-round fights vs. opponents to be determined.

Suttles, who was born in New York City, adalah 2016 USA Women’s National Championships gold medalist. Patrick, 21, won a gold medal at the 2023 USA Women’s National Golden Gloves and 2022 USA Women’s National Championships. She will face Sarah “Switch Kick” Click (1-7-1).

Also in action will be undefeated Italian junior welterweight Giacomo Micheli (8-0, 6 Biaya), who takes on Ronnell “Punisher” Burnett (11-1, 7 Biaya) dalam delapan putaran pertarungan. Micheli was a standout amateur in Italy.
Kartu ini tunduk pada perubahan.

Harga tiket berkisar antara $48.00 dan $203.50 dan tersedia untuk pembelian online di https://www.ticketmaster.com/boxing-insider-live-professional-boxing-atlantic-city-new-jersey-11-16-024/event/02006138C81B4F54?_ga=2.165801022.1645432099.1728316789-537326816.1728316789.

An amateur show will be held at Tropicana Atlantic City the following day (Hari Sabtu, November. 17 - 1-6 pm ET), sanctioned by USA Boxing. Tiket $40.00 dan 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Atlantic City PAL.

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Coyle to defend NABA title December 11 in Orlando

Orlando, FL (November 7, 2022) – NABA middleweight champion Connor “The Kid” Coyle will defend his title against knockout artist Anibal Cleto Francisco in a battle of unbeatens Sunday, December 11 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando.

The card takes place during the WBA’s annual Centennial Convention, which is held at the Caribe Royale from December 11-14.

A native of Derry, Northern Ireland who trains out of Pinellas Park, FL Coyle’s 17-0 dengan 7 KO. Coyle became the NABA champion this past May when he earned a hard-fought decision against Antonio Todd. He was slated to face Felix Cash October 8 in England but the entire card was cancelled after main event participant Conor Benn failed a drug test.

Hailing from Monte Plata, Republik Dominika, Francisco’s 10-0 dengan 9 of his victories coming by KO. On July 2, the 22-year-old stopped Yeison Gonzalez in the fifth round to capture the WBA Fedelatin title.

“After the disappointment surrounding the cancellation of Connor’s fight in England, we wanted to find a good opportunity,” said Coyle’s promoter Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. “The WBA Centennial Convention is a great event and Connor loves fighting at the Carribe Royale because he’s got a big fan base in Central Florida. He’s already back in the US preparing with Jim McLaughlin for this fight and is planning to put on a great show December 11.”

The card is promoted by Boxlab Promotions.

More information on the card including ticket and broadcast details will be announced shortly.

DANIEL DUBOIS BECOMES THE NEW WBA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD

THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM AND PEACE: FIGHT NIGHT LIVE FROM CASINO MIAMI JAI-ALIA




Fight Night Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1R0TreZJOHZc2DF-URwEEdOFV75RVhsht?usp=sharing
Photo Kredit: David Martin-Warr / DKP
All official scorecards: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t8LZip4oDLriuhUXnkTFiGbxP_U0DP8k?usp=sharing


WBA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 12 Putaran
Trevor Bryan (22-1, 15 Biaya) vs. Daniel DuBois (18-1, 17 Biaya)
Result: Daniel Dubois Wins via TKO (4th Round at 1:58)
Scorecard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-PRjTMzT0u1xbTPLJkF8WbXuMNbE4UCH/view?usp=sharing

Daniel Dubois Quote: The only words are ‘and the newand I am just so glad it is now. It is happening now and we have made it real, my dad and my family, I’ve done everyone proud, the country and I can’t wait.

In the first round I was just trying to figure him out and see what he had. I said I was going to test the chin and I just went for it.

He brought out something in me, he brought out a wicked left hand! It was a punch-perfect ending, and I am just so happy. I had a few rough patches during this camp, but we pulled through and we got the victory.

I am just so happy to have got this world title. This is what all the hard work was for and, no disrespect to Trevor, but his 0 had to go and I was just in there on a demolition mission.

I am ready for whoever is next. I believe this will instantly make me a better fighter now. When you win the world title they say you become next level so names like Dillian Whyte and Joseph Parker are all on my hitlist. I will fight whoever Frank puts me in with next.

It has been amazing. Coming out here and winning a world title is what I dreamed of as a little kid and now it has finally happened.

Trevor Bryan Quote: “I’m feeling alright. I knew he was going to come out with big punches, and I was trying to land some and let him tire himself out. But I wasn’t shooting my jab enough.”

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 6 Putaran
Luis Rodriguez (9-0, 9 Biaya) vs. Ryan Adams (8-5-2, 6 Biaya)
Result: Luis Rodriguez Wins via TKO (3rd Round at 2:26)
Scorecard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7uzf55jwRHFwzibpQ_kMcNuMlIl0PKy/view?usp=sharing

Luis Rodriguez Quote: “It’s the best feeling finally getting the knockout. He was a complicated boxer, a brawler. I don’t like these types of fights. We will see what’s next – but I’m ready for the next challenge.”

NABA GOLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE – 10 Putaran
DaCarree Scott (7-1, 6 Biaya) vs. Jonathan Guidry (18 -1-2, 6 Biaya)
Result: Johnathan Guidry Wins via TKO (7th Round at 2:01)
Scorecard:

Johnathan Guidry Quote: “I’m feeling good. I didn’t even get to have a proper training camp or the right sparring partners. I’m looking forward to whatever is next.”

NABA CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE – 10 Putaran
Joltin Johnnie Langston (11-3, 4 Biaya) vs. Isaiah Thompson (6-1-2, 5 Biaya)
Result: Johnnie Langston Wins via Split Decision (95-94, 94-95, 92-97)
Scorecard:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vln447gXJBlroxrgeBJhgIf5q7tYRne8/view?usp=sharing

Johnnie Langston Quote: “I didn’t even have a chance for a full training camp. I blew up [in weight] during camp and was a bit dehydrated in the ring. I’m just glad we came up with this result and that I’m still a champ.”

NABA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE – 10 Putaran
Ahmed Elbiali (22-1, 18 Biaya) vs. Bukit Dervin (16-2, 14 Biaya)
Result: Ahmed Elbiali Wins via Disqualification
Scorecard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1URsbHgUf3xDThEOAXC-9z1dXVexiQo3l/view?usp=sharing

Ahmed Elbial Quote: “I’m just glad that the both of us left the ring healthy. I’m excited to be crowned the new champion, and I hope that the next show I get to better showcase my skills. We had a great, old-school boxing crowd out here tonight, and that made it a fun experience.”

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 4 Putaran
Raynel Mederos (7-0, 2 KO) vs. Ryan Wilson 1-1, 1 KO
Result: Raynel Mederos Wins via TKO (2nd Round at 2:07)
Scorecard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mdnashyn81jVR6EDi1kePK46oGrJ3Wcq/view?usp=sharing

Raynel Mederos Quote: “I feel really great, and I want to give a special thanks to my trainer who has helped me get this far. We are taking my career step by step, round by round.”


NABA WELTERWEIGHT TITLE – 10 Putaran
Tre’Sean Wiggins (14-5-3, 8 Biaya) vs. Travis Castellon (17-4-2, 12 Biaya)
Result: Tre’Sean Wiggins Wins via TKO (1st Round at 2:07)
Scorecard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ra9wAwRWWoRHV41zFw1iYkfo-bFHfQYP/view?usp=sharing

Tre’Sean Wiggins Quote: “The gameplan for inside the ring was to take my time. I didn’t want to rush it,"
“I want to be in the top 10. Whatever Don King has for me next; I will do.”


WBA CONTINENTAL AMERICAS MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE – 10 Putaran
Anthony Lenk (17-9, 7 Biaya) vs. Ian Hijau (16-2, 11 Biaya)
Result: Ian Green Wins via Unanimous Decision (91-99, 92-98, 92-98)
Scorecard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m8trcSoLu6qRDwSPi_2tP6sbhlz-xaz1/view?usp=sharing

Ian Green Quote: “I am feeling really good, this was the first time I’ve pushed to 10-rounds. Lenk was a crappy opponent and didn’t really bring anything to the table. He was just really good at surviving and pacing himself.”

Anthony Lenk Quote: "Dia seorang pejuang yang baik. He came to represent for Don King, untuk ya. I’m still one of your fighters, and I just hope you still keep me here after this.”

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez fights back against Dmitry Bivol’s claim of turning down a title fight

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LAS VEGAS (Bulan Januari 31, 2022) – Back in December, right after Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (43-0, 29 Biaya) stopped Yunieski Gonzalez to become the mandatory challenger for World Boxing Association (WBA) Light Heavyweight World Super Champion Dmitry Bivol (19-0, 11 Biaya) who suddenly and surprisingly went dark, until he recently make an unsubstantiated claim that “Zurdo” had turned down an offer to fight him.


Bivol was quoted in a recent boxing news report, which was also picked up by other media outlets, mengatakan, “I know for a fact that my team did offer Team Ramirez to fight me December 11th di Rusia, and the purse offered was about the same as what I was offered to fight him on a (Emas Boy Promotions) menunjukkan. He rejected the offer.”


“I don’t know why he’s saying they offered a fight to me,” Ramirez countered, “but he must be really confused. To be clear there was never a contract that was sent to my team or Golden Boy for a fight; unlike how a contract was delivered to him and his team from Golden Boy for the December bout. I’m confused why he continues to be a pawn and create false narratives and tries everything to hide from this fight. It’s just a matter of time before that belt comes to where it belongs.”


Ramirez, the first Mexican to capture the World super middleweight title, adalah mantan Organisasi Tinju Dunia (WBO) Juara, who earned his title shot against Bivol by winning his WBA Title Eliminator versus Gonzalez.


“After Bivol, Joe Smith is my next target since he has my belt (WBO) that I had at 168 pon,” Ramirez remarked. “I am the best light heavyweight out there and it’s not even close. There’s a reason why these champs are scared to call my name, but soon they won’t have a choice. I would end Smith in less than 6 putaran. "


Bivol also said in the aforementioned story: “My motivation and my ambitions have not changed for a long time – I want to fight the best. I want to prove that I am the best in my division.”


Guess what, Dmitry, 43-0 “Zurdo” is the best!


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Top Northeast boxers to be showcased this Saturday night on “Fall Brawl” card at Moseley’s On The Charles in Dedham, MA

Top Northeast boxers to be showcased this Saturday night on “Fall Brawl” card

Moseley’s On The Charles in Dedham, MA

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BOSTON (November 15, 2021) – Presenting its fourth event in fewer than 60 days since its inaugural event this past September 24th, Vertex Promotions will end its first year of successfully promoting professional boxing events, “Fall Brawl,” this Saturday (November. 20) night at its Boston suburb home, Mosely’s On The Charles in Dedham, Massachusetts.

Many of the Northeast’s most promising and popular prospects will be in action in the intimate surroundings at Mosely’s.

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Undefeated 23-year-old lightweight RayJay “The Destroyer” Bermudez (14-0, 11 Biaya), the reigning ABF American West and NBA Continental champion from Albany (NY), will headline his third Vertex card in the 8-round, acara utama (non-title fight) against Colombian veteran Daulis Prescott (32-14, 24 Biaya).

Prescott fought Nicholas Walters for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) Featherweight World title in 2012. He is the younger brother of Breidis Prescott, who shocked the boxing world in 2008, ketika ia tersingkir 2004 Olympic silver medalist and future 3-time World champion Amir Khan in the opening round.

In the co-feature event, undefeated welterweight prospect James “The Slim Reaper” Perella (8-0, 6 Biaya), dari Mansfield (MA), faces Floridian Andre Byrd (8-11-2, 1 KO) in Perella’s first scheduled 8-round bout.

Perella, 29, was a standout USA Boxing amateur as a 4-time USA New England and 4-time New England Golden Gloves champion.

Another hot, prospek tak terkalahkan, Weymouth (MA) boxer Francis “Frank The Tank” Hogan (8-0, 8 Biaya), goes for his 9th win with his 9th KO in a 6-round Special Super Welterweight Attraction against his Mexican opponent, Danny “Venado” Flores (15-25-1, 8 Biaya). Hogan is the reigning New Hampshire super welterweight champion, as well as a 2019 New England Golden Gloves gold medalist.

In four 6-rounders, New Bedford (MA) middleweight Drew “Tomahawk” Dwelly (3-0-2, 3 Biaya) faces Ginno Montoya (0-6), Springfield (MA) super lightweight super lightweight Eric “Gladiator” Goff (4-0, 3 Biaya)) melempar dengan . Austin Reed Ward (0-9), and undefeated Colorado super middleweight “The Amazing” Shawn McCalman (9-0, 5 Biaya), the ABF American West champion, has been added to the card versus David Rohn (0-9-1).

Tommy “The Kid” O’Toole moved to Friday’s DAZN show in Manchester, NH

Irish light heavyweight prospect Tommy “The Kid” O’Toole (1-0, 1 KO) was originally scheduled to fight on this Saturday’s Vertex show, but he was moved to Friday (November. 19) evening’s Andrade-Quigley card, streaming live on DAZN from SHNU Arena (former Verizon Center) in Manchester New Hampshire.

The 23-year-old O’Toole (1-0, 1 KO), fighting out of Galway, Irlandia,  won his pro debut this past September 25th on a Vertex show at Moseley’s in which he knocked down Francisco Ariri Neto three times for a spectacular first-round knockout. O’Toole is matched against Texan Mark Malone (1-0) this Friday in a 4-round bout.

Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in 4-round matches are Dorchester (MA) featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), sebuah 2016 Juara Rocky Marciano Tournament, vs. Ecuadorian Ronny Arana (0-2), Malden (MA) super featherweight Alex Rivera (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Deshawn Kennedy (0-4), Boston welterweight James Murrin (1-0) vs. pro-debuting Miguel Valencia, of Worcester (MA), Kansas City (KS) super lightweight Marcus Davidson (1-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debuting Marlon Hardnick, and Salem’s (MA) pro-debuting welterweight Kenny Larson vs. Seigenald Daley, Jr. (0-1).

Kartu tunduk perubahan.

Tiket yang dijual untuk $150.00 (ringside), $65.00 (penerimaan umum), $50.00 (ruang berdiri) dan $2000.00 for a table of 10. Untuk membeli tiket, go online athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/vertex-promotions-fall-brawl-tickets-192621806007, or contact any of the competing fighters. Limited tickets may be available fight night at the door.

Pintu akan terbuka di 7 pm. ET with the first bout scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. DAN.

CLARESSA SHIELDS KEMBALI KE SHOWTIME® berlomba-lomba menjadi PEMBAGIAN PERTAMA tak terbantahkan WORLD CHAMPION DI DUA DI EMPAT-BELT ERA

Shields Untuk Wajah IBF super welter Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire Dengan Semua Empat Mayor Sabuk On The Line In 154-Pound Unifikasi Bout

 SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Sabtu, Mei 9 Di 9 p.m. DAN / 6 p.m. PT

NEW YORK - Maret 11, 2020 - terkalahkan juara dunia tiga divisi Claressa Shields akan berusaha untuk menjadi petinju pertama di era empat-belt untuk menjadi seorang juara dunia tak terbantahkan dalam dua divisi berat badan ketika dia menghadapi terkalahkan IBF super welter Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire dalam unifikasi 154-pound pertarungan pada Sabtu, Mei 9, hidup di SHOWTIME(9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) dari Pusat Kegiatan Credit Union Dort federal di kampung halaman Shields’ dari Flint, saya.

Pemenang SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION acara utama akan pergi dengan Shields’ judul WBC dan WBO, sabuk IBF Dicaire ini, dan WBA yang (Super) mahkota. Ini adalah pertama kalinya dalam sejarah 99 tahun yang bahwa WBA telah diberikan sabuk Super Champions untuk petinju wanita.

Tiket untuk Salita Promosi acara mulai dari $35 dan dapat dibeli di Ticketmaster.com dan pada Dort federal Credit Union Event Center box office.

“Saya tidak sabar untuk membuat sejarah lagi pada 9 Mei,” kata Shields. “Pertempuran di Flint di depan semua fans saya telah menjadi mimpi saya sejak balik pro. Memiliki kesempatan untuk membuat sejarah dengan berjuang untuk gelar tak terbantahkan dalam divisi berat kedua adalah sesuatu yang saya sangat bangga. Melawan terkalahkan IBF juara 154-pound Marie-Eve Dicaire terus quest untuk melawan yang terbaik dalam tinju wanita. Dan headlining pada SHOWTIME lagi akan terus tujuan saya untuk mengangkat tinju perempuan ke ketinggian baru. Aku akan memberikan Flint dan melawan penggemar di seluruh dunia malam untuk mengingat pada Mei 9!"

“Saya sangat bersemangat untuk kesempatan ini dan itu adalah suatu kehormatan untuk menghadapi lawan seperti Claressa Shields,”Kata Dicaire. “Saya berterima kasih kepada promotor saya Yvon Michel dan semua orang yang terlibat dalam membuat ini mungkin. Untuk saya, ini adalah mimpi yang menjadi kenyataan. Aku akan siap yang terbaik yang saya bisa dan saya siap untuk meninggalkan segala sesuatu di atas ring untuk memenangkan pertarungan!"

Di era empat-belt, hanya pejuang tujuh telah terbantahkan dalam satu divisi, termasuk Shields, Katie Taylor, Cecilia Braekhus, Bernard Hopkins, Jermain Taylor, Terence Crawford, dan Oleksandr Usyk.

 Pada Januari 10 di Atlantic City, N.J., Shields membuat sejarah dengan mengklaim WBC dan WBO 154-pound kejuaraan dunia dengan keputusan bulat mendominasi lebih Ivana Habazin. Shields menjadi pejuang tercepat dalam sejarah, laki-laki atau perempuan, untuk memenangkan gelar dunia di tiga divisi berat badan yang berbeda, melebihi catatan Vasiliy Lomachenko dan Kosei Tanaka, yang baik dicapai prestasi di 12 perkelahian.

The Shields 24 tahun (10-0, 2 Biaya) dikuasai Habazin dari bel pembukaan, memanfaatkan jab kuat dan diet stabil tembakan tubuh yang meninggalkan Kroasia sebagian besar dalam mode defensif sepanjang laga 10 ronde. Pada ronde keenam, serangkaian tembakan tubuh dipaksa Habazin untuk mengambil lutut di knockdown pertama karirnya.

“SHOWTIME memiliki sejarah panjang yang menampilkan yang terbaik dalam olahraga tempur perempuan, apakah itu dengan Gina Carrano, Cris Cyborg dan Ronda Rousey di MMA, atau Laila Ali dan Christy Martin di tinju,”Kata Gordon Balai, Produser Eksekutif SHOWTIME BOXING: EDISI KHUSUS. "Baru-baru ini, kami telah menunjukkan Claressa Shields, Christina Hammer, Ringan Juara Katie Taylor dan juara tujuh divisi Amanda Serrano. Shields vs. Dicaire akan kami 12 perempuan acara tinju sejak 2017. pertarungan Claressa dengan Dicaire merupakan pertempuran bersejarah lain unbeatens dan berusaha untuk yang lain ‘pertama’ pada SHOWTIME sebagai Claressa terlihat menjadi tak terbantahkan di dua kelas berat.”

“Saya senang untuk membawa malam bersejarah tinju untuk penggemar di Flint di Credit Union Event Center Dort Federal dan untuk orang-orang menonton di SHOWTIME,"Kata Dmitriy Salita, Presiden Salita Promosi. “Dalam Claressa Shields dan Marie-Eve Dicaire, kita memiliki dua middleweights junior terbaik di dunia dan dua juara tak terkalahkan berjuang untuk kejuaraan dunia tak terbantahkan.  Selain itu daftar yang sudah bersejarah pengalaman pertama, jika menang, Claressa akan menjadi yang pertama dua divisi juara tak terbantahkan dalam era empat-belt. Ini akan menjadi malam kemenangan di Flint pada 9 Mei”

Setelah menjadi petinju pertama Amerika dalam sejarah - laki-laki atau perempuan - untuk memenangkan dua berturut-turut Medali Emas Olimpiade, Shields berbalik profesional mengikuti 2016 Olimpiade dan judul acara utama tinju wanita pertama dalam sejarah televisi kabel premium di hanya dia pertarungan kedua profesional di 2017. Shields, yang akan headlining untuk ketujuh kalinya pada SHOWTIME, sekarang memiliki pemandangan nya untuk membuat bahkan lebih sejarah.

“Claressa Shields terus menjadi mercusuar cahaya dan perintis untuk tinju perempuan, olahraga perempuan, dan tinju keseluruhan,”Kata Mark Taffet, Manajer Shields’. “Menjadi satu-satunya Amerika untuk memenangkan back-to-back emas Olimpiade di tinju, memiliki memenangkan gelar dunia di tiga divisi berat badan lebih cepat daripada pria atau wanita dalam sejarah tinju, dan sekarang memiliki kesempatan untuk menjadi orang pertama - pria atau wanita - menjadi juara tak terbantahkan dalam dua divisi berat di era empat-belt, Claressa akan terus menambah daftar nya legendaris, prestasi belum pernah terjadi sebelumnya dan sejarah pembuatan datang Mei 9. Saya bangga menjadi bagian dari perjalanannya.”

The Dicaire 33 tahun (17-0) adalah dari Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Kanada, dan mulai karate pada usia enam. Dia bekerja perjalanan melalui pangkat sampai dia memperoleh nya sabuk hitam. Setelah memenangkan lima gelar juara dunia, Dicaire mengalihkan perhatiannya ke tinju dan memenangkan sabuk IBF super welter World Championship pada bulan Desember 2018 dethroning oleh keputusan Uruguay Chris Namus di Kota Quebec Videotron Pusat. Dalam pertarungan terakhirnya pada bulan November 2019, Dicaire mempertahankan gelarnya untuk kali pemukulan ketiga mengalami Venezuela Ogleidis Suarez dengan keputusan bulat. Dicaire akan berjuang di luar provinsi Quebec untuk pertama kalinya pada Mei 9 dan akan mencari untuk mencetak gol kemenangan marah di depan Shields’ penggemar kampung.

“Marie-Eve Dicaire terhadap Claressa Shields, pertarungan dua juara tak terkalahkan untuk semua judul - Anda tidak bisa mendapatkan pertandingan yang lebih baik di tinju,”Kata Yvon Michel, promotor Dicaire ini, Presiden GYM. “Kami sangat menghormati dan mengagumi semua Shields telah dicapai tetapi tidak ada keraguan Marie-Eve adalah yang paling terampil, yang kuat dan berdedikasi lawan Claressa menghadapi. Kami sangat yakin bahwa semua sabuk akan datang kembali ke Kanada dengan kami. Berkat Salita Promosi dan SHOWTIME untuk kesempatan. Marie-Eve Dicaire akan memberikan pertarungan besar bagi para penggemar dan pemirsa.”

Barry Tompkins akan memanggil SHOWTIME BOXING: Aksi SPECIAL EDITION dari ringside dengan sejarawan tinju Steve Farhood dan mantan juara dunia Raul Marquez menjabat sebagai pakar analis. Produser eksekutif Gordon Balai dengan Richard Gaughan memproduksi dan Rick Phillips mengarahkan.

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Daniel Roman Seeks Immediate Rematch with Murodjon Akhmadaliev

LOS ANGELES, SEPERTI (Februari 6, 2020) – A week ago, at the Meridian Island Gardens Arena in Miami, FL, Daniel “The Baby Face Assassin” Roman (27-3-1, 10 Biaya), valiantly relinquished his two super bantamweight word titles (WBA / IBF), losing a hard-fought split decision to Murodjon Akhmadaliev (8-0, 6 Biaya). Roman showed true grit in the loss and is now vehemently campaigning for an immediate rematch.


“It was a close fight and I take my hat off to Akhmadaliev for being a true warrior,” said Roman, siapa yang dipromosikan oleh Thompson Boxing Promotions and Matchroom Boxing. “I want a rematch because I think I won the fight. I believe I deserve to get that opportunity because I left it all in the ring. I know Akhmadaliev has the heart of a champion, and I believe he’ll want a to face me once more to settle the score between us.”


“Daniel Roman is the embodiment of how a prize fighter should carry themselves inside and outside of the ring,"Kata Eddie Gonzalez, Roman’s manager and trainer. “The fight was a split decision and if anyone deserves another shot, it’s Daniel.”


“We are in the process of requesting the rematch and we hope that the WBA and IBF realize that Danny is a credit to the sport of boxing,"Kata Alex Camponovo, Vice President and matchmaker for Thompson Boxing. “The fight was razor sharp close and I personally think Danny edged it out; now we need to wait and trust that Daniel Roman will be granted the rematch he is seeking and deserves.”


“Its moments like these where a true champion shows his heart by working his way back to the top,” Roman concluded. “There is no doubt in my mind that I’ll once again be a world champion when that opportunity presents itself. My promoters and management team are the best, I know they will get it done. I’m going to do everything in my power to get my world titles back.”



CLARESSA SHIELDS SHARES NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION & PREVIEWS UPCOMING TITLE SHOWDOWN AGAINST IVANA HABAZIN FRIDAY, BULAN JANUARI 10

Undisputed Middleweight Champion Shields Battles Habazin for Vacant WBC & WBO 154-Pound Titles Live on SHOWTIME from

Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.

MIAMI(Bulan Januari 2, 2020) – As the calendar flips to a new decade, undisputed middleweight championClaressa Shieldsshared her New Year’s resolution ahead of her upcoming showdown against former championIvana Habazinfor the vacant WBC and WBO 154-pound titles taking place Friday, Bulan Januari 10 live on SHOWTIME from the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.

“I really have just one main resolution for the new yearno compromising,Kata Shields. “That goes for both my personal and professional life. I also want to get closer to God and stay undefeated. I was going to say stop cursing also, but that’s just not happening.”

Shields vs. Habazin will open up the 2020 year of big boxing events, with Shields seeking to become the fastest fighter in boxing history, laki-laki atau perempuan, to become a three-division world champion.

“I’m very happy to kick off 2020,” said Shields. “Gervonta Davis ended 2019 on SHOWTIME and then the GWOAT brings in the New Year for SHOWTIME in 2020. It’s going to be a great start to the year. I’m coming in with a bang and gunning for the knockout.

“I’m super excited to have Jaron Ennis on the undercard, terlalu. Untuk me, he’s the next Roy Jones Jr. of boxing. He’s slick, he has power, he can box and he’s an all-around dedicated athlete. I look forward to sharing the card with him as a future world champion.”

Shields has trained in Miami with her head coach John David Jackson ahead of her 154-pound debut and has been able to maintain her focus and worked to stay sharp despite the fight’s two postponements.

“I made 154 pounds back in October before the cancellation,Kata Shields. “After our fight was cancelled, I stayed active and only put on about 10 pon. I’ve been down in Florida for the last six or seven weeks. It’s been hard work. I’ve pushed myself and I’m not taking Habazin lightly. I want the knockout because Ivana talks too much. I’m staying focused on being focused, and not letting anyone throw me off by talking nonsense.

“I don’t eat meat anymore. I haven’t in over three months, so my body is more toned now. I actually have a six-pack already with just a little more weight to lose. I think people are going to be surprised at the 154-pound version of me. I’m going to be very strong and very fast because I’ve basically had five months to prepare and to get ready for her specifically.”

Despite training camp taking her through the many holiday events that are gluttonously celebrated by the masses, Shields has stayed disciplined ahead of her opportunity to make more history.

“Balancing around the holidays is something I’ve been doing for years,Kata Shields. “I saved a lot of money by not going home for Christmas, itu sudah pasti. But I still spoke with all my family and connected with everyone. I have a very strict diet in camp and I actually trained on Christmas. I consider my diet more of a life plan in general, and I have my days where I’ll splurge, but I stay disciplined.”

Ahead of next week’s event in Atlantic City, Shields plans to unleash and make another statement on her way to another championship-winning performance.

“No matter what she says, this beat down was coming in October,Kata Shields. “All I’m doing is bringing it to Atlantic City. I’m going to knock her out. I’m going to put down a whole different beat down on her because of the level of disrespect she has shown me. I’m not going to let her be disrespectful towards me and I’m going to knock her out to shut her up.”

The event is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with T-REX BOXING PROMOTIONS.

WBA WORLD CHAMPION ALICIA NAPOLEON-ESPINOSA TO FACE IBF CHAMP ELIN CEDERROOS IN SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT UNIFICATION FRIDAY, BULAN JANUARI 10, HIDUP PADA SHOWTIME®

Women’s Superfight Added to Blockbuster Shields vs. Habazin Showdown on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION® Live At 9 P.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT from Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.



NEW YORK - Desember 13, 2019 – A second women’s superfight has been added to the blockbuster Claressa Shields vs. Ivana Habazin event on Friday, Bulan Januari 10, at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J., as WBA Super Middleweight Champion Alicia “The Empress” Napoleon-Espinosa will face undefeated IBF Champion Elin Cederroos in a 10-round unification live on SHOWTIME.



Napoleon (12-1, 7 Biaya), dari Lindenhurst, N.Y.. and Cederroos (7-0, 4 Biaya), of Vasteraas, Swedia, will meet in the opening bout of SHOWTIME BOXING: EDISI KHUSUS (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT) in support of the long-awaited showdown between undisputed middleweight world champion Claressa Shields and former champion Ivana Habazin for the vacant WBC and WBO 154-pound world titles.



If Shields and Napoleon win their respective bouts on January 10, they are expected to face off for the undisputed middleweight world championship in 2020 with all four of Shields’ 160-pound titles on the line.



The event is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with T-REX BOXING PROMOTIONS. The Napoleon-Espinosa vs Cederroos fight is promoted by Salita Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment.



Napoleon became IBF Super Middleweight Champion with a 10-round unanimous decision over former world champion Femke Hermans in March 2018. The 33-year-old successfully defended her belt with another 10-round decision, this time over Scotland’s Hannah Rankin in August 2018. Napoleon was last seen making the second successful defense of her title by stopping Philadelphia’s Schemelle Baldwin in four impressive rounds in August 2019.



“I’m really excited to be unifying with IBF World Champion Elin Cederroos on SHOWTIME,” said Napoleon. “I’m extremely grateful to my promoter Lou DiBella, manager Brian Cohen, coaches Leon Taylor and Delen Parsley and my husband Roberto Espinosa for being the key ingredients to making this dream come true. I have an amazing team of men that stand strong by my side believing in me, preparing me and working hard to open doors for me to thrive. I’m blessed and prepared to win and put on a memorable performance for all the world to see that night. I’m in tremendous spirits and excited and ready for the night to come. Thank you to everyone, kelompok ku, family and fans, for making this opportunity materialize into a dream come true.”



The 34-year-old Cederroos claimed her IBF championship in just her sixth fight with a majority decision over Hermans in March of 2019. Fighting as the underdog in her opponent’s backyard, Cederroos was still able to impress the judges enough to pull off the impressive feat. In her last bout, Cederroos defeated Kenya’s Florence Muthoni in a non-title fight in November 2019 by dominant third-round KO.



“Alicia Napoleon is a great champion and she will be my toughest test, but I am ready,” said Cederroos. “It is an honor for me to make my U.S. debut on such a prestigious card and to do so in a world title unification battle. Alicia and I will put on a great show.



“January 10 just got even more exciting with the addition of the matchup between two champions in the super middleweight division,"Kata Dmitriy Salita. “Those attending the fight at Ocean Casino Resort and everyone watching it live on SHOWTIME will see the best fighting the best in this very competitive ‘pick-em’ fight. A great start to boxing in 2020.”



Alicia Napoleon-Espinosa is a world champion who has the whole package. She’s athletic, fierce, physically strong and charismatic,” kata Lou DiBella, Presiden DiBella Hiburan. “Pada Januari 10, she gets her biggest opportunity to shine against Elin Cederroos, another world champion. This is the biggest stage to date for both Alicia and Elin and I expect them to bring everything they have. One of them will leave the ring as a unified world champion and an elite rival for Claressa Shields. Alicia is confident that her hand will be raised.



An industry leading production team and announce crew will deliver all the sights, sounds and drama from Atlantic City. Veteran broadcaster Brian Custer will host the telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo will call the action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi at ringside. Three Hall of Famers round out the SHOWTIME announce team – Emmy® award winning reporter Jim Gray, tidak resmi ringside pencetak gol Steve Farhood dan penyiar cincin terkenal di dunia Jimmy Lennon Jr. The Executive Producer of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION is David Dinkins, Jr. dengan Bob Dunphy mengarahkan. The telecast will be available in Spanish via Secondary Audio Programing (SAP) with Alejandro Luna and former world champion Raul Marquez calling the action.