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Sampson Boxing/WBC Announce  ‘Jose Sulaiman Cup’ Super Welterweight Tournament to Honor Jose Sulaiman  

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Today, Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing, in conjunction with the World Boxing Council (WBC) and its President, Mauricio Sulaiman,  proudly announced “The Jose Sulaiman Cup: WBC Super Welterweight Tournament.”

 

An eight-man, single-elimination tournament featuring top super welterweight contenders from eight different countries and three continents, “The Jose Sulaiman Cup” is being held to honor the late WBC President, Jose Sulaiman.

 

The tournament will begin with two brackets of four fighters each. In bracket one will be WBC #8 John Jackson (19-2, 15 KOs) of the US Virgin Islands facing WBC #13 Dennis Laurente (49-5, 30 KOs) of The Philippines, and Cuba’s Yudel Jhonson (16-1, 9 KOs) taking on Mexico’s Jorge Cota (24-1, 22 KOs).

 

In the second bracket, WBC #5 Sergey Rabchenko (25-1, 18 KOs) will fight Argentina’s WBC #10 Luciano Cuello (35-3, 17 KOs), and the USA’s Domonique Dolton (15-0, 8 KOs) will face Poland’s Lukasz Maciec (22-2-1, 5 KOs).

 

The winners of these fights will then face each other in a semi-final and then those two winners will fight, for the right to have their name engraved on the inaugural Jose Sulaiman Cup.

 

Opening-round tournament participants will receive $50,000 each for their participation. Making it to round two will earn each fighter $100,000 and a trip to the finals will bring a purse of $200,000 to both participants. Making the finals will earn both fighters $350,000 in one year.

 

Every tournament match will be conducted under rules of the WBC, in conjunction with the local boxing commission. The first phase will be held in April/May and the fights will be scheduled for 10 rounds each. The semifinals will be held in September 2015 and scheduled for 12 rounds and the final in February 2016, also over 12 rounds.

 

“This is a project that is near and dear to my heart,” said Sampson Lewkowicz. “It was first the idea of the great Jose Sulaiman and had to be postponed when his health began to fail. And so I am honored to be working with Mauricio and the WBC to bring his father’s vision to life and honor him by doing so.”

 

Dates and venues for “The Jose Sulaiman Cup: WBC Super Welterweight Tournament” will be announced shortly.
ABOUT SAMPSON BOXING

After a very successful run as a matchmaker and adviser, Sampson Lewkowicz switched over to the promotional side of professional boxing in January 2008.

Sampson Boxing has grown into one of the world’s most prestigious promotional firms, representing many of the world’s best fighters and most promising young contenders.

Sampson Boxing has promotional partners all over North and South America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Central America and Sampson Boxing events have been televised on such premiere networks as HBO, Showtime, ESPN, VS. and several international networks.
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ROBINSON CASTELLANOS WINS BIG IN SAN ANTONIO ON GOLDEN BOY LIVE!

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CASTELLANOS CONQUERS THE WBC SILVER FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AND BECOMES THE WBC FEATHERWEIGHT MANDATORY CHALLENGER

 

 

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LOS ANGELES (Jan. 27) – Starting off 2015 with impressive Golden Boy Live! show in Philadelphia on Jan. 20, Golden Boy Promotions brought the action and the high-rated show to San Antonio, Texas where Robinson “Robin Hood” Castellanos (21-10, 13 KOs) displayed his power against Rocky Juarez (30-11-1, 21 KOs) Monday night at Cowboys Dancehall in the headlining bout of FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes’ Golden Boy Live! series. Castellanos dominated Juarez early on in the fight with quick jabs and powerful uppercuts that continued to pressure Juarez through to the final round.  The battle between the two great seasoned fighters ended when Castellanos knocked down Juarez three times in the 12th round before winning the bout via unanimous decision with a score card of 118-106, 118-106 and 118-107. Castellanos is now the WBC Silver Featherweight Champion and becomes the mandatory challenger against current WBC Featherweight World Champion Jhonny Gonzalez.

 

“I am the mandatory and this time the champion [Johnny Gonzalez] will have to fight me,” said Castellanos.

 

Previously ranked fifth in the world by the WBC, Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico’s Robinson Castellanos, rebounded from a rocky start to win 13 of his last 14 fights, rejuvenating a career that began in 2002. His victories include a decision win over former world champion Celestino “Pelenchin” Caballero in 2013 and his biggest impact was in October 2014, when he knocked out 23-0 Ronny Rios in the fifth round.

 

ABOUT JUAREZ VS. CASTELLANOS:

“Juarez vs. Castellanos” was a 12-round bout for Juarez’ WBC Silver Featherweight Title and final featherweight title eliminator was presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Leija Battah Promotions and sponsored by Corona Extra, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Mexico – Live It To Believe It!.

 

 

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.leijabattahpromo.com, www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1,

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GOLDEN BOY LIVE! FEATURES RISING TEXAN TALENT ON JANUARY 26 ROCKY JUAREZ VS. ROBINSON CASTELLANOS UNDERCARD

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LOS ANGELES (Jan. 23) – Before Rocky Juarez (30-10-1, 21 KOs) and Robinson “Robin Hood” Castellanos (20-10, 13 KOs) square off for Juarez’ WBC Silver Featherweight Title and final title elimination bout at Cowboys Dancehall in San Antonio, Texas, the Golden Boy Live! card on Monday, January 26 will feature Austin’s own Travell “Black Magic” Mazion (9-0, 9 KOs) in the biggest fight of his young career when he battles Mexico’s Nestor “Baby” Rosas (11-3, 7 KOs). Also, the undefeated KeAndre Gibson (11-0-1, 5 KOs) will be featured in an eight-round televised-opening bout against Nelson Lara (15-6-5, 8 KOs) on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes.

 

Also in action will be San Antonio’s super bantamweight standout Javier Rodriguez (11-0-1, 1 KO) and rising super featherweight from Alice, Texas Arturo Esquivel (9-1, 2 KOs) and several of the Lone Star State’s premier talents as they compete on a stacked eight-bout card.

 

Tickets, priced at $100 (Ringside – Rows 1-3), $65 (Ringside – Rows 4-7), $35 (Stool seating) and $20 (General admission), plus applicable taxes, fees and service charges are on sale now by phone by calling Leija-Battah Promotions at (210) 979-3302, m@leijabattahpromo.com or text “Tickets” to 210-556-7390. Tables for four are also available for $260, plus applicable taxes, fees and service charges.

 

Coached by legendary female fighter Ann Wolfe, 19-year-old Travell “Black Magic” Mazion (9-0, 9 KOs) is one of the top prospects in boxing today, a fact evidenced by a perfect professional record in which he’s ended five fights in the first round. Now ready for his biggest year yet, Mazion is looking forward to the co-main event spotlight in Cowboys Dance Hall, where he’s already won four fights.

 

A hard-hitting veteran who is looking to get back on the winning track to kick off the New Year, 29-year-old Nestor “Baby” Rosas (9-3, 6 KOs) has already been in the ring with former world champion Victor Ortiz and top prospect Wale Omotoso over the course of his career, making it clear that he has the experience to test Mazion on January 26.

 

KeAndre Gibson (11-0-1, 5 KOs) now makes his home in Las Vegas, where he trains under renowned coach Kenny Adams, but the 24-year-old welterweight prospect has become quite popular in Texas, where he won impressive victories over John Nater and Jose Hernandez. Hoping to keep his winning streak going on January 26, Gibson will face Nicaragua’s Nelson Lara in an eight-round matchup. Lara (15-6-5, 8 KOs) is a former WBA Fedebol champion coming off of a September bout with Fidel Maldonado Jr.

 

In a super bantamweight swing bout scheduled for six rounds, San Antonio native Javier Rodriguez(11-0-1, 1 KO) looks to show off his impressive boxing skills once more at home when he takes on Quincy Wesby (2-7) from Dallas.  A professional since 2011, the 20-year-old Rodriguez always brings a crowd out when he steps between the ropes.

 

In a four-round lightweight bout, San Antonio’s Cristian Santibanez (1-2) battles Austin’s Alberto Romero (1-3-1) and in a junior welterweight matchup also scheduled for four rounds is local favorite Armando Cardenas (5-0, 2 KOs) from San Antonio, who risks his perfect record against Laredo’s Albert Espinoza (2-5) in a welterweight bout.

 

Junior featherweight rising Texan star Arturo Esquivel (9-1, 2 KOs) will face off against Jesus Sandoval (3-5-3) in a six-round fight.  Robert Vela (10-0-2, 5 KOs) of Robstown will face off againstRamiro Torres (4-27-1, 2 KOs) of San Antonio in a four-round lightweight match.

 

Juarez vs. Castellanos is a 10-round bout for Juarez’ WBC Silver Featherweight Title and final title elimination bout presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Leija Battah Promotions and sponsored by Corona Extra, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Mexico – Live It To Believe It!. Cowboys Dancehall doors will open at 5:00 p.m. CT, and the first bout will start at 5:30 p.m. CT. The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes’ broadcast airs live at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

 

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.leijabattahpromo.com, www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1, www.FOXDeportes.com, follow on Twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing, @LeijaBattahPr, @Swanson_comm, @FOXSports, @FOXSports1, @FOXDeportes and follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page or www.facebook.com/LeijaBattah and visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing or @LeijaBattahPr.  For more information on FOX Sports 1 visit www.FOXSports.com/watch/FOXSports1 and become a follower on @FOXSports. For more information on FOX Deportes visit www.FOXDeportes.com, become a follower on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FOXDeportes and visitwww.facebook.com/FOXDeportes on Facebook.
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Sampson Boxing Proud Sponsor of WBC ‘Race of Champions’

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Sampson Boxing is proud to serve as an official sponsor of this year’s WBC “Race for Champions” on Saturday, January 25, in Mexico City.

 

6 or 12 kilometers in length, the second annual race is being held to commemorate the late Don Jose Sulaiman, legendary president of the World Boxing Council. Among the expected participants will be several current and former boxing champions and luminaries. The first edition of “Race of Champions” attracted over 4000 participants.

 

Last year, WBC Champions in the race included the legendary Humberto “Chiquita” Gonzalez, Edgar Sosa, Mariana “Barbie” Juárez, her sister Lourdes, Pablo and Iván Cano, Julio “Pollito” Ceja, Daniel Estrada, Daniel Zaragoza, Silver champion Jessica Chávez, Jhonny González, interim champion Jessica González,  Referee Lupe García, Silver youth champion Damien Hooper, Ibeth la “Roca” Zamora, Rey Vargas, Jose Luis Bueno, Zulina “Loba” Muñoz, Daniel Evangelista, José “Jaguar” Aguirre and Irma García.

 

Mexican superhero and longtime WBC champion Julio Cesar Chavez rang the bell to start the race.

 

“I am very pleased to be part of such a great event to honor a great man like Jose Sulaiman,” said Sampson Lewkowicz, President of Sampson Boxing. “The Sampson Boxing banner will fly proudly that day.”

 

For more information on WBC “Race of Champions”, visit www.wbcboxing.com.
ABOUT SAMPSON BOXING

After a very successful run as a matchmaker and adviser, Sampson Lewkowicz switched over to the promotional side of professional boxing in January 2008.

Sampson Boxing has grown into one of the world’s most prestigious promotional firms, representing many of the world’s best fighters and most promising young contenders.

Sampson Boxing has promotional partners all over North and South America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Central America and Sampson Boxing events have been televised on such premiere networks as HBO, Showtime, ESPN, VS. and several international networks.
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TUREANO JOHNSON WINS WBC SILVER & WBA INTERNATIONAL BELTS

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NEW YORK (January 11, 2015) – This past Friday at the Madison Square Garden Theater, Bahamian middleweight contender, Tureano Johnson (18-1, 13 KOs) captured the WBA International and WBC Silver titles, with a bruising victory against Colombian contender Alex Theran (17-2, 2 KOs).  Johnson thumped the former Olympian Theran over five rounds, dropping him once in the 4th round, then again in the 5th.  Theran, who suffered an injury and could not return for the 6th round, was taking a beating before bowing out of the bout.

 

Rated WBC #8, WBA #12 and IBF #12, Tureano Johnson is looking to step up and challenge any of the champions in middleweight division.  After beating a solid fighter like Theran, and being robbed in the Curtis Stevens fight, Johnson is confident he can beat any of the current champions at 160 lbs.

 

“I’m ready to fight Gennady Golovkin, Miguel Cotto, Jermain Taylor or any other champion out there,” said Tureano Johnson.  These are the type of fights I would like to pursue.  David Lemieux is also on my hit list. I’m here to take over the division.  Everyone knows I should be undefeated so I’m going to leave no doubt about it every time I step in the ring.  I can’t afford to be robbed again.  With Gary Shaw putting me in a great position, I’m going to make the most of every opportunity.  My goal in 2015 is to become a world champion.”

 

“Tureano Johnson is marching up the rankings and should be applauded for his fighting style.” said Gary Shaw. “He’s the type of fighter everyone wants to see.  I’m going to push hard to get him back on TV, hopefully against a guy like Gennady Golovkin.  Johnson is a force in the middleweight division and you will see him in some big fights coming up.”