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SUGAR PROMOTIONS SIGNS TV DEAL WITH STADIUM VIEW NETWORK


FERIA de CAMPEONES
Abril 28, 2018 in Aguascalientes, MX

AGUASCALIENTES, MX (Abril 4, 2018)Sugar Promotions, sa pagpakig-uban Stadium View Network (SVN), is happy to announce its partnership with the government of Mexico in Aguascalientes, to broadcast it’s boxing shows to the United States market.

 

 

 

 

The first event titled, Feria de Campeones, will take place at the world-famous Plaza de Toros San Marcos in Aguascalientes, MX, sa Abril 28, 2018, during the Feria de San Marcos festival. The government of Mexico will produce all Sugar Promotionsboxing events in Aguascalientes, and provide a satellite signal to (SVN), who will distribute the content to its network in the U.S.

 

 

 

 

The main event will showcase local hero, Humberto “Tito” Velazco (19-1-1, 13 KOs), who will fight for the vacant WBC Silver Super Middleweight title. Sa co-main event, Damien “Sugar” Vazquez (13-0, 7 KOs), gikan sa Las Vegas, NV, will fight for the WBC Jr. Bantamweight Youth World title. In two special feature attractions, local fan favorite, Issac “Canelito” si Avelar (14-0, 9 KOs) will defend his WBC FECOMBOX Featherweight title, samtang Maryan Salazar (7-2) will battle for the WBC FECOMBOX Light Flyweight belt. Opponents for all four fights will be announced on a later date, along with other undercard bouts.

 

 

 

 

Having a partner like Stadium View Network is what we envisioned when we started promoting boxing shows in Aguascalientes, Mexico,” miingon Oscar Vazquez, CEO of Sugar Promotions. “The government of Mexico has been a tremendous help in securing our deal with SVN. My goal is to make Aguascalientes the capital of boxing in Mexico. We are signing the best fighters from Mexico. With this agreement, their talent will be showcased on SVN in the United States, and all throughout Mexico and Latin America.

 

 

 

 

We welcome Sugar Promotions and Stadium View Network to our beautiful city of Aguascalientes,” miingon Dr. Manuel Aceves Rubio, Director of the Sports Institute of the State of Aguascalientes. “Boxing is big part of our culture here in Mexico and we want to show the world that Aguascalientes will be the epicenter of all future boxing events in our country.

 

 

 

 

It brings me great joy to know that the city of Aguascalientes will be recognized as capital of the boxing world in Mexico,” miingon José Angel Gonzalez Serna, President of the Board of Trustees of San Marcos. “We want to let the world know that Aguascalientes is a safe place to visit and enjoy quality events.

 

 

 

 

Uban sa 1,200 locations, Stadium View Network (SVN) is a satellite-delivered television channel featuring programming designed specifically for the sports bar and hospitality industry. SVN’s channel provides ambient programming featuring action-oriented video segments. The ambient programming will be pre-emptible at the subscriber’s election with PPV events transmitted by SVN. Stadium View Network’s capabilities include planning and managing ad-hoc and full-time networks, encryption services, and programming signal delivery on both a domestic and international level.

 

 

 

 

SVN is excited to partner up with Sugar Promotions and the government of Mexico, in Aguascalientes,” miingon John Parks, president of Stadium Sports Network. “We want to provide great boxing matches to our audience and Sugar Promotions has the ability to deliver exactly what we desire. Dugang pa, we want to show the Government of Mexico that we are serious about broadcasting live boxing from their beautiful city of Aguascalientes.

 

 

 

 

I love it when a plan comes together,” miingon Greg Hannley, president of Prince Ranch Boxing, who manages a stable of fighters that will be showcased on SVN. “The exposure my fighters will get with this SVN deal is going to be amazing. I want to thank Sugar Promotions and the government of Mexico in Aguascalientes for their support.

 

 

 

 

Ang Feria de San Marcos, considered as The Fair of Mexico is the most important popular celebration of the city of Aguascalientes. It takes place in honor of San Marcos evangelist, patron saint of the neighborhood of the same name. It is considered a fair of national importance in Mexico, with great international prestige. The San Marcos Fair is considered one of the 10 most important in the world and the largest in all of Latin America. It is a very safe fair and has an endless list of activities.

REGIS PROGRAIS SCORES DOMINATING SECOND-ROUND KNOCKOUT OVER JULIUS INDONGO TO EARN INTERIM WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE FRIDAY ON SHOWTIME®

 

SHOWTIME Veteran Ivan Baranchyk Dominates Petr Petrov in IBF Junior Welterweight Eliminator

 

 

Heavyweight Prospect Junior Fa Remains Unbeaten with Majority Decision Victory

 

 

Catch The Replay Saturday, Marso 10, Sa 5:30 sa gabii. ET / PT Sa Showtime hilabihang®

 

 

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DEADWOOD, S.D. (Marso 9, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Regis Prograis scored a sensational second-round knockout over former unified world champion Julius Indongo to capture the Interim WBC Super Lightweight title Biyernes night on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, S.D.

 

 

 

 

Uban sa kadaugan, PROGRAMA (21-0, 18 KOs) will now likely face the winner of next week’s Amir Imam (pwesto Dili. 1 WBC) and Jose Ramirez (pwesto Dili. 3 WBC) matchup for the currently vacant WBC world title belt. PROGRAMA, sa Houston pinaagi sa New Orleans, was dominant from the opening bell and has now scored knockouts in 14 sa iyang katapusan nga 15 away.

 

 

 

 

“I had to put on a show for SHOWTIME, for Deadwood, and for all my fans in Houston and New Orleans and just the whole division,"Miingon Prograis. “I had to put on a show for everybody. I am now the man at 140.”

 

 

 

 

In the final seconds of the opening round, Prograis landed a fierce jab that knocked Indongo (22-2, 11 KOs) sa canvas. Sa ikaduha nga hugna, Prograis continued to attack the much taller Indongo, and floored him for the second time with a huge left hand. With a wobbly Indongo returning to his feet, Prograis continued the onslaught and immediately attacked his prone opponent and knocked him down for a third time in the fight. Referee Ian John-Lewis gave Indongo one more opportunity to remain in the fight, but Prograis ended it once and for all with a third knockdown in the round via a left hook and fourth in the fight at 2:54 of round number two.

 

 

 

 

Following the knockout, SHOWTIME analyst Steve Farhood spoke to the rising star in the wide-open and competitive 140-pound division. Farhood was especially impressed with Prograis, who was making his fifth SHOWTIME appearance.

 

 

 

 

“It was an awesome performance,” said the International Boxing Hall of Famer and noted boxing historian Farhood. “I was surprised he finished Indongo as quickly as he did and as emphatically as he did.

 

 

 

 

 

“I think now boxing fans know that this guy deserves to be rated among the top three or four in the 140-pound division. Because it was a such an emphatic win, all the other fights at 140, whether it’s ugma sa fight between Mikey Garcia and Lipinets, you got to feel like they have to answer to Regis. He deserves it.”

 

 

 

 

The WBC No. 2 ranked fighter at 140 pounds immediately turned his attention to a possible matchup with the winner of next week’s Imam-Ramirez matchup.

 

 

 

 

“I want the real title now, and I don’t think those two dudes will fight me after tonight,"Miingon Prograis. “Indongo only had one loss to Terrence Crawford, the pound for pound best, and I stopped him a round before Crawford did. I don’t see anybody trying to fight me right now.”

 

 

 

 

 

In an IBF Junior Welterweight eliminator, Ivan Baranchyk (17-0, 11 KOs) thrilled fans at The Deadwood Mountain Grand with his all-action style, pagpahunong Petr Petrov (38-6-2, 18 KOs) sa 1:12 of round number eight.

 

 

 

 

Baranchyk, making his sixth appearance on SHOWTIME, was the much stronger, more aggressive fighter than his game but ultimately overmatched opponent, who showed commendable toughness and resiliency to stay in the fight. Baranchyk knocked Petrov to the canvas with the very first punch of the fight, and scored a second knockdown in the second round with a barrage of powerful punches.

 

 

 

 

With a bruised and battered Petrov trapped against the ropes in the eighth round, referee Mark Nelson stopped the fight. Uban sa kadaugan, Baranchyk moves a step closer to becoming the mandatory challenger for the winner of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event on Saturday night between 140-pound IBF world titlist Sergey Lipinets and lightweight titleholder Mikey Garcia.

 

 

 

 

Baranchyk, who out-landed Petrov 159-118 in total punches and 94-76 in power punches, was pleased with the improvements he showcased tonight.

 

 

 

 

“I thought I fought a more controlled than in the past and something my new coach has been helping me with,” said Baranchyk, who is currently ranked No. 4 in the IBF 140-pound division. “I knew I had to keep punching to the body, punching to the body. And I did that well tonight.

 

 

 

 

“I was surprised they stopped the fight when they did. I felt like I won every round and controlled the fight. I knew I won the fight. It was a good fight for me.”

 

 

 

 

Sa pag-abli bout sa telecast, heavyweight paglaom Junior Fa (14-0, 8 KOs), of Auckland, New Zealand, kept his unbeaten record intact with a majority decision victory over Detroit’s Craig Lewis (14-2-1, 8 KOs). The judges scored the eight-round fight 76-76, 78-74, 79-73.

 

 

 

 

Fa, who twice beat fellow New Zealand native and current WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker in the amateurs, was the more active fighter against the 33-year-old former collegiate basketball player Lewis, who took the fight on just two weeks’ notice. Fa started the fight quickly, throwing a fight-high 53 punches in round one and a 24-13 lead in overall connects in the first two rounds. As the fight wore on, Fa’s pace slowed and Lewis was able to grow into the fight, out-landing Fa 50-45 in rounds five through eight, to close the overall gap to 82-81 in favor of Fa.

 

 

 

 

Fa, who made his SHOWTIME debut in November with a first-round knockout of Freddy Latham, was unhappy with his performance despite the win.

 

 

 

 

“I’m happy I was able to get the decision, but I wasn’t happy with my performance at all,” said Fa. “If I had to give myself a grade, it would be an F. I fought with too much emotion the first few rounds and that threw me off a little bit.

 

 

 

 

“I was pretty surprised with the one judge who saw it even. I saw him getting tired but I was just flat tonight. I can learn a lot from this fight and where I went wrong and what not to do in my next fight.”

 

 

 

 

Lewis felt that taking the fight on short notice played a role in the outcome.

 

 

 

 

I needed a little more time to train as my conditioning fell off a bit towards the end,” said the former National Golden Gloves gold medalist Lewis. “But overall, I was happy with my performance, I thought it was probably a draw.”

 

 

 

 

Sa mga dili-sa telebisyon nga undercard aksyon, undefeated heavyweight prospect Trey Lippe Morrison (14-0, 14 KOs), the son of former heavyweight world champion Tommy Morrison, mihunong Oswaldo Ortega (3-8, 1 KO) with a third-round (1:18) technical knockout in his first fight sa 15 mga bulan since suffering a hand injury.

 

 

 

 

Undefeated 2016 United States Olympian Charles Conwell (7-0, 5 KOs) earned a unanimous decision victory over Mexico’s Juan Jesus Rivera (28-20, 18 KOs). The six-round junior middleweight bout was scored 60-53 on all three judges’ scorecards.

 

 

 

 

Biyernes tripleheader will replay on Saturday, Marso 10, sa 5:30 sa gabii. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME on DEMAND® ug Showtime bisan kanus-a®.

 

 

 

 

Barry Tompkins called the action from ringside with Farhood and former world champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts. The executive producer was Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

 

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PETR PETROV READY FOR ELIMINATION BOUT WITH IVAN BARANCHYK FRIDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME®

SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Live At 10 sa gabii. UG/PT From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota
NEW YORK (Marso 8, 2018) – Despite taking the bout on less than five days’ pahibalo, two-time world title challenger Petr Petrov is ready for his showdown with junior welterweight Ivan Baranchyk, karong Biyernes night on a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION live sa Showtime(10 PM ET/PT)

Petrov, who has not fought in eleven months since dropping a decision to undefeated WBO Lightweight champion Terry Flanagan, was training for a return bout in his native Spain before getting the call last weekend after Anthony Yigit fell out of the fight with Baranchyk.
Petrov arrived at the Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota, and he is confident going into this important fight.
“Ako mobati og maayo. I am always training, and was getting ready for a fight in a couple months in my native Spain, so I don’t find this to be a big deal to accept this fight on short notice,” Miingon Petrov.
What made it easy for him to take the fight, was the opportunity to fight for the number-2 position in the IBF.
My goal is to be a world champion, and this fight gets me close to that. I don’t know anything about Baranchyk, but I know he has never fought anyone with my experience, and combined with being on the stages where I have competed will prove to be the distance sa Biyernes gabii.”
The Baranchyk (16-0, 10 KOs) vs. Petrov (38-5-2, 19 KOs) bout is promoted by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Fight Promotions Inc., Gikuptan Productions & Banner Promotions.
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IVAN BARANCHYK TO FACE PETR PETROV IN IBF JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT ELIMINATOR THIS FRIDAY, MARSO 9 PAGKINABUHI SA SHOWTIME®

Petrov Replaces Anthony Yigit, Who Was Forced to Withdraw Due to Illness

Undefeated Heavyweight Junior Fa To Face Craig Lewis In Opening Bout Of SHOWTIME Tripleheader

SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Live At 10 sa gabii. UG/PT From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota

 

 

 

NEW YORK (Marso 6, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Ivan Baranchyk will now face former world title challenger Petr Petrov this Friday, Marso 9, in the co-featured bout on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION live on SHOWTIME at 10 sa gabii. UG/PT from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, SD. The contest will be an eliminator for the No. 2 position in the IBF junior welterweight world rankings.

 

 

 

Petrov replaces Anthony Yigit, who has withdrawn due to illness.

 

 

 

 

Also added to the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader is a heavyweight matchup featuring undefeated prospect Junior Fa taking on once-beaten Craig Lewis in an eight-round bout to open up the telecast at 10 sa gabii. UG/PT.

 

 

 

 

In the previously announced 12-round main event, undefeated 140-pound contender Regis Prograis will face former unified world champion Julius Indongo for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Championship.

 

 

 

 

“Baranchyk and Petrov are both known for their all-action styles and are never in a bad fight. It is a tremendous addition to this card and I’m thrilled we were able to put the bout together on short notice. The fact that Petr was training for another fight once again made it possible to create a superior fight under difficult circumstances,” said Lou DiBella, Presidente sa DiBella Entertainment. “New Zealand heavyweight prospect Junior Fa made a huge statement in his last appearance on SHOWTIME and he’ll look to keep that momentum going karong Biyernes at Deadwood Mountain Grand against the tough Craig Lewis. Boxing fans will remember Fa’s two amateur victories against Joseph Parker, who will attempt to unify heavyweight title belts against Anthony Joshua on SHOWTIME on Marso 31.”

 

 

 

Sporting a record of 38-5-2 uban sa 19 KOs, the 34-year-old Petrov, of Ryazan, Russia, and based in Madrid, Spain, will look to bounce back into the win column following a hotly contested 12-round decision loss to WBO Lightweight World Champion Terry Flanagan on April 8, 2017, sa Manchester, England. Prior to the loss to Flanagan, Petrov was on a six-bout winning streak, including victories over Michael Perez, Marvin Quintero and Gamalial Diaz. Over the last 10 ka tuig, Petrov’s only other losses have come against world champions Marcos Maidana and Dejan Zlaticanin.

 

 

 

The Baranchyk (16-0, 10 KOs) vs. Petrov bout is promoted by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Fight Promotions Inc., Gikuptan Productions, Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.

 

 

 

The 28-year-old Fa made an astounding statement in his U.S. network debut, stopping Fred Latham in the first round on November 10, 2017, in Cleveland on ShoBox: Ang Bag-ong Henerasyon. Prior to turning professional, the New Zealand native defeated current WBO Heavyweight World Champion Joseph Parker twice in the amateurs.

 

 

 

 

Nakig-away gikan sa Detroit, Mich., Lewis (14-1-1, 8 KOs) returns to battle following a second-round knockout of Galen Brown on August 12, 2017. He was undefeated through the first 15 fights of his professional career and was the 2014 National Golden Gloves Bronze Medalist at heavyweight.

 

 

 

 

The event is presented by DiBella Entertainment. Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $200, $80 ug $60, anaa sa sale karon, and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 907-4726. The doors open and first bout begins at 5:30 sa gabii. More information on the Deadwood Mountain Grand can be found on their website at www.DeadwoodMountainGrand.com.

Stoppage Win Over Martinez Sets Khan on Course For Another Title Shot

 

Report: Gianluca Di Caro – Photos courtesy of Joe Ibbotson.

 

It may have been the coldest weekend of the year in the UK so far, but the icy cold conditions sa Sabado night didn’t prevent the fans turning out to support local hero Tasif Khan as he faced Mexican Champion and former WBC World Title Challenger Juan Lopez Martinez on the Bridie Murtagh (Saorise Promotions) promoted Dinner Event at the Royal Taj (formerly the Connaught Rooms) in Bradford.

 

The importance of the fight clearly wasn’t lost on any of Khan’s fans, their man may already have secured World Boxing Union (WBU), Global Boxing Union (GBU) and World Boxing Confederation (WBC) World Championships over the past couple of years, but a victory sa Sabado would mean that Khan, who is already highly ranked by the International Boxing Federation (IBF) in their Intercontinental Ratings, would be eligible to mount a challenge for the prestigious IBF Intercontinental Championship in the Summer as the first step to mounting a potential future challenge for the coveted IBF World Crown.

 

Prior to the first fight of the night, Master of Ceremonies Sam Gorman gave a moving eulogy to British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA) Bise Presidente (Scotland) Kenny Barr, who tragically passed away in December at the age of just 34, which was followed by a standing Ten Bell tribute.

 

OK now let’s get onto the the main event, a ten round non-championship Super Flyweight contest between the aforementioned Tasif Khan and Juan Lopez Martinez.

 

The atmosphere was electric as the protagonists made their way to the ring with the entourages in support waving their respective countries flags and in Khan’s case also carrying his many Championship belts. After the pre-fight razzmatazz and introductions it was down to business for the young Gladiators.

 

Right from the opening bell both men began to cautiously vie for Centre-ring, Khan utilizing his superior reach to take effective control and force his more experienced opponent on to the back foot.

 

About the midway point of the round Khan began to step up the pace, landing some big shots to both body and head, each time Martinez stood his ground and countered with good effect.

 

In the second it was more or less the same, with Khan taking the initiative and actively attacking, whilst Martinez remained content to counter when the opportunity arose.

 

Round three see Khan step up the pace further, utilizing superior hand speed and slick movement to land a some sensational shots, the most notable was a huge right to the chin late on in the round. Martinez was clearly shaken, but still thinking clearly enough to change his tactics and tie the Bradford man up on the inside to prevent further big shots landing.

 

Initially Martinez took the fight to Khan in the fourth, in doing so landed a sensational hook to the head of Khan. However this tactic just played into Khan’s hands and the Bradford man came back with some sensational combinations each time the Mexican mounted an attack.

 

As the round progressed into the second minute, Khan caught Martinez with another big shot which sent the Mexican back towards the ropes, Khan stepped in and let rip with a double handed flurry culminating with a big left hook to the body, which sent Martinez to the canvas. Martinez made the count and made it to the end of the round by tying up Khan on the inside again.

 

Round five see Martinez utilizing the tying up Khan on the inside tactic more, and at times looked outclassed. Khan’s superior ring-craft really came into play as the round entered the final minute, the confident persona Martinez carried in the early rounds was now gone, Martinez was beginning to try and slow Khan’s scintillating pace down to a crawl, constantly grabbing hold each time Khan mounted an attack, before letting rip with uppercuts at every opportunity, much to the dismay of Khan’s corner, who were shouting at their man to work off his jab and keep him at a distance.

 

Round six see Khan confidently begin to wear Martinez down further with fast double handed flurries and powerful combinations to both body and head. At more or less the half way point of the round Khan broke loose from another attempted holding session from Martinez and fired a couple of stiff jabs, before stepping in with a huge hook to the body. Martinez immediately collapsed to the canvas and was clearly distraught, however the tough Mexican tried his hardest to make it to his feet before referee James Ancliff’s count reached its conclusion, albeit unsuccessful in doing so.

 

The official time for the stoppage 1 minute and 32 seconds of the sixth round.

 

Preceding the Khan-Martinez headline bout was a six round Super Middleweight contest between Bardley, Lincolnshire’s unbeaten Nathan Decastro and very late replacement Malcolm Richardson from Blackpool.

 

Originally IBF Ranked Decastro was due to compete against Ghanaian Philip Kotey, who had arrived in the UK but fell ill sa Biyernes sa gabii. More disappointment for Decastro as a win over Kotey would have also positioned him for a potential shot at an IBF title later in the year.

 

Right from the off it was clear that Decastro was intent on making a statement, the Bardley man closing of the ring and letting rip with power punch after power punch. Richardson’s made of stern stuff and stood his ground and countered with good effect. However as the round progressed towards the second minute, Decastro switched to the body, landing a massive body shot that sent Richardson down.

 

Richardson made the count, in fact following the knockdown went on the front foot and landed a couple of good shots of his own, but Decastro’s relentless power shots got the better of the Blackpool man and with about 40 seconds of the round to go Decastro caught him with a huge body shot to send him to the canvas for the second time, this time though Richardson didn’t make it to his feet before referee James Ancliff’s count reached it’s conclusion.

 

Official time of the stoppage was 2 Minutes and 30 segundos sa unang round.

 

Prior to Decastro-Richardson it was time for a Heavyweight contest between Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria’s Lee Kellett and Belfast, Northern Ireland’s Ryan Kilpatrick.

 

What a cracking fight, both lads gave there all for the full four rounds, much to the appreciation of those in attendance.

 

After four highly entertaining all action rounds it was Lee Kellett that scoring referee James Ancliff decided was the victor by a 40-36 puntos margin.

 

Next up was a four round Super Lightweight contest between Newcastle’s Jak Johnson and Liverpool’s Paul Peers.

 

Unsa ang usa ka away, it was a true Battle Royale, these two warriors gave no quarter, and it was a seriously top class battle. The first couple of rounds were exhausting to watch, pure toe-2-toe action from start to finish, so much so that this contest rightly earned the accolade of the Fight of the Night.

 

The third though see Peers in the ascendancy, the Liverpool man steeping up the pace as well as switching his focus to the body of the Geordie with great effect, so much so that around the midway point Peers sent Johnson to the canvas with a pin-point perfect shot to the lower rib.

 

Johnson made it to his feet but in the dying seconds of the round Peers found a way through Johnson’s excellent defence to land another shot to the lower rib to send Johnson down for a second time, this time Johnson couldn’t make it to his feet to beat referee James Ancliff’s count.

 

Official time of the stoppage was 2 minutes and 59 seconds of the third round.

 

The opening bout of the night sees Aberdeen’s Nathan Beattie in action against late replacement Belfast’s Marty Kayes.

 

Beattie-Kayes was a purist’s dream fight, it was one seriously closely fought and highly technical contest, which wouldn’t come as any surprise to those in the know, as these two had fought each other previously.

 

After four closely fought rounds scoring referee James Ancliff’s score card read 40-37 in favour of Nathan Beattie.

 

There were due to be two further contests on the cardObadai Sai vs Isaac Quartey and Patrick Okine vs Saidi Mundi, however these contests failed to take place due to only Quartey and Okine receiving their visa in time to make the trip to the UK.

FOCUSED REGIS PROGRAIS UNDAUNTED BY CHANGE IN OPPONENT TO JULIUS INDONGO FOR INTERIM WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY, MARSO 9 PAGKINABUHI SA SHOWTIME®

 

SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Live At 10 sa gabii. UG/PT From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota

 

 

 

 

HOUSTON (Feb. 15, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Regis “Rougarou” Prograis remains focused on the prize despite the recent change in opponent for his Marso 9 showdown for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Championship. Prograis will now face former unified world champion Julius Indongo in the 12-round main event of a SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION live on SHOWTIME at 10 sa gabii. UG/PT from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota.

 

 

 

 

The southpaw Indongo replaced Viktor Postol, who was forced to withdraw from the bout sa Lunes with a hand injury.

 

 

 

 

“Lou called and told me about what happened to Viktor Postol and that Indongo could be the new opponent and I said yes immediately,"Miingon Prograis. “I always want to fight the best and with Indongo being a former unified champion, he brings a great deal of credibility to the fight. Both of his titles were won on the road in Russia and Scotland, so I know how fearless and determined he will be.

 

 

“I had to switch up my training a little for sparring with Indongo being a lefty and a little taller, but I’m sparring with middleweights. I’ve heard how hard he hits and I want to be fully prepared. Maybe down the line Postol and I could still fight, but I’m only focused on Indongo now. This is my time and my year to shine. I’m ready to put on a spectacular performance on Marso 9."

 

 

 

 

“This fight came together in a matter of two phone calls – one to Prograis and one to Indongo – and that speaks volumes about the championship mentality of both fighters,” said Lou DiBella, Presidente sa DiBella Entertainment. “Prograis wanted to fight the best fighter available, even if that fighter presented a different style and was recently a unified champion. Indongo immediately jumped at the opportunity to again be a champion. They are true professionals and their desire to fight will be evident in the ring.

 

 

 

The event is presented by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Fight Promotions Inc., Holden Productions and Sauerland Promotions. Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $200, $80 ug $60, are on sale now and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 907-4726. The doors open and first bout begins at 5:30 sa gabii. More information on Deadwood Mountain Grand can be found on their website at www.DeadwoodMountainGrand.com.

 

 

 

 

Fighting out of Namibia and now training in Omaha, NE, Indongo (22-1, 11 KOs) is a former unified champion who held the IBF and WBA 140-pound titles.

 

 

 

 

Sa 2016, Indongo traveled to Moscow, Russia, to dethrone IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Eduard Troyanovsky with a stunning first-round knockout. In his first defense, Indongo traveled to Glasgow, Scotland, for a unification bout with WBA Champion Ricky Burns. The 35-year-old won a 12-round unanimous decision to become unified champion.

 

 

 

 

In his first bout as a unified titleholder, Indongo made his U.S. debut against fellow undefeated and unified champion Terence Crawford in a showdown to determine the undisputed champion of the 140-pound division. It was the first championship bout with all four major world titles at stake since Jermain Taylor dethroned Bernard Hopkins in 2005. Indongo lost to Crawford to suffer the only defeat of his professional career.

 

 

 

 

PROGRAMA (20-0, 17 KOs), sa Houston pinaagi sa New Orleans, nga mi-iskor og knockout sa 13 sa iyang katapusan nga 14 fights and is a rising star in the wide-open 140-pound division. Indongo represents the toughest challenge of his career.

 

 

 

 

In the 12-round co-feature, undefeated 140-pound contenders Ivan Baranchyk (17-0, 10 KOs) and Anthony Yigit (21-0-1, 7 KOs) will square off in a Junior Welterweight World Title Eliminator to become the mandatory challenger for IBF champion Sergey Lipinets. Lipinets will defend his belt the following day, Marso 10, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® against undefeated three-division champion Mikey Garcia.

UNDEFEATED REGIS PROGRAIS TO FACE FORMER UNIFIED WORLD CHAMPION JULIUS INDONGO FOR INTERIM WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY, MARSO 9 PAGKINABUHI SA SHOWTIME®

Indongo Replaces Viktor Postol, Who Withdrew With A Hand Injury

 

SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Live At 10 sa gabii. UG/PT

From Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota

 

 

 

NEW YORK (Feb. 12, 2018) – Undefeated 140-pound contender Regis Prograis will now face former unified world champion Julius Indongo for the vacant Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Championship on Biyernes, Marso 9, in the 12-round main event of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION live on SHOWTIME at 10 sa gabii. UG/PT from Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota.

Indongo replaces the previously announced Viktor Postol, who was forced to withdraw from the bout with a hand injury.

Born in Namibia and now fighting out of Omaha, NE, Indongo (22-1, 11 KOs) is a former unified champion who held the IBF and WBA 140-pound titles.

Sa 2016, Indongo traveled to Moscow, Russia, to dethrone IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Eduard Troyanovsky with a stunning first-round knockout. In his first defense as champion, Indongo traveled to Glasgow, Scotland, for a unification bout with WBA Champion Ricky Burns. The 35-year-old won a 12-round unanimous decision to become unified champion.

In his first bout as a unified titleholder, Indongo made his U.S. debut against fellow undefeated and unified champion Terence Crawford in a showdown to determine the undisputed champion of the 140-pound division. It was the first championship bout with all four major world titles at stake since Jermain Taylor dethroned Bernard Hopkins in 2005. Indongo lost to Crawford, suffering the only defeat of his professional career.

“I’m very excited to fight Regis Prograis on Marso 9,” said Indongo. “This is a great opportunity for me toward becoming a world champion again. I know how good Prograis is, but come March 9, I’ll be victorious.”

“While it’s unfortunate that Viktor Postol suffered this training injury, we’re thrilled that Julius Indongo jumped right at the opportunity to face Regis Prograis for the interim WBC title,” said Lou DiBella, Presidente sa DiBella Entertainment. “Regis wanted to prove himself against the best, and he will still be afforded that opportunity when he meets former champion Indongo in what promises to be a sensational clash of styles.”

PROGRAMA (20-0, 17 KOs), sa Houston pinaagi sa New Orleans, nga mi-iskor og knockout sa 13 sa iyang katapusan nga 14 fights and is a rising star in the wide-open 140-pound division. Indongo represents the toughest challenge of his career with his lone loss to one of the top fighters in boxing, Terence Crawford.

In the 12-round co-feature, undefeated 140-pound contenders Ivan Baranchyk (17-0, 10 KOs) and Anthony Yigit (21-0-1, 7 KOs) will square off in a Junior Welterweight World Title Eliminator to become the mandatory challenger for IBF champion Sergey Lipinets. Lipinets will defend his belt the following day, Marso 10, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® against undefeated three-division champion Mikey Garcia.

The event is presented by DiBella Entertainment, in association with Elite Boxing, Fight Promotions Inc., Holden Productions and Sauerland Promotions. Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $200, $80 ug $60, are on sale now and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 907-4726.

The doors open and first bout begins at 5:30 sa gabii. More information on Deadwood Mountain Grand can be found on their website at www.DeadwoodMountainGrand.com.

Rising Star Elena Gradinar sa atubang Olivia Gerula alang sa IBF Intercontinental Championship sa Narva, Estonia, sa Marso 24

Bag-babaye nga bituon nga, Elena Gradinar sa Saint Petersburg, Russia, ang makigkompetensiya alang sa unang championship belt sa iyang propesyonal nga karera sa diha nga siya makakuha sa kanhi world champion nga Olivia “ang Predator” Gerula alang sa IBF Intercontinental featherweight Championship.
Ang 10-round Gradinar vs. Gerula gubat pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Marso 24, sa Energia Sport Hall sa Narva, Estonia.
Ang undefeated 27-ka-tuig-ang panuigon Gradinar (8-0, 2 KOs) miadto 73-8 ingon nga usa ka amateur, winning daghang nasudnon ug internasyonal nga amateur tournaments. Gradinar nga makab-ot usab sa pagtawag sa Sport Agalon sa Russia.
Usa ka atabay-gitahod ug matuman propesyonal nga, gerula, gikan sa Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, mao ang kanhi WBC World Female Super Featherweight Champion ug naghimo sa duha ka malampuson nga depensa. Siya nga gipahigayon usab sa pag-ayo-gitahod WIBA World Championship.
“ako kaayo nalipay sa pagpakig-away alang sa IBF Intercontinental bakus batok sa kanhi WBC World Champion Olivia Gerula,” Miingon Gradinar. “We will bring for boxing fans a dramatic and exiting clash between us. ako kaayo mapahitas-on nga ako nagrepresentar sa akong yuta sa Russia ug ako naglaum nga IBF Intercontinental bakus makakaplag pinuy-anan sa mahimayaong Russian nga siyudad sa San. Petersburg!”
“ako kaayo naghinam-hinam kabahin kon unsa ang moabut. I look forward to visiting Estonia and soaking up some of its culture while proudly representing Canada,” si Olivia Gerula. “ako nasayud Elena adunay usa ka impresibo amateur rekord ug usa ka undefeated propesyonal nga rekord, apan dili ko motuo nga siya walay katapusan diha sa singsing sa usa ka manggugubat sa akong kalidad ug kasinatian, mao nga ako nga sa pag-uyog sa mga butang sa.”
ni Gerula co-promoter Dmitriy Salita, uban sa Russian nga-based Alexander Nevskiy Promotion Group, nag-ingon ang Gerula away mapamatud sa usa ka daghan mahitungod sa Gradinar transisyon ngadto sa propesyonal nga mga han-ay.
“Kini ang labing lisud nga pagsulay sa ni Elena batan-ong career,” Miingon Pulong. “Olivia Gerula ang nakig-away ug sinalsal sa daghan nga mga top-level nga babaye manggugubat sa division. Ako nagtan-aw sa unahan sa usa ka dakung away ug, uban sa usa ka kadaugan, ang padayon nga kalamboan sa atong mga umaabot nga world champion.”

Salita Promotions mipahalipay Shields Sa 2017 Tuig-End Awards

Promoter Dmitriy Salita sa Salita Promotions buot sa pagpahalipay sa iyang fighter, babaye nga superstar, duha ka-time Olympic Gold medalist ug WBC ug IBF super middleweight World Champion, Claressa “T Rex” Ang mga taming, alang sa iyang impresibo listahan sa mga kadaugan diha sa mga 2017 tuig-katapusan awards.
Sa lang sa iyang unang bug-os nga tuig ingon sa usa ka propesyonal nga, Flint, ni Michigan Shields ginganlan USA Karon: Babaye Fighter sa Tuig, Yahoo Sports: Babaye Fighter sa Tuig, WBA: Labing mainit nga Rising Star ug WBAN: labing Inspirational, ingon man sa Sweet Science ni Prospect sa Tuig.
Shields usab nominado alang sa BWAA ni Christy Martin Women ni Fighter Sa Tuig ug Bill Crawford Award alang sa Kaisug sa Pagbuntog sa Kalisdanan Awards, nga ihatag sa Pebrero.
Human sa milingi propesyonal nga sa Nobyembre 2016, Shields nagpakita sa tulo ka mga higayon sa 2017, sa paghimo sa kasaysayan sa boxing sa Showtime pinaagi sa pagkahimong sa unang babaye nga sa headline sa usa ka boxing event sa premium telebisyon. Sa Agosto, Shields midaog sa WBC ug bakanteng IBF super middleweight Championships gikan sa kanhi way pildeng ug sa kaayo giisip champion Nikki Adler sa dominante nga fashion. Ug sa Marso, usab sa Showtime, mihunong siya sa Hungary Szilvia Szabados sa upat ka rounds.
Shields usab midaog sa WBC Silver Super middleweight title sa lamang sa iyang ikatulo nga propesyonal nga away pinaagi sa iskor sa usa ka unanimous nga kadaugan batok sa desisyon sa ni Louisiana gansangon Sydney Leblanc sa atubangan sa iyang pagsimba fans sa Michigan sa Hunyo.
“2017 mao ang usa ka kaayo nga sa pagtuman sa tuig alang kanako,” si taming. “Milingi pro ug pagdaog sa akong unang duha ka titulo kalibutan dagkong mga kakunyag. Apan ako labing malipay ang unang babaye sa headline sa usa ka main event sa telebisyon ug may duha sa akong mga away nagpuyo sa Showtime, ingon nga kini mao ang akong tumong sa paggiya sa mga babaye sa boxing sa bag-ong mga kahitas-an.”
Promoter Salita nag-ingon ang langit mao ang utlanan sa 22-ka-tuig-ang panuigon Shields, ingon nga ang iyang kabantog nagpadayon aron sa pagkuha sa kakusog sa matag agi away.
“Claressa mao ang usa ka panghitabo sa boxing; sa usa ka superstar fighter pagbanhaw sa tibuok sport sa babaye nga boxing uban sa iyang talagsaon nga talento,” Miingon Pulong. “Kini nga mga awards mao ang pag-ayo-angay ug sa lamang sa una sa daghang mga, ingon nga siya naghimo sa kasaysayan sa tibuok unsa ang iyang legendary career. ako mapahitas-on nga nagtrabaho uban sa niini nga talagsaon nga batan-ong babaye ug sa paghatag sa iyang sa akong tim-os nga pahalipay.”
Shields ang sunod nga makita Biyernes, Enero 12, samtang siya modepensa sa iyang 168-pound titulo sa ShoBox: Ang Bag-ong Henerasyon batok sa undefeated IBF mandatory challenger Tori Nelson live sa Showtime (10 sa gabii. UG/PT) gikan sa milingi Bato Resort Casino sa Verona, New York.
“ako dili maghulat sa pagpadayon sa panaw sa 2018, beginning with my Enero 12 sa pagpakig-away batok sa Tori Nelson sa Showtime,” padayon nga taming. “motan-aw ko sa unahan ngadto sa usa ka unification away uban sa Christina Hammer sa ting-init. Nagapasalamat ako sa Dios, sa akong mga fans, sa media, Salita Promotions, ug ang akong team alang sa tanan sa suporta.”
Usab bahin sa Enero 12 telecast, Uzbekistan gahum-punching Shakh Ergashev (11-0, 11 KOs) mag-atubang sa mga isigka-undefeated ug sa top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 KOs) sa Toledo, Ohio. Sa co-bahin, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 KOs) kuhaon sa Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 KOs; 1-3 WSB) sa usa ka 10-round super bantamweight bout.
Highlights sa Estados Unidos nakig-away debut sa kasamtangan nga WBC ug WBO middleweight Women ni Champion, ug sa umaabut taming kontra, Christina “Lady Hammer” Hammer (22-0, 10 KOs) usab gipakita.
Ang mga tiket alang sa maong kalihokan, nga gipasiugdahan sa Salita Promotions, karon sa sale alang sa $75 alang sa unang duha ka laray nga gihulma sa ringside, $65 alang sa nahibilin nga ringside lingkoranan ug sa tanan nga mga sa uban nagkantidad og $49 ug $37, plus sa bisan unsa nga magamit nga balayranan. Ang mga tiket mapalit sa tawo o pinaagi sa pagtawag sa milingi Bato Resort Box Office sa800.771.7711 o sa online sa Ticketmaster.

Salita Promotions Signs Women’s Superstar Christina Hammer to Multi-Fight Promotional Contract

Promoter Dmitriy Salita sa pagkamapahitas-on mipahibalo sa pagpirma sa undefeated nga mga babaye ni nahiusa sa kalibutan middleweight champion Christina Hammer sa usa ka multi-away promotional kontrata.
Na sa usa ka superstar sa Europe, “Lady Hammer” (22-0, 10 KOs), gikan sa Dortmund, Germany, (pinaagi sa Novodolinka, Kazakhstan) mao ang kasamtangan nga WBC ug WBO middleweight champion. Siya usab kaniadto nga gihimo sa WBF middleweight, ingon man usab sa WBO ug WBF super middleweight Championships.
Ubos sa promotional direksyon ni Salita, Hammer maghimo sa iyang Estados Unidos boxing debut sa Biyernes, Enero 12, sa milingi Bato Resort Casino sa Verona, New York, on the non-televised undercard of usa ka ShoBox: Ang Bag-ong Henerasyon telecast (10 sa gabii. UG/PT), nga nagpakita sa nagkahiusa Women ni super middleweight World Champion Claressa Shields’ WBC ug IBF title defense batok sa mandatory challenger Tori Nelson. Hammer gikatakda alang sa usa ka 10-round away, highlights sa nga nga gipakita sa Showtime.
“Ako wala sa bisan unsa nga pagduha-duha nga ang akong manager Harald Pia ug ako makaabot sa usa ka kasabutan,” miingon nga ang usa malipayon Hammer sa pagpirma. “ako nahigugma sa US,” nagpadayon siya sa. “Kon ikaw malampuson dinhi, ikaw mahimong malampuson sa tanang dapit. Sukad sa sinugdanan sa akong boxing career kini nga usa ka damgo sa akong sa pagpakig-away sa US. Ako dili maghulat alang sa Enero 12.”
Hammer miduyog sa Salita Promotions listahan nga naglakip usab sa mga babaye ni superstar, hiniusa nga super middleweight champion ug duha ka-panahon sa gold medalist Claressa Shields, ingon man usab sa kalibutan, European (2X) ug Russian (6X) amateur champion ug 2012 Olympian, Elena Savelyeva.
“Christina ang tanan nga mga himan nga mahimong usa ka bitoon sa US,” si Dmitriy Salita. “Ang iyang mga kahanas, personalidad ug apelar sa gawas sa singsing sa paghimo sa Christina usa ka talagsaon ug espesyal nga fighter sa talento-puno middleweight division. Ako nagtuo nga 2018 na nga usa ka makasaysayanon nga tuig alang sa mga babaye sa boxing sa tibuok kalibutan.”
Hammer mao ang usa ka teknikal talagsaong boksidor, apan ang iyang talagsaong pisikal nga kusog mao ang nagbulag kaniya gikan sa uban nga mga 160-pound manggugubat sa kalibotan. Siya nagboto WBF Female Fighter sa Tuig sa 2011 ug 2013; ang WBO Female Fighter sa Tuig sa 2013; ang BDB Female Boxer sa Tuig sa 2016; ang HERQUL Female Boxer sa Tuig sa 2017 ug mao lamang ang babaye sa Uropa sa-angkon sa Diamond Ring sa WBO.
“Kini mao ang kanunay nga ang usa ka kalipay sa pagtrabaho uban sa kaayo propesyonal nga mga kauban,” Miingon manager Pia sa deal. “ako masaligon kita adunay usa ka kontrata nga maayo alang sa tanan nga mga partido. Christina mao ang malipayon kaayo nga nakig-away sa U.S. Kini mao ang usa ka damgo sa iyaha nga mahimong malampuson sa ibabaw sa dinhi ug siya dili maghulat sa pagpakita sa U.S. publiko nga Christina Hammer mao!”
Ang mga tiket alang sa maong kalihokan, nga gipasiugdahan sa Salita Promotions, karon sa sale alang sa $75 alang sa unang duha ka laray nga gihulma sa ringside, $65 alang sa nahibilin nga ringside lingkoranan ug sa tanan nga mga sa uban nagkantidad og $49 ug $37, plus sa bisan unsa nga magamit nga balayranan. Ang mga tiket mapalit sa tawo o pinaagi sa pagtawag sa milingi Bato Resort Box Office sa 800.771.7711 o sa online sa Ticketmaster.
Sa telecast opener Uzbekistan gahum-puncher Shohjahon Ergashev (11-0, 11 KOs) mag-atubang sa mga isigka-undefeated ug sa top-10 ranked Sonny Fredrickson (18-0, 12 KOs) sa Toledo, Ohio. Sa co-bahin, Jesse Hernandez (10-1, 7 KOs) kuhaon sa Ernesto Garza (9-2, 5 KOs; 1-3 WSB) sa usa ka 10-round super bantamweight bout.