Aguas Buenas – In an emotional activity held at the Aguas Buenas Urban High School, the World Boxing Organization (וובאָ), together with its president, פֿראַנסיסקאָ “Paco” Valcárcel, Esq., delivered the WBO North America (NABO) דזשוניער. Welterweight title to boxer Yomar “The Magic” Álamo which he won last Friday in Florida, after defeating Mexican Manuel Méndez by unanimous decision in an event promoted by All Star Boxing.
“When
Yomar fought the previously, we were not pleased, Yomar’s people made the
decision for him to train with Iván Calderón so that he learned some techniques
that Iván had already used very well. Iván is the architect of this and I
recognize his work as a coach who charge of polishing this diamond. As a
fighter, Iván made 18 world title defenses in the 105 און 108 pounds of the WBO
and will be a safe bet for the Hall of Fame”, Varcárcel said.
An
excited Álamo said: “I am very happy with this tribute. This fight was for
my people of Aguas Buenas and Puerto Rico, who so need moments of happiness.
Everything can be done in life, just set some goals and fight for them, no
matter how strong the winds are. If you are at the hands of Jesus Christ, our
savior, nothing will be missing and I know that many young people will achieve
it”.
Álamo’s
trainer Iván Calderón said: “I want to thank Ángel Cotto, who was the one
who physically prepared Yomar Álamo for the fight and without that work, you
can’t do what you did. Thanks to Efraín Román and Armando for giving me the
confidence to join the team. The discipline that Yomar had to represent Aguas
Buenas with a lot of pride, knowing that his people are behind him, motivated
him a lot”.
“From
the Cagüitas neighborhood, we have a young man who, since he was a child,
trained in the municipal gym of Aguas Buenas with Efraín Román and his father
Armando Álamo. His dedication is remarkable throughout the town. Always running
at 4:00 in the morning and that fills us with pride. His title is well deserved
and thanks to the WBO for this great activity”, said the Aguas Buenas
mayor Javier García Pérez, who was joined by the representative Jorge Navarro,
on behalf of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico.
For
the WBO, other from Valcárcel, Treasurer Adolfo Flores, Vice-Chairman of the
Championship Committee Enrique Mendoza, Esq, Ratings Committee Chairman Edgardo
López Sasso, Esq, and adviser Gustavo Olivieri, Esq, זענען אויך אין באַדינגונג.
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In a festive family atmosphere, the World Boxing Organization (וובאָ), through its successful WBO Kids Drug Free program, delivered bicycles, school supplies and sporting goods to the children of Cubuy in the town of Canóvanas, פּאָרטאַ ריקאָ.
The event was led by the WBO President
Francisco ‘Paco’ Valcárcel, Esq, coach Jesús ‘Chuito’ אַיאַלאַ, and referee José
H. ריוועראַ.
“Every day we work with children to be
world champions in the ring or, more importantly, in life. We work to be
disciplined for life. We thank the WBO for helping in this process with their
activities for the children, who are the future”, said coach Ayala.
WBO President Valcárcel told everyone
present that “the work everyone is doing here is tremendous. Thanks to
people like ‘Chuito’, who work very hard and unselfishly for the benefit of the
children, that are our priority. Here we give them some gifts they can take
home because they behaved well. If they respect their elders, behave well, and
respect their parents, the Three Kings will arrive”.
Participating in the event were interim
Latino WBO Heavyweight champion Víctor Bisbal, WBO Latino Jr. Welterweight
champion Jean Carlos “Lobo” Torres, WBO/NABO Jr. Flyweight champion Wilfredo
“Bimbito” Méndez, WBO Latino Jr. Bantamweight Champion Yenifel Vicente, and WBO
Latino Featherweight Champion Luis “Popeye” Lebrón. Other boxers who were
present included Alberto Mercado and David Reyes and amateur boxer Armani “The
Legacy” Alméstica.
Also in the event were managers Raúl
Pastrana, Margaro Cruz and José Ortíz; coaches Jesís “Tongui” Ortiz, Yoel
“Yowy” González, and Oro Lebrón. The referee Roberto Ramírez,קינג, physical
trainer and nutritionist DJ, and the Vice President of Spartan Boxing Club
Mayra Pastrana also attended the event. For the WBO, Executive Director of the
NABO / Intercontinental Diana Meléndez, the Treasurer Adolfo Flores,
Vice-Chairman of the Championship Committee Enrique Mendoza, Esq, and Ratings
Committee Chairman Edgardo López Sasso were present.
WBO Kids Drug Free is an international
program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a message of drug
prevention and motivate them to continue studying, using sports as a tool to
stay on the right path, as well that support causes directed to those in need
in order to ensure a better quality of life.
לאַס וועגאַס (דעצעמבער 20, 2019) – רוי דזשאָנעס דזשוניער. Boxing Promotions and Miguel Cotto Promotions will co-promote a potential early candidate for the 2019 פייט פון די יאר, when world title challenger “Mighty” Aston Palicte (24-2-1, 20 קאָס) takes on unbeaten דזשאָסע “Chiquiro” מאַרטינעז (20-0-2, 13 קאָס) in a World Boxing Organization (וובאָ) junior bantamweight title eliminator on Thursday, יאַנואַר 31, at Viejas Casino & Resort in Alpine, קאַליפאָרניאַ.
Palicte vs.Martinezwill headline a soon-to-be-announced card in the 12-round main event, held on the Thursday night of Super Bowl week, in the Oak Ballroom. Viejas Casino & Resort is located 35 miles outside of San Diego.
די געווינער פון די Palicte vs. מאַרטינעזtitle eliminator will become the mandatory challenger for the winner of the New Year’s Eve match in China for the vacant WBO Junior Bantamweight World Championship, between No. 1 קאַנטענדער Donnie Nietes (41-1-5, 23 קאָס) און ניט קיין. 3 רייטאַד Kazuito Ioka (23-1, 13 קאָס).
Palicte and Martinez will continue a Philippines-Puerto Rico boxing rivalry that dates back many years, טאָמער, כיילייטיד דורך די 2009 שאָודאַון צווישן מאַני פּאַקקוויאַאָ און מיגועל קאָטטאָ, in which the fabulous Filipino defeated the Puerto Rican warrior by way of a 12טה round technical knockout. It marks the first time Jones and Cotto, צוויי of the greatest boxers of all-time, will be in opposite corners, in terms of competing fighters they promote, ריספּעקטיוולי, Palicte and Martinez.
“Having our new partnership with Viejas Casino & Resort allows us to host these great fights,” רוי דזשאָנעס דזשוניער. Boxing Promotions CEO/Co-founderKeith Veltreremarked. “Having a Roy Jones Jr. און Miguel Cotto fighter face-off makes this fight even more exciting. 2019 is going to be the biggest and most active year for RJJ Boxing.”
“This is the type of fight that changes your career,” Hall of Famer/promoter Cotto said. “We know ‘Chiquiro’ Martinez is ready for the challenge and it will be an exciting fight. Promoting this fight, together with Roy Jones, קינג, will be great for boxing. We really look forward to start 2019 with a great fight like Martinez vs. Palicte.”
“All of us at Viejas are excited to be working with Roy Jones, דזשוניער. and look forward to this amazing event,” מוסיף Jimmy Wild, GM Viejas Casino & רעסאָרט.
Palicte (WBO No. 2) heads the latest wave of world-class Filipino boxers, who is coming off a controversial 12-round split draw with his fellow countryman, 3-division world champion Nietes, for the vacant WBO Junior bantamweight title this past September in Inglewood, קאַליפאָרניאַ. Many at ringside felt that Palicte should have won the Filipino showdown, based on his relentless pressure and considerably higher activity rate, throwing 300-plus more punches than Nietes.
Palicte is also ranked No. 9 in independent world ratings byדי רינג magazine.
מאַרטינעז (WBO No, 4), who captured the vacant WBO North American Boxing Organization (NABO) Championship on November 16, 2017, נאַקינג אויס Jesus Martinez (23-2-1, 11 קאָס) in Cancun Mexico, האט also held the World Boxing Council Latino and WBC USNBC Silver קרוינען.
“I want to thank God for this great opportunity,” Martinez commented. “אַ דאַנק, Miguel Cotto and the WBO. I feel excited because this is the most important fight of my career with a high-level boxer as Palicte. I will train really hard to be in the best condition. We are really focusing on getting the big win on January 31סט.”
פּרייסט בייַ $65.00, $55.00 און $45.00, tickets go on sale tomorrow (פרייטיק, דעצעמבער. 21), and are available to purchase by going online at www.viejas.com.
Aguas Buenas, פּאָרטאַ ריקאָ – With its consistent social commitment, the World Boxing Organization (וובאָ), chaired by Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel, Esq, and through the program WBO Kids Drug Free, brought joy and gifts for the children of the ‘Educational Center: Play, Explore & Learn’ and ‘Hacienda Don Antonio’. Both centers are located in the city of Aguas Buenas.
During the busy event
that took place in the municipal boxing gym of Aguas Buenas, the children
received backpacks with school supplies and sporting goods. אויך, motivational
speeches were given, bicycles were raffled, and lunch was served for them.
“We have no words
for what the WBO did for our city. It was the second time this year our
children saw the WBO visiting and helping us. In the future, this will reflect
on their lives. Our gratitude is infinite. Thanks Paco, for this gesture of
love”, said the mayor of Aguas Buenas, Javier García Pérez.
“Thanks to the
mayor for putting the sport of his city first. These activities serve to
motivate, but the most important thing is that we have to be consistent in
maintaining that. This isn’t done overnight; this is a process that we work
with a lot of love and in the long term, we see extraordinary results”,
Valcárcel said.
The WBO Interim Latino
Heavyweight champion Víctor Bisbal, WBO Latino Jr. Welter Champion Jean Carlos
“Lobo” Torres, WBO/NABO Flyweight Champion Jonathan “Bomba” González, and WBA
World Featherweight Champion Jesús Rojas participated as volunteers, along with
prospects Yomar Álamo, Emmanuel “Tito” Morales, Alfredo “El Salsero” Cruz,
Patrick Cora and John Karl Sosa. Amateur boxing was represented with the
presence of Alexamil Cotto, Tatiana Ortiz, Ryan Montes, Ramón Montes, Kenneth
Molina, Ivan Silva, Yadel Hernández, Gabriel Menard, Joshua Carrión, Carlos
Rivera, Carlos Díaz, Ángel Javier, Christian Rivera and Adrián Ortiz.
Also in attendance was manager Orlando Piñero, trainers
Álex Caraballo, Jesús “Tongui” Ortiz, Yoel “Yowy” González, פעליקס פּייגאַן פּינטאָר,
Armando Álamo, Efraín Román, Eliezer González and Edwin Delgado. The professional boxing referees Luis Pabón,
José Hiram Rivera, Melva Santos and Roberto Ramírez,Jr were also present, as
well as professional boxing judge Luis Ruiz. From the WBO, other than
Valcárcel, legal advisor Gustavo Olivieri,Esq, treasurer Adolfo Flores, and the
Vice Chairman of the Championship Committee Enrique Mendoza, Esq were also in
the activity.
WBO Kids Drug Free is an
international program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a
message of prevention of drug use and to motivate them to continue studying and
using sports as a tool to stay on the right path, as well that support causes
directed to those in need in order to contribute to a better quality of life.
PONCE, פּאָרטאַ ריקאָ – In an emotional and busy Christmas activity, the World Boxing Organization (וובאָ) and its president Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel, accompanied by former world champions, prospects, WBO World Jr. Flyweight Champion Ángel Acosta, regional champions, and other figures of the sport were delivering gifts to children at the Sor Isolina Ferré Center in Ponce, as part of the successful world ‘WBO Kids Drug Free’ program.
An emotional Sister Mildred Vázquez, Spiritual Director of the centers of Puerto Rico, האט: “The WBO and Paco Valcárcel have been committed to us for around 20 years.There are many gifts that will be distributed to the other centers that we have in Puerto Rico. Since day one, which was a long time ago, I remember that Paco told us that the WBO was never going to forget us. His deed is very important for all of us. We will never forget the great help you gave us then Hurricane María hit us hard; we are very grateful”.
“Respect for the
school, respect for the church, respect for their fathers and mothers, respect
for the elderly and respect for their peers. Respect is the most important
priority in life said our Savior”, Valcárcel expressed to the large number
of children present. “Sister Sor Isolina always knew how to multiply the
fish and bread. She was sent from God. They can count on us every year, the
commitment will continue, and we love them very much”.
The world champion Ángel “טיטאָ” Acosta said: “Many children left happy with their gifts and bicycles. I always tell the youth that they have to get away from the streets to concentrate on their studies”.
Participating in the activity were Acosta, former professional basketball player Javier “Toñito” Colón, WBO Latino Featherweight Champion Luis”פּאַפּיי” Lebrón, WBO Interim Latino Heavyweight Champion Víctor Bisbal, the former world champions Samuel Serrano, Alex “El Nene” Sánchez and Ángel “Cholo” Espada, along with boxers Alfredo “El Salsero” קרייַז, Jean M. ריוועראַ, עדווין “Chin” Valentín, and amateur boxer Bryan Rodríguez.
Also in the event were boxing managers Margaro Cruz, coaches Jesús “Tongui” אָרטיז, Ángel Vargas, Yoel “Yowy” González, and Félix Pagán Pintor, referees José Hiram Rivera and Ramón Peña; professional boxing judge César Ramos. For the WBO, other than Valcárcel, legal advisor Gustavo Olivieri, WBO Treasurer Adolfo Flores, and WBO Chairman Ratings Committee Edgardo López Sasso were also present.
WBO Kids Drug Free is an
international program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a
message of prevention to the use of drugs and to motivate them to continue
studying, using sports as a tool to stay on good steps, as well supporting causes
aimed at those in need in order to contribute to a better quality of life.
About the Sor Isolina
Ferré Center:
CSIF has contributed to the well-being, security and socioeconomic development of Puerto Rico since its foundation 49 years ago at the Ponce Beach by Sister Isolina Ferré, MSBT. Its corrective programs and prevention, human development and community development provide solutions to address problems such as school dropout, violence, and unemployment and the economic crisis. The different programs and services are offered in 24 towns of the Island, including regions of Ponce, גוייַאַמאַ, סאַן וואַן, and Canóvanas, צווישן אנדערע.
אויף שבת, דעצעמבער 1, at the Galaktika Culture Centre in Sochi, רוסלאַנד, Umar Salamov will defend his Eurasian Boxing Parliament and WBO International Light Heavyweight Championships when he faces once-beaten Emmanuel “Horse Power” Anim in an explosive 10-round showdown.
Salamov (22-1, 17 קאָס), from Alkhan-Kala, רוסלאַנד, is currently ranked WBC #10, וובאַ #13, יבף #7 and WBO #10 אין דער וועלט. Anim (13-1-1, 11 קאָס), from Accra, גאַנאַ, is a former Ghanaian Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion. The fight will also be televised live in Russia on Match TV.
“I take every fight seriously,” said Salamov. “My preparations have been excellent for this match. I scored a KO in all my wins this year and I’ll do it again on December 1.”
Salamov caught the boxing public’s eye in North America last June with a brutal one-punch knockout over respectable prospect Brian Howard. With top-10 rankings by every major sanctioning body, it’s a matter of time for the 24-year-old slugger.
“The light heavyweight division is one of the most talent-packed in boxing,” said Salamov’s promoter, Dmitriy Salita. “Umar is one of the best in the world and with an impressive victory on December 1, he will be one step closer to reaching his goal of becoming a world champion.”
Deerfield Beach, פל (אָקטאָבער 31, 2018)—Roberto Garcia wants to reclaim his WBC Silver Belt Championship and what better way than to match him up with England’s Liam Smith for the vacant title.
גאַרסיאַ (41-4, 24 קאָס), who has been in training since losing his Silver belt to Martin Murray in a 12-round unanimous decision on June 23, is ready to take on the durable Smith (26-2-1, 14 קאָס) for the belt.
“I saw Smith’s fight against Jaime Munguia for the WBO Super Welterweight title on television,” said Garcia. “It was an all-out war and I feel that the two of us can bring the same type of fight and intensity into the ring for the title. I’m ready to go.”
Smith went the distance in Las Vegas with Munguia and lost his interim WBO Super Welterweight title, which he had won in beating Liam Williams on April 8, 2017 and defended in a rematch with Williams on Nov. 11, 2017 in winning a majority decision.
“Garcia is ready to make the fight with Liam Smith and so is his promoter, דאָן מלך,” said manager Lee Holliday. “Both of these fighters are true warriors, so let’s get it on for the title.”
All it takes is a phone call from promoter Frank Warren to Don King and the fight will be on.