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SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION RETURNS WITH EXCITING 154-POUND PROSPECT CHARLES CONWELL FACING FELLOW UNBEATEN WENDY TOUSSAINT ON WEDNESDAY, ՀՈԿՏԵՄԲԵՐԻ 7

Quadrupleheader Features Total of Six Fighters with Undefeated Records

NEW YORK– September 19, 2020 -ShoBox: The New Generationreturns for the first time since March with a four-fight card headlined by exciting, undefeated super welterweight prospectsCharles Conwell իսկWendyToussaint in a 10-round main-event bout on Wednesday, Հոկտեմբեր 7 ապրում են Showtime ® (9 կեսօրից. ET / PT) from the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Նյութեր.

The four-fight telecast will feature eight prospects who boast a combined record of 109-4-3, including six boxers who have yet to taste defeat at the professional level. The lastShoBox event was held March 13 in Hinckley, From:, and was one of the final live sporting events to take place before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the sports world for several months.

A decorated amateur and U.S. representative at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, the 22-year-old Conwell (12-0, 9 Նոկաուտով) hails from Cleveland, Օհայո, and will make his secondShoBox appearance – and first in nearly three years – when he takes on up-and-comingToussaint (12-0, 5 Նոկաուտով) ի 154 ֆունտ.

The co-feature is another bout of unbeatens as Conwell’s half-brotherIsaiah Steen (14-0, 11 Նոկաուտով) matches up againstKalvin Henderson (12-0-1, 8 Նոկաուտով) in an eight-round super middleweight bout. TheShoBox event will open with two eight-round welterweight showdowns as Detroit’sJanelson Bocachica (15-0, 10 Նոկաուտով) takes on fellow Puerto Rico nativeNicklaus Flaz (9-1, 7 Նոկաուտով) եւ դժվարհասանելիBrandun Lee (19-0, 17 Նոկաուտով) վերադառնում ShoBox in the telecast opener againstJimmy Williams(16-3-2, 5 Նոկաուտով).

“Charles Conwell is the quintessentialShoBox fighter,” said Gordon Hall, executive producer forShoBox: The New Generation since its inception in 2001. “He had a successful amateur career and he has shown real promise in his pro campaign. Այժմ, he’ll face his first undefeated opponent in Haitian-born Wendy Toussaint who should be a tough test. In the co-feature another battle of unbeatens in Steen vs. Henderson and rounded out by promising prospect Janelson Bocachica and rising star Brandun Lee. These are the type of fight cards that make this series unique and important for the development of young fighters on both sides of the bout sheet.”

The event is promoted by Tony Holden Productions.

Charles Conwell vs. Wendy Toussaint – 10-round Super Welterweight Main Event

Known for his lightning quick fast hands and power, the rising prospect Conwell is currently ranked No. 9 by the IBF in one of boxing’s deepest divisions at 154 pounds led by Jermell Charlo, Jeison Rosario, Tony Harrison, Erickson Lubin, Julian Williams, Terrell Gausha and Jarrett Hurd.

Conwell was 116-14 as an amateur and was the National Golden Gloves Champion in 2015. In his last fight in February, Conwell scored a fifth-round stoppage over Ramses Agaton. He is co-promoted by Tony Holden of Holden Productions and Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment. He is managed by Dave McWater at Split-T Management.

Fighting in front of his hometown fans in Cleveland in his ShoBox դեբյուտը 2017, Conwell went the six-round distance for the first time in his young career beating a game Roque “Rocky” Zapata with an impressive unanimous decision.

“I am happy to be back onShoBox, and I am going to put in a good performance and do what I do best,” said Conwell. “My opponent is undefeated, and he will come to win, but I think that I am just better overall and all around. I am a very smart boxer with fast hands and power. When people see me, they will see Aaron Pryor, Mike Tyson and Andre Ward rolled up into one! I am happy to be headliningShoBox and being able to show my talent to the whole world.”

Nicknamed “Haitian Fire”, Toussaint, 28, was born in Haiti and currently trains in Huntington, New York where eight of his 12 pro fights have taken place. He is promoted by Hall of Fame New York promoter Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.

Toussaint fled Haiti for France in 2010 following the devastating earthquake and currently works as a firefighter on Long Island. He is the main sparring partner of No. 1-տեղում (WBO վարկածով) light heavyweight world title contender Joe Smith Jr. Toussaint has won his last five of seven fights by knockout. Fighting on the undercard of the Eleider Alvarez-Joe Smith card August 22 Լաս Վեգասում, Toussaint won an eight-round decision over Isiah Jones.

“I would like to thank my trainer Frankie Globuschutz, my promoter Joe DeGuardia and Star Boxing for this great opportunity to shine in aShoBox գլխավոր իրադարձությունը,” Toussaint said. “I am ready to fight. I have always been ready to fight. Nothing changes for me, and I am bringing the Haitian Fire.”

Isaiah Steen vs. Kalvin Henderson – 8-round Super Middleweight Co-Feature

Like his half-brother Conwell, the 24-year-old Steen of Cleveland also had a successful amateur career with a record of 85-15. Fighting on the same card as Conwell back in February, Steen needed less than a round to stop Kenneth Council in Hammond, Ind., in his last fight. Steen is co-promoted by Holden and DiBella and managed by McWater.

“This is my first fight on TV so it’s going to be a big one,” said Steen. “This is a big stage to show everybody what I am coming for and I am very excited to be fighting on SHOWTIME. This is a major step-up fight. I am just going to keep to my game plan and keep my distance. It’s amazing to be able to be on a television card with my brother.”

Born in Fort Worth, Տեխաս, Henderson currently resides and trains out of Fayetteville, Ark., where he was a six-time Arkansas state champion in the amateurs. Following high school, Henderson got a full-ride music scholarship to the University of Arkansas as a percussionist graduating with his bachelor’s degree in Music Education in 2012. The 30-year-old Henderson is promoted by Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions.

“I am ready to get back to what I do great,” said Henderson, who is married with four children and a fifth on the way. “My opponent is undefeated, but on October 7th, he will have his hands full. I am excited to finally showcase by skill-set on a national level as the co-main event.

Janelson Bocachica vs. Nicklaus Flaz – 8-round Welterweight Bout

A native of Puerto Rico and fighting out of Detroit, Mich., Bocachica is just 21 years old and already has four years of pro experience. He began boxing at age eight, won four consecutive Ringside Championships (2011-14), the National PAL Championships and the 2015 Detroit Golden Gloves. He boasts an amateur record of 55-5. He is trained by his father, Nelson Figueroa. Bocachica is managed by McWater of Split T-Management and promoted by King’s Promotions.

“I am fighting another Puerto Rican fighter which will surely produce fireworks and an exciting, all-action fight,” Bocachica said. “He is a power puncher and a brawler. He seems to be very confident, and I like fighting guys like that. If he wants a brawl, he will get a brawl, but if he wants to box, I will outbox him. I am versatile like that.”

Puerto Rico’s Flaz is part of current WBA and IBF 154-pound World Champion Jesion Rosario’s camp under the guidance of Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. Flaz has knocked out his last two opponents and competed in two 10-round bouts during his pro career, which has included six wins against fighters who had winning records.

“It’s a great opportunity for me to showcase my skills,” Flaz said. “I know he’s an undefeated guy and a good opponent but I’m going to put some punching power on him. You can expect me to come in and be explosive. It’s going to be a great fight.”

Brandun Lee vs. Jimmy Williams – 8-round Welterweight Bout

Պարզապես 21 տարեկան, the knockout artist Lee from La Quinta, Կալիֆոռնիա, has KO’d all but two of his opponents (89.5 տոկոս), ներառյալ 11 առաջին փուլում, four in the second and two in the third. The third-year pro is making his thirdShoBox հայտնվելը. Ի մարտին, Lee scored an impressive third-round TKO over 33-year-old challenger Camilo Prieto. This is Lee’s third fight of 2020 as he knocked out Miguel Zamudio in a non-televised January 17 bout in Sloan, Iowa.

Lee had a decorated amateur career with an estimated record of 196-5. Նա եղել է 2015 U.S. Junior National Champion, taking home the gold medal at 145 ֆունտ. With lightning quick hands that pack power, the exciting Lee has sparred with Mikey Garcia, Devin Haney, Mauricio Herrera, Timothy Bradley Jr., Thomas Dulorme, անունը մի քանի.

“I am ready to go,” said Lee, a full-time college student who is trained by his father Bobby Lee and managed by Cameron Dunkin of D&D Boxing. “I was supposed to fight on September 19th, and now I have an extra three weeks of training, so that will be great for me. My opponent is bigger and has fought at higher weights, and he was ranked in the top-15. This is a step up and it is exactly what I need for my career. I am looking forward to being back onShoBox and I will come to perform. The audience wants knockouts, and that is what I am here for.”

A հայամետ քանի 2013, Williams is a former college football standout who has yet to fight in 2020. Williams grew up in Plainfield, N.J., before moving to New Haven, Նյութեր., and played wide receiver at Southern Connecticut State University.

Promoted by Jimmy Burchfield of CES Boxing, the 34-year-old Williams has battled adversity as his father passed away from cancer, and his mother was murdered in what is still an unsolved case.

Բռնցքամարտի միջազգային սրահ FamerBarry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer and boxing historianSteve Farhood եւ աշխարհի նախկին չեմպիոնՌաուլ Մարկեսի ծառայելով որպես փորձագիտական ​​վերլուծաբաններ. Գործադիր պրոդյուսեր էGordon Hall հետRichard Gaughanարտադրության եւRick Phillips ռեժիսուրա.

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JOE SMITH JR. PROVIDED EARLY FIREWORKS WITH 1ST ROUND KO WIN AT MOHEGAN SUN

TARGETING SERGEY KOVALEV TITLE SHOT IN THE FALL
SLUGFEST AT THE SUNRESULTS

UNCASVILLE, Նյութեր. (Հուլիս 1, 2018) – Returning to the ring after an 11-month layoff due to a broken jaw, Joe “The Beast” Դարբին, Jr. provided early fireworks last night (Շաբաթ, Հունիս 30) in the latest installment in the popular Slugfest at The Sun շարք, presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, ի MOHEGAN արեւը Arena մեջ Uncasville, Connecticut.

 

 

 

Slugfest at The Sunwas taped live and will air Հուլիս 19, 8 -10 կեսօրից. ՈՒ, վրա New England Sports Network (NESN). Star Boxing’s next event, “Rockin’ Մարտեր”,Սեպտեմբեր 21 at the Paramount in Huntington, NY, will also air via tape- delay on NESN.

 

 

 

Rated No. 3 եւ ոչ. 7 է աշխարհում, համապատասխանաբար, Համաշխարհային բռնցքամարտի խորհրդի (WBC) and World Boxing Association (WBA), Դարբին (24-2, 20 Նոկաուտով) hurt Melvin “The Romantic Redneck” Russell (11-5-2, 7 Նոկաուտով) with the first punch he landed and finished the show, two devastating knockdowns later, Բացման փուլում.

 

 

 

I hit him with a decent shot when I was walking him down and saw that I hurt him,” Joe Smith Jr. explained. “Այնքան, I looked to end it. I would have liked to have gotten some rust off, but I’m happy with my performance. My jaw feels great.

 

 

 

We’re looking to go to the top,” Smith’s promoter Joe DeGuardia հայտարարել է. “Joe’s plan and goal has always been to be world champion. We wanted (Sergey) Kovalev before this fight, but it didn’t work out. We’re hoping to get him in the fall.

 

 

 

Կովալյովը looks great, he motivates me,” Smith noted. “I think I can take advantage of his conditioning.

 

 

 

Coming off her historic fight this past May against the undefeated Queen of Boxing Cecelia Breakhus, who won a 10-round decision in the first female fight to air on HBO, three-time world champion KaliKO MequinonoagReis (14-7-1, 4 Նոկաուտով) cruised past Mexican welterweight PattyLas Elegante” Ramirez (11-6, 5 Նոկաուտով), նախկին աշխարհի գործող չեմպիոնի հետ, winning all eight rounds.

 

 

 

She was a survivor,” Reis commented. “There was a lot we wanted to work on, մարմնի կրակոց, jabs and moregetting more comfortable. I executed the plan my corner gave me and got the job done.

 

 

 

A Native American from Rhode Island, Reis wants a rematch with Breakhus, “I know I need to stay busy, active and remain fighting at welterweight to get the rematch,” Reis added. “I’m going to stay on her tail. I’ll be ready when it happens, I really want it to happen.

 

 

 

In the television opener, undefeated junior welterweight “Գործողություն” Anthony Laureano (8-0 3KO-ի) lived up to his nickname, never taking a backwards step, as he pounded Juan Rodriguez (8-10-1 6KO-ի) in the center of the ring from the opening bell through the end for a dominant six-round unanimous decision. The 2016 New England Golden Gloves champion Laureano, who fights out of East Hartford, CT, put on an entertaining show in front of his large, loud contingent of fans. Laureano effectively used every punch in his vast arsenal to break down a tough, game Rodriguez.

 

 

 

I thought I did well,” Laureano said after the fight, “but I’d like to see more angles. I want to see more power, էլ. It’s there, he felt it; it’s coming. I have a long road. Հաջորդ պայքարը, I’d like to have an eight-rounder. We’re adding more people to the team. I hope everyone see that I’m getting better each fight. I have more tools and my discipline is there.

 

 

 

Անպարտելի կրտսեր միջին WendyHaitian FireToussaint (9-0, 3 Նոկաուտով) lit up an overwhelmed Andy Gonzalez (6-3, 5 Նոկաուտով), battering him from pillar to post, until referee Steve Willis waved off the fight in the third round. Haiti-native Toussaint, now living in Huntington, NY, used his superior power and speed to make an impressive statement.

 

 

 

Popular South Boston southpaw Joe Farina (3-0, 2 Նոկաուտով) overcame a flash knockdown during the opening seconds of the fight, using a relentless attack to defeat junior welterweight Steve Moore (1-4, 1 KO), by way of a four-round split decision.

 

 

 

Irish junior welterweightLethalLarry Fryers (formerly known as Gleeson) բարելավել է իր ռեկորդը 7-1 (2 Նոկաուտով) with a six-round unanimous decision over Anthony Woods (1-7-1). Fighting out of Yonkers NY, Fryers floored Woods with a left hook at the end of round two. Woods was penalized a point near the end of the final round for an intentional head butt.

 

 

 

Former U. of New Haven basketball star Cassius Chaney (13-0, 7 Նոկաուտով), fighting out of New London (CT), պահեց իր Անպարտելի ռեկորդային անձեռնմխելի, dropping Mexican heavyweight Elder Hernandez (5-3, 3 Նոկաուտով) twice before referee Willis halted the match near the end of the opening round.

 

 

 

The opening bout of the evening ended in the second round and ruled a “Ոչ Contest” because of an accidental head butt that left both fightersWilliam “Լուռ մարդասպան” Foster III (8-0, 6 Նոկաուտով) իսկ Tyrome Jones (4-3-1, 1 KO) – with serious head cuts and unable to continue.

 

CELEBRATING HIS RETURN KO WIN


POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW WITH NESN’S DANA ROSENBLATT & JOE SMITH JR.

Ամբողջական արդյունքները Ստորեւ:

 

 

ՊԱՇՏՈՆԱԿԱՆ ԱՐԴՅՈՒՆՔՆԵՐԸ

 

MAIN ՄԻՋՈՑԱՌՈՒՄLIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

Joe Smith, Jr. (24-2, 20 Նոկաուտով), Mastic, NY

WTKO1 (145)

Melvin Russell (11-5-2, 7 Նոկաուտով), Ashland, KY

 

CO-FEATUREFEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS

Kali Reis (14-7-1, 4 Նոկաուտով), Cranston, RI

WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 80-72)

Pat Ramirez (11-6, 5 Նոկաուտով), Ագուասկալյենտես, Մեքսիկա

 

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Wendy Toussaint (9-0, 3 Նոկաուտով), Huntington, NY

WTKO3 (1:25)

Andy Gonzalez (6-3, 5 Նոկաուտով), Worcester

 

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS

Anthony Laureano (8-0, 3 Նոկաուտով), Իսկ. Hartford, CT

WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55)

Juan Rodriguez (8-10-1), Haymarket, VA

 

WELTERWEIGHTS

Joe Farina (3-0, 2 Նոկաուտով), South Boston, MA

WDEC4 (38-37, 38-37, 37-38)

Steve Moore (1-4, 1 KO), Նարնջագույն, NJ

 

WELTERWEIGHTS

Larry (Gleeson) Fryers (7-1, 2 Նոկաուտով), Yonkers, NY

WDEC6 (60-52, 60-52, 59-53)

Anthony Woods (1-7-1), Philadelphia, Պետական: PA

 

Heavyweights

Cassius Չեյնին (13-0, 7 Նոկաուտով), New London, CT

WTKO1 (2:47)

Elder Hernandez (5-3, 3 Նոկաուտով), Morelia, Մեքսիկա

*Co-Promoted in association Main Events

 

JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS

Ուիլյամ Ֆոսթեր III (8-0, 6 Նոկաուտով), New Haven, CT

Ոչ Contest 2 (2:27 due to accidental head butt, both fighter’s cut)

Tryrome Jones (4-3-1, 1 KO), Sound Bend, IN

*Co-Promoted in association with Murphy’s Boxing

KALI REIS QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT

REIS RETURNS TO THE RING ԱՅՍ ՇԱԲԱԹ AT MOHEGAN SUN
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (Հունիս 26, 2018) – In advance of her fight this Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, three-time world champion KaliKO MequinonoagReis held an open media workout today at Big Six Academy in Providence, Rhode Island.

 

 

 

Fighting out of nearby Cranston, RI, Reis (13-7-1, 4 Նոկաուտով) will face former world title challenger PattyLa Elegante” Ramirez (11-5, 5 Նոկաուտով), Մեքսիկայի, ի ութ կլոր welterweight մենամարտում.

 

 

 

Reis vs. Ramirez is the co-featured bout on theSLUGFEST AT THE SUN քարտ, presented by JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, ի MOHEGAN արեւը Arena մեջ Uncasville, Connecticut.

 

 

 

Reis is coming off a historic fight last month versus undisputed women’s world welterweight champion and pound-4-pound Queen, 33-0 Cecilia Braekhus, in the first female bout ever featured on HBO. Reis dropped Braekhus for the first time in her professional career, however the judges scored the fight in favor of Braekhus, over ruckus boo’s from the crowd.

 

 

 

Ի գլխավոր իրադարձությունը, after eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, որ “Common Man”, Union Local 66 laborer, Joe Smith Jr. returns at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and knocking out the legend, Bernard Hopkins, clear out of the ring, ին HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (WBC) իսկ #7 (WBA) է աշխարհում.

 

QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT:

 

 

 

 

I’m so excited to be back fighting at home, especially after our history making fight on HBO. I fought Cecilia Braekhus. We were the first women to ever fight on HBO and there were more than a million viewers. If I knew that many people would be watching, I would have been a lot more nervous.

 

 

 

“Թղթի վրա, it was a loss, but it was really a win-win for me, and women’s boxing. It’s already opened a lot of doors for me. There’s been so much growth for me and women’s boxing. It’s going to open the door for other women to fight on networks. It was a step up for women’s boxing, not just for one event, but forever.

 

 

 

I’m the first female Native American to fight in New England.

 

 

 

I’ve been fighting 18 տարի. I played basketball and volleyball in high school, but I love boxing.

 

 

 

I showed in my last fight that I belong to be with the elite. I want to get a rematch (with Braekhus).”

 

 

 

Being a road warrior, I’m familiar fighting away or at home, but it’s more comfortable fighting here at home. My hometown crowd is always very supportive.

 

 

 

“(Շաբաթ) I am going to come out with a victory. My opponent’s taller, but I just need to follow the game plan and execute.

KALI REIS PREPARING FOR HER CO-FEATURE BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN THIS SATURDAY AT TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT

ԿՐԵԴԻՏ: STAR BOXING

KALI REIS AND ANTHONY LAUREANO LOOK TO IMPRESS IN THEIR “Վերադարձ” BOUTS AT MOHEGAN SUN ON JUNE 30TH

KALI REIS AND ANTHONY LAUREANO
LOOK TO IMPRESS IN THEIR “Վերադարձ” BOUTS AT MOHEGAN SUN ON JUNE 30TH

REIS OF RHODE ISLAND RETURNS FOR HER THIRD BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN
LAUREANO OF CONNECTICUT RETURNS FOR HIS SECOND BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN

UNCASVILLE, Նյութեր. (jUNE 25, 2018) –With June 30th rapidly approaching, the hype for STAR BOXING’SSLUGFEST at the SUN continues to build as two of the premier fighters on the card will be making their New England homecoming. In the co-feature bout, KALIKO MEQUINONOAGREIS (13-7-1 4KO-ի) of Providence, Rhode Island will be making her third appearance at Mohegan Sun against PATYLA ELEGANTERAMIREZ (11-5 5KO-ի). Adding to the excitement, Connecticut սեփական ACTIONANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0 3KO-ի) of East Hartford is set to make his return home at Mohegan Sun in his bout against JUAN de la CRUZ RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1 6KO-ի).

 

 

 

Rhode Island’s Native Warrior, Kali Reis, is no stranger to bright lights and pressure. Coming off an impressive performance on HBO against undisputed champion and #1 pound-for-pound female fighter in the world, Cecilia Braekhus, Reis looks to return home, back to New England and put her full warrior spirit out on display at the Mohegan Sun.

 

 

 

When commenting on her upcoming fight, Reis had this to say, “Fans can expect to see an even more determined, skilled, քաղցած, evolving WARRIOR in there! The fight on HBO with Braekhus was such a learning experience and I am grateful for making history in not only women’s boxing but my own personal journey as well.

 

 

 

The last time Reis fought at Mohegan Sun was in November of last year. She is thrilled to be making this homecoming.

 

 

 

I am excited to be back ‘homeat Mohegan Sun June 30th,” said the Rhode Island native. “Star Boxing always has action packed fights lighting up this beautiful area. My fans love coming to Mohegan Sun. There isn’t a bad seat in the house and their hospitality is fantastic. Joe DeGuardia is keeping me very productive since we signed with him back in November. I am so pleased with the decision myself and manager Brian made to sign with them.

 

 

 

Another local warrior on the card to watch is Anthony Laureano. Laureano earned the nickname “Գործողություն” for his relentless, coming-forward fight style. If the East Hartford native is in the ring, fans can always expect an exciting show from start to finish. Star Boxing’sSlugfest at the Sunalways brings fireworks to Connecticut, and Laureano looks to continue the tradition with his homecoming at Mohegan Sun.

 

 

 

Laureano was asked what he will provide the fans at Mohegan Sun, and his response was simply, “The same thing they always see, գործողություն. Գործողություն, որ այն. The people are coming to pay money and they are going to get what they paid for. Even in my last fight, people got what they paid for. They came to see action and to see somebody come forward. They don’t want to see nobody dancing around. I’m not saying that style is bad, I can do it too, but people like two guys who come forward and want to fight. I’m that fighter. I’m that fighter that always wants to fight.

 

 

 

This bout against Rodriguez will mark the third time in his career that Laureano is fighting at Mohegan Sun.

 

 

 

When asked about the venue, this is what Laureano had to say, “I love MoheganMohegan is my home. There is no place like it. I love the ring, everything is just so beautiful. The atmosphere, the crowd, my hometown crowd is there, and when they’re there it’s loudMohegan is my home, ոչ մի կասկած. The casino treats me good, and when I go there I feel this is where I belong. I’ve never felt that anywhere else.

 

 

 

Հիմնական դեպքում “SLUGFEST at the SUNon June 30th, JOE SMITH JR. will make his long anticipated return to the ring against tough Kentuckian, MELVIN RUSSELL. After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, որ “Common Man”, Union Local 66 laborer, Joe Smith Jr. returns at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and knocking out the legend, Bernard Hopkins, clear out of the ring, ին HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (WBC) իսկ #7 (WBA) է աշխարհում.

 

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UNCASVILLE, CONN. (Հունիս 19, 2018) – Many of New England’s best and most promising boxers will be in action ՀՈՒՆԻՍԻ 30 վրա SLUGFEST AT THE SUNքարտ, presented by JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, at Mohegan Sun Area in Uncasville, Connecticut.
SLUGFEST at the SUNfeaturing JOE SMITH JR.
The “Common Man,” Long Island light heavyweight JOE SMITH, JR. (23-2, 19 Նոկաուտով), returns to the ring after being inactive the past 11 months recovering from a broken jaw. The popular Irish-American will face MELVIN “THE ROMANTIC REDNECKRUSSELL (11-4-2, 7 Նոկաուտով) 10-րդ տուրում գլխավոր իրադարձությունը.
Smith burst onto the boxing scene in 2016 when he defeated, top rated light heavyweight, Անջեյ Fonfara on NBC in Chicago, and again later that year, when he knocked living legend Bernard Hopkins clear out of the ring, becoming the first person to ever KO the former multi-division world champion and future Hall of Famer.
JOE DEGUARDIA, CEO of Star Boxing had this to say about June 30th, “We are thrilled to be up in New England for this sensational show at Mohegan Sun on June 30th that will be filled with local favorites and headlined by an international favorite (Joe Smith Jr). Boxing history is full of exciting fighters from New England and on June 30th fans will be treated to local fighters aiming to continue a rich tradition of tough New Englanders.
In the eight-round co-featured event, two-time middleweight champion (պատկերված է մնացել,) KALIKO MEQUINONOAGREIS (13-7-1, 4 Նոկաուտով), fighting out of Cranston, RI, is coming off her eye-opening performance last month against undisputed women’s world welterweight champion and pound-4-pound Queen, 33-0 CECELIA BRAEKUS, in the first female bout ever featured on HBO. Reis floored Braekhus once, but she lost a 10-round decision. The former WBC and UBF World middleweight champion will meet former world title challenger PATTYLA ELEGANTERAMIREZ (11-5, 5 Նոկաուտով), Մեքսիկայի, վրա Aug. 30 ժամը Mohegan արեւի.
Six New Englanders are scheduled to provide support on the undercard, ներառյալ 2016 N.E. Ոսկե Ձեռնոցներ չեմպիոն ACTIONANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0, 3 Նոկաուտով), of East Hartford (CT), in a six-round junior welterweight match against Mexican knockout artist JUAN de la cruz RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1, 6Նոկաուտով). Laureano earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Manchester Community College.
Former University of New Haven basketball star, New London, CT undefeated heavyweight CASSIUS CHANEY (12-0, 6 Նոկաուտով), հանդիպել ELDERBARONHERNANDEZ (5-2, 3 Նոկաուտով), Մեքսիկայի, է վեց ռաունդանոց մենամարտում. Chaney is coming off a vicious second round KO win at Madison Square Garden against Tim Washington.Chaney is promoted by Main Events.
New Haven, CT junior lightweight prospect WILLIAM FOSTER III (8-0, 6 Նոկաուտով), a three-time N.E. Ոսկե Ձեռնոցներ չեմպիոն, puts his undefeated pro record on the line in a six-rounder versus TRYROME JONES (4-3-1, 1 KO). Foster is promoted by Murphy’s Boxing.
Exciting South Boston, MA junior welterweight, and Union Local 941 railroad laborer, JOE FARINA (2-0, 2 Նոկաուտով) throws-down with STEVE MOORE (1-3, 1 KO) in a six-round junior welterweight battle.
In a pair of six-round fights, Worcester, MA junior middleweight ANDY GONZALEZ (6-2, 5 Նոկաուտով) has prepared to upset unbeaten WENDYHAITIAN FIRETOUSSAINT (8-0, 2 Նոկաուտով). Toussaint’s last three fights have ended via TKO, and the Long Island fighter plans on extending the streak to four,while Springfield, MA junior middleweight ANTHONY VELAZQUEZ (2-0, 2 Նոկաուտով) will try to make an impression against ANTHONY WOODS (1-6-1).

 

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After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, “THE BEASTJoe Smith Jr.returns in a big way, at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and defeating the legend Bernard Hopkins on HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on landing in the win column in his first bout of 2018.
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SLUGFEST at the SUNis presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. Միջոցառումը տեղի է ունենում Շաբաթ, June 30th ժամը Mohegan արեւի, ին Uncasville, CT.
Joe DeGuardia’s Star BoxingSLUGFEST at the SUN series is the a premier professional boxing experience in Connecticut. Live from the beautiful MOHEGAN արեւը Arena, “SLUGFEST at the SUNhas seen some of the best and brightest in boxing. This includes, Երկու անգամ աշխարհի չեմպիոն Դեմետրիոս “Boo Boo” Andrade and world title challenger Delvin Rodriguez, amongst many others.
Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Joe DeGuardia, has consistently given the boxing fans of Connecticut, world class fights, right in their own backyard. “SLUGFEST at the SUNalso gives the north east’s rising boxing stars an avenue to world title contention. From world title fights, to world class boxing skill, Mohegan Sun has seen it all, delivered by Star Boxing.
The “SLUGFEST at the SUNseries offers an affordable, fan friendly action packed, entertaining night out, that is guaranteed to have you on your feet from the opening bell.
On June 30th, Star Boxing plans to start your summer off right, with yet another thrillingSLUGFEST at the SUN.
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FIGHTNIGHT LIVE բացում 2018 SLATE ուրբաթ ՍԹԱՐ ԲՌՆՑՔԱՄԱՐՏԻ ԱՊՐՈՒՄ Է Long Island

NEW YORK (Jan. 23, 2018) – Ուրբաթ night fireworks are in store for fans on Facebook as FIGHTNIGHT LIVE partners with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing for its first show of the New Year. Fight fans from across the globe can catch all the action beginning at 7:30 կեսօրից. ՈՒ live from Long Island, ցանկացած սարքի որտեղ Facebook- ը հասանելի է, as the combat sports platform opens 2018 հետ տասնմեկերորդ շոուի վրա իննամսյա-ամյա հարթակ.
“Մենք արդեն չափազանց գոհ է աճի շարքի, իսկ Ուրբաթ show will be incredible with the addition of a mystery commentator, ով կբացահայտվի անց շաբաթվա. The FIGHTNIGHT LIVE շարքը հնարավորություն ունի հասնել իր 1,000,000th տեսակետը միայն 11 ցույց է տալիս, եւ մենք ցանկանում ենք շնորհակալություն հայտնել պայքարը երկրպագուներին ամենուր իրենց աջակցության համար,” ասել է Mark Fratto, Տնօրէն Linacre ԶԼՄ-ների. “Ուրբաթ օրը, երկրպագուներ ամբողջ Long Island եւ ամբողջ աշխարհից կկարողանան մեղեդի է բռնել որոշ գերազանց matchups միջոցով Սթար Բռնցքամարտի ֆեյսբուքյան էջում եւ մեր FIGHTNIGHT LIVE էջը:”
Ի գլխավոր իրադարձությունը Ուրբաթ օրը գիշեր, Long Island ի Anthony “Showtime” Karperis (14-3, 5 Նոկաուտով) մարտեր են 17-րդ անգամ է, որ Paramount, երբ փնտրում է իր 13-րդ հաղթանակի է վայրի, taking on Nicaragua’s Nelson Lara (17-9-4, 9 Նոկաուտով). Undefeated fighters Tyrone “Pretty Boy” James (6-0, 3 Նոկաուտով), Wendy Toussaint (7-0, 2 Նոկաուտով) իսկ michael Stoute (2-0) կանդրադառնա տպավորություն Long Island ամբոխին եւ Facebook- ի լսարանը, and fight fans will witness the pro debut of Huntington’s own Shaun Kennedy, գումարած երաժշտական ​​կատարումները եւ ավելի.
“Այն լինելու է զգայացունց գիշեր բռնցքամարտի. Երկրպագուները պետք է տեսնել մի քանի անպարտելի հեռանկարները եւ Anthony Karperis, who is always in fan-friendly wars. Fights from The Paramount are reminiscent of the old days at the Blue Horizon – հուզիչ մարտեր, մտահոգեց եւ խանդավառ երկրպագուները,” ասել է Joe DeGuardia, Գլխավոր գործադիր տնօրեն եւ նախագահ Star Բռնցքամարտ. “Ուրախալի է, որ ամբողջ աշխարհը կկարողանա տեսնել այս on Facebook. The world is changing so much and for boxing and it’s great that fans can tune in from anywhere and be a part of the action. Այո, the Paramount will be sold out Ուրբաթ գիշեր – բայց դուք կարող եք տեսնել, թե դեռ մարտերը, ըստ tuning մեջ Facebook.”
Անցյալ տարվա ութ ամիսների ընթացքում ծրագրավորման, the numbers on the 10-show FIGHTNIGHT LIVE series have showed promise and potential for the new platform with an average of more than 93,000 fight fans tuning in per event and nearly one-million fans served. The Յոթ. 9 “Իրական գործարքը Ակցիաներ: Empire State” սկսած Առողջարաններ համաշխարհային Կազինո (225,000), օգոստոսի CES “Super Շաբաթ” ից foxwoods (203,000), որ Sept. CES “Երկվորյակ River Twinbill” ից Lincoln, R.I. (157,000) բոլորը topped 150,000 դիտում, and collectively the 10-show series saw a total of almost 17,000 total hours of Facebook video consumed by 930,933-plus users across all devices.
Ի լրումն հումքի դիտումների թվերի, լիովին ինտերակտիվ, fan-friendly productions have seen more than 130,000 կոլեկտիվ live գրությունները engagements (13,000-գումարած մեկ շոու), այդ թվում `ավելի քան 91,000 “իհավանումներ” կամ “սիրում,” ավելի քան 16,000 Դիտողություններն ու 4900-գումարած բաժնետոմսերը.
FIGHTNIGHT LIVE broadcasts are viewed by 76 տոկոս տղամարդիկ, 24 տոկոսը կանայք են. The top demographic is comprised of males ages 25-34, որը ներառում է մոտավորապես 30.0 տոկոսը լսարանի, Միջին հաշվով.
The Յոթ. 9 “Իրական գործարքը Ակցիաներ: Empire State” set a new bar with 224,658 դիտում եւ Յոթ. 15-16 DiBella-CES doubleheader carried the series to երեք քառորդը-է-մի-միլիոն դիտում ընդամենը ավելի քան չորս ամիս. The Aug. 26 Foxwoods “Super Շաբաթ” շոու առանձնանում անհատապես 3,336 live hours of content viewed, իսկ Յոթ. 15 DiBella card saw more than 40,000 հեռուստադիտողի փոխազդեցությունների including almost 39,000 “իհավանումներ” կամ “սիրում:”
Ուրբաթ օրը գիշեր, Jan. 26, ապրում է Paramount ի Huntington, Long Island, N.Y., Երկրպագուները կարող են ակնկալել բարձր ազդեցություն, բազմաբնակարան տեսախցիկ հոսքային փորձը ամբողջական գրաֆիկայի, անիմացիաներ, replays, interviews and an announce team anchored by blow-by-blow announcer Marc Abrams of AWE, NBC Sports Philadelphia, 15Rounds.com եւ AbramsBoxing.com. Former Golden Gloves Champion cara Castronuova, Այժմ նոկաուտով Obesity հիմնադրամի, will contribute analysis and deliver post-fight interviews in the ring. To provide spectators with a fully-interactive ringside experience, մեկնաբանները կխնդրենք եւ պատասխանել հարցերին է ֆեյսբուքյան լսարանի ողջ հեռարձակումից.
Ստեղծվել է եւ արտադրվում է Linacre ԶԼՄ-ների դուրս Նյու Յորքում, որ FIGHTNIGHT LIVE շարքը առանձնանում մասնագիտական, հայտարարեցին,, բազմակի Խցիկի անկյունները, հեռուստատեսային գրաֆիկա, replays եւ հետեւում-ի կադրերը մուտք եւ հարցազրույցներ. Այն Հեռարձակվել ցույց է տալիս հասանելի են գլոբալ որտեղ Facebook- ը հասանելի է. Այդ նախաձեռնությունը ոչ միայն հնարավորություն է տալիս երկրպագուներին ամբողջ աշխարհում մեղեդի, այլ նաեւ հնարավորություն է տալիս up-and- գալիս զինյալները մի գլոբալ հարթակ ցուցափեղկ իրենց կարողությունները, տալիս փրոմոութերները մատչելի “հեռարձակման” լուծում եւ հնարավորություն է տալիս հովանավորների կարողությունը հասնելու զանգվածային լսարանին միջոցով ֆիրմային բովանդակությամբ.
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