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

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Quadrupleheader Features Total of Six Fighters with Undefeated Records

NIU YOKI– 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 atiWendyToussaint in a 10-round main-event bout on Wednesday, October 7 gbe lori Showtime ® (9 p.m. Et / PT) from the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn.

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, Lati., 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 KOs) hails from Cleveland, Ohio, and will make his secondShoBox appearance – and first in nearly three years – when he takes on up-and-comingToussaint (12-0, 5 KOs) ni 154 poun.

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

“Charles Conwell is the quintessentialShoBox fighter,”Gordon Hall sọ, alase o nse funShoBox: The New generation since its inception in 2001. “He had a successful amateur career and he has shown real promise in his pro campaign. Bayi, 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 Uncomfortable ni 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-ni ipo (WBO) 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 ni Las fegasi, 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 akọkọ ìṣẹlẹ,” 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, Texas, 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

O kan 21 ọdun atijọ, the knockout artist Lee from La Quinta, Calif., has KO’d all but two of his opponents (89.5 ogorun), pẹlu 11 ni akọkọ yika, four in the second and two in the third. The third-year pro is making his thirdShoBox irisi. Ni Oṣù, 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 ni iṣẹ magbowo ti a ṣe ọṣọ pẹlu igbasilẹ ifoju ti 196-5. O si wà ni 2015 U.S. Junior National Asiwaju, mu ile goolu medal ni 145 poun. Pẹlu ọwọ ọwọ manamana ti o di agbara, the exciting Lee has sparred with Mikey Garcia, Devin Haney, Mauricio Herrera, Timothy Bradley Jr., Thomas Dulorme, lati lorukọ kan diẹ.

“I am ready to go,”Lee sọ, 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 pro niwon 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, Conn., 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.

International Boxing Hall ti FamerBarry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with fellow Hall of Famer and boxing historianSteve Farhood ki o si tele aye asiwajuRaul Márquez sìn bi iwé atunnkanka. Awọn executive o nse niGordon Hall pẹluRichard Gaughanproducing atiRick Phillips directing.

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Joe Smith JR. PROVIDED EARLY FIREWORKS WITH 1ST ROUND KO WIN AT MOHEGAN SUN

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TARGETING SERGEY KOVALEV TITLE SHOT IN THE FALL
“SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” RESULTS

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (July 1, 2018) – Returning to the ring after an 11-month layoff due to a broken jaw, Joe “Awọn eranko” Smith, Jr. provided early fireworks last night (Saturday, June 30) in the latest installment in the popular “Slugfest at The Sun” jara, presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, ni Mohegan Sun Arena ni Uncasville, Connecticut.

 

 

 

“Slugfest at The Sun” was taped live and will air July 19, 8 -10 p.m. ATI, lori New England Sports Network (NESN). Star Boxing’s next event, “Rockin’ Awọn ija”,Kẹsán 21 at the Paramount in Huntington, NY, will also air via tape- delay on NESN.

 

 

 

Rated No. 3 ati Ko si. 7 ni agbaye, lẹsẹsẹ, nipasẹ awọn World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Association (WBA), Smith (24-2, 20 KOs) hurt Melvin “The Romantic Redneck” Russell (11-5-2, 7 KOs) with the first punch he landed and finished the show, two devastating knockdowns later, ni šiši yika.

 

 

 

“I hit him with a decent shot when I was walking him down and saw that I hurt him,” Joe Smith Jr. explained. “Nítorí, 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 so. “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.”

 

 

 

“Kovalev 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 Kali “KO Mequinonoag” Reis (14-7-1, 4 KOs) cruised past Mexican welterweight Patty “Las Elegante” Ramírez (11-6, 5 KOs), a tele aye akọle challenger, winning all eight rounds.

 

 

 

“She was a survivor,” Reis commented. “There was a lot we wanted to work on, body shots, jabs and more … getting 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 “Action” Anthony Laureano (8-0 3KO ká) lived up to his nickname, never taking a backwards step, as he pounded Juan Rodriguez (8-10-1 6KO ká) in the center of the ring from the opening bell through the end for a dominant six-round unanimous decision. Awọn 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, ju. It’s there, he felt it; it’s coming. I have a long road. Next ija, 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.”

 

 

 

Undefeated Junior middleweight Wendy “Haitian Fire” Toussaint (9-0, 3 KOs) lit up an overwhelmed Andy Gonzalez (6-3, 5 KOs), 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 KOs) 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 welterweight “Lethal” Larry Fryers (formerly known as Gleeson) dara si rẹ gba lati 7-1 (2 KOs) 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 KOs), fighting out of New London (CT), pa rẹ undefeated gba mule, dropping Mexican heavyweight Elder Hernandez (5-3, 3 KOs) 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 “Ko si idije” because of an accidental head butt that left both fighters — William “The ipalọlọ Apaniyan” Foster III (8-0, 6 KOs) ati 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.

Pari awọn esi to wa ni isalẹ:

 

 

Osise esi

 

Akọkọ ìṣẹlẹ – LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

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

WTKO1 (145)

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

 

CO-ẹya-ara – FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS

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

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

Pat Ramirez (11-6, 5 KOs), Aguascalientes, Mexico

 

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Wendi Toussaint (9-0, 3 KOs), Huntington, NY

WTKO3 (1:25)

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

 

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS

Anthony Laureano (8-0, 3 KOs), Ati. Hartford, CT

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

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

 

WELTERWEIGHTS

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

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

Steve Moore (1-4, 1 KO), Orange, Awon ara New Jersey

 

WELTERWEIGHTS

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

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

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

 

HEAVYWEIGHTS

Cassius Chaney (13-0, 7 KOs), New London, CT

WTKO1 (2:47)

Elder Hernandez (5-3, 3 KOs), Morelia, Mexico

*Co-Promoted in association Main Events

 

JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS

William Foster III (8-0, 6 KOs), New Haven, CT

Ko si idije 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
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KALI REIS QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT

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REIS RETURNS TO THE RING YII Satidee AT Mohegan Sun
Ipese, Rhode Island (June 26, 2018) – In advance of her fight this Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, three-time world champion Kali “KO Mequinonoag” Reis 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 KOs) will face former world title challenger Patty “La Elegante” Ramírez (11-5, 5 KOs), of Mexico, ninu ẹya mẹjọ-yika welterweight ija.

 

 

 

Reis vs. Ramirez is the co-featured bout on the “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” kaadi, presented by JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, ni Mohegan Sun Arena ni 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.

 

 

 

Ni awọn akọkọ iṣẹlẹ, after eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, awọn “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, on HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (WBC) ati #7 (WBA) ni agbaye.

 

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.”

 

 

 

“Lori iwe, 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 years. 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.”

 

 

 

“(Saturday) 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

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

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KALI REIS AND ANTHONY LAUREANO
LOOK TO IMPRESS IN THEIR “HOMECOMING” 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, Conn. (jUNE 25, 2018) –With June 30th rapidly approaching, the hype for STAR BOXING’S “SLUGFEST 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, KALI “KO MEQUINONOAG” REIS (13-7-1 4KO ká) of Providence, Rhode Island will be making her third appearance at Mohegan Sun against PATY “LA ELEGANTE” RAMIREZ (11-5 5KO ká). Adding to the excitement, Connecticut ile ti ara “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0 3KO ká) 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 ká).

 

 

 

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, ebi npa, 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 ‘home’ at 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 “Action” 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’s “Slugfest at the Sun” always 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, igbese. Action, o n niyen. 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 Mohegan…Mohegan 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 loud…Mohegan is my home, ko si tabi-tabi. The casino treats me good, and when I go there I feel this is where I belong. I’ve never felt that anywhere else.

 

 

 

Ni awọn ifilelẹ ti awọn iṣẹlẹ ti “SLUGFEST at the SUN” on 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, awọn “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, on HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (WBC) ati #7 (WBA) ni agbaye.

 

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NEW ENGLAND’S TOP & MOST PROMISING BOXERS TO BE SHOWCASED ON “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” CARD JUNE 30TH AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

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UNDERCARD FEATURES SIX UNDEFEATED NEW ENGLAND PROSPECTS

 

UNCASVILLE, CONN. (June 19, 2018) – Many of New England’s best and most promising boxers will be in action Oṣù 30 lori awọn “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” kaadi, presented by JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, at Mohegan Sun Area in Uncasville, Connecticut.
“SLUGFEST at the SUN” featuring JOE SMITH JR.
Awọn “Common Man,” Long Island light heavyweight JOE SMITH, JR. (23-2, 19 KOs), 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 REDNECK” RUSSELL (11-4-2, 7 KOs) ninu awọn 10-yika akọkọ iṣẹlẹ.
Smith burst onto the boxing scene in 2016 when he defeated, top rated light heavyweight, Andrzej 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 (aworan lati apa osi) KALI “KO MEQUINONOAG” REIS (13-7-1, 4 KOs), 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 PATTY “LA ELEGANTE” RAMIREZ (11-5, 5 KOs), of Mexico, lori Aug. 30 ni Mohegan Sun.
Six New Englanders are scheduled to provide support on the undercard, pẹlu 2016 N.E. Golden ibọwọ asiwaju “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0, 3 KOs), of East Hartford (CT), in a six-round junior welterweight match against Mexican knockout artist JUAN de la cruz RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1, 6KOs). 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 KOs), pàdé ELDER “BARON” HERNANDEZ (5-2, 3 KOs), of Mexico, ni a mefa-yika ija. 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 KOs), a three-time N.E. Golden ibọwọ asiwaju, 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 KOs) 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 KOs) has prepared to upset unbeaten WENDY “HAITIAN FIRE” TOUSSAINT (8-0, 2 KOs). 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 KOs) will try to make an impression against ANTHONY WOODS (1-6-1).

 

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“SLUGFEST at the SUN”: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, “THE BEAST” Joe 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 SUN” is presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. Awọn iṣẹlẹ gba ibi Saturday, June 30th ni Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, CT.
Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing “SLUGFEST at the SUN” series is the a premier professional boxing experience in Connecticut. Live from the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena, “SLUGFEST at the SUN” has seen some of the best and brightest in boxing. This includes, meji-aye akoko asiwaju Demetriu “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 SUN” also 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.
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FIGHTNIGHT LIVE ṣi 2018 Sileti ON Jimo FI STAR Boxing YÈ LATI gun erekusu

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NIU YOKI (Jan. 23, 2018) – Friday 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 p.m. ATI live from Long Island, lori eyikeyi ẹrọ nibikibi ti Facebook ti o wa, as the combat sports platform opens 2018 pẹlu ohun kọkanla show lori awọn mẹsan osù-atijọ Syeed.
“A ti sọ ti lalailopinpin dùn pẹlu awọn idagbasoke ti awọn jara, ati Friday ká show will be incredible with the addition of a mystery commentator, ti yoo wa ni fi han igbamiiran ni awọn ọsẹ. Awọn FIGHTNIGHT LIVE jara ni o ni a ni anfani lati de ọdọ awọn oniwe-1,000,000th view ni nikan 11 fihan ati awọn ti a fẹ lati dúpẹ lọwọ ija egeb nibi gbogbo fun won support,” wi Mark Fratto, Ipò ti Linacre Media. “Lori Friday, egeb lati gbogbo lori Long Island ati gbogbo agbala aye yoo ni anfani lati tune ni lati yẹ diẹ ninu awọn tayọ matchups nipasẹ awọn Star Boxing Facebook iwe ati ki o wa FIGHTNIGHT LIVE iwe.”
Ni awọn akọkọ iṣẹlẹ on Friday night, Long Island ká Anthony “Asiko Iworan” Karperis (14-3, 5 KOs) njà fun awọn 17th akoko ni The Paramount nigba ti nwa fun re 13th gun ni ibi isere, taking on Nicaragua’s Nelson Lara (17-9-4, 9 KOs). Undefeated fighters Tyrone “Lẹwa Ọmọkùnrin” James (6-0, 3 KOs), Wendi Toussaint (7-0, 2 KOs) ati Michael Stoute (2-0) yoo wo lati iwunilori awọn Long Island enia ati Facebook jepe, and fight fans will witness the pro debut of Huntington’s own Shaun Kennedy, plus gaju ni ṣe ati siwaju sii.
“O ti wa ni lilọ lati wa ni a ojlofọndotenamẹ tọn night ti Boxing. Egeb yoo ri orisirisi awọn undefeated asesewa ati Anthony Karperis, who is always in fan-friendly wars. Fights from The Paramount are reminiscent of the old days at the Blue Horizon – ojlofọndotenamẹ tọn njà, upsets ati lakitiyan egeb,” wi Joe DeGuardia, CEO ati Aare ti Star Boxing. “O ti wa ni nla ti gbogbo aye yoo ni anfani lati ri yi 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. Bẹẹni, the Paramount will be sold out Friday night – ṣugbọn o si tun le wo awọn njà nipa yiyi sinu Facebook.”
Lori awọn akọkọ mẹjọ osu ti siseto, 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. Awọn Meje. 9 “Real Deal ni igbega: Empire State” lati Resorts World Casino (225,000), awọn August Hi “Super Saturday” lati Foxwoods (203,000), awọn Sept. Si Hi Esi “Twin River Twinbill” lati Lincoln, R.I. (157,000) gbogbo dofun 150,000 wiwo, 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.
Ni afikun si awọn aise viewership awọn nọmba, ni kikun-ibanisọrọ, fan-friendly productions have seen more than 130,000 collective ifiwe post engagements (13,000-plus fun show), pẹlu diẹ ẹ sii ju 91,000 “fẹran” tabi “fẹràn,” ju lọ 16,000 comments ati 4,900-plus mọlẹbi.
FIGHTNIGHT LIVE broadcasts are viewed by 76 ogorun ọkunrin, 24 ogorun awon obirin. The top demographic is comprised of males ages 25-34, eyi ti o encompasses to 30.0 ogorun ti awọn jepe, lori apapọ.
Awọn Meje. 9 “Real Deal ni igbega: Empire State” set a new bar with 224,658 wiwo ati awọn Meje. 15-16 DiBella-CES doubleheader carried the series to mẹta-merin-ti-a-million wiwo ni o kan lori osu merin. Awọn Aug. 26 Foxwoods “Super Saturday” show dúró jade leyo pẹlu 3,336 live hours of content viewed, nigba ti awọn Meje. 15 DiBella card saw more than 40,000 wiwo awọn ibasepo including almost 39,000 “fẹran” tabi “fẹràn.”
Lori Friday night, Jan. 26, gbe lati The Paramount ni Huntington, Long Island, N.Y., egeb le reti a ga-ikolu, olona-kamẹra sisanwọle iriri ni pipe pẹlu eya, awọn ohun idanilaraya, replays, interviews and an announce team anchored by blow-by-blow announcer Marc Abrams of AWE, NBC idaraya Philadelphia, 15Rounds.com ati AbramsBoxing.com. Former Golden Gloves Champion Cara Castronuova, bayi ti awọn Knockout isanraju Foundation, will contribute analysis and deliver post-fight interviews in the ring. To provide spectators with a fully-interactive ringside experience, commentators yoo beere ati ki o dahun si ibeere lati awọn Facebook jepe jakejado igbohunsafefe.
Ṣẹda ki o si yi ni Linacre Media jade ti New York City, awọn FIGHTNIGHT LIVE jara ẹya ara ẹrọ ọjọgbọn announcers, ọpọ kamẹra awọn agbekale, tẹlifisiọnu eya, replays ati sile-ni-sile wiwọle ati ojukoju. Awọn sisanwọle fihan wa o si wa agbaye nibikibi ti Facebook ti o wa. Ni ipilẹṣẹ ko nikan kí egeb lati kakiri aye to tune ni, sugbon tun yoo fun oke-ati-bọ awọn onija a agbaye Syeed lati Trust wọn ipa, yoo fun awọn olupolowo ohun wiwọle “igbohunsafefe” ojutu ati ki o yoo onigbọwọ ni agbara lati de ọdọ a ibi-jepe nipasẹ iyasọtọ akoonu.
Die FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Winter / Orisun omi 2018 ọjọ yoo wa ni ifowosi kede ni ọsẹ to nbo.
FIGHTNIGHT LIVE ti o wa online ni: https://www.facebook.com/FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE /
Follow all the action via social media at FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE lori Facebook,@FaceFIGHTNIGHTLIVE on Instagram and @FIGHTNIGHTLIVE_ on Twitter, or by using the hashtag #FIGHTNIGHTLIVE. Fun awọn titun Linacre Media iṣẹlẹ ati igbohunsafefe iṣeto, follow @LinacreMedia across all social platforms or use the tags #LinacreMediaEvents tabi #LinacreMediaOnTV.