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Silva-Forero steht im Oktober an der Spitze der „Night of Champions“ 6 in St. Petersburg, FL

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Tampa, FL (August 28, 2018) - Der leichte William "Babyface" Silva kehrt am Samstag in den Ring zurück, Oktober 6 als er Jose Forero in einem Zehn-Runden-Wettbewerb als Headliner bei Fire Fist Boxing Promotions trifft’ “Night of Champions” an der St.. Petersburg Kolosseum in St.. Petersburg, FL.

 

 

 

Tickets are on sale by going to http://www1.ticketmaster.com/fire-fist-boxing-presents-abf-triple-st-petersburg-florida-10-06-2018/event/0d00551696349f20. VIP tickets can be purchased by calling 813-734-2461.

 

 

 

Geboren und aufgewachsen in Sao Paulo angehoben, Brazil but now fighting out of Plant City, FL, Silva has an outstanding 25-2 professional record with 14 Knockouts. Juli 14, Silva showed incredible heart and determination but lost via sixth round stoppage against elite rising star Teofimo Lopez. Prior to his gutsy effort vs Lopez, Silva shutout veteran Rogelio Casarez over ten rounds to capture the IBO Continental 135 pound championship.

 

 

 

Living and fighting out of Panama, Forero is a former WBC Latino and Global Boxing Council champion, capturing both belts by stoppage. Forero, 13-7-1 (11 KO’S), is confident Silva will be his next victim and doesn’t plan on leaving it up to the judges.

 

 

 

Silva-Forero is for the vacant ABF Continental Americas lightweight title.

 

 

 

Popular welterweight up and comer Mark Reyes Jr. of Tampa challenges experienced Panamanian Edwin Gamboa in an eight rounder for the ABF Continental Americas welterweight title.

 

 

 

A multi-time champion as an amateur, Reyes has shined thus far in the pros, compiling a perfect 7-0 Rekord mit 5 gewinnt durch KO. Reyes appears to be a star in the making however he’ll be facing his toughest foe to date.

 

 

 

A 20 Kampf-Veteran, Gamboa’s 11-9 mit 6 wins by KO. The 33-year-old Panama City native’s faced five unbeaten opponents and handed two their first defeat.

 

 

 

Former world champion and St. Petersburg native Noemi “La Rebelde” Bosques returns to her hometown for the first time in more than two years to face ultra-tough Crystal Hoy in a six round super flyweight contest for the ABF Continental Americas title.

 

 

 

Da Drehen Pro im 2012, Bosques traveled the world to face many of the sport’s top fighters. She’s shared the squared circle with Kenia Enriquez, Heather Hardy (zweimal), Mariana Juarez, Lourdes Juarez, Alesia Graf and Rosalinda Rodriguez. The well-traveled Bosques fought all across the world including bouts in Mexico, Neuseeland, China, India and various US cities.

 

 

 

The Las Vegas-based Hoy turned pro in 2002 and battled legendary Alicia Ashley, Monica Lovato, Yazmin Rivas, Katy Castillo, Heather Hardy and Tyrieshia Douglas.

 

 

 

Fire Fist Boxing’s card also features five all-Florida match-ups.

 

 

 

Arcadia’s Joseph Fernandez, 7-3-3 (1 KO), will swap punches with Tobias “Da Truth” Green, 7-2 (2 KO), of West Palm Beach in a junior welterweight matchup while 5-0 welterweight prospect Ramon De La Paz of Wesley Chapel battles Orlando’s Javier Garcia.

 

 

 

Junior middleweight knockout artist Ozodbek “Bomber” Aripov of Fort Myers puts his 3-0 record on the line against Miami’s Clifford Gray Jr., heavyweight Jose “The Dream” Medina of Tampa faces Miami native Hector Hodge and Tampa junior lightweight Armando Moran squares off with Miami’s Benny Rodriguez Jr.

 

 

 

All bouts are scheduled for six rounds except Moran-Rodriguez, which is a four round contest.

 

 

 

Argentinian imports Marcos Escudero, 4-0 (3 KO) and Alberto Palmetta, 8-1 (4 KO), will also appear against opponents to be named.

 

 

 

“We’re pleased to bring Silva back following his heroic effort against Lopez,” said Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. “He deserves the opportunity to fight in his adopted home state of Florida and the fans enjoyed his fight in March. We’re also excited to present Mark Reyes Jr’s first title and promotional debut for us plus the return of hometown hero Noemi Bosques. From top to bottom, we’ve got exciting fights and fighters from all over Florida so make sure to come out and support what will be an excellent night of boxing.”

 

 

 

All fights and fighters are sanctioned by the Florida State Athletic Commission and subject to change.

 

 

 

Weitere Informationen, please visit Firefistboxing.net or Facebook.com/Firefistboxing.

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Middleweight Connor Coyle has voluntarily relinquished his NBA Intercontinental Middleweight Title & William Silva has voluntarily relinquished his NBA Lightweight World Title

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Tampa, Florida – (August 20, 2018) –In a surprising about-face, Middleweight Connor Coyle has voluntarily relinquished his NBA Intercontinental Middleweight Title and William Silva has voluntarily relinquished his NBA Lightweight World Title.

 

 

 

“We were notified by Coyle’s and Silva’s promoter Fire Fist Boxing Promotions that they have chosen to go a different direction. The Promoter notified the NBA via email in early July. Fire Fist was made aware of champion obligations regarding defense of the belt, resulting in Fire Fist Promotions deciding to voluntarily vacate the titles,” said Damon Gonzales, President of the NBA.

 

 

 

Connor Coyle (8-0, 3 KO) from Derry, Ireland won the NBA Intercontinental Middleweight Title against Danny Pastrana on June 16, 2018.

 

 

 

William Silva (25-2, 15 KO) from Plant City, Florida won the NBA Lightweight World Title on March 3, 2018 against Rogelio Casarez.

 

 

 

We wish both of the fighters the best as they continue their pugilistic career.

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Split-T Management goes 6 für 6 this past weekend

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Teofimo Lopez scores sensational knockout over William Silva on ESPN
Charles Conwell & Erick De Leon shine on ESPN+
Tyler Howard gets stoppage victory in New Orleans
Raquel Miller remains perfect with hometown win
Anthony Barnes remains undefeated with victory in hometown
New York, NY (Juli 18, 2018)–It was a perfect weekend for Split-T Management, as six members of Boxing’s deepest management stable remained undefeated with impressive victories.
Teofimo Lopez announced himself to the lightweight division with an impressive 6th round stoppage over William Silva.
Der Kampf, which was the co-feature bout on ESPN, took place am Samstag night at The Lakefront Arena in New Orleans.
Despite breaking his hand, Lopez was dominating in taking out Silva, who came into the fight with a 25-1 Rekord. Silva, who had never been knocked down in his career, hit the canvas three times, including the end which came 15 seconds into the 6th frame.
Lopez ist jetzt 10-0 mit acht Vorprägungen
2016 U.S.. Olympier Charles Conwell (8-0, 6 KOs) was equally as impressive by stopping Travis Scott in the 2nd round of their junior middleweight bout.
In a bout which was supposed to be a step-up contest for Conwell, saw the undefeated Cleveland native land a perfect left hook to the body that sent Scott down for the ten-count in the 2nd stanza.
Undefeated and world ranked Erick De Leon showed guts and heart to win a 10-round unanimous decision over Adrian Young in a super featherweight bout.
DeLeon dislocated his shoulder when he fell in the 1st round, and then came back to dominate and win the remaining nine rounds, with final scores of 98-91 und 97-92 zweimal.
De Leon was able to fight on despite the severity of the shoulder injury which required hospitalization following the fight.

De Leon of Detroit remains undefeated at 18-0-1. Young Los Mochis, MEX falls to 25-5-2.
Also in New Orleans,Supermittelgewicht Tyler Howard of Crossville,Tennessee made it 15-0 mit 10 knockouts by registering a 2nd round stoppage over Javier Frazier.
Raquel Miller remained undefeated by winning a six-round unanimous decision over Tifffany Woodard in a middleweight bout. The fight took place at the Fairmont Hotel in Miller’s hometown of San Francisco.
Miller won by shutout scores of 60-54 on all cards to raise her unblemished mark of to 7-0.
Anthony Barnes won a six-round majority decision over Dwayne Williams at The Motor City Casino in Barnes’ hometown of Detroit.
Barnes is now 11-0.
“It was a great weekend for Split-T Management. I am proud of these six fighters. They all rose to the occasion, and stayed undefeated. It shows the type athletes that we manage, and we look forward to many more weekends like this and continued success for the future,” sagte David McWater, CEO of Split-T Manager.
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Teofimo Lopez glänzt mit sechsten Runde Stillstand über William Silva in ESPN Ko-Funktion

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NEW YORK (Juli 16, 2018)–Teofimo Lopez glänzte in einem großen Schritt Kampf, als er William Silva dominierte durch einen sechsten Runde Stillstand in ihrem leichten Anfall Scoring, das die Ko-Funktion auf ESPN war.

Der Kampf fand am Samstagabend in der Seeseite Arena in New Orleans.

In der ersten Runde, Lopez abgeladen Silva mit einem linken Haken. Silva blutete aus der Nase, In Runde fünf, Lopez landete mehrere harte Haken zum bloodied Silva, und dann abgeladen Silva auf die Leinwand in der Ecke.

Lopez kam von der Landung drei linke Haken in Runde sechs und ein Recht, das Silva und der Kampf fiel hieß bei 15 Sekunden.

Silva, der mit einem Rekord kam in der 25-1, und ist nur Verlust war Felix Verdejo auf HBO, hatte nie vor dem Kämpfer umgeworfen bekannt als “Gordo” ließ ihn dreimal.

Lopez ist jetzt 10-0 mit 8 Knockouts. Silva ist 25-2.

“Ich weiß, dass alles, was von dem Jab eingerichtet ist,” sagte Lopez. “Der Jab ist der wichtigste Schlag. Ich spiele mit seinem Geist. Ich einstellte ihn durch ihn sich bequem zu lassen und dann den großen Schuss zu landen. Ich verletzte meine Hände, früh in den Kampf, aber sie bereiten Sie sich auf das Schlimmste möglich. Ich habe gerade alle auf Nachricht, dass ich bei 135 £ für jene WM-Titel kommen!”

“Ich kann mich nicht erinnern, jemals eine solche dynamische junge Darsteller als Teofimo Lopez zu sehen. Er wird der beste in der Welt sein,” sagte Split-T Management CEO David McWater.

Lopez wird von Top Rank gefördert

Photo Credit: Mikey Williams / Top Rank

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Silva zuversichtlich vor Samstag Kampf mit Lopez

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New Orleans, LA (Juli 12, 2018) - Wenn leichte William „Baby Face“ Silva kam gestern Nachmittag New Orleans, er trat aus dem Flugzeug und hob beiden Hände in der Luft.

 

 

 

Jedes Mal, wenn ein Flugzeug landet in New Orleans, glücklich Reisende werfen ihre Hände in eine vorher festlichen Art und Weise von bis, was während ihrer Zeit im Big Easy kommen. jedoch Silva Pose ist, die er erwartet Samstagabend zu replizieren, nachdem er heiße Aussicht Teofimo Lopez besiegt, wenn die beiden Anspiel in New Orleans am See Arena.

 

 

 

Silva, 25-1 (14 KO), ein intensives Trainingslager unter Cheftrainer Jose Rodriguez in Plant City abgeschlossen, FL. Ursprünglich aus Brasilien und jetzt kämpft aus Florida, Silva ist cool, ruhig und zuversichtlich Überschrift in seinen Kampf mit dem vielgepriesene 9-0 Lopez, die viele als eine der zukünftigen Sterne Boxen.

 

 

 

„Alles war perfekt im Lager und das ist die Art von Gelegenheit, ich brauche die Kämpfer zu zeigen, alle, die ich wirklich bin. Lopez ist ein talentierter Boxer, aber ich habe einen großen Vorteil in Erfahrung bekommen und weiß, was es ist wie in einem großen Kampf werden. Ich bin bereit, oder Samstag Abend und werde tun, was notwendig ist, meine Hand am Ende des Kampfes erhöht zu haben.“

 

 

 

Silva Promoter, Jody Caliguire von Feuerfaust Boxing Promotions, sprang sofort auf Herausforderung Lopez auf die Möglichkeit, für seine Kämpfer und wartet gespannt Samstagabend.

 

 

 

„William einen Kampf wie diese brauchte ihn auf das Niveau zu erhalten, wir wissen, dass er fähig ist. Team Silva hat Respekt für Teofimo Lopez und weiß, dass er als einer der besten jungen Boxer bewertet ist aber William wird die Welt zeigen, dass er zu den am besten 135 Pfund Kämpfer Samstagabend.“

 

 

 

Gefördert durch Top Rank Inc. in Verbindung mit DiBella Entertainment, Silva-Lopez Kampf ist für 10 Runden und ist für den WBC Continental Americas Titel Lightweight. Es lüftet Live ESPN und ESPN Deportes an 7 E.T pm. Es geht das WBC-Interim 140 Pfund Meisterschaft Matchup zwischen Champion Regis Prograis und Juan Jose Velasco.

 

 

 

Fans können Silva auf Instagram @Willian_Baby_Face folgen und für weitere Informationen über Feuerfaust Boxing Promotions, Besuch www.firefistboxing.net.

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Silva ready to shine against Lopez

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Plant City, FL (Juni 26, 2018) – Lightweight William “Baby Face” Silva has an outstanding professional record of 25-1 mit 14 gewinnt durch KO. The Plant City, FL based Brazilian won most of his bouts comfortably and has been top 15 Nenn.

 

 

 

Teofimo Lopez is considered a blue chip prospect though he’s yet to face a stiff challenge as a professional.

 

 

 

The talented 20-year-old represented Honduras at the 2016 Olympics and is 9-0 mit 7 gewinnt durch KO. Following a recent ESPN televised first round KO, Lopez received much attention for a victory dance he did honoring the popular game Fortnite.

 

 

 

Juli 14, Silva and Lopez square off over ten rounds for the WBC Continental Americas lightweight title. The bout will air live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 7 p.m. ET from the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, LA. A large crowd is expected.

 

 

 

With just over two weeks until the opening bell sounds, Silva’s sharpening his tools in an intense camp with head trainer Jose Rodriguez at Plant City Boxing Gym. Between extra time in the gym, world class sparring and an added motivation from the public viewing him as an underdog, Silva is confident July 14 will elevate his career, not Lopez’.

 

 

 

“I feel great and our preparations have gone exactly as planned so far,” Silva said following a training session at Plant City Boxing Gym. “Lopez is a good fighter but this is a great opportunity to show that I’m also a top talent. My team and I will be prepared for victory July 14.”

 

 

 

Silva Promoter, Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing, has seen a significant improvement in his fighter in the last six months and believes that Lopez is in for a surprise.

 

 

 

“I believe some people are probably expecting to see the William Silva they did against Felix Verdejo but they’re in for a major surprise. He’s a totally different fighter now and improvements have been made across the board that I’ve seen firsthand in the gym. If Lopez and his supporters are viewing Silva as a stepping stone with a good record it’s not only motivation for our side but a major mistake on theirs.”

 

 

 

The card is headlined by a battle of unbeatens between New Orleans’ very own Regis Prograis and Argentina’s Juan Jose Velasco for the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim super lightweight title.

 

 

 

Promoted by Top Rank in Association with DiBella Entertainment, tickets from $40 are on sale now at the Lakefront Arena box office, Ticketmaster.com and by calling 1-800-745-8000. Military, student and New Orleans Police Department members can receive discounted seats with a valid ID at the box office.

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Silva to face Lopez July 14 auf ESPN

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Plant City, FL (Mai 16, 2018) – Fire Fist Boxing Promotions’ William “Baby Face” Silva will challenge undefeated Olympian Teofimo Lopez in a ten round lightweight contest Saturday, Juli 14 at the Lakefront Arena at the University of New Orleans.

 

 

 

Silva-Lopez opens a Top Rank promoted ESPN telecast headlined by New Orleans’ own Regis Prograis, 21-0 (18 KO), against Argentina’s Juan Jose Velasco, 20-0 (12 KO), for the WBC interim junior welterweight championship.

 

 

 

Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil and fighting out of Plant City, FL, Silva has an outstanding professional ledger of 25-1 mit 14 Knockouts. In seinem letzten Kampf, Silva shutout Rogelio Casarez to capture the IBO Continental and NBA World lightweight championships. The 31-year-old Silva trains under Jose Rodriguez at the Plant City Boxing Gym and made significant strides since his lone setback against Felix Verdejo in 2016.

 

 

 

Widely regarded among America’s best young fighters, Lopez is a perfect 9-0 mit 7 gewinnt durch KO. On May 12, Lopez demolished once-beaten Vitor Jones Freitas in 64 Sekunden. Born in Brooklyn, NY and based in Davie, FL, the highly-touted Lopez represented his parents’ home country of Honduras in the 2016 Olympics but lost in the opening round eventual silver medalist Sofiane Oumiha of France.

 

 

 

The Silva-Lopez bout is for the NBA World and IBO Continental lightweight titles.

 

 

 

“We’re extremely excited for the opportunity to get William back on a major platform,” said Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. “Lopez is a very talented fighter and we respect his ability but William has a major edge in experience. He’s improved tremendously since his last big fight against Verdejo and I think the boxing world is in for a surprise July 14.”

 

 

 

More information on the card will be available shortly.

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Silva sharp for Saturday showdown with Casarez; targets the best at 135

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Plant City, FL (März 1, 2018) – Many in the boxing world best remember Brazilian lightweight William Silva for his gutsy 2016 performance against Felix Verdejo. In the HBO televised bout, Silva showed tremendous heart and toughness but was outpointed over ten rounds in front of a sold out pro-Verdejo crowd.
“I didn’t have the right team or training camp at the time,", Sagte Silva, who entered the Verdejo bout 23-0.
Since relocating to Florida from Arizona, Silva linked up with Jose Rodriguez at the Plant City Boxing Gym and inked a promotional agreement with Tampa-based Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. Im November 2017, he returned to the ring after a year and a half layoff to outpoint Ariel Vasquez. Soweit, everything has paid off and Silva’s currently in top form.
“He’s been training at a fantastic pace, sagte Rodriguez. “His balance and power are extraordinary – he’s ready to fight!"
Auf Samstag, März 3, Silva faces tough Rogelio Casarez in the 10 round main event of a Fire Fist Boxing card at Banquet Masters in Clearwater, FL. Silva-Casarez is for the NBA World and IBO Continental lightweight championships. Casarez, who has a deceiving 13-6 Rekord, faced excellent opposition including Jamel Herring and multi-division title contender Cesar Seda, who he took the distance last August.
“I don’t know much about him besides that he’s a tough lefty that comes at you,” Silva said of his opponent.
Even with limited information about the man he’ll swap punches with Saturday evening, Silva’s confident he’ll defeat his Arkansas-based foe before setting his sights on the 135 pound division’s elite.
"(With a victory) I hope to get ranked and fight the top fighters at 135. This is my time to make it happen because I’ve got the right people behind me that believe in my career.”
The card starts at 7 pm and also features 7 other bouts including local standouts Nicholas Iannuzzi, Antonio Tarver Jr., Joseph Fernandez, Ricky Tomlinson and Ozodek Aripov.
Karten gibt es bei ticketmaster.com and tables can be purchased by calling 813-734-2461. Fans can also watch the eight bout card live anywhere in the world for just $9.99 by going to https://www.fite.tv/watch/lightweight-battle/2mzhw/.
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William Silva headlines March 3 in Clearwater, FL

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Tampa, FL (Februar 18, 2018) – Lightweight contender William “Baby Face” Silva returns to the ring Saturday, März 3 to face rugged Rogelio Casarez at Banquet Master in Clearwater, FL.
The eight-bout card is promoted by Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and tables can be purchased by calling 813-734-2461. Fans can also watch the card live for only $9.99 at Fite.tv/watch/lightweight-battle/2mzhw/. The first bout is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Hailing from Sao Paolo, Brazil but residing in Florida, Silva has an excellent 24-1 professional record with 14 of those victories by knockout. The former WBO Latino Lightweight titlist fought highly-touted Felix Verdejo on HBO in 2016 but came up short in a gutsy performance. Silva is looking to get back into the limelight but must first pass a tough test on the 3rd.
Known by his moniker “El Loco,” Casarez has proven his willingness to fight anybody, zu jeder zeit, irgendwo. The Arkansas native, wer ist 13-6 mit 5 KO, kämpfte 2012 Olympian Jamel Herring, undefeated Louis Cruz and two-division world title challenger Cesar Seda. In 2016, Casarez traveled all the way to China to capture the NABF and IBU 130 pound titles by outpointing previously unbeaten Ronnakit Boontree over twelve rounds.
The Silva-Casarez showdown is slated for ten rounds and is for the NBA World and IBO Continental 135 pound titles.
Popular Tampa cruiserweight Nicholas “The Showstopper” Iannuzzi returns to the squared circle for the first time in nearly four years to face Lemarcus Tucker of Arkansas in a six rounder. Known for his larger than life Personality, Iannuzzi has a solid 18-4 Rekord mit 10 KO. Tucker, 5-3-1 (3 KO), had all nine of his professional fights during Iannuzzi’s hiatus and looks for a second consecutive victory.
Ricky “Cowboy” Tomlinson of Thonotasassa, FL meets unbeaten Ernest Hall of Baltimore, MD in a four round featherweight contest. Tomlinson, 5-3-2 (3 KO) is a big local draw and fought his entire career in the Sunshine State.
Middleweight prospect Antonio Tarver Jr. von Orlando, FL looks to run his record to 5-0 when he meets Dallas, TX based veteran Carlos Dixon in a four round contest. Tarver Jr. is the son of former unified champion Antonio Tarver.
“We at Fire Fist Boxing are looking forward to an explosive night of boxing with championship bouts and a great undercard,” said Promoter Jody Caliguire. “I’m looking forward to seeing all the boxing fans for another great evening filled with international and local talent.”
In anderen undercard Kämpfe, Joseph Fernandez meets Thomas Amaro in a six rounder, heavyweight Jordan Sanders challenges Rodriguez Cade over four rounds, Ozodbek Aripov faces Chaklit Ali Redwood in a four round junior middleweight tilt and Rufat Huseynov battles Emilio Rivera.
Weitere Informationen, go to Firefirstboxing.net or Facebook.com/Firefistboxing.