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Silva-Forero tops “Night of Champions” October 6 en St. Petersburgo, Florida

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Tampa, Florida (Agosto 28, 2018) – Lightweight William “Babyface” Silva returns to the ring Saturday, Octubre 6 when he meets hard-hitting Jose Forero in a ten round contest headlining Fire Fist Boxing Promotions’ “Noche de Campeones” en el St. Petersburgo Coliseo de San. Petersburgo, Florida.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Nacido y criado en Sao Paulo, Brazil but now fighting out of Plant City, Florida, Silva has an outstanding 25-2 professional record with 14 nocauts. En Julio 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 campeonato de libra.

 

 

 

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 registro con 5 triunfos por nocaut. Reyes appears to be a star in the making however he’ll be facing his toughest foe to date.

 

 

 

La 20 lucha veterano, Gamboa’s 11-9 con 6 gana por 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.

 

 

 

Desde que se convirtió en profesional en 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 (dos veces), Mariana Juarez, Lourdes Juarez, Alesia Graf and Rosalinda Rodriguez. The well-traveled Bosques fought all across the world including bouts in Mexico, Nueva Zelanda, 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.

 

 

 

Joseph Fernandez de Arcadia, 7-3-3 (1 KO), will swap punches with Tobias “Da Truth” Green, 7-2 (2 Nocáuts), 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 Nocáuts) and Alberto Palmetta, 8-1 (4 Nocáuts), will also appear against opponents to be named.

 

 

 

“We’re pleased to bring Silva back following his heroic effort against Lopez,"Dijo Jody Caliguire de 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.”

 

 

 

Todas las peleas y los combatientes son sancionados por la Comisión Atlética del Estado de Florida y están sujetas a cambio.

 

 

 

Para obtener más información, visite Firefistboxing.net o 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 – (Agosto 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 Nocáuts) from Derry, Ireland won the NBA Intercontinental Middleweight Title against Danny Pastrana on June 16, 2018.

 

 

 

William Silva (25-2, 15 Nocáuts) 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 va Gestión 6 para 6 este fin de semana pasado

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Teofimo López anota sensacional nocaut más de William Silva en ESPN
Charles Conwell & brillo Erick De León por ESPN +
Tyler Howard consigue victoria de paro en Nueva Orleans
Raquel Miller queda perfecto con la victoria ciudad natal
restos Anthony Barnes invicto con victoria en la ciudad natal
Nueva York, Nueva York (Julio 18, 2018)–Fue un fin de semana perfecto para Split-T Gestión, como seis miembros de profundo estable de gestión de boxeo se mantuvo invicto con victorias impresionantes.
Teofimo Lopez anunció a sí mismo a la división de peso ligero con una impresionante parada redonda sexto sobre William Silva.
La pelea, que fue la pelea co-estelar en ESPN, se llevó a cabo en sábado La noche en Lakefront Arena en Nueva Orleans.
A pesar de romperse la mano, López estaba dominando en sacar Silva, que entró en la pelea con una 25-1 registro. Silva, que nunca había sido derribado en su carrera, golpear la lona tres veces, incluyendo el extremo que entró 15 segundos en la sexta trama.
López es ahora 10-0 con ocho agujeros ciegos
2016 U.S. Olímpico Charles Conwell (8-0, 6 KOs) era igual de impresionante parando Travis Scott en el segundo round de su pelea de peso mediano junior.
En una pelea que se suponía iba a ser un concurso de paso para Conwell, vieron la tierra natal de Cleveland invicto un perfecto gancho de izquierda al cuerpo que envió a Scott para el conteo de diez en la segunda estrofa.
Invicto y clasificado mundial Erick De Leon tripas y el corazón mostró para ganar una decisión unánime de 10 asaltos sobre Adrian Young en una pelea de peso súper pluma.
De León se dislocó el hombro cuando se cayó en la primera ronda, y luego volvió a dominar y ganar los nueve rondas restantes, con las puntuaciones finales de 98-91 y 97-92 dos veces.
De Leon era capaz de luchar en a pesar de la gravedad de la lesión en el hombro que requiere hospitalización después de la pelea.

De León de Detroit se mantiene invicto en 18-0-1. Young Los Mochis, MEX cae 25-5-2.
También en Nueva Orleans,súper mediano Tyler Howard de Crossville,Tennessee hizo 15-0 con 10 knockouts por el registro de una segunda parada redonda sobre Javier Frazier.
Raquel Milr se mantuvo invicto al ganar una decisión unánime de seis asaltos sobre Tifffany Woodard en un combate de peso mediano. La pelea tuvo lugar en el Fairmont Hotel en la ciudad natal de San Francisco de Miller.
Miller ganó por blanqueada de puntuaciones 60-54 en todas las tarjetas para elevar su marca sin mancha de a 7-0.
Anthony Barnes ganó una decisión mayoritaria de seis asaltos sobre Dwayne Williams en el Casino City Motor en Barnes’ ciudad natal de Detroit.
Barnes es ahora 11-0.
“Fue un gran fin de semana para Split-T Gestión. Estoy orgulloso de estos seis combatientes. Todos ellos estuvieron a la altura, y permaneció invicto. Muestra los atletas tipo que manejamos, y esperamos que muchos más fines de semana como este y continuo éxito para el futuro,” dijo David McWater, CEO de Split-T Gestor.
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Teofimo Lopez shines with 6th round stoppage over William Silva in ESPN co-feature

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NUEVA YORK (Julio 16, 2018)–Teofimo Lopez shined in a major step up bout as he dominated William Silva by scoring a 6th round stoppage in their lightweight bout that was the co-feature on ESPN.

The bout took place on Saturday night at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans.

En la primera ronda, Lopez dumped Silva with a left hook. Silva was bleeding from the nose, En la quinta ronda, Lopez landed several hard hooks to the bloodied Silva, and then dumped Silva to the canvas in the corner.

Lopez came out in round six by landing three left hooks and a right that dropped Silva and the bout was called at 15 segundo.

Silva who came in with a record of 25-1, and is only loss was to Felix Verdejo on HBO, had never been knocked down before the fighter known as “Gordo” dropped him three times.

López es ahora 10-0 con 8 nocauts. Silva is 25-2.

“I know everything is set up by the jab,” dijo López. “The jab is the most important punch. I was playing with his mind. I was setting him up by letting him get comfortable and then to land the big shot. I hurt my hands, early in the fight but you prepare yourself for the worst possible. I just put everyone on notice that I’m coming for those world title at 135lbs!”

“I can’t remember ever seeing such a dynamic young performer as Teofimo Lopez. He’s going to be the best in the world,” said Split-T Management CEO David McWater.

Lopez is promoted by Top Rank

Crédito de la imagen: Mikey Williams / Top Rank

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Silva confident ahead of Saturday bout with Lopez

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Nueva Orleans, LA (Julio 12, 2018) – When lightweight William “Baby Face” Silva arrived in New Orleans yesterday afternoon, he stepped off the plane and raised both hands in the air.

 

 

 

Every time a plane lands in New Orleans, happy travelers throw their hands up in a pre-celebratory fashion of what’s to come during their time in the Big Easy. Silva’s pose however is one he expects to replicate Saturday evening after he defeats hot prospect Teofimo Lopez when the two face off at New Orleans’ Lakefront Arena.

 

 

 

Silva, 25-1 (14 Nocáuts), completed an intense training camp under head trainer Jose Rodriguez in Plant City, Florida. Originally from Brazil and now fighting out of Florida, Silva is cool, calm and confident heading into his bout with the highly touted 9-0 López, who many consider one of boxing’s future stars.

 

 

 

“Everything was perfect in camp and this is the kind of opportunity I need to show everybody the fighter I truly am. Lopez is a talented boxer but I’ve got a big edge in experience and know what it’s like to be in a big fight. I’m ready or Saturday night and will do whatever is necessary to have my hand raised at the end of the fight.”

 

 

 

Silva’s promoter, Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, immediately jumped at the opportunity for his fighter to challenge Lopez and anxiously awaits Saturday night.

 

 

 

“William needed a fight like this to get him to the level we know he’s capable of. Team Silva has respect for Teofimo Lopez and know he’s rated as one of the top young boxers but William is going to show the world that he’s among the best 135 pound fighters Saturday night.”

 

 

 

Promoted by Top Rank Inc. en asociación con DiBella Entertainment, Silva-Lopez fight is scheduled for 10 rounds and is for the WBC Continental Americas Lightweight title. It airs live ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 7 pm E.T. It precedes the WBC interim 140 pound championship matchup between champion Regis Prograis and Juan Jose Velasco.

 

 

 

Fans can follow Silva on Instagram @Willian_Baby_Face and for more information on Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, visita www.firefistboxing.net.

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Silva ready to shine against Lopez

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Plant City, Florida (Junio 26, 2018) – Lightweight William “Baby Face” Silva has an outstanding professional record of 25-1 con 14 triunfos por nocaut. The Plant City, FL based Brazilian won most of his bouts comfortably and has been top 15 Calificación.

 

 

 

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 con 7 triunfos por nocaut. Following a recent ESPN televised first round KO, Lopez received much attention for a victory dance he did honoring the popular game Fortnite.

 

 

 

En Julio 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’s 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 (CMB) 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 en ESPN

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Plant City, Florida (Mayo 16, 2018) – Fire Fist Boxing Promotions’ William “Baby Face” Silva will challenge undefeated Olympian Teofimo Lopez in a ten round lightweight contest Saturday, Julio 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 Nocáuts), against Argentina’s Juan Jose Velasco, 20-0 (12 Nocáuts), for the WBC interim junior welterweight championship.

 

 

 

Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil and fighting out of Plant City, Florida, Silva has an outstanding professional ledger of 25-1 con 14 nocauts. En su combate más reciente, 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 con 7 triunfos por nocaut. En mayo 12, Lopez demolished once-beaten Vitor Jones Freitas in 64 segundo. Born in Brooklyn, NY and based in Davie, Florida, 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,"Dijo Jody Caliguire de 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 aguda para el sábado enfrentamiento con Casarez; apunta a la mejor 135

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Plant City, Florida (Marzo 1, 2018) - Muchos en el mundo del boxeo mejor recuerdo de peso ligero brasileño William Silva por su valiente 2016 el rendimiento contra Félix Verdejo. En la pelea de HBO televisado, Silva mostró gran corazón y tenacidad, pero se superó más de diez rondas frente a un vendido multitud pro-Verdejo.
“Yo no tenía el equipo adecuado o campo de entrenamiento en el momento,"Dijo Silva, quien entró en la pelea Verdejo 23-0.
Desde trasladarse a la Florida desde Arizona, Silva vinculado con José Rodríguez en la planta de la ciudad de gimnasio de boxeo y firmó un acuerdo promocional con Puño de Fuego de boxeo con sede en Tampa. En noviembre 2017, regresó al ring después de un año y medio para vencer despido Ariel Vasquez. Hasta ahora, todo ha valido la pena y Silva actualmente en plena forma.
“Ha estado entrenando a un ritmo fantástico, dijo Rodríguez. “Su equilibrio y la energía son extraordinarias - que está listo para luchar!"
En Sábado, Marzo 3, Silva enfrenta dura Rogelio Casarez en el 10 ronda principal evento de una tarjeta de Fuego Fist Boxing en el Masters de banquetes en Clearwater, Florida. Silva-Casarez es para el campeonato de peso ligero de la NBA mundo e IBO Continental. Cerdeño, que tiene un engañoso 13-6 registro, enfrentado a la oposición excelente incluyendo Jamel Herring y multi-división al título de César Seda, quien tomó la distancia en agosto pasado.
“No sé mucho sobre él, además de que es un zurdo dura que viene hacia ti,”Dijo Silva de su oponente.
Incluso con información limitada sobre el hombre que va a intercambiar golpes con sábado por la noche, Silva de confianza que va a derrotar a su enemigo con sede en Arkansas antes de fijar su mirada en el 135 élite de la división de libras.
"(Con una victoria) Espero conseguir alineado y luchar contra los mejores boxeadores en 135. Este es mi tiempo para que esto ocurra porque tengo a la gente adecuada detrás de mí que creen en mi carrera “.
La tarjeta se inicia en 7 pm y también cuenta 7 otros combates entre ellos destacan locales Nicolás Iannuzzi, Antonio Tarver Jr., José Fernández, Ricky Tomlinson y Ward Ozodek.
Los boletos están disponibles en ticketmaster.com y tablas pueden ser comprados llamando 813-734-2461. Los aficionados también pueden ver la tarjeta de ocho pelea en vivo en cualquier lugar del mundo por sólo $9.99 yendo a https://www.fite.tv/watch/de peso ligero-batalla / 2mzhw /.
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William Silva headlines March 3 in Clearwater, Florida

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Tampa, Florida (Febrero 18, 2018) – Lightweight contender William “Baby Face” Silva returns to the ring Saturday, Marzo 3 to face rugged Rogelio Casarez at Banquet Master in Clearwater, Florida.
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, en cualquier momento, dondequiera. The Arkansas native, que es 13-6 con 5 Nocáuts, luchado 2012 Olympian Jamel Arenque, undefeated Louis Cruz and two-division world title challenger Cesar Seda. En 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 registro con 10 Nocáuts. Tucker, 5-3-1 (3 Nocáuts), 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 Nocáuts) is a big local draw and fought his entire career in the Sunshine State.
Middleweight prospect Antonio Tarver Jr. de 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.”
En otros combates preliminares, 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.
Para obtener más información, go to Firefirstboxing.net or Facebook.com/Firefistboxing.