Saturday, April 13 from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Headlined by Shields vs. Hammer Battle for Undisputed Middleweight Championship Live on SHOWTIME®
Atlantic City, N.J. (March 26, 2019) – Undercard action on Saturday, April 13 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City will feature an exciting lineup, including a women’s featherweight world title matchup and unbeaten prospects stepping in the ring, leading up to the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader headlined by the Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer showdown for the undisputed 160-pound world championship.
The undercard lineup is highlighted by unbeaten RussianElena Gradinar(9-0, 2 Kos) vying for her first world title when she takes on former two-time title challengerBrenda Karen Carabajal(15-4-1, 9 Kos) for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Championship.
“Women’s boxing is experiencing monumental growth throughout the world and as part of this historic night, we wanted to showcase top talent in significant fights,” said Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions. “I am delighted to feature two top contenders fighting for the vacant IBF Featherweight World Title as highly-regarded and unbeaten Russian fighter Elena Gradinar and longtime Argentinian contender Karen Carbajal will battle to become champion. Top to bottom, April 13 will be a memorable night for boxing fans around the world.”
In super flyweight action, 23-year-old Detroit-nativeJa’Rico O’Quinn(11-0, 8 Kos) looks to remain unbeaten in an eight-round fight against Northfield, Minnesota’sVicente Alfaro Martinez(9-4, 3 Kos).
Tiketi maka ndụ omume, nke a na-akwalite Salita n'ọkwá, na-ọnụ na $150, $100, $55 na $35 na ndị na ere now. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and atboardwalkhall.com.
The action will also include former heavyweight title challengerSamuel Peter(37-6, 30 Kos) na-ewere na Mexico si Mario Heredia (15-6-1, 13 Kos) in an eight-round matchup andJesse Angel Hernandez(12-2, 7 Kos) of Fort Worth, Texas stepping in for an eight round super bantamweight contest against New Jersey’sEdgar Joe Cortes(6-4-1). ọmụ, Michigan-nativeDarrion Lawsonwill look for his second pro win in as many fights when he facesSọl Almeida na a super Middleweight n'obi.
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ABOUT SHIELDS vs. HAMMER Shields vs. Hammer will pit undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer against each other in a battle to crown the undisputed 160-pound world champion, in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history. The co-feature will pit Jermaine Franklin taking on Rydell Booker in a thrilling 10-round heavyweight bout and in the telecast opener, heavyweights Otto Wallin and Nick Kisner will battle in 10-round clash. The SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
Reno, Nev. (March 26, 2019) – The 2019 Western Elite Qualifier & Regional Open Championships kicked off last night with 96 elite boxers taking to the rings to begin their journey in hopes of punching their ticket to the 2020 Olympic Trials for Boxing this December.
The three rings saw 16 exciting bouts in each ring to give a preview of what is to come during the week-long tournament at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nev. This year’s edition of the Western Elite Qualifier is the second event of the USA Boxing Olympic Trials Qualifying Series, which will see two boxers in each elite Olympic weight class advance to the Trials.
Action continues today with two sessions of boxing, beginning at noon with the prep and junior divisions, while the youth and elite men and women’s divisions will take to the ring beginning at 3:00 p.m. Est / 6:00 p.m. PST.
Follow all the action this week, including our free live stream, site clicking here.
LOS ANGELES– Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. na Fraịdee, July 12 will be headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight featuring Canada’sJulia Budd(12-2) defending her title for a third time against undefeatedOlga Rubin(6-0) of Israel.
The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, as well as DAZN.com, while preliminary action will stream onBellator.comand globally on theBellator Mobile App. Tiketiare on sale now and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. A ga-ama ọkwa ịgba egwu ndị ọzọ n'izu ndị na-abịa.
Fighting out of Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada, Budd is set to enter the Bellator cage for the first time in 2019 and for the third time since claiming the inaugural Bellator women’s featherweight world title in 2017. Currently riding a winning streak of 10 nsọtụ, including six straight since joining forces with Bellator in 2015, “The Jewel” has her eyes set on a third consecutive world title defense when she challenges the undefeated Rubin on July 12. Since knocking off Dutch legend Marloes Coenen for the 145-pound strap atBellator 174, the Gibson MMA-product has since collected back-to-back victories over top contendersArlene Blencowe na Talita Nogueira. With six of her 12 ọrụ nkwanye-abịa site n'ụzọ nke knockout ma ọ bụ nrubeisi, the former kickboxing standout will look to hand Rubin the first loss of her professional career.
Making her fifth appearance since signing with Bellator in 2017, Rubin looks to protect her unblemished professional mark en route to her first career women’s featherweight world title on July 12. Following a pair of notable knockouts in her first two promotional appearances atBellator 164 na Bellator 188, the 29-year-old prospect has bolstered her resume with dominating victories over the likes of Cindy Dandois and Iony Razafiarisonin each of her past two bouts. Now residing in Holon, Israel, Rubin splits her time training between Tel Aviv and London’s Team Titan under the tutelage of veteran Brad Pickett. “Big Bad” will look to become the first fighter to beat Budd in almost eight years and join a select group of women that includes just Ronda Rousey and Amanda Nunes, who have succeeded against the champ in the past.
Updated Bellator: Budd vs. RubinỌgụ Kaadị:
Women’s Featherweight World Title Bout:Julia Budd (12-2) vs. Olga Rubin(6-0)
Grapple at the Garden’ Moves Indoors To Hulu Theater At Madison Square Garden May 6, To Feature Team USA, NCAA Champions
NEW YORK—Taa,FloSports, the innovator in live digital sports and original content, announced an agreement with Beat The Streets Wrestling (BTS) to provide live and on-demand coverage of the annual Beat The Streets New York City event, “Grapple at the Garden,” on FloWrestling.com.
This marks the fifth consecutive year of the event airing on FloWrestling. The annual BTS youth benefit will take place on Monday, Ka 6, from Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.
The 10nkeannual event, moved indoors for the first time in several years, and will feature stars of Team USA vs. NCAA Champions, BTS youth matches and more. Additional details will follow closer to the event.
The Benefit Celebration at The Wilson (132 The. 27nkeSt.) will directly follow the wrestling competition. This unique and electrifying annual event helps Beat the Streets raise significant funds to further its mission. Whether it’s providing a safe, constructive outlet for our urban youth, fighting childhood obesity, empowering women, or uniting entire nations, BTS strives to teach persistence, nraranye, and the value of hard work to achieve one’s goals through wrestling, and creates opportunities for personal and universal growth. BTS currently serves more than 3,000 student-athletes every year.
“It’s an honor to again partner with the Beat the Streets program for the fifth consecutive year,” FloSports SVP Global Rights Acquisition & Strategy, Adam Fenn kwuru. “The program’s mission to provide youth the opportunity for personal development and teach the value of teamwork at an early age in a safe and social environment is something we are proud to support, while creating an all-star wrestling event that fans are excited about.”
“FloSports has been an ideal partner in bringing the outstanding Beat the Streets benefit matches to a wide audience that shares the values that BTS, our young athletes and many benefactors possess,”Beat the Streets Inc Executive Director,Brendan Buckley kwuru. “Showcasing the work of BTS and our mission of developing urban youth as well as our goals of making a lifelong impact on NYC student-athletes is paramount. We are excited to continue this great work, and the broadcast of the BTS benefit by FloSports, which has long been a leader in the wrestling media landscape, is critical in highlighting the achievements of so many BTS kids in New York and elsewhere.”
To access live and on-demand coverage of the Beat The Streets New York City event and other wrestling events visitFloWrestling.comand become a PRO subscriber. A subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network, as well as the matches from the Beat the Streets program. The main event Team USA vs. NCAA Champions begins at 6 p.m. NA. Watch the event across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Roku or Apple TV 4.
Streaming more than 10,000 live competitions per year, FloSports continues to emerge as the global leader in live, in-depth, and on-demand digital coverage for passionate sports fans. Tiketi maka ndụ omume, priced beginning at $30, are now available, ebe a . A variety of donation packages which include “Grapple in the Garden” tickets are also available, ebe a ma ọ bụ site emailingmolalde@btsny.org, na-amalite na $1000. Doors open on May 6 na 5:30 abalị, with the main event starting at 6 p.m.
About Beat the Streets The mission of Beat the Streets is to develop the full potential of the urban youth and to strengthen the culture of New York City wrestling. BTS works directly with the New York City Department of Education in a public-private partnership to bring the life changing sport of wrestling to over 3,000 New York City student-athletes to help them achieve their personal and athletic goals. Through the operation of wrestling programs in middle and high schools in the five boroughs, BTS and the DOE provide a safe, positive atmosphere in which disadvantaged and at-risk youth can learn the essential life lessons of grit, personal responsibility and teamwork, physical fitness and nutrition, and life-long learning. The goal of fostering strong, well-rounded student-athletes is delivered through coaching, after-school programs, life skills workshops, and summer camps. Ọzọ information can be found atwww.btsny.org.
About FloSports FloSports, the innovator in live digital sports and original content, partners with event rights holders and governing bodies to unlock a world of sports coverage that true fans have been waiting for. Through live streaming of premier events, original video programming, and weekly studio shows, FloSports is growing the sports, the events, the athletes, and the fans. Current verticals under the FloSports header include Wrestling, Rugby, Football, Emmanuel, Mgba mgba, Track, Gymnastics, na ndị ọzọ.
Once-Beaten Contender Anthony Peterson & Former Champion Argenis Mendez Fight to Split Draw in Super Lightweight Showdown
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Super Welterweight Contender Jamontay Clark Recovers from Knockdown To Earn Unanimous Decision Over Previously Unbeaten Vernon Brown
Aaron Coley, Lorenzo Simpson and Cobia Breedy Take Home Wins In PBC Prelims on FS1
Pịa EBE Afor Photos from Kent Green (Photos to be added shortly)
NATIONAL HARBOR(March 25, 2019) – Mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Sergey Lipinets (15-1, 11 Kos) stopped former two-division championLamont Peterson(35-5-1, 17 Kos)na gburugburu 10 Sunday night in an action-packed welterweight showdown that headlined Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
“I feel great about the statement I made to the welterweight division,” said Lipinets. “I just fought an excellent fighter. This let me know where I’m at in the 147-pound weight class. I went into deep waters and showed that I belong.”
The fight featured near non-stop action and a thrilling finish, already earning Fight of the Year buzz after its’ conclusion. Peterson only occasionally retreated in defense for a moment or two while Lipinets was determined to close off the distance, making sure he didn’t let Peterson use his reach advantage, while using his own varied attack on the inside to occasional success.
“You can see that I have no problem with the size,” said Lipinets. “Peterson is an excellent fighter with unbelievable skills and he’s showed me what I can really do.”
Peterson was dedicated to attacking the body, punctuating numerous combinations with vicious left hooks to the midsection. He was the busier fighter but was still taking shots from Lipinets’ combination of hooks, uppercuts and body shots. Eventually one of those shots appeared to change the tide of the fight, when a straight right from Lipinets connected and clearly hurt Peterson.
The counter put Peterson on his back foot and in survival mode for the final minute of the eighth round until hearing the bell. With the momentum sharply turning toward Lipinets through round nine and midway through round 10, Lipinets finally landed a sweeping left hook during an exchange that hurt Peterson and signaled that the end was near.
“It was back and forth and we were hitting each other with some good shots,” Kwurula Peterson. “It kind of just came out of nowhere at the end.”
Lipinets followed up and put Peterson on the canvas as the towel came in from Peterson’s corner, stopping the fight at 2:59 nke gburugburu 10.
The exciting action fight featured both fighters throwing a career high number of punches, according to CompuBox. Both fighters landed a nearly identical number of power punches (189-188 for Peterson), with Lipinets landing 23 in each of the final two rounds.
“You’ve seen what I did at 140-pounds and now what I can do here,” said Lipinets. “I made a big jump in competition from my last fight to this one. My new trainer Joe Goossen gets all the credit. We’ve had an excellent camp with perfect sparring that taught me a lot and got me ready for tonight.”
“There were no easy days in our gym for training camp,” said Goossen. “I feel like we clicked together and he got the best out of me because he was so agreeable to my methods and the way I pushed him.
“I thought Sergey’s defense was very good tonight. His jab worked good and he put real pressure on. The left uppercut was a good shot for him and he used a variety of punches in this fight to get it done.”
Mgbe agha ahụ. Peterson, along with lifelong trainer and fellow Washington, D.C.-native Barry Hunter, announced his retirement from boxing in front of his hometown fans after a career that saw him win titles at 140 na 147-pound.
“It’s been a long career but today is the day,” Kwurula Peterson. “I’m thankful for the support. I love everyone here and I’m always going to support this area, but I’m sure it’s time for me to hang it up. I couldn’t go out in a better way here at home. This will be the last time you see me in the ring.”
The night also featuredAnthony Peterson (37-1-1, 24 Kos), Lamont’s brother, as he fought to a split-draw against former championArgenis-agụ egwú (25-5-2, 12 Kos) in a back-and-forth super lightweight showdown.
Peterson established his movement early on as he looked to pick his spots to attack Mendez with combinations to the head and body. Peterson flashed good speed and was the busier fighter especially early, often putting Mendez on the defensive during flurries in the first half of the fight.
“I could have thrown more punches in the first half of the fight,” said Mendez. “I think that was the difference, but I don’t think you can win the fight on the run.I knew that I was on his home turf and it was in my mind to do a little bit extra. Peterson is a great fighter and he’s good for the sport so I knew that I had to push the fight.”
Mendez began the fight looking to counter, but picked up his offense working off of a jab that swelled up Peterson’s left eye in the late rounds of the fight. Mendez was able to land with left hooks and uppercuts to open up his offense as the fight went on.
“Last night was actually the first night I really studied Mendez’s fights and I knew he was good and slick,” Kwurula Peterson. “There were times I didn’t engage cause of his countering. I took my time and used my jab and moved.”
While Peterson held a robust 137 ka 83 advantage in punches landed, it was only a six punch difference in power punches landed. Mgbe 10 rounds all three judges saw the fight differently, with one score of 96-94 for each fighter and the third judge scoring it 95-95 resulting in the split draw.
“I didn’t think it was a draw,” said Mendez. “I know every round was close, but I think I won the fight. I don’t want to say it was easy but I think I won comfortably. He was running the whole fight and I was trying to throw counterpunches and catch him.”
“I can’t be that disappointed because I didn’t lose, but I was just happy to fight in front of my fans,” Kwurula Peterson. “I’ve been out of the ring for a long time and I think did okay, but if the judges saw a draw they saw a draw. I’m not mad about it.”
Additional action featured super welterweight contenderJamontay Clark (14-1, 7 Kos) surviving an early knockdown to earn a narrow unanimous decision over previously unbeatenVernon Brown(10-1-1, 7 Kos) mgbe 10 rounds of action.
Brown scored the first big blow of the bout, landing a perfect counter right hook on the inside that sent Clark crashing into the ropes. Referee Kenny Chevalier ruled it a knockdown, determining that Clark had used the ropes to avoid hitting the canvas.
“He had the reach and I was trying to catch him. I was throwing my hook but I was a little off. I still think I won the fight. I caught him with the better shots. He was just slapping me with the hook and trying to catch up that way.
Clark was able to survive the onslaught and finish the round and appeared to recover until behing hurt again late in round four. Si n'ebe, Clark began to increase his punch output, out working Brown on his way to a 162 ka 97 advantage in total punches landed.
“I boxed a little bit better the last few rounds and used my height,” Kwurula Clark. “I made him miss and made him over reach. That was the game plan.”
Brown tried to do more work on the inside with big power punches that would hurt Clark and potentially end the fight. Dị ka Compubox, naanị 49 seconds on average per round were fought on the inside, allowing Clark to gain an advantage in the second half of the fight.
Mgbe 10 rounds the judges saw the fight close, but all three ruled in favor of Clark with totals of 96-93 ugboro abụọ na 95-94.
“I’ve been down before and I’ve seen the worst of the worst,” Kwurula Clark. “This was nothing. I just kept grinding. I got the win and now I’m going to sit down and see what’s next for me.”
“If they want to do it again, let’s do it again,” Kwurula Brown. “Let’s make it a 12 rounder. I don’t think he can survive 12 agba na m. My coach knew that I needed the knockout but it’s still on to the next. I’m just going to go into the gym and work even harder.”
Prior to the main telecast, PBC Prelims on FS1 sawAaron Coley (16-2-1, 7 Kos) win a split-decision overBrandon Quarles(21-5-1, 10 Kos) site scores nke 77-75 for Quarles and 79-73 na 78-74 for Coley after eight-rounds of super welterweight action. Ọzọ, undefeated atụmanya Lorenzo Simpson(3-0, 2 Kos)scored a unanimous decision by scores of 40-36 na 40-35 twice in his middleweight bout againstJaime Meza(0-1) na featherweight Cobia Breedy(13-0, 4 Kos) remained unbeaten with a technical decision overFernando Fuentes (14-8-1, 4 Kos) site scores nke 59-55 na 58-56 twice after the fight was stopped in round six because of a cut suffered by Flores from an accidental head butt.
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Filadelfia, PENN. (MACH 24, 2019)–Na Satọde, lightweight contender Petr Petrov scored a 4th round stoppage over Hermin Isava in Petrov’s home country of Spain.
The fight was Petrov’s 1st fight in Spain in almost seven years.
Na-erite uru, Petrov raises his mark to 39-6-2 na 20 knockouts, and the former Boxcino champion and two-time world title challenger is ready for another run at a world championship.
“I know Petr was happy to fight at home, and he was thrilled to fight, and win very impressively in front of his family and friends. Now we will look to bring him back in a significant fight that he deserves,” sad Banner Promotions President, Arthur Pelullo.
PRESENTATION CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE NEXT Friday, MARCH 29TH IN MELROSE, MASSACHUSETTS AT GREG VENDETTI VS. MANNY WOODS
TICKETS ON SALE NOW ATWWW.MURPHYSBOXING.COM Tony DeMarco at his statue dedication in Boston’s North End.
Boston, Massachusetts (March 22, 2019):
Coming off the heels of the sold out4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Clashwhich has amassed over225,000 online views, Murphys Boxingis proud to announce the creation of theWarrior’s Code Awardto celebrate the achievements of New England’s most legendary boxers.
The award’s first recipients will be2019 International Boxing Ụlọ Nzukọ nke Maara Ahainductee,Tony DeMarco and one of Massachusetts’ most decorated amateur boxers, Mike D’Ampolo.
Both fighters will be presented with their awards nextFriday, March 29that the Murphys Boxing event atMemorial Hall na Melrose, Massachusetts.
Mgbe 87 afọ,Tony DeMarco holds the distinction of beingboxing’s oldest living world championand has been a beloved figure in the Boston sports world for over half a century.
Known as ‘Nardo’, the Boston fighter of Italian descent, turned pro unbelievably just a few years after the end of World War II. Na a 14 year career, DeMarco went 52-12-1 while fighting during boxing’s golden age. His legendary battles with Hall of Famers likeCarmen Basilio na Kid Gavilinmade DeMarco a star and he won thewelterweight world title na 1955 megide Johnny Saxtonat the original Boston Garden in a fight that was voted one ofBoston’s Top 10 Sports Moments.
DeMarco, who still can be found ringside at Murphys Boxing events and whose statue resides in Boston’s North End where he still lives, will receive the long overdue honor of joining the International Boxing Hall of Fame as a 2019 inductee this June.
“Murphys Boxing has always been very welcoming to me and my family.”, explains DeMarco.
“They have a true respect for boxing’s history. It’s an honor to be given their first ever award just months before entering the International Boxing Hall of Fame. I am looking forward to the evening.”
Joining DeMarco will be Melrose’s own, Mike D’Ampolo, who is considered one of the most successful amateurs ever to come out of the state of Massachusetts.
D’Ampolo was a New England Golden Gloves onye mmeri, a 3x New England AAU Champ, a 2x Eastern Regional Championand participated in the1984 Olympic Ọnwụnwabarely missing a spot on the legendary1984 USA Olympic Teamwith his weight class ultimately being represented by none other thanEvander Holyfield.
On advice from his father, D’Ampolo made the decision to not enter the professional ranks and went onto become a successful businessman with his company, M&L Transit Systems based out of his hometown of Melrose, Massachusetts.
“I’m humbled. Back when we were fighting, there wasn’t much recognition or credit given to amateurs.”, says D’Ampolo.
“I used to be in the paper back then but it’s been a long time and I’m just very grateful to Murphys Boxing for remembering and honoring me here in my hometown.”
Murphys Boxing founder, Ken Caseyexplains the promotion’s decision to name Demarco and D’Ampolo as the first two recipients of the award named after one of the Dropkick Murphy’s signature songs, “The Warrior’s Code” which is a tribute to another New England boxing hero, Micky Ward.
“The idea stemmed from Tony DeMarco finally being inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. We wanted to celebrate Tony at one of our local shows before his big day and in talking we realized their were so many other retired New England based fighters both professional and amateur that, like Tony, deserved more recognition.”
“The Warrior’s Code Award is a way for us to honor those locally who have come before us and given so much to the sport we love. Boston and beyond has such a rich boxing history, it’s important for Murphys Boxing to respect and honor that as well as educate a new generation about these warriors that have paved the way.”
The presentation ofMurphys Boxing’s 1st Annual Warrior’s Code Awardwill take place during the Murphys Boxing “Mayhem in Melrose” event next Friday, March 29th which features the return of Stoneham’sGreg Vendetti(20-3-1, 12 Kos) vs. Manny n'ọhịa (16-8-1, 6 Kos) na 10 round main event as well as a packed undercard of Massachusetts based fighters including:
Quincy’sRyan Kielczweski (29-4, 11 Kos) vs. Nick Otieno (31-15, 13 Kos).
Holbrook’sMike Ohan Jr. (8-0, 5 Kos) vs. Shaka Moore (12-23-3, 2 Kos).
South Boston’sJoe Farina (5-1, 3 Kos) vs. Carlos Galindo (1-8).
Mansfield’sJames Perella (1-0, 1 Ko) vs. Andre Belcarris (0-5).
Medford’sJoe Gagliardi Jr. (1-0) vs. TBA.
In addition two international fighters will take on Massachusetts natives…
Venezeula’sLuis Arcon(5-0, 5 Kos) vs. Springfield’sZack Ramsey (8-6, 4 Kos).
Ireland si Craig O’Brien(9-1, 1 Ko) vs. Brockton’sAntonio Fernandez (9-35-4).
Vendetti vs. Woods and The Warrior’s Code Award Presentation takes place next Saturday, March 29h at Memorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts (590 Main Street). Doors open at 7pm. Tiketi ndị na ere ugbu a, na: www.murphysboxing.com
2019 MURPHYS BOXING RESULTS
1/26 – William Foster III (9-0) UD over Angel Suarez *Foster defended his NABF Jr. Super Featherweight Title
2/9 – Carlos Gongora (15-0) Ko 5 over Jesus Aviles *Gongora won the WBC South American Middleweight Title
3/16 – Mark DeLuca (23-1) UD over Jimmy Williams *DeLuca defended his NABA Super Welterweight Title Charles Foster (18-0) Ko 9 over Mike Jiminez *Foster defended his NABA Light Heavyweight Title Gary O’Sullivan (30-3) Ko 6 over Khiary Gray Niall Kennedy (13-0-1) Ko 1 over Mike Marrone
ABOUT MURPHYS BOXING
Murphys Boxing was founded by Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey in 2014. In just 5 short years, Murphys Boxing has become the premier boxing promoter in the New England area and one of the hottest young promotions in the country. 2018 was a breakout year for Murphys Boxing as they took their first fighter to a world title. Along with the promotion’s first champion, several Murphys Boxing fighters secured world title opportunities and nationally televised fights in 2018. Murphys Boxing closed out their banner year by co-promoting the WBO Middleweight Championship bout between Demetrius Andrade and Walter Kautondokwa in front of over 10,000 fans at the TD Garden, the legendary home of the Boston Celtics, which was broadcast internationally on DAZN. Murphys Boxing’s current roster features world ranked contenders like Mark DeLuca, Charles Foster, Greg Vendetti, Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan and prospects like Niall Kennedy, Carlos Gongora, Abraham Nova, William Foster III, Mike Ohan Jr. na ndị ọzọ!
“BKFC 5: Lobov vs. Knight” Also Features Gulfport Police Officer Harris Stephenson Taking on Khalib Harris, Plus Former UFC Fighter Isaac Vallie-Flagg Battling Randy Hedderick Live on Pay-Per-View
Filadelfia (March 21, 2019) – “BKFC 5: Lobov vs. Knight”will feature a stacked lineup of fights live on pay-per-view (9:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. CT) with the addition of a women’s American featherweight championship bout betweenChristine Fereana Britain Hart, plus lightweight tournament semi-finals, added to the previously announcedBare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) showdowns taking place Saturday, April 6 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi.
The lightweight tournament semi-finals will see Virginia’sReggie Barnettfacing Atlanta’sRusty Crowder, while Texas nativeJohnny Bedfordsteps in against Puerto Rico’sAbdiel Velazquez, all vying for a spot in the tournament final and a chance at BKFC’s first lightweight championship.
Rounding out the pay-per-view are Gulfport police officerHarris Stephensonin a 165-pound fight against Mississippi’sKhalib Harrisand former UFC fighterIsaac Vallie-Flag taking on Mississippi’sRandy Hedderickin a 165-pound showdown.
“BKFC 5: Lobov vs. Knight” will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television distribution outlets for $29.95. It will also be available worldwide via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices at FITE-TV andwww.bareknuckle.tv.
Tiketi maka “BKFC 5: Lobov vs. Knight” are available now exclusively atwww.bareknuckle.tv na-amalite na $35.
In prelims action, a women’s 125-pound showdown will feature Louisiana’sIvana Colemanbattling Michigan’sSheena Starr, plus Alabama’sBobo O’Bannenwill face Mississippi’sTroy Beetsin a 185-pound bout.
The two preliminary matches will be available for free and accessible on the BKFC Facebook page, www.bareknuckle.tv, FITE-TV and cable and satellite companies (Subject to availability. Please contact your provider.), na-amalite na 8:00 p.m. NA / 7:00 p.m. CT preceding the pay-per-view.
The event is headlined by former UFC standout and Conor McGregor stablemateArtem Lobovmaking his BKFC debut when he takes on Mississippi native and former UFC fighterJason Knight. Also featured are fights with former UFC veteranChris Lebenbattling former Bellator standoutJustin Basemanin a light heavyweight fight and Mississippi nativeChase Shermantaking on BKFC fan-favorite and former BKFC heavyweight title challengerSam Shewmakerin a heavyweight attraction.
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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship On June 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) made combat sports history when it promoted the first legal, sanctioned and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. “BKFC 1: The Beginning” took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming and featured 10 ọkachamara oké, all under the auspices and control of the Wyoming Combative Sports Commission. BKFC uses only established fighters who have previously competed professionally in boxing, Emmanuel, kickboxing and/or Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member athletic commissions. Maka ozi ndị ọzọ nleta www.bareknuckle.tvor follow on Twitter at @BareKnuckleFC, on Instagram atwww.instagram.com/bareknucklefc na Facebook na www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.
Bika vs. Thompson Replaces Previously Announced Jose Miguel Borrego vs. Jerry Thomas Fight After Thomas Withdraws
NATIONAL HARBOR(March 20, 2019) – Mbụ n'ụwa onye mmeri Saki Taurus ga na-enwe Lionell Thompson in an eight or 10 round super middleweight showdown that will be featured in PBC Prelims on FS1 action this Sunday, March 24 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
Bika vs. Thompson replaces the previously announced Jose Miguel Borrego vs. Jerry Brown fight, after Brown withdrew from the fight.
The FS1 prelims broadcast will begin at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT and also featureBrandon Quarles (21-4-1, 10 Kos) battling Kansas-nativeAaron Coley (15-2-1, 7 Kos) na asatọ-gburugburu ibu welterweight bayere, plus Baltimore’sLorenzo Simpson(2-0, 2 Kos) na-ewere on Earl Henry (0-1-1) in a four-round super welterweight attraction.
The event is headlined by two-division world championLamont Petersontaking on former junior welterweight world championSergey Lipinetsin a 12-round welterweight match that headlines PBC on FS1 and FOX Deportes beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. Pt.
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Additional action will see unbeatenCobia Breedy(12-0, 4 Kos) in an eight-round super featherweight fight against California’sFernando Fuentes(14-7-1, 4 Kos), San Antonio si Ramon Cárdenas (16-1, 9 Kos) facing Michigan’sRyan Lee Allen(8-2-1, 4 Kos) for eight-rounds of featherweight action and unbeaten Maryland-nativeMark Duncan(3-0, 3 Kos) alụ Arturo Izquierdo(5-2, 2 Kos) in a six-round middleweight attraction.
Rounding out the non-televised undercard action will feature a trio of Washington, D.C.-natives as unbeatenKeeshawn Williamsihu Evincil Dixon na a isii-gburugburu welterweight agha, undefeated Patrick Harris steps in for an eight-round super lightweight fight against Costa Rica’sBergman AguilarandwelterweightKareem Martin n'ámá anya megide Joaquin Chavez for six-rounds of action. The night will also see Cincinnati’sAdrian Jerome Bentonmaking his pro debut in a four-round super lightweight duel againstArchie Weah.
The 39-year-old Bika (34-7-3, 22 Kos) is a former WBC super-middleweight champion from Sydney, Australia by way of Cameroon, Africa. He won the title with a majority decision over Marco Antonio Periban in 2013 before losing the belt to Anthony Dirrell by unanimous decision in 2014. He moved up to light heavyweight to challenge Adonis Stevens for his and lost a unanimous decision. Since then Bika has won twice, most recently defeating Geard Ajetovic by unanimous decision in October.
Thompson (20-5, 11 Kos) has been campaigning at light heavyweight and is moving down in weight to take on Bika at super middleweight. The 33-year-old, who is from Buffalo, N.Y.. and now lives in Las Vegas, defeated Derrick Findley by unanimous decision in his last fight in September. Thompson won his first 11 fights after turning pro in 2009.
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ABOUT PETERSON VS. LIPINETS Peterson vs. Lipinets is a Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes event that is headlined by former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson taking on former 140-pound champion Sergey Lipinets in the main event.
In the co-main event Anthony Peterson, Lamont’s brother, will face former champion Argenis Mendez, plus super welterweight contender Jamontay Clark takes on unbeaten Vernon Brown as part of the telecast beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. Pt.
Fans can live stream the fights on the FOX Sports app, available in English or Spanish through the FOX, FS1 or FOX Deportes feeds. The fights are available on desktop at FOXSports.com and through the app store, or connected devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Xbox One and Roku.
