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El llegendari entrenador de boxa John Brown honorat per Kansas City Royals

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John Brown es mostra al Jumbotron del Kauffman Stadium que té el premi Buck O´Neil Legacy recentment presentat durant una cerimònia especial (Fotos cortesia de Steph Brown Crane)

Kansas City, Maig. (Agost 4, 2025) - Els Kansas City Royals van honorar recentment el llegendari entrenador de boxaJohn Brown Per al seu servei comunitari de molt de temps com a propietari/operador de Turner Boxing Academy a Kansas City, Kansas.

Turrista, 78, Va rebre el prestigiósPremi Buck O´Neil Legacy Durant una cerimònia especial al Kauffman Stadium per les seves contribucions durant les dues últimes dècades a la comunitat, on s’ha entrenat més de 1,000 joventut.

“Va ser un dia fantàstic,"Va dir Brown." Fa anys que sóc fan de Royals i m'ha encantat l'època de George Brett. Vull donar les gràcies a tothom amb els Royals de Kansas City per un honor tan agradable. "

Brown ha liderat Turner Boxing Academy com a director i entrenador principal des que la va fundar 2005. Amb més de 60 anys d’experiència en l’esport, La seva participació abasta tots els nivells de boxa com a esportista, entrenador, i entrenador.

Més enllà de l’entrenament, John també és pioner en equips de boxa. Va fundar el costat del costat 1977, Desenvolupament i equipament de màrqueting que es va utilitzar àmpliament en l’esport. El seu lideratge s’ha estès a les organitzacions nacionals i locals, Després d'haver exercit com a president i vicepresident dels Estats Units Boxing, va mantenir els papers clau al LBC local, i va actuar com a delegat de la franquícia i vicepresident de KC Golden Guants.

Una figura respectada al món de la boxa i un empresari amb èxit, John creu, tant dins del ring com més enllà.

Turner Boxing Academy està promovent “The Homecoming,”Una targeta de boxa professional/aficionada, al setembre 6º a l’Ambassy Suites Hotel & Centre de conferències a Olathe, Kansas. Estrella localMarco "El Tiburon" Romero (9-0, 8 KOs), un campió nacional amateur nacional de 23 vegades que viu a Olathe, Encapçalarà l'esdeveniment a la combinació de vuit voltes.

Brown ha exercit com a gerent/entrenador principal per a només dos professionals, El difunt campió mundial de pes pesatTommy Morrison i el fenom actual Romero.

"The Homecoming" és una recaptació de fons per a l'Acadèmia Turner Boxing. El patrocinador principal d’aquest esdeveniment és McCarthy Auto Group, i es donarà una part dels ingressos aComtat de Kids Safe Kids Johnson.

Les entrades estan a la venda aquest dilluns (Agost. 4) i tenen un preu raonable a $75.00 (Files reservades 1-3) i $40.00 (entrada general) per comprar en línia awww.eventbrite.com.

Una targeta amateur afectada per la boxa als Estats Units, a partir de 6:30 p.m. Connecticut, precedirà la targeta professional.

Les portes obren a 5:30 p.m. Connecticut.

INFORMACIÓ

Instagram: @TiburonRomero100 @TurnerBoxingAcademy

Facebook: /Marcoromero /TurnerBoxingAcademy

Sobre Turner Boxing Academy: Turner Boxing Academy (TBA) és un club de boxa juvenil sense ànim de lucre operat per voluntaris apassionats per l’esport i l’impacte positiu que té sobre els joves. L’acadèmia té la seu al centre d’esbarjo Turner a Kansas City, Kansas. Està dedicat a proporcionar un entorn segur i de suport perquè els nens aprenguin i practiquin l’art de la boxa.

TBA es compromet a inculcar la disciplina, confiança, i una ètica de treball forta en els nostres joves esportistes. Creiem en el poder de la boxa per crear caràcter i resiliència, I ens apassiona ajudar els nostres estudiants a desbloquejar tot el seu potencial tant dins com fora de l’anell.

Sobre el grup Auto McCarthy: McCarthy Auto Group  és una xarxa familiar de concessionaris i centres de reparació d’automòbils de servei complet, Amb la seva orgullosa al metro de Kansas City. Amb més de 30 anys d’història local d’arrelament profund, Hem crescut per funcionar 9 concessionaris premiats a Missouri i Kansas, conjuntament amb 4 centres de col·lisió ben establerts.

Com a companyia de més 700 empleats, Ofereix una àmplia selecció de vehicles nous i usats avalats per finançament transparent, preus justos, i un compromís inigualable amb la satisfacció del client. McCarthy Auto Group segueix dedicat a retornar el premi 60 Beques locals anualment i donant suport a nombrosos socis de la comunitat, inclosos els nois & Clubs de noies, American Cancer Society, Comissió de delictes de Kansas City, instituts de la zona, refugis d’animals, i molts més.

Sobre Safe Kids Johnson County: Comtat de Kids Safe Kids Johnson (Kansas) està dirigit pel departament de salut del comtat de Johnson, que proporciona un personal dedicat i solidari, Suport a l'operació i altres recursos per ajudar a assolir el seu objectiu comú: Mantenir els vostres fills segurs. Basat en les necessitats de la comunitat, Aquesta coalició implementa programes basats en evidències, com ara les revisions de seients de cotxes, Tallers de seguretat i clíniques esportives, que ajuden els pares i els cuidadors a prevenir lesions infantils.

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L’equip d’alt rendiment juvenil de Team USA va fer una declaració important a Alemanya

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Volta. (Agost 4, 2025) - Dissabte passat, Els Estats Units van tancar el 2025 Copa de Brandenburg a Frankfurt (O), Alemanya, de manera dominant. Després de classificar -se set atletes per a les rondes de medalla d'or, Els set boxejadors de Team USA van acabar el dia amb les mans alçades després de la campana final. Tot va dir, Els EUA assegurats 11 medalles de la setmana, inclosos set or i quatre bronze.

Joscelyn Olayo-Munoz (dones 48 quilograms | Les creus, N.M.) i Alexis Tangaro (dones 54 quilograms | Waiana, Hawaii) Dissabte, van ser els dos medallistes d'or de les dones dels Estats Units. Lorenzo Patricio (homes 50 kg | Waiana, Hawaii), Salim Ellis-Bey (homes 60 quilograms | Filadèlfia, Pa.), LaVant Brownlee (homes 65 quilograms | Louisville, Ky.), Joseph Awinongya (homes 80 quilograms | Joliet, Ill.) i Nnajai Wright (homes 90+ quilograms | Richmond, Va.) Va trobar el seu camí cap al podi del costat dels Estats Units als Estats Units.

Olayo-Munoz va obrir la jornada amb una actuació impecable en el combat inaugural. Va romandre en l'atac contra el seu rival italià, Amelia fos, i va mostrar la seva capacitat per ser l’agressor i fer càstigs durant tot el combat. Olayo-Munoz va assenyalar Sula i finalment va obtenir la victòria de la decisió unànime de guanyar la seva primera medalla internacional i va marcar el to de la jornada per a Team USA.

Tangaro va entrar a l'anell dos cops més tard i va seguir el mateix amb un 5-0 Victòria pròpia sobre Jelizaveta Jakimova de Lituània. La bellesa de Waianae, Hawaii, El producte estava disposat a la butxaca i va aterrar els seus trets amb precisió per marcar la decisió unànime i aconseguir la seva segona victòria del torneig. La medalla marca el primer honor internacional de la seva carrera aficionada.

Patricio va tornar a entrar al ring amb un dia de descans addicional darrere seu i va fer una recuperació addicional a un bon ús en el seu títol de 50 kg. Va volar el Taj Harrington d'Austràlia amb el seu moviment i va ballar al voltant del ring, agafant els seus trets mentre girava el seu enemic. Com sol fer, Patricio va plantejar el volum dels seus atacs durant tot el combat i, finalment, el va tancar amb un 5-0 victòria. Després de rebre la seva medalla d’or, Patricio també va ser nomenat el millor tècnic del torneig després d’haver aconseguit tres victòries durant els tres últims dies.

Ellis-Bey va assetjar al seu oponent azerbaidjan, Babayev Subhan, durant tres rondes abans de marcar el 5-0 victòria, Marcant la seva quarta victòria de la setmana. La Filadèlfia, Pa., Native va aplicar una forta pressió a tot el combat i va danyar el seu oponent amb diversos trets de mà pesada. Ellis-Bey va tancar el seu primer torneig internacional i va reclamar la medalla en què es va centrar durant tot 2025 preparacions.

Brownlee va tancar la setmana amb dos 5-0 decisions, una a la ronda d’obertura i una altra a les semifinals, un RSC als quarts de final, i una decisió de passeig al campionat de dissabte. El títol de 65 kg també marca la primera medalla internacional per al Louisville, Ky., natiu.

Awinongya va impressionar les masses una vegada més i va guanyar la seva segona victòria per l'abandonament de la setmana, aquesta vegada contra el Khaled Bassal d'Austràlia. Després de cuinar el bassal per a les dues rondes d’obertura, Awinongya va augmentar la calor a la ronda final i va obligar a vuit altres comptes amb la seva poderosa mà dreta, cosa que va convèncer l’equip australià per llançar la tovallola. Awinongya no és aliè a l'èxit internacional i reclama la seva última medalla després de guanyar tres victòries durant tota la setmana.

Wright va tancar l'espectacle amb una excel·lent actuació per als Estats Units al 90+ KG Showdown contra Ahmed Abdulgamidov d'Alemanya. Mentre Abdulgamidov tenia un avantatge increïble sobre Wright, el Richmond, Va., Native tenia un pla de joc estratègic al seu lloc per escollir el seu enemic alemany. Wright va tornar a utilitzar la seva agilitat per trobar el seu camí dins de la defensa del seu oponent i, posteriorment. Mentre Abdulgamidov semblava fort a la primera volta, Wright va poder desgastar -lo i arrossegar -lo cap a les aigües profundes al llarg de la segona i tercera ronda. Finalment, Wright va tancar el combat amb un 3-0 decisió, recuperant el favor dels jutges després de caure enrere a la primera part del combat.

L’equip d’alt rendiment d’alt rendiment dels Estats Units Boxing ha conclòs amb èxit el seu calendari internacional per a 2025. De la 13 Esportistes en competició a la Copa de Brandenburg, 11 queda amb medalles. Tots 14 Els esportistes de la llista d’alt rendiment juvenil han mostrat un potencial enorme durant tot l’any i segur que deixaran un llegat durador dins del departament d’alt rendiment dels Estats Units de boxa durant tot el cicle olímpic actual.

Team USA està dirigit per l'entrenador principal Edward Fonteneaux (Fayetteville, N.C.), i assistit per Jason Hamilton (Espantaway, Wash.), Ronald Wright (Colom, Ga.) i Yessenia Montalvo (Bloomfield, N. J.). Per veure una revisió completa de la setmana d’èxit de Team USA al 2025 Copa de Brandenburg, Dirigiu -vos a la pàgina del torneig de boxa dels EUA, vinculatAQUÍ.

INFORMACIÓ:

www.usaboxing.org

Refilo: @USABoxing

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

Sobre la boxa dels Estats Units

Es va establir la boxa dels Estats Units per promoure i fer créixer la boxa d’estil olímpic als Estats Units i inspirar la persecució incansable de l’or olímpic i permetre als atletes i entrenadors aconseguir una excel·lència competitiva sostinguda. Més, Els Estats Units de boxa s’esforcen per ensenyar al personatge a tots els participants, Confiança i enfocament que necessiten per convertir -se en campions resistents i diversos, Tant dins com fora del ring.La boxa dels Estats Units és un equip, One Nation, Anar a l’or!

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RIP Tommy Brooks

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Tristes notícies per al món de la boxa. Entrenador de fama mundial i Saló del Famer de la boxa, Tommy Brooks, va morir ahir després d'una breu malaltia a l'edat de 71. Brooks va néixer a Little Rock, Arkansas, i va créixer a San Diego. Va començar la seva carrera de boxa sota Archie Moore i va lluitar pels EUA. Força Aèria. Va treballar com a entrenador amb les llegendes Lou Duva i George Benton, I al llarg de la seva carrera va formar alguns dels noms més importants de la boxa, inclòs Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis; Els germans Klitschko, Pernell Whitaker, Freddie Pendelton, Charles Murray, i molts altres.

La seva dona Donna és sobreviscut (On), els fills Brian, Marlon, Jonathan, i la filla Cassandra i el seu marit, entrenador de boxa, Shaun George.

Detalls dels arranjaments funeraris a Geòrgia i NJ seran propers.

Descansa en pau Tommy.

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Mireu Andy Dominguez vs. Byron Rojas Full Fight of the Year

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Mireu la lluita completa: https://youtu.be/d8j7dbsme7i?a = v1qegesxeffecell_u

Andy Dominguez i Byron Rojas van lliurar una possible lluita de l'any per al títol de plata de mosca Junior WBC US, Allotjat per Boxing Insider Promocions a Tropicana al passeig marítim de l'Atlàntic City el juliol 25, 2025, on el Dominguez, de 27 anys (13-1, 6 KOs) Des del Bronx va derrotar a l'ex contestador del títol Rojas (29-5-3, 12 KOs) per decisió dividida. Les habilitats de boxa de Dominguez van obtenir puntuacions de 97-93 i 96-94, Mentre que un jutge ho va marcar 97-93 Per a Rojas en un tancament, renyit, Concurs de puny per a punxons que recorden els partits clàssics de boxa mexicana.
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“The Homecoming” to be headlined by phenom Marco “El Tiburón” Romero on Sept. 6 in Olathe, Kansas

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Kansas City, Maig. (Juliol 29, 2025) - Nineteen-year-old boxing phenom Marco “El Tiburón” Romero (9-0, 8 KOs) will make his hometown debut as a professional on September 6, headlining “The Homecoming” Pro-Am card, presented by Turner Boxing Academy, a l’Ambassy Suites Hotel & Centre de conferències a Olathe, Kansas.“The Homecoming” is a fundraiser for the Turner Boxing Academy, owned and operated by boxing legend John Brown, in Kansas City, Kansas. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Comtat de Kids Safe Kids Johnson. “This will be a special event celebrating the 20º anniversary of the Turner Boxing Academy,” explained Turner, who is Romero’s manager/head trainer. It’s a tough homecoming fight for Marco.”

The primary sponsor of this event is McCarthy Auto Group. “I’m elated to support the Turner Boxing Academy’s 20th anniversary event,” McCarthy Auto Group founder and owner John McCarthy comentat. “This is clearly a reputable organization and non-profit. I’ve been impressed with Marco Romero and recognize how pivotal early support can be in shaping a career.”
Romero was a 23-time national amateur champion, highlighted by gold medal performances in the 2024 USA National Championships and National Golden Gloves Tournament, for which he was selected as the “Golden Boy” Award winner as the Most Outstanding Boxer.

He is matched against Javier Dario Aragon (7-1-1, 3 KOs), fighting out of Denver by way of Mexico, en l'esdeveniment principal de 8 rondes.

“Fighting at home means so much to me,” Romero said about fighting in Olathe. “It’s giving me that extra motivation and drive to work hard every single day in the gym. I’m ready to give my people from KC and Olathe a show.”
Romero, currently a promotional free agent, has needed only 17 rounds in his 9 baralles professionals, registering 8 stoppages, including his last six fights in a row. He is set to compete as a middleweight for the first time after previously fighting at super middleweight, his sixth fight in 2025.

“Going down to middleweight has always been the plan,” Romero noted. “My dream is to be a multi-world champion in different weight classes. I’m excited to see how I feel going to middleweight and see how I feel after this fight. Our plan is to go even lower in weight to super welterweight.

“I’m ready and excited to fight 8-rounds. Our opposition will be tougher – we know that – so we are preparing for a hard fought 8-rounder or finish it earlier Either way we are coming Shark Style!"

Proud of his Mexican American heritage, Marco’s boxing idols are Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, Juli Cèsar Chavez i, per descomptat, his namesake, Marc Antoni Barrera. Romero’s ultimate goal is to bring world championship boxing back to Kansas, in order to give back to his community and inspire other young and upcoming boxers from Kansas City, not necessarily just in boxing, but any sport. His ultimate goal is to fill up Arrowhead Stadium one day, either fighting for a world title, or defending his world title belt.

A l'esdeveniment co-protagonitzat de 10 rondes, Cruixent (Kansas) de pes pesat John “Iron Man” Cantrell (14-0, 13 KOs) s'enfrontarà a Portland “The Prince” Pringle (5-5, 1 KO), who is from Lexington, Kentucky.

The undercard will feature Kansas City’s (Kansas) popular Davidson brothers, Marcell Davidson (6-0, 4 KOs) Marcus Davidson (6-1, 5 KOs), both fighting as welterweights in separate 4-round fights. Marcell was a 2-time winner of The Ringside World Championships, així com la 2019 Guants d'Or Nacionals Torneig.

In another 4-rounder, Leawood (Kansas) creuer Ben Turla will make his pro debut in a 4-round match versus Randy “SPAWN” Martina (1-0, 1) from Fort Riley, Kansas Turla was a 3-time national amateur champion as an amateur, inclosos els màxims honors a la 2022 USA Boxing Elite Championships.
La targeta està subjecta a canvis.

Les entrades es posaran a la venda demà (Dc., Juliol 30) and are reasonably priced — $75.00 (Files reservades 1-3) i $40.00 (entrada general) — i disponible per a la compra en línia a www.eventbrite.com.

Una targeta amateur afectada per la boxa als Estats Units, a partir de 7 p.m. Connecticut, will precede the pro card.Doors open at 6 p.m. Connecticut.
INFORMACIÓ
Instagram: @TiburonRomero100 @TurnerBoxingAcademy
Facebook: /Marcoromero /TurnerBoxingAcademy

Sobre Turner Boxing Academy: Turner Boxing Academy (TBA) és un club de boxa juvenil sense ànim de lucre operat per voluntaris apassionats per l’esport i l’impacte positiu que té sobre els joves. L’acadèmia té la seu al centre d’esbarjo Turner a Kansas City, Kansas. Està dedicat a proporcionar un entorn segur i de suport perquè els nens aprenguin i practiquin l’art de la boxa.

TBA es compromet a inculcar la disciplina, confiança, i una ètica de treball forta en els nostres joves esportistes. Creiem en el poder de la boxa per crear caràcter i resiliència, I ens apassiona ajudar els nostres estudiants a desbloquejar tot el seu potencial tant dins com fora de l’anell.

Sobre el grup Auto McCarthy: McCarthy Auto Group és una xarxa familiar de concessionaris i centres de reparació d’automòbils de servei complet, Amb la seva orgullosa al metro de Kansas City. Amb més de 30 anys d’història local d’arrelament profund, Hem crescut per funcionar 9 concessionaris premiats a Missouri i Kansas, conjuntament amb 4 centres de col·lisió ben establerts.

Com a companyia de més 700 empleats, Ofereix una àmplia selecció de vehicles nous i usats avalats per finançament transparent, preus justos, i un compromís inigualable amb la satisfacció del client. McCarthy Auto Group segueix dedicat a retornar el premi 60 Beques locals anualment i donant suport a nombrosos socis de la comunitat, inclosos els nois & Clubs de noies, American Cancer Society, Comissió de delictes de Kansas City, instituts de la zona, refugis d’animals, i molts més.

Sobre Safe Kids Johnson County: Comtat de Kids Safe Kids Johnson (Kansas) està dirigit pel departament de salut del comtat de Johnson, que proporciona un personal dedicat i solidari, Suport a l'operació i altres recursos per ajudar a assolir el seu objectiu comú: Mantenir els vostres fills segurs. Basat en les necessitats de la comunitat, Aquesta coalició implementa programes basats en evidències, com ara les revisions de seients de cotxes, Tallers de seguretat i clíniques esportives, que ajuden els pares i els cuidadors a prevenir lesions infantils.
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Canadian Cruiserweight Contender Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki Back in the gym, returning to ring October 25 in Nova Scotia

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HAMILTON, Ontario, Canadà (Juliol 23, 2025) - World cruiserweight contender Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki (20-1-1, 19 KOs) has resumed training following a torn right bicep tendon sustained in April.

El seu promotor, Three Lions Promotions, has announced Rozicki will officially make his return to the ring on October 25th at home in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Rozicki will face South African Akani “Prime” Phuzi (14-3, 6 KOs) in the 10-round main event for the vacant World Boxing Council (CMB) Continental Americas Cruiserweight Championship.

“We’re excited to bring Ryan Rozicki back home to Sydney, Nova Scotia, d'octubre 25º for what promises to be an explosive matchup against South Africa’s Akani ‘Prime’ Phuzi,” commented Daniel Otter, Managing Director of Three Lions Promotions. “This could very well be Ryan’s final fight in Cape Breton as he resumes his world title pursuit abroad, making it a special opportunity for local fans to witness him live.

Tickets are on sale this Friday (Juliol 25) a 10 a.m. ET through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.ca) and the Centre 200 lloc web (www.centre200.ca). We’re expecting a packed house.”

Canadian Super Middleweight Champion John Michael ‘JM’ Bianco (9-1, 4 KOs) will also be fighting on the Oct. 25º card versus an opponent to be determined. Undefeated Mexican native Meilyn Sanchez (3-0, 1 KO), now fighting out of Canada, will take on Costa Rican super bantamweight Silvia Duan (4-3, 3 KOs) en un combat de 6 rondes, while Canadian middleweight Brett Beaton (6-3, 4 KOs) will be showcased against an opponent to be determined. Full card details will be announced shortly.

“I have trained my whole life for an opportunity like this,” Phuzi said. “I am coming to spoil Rozicki’s plan, take his ranking, and fight for the world title.”
Back on May 3rd, as the mandatory challenger, the hard-luck Canadian boxer had been scheduled to face World Boxing Council (CMB) Cruiserweight World Champion Badou “El Esbudellador” Jack in Saudi Arabia. Desafortunadament, the aforementioned injury forced him to withdraw from his third ordered world title fight. The 30-year-old native of Nova Scotia has since undergone successful surgery, and he plans to secure his long-awaited world title shot in 2026. third-ordered
“I was sparring for my fight with Jack,” Rozicki remembered. “I threw a right to the body and my tendon snapped. I certainly wasn’t expecting that, but I knew it when I heard it pop. I didn’t see it (damaged bicep) until I looked down and saw my bicep pulled up to my shoulder. Primer, I was distraught, but after some time I believed everything happens for a reason and that will show in the near future. There have been some difficult moments. I just went back to the gym for the first time (since he suffered his injury) since it happened. I just keep thinking about the future and what’s coming. "

“After this layoff, I just want to get back in the ring, win this belt (WBC Continental Americas) in October and then, per descomptat, fight for the world title.”

Rozicki earned his WBC No. 1 challenger position during the past two years but faced setbacks with two canceled title fights against Noel Mikaelyan. His injury cost him the world title fight with Jack on May 3rd, he was replaced by Mikaelyan, who then lost a disputed decision. Mikaelyan’s petition for an immediate rematch was granted, and negotiations are ongoing.

Rozicki, per descomptat, is due for a positive break after so many disappointing setbacks during his 9-year professional boxing career. He was just elevated to the No. 4 position in Ring Magazine’s independent world cruiserweight ratings, ahead of Jack, Mikaelyan, and Peralta.

Otter is confident in the process, as well as his fighter, in terms of becoming the first Canadian-born World Cruiserweight Champion. “We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to His Excellency Turki Alalshikh for his ongoing support, reflected in Ryan’s recognition by Ring Magazine,” Otter concluded. “Our appreciation also goes to WBC President Maurico Sulaiman i Alberto Leon of the WBC for sanctioning this bout. “While this may not be the title fight we originally had in mind at the start of the year, it’s the perfect comeback bout for Rozicki following his injury. His opponent is no slouch, and this will be a real test that fans won’t want to miss.”

Rozicki is preparing to take care of business on Oct. 25 to continue his championship dream. “I’m going to get that WBC World title belt,” Rozicki exclaimed.

INFORMACIÓ:

Lloc web: www.threelionspromotions.com
Facebook: /ThreeLionsPromotions /RyanRozickiBoxing
Instagram: @3LionsPromotions @Ryan_RozickiX: @RRozicki
LinkedIN: @DanielOtter
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WBA núm. 2 Heayweight Contender Michael “La recompensa” Hunter Is Ready to Take on Champion Kubrat Pulev

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MIAMI, FLA. (Juliol 17, 2025)- WBA Heavyweight contender Michael “The Bounty” Hunter is ready to show the world that he means business in the heavyweight division. Hunter is looking forward to his bout with WBA Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev.

The world’s greatest promoter, Don King, qui va guanyar el $1.1 million purse bid by the WBA and Hunter’s promoter, has stated that it is all systems “go” for the title fight.

While Epic Sports and Entertainment representatives, who embarrassed the WBA at the purse bid, continue to spread lies that Hunter is unavailable for this fight…this fight will be taking place for the WBA Heavyweight Championship.

“Yesterday Don King and Noel Mikaelian slammed Jake Paul, and today, the great Michael Hunter and Don King are in the process of slamming Epic Sports and Entertainment and bringing boxing back to we the people,", va dir King. “Thank you, Michael; you are truly a smart bounty hunter.

“Michael Hunter and I are inseparable. He is excited about being in the United Kingdom for the fight this week, and he’ll continue to train and get ready to knock out Pulev. He’s been working hard to prepare for this important fight of his career, and he’s looking forward to what follows as well. “He’s ready to prove to the world that he is the true heavyweight champion. Let’s make it happen.”

The Southern California native Hunter (24-1-2, 17 KOs) won the vacant WBA Gold Heavyweight Title in June, taking out Cassius Chaney in a 12-round unanimous decision at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. In his last fight in December, Hunter registered a fifth-round TKO over Christian Larrondo Garcia in Mexico. Hunter’s only career setback came back in 2017 when he lost a unanimous 12-round decision to current Oleksandr Usyk, who in December beat Tyson Fury to become just the third boxer to become an undisputed world champion in the two weight divisions in the “four-belt era.”

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NEF ANNOUNCES SUMMER’S HOTTEST FIGHT CARD

PER PUBLICACIÓ IMMEDIATA: Lewiston, Maine (Juliol 16, 2025) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra ("NEF") presents its next event “NEF 63: Cruel Summer,” on Saturday, Agost 9, 2025, at the Lewiston Memorial Armory in Lewiston, Maine. The event will make history as the first ever sanctioned hybrid mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing card in Maine. Tickets are on sale now atwww.nefights.com/tickets/.  The event will also stream live atwww.CombatSportsNow.com.

El dia d'avui, NEF announced the full fight card for the event. A mega-card consisting of two dozen bouts was released featuring a slew of MMA title fights, grudge matches, and kickboxing contests.

“This is old school NEF,” proclaimed NEF co-owner and promoter Nick DiSalvo. “This will be reminiscent of the marathon cards we used to host in Lewiston back in the day. Just non-stop action from the time the first fight hits the cage to the last. We really wanted to put something special together for our debut at the Armory and for the debut of regulated kickboxing in Maine. This is a must-see event for combat sports fans!  You WILL get your money’s worth on this night!"

The big story of the evening is the retirement fight of Lewiston/Auburn’s own Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (11-9).  Erickson, one of the promotion’s most popular athletes, competed on the “NEF 1” card in Lewiston back in 2012. He has consistently been a top challenger for NEF’s pro lightweight title over the years representing nearby Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ).  Erickson will step into the NEF cage one final time, facing Massachusetts’ Brian Cosco (2-2) at a catchweight of 165 pounds in a professional MMA bout.

The main event of the night will feature Nick Eldridge (4-0) defending the promotion’s professional MMA bantamweight title against the challenge of top Canadian prospect Olivier Poisson (3-0).  Eldridge won the 135-pound championship at “NEF 62” this past May handing previously undefeated Tim Fargo (3-1) the first loss of his professional career.

Eldridge’s Nostos teammate Nathaniel Grimard (7-5) will face First Class MMA’s Felipe Günter (3-1) in the hotly anticipated co-main event for NEF’s professional MMA featherweight strap. Both competitors have been extremely popular with fans throughout their respective careers. Both held gold with the promotion as amateurs.

Local favorite “Killa” Kam Arnold (6-1) will look to keep his four-fight win streak alive when he meets savvy Pennsylvania veteran Charlie “The Madman” Gathers (9-11) in a catchweight MMA bout.

Also featured on the professional portion of the MMA card: Fred Allen Sfeir (1-0) and Josue Sotero (1-0) will each put their undefeated record on the line in a featherweight contest; Tyler Smythe (5-6) returns to the MMA cage after a recent jaunt in the boxing ring to meet Erick Alvarado (2-2); and Rumford, Maine’s Nate Boucher (0-5) and Florida’s Paul Walters (0-7) both look for the first victory of their respective professional MMA careers in a catchweight bout.

Two title fights will headline the amateur MMA portion of the fight card.

Undefeated Nate “The Mule” White (7-0) will square off with Brandon Oldenburg (2-3) for the vacant amateur MMA heavyweight title. White will compete for the first time in 21 months. Oldenburg is on a two-fight win streak with two first-round knockouts.

Sean Wakefield (7-4) is scheduled to fight Preston LaPointe (4-1) for NEF’s amateur MMA welterweight belt. The pair previously met in Indiana this spring for a regional championship. LaPointe won a very close split decision in that first fight. A highly-competitive rematch is anticipated.

Also featured on the amateur portion of the MMA card will be a bantamweight bout between highly-skilled competitors Julian Connerton (6-3) and Qasim Abdullah (3-1).

Seven amateur kickboxing bouts are scheduled for the “NEF 63” undercard.

As the card order now stands, Ben Perry (0-0) from Nostos and Abdinajib Adan (1-0) of the Choi Institute will have the honor of being the first regulated kickboxing bout in Maine history.

William Lagasse (0-0) will meet Connor Morrill (3-0) in an amateur kickboxing bout. It will be a rematch of their first meeting – an amateur MMA fight won by Lagasse via first-round knockout.

Also on the amateur kickboxing portion of the card, 52-year-old Ice Young (0-0) will make his NEF debut against Daniel Heredia (1-0) in a light heavyweight contest.

The full “NEF 63” fight card (subjectes a canvis):

MMA PROFESSIONAL

135 TÍTOL: Nick Eldridge (c) vs Olivier Poisson

145 TÍTOL: Nathaniel Grimard vs Felipe Günter

165: Jesse Erickson vs Brian Cosco

140: Kam Arnold vs Charlie Gathers

145: Josue Sotero vs Fred Allen Sfeir

140: Nate Boucher vs Paul Walters

140: Tyler Smythe vs Erick Alvarado

AMATEUR MMA

265 TÍTOL: Nate White vs Brandon Oldenburg

170 TÍTOL: Preston LaPointe vs Sean Wakefield

240: Charles Sullivan vs Michael Hamm

145: Isaac Therrien vs Billy Henry

170: Zach Perry vs Leland Hopson

155: Avery Poole vs Ben Rogers

135: Qasim Abdullah vs Julian Connerton

155: Justin Wygant vs Jacob MacMillan

145: John Soucy vs Joe Cleary

205: Carlo Oliveira vs David Hart

AMATEUR KICKBOXING

155: James Johnson vs Mark Walker

135: Jonas Ryerson vs Quinn Poirier

140: Connor Morrill vs William Lagasse

135: Spencer Belanger vs Evan Thibeault

205: Daniel Heredia vs Ice Young

135: Richard Clark vs Alex Smith

165: Abdinajib Adan vs Ben Perry

"NEF 63: Cruel Summer” takes place on Saturday, Agost 9, 2025, at Lewiston Memorial Armory in Lewiston, Maine. Les portes s'obriran a 6 pm with the first fight taking place at 7 pm. Les butlletes estan a la venda awww.nefights.com/tickets/.  The event will also stream live atwww.CombatSportsNow.com. 

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Undefeated prospect Pryce Taylor Working hard to join Brooklyn’s Elite list of top heavyweight boxers

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(L-R) – Claressa Shields & Pryce Taylor

CIUTAT DE NOVA YORK (Juliol 17, 2025) - Prospecte de pes pesat invicte Pryce Taylor (8-0, 6 KOs) is set to return to the ring on July 26º a Detroit. After coming off his June 6º knockout win over I Font (14-8), h is aiming to join Brooklyn’s elite heavyweights in an exclusive club.

“I’m the next great heavyweight out of Brooklyn,” Taylor proclaimed. “And I’m a top American heavyweight prospect today.”

Achieving this rare distinction is notably challenging, as Brooklyn has produced world heavyweight champions such as Mike Tyson, Riddick Bowe, Floyd Patterson, Michael Moorer, i Shannon Briggs—all members of a special group within boxing’s premier division. With the exception of Briggs, each has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Taylor posted a 60-11 rècord amateur, won two New York Golden Gloves titles, and finished as heavyweight runner-up four times at the USA Boxing National Championships. As a professional prize fighter, the 28-year-old Taylor has put many of his opponents to sleep, much like his Brooklyn predecessors, Incloent 6 stoppages in his 8 llumins, the last four in a row.

“The Pryce is Right” has been training at Brooklyn’s Cops & Kids Boxing Gym with head trainer Benny Roman. Taylor also trained for three weeks in Delray Beach, Florida, with trainer Sugar Hill, focusing on movement and sparring. “It definitely helped,", va dir Taylor. “There was good sparring there, and it was a good experience overall.”

Taylor values the exposure from fighting on a Salita Promotions card headlined by unbeaten, undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Escuts (16-0, 3 KOs), que s'enfronta Lani Daniels (11-2-2, 1 KO) a Detroit. Anteriorment, Taylor stopped Jerell Nettles in round two on a Shields-headlined event.

“This time will be different,” Taylor pointed out. “My last fight on Claressa’s card, I was in the opening bout, off-TV, and nobody was there. I had a good seat to watch her fight, and I met her. But I’m on the main card and my fight will be streamed live on DAZN this time.”

In his first scheduled 8-round bout, Taylor will take on Robert Simms (12-4-1, 3 KOs) de Saginaw, Michigan. Two fights prior, Simms defeated previously unbeaten James McKenzie Morrison (20-1-2, 18 KOs), who is the son of the late world heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison.

“I’ve heard my opponent comes to fight,” Taylor concluded. “I really like fighting an opponent like that instead of the guys who don’t stand and fight. I also like fighting at this pace (7 weeks since his last fight) because I love boxing. M'he estat entrenant 8 rondes, but it’s not going the distance. I don’t see him lasting four rounds, if that.”

“I’ve kept Pryce very busy because to become a great from Brooklyn, you better be tough, talented and able to work for it,” Pryce’s manager Keith Sullivan declarat. “He has had eight fights in just nineteen months as a pro, and three fights fell out due to opponent injuries. That’s an old-school pace I am keeping him on. Not every fighter can handle that rate of fighting, Pryce eats it up. He can reach the upper echelon. It will take continued hard work.

“The last time he fought on Clarissa’s card, we walked into an empty arena. I leaned into him and said, ‘Enjoy the silence, soon enough you will be entering into jeering packed arenas.’ And on July 26º that will come true.”

Sullivan, a former New York State Athletic Commission Deputy Commissioner, also manages 3-time, 2-campió del món de divisió Miyo Yoshida (18-5) and Bronx NYPD officer Nisa Rodríguez (3-1, 1 KO). Sullivan co-manages IBF Welterweight World title challenger Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-1, 11 KOs) and his cousin, pro-debuting middleweight Jim Donovan, alongside coach and ex-world champion Andy Lee.
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Reminder: 3-Time World Champion Miyo Yoshida is tired of playing boxing’s dreaded waiting game

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CIUTAT DE NOVA YORK (Juliol 15, 2025) - Tres vegades, two-division World ChampionMiyo Yoshida (18-5) is tired of waiting for her mandated International Boxing Federation (FIB) Bantamweight world title shot as its No. 1-rated mandatory challenger.

Yoshida won the World Boxing Organization (OMB) Super Flyweight title in 2019 i 2021. El desembre 9, 2022, she fought in San Francisco as a late replacement on only two weeks’ avís, impressively defeating IBF Bantamweight World titleholderEbanie Bridges (9-1) by unanimous decision over 10 rondes (99-91, 99-91, 97-93).

L'octubre passat, Yoshida lost her IBF title in a controversial 10-round decision toShurretta Metcalf (14-5-1, 2 KOs). Last Friday night, Metcalf lost the IBF belt toCherneka Johnson (18-2, 7 KOs), the WBA Bantamweight World Champion, en elKatie Taylor-Amanda Serrano III undercard at Madison Square Garden. Amb la victòria, Johnson also scooped up the vacated World Boxing Council (CMB) i Organització Mundial de Boxa (OMB) títols mundials.

When Metcalf defeated Yoshida, it was with highly questionable tallies of 99-91, 97-93, i 96-94. Her manager, Attorney Keith Sullivan, appealed the result to the IBF, arguing that Yoshida’s accurate jabs and higher punch connection rate should have earned her the win. Sullivan’s appeal was strongly supported by COMPUBOX statistics: Yoshida out-landed Metcalf in eight of the 10 rounds by a margin of 96 a 64 en total connecta, incloent una 49-17 edge in jabs and 30 a 16 in punches landed to the body. Yoshida’s defensive skills were also on display, with Metcalf landing just nine percent of her overall punches thrown.

The IBF ruled in January that Yoshida was its No. 1 reptador obligatori, requiring the titleholder to defend against Miyo by this October.

Yoshida’s promoter, Lou DiBella, got her back into the win column against a tough opponent on February 1, when she defeatedBeata Dudek per decisió unànime en 10 assalts (99-91, 97-93, 96-94).

“Miyo is a three-time world champ and a trailblazing symbol for Japanese women as an athlete and single mom. I applaud the IBF for recognizing that Yoshida deserves the opportunity to regain her belt. We will continue to push for Miyo to get her title shot as soon as possible, and I am confident that we can work out a deal with MVP. They are in the business of making the best fights in women’s boxing. Undisputed Champ Cherneka Johnson vs. Miyo is a terrific match,Va dir Lou Dibella, President of DiBella Entertainment.

“Lou has done a great job keeping Miyo active and creating great opportunities for her. The time is here for Miyo’s title match to finally get scheduled. Afortunadament, Jake and Nakisa are helping to change the landscape for women in boxing under their MVP banner,” stated Miyo’s manager, Keith Sullivan. “Congratulations to Cherneka, who fought a great fight and made history. The styles of Miyo and Johnson will make for an exciting, lluita amigable amb els fanàtics. We have two promoters who firmly support women’s boxing, so I am confident we will get that title fight scheduled as soon as possible,” concluded Sullivan.

From ringside Friday night, Miyo said, “Johnson had the perfect fight plan. I respect her, but we’ll have a more intense fistfight. Així, let’s finally get my mandatory title fight scheduled. We’ll see in the ring who deserves to raise the belt as the IBF bantamweight champion.”

Miyo Yoshida, conegut com el “Fighting Single Mother” al Japó, is a respected role model and was the recipient ofRing Magazine‘s “Most Inspirational Female Fighter” award in 2023. She is among just 23 female world champions from Japan and only the sixth to hold world titles in multiple weight classes.

Sullivan, a former New York State Athletic Commission Deputy Commissioner, also manages undefeated Brooklyn heavyweightPryce Taylor (8-0, 6 KOs) and Bronx NYPD officerNisa Rodríguez (3-1, 1 KO). Sullivan co-manages IBF Welterweight World title challengerPaddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-1, 11 KOs) and his cousin, pro-debuting middleweightJim Donovan, alongside coach and ex-world championAndy Lee.

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