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Legendarisk boxningstränare John Brown hedrad av Kansas City Royals

John Brown visas på Jumbotron på Kauffman Stadium som håller Buck O’Neil Legacy Award som nyligen presenterades för honom under en speciell ceremoni (Bilder med tillstånd av Steph Brown Crane)

Kansas City, Kan. (Augusti 4, 2025) - Kansas City Royals hedrade nyligen Legendary Boxing TrainerJohn Brown för sin långvariga samhällstjänst som ägare/operatör vid Turner Boxing Academy i Kansas City, Kansas.

Svarvare, 78, fick den prestigefylldaBuck O’Neil Legacy Award Under en speciell ceremoni på Kauffman Stadium för sina bidrag under de senaste två decennierna till samhället, där han har tränat mer än 1,000 ungdomar.

”Det var en fantastisk dag,”Sa Brown.” Jag har varit ett Royals -fan i flera år och älskat George Brett -eran. Jag vill tacka alla med Kansas City Royals för en så trevlig ära. ”

Brown har ledat Turner Boxing Academy som regissör och huvudtränare sedan grundandet av den 2005. Med mer än 60 års erfarenhet inom sporten, Hans engagemang sträcker sig över alla boxningsnivåer som idrottare, tränare, och tränare.

Utöver coachning, John är också en pionjär inom boxningsutrustning. Han grundade ringen i 1977, Utvecklings- och marknadsföringsutrustning som användes allmänt i sporten. Hans ledarskap har utvidgats till nationella och lokala organisationer, Efter att ha varit president och vice president för USA Boxing, innehöll nyckelroller i den lokala LBC, och agerade som franchisedelegat och vice president för KC Golden Gloves.

En respekterad figur i boxningsvärlden och en framgångsrik entreprenör, John tror att hans största arv ligger i att mentorera unga idrottare och vägleda dem att lyckas, både inuti ringen och därefter.

Turner Boxing Academy främjar ”The Homecoming,”Ett professionellt/amatörboxningskort, september 6th på Embassy Suites Hotel & Konferenscenter i Olathe, Kansas. LokalstjärnaRam "El Tiburon" Romero (9-0, 8 Kos), En 23-tiden nationell amatörmästare som bor i Olathe, kommer att rubriken evenemanget i 8-rundad medelviktskåp.

Brown har tjänat som chef/huvudtränare för endast två proffs, den sena världens tungviktmästareTommy Morrison och nuvarande fenom Romero.

"The Homecoming" är en insamling för Turner Boxing Academy. Den primära sponsorn för detta evenemang är McCarthy Auto Group, och en del av intäkterna kommer att doneras tillSäkra barn Johnson County.

Biljetter är till försäljning i måndag (Augusti. 4) och är rimligt prissatta på $75.00 (reserverade rader 1-3) och $40.00 (allmän antagning) för köp online påwww.eventbrite.com.

Ett USA-boxningssanktat amatörkort, börjar vid 6:30 p.m. CT, kommer att föregå pro -kortet.

Insläpp på 5:30 p.m. CT.

INFORMATION

Instagram: @Tiburonromero100 @turnerboxingacademy

Facebook: /Marcoromero /TurnerBoxingacademy

Om Turner Boxing Academy: Turner Boxing Academy (TBA) är en ideell ungdomsboxningsklubb som drivs av frivilliga som brinner för sporten och den positiva inverkan den har på ungdomar. Akademin är baserad i Turner Recreation Center i Kansas City, Kansas. Det är dedikerat till att tillhandahålla en säker och stödjande miljö för barn att lära sig och öva på boxningskonsten.

TBA har åtagit sig att införa disciplin, förtroende, och en stark arbetsetik hos våra unga idrottare. Vi tror på boxningens kraft att bygga karaktär och motståndskraft, Och vi brinner för att hjälpa våra elever att låsa upp sin fulla potential både inom och utanför ringen.

Om McCarthy Auto Group: McCarthy Auto Group  är ett familjeägt nätverk av bilhandlare och reparationscentra, Stolt med huvudkontor i Kansas City Metro. Med mer än 30 år av djupt rotad lokal historia, Vi har vuxit till att fungera 9 Prisbelönta återförsäljare över Missouri och Kansas, med 4 väletablerade kollisionscentra.

Som ett företag av över 700 anställds, Det erbjuder ett brett urval av nya och använda fordon som stöds av transparent finansiering, rättvis prissättning, och ett orubbligt engagemang för kundnöjdhet. McCarthy Auto Group förblir dedikerad till att ge tillbaka tilldelning över 60 Lokala stipendier årligen och stöder många samhällspartners, inklusive pojkarna & Flickklubbar, American Cancer Society, Kansas City Crime Commission, gymnasieskolor, djurskydd, Och många fler.

Om säkra barn Johnson County: Säkra barn Johnson County (KS) leds av Johnson County Health Department, som ger en dedikerad och omtänksam personal, Operationsstöd och andra resurser för att hjälpa till att uppnå sitt gemensamma mål: Att hålla dina barn säkra. Baserat på samhällets behov, Denna koalition implementerar evidensbaserade program, som bilsätskontroller, säkerhetsverkstäder och sportkliniker, som hjälper föräldrar och vårdgivare att förhindra barnskador.

Team USA: s Youth High Performance Team gjorde ett stort uttalande i Tyskland

COLORADO SPRINGS, Lap. (Augusti 4, 2025) - Förra lördagen, USA stängde ut 2025 Brandenburg Cup i Frankfurt (Eller), Tyskland, på dominerande sätt. Efter att ha kvalificerat sju idrottare för guldmedaljrundor, Alla sju Team USA -boxare slutade dagen med händerna upp efter den sista klockan. Alla berättade, USA säkrade 11 medaljer för veckan, inklusive sju guld och fyra brons.

Joselyn Olayo-Munoz (kvinnokamens- 48 kilogram | Las Cruces, N.M.) och Alexis tangaro (kvinnokamens- 54 kilogram | Waiana, Hawaii) Var de två Team USA -kvinnors guldmedaljister på lördag. Lorenzo Patricio (herr 50 kg | Waiana, Hawaii), Salim Ellis-Bey (herr 60 kilogram | Philadelphia, Pa.), Lavant Brownlee (herr 65 kilogram | Louisville, Ky.), Joseph Awinongya (herr 80 kilogram | Joliet, Ill.) och Nnajai Wright (herr 90+ kilogram | Richmond, Va.) Hittade sin väg ovanpå podiet på USA -mäns sida.

Olayo-Munoz öppnade dagen med en felfri prestanda i öppningsanpassningen. Hon stannade på attacken mot sin italienska motståndare, Amelia smälter, och visade sin förmåga att vara aggressor och hantera straff i hela anfallet. Olayo-Munoz tappade Sula och fick slutligen den enhälliga beslutssegeren att tjäna sin första internationella medalj och sätta tonen för dagen för Team USA.

Tangaro checkade in i ringen två anfall senare och följde efter med en 5-0 Seger av sin egen över Litauens Jelizaveta Jakimova. Skönheten i Waianae, Hawaii, Produkten var beredd i fickan och landade hennes skott med precision för att göra det enhälliga beslutet och tjäna sin andra seger i turneringen. Medaljen markerar den första internationella ära för hennes amatörkarriär.

Patricio gick tillbaka in i ringen med en extra vilodag bakom sig och använde den extra återhämtningen till god användning i sin 50 kg titelutrustning. Han bländade Australiens Taj Harrington med sin rörelse och dansade runt ringen, plockade sina skott när han cirklade sin fiende. Som han vanligtvis gör, Patricio visade upp volymen av sina attacker under hela anfallet och stängde den slutligen med en 5-0 win. Efter att ha fått sin guldmedalj, Patricio utsågs också till turneringens bästa tekniker efter att ha tagit upp tre segrar under de sista tre dagarna.

Ellis-Bey mobbade sin Azerbajdzjan-motståndare, Babayev Subhan, i tre omgångar innan du slutligen gjorde mål 5-0 win, Markerar veckans fjärde seger. Philadelphia, Pa., Native applicerade tungt tryck under hela anfallet och skadade sin motståndare med flera tunghandiga skott. Ellis-Bey stängde ut sin första internationella turnering och hävdade medaljen som han fokuserade på under hela sin 2025 förberedelser.

Brownlee stängde veckan med två 5-0 beslut, en i öppningsrundan och en annan i semifinalen, En RSC i kvartfinalen, och ett walkover -beslut i lördagens mästerskap. 65 kg titeln markerar också den första internationella medaljen för Louisville, Ky., nativ.

Awinongya imponerade massorna igen och vann sin andra seger genom veckans övergivande, Den här gången mot Australiens Khaled Bassal. Efter att ha lagat bas för att öppna två omgångar, Awinongya vände upp värmen i sista omgången och tvingade ytterligare åtta räkningar med sin kraftfulla högra hand, som övertygade det australiska laget att kasta in handduken. Awinongya är inte främling för internationell framgång och hävdar sin senaste medalj efter att ha tjänat tre segrar under hela veckan.

Wright stängde showen med en enastående prestanda för USA i 90+ KG -showdown mot Tysklands Ahmed Abdulgamidov. Medan Abdulgamidov hade en otrolig räckvidd över Wright, Richmond, Va., Native hade en strategisk spelplan för att välja sin tyska fiende isär. Wright utnyttjade återigen sin smidighet för att hitta sin väg inuti sin motståndares försvar och landade därefter en rörelse av skadliga versaler. Medan Abdulgamidov såg stark ut i första omgången, Wright kunde slitna honom och dra honom i djupa vatten under andra och tredje omgången. Ytterst, Wright stängde anfallet med en 3-0 Beslutet, återfå fördel från domarna efter att ha fallit efter tidigt i anfallet.

USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team har framgångsrikt avslutat sitt internationella schema för 2025. Av 13 Idrottare i tävlingen vid Brandenburg Cup, 11 vänster med medaljer. Allt 14 Idrottare på Youth High Performance -programlistan har visat en enorm potential under året och kommer säkert att lämna en varaktig arv inom USA: s högpresterande avdelning under hela den nuvarande olympiska cykeln.

Team USA leds av huvudtränaren Edward Fonteneaux (Fayetteville, N.C.), och assisterad av Jason Hamilton (Spanaway, Tvätt.), Ronald Wright (Columbus, Ga.) och Yessenia Montalvo (Bloomfield, N.J.). För att se en fullständig recension av Team USA: s framgångsrika vecka på 2025 Bigruckkopp, Gå till USA Boxing Tournament Page, i samband medHÄR.

INFORMATION:

www.usaboxing.org

Twitter: @USABoxing

Instagram: @USABoxing

Facebook: /USABoxing

Om USA -boxning

USA-boxning inrättades för att främja och odla boxning i olympisk stil i USA och för att inspirera den outtröttliga strävan efter olympiska guld och göra det möjligt. Dessutom, USA Boxing strävar efter att lära alla deltagare karaktären, självförtroende och fokus de behöver för att bli motståndskraftiga och mångsidiga mästare, både i och utanför ringen.USA Boxing är ett lag, en nation, går för guld!

RIP Tommy Brooks

Sorgliga nyheter för boxningsvärlden. Världsberömt tränare och boxningshall i famer, Tommy Brooks, dött igår efter en kort sjukdom vid en ålder av 71. Brooks föddes i Little Rock, Arkansas, och växte upp i San Diego. Han började sin boxningskarriär under Archie Moore och fortsatte att kämpa för USA. Air Force. Han arbetade som tränare med Legends Lou Duva och George Benton, Och under hela sin karriär utbildade några av de största namnen inom boxning inklusive Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis; Klitschko -bröderna, Pernell Whitaker, Freddie Pendelton, Charles Murray, och många andra.

Han överlevs av sin fru Donna (Där), söner Brian, marlon, Jonathan, och dotter Cassandra och hennes man, boxtränare, Shaun George.

Detaljer om begravningsarrangemang i Georgien och NJ kommer att komma.

Vila i fred Tommy.

Titta på Andy Dominguez vs. Byron Rojas Full Fight of the Year -kandidat

Titta på full kamp: https://youtu.be/d8j7dbsme7i?till = v1qegesxeffecell_u

Andy Dominguez och Byron Rojas levererade en potentiell kamp för året för WBC US Junior Flyweight Silver Title, Värdad av Boxing Insider Promotions på Tropicana på Atlantic City Boardwalk på juli 25, 2025, där 27-åringen Dominguez (13-1, 6 Kos) Från Bronx besegrade den tidigare titelutmanaren Rojas (29-5-3, 12 Kos) genom split beslut. Dominguezs boxningsfärdigheter fick poäng av 97-93 och 96-94, Medan en domare gjorde det 97-93 för Rojas i slutändan, hårdnackad, Punch-for-punch-tävling som påminner om klassiska mexikanska boxningsmatcher.

“The Homecoming” to be headlined by phenom Marco “El Tiburón” Romero on Sept. 6 in Olathe, Kansas

Kansas City, Kan. (Juli 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, på Embassy Suites Hotel & Konferenscenter i 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 Säkra barn Johnson County. “This will be a special event celebrating the 20th 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 kommenterade. “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, i 8-omgångens huvudevenemang.

“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 professionella bouts, 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 tougherwe know thatso 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, Julio César Chávez och, Naturligtvis, his namesake, Marco Antonio 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.

I det tio-runda samarrangemanget, Topeka (KS) tungvikt John “Iron Man” Cantrell (14-0, 13 Kos) kommer att ta på Portland “The Prince” Pringle (5-5, 1 KO), who is from Lexington, Kentucky.

The undercard will feature Kansas City’s (KS) 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, samt 2019 Nationella Golden Gloves Tournament.

In another 4-rounder, Leawood (KS) Cruiser 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, inklusive toppriser på 2022 USA Boxing Elite Championships.
Kortet kan ändras.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow (ons., Juli 30) and are reasonably priced — $75.00 (reserverade rader 1-3) och $40.00 (allmän antagning) — and available for purchase online at www.eventbrite.com.

Ett USA-boxningssanktat amatörkort, börjar vid 7 p.m. CT, will precede the pro card.Doors open at 6 p.m. CT.
INFORMATION
Instagram: @Tiburonromero100 @turnerboxingacademy
Facebook: /Marcoromero /TurnerBoxingacademy

Om Turner Boxing Academy: Turner Boxing Academy (TBA) är en ideell ungdomsboxningsklubb som drivs av frivilliga som brinner för sporten och den positiva inverkan den har på ungdomar. Akademin är baserad i Turner Recreation Center i Kansas City, Kansas. Det är dedikerat till att tillhandahålla en säker och stödjande miljö för barn att lära sig och öva på boxningskonsten.

TBA har åtagit sig att införa disciplin, förtroende, och en stark arbetsetik hos våra unga idrottare. Vi tror på boxningens kraft att bygga karaktär och motståndskraft, Och vi brinner för att hjälpa våra elever att låsa upp sin fulla potential både inom och utanför ringen.

Om McCarthy Auto Group: McCarthy Auto Group är ett familjeägt nätverk av bilhandlare och reparationscentra, Stolt med huvudkontor i Kansas City Metro. Med mer än 30 år av djupt rotad lokal historia, Vi har vuxit till att fungera 9 Prisbelönta återförsäljare över Missouri och Kansas, med 4 väletablerade kollisionscentra.

Som ett företag av över 700 anställds, Det erbjuder ett brett urval av nya och använda fordon som stöds av transparent finansiering, rättvis prissättning, och ett orubbligt engagemang för kundnöjdhet. McCarthy Auto Group förblir dedikerad till att ge tillbaka tilldelning över 60 Lokala stipendier årligen och stöder många samhällspartners, inklusive pojkarna & Flickklubbar, American Cancer Society, Kansas City Crime Commission, gymnasieskolor, djurskydd, Och många fler.

Om säkra barn Johnson County: Säkra barn Johnson County (KS) leds av Johnson County Health Department, som ger en dedikerad och omtänksam personal, Operationsstöd och andra resurser för att hjälpa till att uppnå sitt gemensamma mål: Att hålla dina barn säkra. Baserat på samhällets behov, Denna koalition implementerar evidensbaserade program, som bilsätskontroller, säkerhetsverkstäder och sportkliniker, som hjälper föräldrar och vårdgivare att förhindra barnskador.

Canadian Cruiserweight Contender Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki Back in the gym, returning to ring October 25 in Nova Scotia

HAMILTON, Ontario, Kanada (Juli 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.

Hans 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 (WBC) Continental Americas Cruiserweight Championship.

“We’re excited to bring Ryan Rozicki back home to Sydney, Nova Scotia, på oktober 25th 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 (Juli 25) vid 10 a.m. ET through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.ca) and the Centre 200 webbplats (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. 25th 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) i en 6-runda anfall, 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 (WBC) Cruiserweight World Champion Badou “The Ripper” Jack in Saudi Arabia. Olyckligtvis, 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. I början, 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, Naturligtvis, 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, Naturligtvis, 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 och 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.

INFORMATION:

Webbplats: www.threelionspromotions.com
Facebook: /ThreeLionsPromotions /RyanRozickiBoxing
Instagram: @3LionsPromotions @Ryan_RozickiX: @RRozicki
LinkedIN: @DanielOtter

WBA Nej. 2 Heayweight Contender Michael “The Bounty” Hunter Is Ready to Take on Champion Kubrat Pulev

MIAMI, FLA. (Juli 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, who won the $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,” said 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.”

𝙉𝙀𝙁 𝘼𝙉𝙉𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙎 𝙎𝙐𝙈𝙈𝙀𝙍’𝙎 𝙃𝙊𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙎𝙏 𝙁𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 𝘾𝘼𝙍𝘿

NEF ANNOUNCES SUMMER’S HOTTEST FIGHT CARD

PRESSMEDDELANDE: Lewiston, Maine (Juli 16, 2025) - New England Fights ("NEF") presents its next event “NEF 63: Cruel Summer," på lördag, Augusti 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.

Tidigare idag, 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 fansYou 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 standsBen 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 (komma att ändras):

PROFESSIONAL MMA

135 TITEL: Nick Eldridge (c) vs Olivier Poisson

145 TITEL: 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

AMATÖR MMA

265 TITEL: Nate White vs Brandon Oldenburg

170 TITEL: 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, Augusti 9, 2025, at Lewiston Memorial Armory in Lewiston, Maine. Dörrarna öppnas kl 6 pm with the first fight taking place at 7 pm. Biljetter finns till försäljning nu påwww.nefights.com/tickets/The event will also stream live atwww.CombatSportsNow.com

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

(L-R) – Claressa Shields & Pryce Taylor

NEW YORK CITY (Juli 17, 2025) - Undefeated heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (8-0, 6 Kos) is set to return to the ring on July 26th i Detroit. After coming off his June 6th knockout win over Och Fountain (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, och 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 amatör rekord, 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, Inklusive 6 stoppages in his 8 tändstickor, 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,sa 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 Shields (16-0, 3 Kos), som står inför Lani Daniels (11-2-2, 1 KO) i Detroit. Tidigare, 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) från 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. I’ve been training for 8 rundor, 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 angivna. “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 26th that will come true.”

Sullivan, a former New York State Athletic Commission Deputy Commissioner, also manages 3-time, 2-division världsmästare Miyo Yoshida (18-5) and Bronx NYPD officer Nisa Rodriguez (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.

Reminder: 3-Time World Champion Miyo Yoshida is tired of playing boxing’s dreaded waiting game

NEW YORK CITY (Juli 15, 2025) - Tre-tid, two-division World ChampionMiyo Yoshida (18-5) is tired of waiting for her mandated International Boxing Federation (IBF) Bantamweight world title shot as its No. 1-rated mandatory challenger.

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

Last October, 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, påKatie Taylor-Amanda Serrano III undercard at Madison Square Garden. Med segern, Johnson also scooped up the vacated World Boxing Council (WBC) och World Boxing Organization (WBO) världstitlar.

When Metcalf defeated Yoshida, it was with highly questionable tallies of 99-91, 97-93, och 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 till 64 in total connects, innefattande en 49-17 edge in jabs and 30 till 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 obligatorisk utmanare, requiring the titleholder to defend against Miyo by this October.

Yoshida’s promoterLou DiBella, got her back into the win column against a tough opponent on February 1, when she defeatedBeata Dudek via 10-runda enhälligt beslut (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,” said 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. Lyckligtvis, 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, fläkt vänliga kamp. 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. Så, 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, känd som den “Fighting Single Mother” i Japan, 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 Rodriguez (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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