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Plus Undefeated Radzhab Butaev, Junior Fa & 2016 Η.Π.Α.. Olympian Charles Conwell Featured In Separate Bouts
Ζήστε σε SHOWTIME στις 10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/PT
From Masonic Temple & Performing Arts Center in Cleveland
ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ (Οκτώβριο. 18, 2017) – Undefeated featherweight Λουίς Ρόζα will face once-beatenYuandale Evans in a 10-round matchup of 126-pound prospects looking to make a statement in one of boxing’s deepest divisions in the main event of ShoBox: Η νέα γενιά Παρασκευή, Νοέμβριος. 10 ζουν σε SHOWTIME (10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/PT) from Masonic Temple & Performing Arts Center in Cleveland.
The quadruple header features eight fighters making their ShoBox κάνει το ντεμπούτο του, including six undefeated prospects. The four-fight telecast is ShoBox’s first return to Cleveland since 2014.
Στο ομο-χαρακτηριστικό γνώρισμα, former Russian amateur standout Radzhab Butaev (7-0, 6 KOs, WSOB: 9-1) will take on Colombia’s Janer Gonzalez (19-0-1, 15 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight matchup. Butaev compiled a record of 304-12 in the unpaid ranks, followed by a 9-1 record in the World Series of Boxing, while Gonzalez was a member of the Colombian National Team with an equally impressive 291-29 ρεκόρ ως ερασιτέχνης.
In a televised heavyweight attraction, New Zealand’s Junior Fa (12-0, 7 KOs), who owns two amateur victories over countryman and current WBO Heavyweight World Champion Joseph Parker, will face Pittsburgh’s Fred Latham (9-0-2, 5 KOs) σε μια οκτώ-στρογγυλή περίοδο.
Στο ShoBox opening bout, αήττητο 2016 Η.Π.Α.. Olympian and Cleveland native Τσαρλς Κόνουελ (5-0, 5 KOs) will look to keep his knockout streak intact in his hometown debut in a six-round super welterweight matchup with Panama’s Roque “Rocky” Zapata (4-1-3, 0 KOs).
“I am thrilled to bring this talent-filled quadruple header to the ShoBox σειρά, from the Masonic Temple in Cleveland, Οχάιο,” είπε Lou DiBella, Πρόεδρος του DiBella ψυχαγωγία. “Undefeated featherweight contender Luis Rosa Jr. faces hard puncher Yuandale Evans. Amateur prodigy Radzhab Butaev and New Zealand heavyweight prospect Junior Fa –who defeated Joseph Parker as an amateur—will be tested by fellow unbeaten opponents. Η.Π.Α.. Ολυμπιακός Charles Conwell, one of the most exciting young prospects in boxing, will make his national TV debut in his hometown. Τον Νοέμβριο του 10, to quote Ian Hunter, ‘Cleveland Rocks!'”
Tickets are priced from $35 να $90 and can be obtained by visiting BoxingCleveland.com. The Masonic Temple and Performance Arts Center is located at 3615 Euclid Avenue, Κλίβελαντ, ΟΗ 44115. Οι πόρτες θα ανοίξουν το βράδυ της εκδήλωσης στο 7:00 μ.μ.
LUIS ROSA vs. YUANDALE EVANS – 10-Round Featherweight Bout
The 26-year-old Rosa (23-0, 11 KOs) is a Puerto Rico native who lives and fights out of New Haven, Conn. The come-forward, aggressive Rosa has recorded four knockouts in his last seven fights.
Trained by his father Luis Rosa Sr. and managed by his mother Marilyn, Rosa is currently ranked No. 10 από το WBC στο 126 λίρες, και ήταν 95-10 ως ερασιτέχνης. Fighting in one of boxing’s deepest divisions (Λέων Σάντα Κρουζ, Abner Mares, Ο Carl Frampton, Γκάρι Ράσελ νεώτερος), οι ΗΠΑ. National Silver Medalist is looking to establish himself as a featherweight contender, and has career wins over Luis Orlando Del Valle (18-1) and Jorge Diaz (17-2).
“I’m dedicating this fight to the people who are still suffering from the tragedy of the hurricane,” Rosa said. “We are and always have been very strong people and I take that into the ring with me on Νοέμβριος 10. I’ve seen some tapes of Evans. He’s a tough, strong fighter but my skills are much greater and I will be victorious and move one step closer to a shot at a world title.”
The 28-year-old Evans (19-1, 14 KOs) is a Cleveland native fighting in his hometown for the first time. Known as a power-puncher who works fast, Evans has recorded eight of his 14 knockouts in the first round. His only professional loss came against future world title holder Javier Fortuna in April of 2012.
Evans, who took a three-year hiatus following the Fortuna loss, is coming off the best win of his career – a hard-fought 10-round unanimous decision over Billel Dib (21-1; WBO αριθ. 7-ranked coming into the fight) στο Μαϊάμι, Οκλαχόμα., τον Απρίλιο.
“I’m thrilled to be fighting at home in Cleveland, the city of Champions,” Evans said. “It’s been a very long time since I’ve had a home fight. Αληθώς, I’ve been a road warrior fighting all over the world.
“I’ve followed Luis Rosa for a couple years, I know he’s a very tough Puerto Rican fighter. He’s the same height as me and will come to fight, which will make for an all-action fight. But I know I’m the toughest competition he’s had and I’m planning to win in front of the big hometown crowd and everyone watching on SHOWTIME.”
The vacant WBC Continental Americas Title belt is on the line for this fight.
RADZHAB BUTAEV vs. JANER GONZALEZ – 8-Round Welterweight Bout
Russian Radzhab Butaev had a stellar amateur career during which he compiled a record of 304-12 με 164 KOs. A former Russian National Champion, Butaev qualified for the 2016 Olympics but instead elected to turn pro in the United States.
Butaev has progressed quickly since turning professional in March of 2016 – of his seven professional fights, six of his seven opponents have had winning records. The 23-year old is coming into his fifth fight of the year and the eighth fight in his short, 18-month professional career. Five of Butaev’s seven fights have taken place in the U.S, while his other two victories were on his home turf in Moscow, Ρωσία. In his last fight in July, the 23-year-old Butaev knocked out Sherzodbek Alimjanov in Red Square in Moscow.
Said Butaev, “This is a great opportunity to fight on SHOWTIME and I’m looking forward to putting on a tremendous performance. I know that Colombian fighters are well known for their power but I faced many hard hitters in the amateurs and I’ll be ready for victory on Νοέμβριος 10."
A native of Barranquilla, Κολομβία, the heavy-handed Janer Gonzalez sports a record of 19-0-1 με 15 knockouts. Prior to turning professional in 2011, Gonzalez was a member of the Colombian National Boxing Team, compiling a record of 291-29. Γκονζάλες, who returned in September following a two and a half-year layoff, θα κάνει Η.Π.Α. του. debut against Butaev.
“It’s a dream come true to make my television debut in the United States,"Δήλωσε ο Γκονζάλες. “I grew up watching all of my favorite boxers fighting in the U.S. and now it’s my turn. It’s truly surreal how everything unfolded. I was ready to give up on boxing when an opportunity just came my way. I fought in Mexico and here I am.
“I had a long layoff, but I needed it. It has made me more appreciative, more motivated. I work harder now. I had my last fight on a Σάββατο και τη Δευτέρα Ήμουν πίσω στο γυμναστήριο. I’ve studied my opponent. Είμαι έτοιμος. My style will mold to his. I’ll get on his face and counterpunch. Επί Νοέμβριος 10 boxing fans will see a Colombian warrior that came to America to become a legend.”
Butaev vs. Gonzalez is promoted in association with Fight Promotions.
JUNIOR FA vs. FRED LATHAM – Eight Rounds Heavyweight Bout
Standing 6-feet, 5 inches and weighing 270 λίρες, the 27-year-old Junior Fa has compiled a professional record of 12-0 with seven knockouts since turning pro in February 2016. Fa had a successful amateur career, which included two victories over reigning WBO Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker. The native of Papakura, New Zealand has most recently trained in England with heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and has also sparred with Joshua’s Οκτώβριο. 28 αντίπαλος Carlos Takam.
Fa, who won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, will fight for just the second time in the United States.
“I’m thrilled to be fighting in the United States again and on SHOWTIME,” said Fa. “I know Latham is undefeated but I also plan on staying unbeaten on Νοέμβριος 10. Training with Anthony Joshua improved my boxing in many ways and just as important taught me what it takes inside the gym to become a world champion.”
Fighting out of Pittsburgh, Pa., Fred Latham (9-0-2, 5 KOs) is a former Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Champion. In his last bout on December 3, 2016, the 27-year-old Latham battled to a split decision draw against Alonzo Butler.
Said Latham, “I appreciate the opportunity to fight on SHOWTIME and I am looking forward to facing Fa. I’ve heard a lot about him and the great heavyweight prospect he is but on Νοέμβριος 10 I’ll show the world that I’m a much better fighter.”
CHARLES CONWELL vs. ROQUE ‘Rocky’ ZAPATA – Six-Round Super Welterweight Bout
Nineteen-year-old Charles Conwell, που γυρίζει 20 επί Νοέμβριος. 2, είναι 5-0 with all of his victories coming by way of technical knockout. The Cleveland native has a decorated resume – he went 134-14, was the National Gold Gloves Champion in 2015, και ένα 2016 Η.Π.Α.. Ολυμπίου. Conwell has been busy since turning pro last year, having fought all five of his professional fights in the past eight months. In his last fight in August, Conwell earned a technical knockout against Βασιλιάς Τρότζιλο.
“I’m thrilled to be fighting at home for the first time as a professional and on ShoBox,” said Conwell. “I can’t wait to put on a great performance for the Cleveland fans and those seeing me for the first time on national television.”
The 21-year-old Zapata is a native of Panama City, Panama now fighting out of Culpepper, Θα. Having compiled a record of 4-1-3 since turning professional 18 μήνες πριν, he is currently riding a three bout winning streak. Zapata is coming off the biggest win of his career, a six-round decision over previously undefeated Justin Steave on Ιούνιος 24 στο Πίτσμπουργκ.
“This fight with Charles Conwell is an exciting challenge for me. He had a great amateur career and he made the Olympic team,” said Zapata. “I’ve been offered to fight him twice, but at the time I was injured and had to decline. Όμως Νοέμβριος 10, Charles and I will come face-to-face and put on a show for the fans. I’m ready to do my job.”
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EXCLUSIVE RANDY COUTURE MEET AND GREET TO BE HELD FOR Bellator 186 TICKETHOLDERS ON FIGHT NIGHT
ΤΙ: Limited-Edition Randy Couture Bobblehead Giveaway and Meet & Χαιρετώ
Bellator MMA will be giving away a free limited-edition Randy Couture bobblehead on Παρασκευή, Νοέμβριος. 3 to the first 5,000 fans in attendance at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University for Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell. The bobblehead giveaway is limited to one per person and will only be available to ticketholders upon entry into the arena.
Επιπλέον, Bellator MMA fans are invited to attend a unique opportunity to meet the MMA and wrestling great prior to Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell. The meet and greet will take place on the concourse of Bryce Jordan Center on Παρασκευή, Νοέμβριος. 3, από 6:30-8:30 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ. Space is limited and fans are encouraged to arrive early to reserve their place in line.
***Bobblehead giveaway and meet and greet are exclusively for Bellator 186 ticketholders***
***Bobbleheads distributed at venue points of entry, only while supplies last at each entry***
ΕΦΟΣΟΝ: Bryce Jordan Center
127 Bryce Jordan Center
University Park, Ρα. 16802
ΟΤΑΝ: Meet & Χαιρετώ
Παρασκευή, Νοέμβριος 3 από 6:30-8:30 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ
ΠΟΥ: Randy Couture
Randy Couture (19-11)
Randy “The Natural” Couture made his mark in the sport of wrestling and later MMA, where he was a multiple-time world champion at both heavyweight and light heavyweight. Over his 14-year career, Couture compiled 19 νίκες, while also competing in 15 title fights. Prior to his professional career in mixed martial arts, the retired United States Army Sergeant made an impact on the high school and collegiate wrestling community by earning a state championship while attending Lynnwood High School in Washington state and a historic collegiate career that saw him become a three-time NCAA DI All-American at Oklahoma State University. Couture also serves as a coach for his son, Ryan Couture, who currently competes in Bellator MMA’s welterweight division.
ΚΑΤΑΠΟΛΕΜΗΣΗ INFO: Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on SPIKE, Παρασκευή, Νοέμβριος. 3 στο 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as the Bryce Jordan Center box office and Ticketmaster.
Πλήρης Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell Κάρτα μάχης:
Ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών παγκόσμιο τίτλο περίοδο: Ryan Bader (23-5) vs. Linton Vassell (18-5, 1 NC)
Παγκόσμιος τίτλος Flyweight γυναικών: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0) vs. Έμιλι Ντούκοτ (6-2)
Ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών περίοδος: Phil Davis (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Λέων Λεϊτ (10-0)
Middleweight Feature Bout: Και η Ρουθ (3-0) vs. Chris Dempsey (11-5)
Ελαφρύς εξοπλισμός: Μπορείτε Αουάντ (20-9) vs. Zach Freeman (9-2)
Προκαταρκτική Κάρτα:
Welterweight Προκαταρκτική περίοδος: Λόγκαν Στόρλι (6-0) vs. Ματ Secor (9-4)
Featherweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Tywan Claxton (Pro Ντεμπούτο) vs. Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-0)
Bantamweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Ντομινίκ Ματζότα (12-2) vs. Matt Lozano (8-5)
160 lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Brett Martinez (6-4) vs. Mike Wilkins (7-4)
Featherweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Frank Buenafuente (7-4) vs. Francis Healy (7-4)
Featherweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Michael Trizano (4-0) vs. Mike Otwell (3-1)
150 lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Scott Clymer (Pro Ντεμπούτο) vs. Mike Putnam (1-1)
Featherweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Άντριου Σάλας (3-1) vs. Ethan Goss (3-3)
Middleweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Josh Fremd (1-0) vs. Mike Diorio (1-0)
October 18th, RENO — Let’s Get It On Promotions and the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa are pleased to announce an exciting night of world-class professional boxing Σάββατο, 17η Νοέμβρη, 2017 at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center. The card will be co-headlined by lightweight sensation Gabriel Flores Jr., and Reno’s own Oscar Vasquez in separate bouts.
The youngest-ever Top Rank Inc. signed fighter, Gabe Flores Jr. (4-0, 3KOs) is on a meteoric rise in the fight game. The Stockton, CA seventeen-year-old manages to fight as he is completing high school. For the third time he will fight in Northern Nevada, where he regularly draws hundreds from his hometown. Flores will fight in a four-round lightweight bout.
Reno’s own Oscar Vasquez (14-1) is coming off an impressive ten-round unanimous decision victory this August in Fallon against the tough Javier Gallo. Vasquez is currently ranked fifteenth in the world in the flyweight division by the World Boxing Organization. Vasquez will be fighting Victory Ruiz (22-7) in a ten-round fight.
Ricardo Lucio Galvan, also from Reno, will be making his pro debut on 17η Νοέμβρη. Galvan, a second-year business major at UNR, is also a Dreamer. He is enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) and hopes he can use his boxing career to bring awareness to the issue. He is an experience amateur with nearly eighty bouts. Galvan will be fighting in a four-round jr. lightweight bout.
Carson City’s Diego Elizondo (1-0) will be returning to the ring on 17η Νοέμβρη after beating Chandler Clements via unanimous decision in Fallon in August. Elizondo attributes his toughness to his Basque and Mexican heritage. He will be fighting in a four-round lightweight bout.
Super flyweight Bruno Escalante (14-3-1) of Redwood City, CA is slated to fight in a six-round bout in Reno. Escalante is trying to get his world title run back on track after some recent bumps in the road. Born in Cebu City, Φιλιππίνες, Escalante is one of a handful of young Filipino boxers who are carrying the torch for Pinoy boxing. Escalante will be fighting the tough Alex Rangel (17-7).
Rounding out the card is bantamweight Brent Venegas (3-0) του Stockton, ΟΠΩΣ. Venegas is scheduled for a four-round scrap.
More information will be announced soon. Καταπολέμηση της κάρτας υπόκεινται σε αλλαγές.
Πρώτο κουδούνι είναι σε 7μμ. Tickets are available and can be purchased at the Atlantis Gift Shop $35, $65, $100, by calling Atlantis Special Events 888.551.7007 ή 775.824.4467, or via ticketmaster.com.