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Plus Undefeated Radzhab Butaev, Junior Fa & 2016 U.S.. Olympian Charles Conwell Featured In Separate Bouts
En direct sur Showtime à 10 p.m. ET/PT
From Masonic Temple & Performing Arts Center in Cleveland
NEW YORK (Octobre. 18, 2017) – Undefeated featherweight Luis Rosa fera face à une fois battusYuandale 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: La Nouvelle Génération Vendredi, Novembre. 10 en direct sur Showtime (10 p.m. ET/PT) from Masonic Temple & Performing Arts Center in Cleveland.
The quadruple header features eight fighters making their ShoBox débuts, including six undefeated prospects. The four-fight telecast is de ShoBox first return to Cleveland since 2014.
Dans la co-métrage, former Russian amateur standout Radjab Butaev (7-0, 6 KOs, WSOB: 9-1) will take on Colombia’s Janer Gonzalez (19-0-1, 15 KOs) dans un match welters huit rondes. 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 enregistrement en tant qu'amateur.
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) dans un combat de huit rondes.
Dans le ShoBox opening bout, invaincu 2016 U.S.. Olympian and Cleveland native Charles Conwell (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 série, from the Masonic Temple in Cleveland, Ohio,” dit Lou DiBella, Président de DiBella Entertainment. “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. U.S.. Olympian Charles Conwell, one of the most exciting young prospects in boxing, will make his national TV debut in his hometown. Sur Novembre 10, to quote Ian Hunter, ‘Cleveland Rocks!'”
Tickets are priced from $35 à $90 and can be obtained by visiting BoxingCleveland.com. The Masonic Temple and Performance Arts Center is located at 3615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Les portes ouvriront sur le soir de l'événement au 7:00 p.m.
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 par le WBC à 126 livres, et était 95-10 en tant qu'amateur. Fighting in one of boxing’s deepest divisions (Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Carl Frampton, Gary Russell Jr.), les Etats Unis. 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 Novembre 10. I’ve seen some tapes of Evans. Il est un dur, 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 Non. 7-ranked coming into the fight) à Miami, Okla., en Avril.
“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. Vraiment, 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 avec 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, Russie. Dans son dernier combat en juillet, 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 Novembre 10."
A native of Barranquilla, Colombie, the heavy-handed Janer Gonzalez sports a record of 19-0-1 avec 15 KO. Prior to turning professional in 2011, Gonzalez was a member of the Colombian National Boxing Team, compilant un dossier de 291-29. Gonzalez, who returned in September following a two and a half-year layoff, fera son U.S. debut against Butaev.
“It’s a dream come true to make my television debut in the United States,», A déclaré Gonzalez. “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 Samedi et lundi Je suis retourné dans le gymnase. I’ve studied my opponent. Je suis prêt. My style will mold to his. I’ll get on his face and counterpunch. Sur Novembre 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 livres, 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 Octobre. 28 adversaire 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 Novembre 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 Novembre 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, qui se tourne 20 sur Novembre. 2, est 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, et un 2016 U.S.. Olympien. 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 Roi trujillo.
“I’m thrilled to be fighting at home for the first time as a professional and on ShoBox,»Dit 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, Volonté. Having compiled a record of 4-1-3 since turning professional 18 il y a des mois, 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 Juin 24 à Pittsburgh.
“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. Mais, Novembre 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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Barry Tompkins appeler le ShoBox action du ringside avec Steve Farhood et ancien champion du monde Raul Marquez servant analystes experts. Le producteur exécutif est Gordon Hall avec Rich Gaughan à la production et Rick Phillips à la direction.
Pour plus d'informations, visitez www.sho.com/sports suivre sur Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, #ShoBox, ou devenez fan sur Facebook àwww.Facebook.com/SHOSports.
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EXCLUSIVE RANDY COUTURE MEET AND GREET TO BE HELD FOR Bellator 186 TICKETHOLDERS ON FIGHT NIGHT
QUOI: Limited-Edition Randy Couture Bobblehead Giveaway and Meet & Saluer
Bellator MMA will be giving away a free limited-edition Randy Couture bobblehead on Vendredi, Novembre. 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.
En outre, 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 Vendredi, Novembre. 3, à partir de 6:30-8:30 p.m. ET. 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***
OÙ: Bryce Jordan Center
127 Bryce Jordan Center
University Park, Pennsylvanie. 16802
QUAND: Rencontrer & Saluer
Vendredi, Novembre 3 à partir de 6:30-8:30 p.m. ET
OMS: 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 victoires, while also competing in 15 combats de titre. 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.
INFO LUTTE: Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on SPIKE, Vendredi, Novembre. 3 à 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Les billets pour l'événement sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés à Bellator.com, as well as the Bryce Jordan Center box office and Ticketmaster.
Achevée Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell Carte de combat:
Light Heavyweight Titre Bout du monde: Ryan Bader (23-5) vs. Linton Vassell (18-5, 1 Caroline du Nord)
Flyweight Femmes Monde Titre Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0) vs. Emily Ducote (6-2)
Bout de fonction poids lourd léger: Phil Davis (17-4, 1 Caroline du Nord) vs. Leo Leite (10-0)
Bout de vedette poids moyen: Et Ruth (3-0) vs. Chris Dempsey (11-5)
Bout de fonctionnalités léger: Vous Awad (20-9) vs. Zach Freeman (9-2)
Carte préliminaire:
Welters préliminaire Bout: Logan Storley (6-0) vs. Matt Secor (9-4)
Poids plume préliminaire Bout: Tywan Claxton (Pro Debut) vs. Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-0)
Bout préliminaire des poids coq: Dominic Mazzotta (12-2) vs. Matt Lozano (8-5)
160 lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Brett Martinez (6-4) vs. Mike Wilkins (7-4)
Poids plume préliminaire Bout: Frank Buenafuente (7-4) vs. Francis Healy (7-4)
Poids plume préliminaire Bout: Michael Trizano (4-0) vs. Mike Otwell (3-1)
150 lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Scott Clymer (Pro Debut) vs. Mike Putnam (1-1)
Poids plume préliminaire Bout: Andrew Salas (3-1) vs. Ethan Goss (3-3)
Bout moyen préliminaire: Josh Fremd (1-0) vs. Mike Diorio (1-0)
18 octobre, RENO — Let 's Get It On Promotions et Atlantis Casino Resort et Spa sont heureux d'annoncer une soirée passionnante de la boxe professionnelle de classe mondiale Samedi, 17 novembre, 2017 au Reno / Sparks Convention Centre. La carte sera co-tête d'affiche par la sensation légère Gabriel Flores Jr., et Oscar Vasquez propre de Reno dans des épisodes distincts.
Le plus jeune Top Rank Inc. signé combattant, Gabe Flores Jr. (4-0, 3KOs) est une ascension fulgurante dans le jeu de combat. le Stockton, CA-dix-sept ans parvient à se battre comme il termine l'école secondaire. Pour la troisième fois qu'il se battra dans le nord du Nevada, où il tire régulièrement des centaines de sa ville natale. Flores se battra dans un combat léger de quatre rondes.
propre Oscar Vasquez Reno (14-1) vient une impressionnante victoire par décision unanime dix ronde en Août à Fallon contre la dure Javier Gallo. Vasquez est actuellement classé quinzième dans le monde dans la division poids mouche par l'Organisation mondiale de boxe. Vasquez va se battre Victoire Ruiz (22-7) dans un combat de dix rondes.
Ricardo Lucio Galvan, également de Reno, fera ses débuts professionnels sur 17 novembre. Galvan, une entreprise de deuxième année importante à UNR, est aussi un rêveur. Il est inscrit à l'action différée pour le programme Childhood Arrivals (SI) et espère qu'il peut utiliser sa carrière de boxe pour sensibiliser les gens à la question. Il est un amateur d'expérience avec près de quatre-vingts épisodes. Galvan se battra dans un jr quatre rondes. combat léger.
Diego Elizondo Carson City (1-0) sera de retour sur le ring 17 novembre après avoir battu Chandler Clements par décision unanime à Fallon en Août. Elizondo attribue sa ténacité à son héritage basque et mexicain. Il se battra dans un combat léger de quatre rondes.
Bruno Escalante Poids Super-Mi (14-3-1) de Redwood City, CA est prévu de se battre dans un combat de six rondes à Reno. Escalante tente d'obtenir sa course de championnat du monde sur la bonne voie après quelques bosses récentes sur la route. Né à Cebu City, Philippines, Escalante est l'un d'une poignée de jeunes boxeurs philippins qui ont porté le flambeau pour la boxe Pinoy. Escalante se battra le dur Alex Rangel (17-7).
Pour compléter la carte est des poids coq Brent Venegas (3-0) de Stockton, COMME. Venegas est prévue pour un morceau de quatre rondes.
Plus d'informations seront annoncées prochainement. Lutte carte sous réserve de modification.
cloche est d'abord à 7h. Les billets sont disponibles et peuvent être achetés à la boutique de cadeaux Atlantis $35, $65, $100, en appelant Atlantis Événements spéciaux 888.551.7007 ou 775.824.4467, ou via ticketmaster.com.