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Light-Heavyweight Kye Brooks Signs With Prince Ranch Boxing, Blair Cobbs Returns to the Ring

Photos by Mario Serrano – Prince Ranch Boxing – Brooks (L) – Cobbs (R)
LAS VEGAS, NV (Oktober 5, 2017)Prince Ranch Boxing (PRB) has signed light-heavyweight amateur standout, kye Brooks, who will be making his pro debut, Oktober 14, 2017, at the Palenque de la Feria in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Also making an appearance on the card, is PRB’s unbeaten super-lightweight prospect, Blair “het Flair” Cobbs (6-0, 5 KO), a southpaw from Philly, but who now resides in Las Vegas. Both fighters will have opponents TBA.
After having success in the amateurs, I’m looking forward to making my pro debut with the Prince Ranch Boxing management team,” said a smiling Kye Brooks. “Greg Hannely is a great man, a trust-worthy person, who I know will get me the right fights while building my career. I just want to go out to Mexico and get a nice victory. In the near future, the boxing world will take notice of my career and what I’m doing in the ring.
Blair Cobbs, who trains at the Prince Ranch Boxing facility with Brooks, is excited about returning to the ring. This will be Blair’s third fight of 2017.
I’m happy to be fighting once again and I’m going to Mexico to do some destruction.Blair Cobbs said. “I’ve been staying busy and I want to thank Greg Hannely for all his hard work and dedication. We have something special going on here at the Prince Ranch Boxing gym. We are making noise in the boxing world and soon enough, everyone will know who we are. I’m working extremely hard in the gym and the hard work will show come fight night.
Voormalig wereldkampioen, ClarenceBones” Adams, who trains both Cobbs and Brooks, gives his thoughts on his fighters.
Kye is a very strong puncher and I see him doing a lot of damage early in his career.stated Bones Adams. “Blair is whooping everyone in the gym. I know he’s going to make a statement in this next fight. Both are great kids who believe in themselves and they certainly have bright futures in boxing.
In de main-event, unbeaten super-flyweight prospect, Damien “Suiker” Vazquez (11-0, 6 KO), zal een tegenstander TBA gezicht, in een wedstrijd van 8 ronden. Vazquez, Cobbs and Brooks, all fight under the management of Prince Ranch Boxing.
Prince Ranch Boxing has a talented group of fighters making a name for themselves,” PRB’sGreg Hannely bepaald. “I’m taking these boys to Mexico to give them the experience of fighting in a different country. Mexico is a great place for these young men to enhance their craft on foreign land. I’m excited to have them all fighting on the same card.
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BURNS: I’VE GOT MORE CHAPTERS TO WRITE IN MY CAREER

The ‘Ricksterrelishing battle of Britain in Manchester
Former World champions clash as Anthony Crolla takes on Ricky Burns.DEZE ZATERDAG, Oktober, 7th
Live op AWE – Een schat aan Entertainment
SAN DIEGO (Oktober 5, 2017) -Ricky Burns believes he can become a World champion once again and wants to prove there’s plenty of chapters to write in his story as he meets Anthony Crolla at the Manchester Arena op zaterdag.

DEZE ZATERDAG AFTERNOON, 7 oktober, a pair of former world champions will collide as former lightweight world champion Anthony Crolla battles former three-division champion Ricky Burns in a scheduled 12-round lightweight clash at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, Engeland, and will be broadcast LIVE- & EXCLUSIVELY IN THE UNITED STATES op AWE- Een schat aan Entertainment. The broadcast will begin at 2 PM ET / 11 am PT
The fight will also be available on www.klowdtv.com on the AWE Channel.
Three-weight World champion Burns and former Lightweight World ruler Crolla both come into the must-win bout on the back of defeats in unification battles, and the British stars have conceded that defeat would make the road back to the elite-level that they have become accustomed to operating at a long one.
Burns created history as Scotland’s first ever three-weight king and the Coatbridge star is confident that a win in Manchester would put him back at the top table and in the running for a 14th World title fight in 2018 to continue his remarkable journey in boxing.
I look at every fight as a must-win fight,” said Burns. “The incentive that has been put in front of us with the possibility of challenging for the World title again, I need to make sure that I go out and win this which I am confident of doing.
This is my first time fighting in Manchester so I am sure it’s going to be a great night for the fans. I’ve got so much respect for Anthony, he’s a brilliant fighter and this is going to be a cracking fight.
We’re both in the same boat now, coming back after a loss and looking to get our names back amongst the big boys. There were a few names mentioned for my next fight but this was the only fight that I wanted once I knew it could be made.
I know that there’s a good crowd coming down from Glasgow but any boxing fan is going to win with this fight, you know what you are going to get when we fight, we’ll lay it all on the line and the best man will win.
People are saying to me now ‘if you lose this what are you going to do?’ That thought hasn’t crossed my mind. I know this is a hard fight but the carrot of a possible World title fight means that the rewards are massive, but I didn’t need any more incentive for this fight, that just topped it off for me.
Over the last year everyone has asked when I am going to retire over the last year. I’ve had 48 fights but I’ve never come out of the ring with my face in a state, I still enjoying training and the sparring and fighting side of it are the best parts in my eyes.
If there ever came a point that I was coming out hurt fight after fight, or in the gym sparring these young hungry kids and taking too many punches, I’d know myself that it’d be time to call it a day, but I know that I’ve got lots of big nights left in me and I am confident that Zaterdag is going to be one of them.
I’ve never thought about what I’ve done in my career because it’s nowhere near finished yet. I’m not retiring until boxing is out of my system. The last thing I want to do is pack it in too early and then a year down the line want to come back. I won’t be done until I hate training and I am fed up with dieting.
I may have over-achieved in some people’s eyes, but I’ve worked my arse off to get to where I have. People see you turn up and fight but only those closest to you see what I do two or three times a day, seven days a week for 12 weeks before a fight, I knock my pan in.
Look who Anthony has boxed over the last two years, he’s only boxed the best. He’s lost to Linares but he went 24 rounds and he wasn’t knocked out or badly hurt at all. You are losing to guys at the elite level, these are incredible fighters and this is my job, if you have a rough day at the office you come back again the next day and make sure you are better.
I’ve always admitted that I’m not the best boxer ever, but if you are going to beat me, you’re going to have to be really good or you will have to work for it because the way I train I am confident I will be there at a great pace for the full 12 rounds and my mental toughness is one of my best attributes.
Burns and Crolla clash on a huge night of action in Manchester as Sam Eggington defends his European Welterweight title for the first time against mandatory challenger Mohamed Mimoune and Robbie Barrett also makes a maiden defence against a mandatory predator as he puts his British Lightweight strap on the line against undefeated Lewis Ritson.
Some of Britain’s brightest stars from both sides of the border are in action with Crolla’s trainer Joe Gallagher having a busy night with Scotty Cardle, Hosea Burton, Marcus Morrison and Sam Hyde all gloving up, while Burns is joined by fellow countrymen Charlie Flynn and Joe Ham.
Former World Bantamweight title challenger Gavin McDonnell looks to get back in line for a second crack at the big one, rising Welterweight star Conor Benn fights for the ninth time in the paid ranks and local talents Jake Haigh and Ryan Doyle also feature.

REAL FACTS BEHIND LUIS ORTIZ SITUATION

MIAMI, FL (Oktober 5, 2017)Manager to Luis Ortiz, Jay Jimenez, wants to clarify the current situation with his fighter and the WBC’s decision to move to a new opponent.
To clarify the Luis Ortiz situation, this is the real and only version of the current process. Mr. Sulaiman en de WBC have NIET suspended or removed Luis from their rankings. The WBC’s decision was as follows, they did not sanction the fight based off the fact that they are worried for Luis’s health. And to be honest, I must respect and admire their decision because I agree, the fighter’s health is paramount. Zo, the WBC will schedule a visit with one of their approved physicians to check Luis health, and make sure he is 100% healthy and fit to fight, and that the Blood Pressure pills will not affect him physically.

Once Luis has passed all physical exams and is medically cleared to fight by the WBC, we will begin to work on a possible fight towards the end of the year. Ook, once all is resolved, we hope that we can reschedule the Wilder fight in the first quarter of next year. Wilder has shown much interest in fighting Ortiz, and the best fighters in the division, so I know it will not be a hard fight to renegotiate. Thank you to everyone for your support. This soon will be corrected, and Luis can continue on with his career.~ Jay Jimenez, Manager of Luis Ortiz

MONSTER ENERGY BELLATOR MMA FIGHT SERIES VISITS TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY UNDER THE LIGHTS ON NASCAR RACE WEEKEND FRIDAY, Oktober. 13

 

Ook, Appearances by Former Bellator Champ and Monster Energy Athlete Michael Chandler and Heavyweight Fan-Favorite Roy Nelson

LOS ANGELES - The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series heads to the legendary Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. for its third event on Vrijdag, Oktober. 13. Voor de eerste keer, fighters will step into the cage after the sun has set on Friday evening, kicking off an exciting weekend for fans that culminates with the fifth race of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs op zondag.

 

Ahead of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 op zondag, Oktober. 15, the Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series will feature MMA action op vrijdag evening beginning at 8:30 p.m. CT at the Monster Energy Fan Zone in the Talladega Infield, immediately following the track’s “Big One on the Blvd” parade and party. Talladega Infield access is required for admission.

 

Daarnaast, op Vrijdag, Oktober 13 uit 3-4 p.m. CT, fans will have the opportunity to meet former Bellator lightweight champion and Monster Energy athlete "Iron" Michael Chandler, as well as heavyweight fan-favorite Roy "Big Country" Nelson, at the Monster Energy Fan Zone in the Talladega Fan Zone, directly outside admission gates behind the north end of the frontstretch grandstands.

 

“The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series has been a great way for us to share MMA, as well as the Bellator brand, with an entirely new fan base this year,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “With the support of Monster Energy, we’ve already seen the crossover appeal these events offer. I’m excited to head to one of the most iconic tracks in motorsports with Hans Molenkamp, Aaron Quesada, Austin Hodges and the entire Monster Energy team to bring Bellator MMA action to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at Talladega.

 

Through Bellator MMA, alongside longstanding partner Monster Energy, mixed martial arts will be included as a pre-race activation exclusively for fans in attendance. The lineup op vrijdag will consist of four MMA bouts featuring some of the best regional up-and-coming talent, with the main event prospects in consideration to be signed to a multi-fight Bellator MMA contract.

 

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega takes place Zondag, Oktober 15 bij 1 p.m. CT. Tickets to the race are available at ‪NASCAR.com/tickets, TalladegaSuperspeedway.com/tickets or by calling Talladega Superspeedway at 1-855-518-RACE (7223).

 

Bijgewerkt Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series at Talladega Superspeedway Fight Card:

Lichtgewicht hoofdevenement: Omar Johnson (8-1, Birmingham, Ala.) vs. Jonathan Pearce (5-3, Johnson City, Tenn.)

Zwaargewicht Bout: Frank Tate (4-4, Birmingham, Ala.) vs. Kem Oti (2-1, Decatur, Ala.)

Middengewicht Bout: Marcel Postzegels (1-0, Birmingham, Ala.) vs. Derek Wilson (Pro Debuut, Atlanta, Ga.)

Heavyweight Amateur Bout: Christian Echols (2-0, Cullman, Ala.) vs. Billy Swanson (7-1, Cleveland, Tenn.)

 

Please visit Bellator.com for details.

*Event schedule subject to change.

Astana, Kazakhstan hosting 5th World MMA Championships

Oktober 6-7
ASTANA, Kazachstan (Oktober 5, 2017) — This weekend more than 100 rising MMA stars, vertegenwoordigen 26 verschillende landen, will compete for world titles in eight weight classes at the 5th World MMA Championships in Astana, Kazachstan.
Female amateur fighters will be divided into two weight classes, marking the debut of women at the World MMA Championships.
The event will be broadcast live by Kazakh national television companies and some international sports TV channels.
LIVE broadcast of the Finals will be available October 7 bij http://video.m1global.tv/
To watch the finals of the 5th World MMA Championships from your smartphone or tablet, alsjeblieft, download the M1GLOBAL.TV app:
The countries competing in the 5th World MMA Championships are the United States, Mexico, Argentinië, Duitsland, Frankrijk, Spanje, Armenië, Afghanistan, Azerbeidzjan. China, Tsjechische Republiek, Wit-Rusland, Tadzjikistan, Georgia, Griekenland, Iran, India, Zuid-Korea, Oekraïne, Kirgizië, Moldova, Marokko, Kazachstan, Uzbekistan and Russia.
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DEONTAY WILDER TO DEFEND WBC HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST MANDATORY CHALLENGER BERMANE STIVERNE LIVE ON SHOWTIME® ON SATURDAY, November. 4 AT Barclays Center in Brooklyn & PRESENTED BY PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

Wilder vs. Stiverne World Title Rematch Headlines SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Tripleheader Beginning Live At 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT
Photo Use Must Credit: Esther Lin / Showtime
BROOKLYN (Oktober. 5, 2017) – WBC zwaargewicht wereldkampioen Deontay Wilder will defend his title against mandatory challenger Gold Cup op zaterdag, November. 4 live on SHOWTIME in a rematch of their 2015 wereld titel gevecht. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, het huis van BROOKLYN BOKSEN ™.
Wilder (38-0, 37 KO) dethroned defending champion Stiverne in January 2015 via unanimous decision in what was the promising challenger’s toughest fight to date. Met de overwinning, Wilder became the first American heavyweight champion in nearly a decade and he has gone on to defend the title five times. Stiverne (25-2-1, 21 KO) remains the only Wilder opponent to go the distance with the hard-hitting Tuscaloosa, Ala., native who has knocked out every other professional opponent on his long resume.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door DiBella Entertainment en TGB Promotions, zijn nu te koop en te koop bij ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com of door te bellen naar 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Groep kortingen zijn verkrijgbaar door te bellen naar 844-BKLYN-GP.
The Nov. 4 main event will be the second heavyweight world championship bout to air live on SHOWTIME on back-to-back Saturdays. Op Oktober. 28 unified heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua will meet Kubrat Pulev for Joshua’s IBF and WBA world titles in the main event of a fight card from Cardiff, Wales.
After Wilder vs. Stiverne I, Stiverne was hospitalized at University Medical Center in Las Vegas for severe dehydration and muscle damage, which he claimed affected his performance in his first title defense. Stiverne bounced back with a win over Derric Rossy and has been advocating for a rematch since.
Stiverne asked for it, so he’s going to get it,” Wilder said. “Whatever happens happens. Ask and you shall receive. I’m relieved to be getting my mandatory out of the way. At least now I won’t have to deal with that down the road.
In the first fight, I broke my hand in the third round, and I still dominated. That was a lot of the reason why it went the distance. This time it’s a different day, different time and different fight. This time it won’t end well for him.
Despite all of these obstacles that are thrown in my path, it still will not stop me from reaching my ultimate goal, which is to be the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
Stiverne replaces Luis Ortiz, who was pulled from the fight by the WBC op woensdag after he failed a VADA anti-doping test.
Stiverne will pay for Luis Ortiz screwing up,” Wilder concluded.
Stiverne was in camp preparing to fight Dominic Breazeale in a heavyweight attraction on the November. 4 undercard. Now the Haitian-born Las Vegas resident gets a shot at winning back the heavyweight crown he first won with a knockout of Chris Arreola in 2014.
“Ik ben klaar, willing and able to seize back my title from Wilder,” Stiverne Dirita. “We all know that Wilder dodged a bullet in the first fight, maar deze keer niet. It was my fault, but I learn from my mistakes. Op November 4, Wilder will feel my pain.
After defeating Stiverne, Wilder went on to knockout each of his next five challengers including twice as the headliner on SHOWTIME. Wilder-Stiverne II will be the 10th heavyweight world championship fight to air live on SHOWTIME in the last two years as the heavyweight division continues its resurgence.
The show must go on, zoals men zegt, and Deontay Wilder still plans to put on a show for New York City,” zei Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment and promoter of the stacked November. 4 evenement. “Considering Stiverne’s status as mandatory challenger, he was always going to be a roadblock in Deontay’s quest for heavyweight unification. Now it’s time to see if Deontay can clear that roadblock and continue on his path to becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion and the most recognizable and dominant force in boxing.
In de Showtime Championship Boxing co-functie, former welterweight world champion Shawn Porter will battle perennial contender Adrian Granados in a matchup of two all-action fighters. In the opening bout of the three-fight telecast beginning at 9 p.m. EN/6 p.m. PT, unbeaten contender Sergey Lipinets will take on Akihiro Kondo for the vacant IBF Junior Welterweight World Championship.
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Featherweight prospect Toka Kahn-Clary To headline his first show Oct. 19 in Atlanta

(L-R) – Hoofdtrainer Peter Manfredo, Sr., featherweight prospect Toka Kahn-Clary,. Mentor Dan Crotty and adviser Seth DeRobbio
PROVIDENCE, RI (Oktober 5, 2017) – Featherweight prospect Toka “T Nice” Kahn-Clary (22-1, 15 KO) will headline his fist show Zaterdag nacht, Oktober 19 at Georgia Freight Depot in Atlanta, promoted by Hall-of-Famer Evander Holyfield‘s Real Deal Sports & Beheer, in a 10-round bout against Braulio “Het Kind” Rodriguez voor de vacante World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Americas featherweight title.
The once-beaten, Liberia-born Kahn-Clary, uitvechten van de Voorzienigheid (RI). is coming off an impressive eight-round unanimous decision this past June against Angel Luna (11-2-1) in Louisville.
I very happy about fighting in my first main event,” the popular 25-year-old Kahn-Clary said. “I’m going to put on a show to let everybody know who I am. I’m very excited to be fighting for my first pro title. A victory will put me in the top 15 in de wereld, as well as make me more marketable and better known in boxing.
Kahn-Clary was a decorated amateur boxer, compiling an outstanding 131-11 record and collecting numerous medals at national tournaments, highlighted by him capturing a gold medal at the 2010 U.S. National Golden Globes Championships. He was also a silver medalist at the 2009 National Golden Gloves Championships and 2011 U.S. Nationale Kampioenschappen, in addition to being bronze medalist at the 2012 U.S. Nationals Championships.
Rodriguez (19-2, 17 KO), who was the WBC super featherweight champion two years ago, is a heavy-handed, battle-tested Dominican. He will be fighting in the United States for the first time as a professional.
He’s a tough kid who, Ik denk, should be 20-1 because I watched his last fight and he should have gotten the decision (LSDEC8 to 12-0-1 Alberto Mercado in Puerto Rico),” Kahn-Clary noted. “He’s very awkward and fights in spurts. I need to be smart and use my experience.
Kahn-Clary vs. Rodriguez, is somewhat of a crossroads fight with career-critical future implications for both fighters with the winner advancing to the next level, while the loser could become a permanent opponent.
Toka Kahn-Clary
(Photo by Emily Harney)

This is the big fight for Toka,” his advisor Seth DeRobbio explained. “I think it’ll be a good fight. His opponent is a big puncher with 17 knockouts in 19 wins. Toka has an opportunity to showcase his talents in a main event for the first time. Stopping a guy like this who has never been knocked out can be huge for Toka.

Everything depends on this fight. In zijn laatste gevecht, the opponent kept coming forward and that didn’t allow Toka to showcase all his skills. It’s difficult boxing as you back up, but Toka proved that he can fight like that if needed. All Toka’s skills will be on display this fight. It’s a great opportunity for him.
Kahn-Clary vs. Rodriguez was originally slated to be held September 30 in Louisville, but venue issues forced the postponement and subsequent relocation to Atlanta.
I was upset that the fight was pushed back only because my weight was on point,” Kahn-Clary admitted,” but fighters need to adjust in and out of the ring and everything is good. Some good came out of it, hoewel. I found more video of my opponent to watch, and additional training and sparring helps, te.”
The postponement actually helps us,” DeRobbio added. “It gives us three additional weeks to train to prepare for the biggest fight of Toka’s life. At this stage of his career every fight for Toka from here on out will be his biggest fight of his career.

COMBATE AMERICAS AND TELEMUNDO DEPORTES ANNOUNCE HISTORIC, LIVE MMA BROADCAST OF $100,000 GRAND PRIZE “COPA COMBATE” TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, November. 11 FROM CANCUN, MEXICO

Telemundo and Combate Americas have announced a historic partnership for the broadcast television network’s first-ever live MMA event withCopa Combate,” the one-night, acht-man, $100,000 grand prize tournament in Cancun, Mexico on Zaterdag, November. 11.

(Pictured from left to right below): Tournament fighter Mikey Erosa of San Juan, Puerto Rico; multi-time WWE Heavyweight Champion and Combate Americas talent Alberto Del Rio; tournament fighter Marcelo Rojo of Cordoba, Argentinië; tournament fighter John Castaneda of Mankato, Van; Combate Americas CEO Campbell McLaren; Telemundo Deportes President Ray Warren; tournament fighter Carlos Rivera of Mexico City, Mexico; tournament fighter Ricky Palacios of Mission, Texas; and tournament fighter Marc Gomez of Barcelona, Spanje

One night, eight-man tournament takes place on the 24th anniversary of UFC 1, pitting the most fearsome competitors from the
ONS., Latin America and Spain against each other in
high stakes showdown

All eight tournament fighters announced

MIAMI – Oktober 5, 2017 - Combate Americas and Telemundo Deportes announced, at a news conference in the Wynwood district of Miami, a landmark partnership to produce the first-ever Telemundo broadcast of a live Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event with “COPA COMBATE,” the epic, een nacht, eight-man tournament, the winner of which will have persevered through three bouts in one night to take home a $100,000 grote Prijs. Het evenement zal plaatsvinden opNovember 11 bij 11:30 p.m. EN/ 8:30 p.m. PT, live from Cancun, Mexico.

De historische, 90-minute live broadcast on Telemundo will coincide with the 24thanniversary of the now legendary UFC 1, which was executive produced by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) co-founder and Combate Americas CEO Campbell McLaren, and which was also headlined by a one-night, eight-man tournament.

“We are incredibly excited to partner with Telemundo Deportes and to bring back to life, live on Telemundo, the leading U.S. broadcast television network, the most thrilling format for competitive fighting that was responsible for changing the combat sports world forever when I introduced the UFC in 1993,” said McLaren.

“Telemundo Deportes is committed to continue expanding its portfolio of sports events, and we are thrilled to partner with Combate Americas to bring this unique MMA tournament to millions of Hispanic viewers,"Zei Ray Warren, President of Telemundo Deportes. “Copa Combate is a tournament created for our core audience featuring an exciting format and a diverse group of Hispanic competitors, and we look forward to an historic broadcast.”

“COPA COMBATE” will assemble a collection of the most fearsome stars in MMA’s bantamweight (135 pond) divisie, hailing from the U.S., Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spanje, Colombia, Argentinië, and Peru, and will see them battle in La Jaula, the Combate Americas competition cage, over the course of three tournament stages – quarterfinal, semifinal and championship – before the eventual winner is crowned.

The event marks the first time in history that fighters will represent their respective countries on a quest to win the inaugural ‘Copa.’

Joining the previously announced John "Sexy Sexy" Castaneda (14-2) van Mankato, Van. in the tournament field, will be the highest ranked bantamweight fighters in their respective countries:

  • Marcelo “Pitbull” Rojo (12-4) of Cordoba, Argentinië
  • Carlos “Lobo” Rivera (10-2) van Mexico-Stad, Mexico
  • Mikey “El Terrible” Erosa (12-5) van San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Marc “Lufo” Gomez (20-10) of Barcelona, Spanje
  • Andres “Doble A” Ayala (11-4) of Bogota, Colombia
  • Kevin “El Frio” Moreyra (4-1) of Lima, Peru

Filling the eighth spot in the tournament field will be wild card entry, Ricky "The Gallero" Palacios (9-1) van de missie, Texas.

Palacios, a 30-year-old knockout artist, is riding a six-fight win streak, and is tied with Castaneda for the most wins – six – held under the Combate Americas promotional umbrella. In his last two starts, Palacios earned decisions over UFC veterans Roman Salazar en Chris Avila, respectievelijk.

The eight competitors will be separated into four tournament brackets, with the top four fighters given seeded positions based on their worldwide rankings.

Quarterfinal stage opponents for the four fighters will be determined based on a lottery ball drawing that will take place on a date to be announced.

Telemundo’s live broadcast of “COPA COMBATE” will feature the tournament’s semifinal stage consisting of two bouts that pit the winners of the quarterfinal stage bouts in each tournament bracket against one another. The entire quarterfinal stage of the tournament will stream live on the Telemundo Deportes En Vivo app and TelemundoDeportes.com.

Telemundo Deportes, one of the leading providers of sports content in Spanish in the United States, is home to two of the world’s most popular sporting events: the FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Bovendien, Telemundo Deportes broadcasts the FIFA World Cup™ CONCACAF qualifying matches for most of the region, including the Mexico and USA national teams’ away matches and the Premier League. Telemundo Deportes is also home to “Boxeo Telemundo Ford,” the #1 boxing program in Spanish, and “Titulares y Más,” the #1 sports news, entertainment and commentary show in Spanish, among other recognized sports properties.
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Former 168-Pound World Champion Anthony Dirrell Takes On Denis Douglin in a Special Edition of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYSon FS1 & BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes from Dort Federal Credit Union Center in Flint, Michigan on Friday, November 17

Meer! Rematch Between Welterweight Prospects Jamontay Clark & Ivan Golub in Co-Main Event & Ryan Karl Returns Against
Kareem Martin in Battle of Prospects
FLINT, MIJN. – (Oktober 4, 2017) – Former super middleweight world champion Anthony Dirrell (30-1-1, 24 KO) ontmoet Denis Douglin (20-5, 13 KO) in a 10-round bout that headlines a Premier Boxing Champions special edition of TOE-tot-teen DINSDAG op FS1 en Boksen Champions on FOX Deportes on November 17 from Dort Federal Credit Union Center in Flint, Michigan at 10:30 p.m. EN/ p.m. PT.
The 10-round bout is a homecoming for Dirrell, who was born and raised in Flint along with his brother and top contender, Ander. It will be the third time that he has fought in his hometown with the 32-year-old’s last outing in Flint ending with a knockout of Dante Craig at Atwood Stadium on July 2, 2011. Since losing his title via majority decision to Badou Jack in 2015, Dirrell has won three straight bouts including his most recent fight, a fifth-round stoppage of Norbert Nemesapati in January.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and A.D.D. Enterprises, begin at $20. Om kaartjes te kopen, visit the Dort Federal Credit Union Center box office or Ticketmaster.com.
Douglin has fought a lot of good fighters and I respect him, but he’s standing in the way of my title shot,” Said Dirrell. “This is a chance for me to showcase my skills. I’m going for a stoppage, and I think I’m going to get it in the middle rounds. I want to put on a great performance and give the fans something to see. I’m going to get the job done.
The 29-year-old Douglin of Marlboro, N.J. has stood in against some of the toughest boxers in the sport, including 168-pound champions David Benavidez and George Groves, plus 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo. In his last match, Douglin lost on a TKO to Benavidez after winning three straight bouts by stoppage.
I’ve taken a lot of fights on short notice and that’s hurt me in the past, but I’ve had ample time and a great training camp to prepare for this fight,” said Douglin. “I think Dirrell has a problem with guys who aren’t afraid of him and who will actually give him a fight. With my style and determination, I’m going to bring a lot more than he’s expecting. I’m going to bring it for 10 rounds and I know I’ll have my arm raised at the end of the day.
Jamontay Clark (12-0, 7 KO) en Ivan Golub (13-1, 11 KO) will meet in an eight-round welterweight bout that serves as a rematch of their exciting Juni 30showdown which ended with Clark winning a unanimous decision.
The 23-year-old Clark of Cincinnati, Ohio is looking to remain unbeaten and pick up his third victory of the year, while the 28-year-old Golub, who was born in Ukraine and now lives in Brooklyn, wants to hand Clark the first loss of his career and erase what he believes was a bad decision in their first fight. Coming into the first fight between the two southpaw welterweight prospects, Golub had stopped seven straight opponents.
Ryan “Cowboy” Karl (14-1, 9 KO) zal op zich te nemen Kareem Martin (9-1-1, 3 KO) in an eight-round junior welterweight match that opens televised coverage. The 25-year-old Karl of Houston is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Carlos Winston Velasquez in his last fight on Juli 18 as he bounced back from the first loss of his career when he lost to Eddie Ramirez in February.
The 22-year-old Martin of Washington D.C. scored a unanimous decision victory over Evincil Dixon in his last fight on Augustus. 12 as he works his way back from a defeat to David Grayton last year.
Anthony Dirrell headlining in his hometown of Flint will be a great treat for boxing fans in the area,” zei Tom Brown, President van TGB Promotions. “This is something that Anthony Dirrell has wanted for a long time and I’m sure that he is going to be at his absolute best and look to really impress in front of his fans on November 17. He will have a tough challenge from the strong Denis Douglin, but if he’s able to get by him, we could see Anthony Dirrell fighting for a world title in the very near future.

Krzysztof Wlodarczyk Training Camp Notes

Poolse Voormalig wereldkampioen Battles IBF kampioen Murat Gassiev in World Boxing Super Series Kwart finale Showdown zaterdag, Oktober 21 bij Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. &
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NEWARK, N.J. (Oktober 4, 2017) – Reeds twee keer cruiserweight wereldkampioen, Krzysztof “Diablo” Wlodarczyk zal streven naar een kampioen voor de derde keer, en ook zet zichzelf in de World Boxing Super Series Cruiserweight halve finales, toen hij vecht IBF kampioen Murat Gassiev op Zaterdag, Oktober 21 in kwartfinale actie van Prudential Center in Newark, N.J en live op AT&T AUDIENCE Network.
Gepromoot door Ringstar Sports in samenwerking met World Boxing Super Series, tickets voor het live-evenement zijn nu te koop en zijn verkrijgbaar bijTicketmaster.com. Tickets zijn ook beschikbaar voor aankoop bij het Prudential Center box office.
“Iedereen die mij en mijn ervaring weet in deze sport weet dat ik klaar zal zijn op 21 oktober,” zei Wlodarczyk. “Alles wat ik tot nu toe in trainingskamp en in sparring heb gedaan is om mijn Poolse fans te laten zien in de Amerikaanse dat ‘Diablo’ is terug.”
De Poolse oud-kampioen heeft niet alleen een kans om zijn positie verder te verstevigen als een van de grootste Poolse strijders van deze generatie, maar hij kan zich in een positie te brengen om de onbetwiste koning van de divisie werd.
“Ik weet hoe belangrijk dit matchup is en dat is waarom ik ben waardoor er geen middel onbeproefd gelaten in opleiding,” zei Wlodarczyk. “Dit gevecht is voor mijn nalatenschap en ik heb hard gewerkt om de kans krijgen. Als ik ten volle te profiteren van deze kan nemen, dan kan ik veel van mijn fans naar huis sturen gelukkig en dat zal mijn doel zijn ingeschakeldOktober 21.”
Als Wlodarczyk verslaat Gassiev en vangt de IBF kroon, hij zal gaan naar de halve finale aan WBA-kampioen Yunier Dorticos en zette zich zelfs dicht bij het winnen van de Muhammad Ali Trophy in een finale confrontatie met ofwel WBO kampioen Oleksandr Usyk of WBC kampioen Mairis Briedis.
“Murat Gassiev is een sterke dynamische vechter, maar hij is niet zonder gebreken,” zei Wlodarczyk. “Hij versloeg Denis Lebedev in Moskou, en ik moet dat respecteren, maar ik ben hard aan het werk met mijn trainer om Gassiev vangen met iets dat hij niet zal worden voorbereid op. Ze zeggen dat hij slaat hard, maar ik raakte harder.
“Als er niets te verliezen, Ik ben altijd de betere vechter. Wees niet verbaasd als Gassiev is in de verdediging van het begin. Dit is mijn eerste keer gevechten in de voorkant van de grote Poolse fans in New Jersey en New York en ik ga hen iets om te onthouden om te geven.”
Wlodarczyk was niet in staat om wraak te nemen voor zijn laatste nederlaag in een wereld titel gevecht tegen Grigory Drozd na het verliezen in 2014 en lijden een blessure voor hun 2015 rematch. Wlodarczyk verdiende een 2016 titel schot tegen Beibut Shumenov voordat Shumenov zich terug uit de wedstrijd met een blessure. Globaal ,Wlodarczyk heeft vier wedstrijden op rij gewonnen leidt naarOktober 21.
“Ik ben erg blij om blessurevrij te zijn en fysiek aan de top van mijn spel te voelen,” zei Wlodarczyk. “Mijn boodschap aan mijn supporters over de hele wereld – twijfel niet aan mijn kansen. Geloof in me aan alsof ik geloof in mezelf. Ik ben er niet alleen voor Gassiev verslaan en word de IBF-kampioen. Ik wil hem te slaan en ga de hele weg en breng dat Mohammed Ali Trophy terug naar Polen!”
Aanvullende actie op Oktober 21 zal een WBSS reserve match tussen hard-hitting Poolse mededinger voorzien Mateusz Masternak en eenmaal geslagen Stivens Bujaj, plus een 10-ronde super weltergewicht gevecht tussen ongeslagen Poolse mededinger Maciej Sulecki en oud-titel uitdagerJack Culcay.
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World Boxing Super Series FIXTURES

07/10/17 – Super middengewicht Kwartfinale:
Chris Eubank Jr vs. Avni Yildirim (IBO Wereld)
Hanns-Martin-Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart, Duitsland

14/10/17 – Super middengewicht Kwartfinale:
George Groves vs. Jamie Cox (WBA Super)
De SSE Arena, Wembley, Londen, Verenigd Koninkrijk

21/10/17 – Cruiserweight Kwartfinale:
Murat Gassiev etc.. Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (IBF World)
Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, VS

27/10/17 – Super middengewicht Kwartfinale:
Juergen Braehmer vs. Rob Brant

Congress Hall in Schwerin, Duitsland

World Boxing Super Series OP EEN RIJ
Aantal deelnemers: 16
Aantal gordels: 7
Aantal wereldkampioenen: 6
Aantal voormalige wereldkampioenen: 3
Aantal ongeslagen strijders: 9
Gecombineerd verslag van de deelnemers: 423 wins, 17 verliezen, 294 KO

OVER De World Boxing Super Series
Georganiseerd door comosa AG, de World Boxing Super Series gaat van start in september 2017, met de Cruiserweight en Super middengewicht divisies. In elke gewichtsklasse, acht elite boksers zal vechten het uit in een beugel-stijl eliminatie toernooi, met vier kwartfinales (vallen 2017), twee halve finale (vroeg 2018) en een laatste (Mei 2018). Dit zorgt voor zeven top gevechten per gewichtsklasse, en een totaal 14 gevechten in Season One worden opgevoerd in de voornaamste locaties over de hele wereld. De winnaars van de World Boxing Super Series zal terecht ontvangen The Greatest Prize in Boxing, de Muhammad Ali Trophy. Bezoek onze website WorldBoxingSuperSeries.met Voor meer informatie of volg @WBSuperSeries op Tjilpen, Facebook, of Instagram.