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Perfect connection Gilberto“Zurdo” Ramirez & Trainer Julian Chua

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LAS VEGAS (Maggio 25, 2021) – Back in February of 2019, World Boxing Organization (WBO) Super Middleweight ChampionGilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez had made a decision to move up to fight in the light heavyweight division, and he was searching for a new head trainer.

Ramirez (41-0, 27 KO) immediately connected with a then 28-year-oldJulian Chua, a former amateur boxer who had been training boxers atFreddie Roach’s famed Wildcard Boxing Club in Hollywood, California. “Zurdo” and Chua are now 2-0 (2 KO) and preparing for a mega-fought later this year, ideally, against undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Light Heavyweight ChampionDmitry Bivol (17-0, 11 KO).

How Ramirez ended up with Chua as he head trainer isn’t a typical boxing story. After all, “Zurdo” was the first Mexican world super middleweight champion, sportivo a 29-0 pro record, and only 27 when they first met.

Ramirez’ manager, David Suh, conducted a search to hire Ramirez’ chief second. He had a list that included some of the top trainers in the industry, as well as a young, relatively unknown – at least outside of southern California – in Chua.

“I don’t know how I got on that list,” a humble Chua said. “There was going to be a tryout of sorts to determine who would work with ‘Zurdo.’ We trained together in Long Beach (where Ramirez was training) and then I met with David for coffee. He asked if I was interested in becoming the head trainer. We trained together a little more. He liked the way I trained, and we got along well. I texted David saying we liked working together and that I was interested in becoming his head trainer.

“We clicked right away, and we learned things about each other and how we liked to train. I study a lot and do a lot of research of how he had been trained, because I wanted to help him to improve. I was getting four fighters ready in LA and “Zurdo” couldn’t go there for sparring. I said I couldn’t leave these fighters and go to Santa Barbara. “Zurdo” respected me even more for not jumping ship from those four fighters for a better opportunity. We still wanted to work with each other, and ‘Zurdo’ made it work. I went to Long Beach twice a week, he came to Wildcard three times.”

Ramirez won his light heavyweight debut April 12, 2019, quandoTommy Karpency (29-6-1) è stato in grado di continuare dopo quattro turni, followed last December 18th con 10th round stoppage ofAlfonso Lopez (32-3) to capture the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) titolo.

Chua was trained by Roach when he was an amateur from Indiana, but when Chua started at Wildcard, Roach’s assistantEric Brown became Chua’s mentor. During his training career atWildcard West Boxing, known now as Churchill Boxing in Santa Barbara, Chua has trained several world champions in boxing and MMA.

The 29-year-old Ramirez, who recently signed an exclusive promotional contract withOscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, is currently ranked No. 3 by the WBA and WBO. “Zurdo” returns to action July 9th in Los Angeles againstSullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 KO).

Whether it’s Bivol, or the other world light heavyweight champions — Artur Beterbiev eJoe Smith – “Zurdo” and Chua are preparing to beat the best for Ramirez to wear the coveted World championship crown in a second division.

INFORMAZIONI:

Sito web:  www.ZurdoPromotions.com

Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions

Cinguettio:  @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez

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SFT dominating Brazilian National MMA Rankings

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SAN PAOLO, Brasile (Maggio 25, 2021) – Fighters in SFT’s stable, according to MMA Premium, dominated May’s Brazilian National MMA Rankings.

In the male pound-for-pound ratings, SFT stable fighters captured three of the top four positions: 2, Marcos “Babuino” de Santos (33-13-1, SFT: 3-0-), 3. Wellington “Predador” Prado (11-2-0, SFT: 5-1-0), 4. Thiago “Manchinha” Silva (19-9-0, (SFT: 0-1-0).

“Babuino” and “Predador”, rispettivamente, are also the top 2 ranked featherweights, while Junior andAcacio “Pequeno” dos Santos (13-3-0, SFT: 2-0-0) finished one-two in the light heavyweight division.

SFT women also placed second and third in the women pound-for-pound ratings, rispettivamente, with strawweightsJulia Polastri (8-2-0, SFT: 1-0-0) eKarine “Killer” Silva (13-4-0, SFT: 2-0-0). 

SFT swept the top three positions in female bantamweight rankings, In ordine, with Karine “Killer,” who was SFT’s 2020 Submission of the Year recipient, Gisele “Gi” Moreira (9-4-0, SFT: 1-0-0) eSidy Rocha (12-8-2, SFT: 0-1-0).

“SFT was established in 2018 by our film and production company,"Presidente SFTDavid Hudson said. “Two events were produced, but then we were on hold for five years, and back then, I had nothing to do with SFT. When events were resumed in 2018, I wondered why a country that played a major role in the creation of MMA and UFC didn’t have a world-class promotion. After analyzing what was being done and attendingSFT 4 in Brazil, I was sure the problem was how things were being done. I decided to walk away from the film industry and dedicated my life to MMA.

“Under my leadership, SFT has had a whole new way of promoting MMA. Each decision I made, I was told that by many that I was wrong, and it would result in the end of SFT. Numbers don’t lie and thanks to God, I I have the numbers that prove I was correct., Tuttavia, as innovative and even crazy my ideas may have been, I knew that at the end of the day our fights had to be top notch. I had a 3-year plan and my goal was to have top 10 Brazilian fighters in each weight class in SFT, excluding those who had contracts outside of Brazil.”

SFT is tentatively prepared to return July 10th withSFT 27 in Brazil.

“We were on track to reaching our goal, but the pandemic caused us to pause at the year of year too,” Hudson explained. “Due to inactivity, many of our fighters dropped out of the top 5 e 10 in national rankings. We still have a lot of the best of the best in Brazil in our stable and in July we will return with our monthly events. I am sure that in a year, things will be back on track, and we’ll be closer to our goal.

“Part of our strategy was to have events in the United States, but there are still travel restrictions for Brazilians going to the USA. As soon as we are able to bring our fighters to the United States to fight, we will, and then we will be one step closer to attaining my goal.”

INFORMAZIONI:

Sito web: www.sftcombat.com

Facebook: /SFT.combat, davidhudson.SFT

Cinguettio: @SFTCombat, @SFTUSA

Instagram: @SFTCombat, @ DavidHudson.SFT

Youtube: /SFTCombat, /SFTUSA, /SFTBrasil

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Marvin Cordova, Jr. & Robert Daniels, Jr. Join Fighter Locker stable

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BOSTON (Maggio 25, 2021) – Veteran boxer Marvin “Much Too Much” Cordova, Jr(pictured above) and promising prospect Robert Daniels, Jr. (nella foto sotto) are the latest additions to Ryan Roach’s growing Fighter Locker stable.

"Sig. (Grimaldello) Burchfield (Cordova’s promoter) linked me up with Marvin,” Roach said. We had a few short conversations on the phone, and it just happened. Marvin is very passionate about the sport, and he’s read to show the worked he still has a lot left in his tank. He truly is a special fighter with a high-caliber resume including opponents likeVictor Ortiz e joselito Lopez. He has a great team around him now and we are really looking forward to getting him going.

“Robert is a great young man coming from a family just like mine. I am ready to get him going with a great trainer in Kevin Cunningham. I am proud to add him to the Fighter Locker team. He is really a talented fighter that had a few bad breaks early on in his career. He had managerial issues and so forth. Look for Daniels Jr. during the next year!"


The 36-year-old Cordova (23-2-1, 12), is a super middleweight from Pueblo, Colorado. A solid amateur who was a bronze medalist at the 2002 U.S. Under-19 and 2003 Police Athletic League, Cordova turned pro in 2014, but his pro career has been interrupted because spent 8 years in prison. He also defeated future pro world champion Daniel Jacobs

"Sono 36 but a young 36,” Cordova said. “I started boxing at 4. I had 242 amateur fights and was chosen as one of the top amateur boxers in the country. I spent 8 years in prison, and it made me a better person and hungrier fighter. I have some unfinished business to take care of. I really beat Joselito Lopez (Lopez won an 8-round decision). I hit him with a big shot in the sixth round, but they let him stay down for 4 verbale, claiming he was hit low.”

In his last fight this past January, Cordova captured the NBA super middleweight title by stopping 56-30-3 Hector Velazquez in round four, adding to his awards display case that also includes his Interim WBC Youth World, WBA NABA U.S. welter leggeri, and GBU Youth light welterweight title belts.

“Ryan Roach believes in me,” Cordova noted. “I’m stronger and ready for the next step. I had talked with a friend, Jimmy Williams, about signing with a good manager. He told me Ryan was a good manager who loves his fighters and really cares about him. Il mio promotore, ‘Mr. B’ (Jimmy Burchfield), hooked me up with Ryan. He calls to make sure I’m good and he can get me to the elite level once again.”

Daniels (4-0, 4 KO) is the son of former WBA cruiserweight World champion Robert “Preacher Man” Daniels (49-10-1, 41 KO), who became world champion in 1989, when he decisioned the future Hall of Famer Dwight Muhammad Qawi.

“There’s a little bit of added pressure as the son of a world champion boxer,” southpaw Daniels admitted. I’ve heard things like ‘he’s not going to be like his father, he doesn’t have what it takes to be world champion.’”

Now fighting out of West Palm Beach, Florida, Miami native Daniels is now trained byCunningham. Managerial issues resulted in him fighting only four times as a pro during his nearly 5-year career.

“I was introduced to Ryan by my friend, Daniel Bailey (a member of Fighter Locker), and I believe Ryan can get me to a world title,” Daniels remarked. “The main reason I signed with Ryan is I like his personality. He’s easy to talk with and before I even signed with him, he reached out to me to see how things were going. And that’s a big reason why I did sign with him.

“I was supposed to sign with managers are few times, but it never went anywhere, and I wasn’t getting fights. I have this great opportunity now and I’m going to take full advantage of it.”

Fighter Locker’s growing stable of gifted boxers include California super flyweight Rocco “So Cal Kid” Santomauro (21-1, 6 KO), Troy, NY ABF American West super lightweight Ray Jay “The Destroyer” Bermudez (12-0, 9 KO), Toronto, Canada welterweight West Haven, CT super welterweight Jimmy “Quiet Storm” Williams (17-5-2, 6 KO), super medi “The Amazing” Shawn McCalman (7-0, 4 KO), U.S. Army super bantamweight Daniel Bailey, Jr. (5-0, 4 KO), leggero Leonel de los Santos (2-0, 2 KO), un 2-time Dominican Republic Olympian, Boston featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), pro-debuting Dominican Republic welterweight Juan Solano, and Salt Lake City, 2016 Medaglia d'argento olimpica Yuberjen Martinez, Utah brothers, super leggero Ignacio Chairez (8-0-1, 5 KO) and lightweight Gabriel Chairez (3-0-1, 2 KO).

INFORMAZIONI:
SITO WEB: fighterlocker.com, punch4parkinsons.com
FACEBOOK: /combattente
TWITTER: @RoachRyan
INSTAGRAM: @RyanRoach82


ABOUT FIGHTER LOCKER: Fondata nel 2019, Fighter Locker is a comprehensive sports agency that manages professional boxers. Fighter Locker also helps to brand boxers by finding their voice with a 100-percent customized service. Fighter Locker does not really believe in working models. It believes in partnership optimization models in motion.


Fighter Locker uses four creative steps because it believes in “the foundation is everything”: 1. wisely conceived, 2. creatively restrained, 3. Proudly judged, 4. sharply targeted.
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BLAIR “THE FLAIR” COBBS EXCITED ABOUT RING RETURN IN EL PASO

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LOS ANGELES, COME (Maggio 24, 2021) – One of the most exciting welterweights in all of boxing returns on June 19, 2021, quando Blair “The Flair” Cobbs (14-0-1, 9 KO), battles decorated amateur and veteran of the sport, Brad Solomon (29-3, 9 KO). The ten-round bout, taking place at the University of Texas at El Paso’s Don Haskins Center, will air live on DAZN as the first televised fight on the Jaime Munguia vs. Maciej Sulecki carta.

“I haven’t fought in over a year and it is time for the most electrifying man in all of boxing to give the fans a show,” said Cobbs in-between rounds at his new home, Wild Card Boxing Gym in Hollywood, California. “I wanted a tough opponent, and Brad Solomon is just that. His losses have only been to really good fighters and he has over twice the experience as me as a professional, so I am ready to show the world who I am! It’s time for the Wooo man to get busy.”

“Blair is nearing the point to fight some of the world-ranked fighters, the fans love him, he has a great style, and he is a talented fighter,” said Cobb’s manager,Greg Hannley, CEO of Principe Ranch Boxing. “We’re expecting a lot from Blair, and I see him in a big fight amongst one of Golden Boy Promotions best fighters by the end of the year, that is the goal for Blair.”

Cobbs last fought on Valentine’s day weekend of 2020, winning a split decision over Samuel Kotey Neequaye. Cobbs has been out of the ring for a year-plus and has made changes to his team that he feels will help him moving forward in his career.

“I made a decision to move to Hollywood and train with Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Boxing Gym, because I needed a change,” said Cobbs. “Being in the gym with Freddie every day and seeing all the great fighters and new faces has me excited all over again. I really want to make my legacy known as one of the top guys in the sport.”
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Munguia vs. Sulecki is a 12-round fight for the WBO Intercontinental Middleweight Title presented by Golden Boy in association with Zanfer Promotions and Warrior’s Boxing. The event is sponsored by Tecate “The Official Beer of Boxing,” Hennessy “Never Stop. Never Settle” and “BetOnline – Your Online Sportsbook Experts.” The fight will take place on Saturday, Giugno 19 al Don Haskins Center di El Paso, Texas and will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN In tutto il mondo, excluding Mexico.

Biglietti Munguia vs. Sulecki are on sale now and are priced at $200, $100, $60 e $35 non compresi gli oneri di servizio applicabili. In an effort to promote social distancing, tickets will be sold in pods/groupings of 2, 3, 4 e 6 people only. Per caricare al telefono con una carta di credito, chiamata 915-747-5234. Tickets will also be available for purchase at http://www.utepspecialevents.com o www.ticketmaster.com.

For fans who have already purchased tickets for Saturday, Aprile 24 and would like to still attend Munguia vs. Sulecki, your tickets and seating location are still valid for the new date and no further action is required.

Per ulteriori informazioni, visita www.goldenboypromotions.com e DAZN.com. Follow on Twitter @GoldenBoyBoxing and @DAZNBoxing. Diventa fan su Facebook a www.facebook.com/GoldenBoy e https://www.facebook.com/DAZN. Follow on Instagram @GoldenBoy and @DAZNBoxing. Follow the conversation using #MunguiaSulecki.
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RISULTATI Fight Night, PREVENTIVI & FOTO PER BELLATOR MMA 259: CYBORG VS. FABBRO 2

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QUI LE VIDEOINTERVISTE POST-COMBATTIMENTO

c-Cris Cyborg (24-2, 1 NC) sconfitto #4-Leslie Smith (12-9-1) via TKO (scioperi) a 4:51 del quinto round

Cris Cyborg dopo aver mantenuto il titolo:

"Sapevo che era dura e l'ho già combattuta prima. La conosco e la rispetto ed è una vera combattente. Sapevo che con lei sarebbe stata una grande partita, perché è capace ed è dura."

"Stavo davvero lavorando nello sparring per andare avanti e andare avanti perché sapevo che sarebbe stato così. Ho notato che mi è piaciuto un po' di più. Esso sarà 16 anni come pugile professionista questo mese, quindi ho iniziato a divertirmi lì dentro."



"Ho lavorato alle prese per tutta la mia vita, ma mi sento come se stessi migliorando ogni giorno di più. Ho una cintura nera, ma è come una cintura bianca perché imparo sempre."

"Ho fatto questo 16 anni, Ho quattro titoli. Ma prima che tu possa essere un G.O.A.T. devi combattere il "gatto". Quindi, Mi piacerebbe combattere con Cat Zingano e chiederò a Scott Coker. Perché prima di poter essere un G.O.A.T. devi combattere il "Gatto".

#6-Leandro Higo (20-5) sconfitto Darrion Caldwell (15-5) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

“Ho aspettato questa lotta per tre anni ormai. È esattamente come volevo che andasse. Ho usato il mio wrestling e ho usato il mio jiu-jitsu. Sono un combattente completo e sono pronto per qualsiasi combattente del pianeta perché credo di essere il migliore. Sapevo di aver perso il primo round, ma nel secondo quando lanciava tutti quei gomiti e mi apriva, Vengo da una famiglia povera in Brasile e non era niente che non avessi mai visto prima. Mi sentivo felice di essere in quella gabbia con il sangue addosso.

“Ha finito per abbattermi nel secondo e sono andato a fare una kimura, che è qualcosa che sono molto abituato a fare, ma l'ha invertito ma poi non ha fatto niente e l'ho colpito con un sacco di colpi sul sedere. Un sacco di gomiti e colpi e sono rimasto molto sul fondo e lui non stava facendo nulla. Ecco perché ho vinto il secondo e il terzo turno".

"Penso di meritare una title shot. Ho appena battuto tre dei più grandi nomi del gioco e ho appena battuto un ex campione del mondo. E nessuno ha battuto i primi tre ragazzi di questo calibro mondiale come ho fatto io in tre vittorie consecutive. Sto puntando a quel titolo mondiale e questo è il futuro per me. Quindi facciamo in fretta."

#3-Austin Vanderford (11-0) sconfitto #4-Fabian Edwards (9-2) tramite decisione unanime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Austin Vanderford dopo la sua vittoria per decisione unanime:

"Mi piacciono i miei combattimenti sanguinosi, che sia io o il mio avversario. mi prenderò una crosta. Ma tanto di cappello a Fabian che mi ha tagliato un po'. Ma felice di aver vinto".

“Era un grande, ragazzo forte. Ho iniziato a sentire che mi strozzava la testa e il braccio. Sfortunatamente, Non ho capitalizzato su di esso. Ma sapevo cosa stavo per fare. Stavo per macinarlo fuori. È un buon attaccante quindi dovevo stare attento ma mi sentivo bene. Wrestling... è il mio cuore. Sono pronto per il prossimo passo".

Jaleel Willis (15-2) sconfitto Maycon Mendonca (11-5) tramite decisione unanime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Hannah Guy (3-1) sconfitto #8-Valerie Loureda (3-1) tramite decisione unanime (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Hannah Guy dopo la sua prima vittoria nella gabbia di BELLATOR...

"Mi sentivo come se avessi davvero un buon cardio, quindi è stato fantastico perché ero davvero un po' preoccupato per questo. Sono così grato che abbia accettato la lotta e sono così grato che BELLATOR mi abbia dato questa opportunità.

“Pensavo di finire con il triangolo (soffocamento), onestamente. È appena scivolata fuori da lì, quindi è stato fantastico da parte sua. La sua difesa era davvero buona. Sono rimasto davvero colpito da questo. Non sapevo quale fosse il suo gioco a terra, ma era molto meglio di quanto pensassi che sarebbe stato.

"Il grappling è proprio dove voglio essere se hai visto qualcuno dei miei altri combattimenti. Il mio colpo è davvero migliorato molto, quindi spero di cambiarlo. Ma il grappling è sempre stato il mio forte. Non volevo dipendere solo dalle mie prese, ma pensavo di aver messo a segno alcuni colpi abbastanza bene un paio di volte. In questa lotta pensavo di poter vedere quando sarebbero arrivati ​​i pugni. E sono stato in grado di difendere un po' meglio e come sono cresciuto. Quindi sono davvero orgoglioso di me stesso in questo momento".

Carta preliminare:
Si Awad (24-13, 1 NC) sconfitto Nate Andrews (16-4) via KO (scioperi) a 3:16 del primo round
#7-concessione Neal (6-0) sconfitto #8-Tyree Fortune (5-1) via presentazione (choke retro-naked) a 4:20 del primo round
Sumiko Inaba (2-0) sconfitto Kristina Katsikis (1-2) via TKO (scioperi) a 3:35 di tre tondo
Aviv Widodo (6-0) sconfitto Sean Felton (5-3-1) via presentazione (tacco gancio) a 1:17 del primo round
#9-Davion Franklin (3-0) sconfitto Tyler Re (12-10) e via KO 2:02 del primo round
#7-Leah McCourt (5-1) sconfitto 6-Janay Harding (6-5) via presentazione (triangolo choke) a 2:42 del secondo round
Danny Sabatello (11-1) sconfitto Brett Johns (17-3) tramite decisione unanime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alessandro Shabliy (20-3) sconfitto #9-Alfie Davis (14-4) tramite decisione unanime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Si prega di visitare Bellator.com per ulteriori informazioni.
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SHOWTIME SPORTS DOCUMENTARY FILMS RELEASES OFFICIAL TRAILER AND POSTER ART FOR THE KINGS

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ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO® SPORTS DOCUMENTARY FILMS RELEASES OFFICIAL TRAILER AND POSTER ART FORTHE KINGS, AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE BOXING GOLDEN AGE OF DURÁN, HAGLER, HEARNS AND LEONARD

Four-Part Documentary Series Premieres

Domenica, Giugno 6 a 8 PM ET / PT

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NEW YORK - maggio 21, 2021 - Showtime Sports Documentary Films has released the official trailer and poster art for the upcoming documentaryTHE KINGS, a four-part series chronicling the fierce rivalry between world champions and Boxing Hall of Famers known as the “Four Kings” –Roberto “Manos de Piedra” Durán, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns, eSugar Ray Leonard. Premiering Sunday, Giugno 6 a 8 p.m. ET / PT su Showtime, the series chronicles the four fighters’ dramatic and divergent ascents to greatness and the legendary matches they produced.

To watch and share the trailer, vai a: https://s.sho.com/3whPJTt

THE KINGS spotlights boxing’s evolution from the end of Muhammad Ali’s era to the era of the Four Kings, set against the seismic political and socio-economic shifts taking place in the United States. The Four Kings rose to fame as the presidency of Jimmy Carter and economic recession gave way to the boon of 1980s capitalism and excess harnessed by the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Cespuglio. Through in-depth interviews and archival footage, the series also examines the very personal battles that each man waged on his unique journey to the center of the sports world.

THE KINGS is produced by Box To Box Film in association with Ingenious Media. The series is executive produced by James Gay-Rees (Amy, Senna, Drive To Survive) and Paul Martin (Diego Maradona, Drive To Survive), produced by Fiona Neilson (Oasis: Supersonic, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams) and directed by Mat Whitecross (Oasis: Supersonic, Road To Guantanamo, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams).

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UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMP VELASQUEZ DEFENDS HER TITLE AGAINST KICKBOXING WORLD CHAMP KIELHOLTZ FRIDAY, Luglio 16 AT BELLATOR 262

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LOS ANGELES - L'evento principale di Bellator 262 il Venerdì, Luglio 16 will feature undefeated 125-pound world champion Juliana Velasquez (11-0) making the first defense of her title against BELLATOR Kickboxing’s Flyweight World Champion and No. 4 classificato Denise Kielholtz (6-2). The card emanates from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. e va in onda in diretta su SHOWTIME a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

A limited number of tickets starting at $60 go on sale beginning Friday, Giugno 4, with a special presale starting on Thursday, Giugno 3 da 10 a.m. a 10 p.m. E, and can be purchased at Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

The preliminary portion of BELLATOR MMA 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz inizia a 5:30 p.m. E / 2:30 p.m. PT and will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Canale YouTube di SHOWTIME Sports e Pluto TV. Ulteriori incontri saranno annunciati in una data successiva.

Hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Brasile, the 34-year-old Velasquez makes the first defense of her flyweight title since dethroning inaugural champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane a Bellator 254 in December of last year. Sitting in the No. 2 slot on the BELLATOR women’s pound-for-pound rankings, Velasquez is a former Brazilian national champion in judo, a martial arts discipline she began training at age four. The Team Nogueira product has been a dominant force throughout her unblemished 11-fight professional career, including six wins under the BELLATOR banner.

“I’m extremely excited and happy to get back in the BELLATOR cage and defend my title for the first time,disse Velasquez. “I’ve been training really hard, and I’m fully prepared to put on an incredible performance for my fans. Denise has been a great champion in the BELLATOR kickboxing ring, but this MMA belt is mine and it will be going back to Brazil with me after the fight.”

Already the reigning BELLATOR Kickboxing Flyweight World Champion, Kielholtz is looking to capture the promotion’s MMA gold as well when she straps on the BELLATOR MMA gloves for the seventh time. The Dutch striking sensation, known to fans as “Miss Dynamite,” is riding a four-fight MMA winning streak, including a first round knockout over former title challenger Kate Jackson a Bellator 247 lo scorso ottobre. Much like her opponent, the 32-year-old Kielholtz holds a black belt in judo with multiple titles as a member of the Dutch National Judo Team.

“This is the moment I’ve been waiting for since I was a child,” said Kielholtz. “My journey in martial arts started when I was nine years old. I have earned multiple championships from kickboxing and judo and I feel like the universe has put everything together. All the hard work, all the sacrifices I have made in my life have all led me to this opportunity. This will be the crowning achievement of my career. This is mine.”

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BELLATOR MMA 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz Scheda principale:
ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO
Venerdì, Luglio 16 - 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Flyweight World Title Main Event: C-Juliana Velasquez (11-0) vs. #4-Denise Kielholtz (6-2)

Carta preliminare:
Canale YouTube di BELLATOR MMA | Canale YouTube sportivo di SHOWTIME | Plutone TV
5:30 p.m. E / 2:30 p.m. PT

For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, visita BELLATOR.com.
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GERVONTA DAVIS VS. MARIO BARRIOS ATLANTA PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS

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(Photo Credit: Esther Lin / SHOWTIME)

“Barrios is coming with power, and you know for sure I’m coming with power. Che l'uomo migliore vincere," – Davis

“We’ve never faced fighters like each other before. We’re going to see on June 26 if it’s the right move for him," – Quartieri

Four-Time World Champion Gervonta Davis Seeks Title In A Third Division Against Unbeaten Super Lightweight Champion Mario Barrios Headlining A SHOWTIME PPV® Sabato, Giugno 26
In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From State Farm Arena In Atlanta

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ATLANTA (Maggio 20, 2021) – Four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis and undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario "El Azteca" Barrios went face-to-face Thursday at a press conference to preview their SHOWTIME PPV main event taking place Saturday, Giugno 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

One of boxing’s biggest stars at just 26-years-old, Davis will take on a career-defining challenge in the undefeated Barrios, as he sets his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class. With a victory, Davis will hold world championships in three different divisions simultaneously, a feat only accomplished by a few fighters in history. Standing in his way is the undefeated 26-year-old Barrios, che possiede un 9-0 record with eight knockouts during his 140-pound reign and holds a six-inch height advantage over Davis.

Davis returns to fight at State Farm Arena after selling out the venue in December 2019 during a star-studded event that saw him stop former champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in the 12thand final round to capture a lightweight title.

Tickets for the live event at State Farm Arena, che è promossa da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni GTD e Promozioni TGB, go on sale tomorrow, Venerdì, Maggio 21 a 10 a.m. E, e può essere acquistato presso ticketmaster.com.

Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday at State Farm Arena:

GERVONTA DAVIS

“Camp has been great for me. We know that Barrios is a bigger guy and that he can punch. We’re working hard each day in the gym, because we’re going up against a big task on June 26.

“We all have challenges we go through in life, and that’s what makes us strong. This is another challenge that I have on my road to success. I’m ready to walk through it and keep pushing.

“We know this is a dangerous fight. Barrios is coming with power and you know for sure I’m coming with power. Che l'uomo migliore vincere.

“I took this fight because I want to be great. All the other big names at lightweight had scheduled fights so I felt like I wanted to go out and beat the best fighter out there for me.

“Even if he is bigger than me on fight night, non importa. This is all part of the sport. My goal is to break him down. If I can get him out of there, I’ll get him out of there. If it goes 12 round, così sia. He’s big and strong, but he’s never faced anyone like me.

“We have to wait and see what happens on fight night. Different styles dictate what I need to show in the fight. We’ll see what he brings to the table, and then we’ll capitalize off of it.

“I’m not worried about losing any speed by adding weight. I’m going to be quick regardless. I think I’m going to be at my best at 140-pounds.

“Like all of the rest of my fights, this is going to be action packed. Don’t go get popcorn during the fight, because it could end at any moment. I bring what boxing needs, and that’s excitement. We all know when I fight, it’s never a boring fight. Dal primo turno, until whenever it ends, I just keep coming, in all of my fights. That’s what you’re going to see June 26.”

MARIO BARRIOS

“Questa è una grande opportunità per me. ‘Tank’ called me out. I know he’s trying to do something great, but this is a dangerous fight for him. It’s going to be an action-packed fight. We’ve never faced fighters like each other before. We’re going to see on June 26 if it’s the right move for him.

“I fight to represent my city and my people. I’m going to go out there and do my best to make everybody proud.

“They might be looking at my fight against Batyr Akhmedov closely. But I think he has a totally different style and that this fight will be different than what they expect if they just watch that match. I don’t know what they see in me to want this fight, but none of it matters to me. All the questions are going to be answered on June 26.

“’Tank’ is jumping up two weight classes. He’s doing something a lot of great fighters have done. He even said it: this isn’t an easy fight for him. We’re ready to face the best version of ‘Tank’ that anyone has ever seen and it’s going to be war.

“I was surprised when his name was brought up to me. But whether you like ‘Tank’ or not, he has one of the biggest names in boxing. This is the type of fight that can skyrocket my name up there to the top level of the sport.

“’Tank’ is a good fighter and a very explosive fighter. There is the question of whether he’s bringing his power up to 140. I don’t have any concerns about it though. He’s the guy who has to show people he can handle my power at this weight.

“I’m excited to be fighting in Atlanta. This is my first time here actually but I know the fans here are very passionate. I’m expecting to see a great turnout here at State Farm Arena.”

LEONARD Ellerbe, CEO di promozioni Mayweather

“’Tank’ is a generational fighter. He has certain abilities that others just don’t. He’s special, but this is a dangerous fight for him. This is a tremendous challenge and I’m really excited for this fight.

“Atlanta is a hot market. Obviously the first fight they had in a long time was ‘Tank’ vs. Yuriorkis Gamboa and it was a packed sold out crowd in this building. The fans really enjoyed it. The city needs big events like this. We told the fans we were coming back and here we are.

“’Tank’ is chasing history. When you look back at a lot of all-time greats, they’ve gone through things no one else ever has. Looking to be a three-division champion at 26 years old is another example of him chasing greatness like that.

“’Tank’ is the most exciting fighter in the entire sport and he gives the fans what they want to see. He puts butts in seats. People gravitate to the way he fights. This new generation of fans that we have, they love him.”



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Davis vs. Barrios will see four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis set his sights on capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a SHOWTIME PPV main event Saturday, Giugno 26 at the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

La trasmissione televisiva in pay-per-view inizia alle 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and will feature a battle of two top 154-pound contenders as Erickson “Hammer” Lubin faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a WBC Super Welterweight Title Eliminator in the co-main event. Former unified super welterweight champion Julian “J-Rock” Williams returns to the ring to take on Brian Mendoza in a 10-round showdown and hard-hitting Olympian Batyr Akhmedov steps in against former world champion Argenis Mendez in a 12-round WBA Super Lightweight Title Eliminator to kick off the pay-per-view telecast.

L'evento è promosso da Promozioni Mayweather, Promozioni GTD e Promozioni TGB. The Akhmedov vs. Mendez fight is promoted in association with World of Boxing.

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Multi-World boxing champion Amanda Serrano to headline iKON 7 Evento di MMA

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STREAMING LIVE & EXCLUSIVELY ON UFC FIGHT PASS®June 11th FROM LOS MOCHIS, SINALOA, MESSICO
LAS VEGAS (Maggio 20, 2021) – Multiple World boxing champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano sarà headliner icona 7, presented by iKON Fighting Federation, the mixed-martial-arts division of Roy Jones Jr. Boxe, Giugno 11th at Benito Juarez Auditorium in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Messico.

icona 7 will be streamed live and exclusively JUNE 11 on UFC FIGHT PASS®, a partire da 10 p.m. E / 7 p.m. PT. Per iscriverti a UFC FIGHT PASS, servizio digitale leader a livello mondiale di sottoscrizione per gli sport da combattimento, si prega di visitare il sito www.ufcfightpass.com or download the UFC app.

Puerto Rico native Serrano, combattimento da Brooklyn, New York, è 1-0-1 in mixed-martial-arts competition. She will face pro-debuting Valentia Garcia, del Messico, nel icona 7evento principale. One of the greatest female boxers of all-time, Serrano is a 10-time, 7-division World champion, who sports a remarkable 40-1-1(30 Kos) pro record.

“We are thrilled to have Amanda Serrano headlining our card,” iKON Fighting Federation president Keith Veltre suddetto. “She is a great boxing champion, one of the all-time best, who is going to make waves in MMA. She can really fight! Her fight is also a continuation of the terrific Puerto Rico versus Mexico sports rivalry.”

Nel caso in cui co-optional, Las Vegas fighter Johnny “The Paradox” Parsons (6-2-0, icona: 2-0-0) facce Ricardo “Woody” Chavez (5-1-0), del Messico, a catchweight 175 libbre.

Undefeated Tucson welterweight Pete “Dead Game” Rodriguez, a familiar iKON fighter, goes for his fourth straight victory without a loss – all in iKON competition – versus Mexican opponent Roberto “Pixley 2B” Pixley (5-1-0).

Scheduled to fight on the undercard is Yakima, Washington featherweight Jorge “The Natural” Alcala (4-1-0) vs. Sergio “The Animal” Cortez (3-2-0), Hong Kong female featherweight Ramona Pasqual (4-2-0) vs. pro-debuttante Guadalupe Guzman, Miami by way of Egypt welterweight Manmoud Sebie vs. Enrique Hernandez in a battle of pro-debuting fighters, pro-debuting female flyweights Rosselyn Chavira, di Tucson (LA) e Sofia Salacar, and Mexican featherweights Luis “Mano” Garcia (1-2, icona: 1-1-0) vs. pro-debuttante Angel Rivera.

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“Breakout” headliner NABA U.S. Heavyweight title fight Steve Vukosa vs. Mike Marshall Day-Night Doubleheader June 26 a Derry, N.H.

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Day-Night Doubleheader June 26 a Derry, N.H.

QUINCY, Massa. (Maggio 20, 2021) – “Breakout,” presented by Granite Chin Promotions, will feature two heavyweight title fights as part of another day-night doubleheader on June 26th atNew England Sports Center a Derry, New Hampshire.

The night card is headlined by the 10-round main event for the vacant NABA United States Heavyweight Championship between agelessSteve “The Gentle Giant” Vukosa (13-1, 5 KO) eMike “Fly” Marshall (5-1, 4 KO). 

Vukosa, fighting of out Quincy, MA, is a former WBC U.S. Heavyweight Champion, which he captured in 2019 when he won an 8-round unanimous decision againstJoe Cusumano(18-2, 16 KO).

The reigning New England Heavyweight Champion, Marshall won his belt last November at the same venue as his upcoming fight with Vukosa, when the Danbury, CT fighter took an 8-round unanimous decision fromJustin “Crazy Train” Rolfe.

Former N.E. heavyweight champion Rolfe (5-2-1, 4 KO), representing Fairfield, ME, will face his Mexican opponent, Jose Humbert “Olimpico” Corral (20-26, 12 KO), nell'8 round, co-featured event for the vacant ABF Atlantic heavyweight title.

“I am excited to be coming back to Derry with another doubleheader, featuring open-class amateurs and local professionals,” Granite Chin presidentChris Traietti suddetto. “I try to grow and develop the Granite Chin brand every show. Bringing in an elite level amateur tournament is a great way to introduce local fans to the future of the sport and help me develop relationships with amateur boxers.”

Undefeated Holyoke, MA welterweightDenzel Whitley (4-0, 3 KO) will be in his first scheduled 6-rounder versusAntonio Andreozzi (0-1), of Swansea, MA. Lawrence, MA junior lightweightKevin Rodriguez (0-1) facceRyan Venable (2-4) in a 4-round battle.

Also slated to be in action on the undercard, all in 4-round bouts against opponents to be determined, are Weymouth, MA welterweightEric “Gladiator” Goff (1-0), Holyoke junior middleweightCarlos Castillo (1-0, 1 KO), and Woburn, MA middleweightJulien “Black Dragon” Baptiste (2-0, 2 KO).

A Pro-Am card will feature the inaugural “Granite Chin Invitational” tournament, pitting some of the best amateur boxers in New England in the semifinals round, in the USA Boxing-sanctioned event during the afternoon portion of the day-night doubleheader. The semifinals winners will advance to the tournament’s championship final August 28th at New England Sports Center.  

Some of the top N.E. amateur boxers expected to compete include 2021 USA National Championships gold medalistArika Skoog, the 2-time N.E. Golden Gloves champion out of Newton (MA); 2-time N.E. Golden Gloves campioneTashawn Ward, a featherweight from Providence (RI); e middleweightsJames Maner, 2019 N.E. Golden Gloves champion from Providence, and 2-time N.E. Golden Gloves campioneMike Fontanez, di Nashua (N.H).:

The pro segment of the afternoon’s Pro-Am card will showcase ABF Atlantic Cruiserweight ChampionYan “Wild Thing” Pellerin (11-1, 5 KO) defending his title against Lewiston, ME challengerCristiano Pedro, fighting out by way of Angola in an 8-round fight.

Other pro fights, all 4-rounders, include Canadian heavyweightAlexis Barriere (1-0, 1 KO) vs. New York’s pro-debutingAndrew Nolan, Methuen (MA), pesi massimi leggeriAndrew Perez in his pro debut vs. TBA, Springfield (MA) super leggeroIan “Dinamite” Garcia (0-0-1) vs.Andy Aiello (1-4-1), of Bridgewater, MA, New York cruiserweightScott Lambert(1-2, 1 KO) vs.Yhago Goncalves (0-3), of Portsmouth (ME) by way of Brazil, and Springfield’s pro-debuting light heavyweightLaurent Humes vs.pro-debutingPhilipe Martins, of Marlborough, MA..

I biglietti sono in vendita e sono al prezzo di $25.00 (Day Show) / $40.00 (Night Show) for general seating (unassigned). Unassigned ringside seating will be available at $35.00 per seat during the day show. The night show will offer ringside tables (assigned and seats 4) per $300.00 and are available to purchase online atwww.ticketriver.com (Ricerca: Granite Chin Invitational for the day show, Breakout for night show).

Apertura delle porte alle 12:15 p.m. E e 7:15 p.m. E (notte) with the first bouts, rispettivamente, a 12:30 p.m. E e 7:30 p.m. E.