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Undefeated prospect Toka Kahn-Clary Returns to ring this Saturday night vs. Gabino Cota in Studio City, California

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CRANSTON, RI(Chwefror 8, 2016) – Rising super featherweight star Toka “T-Nice” Kahn-Clary(17-0, 11 Kos) returns to action this Saturday night against Mexican opponent Gabino “Flash” Cota (18-5-1, 16 Kos) at Sportsman Lodge in Studio City, California.

A decorated American amateur boxer (131-11 cofnod), his career highlighted by a gold-medal performance at the 2010 Menig Golden Cenedlaethol Twrnamaint, Kahn-Clary is a native of Liberia who passed on a shot to make the 2016 U.S. Tîm Paffio Olympaidd, troi tair blynedd pro yn ôl.
Kahn-Clary’s impressive second-round stoppage of Sergio “Cuatito” Lopez (19-10-1, 13 Kos) last November was supposed to lead him graduating to a 10-round fighter. His promoter Top Rank’s show dydd Sadwrn, headlined gan Alex Saucedo vs. Clarence Booth, doesn’t have a single 10-round fight, in favor of three 8-rounders including Kahn-Clary vs. Cota.
That really doesn’t matter to me,” Kahn-Clary said. “I trained to beat this guy, not how many rounds. I’m a lot better fighter than I was a year ago. I’m a lot more relaxed in the ring. I think more as I’m moving in the ring, adjusting a lot better, and my combinations are coming out a lot better.
A former WBC FECOMBOX and Mexican featherweight champion, Cota is a dangerous opponent who has knocked out 16 y 18 fighters he’s defeated as a professional.
Cota may have lost four of his last six but they were all title fights or on television against name opponents,” Pen hyfforddwr Kahn-Clary yn Peter Manfredo, Sr. Nodwyd. “He has some pop, throws a zillion punches and just keeps coming forward. This is a good step up for Toka.
Toka is ready for this fight. He’s had a lot of good sparring. Toka is aggressive, well-conditioned, a good defensive fighter who can crack. There wasn’t a 10-round fight available on this card but we wanted this fight. Toka’s still only 23 so there’s no reason to rush things.
Cota is battle tested having fought world title challengerJonathan Oquendo, Puerto Rico Olympaidd Orlando Cruzand Russian champion Andrey Klimov.
I like fighting guys that come to me like Cota,” Kahn-Clary remarked. “It makes my job easier. I can setup my punches and fights against guys like this aren’t as much as a chess match. I’ll be landing hard shots and fans like that better than a chess match.
Dilynwch Kahn-Clary ar Twitter a InstagramTokaKahnClary, neu ffrind ef ar Facebook ar www.Facebook.com/tokakahn.

FNU COMBAT SPORTS SHOW FEATURING AUTHOR JEFF DANIELS

 

Our latest interview with a true class act. Jeff Daniels took to the task of telling his older brother Terry Danielsamazing story with a passion for posterity and a supreme sense of attention to detail. Despite having no book-writing experience, Daniels created what he considered to be as classic as a Beatles album when he finished crafting his masterpiece about a bygone era in the sport of boxing and his brother’s battles with some of the biggest names in the heavyweight division. You can buy the book here: http://amzn.to/1WQMNFO, access Jeff’s site here: http://jeffdanielscompany.com/index.php/about-the-author and watch a short YouTube video promoting the book here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PDH_Laa6lY. Jeff shares some insights into the writing process during our interview here and takes us back in time in this amazing episode.

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS MAKE SUPER BOWL 50 PREDICTIONS


Cliciwch YMA For Full Article Via premierboxingchampions.com

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(Former world champ Andre Berto with Denver Broncos Running Back Ronnie Hillman
Photo via instagram.com/Andre Berto)

See below for Super Bowl 50 predictions from PBC fighters:
Andre Berto: I’ve got the Panthers by a dime. Dyn, that Broncosdefense is ferocious! I’ve never seen any team get after a guy like they got after Tom Brady. So how is my boy Cam Newton gonna handle them? Have you seen Cam run? He’s gonna run right over them.
Against the Patriots, that defense was allowed to be ferocious, but Cam won’t allow that. As for [Broncos running back] Ronnie Hillman, he’s my dude; he’s just gotta work on them hands a little bit.
Dominic Breazeale: I’ve got the Panthers winning, 35-21. Cam Newton is just having way too much fun, and at this point, I would have to say the guy is unstoppable.
Omar Douglas: I’m going with Panthers. Cam Newton has played great all season and almost went undefeated. He is not your average quarterback. He can throw the long ball or run it in for a touchdown. And on top of it all, he’s having fun. It’s hard to beat a guy like that!
Omar Figueroa Jr: I don’t want to give a prediction. I love the Broncos like I love the San Antonio Spurs. But the Panthers are the Golden State Warriors of football right now. I see the Broncos having a really hard time keeping up.
Miguel Flores: Carolina has been smashing everyone, and Denver has been somewhat inconsistent. But after the Broncosmost recent games and their showing on defense, I will have to stick with the famous cliché: “Offense wins games, defense wins championships.
The Panthers have shown that they can be great offensively, but their defense hasn’t always been on point. So I’m going with the Broncos in a tight one.
Danny Garcia: I’m going with the Panthers. They’re rolling right now. They’ve got youth and energy, and they’ve got a lot of momentum going into the game. If they just stay focused and don’t party and get caught up [in the hype], they’ll win it.
Terrell Gausha: Panthers, because my bro that I went to high school with plays for Carolina: wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. Mwy, I think they are just that good.
Tony Harrison: Carolina Panthers all the way. As a former high school quarterback, I love what Cam is doing for the game. He’s amazing. Hefyd, many people don’t know but my younger cousin, Devin Funchess (pictured above with Harrison while at the University of Michigan), plays wide receiver for the Panthers. So I’m always going with family in any situation.
Julius Jackson: I’ve got the Broncos. They have a better system as far as demonstrating an ability to play as a cohesive unit. That’s what will give them the edge.
Jamal James: I’m gonna have to go with the Panthers, because Cam Newton has been handling business. Mwy, that team has kinda been an underdog. But every time people count them out, they come out and refuse to lose, which is something I respect and relate to.
Amir Khan: I would have to say that the Broncos have the veteran leadership in Peyton Manning and they’ve been there before, so they have the better overall experience. Ond yn y diwedd, the youth and explosiveness of Cam Newton will win the day in what will be a hard-fought Panthers’ buddugoliaeth.
Paulie Malignaggi: I’m going with the underdog Broncos. Maybe it’s just going with my heart, but I’m a Manning fan, mainly because his brother is the QB for my New York Giants, so I’m keeping it in the family.
Cesig Abner: I’m taking the Panthers. Cam Newton has a style on and off the field that just dominates. It’s the Panthersyear, Cam is a tremendous leader and QB, and it’s time for a new dynasty to be born.
Shawn Porter: I think this is gonna be a great Super Bowl! It’s a very evenly matched game. Both teams are solid on both sides of the ball and have great quarterbacks. Peyton Manning is trying to solidify his status as an all-time great QB, and Cam Newton is trying to establish himself as a future great. I’m having a really hard time picking a winner, but personally I would love to see Cam Newton and the Panthers win.
Michael Seals: I’ve got to go with the Panthers. I’m gonna take Billy the Kid-Cam Newton-over the Old Deputy Sheriff, Peyton Manning.
Errol Spence Jr: The Panthers will win because the Broncosdefense will not be able to contain or stop Cam Newton. And the Pantherspass defense is too good for a shell-of-himself Peyton Manning. I went to school with [Broncos defensive end] Von Miller, but I want Cam to win.
Antonio Tarver: It’s a destiny type of year for Cam Newton and the Panthers. I don’t think anyone is gonna stop them. While my heart is with Denver and the wise old veteran Peyton Manning-us old guys gotta stick together-I have to put my money on Cam and the Panthers.
All I pray for is to go out like Peyton Manning: attempting to win it all before I retire. But I have to say the Panthers will win.
Austin Brithyll: I’ve got the Panthers winning. They’re just playing with great team chemistry and great leadership in Cam Newton. But I’m still J-E-T-S till I D-I-E.
Sammy Vasquez Jr.: It’s simple: Panthers all day. They’ve been on fire. Cam Newton deserves it now after putting in the years with the team and all the hard work. They work together as a team, and that’s a great part of being successful.
Deontay Wilder: I like the Panthers because Cam Newton is just on a different level, a force to be reckoned with.
Thomas Williams Jr.: I’m taking the Broncos simply because of the experience factor. Cam Newton’s year has been phenomenal; he is an MVP for sure. But I think Peyton Manning’s postseason and all-around experience will outweigh Cam’s magic.
This will be just another walk in the park for Manning, who has been in the tougher, more grueling games over the course of his career.
Final tally: Panthers 17, Broncos 4.

Central England Newydd (Lowell Fwyaf) 70th annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship Final round results from Lowell

LOWELL, Offeren. (Chwefror 5, 2016) – Peter Welch’s Gym in South Boston dominated last night’s Central New England (Lowell Fwyaf) championship final round of the 70th annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship, open and novice classes, at historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
Peter Welch’s Gym had seven winners last night: openHyde Park welterweight Jennifer Perella and Brookline light welterweight Abraham Nova; noviceDorchester lightweightJonathen DePina a canol Brian Lawrence, East Boston lightweight Claire Duffy pwysau welter ysgafn, Boston light welterweight Katie Gregory and Franklin heavyweight Jared Gately.
Lowell West End Gym and Grealish Boston had the second-most winners last evening with two apiece.
Last night, 15 matches went the distance, including several upsets, along with one technical knockout and a two walkovers.
All CNE finals winners qualified to compete in the upcoming New England Tournament of Champions, also held at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, gan ddechrau next Thursday night with the semifinals of the novice division.
See the remaining 2016 schedule below as well as last night’s results.
Four nights of Championship Boxing Ticket PackageTickets for the four remaining events are available to purchase for $40.00 ticket in the balcony. This special ticket offer includes the semifinals and finals of the Novice and Open class New England Tournament of Champions. I brynu ffoniwch y swyddfa docynnau Lowell Awditoriwm Goffa am1.866.722.8881 neu archebwch ar-lein yn www.LowellMemorialAuditorium.gyda. Individual event tickets are also available to purchase for $17.00, $15.00 neu $12.00. Student tickets are also available for only $7.00 (student ID required).
Proceeds from the Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship go towards sending the New England Golden Gloves champions to the 2016 National Golden Gloves Championship (Salt Lake City, Utah), yn ogystal â chefnogi athletwyr lleol a champfeydd ardal, y bechgyn & Clwb Merched, ceginau cawl, llochesi i'r digartref, cronfeydd canser, ysgoloriaethau a llawer o achosion elusennol mawr eraill.
CENTRAL NEW ENGLAND FINAL ROUND RESULTS
NOVICE CLASS
FEMALE BANTAMWEIGHTS (119 pwys.)
Jennifer Perella (Hyde Park, MA – Gym Peter Welch yn)
WDEC3 (5-0)
Jessica Grohowski (Boston, MA – Boston Boxing)
BANTAMWEIGHTS (123 pwys.)
Marquis Fowler (Lowell, MA – Lowell West End Gym)
WDEC3 (5-0)
Joseph Valdes (West Roxbury, MA – Nashua PAL)
FEMALE FEATHERWEIGHTS (125 pwys.)
Noelle Boran (East Walpole, MA – Boston Boxing)
WDEC3 (5-0)
Nicole Gagnon (Quincy, MA – Gym Peter Welch yn)
LIGHTWEIGHTS (132 pwys.)
Jonathan DePina (Dorchester, MA – Gym Peter Welch yn)
WDEC3 (5-0)
Troy Anderson (Dorchester, MA – Nonantum Boxing)
FEMALE LIGHTWEIGHTS (132 pwys.)
Claire Duffy (East Boston, MA – Gym Peter Welch yn)
WDEC3 (5-0)
Stephanie Khan (Brighton, MA – Ring Boxing)
WELTERWEIGHTS GOLAU (141 pwys.)
Nathan Rosa (Lowell, MA – Lowell West End Gym)
WDEC3 (5-0)
Edwin Rozon (Haverhill, MA – Haverhill Downtown Boxing)
FEMALE LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS (141 pwys.)
Katie Gregory (Boston, MA – Gym Peter Welch yn)
WDEC3 (5-0)
Katie Colton (Arlington, MA – Boston Boxing)
WELTERWEIGHTS (152 pwys.)
Kenny Larson (Salem, MA – Somerville Youth Boxing)
WDEC3 (5-0)
Lipi Fernandez (Roxbury, MA – Gym Peter Welch yn)
MIDDLEWEIGHTS (165 pwys.)
Brian Lawrence (Dorchester, MA – Gym Peter Welch yn)
WDEC3 (4-1)
Yancarlos Sanchez (Dorchester, MA – Quietman Sports)
Heavyweights GOLAU (178 pwys.)
Joseph DaSilva (Caerloyw, MA – Clwb Bocsio Caerloyw)
WDEC3 (5-0)
Justin DeFlumeri (Merrimack, NH – Nashua PAL)
Heavyweights (201 pwys.)
Jared Gately (Franklin, MA – Gym Peter Welch yn)
WTKO2
Jose Cabrera (Marlboro, MA – Framingham PAL)
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHTS (201+ pwys.)
Ryan Brooks (Weymouth, MA – Grealish Bocsio)
Won by walkover
Kyle Davis (Haverhill, MA – Haverhill Downtown Boxing)
OPEN CLASS
LIGHTWEIGHTS (132 pwys.)
Matthew Fontanez (Nashua NHNashua PAL)
WDEC3 (3-2)
Brandon Higgins (Chelmsford, MA – West End Gym)
WELTERWEIGHTS GOLAU (141 pwys.)
Abraham Nova (Braintree, MA – Gym Peter Welch yn
Won by walkover
Jeremiah Perez (Lowell, MA – West End)
WELTERWEIGHTS (152 pwys.)
Joe Meuse (Millis, MA – Nonantum Boxing)
WDEC3 (3-2)
Xavier Vega (Lawrence, MA – Canal Street Bocsio)
FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS (152 pwys.)
Maureen O’Brien (Hull, MA – Grealish Bocsio)
WDEC3 (5-0)
Kimberly Wabik (Everett, MA – Quietman Gym)
Heavyweights GOLAU – (178 pwys.)
Tayler Mears (Boston, MA – Y Ring)
WDEC3 (5-0)
Ian Funk (Fairhaven, MA – Somerville Boxing)
Heavyweights (201 pwys.)
Jesus Flores (Methuen, MA – Canal Street Bocsio)
WDEC3 (5-0)
John Roche (Haverhill, MA – Haverhill Downtown)
70th annual Lowell Sun Charities Golden Gloves Championship Schedule
(Lowell Memorial Awditoriwm – 6:30 p.m. drysau ar agor, 7:30 p.m. bout cyntaf)
Lloegr Newydd Twrnamaint Pencampwyr
(all four regions competing)
Semifinals Dosbarth Nofis – Dydd Iau, Chwefror. 11
Nofis Rowndiau Terfynol Pencampwriaeth Dosbarth – Dydd Iau, Chwefror. 18
Semifinals Dosbarth Agored – Dydd Mercher, Chwefror. 24
Rowndiau Terfynol Dosbarth Agored Pencampwriaeth – Dydd Iau, Chwefror. 25
(all open class winners advance to the 2016 National Golden Gloves Championships, Mai 16-21, in Salt Lake City, Utah)
GWYBODAETH:
Twrnamaint Cyfarwyddwr Gweithredol: bobby Russo
Cyfarwyddwr Cystadleuwyr: celf Ramalho
Prif Swyddogion: Laurie Purcell
Cyhoeddwr Ring: John VENA
Lleoliad: Lowell Memorial Awditoriwm, 50 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA
Twitter: @LowellGloves

GH3 Promotions Hector Frometa headlines a stacked undercard on Friday, Chwefror 19 at the Adrian Phillips Ballroom at Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City

Full night of boxing to take place before terrific ShoBox: Mae'r cerdyn Cenhedlaeth Newydd, Live SHOWTIME®
John Magda to battle Christopher Brooker in opening televised bout
Nutley, N.J. (Chwefror. 5, 2016) – It will be a big night of boxing on Dydd Gwener, Chwefror. 19, yn yAdrian Philips Ballroom mewn Historic Boardwalk Hall mewn Atlantic City fel GH3 Hyrwyddiadau presents ShoBox: Y Genhedlaeth Newydd, live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. A/PT.

Four bouts will be showcased on the televised portion. Yn y prif ddigwyddiad, Adam Lopez (14-0, 7 KO yn) o San Antonio, Texas, Bydd yn cymryd ar Mario Muñoz (16-0-1, 10 KO yn) o Guadalajara, Mecsico, in a ten-round battle for the WBA Fedalatin Super Bantamweight title.

Yn y cyd-nodwedd wyth rownd, undefeated super middleweight Ronald Ellis (12-0, 10 KO yn) o Lynn, Offeren., Bydd frwydr Jerry Odom (13-2, 12 KO yn) Washington, D.C.

In an eight-round super featherweight bout, Lavisas Williams (8-0-1, 3 KO yn) Rochester, N.Y., Bydd frwydr O'Shaquie Foster (9-1, 6 KO yn) of a Houston, Texas.

Recently added is an eight-round super middleweight bout between undefeated John Magda (11-0, 7 KO yn) o Rutherford, N.J., cymryd ar Christopher Brooker (7-1, 5 KO yn) o Philadelphia.

The combined record of the eight competitors is an astounding 90-4-2 which equates to a 94.8 winning percentage.

Before the cameras roll, an outstanding undercard has been assembled by GH3 Promotions.

GH3 Hyrwyddiadau Hector Frometa (1-0) Miami, Fla. via Cuba, Bydd yn cymryd ar Jordan Rosario (0-2) Jersey City, N.J., mewn pwl pwysau welter pedwar-rownd.

In a six-round junior middleweight bout, Arturo Trujillo (7-0, 4 KO yn) o Easton, Pa., Bydd frwydr Jeffrey Wright (3-1-1, 3 KO yn) o Milwaukee, Wisc.

In a six-round junior middleweight bout, Anthony Young (11-1, 5 KO yn) o Atlantic City, Bydd frwydr Skender Halil (8-1, 8 KO yn) of Fort Worth, Texas.

In a six-round heavyweight match, Brendan Barrett (3-0-1, 3 KO yn) o Little Wyau Harbor, N.J. Bydd sgwâr i ffwrdd gyda Dan Pasciolla (6-1) o Brick, N.J.

Elijah Vines Bydd Philadelphia yn gwneud ei ymddangosiad cyntaf yn pro yn erbyn Danny Rosenberger(0-1-2) o St Petersburg, Fla., mewn pwl pwysau welter.

Tickets for the GH3 Promotions event are priced at $25, $50, $75, $100 ac $150 are available for purchase online at www.Ticketmaster.com and over the phone at 1 800 736 1420.

GH3 Promotions nodweddion diguro Canol Antoine Douglas, Super Canol yn Jerry Odom, undefeated Super Pwysau Bantam Adam Lopez yn ogystal â Boxcino 2015 Jr. Hyrwyddwr Canol John Thompson, Jr, Pwysau Welter undefeated yn Hector Frometa, Jerrell Harris & Keenan Smith & Jr. Lightweight O’Shaquie Foster to the GH3 Promotions stable.

Sammy Vasquez Jr. welcomes Billel Dib to ProBox Management stable

Miami, FL (Chwefror 5, 2016)Pro Box Management is proud to announce the signing of junior lightweight contender Billel Dib to a management contract.

Dib of Sydney, Australia has a record of 18-1 with nine knockouts and is a former two-time Australian Super Featherweight champion and the current WBO Interim Oriental champion. He is currently ranked number-twelve by the WBO.
Dib won his first nine bouts before his only blemish, which was a split decision that he later avenged with an eighth-round stoppage over Dylan Sendeckyi.
Ers hynny. Dib is currently riding a ten fight win streak in which he captured the WBO Interim Oriental Super Featherweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Brent Elliot. a
Dib is the cousin of former IBF Featherweight champion. Billy Dib.
Being around, training with my cousin and seeing his success is a great motivation for me. I look forward to becoming the second Dib in the family to become world champion,” said Dib.
I am very excited to have signed with ProBox and to be represented by Henry Rivalta and Gary Jonas. You can’t help but notice how many good fighters that have and how well they have built their careers, I am looking forward to them doing the same with me.
The Dib’s are very family oriented and my father and I were impressed were impressed by the family culture,”said Dib.
We signed Billel because he has all the characteristics that we look for. He is a hard worker, well spoken, good looking action fighting young man, who is very marketable . We definitely think he can be a significant world champion sometime soon,” said Gary Jonas.

SHOWTIME SPORTS® CONTINUES CELEBRATION OF 30 YEARS OF SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® WITH PAULIE AYALA-JOHNNY TAPIA I & II, PLUS ISRAEL VAZQUEZ-RAFAEL MARQUEZ I, II & III

UNRIVALED “RIVALRIES”

Cliciwch YMA to Watch Round 12 From Ayala-Tapia I & Tune-In Tonight To Re-Live The Full Fight (SHO EITHAFOL® yn 10 p.m. A/PT)

Credyd Photo: Tom Casino / Showtime

 

NEW YORK (Chwefror. 4, 2016) – Round 2 y Chwaraeon Showtime® 12-round celebration commemorating 30 years of Showtime PENCAMPWRIAETH BOCSIO® continues in February with “Rivalries’’ onSHO EITHAFOL®.

 

This month will be highlighted by five of the most exhilarating and memorable fights in boxing history: the two Paulie Ayala-Johnny Tapiabattles and the first three Israel Vazquez-Rafael Marquez wars.

 

Ayala-Tapia I was 1999 Ymladd y Flwyddyn; Ayala was 1999 Ymladdwr y Flwyddyn.

 

The initial three Vazquez-Marquez showdowns are universally acknowledged as among the best of all-time and were consensus Fight of the Year winners in 2007 and ’08. Yn ogystal, the third round of Vazquez-Marquez II earned Round of the Year honors in ’07 while the fourth of Vazquez-Marquez III was 2008 Rownd y Flwyddyn.

 

These epic rivalries will air on “Throwback Thursdays” all month long at10 p.m. A/PT on SHO EXTREME and are available on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, Showtime UNRHYW ADEG® and via the network’s online streaming service. Each fight will be wrapped with brief context and commentary from SHOWTIME Sports host Brian Custer.

 

Below is the schedule of SHOWTIME EXTREME premieres for the month of February:

  • Today/Thursday, Chwefror. 4: Ayala vs. Tapia I
  • Dydd Iau, Chwefror. 11: Ayala vs. Tapia II
  • Dydd Iau, Chwefror. 18: Vazquez vs. Marquez Rwyf & II
  • Dydd Iau, Chwefror. 25: Vazquez vs. Marquez III

 

In celebration of the best rivalries on SHOWTIME, see below for a special column from SHOWTIME Sports expert analyst and boxing historian Steve Farhood.

 

RIVALRIES

By Steve Farhood

Boxing without rivalries would be like elections without debates.

Rivalries are natural, especially in boxing. Who is the best prospect in the neighborhood?

Who is the best bantamweight in Mexico? Who is the best fighter in the entire world?

Fans want to know, and so do the fighters, especially if a one-on-one matchup is likely to provide a definitive answer.

The best example comes from the best rivalry in history, regardless of sport: When Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier clashed in their rubber match in Manila, they were fighting for something much greater than the world heavyweight title. They were fighting for the championship of each other.

Ali-FrazierRobinson-LaMottaLouis-SchmelingBarrera-MoralesMayweather-PacquiaoPep-SaddlerLeonard-Duran … Holyfield-Tyson: Boxing history has been told through its juiciest rivalries.

Yn 30 years of memorable fighters and unforgettable fights, SHOWTIME boxing’s history can largely be told through its rivalries as well.

Ar Showtime EXTREME, we’ll be focusing on two rivalries in particular: Rafael Marquez-Israel Vazquez and Paulie Ayala-Johnny Tapia.

Marquez-Vazquez is the equal of any pairing in recent history. So compelling were the battles, so consuming was the rivalry that many fans can’t tell you what the final scoreboard read. It didn’t matter all that much.

(Fittingly, the fighters split four bouts.)

What made Marquez-Vazquez different from most rivalries: They were defined more by similarities than differences. Most rivalries feature stark contrast. Think Borg-McEnroe. Or Bird-Magic. Or Evert-Navratilova. But Marquez and Vazquez were both classy champions from Mexico who needed each other to raise their profiles and all-time standings.

They gave us no trash-talking, no posturing, no hatred, real or imagined. Yn lle hynny, they punched and bled and fought proudly and at the highest level. And because of the classic ring drama they created, that was more than enough.

Suffice to say that two of their bouts were chosen as Fight of the Year. And Marquez-Vazquez III was surely among the best fights I’ve covered live in my 37 years in boxing.

It was a bit different with Ayala and Tapia. When they first fought, Ayala wasn’t a familiar name. Tapia, ar y llaw arall, was an undefeated and long-reigning champion with a unique personality and a distinctive ring persona.

A suitable rival is exactly what Tapia needed to fully realize the potential that we sensed when he soundly defeated New Mexico rival Danny Romero two years before.

A pair of controversial decisions, the contentiousness that marked the negotiations preceding the rematch, and Tapia’s raw emotion made Ayala-Tapia a particularly bitter rivalry.

It was a memorable rivalry as well.

 

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Full Card Announced for Saturday Night’s ‘Detroit Brawlat Masonic Temple

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The full card has been announced for promoter Dmitriy Salita’sDetroit Brawl” hwnDydd Sadwrn, Chwefror 6, yn 6:30 pm at the iconic Masonic Temple in Downtown Detroit.
In the night’s main event, WBA #14-ranked cruiserweight Junior “Corwynt” Wright (14-1-1, 11 Kos) of Chicago will face Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Chris “Hunllef” Stallworth (9-3, 3 Kos) in a six-round cruiserweight battle. The powerful 29-year-old Wright has already challenged for a world title and is looking to secure another opportunity.
In the intriguing six-round co-main event, undefeated New York (via Kazakhstan) lightweight Dimash Niyazov (8-0-3, 4 Kos) takes on Detroit’s capable James Lester (10-9, 4 Kos). While Niyazov has the unbeaten record, Lester has been in with stronger opposition and always been competitive.
Topping the undercard, Detroit’s undefeated bantamweight James Gordon Smith (8-0, 5 Kos) will go against Saint Paul, Minnesota veteran Antwan Robertson (10-14-1, 6 Kos).
Mae tocynnau ar gyfer “Detroit Brawl” yn costio $28, $38, $48, $63, $93, ac $123 ac are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, drwy ffonio 800-745-3000, or by visiting the Masonic Temple box office. For event information visit themasonic.com ac SalitaPromotions.com.
In other exciting action, Detroit’s Ed Williams (10-1-1, 4 Kos) will face Angel Figueroa (4-2-1) of Lorain, Ohio, mewn pwl pwysau welter chwe-rownd.
In a super lightweight six-rounder Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic’s undefeated Eudy Bernardo (20-0, 14 Kos) goes against Ben Odamattey (16-12-3, 9 Kos) o Accra, Ghana. Bernardo, considered a strong up-and-coming prospect, is now trained by Detroit’s former world champion Frank Tate and is looking for a world title opportunity in the very near future.
Mewn pyliau pedwar-rownd, light heavyweight James Ballard (5-0, 2 Kos) of Detroit battles Nathan Bedwell (5-15, 4 Kos) of Lexington, Tennessee; cruiserweight Emilio Salas (4-1-1, 2 Kos) of Coamo, Puerto Rico, faces Jackson, Michigan’s Karinn Davis (2-5, 2 Kos); and Canadian super welterweight Kane Heron (2-0, 1 KO) will face Michigan’s Brian Otey (0-1).
Rounding out the action in a very special pro debut, Turkmenistan’s former Asian Games Amateur Champion, Serdar Hudayberdiyev will face Kevin Shacks (0-1).
Can’t make it to the live event? gfl.tv will be broadcasting the event in full, online worldwide, gan ddechrau am 7:30 pm EST for the low price of $14.99. VOD of the event will be available starting at 8:00 pm EST.

ABNER MARES AND FERNANDO MONTIEL TO MEET IN ALL-ACTION SHOWDOWN OF THREE-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPIONS ON SATURDAY, MAWRTH 12, LIVE ON CBS®

Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter Face Off in Welterweight Blockbuster
Yn y Prif Ddigwyddiad o Showtime PENCAMPWRIAETH BOCSIO® ar CBS
Cyflwynir gan Hyrwyddwyr Bocsio Premier
Live On CBS At 8:30 p.m. A/5:30 p.m. PT
NEW YORK (Chwefror. 3, 2016)Former three-division world champions Cesig Abner ac Fernando MONTIEL will square off in all-action co-feature on Saturday, Mawrth 12, live on CBS at 8:30 p.m. A / 5:30 p.m. PT.
In the main event of the first primetime boxing presentation on CBS in nearly 40 flynyddoedd, welterweight knockout artist Keith Thurman will defend his WBA Welterweight World Championship against former titlist Shawn Porter in a matchup of two elite fighters in boxing’s glamour division.
Mae'r digwyddiad, promoted by DiBella Entertainment from Mohegan Sun Casino Resortin Connecticut, is produced by SHOWTIME Sports® for the CBS Television Network, both divisions of the CBS Corporation.
Mamau (29-2-1, 15 Kos) and Montiel (54-5-2, 39 Kos) are two of the most accomplished and entertaining Mexican boxers in the sport today. Mares compiled a staggering resume over the past five years while earning titles at 118, 122 ac 126 bunnoedd. Montiel is one of the most skilled boxers of his generation having won championships at 112, 115 ac 118 pounds over a 17-year career.
I’m ready to get back in the ring and have the boxing world see the monster that the Mares and Robert Garcia partnership is creating,” Dywedodd Abner cesig. “I’m a tough fighter. I’ve made some adjustments and I will show my warrior spirit and skill on March 12. It’s time to go to work.
I have been wanting to fight Abner Mares for many years,” Said MONTIEL. “They say that styles make fights and Abner Maresstyle is tailor made for me. My last fight was a close decision against one of the best featherweights in the world in Lee Selby. I need to make every fight count and on March 12 Abner Mares will be my next step to another world title!”
Abner Mares and Fernando Montiel are both proud warriors,” Dywedodd Lou DiBella, Llywydd DiBella Adloniant. “Both are coming off tough, competitive fights and both must win to once again realize championship dreams. This will be a throw down, entertaining battle.
Mae tocynnau ar gyfer y digwyddiad byw yn cael eu prisio yn $300, $150, $75 ac $35 (yn ogystal â ffioedd perthnasol) and are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; galwad (800) 745-3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Fe'i ganed yn Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mecsico ac yn ymladd allan o Downey, Calif., Mares won his first title in 2011 when he beat Joseph Agbeko to win the bantamweight crown. He continued his rise up the pound-for-pound list with wins over Anselmo Moreno and Daniel Ponce De Leon to win world titles at super bantamweight and featherweight. The 30-year-old won three straight fights leading to a massive showdown with Leo Santa Cruz last August. Mares showed the same explosiveness that made him a multiple division world champion in a thrilling Fight of the Year candidate that he lost by decision. The always-exciting Mares will enter the ring for the first time under the tutelage of renowned trainer Robert Garcia and strength coach Luis Garcia as he looks to work his way towards another world title.
The veteran Montiel won his first world title in 2000 over Isidro Garcia and went on to have title-winning performances over Pedro Alzacar, Ivan Hernandez, Capiau Z, CISO Morales a Hozumi Hasegawa. Fe'i ganed yn Sinaloa, Mecsico, Montiel rode an eight-fight win streak heading into his October world title shot against Lee Selby. Montiel’s aggressive style frustrated Selby but it was not enough for him to grab a title in his fourth weight class. The 36-year-old has an opportunity to get back in the mix for a world title with a victory over Mares.
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Am fwy o wybodaeth ewch i www.SHO.com/Sports ac www.premierboxingchampions.com, yn dilyn ar TwitterSHOSports, @PremierBoxing @KeithFThurmanJr, ShowtimeShawnP, @AbnerMares, @LouDiBella and @Swanson_Comm or become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SHOSports, www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampionsac www.Facebook.com/DiBellaEntertainment.

Thomas “Creision ŷd” LaManna i pennawd ar ddydd Sadwrn, Mawrth 19 at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City

Plus the return of former world champion Imamu Mayfield

Headlining the undercard will be popular Tommy “Razor” Rainone of Long Island NY. Also seeing action will be local favorites Isiah Seldon of Atlantic City as well as undefeated fighters Quian Davis, Caleb Hernandez, Steven Ortiz, Alvin Vermall & Hakim Bryant.
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Atlantic City, NJ (Chwefror 3, 2016)–Ar Nos Sadwrn, Mawrth 19, Thomas “Creision ŷd” LaManna will take part in the main event of a card that will take place at the Hotel Claridge yn Atlantic City
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Mae'r cerdyn yn cael ei hyrwyddo gan Rising Star Boxing Promotions ar y cyd âVincent M. Llif y Gwlff Promotions Ponte yn.
The Welterweight bout is scheduled for 8-rounds.
We are looking forward to this event March 19thsaid Debra LaManna of Rising Star Promotions. “Our first show in December was a big success and we are only getting better. I want to thank The Claridge Hotel for being the host to this event. We have four dates this year with March 19th as our kick off and in May as our following date. I also want to thank all the boxers that risk their lives and participate in Rising Star events to please the fans because that is what it’s all about. My mission as President is to give back to the fighters and make them feel appreciated. A big goal we have is to bring thesportback into boxing and not justbusiness”. It continues March 19th on the boardwalk in Atlantic City.

LaManna (19-1, 7 KO yn) o Millville cyfagos, New Jersey will be making his second consecutive appearance at The Claridge. LaManna won a 8-round unanimous decision over Ariel Vasquez on December 5th.

LaManna used his reach and height and worked behind his jab to keep Vasquez at bay. As the fight wore on, LaManna started to dominate with body punches and cruised home to victory to the tune of 79-72 on two scorecards and 78-73.
Y 24 mlwydd-oed LaManna troi broffesiynol mewn 2011 ac enillodd ei bymtheg pyliau cyntaf a gafodd eu hamlygu gan buddugoliaethau dros Ashandi Gibbs & Jamaal Davis.

Since suffering his only loss to world ranked Middleweight Antoine Douglas on ShoBox: Y Genhedlaeth Newydd, LaManna has won three straight which includes a 6-round unanimous decision over rugged Ayi Bruce on September 26th in Beach Haven, New Jersey.

This will be LaManna’s second fight at Welterweight after moving down from Middleweight.

I’m excited to headline for the second time in Atlantic City. I feel great in the Welterweight division and I look to make a lot of noise in 2016. I want to thank the whole Rising Star Promotions team as well as Vinny Ponte of Gulf Stream Promotions for giving me yet another opportunity to display my talent at such a high class venue in Atlantic City. I also would like to thank the Claridge Hotel and the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame for all the help and support in making this event possible.said Thomas LaManna
Yn y cyd-nodwedd 6 rownd, former IBF Cruiserweight champion Imamu Mayfield will be making his long awaited comeback in a Heavyweight bout.
Mayfield of Perth Amboy, New Jersey will making his first appearance in just for 8-years.
Mayfield won the IBF Cruiserweight championship when he won a 12-round unanimous decision over Uriah Grant on November 8, 1997. He made one defense and was stopped by Arthur Williams on October 30, 1998.
Mayfield won the USBA Cruiserweight title with 10th round stoppage over Gary Wilcox on June 30, 2001.
Mayfield has also fought world champions Juan Carlos Gomez, Krzystof Wlodarczyk and Alexander Povetkin.
Bydd undercard llawn yn cael eu cyhoeddi cyn bo hir.
Mae tocynnau ar $50 GA, $75 Ringside, $75 Cam & $125 VIP (Booths o 5 ar gael ar gyfer $500) and are available at RisingBoxingPromotions.com or 609-487-4444.
Mae'r Clardige Hotel wedi ei leoli yn 123 S. Indiana Ave. Atlantic City NJ

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