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Qeb Archives: boxing
Undefeated, world-ranked Middleweight Antoine Douglas announces arrival on world stage during Showtime Championship Boxing interview
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Brooklyn Brawl Series Featured in The Wall Street Journal
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DANIEL JACOBS KNOCKS OUT PETER QUILLIN IN ALL-BROOKLYN MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN SATURDAY NIGHT ON SHOWTIME® FROM BARCLAYS CENTER
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ROC NATION SPORTS & MIGUEL COTTO PROMOTIONS PRESENT throne boxing: WILFREDO VAZQUEZ JR. VS. RAFAEL RIVERA MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS
PUERTO RICO’S VAZQUEZ JR. AND MEXICO’S RIVERA CLASH ON DECEMBER 5, 2015 AT OSCEOLA HERITAGE PARK IN KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA LIVE ON HBO LATINO® BOXING
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Photo Credit: Roc Nation Sports & Miguel Cotto Promotions
KISSIMMEE, IBCE (Dec. 4, 2015) – Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions hosted a media workout ahead of throne boxing: Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. vs. Rafael Rivera which is set for Hnub vas xaum, Dec. 5 from Osceola Heritage Park Exhibit Hall A in Kissimmee, Florida televised live on HBO Latino Boxing beginning at 9:45 p.m. LI/PT. Former WBO Junior Featherweight World Champion Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (24-1-5, 19 KOs) of Bayamon, Puerto Rico and undefeated Rafael “Big Bang” Rivera (20-0-2, 14 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico worked out ahead of their ten-round featherweight showdown this weekend.
Below is what the fighters had to say about their upcoming bouts.
WILFREDO VAZQUEZ JR., FORMER WBO JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION:
“I feel explosive and ready. I have that motivation that keeps me on. I’ve been working on my speed and movement just like I did when I began my career.
“Rivera is a classic Mexican fighter that will try to put pressure on me. We are ready to handle and take care of whatever he brings Hnub vas xaum night.”
RAFAEL “BIG BANG” RIVERA, UNDEFEATED FEATHERWEIGHT:
“Just like my nickname says, I will be using my speed and my agility to win. I’m going to use all of the strategies I’ve been training with for the last two months.”
Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. vs. Rafael Rivera, a ten-round featherweight bout, takes placeHnub vas xaum, Dec. 5 at Osceola Heritage Park Exhibit Hall A in Kissimmee, Florida. This throne boxing event is presented by Roc Nation Sports and Miguel Cotto Promotions and sponsored by Corporate Travel Management Solutions (ctms), Tequila Cazadores, Venue Kings and SportsLock. Also featured will be Alexander Brand vs. Medzhid Bektemirov in a ten-round light heavyweight bout which is presented in association with Camponovo Sports and Gary Shaw Productions. The doubleheader will be televised live on HBO Latino beginning at 9:45 p.m. LI/PT.
Tickets priced at $65 thiab $33, plus applicable service charges, are available for purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com thiab www.ohpark.com. To charge by phone, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Osceola Heritage Park box office which is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. mus 4:00 p.m. and on Hnub vas xaum, Dec. 5 pib thaum uas muaj 8:00 a.m.
For more information please visit www.rocnation.com. Follow Roc Nation on Twitter and Instagram @rocnation and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RocNation. Follow the conversation using #throneboxing.
BOXING COMES TO THE AT&T CENTER
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Local boxers John Lennox, Quian Davis and Alshamar Johnson highlight Rising Boxing Promotions undercard this Saturday at the Claridge in Atlantic City
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Thoms “Cornflake” LaManna makes Welterweight debut this Saturday against Ariel Vasquez in main event
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Atlantic City, NJ (Hlis ntuj nqeg 4, 2015)–THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, December 5th, Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna take on Ariel Vasquez in the main event of a card that will take place at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
The card is promoted by Rising Boxing Promotions in association with Vincent M. Ponte’s Gulf Stream Promotions.
Before the main event, a solid undercard made up with top fighters from New Jersey and the shore area will be featured on the undercard.
In a 6-round bout
John Lennox (13-3, 5 KO's) of Carteret, NJ will take on Willis Lockett of Takoma Park, MD.
Lennox will be looking to get back in the win column after dropping a unanimous decision to Dan Pasciolla on August 15th. The former college football standout has a win over Patrick Farrell (8-1-1).
Lockett is a 14 year veteran, who faced top competition such as Brian Minto, Javier Mora, Tommy Karpency, former world champion Keith Holmes, Jerson Ravelo, Aaron Pryor Jr, Tarvis Simms and Michael Seals.
He has quality wins over Tyrone Tate, Glenn Turner, Willie Williams & former world title challenger Larry Marks.
Also appearing will be undefeated Cruiserweight knockout artist Alvin Varmall (7-0-1, 7 KO's) of Lake Place, LA battling Philly tough guy Brian Donahue in a 4-round bout.
Local Heavyweight Quian Davis of Vineland, NJ will fight Santario Holdbrooksof Kannapolis, NC in a 4-round bout of fighters who will be looking for their first win.
Alshamar Johnson (1-1) of Vineland, NJ, who is coming off a stunning stoppage over previously undefeated Nick Valliere (5-0) yuav siv tau Villi Bello (3-1, 1 KO) of Queens, NY in a Super Welterweight bout.
Luis Perozo of New York will make his pro debut against Davonte Steele of North Carolina in a Lightweight bout.
Daim pib yog $50 GA, $75 Ringside, $75 Stage & $125 VIP (Booths of 5 available for $500) and are available at RisingBoxingPromotions.com
The doors open at 6 PM with 1st bell at 7 PM. The Clardige Hotel is located at 123 S. Indiana Ave. Atlantic City NJ
Facebook.com/risingstarboxing Rising Promotions was created with the intent of becoming a house hold name with the key objective of Rising Promotions being able to coordinate an array of diversified special events within the sports and entertainment industry, The CEO and partners at Rising Promotions feel that the opportunities for growth are endless. We would like to give opportunities to up and coming professional as well as amateur boxers that other promoters would not readily give opportunity to. The events that Rising plans to coordinate will provide much needed affordable, family-friendly sports entertainment.
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Winner sets Throwdown Fantasy Points record for #BradleyRios game
BRYANT JENNINGS and LUIS ORTIZ QUOTES FROM TODAY’S INTERNATIONAL MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL
Undefeated 2012 Olympian Junior Castillo set to make American debut on Friday night in Fort Washington, Maryland
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