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BOSTON’S DANNY O’CONNOR ADDED TO MAY 23 CARD TO FACE VERMONT’S CHRIS GILBERT IN EXPLOSIVE NEW ENGLAND SHOWDOWN

FULL UNDERCARD ACTION COMES TO AGGANIS ARENA ON Satidee, May 23

Ireland’s Gary O’Sullivan Takes On Melvin Betancourt

Plus Local Favorites Ryan Kielczweski & Logan McGuinness

Ni Lọtọ bouts

Premier Boxing Champions on NBC Starts At 4:30 P.M. ATI/1:30 P.M. PT

Boston (Le 19, 2015) – Boston-area fans will be treated to fireworks this Memorial Day weekend as a full slate of exciting undercard fights come to Agganis Arena on Saturday, Le 23. The undercard action is highlighted by Boston’s own Danny O'Connor (25-2, 9 KOs) taking on the fighting pride of Vermont, Chris Gilbert (13-1, 10 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight battle for the New England welterweight championship title.

 

Undercard fights will support the Ijoba Boxing Awọn aṣaju-ija lori NBC show featuring the super middleweight showdown between Olympic medalists Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 KOs) ati James DeGale (20-1, 14 KOs) ati Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 KOs) taking on the undefeated Craig Baker (16-0, 12 KOs).

 

O'Connor vs. Baker will put two of the most popular fighters in the New England area on display as the slick boxing O’Connor will look to pick apart the hard-charging Gilbert. The bout will be the final event of the evening and close down the show in spectacular fashion at Agganis Arena.

 

I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to fight Chris in Boston,” wi O'Connor. “Being able to do what I love in front of my hometown fans that have supported me since day one is very meaningful to me

 

I’m very excited to have the opportunity to fight on such an amazing card,” said Gilbert. “I’m coming off a first round knockout last week and I plan to bring the same intensity, aggressiveness and hard hitting style into the ring this week. O’Connor has been at the top of the welterweight division, whether in the amateurs or pros, and I’m excited to see how my skills compare.

 

This is a fight that local fight fans have been eager to see for a long time,” wi Ken Casey, President and CEO of Murphys Boxing. “New England’s premiere welterweight versus New England’s hardest hitting welterweight. Pride can be worth more than money sometimes and the right to call yourself ‘New England welterweightchamp is very important to a fighter in this close knit community.

 

The undercard will also feature a highly anticipated 10-round middleweight contest that pits Gary O’Sullivan (20-1, 13 KOs) lodi si Melvin Betancourt (29-1, 23 KOs) as both men look to prove themselves as contenders in the division.

 

Tiketi fun awọn ifiwe iṣẹlẹ, eyi ti o ti ni igbega nipa DiBella Entertainment ni sepo pẹlu Murphys Boxing, ti wa ni owole ni $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 ati $35, ko pẹlu wulo iṣẹ owo ati ori, ki o si ni o wa lori tita to bayi. Tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.com. Lati gba agbara nipa foonu, pe Ticketmaster ni (800) 745-3000.

 

Further action will feature the six round featherweight bout between local favorite Ryan Kielczweski (22-1, 6 KOs) atiAnthony Napunyi (15-14, 8 KOs) and a six round junior lightweight bout that showcases Logan McGuinness (22-0-1, 10 KOs) mu lori Christian Esquivel (17-13, 15 KOs). Plus undefeated prospect Immanuel Aleem (12-0, 8 KOs) ti nkọju si David Toribio (21-14, 14 KOs) in a six or eight round middleweight swing bout.

 

Also stepping into the ring at Agganis Arena is undefeated knockout artist Jonathan Guzmán (18-0, 18 KOs) ti o gba lori Christian Esquivel (27-6, 20 KOs) in an eight-round junior featherweight matchup. Heavyweight prospect Danny Kelly (7-1-1, 1 KO) yoo gba lori Curtis Lee Tate (7-5, 6 KOs) in a six-round heavyweight attraction while Antonio Russell (1-0,1 KO) mu lori Brandon Garvin (0-1) in a four round bantamweight fight. Kicking off the action in the arena is undefeated prospect Edwin Espinal (5-0, 4 KOs) ti yoo ya lori Alvaro Enriquez (12-13-2, 4 KOs) in a four round light heavyweight fight.

 

A former National Golden Gloves champion who has fought as a pro since 2008, O'Connor was set to face former two-division champion Paulie Malignaggi, but will now return home for a Le 23 opin. The 30-year-old out of Framingham, Massachusetts is coming off of back-to-back knockout victories over Michael Clark and Andrew Farmer and looks to leave a big impression on his hometown fans.

 

A hard-hitting fighter out of Windsor, Vermont, Gilbert has become a staple throughout New England, appearing on cards all around the region since turning pro in 2011. The 30-year-old boasts an impressive knockout percentage and just last week recorded his tenth professional stoppage with a first round knockout over Raphael Valenzuela. He takes a step up in competition when he battles O’Connor on Le 23.

 

A resident of Cork, Ireland, O'Sullivan will be fighting for the fifth time as a professional in the state of Massachusetts, where he is yet to lose. At 30-years-old, he has won his last four fights since a defeat to Billy Joe Saunders in 2013, including three straight by knockout. He will take on a strong opponent making his U.S. Uncomfortable ni Betancourt. The fighter out of Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic has won nine fights in a row.

 

A nísàlẹ,-soke ni awọn 2008 National Golden ibowo figagbaga, awọn 25-odun-atijọ Kielczweski has become a staple fighting in his home state of Massachusetts. Bí o si dide ni Quincy, he hopes to rebound from the first loss of his career, a split decision defeat to Danny Aquino in April of this year. He will take on the 32-year-old Napunyi, who is coming off of a third round TKO victory over Joshua Omukhulu in January of this year. Fighting out of Canal Point, Florda, he hopes to make it back-to-back victories on Le 23.

 

Fighting out of Ontario, Canada, McGuinness will make his second start in the U.S. after debuting in April with a first round TKO over Carlos Fulgencio at Memorial Hall in Massachusetts. The 27-year-old will take on the 35-year-oldCuevas jade ti Mexico City.

 

An undefeated prospect out of Richmond, Virginia, the 21-year-old Aleem will take on the very dangerous and experienced 35-year-old Toribio jade ti Miami.

 

With a perfect knockout percentage, awọn 25-odun-atijọ Guzmán looks to build off of his Massachusetts debut, which saw him knockout Juan Guzman in the fifth round in February of this year. Fighting out of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic he returns to the ring to take on 28-year-old Esquivel out of Temoaya, Mexico.

 

Awọn 23-odun-atijọ Kelly will return to the same city where he delivered a first round TKO of Eric Newell in June 2014 looking for another big victory. The fighter out of Washington D.C. will take on the 31-year-old Tate out of Oakland, Tennessee.

 

Another native of Washington D.C., Russell made his professional debut this year with a second round knockout over Harold Reyes in January. The 22-year-old takes on Philadelphia’s Garvin.

A 22-year-old prospect who has racked up five wins since turning pro in February of this year, Espinal will get back in the ring again on Le 23. The fighter out of Providence, Rhode Island will take on the 33-year-old Enriquez out of Tlaxcala, Mexico.

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Baltimore Boxing to honor Police during “Blood, Sweat & Tears” Card May 29!

Baltimore, Dókítà (Le 18, 2015) – Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions will honor the Baltimore Police Department during a special Olympic style card Friday, Le 29 ni Michael ká kẹjọ Avenue ni Glen Burnie, Dókítà.

 

Tickets for “Blood, Sweat & Tears” can be purchased by calling 410-375-9175 tabi lọ si Baltimoreboxing.com. Individual tiketi bẹrẹ ni $25 ati VIP tabili ti 10 ni o wa fun $500. Gbogbo VIP ticketholders le gbadun free hors d'oeurves lati 7-8 pm, the best seats in the house and a special meet and greet with five time world champion Vinny Paz.

 

During the recent Baltimore Riots, a number of officers were hit with rocks, bricks and others items while attempting to stop violent protests. Ìwò, ju lọ 100 officers were injured trying to prevent further damage to the city. During the evening, Baltimore Boxing will have a special ceremony honoring the department for their courageous efforts to stop violent protesters.

 

“Baltimore was a very scary place last month,"Wi Smith. “I had to shut my gym down and know a lot of people had their businesses destroyed. If it weren’t for the brave men and women in law enforcement, things would’ve been even worse. I commend them for the job they did and honoring them during the card is the least that I can do.”

 

Fast rising heavyweight Sam “Vanilla Gorilla” Crossed returns to the ring less than three weeks after his most recent bout when he defends his East Coast Heavyweight crown in the main event. Crossed, who is turning professional after this fight, has shown tremendous improvement and always gives fans their monies worth. Alatako re yoo wa ni kede Kó.

 

Welterweight Allen Burris looks to continue his hot streak against an opponent TBD in the co-featured bout of the evening and other bouts will be announced shortly.

 

In addition to honoring the policemen and women, Baltimore Boxing is proudly teaming up with Unified Efforts. Since their founding in 2012 by formerBaltimore detective Debbie Ramsey, Unified Efforts is a full-service bullying prevention organization that has helped raise awareness throughout the Charm City. To assist with the program, Baltimore Boxing will donate tickets and proceeds from a 50/50 raffle on fight night.

 

“This is going to be our second time working with Unified Efforts,"Wi Smith. “Debbie has a great heart and it was an excellent experience having her at our card last November. We are very glad to have Debbie and Unified Efforts promoting a great message in association with the fight card. Michael’s Eighth Avenue has been our most popular venue and was sold out for the last card so I advise everybody to purchase their tickets early because this will be a special event for the community.

 

For more information on Baltimore Boxing Promotions, be Baltimoreboxing.com

WBA and WBO to add regional titles to Boxcino championship fights this Friday in Corona, California

Fun lẹsẹkẹsẹ Tu

ORANGE, Calif. (Le 18, 2015)Yi Friday night at the Omega Products Outdoor Arena, awọn 2015 Boxcino finals will take place in the heavyweight and jr. middleweight divisions.
The fights will be televised on ESPN Friday Night Fights beginning at 10 PM et.

Awọn 2015 Boxcino Tournament is promoted by Banner Promotions.

Friday ká show is promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions.
The stakes just grew even more as two more belts have been added to each final bout.
In the heavyweight final between Nikita Fedosov ati Donovan Dennis, the WBA Fedelatin and the WBO Intercontinental titles will be on the line, in addition to the Boxcino 2015 Heavyweight championship.
Ni awọn Jr. middleweight bout between Brandon Adams ati John Thompson, the NABA Interim Super Welterweight title as well as the WBO Intercontinental Jr. Middleweight belts will be contested for, in addition to the Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight akọle.
The Omega Products Outdoor Arena is located at 1681 California Ave., Ade, BI ELEYI 92881 and can be reached at 951-737-7447. Ilẹkun ìmọ ni 5:45 p.m. PT ati awọn ti ija akoôkoô bẹrẹ ni 6:15 p.m. PT.

For additional information please visit www.banner-promotions.com& ThompsonBoxing.com ati. For regular updates on our fighters, iṣẹlẹ, and promotions, please check our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter and Instagrambannerboxing ati @ThompsonBoxing.

Daniel Jacobs & Harold Weston Ring 8 Guest Speakers Tuesday night in New York

NIU YOKI (Le 18, 2015) – World Association Boxing (WBA) Daniel “Miracle Man” Jacobs ati 2015 New York State Boxing Hal of Fame inductee Harold Weston yoo jẹ ọla night ká (Tuesday, Le 19) special Ring 8 guest speakers at O’Neill’s Restaurant, be ni 64-21 53rd Drive in Maspeth, Niu Yoki.

 

Jacobs (29-1, 26 KOs), fighting out Brooklyn, is an inspiration having overcome cancer to become world champion. An outstanding amateur boxer, Jacobs was a gold medal winner at the 2003 Junior Olympics National, 2004 & 2005 National PAL, 2004 & 2005 National Golden Gloves tournaments.

 

Kẹhin August, Jacobs captured the vacant WBA 160-pound division world champion, idekun Jarrod Fletcher (18-1) ninu awọn ti karun yika. In his first world title defense this past April, Jacobs registered a win by 12th round technical knockout over Kalebu Truax (25-1-2) ni Chicago.

 

Weston (26-9-5, 7 KOs) had an outstanding professional boxing career until he retired in 1979 after his fight with Thomas Hearns. Weston’s most notable victory was against world champion (and fellow NYSBHOF inductee) Vito Antuofermo ni 1973, by way of a fifth-round technical knockout due to cuts. Weston fought draws with two other world champions, Saulu Mamby, who was also inducted into the NYSBHOF Class of 2015, ati Wilfredo Benitez.

NIPA oruka 8: Iwọn 8 di kẹjọ oniranlọwọ ti ohun ti a ti lẹhinna mọ bi awọn National Association oniwosan Boxers – nibi, Iwọn 8 – ati loni ajo ká gbolohun ọrọ si tun maa wa: Boxers Riran Boxers.

 

Iwọn 8 ti wa ni kikun ileri lati atilẹyin kere orire eniyan ni awujo ti o Boxing le beere iranlowo ni awọn ofin ti san owo, egbogi inawo, tabi ohunkohun ti justifiable nilo.

 

Lọ lori laini si www.Ring8ny.com fun alaye siwaju sii nipa iwọn 8, awọn ti ẹgbẹ ti awọn oniwe-ni irú ni United States pẹlu diẹ ẹ sii ju 350 omo egbe. Lododun omo egbe iforuko sile jẹ nikan $30.00 ati ẹgbẹ kọọkan ti wa ni ẹtọ si kan ajekii ale ni Iwọn 8 oṣooṣu ipade, lai-Keje ati Oṣù. Gbogbo nṣiṣe lọwọ boxers, magbowo ati ki o ọjọgbọn, pẹlu kan isiyi Boxing iwe-ašẹ tabi iwe ti wa ni ẹtọ ni lati kan baramu oruka 8 lododun omo egbe. Titi ti Iwọn 8 omo egbe ni o wa kaabo ni a iye owo ti nikan $7.00 fun eniyan.

 

Reynaldo Ojeda decisions Monty Meza-Clay in U.S. Uncomfortable

Featherweight Luis Rosa goes from

Top prospect to legitimate contender

RESULTS FROM HARTFORD

Reynaldo Ojeda (R) out-boxed veteran for impressive decision

 

HARTFORD, Conn. (Le 15, 2015) — Undefeated Puerto Rican lightweight Reynaldo Ojeda (16-0, 9 KOs) impressively introduced himself to American boxing fans in lalẹ ká ESPN Friday Night njà akọkọ ìṣẹlẹ, presented by 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions ati DiBella Idanilaraya, ni sepo pẹlu Universal Promotions, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

The 26-year-old Ojeda took advantage of his decisive height and reach advantage in his U.S. fun Uncomfortable, out-boxing the diminutive (5′ 2″), all-action Meza-Clay throughout a very entertaining fight. Meza-Clay continually walked down Ojeda, who used his quickness, superior movement and boxing ability to register a convincing victory by 12-round unanimous decision.

I’m a top prospect at 135 bayi; I’m going to be giving them all grades now,” commented Ojeda, a teacher in Puerto Rico. “The plan was to box Monty because he’s such an aggressive fighter.

Meza-Clay was hampered in the later rounds by a serious cut over his right eye. Ojeda wisely attacked the wound, pumping a series of stiff jabs and left hooks. “I got confident when his cut opened up,” Ojeda admitted. “What’s next for me is up to my promoter and manager, but I’m available to fight any 135-pounder in the world.

Luis Rosa (R) finished off Jonathan Perez

Connecticut favorite Luis “KO King” Rosa (20-0, 10 KOs), ti New Haven, made a statement in the co-feature against Colombian featherweight Jonathan “Popeye” Perez (33-11, 27 KOs). Rosa was the aggressor from the opening bell through the end of the fight against a dangerous opponent, firing an array of effective combinations to the head and body, often switching from an orthodox stance to southpaw.

Rosa was penalized a point in the fourth round for hitting his downed opponent. From that point on, tilẹ, he never let up. He pounded Perez, caught him on the ropes, and unleashed an unanswered barrage of punches until referee Michael Ortega ended the fight in the fifth round.

Rosa is world ranked by the World Boxing Association (WBA) ati World Boxing Council (WBC), lẹsẹsẹ, at No. 15 ati Ko si. 16.

I said it was going to be explosive and we made it that way,” Rosa said after the fight. “I made a statement that I’m coming after all of the top 122-pounders. I’m a future champ in the making.

Ivan Golub (R) finishes off outclassed Henry Beckford

In the ESPN2 opening fight, 5-time Ukraine National amateur champion John “The Volk” Golub, ija jade ti Brooklyn, dara lati 13-0 with his eighth career knockout coming against late replacement Henry Beckford (2-2, 1 KO). Class prevailed as rising middleweight star Golub worked fellow southpaw Beckford’s body, dropped him in the fifth with a body shot, and referee Ortega moved in to call off the fight.

The Foster brothers from New Haven were both victorious. Light heavyweight Charles Foster (8-0, 4 KOs) remained undefeated with a sensational knockout of Joe Gardner (11-8-1, 1 KO) only 62-seconds into the first round, while his younger brother, junior lightweight William Foster (2-0, 1 KO) duroGilvan Santos (0-2) ni šiši yika.

Bronx middleweight Chris “Golden” Galeano (8-0) wà unbeaten, boxing his way to a unanimous sixth-round decision over Yosmani Abreau (4-9-2), ti Las fegasi.

Decorated Kazakh amateur boxer Dauren Yeleussinov (2-0, 2 KOs), now fighting out of Brooklyn, wore down Louisiana super middleweight Jay “JD” Williams (3-7), winning by way of a sixth-round technical knockout as referee Danny Sciavone halted the action.

Waterbury, CT junior welterweight Jairi Ramos (3-2-2, 2 KOs) and Harlem’s Curtis Morton (3-5-2) fought to a four-round majority draw.

In the walk-out bout, Puerto Rican lightweight Alberto Candeleria (5-2-1, 4 KOs) was too much for Brooklyn’s Ian James (3-12-1, 1 KO), as referee Ortega waved off the fight in the first round for a technical knockout.

All pictures by Ed Diller/DiBella Entertainment

Pari awọn esi to wa ni isalẹ:

Osise esi

(bori akojọ akọkọ)

 

Akọkọ ti oyan – Lightweights

Reynaldo Ojeda (17-0, 10 KOs), San Juan, Puẹto Riko

WDEC10 (99-91, 99-91, 98-92)

Monte Meza-Clay (36-5, 22 KOs), Rankin, PA

 

Àjọ-Ẹya – Junior Featherweights

Luis Rosa (20-0, 10 KOs), New Haven, CT

WTKO5 (2:29)

Jonathan Perez (33-11, 17 KOs), Barranquilla, Colombia

 

UNDERCARD

 

Light Heavyweights

Charles Foster (8-0, 4 KOs), New Haven, Connecticut

WKO1 (1:02)

Joe Gardner (11-8-1, 1 KO), Woonsocket, RI

 

Super Middleweights

Dauren Yeleussinov (2-0, 2 KOs), Brooklyn, NY

WTKO6 (2:29)

Jay Williams (3-7), West Monroe, LA

 

Middleweights

Ivan Golub (13-0. 8 KOs), Brooklyn, NY

WTKO5 (2:17)

Henry Beckford (2-2, 1 KO), Roosevelt, NY

 

Chris Galeano (8-0), Bronx, NY

WDEC6 (59-52, 59-52, 8-56)

Yosmani Abreau (4-9-2), Las fegasi, NV

 

Junior Welterweights

Jairi Ramos (3-2-2, 2 KOs, Waterbury, CT

D4 (38-38,38-38, 37-39)

Curt Morton (3-4-3), Harlem, NY

Lightweights

Alberto Candeleria (5-2-1, 4 KOs), Miami, FL

WTKO1 (2:00)

Ian James (3-12-1, 1 KO), Brooklyn, NY

 

Junior Lightweights

William Foster (2-0, 1 KO), New Haven, CT

WTKO1 (2:54)

Galvan Santos (0-2), Woburn, MA

Òṣuwọn lati Inglewood, California: Golovkin vs. Monroe Jr.

Inglewood, BI ELEYI (Le 15, 2015)-

Gennady Golovkin 159 – Willie Monroe Jr. 160

Awọn fọto nipa Emily Harney / Asia ni igbega

Saturday, Le 16
4:30 p.m. Apero ilẹkun sisi

4:45 p.m. Akọkọ ija bẹrẹ

7:00 p.m. HBO WORLD asiwaju BOXING® TELECAST bẹrẹ

*Ìṣẹlẹ / Schedule Koko-ọrọ si Yi *

GOLOVKIN Vs. Monroe ija Alaye:
Gennady Golovkin vs. Willie Monroe ti wa ni a 12-yika middleweight aye asiwaju ija gbekalẹ nipasẹ K2 ni igbega ati GGG ni igbega ni sepo pẹlu Banner ni igbega ati awọn Forum. Awọn ija yoo gba ibi Saturday, Le 16 ni Forum ni Inglewood, BI ELEYI. Ilẹkun ìmọ ni 4:30 p.m. PT ati awọn ti akọkọ ija bẹrẹ ni4:45 p.m. PT., awọn HBO World asiwaju Boxing telecast bẹrẹ ni 10:00 p.m. ATI/PT.

Golovkin, 32-0 (29KO ká) yoo wa ni gbeja re World Association Boxing, International Boxing Organisation ati “Adele” World Council Boxing Middleweight World orúkọ oyè lodi si #2 ipo Challenger Monroe,
19-1-0 (6KO ká).

Àjọ-ifihan lori telecast jẹ 12-yika Junior flyweight matchup laarin World Council Boxing asiwaju Roman “Chocolatito” González, 42-0 (36KO ká) ati #2 ni ipo Challenger ati tele aye asiwaju Edgar Sosa, 51-8-0 (30KO ká).

Tiketi fun May 16-Golovkin la Monroe ni o wa, owole ni $300, $200, $100, $60 ati $30, o wa ni bayi lori-tita nipasẹ Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000) ati awọn Forum Box Office (MondayFriday ni 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

GOLOVKIN la. Monroe ti gbekalẹ nipasẹ K2 ni igbega ati GGG ni igbega ni sepo pẹlu Banner ni igbega ati awọn Forum.

Àjọ-ifihan lori telecast jẹ ẹya dayato si Junior Flyweight matchup laarin World Council Boxing asiwaju Roman “Chocolatito” González ati #2 ni ipo Challenger ati tele aye asiwaju Edgar Sosa.

González vs. Sosa ti gbekalẹ nipasẹ K2 ni igbega ati Teiken ni igbega ni sepo pẹlu Zanfer ni igbega.

Awujo media: Fun alaye diẹ ẹ sii, ibewo www.K2Promos.com,www.GGGBoxing.com, www.Banner-Promotions.com, www.FabulousForum.com atiwww.HBO.com/boxing.

Tẹle lori Twitter ni Gennady Golovkin GGGBoxing, Willie Monroe Jr.WillieMonroeJr, Roman Gonzalez ChocolatitoBox, Edgar SosaEdgarSosaChamp, Tom Loeffler / K2 ni igbega @ TomLoeffler1, Asia ni igbega BannerBoxing, ni Forum theForum ati HBO Boxing HBOBoxingki o si di kan àìpẹ lori Facebook www.facebook.com/GGGBoxing,www.facebook.com/WilieMonroeJrFanPage,
www.facebook / BannerPromotions, www.facebook.com/TheForum atiwww.facebook.com/HBOBoxing.

Lo awọn hashtags #GolovkinMonroe ati #GonzalezSosa lati da awọn ibaraẹnisọrọ lori Twitter.

JAVIER FORTUNA VS. BRYAN VASQUEZ NOW TELEVISED OPENER FORMAY 29 PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE TV CARD

LIVE FROM BARCLAYS CENTER

PAULIE MALIGNAGGI FORCED TO WITHDRAW

DUE TO INJURY

Brooklyn (Le 15, 2015) – An exciting junior lightweight battle between Javier Fortuna ati Bryan Vásquez will now open the Ijoba Boxing Awọn aṣaju-ija (PBC) on Spike telecast on Friday, Le 29 live from Barclays Center in Brooklyn beginning at9:00 p.m. ATI/6:00 p.m. PT.

 

Fortuna vs. Vásquez, which was originally scheduled to take place Le 23, replaces the bout between Paulie Malignaggi and Danny O’Connor as Malignaggi suffered a severe cut above his eye in training camp. The 12-round brawl will lead into the highly anticipated contest between former world champions Amir Khan ati Chris Algieri.

 

An amateur standout who participated in the first Pan American Junior Championships in 2003, awọn 25-odun-atijọ Fortune (27-0-1, 20 KOs) owns victories over Abner Cotto, Miguel Zamudio ati Patrick Hyland. The undefeated rising star out of La Romana, Dominican Republic holds four knockouts over his last six fights as he looks to put on another great show on Le 29.

 

The 27-year-old Vásquez (35-1, 18 KOs) is quickly becoming known as the preeminent pugilist from the island of Costa Rica. The San Juan-native is the winner of his last five fights, including a stoppage of Sergio Thompson in Dec. 2014. Vasquez does not shy from any competition and will not back down when he faces his toughest test to date in Javier Fortuna on Spike TV.

 

O’Connor will now fight in his hometown of Boston on Saturday, Le 23 on the undercard of the PBC on NBC event from Boston University’s Agganis Arena.

 

 

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Tickets for the live event on Le 29 ni Barclays ile-iṣẹ, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, ti wa ni owole ni $250, $150, $75 ati $45, ko pẹlu wulo iṣẹ owo ati ori, ki o si ni o wa lori tita to bayi. Tiketi wa ni www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com ati ni American KIAKIA Àpótí Office ni Barclays ile-iṣẹ. Lati gba agbara nipa foonu, pe Ticketmaster ni (800) 745-3000. Fun ẹgbẹ tiketi, jọwọ pe 800-Group-BK.

SUPERSTARS ADRIEN BRONER AND SHAWN PORTER MEET IN ACTION-PACKED SHOWDOWN AS PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS RETURNS TO NBC PRIMETIME SATURDAY, Oṣù 20 LATI MGM sayin ọgba gbagede

Also featuring 2012 U.S. Olympian and rising star Errol Spence Jr.

Taking On Roberto Garcia

PBC on NBC Coverage Starts at 8:30 P.M. ATI/5:30 P.M. PT

Las fegasi (Le 15, 2015) – A highly anticipated showdown between former world champions Adrien “Iṣoro Naa” Broner (30-1, 22 KOs) ati “Asiko Iworan” Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16 KOs) headlines the Premier Boxing Champions on NBC primetime event Saturday, June 20 live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

 

Tun lori kaadi, awọn undefeated Errol Spence Jr. (16-0, 13 KOs) yoo gba rẹ lori ila lodi si lile-kọlu oniwosan Roberto “Awọn Irokeke” Garcia (37-3, 23 KOs) ninu awọn ti tobi ipenija rẹ odo ọmọ. The PBC on NBC action begins at 8:30 p.m. ATI/5:30 p.m. PT

 

It’s time for AB on NBC and I can’t wait for the opportunity,” Said Broner. “This is a great fight that the fans wanted and I wanted. I’m going to come prepared and I’m going to put on a show. I’ve never lost at MGM Grand and I don’t plan on starting now. Porter is a strong guy but he’s never been in the ring with someone like me.

 

I feel like this fight is what the PBC is all aboutbringing big fights to network TV and this is one of the biggest so far,” Said Porter. “I am excited to be the headliner against Adrien Broner. I’m always ready for a fight and facing Adrien is definitely going to be a challenge, but I’ve watched his career, even in the amateurs and I know he can be beat. I’m also looking forward to fighting at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. We moved to Las Vegas for opportunities like this and I would love to make MGM Grand my home.

 

I’m excited to have the chance to fight Roberto Garcia,” wi Spence Jr. “He is a great fighter and I’m happy to have an opportunity to fight on this huge card. It is definitely the biggest opportunity of my career so far and I won’t disappoint.

 

I can’t wait to get back in the ring and showcase my skills on the biggest stage,” Said Garcia. “Spence Jr. is a strong up and coming fighter but I have experience on my side and I’m going to show it on June 20th.”

 

Tiketi fun awọn ifiwe iṣẹlẹ, eyi ti o ti ni igbega nipa Mayweather ni igbega ni sepo pẹlu TGB ni igbega, ti wa ni owole ni $400, $300, $100 ati $50, not including applicable service charges and taxes go on sale Monday, Le 18. Lati gba agbara nipa foonu pẹlu pataki kan kirẹditi kaadi, pe Ticketmaster ni (800) 745-3000. Tiketi ni o wa tun wa niwww.mgmgrand.com tabi www.ticketmaster.com.

 

Mayweather Promotions is looking forward to promoting this major event on NBC, and taking part in furthering the effort to bring boxing back to larger mainstream audiences” Said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO ti Mayweather ni igbega. “The fights set for the June 20th card showcase some of the best talent in the sport and we expect nothing less than an entertaining night of boxing that you won’t want to miss.

 

We are looking forward to presenting another exciting primetime PBC show on NBC,” said Jon Miller, President of Programming for NBC and NBCSN. “With Adrien Broner returning to the big stage against Shawn Porter plus Errol Spence facing Roberto Garcia, we are expecting some pre-Fourth of July fireworks.

 

One of boxing’s biggest stars, Broner, awọn 25-odun atijọ phenom ti o ti gbà aye ri ni 130, 135 ati 147 poun, is looking to add another win to his impressive resume. The Cincinnati-born star scored a dominant victory over John Molina Jr. lori March 7 at MGM Grand and will look to return to the same big stage and take down his fellow Ohio-native Porter. Broner ti o bori lori awọn fẹran ti Paulie Malignaggi, Daniel Ponce de Leon ati Antonio Demarco lori ọna lati lọ si di a mẹta-pipin asiwaju.

 

Ohun ere ije ya, awọn 27-odun-atijọ Wọ is eager to keep his momentum going after scoring a fifth-round knockout over Erick Bone on the inaugural March 13 PBC on Spike fight. The Akron-native dominated Devon Alexander in December 2013 to win his previously held world title. O si tẹle pe soke nipa overpowering tele meji-pipin asiwaju Paulie Malignaggi pẹlu kan kẹrin yika stoppage ni April 2014.

 

A 2012 U.S. Olympian ti o ní a gíga dara si magbowo ọmọ, awọn 25-odun-atijọSpence Jr. will look to remain undefeated when he steps into the ring for the biggest challenge of his career. The Desoto, Texas born fighter was dominant in his PBC debut onApril 11 bi o ti segun Samuel Vargas nipa karun-yika knockout.

 

A oniwosan ti idaraya fun fere 15 years, the 35-year-old Garcia has racked up nine straight victories and will look to extend that streak to 10 when he faces Spence Jr. loriJune 20. The Weslaco, Texas native has most recently put together wins over Victor Manuel Cayo, Breidis Prescott and a unanimous decision victory over James Stevenson on the April 24 PBC kaadi.

 

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LIU BROOKLYN PARAMOUNT THEATRE TO HOST BOXING EVENT ON JUNE 4

Fight Card Part of Brooklyn Brawl Series

Promoted by Dmitriy Salita’s Star of David Promotions

-Tickets On Sale Friday, Le 15 at Noon-

Brooklyn (Le 15, 2015)LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre is set to host its first boxing event with Paramount Events Center (PEC) lori Thursday, June 4 ni 7 p.m. The fight card will be part of the Brooklyn Brawl Series promoted by professional boxer Dmitriy Salita’s Star of David Promotions.
The event will feature Brooklyn Heavyweight Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller (12-0, 10 KO ká) la. Damon McCreary (15-4,11 KO ká); two-time Daily News Golden Gloves champion and Bronx based Jr. Middleweight contender Steve Martinez (15-2, 12 KO ká); Brooklyn ká Dimash Niyazov (7-0-3, 4 KO ká); former New York State champion Ariel Duran (8-7-1, 5 KO ká); and Brooklyn Middleweight Akil Aguste (6-1, 5 KO ká). Kazakh Welterweight Bakhtiyar Eyubov (5-0, 5 KO ká) and Detroit based fighter Dewayne “Alabama” Ziegler (4-0-1, 4 KO ká) are also looking to make explosive New York City debuts and keep their knockout streaks alive.
Tiketi for the event will go on sale on Friday, Le 15 ni kẹfa and can be purchased online via Ticketmaster by visiting www.ticketmaster.com tabi nipa pipe 800-745-3000.

PEC was launched in April by Barclays Center developer Bruce Ratner and Onexim Sports and Entertainment, with all business operations overseen by Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark. PEC and LIU Brooklyn announced recently that LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre, located at Flatbush and DeKalb Avenues on the LIU Brooklyn campus, will focus on booking emerging talent. LIU Brooklyn Paramount will soon undergo a 24-month renovation and will host more than 120 events annually.
I am thrilled to join with PEC to bring boxing to LIU Brooklyn Paramount,” Said Ọrọ. “Over the last few years, Star of David Promotions has brought New York boxing fans exciting shows with incredible fights through our Brooklyn Brawl Series. This card will be an exciting addition to our series.
“Yi June 4 boxing event will reintroduce LIU Brooklyn Paramount to the sports community,” wi Brett Yormark, CEO ti Barclays ile-iṣẹ. “Dmitriy has provided great opportunities for aspiring fighters and we are looking forward to working with him to solidify our grassroots boxing efforts in Brooklyn.

I commend Dmitriy and PEC for putting together this show,” said New York boxing promoter Lou DiBella, Aare ti DiBella Idanilaraya. “Boxing is flourishing right now in New York, especially in Brooklyn. Being a fellow Brooklynite, it is wonderful to see yet another venue in this great borough opening up its doors to the sport. I see a lot of potential at LIU Brooklyn Paramount, and would definitely be open to staging a card there in the future.

NÍPA Star Dafidi ni igbega
Star ti Dafidi ni igbega ti a da ni 2010 nipa Dmitriy Salita, a ọjọgbọn afẹṣẹja ati aye akọle Challenger ti o si ri awọn nilo fun kan-maili nkankan lati ẹya-ara awọn brightest asesewa, bi daradara bi ti igba pugilists, ati ni ayika ni New York City agbegbe. Oluwo ti gbádùn wiwo Star ti Dafidi awọn onija ni odun to šẹšẹ lori Spike TV, ESPN2, Alawor, Gbogbo ati idaraya Network. Jọwọ ṣàbẹwòwww.Salitapromotions.com fun alaye siwaju sii.

GH3 ni igbega fikun Heavyweight Natu Visinia si idurosinsin ni àjọ-maili ti yio pẹlu ik Forum Boxing

Nutley, Awon ara New Jersey (Le 15, 2015) Vito Mielnicki ká GH3 ni igbega jẹ dùn si kede awọn afikun ti Heavyweight contender Àgba Visine si o ni akosile.

Visinia yoo bayi ni ao gbe-ni igbega pẹlu Sal Musumeci ká ik Forum Boxing.

Visinia, 30 years-atijọ ti Clinton, Illinois gba wọle a 4th yika stoppage lori Joshua Clarke on May 13 ni Hollywood, California gẹgẹ bi ara awọn Sugar Ray Leonard Charity ti oyan. Pẹlu ti o win o upped rẹ gba lati 11-1 pẹlu 9 knockouts ati awọn ti o wà rẹ akọkọ akitiyan niwon rẹ Daduro owo ilewe nigba ti o sonu o si meji-aye akoko asiwaju Steve Cunningham ni October.
“Mo ro pe awọn oniwe-nla kan lati gba ohun pẹlu GH3. Vito ti wa nla ni gbigbe awọn onija ati sunmọ wọn njà. Ti o ti wa mi isoro ti wa ni si sunmọ ni njà. Mo ro pe ni ogbon to lati duro ni ibamu pelu ija ati ki o gbe ni iwọn ati ki o ni ogbon to lati duro nšišẹ yoo ran mi jade ninu awọn ti gun sure,”Said Visinia.
Awọn win lori Clarke jẹ ìkan-nitori Clarke ni 12-1 bi awọn ohun MMA Onija ati 2-3-2 bi a afẹṣẹja. Clarke lọ ni ijinna pẹlu aye-ni ipo Charles Martin ati Visinia je anfani lati da awọn impressively lọdọ awọn ti Richmond, Virginia.
“Clarke je alakikanju eniyan kan. O si ti kò a ti lu jade ni eyikeyi ninu re 20 njà. O si doesnt ni kan gan ti o dara Boxing gba ati gbogbo eniyan ti o ti ja ti wa undefeated. Lọ ni nibẹ lati knockout kan ti o tọ eniyan bi ti yoo fun mi ni igbekele.”
“Mo fẹ lati duro ati ki o nšišẹ emi o ṣe opin mi ati awọn ti o ni lati irin ni lile, Mo ti yoo fi o si Vito ati egbe re lati fi awọn njà papo. O ko ọrọ ti o Mo n ni ija. Awon eniyan bi mi nipa mu lori Steve Cunningham lẹhin 10 njà sugbon ti o ni Onija Emi ni.”

We are very happy to make the deal get Natu into the fold with us at GH3,” Said Vito Mielnicki.

“Natu ti han pe o ni kan tobi puncher. Awọn nikan ohun ti o ti a ti ew ni iriri ati gbogbo mọ bi o ti nṣiṣe lọwọ Mo fẹ lati tọju mi ​​buruku. A si tẹlẹ ni eto lati mu u pada June 6 ati Oṣù 27. Emi o wo siwaju si overseeing awọn idagbasoke ti Natu ati ki o fẹ lati dúpẹ lọwọ Sal Musumeci fun ṣiṣe eyi ṣẹlẹ. Pa pọ pẹlú Sal, a le mu Natu si oke ti Heavyweight pipin.”

“Emi li ara yiya lati fọwọsowọpọ ni-se igbelaruge pẹlu Natu pẹlu GH3 ni igbega,” wi ik Forum ká Sal Musumeci. “Vito ntọju rẹ onija gidigidi o nšišẹ lọwọ ati ki a lero ti o jẹ ohun ti Natu nilo. Pẹlu awọn to dara aṣayan iṣẹ-ṣiṣe, Natu Visinia le di pataki kan agbara ni Heavyweight pipin.”

GH3 ni igbega ẹya undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight ká Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez bi daradara bi Jr. Middleweight John Thompson, Jr., undefeated Welterweight Jerrell Harris,undefeated Super Bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, undefeated lightweight Oscar Bonilla ati Light Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell si GH3 ni igbega idurosinsin.