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Category Archives: boxing
Baltimore Boxing to honor Police during “Blood, Sweat & Tears” Card May 29!
Baltimore, MD (May 18, 2015) – Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions will honor the Baltimore Police Department during a special Olympic style card Friday, May 29 at kaMichael Yesishiyagalombili Avenue e Glen Burnie, MD.
Tickets for “Blood, Sweat & Tears” can be purchased by calling 410-375-9175 noma uya Baltimoreboxing.com. Amathikithi Individual uqale at $25 futhi VIP namatafula 10 iyatholakala $500. Zonke ticketholders VIP zijabulela khulula Hors d'oeurves kusuka 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. Overall, ngaphezu kwe 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,"Kusho 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. Umphikisi wakhe uzobe umemezele maduzane.
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,"Kusho 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, vakashela Baltimoreboxing.com
WBA and WBO to add regional titles to Boxcino championship fights this Friday in Corona, California
The 2015 Boxcino Tournament is promoted by Banner Promotions.
Daniel Jacobs & Harold Weston Ring 8 Guest Speakers Tuesday night in New York
I-NEW YORK (May 18, 2015) – World Boxing Association (WBA) Daniel “Indoda Eyisimangaliso” Jacobs futhi 2015 New York State Boxing Hal of Fame inductee Harold Weston ngizo kusasa ebusuku (Tuesday, May 19) Indandatho ekhethekile 8 guest speakers at O’Neill’s Restaurant, sise 64-21 53rd IDrayivu eMaspeth, I-New York.
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 PAL National, 2004 & 2005 National Golden Gloves tournaments.
August Last, Jacobs captured the vacant WBA 160-pound division world champion, nokuyeka Jarrod Fletcher (18-1) in the round lwesihlanu. In his first world title defense this past April, Jacobs registered a win by 12th round technical knockout over Caleb Truax (25-1-2) in 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 in 1973, by way of a fifth-round technical knockout due to cuts. Weston fought draws with two other world champions, Saul Mamby, who was also inducted into the NYSBHOF Class of 2015, futhi Wilfredo Benitez. |
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Reynaldo Ojeda decisions Monty Meza-Clay in U.S. DEBUT
Featherweight Luis Rosa goes from Top prospect to legitimate contender
RESULTS FROM HARTFORD |
Reynaldo Ojeda (R) out-boxed veteran for impressive decision
HARTFORD, Conn. (May 15, 2015) — Undefeated Puerto Rican lightweight Reynaldo Ojeda (16-0, 9 Kos) impressively introduced himself to American boxing fans in kusihlwa ESPN Friday Night ayalwa Umcimbi main, presented by 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions futhi DiBella Entertainment, sikanye 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. for DEBUT, 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 Manje; 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), of 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, noma, 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) futhi World Boxing Council (WBC), ngokulandelana, at No. 15 futhi No. 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, ukulwa eBrooklyn, ngcono 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. Lowo oyilungu Khanyisa 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) wayekaGilvan Santos (0-2) e nxazonke kuvulwa. Bronx middleweight Chris “Golden” Galeano (8-0) wahlala unbeaten, boxing his way to a unanimous sixth-round decision over Yosmani Abreau (4-9-2), of Las Vegas. 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 UDanny Sciavone kumise isenzo. Waterbury, CT junior welterweight Jair 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 Imiphumela Complete ngezansi:
IMIPHUMELA OFFICIAL (Abawinile ohlwini lokuqala)
Indawo Main – Lightweights Reynaldo Ojeda (17-0, 10 Kos), San Juan, E-Puerto Rico WDEC10 (99-91, 99-91, 98-92) Monte Meza-Clay (36-5, 22 Kos), Rankin, PA
Co-Isici – 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 Vegas, NV
Junior Welterweights Jair 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 |
Weights from Inglewood, California: Golovkin vs. Monroe Jr.
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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 (May 15, 2015) – An exciting junior lightweight battle between Javier Fortuna futhi Bryan Vasquez will now open the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Spike telecast on Friday, May 29 live from Barclays Center in Brooklyn beginning at9:00 p.m. KANYE/6:00 p.m. PT.
Fortuna vs. Vasquez, which was originally scheduled to take place May 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 futhi Chris Algieri.
An amateur standout who participated in the first Pan American Junior Championships in 2003, the oneminyaka engu-25 ubudala Fortune (27-0-1, 20 Kos) owns victories over Abner Cotto, Miguel Zamudio and 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 May 29.
The 27-year-old Vasquez (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, May 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 May 29 at Barclays Center, promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Star Boxing, kuthiwa ontengo yakhe yayinqunyiwe at $250, $150, $75 futhi $45, hhayi kuhlanganise kusebenza amacala service nezintela, futhi ukudayiswa manje. Amathikithi ayatholakala www.barclayscenter.com, www
SUPERSTARS ADRIEN BRONER AND SHAWN PORTER MEET IN ACTION-PACKED SHOWDOWN AS PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS RETURNS TO NBC PRIMETIME SATURDAY, JUNE 20 FROM THE ARENA MGM ESEWONKE ENSIMINI
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LIU BROOKLYN PARAMOUNT THEATRE TO HOST BOXING EVENT ON JUNE 4
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GH3 Promotions adds Heavyweight Natu Visinia to stable in co-promotional deal with Final Forum Boxing
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