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Provodnikov puts on heroic effort in Matthysse bout; “Die Siberiese Rocky” once again shows why he is boxing’s most exciting fighter

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Foto Credit: Emily Harney-HoganPhotos/GoldenBoyPromotions/BannerPromotions

Philadelphia (April 20, 2015)— Die afgelope Saterdag nag, boxing fans witnessed a classic bout that saw Lucas Matthysse eek out a close majority decision over Roeslan Provodnikov in 'n 12 round -junior welterweight clash in front of a sold out crowd at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
Die bout, which was televised by HBO Boxing After Dark, has already jumped to the head of the list for 2015 Stryd van die Jaar.
Much of the post fight talk has centered around the courage of Provodnikov, as he fought eleven of the twelve rounds with a severely cut left eye that was due to an accidental headbutt. With blood streaming down the left side of his face, and his eye closing, Provodnikov fought heroically to come back and hurt Matthysse several times during the bout, and in round eleven he landed a left hook that nearly sent Matthysse to the canvas.
Many at ringside, including The Bleacher Report, HBO’s Harold Lederman, Steve Kim of UCNlive.com, & Dan Rafael of ESPN.com, scored the bout even at 114-114.
“I could not be any more proud of Ruslan, said Banner Promotions Promotions Artie Pelullo.
“Saterdag night showed that he is the toughest and most compelling fighter in boxing. Saterdag se fight also solidified that Ruslan is the most television friendly fighter in the sport hands down, and there will be many more big fights for Ruslan in the near future.”

 
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147-POUND WEIGHT CLASS TAKES CENTER STAGE AGAIN ON SATURDAY, MAG 2 AT THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA

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Floyd Mayweather & Manny Pacquiao Square Off
In Another Classic Showdown

In The Welterweight Division

LAS VEGAS (April 20, 2015) — It has often been said that “as the heavyweight division goes, so goes boxing,” but that has not always been the case and, in die feit dat, might not even be valid when viewed from a comprehensive perspective dating back to the late 19ste century. In Boxing, German author Bertram Job’s epic, 420-page coffee-table dissertation on all aspects of the sweet science, he writes that, “Elegance is the trademark of the slim and nimble stars in the under 147-pound weight class that has attracted insiders and admirers of beauty like no other.”

 

And so it is with what will be another benchmark entry in the rich history of the division when, opMei 2 by MGM Grand in Las Vegas, leef op 'n betaal-per-aansig, welterweight kampioen Floyd “Geld” Mayweather (47-0, 26 Uitklophoue) takes on fellow titlist Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao(57-5-2, 38 Uitklophoue) in a long-anticipated unification showdown that will be the richest prizefight in the sport’s history, and which has drawn comparisons to some of the premier matchups in a weight class imprinted with that elegant trademark to which Job referred.

 

Although Pacquiao, the only fighter ever to win world championships in eight weight classes, and Mayweather, who has reigned in five weight classes, have not campaigned solely or even mostly as welterweights, it is hardly a surprise that the most important intersection of their remarkable careers comes in the same division for which so many of boxing’s greatest legends are primarily known.

 

Die “gold standard” to which all welterweights aspire remains the late, great Sugar Ray Robinson. Born Walker Smith Jr., the skinny kid who had never fought in a sanctioned bout at any level was a tag-along with coach George Gainford to an amateur tournament in Kingston, N.Y.. Asked if he had a flyweight he wished to enter, Gainford was about to say no when Smith tugged on his sleeve and said, “I’ll fight.” As it turned out, Gainford had an AAU card – you needed one to be certified as a non-professional – in the name of Ray Robinson, one of his boxers who had given up the sport. Smith/Robinson won a four-round decision, en, although no one knew it then, thus was a legend born.

 

Robinson was 85-0 as an amateur before turning pro at 19 in 1940. Deur 1951, he was 128-1-2 met 84 knockout victories. Although he is also remembered for winning the middleweight title five times, Robinson never lost as a welterweight, winning so often and so emphatically that the legendary trainer, Eddie Futch, was moved to observe that, “He had everything. Boxing skills, pons krag, a great chin, mental strength. There was nothing he couldn’t do.”

 

Robinson also had an outsized ego, which perhaps is a necessary component to any great fighter’s mental makeup. Even a trace of doubt in one’s own ability is not conducive to success in the ring. Once, when asked about his “golf game,” Muhammad Ali, who didn’t play golf, responded, “I’m the best, greatest of ’em all. I just haven’t played yet.”

 

Mayweather certainly brings that aura of invincibility to his work, and maybe not just because he has yet to lose as a professional. In 2013, het hy gesê, “Of course I feel unbeatable. I’m the best. I’m not going into any fight figuring that I’m beatable. I want to make a legacy for myself as the greatest fighter who ever entered the ring.”

 

Pacquiao, while perhaps not as verbose, is no less secure in his own belief system. It is those heaping measures of talent and swagger that make Mayweather vs. Pacquiao a must-see event. Which of these outstanding fighters can make the other bend to his will? Who will have his name written in larger print in the big book of welterweights?

 

The International Boxing Hall of Fame has inducted 23 fighters who were, at one time or another, welterweight champions. In addition to Robinson, those whose plaques grace the hallowed hall include Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns, Oscar De La Hoya, Felix Trinidad, Julio Cesar Chavez, Pernell Whitaker, Carmen Basilio, Henry Armstrong, Emile Griffith, Pipino Cuevas, Jose Napels, Curtis Cokes, Barney Ross, Kid Gavilan, Wilfred Benitez, Luis Rodriguez, Mickey Walker, Fritzie Zivic, Jack Britton, Jackie Fields, Ted “Kid” Lewis and “Mysterious” Billy Smith. Mayweather and Pacquiao are of course assured of joining their ranks as soon as they become eligible to go onto the ballot.

 

The lead-up to Mayweather vs. Pacquiao has generated no shortage of comparisons to past welterweight clashes that are notable for the classic nature of those bouts, the widespread public interest attendant to them, or both.

 

Is Mayweather vs. Pacquiao more likely to be a repeat of, sê, Leonard-Duran I, which Duran won on a rousing unanimous decision on June 25, 1980, in Montreal? The epic Leonard-Hearns I, op September. 16, 1981, which saw Leonard, trailing on the scorecards, rally for a dramatic, 14ste-round TKO at Caesars Palace? Trinidad’s controversial majority decision over De La Hoya in their Sept. 18, 1999, unification showdown at the Mandalay Bay? Or will it make its own mark in such a distinctive way that no comparisons can or should be drawn?

 

When it comes to unforgettable welterweight bouts, by now it should be obvious that anything and everything is possible. Mayweather and Pacquiao will make history, and add to it, by attempting to bend destiny each to their own purpose.

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., and is sponsored by Tecate. The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View® and SHOWTIME PPV® begin by 9 namiddag. EN/ 6 namiddag. PT.

 

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Jimmy Slattery book author Rick Blake to be Ring 8 Guest Speaker Tuesday night in New York

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NEW YORK (April. 20, 2015) – Author Rich Blake sal wees môre nag se (Dinsdag, April 21) special Ring 8 guest speaker at O’Neill’s Restaurant, geleë op 64-21 53rd Drive in Maspeth, New York.

Blake is a veteran New York City-based author who has written, Slats: The Legend & Life of Jimmy Slattery, to be released next month by publisher No Frills Buffalo. Blake is best known for covering the financial world for numerous publications, including Institutional Investor, ABCNews.com and Reuters HedgeWorld. He was a co-founder and executive editor of Trader Monthly magazine. The 46-year-old Buffalo native is the author of two non-fiction books, The Day Donny Herbert Woke Up en Talking Proud: Rediscovering the Magical Season of the 1980 Buffalo Bills. He also is co-author of a third work of non-fiction, Diary of a Hedge Fund Manager.

Slattery personified the Golden Era of sports during the boom/bust 1920s and ’30s.

The sleek, handsome, lightning-fast Slattery was a phantom in the ring, soaring across the national stage like a comet before crashing into oblivion. Discarded by the ages, Blake’s book is the incredible true story of the Irish boy-wonder who captivated the boxing world at its peak.

 

At Ring 8’s monthly meeting môre aand, Blake will recount his research into Slattery’s early burst to fame in the metropolitan area during the spring of 1924, sharing some highlights of what he uncovered like tying in Queens fight promoter Simon “Si” Flaherty, the Queensboro A.C. in Long Island City and the Queensboro Bowl, which was expanded in the spring of 1924 as part of efforts by Flaherty and Paddy Mullins to land a Jack Dempsey-Harry Wills fight that, ongelukkig, never came materialized. Blake will also speak about how the New York City fire department condemned the club’s stadium built at the base of the Queensboro Bridge and how Flaherty managed to get around that.
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RING 8 is ten volle verbind tot die ondersteuning van minder bevoorregte mense in die boks gemeenskap wat hulp nodig het in terme van die betaling van huur, mediese uitgawes, of wat ook al regverdigbaar behoefte.

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Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and Greg Cohen Promotions Proudly Announce ‘Championship Boxing on CBS Sports Network’

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Tony “Weerlig” Luis to fight for regional championship in Junie 26 main event of the Sully Huff Invitational at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

 

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.. – The thrill of championship professional boxing is returning to Niagara Falls, NY. Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and Greg Cohen Promotions (produced by David Schuster’s Winner Take All Productions), in compliance with the Seneca Nation of Indians Athletic Commission, announced today that an installment of the popular “Championship Boxing op CBS Sports Network” series will be presented in the Seneca Niagara Event Center on Vrydag, Junie 26.

The night’s card is being dubbed the Sully Huff Invitational, in memory of Stanley “Sully” Huff, a successful boxer from the Seneca Nation of Indians, wat oorlede in 2014 op die ouderdom van 84. Huff was a Courier-Express Golden Gloves champion in 1950 and later founded the Iroquois Boxing Club. He also served in the United States Army during the Korean War, earning the rank of Sergeant, and later was elected to serve on the Seneca Nation of Indians Tribal Council.

In the night’s televised 10-round main event, Canada’s popular, world-rated and fast-rising lightweight star Tony “Weerlig” Luis (19-3, 7 Uitklophoue) will fight for a regional championship against an opponent TBA. This past weekend, Luis dropped a controversial decision to Derry Mathews in Liverpool, Engeland (38-9-2, 20Uitklophoue), where the two battled for the interim WBA Lightweight title.

In die TV-mede-funksie, brand-new NABA-US Super Welterweight Champion and WBA #12- en IBF # 11-gegradeerde “Hurricane” Dennis Hogan (21-0-1, 7 Uitklophoue), of Australia, via Kildare, Ierland, will take on comebacking Kenny Abril (14-7-1, 7 Uitklophoue) van Rochester, New York.

The televised opener will feature up-and-coming American heavyweight KO artist Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller (12-0-1, 10 Uitklophoue) of Brooklyn taking on an opponent that will be announced at a future date.

Kaartjies vir “Championship Boxing op CBS Sports Network” begin by $35 and go on sale on Woensdag, April 22 at Noon. Tickets are available at select Seneca Resorts & Casinos retail outlets, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations or by phone at800-745-3000.

“Speed, energy, aksie, opwinding, and entertainment are the hallmarks of any visit to Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and exactly what our guests will enjoy with this world-class professional boxing card,” said Audrey Oswell, chief operating officer, Seneca Gaming Corporation. “We are happy to once again bring an incredible display of athletic competition to Western New York.”

Before the highly debatable decision loss for the world championship in mid-April, the 27-year-old Tony Luis, van Cornwall, Ontario, pulled off a dominant 10-round unanimous-decision upset victory over then IBF #15 Rated Karl “Dinamiet” Dargan in January. Dan op Februarie 20, hy en verloofde Manon Latulippe verwelkom die geboorte van hul eerste kind, 'n seun met die naam Miguel. Luis aangeslaan #11 in die wêreld deur die WBA en #14 deur die IBF.

30-jarige Dennis Hogan was 'n vier-time nasionale amateur-kampioen, met meer as 150 gevegte in sy geboorteland Kildare, Ierland. Hy woon en treine in Queensland nou, Australië. Hogan is the current NABA-US Super Welterweight Champion. In sy vier-jaar beroepsloopbaan, Hogan has also won the WBA Oceania Light Middleweight, Queensland State Super Middleweight, Queensland staat Middelgewig en Australiese Middelgewig Kampioenskappe.

Kenny Abril, a 30-year-old southpaw, started boxing at age seven and had 120 amateur bouts before turning professional in 2003. He has faced several undefeated and top contenders, scoring a late-2012 victory over heavily decorated veteran Dennis Laurente, which is still Laurente’s only loss in the last nine years.

Prior to boxing professionally, 26-year-old Jarrell Miller had a three-year, onoorwonne (18-0) kickboxing and MMA career. Soos 'n bokser, he was a New York Golden Gloves finalist and has worked as chief sparring partner for both Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko.

“I’m excited to be helping bring nationally televised championship boxing to a world-class venue such as the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino,” gesê promotor Greg Cohen. “Tony Luis has a huge fan following in his nearby native Canada. His supporters will be out in force to watch. Kenny Abril is from nearby Rochester, New York and he’ll have a giant following in attendance as well. On the undercard will be several local favorites in exciting match-ups. I’m proud to be part of this great event and the resurgence of televised professional boxing.”

Several other exciting match-ups will be announced soon.

The event is being conducted under the rules and regulations of the Seneca Nation of Indians Athletic Commission, whose members are Scott Snyder, Sean Crane, and Justin Schapp.

“We look forward to welcoming the boxers and their teams to Seneca territory,” Commissioner Snyder said. “As a Commission, our primary focus is to ensure the safety and well-being of the fighters who will be competing at Seneca Niagara. We will be working with the fighters, promoters and everyone involved to ensure that we have a safe and enjoyable evening of sports entertainment.”

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About Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is located just minutes from the world-famous Niagara Falls in Western New York, near the Canadian border. The property is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. Guests can enjoy 147,000 square feet of gaming space with more than 3,600 slot machines and 90 table games, 10 restaurante, live entertainment and a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning, 26-story hotel with 604 deluxe rooms and suites, a spa and salon, fitness center, indoor pool and STIR – the new high-energy feature bar with a 43-foot high-definition video wall.

 

More information is available by calling 1-877-8-SENECA (1-877-873-6322) or visiting
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Oor Greg Cohen Promotions

Een van boks se premier promosie uitrustings, Greg Cohen Promotions (GCP) is 'n gerespekteerde naam vir die organisasie van wêreldgehalte beroepsboks gebeure en die bevordering van elite professionele vegters oor die hele wêreld.

 

Stigter en hoof uitvoerende beampte Greg Cohen is met professionele boks in verskeie hoedanighede betrokke sedert die laat 1980's, slyp sy kunsvlyt en die vestiging van homself as 'n uitgeslape internasionale boks sakeman.

 

Onderskei deur sy vermoë om te sien en te ontwikkel rou talent, Cohen het opslae gemaak vir sy kundige leiding van, onder baie ander, voormalige WBA Junior middelgewig-kampioen Austin “Geen twyfel” Forel, wat Cohen gehelp gids van onbekende New Mexico vooruitsig om elite betaal-per-view vlak superster.

 

In bykomend tot Trout, Greg Cohen Promotions het saam met gevestigde name soos die voormalige verenigde en twee-time swaargewig kampioen Hasim “The Rock” Rahman (50-8-2, 41 Uitklophoue); en al-time-groot meervoudige gewig klas wêreldkampioen James “Ligte uit” Toney (74-7-3, 45 Uitklophoue).

 

Huidige wêreld-gegradeerde aanspraakmakers in die GCP rooster sluit Arash Usmanee, universeel erken as 'n top-10 super-veergewigtitel; voormalige WBA Internasionale Middelgewig kampioen en die wêreld-gegradeerde middelgewigtitel aanspraakmaker Jarrod Fletcher; top-gegradeerde veergewigtitel Joel Brunker; cruiserweight Lateef Kayode; Kanadese liggewig en TV aksie held Tony Luis, en WBA en vyf-time Ierse Nasionale Amateur-kampioen, Dennis Hogan; en Rising Welterweight sensasie Cecil McCalla.

 

Greg Cohen Promotions het die wêreld-klas boks gebeure in die fynste plekke in die Verenigde State en die wêreld aangebied en het ook met trots verskaf talent en / of inhoud vir 'n paar TV-netwerke, insluitend HBO, Showtime, ESPN, NBC Sport Network, MSG en Fox Sports Net.

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FAN FAVORITES ROBERTO GARCIA & ARTUR SZPILKA SHINE AT UIC PAVILION IN CHICAGO ON FRIDAY, April 24

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MEER, UNDEFEATED PROSPECTS & LOCAL FAVORITES ROUND OUT A FULL NIGHT OF UNDERCARD ACTION AS

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ON SPIKE TAKES OVER CHICAGO

CHICAGO (April 20, 2015) – A slew of local favorites and exciting fighters come to UIC Pavilion in Chicago on Vrydag, April 24 as part of a stacked undercard topped by hard-punching Roberto “Die bedreiging” Garcia (36-3, 23 Uitklophoue) sukkel James Stevenson(22-1, 15 Uitklophoue) in the first televised bout and heavyweight bruiser Arthur Pin (17-1, 12 Uitklophoue) neem op Ty Cobb (18-6, 10 Uitklophoue).

 

These exciting undercard bouts will precede the Premier Boxing Champions on Spike doubleheader featuring Anthony “Die Hond” Dirrell (27-0-1, 22 Uitklophoue) sukkel Badou Jack “Die Ripper” (18-1, 12 Uitklophoue) en Daniel “Miracle Man” Jacobs (28-1, 25 Uitklophoue) neem op Kaleb “Golden” Truax (25-1-2, 15 Uitklophoue) Die televisie optrede op Spike TV begin by 9 ET/8 CT.

 

Keith Tapia (13-0) will be showcased in an eight-round cruiserweight bout, Ramiro Carrillo (7-0, 4 Uitklophoue) neem op Ramon Guevara (10-23-2, 6 Uitklophoue) in four-rounds of welterweight action, Maciej Suiecki (19-0, 4 Uitklophoue)gesigte Daryl Cunningham (30-7, 11 Uitklophoue) in an eight-round middleweight fight and Semajay Thomas (5-0, 3 Uitklophoue) gaan teen Jose Santiago (3-5, 3 Uitklophoue).

 

Remaining undercard fights will pit Alex Martin (7-0, 5 Uitklophoue) teen Jonathan Garcia(4-12) in 'n agt-ronde welterweight bout, Ricky Edwards (5-0, 2 Uitklophoue) veg Javier Garcia (6-8-1, 2 Uitklophoue) in six-rounds of junior welterweight action, Joe F. Quezada (5-0, 4 Uitklophoue) sukkel Edgardo Torres (2-3, 2 Uitklophoue) in a six-round lightweight attraction andEddie Ramirez (7-0, 5 Uitklophoue) die gesig staar Mario Hermosillo (12-19-4, 2 Uitklophoue) in a six-round junior welterweight bout.

 

Kaartjies vir die lewende gebeurtenis, wat mede-bevorder deur Warriors Boxing en Mayweather Promotions, word geprys teen $151, $101, $51, en $31, nie, insluitend toepassing diensgelde, en is nou op die rakke. Te hef per telefoon met 'n groot kredietkaart, noem Ticket by (800) 745-3000 of UIC Pavilion Box Office by (312) 413-5740. Kaartjies is ook beskikbaar by www.ticketmaster.com of deur die besoek van die UIC Pavilion Box Office (Donderdag of Vrydag 9:00 voormiddag. – 4:00 namiddag.).

 

'N veteraan van die sport vir byna 15 jaar, Garcia is looking for his ninth consecutive victory when he fights at UIC Pavilion for the third time on April 24. Gebore in Mexiko, maar hulle het na Weslaco, Texas op 'n jong ouderdom, Garcia was in staat om te stapel genoeg oorwinnings uiteindelik verdien self 'n skoot op die voormalige wêreldkampioen Antonio Margarito. Terwyl hy daardie besluit verloor, Garcia has rebounded nicely on his curreny hot streak, which includes wins over Breidis Prescott and Victor Manuel Cayo. Garcia will take on the 32-year-oldStevenson out of Baltimore.

 

Met net een verlies vir die onoorwonne Bryant Jennings op sy rekord, die 26-jarigePin will look to build on his most recent victory, 'n eenparige besluit in November. 2014 over heavyweight star Tomas Adamek. Gebore in Wieliczka, Pole, he has made a name for himself in Chicago having fought there twice before and picking up knockout victories each time. He will be challenged by the 39-year-old Cobb, out of Wichita Falls, Texas.

 

An undefeated cruiserweight prospect, die 24-jarige Tapia draai pro in 2011 and has not lost since. Fighting out of Santurce, Puerto Rico, he will face the 32-year-old Williamswho fights out of Jackson, Michigan.

 

Having fought four times before at UIC Pavilion, die 24-jarige Carrillo will hope to have the home crowd behind him when he goes for his eighth professional win on April 24. His opponent is the 31-year-old Guevara who was born in the Dominican Republic but fights out of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

 

Eager to make his U.S. debuut op April 24, die 25-jarige Sulecki has never lost since turning pro in 2010. Fighting out of Warsaw, Poland he faces Daryl Cunningham out of Detroit.

 

A young undefeated prospect and just 22-years-old, Ramirez makes his fourth straight start at UIC Pavilion on April 24. He was a Chicago Golden Gloves champion and a National Golden Gloves runner-up. Born in Aurora, Illinois, Ramirez will face the 28-year-old Hermosillo out of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexiko.

 

Another young, onoorwonne vooruitsig, Edwards fights for the first time outside of his home state of New Jersey for the first time on April 24. The 24-year-old from Paterson will take on the 32-year-old Garcia out of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

 

Another staple of UIC Pavilion, all five of Quezada‘s pro victories have come at UIC Pavilion. A 25-year-old out of Alsip, Illinois, he will look to remain undefeated when he takes on the 28-year-old Torres from Vineland, New Jersey.

 

Making his fourth consecutive start at UIC Pavilion in his hometown of Chicago, the highly regarded Thomas will look to start 2015 with his sixth professional win. The 22-year-old was an accomplished amateur who was the 2011 USA Boxing National Champion. His next challenge is Santiago out of Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

 

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Hogan Outworks Brunson on CBS Sports Network Night of Boxing

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Photos by Jesse Kelley

Australia via Kildare, Ierland se WBA #12- en IBF # 11-gegradeerde “Hurricane” Dennis Hogan (21-0-1, 7 Uitklophoue) cruised to an entertaining and workmanlike 10-round decision over Philadelphia’s Tyrone “Young Gun” Brunson (22-5-1, 21 Uitklophoue) vanaand, in die belangrikste gebeurtenis van “Championship Boxing op CBS Sports Network” at the Grand Casino Hinckley in Hinckley, Minnesota.

Fighting in front of an appreciative sold-out crowd, Hogan outworked the careful Brunson in the majority of rounds to win by scores of 96-94, 98-92 en 97-93 and in the process, picked up the World Boxing Association’s NABA-US Super Welterweight Championship.

Hogan closed the show well and seemed to hurt Brunson with a series of clubbing shots. But Brunson was able to survive the onslaught.

Brunson, who seems to have morphed into a counter puncher since his days as the King of the KO 1 earlier in his career, had a good round eight and seemed to hurt Hogan with a right. He kept it interesting throughout by catching Hogan coming in with right hands.

Presented by Greg Cohen Promotions in association with Adam Wilcock’s Fight Card Promotions and produced by David Schuster’s Winner Take All Productions “Championship Boxing op CBS Sports Network” was the debut CBS-televised effort from the promotional team.

Several thudding knockouts punctuated the rest of the night’s action.

In the night’s co-main event, lightweight slugger Ismael Barroso made quick work of Memphis, Tennessee veteran Ira Terry, knocking him out inside of a round.

The southpaw Barroso, El Tigre, Venezuela, moved his record to 18-0-2, 17 KOs by flattening Terry (nou 26-14, 16 Uitklophoue) with a devastating left hand. Barroso’s reputation seems to grow with every frightening performance. Terry tried moving to his left and being elusive, but it only took one shot from Barroso’s cement fists. Referee Mark Nelson began a count when Terry went down, but quickly waved it off at 2:49.

In die TV-opener, Saint Paul, Minnesota, middleweight prospect Rob “Wel gedaan” Brant (15-0, 9 Uitklophoue)made surprisingly easy work of Miami via Colombia’s Dionisio Miranda (22-11-2, 19 Uitklophoue), dropping him for the full count at 2:40 van die tweede ronde.

Brant showed superior quickness while landing his rangy shots form outside. A right hand started the trouble for the normally durable Miranda. The follow-up volley forced Miranda down and he elected, probably wisely, not to rise. The crowd-favorite Brant remains undefeated and now has a KO win over a quality mid-level opponent on his resume.

In what turned out to be a televised swing bout, American heavyweight prospect Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller, van Brooklyn, New York, moved his impressive record to 12-0-1, 10 KOs by knocking out Nairobi, Kenya’s Raymond “King Kong” Ochieng (26-19-3, 21 Uitklophoue) by 1:40of the very first round.

Miller placed his heavy, accurate shots inside the wild swings of the game Ochieng and caught him with a strong combination against the ropes. Ochieng went down and referee Gary Miezwa waved it off without counting, probably prematurely.

Nietemin, the charismatic Miller looked like a solid prospect taking out a useful veteran in Ochieng, who had gone 10 rounds with Alexander Petkovic in his last fight and handed 36-1 David Rodriguez a TKO 1 loss last July.

San Antonio, Texas, super bantamweight Adam “Mantequilla” Lopez (11-0, 6 Uitklophoue) furthered his reputation as an up-and-coming prospect by levelling Saint Paul, Minnesota’s Philip Adyaka (4-5, 2 Uitklophoue) with a monstrous left hook at 58 seconds of round two. 24-year-old Lopez was too big and too powerful for the smaller Adyaka. Lopez impressed, showing off his world-class weaponry while banging to the head and body, especially with the left hook. Adyaka bravely tried to rise, but stumbled back into the ropes and the fight was waved off.

In a six-round heavyweight match-up, fan favorite Joey “Minnesota Ice” Abell (30-8, 29 Uitklophoue) of nearby Coon Rapids, Minnesota, started his comeback by stopping journeyman Travis “Iron Man” Fulton (22-39-1, 21 Uitklophoue) of Cedar Falls, Iowa in three rounds. Out of the ring for more than a year, the southpaw Abell finally shook off the rust and got through with a volley of punches against the ropes, which badly stunned Fulton. The came at 34 seconds with Fulton dazed but still standing. I’m starting over. I want to get a couple wins and hopefully get a big fight here,” said Abell, post-stryd. Ongelukkig, Abell slipped awkwardly in the first round and reportedly suffered a serious ankle injury.

In a four-round, all-Minneapolis super heavyweight showdown to open the night, 316-lb Van “Die Man” Goeieman, nou 4-5-2, 4 Uitklophoue, picked up a good win over299-lb Brett Murphy, nou 1-1, 1 KO via TKO 2. Murphy was down in round one and twice more in round two. A tidy left uppercut was the finishing shot. Die tyd van die oponthoud was 1:38.
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MATTHYSSE DEFEATS PROVODNIKOV BY MAJORITY DECISION IN A THRILLER BATTLE AT TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA NEW YORK

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VERONA, NEW YORK (April 18) -Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York was treated to a historic sold out match-up between two of the most exciting gladiators in boxing as Lucas “La Maqina”” Matthysse (37-3, 34 KO se) took a majority decision victory over “Die Siberiese Rocky” Roeslan Provodnikov (24-4, 17 KO se) in a 12-round junior welterweight bout on the split-site doubleheader on HBO Boxing After Dark ®.

Aangebied deur Banner Promotions en Golden Boy Promotions, & Arano Box Promotions the action packed night showcased two athletes fighting in the prime of their careers, with a title shot in the 140-pound division likely hanging in the horizon.

Provodnikov was cut badly in round two from an accidental headbutt. Matthysse targeted the eye but Provodnikov walked through every shot. Provodnikov came back later in the round with some solid combinations and landed some furious shots to Matthysse’s head. Matthysse had a nice bounce back round five as he landed some hard jabs to the face of an oncoming Provodnikov.

The war continued through the middle rounds as both fighters went toe to toe while Matthysse landed combinations from distance and Provodnikov went on the offensive and continued to brawl. Provodikov had a strong round eleven as he landed a hard left to the top of the head that buckled Matthysse and the Argentinian was forced to hold on. The two waged a final flurry in round twelve and it was Matthysse the former WBC champion won via majority decision with scores of 115-113 twee keer en 114-114.

“I think I dominated the fight, I knew I had the best hits,” Sa'id Lucas Matthysse. “Ruslan is a tough fighter, he took everything I threw at him. Ek het 'n baie respek vir hom. There was a point when I thought that they would stop the fight because of Ruslan’s cut, but his team was able to control it. I hurt my hand in the sixth round, but I kept going because I wanted to prove that I am the best in the division and that I am ready for the toughest fighters. I want to move forward and fight the winner of Mayweather-Pacquiao.”

“He is the hardest puncher I have ever fought but I fight as hard as I can to the very end,” Said Provodnikov. “I never want the fight stopped. The only time would be when I am on my back.”

Going on before the live split-site HBO Boxing After Dark doubleheader, Patrick Teixeira(25-0, 21 Uitklophoue) of Santa Catarina, Brazil faced off against Accra, Georgia’s Patrick Allotey (30-2, 24 Uitklophoue) in a scheduled 10-round middleweight bout. Both fighters came at each other aggressively in the first round in an exciting exchange of hard punches. Teixeria put an end to the fight in the second round as he delivered a devastating blow to Allotey’s body knocking him down to win the fight via knockout.

“I am very happy and feel emotional about my first fight with Golden Boy Promotions,” said Patrick Teixeira. “I wanted to make sure I impressed them in my first fight, so I trained very hard to make sure I went the full 10 ronde. But I am very excited I got the knockout.”

Vitaly Kopylenko (25-1, 14 KO se) won an eight round unanimous decision over Lekan Byfield (6-8-2, 1 KO) in 'n middelgewig bout. Kopylenko knocked down Byfield twice on punches that staggered the Atlanta native into the ropes. Kopylenko cruise down the stretch of the fight to win via unanimous decision with a score of 79-72.

“I hurt my shoulder in the first round but I was able to gut it out and land some good shots,” said Kopylenko.

Washington, D.C standout, Lamont Roach Jr. (7-0, 3Uitklophoue) faced Carolina, Puerto Rico se Jose Miguel Castro (4-3, 2 Uitklophoue) in a scheduled six-round lightweight bout. Roach dominated the fight early on, winning the bout by unanimous decision.

“It was my first six-rounder,” said Lamont Roach Jr. “I think that I could have knocked him down or made him quit if I would have hit him harder in the beginning but I trained for six round and wanted to make sure I could go the distance. I did want the knockout towards the end, but I didn’t get it.”

Vitor Jones De Oliveira (9-0, 5 KO se) won a six round unanimous decision over Guillermo Sanchez (15-14-1, 6 Uitklophoue) in 'n liggewig bout. De Oiveira boxed well from the outside and countered the southpaw Sanchez nice and came home with the victory by scores of 59-55 en 58-56 twee keer.

“Dit was 'n goeie stryd. It took me a few rounds to get going but I am very happy with my performance and looking forward to my next fight,” said De Oliveira.

Eddie “E-Boy” Gomez (18-1, 11 Uitklophoue) van Die Bronx, New York started the night with a technical knockout victory over Jonathan Batista (14-6, 7 Uitklophoue) of San Pedro de Marcos, Dominikaanse Republiek, when Batista could not answer the bell to start round six in their scheduled 10-round super welterweight bout.

“Ek voel goed, I’m satisfied with the win, but I wanted to show more,” said Eddie Gomez. “I was just getting warmed up, showing my boxing and foot work skills to prove I was ready for the 12-round championship fights.”

Sidney McCow scored a first round technical knockout over Paulo Souza in a scheduled four round welterweight. McCow (3-2, 2 KO se) van New York, NY pummeled Souza until the bout was stopped at 2:55 van die eerste ronde. Souza of Somerville, Massachusetts is nou 0-8.

Matthysse vs. Provodnikov was a 12-round junior welterweight bout presented by Banner Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions in association with Arano Box Promotions and is sponsored by Corona Extra, Mexiko, Leef om dit te glo! en Khortytsa Vodka. The live HBO Boxing After Dark split-site doubleheader telecast began at 9:45 namiddag. EN/PT.
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Will Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Live up to the Hype?

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Deur: Rich Bergeron

Floyd “Geld” Mayweather Jr. (47-0, 26 Uitklophoue) and Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 Uitklophoue) are set to clash on May 2nd, 2015 in one of the most hyped fights in boxing history. This fight is so huge they are even planning to sell tickets to the weigh-in due to crowd control issues. The proceeds will not be going to the promoters or the boxers, al. It all goes to charity. Steeds, this is a first for the state of Nevada, which traditionally requires that all weigh-ins be free of charge for fans to attend.

The level of anticipation surrounding this fight had a long time to build up. For the better part of the last decade, these two pound-for-pound juggernauts could not make this fight happen for one ridiculous reason after another. As someone who personally attended some of Mayweather’s public workouts in Vegas, I can attest to the fact that the undefeated welterweight champion repeatedly and relentlessly cited Pacquiao’s refusal to undergo Olympic style blood testing when asked about the attempts being made to get this fight signed over five years ago.

Mayweather even came up with a little rap lyric to express the issue in simple terms:

“If you wanna fight the best, you gotta take the test,” he belted out during a sit-up session at one of those open workouts.

Pacquiao changed his tune on the testing and overcame the biggest hurdle of all when he met personally with Mayweather and agreed that he would be the “B” side and should therefore get a smaller split of the purse. As the video above outlines, Mayweather was then able to dominate the negotiation process.

Although pundits still say this fight will be the biggest in the history of the sport, the question must be asked if this pairing is happening too late in the careers of both fighters for it to be as exciting as some experts predict it will be.

It was always clear to me this fight would happen, but it became obvious that the longer it took to sign the contracts, the better Floyd’s chances of winning would be. Steeds, Floyd did admit in 2012 dat the real reason he didn’t want to fight Pacquiao was due to health concerns. He denied being scared, calling himself “smart” for thinking about his family and his health first. Steeds, he insisted that the main reason his health would be at risk in that fight was if Pacquiao was really doing steroids, as Mayweather alleged and ended up being sued over. The two settled out of court and the fight is now imminent, so some fans think it’s all water under the bridge. Others are just plain aggravated that we had to wait this long for this bout to come to fruition.

Boxing Legend Marvin Hagler even commented recently that Mayweather waited until Pacquiao aged a little more before signing to fight him. Hagler compared Mayweather’s tactics to Sugar Ray Leonard waiting until Hagler became a little “soft” himself before they signed their fight contract. That bout turned out to be hugely controversial and left Hagler extremely bitter about the sport that made him famous.

So, the May-Pac fight will happen, and Mayweather is the obvious favorite. To learn more about the gambling side of this story, check Boxing betting at William Hill site. The biggest payoff for any lucky bettor will be a successful bet on Pacquiao, but it’s easy to wonder if Pacquiao really is too old to win this time out. After all, there are tons of concerns with Manny’s calf muscles seizing up, and he reportedly uses a healing cream that costs thousands of dollars per bottle to address the problem.

Mayweather (38) is actually the older fighter, but the 36-year-old Manny’s fought 17 more bouts in the pro ranks and will likely be the most active puncher “Geld” ever faced. Mayweather’s normally spectacular and overwhelming defensive prowess just might be tested.

This fight may not be worth every penny you spend on tickets or the Pay-Per-View feed, but the fact that it is finally happening is still special. It will still be a fight boxing fans everywhere around the world can enjoy and appreciate. It’s ultimately up to the fighters to prove they are both up to the task of making sure this fight lives up to expectations. Chances are, Floyd will do his best to leave the MGM Grand with an uneventful decision win. Let’s just hope Pacquiao has enough left in the tank to make sure this is the most competitive fight Mayweather’s ever been in. It may not be the most opportune time for this fight to happen, but it’s a lot better to get it late than never.

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RESULTS FROM MOHEGAN SUN

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Tony Harrison rolls to 21st oorwinning

Aquino shocks Kielczweski,

Farmer wins 11ste straight fight

Tony Harrison (L) was too much for Pablo Munguia

Uncasville, Conn. (April 17, 2015) – Onoorwonne junior middelgewigtitel Tony Harrison rolled to his 21st straight victory in vanaand se ESPN Vrydag Nag Fights hoofren, presented by DiBella Entertainment in association with New Legend Boxing, op Mohegan Sun Arena.

 

Harrison (21-0, 18 Uitklophoue), fighting out of Detroit, gedaal Pablo Munguia (20-7, 11 Uitklophoue) at the end of the second round with a powerful punch. Munguia was examined between rounds by the ring doctor. Skeidsregter Arthur Mercante slegs nodig 11 seconds into the next round to determine that the Mexican was unable to be competitive, awarding Harrison a victory by technical knockout.

 

“I’m looking for whoever Al HAYMON puts me in with,” 24-year-old Harrison remarked. “I’m from Detroit. I’ve never said ‘no’ to an opponent I was offered, which says a lot about me. We have a lot of heart in Detroit. I’m ready for a big fight. I got him with a step-back overhand right. I wish they had let it go a little longer. I wanted to finish him, but the bell went off.”

 
Danny Aquino (L) and Ryan Kielczweski put on a real show

 

Connecticut fan favorite, Mexican-born Danny Aquino (17-2, 10 Uitklophoue), upset previously undefeated Massachusetts featherweight Ryan “Die Poolse Prince” Kielczweski (22-1, 6 Uitklophoue) by way of an eight-round split decision in an entertaining co-feature event for New England bragging rights. The aggressive-fighting Aquino kept coming forward throughout the fight, as Kielczweski effectively counter-punched. Neither fighter was remotely hurt in the action-packed clash of gifted boxers.

 

Aquino defeated Kielczweski the one time they fought in the amateurs. “Because of his record,” Aquino commented, “this was the biggest win of my career. It was extra special winning my first ESPN fight, te. I think my aggressiveness was the difference. He was moving around and I had to keep putting pressure on him to make it my fight, not his fight. I hope this fight will give me opportunities and I’ll take the best.”

 

“It was definitely a tough fight,” Kielczweski noted. “Making weight definitely took a lot out of me. I think I boxed well, landed the harder shots and blocked most of his. I guess the judges likes his aggression, but I thought I won the fight.”

 
Tevin Farmer (R) won his 11th fight in a row

In die opening televisie bout, Philadelphia junior lightweight Tevin “American Idol” Farmer (19-4-1, 4 Uitklophoue) won his 11th straight fight, winning a unanimous eight-round decision over previously unbeaten Engel “Die Kat” Luna (10-1-1, 6 Uitklophoue), van Brooklyn, in a very competitive fight.

 

“Ek voel 'n groot,” Farmer said after the fight. “That’s exactly what I wanted to show. I wanted to show a lot of different dimensions. TV wants guys who can punch and box, the total package, and I showed that vanaand. I feel that I’m ready for a top 10 contender and showed vanaand that I belong among the best.”

 

Ghanaian southpaw Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen (19-0-1, 12 Uitklophoue), fighting out of New York City, overcame a flash knockdown at the end of round six to knock out a gamePaul Gonsalves (7-7-1, 3 Uitklophoue) in the following round. Allen connected with a straight left hand punch that landed flush on the Cape Cod light heavyweight’s chin.

 

Unbeaten middleweight Alantez “SlyAza” Fox (15-0-1, 5 Uitklophoue), fighting out of Maryland, outclassed Dominican invader Franklin Gonzalez (16-14, 10 Uitklophoue) on his way to a second-round technical knockout, trapping his opponent against the ropes and unloaded a barrage of unanswered punches until referee Harvey Dock gestaak die aksie.

 

Exciting Houston welterweight Regis “Rougarou” PROGRAMS ran his record to 14-0 (12 Uitklophoue), stop Abraham “Swift” Alvarez (19-8-1, 9 Uitklophoue) by die 1:28 mark of the opening round. The promising southpaw prospect put his Mexican opponent down with a viscous, straight left to the body.

 

Voormalige U. of New Haven basketball star Cassius Chaney (1-0, 1 KO) had a successful professional debut, pounding Perry Filkins (0-2) tot skeidsregter Danny Sciavone stopped the fight 41 sekondes in die tweede ronde.

 

Unbeaten Florida lightweight Amos “2 Smooth” Cowart used a body attack to stop previously unbeaten Anthony Burgin (8-1, 1 KO), van Philadelphia, in die vyfde ronde.

 

Pictures by Ed Diller / DiBella Vermaak

 

 

COMPLETE RESULTS

(winner listed first each fight)

 

Swaargewigte

Cassius Chaney (1-0, 1 KO), Philadelphia, PA

WTKO2 (0:31)

Perry Filkins (0-2), Hooksett, NH

 

LIG swaargewigte

Lennox Allen (19-0-1, 11 Uitklophoue), New York, NY

WTKO7 (1:45)

Paul Gonsalves (7-7-1, 3 Uitklophoue). Harwich, MA

 

Middleweights

Alantez Fox (15-0-1, 5 Uitklophoue) FORESTVILLE, MD

WTKO2 (2:39)

Franklin Gonzalez (16-14, 10 Uitklophoue), Santo Domingo, D.R.

 

JUNIOR middleweights

Tony Harrison (21-0, 18 Uitklophoue), Detroit, MY

WTKO3 (0:11)

Pablo Munguia (20-7, 11 Uitklophoue), Distrito Federal, Mexiko

 

WELTERWEIGHTS

Regis Prograis (14-0, 12 Uitklophoue), Houston, TX

WYKO1 (1:28)

Abraham Alvarez (19-8-1, 9 Uitklophoue), Rosekrans, Sinaloa, Mexiko

 

Liggewigte

Amos Cowart (11-0-1, 9 Uitklophoue), Groveland, FL

WKO5 (1:28)

Anthony Burgin (8-1, 1 KO), Philadelphia, PA

 

JUNIOR liggewigte

Tevin Farmer (19-4-1, 4 Uitklophoue), Philadelphia, PA

WDEC8 (87-82, 87-82, 79-73)

Angel Luna (10-1-1, 6 Uitklophoue), Brooklyn, NY

 

FEATHERWEIGHTS

Danny Aquino (17-2, 10 Uitklophoue), Meriden, CT

WDEC8 (78-74, 78-74, 74-78)

Ryan Kielczweski (22-1, 6 Uitklophoue), Quincy, MA