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Teofimo Lopez has star making performance in New York City


Teofimo Lopez obliterates Mason Menard in 44 seconds with “Knockout of the Year” candidate in front of large viewing audience in ESPN

Photos by Mikey Williams / Top Rank

NEW YORK (Dicembre 10, 2018) -Top lightweight Teofimo Lopez scored an explosive 44-second knockout over Mason Menard this past Saturday night at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in a scheduled ten-round bout that was viewed by a massive audience on ESPN.


Lopez landed a crushing right hand that had Menard plummeting face-first on to the canvas, in what was the opening televised bout on the Vasilly LomachenkoJose Pedraza lightweight unification card.

Lopez is now the NABA, NABF and USBA Lightweight champion.
The knockout, was featured on ESPN SportsCenter, and all over social media, took place on an event which was the 2nd highest rated boxing card on cable television this year

Con la vittoria, Lopez pushed his perfect mark to 11-0 con nove ko, and now he feels he is ready for anybody in the lightweight division.


I knew he was a tough fighter. I knew he could fight,” ha detto Lopez. “I wanted to test him, and I took a chance early in the fight. I know he trained hard, and he didn’t want it to go that way. But this is ‘The Takeover.‘The Takeoverhas begun.

“In 2019, Sarò un campione del mondo. That’s a guarantee.

I put an exclamation point that I am no longer a prospect, and now it’s on to the contenders, and moving up the rankings. In 2019 you will see me fight for a world title.

Said Lopez manger, David McWater of Split T Management, “He’s just never stops surprising me. Just when you think he can’t do better than his last fight he does something even more amazing. It’s been a generation since boxing saw a young fighter like this

Teofimo Lopez talks about his explosive KO over Mason Menard

Heralded Prospect Brian Ceballo to make New York Homecoming on Saturday night at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden

NEW YORK (Dicembre 7, 2018) -Undefeated welterweight prospect Brian Ceballo returns home for the 1st time as a professional when he takes on 38-fight veteran, Daniel Calzada this Saturday night at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.


Il 24 year-old from New York City has a record of 5-0 con tre ko.

The scheduled six-round part will be part of the undercard, which will be streamed live beginning at 6 p.m. eastern time on ESPN+.

Ceballo, who was a five-time New York Golden Gloves champion and took home a staggering 17 National titles, è promosso da 360 Promozioni, has been kept very active as this will be his 6th fight in nine fights since turning professional in March.

It’s great to be fighting at home, and especially being able to fight at Madison Square Garden as a professional boxer,” said Ceballo. “I would like to thank my close team for this opportunity including my coaches Colin Morgan & Khuong Chau, Split-T Management, 360 Promozioni, and Top Rank! I look forward to Saturday so that the boxing world can see what Brian Ceballo is really about. Thank you to everyone coming to support.

The Garden has always been a special for Brian as he won won several New York Golden Gloves championships there,” ha affermato David McWater di Split-T Management. “He is going to put on a show for his family and friends, and show the boxing world why he is looked at as one of the top prospects in the world.

Isiah Seldon pronto per l'imbattuto peso medio Tyler Howard il 16 novembre a Oklahoma City

Atlantic City, NJ (Novembre 1, 2018) – Il peso medio Isiah Seldon si sta preparando per il più grande incontro della sua carriera quando affronterà l'imbattuto Tyler Howard in un incontro programmato per otto round il 16 novembre alla Chesapeake Energy Arena di Oklahoma City..

 

 

 

L'incontro, che è promosso da Top Rank, sarà trasmesso in diretta su ESPN+.

 

 

 

L'evento principale vedrà il campione dei pesi welter junior WBO Maurice Hooker difendersi contro Alex Saucedo.

 

 

 

Seldon (12-1-1, 4 KO) si è allenato ad Atlantic City sotto l'occhio vigile di Bill Johnson.

 

 

 

“Non vedo l'ora di cogliere questa grande opportunità,” disse Seldon. “Desideravo da tempo l'opportunità di affrontare un combattente come Howard poiché una vittoria porterà la mia carriera al livello successivo.”

 

 

 

Squadra Seldon, ha lavorato diligentemente con il manager di lunga data Jim Kurtz, molto entusiasta dell'opportunità che Seldon ha di fronte a lui.

 

 

 

“Non c'è niente di più grande che combattere in uno spettacolo di Top Rank con un evento principale esplosivo tra Hooker e Saucedo. Il personale di Top Rank è stato di prim'ordine. Sono davvero entusiasta che Isiah abbia questa opportunità di mostrare il suo talento su un grande palco. Io e il co-manager Joe Thompson siamo convinti che Isiah sia pronto a brillare il 16 novembre e non potrà arrivare abbastanza velocemente,” disse Kurtz, che ha gestito Seldon dal primo giorno.

 

 

 

Kurtz gestiva anche il padre di Seldon, Campione dei pesi massimi WBA, Bruce Seldon.

 

 

 

“Isiah si è riunito con il suo allenatore originale Bill Johnson e non hanno perso un colpo. Questa è la prima volta che Isiah partecipa ad un training camp completo. Non abbiamo lasciato nulla di intentato nella preparazione di questa battaglia. Il condizionamento di Isiah è a un punto che non avevo mai visto prima con lui. Sta facendo un ottimo sparring e il suo miglioramento lavorando con Bill in preparazione per questo incontro è stato incredibile. È pronto a mostrare al mondo un Isiah Seldon nuovo e migliorato. Ha una grande eredità da seguire essendo il figlio dell'ex campione dei pesi massimi WBA Bruce Seldon, ma Isiah è determinato a lasciare il segno nello sport della boxe.”

 

 

 

“Ha sempre avuto il potere in entrambe le mani, segnando un atterramento in quasi tutti i combattimenti, ma ora sta imparando a rimanere calmo e a finire i ragazzi invece di eccitarsi eccessivamente e lasciarli fuori dai guai. Sta dando pugni più forte che mai, mettendo insieme i suoi pugni e la sua abilità nel pugilato ha raggiunto un livello in cui può controllare il ritmo del combattimento. Abbiamo preso le cose con calma con Isiah considerando che non ha avuto incontri amatoriali, ma ora siamo al punto in cui è pronto a lasciare il segno nella divisione dei pesi medi.”

 

 

 

“Sappiamo che Tyler Howard è un buon combattente imbattuto. Ha avuto una buona carriera amatoriale, proviene da una famiglia con un passato di boxe, e ha un solido team di gestione che ha fatto un ottimo lavoro con lui. Il 16 novembre ci aspettiamo una dura lotta con alcuni fuochi d'artificio, ma siamo fiduciosi che Isiah uscirà vittorioso e questo ci porterà a opportunità maggiori e migliori.”

Il combattimento FNU Sports Show lancia Fight parlare senza limiti su Spreaker

Combatti combattimento settimanale di News Unlimited Sport Show è ora ufficialmente conosciuta come Lotta parlare senza limiti, e ora siamo di nuovo a una piattaforma dal vivo: Spreaker.

 

Questa settimana il nostro episodio di debutto su Spreaker, discutiamo una settimana selvaggia in notizie, dal manzo di Floyd Mayweather, con 50 Cent, slap di Conor McGregor sul polso per lanciare un carrello attraverso una finestra bus, ad una zona di Philadelphia insegnante di scuola lavoro nero come un carattere tedesco offensivo nella sua carriera pro-wrestling. Abbiamo poi ricapitolare maggiori scontri della scorsa settimana, tra cui un KO vizioso da Anthony Smith su Shogun Rua a UFC Fight Night 135. Prevediamo anche UFC su FOX 30 e Mikey Garcia vs. Robert Jr. Pasqua, insieme a tutti gli altri sport d'azione di combattimento in questo fine settimana.

 

Ascoltare dal vivo con il giocatore di seguito:

Ascoltare “debutto Episode: Tom, Tony e Rich rottura nella nuova piattaforma” su Spreaker.

2016 U.S. Olympian and undefeated Bantamweight, Antonio Vargas takes on Aaron Echeveste Lopez this Saturday in Kissimmee, Florida

NEW YORK (Luglio 26, 2018)–Questo Sabato, 2016 U.S. Olympian and undefeated bantamweight Antonio Vargas is in action this Saturday night when he takes on Aaron Echeveste Lopez (5-2, 3 KO) in a six-round bout at The Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida.

 

 

 

Il 21 year-old Vargas has a record of 6-0 con tre ko, and is coming off a six-round unanimous decision over Luis Fernando Saavedra on February 23rd in Kissimmee.

 

 

 

Vargas of Kissimmee by way of Houston, has a win over undefeated Jonathan Garza (6-0) on his resume.

 

 

 

The VargasLopez fight will be streamed live on ESPN+ beginning at 6:30 PM ET.

 

 

 

I trained hard for this fight, and I feel strong physically and mentally. This is one of the biggest fight cards that I have fought on. I look to be on many more this year. I’m excited for this fight and look to put on a great performance,” Ha detto Vargas.

 

 

 

Coming out of the Olympics, I felt Antonio was one of the best talent’s coming out of the 2016 classe. He has tremendous power and speed that will dazzle the boxing world, and we look forward to seeing that on display on Saturday night,” said David McWater, Amministratore delegato di Split-T Management.

 

 

 

Vargas is Promoted By Top Rank.

 

 

 

Photo by Mikey Williams / Top Rank

Teofimo Lopez shines with 6th round stoppage over William Silva in ESPN co-feature

NEW YORK (Luglio 16, 2018)–Teofimo Lopez shined in a major step up bout as he dominated William Silva by scoring a 6th round stoppage in their lightweight bout that was the co-feature on ESPN.

The bout took place on Saturday night at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans.

Nel primo round, Lopez dumped Silva with a left hook. Silva was bleeding from the nose, In tutto cinque, Lopez landed several hard hooks to the bloodied Silva, and then dumped Silva to the canvas in the corner.

Lopez came out in round six by landing three left hooks and a right that dropped Silva and the bout was called at 15 secondi.

Silva who came in with a record of 25-1, and is only loss was to Felix Verdejo on HBO, had never been knocked down before the fighter known as “Gordo” dropped him three times.

Lopez is now 10-0 con 8 ko. Silva is 25-2.

I know everything is set up by the jab,” , ha detto Lopez. “The jab is the most important punch. I was playing with his mind. I was setting him up by letting him get comfortable and then to land the big shot. I hurt my hands, early in the fight but you prepare yourself for the worst possible. I just put everyone on notice that I’m coming for those world title at 135lbs!”

I can’t remember ever seeing such a dynamic young performer as Teofimo Lopez. He’s going to be the best in the world,” said Split-T Management CEO David McWater.

Lopez is promoted by Top Rank

Photo Credit: Mikey Williams / Top Rank

Erick De Leon takes on Adrian Young this Saturday night in New Orleans

New York, NY (Luglio 12, 2018)–Undefeated super featherweight contender, Erick De Leon will fight Adrian Young in a 10-round bout this Saturday at The Lakefront Arena in New Orleans.

 

 

 

De Leon, 26 years-old of Detroit, Michigan is a three-time National Golden Gloves Champion, has a professional record of 17-0-1 con 9 ko, and will face a tough veteran in Young of Los Mochis, Messico. Young has a record of 25-4-2 con 19 ko.

 

 

 

I worked so hard, and I am excited to hear the bell ring so I can put on a great show for all of my friends and fans in New Orleans,’ said De Leon.

 

 

 

The bout can be seen live on ESPN+ beginning at 4:30 p.m. E.

 

 

 

DeLeon, is managed by Split-T Management and promoted by Top Rank.

2016 U.S. L'olimpionico Charles Conwell combatte contro Travis Scott questo sabato a New Orleans

 

 

New York, NY (Luglio 12, 2018)–Questo Sabato, imbattuto e 2016 U.S. L'olimpionico Charles Conwell (7-0, 5 KO) affronta il suo avversario più duro fino ad oggi quando affronta Travis Scott (19-3, 5 KO) in un incontro dei pesi super welter previsto per sei round alla Lakefront Arena di New Orleans.

 

 

Conwell, 20 Il ventenne di Cleveland cercherà di continuare a vincere contro Scott, che affronterà il suo terzo avversario imbattuto consecutivo.

 

 

 

“Non sono mai stato più entusiasta di mettere su uno spettacolo, e sto cercando di acquisire nuovi fan a New Orleans,” disse Conwell.

 

 

 

L'incontro può essere visto in diretta su ESPN+ a partire dalle 4:30 p.m. E.

 

 

 

Conwell è gestito da Split-T Management e promosso da DiBella Entertainment & Produzioni Holden.

 

 

 

Photo Credit: DiBella Entertainment

Silva confident ahead of Saturday bout with Lopez

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Nuova Orleans, LA (Luglio 12, 2018) – When lightweight William “Baby Face” Silva arrived in New Orleans yesterday afternoon, he stepped off the plane and raised both hands in the air.

 

 

 

Every time a plane lands in New Orleans, happy travelers throw their hands up in a pre-celebratory fashion of what’s to come during their time in the Big Easy. Silva’s pose however is one he expects to replicate Saturday evening after he defeats hot prospect Teofimo Lopez when the two face off at New Orleans’ Lakefront Arena.

 

 

 

Silva, 25-1 (14 KO), completed an intense training camp under head trainer Jose Rodriguez in Plant City, FL. Originally from Brazil and now fighting out of Florida, Silva is cool, calm and confident heading into his bout with the highly touted 9-0 Lopez, who many consider one of boxing’s future stars.

 

 

 

“Everything was perfect in camp and this is the kind of opportunity I need to show everybody the fighter I truly am. Lopez is a talented boxer but I’ve got a big edge in experience and know what it’s like to be in a big fight. I’m ready or Saturday night and will do whatever is necessary to have my hand raised at the end of the fight.”

 

 

 

Silva’s promoter, Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, immediately jumped at the opportunity for his fighter to challenge Lopez and anxiously awaits Saturday night.

 

 

 

“William needed a fight like this to get him to the level we know he’s capable of. Team Silva has respect for Teofimo Lopez and know he’s rated as one of the top young boxers but William is going to show the world that he’s among the best 135 pound fighters Saturday night.”

 

 

 

Promoted by Top Rank Inc. in association with DiBella Entertainment, Silva-Lopez fight is scheduled for 10 rounds and is for the WBC Continental Americas Lightweight title. It airs live ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 7 pm E.T. It precedes the WBC interim 140 pound championship matchup between champion Regis Prograis and Juan Jose Velasco.

 

 

 

Fans can follow Silva on Instagram @Willian_Baby_Face and for more information on Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, visita www.firefistboxing.net.

Falcao dominates Gutierrez; eager to face the best

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Team Falcao after the victory PHOTO CREDIT: Damon Gonzalez (Latinbox Sports)

Plant City, FL (Aprile 2, 2018) – Rising star and WBC #13 rated middleweight Yamaguchi Falcao scored a one-sided eight round decision over tough veteran Richar Gutierrez Saturday, Marzo 31 at the Marina Bay SportsPlex in Quincy, MA.

 

 

 

 

 

Fighting in front of a national audience on ESPN2, the bout got off to a strange start when Gutierrez was incorrectly credited with a knockdown in the opening seconds after stepping on Falcao’s foot then landing a punch. Il 2012 Olympic medalist immediately got back on his feet and made Gutierrez pay the price from bell to bell.

 

 

 

 

Falcao dominated the fight with hard jabs and crisp straight lefts, scoring a knockdown in the closing moments of the fifth. The game Gutierrez attempted to throw Falcao off by regularly clinching and using roughhouse tactics but was unsuccessful.

 

 

 

 

I punteggi sono stati 79-73, 78-72 e 78-71.

 

 

 

 

Falcao is now 15-0 con 7 KO’s and Gutierrez falls to 30-18-2 (19 KO).

 

 

 

 

“Gutierrez was an experienced and sometimes dirty fighter,” said Falcao, who fights out of Plant City, FL and proudly represents his native Brazil. “I had a job to do and went out there and did it. I’d like to thank my team who did a great job of getting me ready for this fight and helped me bring the victory home.”

 

 

 

 

Falcao, who has been turned down by a number of notable middleweights, is eager as ever to get his shot at another top 160 pound caccia.

 

 

 

 

“I believe when I’m at my best I can compete with anybody in the division. I want the opportunity to fight for a world title and show everybody who I am.”

 

 

 

 

Details for Falcao’s next fight will be available shortly.