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boks, DAZN, Las Vegas

BLAIR “THE FLAIR” COBBS RETURNS TO THE RING NOVEMBER 2ND ON CANELO VS. KOVALEV CARD

Oktober 15, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

**LAS VEGAS, NV (Oktober 10, 2019) – Prince Ranch Boks se** undefeated welterweight contender,**Blair “Die Flair” Cobbs** (12-0-1, 8 Uitklophoue), who is by promoted by **Golden Boy Promotions,** gesigte **Carlos Ortiz** (11-4, 11 Uitklophoue) of Torreon, Mexiko, for the vacant NABF title. The 10-round bout will take place on November 2, 2019, as part of the undercard of **Rumo Alvarez** versus **Sergey Kovalev** by die MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, which will air live on DAZN.

“It is a great opportunity and one I’m going to take full advantage of,” said Blair Cobbs, wat bestuur word deur **Greg Hannley** van Prince Ranch Boxing. “I have worked very hard and I feel that fighting on a Canelo card, and for the NABF title, is the perfect chance for me to elevate my game, as well as put on a show for my fans.”

Cobbs, who is also advised by **Shahid Malik**, made noise earlier this year by defeating
**Ferdinand “Lucky Boy” Kerobyan** (12-1, 7 Uitklophoue), in Kerobyan’s hometown of Hollywood, Kalifornië, and in his last bout stopped **Steve “Manos de Oro” Villalobos** (11-1, 1, 9 Uitklophoue) by way of a ninth-round knockout. Blair’s last three opponents had a combined record of (29-1-1, 22 Uitklophoue) making Cobbs one of the most battle-tested contenders in the welterweight division.

“We’re very excited with the way that Blair Cobbs has performed as a professional,” stated Greg Hannely, Cobbs manager. “He has defeated great opponents and is rising to the occasion each and every time he steps up in competition. A win in this bout will catapult him to a top-15 ranking. Daarbenewens, the exposure he will get fighting on this card will be unbelievable. Blair is a fan favorite, and everyone wants to see him fight.”

“I just want to put on a show and have fun like I always do,” Cobbs continued. “I am excited to show off my talent to a bigger audience. Blair “Die Flair” is coming…Whooo!”

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**rumo vs. Kovalev** is a 12-round fight for the WBO Light Heavyweight World Title presented by Golden Boy, Main Events and Krusher Promotions. The event is sponsored by Tecate, *“THE OFFICIAL BEER OF BOXING,”* Hennessy *“Never Stop. Never Settle”* and Brand-New Grapefruit Crush, *Knockout Flavor*. The event will take place Saturday, November. 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN. The title clash is one of several highlights this fight season on DAZN – an entire fall featuring boxing’s biggest matchups in one of the best schedules in boxing history.

Tickets for Canelo vs. Kovalev are on sale and are priced at $1,754, $1,254, $854, $654, $404 en $204, nie, insluitend toepassing diensgelde en belasting. Te hef per telefoon met 'n groot kredietkaart, call 888-9-AXS-TIX (888-929-7849). Tickets also will be available for purchase at www.axs.com

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boks, ESPN Boxing, Las Vegas

Undefeated Super Middleweight Cem Kilic to take on Martez McGregor on Saturday, June 15th on Fury – Schwarz undercard at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas

Junie 7, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

Beverly Hills, Kalifornië. (Junie 5, 2019) – Onoorwonne super middelgewig Cem Kilic will look to take another step towards the world rankings when he takes on Martez McGregor on Saturday, June 15th at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The fight will be part of the Tyson Fury – Tom Schwarz undercard.

Kilic of Frankfort, Duitsland, who now calls Los Angeles, California home, het 'n rekord van 13-0 met agt uitklophoue.

Die 24 year-old Kilic has upped his resume and reputation thanks to wins over Jerhed Fenderson (1-0), Joe Amouta (7-1-1), and a nationally televised win over DeAndre Ware (12-0-2).

In sy laaste bout, Kilic stopped Zacariah Kelly in two rounds on February 15th in Hinckley, Minnesota.

“I have had a great training camp for this fight with my head trainer Buddy McGirt,” said Kilic. “I have been sparring with Sergey Kovalev for the last month, and I am in the best shape of my life. I am excited to showcase my talent on June 15th, and to make history as the first fighter from Turkey to fight at the MGM Grand! Big thanks to my manager Shane Shapiro and my promoter Greg Cohen for getting me this opportunity.”

“Cem is really peaking at the right time of his career. While this is only his 14th pro fight, being in training camps the last four years with legendary fighters like Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley, Sergey Kovalev, Jermell Charlo, and Errol Spence Jr. has helped him develop into a fighter well beyond 13 fights on his professional record. I am anxious for the world to see Cem Kilic live on ESPN 2 come June 15th,” said Shane Shapiro of No Limit Mindset LLC.

McGregor of Chicago. het 'n rekord van 8-1 met ses uitklophoue.

Die 28 year-old McGregor has a win of previously undefeated Luis Jimenez (3-0). McGregor has won five in a row, which includes his last bout, when he stopped David Mason in the 1st round on February 22nd in Elk Grove, Illinois.

Kilic is the 1st fighter from Turkey to fight at The MGM Grand.

Kilic is managed by No Limit Mindset LLC. He is promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions.

The bout can be seen on ESPN 2.

boks, Las Vegas

RAEESE ‘DIE DIER’ ALEEM BLY ONDETAKEER MET DIE EERSTE RUIMTE

Mei 13, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

**LAS VEGAS, NV (Mei 11, 2019)** – Gisteraand by die 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Prince Ranch Boxing se onoorwonne super bantamgewig-vooruitsig, **Raeese Aleem** (14-0, 8 Uitklophoue), onoorwonne gebly met 'n uitklophou in die eerste ronde **Plaaslike beeld van Ramiro Robles** (15-7-2, 9 Uitklophoue). Die geskeduleerde wedstryd van 8 rondes is bevorder deur **Marshall Kauffman se King's Promotions**.

“Nadat my laaste twee gevegte deurgedring het, Ek wou regtig 'n verklaring aflê in hierdie stryd en ek het die KO in die eerste ronde gekry,” sê Aleem. “Ek hoop om dadelik terug te kom na hierdie belangrike oorwinning.”

“Aleem het gisteraand fantasties gelyk en 'n uitklophou in die eerste ronde behaal,” sê bestuurder **Greg Hannley** van **Prince Ranch Boxing**. “Hy is beslis een van die beste vooruitsigte in die super-bantamgewig-afdeling. Ons sal probeer om hom weer daar binne te kry.”

“Al die harde werk in die gimnasium het vir Aleem vrugte afgewerp.” het afrigter gesê **Bones Adams**. “Hy het gisteraand sensasioneel gelyk. Ons is gereed om met enigeen in die afdeling te veg. Raeese is die regte saak, hy gaan binnekort 'n wêreldkampioen word.”

boks, Las Vegas, Tony Penecale

tony penecale’s Box Fan Expo Ringside report

Mei 11, 2019 FNU47 Skryf 'n opmerking

Deur: Tony Penecale

Quick video intro here:

https://www.facebook.com/TornadoTP/videos/10156003723726436/

Last weekend’s middleweight title showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs also featured the annual Box Fan Expo, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The amazing memorabilia on display and live amateur boxing action complemented an array of past and present world champion fighters available for quick meet and greets.

As a lifelong boxing fan, it was a shame that I only had a little over two hours to spend at the event before heading back to the T-Mobile Arena for the start of the undercard bouts. The time I was able to spend was thoroughly enjoyable. The prices were reasonable to meet these fistic legends and have a few moments to talk and take photos. The average $20 -$25 price for a photo op was significantly less than what would have been lost at the casino in a single roulette spin.

James Toney was there in a suit, proving that he can even make plaid look stylish. For a guy known for a surly nature, he was very accommodating and mentioned he will be in Philadelphia for a live show on June 7 and hopes to see me there.

In the booth next over was Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Al Berstein, who I had the privilege of interviewing in 2011. When told of my admiration of his classy work and being a fan since his days with Barry Tompkins on ESPN’s Thursday Night Fights, he was humble and appreciative.

The line to meet Roy Jones Jr. was long but worth the wait. While the time to talk with Roy was short, I was able to mention what an honor it was to meet one of the greatest performers of my generation and how I sat only a few feet from him when he was on the Creed II set.

While the line to meet the legendary Sugar Ray Leonard was exceptionally long, you could see he was truly enjoying himself, flashing that million-dollar smile and doing his famous fists-raised photo op with fans. Unfortunately, with time running short, I did not have the opportunity to meet one of my favorite fighters growing up. I would have loved to have shown him a photo when I was four-years-old, swinging away on the Sugar Ray Leonard punching bag I was given.

A few feet away was one of Sugar Ray’s most-famous rivals, the great Thomas “Hitman” Hearns. While the Hitman has shown some slowing as he has aged, he still proves to be an imposing figure, but he now replaces that fearsome glare with a warm smile.

Also coming up to meet Thomas Hearns was current IBF Super-Featherweight Champion Tevin Farmer, a fellow Philadelphian, who I’ve had the opportunity to watch grow from a 7-4-1 journeyman boxer to a 29-4-1 wêreldkampioen.

My visit wouldn’t be complete without stopping to see “The Pazmanian Devil” Vinny Paz, always one of my favorite action fighters and charismatic personalities. Instead of a handshake, he greeted me with a big hug and expressed disappointment that my dad didn’t join me at the expo.

In the short time frame, it was impossible to meet all of the great fighters there including Michael Spinks, Riddick Bowe, Errol Spence, Anthony Dirrell, and Earnie Shavers. With it being Cinco de Mayo weekend, the lines for some of the Mexican legends wrapped around the convention center floor. Mikey Garcia, Marco Antonio Barerra, Erik Morales, and Juan Manuel Marquez all proved to be exceptionally popular. But nothing compared to the roar of the pro-Mexican crowd when the great Julio Cesar Chavez was introduced.

Attending this event was a dream come true and I could only wish I had more time to spend at the event. Everything was so professionally done and those in attendance were beyond accommodating.

Kudos to Box Fan Expo for such an exceptional event.

Listen to our radio show episode from earlier this week for more insight from Tony “Die Tornado” Penecale about this event.

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