LAVAL, Quebec, Canada (Maart 16, 2023) — Montreal’s Kim Clavel (16-0-1, 3KO) will step back into the ring to take on Naomi “La Chapita” Arellano Reyes (9-2-0, 5KO), Los Angeles, voor de vacante World Boxing Council (WBC) International Flyweight Championship on April 28, op Place Bell in Laval. The vacant WBC international flyweight title will be on the line as confirmed by the WBC. We have also requested sanctions for the division’s IBF Inter-Continental and WBO Inter-Continental titles as well. Verbal confirmation has been obtained and we expect to receive the required sanctions confirmation within the next few hours.
This will be the first fight for Clavel, 32, since the incredible clash this past of January 13 against World Boxing Association (WBA) world champion Yesica Nery Plata (29-2-0, 3KO), which the popular Canadian lost by decision in her first WBC title defense.
April 28th will mark the start of Clavel’s “RECONQUEST”, who intends to prove herself again by positioning her for a rematch with Plata as quickly as possible. She is presently ranked as the WBC #1, WBO #3 en IBF #4 mededinger.
Clavel is more motivated than ever, gezegde: “I want to regain my world title, but I will take it one fight at a time. We will reposition ourselves in the rankings. I’m going to need all of Quebec behind me. I’m confident with my team, my perseverance and all of you that, by the end of the year, we’ll get more than just a world champion belt! Thank you for your eternal support.”
Originally from Nayarit, Mexico, Reyes now lives and trains in Los Angeles, Californië. The 28-year-old Reyes is renowned for her power as evidenced by her 5 knockout victories to date. Her most notable win was versus former multiple time world champion Carina Moreno (25-7-0, 6KO) in 2020. In her last outing last October, Reyes lost by decision against Gabriela Fundura (8-0-0, 4KO) for the WBC Latino flyweight title in a PBC event broadcast on Showtime.
Clavel and Reyes were supposed to face each other in August 2021 at the IGA Stadium, but the latter had to withdraw due to health restrictions to enter Canada, and she was replaced by Maria Vargas (14-4-1, 1KO).
“It is with great enthusiasm and confidence that we are relaunching Kim with the ultimate goal of allowing her to avenge her defeat and regain her world title,” said GYM President Yvon Michel. “We remember the great intense and passionate fight between the two champions last January. Behalve, the latter is still in the running for the 2023 Fight of the Year! De 4,000 spectators at Place Bell are still excited. To return to the world championship, Kim must prove herself again and these international titles will allow her to become a must challenger for the champion.”
Groupe Yvon Michel is een professionele bokspromotieorganisatie, opgericht in 2004 door Yvon Michel, Alexandra Croft en Bernard Barré, who are still active in the company, the most prolific in the history of professional boxing in Canada. Since its foundation, GYM has promoted 165 evenementen in Quebec, all televised in Quebec on RDS, TVA Sports or Radio-Canada, as well as participated in 38 international events outside Quebec. Eight GYM boxers have become world champions: Joachim Alcine, Jean Pascal, Adonis Stevenson, Artur Beterbiev, Eleider Alvarez, Marie-Eve Dicaire (tweemaal), Oscar Rivas and Kim Clavel. Nineteen boxers from the organization have delivered 54 WK-gevechten, maintaining an excellent record of 30 wins, 22 verliezen en 2 trekt. During this period, major American television networks were more active than ever in coming to Quebec to broadcast the most important events of the organization.
Deerfield Beach, FL (Maart 16, 2023)– Four-time World Champion superstar and Bad Boy of Boxing, Adrien Broner, has teamed up with “Hall of Famer” and the people’s greatest promoter Don King, to bring excitement back into boxing’s forefront.
The super lightweight, weltergewicht (140-147 pond) Broner, who hails from the great buckeye state, Cincinnati, Ohio, has been out of the ring since he fought on February 20, 2021, and won a unanimous decision against Jovanie Santiago at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.
This momentous signing by the great hall of famer, “my magic lies in my people ties” boxing promoter Don King, with “superstar, exciting bad boy of boxing, Adrien Broner marks the first time the two have teamed up together. “Fantastic boxing excitement is already permeating the boxing atmosphere,” said King.
Broner was once the youngest fighter at the age of 24 to win four world titles at 130, 135, 140 en 147 pond.
“This phenomenal team-up of superstar “exciting” bad boy of boxing Adrien Broner and the world’s greatest boxing promoter, will give the people what they want–the best of boxing, and the best boxing excitement… capturing the imagination, the heart, and the mind, stimulating the boxing imagination’s begging the all-important question, when is the next event?,” said King.
“Adrien is ready and excited to show his championship skills once again for the delight of the great boxing fans,” said King.
“I have a fantastic camp with Kevin Cunningham, and I can hardly wait to get back into the ring again,” said Broner. “Winning a world title and constantly defending or unifying the titles is what I am aiming to do.”
“As his proud promoter drops the gauntlet to all the other promoters and challenges them to bring forth their best fighters to (ontmoeten) fight super star bad boy of boxing Adrien Broner. Bob Arum, Frank Warren, Al HAYMON, Eddie Hearn, and any other promoter with a hot commodity champion, we welcome them all,” said King.
Boxing Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr. Takes On MMA Legend Anthony Pettis Saturday, April 1 Headlining “Gamebred Boxing 4” Pay-Per-View Event from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee & Presented by Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Boxing
MILWAUKEE – March 15, 2023 -Combat sport legendsRoy Jones Jr.enAnthony Pettispreviewed their upcoming pro boxing clash during a virtual press conference Wednesday before they go toe-to-toe on Saturday, April 1 headliner van het“Gamebred Boxing 4”pay-per-view event from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee in an event presented byJorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Boxing.
The pay-per-view can be purchased through InDEMAND, PPV.com and UFC Fight Pass PPV, with tickets to the live event available throughFiservForum.com. Additional event details will be announced shortly.
In het main event, the Boxing Hall of Famer Jones and the former UFC and WEC World Champion Pettis will go toe-to-toe in an intriguing clash of two of combat sports’ most skilled, accomplished and popular champions, as Milwaukee’s Pettis looks to put on a memorable performance for his hometown fans.
Here is what the virtual press conference participants had to say Wednesday:
ROY JONES JR.
“I wanted to fight Anderson Silva back in the day, but it kept getting pushed to the side. When they told me about the Pettis fight, it was intriguing. He’s done things in MMA that no one has ever done. To face someone else with the same kind of creative mind, I couldn’t say no to it.
“He’s different and he’s very creative with his style. He knows what he’s doing. He’s sparring with guys like former world champion Caleb Plant. That’s the right kind of sparring. He’s not playing boxing, he’s serious about it.
“I feel like I was the first person to come up with the crossover boxing vs. MMA fight idea, but I never got to do it. This was the perfect opportunity. I know that he’s gonna go hard with his boxing, because he’s facing one of the greats. If I were playing Michael Jordan one-on-one, I’d put everything into it.
“My game is to help put on an awesome card for the people. My goal in boxing has always been to give the people what they want to see.
“I love the fact that I get to fight in a place I’ve never been. They have the Greek Freak [Giannis Antetokounmpo] er, and we’re both freaks in the ring, so why not make it happen? When you get the opportunity, you gotta shoot, and that’s what we do.
“I’m older, but I’m still wise. What better way for him to learn boxing than against someone who knows basically everything about the sport?"
ANTHONY PETTIS
“It’s crazy to be in this position and be fighting Roy Jones Jr. in my first boxing fight. This is a challenge I’ve been waiting for. You can’t say no to an opportunity like this. This is the kind of challenge that wakes me up every morning and makes me want to bring it.
“I’m just straight boxing now. I’m finding the best boxers I can spar with here in Las Vegas. I’m living the lifestyle. How could you not be motivated when facing a guy like Roy? I come to win fights and that’s the goal April 1.
“I’ve done so much in MMA, but I grew up watching fights like Oscar De La Hoya vs. Felix Trinidad. Watching that is why I got into combat sports. Now that I have this opportunity, I’m hiring the right guys and doing everything I need to do to take this 100% seriously.
“I’ve been working a lot to adjust to fighting at a bigger weight. I was already in fight shape coming into camp, because this is just such a great opportunity. I feel like I’m getting used to the pressure that he’s gonna bring. I’m gonna use the smarts and skills I’ve accumulated over the years and try to put it on him.
“If you look at my UFC career, I fought the best of the best. That’s exactly what I’m bringing to my boxing career. These are the kind of challenges I want.
“I’m testing myself against one of the greats. So this would be huge for MMA as a sport. I’m not going to let this slip through my fingers. I think you’re going to be surprised by my skillset.”
JORGE MASVIDAL, CEO of Gamebred Boxing
“I’m so pumped. I can’t believe I’m looking at Roy and Pettis and it’s all coming to life. I remember Dean and I were having a conversation about this happening months ago, and now it’s happening.
“I’ve been watching Roy since I was a kid, and being a Florida guy, we really go hard for him. We’re so happy to be able to put this together. Pettis is one of the greatest 155 pounders I’ve ever seen. These styles are a great mesh, because they both know how to be flashy.
“I can’t believe this flight is about to take place. Props to everyone for stepping up, especially the fighters, because if it weren’t for them it wouldn’t be happening.
“I know Pettis has been focusing on striking for a while now, and I can’t wait to see how one of my MMA brothers does against one of the greatest boxers to ever live.
“We just want to put on the best cards possible and that’s what this feels like. After a long week’s work, am I gonna shell out the money for this card? When I look at this card, I’d definitely pay for this. This is history for any combat sports enthusiast.”
DEAN TOOLE, President of Gamebred Boxing
“This is only the second event ever that UFC Fight Pass has promoted through a digital pay-per-view, with the other being Mayweather vs. McGregor. That says a lot about how big this event is.
“This fight card is absolutely stacked. We have UFC and Strikeforce world champions, UFC veterans and one of the greatest boxers to ever do it, om er maar een paar te noemen. We have an incredible lineup and I can’t wait to hear from these amazing fighters today.
“We’re also going to have real boxing prospects and up-and-comers on this card. These types of fights will put eyeballs on upcoming boxers who will eventually be headlining these cards.”
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ORLANDO, Fla. (Maart 13, 2023)– Many of the most promising boxing prospects in Florida, including several promising Cuban boxers, will be showcased on the “Night of Redemption” card, op zaterdagavond, April 1, at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.
“Night of Redemption,” co-promoted by Orlando Boxing Promotions and Boxlab Promotions, will be streamed live on pay-per-view from Orlando onwww.boxtv.com
“Caribe Royale is looking forward to hosting ‘Night of Redemption’ on April 1st,” said Amaury Piedra, Managing Director, Caribe Royale Resort. “This joint promotion between Boxlab Promotions and Orlando Boxing Promotions will feature a mix of a current regional champion in Idalberto Umara defends his Fedecaribe title, along with up-and-coming prospects such as Orlando’s Adrian Pinheiro, Jeovanny Estela, Joshua Lebron, and others. We’re always proud to have activities at The Resort like this boxing card, which brings in visitors and locals alike. This should be a great night allowing our local young talent to showcase their skills in Central Florida’s home of Boxing, the Caribe Royale Resort.”
“I’m super excited to be promoting my first show in Orlando where I live,” remarked Orlando Boxing Promotions president Tony Blanco, who lived and promoted shows in Connecticut. “To be promoting this show with Boxlab, which is a big boxing company here in Central Florida, and its crew at a beautiful venue like Caribe Royale Resort is amazing.”
Unbeaten Polish cruiserweight Adrian “Pretty Boy” Pinheiro (10-0-1, 9 KO), fighting out of Orlando, will headline in the 8-round main event against Demetrius Banks (5 KO), van Detroit. The 25-year-old Pinheiro is coming off his lone non-victory as a professional this past February 25, fighting Isaiah Thompson to a 6-round split draw. Bank is best known for ruining the professional debut of Antwaun Tubbs, the son of former world heavyweight champion Tony Tubbs, by way of a 4-round technical knockout in 2014.
“Adrian is seeking redemption after he fought to a draw in his last fight (Februari. 25th vs. Isaiah Thompson),” added Blanco, who trains Pinhiero. “He’s stepping up to fight his first scheduled 8-round bout and his first main event. He’s coming off a draw but he’s looking at it as a loss. He wants to put that fight behind and move forward. Not only did he want to go 8 rondes, but he also wanted to fight a tough, durable opponent. Most fighters coming off a draw, they’d want a tune-up fight to build back their confidence, but Adrian is ready for what’s coming next for him in his career.”
The 6-round co-featured event undefeated 22-year-old Jeovanny Estela, 10-0, 3 KO) will put his perfect pro record on the line against Saul “Navajo” Corrall (23-20, 13 KO), van Mexico. Corrall, who is a former WBC FECARBOX welterweight champion, clearly represents the toughest test of Estela’s young pro boxing career. Battle-tested Corrall has been in the ring with world champions such as Sadam Ali and Victor Ortiz, as well as several contenders, and hot prospects like Estella.
Cuban Idalberto Umara (9-1, 6 KO), uitvechten van Miami, will make his first title defense of the WBA Fedecaribe Lightweight crown in a 10-round title fight versus a challenger to be announced. Umara captured his Fedecarbie championship belt in his last fight by way of a second-round technical knockout of Deivi Julio this past February 25that Caribe Royale in Orlando.
Two other Cuban boxers are scheduled to be in action. Miami-based Damian Lascaille (3-0, 2 KO) vs. TBA in a 4-rounder, while Las Vegas heavyweight Henrich Ruiz Cordoba (1-0, 1 KO) is matched in a 6-round bout against veteran Mexican fighter Jose “Olympico” Humberto Corrall (20-32, 12 KO).
Orlando cruiserweight Daine Smikle (1-0), who was a member of the Jamaican National Boxing Team, is a former Connecticut resident (New Haven) like Blanco who has also resettled in Orlando. Smikle is in a 4-round match vs. TBA.
Also fighting in the undercard is 4-rounders are Orlando super welterweight Ramiro De Jesus (2-0, 1 KO) vs. pro-debuting Bryan Duran, van Miami; Orlando cruiserweight A’Mire “Devine” Lewis (4-0, 3 KO) vs. TBA, Orlando lightweight and Puerto Rico native Jonathan Cortes (1-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA; and Orlando’s super bantamweight Joshua Lebron (5-0-1, 4 KO) vs. TBA.
Located just minutes from the Walt Disney World® Resort in the nation’s number one convention and tourist destination, Caribe Royale Orlando is the only AAA Four Diamond all-suite meetings resort in Orlando. A TripAdvisor 2022 Travelers’ Choice Award winner – among just 10 percent of hotels worldwide to receive the distinction – the upscale Caribe Royale is emerging from a $140 million renovation that includes fully remodeling all of its one-bedroom suites, an all-new 50,000-square-foot grand ballroom (bringing the total meeting space to 220,000 vierkante meter), and an inviting new lobby. Being privately-owned, Caribe Royale offers meeting planners faster approval cycles and more flexibility to create stand-out events. To learn more or to book a visit, event or meeting, bezoekwww.cariberoyale.com. Follow the all-suite convention hotel onFacebook, Instagram, Tjilpen (@cariberoyale), enLinkedIn. #cariberoyaleorlando
Bellator 295 Hoofdkaart krijgt een bijgewerkte hoofdkaart starttijd van 11 P.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT
De show van vrijdag is gratis voor alle first responders, Militair personeel en hun families, Terwijl tickets voor het evenement van zaterdag momenteel te koop zijn
DE ENGELEN - De twee hoofdkaarten voor Bellator MMA's jaarlijkse doubleheader op het Hawaiiaanse eiland Oahu zijn compleet met de toevoeging van de bevestigde aanvallen van vandaag.
Honolulu'sNeal S. Blaisdell Arena zal thuis spelen voor een paar evenementen op back-to-back nachten metBellator 294 taking placeVrijdag, April 21 enBellator 295 taking placeZaterdag, April 22.
Bellator 294: Carmouche tegen. Bennett 2 - Vrijdag, April 21
Hoofdkaart wordt live uitgezonden op showtime op 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT/16.00 uur. Lokale HST
Bellator 294: Carmouche tegen. Bennett 2 op vrijdag heeft twee nieuwe hoofdkaartwedstrijden, in totaal vrijdag naar vijf gevechten brengen. Voormalig Bellator Bantamweight Title Challenger en No. 5-gerangschiktDanny Sabatello (13-2) Zal voor het eerst terugkomen naar actie sinds zijn schot op het Wereldkampioenschap, Als hij concurreert tegenMarcos Breno (15-2), die veel mensen verraste toen hij Josh Hill over de scorekaarten in zijn Bellator -debuut overtrof. Een weldientwedstrijd putjesLevan Chokheli (11-2) en American Top Team'sMichaël Lombardo (13-3) is ook officieel voor het showtime-luchtgedeelte van het evenement.
De voorlopige kaartBellator 294Momenteel bevat vier gevechten, inclusief Nee. 4-gerangschikt zwaargewichtTyrell Fortune(12-3), die wil teruggaan naar zijn winnende manieren tegen die van RuslandSergei Bilostennyi(10-2). Niet Doen. 5-gerangschikt licht zwaargewichtAlex Polizzi (10-2) keert terug naar de Bellator -kooi en zal concurreren tegen een strepenKarl Moore (11-2), die het nee bezit. 8 ranking. Een lichtgewicht tilt tussen vijf-vecht Bellator-veteraanKillys Mota(14-3) en promotionele nieuwkomerKenneth Cross(13-3) is officieel, net als een 145-pond gevecht tussen OregonCris Lencioni (10-3) verwarring metBlake Smith (7-3). Afronding van de voorlopige kaart is een middengewicht affaire tussen ColoradoAnthony “Sugafoot” Adams(9-3) en TadzjikistanWaardigheid “Sherkhan” Mastmuradov(18-4-1).
De kaart wordt gekenmerkt door een damesvlieggewicht Wereldkampioenschap Main Event Rematch Pitting Current Champion and U.S. MarinierLiz Carmouche(18-7) tegen nr. 4 gerangschikte vlieggewicht uitdager, DeAnna Bennett (13-7-1). In de avond van de co-main event, Niet Doen. 6-Rangschikte zwaargewicht en Minnesota National GuardsmanTim Johnson(15-9) zal concurreren tegenSaid Sowma (8-4). Een damesvedergewichtwedstrijd met voormalige UFC -titel ChallengerSara McMann (13-6), die haar langverwachte Bellator -debuut maakt tegen voormalig NO. 1 mededinger, Arlene Blencowe (15-9).
Het evenement van vrijdagavond wordt gehouden ter ere van het Amerikaanse leger, Veteranen en first-responders, die allemaal in aanmerking komen om het evenement bij te wonen met een gast voor gratis toegang de dag van met geldig bewijs van ID. Gratis toegang is gebaseerd op een beperkte capaciteit en beschikbaar op basis van de eerste plaats in de eerste serve.
DeBellator 294 Voorlopige kaart streamt live op het Bellator MMA YouTube -kanaal, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal en Pluto TV vanaf8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT/14.00 uur. HST. De volledige bout -lijst voor beide evenementen is hieronder te vinden.
Bellator 295: Stots vs. Mix - zaterdag, April 22
Bijgewerkte starttijd – Hoofdkaart wordt live uitgezonden op showtime op 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT/5 P.M. Lokale HST
De hoofdkaart voor zaterdagBellator 295: Stots vs. MengenEvenement is ook gezoet met de toevoeging van Bellator -talent van eigen bodem en nee. 3-gerangschiktAaron Pico (10-4), die terugkeert van zijn zeer gepubliceerde schouderblessure om te square tegen BraziliëOtto Rodrigues (13-1), die zijn Bellator -debuut maakt.
Het voorlopige gedeelte van het evenement van zaterdag bevat ook meerdere nieuw, Spraakmakende toevoegingen bevestigd, waaronder een selectiekader die twee top-tien kanshebbers tegen elkaar op vedergewicht in putten plaatsen, wanneer nee. 6-gerangschiktMads Burnell(16-4) test zijn vaardigheden tegen nee. 7-gerangschiktJustin Gonzales (14-1). Niet Doen. 8-gerangschiktIlara Joanne(11-6) ontmoet collega-BraziliaanseBrown Ellen(6-4) in een wedstrijd voor vlieggewicht voor vrouwen, en een weltergewicht tilt tussenAlexey Shurkevitsj(13-5) en die van JapanMasayuki kikuiri(8-2-1).
Bellator 295Op zaterdag is het hoofd voor de finale van de Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix, die de huidige interim -kampioen zal zienRaufeon Stots (19-1) gezicht nee. 2-gerangschiktFragmentarisch mengsel(17-1). In de co-main event, de trots van Honolulu, Niet Doen. 3-gerangschiktIlima-Lei Macfarlane (12-2) Zoekt thuisgras te verdedigen tegen de Japanse nee. 2-gerangschiktKana Watanabe (11-1-1). Ook, bij 125 pond, Voormalig Bellator WereldkampioenKyoji Horiguchi (31-5) Verlaat een divisie om de voormalige UFC -titel -uitdager te verwelkomenRay Borg (16-5) naar de promotie van het grootste belang.
Tickets voorBellator 295: Stots vs. Mengenzijn nu te koop en zijn verkrijgbaar bij Ticketmaster en Bellator.com.
DeBellator 295 Voorlopige kaart streamt live op het Bellator MMA YouTube -kanaal, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal en Pluto TV vanaf7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT/13.00 uur. HST. De volledige bout -lijst voor beide evenementen is hieronder te vinden.
Bellator 294: Carmouche vs. Bennett 2Belangrijkste kaart:
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FlyweightWorld titelwedstrijd: C-Liz Carmouche(18-7) vs. #4-DeAnna Bennett (13-7-1)
QUINCY, Massa. (Februari 27, 2023)– Styles make fights and a potential instant classic is on tap March 11thin the “Springfield Championship Boxing 2” main event, when undefeated Kenny “Lionheart” Larson (6-0, 5 KO) challenges defending card Massachusetts State Welterweight Champion Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley (10-0, 6 KO) in the 8-round headliner, at MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.
“Springfield Championship Boxing 2”, gepresenteerd door Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), will be streamed live on BXNGTV.com.
“This fight has all the makings to be one of those local fights that people talk about for years,', aldus GCP-president Chris Traietti. “You have a hyper aggressive guy like Kenny going up against a slick counterpuncher like Denzel. Both guys are undefeated and there’s a state title on the line. Kudos to both guys for taking this fight, one that nobody will want to miss.”
Larson, 33, is an ultra-aggressive fighter who constantly applies pressure on his opponent; Whitley’s an intelligent counterpuncher that breaks down the other guy in the ring. It figures to be an exciting showdown to determine who fights his fight. It’s so rare for a pair of undefeated prospects to fight each other so early in their professional careers.
“We are looking to showcase that we are both serious,” Larson explained. We both want to make statements! As long as I do what I’m supposed to do, fighting like I do in the gym, it doesn’t matter that I’m fighting him in his neck of the woods. (Whitley is from Holyoke, which is only 8 miles from the Springfield venue.) One night a fan said to me, ‘You fight with the heart of a lion.’ I couldn’t think of a better nickname for me. Hij (Whitley) beat Kris Jacobs (WMDEC8) in zijn laatste gevecht (to capture the vacant Mass. weltergewicht titel) and I knocked out a guy (Ryan Clark) in the first round who defeated Jacobs.
“We’ll see what happens when the kitchen starts getting heated up (vs. Whitley). Everybody has a plan going into a fight. Anyone who knows me knows my assets and what I have for him. I’ve watched him (Whitley) on tape and saw a few things that interested me. I was kind of amused by what he had to say. Let the cards lay where they may and we’ll see what it comes down to. I’ll have people there for me. I’ve always had a huge crowd behind me since I was an amateur because of my fan-friendly style.”
Larson was a hockey player who didn’t pick up boxing until he was in high school. He started at a gym that wasn’t, as he described, super serious about boxing, more for fitness, and one day a friend suggested that he go to train at the Somerville Boxing Club., where he changed his life, zowel in als buiten de ring.
“Everything there was serious,” Larson reported. “Things clicked and I had focus and direction. I had a substance abuse problem, drinking, but I changed addictions from drinking to boxing for the last 10 jaar. Vandaag, I have no days off from boxing.”
Larson now trains out of Broadway Boxing in Everett (MA) with Joe Riccardi as his head trainer.
A native of Salem (MA), Larson was a 3-time Central New England Golden Gloves runner-up, evenals een 2016 New England Golden Gloves champion in the novice division.
The O must go for either Larson or Whitley. Fans will be the biggest winner!
The Cruz brothers, lightweight Isaiah (5-0, 3 KO) and super lightweight Calixto (1-0), uit Springfield vechten, will both be in action in front of fans, gezin, en vrienden. In het co-featured-evenement van 6 ronden, Isaiah “Baby Warrior” Cruz will face Akeem “Action Action” Jackson (6-5, 5 KO) in the 6-round co-featured event, while Calixto meets Luis “Broccoli” Gerardo Avila (8-22-3, 5 KO) in een 4-ronde Bout.
Also schedule to be in action are unbeaten Dominican welterweight Carlos Castillo (6-0, 4 KO), of Holyoke (MA); Puerto Rican super lightweight Ian “Dinamite” Garcia (2-0-1, 1 KO), van Springfield; Springfield super featherweight Carlos Gonzalez (4-0, 4 KO), and Springfield super lightweight Liz Humphries (0-1-1)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (Februari 27, 2023) — Rahim Gonzales (Las Vegas, Nev.) picked up his third straight international gold medal yesterday on the final day of boxing at the 2023 Stranjda Tournament in Sofia, Bulgarije.
Gonzales took all five judges’ cards over Hambardzum Hakobyan of Armenia during today’s light heavyweight championship bout. All five judges scored the bout 30-27 to give Gonzales Team USA’s lone gold medal of the tournament and sixth medal overall.
De 2021 Elite Men’s World Champion path to gold included victories over Kristian Nikolov of Bulgaria (4-0), Kein Boakye Schumann of Germany (4-1) and Jasurbek Yuldoshev of Uzbekistan (5-0).
At the conclusion of the event Gonzales was also announced as the winner of the Runner-up Boxer of the Tournament award.
Gonzales gold resulted in six Team USA medals, as the team earned five bronze medals during Saturday’s semi-final bouts.
This marked the 74th edition of the Strandja Tournament and Team USA’s first time competing in the event since 2020. USA Boxing Head Coach Billy Walsh (Colorado Springs, Colo.) is leading the team at the tournament, along with Christine Lopez (Rowlett, Texas), Timothy Nolan (Rochester, N.Y.), Jose Polanco (Colorado Springs, Colo.), Richard Stephenson (Middletown, N.Y.) and Chad Wigle (Colorado Springs, Colo.). This year’s event featured over 375 boxers from around the world.
Finals Resultaten
80 kg: Rahim Gonzales, Las Vegas, Nev./USA, december. over Hambardzum Hakobyan/ARM, 5-0
Minneapolis-Native Jamal James and Super Lightweight Contender Elvis Rodriguez Score Victories in Televised Undercard of Premier Boxing Champions Event
MINNEAPOLIS – February 26, 2023 -Power-punchingSubriel Matiasshowed why he’s become one of boxing’s most vaunted knockout artists as he stopped the previously unbeatenJeremias Ponceafter five rounds to win the vacant IBF 140-pound World Championship Saturday night live on SHOWTIME from The Armory in Minneapolis headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.
Puerto Rico’s Matias (19-1, 19 KO) captured the title in an electric firefight that saw the two top-ranked 140-pounders throw over 800 combined punches in five rounds according to CompuBox. For Matias, the victory culminated a long journey that had him away from his family for nearly a year as he trained in Mexico for his first title opportunity.
“I’m on cloud nine right now,” said Matias. “I don’t think I’ve woken up from this dream. Maybe I can tell you how it feels tomorrow, maar nu, it’s a dream come true. I wanted to work him from the first round on, because I knew he wouldn’t have the same power as me as the fight went on.”
Ponce (30-1, 20 KO) came out extremely aggressive and looked to swarm Matias early as he threw 96 punches in round one, out landing Matias 28 naar 11. Matias adjusted in round two, closing the distance and smothering Ponce to dull some of his attack while also finding spots for his own short power punches.
“I thought it was an even fight, but one punch can change everything and that’s what happened,” said Ponce. “Subriel is a tough, strong fighter and I knew what he was capable of.”
After landing a powerful left hand that hurt Ponce late in round four, Matias returned determined and sharp in round five, landing 47% of his power punches over the three minutes. In the waning moments of the round, Matiaslanded the decisive blows, a series of head and body shotsthat badly hurt Matias and put him on the mat.
Ponce was able to make it to his stool, but his corner had seen enough and suggested that the fight be stopped, with the official result coming as a TKO at the end of round five.
“I’m fine now,” said Ponce. “My team knows me, and they made the decision that they had to make. It hurts, but the most important thing is that I’m healthy.”
“I wasn’t really surprised,” said Matias. “Once I saw how his corner reacted. I saw that [Ponce] was hurt. I thought that I was patient in the first four rounds, so I came out with a different approach and mindset in the fifth.”
Na het gevecht, with his IBF belt in tow, Matias set his sights on a unification showdown against WBC 140-pound World Champion Regis Prograis.
“Regis Prograis, I’m coming for you,” said Matias. “I’m the world champion now. I promise that I’m coming to hurt you. Prograis likes to talk the talk, but I have that same mentality. Let’s see who prevails. I want him to see that there are people crazier than him in this sport.”
In de co-main event, Minneapolis-native and welterweight contenderJamal “Shango” James(28-2, 12 KO) returned from a 16-month layoff to thrill a sold-out hometown crowd and earn a unanimous decision victory after 10-rounds against Argentine OlympianAlberto Palmetta(18-2, 13 KO).
“I’m pretty sure everybody can see that layoff affected me,” said James. “I had a lot of rust in me. My legs weren’t sharp, my punches weren’t sharp, but I’m glad I was able to get in there. I liked that because it’s pushing me mentally and it made me step up to the occasion.”
“I thought it was an even fight,” said Palmetta. “I was the aggressor throughout against a former world champion, a taller opponent with longer reach than me.”
In his first action since losing his WBA Welterweight Title to Radzhab Butaev in October 2021, James picked up his fifth career victory at the friendly confines of The Armory. Using his considerable height and reach advantage, James was able to control much of the action and contest the bout on his terms.
“I was trying to adapt,” said James. “I definitely felt like I won the fight but I believe I could’ve done much better. I know that I’m a lot sharper. I know that my endurance is a lot stronger. I just had a lot of time off and my body is still getting back in shape. I’ll be back for sure.”
“I also like to counter, but I ratcheted up the pressure in the second half of the fight,” said Palmetta. “Maybe it looked like Jamal James was superior in the first half because he kept being conservative and countering.”
Palmetta had success countering James but was unable to put together enough combinations or hurt James during the action. James’ edge was reflected on the scorecards, as he out landed Palmetta 193 naar 111, waaronder een 153 naar 102 edge in power punches.
James was also able to use a sharp body attack to keep Palmetta at bay, landing 68 throughout the fight, vergeleken met slechts 20 from Palmetta. In round nine, a sharp right uppercut caused Palmetta to stumble and let to a raucous exchange that stirred James’ hometown fans.
The crowd again rose to their feet as James and Palmetta whipped power punches throughout the final moments of round 10. James kept his perfect record at The Armory intact by wide scores of 99-91 en 98-92 tweemaal.
“I know I can be a champion again because I was a champion before,” said James. “I have to stay focused. Stay in the gym and back and study this fight – actually, my last two fights – and step it up. Thanks to everybody in Minneapolis for coming and showing me love.”
In de uitzending opener, super lightweight contenderElvis Rodriguez(14-1-1,12 KO) overcame a slow start to earn a hard-fought majority decision over the hard-hittingJoseph Adorno(17-2-2, 14 KO) na 10 rondes.
“Ring rust was definitely a factor,' zei Rodriguez. “Maybe the struggle was more mental than physical in a way, but the important thing is that I overcame it.”
After a couple of rounds feeling each other out, Adorno was the first to have success, showing a varied attack with hooks to the body and head. He punctuated a strong fourth round with several counter hooks right before the closing bell.
In round five the action began to heat up, with Rodriguez starting to find a home for his offense as well, while still taking consistent return fire from Adorno. Rodriguez would eventually take control of the fight in the seventh round, landing a perfect right hookthat badly hurt Adorno. Rodriguez followed up quickly and forced Adorno to the canvas to score the knockdown, although Adorno was able to stay in the fight and make it through the round.
“I thought I had him once I landed that right hook, but he got up,' zei Rodriguez. “He’s a warrior and a good fighter… The seventh round was huge, that’s when I truly started to win this fight. I have to give credit to Adorno for being savvy and knowing how to keep his distance before then.”
Rodriguez rode that momentum through the rest of the fight, out landing Adorno 52 naar 33 across rounds seven through 10. The Freddie Roach-trained contender punctuated his victory in the final frame, landing a left that referee Jon Schorle ruled a knockdown, despite the objection from Adorno, who felt he was tripped during the exchange.
After the 10rounds Rodriguez emerged victorious on the judges’ cards, as one score of 94-94 was overruled by tallies of 95-93 en 97-91. Post-fight, Adorno expressed his belief that his early success was enough for him to earn a better result, while Rodriguez set his sights on the new 140-pound champion Matias.
“I thought the judges were blind,” said Adorno. “I can’t get a win with these judges. I don’t know how you see the fight 97-91. I thought I won every round except the ones he dropped me. He never out worked me at all. I had the jab in his face and was snapping him to the body. He couldn’t do anything. No way he won seven rounds. dacht ik 94-94 was okay because of the two knockdowns.”
“Like I said yesterday at the weigh-in, bring on the winner of the main event,' zei Rodriguez. “And to my people in the Dominican Republic, just know that I’ll be back even bolder and even better next time.”
Prior to the telecast, the SHOWTIME BOXING COUNTDOWN show streamed live on theSHOWTIME SPORTS YouTube channel enShowtime Boxing Facebook-paginaand was topped by a welterweight matchup that saw Minneapolis-nativeVe’Shawn Owens(14-3, 12 KO) score a unanimous decision overKudratillo Abdukakhorov(18-2, 10 KO) after 10-rounds. Scores van de jury waren 99-91, 98-92 en 97-93.
Streaming action also featured the Ronnie Shields-trainedWillie Jones(9-2, 6 KO) delivering avicious first-round knockoutover the previously unbeatenDerrick Jackson(10-1, 5 KO) net 1:22 into their welterweight clash, plus sensational super lightweight prospectMickel Spencer(3-0, 2 KO), with his older brother and unbeaten contender Joey Spencer watching ringside, ontmanteldTijdelijke afbeelding voor Margarito Hernandez(3-5-1) to earn a first-round TKO 2:18 into the fight.
Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXINGtelecast will replay Sunday, Februari 26 bij 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Monday, Februari 27 bij 10 p.m. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME®.
Veteran sportscasterBrian Custerhosted the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast while versatile combat sports voiceMauro Ranallohandled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analystAl Bernstein en drie-divisie wereldkampioenAbner Mares. Three Hall of Famers rounded out the telecast team – Emmy®award winning reporterJim Gray, world-renowned ring announcerJimmy Lennon, Jr. and boxing historianSteve Farhoodas unofficial scorer. The executive producer was four-time Emmy Award winnerDavid Dinkins, Jr., metRay Smaltz III produceren enChuck McKeanleiding. Former junior middleweight world champion andShoBox: The New Generation®commentatorRaúl “El Diamante” Marquezand sportscasterAlejandro Lunaserved as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
The SHOWTIME BOXING COUNTDOWN show was hosted by award-winningOCHTEND KOMBATlive digital talk-show hostsLuke Thomas enBrian Campbell, who also serves as an expert analyst on the popularShoBox®series.
Dublin -Bellator 291 zaagYaroslav Amosov (27-0) Markeer zijn terugkeer naar de Bellator Cage op perfecte manier, Terwijl hij de wereldtitel van de bellator weltergewicht verenigde met een overwinning overLogan Storley. Amosov blijft ook opscheppen van de langste actieve win -streak in MMA, toevoeging aan zijn record voor het eerst sinds zijn terugkeer naar Oekraïne om zijn land te verdedigen 2022.
In de co-main eventJeremy Kennedyhet thuispubliek tot zwijgen opgelegd terwijl hij versloegPedro Carvalhomet een unaniem besluit overwinning. ‘JBC’ hoopt dichter bij een titelschot te komen terwijl hij de rankings van de vedergewicht blijft beklimmen na zijn verklaring overwinning in de Ierse hoofdstad.
Bellator kondigde aan dat de terugkeer naar het ‘Emerald Isle’ zaterdag zal komen, September 23 met wat ongetwijfeld een gestapelde kaart zal zijn bij de3Arenain Dublin. Binnenkort zal meer informatie worden aangekondigd. Bellator keert vrijdag terug naar actie, Maart 10 voorBellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Hendersonin het centrum San Jose, ZOALS. De kaart wordt uitgezonden in de VS. op SHOWTIME om 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
Amosov citaten:“Ik voel me erg goed omdat ik hier lange tijd op heb gewacht. Ik train harde training, En ik voel veel motivatie en verantwoordelijkheid. Nu, Ik relax. Ik ontspan na het gevecht, En ik ben blij omdat ik denk dat ik mijn land een goede dag heb gegeven. Het is de eerste keer dat ik grote steun heb gehad in de kooi. In Amerika, Ik heb steun gehad, Maar niet zoals vandaag. Veel Oekraïense vlaggen, Veel Oekraïense mensen. Mijn oom, mijn vrienden; Ik zie veel mensen. Het was een grote steun, En het gaf me zeer goede energie. "
Over zijn boodschap aan de mensen van Oekraïne: 'Bedankt voor mijn land, Bedankt voor mijn leger en de fans. Het was voor mijn land. Vandaag vind ik het een heel goede dag voor mijn land. Om twee gouden riemen vast te houden. '
Op als hij het beste weltergewicht op de planeet is: "Ik denk ja, [Dat was mijn beste prestatie]. Natuurlijk [Ik denk dat ik het beste weltergewicht ter wereld ben]. Ik ben hier. Als een UFC -kampioen wil vechten, Kom naar Bellator. Scott Coker zal het contract geven, En we zullen het ruzie maken. "
Op zijn eerste wedstrijd met Logan Storley: “Vóór dit gevecht, Ik zei dat dit gevecht anders was. Ik heb veel kilogrammen die ik heb gesneden voor mijn eerste wedstrijd met Logan [Storley]. Nu had ik een heel goed kamp en herstel, evenals verschillende training. Elke dag train ik hard en word ik beter. Ik heb het beste team bij me. Hij is [Logan Storley] Een zeer goede jager, En ik wist dit. Alle mensen die de kooi betreden, zijn sterk, Dus als je in de kooi gaat, Je bent een jager op hoog niveau. Het is geen verrassing voor mij, maar ik ben er klaar voor [voor alles]."
Op training met Bellator middengewicht wereldkampioen Johnny Eblen: "Hij is mijn vriend [Johnny Eblen]. Ik train elke keer met hem, Hij is erg hoog niveau. Hij is een heel goede jager en een echte kampioen. Wanneer we sparren, Veel mensen kijken en ik vind het mooi. "
Kennedy Quotes: "Ik ben blij met de overwinning, achteloos. Ik had graag de finish willen krijgen, Maar er zijn veel omstandigheden wanneer u de wereld overreist. Ik ben gewoon klaar voor de volgende. Het was mijn rehydratatie, Ik denk. Ik heb fouten gemaakt op de rehydratatie. Ik was echt droog – Ik was niet aan het zweten, Maar ik voelde me daar uitgeput; Mijn gastank's [normaal] veel beter dan dat. Hij had in het begin een strakke kneep, maar hij sprong er te vroeg voor, maar ik denk dat ik de beste grappler in de divisie ben. Hij had een beetje een kneepje, maar het gaf me uiteindelijk de takedown. Ik wilde hem echt pijn doen met wat handen, Maar hij is een drukjager. Ik dacht dat ik hem kon zitten, Maar zodra ik hem te pakken kreeg, ik was zo van, ‘Dit is mijn weg naar de overwinning.’ "
Over vechten voor de titel volgende: 'Ik geloof dat, Ik weet niet wie er nog meer is om te vechten. Drie overwinningen op een rij. Sanchez, Pico, en Carvalho en ze zijn allemaal dominante overwinningen geweest.. Ik ben over de hele wereld geweest; Het is een coole manier om de wereld te zien. In een perfecte wereld, Ik mag ergens in de Verenigde Staten vechten, Maar ik zou tegen ‘Pitbull’ vechten in een Walmart. Ik kom eraan. Ik ben de hele tijd op zijn hielen geweest. Toen ik tegen Borics vocht en ik tegen Pico vocht, ik was zo van: Ik kan niet wachten om de kans te krijgen om met hem te vechten. Nu is er sprake van hem die naar beneden gaat 135; Hij belt waarschijnlijk zijn voedingsdeskundige nu omdat hij dit gevecht niet wil. Laten we het doen. We kunnen zo snel mogelijk gaan. Ik zal tegen hem vechten in elke hoek van de wereld, in elk tijdsbestek. "
Bryce Logan(12-8) verslagen #10-Peter Queally(12-8) via TKO (stoten) bij 2:32 van de tweede ronde
#3-Sinead Kavanagh(9-5) verslagenJanay Harding(6-7) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Kavanagh citaten: "Ik voel mij goed. Het voelt goed om er weer in te komen. Het was een mooie overwinning. Ik ging een show opzetten, En dat is alles wat ik moest doen. Ik heb in één stuk gehouden; Ik kan binnenkort weer gaan, dat is geweldig. Ik heb een kliniek opgezet. Ik wist dat ze een spits was, Dus ik heb daar laten zien wat ik het laatste heb gedaan 12 weken. Alles is goed. "
Op een mogelijke rematch met Cris Cyborg: "Dat zijn twee geweldige overwinningen, En ik heb beide keren een show opgezet. Ik ben klaar. Ik wil [Kris] ‘Cyborg’ in Dublin. Dat is wat ik wil. Vecht het beste in Ierland, Sinead Kavanagh. Ik ben goed voorbereid op Cris ‘Cyborg.’ Ik haast me niet in dingen. Ik zal klaar zijn. "
'Ik heb een goede 15 notulen [in] er. Goede stakingen. Mijn kracht was er. Ik wil hier ‘cyborg’. Ik wil haar in Dublin. Maar dat is in september, Dat is te lang. Ik wil nog een en dan ‘Cyborg.’ "
Bij het corrigeren van de uitkomst van het eerste Harding -gevecht: “Het voelt goed; Ik heb me terug laten winnen. Het zal voor altijd op mijn record staan. Ik heb gewonnen, En ik ben beter. "
Ciaran Clarke(7-0) verslagenLeonardos sinis(11-6-1) via unaniem besluit (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Clarke Quotes: "Het was een schone uitvoering. Ik had duidelijk de finish leuk gevonden. [Tegenstander Leonardos China heeft] Vochten eerder op weltergewicht en lichtgewicht; Hij is een grote jongen. "
Op het groottevoordeel van zijn tegenstander, Gewicht Miss: 'Ik dacht dat hij een goede acteur was. Kijk, Ik dacht dat dat helemaal niet uitmaakte omdat ik wist dat ik sowieso een paar kilo opgeeft. Het was een vangst en hij miste gewicht. Ik wist dat hij groot zou worden. "
Over wat hij daarna wil: “Twee Dublin -shows elk jaar. Word beter voor de volgende, eind juni, Juli. Die beslissingen, al mijn beslissingen, ik had 10-8 rondes. 7-0. Ik denk dat dat daar is met de winststrepen in het bedrijf. Het is een beetje grijs met Bellator; De ranglijsten zijn solide, dan is het er daaronder grijs. Mensen noemen de ranglijst - ik probeer geleidelijk op dat moment te komen. Als ze het aanbieden, Ik zal het accepteren, want dat is gewoon wie ik ben, Maar zolang het logisch is en zijn progressie. Ik ben hier in Bellator; Wat ze ook zeggen dat ik het waard ben. "
Op een potentiële matchup met Khasan Magomedsharipov: “Ik denk dat we goed bij elkaar passen en dat ik gezegd heb ik tegen iedereen zal vechten. Ze komen allemaal achter me: de hele stad, het hele land, I feel. Ze brengen bussen naar boven. Ik voel me echt al een winnaar. Ik heb de hele stad hier gebracht. Mensen praten. Dat buzz in de stad, Iedereen komt achter me. Het is onwerkelijk. "
VOORAF CARD:
#9-Karl Moore(11-2) verslagenMaciej Różański(14-4) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Mike Shipman(15-4) verslagenCharlie Ward(10-6) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Oleg Popov(16-1) verslagenGokhan Saricam(8-2) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Norbert Noveenyi Jr.(6-0) verslagenAndy Manzolo(26-7) via TKO op 3:12 van de eerste ronde
Brian Moore(16-9) verslagenLuca iocea(18-9) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Bangor, Maine (November 14, 2022) - New England Fights (NEF) keert terug naar het Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine op februari 11, 2023, met zijn volgende gemengde martial-arts (MMA) Evenement “Nef 51: Banger in Bangor. " De vechtpromotie heeft een amateur -titelgevecht voor de kaart aangekondigd.Key Baltazar (2-0) is gepland te staanNate Dorr (2-0) Voor de vacante nef amateur bantamgewicht titel.
Key Baltazar blijft ongeslagen na het debuteren als een amateur in 2022. Zijn eerste gevecht vond plaats op "NEF 46" afgelopen februari in Portland. Baltazar diende die avond Quinn Poirier in de tweede ronde in. Hij zou afgelopen zomer terugkeren op "NEF 48" om het op te nemen tegen Hannon Sanford. Na een zwaarbevochten, drie-ronde strijd, Baltazar behaalde de overwinning op een unanieme beslissing over de scorekaarten van de jury. Hij vertegenwoordigt momenteel Nostos MMA gevestigd in Somersworth, New Hampshire.
“Ik hou van de energie die Nate in de kooi brengt,"Opgemerkt Baltazar. "Maar dat is het wel. Ik ben opgewonden om een andere kant van mijn stijl te laten zien. De bantamgewichtgordel gaat met mij mee naar huis naar nostos. '
Zoals Baltazar, Nate Dorr maakte ook zijn amateur MMA -debuut in 2022 en is momenteel ongeslagen met twee overwinningen. Zijn eerste gevecht was afgelopen voorjaar tegen Tyler Parent op "Nef 47" in Auburn, Maine. Dorr was in staat om een unanieme beslissingsoverwinning in die wedstrijd te halen. Hij zou terugkeren op "Nef 48" voor zijn tweedejaars gevecht tegen Clifford Redman. Dorr versloeg de meer ervaren Redman via technische knock -out in de eerste ronde. Hij vertegenwoordigt Acadia BJJ gevestigd in Ellsworth, Maine.
“De riem is altijd in mijn vizier geweest,'Zei Dorr. "Ik heb de hele tijd getraind voor die titelschot en ik voel me klaar. Ik verwachtte niet zo vroeg een schot, Maar ik heb de bedoeling om die riem na het gevecht te dragen. '
"NEF 51: Banger in Bangor "staat gepland voor zaterdagavond, Februari 11, 2023, bij het Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tickets zijn nu beschikbaar opwww.ticketmaster.com.
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