Georgia flyweight Sa’Rai “Warrior Princess” Brown-El the future face of women’s boxing

COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (November 14, 2022) – Georgia flyweight Sa’Rai “Warrior Princess” Brown-El is on a sensational run as she prepares to compete in the upcoming Youth World Championships, November 14-26, in La Nucia, Spanje.

The 17-year-old from Marietta is a three-time National Junior Olympic champion (2017-19) who has also captured gold medals at the 2021 USA Boxing Youth National Championships, 2020 USA Boxing Junior National Championships, 2019 Junior Open and 2019 Nationale PAL, among the many titles she owns.

She got into boxing at the age of 8 in Albany, New York, where her family was visiting, eventually leading them all to her uncle’s gym. Her father originally wanted her brothers to box, but Sa’Rai also wanted to get involved in combat sports. It was a natural transition for her, who is a legacy boxer because her father, mother and brothers have all boxed.

“Me and my mom went to find a pair of gloves after we were told there weren’t any left. I started hitting the bag and then I did mitts with my uncle. That’s where I fell in love with the sport and discovered I was naturally born to do this.”

She has excelled in every area on her remarkable roll, which she will attempt to extend at the Youth World Championships over the next two weeks.

“I am super pumped and ready to go to Spain for the Youth Worlds,” the ultra-confident Sa’Rai said. “My mindset is on gold. My manifestation and hard work will put me in top by the last day with the gold medal around my neck on that number one podium. It’s truly a blessing to be representing the USA.

“My biggest challenge is probably myself; boxing is 90-percent mental, meaning I have to have a mindset that nothing can be hard enough to stop me from reaching my goals. My short-range goals, nu, are to win the Youth Worlds and finish out the year making the Youth High Performance Team. Long range, I’d say, is to fight in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Being world champ, looked up to as an inspiration to all and, belangrijker, having proven to be the most feared female boxer.”

Brown-El believes USA Boxing has helped in terms of working against other styles at tournaments, in addition to benefiting from training with her elite stablemates, and under the guidance of world-class coaches, at the state-of-the-art United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

“I can show my skills and have learned many other skills and drills there (training center) to become a universal boxer,” she noted. “I’ve been able to go against every style there is in international fighting and be able to dominate every time. USA Boxing has taught me very valuable lessons: to be professional, disciplined and dedicated, because there are a lot of obstacles that come with it. Voor mij, being professional is the only way to have a career in this sport.”
Winning at the 2021 National to be part of the 2022 Youth High Performance Team, zo ver, are the highlights of her relatively young boxing career. To win that gold medal, Sa’Rai explained, she needed to push through injuries that nearly forced her to pull out of the tournament.

Brown-El has a high ring IQ. In principe, the sweet science is about hitting the opponent without getting hit, especially in Olympic style boxing. Her ring IQ is advanced beyond her years, using angles, constantly moving, and confusing her opponent with her evasiveness. En, Brown-El quickly adds, that doesn’t mean she won’t bang if needed.

“I love representing my country,' concludeerde ze. “I want to show the world we are the greatest. Team USA will come out on top at the Youth Worlds. My message for U.S. boxing fans is to keep watching. The future of boxing is coming in hot!"

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OVER USA BOKSEN: De missie van USA Boxing is om de atleten en coaches van de Verenigde Staten in staat te stellen aanhoudende competitieve excellentie te bereiken, karakter ontwikkelen, steun de bokssport, en boksen in olympische stijl promoten en laten groeien in de Verenigde Staten. De verantwoordelijkheid van USA Boxing is niet alleen het produceren van Olympisch goud, but also to oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

NEF sluit het tiende jaar van zaken met uitverkocht, Blockbuster -evenement in Portland

Op een mijlpaal gevechtskaart van New England gedomineerd door eerste ronde vuurwerk, Jonathan Piersma ging de afstand met een grond-en-pond kliniek en overweldigde zaterdagavond een van de meest duurzame sterren van de promotie.

Piersma volgde zijn gameplan naar de brief en hamerde een unanieme beslissing over Ryan Sanders om de lege professionele weltergewichttitel te winnen in het hoofdevenement van NEF 50, gehouden in Aura in Portland, Maine.

Vechten voor een uitverkochte menigte zwaar met Sanders 'supporters en het doelwit van de Bangor, Maine Veteran's Taunts en Trash Talk in de aanloop naar het gevecht, Piersma (5-1) Aangekomen vanuit Rochester, New York, en deed al zijn praten over het canvas.

Trouw aan de voorspelling van Sanders dat hij zou schieten voor het been en probeert de actie naar de mat te dwingen, Piersma deed dit in elke ronde en gaf Sanders nooit voldoende ademruimte om zijn geroemde stakingen te ontketenen.

Piersma veegde alle vijf rondes op elk van de drie scorekaarten en genoot van het laatste woord op de microfoon in het midden van de kooi.

“Het voelt goed om te winnen in mijn eerste reis naar Maine,'Zei Piersma. 'Hij heeft veel gepraat, En hij is een stoere kerel, Maar ik had het gevoel dat ik het gevecht domineerde. '

Alles behalve één van de overwinningen van Piersma als professional zijn naar de laatste bel gegaan. De tegenslag voor Sanders (20-10) een streep van vijf opeenvolgende overwinningen door stops met een streepje beëindigd, Vier in de eerste ronde.

Anderen ervaren die haasten op het historische jubileumdocket met een parade van opwindende parade, vroege eindes.

Twaalf ondersteunende aanvallen bereikten een vonnis in de eerste ronde, verschillende in een paar seconden. Twee anderen werden gestopt in de tweede strofe, Terwijl slechts één wedstrijd voorafgaand aan het hoofdevenement naar de geplande limiet ging.

Jared Turcotte, Ras Hylton, en Robert Gray waren de drie belangrijkste kanshebbers voor knock -out van de nacht.

Turcotte, Voorheen een van de meest gedecoreerde middelbare school- en universiteitsvoetbalspelers van Maine, ondersteunde een choke-out van 35 seconden in zijn zomerdebuut met een sloop van 13 seconden van Regian Da Silva, Jr.

Na een korte uitwisseling in het midden van de kooi, Turcotte landde een schot dat zijn New Hampshire-tegenstander via Brazilië naar La-La Land stuurde.

“Ik werk hier hard aan. Mijn doel is om knock -outs te krijgen, En dat is wat er is gebeurd,'Zei Turcotte. “Mijn doel was eigenlijk dat deze de tweede ronde zou bereiken, Maar ik neem altijd een KO van 13 seconden. "

Bellator -veteraan Hylton (9-6) heeft zijn afgelopen twee tegenstanders in een totaal van 29 seconden. Hij besteedde alleen 16 Teken van de horloge zaterdag in een zwaargewicht schelen van Indiana's Jordan Mitchell.

Hylton volgde Mitchell naar het canvas na de eerste haymaker en vervolgde zijn aanval om de onderbreking te stollen.

Hij wijdde de overwinning aan zijn vrouw, Janice, ter ere van 10 Jaren samen.

'Ze nam een ​​idioot van drugs en veranderde hem in iets respectabel,"De zware slagman die bij zijn fans bekend staat als Rasquatch en de Jamaicaanse Shamrock zei.

In een amateur cruiserweight -wedstrijd, Robert Gray (1-0) Knocked Cody Dular (1-1) in 30 seconden. Gray landde een rechterhand zo krachtig dat het duul daadwerkelijk uit zijn voeten in de lucht lanceerde. Dular was enkele momenten bewusteloos na de knock -out en had aandacht nodig van de arts aan de ringside.

In een langverwachte wrokwedstrijd, Matt Denning (8-16) ging de kooi binnen in misschien wel de beste vorm van zijn carrière en explodeerde naar een overtuigende overwinning op Carl Langston (2-7) bij 145 pond.

Denning ondersteunde zijn eigen zelfverzekerde voorspelling en verdreef tegelijkertijd de bewering van Langston dat hij alleen maar voor de salaris vocht. Na het onderscheppen van een van de vele vegende trappen van Langston, Denning kreeg controle over de rug van zijn tegenstander en verdiende een tik om naakte choke achter te maken 1:01 van de eerste ronde.

De snelle wending van de gebeurtenissen maakte een einde aan de bescheiden twee-match winning streak van Langston als een professional, terwijl hij alleen al in de afgelopen zes maanden zijn derde overwinning van acht gevechten gaf.

Drie andere pro -aanvallen eindigden in korte volgorde.

Mohammad Al Kinani (4-1) verwende Tymar Miles 'debuut met een technische knock -out in 1:57. Het was de tweede opeenvolgende overwinning voor de opkomende lichtgewicht ster.

Detroit's Darren Gibbs (3-10) toonde aan dat zijn record meer dan bedriegt met een vicieuze kick aan de binnenkant van het been van Nate Grimard, gevolgd door een heelhook om de nacht voor Grimard te beëindigen (2-2) bij 1:49 In hun 150-pond vangstconflict.

Brian Cosco, Een knock -out slachtoffer van Denning in zijn pro -debuut eerder het jaar, draaide de tafels om en verwend de meid betalende reis voor Justin Kangas met een keylock bij 1:18.

Zoals het geval was aan de professionele kant, De belangrijkste amateurattractie ging ook naar de scorekaarten, met Zach Faulkner (5-3) Een meerderheidsbeslissing uiteenvallen over nieuwkomer Chase O'Brien.

O'Brien landde een late spervuur ​​die misschien het gevecht in een paar seconden heeft beëindigd. In plaats daarvan, Hij nam genoegen met een 28-28 Teken de mening van een rechter en een slank 29-28 Verlies op de andere twee kaarten.

Danny Wahlberg stond op uit de as om Eddy Pena te verslaan door Naked Choke At achter 2:13 van de tweede ronde in gemakkelijk de meest sensationele comeback van de avond.

Pena heeft misschien zijn arsenaal leeggemaakt met een explosie die de scheidsrechter bijna overhaalde om ten minste twee keer te stoppen. In wanhoopmodus, Wahlberg gooide een paar token tegenpunches voordat Pena's rug bracht om de fantastische afwerking op te zetten in het schroot van het vedergewicht.

In een andere verbluffende spanning van plot, Nick Mulrey (2-0) ontsnapte aan een bijna-guillotine van Chris Strout (0-3) en net zo snel opgesloten in een d’arce -stikkend om het einde van hun vedergewicht confrontatie te versnellen 41 seconden.

De gelegenheid van de eenzame vrouwen ging naar Cassidy Bedard (2-0), Die Lindsey Kelley onderworpen aan de achterste naakte choke met rechtvaardig 20 seconden blijven in hun openingsronde. Het was het debuut van gemengde vechtsporten voor Kelley, die de uitdaging van twee weken opzegging.

Andere amateurresultaten:

Ed Davis (2-0) versloeg Patrick Mitchell (1-1) door een minuut in de eerste ronde toe te voegen.

Tristan Wood (1-0) Overmeester Armon Bryant (0-1) via guillotine bij 42 seconden van de tweede ronde.

Soren Mercer (1-0) Afgewerkt Rosen ILiev (0-1) met een armdriehoek bij 1:55 van de eerste ronde.

Teddy Politis (3-1) Tko’d Aaron Rodriguez (0-1) in de tweede ronde op 1:23.

NEF kondigde aan dat de volgende kaart op zaterdag is ingesteld, Februari 11, 2023 bij Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Een van de aanbevolen attracties bij NEF 51: "Banger in Bangor" zal een amateurtitel zijn tussen 2-0 Bantamgewichten Key Baltazar en Nate Dorr. Tickets zijn nu beschikbaar opwww.ticketmaster.com

NEE. 10-GERANKEERDE BELLATOR LICHTGEWICHT GADZHI RABADANOV ZAL DE PROMOTIE VERTEGENWOORDIGEN OP DE HISTORISCHE BELLATOR MMA VS. RIZIN EVENEMENT TEGEN JAPAN'S KOJI TAKEDA OP OUDEJAARSAVOND

Los Angeles- BELLATOR MMA heeft aangekondigd dat de vijfde deelnemer aan het oudejaarsspektakel tegen RIZIN Fighting Federation-tegenstanders Nee zal zijn. 10-gerangschikt lichtgewicht, Gadzhi Rabadanov(18-4-2), het opnemen tegen de 27-jarige Japanse uitblinkerKoji Takeda(15-3) in een meeslepende wedstrijd tussen twee concurrenten die hoog scoren op basis van opeenvolgende overwinningen.

Een eerste in zijn soort blockbuster co-promotie, BELLATOR MMA vs. RIZIN vindt zaterdag plaats in de Saitama Super Arena in Japan, December 31, en is in de Verenigde Staten te zien op SHOWTIME op 8 p.m. ET/PT op oudejaarsavond.

Rabadanov versus Takeda zullen deelnemen aan een met sterren bezaaide vijfgevechtBELLATOR MMA vs. RIZINbelangrijkste kaart, die van boven naar beneden is gestapeld met huidige en voormalige kampioenen die strijden in de vierzijdige ring volgens de unieke regels van RIZIN. Headliner van het evenement zal een droomwedstrijd zijn tussen RIZIN lichtgewicht kampioenRoberto "Satoshi" de Souza(14-1) tegen nr. 3 BELLATOR pond-voor-pond talentAJ "Huurling" McKee(19-1), met BELLATOR en RIZIN vedergewicht kampioenenPatricio Pitbull(34-5) enKleber Koike(31-5-1) co-headliner van het niet te missen evenement.

Voormalig BELLATOR kampioenenJuan "De Spanjaard" Archuleta(26-4) enKyoji Horiguchi(30-5) zal de ongeëvenaarde hoofdkaart afronden, geconfronteerd met die van RIZINSoo Chul Kim(18-6-1) enHiromasa Ougikubo(25-6-2), respectievelijk.

Gadzhi Rabadanov, 29, ondertekend met BELLATOR erin 2021 na het veroveren van de lichtgewichttitel van Eagle FC, en heeft een onmiddellijke impact gehad op de opmerkelijk diepe lichtgewicht divisie van de promotie. Hij kondigde zijn aankomst op daverende wijze aanBELLATOR 263met een nadrukkelijke virale knock-out van Daniel Carey, die hij opvolgde met back-to-back dominante unanieme beslissingsoverwinningen op Jay Jay Wilson en Bobby King in 2022. Het product van de gerenommeerde Club Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov's School in Dagestan en de prestigieuze American Kickboxing Academy, De pedigree van Rabadanov is van wereldklasse. Op oudejaarsavond, Rabadanov zal proberen voort te bouwen op zijn momentum met een indrukwekkende prestatie tegen Koji Takeda.

“Het is een kinderdroom die uitkomt om in Japan te vechten in de legendarische Saitama Super Arena,' zei Rabadanov. “Ik ben erg opgewonden en ik weet dat ik een taaie tegenstander heb, die altijd alles in de ring laat. Verwacht van mij een meesterwerk, het wordt een gedenkwaardig gevecht.”

Een voormalig DEEP lichtgewicht kampioen, van JapanKoji Takedais een actieve vechter sinds zijn 2017 professionele debuut. Takeda heeft een overtuigend argument voor opname op deze historische vechtkaart, het winnen van zeven van zijn laatste tien en drie van zijn laatste vier optredens onder de uithangborden RIZIN en DEEP. Takeda is ook bekend met BELLATOR-vijanden; hij heeft eerder tegen Spike Carlyle gevochten en Zach Zane per armbar gestuurd, beiden vochten onlangs voor de door Scott Coker geleide promotie. Takeda zal proberen een derde overwinning op rij toe te voegen aan zijn cv tegen de veelgeprezen Rabadanov in zijn geboorteplaats Saitama, Japan, in december 31.

BELLATOR MMA VS. RIZIN HOOFDKAART:

SHOW TIME

Zaterdag, December 31 — 20.00 uur ET/PT

Lichtgewicht Main Event zonder titelAJ McKee(19-1) vs.Roberto de Souza(14-1)

Vedergewicht hoofdevenement zonder titel: Patricio Pitbull(34-5) vs.Kleber Koike(31-5-1)

Bantamgewicht Feature Bout: Juan Archuleta(26-4) vs.Soo Chul Kim(18-6-1)

Vlieggewicht Feature Bout: Kyoji Horiguchi(30-5) vs.Hiromasa Ougikubo(25-6-2)

Lichtgewicht Feature Bout: Gadzhi Rabadanov(18-4-2) vs.Koji Takeda(15-3)

Voor meer informatie over deze en andere aanstaandeBELLATOR MMA events, bezoekBellator.com.

Bijgewerkt schema van BELLATOR-evenementen – klik op links voor bijgewerkte vechtkaarten


Gratis. November. 18 // Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 / Pitbull vs. Nurmagomedov // Wintrust Arena // Chicago, Il.


Gratis. December. 9 // Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

Za. December. 31 // BELLATOR MMA vs. RIZIN // Saitama Super Arena // Tokyo, Japan


Gratis. Februari. 24 //Bellator: DUBLIN // 3Arena // Dublin, Ierland

Mike Ohan, Jr. lands dream fight vs. U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson

December. 10 in Madison Square Garden


Mike “Bad Man” Ohan, Jr. (L) is ready for Tiger Johnson
(foto door Emily Harney / Gevechtsgrafie)

QUINCY, Massa. (November 10, 2022) – Former New England Welterweight Champion Mike Ohan, Jr. (16-1, 9 KO) is preparing for his potential career-changing fight on December 10th tegen 2020 U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson (6-0, 4 KO) bij het beroemde Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Johnson vs. JE, Jr. is a scheduled 8-round welterweight match on a Top Rank card, headlined by a Heisman Night fight featuring Teofimo Lopez against Jose Pedraza, which will be streamed live on ESPN+.

JE, Jr. isn’t overly concerned about fighting a much-hyped prospect, who is promoted by event promoter Top Rank,, at the mecca of boxing on a much larger viewing platform.

“I’ll embrace it,” Ohan, Jr. “I’ve fought a lot of top guys in the amateurs like Jamaine Ortiz, who just fought Vasiliy Lomachenko. I feel like I belong at the top level with them, but they started competing earlier than me in the amateurs. Ik was 16-17 and had a lot of catching up to do.

“This is what all the years of me working so hard has been for. It’s been a dream of mine even as a kid, before I started boxing. It’s starting to payoff; I need to executive the game plan on fight night.”

“I couldn’t be prouder of Mike and what he has accomplished so far in boxing,” Ohan’s promoter, Granite Chin president Chris Traietti commented. “He’s a great guy with great work ethic, and he has a ton of heart. He jumped all over this opportunity when it was presented. This is why guys fight; to hopefully get a chance to shine at an event like this at Madison Square Garden. Mike grinded and grinded, now he has his well-deserved opportunity at stardom.”

JE, Jr. is the son of a retired pro boxer, (14-6-2, 11 KO), who served as a sparring partner for the great Marvelous Marvin Hagler.

The 24-year-old Johnson, fighting out of Cleveland, was een zeer ingericht U.S. amateur boxer who was a member of the 2020 .De VS de Olympische Boxing Team. He was a 2-time winner of the USA National Championships (2016 & 2017), evenals een gouden medaillewinnaar op de 2016 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships, en 2014 USA Junior Olympic National Championships.

"Hij is een geweldige vechter,” Ohan, Jr. talked about his upcoming opponent. “Everything he does, he’s excellent at, not just good. I have to bring my A game to prove I belong. All the greats have adjusted to the situation and that’s what I have to do. I’ve put in all the blood, sweat and tears. Whatever he throws, Ik zal klaar zijn. "

Fighting in Madison Square Garden is the ultimate venue for Ohan, Jr. along with most fighters. Some may feel that the cards are stacked against Ohan, Jr., but he clearly isn’t worried about all the hoopla associated with fighting at MSG on ESPN+ against the event promoter’s highly touted boxer.

“It’s just going to be me and him in the ring,” Ohan, Jr. gesloten. “Madison Square Garden is an historic place. Rocky Marciano, Sugar Ray Robinson…all the greats have fought there. I love boxing history and I’m blessed to be fighting there. I do live closer to New York City than him and I’m sure people will come out for me.

"Aan het einde van de dag, hoewel, everybody will know who I am. An impressive performance will raise my stock, but I’m going in the ring to win!"

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Mike “Bad Man” Ohan, Jr. (L) is ready for Tiger Johnson(foto door Emily Harney / Gevechtsgrafie) QUINCY, Massa. (November 10, 2022) – Former New England Welterweight Champion Mike Ohan, Jr. (16-1, 9 KO) is preparing for his potential career-changing fight on December 10th tegen 2020 U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson (6-0, 4 KO) at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York City. Johnson vs. JE, Jr. is a scheduled 8-round welterweight match on a Top Rank card, headlined by a Heisman Night fight featuring Teofimo Lopez against Jose Pedraza, which will be streamed live on ESPN+. Ohan, Jr. isn’t overly concerned about fighting a much-hyped prospect, who is promoted by event promoter Top Rank,, at the mecca of boxing on a much larger viewing platform. “I’ll embrace it,” Ohan, Jr. “I’ve fought a lot of top guys in the amateurs like Jamaine Ortiz, who just fought Vasiliy Lomachenko. I feel like I belong at the top level with them, but they started competing earlier than me in the amateurs. Ik was 16-17 and had a lot of catching up to do.    “This is what all the years of me working so hard has been for. It’s been a dream of mine even as a kid, before I started boxing. It’s starting to payoff; I need to executive the game plan on fight night.” “I couldn’t be prouder of Mike and what he has accomplished so far in boxing,” Ohan’s promoter, Granite Chin president Chris Traietti commented. “He’s a great guy with great work ethic, and he has a ton of heart. He jumped all over this opportunity when it was presented. This is why guys fight; to hopefully get a chance to shine at an event like this at Madison Square Garden. Mike grinded and grinded, now he has his well-deserved opportunity at stardom.” Ohan, Jr. is the son of a retired pro boxer, (14-6-2, 11 KO), who served as a sparring partner for the great Marvelous Marvin Hagler. The 24-year-old Johnson, fighting out of Cleveland, was een zeer ingericht U.S. amateur boxer who was a member of the 2020 .De VS de Olympische Boxing Team. He was a 2-time winner of the USA National Championships (2016 & 2017), evenals een gouden medaillewinnaar op de 2016 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships, en 2014 USA Junior Olympic National Championships. “He’s a great fighter,” Ohan, Jr. talked about his upcoming opponent. “Everything he does, he’s excellent at, not just good. I have to bring my A game to prove I belong. All the greats have adjusted to the situation and that’s what I have to do. I’ve put in all the blood, sweat and tears. Whatever he throws, I’ll be ready.” Fighting in Madison Square Garden is the ultimate venue for Ohan, Jr. along with most fighters. Some may feel that the cards are stacked against Ohan, Jr., but he clearly isn’t worried about all the hoopla associated with fighting at MSG on ESPN+ against the event promoter’s highly touted boxer. “It’s just going to be me and him in the ring,” Ohan, Jr. gesloten. “Madison Square Garden is an historic place. Rocky Marciano, Sugar Ray Robinson…all the greats have fought there. I love boxing history and I’m blessed to be fighting there. I do live closer to New York City than him and I’m sure people will come out for me. “At the end of the day, hoewel, everybody will know who I am. An impressive performance will raise my stock, but I’m going in the ring to win!" INFORMATIE:  Facebook.com/GraniteChinTwitter: @Granite_Chin

Pennsylvania featherweight Cornellio Phipps living the dream 2022 Youth World Championships November 14-26 in La Nucia, Spanje

COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (November 10, 2022) – As talented featherweight Cornellio “Chada” Phipps prepares for the upcoming Youth World Championships, he admits to living the dream, and before he turns pro in a few years, the Olympic-style boxing plan for him is medaling in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

The 17-year-old Phipps, who fights out of Oxford, Pa., first got into boxing four years ago on the advice of his father. Phipps played basketball and football, but he didn’t feel either of those were his true spot. He actually fell in love with boxing while watching fights before he even boxed, when he was seven.   

“I tell people to never give up their dreams, to keep punching, and never let anybody doubt you,” Phipps said. “This feels good (preparing for the Youth Worlds). I never thought I’d get to this stage. It’s been tough but fun. I’m on Team USA representing my country.

“It starts on the big stage by me medaling at the Youth Worlds (November 14-26, in La Nucia, Spanje). Being on Team USA has made a big difference for me. I’ve learned how to box against different moves, understanding the points system, and how to win. Training in Colorado Springs has helped me to succeed and also have fun learning from my new coaches.”

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Phipps has already tasted success prior to the Youth Worlds. He has captured gold medals at the 2022 USA Boxing National Qualifier, 2021 USA Boxing Youth National Championships, alsmede de 2020 en 2019 Junior Nationale Kampioenschappen.

All-around boxer-puncher is the best way to describe Phipps style in the ring. He can brawl, doos, and move around well. “I’m more of a boxer than brawler," hij schreef op. “I can fight on the outside or lay on the ropes. I move and show angles, plus I can easily switch to southpaw (from his orthodox stance)."

Like many of his young USA Boxing teammates, the Youth Worlds will be the first international competition of his career. These championships is something he is really looking forward to for a wide variety of reasons.

“I’m excited to be fighting on my first international competition at the Youth Worlds in Spain,” Phipps concluded. “I was supposed to fight in a tournament in Bulgaria in 2020, but that was canceled due to COVID. I’m going to show my skills at the Youth Worlds to prove I belong at the top level, and that is the Olympics.”

Competition begins in La Nucia, Spain on Tuesday, November. 15 and can be followed along byhier te klikken.

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OVER USA BOKSEN:  De missie van USA Boxing is om de atleten en coaches van de Verenigde Staten in staat te stellen aanhoudende competitieve excellentie te bereiken, karakter ontwikkelen, steun de bokssport, en boksen in olympische stijl promoten en laten groeien in de Verenigde Staten. De verantwoordelijkheid van USA Boxing is niet alleen het produceren van Olympisch goud, but also to oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

KICKBOXING & MARTIAL ARTS LEGEND JEFF SMITH NAMED PRESIDENT OF SPORTS OPERATIONS FOR PKA WORLDWIDE

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KICKBOXING & MARTIAL ARTS LEGEND

JEFF SMITH NAMED PRESIDENT OF

SPORTS OPERATIONS FOR PKA WORLDWIDE

World-Renowned Fighter & Instructor Smith Joins Resurgent Kickboxing Organization In Key Role Of Company’s Re-Introduction

ATLANTA, GA. – November 9, 2022 – PKA WORLDWIDE, the legendary pioneers of American-style kickboxing, have added another blockbuster hire to their all-star team, as kickboxing and martial arts legendJeff Smithhas officially joined the company as the President of Sports Operations.

One of the most sought after instructors in the world, Smith’s role will see him in a key position recruiting and developing the striking talent that will compete for the revitalized company led by CEOJoe Corley.With his decades of experience in competition and as an instructor, Smith will be vital in helping in overseeing the operations that will lead directly to non-stop action for fans.

“I’m honored to be at the forefront of PKA WORLDWIDE’s return to their spot on top of the kickboxing world,"Zei Smith. “We’ve made it loud and clear that we’re searching for the world’s greatest strikers, and with the team we have on board here, I know that we’re in a position to deliver the competition that sports fans are clamoring for.”

“Jeff’s expertise is second to none and we’re thrilled to have someone as widely revered as he is helping to lead our venture back into kickboxing,” said Corley, who is often credited as one of the founding fathers of modern-day MMA. “As we near our first event, Jeff will be critical in putting fighters in the best possible position to deliver memorable bouts again and again. With the moves we’ve made so far, fight fans should be confident in the imminent return of kickboxing’s glory days.”

Before becoming a seven-time PKA World Champion, the Kingsville, Texas-native Smith put together a sensational run in Taekwondo that led to him winning the first ever Bruce Lee Award for Fighter of the Year and eventually induction into the Taekwondo Hall of Fame in 2007. When PKA debuted in 1974, Smith became their first Middleweight champion, defending the title successfully seven times. During his run as champion, he defended his title on the undercard of 1975’s “Thrilla in Manila” trilogy match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, in an event seen by over fifty million viewers.

He finished his full contact kickboxing career with a 21-1 record, including seven knockouts before transitioning into his career as an instructor. His coaching resume includes a 10-year run as the coach of the WAKO World Champion United States Karate Team, winning world titles in all 10 jaar. He went on to operate a series of martial arts schools in Virginia and was eventually promoted to the rank of Grand Master (10th degree black belt) in 2016. He also serves as the Director of Instruction for Mile High Karate and COO for Martial Arts Wealth Mastery, a nationally recognized martial arts consulting company.

“With my years of experience competing in PKA, combined with decades as an instructor, fighters competing for PKA WORLDWIDE can expect to have all the tools they need to reach their full abilities as competitors,”Voegde Smith toe. “This is just the start of what I’m confident will be a sustainable system that benefits the kickboxers and kickboxing fans alike for years to come.”

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ABOUT PKA WORLDWIDE

Once a staple of televised combat sports in the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s, and a precursor to today’s modern hybrid styles of fighting, PKA and its’ CEO Joe Corley are often credited as one of the founding fathers of modern-day MMA. Corley first introduced professional kickboxing to the public nearly 50 years ago with an “Americanized” style in which opponents are allowed to hit each other with punches and kicks above the waist. Echter, ellebogen, knees, clinch fighting and grappling are all forbidden.

Gelanceerd in 1974, the PKA went on to garner huge national audiences on ABC, CBS and NBC, and formed long-time broadcast partnerships with cable giants ESPN and SHOWTIME while producing over 1,000 hours of unforgettable televised action.

Nu, PKA WORLDWIDE returns with the search for the sport’s greatest striker as they seek to crown new PKA WORLDWIDE World Champions.

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Coyle to defend NABA title December 11 in Orlando

Orlando, FL (November 7, 2022) – NABA middleweight champion Connor “The Kid” Coyle will defend his title against knockout artist Anibal Cleto Francisco in a battle of unbeatens Sunday, December 11 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando.

The card takes place during the WBA’s annual Centennial Convention, which is held at the Caribe Royale from December 11-14.

A native of Derry, Northern Ireland who trains out of Pinellas Park, FL Coyle’s 17-0 met 7 knock-outs. Coyle became the NABA champion this past May when he earned a hard-fought decision against Antonio Todd. He was slated to face Felix Cash October 8 in England but the entire card was cancelled after main event participant Conor Benn failed a drug test.

Hailing from Monte Plata, Dominicaanse Republiek, Francisco’s 10-0 met 9 of his victories coming by KO. On July 2, the 22-year-old stopped Yeison Gonzalez in the fifth round to capture the WBA Fedelatin title.

“After the disappointment surrounding the cancellation of Connor’s fight in England, we wanted to find a good opportunity,” said Coyle’s promoter Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. “The WBA Centennial Convention is a great event and Connor loves fighting at the Carribe Royale because he’s got a big fan base in Central Florida. He’s already back in the US preparing with Jim McLaughlin for this fight and is planning to put on a great show December 11.”

The card is promoted by Boxlab Promotions.

More information on the card including ticket and broadcast details will be announced shortly.

USA Boxing finalizes 2022 Youth World Championship Team Members

COLORADO SPRINGS, Ronde. (November 7, 2022) — USA Boxing announced today the nine boxers who will represent Team USA in La Nucia, Spain at the 2022 Youth World Boxing Championships. Full team roster can be seen below.

USA Boxing National Developmental Coach Chad Wigle (Colorado Springs, Colo.) will lead the team in Spain, with assistant coaches Gilberto Garza (San Antonio, Texas), Blanca Gutierrez (Pacifica, Calif.), Elizabeth Navarro (Mission, Texas) and Richard Stephenson (Middletown, N.Y.), as well as USA Boxing Strength and Conditioning Fellow Gillian Brennan (Overland Park, Mei.). Additional staff traveling with the team include USA Boxing High Performance Coordinator Morgan Bergquist (Colorado Springs, Colo.), USA Boxing Communications Manager Brian Taylor (Whiteville, N.C.) and Dr. Ingrid Carter (Doral, Fla.), who will serve as the Team Physician during these championships.

These Youth World Championships will be the first Youth World Championships attended by Team USA since 2018, where the team won three gold and one bronze medals. The Official Draw will take place on Monday, November. 14, with competition set to begin on Tuesday, November. 15. Finals will be divided into two days of competition on Friday, November. 25 en zaterdag, November. 26.

All nine boxers will be making their Team USA international debuts at these World Championships.

89 nations have applied to participate in the tournament, met 476 male and 208 female boxers registered to compete. Final numbers will be announced at the tournament draw.

USA Boxing will continue to update the2022 Youth World Championships website throughout the competition, including bout sheets, resultaten, livestream information and more.

Teamrooster

51 kg: Ryan Williams, Toledo, Ohio

52 kg: Sa’Rai Brown-El, Marietta, Ga.

57 kg: Cornellio Phipps, Oxford, Vader.

57 kg: Yoseline Perez, Houston, Texas

60 kg: Randi Griffith, Gouverneur, N.Y..

63.5 kg: Dedrick Crocklem, Tacoma, Wassen.

71 kg: Amir Anderson, Syracuse, N.Y..

75 kg: Talia Halvorsen, Harwood Heights, Ziek.

80 kg: Patrick O’Connor, Fort Washington, Md.

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OVER USA BOKSEN:  De missie van USA Boxing is om de atleten en coaches van de Verenigde Staten in staat te stellen aanhoudende competitieve excellentie te bereiken, karakter ontwikkelen, steun de bokssport, en boksen in olympische stijl promoten en laten groeien in de Verenigde Staten. De verantwoordelijkheid van USA Boxing is niet alleen het produceren van Olympisch goud, but also to oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

DANIEL DUBOIS BECOMES THE NEW WBA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD

THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM AND PEACE: FIGHT NIGHT LIVE FROM CASINO MIAMI JAI-ALIA




Fight Night Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1R0TreZJOHZc2DF-URwEEdOFV75RVhsht?usp=sharing
Photo Credit: David Martin-Warr / DKP
All official scorecards: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t8LZip4oDLriuhUXnkTFiGbxP_U0DP8k?usp=sharing


WBA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 12 RONDEN
Trevor Bryan (22-1, 15 KO) vs. Daniel DuBois (18-1, 17 KO)
Result: Daniel Dubois Wins via TKO (4th Round at 1:58)
Scorecard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-PRjTMzT0u1xbTPLJkF8WbXuMNbE4UCH/view?usp=sharing

Daniel Dubois Quote: The only words are ‘and the newand I am just so glad it is now. It is happening now and we have made it real, my dad and my family, I’ve done everyone proud, the country and I can’t wait.

In the first round I was just trying to figure him out and see what he had. I said I was going to test the chin and I just went for it.

He brought out something in me, he brought out a wicked left hand! It was a punch-perfect ending, and I am just so happy. I had a few rough patches during this camp, but we pulled through and we got the victory.

I am just so happy to have got this world title. This is what all the hard work was for and, no disrespect to Trevor, maar zijn 0 had to go and I was just in there on a demolition mission.

I am ready for whoever is next. I believe this will instantly make me a better fighter now. When you win the world title they say you become next level so names like Dillian Whyte and Joseph Parker are all on my hitlist. I will fight whoever Frank puts me in with next.

It has been amazing. Coming out here and winning a world title is what I dreamed of as a little kid and now it has finally happened.

Trevor Bryan Quote: “I’m feeling alright. I knew he was going to come out with big punches, and I was trying to land some and let him tire himself out. But I wasn’t shooting my jab enough.”

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 6 RONDEN
Luis Rodriguez (9-0, 9 KO) vs. Ryan Adams (8-5-2, 6 KO)
Result: Luis Rodriguez Wins via TKO (3rd Round at 2:26)
Scorecard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7uzf55jwRHFwzibpQ_kMcNuMlIl0PKy/view?usp=sharing

Luis Rodriguez Quote: “It’s the best feeling finally getting the knockout. He was a complicated boxer, a brawler. I don’t like these types of fights. We will see what’s next – but I’m ready for the next challenge.”

NABA GOLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE – 10 RONDEN
DaCarree Scott (7-1, 6 KO) vs. Jonathan Guidry (18 -1-2, 6 KO)
Result: Johnathan Guidry Wins via TKO (7th Round at 2:01)
Scorecard:

Johnathan Guidry Quote: "Ik voel me goed. I didn’t even get to have a proper training camp or the right sparring partners. I’m looking forward to whatever is next.”

NABA CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE – 10 RONDEN
Joltin Johnnie Langston (11-3, 4 KO) vs. Isaiah Thompson (6-1-2, 5 KO)
Result: Johnnie Langston Wins via Split Decision (95-94, 94-95, 92-97)
Scorecard:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vln447gXJBlroxrgeBJhgIf5q7tYRne8/view?usp=sharing

Johnnie Langston Quote: “I didn’t even have a chance for a full training camp. I blew up [in weight] during camp and was a bit dehydrated in the ring. I’m just glad we came up with this result and that I’m still a champ.”

NABA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE – 10 RONDEN
Ahmed Elbiali (22-1, 18 KO) vs. Dervin Colina (16-2, 14 KO)
Result: Ahmed Elbiali Wins via Disqualification
Scorecard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1URsbHgUf3xDThEOAXC-9z1dXVexiQo3l/view?usp=sharing

Ahmed Elbial Quote: “I’m just glad that the both of us left the ring healthy. I’m excited to be crowned the new champion, and I hope that the next show I get to better showcase my skills. We had a great, old-school boxing crowd out here tonight, and that made it a fun experience.”

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 4 RONDEN
Raynel Mederos (7-0, 2 KO) vs. Ryan Wilson 1-1, 1 KO
Result: Raynel Mederos Wins via TKO (2nd Round at 2:07)
Scorecard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mdnashyn81jVR6EDi1kePK46oGrJ3Wcq/view?usp=sharing

Raynel Mederos Quote: “I feel really great, and I want to give a special thanks to my trainer who has helped me get this far. We are taking my career step by step, round by round.”


NABA WELTERWEIGHT TITLE – 10 RONDEN
Tre’Sean Wiggins (14-5-3, 8 KO) vs. Travis Castellon (17-4-2, 12 KO)
Result: Tre’Sean Wiggins Wins via TKO (1st Round at 2:07)
Scorecard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ra9wAwRWWoRHV41zFw1iYkfo-bFHfQYP/view?usp=sharing

Tre’Sean Wiggins Quote: “The gameplan for inside the ring was to take my time. I didn’t want to rush it,"
“I want to be in the top 10. Whatever Don King has for me next; I will do.”


WBA CONTINENTAL AMERICAS MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE – 10 RONDEN
Anthony Lenk (17-9, 7 KO) vs. Ian Green (16-2, 11 KO)
Result: Ian Green Wins via Unanimous Decision (91-99, 92-98, 92-98)
Scorecard: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m8trcSoLu6qRDwSPi_2tP6sbhlz-xaz1/view?usp=sharing

Ian Green Quote: “I am feeling really good, this was the first time I’ve pushed to 10-rounds. Lenk was a crappy opponent and didn’t really bring anything to the table. He was just really good at surviving and pacing himself.”

Anthony Lenk Quote: "Hij is een goede vechter. He came to represent for Don King, zeker. I’m still one of your fighters, and I just hope you still keep me here after this.”

TOWERING HEAVYWEIGHT PROSPECT BAKHODIR JALOLOV CLOSES THE SHOW IN STYLE WITH 11TH STRAIGHT KNOCKOUT IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION

George Arias Earns Split-Decision Over Alante Green; Chann Thonson Impresses With TKO Victory Over Tyler Tomlin in Telecast Opener on SHOWTIME®

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VERONA, N.Y.. – June 10, 2022 - Undefeated heavyweight knockout artistBakhodir Jalolovtook his time on Friday night, but ultimately closed the show in dramatic fashion with an eighth-round knockout overJack In lowayiin de belangrijkste gebeurtenis van eenShoBox: The New Generationtelecast at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y.. that helped kick off the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend in nearby Canastota, N.Y..

Known as “Big Uzbek”, the 6-foot-7 Jalolov, a two-time Olympian and 2020 Gold Medalist from Uzbekistan, improved to a perfect 11-0 met 11 KOs when he landed a huge left hand that sent Mulowayi (11-3-1, 7 KO) flat on his back in the eighth and final round.

“I’m feeling really good about the performance,” said the 27-year-old Jalolov. “The opponent was at a really good level and a great fighter. He was a really tough, durable guy. I landed some big shots on him and he can take a punch.”

In front of a who’s who of boxing royalty including the likes of Andre Ward, Shane Mosley, Antonio Tarver and Terence Crawford, Jalolov put an exclamation mark on an exciting night of boxing during an historic weekend of Hall of Fame inductions which will include the last three classes of inductees during Sunday’s ceremony.

Jalolov was dominant throughout the entire fight, with the only question being whether or not he would continue his knockout streak. It looked likely in both the third and fifth rounds, as Jalolov wobbled Mulowayi but the game Belgium showed heart in making it out of both rounds unscathed. In de zesde ronde, Mulowayi was dropped for just the second time in his career by a left cross as the bell sounded. He rose to his feet and beat the count, but was knocked down for good with yet another signature left hand at 1:20 van de laatste ronde.

“I thought I was going to stop him at the end of the sixth round when I dropped him, but the referee let him continue and the round was over,” said Jalolov, who was deducted a point for holding in the fourth round. “I thought that was the time. But I had to wait until the final round. I’m happy that I got the stoppage. I feel like I hurt him three or four times.”

Jalolov went past the fifth round for the first time in his career, landing 47 percent of his power punches and out-landing Mulowayi 99-17 in total punches.

In de co-main event, undefeated Dominican heavyweight prospectGeorge Arias(18-0, 7 KO) won a tactical duel over previously unbeatenAlante Green(10-1-1, 7 KO) via split-decision with scores of 78-74, 77-75 in favor of Arias and 77-75 for Green.

“I definitely learned more than anything from this fight so I give my performance a C-plus or a B-minus because this is the type of fight that makes me go back to the gym hungrier and knowing there’s a lot more to do,” said Arias, who now lives and trains out of the Bronx. “But we were blessed this time because should he have been a little bit stronger, things could have been more disastrous.”

Arias jumped out to a commanding lead in the first half of the fight, executing the game plan by outboxing Green and landing the cleaner, harder punches. Cleveland’s Green grew into the fight in the later rounds, but it was too little too late and Arias was able to do enough to hold off the late rally.

It was a difficult fight to score, as all three judges agreed on just two out of the eight rounds but the punch stats backed up the judges’ decision as Arias out-landed Green 81-58. Green became the 213th fighter to have his undefeated record spoiled onShoBox.

“Everyone who I face always trains for me a thousand percent better,” continued Arias. “He was real complete. He didn’t really necessarily have any weakness that I could exploit. The reaction time he had was really good and he had good inner footwork where it took me a little too long to get into a zone because every strategy I used he seemed to have a good reaction.”

In de uitzending opener, undefeated lightweight prospectChann Thonson (11-0, 8 KO) put on a boxing display, bruising, battering and eventually breaking down the previously undefeatedTyler Tomlin (13-1, 9 KO) en route to a fifth-round TKO. Referee Mark Nelson stopped the action 1:01 in de ronde.

“I knew if I stayed in the pocket with him that the shots I was going to give him would put him away,” said Canada’s Thonson, who is trained by former Olympic bronze medalist and light heavyweight contender Chris Johnson. “Surprisingly, he was a little tougher than I thought because when I hit him hard, he wasn’t taking a step back. So eventually I knew that would be his own demise and it was just a matter of time.”

Thonson, who was fighting for the fourth time in 2022, controlled the tempo and distance from the opening bell and looked like the more relaxed and experienced fighter. He used his jab and straight right hand to cause both swelling around Tomlin’s left eye and serious cause for concern in Tomlin’s corner. Prior to the start of the third round, Tomlin’s father and trainer Darryl urged his son to pick up the pace.

Echter, it was Thonson who stepped on the gas even more. Late in the third round, Thonson landed a barrage of punches that hurt Tomlin and left his face a bloody mess. The sound of the bell temporarily saved Tomlin but his night would come to an end in the fifth round. Unable to avoid the constant punishment that Thonson was dishing out, the action was stopped after the ringside physician assessed Tomlin.

Globaal, Thonson landed 44 percent of his power punches and out-landed Tomlin 102-39 in total punches.

"Ik voel me prima, I feel like I was in the fight. I just got caught with two overhand rights and I’m pretty sure one of them either broke or fractured my nose,” said the 22-year-old Tomlin. “It was in the second or third round when I got caught. I felt and it threw off the game plan as far as what I was trying to do. I got a little more hesitant than I should have. I just can’t get hit by those overhand rights. SHOWTIME, that’s what they do, they put good fighters against good fighters. I felt like I was going to come out on top but we have to go back and watch film and see what comes next.”

2017 International Boxing Hall of Fame inducteeBarry Tompkins called the action from ringside alongside former world championRaul Marquez and renowned combat sports authorityBrian Campbell serving as expert analysts.Steve Farhood, een 2017 IBHOF inductee, was the unofficial scorer andAl Bernstein, een 2012 inductee, was the ringside reporter.Ray Floresserved as the ring announcer. De uitvoerend producent wasGordon Hall metRichard Gaughan produceren enRick Phillips leiding.

The event was promoted by DiBella Entertainment, whose owner, Lou DiBella, is een 2020 Hall of Fame inductee and will be formally inducted along with the classes of 2021 en 2022 on Sunday. TheShoBox tripleheader will re-air on Monday at 10 p.m. ET / PT op SHOWTIME EXTREME®.

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OverShoBox: The New Generation

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