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3-TEMPS CHAMPION DU MONDE POUR JESSIE VARGAS CONFIRMÉ troisième édition BOX FAN EXPO aura lieu le cinco de mayo WEEK-END, samedi MAI 6, À Las Vegas
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Sugar Ray Leonard & DAVID DINKINS JR. MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS
“These are the type of fights that are going to bring boxing back to where it used to be.” – Sugar Ray Leonard
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, présenté par Premier Boxing Champions,
Live in Primetime on CBS From Barclays Center in Brooklyn
NEW YORK (Mars 1, 2017) – Boxing Hall of Famer and former undisputed welterweight world champion Sugar Ray Leonard et David Dinkins Jr., SHOWTIME Sports Senior Vice President and Executive Producer, hosted a media conference call mercredi to discuss Leonard joining the CBS broadcast team for Samedi welterweight unification between undefeated champions Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia. Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manger, Sports Showtime, began the call with some opening remarks.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, présenté par Premier Boxing Champions, broadcast will air live on CBS from 9-11 p.m. ET/6-8 p.m. PT from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™. The broadcast is presented by Premier Boxing Champions and produced by SHOWTIME Sports® for CBS Television, both divisions of the CBS Corporation.
Leonard will join the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING broadcast team Samedi alongside host Brian Custer, play-by-play voice Mauro Ranallo, International Boxing Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and Sports Emmy® Award-winning reporter Jim Gray.
A five-division titlist and one of the most decorated boxers of all-time, Leonard brings unique perspective to the broadcast booth having been in a similar situation to Thurman and Garcia more than 35 il y a des années. Garcia, the WBC 147-pound titleholder, and Thurman, his WBA counterpart, will unify the exact same titles that Leonard (WBC) and fellow Hall of Famer Thomas Hearns (WBA) unified in their classic 1981 Combat de l'Année.
Leonard made his professional boxing debut on CBS in 1977, less than one year after he won gold at the ‘76 Olympics in Montreal as part of what is considered the greatest American boxing team in Olympic history. Le Mars 4 event will reunite Leonard with former CBS producer and current SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Executive Producer Dinkins Jr.
Below is what the principals said Mercredi on the conference call:
Sugar Ray Leonard
“I was telling David [Dinkins] aujourd'hui, this is the perfect matchup. Je veux dire, you have two incredible fighters, each one of them with their own style and confidence with Keith and Danny. What also raises an eye is the unification. That’s big time for any fighter. And if these fighters can live up to their expectations, I think it’s going to be a home run, without question.
“These are the type of fights that are going to bring boxing back to where it used to be. It’s going to require these type of fights, these type of individuals, these type of athletes, these type of potential super stars, to really change and make boxing what it used to be.”
On the importance of having these types of fights on network television and what it takes to bring the sport back to what it used to be…
“These two young men, these two champions, these undefeated fighters, they fit the mold. I talk to people all of the time about what fights they want to see and this is a fight that has star-quality to it.”
On the advantages of each fighter…
“I look at Keith, and I’ve been watching, over and over, tapes of his previous fight. De nouveau, each of them bring something to the table. Keith Thurman, seems to me, a little more fundamentally sound than Danny Garcia. But Danny Garcia, has a neutralizer. One thing I think is a big factor for the actual fight itself, is that both guys are great champs and both of them could take punches. Si, Je ne sais pas. Put it this way, I wouldn’t bet my house.
“I do favor Thurman because he just seems to be a little bit more poised and collected. He just seems to be that kind of guy. Tout d'abord, he would never give up. Nor would Danny. But I just lean… it’s just my gut that tells me that Keith is a little bit more solid than Danny.”
On Danny Garcia…
“He’s just a guy that has that internal fortitude. He has heart, big heart. And he doesn’t give in. I think he’s the kind of fighter, you know where people short-change him. But I look at him and he’s one of those fighters that, I don’t train – I never train at all – but he’s the kind of fighter that I would enjoy training. Because he deserves to be up there.”
On the importance of facing the best opponents possible…
“That’s extremely important. Heureusement, I was in an era where there were just a lot of guys out there who were so talented. If given the chance they would prove to be champions.
“I always thought that we had to continue to raise the bar as a fighter, as a champion, and continue to fight better and better competition. Quand je me battais, I swear, I wanted to be the underdog -psychologically, spiritually and mentally, if I wasn’t challenged, if I wasn’t considered somewhat of an underdog, I couldn’t perform the way I normally would. It’s what would get me going.
“I have said this a number of times: This fight is going to be bigger and better than what we anticipate because of what is at stake.
“The advantage [pour moi] was the television network exposure, without question. I loved that. It pumped me up because I loved the exposure. I loved the attention. I loved the fights and that’s what also helped me to be the fighter that I became.
On what it’s like being ringside and broadcasting a unification welterweight fight much like the fights and titles he’s fought for…
“It is an out-of-body experience. It’s déjà vu. Like holy, Je suis 60. It’s a kind of thing that is so special and it’s so rare of a unification it seems like. It speaks volumes to me as far as the significance of it. And these guys, Keith and Danny, they know it. They realize it.”
DAVID DINKINS JR.
“When we were discussing the upcoming Thurman-Garcia fight in our senior staff meeting, many of us longtime fight fans thought about Ray’s first fight with Thomas Hearns and the many parallels there with Danny Garcia and Keith Thurman. You have two undefeated fighters and two titlists who have been on a path toward each other since Danny moved up from being a unified champion at super lightweight and moved into the welterweight ranks and gained a world title at 147 livres.
“Ray and Tommy were two stars who it just seemed inevitable that they would fight. We feel the same way about Keith and Danny. You have two undefeated champions and it’s inevitable that they would meet and declare who would be the No. 1 combattant à 147 livres.
“I’m so happy that Ray can join us for this telecast and he and I have discussed over the past few days the many similarities between his circumstance during the Golden Era of Boxing when he had rivals like [Roberto] Duran, Hearns and [Wilfred] Benitez at 147 livres.
“To make the situation even sweeter it reunites myself and Ray after we had worked together years ago at CBS. He along with Tim Ryan et Gil Clancy formed a very entertaining announce team. Ray was in and out of retirement at that point. So his full-time, part-time job up at CBS was terrific fun. We got to see some great fights and work together. And now he joins Mauro Ranallo and Al Bernstein, who is also a Hall of Famer just like Ray is, ringside this samedi prochain. It’s just incredible great fortune that Ray was available to join us and be a significant contributor Samedi."
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Vice-président exécutif et directeur général, Sports Showtime
“SHOWTIME continues to deliver the strongest lineup of any network in boxing. We are delivering the biggest and most meaningful fights and delivering to the largest possible audience. With none on pay-per-view.
“Ce samedi SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING will present the most anticipated fight of the year live on America’s most watched network, CBS. Danny Garcia versus Keith Thurman is without question the best fighting the best. They are two undefeated champions with a combined record of 60 wins and zero losses and squaring off in the prime of their careers to determine who the top dog is in boxing’s marquee division.
“SHOWTIME has really made it our mission to televise the top-rated champions against the top-rated challengers in boxing’s most compelling weight classes.
“The fans have taken note, and the momentum continues to rise. Adrien Broner et Adrian Granados fought a close fight two weeks ago that was our most watched main event dans deux ans.
“This is just the second primetime fight on CBS in nearly 40 years since Ali-Spinks in 1978. We are grateful to our colleagues at CBS who are helping to deliver this important event for boxing. It is critical that we put our best foot forward in a very hyper competitive television market, and that is certainly what we are doing Samedi night on CBS.”
ABOUT GARCIA vs. THURMAN
Danny Garcia vs. Keith Thurman is a welterweight world title showdown between undefeated 147-pound titlists. The 12-round bout headlinesSHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS, présenté par Premier Champions de boxe, Samedi Mars 4 de Barclays Center, la maison de BROOKLYN BOXE ™. In the co-main event undefeated rising star Erickson Lubin battles once-beaten knockout artist Jorge Cota in a super welterweight title eliminator bout on CBS at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, qui est promu par DiBella Entertainment, commence à $50 (non compris les frais applicables) et sont maintenant en vente. Les billets peuvent être achetés en ligne en vous rendant www.ticketmaster.com, www.barclayscenter.com ou en appelant 1-800-745-3000. Les billets sont également disponibles à la Billetterie du American Express au Barclays Center. Les rabais de groupe sont disponibles en téléphonant 844-BKLYN-GP.
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Stephon Young wins WBA NABA title with decision over Tony Lopez Jr.
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Late replacement Erik “El Trump” Ruiz upsets Hanzel Martinez for WBC International super bantamweight title
Young decisions Lopes, Vera stops Zizic
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RÉSULTATS OFFICIELS
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-all pictures by Manny “Mitts” Murillo / Roy Jones Jr. Promotions de boxe-
Erik Ruiz celebrates his upset victory
LAS VEGAS (Septembre 30, 2016) — Remplacement tardif Erik “El Trumpo” Ruiz dérangé Hanzel Martinez en ce soir “Knockout Night at the D” main event in front of another sold-out crowd at the outdoor Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. Le “Knockout Night at the D” série, presented by the D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (JJR) Promotions de boxe. Hall Of Fame announcers Jim “J.R.” Ross et Al Bernstein called the action from ringside with Sean Wheelock on CBS Sports Network in North America and internationally via ESPN. Ruiz (16-5-1, 6 KOs) replaced Emmanuel Quartey, who was unable to secure a visa, and he was rewarded with a 10-round majority decision victory over fellow Mexican fighter Hanzel Martinez (23-3, 19 KOs) pour l'Association mondiale de boxe vacant (WBA) International super bantamweight title. “El Trumpo,” fighting out of Oxnard, Californie, put on a clinic, avoiding the lunging Martinez, who was frustrated throughout the fight by Ruiz’ slickness. Martiniz lunged, Ruiz countered and then he slightly moved to the side, avoiding any potential. Défensivement, Ruiz was far superior, keeping Martinez off balance through out the majority of rounds. Ruiz (R) controlled most of the action in the main event
“Je me sens bien,” Ruiz exclaimed. “I took this last minute fight but I was ready for it. Hanzel is a tough fighter. He has guts. I didn’t think he’d to the full 10 tours. This is an opportunity that will open a lot of doors for me. He knew he was coming to fight and I as ready for him.” In a good technical fight with a lot of give-and-take action from start to finish, invaincuStephon “Showstopper” Jeune (15-0-3, 6 KOs) vaincu Tony Lopez, Jr. (11-2, 4 KOs) in a battle of gritty southpaws. Combats de St. Louis, Young’s quickness prevailed over Lopes’ toughness, as both fighters put on a show for the vacant North American Boxing Association (Aussi) bantamweight title in the co-feature. Young won a 10-round majority decision. (L) Young’s quickness was the difference
“Il était un dur combat,” Young commented. “My coach said, if you wan it, go get him. And I did. I knew what I was coming to get. People want to see me fight in this division.” Dans le premier match de la télévision, NABA USA super welterweight champion Jean “Le Phenom” Vera (15-0, 10 KOs) made another strong statement under the neon lights, stopping challenger Milorad “Micko” Zizic (12-2, 7 KOs) dans le second tour. Making his second title defense, Vera, un gaucher, served notice to all super welterweights, dropping Zizic twice and then staggering him again before referee Kenny Baylesscalled an end to the fight. Vera Vera decked Zizic twice
“I came out here to put on a show,” Vera said after the fight. “I dropped him (première) with a left-right. The second knockdown I feinted and hit him with a hard right jab. I then turned right-handed because I knew my right was working. I knew I had him.” Las Vegas junior lightweight Randy Moreno cruised to his fifth win without a loss, unloading an unanswered barrage of punches on Fabien “El Suavecito” Alanez (1-1) jusqu'à ce que l'arbitre Jay Nady halted the fight in the second round. Moreno is a rising young star to watch
Popular Las Vegas welterweight Jérémie “J-Flash” Nichols pour améliorer 7-0 with a totally in control 4-round decision over Marquis “The Hawk” Hawthorn (4-5, 1 KO). Nichols kept rollin’
Las Vegas’ 18-poids coq âgé d'un an max “The Baby Faced Assassin” Ornelas (5-0, 2 KOs) est resté invaincu, winning a a 4-round unanimous technical decision overMulapi Enjani (2-3-2, 1 KO). Ornelas hurt Enjani near the end of the fourth round. Enajani hurt his knee and he was unable to continue, resulting in a technical decision 18-year-old Max Ornelas (L) pour améliorer 5-0
Las Vegas junior lightweight Sal Lopez (4-0, 0 KOs) pitched a shutout, winning all four rounds on the judges’ tableaux de bord, over previously undefeated Kenneth “Décousu” Taylor (2-1, 2 KOs). (R) Lopez pitched a shutout
RÉSULTATS OFFICIELS
SUPER welters
John Vera (15-0, 10 KOs), Champion, Fort Worth, TX
WTKO2 (2:15)
Milorad Zizic (12-2, 6 KOs), Provocateur, Las Vegas, Nevada
(Vera retained WBA-NABA super welterweight title)
Welters
Jeremy Nichols (7-0, KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Marquis Hawthorn (4-5, 1 KO), Waco, TX.
JUNIOR légers
Randy Moreno (5-0, 4 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada
WTKO2 (0:21)
Fabian Alaniz (1-1, 0 KOs), Laredo, TX
Sal Lopez (4-0, 0 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada
WDEC (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Kenneth Taylor (2-1, 2 KOs), Tyler, TX
SUPER bantamweights
Erik Ruiz (16-5-1, 6 KOs), Oxnard, COMME
WDEC10 (98-92, 97-93, 95-95)
Hanzel Martinez (23-3, 19 KOs), Tijuana, Mexique.
(Ruiz won WBC International bantamweight title)
Bantamweights
Stephon Jeune (15-0-3, 6 KOs), Saint Louis, MO
WDEC (97-93, 96-94, 95-95)
Tony Lopez, Jr. (11-2, 4 KOs), Fort Worth, TX
(Young won WBA-NABA Bantamweight title)
Max Ornelas (5-0, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada
WTDEC4 (40-36, 40-36 40-36)
Mulapi Enjani (2-3-2, 1 KO), San Diego, COMME
INFORMATIONS:
Gazouillement: @thedlasvegas, @dlvEventsCenter, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
Suivez ces combattants sur Twitter: @teamtonylopez, @hanzel2111, @stephonyoung, @johnverajr, @mickozizic, @jflashgang, @_RandyMoreno
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POIDS OFFICIELLES & PICTURES For “Knockout Night at the D”
Promoter Roy Jones Jr.
-all pictures by Manny “Mitts” Murillo / Roy Jones Jr. Promotions de boxe
(fighter on right is listed first each fight, promoter Roy Jones Jr. in the middle)
VACANT WBA INTERNATIONAL SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (10)
Hanzel Martinez (23-2, 19 KOs), Tijuana, Mexique 122 lbs.
Erik Ruiz (15-5-1, 6 KOs), Oxnard, COMME 121 lbs.
VACANT WBA-NABA BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (10)
Tony Lopez, Jr. (11-1, 4 KOs), Fort Worth, TX 118 lbs.
Stephon Jeune (14-0-3, 6 KOs), Saint Louis, MO 117 bs.
WBA-NABA USA SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMIONSHIP (8)
John Vera (14-0, 9 KOs), Champion, Fort Worth, TX 154 lbs.
Milorad Zizic (12-1, 6 KOs), Provocateur, Las Vegas, Nevada 153 ½ lb.
JUNIOR légers (4)
Randy Moreno (4-0, 3 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada 134 lbs.
Fabian Alaniz (1-0, 0 KOs), Laredo, TX 134 ½ lb.
Welters (4)
Jeremy Nichols (6-0, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada 147 ½ lb.
Marquis Hawthorn (4-4, 1 KO), Waco, TX 146 lbs.
Bantamweights (4)
Max Ornelas (4-0, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada 118 lbs.
Mulapi Enjani (2-2-2, 1 KO), San Diego, COMME 116 ½ lb.
JUNIOR légers (4)
Sal Lopez (3-0, 0 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada 131 lbs.
Kenneth Taylor (2-0, 2 KOs), Tyler, TX 129 lbs.
QUOI: “Knockout Night at the D” boxe professionnelle
QUAND: Vendredi, Septembre 30, 2016
OÙ: Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC)
PROMOTEUR: Roy Jones Jr. Promotions de boxe
TELEVISION: Live on CBS Sports Network, internationally via ESPN (digital delay check local listings)
BROADCASTERS: Jim “J.R.” Ross, Al Bernstein & Sean Wheelock
RING ANIMATEUR: Jeff Huston
PORTES OUVERTES: 5:00 p.m. PT
Premier combat: 6:00 p.m. PT
FIRST TV BOUT: 8:00 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. ET
AUTRE: “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media
INFORMATIONS:
Gazouillement: @thedlasvegas, @dlvEventsCenter, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
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Erik Ruiz replaces Emmanuel Quartey vs Hanzel Martinez in Friday Night’s “Knockout Night at the D” événement principal
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LAS VEGAS (Septembre 27, 2016) – Veteran super bantamweight Erik Ruiz has replaced Ghanaian boxer Emmanuel Quartey, who was unable to secure a visa to enter the United States, en ce vendredi night’s 10-round main event versus Hanzel “Rude Boy” Martinez, headlining a strong “Knockout Night at the D” carte, for the vacant World Boxing Association International super bantamweight title.
Diffusion en direct (11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT) sur CBS Sports Network and internationally viaESPN (digital delay check local listings), “Knockout Night at the D” will be held outdoors under the neon lights at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
Le “Knockout Night at the D” série, présenté par D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (JJR) Promotions de boxe.
Hall of Fame announcers Jim “J.R.” Ross et Al Bernstein will call all of the action from ringside with Sean Wheelock handling fighter interviews on CBS Sports Network and in English for ESPN internationally.
Martinez (23-2, 19 KOs), a former WBC United States bantamweight champion, fights out of Tijuana, Mexique. Ruiz (15-5-1, 6 KOs) is coming off an impressive 10-round draw with 30-1 Horacio Garcia this past May in as Vegas. He has a notable win over previously unbeaten (11-0-2) Roy Tapia also extended top prospects such as Jessie Magdaleno,Alexis Santiago et Manuel Avila la distance.
“We knew there were some issues with Quartey’s visa situation,” organisateur Keith Veltredit, “so we had Erik Ruiz on hold. It’s unfortunate but things like this happen in boxing and we’re fortunate to have such a quality opponent like Erik as a late replacement. En fait, he’s fought much tougher opponents than Quartey. Hanzel has 18 KO dans son 23 victoires, but Ruiz has never been stopped as a professional. We’re confident that the main event will be equally competitive and that fans will enjoy another great night of ‘Knockout Night at the D” boxing.”
In the 10-round co-feature event, Tony Lopez, Jr. (11-1, 4 KOs) prend Stephon “Showstopper” Jeune (14-0-3, 6 KOs) for the vacant WBA North American Boxing Association (Aussi) bantamweight title.
In the third title fight of the night, undefeated WBA-NABA USA super welterweight champion Jean “Le Phenom” Vera (14-0, 9 KOs) makes his second title defense against Milorad “Micko” Zizic (12-1, 6 KOs) in an 8-round bout opening the televised segment of the card.
Also fighting on the undercard in 4-round bouts are Las Vegas welterweight Jérémie “J-Flash” Nichols (5-0, 2 KOs) vs. Marquis Hawthorn (4-4, 1 KO), Las Vegas’ 18-poids coq âgé d'un an max “Baby Face” Ornelas (4-0, 2 KOs) vs. Mulapi “The African Mexican” Enjani (2-2-2, 1 KO), Las Vegas junior lightweight Sal Lopez (3-0) vs.Kenneth Taylor (2-0, 2 KOs), and Las Vegas junior lightweight Randy Moreno (4-0, 3 KOs) vs. Fabian Alaniz (1-0, 0 KOs).
Tous les combats et les combattants sont sujets à changement.
Billets, au prix de $99.99 VIP ringside, $49.99 Ringside, $24.99 et $14.99 admission générale (assise), are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ou www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Les portes ouvrent à 5:00 p.m. PT avec le combat d'ouverture prévue à 6:00 p.m. PT.
Le “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and Neon Star Media.
Cette “Knockout Night at the D” event licensed to ESPN will be available to watch in 61 additional countries and territories in Amérique latine (Amérique du Sud, Central America, Mexique & Brésil) Caraïbes, Oceania (Australie, New Zealand and Pacific Islands),Royaume-Uni, Canada et Inde
INFORMATIONS:
Gazouillement: @thedlasvegas, @dlvEventsCenter, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
Suivez ces combattants sur Twitter: @teamtonylopez, @hanzel2111, @stephonyoung, @johnverajr, @mickozizic, @jflashgang, @_RandyMoreno
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
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Tony Lopez, Jr. vs. Stephon Jeune “Knockout Night at the D” co-feature has punch
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Three title fights, one memorable night of boxing “Knockout Night at the D” returns Sept. 30
Martinez vs. Quartey, Lopez vs. Jeune, Véra contre. Zizic
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Live on CBS Sports Network & ESPN internationally
From the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
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LAS VEGAS (Septembre 14, 2016) — A championship tripleheader will highlight “Knockout Night at the D” vendredi nuit, Septembre 30, sera diffusée en direct (11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT) sur CBS Sports Network and internationally via ESPN (digital delay check local listings), outdoors from under the neon lights at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center(DLVEC).
Le “Knockout Night at the D” série, présenté par D Las Vegas and DowntownLas Vegas Events Center, is promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (JJR) Promotions de boxe.
Hall of Fame announcers Jim “J.R.” Ross et Al Bernstein will call all of the action from ringside on CBS Sports Network and in English for ESPN internationally.
In The 10-round main event, Hanzel “Rude Boy” Martinez (23-2, 19 KOs) prend
Emmanuel Quartey (20-2, 19 KOs) pour l'Association mondiale de boxe vacant (WBA) International super bantamweight championship.
Tony Lopez, Jr. (11-1, 4 KOs faces unbeaten Stephon “Showstopper” Jeune (14-0-3, 6 KOs) for the vacant WBA North American Boxing Association (Aussi) bantamweight title in the 10-round co-feature, while undefeated WBA-NABA USA super welterweight champion Jean “Le Phenom” Vera (14-0, 9 KOs) fait sa première défense de titre contre Milorad “Micko” Zizic (12-1, 6 KOs) dans un combat de huit rondes.
“This show has all the makings of the best ‘Knockout Night at the D’ show of the year with three title fights on tap,” RJJ Boxing Promotions CEO/Co-Founder Keith Veltre dit. “The six principal fighters have a combined record of 94-6-3 avec 63 KO. All three of these title fights are evenly matched and can go either way. The winner of the main event should land a spot in the WBA’s top 15 ratings. And we plan to load up the undercard with many of Las Vegas’ most promising prospects.”
Martinez, 24, est un ancien World Boxing Council (WBC) United States bantamweight champion. A native of Tijuana, Mexique, Martinez is ranked No. 4 by the NABA, and on the verge of breaking out on the national boxing scene. He hasn’t fought since last December because his last fight was cancelled when he was injured in a car accident.
A former super flyweight champion at home in Ghana, Quartey like Martinez is a dangerous puncher who has experience in the ring. He will be making his United State debut Sept. 30 vs. Martinez.
The 22-year-old Lopez, se battre hors de Dallas, is coming off of a sensational second-round stoppage of Jerren Cochran this past May at DLVEC. He is a former WBC Youth Intercontinental bantamweight champion, the belt he captured in 2014 with an 8-round unanimous decision from previously undefeated Isaac Torres (9-0) in Fort Worth. Lopez is rated No. 7 by the NABA.
Jeune, 27, is rated No. 2 by the NABA. The southpaw was a decorated amateur boxer out of Saint Louis, compiling an 86-13 record, including a silver-medal performance at the 2011 Championnats nationaux Golden Gloves. All three of his draws were fought on the road. His last was in his most recent fight, last April at Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York, in which he and 14-0 Nikolay Potapov battled evenly for 10 tours.
Vera’s brutal sixth-round knockout of 10-1-1 Joey Ruelas, also at DLVEC, earned the left-handed Vera his NABA-USA super welterweight crown. Fighting out of Fort Worth, Vera will be facing the toughest opponent of his 3 ½ an de carrière professionnelle.
Zizic, a native of Montenegro is a former International Boxing Federation (IBF) Youth and WBC Mediterranean middleweight champion. Ranked No. 14 by the NABA, Zizic now lives and trains in the capital of boxing, Las Vegas.
Undercard fights will soon be announced. Tous les combats et les combattants sont sujets à changement.
Billets, au prix de $99.99 VIP ringside, $49.99 Ringside, $24.99 et $14.99 admission générale (assise), are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ou www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Les portes ouvrent à 5:00 p.m. PT avec le combat d'ouverture prévue à 6:00 p.m. PT.
Le “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and Neon Star Media.
Cette “Knockout Night at the D” event is licensed to ESPN will be available to watch in 61 additional countries and territories in Amérique latine (Amérique du Sud, Central America, Mexique & Brésil) Caraïbes, Oceania (Australie, New Zealand and Pacific Islands),Royaume-Uni, Canada et Inde
INFORMATIONS:
Gazouillement: @thedlasvegas, @dlvEventsCenter, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJrBoxing
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