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RING CITY USA KONDIGT GESTAPELDE UNDERCARD AAN voor maart 18 evenement in puerto rico

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Live op NBC Sports Network en NBC Sports App

9:00 p.m. EN / 6:00 p.m. PT

Twitch-prelims beginnen bij 6:30 p.m. EN / 3:30 p.m. PT

Los Angeles - maart 12, 2021 - Ring City USA, de nieuwe sportmedia-startup die in november met zijn boksserie op donderdagavond debuteerde 2020, announced a stacked undercard today for its March 18 evenement, the next fight night of the boxing outfit’s three-event residency in Puerto Rico. The three-fight main card will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on NBC Sports Network in the United States and Puerto Rico, and on Twitch for fans outside of the U.S, live from Albergue Olimpico (Olympisch centrum) in Salinas.

The six-fight event is headlined by another chapter in the iconic Puerto Rico vs. Mexico ring rivalry asAlberto Machado (22-2, 18 KO) of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, veldslagenAngel ‘Tashiro’ Fierro (17-1-1, 13 KO) van Tijuana, Mexico, in a ten-round lightweight bout. Machado was previously slated to fight undefeated prospect Hector Tanajara who was forced to withdraw due to illness.

In the evening’s co-main event from Puerto Rico, Jose ‘Chiquro’ Martinez, (21-1-2, 14 KO), of Las Marias, Puerto Rico, clashes with three-time world title challengerIsraël ‘Jiga’ Gonzalez (26-4, 11 KO) van Los Cabos, Mexico, in een bantamgewicht gevecht van tien ronden.

De 28-jarige Martinez lijkt in de winstkolom te blijven na een knock-out van Yeison Vargas in de tweede ronde in februari. 2020 in San Juan, P.R. Zijn laatste vier overwinningen kwamen door knock-out.

Na een zwaarbevochten besluit van twaalf ronden, verlies voor de grote Romeinse "Chocolatito" Gonzalez in oktober. 2020, De 24-jarige Gonzalez versloeg Samuel Gutierrez slechts twee maanden later in december 2020 in San Lucas, Mexico. Martinez heeft de afgelopen drie jaar ook wereldkampioenen Khalid Yafai en Jerwin Ancajas uitgedaagd voor hun titelgordels..

Een zes-ronden licht zwaargewicht gevecht rondt de hoofdkaart op NBC Sports Network afDe Ierse Joe Ward, (2-1, 2 KO), van Moate, Ierland, die zijn pro-debuut tegenvaller zal wrekenMarco ‘El Muneco’ Delgado, (7-1, 5 KO), of Turlock, Calif.

Fighting at Madison Square Garden on October 5, 2019, Ward suffered a severe knee injury in the second round which delivered Delgado a technical knockout victory. Ward has bounced back with two first round knockouts taking place in December 2020 in Mexico. Since the victory over Ward, Delgado has continued his winning ways with a six-round decision over previously undefeated Burley Brooks in December 2020 in Arlington, Texas.

Headlining the Twitch undercard broadcast, die begint aan 6:30 p.m. EN / 3:30 p.m. PT, three-time world title challengerMaricela ‘La Diva’ Cornejo, (13-4, 5 KO), Los Angeles, Calif. confronteert zich metAlma Ibarra (7-1, 4 KO) of Monterrey, Mexico.

In the last three years, Cornejo has twice come up short against unified Super Middleweight World Champion Franchon Dezurn-Crews in her quest to win a world championship. Sandwiched between the two world title fights, Cornejo was victorious in a tremendous performance against veteran Erin Toughill on January 27, 2019 in front of her legion of hometown fans in Los Angeles.

A winner of her first seven fights, Ibarra looks to return to the win column following a hard-fought ten-round decision loss to undefeated WBA Interim Junior Middleweight Champion Raquel Miller on November 23, 2019.

In an eight-round flyweight battle, former world champion and knockout artistAngel ‘Tito’ Acosta, (21-2, 21 KO), van San Juan, Puerto Rico, veldslagenGilberto Mendoza (17-9-3, 8 KO) van Modesto, Calif.

The 30-year-old Acosta made three successful defenses of his world title before losing to Elwin Soto in June 2019. In his last fight in October 2019, Acosta stopped Raymond Tabugon in the fifth round. The upset-minded Mendoza hits the ring following a hard-fought decision loss to top undefeated Mexican prospect Sergio Rios Jimenez.

Rounding out the card in a six-round junior lightweight battle, top ongeslagen vooruitzichtEdwin ‘The Chin’ Valentin(9-0, 8 KO) will fight in his hometown of Salinas when he faces veteranHector Marengo (7-14-4, 4 KO) van Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

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Over Ring City USA

Ring City, dat in 2020 werd gelanceerd, is het nieuwste sportmediaplatform van boksen. Samenwerken met verschillende promotors en talenten, de nieuwe boksserie legt de nadruk op competitieve matchups die de vechters echt testen en de vechtfans prikkelen. Ring City biedt geweldige gevechten in de ring en boeiende schouderprogrammering buiten de ring. Ring City is het testterrein waar aanstormend talent hun strepen kan verdienen en zichzelf kan lanceren in het hogere segment van het bokssterrendom.

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WBO Kids Drug Free program visits the Sor Isolina Ferré Center in Ponce

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PONCE, Puerto Rico – In an emotional and busy Christmas activity, de World Boxing Organization (WBO) and its president Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel, accompanied by former world champions, prospects, WBO World Jr. Flyweight Champion Ángel Acosta, regional champions, and other figures of the sport were delivering gifts to children at the Sor Isolina Ferré Center in Ponce, as part of the successful world ‘WBO Kids Drug Free’ program.

An emotional Sister Mildred Vázquez, Spiritual Director of the centers of Puerto Rico, zei: “The WBO and Paco Valcárcel have been committed to us for around 20 years.There are many gifts that will be distributed to the other centers that we have in Puerto Rico. Since day one, which was a long time ago, I remember that Paco told us that the WBO was never going to forget us. His deed is very important for all of us. We will never forget the great help you gave us then Hurricane María hit us hard; we are very grateful”.

“Respect for the school, respect for the church, respect for their fathers and mothers, respect for the elderly and respect for their peers. Respect is the most important priority in life said our Savior”, Valcárcel expressed to the large number of children present. “Sister Sor Isolina always knew how to multiply the fish and bread. She was sent from God. They can count on us every year, the commitment will continue, and we love them very much”.

The world champion Ángel “Tito” Acosta said: “Many children left happy with their gifts and bicycles. I always tell the youth that they have to get away from the streets to concentrate on their studies”.

Participating in the activity were Acosta, former professional basketball player Javier “Toñito” Colón, WBO Latino Featherweight Champion Luis”Popeye” Lebrón, WBO Interim Latino Heavyweight Champion Víctor Bisbal, the former world champions Samuel Serrano, Alex “El Nene” Sánchez and Ángel “Cholo” Espada, along with boxers Alfredo “De Salsero” Kruis, Jean M. Rivera, Edwin “Chin” Valentín, and amateur boxer Bryan Rodríguez.

Also in the event were boxing managers Margaro Cruz, coaches Jesús “Tongui” Ortiz, Ángel Vargas, Yoel “Yowy” González, and Félix Pagán Pintor, referees José Hiram Rivera and Ramón Peña; professional boxing judge César Ramos. For the WBO, other than Valcárcel, legal advisor Gustavo Olivieri, WBO Treasurer Adolfo Flores, and WBO Chairman Ratings Committee Edgardo López Sasso were also present.

WBO Kids Drug Free is an international program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a message of prevention to the use of drugs and to motivate them to continue studying, using sports as a tool to stay on good steps, as well supporting causes aimed at those in need in order to contribute to a better quality of life.

About the Sor Isolina Ferré Center:

CSIF has contributed to the well-being, security and socioeconomic development of Puerto Rico since its foundation 49 years ago at the Ponce Beach by Sister Isolina Ferré, MSBT. Its corrective programs and prevention, human development and community development provide solutions to address problems such as school dropout, violence, and unemployment and the economic crisis. The different programs and services are offered in 24 towns of the Island, including regions of Ponce, Guayama, San Juan, and Canóvanas, onder andere.