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EVANDER HOLYFIELD AND BOB ARUM HEADLINE 2018 ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME CLASS

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ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES THEIR CLASS OF 2018
2nd ANNUAL INDUCTION WEEKEND: JUNE 1st – 3rd 2018
ALSO INDUCTED, PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
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Atlantic City, N.J. – Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 27, 2017 – Evander Holyfield and Bob Arum headline the 2018 inductees into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame.
The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) tau tshaj tawm nws 25 neeg 2018 Induction Class, which also includes President Donald J. Trump. This epic event will take place at The Claridge, a Radisson Hotel located at Park Place & Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey rau Lub rau hli ntuj 1 – 3, 2018.
Atlantic City, New Jersey Mayor-Elect Frank M. Gilliam Jr. commented, “The future of boxing in Atlantic City is brighter than ever. Being the newly elected Mayor of the City of Atlantic City, New Jersey it gives me great honor to be a part of bringing the 2nd Annual Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend back to our Great City. I believe boxing and Atlantic City has always been a natural fit and we see it returning to its glory days, and under my administration, we plan on welcoming it back wholeheartedly: Congratulations to the ACBHOF “2018” Inductees!”
The Claridge Hotel serves as the signature Corporate Sponsor for this knockout weekend, “The Claridge is proud to be in partnership with the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame and to continue to promote professional boxing’s exceptional history in Atlantic City,” says Cem Erenler, Vice President/ Operations & Business Development for TMJ Properties, the owner and developer of The Claridge. The iconic hotel, which is now part of the global Radisson brand first opened in 1930. “Hosting this signature event is in the best traditions of The Claridge, which for more than 80 years has been Atlantic City’s center for exciting events in sports and entertainment,” Mr. Erenler said.
Lub 2018 inductees in the Fighter category are:
Evander Holyfield
Héctor Camacho (posthumous)
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Bobby Czyz
Jeff Chandler
Ray Mercer
Vinny Paz
Richie Kates

Trainer and Cutmen
Carmen Graziano

George Benton
Ralph Citro
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Bob Arum
Dan Duva
Diane Fischer-Cristiano
Ed Derian
Jean Williams
Joseph Pasquale
Jersey Joe Walcott
Bernard Fernandez
Dave Weinberg
Ray Bailey
Jose Sulaiman
Marian Muhammad
Mark Etess
President Donald J. Trump

Evander Holyfield stated: “I have many great memories fighting in Atlantic City, and I am honored to be inducted into its Hall of Fame.”
The 2nd Annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration Weekend will honor some of the world’s most prominent trailblazers from the sport of boxing: President Donald J. Trump, José Sulaimán, and Bob Arum are just a few names who will be enshrined with the 2018 induction class. Also expected to be in attendance; current and former boxing champions, and VIP Guests for a fun-filled weekend that’s highlighted by a black-tie evening, and the acclaimed, unforgettable Induction Ceremony.
“The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame is here to stay! The epic success of our 2017 Inaugural Induction weekend was pivotal to our brand value in the boxing and business community,” said Rodrick Green Vice President and Business Strategist for ACBHOF. “We are excited about the economic and sports entertainment impact the ACBHOF will continue to have in Atlantic City. Thank you for your support and be reassured that at the 2018 Induction Celebration the bar will be raised even higher.
Over the next several weeks there will be updates on the schedule of events, room packages and expected VIP appearances on the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame and the Claridge Hotel websites and social media platforms.
“We’re excited about the ACBHOF 2018 Induction Class; I believe our nomination committee did an incredible job in selecting a diverse and richly deserving group of individuals. I’m extremely proud of this class because it contains three remarkable women: Diane Fischer-Cristiano, Jean Williams, and Marian Muhammad. The ACBHOF team along with our partners and sponsors are looking forward to June where we will pay homage to our 2018 inductees,” said Ray McCline ACBHOF President and Founder.
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SAVE THE DATE; ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME SECOND INDUCTION WEEKEND: JUNE 1ST, 2ND and 3RD 2018

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ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME SECOND INDUCTION WEEKEND
JUNE 1ST, 2ND and 3RD 2018
Atlantic City, N.J. – Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 7, 2017 – The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame is proud to announce its second Annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration Weekend. Lub 2018 celebration is set for Friday, June 1st through Sunday, June 3rd; and will be held at the historic Claridge a Radisson Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Our esteemed Nomination Committee has completed the nomination and voting process; and the names of all luminaries who will be inducted into the 2018 Induction Class, will be announced Monday, Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 27, 2017, via an official press release. This year’s group of Inductees is comprised of Boxers, Trainers, Promoters, Managers, Matchmakers, Historians, Special Contributors, and Posthumous individuals. All who have played a major role in making Atlantic City atop boxing destination in the U.S.A.
The countdown to Induction Weekend has begun as plenary meetings are already underway. Over the next several week’s updates on room packages, schedule of events and expected celebrity appearances will be posted on the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame and the Claridge Hotel websites and social media platforms.
During last year’s inaugural three-day celebration – ACBHOF showcased the Fight Fan Experience – a festive boxing-themed environment that included a Boxing Fantasy Camp, Pop-Up Barber Shop, Jack Johnson Exhibit, Icons of Boxing, The Legacy Exists Joe Frazier Scholarship Fund, James O’Neal Sculptures, Cake King of Queens, The Press of Atlantic City Exhibit, WBC Boxing, Food vendors and music by DJ Young Hitta.
The master of ceremonies for the ceremony was President of NJ Boxing Hall of Fame, Henry Hascup. Lub 2017 induction weekend was a smorgasbord of boxing royalty, celebrity guests, and legions of boxing fans. Last year’s star-studded Charter Class members included: Don King, Michael Spinks, Larry Hazzard, Steve Smoger, Mike Rossman, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, Frank Gelb, Don Elbaum, J Russell Peltz, Dave Bontempo, Ken Condon, Robert Lee, Sr., Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson.
Some of last year’s VIP guests included: Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian, Councilman Frank Gilliam, Dr. Nina Radcliff, Whitney Ullman, Jill Diamond, Flo Anthony, Aaron Snowell, Lillo Brancato, Alan Goldberg, Ray Mercer, Mark Breland, Iran Barkley, Iceman John Scully, Tracy Patterson, Milton Luban, Chuck Zito and the Grandy Twins. Entertainment was provided by former Miss America, Suzette Charles; Chicken Bone Beach Jazz Band and saxophonist Parris.
Considering the scale and level of our inaugural event and the significant interest it has kindled, we can safely say that the celebration remains unique and exciting for Atlantic City and the sport of boxing.
All interested sponsors, exhibitors, and vendors looking be involved in 2018 induction weekend or to reserve a booth are encouraged to contact the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF):
Tele: 1+ (609) 318 -3188 (TEB CHAWS USA)
P.O. Box 7221 Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
Lub vas sab: www.acbhof.com
Follow us: @ACBHOF on Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
ACBHOF is pleased to recognize our early partners:
The Claridge Hotel and Brighton Park hold a rich and significant place in American history. The property is centrally situated on arguably the most desirable plot of land in Atlantic City. Tus me claridge tsev so, once known by its 1929 npe menyuam yaus “Skyscraper by the Sea”, radiates a breathtaking Manhattanesque design situated in the prime center of the Atlantic City’s boardwalk. One of the last remaining architectural masterpieces from the Boardwalk Empire Era, The Claridge Hotel housed such legends as Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy, Al Capone, Nucky Johnson, Princess Grace of Monaco and Frank Sinatra. Lub “New” Claridge Hotel boasts an era style décor which is portrayed in all 500 guest rooms which have all been completely remodeled. Elegant suites are favored by many guests with spectacular ocean/bay views and Jacuzzi tubs.
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Anthony “Kua txiv” Young headlines on Saturday, December 16th at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City

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Heavyweight contender Chazz Witherspoon in action

Gabriel pham, Alicia Ashley, Tub fuabtais Badi Ajamu, Terrance Cauthen & Ikram Kerwat in separate bouts

Plus undefeated Vidal Rivera and Mike Hilton
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Atlantic City, New Jersey (Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 2, 2017)–Local favorite Anthony “Kua txiv” Hluas will headline a special night of action dubbed “Boardwalk Brawls 2” rau Saturday, December 16th ntawm Tus me claridge tsev so nyob rau hauv Atlantic City.
The show is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions.
Young of Atlantic City has a record of 18-2 with six knockouts, and is riding a seven fight winning streak.
Lub 29 year-old Young is a six-year veteran who has garnered wins over Jose Javier Calderon (4-1), and is coming off a six-round unanimous decision over 56-fight veteran Carlos Winston Velasquez on August 19th at The Claridge.
This will be Young’s 4th consecutive start at The Claridge and 12th overall fight in his hometown of Atlantic City.
Young’s opponent in the scheduled ten-round bout will be announced shortly.
Appearing the eight-round heavyweight co-feature will be Heavyweight Chazz Witherspoon.
Witherspoon ntawm Paulsboro, New Jersey muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 36-3 nrog 28 knockouts.
Lub 36 year-old Witherspoon is a 13-year-professional has fought some of the top fighters in the Heavyweight division.
He has wins over Yul Witherspoon (1-0), Michael Alexander (11-0), Talmidge Griffis (24-6-3), Jonathan Haggler (18-1), Adam Richards (21-1), Ty Cobb (14-2), Nick Guivas (11-2-2) and Michael Marrone (21-5).
Witherspoon has stopped his last six foes, and is coming off a 4th round stoppage over Carlos Sandoval on October 1, 2016 in Trenton, New Jersey.
Witherspoon’s opponent will be announced shortly.
An all-star lineup makes up an exciting undercard.

Nyob rau hauv yim-round bouts:

Former world Super Bantamweight champion Alicia Ashley (24-11-1, 4 Kos) of Jamaica will fight Kristie Simmons (8-3, 2 Kos) ntawm Denver, Colorado.
Nyob rau hauv rau-round bouts:
Gabriel pham (9-1, 4 Kos) of Atlantic City will take on an opponent to be named in a super middleweight bout.

Tub fuabtais Badi Ajamu (28-3-1, 15 Kos) ntawm Camden, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a cruiserweight fight.

Yav tas los U.S. Olympian Terrance Cauthen (36-8, 9 Kos) ntawm Trenton, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a junior welterweight bout.

Nyob rau hauv plaub-round bouts:

Vidal Rivera (7-0, 4 Kos) ntawm Camden, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a featherweight bout.
Mike Hilton (7-0, 6 Kos) ntawm Trenton, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a cruiserweight bout.

Shadd Gamhour (5-0, 4 Kos) ntawm Pensacola, FL will take on an opponent to be named in a middleweight tussle.

Kuvkram Kerwat (8-1, 5 Kos) of Beja, Tunisia will take on an opponent to be named in a lightweight scrap.

Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $150, $120, $85 & $60 and can be purchased at The Claridge Hotel or by calling 609-712-3854 los yog email mreglus12@aol.com
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LaManna decisions Sosa; wins WBC Silver Latino Title; Announces retirement

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CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING ON THE BOARDWALK!!!
Mayfield & Capers battle to a draw
Vermall, Julan, Rodriguez, Mamedov, Rivera & Ortiz remain undefeated
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Atlantic NROOG, NJ-It was a bittersweet night for welterweight contender Thomas LaManna as he won a 10-round unanimous decision over George Sosa in an entertaining bout in front of a capacity crowd at Tus me claridge tsev so Nyob rau hauv Atlantic City.

The 11-bout card was promoted by Rising Promotions.

LaManna won the WBC Silver Latino Welterweight title and shortly after, the fighter known as “Cornflake” promptly announced his retirement in the ring.

The two traded big blows throughout the bout as Sosa came out very aggressively and was able to land some good right hands. LaManna was giving better of the two-way action, which had the sold-out crowd very enthused throughout the contest.
Nyob rau hauv round ob, Sosa started to swell under his left eye. In round six, He started bleeding badly from his nose as the result of pinpoint shots from LaManna.

In round six, LaManna was dominant by scoring two knockdowns from body shots. LaManna was relentless in battering Sosa all over the ring with Sosa lucky to hear the bell to culminate the round. Both guys traded hard shots down the stretch with LaManna getting the better of the action. Every so often, Sosa was able to score with hard shots, but they were few and far between.
LaManna sat down on his punches and landed thudding blows as he tried to get the stoppage against the tough Sosa.

LaManna, 147 lbs ntawm Millville, NJ yeej los ntawm cov qhab nia ntawm 98-90 ob zaug thiab 99-88 to raise his record to 24-2. Sosa of Reading, PA falls to 15-10.

“The body work, the distance and the jab was working for me. He was long and tall so we worked on the distance and I started to put my punches together. The body work is what put him down,”hais tias LaManna. “I took some shots from him, but that is not what I go in wanting to do. I wore him down, worked the body, touched his arms and touched his body.”

“It feels so great to win a championship and to get that hardware.”

Then LaManna announced that this would be his last fight.

“It’s Over. It’s Over. I put a lot of years into this. Qhov no yog nws. I want to thank my parents, Vinny Ponte my promoter, my trainer and everybody who have helped me along the way.”
Yav tas los lub ntiaj teb champion Imamu Mayfield thiab Lamont Capers slugged it out to an eight-round split draw in their cruiserweight bout.

In round six, Mayfield was cut over his left eye from a punch, and Capers had bad swelling over his left eye from a headbutt.Each fighter took a card by a 77-75, tally while 3rd card read even at 76-76.

Mayfield, 200 lbs of Freehold, NJ is now 26-10-3. Capers, 196 lbs of Hawley, PA is 7-10-3.

Yurik Mamedov won a six-round unanimous decision over Ariel Vasquez in a welterweight bout.

Mamedov, 145.5 lbs of Brooklyn, NY won by scores of 60-54 rau tag nrho cov phaib, thiab yog tam sim no 7-0. Vasquez, 145.3 lbs ntawm Managua, NIC is 12-19-2.

Emmanuel Rodriguez won a four round unanimous decision over pro debuting Willie Anderson.

Cov qhab nia tau 40-36 on all cards for Rodriguez, 119 phaus ntawm Newark, NJ, and he is now 2-0. Anderson, 122 lbs of Paulsboro, NJ yog 0-1.

Anderson is the son of former Los Angeles Rams Wide Receiver Willie “Flipper” Anderson.

Vidal Rivera won a four-round unanimous decision over Weusi Johnson in a featherweight bout.

Despite being cut over his left eye in round two, Rivera was able to sweep all cards to the tune of 40-36.

Rivera, 128.6 lbs of Camden, NJ is now 7-0. Johnson, 130.3 lbs of Wilmington, DE is 2-5.

Frederick Julán stopped Tahlik Taylor in the 6th and final round of their light heavyweight bout.

Julan landed a hard left that sent Taylor staggering back into the ropes, thiab lub bout twb nres ntawm 1:15.

Julan, 173 phaus ntawm Brooklyn yog tam sim no 6-0 with three stoppages. Taylor, 177 lbs of Freeport, NY yog 2-8.

Alvin Vermall, Jr. stopped LeMarcus Tucker in round two of their scheduled six-round cruiserweight bout.

Vermall was dominant as he landed power shots from the early stages in round one. Nyob rau hauv round ob, he landed three vicious shots that sent Tucker into a defenseless state, thiab lub bout twb nres ntawm 2:18.

Vermall, Jr., 192 lbs of Catskills, NY is now 13-0-1 nrog 11 knockouts. Tucker is 4-3-1.

Tomas Romain win a four round majority decision over pro debuting Marcos Lugo in a lightweight bout.

Romain, 131.7 lbs of Brooklyn, NY won by scores of 40-36, 39-37 thiab 38-38 thiab yog tam sim no 4-1. Lugo, 131.6 lbs of Vineland, NJ yog 0-1.

Nahir Albright flattened Ronald Logan in 77 seconds of their scheduled four-round junior welterweight bout.

Albright landed a perfect right that sent Logan down for several minutes.

Albright, 139.1 lbs of Philadelphia is 2-1 nrog ib tug knockout. Logan, 140 lbs of New York, NY yog 0-2.

Anthony Hluas won a six-round unanimous decision over Carlos Winston Velasquez in a welterweight bout.

Hluas, 144 1/2 lbs of Pleasantville, NJ yeej los ntawm cov qhab nia ntawm 60-54 rau tag nrho cov phaib, thiab yog tam sim no 18-2. Velasquez, 145 1/2 lbs ntawm Managua, NIC is 25-30-2.

Joshafat Ortiz won a four-round unanimous decision over Sidell Blocker in a lightweight bout.

Ortiz, 129 lbs of Reading, Pa won on two cards 40-36 thiab 39-37 thiab yog tam sim no 2-0. Blocker, 128 lbs of Pleasantville, NJ yog 1-9-1,

For More information, Sib cuag:

Marc Abrams ntawm 856 287 7611 los yog phillyboxing@gmail.com
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LaManna and Sosa Chime in for this Saturday’s WBC Silver Latino Welterweight title bout at The Clardige in Atlantic City

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CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING ON THE BOARDWALK!!!
Former world champion Imamu Mayfield battles Lamont Capers
Anthony Young takes on Carlos Winston Velasquez
Plus undefeated Joshafat Ortiz, Vidal Rivera, Yurik Mamedov, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Frederick Julán & Alvin Vermall, Jr.
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Atlantic City, NJ (Lub yim hli ntuj 16, 2017)–Qhov no Saturday hmo ntuj, Thomas LaManna yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauvGeorge Sosa in a ten-round bout for the WBC Silver Latino Welterweight bout that will headline a big 11 bout card at what is expected to be a sold out Calridge Hotel nyob rau hauv Atlantic City.
The show, promoted by Rising Promotions, is the 9th card that will be staged before a capacity crowd.
Both main event fighters recently gave their final comments before Saturday’s showdown.
” I’m just ready to fight and I hope he is too. I encourage people to come to this action packed, stacked event. 12 bouts featuring some of the hottest prospects and a title fight,” hais tias LaManna.
“I think LaManna is a boxer who has not fought anyone of my caliber yet, and unlike me, I have fought everyone,” said Sosa. LaManna has been protected during his whole career, Do I think he will be easy? Ua Tsis. There is no such thing as an easy fight. He is his Mommy and Daddy;s baby. When he fought somebody with caliber, he lost.”
Despite his 15-9 cov ntaub ntawv, Sosa knows a win can change his whole career.
“This fight is for the WBC Silver title, and would definitely change my career. Before I would just take fights because I needed the money to take care of my family in Cuba. I was too busy partying, and not taking matters seriously. Like my last fight with Anthony Young, I arrived three days before the weigh-in, thiab kuv yog 21 pounds over the weight. Not only did I make the weight, but I went the distance with a formidable opponent. Not this timeI went directly to Cuba to begin training.”
In the eight-round feature, former cruiserweight world champion, Imamu Mayfield (26-10-2, 19 Kos) of Freehold, New Jersey battles Lamont Capers (7-10-2) ntawm Hawley, Pennsylvania.
Nyob rau hauv rau-round bouts:
Anthony “Kua txiv” Hluas (17-2, 6 KO lub) ntawm Atlantic City, NJ battles Carlos Winston Velasquez (25-29-2, 14 Kos) ntawm Managua, Nicaragua in a welterweight bout.
Yurik Mamedov (6-0, 3 Kos) ntawm Brooklyn. NY takes on Ariel Vasquez (12-18-2, 9 Kos) ntawm Managua, Nicaragua in a welterweight bout.
Frederick Julán (5-0, 2 Kos) ntawm Brooklyn, NY battles Tahlik Taylor 2-7, (1KO) of Freeport, NY in a light heavyweight battle.
Alvin Vermall, Jr. (11-0-1, 10 Kos) ntawm Catskills, NY yuav noj nyob rau Tracy Johnson (4-5-4) ntawm Boston, MA in a cruiserweight affair.
Nyob rau hauv plaub-round bouts:
Joshafat Ortiz (1-0Nyeemntawv, PA yuav noj nyob rau Sidell Blocker (1-8-1) of Pleasantville, NJ in a lightweight fight.
Ronald Logan (0-1) ntawm New York, NY takes on Nahir Albright (1-1) of Philadelphia in a battle of lightweights .
Emmanuel Rodriguez (1-0) ntawm Newark, NJ will take on pro debuting Willie Anderson ntawm Paulsboro, NJ in a bantamweight bout.
Marcos Lugo ntawm Vineland, NJ yuav ua kom nws pro debut tiv thaiv Tomas Romain (3-1) ntawm Brooklyn, NY in a lightweight scrap.
Vidal Rivera (6-0, 4 Kos) ntawm Camden, NJ will fight Weusi Johnson (2-4) ntawm Wilmington, DE in a featherweight bout.
Tickets for this great evening of boxing are priced at $150, $125, $100, $80 thiab $55 and can be purchased at www.rspboxing.com
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Webster destroys Harris in 2

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Wins by Ajamu, Zhilei, Hilton, Gamhour and Taylor
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Atlantic City, New Jersey (Lub yim hli ntuj 5, 2017)–Derrick Webster continued his quest towards a world title shot by taking out Lamar Harris in a scheduled eight-round super middleweight bout that headlined a six-bout card at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
The show was promoted by Mis Downing Promotions in association with Square Ring Promotions.

Webster dropped Harris at the end of round one as he landed a perfect straight left hand. After that it was a matter of when Webster would end the night., as Harris was hurt, but came out to endure 28 seconds of pounding before the bout was stopped.
Webster, 167.8 lbs of Glassboro, NJ is now 24-1 nrog 13 knockouts. Harris, 167.9 lbs of Saint Louis, Missouri is now 9-14-4.
“We have been working hard, and now I am looking for a title. I want George Groves,” hais tias webster.
“I knew after I dropped him after the first round, the fight would be over soon thereafter. I know Groves is in the tournament, so why not Badou Jack. I would love to fight him.”
Tub fuabtais Badi Ajamu shook eight years of ring rust to pound out an eight-round uannimous decision over Edgar Perez in a cruiserweight bout.

Ib qho ajamu, 191.4 lbs of Camden, NJ yeej los ntawm cov qhab nia ntawm 80-72 ob zaug thiab 79-73 thiab yog tam sim no 28-3-1. Perez, 190 lbs of Chicago is 7-22.

“Nws yog ib tug zoo sib ntaus. I give myself a C. Everything is about knockouts,” said Ajamu. “I broke him down mentally. You could see that I had a lot of ring rust, as I don’t miss as many shots as I did, but I started to feel good around the 5th round.”

Ajamu has been linked to a rematch with Roy Jones, Jr. who beat Ajamu back in 2006.
Jones was ringside and believes that the fight could happen in November.
“He did more than enough to earn the rematch tonight. Now it is just a matter of making it work financially and all by getting sponsorship’s and such, and that fight can happen, said Jones.

World-ranked heavyweight Zhang Zhilei hammered out Nick Guivas in round one of their scheduled ten-round bout.

Zhilei dropped Guivas in the first frame with a hard six-punch combination in the corner. Seconds later, Zhilei finsihed off the fight with a crushing four-punch combination on the ropes and the bout was stopped at 2:43.

Zhilei, 254.8 lbs of Zhoukou, China is now 17-0 nrog 13 knockouts. Guivas, 238 lbs of Topeka, KS is 13-8-2.

Mike Hilton went the distance for the first time, but still came out with the six-round unanimous decision over Willis Lockett in a cruiserweight bout.

Hilton, 198.5 lbs of Trenton, NJ yeej los ntawm cov qhab nia ntawm 60-54, 58-56 & 60-53 to raise his unblemished mark to 7-0. Lockett, 194.6 lbs of Takoma Park, MD is 14-21-6.

Shaddy Gamhour stopped Jessie Singletary in first round of their scheduled four round middleweight bout.
Gamhour, who is trained by Roy Jones, Jr. landed a hard right hand that sent Singletary to the canvas and the bout was stopped at 1:43.
Gamhour, 163,5 lbs of Pensacola, FL is now 4-0 nrog peb knockouts. Singletary, 167.3 lbs of Washington, DC yog 0-3.
Tahlik Taylor yuav tsum tau cia li 31 seconds to bludgeon Lamont McLaughlin in a scheduled four round super middleweight bout.

Taylor jumped on McLaughlin and landed a vicious combination in the corner that sent McLaughlin hard to the canvas and the was stopped immediately.

Taylor, 172,8 lbs of Freeport, NY yog 2-7 nrog 1 knockout. McLaughlin, 167.2 lbs of Philadelphia is 0-2.

Mis Downing Promotions will be back at the Claridge on Saturday, Lub Kaum Ib Hlis 4th.
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Boardwalk Brawls–Webster vs Harris Press Conference quotes

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Derrick Webster headlines no hnub vas xaum at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City against Lamar Harris
Prince Badi Ajamu returns against Edgar Perez
Yav tas los U.S. Olympian Terrance Cauthen takes on Nick Valliere
Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Shaddy Gamhour, Vidal Rivera and heavyweight Zhang Zhilei
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Atlantic City, New Jersey (Lub yim hli ntuj 3, 2017)–Below are quotes from Thursday afternoon’s press conference at the Flagship Resort in Atlantic City before Saturday night’s Boardwalk Brawls card at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
The card, which is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions in association with Square Ring Promotions is headlined by super middleweight Derrick Webster (23-1, 12 Kos) ntawm Glassboro, New Jersey taking on Lamar Harris (9-13-4, 5 Kos) of Saint Louis in a bout scheduled for eight-rounds.

XOVXWM rooj sab laj QUOTES
Derrick Webster--“This fight is going to be very exciting. This is going to be an action-packed card. I want to thank Roy Jones, Jr. Roy always has time for anybody who wants to take a picture. I don’t know what I would do without him.”

Tub fuabtais Badi Ajamu–“I look forward to this special and great show. I have been helping a lot of fighters out over the years, and when you put that kind of energy and effort out, I want to be on the main stage and help myself. I am not over looking Perez. You might think a fighter is not good, but he is as good as he is the night of the fight so I am not taking anyone lightly. I am expecting him to come with his best.”

Zhang Zhilei–“I am from China and I came here three years ago to pursue my dream of being a professional boxer. Kuv xav ua tsaug rau txhua rau lub sij hawm no, and it will be a great fight.”

Shaddy Gamhour–“I am from Sweden, but I am very happy for this opportunity to fight in Atlantic City. I been here training three months, so this is just another fight.”

Roy Jones Jr--” It is very inspirational to see people come in and strive to do things we want to do in our careers. I had my 2nd career fight here in Atlantic City, and this is something we should bring back. I am happy to bringing my guys to fight on Mis Downing’s cards. It is possible that I will have a rematch with Prince Badi, but he has to do what he needs to do nyob rau hnub Saturday.”

Nyob rau hauv lub yim-round co-feature, come-backing cruiserweight Prince Badi Ajamu (27-3-1, 15 KO lub) ntawm Camden, NJ will take on Edgar Perez (7-21, 3 Kos) ntawm Chicago.
Also on the bill will be former United States Olympian Terrance Cauthen (36-8, 9 KO lub) ntawm Trenton, NJ will fight Nick Valliere (5-2, 2 KO lub) ntawm Forked dej, New Jersey in a six-round super welterweight bout.
In a ten round-bout:
World-Ranked Heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (16-0, 12 Kos) of Las Vegas via China, and is ranked number-13 by the WBO will take on Nick Guivas (13-7-2, 9 KO lub) ntawm Topeka, Kansas.
also in six-round bouts:
Mike Hilton (6-0, 6 Kos) ntawm Trenton, NJ will take on veteran Willis Lockett (14-20-6, 5 KO lub) ntawm Takoma Park, Maryland in a cruiserweight bout.
Vidal Rivera (6-0, 4 KO lub) ntawm Camden, New Jersey will take on an opponent to be named in a featherweight bout.
Nyob rau hauv plaub puag ncig bouts:
Shaddy Gamhour (1-0, 1 KO) ntawm Pensacola, Florida will battle Jessie Singletary (0-2) ntawm Washington, DC in a middleweight bout.
Lamont McLaughlin (0-1) of Philadelphia battles Tahlik Taylor (1-7) of Freeport, NY in a super middleweight affair.
Dion Richardson (3-1, 2 Kos) ntawm Newark, NJ will fight against Felip Nazario (0-7) ntawm Bronx, NY in a lightweight bout.
Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $125, $100, $75 & $50 and can be purchased at The Claridge Hotel or by calling 609-815-1181
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After eight year hiatus, Prince Badi Ajamu back with a purpose

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Ajamu takes on Edgar Perez in co-feature bout no hnub vas xaum at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City
Derrick Webster headlines against Lamar Harris
Yav tas los U.S. Olympian Terrance Cauthen takes on Nick Valliere
Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Shaddy Gamhour, Vidal Rivera and heavyweight Zhang Zhilei
XOVXWM rooj sab laj THIS THURSDAY AT 5 PM ET AT THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL
Rau Tam Sim Tso
Atlantic City, New Jersey (Lub yim hli ntuj 2, 2017)–Nyob rau hauv 2009, and after winning two in a row, Light Heavyweight contender Tub fuabtais Badi Ajamu walked away from the ring at age 37.
Ib qho ajamu, who was a perennial contender had a record of 27-3-1 nrog 15 knockouts, but decided that he needed some time away from competitive action.
Fast forward eight years, Ajamu steps back in the ring as he takes on Edgar Perez in the six-round co-feature bout no hnub vas xaum hmo ntuj nyob rau ntawm lub Claridge Hotel nyob rau hauv Atlantic City.
The card, which will headlined by super middleweight Derrick Webster (23-1, 12 KO lub) ntawm Glassboro, New Jersey taking on Lamar Harris (9-13-4, 5 Kos) of Saint Lois, Missouri in a bout scheduled for eight rounds, is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions and Square Ring Promotions.
Ib qho ajamu, tam sim no 45 years-old of Camden, New Jersey has kept in great shape while away from the squared circle.
“I have been helping people in the gym the whole time, and I decided that if I am putting time in that, I mind as well get back in there and do this on my own,” said Ajamu.
Ajamu also believes that being in the ring will also help fight for a cause that he has been involved with for sometime.
“What better way to bring attention to child abduction, which is a big problem in this country then to be in the ring and help get the message out there.”
Ajamu said that at age 45 that this is not a one-and-done situation, as he plans to stick around for specific purposes.
“The goal is take this as far as I can. I want to win another title and tie another Camden legend, “Tsho” Joe Walcott,” said the former Pennsylvania, IBC Inter-Continental, WBC Continental Americas, WBC Caribbean, , WBO NABO and World Boxing Foundation Light Heavyweight champion.
Another goal is a rematch with legendary Roy Jones, Jr.
Jones defeated Ajamu in 2006, and its’s more than a coincidence that Jones will be in a attendance as a co-promoter for the event.
“Yes there is definitely a reason why I am on this card, and Roy is co-promoting, but I have to get past Perez. I know he is a tough fighter who comes forward, and he is capable as I know Lavarn Harvell who was undefeated at the time that he beat him.”
“I have been in the gym, and have been working on things. You will see a more technical version of me,. Like I said I been in the gym, and now I want to use the energy on something significant.”
Also on the bill will be former United States Olympian Terrance Cauthen (36-8, 9 KO lub) ntawm Trenton, NJ yuav tua Nick Valliere (5-2, 2 KO lub) ntawm Forked dej, New Jersey in a six-round super welterweight bout.
In a ten round-bout:
World-Ranked Heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (16-0, 12 Kos) of Las Vegas via China, and is ranked number-13 by the WBO will take on Nick Guivas (13-7-2, 9 KO lub) ntawm Topeka, Kansas.
also in six-round bouts:
Mike Hilton (6-0, 6 Kos) ntawm Trenton, NJ will take on veteran Willis Lockett (14-20-6, 5 KO lub) ntawm Takoma Park, Maryland in a cruiserweight bout.
Vidal Rivera (6-0, 4 KO lub) ntawm Camden, New Jersey will take on an opponent to be named in a featherweight bout.
Nyob rau hauv plaub puag ncig bouts:
Shaddy Gamhour (1-0, 1 KO) ntawm Pensacola, Florida will battle Jessie Singletary (0-2) ntawm Washington, DC in a middleweight bout.
Lamont McLaughlin (0-1) ntawm Philadelphia battles Tahlik Taylor (1-7) of Freeport, NY in a super middleweight affair.
Dion Richardson (3-1, 2 Kos) ntawm Newark, NJ will fight against Felip Nazario (0-7) ntawm Bronx, NY in a lightweight bout.
THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 3RD AT THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL (60 NORTH MAINE AVENUE IN ATLANTIC CITY) AT 5 PM ET
Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $125, $100, $75 & $50 and can be purchased at The Claridge Hotel or by calling 609-815-1181
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Derrick Webster looking for big fight; targeting George Groves

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Webster headlines no hnub vas xaum at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City against Lamar Harris
Prince Badi Ajamu returns against Edgar Perez
Yav tas los U.S. Olympian Terrance Cauthen takes on Nick Valliere
Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Shaddy Gamhour, Vidal Rivera and heavyweight Zhang Zhilei
XOVXWM rooj sab laj THIS THURSDAY AT 5 PM ET AT THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL
Rau Tam Sim Tso
Atlantic City, New Jersey (Lub yim hli ntuj 1, 2017)–Super Middleweight contender Derrick Webster is looking to fight the elite of the division, but he first first must get by Lamar Harris in a scheduled eight-round bout that will headline a big night of boxing at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The show is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions and Square Ring Promotions.
Webster ntawm Glassboro, New Jersey muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 23-1 nrog 12 knockouts.
Webster has been on a roll, and now he looks to continue his momentum against Harris.
“I really don’t know much about him. I just know that he knows that he is fighting me. Kuv tsis paub nws, but I am sure he knows who I am,” hais tias webster.
Webster attributes his most recent success to a more active schedule as this will be his 3rd fight of this year and 5th fight in the last 14 lub hlis.
“The more that I fight, the more consistent that I am. When I had other people in charge of my career, I was fighting less frequent. Maybe fighting every six or seven months. Now I have been more active and that goes hand in hand with my performances. I was getting in the ring to trying shake off ring-rust and now I am going in there not worrying about that.”
Webster is not overlooking Harris, but He is looking to close of 2017 fighting higher level of opponents, thiab nyob rau hauv 2018 looking for a big title shot.
“My target is WBA champion George Groves. I never wanted to face Harris. I wanted to fight guys with better records and for many reasons including opponents pricing themselves out, but guys won’t fight me. I do appreciate that Harris stepped up for the challenge so I respect him for that. Hopefully I can fight someone like Mike Tiberi next for a major regional title, then have my eye towards a world title in 2018.”
Nyob rau hauv lub yim-round co-feature, come-backing cruiserweight Tub fuabtais Badi Ajamu (27-3-1, 15 KO lub) ntawm Camden, NJ yuav noj nyob rau Edgar Perez (7-21, 3 Kos) ntawm Chicago.
Also on the bill will be former United States Olympian Terrance Cauthen (36-8, 9 KO lub) ntawm Trenton, NJ yuav tua Nick Valliere (5-2, 2 KO lub) ntawm Forked dej, New Jersey in a six-round super welterweight bout.
In a ten round-bout:
World-Ranked Heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (16-0, 12 Kos) of Las Vegas via China, and is ranked number-13 by the WBO will take on Nick Guivas (13-7-2, 9 KO lub) ntawm Topeka, Kansas.
also in six-round bouts:
Mike Hilton (6-0, 6 Kos) ntawm Trenton, NJ will take on veteran Willis Lockett (14-20-6, 5 KO lub) ntawm Takoma Park, Maryland in a cruiserweight bout.
Vidal Rivera (6-0, 4 KO lub) ntawm Camden, New Jersey will take on an opponent to be named in a featherweight bout.
Nyob rau hauv plaub puag ncig bouts:
Shaddy Gamhour (1-0, 1 KO) ntawm Pensacola, Florida will battle Jessie Singletary (0-2) ntawm Washington, DC in a middleweight bout.
Lamont McLaughlin (0-1) ntawm Philadelphia battles Tahlik Taylor (1-7) of Freeport, NY in a super middleweight affair.
Dion Richardson (3-1, 2 Kos) ntawm Newark, NJ will fight against Felip Nazario (0-7) ntawm Bronx, NY in a lightweight bout.
THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON Thursday, AUGUST 3RD AT THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL (60 NORTH MAINE AVENUE IN ATLANTIC CITY) AT 5 PM ET
Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $125, $100, $75 & $50 and can be purchased at The Claridge Hotel or by calling 609-815-1181
boxing

Derrick Webster to take on Lamar Harris on Saturday, August 5th at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City

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Prince Badi Ajamu returns against Edgar Perez
Yav tas los U.S. Olympian Terrance Cauthen takes on Nick Valliere
Plus undefeated Mike Hilton, Shaddy Gamhour, Vidal Rivera and heavyweight Zhang Zhilei
Rau Tam Sim Tso
Atlantic City, New Jersey (Lub Xya hli ntuj 27, 2017)–Super Middleweight contender Derrick Webster yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Lamar Harris nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim rau Hnub Saturday tsaus ntuj, August 5th ntawm

The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
The show is promoted by Mid Downing Promotions and Square Ring Promotions.
Webster ntawm Glassboro, New Jersey muaj ib cov ntaub ntawv ntawm 23-1 nrog 12 knockouts.
Lub 35 year-old is an eight year-professional, and is riding a four-fight winning streak.
Webster won his first 19 xaus, which was highlighted by a first round stoppage over Obodai Sai (23-1). Since suffering his only professional blemish, which was a unanimous decision defeat to Arif Magomedov on ShoBox: Tshiab Tiam, Webster has rebounded nicely with wins over Thomas Awimbono (25-5) to win the USBO Super Middleweight title, and his last outing when he stopped Frankie Filippone (22-5-1) in seven rounds on May 13th nyob rau hauv Atlantic City, New Jersey to win the World Boxing Foundation International Super Middleweight title.
Harris ntawm st. Louis, Missouri has a record of 9-13-4 nrog tsib knockouts.
Lub 32 year-old is a 12-year professional who has a win over previously undefeated Earl Walker (7-0) and a draw with undefeated Aaron Quintana (4-0).
Harris has been in the ring with 13 undefeated opponents which includes fights with former world champion Shawn Porter, former world title challenger Matt Korobov as well as perennial contender J’Leon Love.
Harris has dropped two in a row, with the last being an 8th round stoppage defeat to Dennis Morris on April 29th in Madison, Wisconsin.
Nyob rau hauv lub yim-round co-feature, come-backing cruiserweight Tub fuabtais Badi Ajamu (27-3-1, 15 KO lub) ntawm Camden, NJ yuav noj nyob rau Edgar Perez (7-21, 3 Kos) ntawm Chicago.
Also on the bill will be former United States Olympian Terrance Cauthen (36-8, 9 KO lub) ntawm Trenton, NJ yuav tua Nick Valliere (5-2, 2 KO lub) ntawm Forked dej, New Jersey in a six-round super welterweight bout.
In a ten round-bout:
World-Ranked Heavyweight, Zhang Zhilei (16-0, 12 Kos) of Las Vegas via China, and is ranked number-13 by the WBO will take on Nick Guivas (13-7-2, 9 KO lub) ntawm Topeka, Kansas.
also in six-round bouts:
Mike Hilton (6-0, 6 Kos) ntawm Trenton, NJ will take on veteran Willis Lockett (14-20-6, 5 KO lub) ntawm Takoma Park, Maryland in a cruiserweight bout.
Vidal Rivera (6-0, 4 KO lub) ntawm Camden, New Jersey will take on an opponent to be named in a featherweight bout.
Nyob rau hauv plaub puag ncig bouts:
Shaddy Gamhour (1-0, 1 KO) ntawm Pensacola, Florida will battle Jessie Singletary (0-2) ntawm Washington, DC in a middleweight bout.
Lamont McLaughlin (0-1) ntawm Philadelphia battles Tahlik Taylor (1-7) of Freeport, NY in a super middleweight affair.
Dion Richardson (3-1, 2 Kos) ntawm Newark, NJ will fight against Felip Nazario (0-7) ntawm Bronx, NY in a lightweight bout.
THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE ON Thursday, AUGUST 3RD AT THE FLAGSHIP HOTEL (60 NORTH MAINE AVENUE IN ATLANTIC CITY) AT 3 PM ET
Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $125, $100, $75 & $50 and can be purchased at The Claridge Hotel or by calling 609-815-1181
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Marc Abrams ntawm phillyboxing@gmail.com or 856 287 7611