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Trainers and Cutmen:
Não participantes–Special Contributors:
Stan Hoffman Nigel Collins
Henry Hascup Jimmy Binns Sr.
Tom Kaczmarek Tony Orlando Jr.
Rhonda Utley-Herring
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Uncasville, Conn. (Julho 1, 2018) – Returning to the ring after an 11-month layoff due to a broken jaw, Joe “The Beast” Ferreiro, Jr. provided early fireworks last night (Sábado, Junho 30) in the latest installment in the popular “Slugfest at The Sun” série, apresentado por Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, em Mohegan Sun Arena em Uncasville, Connecticut.
“Slugfest at The Sun” was taped live and will air Julho 19, 8 -10 p.m. E, em New England Sports Network (NESN). Star Boxing’s next event, “Rockin’ Fights”,Setembro 21 at the Paramount in Huntington, Nova Iorque, will also air via tape- delay on NESN.
Rated No. 3 e n. 7 no mundo, respectivamente, pelo Conselho Mundial de Boxe (WBC) and World Boxing Association (WBA), Ferreiro (24-2, 20 KOs) hurt Melvin “The Romantic Redneck” Russell (11-5-2, 7 KOs) with the first punch he landed and finished the show, two devastating knockdowns later, na rodada de abertura.
“I hit him with a decent shot when I was walking him down and saw that I hurt him,” Joe Smith Jr. explained. “Assim, I looked to end it. I would have liked to have gotten some rust off, but I’m happy with my performance. My jaw feels great.”
“We’re looking to go to the top,” Smith’s promoter Joe DeGuardia estabelecido. “Joe’s plan and goal has always been to be world champion. We wanted (Sergey) Kovalev before this fight, but it didn’t work out. We’re hoping to get him in the fall.”
“Kovalev looks great, he motivates me,” Smith noted. “I think I can take advantage of his conditioning.”
Coming off her historic fight this past May against the undefeated Queen of Boxing Cecelia Breakhus, who won a 10-round decision in the first female fight to air on HBO, three-time world champion Kali “KO Mequinonoag” Reis (14-7-1, 4 KOs) cruised past Mexican welterweight Patty “Las Elegante” Ramirez (11-6, 5 KOs), um ex-desafiante ao título mundial, winning all eight rounds.
“She was a survivor,” Reis commented. “There was a lot we wanted to work on, body shots, jabs and more … getting more comfortable. I executed the plan my corner gave me and got the job done.
A Native American from Rhode Island, Reis wants a rematch with Breakhus, “I know I need to stay busy, active and remain fighting at welterweight to get the rematch,” Reis added. “I’m going to stay on her tail. I’ll be ready when it happens, I really want it to happen.”
In the television opener, undefeated junior welterweight “Ação” Anthony Laureano (8-0 3KO) lived up to his nickname, never taking a backwards step, as he pounded Juan Rodriguez (8-10-1 6KO) in the center of the ring from the opening bell through the end for a dominant six-round unanimous decision. O 2016 New England Golden Gloves champion Laureano, who fights out of East Hartford, CT, put on an entertaining show in front of his large, loud contingent of fans. Laureano effectively used every punch in his vast arsenal to break down a tough, game Rodriguez.
“I thought I did well,” Laureano said after the fight, “but I’d like to see more angles. I want to see more power, muito. It’s there, he felt it; it’s coming. I have a long road. Próxima luta, I’d like to have an eight-rounder. We’re adding more people to the team. I hope everyone see that I’m getting better each fight. I have more tools and my discipline is there.”
Invicto middleweight júnior Wendy “Haitian Fire” Toussaint (9-0, 3 KOs) lit up an overwhelmed Andy Gonzalez (6-3, 5 KOs), battering him from pillar to post, until referee Steve Willis waved off the fight in the third round. Haiti-native Toussaint, now living in Huntington, Nova Iorque, used his superior power and speed to make an impressive statement.
Popular South Boston southpaw Joe Farina (3-0, 2 KOs) overcame a flash knockdown during the opening seconds of the fight, using a relentless attack to defeat junior welterweight Steve Moore (1-4, 1 KO), by way of a four-round split decision.
Irish junior welterweight “Lethal” Larry Fryers (formerly known as Gleeson) melhorou o seu recorde de 7-1 (2 KOs) with a six-round unanimous decision over Anthony Woods (1-7-1). Fighting out of Yonkers NY, Fryers floored Woods with a left hook at the end of round two. Woods was penalized a point near the end of the final round for an intentional head butt.
Former U. of New Haven basketball star Cassius Chaney (13-0, 7 KOs), fighting out of New London (CT), manteve sua invencibilidade intacta, dropping Mexican heavyweight Elder Hernandez (5-3, 3 KOs) twice before referee Willis halted the match near the end of the opening round.
The opening bout of the evening ended in the second round and ruled a “Sem Resposta” because of an accidental head butt that left both fighters — William “O Silent Assassin” Foster III (8-0, 6 KOs) e Tyrome Jones (4-3-1, 1 KO) – with serious head cuts and unable to continue.
CELEBRATING HIS RETURN KO WIN
POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW WITH NESN’S DANA ROSENBLATT & JOE SMITH JR.
Os resultados completos abaixo:
RESULTADOS OFICIAIS
MAIN EVENT – PESO-PESADO LEVE Joe Smith, Jr. (24-2, 20 KOs), Mastic, Nova Iorque WTKO1 (145) Melvin Russell (11-5-2, 7 KOs), Ashland, KY
CO-CARACTERÍSTICA – FEMININO WELTERWEIGHTS Kali Reis (14-7-1, 4 KOs), Cranston, RI WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 80-72) Pat Ramirez (11-6, 5 KOs), Aguascalientes, México
JUNIOR médios Wendy Toussaint (9-0, 3 KOs), Huntington, Nova Iorque WTKO3 (1:25) Andy Gonzalez (6-3, 5 KOs), Worcester
JUNIOR welterweights Anthony Laureano (8-0, 3 KOs), E. Hartford, CT WDEC6 (60-54, 59-55, 59-55) Juan Rodriguez (8-10-1), Haymarket, VA
Welterweights Joe Farina (3-0, 2 KOs), South Boston, MA WDEC4 (38-37, 38-37, 37-38) Steve Moore (1-4, 1 KO), laranja, NJ
Welterweights Larry (Gleeson) Fryers (7-1, 2 KOs), Yonkers, Nova Iorque WDEC6 (60-52, 60-52, 59-53) Anthony Woods (1-7-1), Filadélfia, PA
Pesos pesados Cassius Chaney (13-0, 7 KOs), New London, CT WTKO1 (2:47) Elder Hernandez (5-3, 3 KOs), Morelia, México *Co-Promoted in association Main Events
JUNIOR LUZES William Foster III (8-0, 6 KOs), New Haven, CT Sem Resposta 2 (2:27 due to accidental head butt, both fighter’s cut) Tryrome Jones (4-3-1, 1 KO), Sound Bend, DENTRO *Co-Promoted in association with Murphy’s Boxing |
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PROVIDÊNCIA, Rhode Island (Junho 26, 2018) – In advance of her fight this Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, three-time world champion Kali “KO Mequinonoag” Reis held an open media workout today at Big Six Academy in Providence, Rhode Island.
Fighting out of nearby Cranston, RI, Reis (13-7-1, 4 KOs) will face former world title challenger Patty “La Elegante” Ramirez (11-5, 5 KOs), de México, em um ataque welterweight oito-redonda.
Reis vs. Ramirez is the co-featured bout on the “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” cartão, apresentado por JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, em Mohegan Sun Arena em Uncasville, Connecticut.
Reis is coming off a historic fight last month versus undisputed women’s world welterweight champion and pound-4-pound Queen, 33-0 Cecilia Brækhus, in the first female bout ever featured on HBO. Reis dropped Braekhus for the first time in her professional career, however the judges scored the fight in favor of Braekhus, over ruckus boo’s from the crowd.
No evento principal, after eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, o “Common Man”, Union Local 66 laborer, Joe Smith Jr. returns at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and knocking out the legend, Bernard Hopkins, clear out of the ring, na HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (WBC) e #7 (WBA) no mundo. |
QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT:
“I’m so excited to be back fighting at home, especially after our history making fight on HBO. I fought Cecilia Braekhus. We were the first women to ever fight on HBO and there were more than a million viewers. If I knew that many people would be watching, I would have been a lot more nervous.”
“No papel, it was a loss, but it was really a win-win for me, and women’s boxing. It’s already opened a lot of doors for me. There’s been so much growth for me and women’s boxing. It’s going to open the door for other women to fight on networks. It was a step up for women’s boxing, not just for one event, but forever.”
“I’m the first female Native American to fight in New England.”
“I’ve been fighting 18 anos. I played basketball and volleyball in high school, but I love boxing.” |
“I showed in my last fight that I belong to be with the elite. I want to get a rematch (with Braekhus).”
“Being a road warrior, I’m familiar fighting away or at home, but it’s more comfortable fighting here at home. My hometown crowd is always very supportive.”
“(Sábado) I am going to come out with a victory. My opponent’s taller, but I just need to follow the game plan and execute.” |
KALI REIS PREPARING FOR HER CO-FEATURE BOUT AT MOHEGAN SUN THIS SATURDAY AT TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT
CRÉDITO: STAR BOXING
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Uncasville, Conn. (jUNE 25, 2018) –With June 30th rapidly approaching, the hype for STAR BOXING’S “SLUGFEST at the SUN” continues to build as two of the premier fighters on the card will be making their New England homecoming. In the co-feature bout, KALI “KO MEQUINONOAG” REIS (13-7-1 4KO) da Providência, Rhode Island will be making her third appearance at Mohegan Sun against PATY “LA ELEGANTE” RAMIREZ (11-5 5KO). Adding to the excitement, Connecticut própria “ACTION” ANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0 3KO) of East Hartford is set to make his return home at Mohegan Sun in his bout against JUAN de la CRUZ RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1 6KO).
Rhode Island’s Native Warrior, Kali Reis, is no stranger to bright lights and pressure. Coming off an impressive performance on HBO against undisputed champion and #1 pound-for-pound female fighter in the world, Cecilia Brækhus, Reis looks to return home, back to New England and put her full warrior spirit out on display at the Mohegan Sun.
When commenting on her upcoming fight, Reis had this to say, “Fans can expect to see an even more determined, skilled, faminto, evolving WARRIOR in there! The fight on HBO with Braekhus was such a learning experience and I am grateful for making history in not only women’s boxing but my own personal journey as well.”
The last time Reis fought at Mohegan Sun was in November of last year. She is thrilled to be making this homecoming.
“I am excited to be back ‘home’ at Mohegan Sun June 30th,” said the Rhode Island native. “Star Boxing always has action packed fights lighting up this beautiful area. My fans love coming to Mohegan Sun. There isn’t a bad seat in the house and their hospitality is fantastic. Joe DeGuardia is keeping me very productive since we signed with him back in November. I am so pleased with the decision myself and manager Brian made to sign with them.”
Another local warrior on the card to watch is Anthony Laureano. Laureano earned the nickname “Ação” for his relentless, coming-forward fight style. If the East Hartford native is in the ring, fans can always expect an exciting show from start to finish. Star Boxing’s “Slugfest at the Sun” always brings fireworks to Connecticut, and Laureano looks to continue the tradition with his homecoming at Mohegan Sun.
Laureano was asked what he will provide the fans at Mohegan Sun, and his response was simply, “The same thing they always see, ação. Ação, é isso aí. The people are coming to pay money and they are going to get what they paid for. Even in my last fight, people got what they paid for. They came to see action and to see somebody come forward. They don’t want to see nobody dancing around. I’m not saying that style is bad, I can do it too, but people like two guys who come forward and want to fight. I’m that fighter. I’m that fighter that always wants to fight.”
This bout against Rodriguez will mark the third time in his career that Laureano is fighting at Mohegan Sun.
When asked about the venue, this is what Laureano had to say, “I love Mohegan…Mohegan is my home. There is no place like it. I love the ring, everything is just so beautiful. The atmosphere, the crowd, my hometown crowd is there, and when they’re there it’s loud…Mohegan is my home, sem dúvida. The casino treats me good, and when I go there I feel this is where I belong. I’ve never felt that anywhere else.
No evento principal “SLUGFEST at the SUN” on June 30th, JOE SMITH JR. will make his long anticipated return to the ring against tough Kentuckian, MELVIN RUSSELL. After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, o “Common Man”, Union Local 66 laborer, Joe Smith Jr. returns at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and knocking out the legend, Bernard Hopkins, clear out of the ring, na HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on winning a world title. Smith Jr. is currently rated #3 (WBC) e #7 (WBA) no mundo.
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SLUGFEST AT THE SUN: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
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SLUGFEST AT THE SUN: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
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“SLUGFEST at the SUN”: THE RETURN OF JOE SMITH JR.
After eleven months out of the ring due to a broken jaw, “THE BEAST” Joe Smith Jr.returns in a big way, at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. After coming off a stellar KO win on NBC against Andrzej Fonfara, and defeating the legend Bernard Hopkins on HBO, Smith Jr. has his eyes set on landing in the win column in his first bout of 2018.
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FACTS:
“SLUGFEST at the SUN” is presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. O evento acontece Sábado, June 30th no Mohegan Sun, em Uncasville, CT.
Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing “SLUGFEST at the SUN” series is the a premier professional boxing experience in Connecticut. Live from the beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena, “SLUGFEST at the SUN” has seen some of the best and brightest in boxing. This includes, duas vezes campeão do mundo Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade and world title challenger Delvin Rodriguez, amongst many others.
Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Joe DeGuardia, has consistently given the boxing fans of Connecticut, world class fights, right in their own backyard. “SLUGFEST at the SUN” also gives the north east’s rising boxing stars an avenue to world title contention. From world title fights, to world class boxing skill, Mohegan Sun has seen it all, delivered by Star Boxing.
O “SLUGFEST at the SUN” series offers an affordable, fan friendly action packed, entertaining night out, that is guaranteed to have you on your feet from the opening bell.
Em June 30th, Star Boxing plans to start your summer off right, with yet another thrilling “SLUGFEST at the SUN.”
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BILHETES:
Os bilhetes para o evento ao vivo no início $30 e pode ser comprado em ticketmaster.com clicando AQUI or by going to www.StarBoxing.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.
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![]() NYSBHOF Classe de 2018: (L-R) sentado: Charley Norkus, Jr. (aceitando para Charley Norkus), Melvina Lathan, herb Goldman, Bob Goodman e Jake Rodríguez; em pé: Joe Mesi, Ao Colegio, Ron Scott Stevens, Pete Brodsky e Joseph McAuliffe (aceitando Jack McAuliffe) Todas as imagens do Peter Frutkoff
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NOVA IORQUE (Maio 1, 2018) — Vinte e três membros da classe de 2018 foram introduzidos no New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), na tarde de domingo passado durante o sétimo jantar anual de indução do NYSBHOF, em Russo On The Bay em Howard Beach, Nova Iorque.
“Aqueles que estão sendo homenageados esta noite são humildes, pessoas honradas,” presidente da NYSBHOF Bob Duffy dito. “Fazemos isso como um ato de amor. Muitos dos homenageados estão aqui hoje e aqueles que não estão mais conosco são representados por familiares. Esta é a nossa maneira de agradecer a todos os homenageados pelo que fizeram pelo boxe em Nova York.”
Classe de 2018 boxers vivos introduzidos no NYSBHOF incluídos (Long Island) WBA dos meio-pesados Lou “mel Boy” Vale (36-6-2, 22 KOs), (Central Islip) IBF Campeão do Mundo Júnior Welterweight Jake Rodriguez (28-8-2, 8 KOs), (Brooklyn) mundial challenger título dos leves Terrence Alli (52-15-2, 21 KOs), invicto, Não.; 1 peso pesado “Bebê” Joe Mesi (Búfalo) e ex-campeão mundial cruiserweight al “Gelo” Couve (Condado de Rockland).
Os participantes póstumos introduzidos foram NBA & NYSAC campeão mundial dos penas (Manhattan) Miúdo “Cuban Bon Bon” Chocolate (136-10-6, 51 KOs), (New York) 20thheavyweight do século James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (11-4-3, 5 KOs), (Williamsburg) Mundo campeão de pouco peso Tomada “O Napoleon do Anel Prize” McAuliffe, (Kingston) WBC Super Leve Campeão Billy Costello (40-2, 23 KOs), (Baliza) Luz Campeão Mundial de Pesos Pesados NYSAC Melio Bettina (83-14-3, 36 KOs), (Brooklyn / Yonkers) médios de classe mundial Ralph “Tigre” Jones (52-32-5, 13 KOs) e (port Washington) peso pesado Charley “O Bomber Bayonne” Norkus (33-19, 19 KOs).
Os não participantes que vivem agora no NYSBHOF são (Troy) sportswriter vencedor do Prêmio Pulitzer Dave Anderson, (Brooklyn) instrutor / consultor Pete Brodsky, (Rockaway) historiador do boxe / editor herb Goldman, (Bronx) casamenteiro Bobby Goodman, (Ardsley) NYSAC presidente / juiz Melvina Lathan, e (Brooklyn) Presidente/formador/promotor da NYSAC Ron Scott Stevens.
Induzidos póstumos não participantes foram (Brooklyn) locutor anel Johnnie Addie, (Brooklyn) casamenteiro Johnny Bos, (Bronx) publicitário boxe Murray Goodman, (New York) escritor de boxe / historiador Bert Randolph Sugar e (Lower East Side) rádio & locutor de televisão / jornalista Sam Taub.
Cada inductee freqüentando (ou descendente directa de) recebeu um cinto personalizado, significando sua indução no NYSBHOF.
O 2017 homenageados foram escolhidos pelos membros do Comitê de Indicação NYSBHOF:Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, e neil Terens.
Todos os pugilistas necessárias para ser inativo por pelo menos três anos para ser elegível para a indução NYSBHOF, e todos os homenageados deve ter residido no Estado de Nova York para uma parte significativa das suas carreiras de boxe ou durante o auge de sua respectiva carreira.
Boxeadores que participaram do sétimo NSBHOF anual incluíram NYSBHOF passados induzidos Iran Barkley, Júnior Jones, Mustafa Hamsho, Bobby Cassidy, Sr., Bobby Bartels, e Renaldo “Sr..” Snipes, bem como Monte Barrett, Ray Mercer, Dennis Milton, Richard Kiley, Scott Lopez, Michael Corleone, Tommy Rainone, Kevin Collins, Cletus Seldin, James Duran, Victor Paz, e Jaime Dugan. Outros participantes notáveis do mundo do boxe incluíram Mike Reno (FDNY Boxe), Povos Darryl (IBF), juízes internacionais Steve Wesisfeld e John MacKay, e induzidos NYSBHOF Tommy Gallagher e Bobby Miller, e produtor vencedor do Emmy Bobby Cassidy, Jr.
David Diamante serviu mais uma vez como Mestre de Cerimônias. Apresentações especiais foram feitas à filha do falecido Steve Acunto, Donna Acunto, e amigo íntimo de Miller, Dave WojcickEu.
CITAÇÕES & FOTOS DOS INDUTADOS DA NYSBHOF
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NOVA IORQUE (Fevereiro 21, 2017) – World light heavyweight contender Joe “The Irish Bomber” Ferreiro, Jr. (23-1, 19 KOs) and ringside physician Dr. Robert Polofsky são nesta quinta-feira noite de (Fevereiro. 23) guest speakers at Ring 8’s monthly meeting, a partir de 7 p.m. E, at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, localizado em 1132 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square, Nova Iorque.
The 27-year-old Smith (23-1, 19 KOs) is a Union 66 laborer between fights. The Long Island power-puncher from Mastic burst upon the International boxing scene last June, stopping former world title challenger Andrzej Fonfara (28-4) in the opening round for the World Boxing Council (WBC) International light heavyweight title. Em dezembro passado, Smith retired living legend Bernard Hopkins (55-8-2), nocauteando (8thredondo) the seven-time, two-division world champion for the first time in his career. Smith was the recipient of Ring 8’s “Knockout of the Year Award” last December at the organization’s 30th Anel anual 8 Evento do feriado e Cerimônia de Premiação. Currently rated as high as No. 3 pelo Conselho Mundial de Boxe (WBC), Smith is knocking at the door for a world title shot in the 175-pound division. He is promoted by New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) inductee Joe DeGuardia (Star Boxing).
Dr. Polofsky is a physician member of the New York State Athletic Commission and USA Boxing
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Merrick, NY junior welterweight Larry Stanton (29-17-2, 17 KOs), who fought professionally between 1969 e 1983, will received his 2016 Anel 8 Uncrowned Champion Award. He was unable to attend the organization’s original awards festivity last December, o 30th Anel anual 8 Evento do feriado & Cerimônia de Premiação.
Stanton’s most notable victories were against Bruce Strauss (54-27-2), Tony Petronelli (42-3-1) e Sammy Ayala (11-0). He fought a draw with two-time world title challenger Vilomar Fernandez (22-6-1) and lost a controversial decision to 1976 Medalhista de ouro olímpico Howard David, Jr. (6-0).
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Sobre Ring 8: Anel 8 tornou-se a oitava filial do que era então conhecido como o veterano National Association Boxers – daqui, ANEL 8 – e hoje o lema da organização permanece: Boxers Ajudar Boxers.
ANEL 8 está totalmente empenhada em apoiar as pessoas menos afortunadas na comunidade de boxe, que podem necessitar de assistência em termos de pagar o aluguel, despesas médicas, ou o que quer necessidade justificada.
Go on-line para www.Ring8ny.com Para mais informações sobre ANEL 8, o maior grupo de seu tipo nos Estados Unidos com mais de 350 membros. Anuidade é de apenas $30.00 e cada membro tem direito a um jantar buffet no ANEL 8 reuniões mensais, excepto em Julho e Agosto. Todos os boxers ativos, amador e profissional, com uma licença de boxe ou livro atual têm direito a um anel de cortesia 8 adesão anual. Os hóspedes do Anel 8 membros são bem-vindos a um custo de apenas $7.00 por pessoa.
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MONTREAL (Outubro 9, 2015) -Após a recusa de CubaYuniesky Gonzalez (IBF #11), Armenian-pesado Karo Murat (IBF #14, 27-2-1, 17 KOs) aproveitou a oportunidade de enfrentar Montreal filho adotivo Artur Beterbiev (IBF #2, 9-0, 9 KOs) para um meio-pesados IBF (175 libras) eliminação luta.
Os promotores dos dois lutadores têm até Outubro 22 a assinar um acordo sem que ir a uma oferta da bolsa.
O vencedor desta luta, o que poderia levar logicamente lugarNovembro 28 em Quebec City, vai se tornar o desafiante obrigatório para o título mundial dos pesos pesados luz IBF propriedade de russo Sergey Kovalev.
Murat é o reinando IBF Internacional campeão meio-pesado. Ele venceu suas últimas duas lutas depois de lutar duro para 12 rodadas com lendário americano Bernard Hopkins, Outubro. 26, 2013 em Atlantic City, em um esforço perdedor. Ele também tem em seu registro ganha sobre Gabriel Campillo e Tommy Karpency.
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