BORCI GODINE NAOYA INOUE & AMANDA SERRANO PRISUSTVOVAĆE VEČERI 99. ASOCIJACIJE AMERIČKIH PISACA ZA BOKS 6. JUNA U NJUJORKU
Naoya Inoue i Amanda Serrano, univerzalno priznat među najboljim svjetskim pound-for-pound borcima, su potvrdili da će prisustvovati večeri 99. Asocijacije bokserskih pisaca Amerike u Parku 583, u 583 Park Avenue, u Manhattanu, Njujork, u četvrtak, 6. juna, sa početkom u 6 poslije podne.
Inoue će dobiti prestižnu nagradu Sugar Ray Robinson 2023 BWAA borac godine, ulazi u istoriju kao prvi japanski borac koji je osvojio jednu od najcenjenijih istorijskih priznanja u boksu, koji datira još od Jacka Dempseya u 1938.
Serrano je 2023 Ženski Fighter of the Year, osvojivši tu nagradu po drugi put u tri godine. Borbe godine, menadžer, Trener, Broadcaster, Novinarstvo, a bit će uručene i nagrade za hrabrost.
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Blistavo veče u znamenitom mestu na Park aveniji uključivaće koktele i predjela, otvoren bar, večera, tiha aukcija i poklon vrećica za svakog učesnika.
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PITTSBURGH (Mart 26, 2022) – Gionta Management će ove subote navečer predstaviti prvi meč svjetskog bokserskog prvenstva za žene u istoriji Zapadne Pensilvanije (Mart 30) dok se Mary Casamassa bori protiv Olivije Gerule u glavnom turniru od 10 rundi za upražnjenu Međunarodnu boksačku asocijaciju žena (Wiba) Svjetska titula u super srednjoj kategoriji na Steamfittersu 449 Union Hall u Harmoniji, Pensilvanija.
“Tuča u dvorani,” predstavila Gionta Management, će se prenositi preko live streama nawww.CombatSportsNow.com za $19.99.
“Uzbuđen sam što ću po prvi put održati borbu ove veličine ovdje u Pittsburghu,“, rekao je promoter Derek Gionta. “Ženski boks postaje sve popularniji i postoji niz fenomenalnih borkinja kojima se može zahvaliti za to.
“Olivia Gerula je testirana i nedavno je prošla osam rundi sa vrlo solidnim bokserom, Olivia Curry. Mary će biti u najboljem izdanju i očekujemo isto od Olivije.”
Casamassa (4-0, 1 KO), 24-godišnji južnjak iz Pittsburgha, planira da se pridruži Jill Emery kao jedina ženska prvakinja u boksu u bogatoj bokserskoj istoriji Pittsburgha. Emery je osvojio Međunarodnu boksačku asocijaciju (IBA) Svjetsko prvenstvo u poluteškoj kategoriji u junu 12, 2008, sa dominantnom odlukom u 10 rundi nad Angelicom Martinez u Mohegan Sun Casinu u Uncasvilleu, Konektikat.
“Veoma sam uzbuđena što ću biti naslovnica ove kartice, i radujem se izazovu da se borim protiv nekoga sa toliko iskustva kao Olivija,“, komentirao je Casamassa. “Ovo je odlična prilika za mene i jedva čekam.”
Gerula (19-20-3, 3 KOs) je kanadski bokser veteran koji je bivši svjetski prvak Svjetskog boksačkog savjeta u super poluteškoj kategoriji. Borila se u devet mečeva na svetskom prvenstvu, a spisak njenih protivnika je virtuelni ko je ko u ženskom boksu.: Amanda Serrano, Moj. St. Jovan, Kathy Collins, Jaime Clampitt, Jennifer Han, Maureen Shea, i Jelena Mrđenović, koju je Gerula pobedila da bi osvojila titulu svetskog prvaka.
“Trening kamp teče bez problema,napomenuo je Gerula. “Fokusiran sam na borbu protiv ljeve po prvi put u mom životu 26+ godina. Tako sam uzbuđen zbog ove borbe. Preselio sam se iz Vinipega u Las Vegas 2020 sa jedinstvenim ciljem osvajanja moje sljedeće svjetske titule – marta 30th je DAN! Sve priče na stranu, Pustiću svoje ruke da govore od prvog do poslednjeg zvona.”
Bivši WIBA svjetski šampioni su Laila Ali, Holly Holm, Jacqui Frazier-Lyde, Ann Wolfe, Sumya Anani, Chevelle Hallback, Melida Cooper, Jeannine Garside i Mary Jo Sanders.
U ko-featured događaj, Pittsburgh je neporažen, popularni super srednji "Pretty" Richie Cantolina (7-0-1, 3 KOs) suočava se s Jonathanom Ryanom Burrsom (4-8-1, 1 KO) u šest okrugli bout.
Još jedan neporaženi lokalni borac, Neki ljudi (PA) super velter Paul Palombo (6-0, 1 KO), bacanje sa Devonte Jonesom (3-1, 3 KOs) u šestobojci.
Takođe je predviđeno da se bori na undercardu u dvobojima od četiri runde protiv supersrednje kategorije Zapadne Virdžinije Tyler Aincough (2-1, 1 KO) vs. TBD, Pittsburgh pero kategorije Michaelangelo Turner (0-5) vs. Tyquan Johnson (0-1), i Ambridge. PA junior srednje kategorije Tre Craycraft (6-0, 1 KO) vs. TBD.
Kartica podložna promjenama.
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4-borac, 1-noćni turnir u super srednjoj kategoriji
“Rumble at the Rink” u Quincy Youth Areni u Quincyju, MA
QUINCY, Mass. (Mart 26, 2024) – Granit Chin promocije (GCP) je najavila pokretanje svog inovativnog jednovečernjeg turnira, “Granitna kutija za bradu Off,” u subotu uveče, Maj 11, sa kvartetom povratnih boraca super srednje kategorije iz Nove Engleske na čelu “Rumble at the Rink” profesionalna boksačka karta, u Quincy Youth Areni u Quincyju, Masačusets.
Kvartet supersrednje kategorije boriće se u dvobojima od tri runde (4th runda iznenadne smrti ako je potrebno u slučaju neriješenog rezultata) rano uveče i dva pobednika će se plasirati u glavni događaj od pet kola (6th runda iznenadne smrti u slučaju neriješenog rezultata) kako bi se odredio šampion onoga što promoter Chris Traietti planira da bude godišnji turnir, koju je odobrila Bokserska komisija Masačusetsa.
Sva četiri borca su agresivni i odvažni koji dolaze da se bore, što se pretvara u nezaboravno veče za fanove.
“Ovaj turnir je ideja s kojom flertujem od 2021. godine”, rekao je predsjednik GCP Chris Traietti. „Nisam želeo da povučem okidač sve dok se nisam osetio kao da sam rešio neke od početnih briga i imao prava četiri momka. Sada se sve skupilo! Ne postoji kombinacija borbi sa ova četvorica koja neće biti puna akcije od samog početka. Ovo je nešto što Granite Chin planira da uradi svake godine, pa kada se ovaj inauguracijski turnir završi, mi ćemo ga procijeniti da vidimo da li su potrebna ikakva poboljšanja da bismo ga pripremili 2025. Hvala borcima na njihovoj strasti da budu dio nečeg posebnog kao što je ovo i Komisiji Massachusettsa na svojoj pomoći u usmjeravanju na rješavanje i rješavanje svih sigurnosnih pitanja kako bi to moglo biti sankcionisano.”
Ovdje je pregled četiri “Granite Chin Box Off” izazivača:
James “Pitbull” Perkins (13-1-1, 9 KOs), Lynn, MA
Perkins je favorit prije turnira na osnovu njegovog profesionalnog rekorda i kvaliteta protivnika. Grobar tokom dana, Perkins je pretrpio svoj jedini poraz prošlog avgusta od Stevea Sumptera (9-0, 7 KOs), izgubivši odluku većine u osam rundi za upražnjeno prvenstvo IBA Amerike u super srednjoj kategoriji.
“Stvarno se radujem ovom događaju. Oduvijek sam želio da se borim na turnirima jer se nikada nisam borio na Zlatnim rukavicama ili bilo kojim amaterskim turnirima. Odlučio sam da postanem profesionalac nakon svoje šeste amaterske borbe. Još je bolje što se događaj održava na hokejaškom klizalištu jer sam cijeli život odrastao igrajući hokej. Počeo sam da klizam sa dve godine i igrao sam sve do srednje škole (St. Mary's of Lynn).
„Spreman sam da se nosim sa svime što mi padne na pamet. Znam ko su svi borci, ali ja znam Clarka mnogo više od ostalih boraca. Ja i Clark smo se borili na istoj karti nekoliko puta. Sviđa mi se Clark i on je čvrst momak, ali ako završimo zajedno u ringu, sve će to biti posao. Nećemo biti prijatelji kada budemo tamo. Na kraju noći, Veoma sam uvjeren da ću biti pobjednik turnira.”
Anthony “The Gentle Savage” Andreozzi (5-3, 2 KOs), Swansea, MA
Bivši prvak Masačusetsa u srednjoj kategoriji, Andreozzi se oporavio od brutalne povrede noge/skočnog zgloba zadobivene prije više od godinu dana, vrativši se prošlog februara 24th u drugoj rundi nokautom Igora Pessoe.
„Jeste (turnir) sigurno rušenje granica. To je tip turnira na kojem će emocionalna kontrola biti važna. Ne možete isprazniti svoj teret u prvoj rundi prve borbe i još uvijek očekivati da ćete uspjeti. Imam nekoliko stotina rvačkih mečeva i preko desetak karate mečeva. Navikla sam na emocionalnu kontrolu neophodnu da efikasno izvršim nasilje dva puta u jednoj noći. Ne mogu čekati!
“Ryan Clark je sjajan momak. Odradili smo runde prije moje borbe sa Kyle Cusickom (April 22, 2022). Perkins je prošao šest teških rundi sa mojim bivšim saigračem. Bernard izgleda kao dobar momak, tako da ništa lično protiv njega.”
Bernard Joseph (6-1, 4 KOs), Dorchester, MA
Joseph je dobio svoje posljednje dvije borbe i bio je aktivan u četiri borbe 2023 i ovo će mu biti druga u 2024. Ovaj 33-godišnjak će također imati prednost u domaćem gradu boreći se u obližnjem Quincyju.
“Drugačije je (format turnira), ali sve se svodi na način na koji treniramo. Radim dosta sparingova i to će mi dobro doći. Svodi se na trening i navikavanje tijela na pauzu kao u sparingu. Mogao bih se boriti četiri runde, a zatim šest.
„Sada sam profesionalac, boreći se sa šest krugova, ali ne sa dugom pauzom između borbi kao na ovom turniru. To će mi dati vremena da se rehidriram i spremim za drugu noćnu borbu. Vidio sam video sa svim ostalim borcima i nikoga ne omalovažavam, ali ne mogu da ne osjećam da sam favorit za pobjedu.”
Ryan Clark (4-5, 2 KOs), Barrington, ME
Prirodna srednja kategorija, Clark napreduje u najvećoj težini na turniru, nešto čega je dobro svjestan, ali nije pretjerano zabrinut. Još jedan borac pun akcije, Clarkov dosije je pogrešan jer je jak koliko god oni dolaze i sposoban pobijediti bilo kojeg od ostala tri izazivača.
„Jeste (turnir) je odlična ideja. Kris (Traietti) je pametan momak, a ovaj turnir će pružiti zabavu za navijače, i to će biti izazov za borce. Pozdravljam njegovu ideju. Obično se tučem 160 a na ovom turniru se borim u malo većoj težinskoj kategoriji. Sviđa mi se izazov.
“Poznajem Tonyja i Perkinsa i poštujem ih. Oni su talentovani. Ovo (turnir) je sličan sparingu. Spariram pet ili šest rundi, visi okolo pricajuci, uci u neku drugu obuku, a zatim se vratite u ring da ponovo sparingujete. Ovo nije previše drugačije.”
LOS ANGELES (Mart 21, 2024)– Toronto’s undefeated World Boxing Association(WBA) Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Champion Kareem “Supreme” Hackett (12-0, 6 KOs) will make his first title defense March 30thagainst Rowdy Legend Montgomery (10-5-1, 7 KOs) in a 10-round match on a Golden Boy Promotions card headlined by the WBA Cruiserweight World title fight between defending champion Arsen Goulimarian and Hackett’s stablemate, former world super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez.
All the action will be streamed live on DAZN from YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
WBA br. 13 world-rated Hackett captured his crown last September 20thin Plant City, Florida, kada je dominirala 4-1 favorite and previously undefeated Clay Waterman (11-0, 8 KOs) en route to a 10-round unanimous decision, in which he won all 10 rounds on two of the judges’’ scorecards and nine on the other judge’s.
“I would have liked to fight sooner but that’s the way this business goes,” Hackett said. “It’s harder to get fights after winning my title than it was. A lot of good has happened since my last fight. Razumem. I have a title and I’m world ranked. I have a clearer path towards a world title shot. I appreciate any opportunity to get in the ring.”
“I’m getting more respect since I displayed my skills on ProBox.TV. (Announcers) Juan Manual Marguez, Paulie Malignaggi and Chris Algieri gave me a lot of props and that’s been very validating.”
Hackett has gained invaluable experience sparring world champions such as “Zurdo” Ramirez, Dmitry Bivol, Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin, Sergio Mora, Mathew Macklin and David Benavidez.
Hackett has already established firsts by a Toronto boxer in terms of fighting on a Golden Boy Promotions card and becoming WBA Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight title holder.
“I’m a trailblazer for Toronto boxing,” promotional free agent Hackett explained with great pride. “I want to bring the first world title home, sigurno, and one day the undisputed and unified titles, suviše, Toronto is a big city with a lot of natural talent, but I don’t know why boxing hasn’t thrived there.”
Hackett is trained by fast-rising Julian Chua at Brickhouse Boxing Club in North Hollywood (KAO ŠTO) and managed by 3 Point Management (3 PM).
"(Dmitry) Bivol is at the head of the light heavyweight division, and I know he’s a strong guy,” Hackett noted. “We’ve changed some things since my last fight with the end in mind. We’ve tripled down, strength-wise, for when we run into him. That’s the main change. I feel that I’m the most agile fighter in our division and I’m working on getting stronger to match my skills and ring IQ.”
U 2024, Hackett wants to add hardware and fight a top-10 ranked opponent but, at least for now, he’s happy to be in his fight with Montgomery in his second home, Los Anđeles.
“I love that this fight is in LA,” Hackett concluded. “I’m comfortable in Los Angeles. I feel at home here and fighting in other places in California. I’m also excited to be fighting on a card headlined by one of my closest friends in boxing (Ljevak)."
INFORMACIJE:Veb sajt: www.KareemHackett.comInstagram, Twitter & Tik Tok: @kareemwins
HALL OF FAMER “THE GOLDEN BOY” OSCAR DE LA HOYATO ATTEND 2024 HALL OF FAME WEEKENDHall of Fame’s 35th Anniversary Celebration set for June 6 – 9
CANASTOTA, NY – MARCH 18, 2024 – The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum, which is celebrating its 35th Anniversary in 2024, is pleased to announce that Hall of Famer“The Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoyawill attend the Banquet of Champions and other events planned for planned for the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend set for June 6-9.
“From Olympic gold to world titles in six divisions, Oscar De La Hoya captured the imagination of boxing fans around the world,” said Hall of Fame directorEdward Brophy. “We are very much looking forward to welcoming ‘The Golden Boy’ back to Canastota for the Hall of Fame’s 35th Anniversary celebration.”
De La Hoya capped a 223-5 (153 KOs) amateur career by capturing lightweight gold at the 1992 Olimpijske igre. He turned pro the same year and captured his first world title – the WBO super featherweight – in only his 12th pro bout and would go on to win 10 world titles in six weight divisions.
Among the champions he defeated include Jorge Paez, John John Molina, Rafael Ruelas, Genaro Hernandez, Ike QUARTEY, Fernando Vargas, Ricardo Mayorga and Hall of Famers Hector Camacho, Julio Cesar Chavez, Pernell Whitaker and Arturo Gatti.
One of the biggest pay per view attractions in boxing history. De La Hoya retired in 2008 with a pro record of 39-6 (30 KOs). U 2002 he established promotional powerhouse Golden Boy Promotions. U 2014 “The Golden Boy” was elected into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
An impressive list of over 35 boxing greats from the United States and abroad, including the Class of 2024, returning Hall of Famers and special guests will participate in the Hall of Fame Weekend celebration.
The Class of 2024 to be honored includes boxers Ricky Hatton, Ivan Calderon,Diego Corrales (posthumous), Michael Moorer, Jane Couch,Ana Maria Torres, Luis Angel Firpo (posthumous), Theresa Kibby (posthumous), trener Kenny Adams,menadžer Jackie Kallen, publicistFred Sternburg, journalistWallace Matthewsand broadcasterNick Charles (posthumous).
The Class of 2024 will be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Weekend on June 6-9, 2024, in “Boxing’s Hometown.” Many events will take place in Canastota and nearby Turning Stone Resort Casino throughout the four-day celebration including ringside talks, fist casting, fight night, 5K race / fun run, boxing autograph card show, banquet, parade and induction ceremony.
Complete event details can be found onwww.ibhof.com. For more information on the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, pozovite (315) 697-7095.
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About the International Boxing Hall of Fame The International Boxing Hall of Fame opened to the public in 1989 and is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the great sport of boxing. Located in Canastota, Njujork, it serves as a tribute to the world’s finest boxers and contributors to the sport, allowing boxing enthusiasts to appreciate and celebrate the rich history and tradition of boxing.
The International Boxing Hall of Fame is located at Exit 34 of the New York State Thruway. Hours of operation are Monday-Sunday 10 sati. u 4 poslije podne.
TURNING STONE RESORT CASINOOFFICIAL RESORT CASINO OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME WEEKEND
The multi-year partnership between Turning Stone Resort Casino and the International Boxing Hall of Fame spotlights the entire region, garnering national attention and boosting tourism in Central New York. The partnership includes a series of nationally televised boxing events at Turning Stone, culminating every year in June with an elaborate and bigger-than-ever International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend with several exciting events in Madison County and Oneida County throughout the four-day celebration.
LOS ANGELES (Mart 20, 2024) -- Former World Boxing Organization Super Middleweight Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (45-1, 30 KOs) is fighting for his legacy, starting March 30thwhen he challenges undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) Cruiserweight World title holder Arsen “Feroz” Goulamirian (21-0, 14 KOs) at You Tube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Kalifornija.
The 12-round Goulamirian vs. Zurdo main event headlines a strong card, promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Y12 Boxing, which will be streamed live on DAZN.
Ramirez, 32, was the first Mexican boxer to capture a super middleweight world title and now he wants to duplicate that unprecedented feat against Goulamirian, the Armenian-born champion who lives in France and trains in Big Bear, Kalifornija.
“Becoming the first Mexican-born cruiserweight world champion and two-division world champion is very important to me,” Ramirez said. “Legacy is the only thing we leave behind in this world, I was proud to be the first Mexican to be world super middleweight champion and I can’t wait to be the first again at cruiserweight.
“I’m still learning every day. Joe Smith was a tough task and I had to implement some new stuff to my style. And this fight is no different; every camp I try to add something new to enhance my chances of winning. I feel comfortable at this weight. Naturally, as I got older, it was tougher to make the weight and now everything seems to be easier. Like I always say, there’s no better teacher than experience in this life.”
Zurdo’s ultimate goal, međutim, is to become a three-division world champion, targeting the heavyweight division once he’s cleaned up the cruiserweight weight class.
“There are still a lot of fights that can be made in this division,” Zurdo explained. “I’d love to unify and/or become the undisputed Champion before I make the move up. When it’s all said and done, my goal is to be a multi-division Champion and end my career as a heavyweight.”
INFORMACIJE: Veb sajt: www.ZurdoPromotions.comFacebook: /ZurdoPromotions, /GilbertoZurdoRamirezInstagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotionsTwitter: @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez
ABOUT ZURDO PROMOTIONS: Headquartered in Las Vegas and Mexico, Zurdo Promotions is the premier combat sports/event led by former World Champion, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez. Zurdo Promotions strives to be the best in all areas to set the new standard in boxing. Visit us atwww.ZurdoPromotions.com.
Sampson Boxing Signs Welterweight Nicklaus Flaz to a Promotional Contract
Sampson Boxing proudly announces the signing of streaking welterweight prospect Nicklaus “La Bestia” Flaz to a promotional contract.
Since suffering his second career defeat, a shock first-round knockout in October 2020, Flaz (12-2, 8 KOs), from Vega Alta, Portoriko, has gone on a tear, scoring three impressive upset victories; knocking out an established durable veteran and taking the undefeated 0 records from two promising up-and-comers along the way.
The 28-year-old Flaz started his remarkable winning streak by scoring a majority eight-round decision over then 13-0 Brian Ceballo in October 2022. Next came another eight-round majority decision over then 10-0 Jahi Tucker in July 2023. But Flaz really got the boxing world talking last Wednesday (Mart 13) by becoming the first to knock out capable veteran Luke Santamaria in the co-main event of a globally streamed ProBoxTV event in Plant City, Florida.
Santamaria had previously beaten the likes of then 22-1 Mykal Fox, former world champion Devon Alexander and held the WBC Continental Americas Welterweight Championship with a victory over former world-title challenger Abel Ramos in February 2022.
Looking like a reborn version of himself, Flaz used his power and speed to drop Santamaria three times before getting the sixth-round stoppage. Flaz, who started boxing at age 16 i osvojio 88 njegovog 95 amateur fights including two consecutive national titles, says he’s finally got everything he needs in place to become a serious player in the stacked 147-lb division.
"Osećam se sjajno,” said Flaz of signing with Lewkowicz. “He was the promoter I wanted from the start of my career. He can take me to the next level and keep me as active as I need to be to be at my best.” Flaz adds that since losing by KO (to Janelson Bocachica), he has rededicated himself to training with head trainer David Oyola and assistant trainer/manager Belvin García in his native Puerto Rico and made tremendous gains in every aspect of his game.
The hard work was on full display against Santamaria, as Flaz dictated every aspect of the fight against a tough and well-respected veteran. “I don’t feel like boxing is a job,” said the confident Flaz. “It’s my passion and I love it. I’m ready to start climbing the rankings and get to the world championship and I have the team in place to do it.”
“Losing may have helped him,” said Lewkowicz of his latest signee Flaz. “He was over-confident, and it cost him. Now he doesn’t take anyone lightly and puts in the work it takes to become a champion. I am very happy to be part of his team and will be working hard to help him realize his boxing dreams.”
O Sampson Boxing Sampson Boks ima promotivne partnerima širom Sjeverne i Južne Amerike, Afrika, Azija, Novi Zeland, Australija, Evropa i Centralna Amerika. Sampson Boxing događaji prenosili su se na tako premijernim mrežama kao što je HBO, Showtime, ESPN, ESPN+, DAZN, VS., FOX, Fox Sports and several international networks. Za više informacija, posjetasampsonboxing.com.
NEW YORK CITY (Mart 19, 2024)– Brooklyn heavyweight Pryce Taylor (3-0, 2 KOs) has successfully transitioned from basketball to boxing and today the 27-year-old prospect is on the rise as an undefeated prize fighter.
Taylor said he brought his legs from the courts into the ring. He first dunked a ball when he was in eighth grade, four inches shorter than the 6’ 4” Taylor is today. Pryce admits missing basketball but quickly notes that he could still play, not necessarily on a team, because he’s not in basketball shape anymore. “I’m in boxing shape,” he proudly noted.
A decorated U.S. amaterski boksač, highlighted by his two New York Golden Gloves Championship titles, Taylor was also a four-time runner-up in USA National Championships, including one to Joshua Edwards, who has qualified to represent as a super heavyweight for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Prošle godine, Taylor had seven wins fighting for New York in the Team Combat League (TCL), which is a one-round, team format competition. Technically-speaking, the wins are not part of his professional boxing record. Taylor has benefitted from that experience and will be competing this season as well.
Taylor played basketball for one season at Corning Community College in upstate New York. “I stopped playing basketball six years ago,"Taylor je rekao. “I’ve had 60 tuče (amateurs, pros and TCL) and believe the best boxers get there with sparring experience. Tako, I’ve been getting a lot of experience. I have a good skill set and know what I need to do in the ring.
“My mindset is to do what other boxers don’t do. All boxers learn the basics, but everything they want to throw, I already throw myself, and I know how to counter there’s. Anything they throw I’m able to defend.”
Taylor has been placed on the fast track by his manager, New York City-based attorney Keith Sullivan, who has discovered that it’s not easy finding suitable opponents for Taylor, who because of his size, amateur pedigree and participating in the TCL, is much more advanced than his three pro fights may indicate.
Another invaluable part of Taylor’s development is sparring established heavyweights such as Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller, Otto Wallin, Vladyslav Sirenko, and Brandon Glanton to name a few of the more notables.
Taylor made his pro debut last December, stopping Mike Diorio in the opening round, followed January 27 with the exact same result versus Gabriel Aguilar Costa. In his most recent action in March, Taylor went the distance for the first time as a pro, pitching a four-round shutout for a unanimous decision against Antonio Torres (4-1), 40-36 tri puta.
(L-R) – Head trainer Benny Roman, Pryce Taylor & manager Keith Sullivan (photo courtesy of Sullivan Management)
U svojoj zadnjoj borbi, held at Sony Hall, Taylor came out to the ring and paraded around the ring afterwards with an Irish flag draped around his massive shoulders (see above picture).
“Keith (Sullivan) knew there would be a lot of Irish fans there to watch an Irish fighter (Emmet Brennan) fighting after me,” Taylor explained. “He figured it was a good way to engage the large Irish crowd, so he draped me in the Irish tri-color flag. He was right, the Irish in attendance absolutely loved it, and I made some more fans.”
Basketball loss is boxing’s gain; Pryce Taylor is a legitimate prospect with tremendous upside.
In addition to managing Pryce Taylor, Keith Sullivan, a former Deputy Commissioner with the New York State Athletic Commission, and longtime boxing lawyer, also manages IBF Bantamweight World Champion Miyo Yoshida (17-4, 0 KOs) and Bronx middleweight prospect Nisa Rodriguez (1-0), in addition to co-managing World Boxing Association (WBA) Nemoj. 12-rated welterweight contender Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (13-0, 10 KOs), the reigning WBA Continental Champion from Limerick, Irska. Sullivan co-manages Donovan with former world middleweight champion Andy Lee.
Plus All-Action Rising Middleweights Elijah Garcia and
Armando Reséndiz Meet in Pay-Per-View Opener
Canelo Promotions Presents a Premier Boxing Champions
Pay-Per-View from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – August 25, 2023 -Three matchups featuring rising stars, top contenders and former world champions from 147 u 160 pounds will highlight a robust pay-per-view undercard leading up to theCanelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charloundisputed super middleweight championship clash on Saturday, Septembar 30 live on SHOWTIME PPV from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Canelo Promotions will present the Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View.
U co-main event, undefeated sensationJesus “Mono” Ramos Jr.,will take on hard-hitting top contenderErickson "Hammer" Lubinin a 12-round super welterweight special attraction. The pay-per-view also includes former world championsYordenis UgasiMario “El Azteca” Barriosgoing toe-to-toefor the Interim WBC Welterweight Title. Opening up the action at 8 poslije podne. ET / 5 p.m. PT are rising middleweightsElijah GarciaiArmandoReséndizsquaring off in a 10-round attraction.
Ulaznice za live event, which is promoted by Canelo Promotions and TGB Promotions, are available through AXS.com.
“These three matchups deliver everything boxing fans could hope for in a pay-per-view undercard and are worthy of the historic main event clash they will lead up to,” said Tom Brown, Predsjednik TGB Promocije. “Each fighter stepping into the ring has an opportunity to catapult themselves to the top of their respective division with a win on September 30. Fans can expect to see all of these competitors give everything they have to emerge victorious on SHOWTIME PPV at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.”
A strong southpaw who at 22 has yet to come close to hitting his ceiling as a fighter, Ramos (20-0, 16 KOs) blitzed then-unbeaten Joey Spencer in March, dropping him in round one before stopping him in round seven to earn the TKO in his sensational 2023 debut on the undercard of David Benavidez vs. Caleb Plant on SHOWTIME PPV. A native of Casa Grande, Arizona, Ramos also owns back-to-back 10-round unanimous decisions over Brian Mendoza and Javier Molina in 2021, which he followed up by defeating Luke Santamaria and Vladimir Hernandez in 2022. Sve u svemu, the youthful Ramos has gained recognition with highlight-reel KOs, stopping seven of his last 10 protivnici, showcasing his skills and ability to end his fights early.
“I’m excited to be part of this huge card against a tough opponent on September 30,” said Ramos. “I know Lubin is training hard and coming to win, which will make for an entertaining fight. This whole card is stacked and we don’t want to disappoint, so the fans are in for a great night of boxing.”
The 27-year-old Lubin (25-2, 18 KOs) returned to the ring in June to deliver an impressive fifth-round stoppage of veteran Luis Arias, who had never been stopped previously. Lubin’s previous outing saw him go toe-to-toe in one of 2022’s best fights, as he traded knockdowns with fellow contender Sebastian Fundora on SHOWTIME in April 2022. Heading into the Fundora fight, Lubin had put together an impressive six-bout winning streak since a loss to then unified and now undisputed 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo in 2017, a run that included triumphs over Jeison Rosario, Terrell Gausha and Ishe Smith. A native of Orlando, Florida, Lubin turned pro at 18 years old in 2013 and became one of the youngest prospects to ever appear on the developmental seriesSHOBOX: The New Generation®,earning “Prospect Of The Year” honors from ESPN and Ring Magazine in 2016.
“I know the world will be watching on September 30 and I plan on winning in a big way,” said Lubin. “We’ve got a young and talented fighter in front of us, but I’m young and talented as well. The difference is that I’ve fought the cream of the crop of the 154-pound division. Doesn’t matter if it’s Olympians, top prospects, contenders or champions, I’ve taken them on. I have a big chip on my shoulder and I know that with this win, I’ll be in a mega fight. I’m training extremely hard and the whole world will see it pay off.”
Ugas (27-5, 12 KOs) will step back into action on September 30 for the first time since an April 2022 unification bout defeat to Errol Spence Jr. on SHOWTIME PPV. He established himself as an elite welterweight after returning from a more than two-year layoff in 2016 following back-to-back losses in 2014. He punched his ticket as a world champion in January 2021 after winning a WBA belt by defeating Abel Ramos in September 2020. He solidified his world-championship status in August 2021, when he stepped in for an injured Spence to defeat legendary future Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision. Hailing from Santiago, Cuba and now living in Miami, Florida, the Olympic bronze medalist trains in Las Vegas with renowned coach Ismael Salas and owns victories over then undefeated fighters Jamal James, Omar Figueroa Jr. and Bryant Perrella, plus veteran contenders Thomas Dulorme and Ray Robinson.
“Both me and Mario Barrios have a lot to gain with a victory on September 30, so I know that this fight is going to be one to remember,” said Ugas. “I have tremendous respect for Barrios. He’s a true warrior who’s been in the ring with the best of them, but I have confidence that I’ll be victorious. I have a lot of fight left in me and my best skills will be on display in this fight. Patria y Vida, I fight for my people.”
The 28-year-old Barrios (27-2, 18 KOs) most recently scored a sensational knockout of Jovanie Santiago in February stopping Santiago in the eighth-round. Barrios’ previous fight was his welterweight debut as he dropped a hard-fought decision to former unified champion Keith Thurman in February 2022. The San Antonio-product, who now trains with top coach Bob Santos in Las Vegas, became a 140-pound world champion in September 2019, using his aggressive style to edge out Batyr Akhmedov and earn a unanimous decision. Barrios lost the super lightweight title in another action packed, highly competitive bout, as he was defeated by three-division and five-time world champion Gervonta Davis in June 2021.
“This fight is going to be a war, because we both fight with a lot of heart and neither of us ever backs down,” said Barrios. “I can’t wait to compete in a matchup like this on one of the biggest cards of the year. This is going to be a great night of boxing from start to finish and the Mexican fans can expect to see an explosive performance from ‘El Azteca’!"
Bori se Phoenix, Arizona, Garcia (15-0, 12 KOs) is one of 2023’s biggest breakout stars He burst onto the scene in March by blasting out the previously unbeaten Amilcar Vidal in the fourth-round to announce his presence at 160-pounds. The 20-year-old followed up that performance by dominating veteran Kevin Salgado on his way to a unanimous decision in April on the SHOWTIME PPV undercard of Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia. The precocious Garcia has moved fast since turning pro in 2020 and has knocked out six of his last eight opponents.
“This is my second fight this year on a huge pay-per-view card and I’m super excited and even more prepared than the first time,"Rekao je Garcia. “Reséndiz is a hungry fighter just like myself, so I have no doubt that we are going to put on a hell of a show for all the fans watching.”
The 24-year-old Reséndiz(14-1, 10 KOs) earned a career-best victory in his last outing as he stopped former unified champion Jarrett Hurd in the 10thand final round of their March showdown on SHOWTIME. Reséndiz led on all three cards when the bout was stopped due to a severe laceration on Hurd’s lip. A native of Nayarit, Meksiko, he now fights out of Los Angeles and will look to make it three-straight wins since a close decision loss to Marcos Hernandez in September 2021. Reséndiz turned pro in February 2018 and made a successful U.S. debut in April 2021 with a decision victory over Quilisto Madera.
“I’m very happy to have this great opportunity to compete on such an important fight card,” said Reséndiz. “I’m excited to realize my dream of fighting in Las Vegas, just like my boxing idols that I watched on TV. I’ve had an amazing training camp that will help me look my best on September 30 and put on a performance worthy of the boxing legends who inspire me.”
LOS ANGELES (Avgust 22, 2023)– The boxing spotlight shifts back to the Great Northwest this Saturday night as rising super featherweight star Austin Brooks (10-0, 3 KOs) takes on dangerous Anthony Chavez (11-3-1, 3 KOs) in the 10-round main event on a highly competitive pro card, presented by Toro Promotions, Inc. and Whitfield Haydon Boxing, at the famed Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Vašington.
“This card sticks with our theme of compelling regional fights along with club wars,” Haydon said. “More than a couple guys have a chance to get a verdict from the great jury that is the northwest boxing fan and see if they can create a fan base for themselves going forward.”
Brooks, 27, is stepping up in class against Chavez, a 2015 USA National Championships bronze medalist as an amateur, has yet to fight more than six rounds to date. Fighting out of Coeur d’Alene, Ajdaho, Brooks, who has already fought several times on the ESPN platform, is coming off a six-round decision over veteran Diuhl Olguin this past March in San Diego.
Chavez, an old-fashioned fighter out of San Bernardino, Kalifornija, is trained by well-known Southern Californian Henry Ramirez, who guided Chris Arreola and Josesito Lopez, među više uglednici. Two fights ago, Chavez won a six-round majority decision over Olguin.
The six-round, co-featured event pits Seattle featherweight Gregory Cruz (5-2, 3 KOs) against Roberto Negrete (4-1-1, 2 KOs), of West Liberty, Ajova. Cruz is bouncing back from a six-round majority loss to Luis Gallegos (4-0) last April, while Negrete fought to a six-round split draw in his most recent action this past June.
Chief undercard support will be provided by undefeated Portland super lightweight prospect Lorenza Caldera (6-0, 3 KOs) and Filipino veteran boxer Jake “D’ Twins” Bornea (14-5-1, 7 KOs), the former WBO Asia Pacific Youth Flyweight titleholder.
Angel Rebollar (6-3, 3 KOs) is coming straight out of Compton (KAO ŠTO) to face San Bernardino (KAO ŠTO) super lightweight Esteban Munoz (7-3, 4 KOs) in a rare five-round bout. Rebollar was a 2019 USA Western Regional Junior Open Champion as an amateur.
Također borba na undercardu, each in four-round matches, is Auburn, Washington lightweight Joshua Cadena (1-0, 1 KO), vs. Dan Hernandez (2-2, 1 KO), Riverside, Kalifornija; undefeated Puerto Rican welterweight prospect Axl Melendez Salgado (6-0, 4 KOs) vs. Tulsa’s Lyle McFarlane (2-1 1 KO), and San Antonio (TX) super lightweight Richard Ray Howell (4-3-2, 2 KOs) vs. Detroit’s Wesley Rivers (1-3).
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