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Unbesiegter Brooklyn Halbschwergewichtsprospekt Junior “Der junge Gott” Younan wird präsentiert “KO Night Boxing: Auf dem Wasser rumpeln 2” Ko-Funktion

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Juli 29 auf CBS Sports Network, live from The Queen Mary
Junior Younan
(photo courtesy of Roc Nation Sports)

LONG BEACH. Calif.

(Juli 24, 2017) – Former junior boxing prodigy and undefeated professional prospect, unbesiegt Junior “Der junge Gott” Younan, will be showcased in the “KO Night Boxing: Auf dem Wasser rumpeln 2” Ko-Funktion an diesem Samstag (Juli 29), Belüftung (10 p.m. UND / 7 p.m. PT) auf CBS Sports Network, live from The Queen Mary’s outdoor venue in Long Beach, Kalifornien. The Queen Mary will be hosting its first pro boxing show.

The 21-year-old Younan (12-0, 9 KOs), Bekämpfung von Brooklyn, takes on former USA California super middleweight champion Mike Guy (9-2-1, 5 KOs), von Sacramento (SOWIE), in the eight-round co-featured event.
This will be a coming out party for me,” Younan said. “I’m going to go out there and try to make a statement. It’s been a great start to the yearit’s my third fight this yearand I feel like I’m getting better and better each one.
In the night’s 10-round main event, ungeschlagene Aussicht auf Federgewicht Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams (11-0, 4 KOs), von New Haven (CT), squares off against former world title challenger Wilhelm “Chirizo” Gonzalez (30-7, 26 KOs), of Nicaragua.
“KO Night Boxing: Auf dem Wasser rumpeln 2”, presented by Black Tree, is promoted by Roy Englebrecht Promotions, in association with KO Night Boxing LLC and Roc Nation Sports.
Fighting under the Roc Nation banner, Younan was a highly-decorated amateur boxer, compiling an outstanding 90-5 Rekord. Given his success, Younan elected to turn pro in 2013 as an 18-year-old, rather than wait several years for an opportunity to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team.
Younan started boxing competitively as an eight-year-old and, nur zwei Jahre später, The New York Times crowned him aboxing prodigy”. During his impressive amateur career, he collected several belts, medals and awards, including nine championship performances in the Junior Olympics as well as the Junior Metros, eight in the New York State Silver Gloves, and five more in the Regional Silver Gloves. He was also a four-time National Silver Gloves recipient, three-time Ringside World winner, three-time National PAL, and two-time National Junior Golden Gloves champion. In 2011, he was crowned the National Junior Golden Gloves champion, in addition to being USA Boxing’s No. 1-rated junior boxer in his weight class.

Nagging injuries somewhat curtailed Younan’s development, limiting him to one fight in 2015. After a nine-month layoff, he returned triumphantly on March 26, 2016 to defeat Cristian Solorzano, Sonora, Mexiko, on the Andre Ward vs. Sullivan Barrera undercard at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Kalifornien. With a win by way of a four-round unanimous decision, Younan improved his unblemished record to 8-0.

Three of Younan’s last four fights have ended in the opening round, including his most recent on Juni 17 on the Andre Ward-Sergey Kovalev 2 undercard at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The Brooklyn bomber made quick work of the Hungarian veteran Zoltan Sera (28-14, 20 KOs) am 1:39 Marke.

It was an amazing experience for me as a 21-year-old to fight in Vegas on Andre Ward’s card,” Younan added. “Coming off that knockout, I have great momentum and confidence heading into this fight. I can’t wait.
California heavyweights Rodney Hernandez (10-5-2, 2 KOs), von Modesto, und Los Angeles’ Jonnie Rice (6-2-1, 4 KOs), a former Winthrop College (SC) Basketball-Spieler, will open the televised segment of the card in a six-round bout.
Fighting on the undercard in four-round matches are Los Angeles featherweight Sergio “El Nino” Quiroz (3-0) vs. Lupe Arroyo (2-0), von Huntington Beach (SOWIE), Whittier (SOWIE) leicht George Acosta (2-0), and pro-debuting welterweights Eric Gomdiese, of Santa Ana (SOWIE), and Long Beach’s Raul Calderon.
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All tickets are priced at $60.00 and on sale to purchase by calling 949.760.3131.
Die Türen öffnen um offen 5:30 p.m. PT mit der Öffnung an Bout geplant 6:30 p.m. PT.
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Elite Prospect Michael Dutchover HighlightsPath to GloryUndercard Friday Night

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ORANGE, Calif. (Juni 20, 2017) – Junior-Leichtgewicht Michael Dutchover (4-0, 4 KOs), a highly accomplished amateur and recently turned professional, Höhepunkte Freitag Nacht “Path to Gloryundercard aus dem Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif.
Watch Dutchover vs. Carrizoza and the rest of the 6-fight card on TB Presents: Path To Glory, live streaming on ThompsonBoxing.com und Facebook Live- beginnend an 7:45 p.m. PST / 10:45 p.m. EST.
Tickets für “Path to Glory” sind zum Preis von $40, $60, & $100 und sind online erhältlich ThompsonBoxing.com, oder telefonisch unter 714-935-0900.
Dutchover, who trains in Southern California but resides in Midland, Tex., faces his toughest opponent to date: once-beaten Miguel Carrizoza (10-1, 2 KOs) of Hermosillo, Mex.
The bout marks Dutchover’s second 6-round fight of his young career. He stormed into the paid ranks with four straight knockout wins.
The plan this year is to up my level of competition,” said Dutchover, who recently sparred with world title challenger Petr Petrov. “I know I’m ready for the challenge. I want to work my way to the top, and in order to do that I need to challenge myself.
Dutchover had a successful amateur run that saw him win nine national titles, a bronze at the 2015 U.S.. Olympic Trials, and a runner-up finish at last year’s National Golden Gloves competition. Dutchover, 19, believes he was built to fight professionally.
“Als Amateur, I often boxed in the pro-style,” said Dutchover, who counts Danny Zamora, older brother Junior Dutchover, and Javier Gomez as coaches. “I didn’t really throw a lot of quick, small punches that define the amateurs. I was more aggressive in my approach. I worked the body and threw a lot of power shots.
Detailed opponent scouting reports in the early years of a boxer’s professional career are often not available. Dutchover has an idea of what to expect from Carrizoza, but he will rely mostly on his extensive amateur background.
I had such a long amateur career that I’ve seen basically every style in the book,” said Dutchover, who is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. “I’m going to adapt in the ring and be prepared for whatever he brings. I had an excellent training camp. I’m in great shape and ready to go after another win.
We are looking forward to Micheal stepping up in competition am Freitag Nacht,” sagte Matthew Rowland, Vize-Präsident der Banner Promotions. “Michael has shown that he is ready for this challenge, and we expect another terrific performance.
Photo Credit: Carlos Baeza /Thompson Boxing Promotions.

Ruben Villa remains undefeated with 5th round stoppage in Ontario, Kalifornien

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ORANGE, Calif. (Mai 22, 2017) – Top featherweight prospect Ruben Villa (6-0, 4 KOs) continues to impress early in his professional career. Villa, a southpaw fighting out of Salinas, Calif., picked apart Anthony de Jesus Ruiz (2-3, 2 KOs) to win by fifth round technical knockout.
Villa, who was naturally bigger than Ruiz, unloaded a serious of damaging shots in the fifth round. By that point, Ruiz had already absorbed a great deal of punishment and his corner wisely put an end to the onslaught at the 2:43 Marke.
My jab was working well all night,” sagte Villa, who is promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions. “I worked off backing him up with the jab and then that opened up a lot of angles for me to land power shots.
Ruben looked fantastic am FreitagNacht,” sagte Ken Thompson, Präsident von Thompson Boxing. “He looked really comfortable and was in firm control of the fight from start to finish. He managed to fight a patient, yet aggressive fight to secure another knockout win.
We have been very happy with Ruben’s development. He is shaping to be the fighter we believe he will be,” said Banner Promotions vice-president, Matthew Rowland. “He is going to have a big future.
The fight can be viewed on Thompson Boxing Promotions Facebook page.
Connect with Ruben Villa on social media: Instagram: RubenV4 , Facebook: Ruben Villa IV , & Zwitschern: @Ruben_Villa4 .
Photo Credit: Carlos Baeza/Thompson Boxing

Ruben Villa to Test Unbeaten Record on “Neues Blut” Undercard Friday Night

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ORANGE, Calif. (Mai 17, 2017) – Blue chip featherweight prospect Ruben Villa (5-0, 3 KOs) headlines an action-packed “Neues Blut” undercard when he puts his undefeated record on the line against Anthony de Jesus Ruiz (2-2, 2 KOs) diese Freitag, Mai 19, from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif.
Thompson Boxing’s 17 year anniversary show will be live streamed on its Webseite und Facebook Live- beginnend an 7:45 p.m. PDT an diesem Freitag.
Tickets für “Neues Blut” sind zum Preis von $40, $60, & $100 und sind online erhältlich ThompsonBoxing.com, oder telefonisch unter 714-935-0900.
Freitag bout marks the fourth time Villa will fight in front of an expected sold out crowd at the Doubletree Ontario. It will be his first, jedoch, fighting on a live streamed show.
I’m definitely excited for it. It’s great exposure for us new guys trying to make a name for ourselves,” sagte Villa, who is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. “I know a lot of my friends and family will be watching. It also gives an opportunity for boxing fans all over the country to tune in and watch some quality fights.
Villa, ein Rechtsausleger, is coming off his East Coast debut in April where we notched his third career knockout win over the previously unbeaten Luis Diaz Torres. Villa stopped the stiff-chinned Torres in the sixth and final round. It was the first, sixth round fight of Villa’s career, one that tough him several impactful lessons.
It’s important to stick to the plan and listen to my corner,” said the 20-year-old, who hails from Salinas, Calif. “He was somewhat reckless so I needed to show a little more patience with him. I’m used to fighting guys who are a little more technical. Diaz was able to take a shot. He was willing to absorb two or three punches to set up one of his own. I learned not to give him those opportunities.
Für Freitag six-round bout versus Ruiz, Villa spent most of his training camp sparring at the Robert Garcia Gym in Riverside, widely seen as one of Southern California’s most boxing rich environments. His chief sparring partner was Hector Tanajara, another highly regarded prospect with an undefeated record.
“Trainingslager war groß,” sagte Villa, who as an amateur won back-to-back National Golden Gloves championships. “I had quality sparring sessions against Hector Tanajara. He fights one division higher than me so it’s always good to learn from guys that are naturally bigger than you.
While Villa comes from a well-rounded amateur career that saw him bank two wins against fellow high ceiling prospect Shakur Stevenson, the Northern California native is always on the quest to better his skills.
I’ve been working on using more angles to set up punches,” Villa said. “The goal is to develop better range with my jab so I can be more effective. With Ruiz, I plan to feel him out for the first round and then I’ll start going at his weaknesses. A lot of what I plan to do will come off the jab.
The live stream, betitelt “TB Presents: Neues Blut,” will be anchored by blow-by-blow announcer Beto Duran with Steve Kim providing expert color commentary.
Connect with Ruben Villa on social media: Instagram: RubenV4 , Facebook: Ruben Villa IV , & Zwitschern: @Ruben_Villa4 .

Michael Farenas to make comeback on Fight Club OC card June 1st

COSTA MESA, SOWIE (Mai 2, 2017)They say it’s never is too late to start a comeback, and for lightweight contender Michael Farenas (44-5-4, 33 Kos), the comeback starts Donnerstag, Juni 1
st when he enters the ring for the first time in nearly two years. The eight-round bout will take place on Roy Englebrecht’s “Fight Club OC” show in The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, SOWIE.
Having fought some of the top Jr. lightweight out there over the past five years, die einschließen Yuriorkis Gamboa, Jose Padraza, und Fernando Beltran um nur einige zu nennen, Farenas believes he still has some gas left in his tank.
It’s been a long journey to get back in the ring, but now that time has come,” said Michael Farenas. “I’m in great shape and I feel my skill and experience will help me on my comeback.
Will new managers Bill Halkias und Germaine Gillies crafting his career and new trainers Marvin Somodio und Jesse Arevalo in seiner Ecke, the new look Farenas will have another opportunity to march toward a world title.
This bout will take place at one hundred and forty pounds, but my plan is to campaign at lightweight,” said Farenas, Wer kämpfte Takashi Uchiyama for the WBA World super featherweight title. “Ich weiß mit harter Arbeit, I can make another run toward another world title.
Under new management and a new trainer, “Hammer Fistas he is called, will look to bring that Filipino fighting spirit back to his career.
Tickets for the Thursday, Juni 1st Fight Club OC show in The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA are on sale at www.fightcluboc.com.

BARRIOS BACK IN BAY AREA TRAINING WITH VIRGIL HUNTER

Photos by Team Barrios
BAY AREA, SOWIE (April 3, 2017)Unbeaten super-lightweight prospect, Mario Barrios (18-0, 10 KOs), is back in the Bay Area, SOWIE, training with coach Virgil Hunter. After scoring a TKO in his last bout on March 4th, Barrios returns to the gym, motivated to get back in the ring.
It feels good to be back in the gym training with Virgil.said Mario Barrios a native of San Antonio, TX. “Seeing all the guys in the gym, getting ready for their fights, has me fired up. As soon as my team lets me know when I’ll be fighting next, I’ll be ready to get back in the ring and continue my march toward a world title.
Look for Barrios to get back in the ring shortly. No date is set, but an announcement will be coming soon.
Although I don’t have a date set, my goal is to be ready at all times.” Barrios weiter. “Coming out to California from Texas, to start training early, will only make me a better fighter. I know all the hard work and sacrifice will pay off in the end.

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559 Kämpfe gehen runter 21. April In Fresnos Turmtheater

Freitag, 21. April um 19 Uhr

559 Fights kehrt mit „559 Kämpft 55 "weiter April 21, mit einer vollständigen Liste vieler der hungrigsten und aufregendsten Amateur-MMA-Kämpfer Kaliforniens.
Das Hauptereignis wird der Top-Anwärter im Fliegengewicht Samuel Fierro sein (6-2, Selma) als er versucht ungeschlagen anzuhalten 6-0 Der Sacramento-Kämpfer Mark Wirth reißt sich durch die 125-Pfund-Rangliste des Staates.

Vor der mit Spannung erwarteten Schlagzeile, Daniel Campagna (3-1, Porterville) wird auf Kosten von Josiah McHale von Sacramento nach seinem vierten Sieg suchen (3-2) Bantamgewicht in Aktion.

Im Fliegengewicht, Fresnos Austin Liu (2-1) und Michael Alonzo von Merced (2-1) treffen, Beide Kämpfer sind hungrig nach ihrem dritten Sieg.

Selmas Bernabe Herrera (3-3) wird zum siebten Mal gegen Emilio Horta von Ridgecrest in den Käfig eintreten (2-1) in der 155-Pfund-Division.

Tickets gibt es ab nur $25 und sind an der Kasse des Tower Theatre oder online unter erhältlich www.559fights.com. Weitere Informationen, Bitte anrufen 559-813-0307.

559 Fights 55

April 21 im Tower Theatre in Fresno, Calif.

125: Selmas Samuel Fierro (6-2) vs. Mark Wirth von Sacramento (6-0)
135: Portervilles Daniel Campagna (3-1) vs. Sacramentos Josiah McHale (3-2)
125: Fresnos Austin Liu (2-1) vs. Michael Alonzo von Merced (2-1)
155: Selmas Bernabe Herrera (3-3) vs. Emilio Horta von Ridgecrest (2-1)
265: Fresnos Ryan Yates (1-0) vs. Oaklands Dwight Maters (2-1)
185: James Porter von Fresno (1-1) vs. Alan Benson aus dem Castro Valley (0-1)
205: Fresnos Jesse Vazquez (0-0) vs. Joseph Gaceta von Ridgecrest (1-1)
145: Chris Luna von Visalia (0-0) vs. Emmanuel Gonzalez von Santa Barbara (0-1)
170: Bryan Rodriguez von Goleta (0-1) vs. Sacramentos Tony Magalahaes (0-0)
145: Portervilles Christian Marron (0-2) vs. Conan Orozco von Two Sticks (0-1)
185: Bako Agambonisye aus Los Angeles (0-0) vs. Zach Linco von Auburn (0-0)
265: Reedleys Ruben Castaneda Jr.. (0-0) vs. Fresnos Aniken Robinson (0-0)

Palm Springs Boxing Gala Rescheduled for May 20th; Fighter Injuries Delaying Scheduled Matchups

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Thousand Palms, SOWIE (März 29, 2017) — The much anticipated showdown between rising Liveco boxer Max “Die allgemeine” Becerra and Washington’s Ricardo Maldonado will have to wait a little longer.
Santa Ana’s Becerra (11-2-2 7KOs) has been diagnosed with a minor hand injury that has interrupted his training for the scheduled April 22 bout that was the featured fight of the Palm Springs Boxing Gala am Renaissance Hotel. The event will now take place on Samstag, Mai 20 with the same fight card.
The postponement also gives Liveco stablemate Pomona’s DavidLeft Hook” Lopez (4-0 3KOs) more time to heal while nursing a hand injury also sustained in training.

Liveco Boxing founder Ron Sanderson said, “In light of these injuries, we thought it would be best for our boxers and our fans to postpone the Gala rather than scramble together fights at the last minute or drop a fighter from the card. Injuries are a part of boxing. These boxers are significant players in the Liveco family and we want them to be healthy and uncompromised for their fights.

Sanderson said Lopez and Becerra’s hand issues are not considered major injuries, but after further medical evaluation, their trainers decided it would be better for them to fully heal and train appropriately rather than put their fighters at risk.

The May 20 event is the second of a series of Boxing Galas planned by Liveco Boxing featuring its fighters in Palm Springs. Also scheduled to fight on the undercard that evening are the Bay Area’s EricEl Gallo de Oro” (9-0 6KOs) and DanielEl PanteraAndujo (3-1-0 1KO) from Murrieta along with other California talent.

Becerra and Lopez dispatched their opponents at the first Palm Springs Boxing Gala with tremendous showings in front of a packed house. Both are looking to continue their streak in the Coachella Valley as is Andujo who also collected a win at the Gala in February before signing with Liveco.

Becerra said he was anxious and ready for his first fight as a headliner, especially in his home state. “This is going to be a huge night for me and my team. But I know I need to be patient and get my hand back in shape before I can continue chasing my dream.
Tickets ab $60 sind an www.livecoboxing.com. Werden Sie Fan auf Facebook an www.facebook.com/livecoboxing; and follow on Twitter and Instagram at @livecoboxing.
About Liveco Boxing:
Liveco Boxing is a boxing promoter and event producer founded by Ron Sanderson in 2016 who was looking to bring back a high standard of ethics to the industry. Liveco’sFighter Firstphilosophy makes them the company of choice for professional fighters looking for a hands-on, personal approach to promotion. Weitere Informationen, Besuch, www.livecoboxing.com.

Maximiliano Becerra takes on Ricardo Maldonado in main event on Saturday April 22nd at Renaissance Hotel in Palm Springs, Kalifornien

Also seeing action will be undefeated fighters Eric Altamirano & Daniel Andujo

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Palm Springs, Kalifornien (März 17, 2017) – Maximiliano Becerra will headline a big night of boxing when he takes on Ricardo Maldonado in the 8-round main event on Samstag, April 22nd am Renaissance Hotel in Palm Springs, Kalifornien.
The Palm Springs Boxing Gala, 2nd Edition is promoted by Liveco Boxing.
Becerra of Santa Ana, Kalifornien hat einen Rekord von 11-2-2 mit 7 Knockouts.
Die 29 year-old is a 9-year professional, who was undefeated in his first eight bouts. Becerra has won three straight, which includes his last outing when he won a 6-round unanimous decision over Hugo Padilla on February 11th in at The Renaissance Hotel.
I’ve proven my resilience,” Becerra said. “Now I plan to take command and end my opponent early.
Maldonado of Arlington, Washington has a record of 7-6-1 mit 1 schlagen.
Maldonado is a 4-year professional, who has faced top competition. Maldonado is no stranger to tough competition, as his 14 opponents have a combined record of 65-13-1, welches beinhaltet 5 undefeated foes.
One of those unblemished opponents, Jamie Ocegueda was stopped in 6 rounds by Maldonado in his last bout, which took place on January 21st in Montebello, Kalifornien. That fight avenged a controversial split decision defeat by Maldonado.
In der 6-Runden-Ko-Funktion, ungeschlagen leichte Eric Altamirano will take part in a bout scheduled for 6-rounds.
Altamirano, who hails from the Bay Area, hat einen Rekord von 9-0 mit 6 Knockouts. Die 23 year-old Altamirano is a 3 year-professional and will be making his 2nd start of 2017.

Altamirano’s opponent will be named shortly.

Crowd pleasing super flyweight Daniel Andujo will be in action in a bout scheduled for four-rounds.
Andujo of San Diego, California has faced two consecutive undefeated opponents. He fought a toe-to-toe battle with Saul Sanchez, only to come up just on the short end of a 6-round decision. In seinem letzten Kampf, Andujo won a 4-round unanimous decision over Elwin Soto (2-0) auf February 11th im Renaissance Hotel. Andujo’s opponent will be announced shortly.
A full card of exciting action will be announced soon.
Ron Sanderson, CEO of Liveco Boxing, which is promoting the fight, says he is looking forward to another stellar display of guts and talent. “We were thrilled with the tenacity and the skill our boxers showed us last month,” er sagt. “This next card at The Renaissance looks to be even more exciting than the first.
For more information or to purchase tickets, which are priced at $70 & $60 for the April 22nd night of boxing in Palm Springs, Besuch www.livecoboxing.com. Werden Sie Fan auf Facebook an www.facebook.com/livecoboxing; and follow on Twitter and Instagram at @livecoboxing.
About Liveco Boxing:
Liveco Boxing is a boxing promoter and event producer founded by Ron Sanderson in 2016 who was looking to bring back a high standard of ethics to the industry. Liveco’sFighter Firstphilosophy makes them the company of choice for professional fighters looking for a hands-on, personal approach to promotion. Weitere Informationen, Besuch, www.livecoboxing.com.

Floyd Mayweather Set to Celebrate 40th Birthday with Star-Studded Weekend Celebration in Southern California

Events Take Place Donnerstag Through Sonntag Einschließlich
An Extravagant Official Red Carpet Birthday Gala
LOS ANGELES (Februar 21, 2017) Twelve-time boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. had an illustrious undefeated career that spanned over three decades and five weight divisions. The legend will celebrate his 40th birthday in style with several special events taking place this upcoming weekend in Southern California.
Mayweather, who is known for his larger than life personality, will begin his festivities Donnerstag, Februar 23 with an intimate dinner in collaboration with Hollywood Unlocked and Louie the 13th. Am Freitag, Mayweather will turn the ‘Big 4-0,ringside at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula where his promotional company Mayweather Promotions is hosting ein ShoBox: Die neue Generation fight card featuring young prospects from the sport which Mayweather left his indelible mark.
The weekend’s spotlight affair will be Mayweather’s official star-studded Oscars-inspired birthday gala Saturdayin downtown Los Angeles that is guaranteed to be opulent and over the top. The black-tie affair will host a “Who is Who” list of Hollywood celebrities and athletes such as personal friends Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber und Future, and invited guests such as Marlon Wayans, Tyrese, Allen Iverson, Morris Chestnut, Fat Joe und Nicole Murphy um nur einige zu nennen. Guests will enjoy surprise performances from some of Floyd’s favorite musical artists, premium open bar and catering and other elements of surprise.
The jam-packed weekend continues Sonntag with a roller skating party that will wrap up the weekend honoring Mayweather.
Being surrounded by my family and friends for my birthday weekend reminds me to never take anything for granted in life,” Said Mayweather. “I am grateful for everything I’ve accomplished and received in my lifetime. I have a beautiful family, four great children and many friends that have been there since day one. Life is short and I try to make every minute count. This is exactly how I want to celebrate my 40th Geburtstag. I use each year as an opportunity to grow and with this big milestone, I’m even more grateful for everyone who showed me the way and made me the man I am today.