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Beamon to Face Saludar and Crowley to Face Mansouri on Stacked Night of Boxing at Wolstein Center in Cleveland and Live on CBS Sports

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Op Saterdag, Junie 22, at CSU’s Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, Bigger Than Life Entertainment en Mo Entertainment, in partnership with six-time World Champion Miguel Cotto’s Miguel Cotto Promotions will present “Making A Champion," the first in a series of shows that will feature top prospects in their toughest challenges.


The six-fight night of world-class boxing features dual main events that will be televised live on CBS Sports (11:00 pm ET/8:00 pm PT) and the exciting undercard will be streamed live on www.fite.tv (7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT).


In the first televised main event, Goldsboro, North Carolina’s Dewayne “Mr. Stop Running” Beamon (16-1-1, 11 Uitklophoue) sal in die gesig staar voormalige wêreld titel uitdager Froilan “The Sniper” Saludar (30-3-1, 21 Uitklophoue) from the Philippines in 'n 12-round showdown for the WBC United States (USNBC) Super Flyweight Championship.


In the second televised main event, Canada’s undefeated Cody “The Crippler” Crowley (17-0, 9 Uitklophoue) sal op die neem Verenigde Koninkryk'S Navid “Nav” Mansouri (19-2-2, 6 Uitklophoue) in a 12-round battle for the WBC United States (USNBC) Super Welterweight Championship.


In other intriguing match-ups, Cleveland’s own Miguel Angel “Silky Smooth” Gonzalez(24-4, 16 Uitklophoue) will fight eight lightweight rounds against Africa’s Albinius “Danny Boy Albino” Felesianu (18-2-1, 7 Uitklophoue); and in a six-round super lightweight scrap undefeated Montana “Too Pretty” Love (11-0-1, 5 Uitklophoue) will face Africa’s also undefeated Tshibangu “Bebe Rico” Kayembe (9-0-3, 3 Uitklophoue).


Tickets for “Making A Champion” are priced at $30, $40, $65 and Ringside $150 en is nou te koop by wolsteincenter.com or Wolstein Center Box Office on CSU campus.


33-year-old Dewayne Beamon has won several regional championships in his four-year professional career, including the UBF World Featherweight, IBO International Super Flyweight, UBF World Super Flyweight, IBO Inter-Continental Super Flyweight and UBF World Super Flyweight Championship.


33-year-old Froilan Saludar hails from Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental in The Philippines. He challenged former champ Sho Kimura for the World Boxing Organisation World Flyweight belt in July 2018 en, in his 10-year career, has previously held the WBO Asia Pacific Youth Flyweight, WBO Asia Pacific Youth Flyweight, WBO Youth Flyweight, WBO Asia Pacific Flyweight, WBO Oriental Flyweight and WBO Inter-Continental Flyweight Championships.


26-year-old Cody Crowley is an undefeated southpaw from Peterborough, Ontario. He is the current Canada Professional Boxing Council International Super Welterweight and Canada Professional Boxing Council National Super Welterweight Champion. He was last seen in February of this year, pitching a shutout in defense of his titles against former champion Stuart McClellan.


30-year-old Navid Mansouri hails from Rotherham, Yorkshire, Verenigde Koninkryk, but is currently living in Los Angeles and training at the legendary Wild Card Gym. He won the BBofC English Super Welterweight Title in 2013 and successfully defended it three times.


33-year-old Miguel Angel Gonzalez is a comebacking southpaw with victories over several top contenders in his 11-year professional boxing career. The Cleveland native previously held the WBF International Super Lightweight Championship. This will be his first fight in nearly four years.


Albinius Felesianu hails from Swakopmund, Namibia. In his 12-year career, he has held the IBF Youth Featherweight, WBF Intercontinental Lightweight and IBF Continental Africa Lightweight Championships.


24-jaar-oue Montana Love is a southpaw from Cleveland. In July of last year, he impressively fought to a draw in a fight for the vacant World Boxing Council Youth Silver Super Lightweight Title with 12-1 Kenneth Sims Jr at the WinnaVegas Casino & Resort, in Sloan, Iowa, and live on ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie. Love was also the star of a widely viewed viral video of an infamous sparring session where he allegedly dominated WBA Super World Super Featherweight Champion Gervonta Davis.


24-year-old Tshibangu Kayembe hails from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of The Congo. He is a nine-year professional and former Universal Boxing Organization (UBO) International Super Lightweight Champion.


“Working with former champ Miguel Cotto and his promotions team is a great honor,” said E Jay Mathews, CEO of Bigger Than Life Entertainment. “I am very excited to present this terrific event to the fans in Cleveland and around the world on CBS Sports and fite.tv. Each of the match-ups is of high quality. Dit gaan 'n groot aand van die boks wees,” Mathews added.


Ray Leonard Jr., son of six-time world champion, Ray Leonard suiker, along with actor and television host, Chris Spencer will provide the CBS Sports commentary. World renowned clothing designer, Karl Kani will be providing outfits for the ring girls.


The Wolstein Center is located at 2000 Prospect Avenue in Cleveland. Op stryd nag, the doors open at 7:00 pm and the action starts at 7:30 pm. Making A Champion is sponsored by B&M BBQ.


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About Bigger Than Life Entertainment


BTLE is a full-service entertainment company specializing in Boxing Promotions, Public Relations and Artist Management. They place Sports and Entertainment celebrities at major events worldwide and offer sports tickets and packages in Las Vegas, oor die VS, and internationally.


About Miguel Cotto Promotions


MCP stems from the vision and passion of Miguel Angel Cotto Vazquez with the premise of giving the boxer what boxing gave his family. Emerging in 2005, MCP has since established a great rapport with the community with over 13 years in the industry solidifying its spot as one of the leading sporting firms in Puerto Rico.
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Undefeated Junior Middleweight Fred Wilson, Jr. in action TONIGHT in Pittsburgh

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NEW YORK (Augustus 10, 2018)–Undefeated Junior Middleweight prospect, Fred Wilson, Jr. (6-0, 2 Uitklophoue) returns to action when he takes on James Robinson in a six-round bout at The Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh.

 

Die 23 year-old Wilson will be making his 1st start of the year, and the Cleveland native is taking on the 20 fight-veteran in Robinson. This will be the 8th undefeated opponent that Robinson has faced.

“I am ready to get out there, and put on a show,” said Wilson. “After the crowd sees me, I want the them to say that kid is special.”

“Cleveland is known for producing a lot of boxing talent, but many of those fighters never got an opportunity. When I scouted Fred as an amateur, he was as talented as they come. I told him and his dad, I will get him that opportunity, and Fred has not disappointed me as he has worked very hard in the gym and his record shows that by staying undefeated,” Said David McWater, CEO of Split-T Management

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Nasionale Golden Gloves kampioen Roney Hines om pro-debuut maak hierdie Vrydag in Sloan, Iowa

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Cleveland, Ohio (Julie 16, 2018) – Hierdie Vrydagaand by die Winnavegas Casino Resort in Sloan, Iowa, 2018 Nasionale Golden Gloves-kampioen, swaargewig Roney Hines sal sy pro debuut maak wanneer hy op David Becker in 'n vier-ronde bout wat 'n ShoBox sal voorafgaan: Die nuwe generasie tripleheader.

 

 

 

Hines, 23 jaar-oue, van Cleveland, Ohio het die Nasionale Golden Gloves Mei in Omaha, Nebraska, wat net 'n 90 minute se ry vanaf Sloan, Iowa.

 

 

 

“Ek is gereed om hierdie uit die pad te kry, en sit my naam op die kaart. Ek wil mense wat ek wys,” Said Hines.

 

 

 

Hines, wat homself beskryf as 'n bokser-ponser, het die fisiese eienskappe van die hedendaagse swaargewig deur staan ​​byna 6-voet-7 en weeg naby 240 pond.

 

 

 

Hines, wat onlangs onderteken met GH3 Promotions verduidelik hy met die New Jersey-gebaseerde bevordering weens verlede sukses beweeg jong vegters saam.

 

 

 

“Ek is baie gemaklik met GH3. Met Vito Mielnicki, dit is 'n familie tipe atmosfeer. Ek is van plan om elke maand te veg as ek kan. Wanneer Vito sê kan hy my kry in die ring, dan sal ek veg. Ek wil net hierdie te neem 1 stap op 'n slag. Ek weet wat ek bring as 'n vegter, en ek sien daarna uit om te wys my vaardighede.”

 

 

 

in Becker, Hines in die gesig staar 'n teenstander wat 1-1 met 1 uitklophou van St. Joseph, Missouri.

 

 

 

“Ek weet niks van hom weet. Hy moet net weet wie ek is, en as hy dit nie doen nie, Ek sal hom toon op Vrydag.”

 

 

 

“Ek gaan hard werk, en neem hierdie een stap op 'n slag. Ek sal 'n faktor in die swaargewig-afdeling wees voor te lank.”

 

 

 

Hines word bevorder deur GH3 Promotions en is mede-bestuur deur kans Aurelius en voormalige NFL ster Ray Edwards. Hines is opgelei deur Push Davis.

 

 

 

Mielnicki gesê, “Ek is op soek na Roney om rond te hê 15 gevegte voor die einde van 2019.”

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2016 U.S. Olympian Charles Conwell battles Travis Scott This Saturday in New Orleans

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New York, NY (Julie 12, 2018)–Saterdag, undefeated and 2016 U.S. Olympian Charles Conwell (7-0, 5 Uitklophoue) takes on his toughest opponent to date when he takes on Travis Scott (19-3, 5 Uitklophoue) in a super welterweight bout scheduled for six-rounds at The Lakefront Arena in New Orleans.

 

 

Conwell, 20 years-old out of Cleveland will look to continue his winning ways against Scott, who will be facing his 3rd straight undefeated opponent.

 

 

 

“I have never been more excited to put on a show, and I am looking to gain new fans in New Orleans,” said Conwell.

 

 

 

The bout can been seen live on ESPN+ beginning at 4:30 namiddag. EN.

 

 

 

Conwell is managed by Split-T Management and promoted by DiBella Entertainment & Holden Productions.

 

 

 

Foto Credit: DiBella Vermaak

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UNBEATEN COLOMBIAN POWER-PUNCHER TALKS RADZHAB BUTAEV SHOWDOWN AND FIRST FIGHT IN AMERICA

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GILROY, Kalifornië. (November. 7, 2017) – Unbeaten Colombian power-puncher Janer Gonzalez (19-0-1, 15 Uitklophoue) takes a major step up in competition when he faces unbeaten Russian prospect Radzhab Butaev (7-0, 6 Uitklophoue; WSOB: 9-1) Vrydag, November. 10, at the Masonic at Templelive Cleveland in downtown Cleveland. The scheduled eight-round welterweight bout will be telecast on the popular ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie series LIVE on SHOWTIME (10 namiddag. EN/PT, vertraag op die Weskus).

 

Gonzalez, who is coached by Ruben Guerrero Sr., recently shared his training camp experience as his showdown with Butaev nears. Gonzalez, who is making his United States and SHOWTIME debut, last fought in September of this year.

 

Here is what Gonzalez had to say ahead of Vrydag night’s fight.

 

On his recent training camp with Ruben Guerrero Sr.:

 

“My good friend Oscar Escandon introduced me to Mr. Guerrero about a month ago. I came to California to start training with Ruben shortly after. It’s been a great transition and training camp has been very productive. I’ve been sparring every other day since I got here. I’m in good shape and I’m ready to perform at my best Vrydag.”

 

On facing undefeated Russian prospect Radzhab Butaev:

 

“I know I have a tough fight ahead of me, but I’m ready for the challenge. Butaev had a tremendous amateur career, but so did I. I have over 300 amateur fights under my belt and there is nothing Butaev will bring to the ring that I haven’t already seen. We equally have a lot of power, so the fans can expect to see some big shots being thrown by both of us. I’m going to leave everything in the ring come fight night.”

 

On making his U.S. debut and what a victory on Showtime will do for his career:

 

“Fighting on SHOWTIME is a tremendous blessing for me. This is my first fight in America and I going to make it special. The exposure I will get can take my career to the next level, especially if I come out victorious. A win will garner me some big fights and some big paydays. I’m fighting for my family and my countrymen in Colombia. My motivation is at an all-time high and the boxing world will know my name after this fight.”

 

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Barry Tompkins sal roep die ShoBox optrede van ringside met Steve Farhood en voormalige wêreldkampioen Raul Marquez dien as deskundige ontleders. The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Rich Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

 

Vir meer inligting besoek www.sho.com/sports volg op Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, SHOSports, #ShoBox, of 'n fan op Facebook bywww.Facebook.com/SHOSports.

 

Oor ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie

Sedert sy ontstaan ​​in Julie 2001, die krities bekroonde Showtime boks reeks, ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie het featured jong talent wat ooreenstem taai. DieShoBox filosofie is om die beeldradio opwindende, skare-verblydend en mededingende wedstryde, terwyl die verskaffing van 'n bewys grond vir gewillig vooruitsigte vasbeslote om te veg vir 'n wêreld titel. Sommige van die groeiende lys van die 72 vegters wat verskyn op ShoBox en gevorderde wêreld titels te skuur sluit: Errol Spence Jr., Andre Ward, Deontay Wilder, Erislandy Lara, Shawn Porter, Gary Russell Jr., Lamont Peterson, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Nonito Donaire, Devon Alexander, Carl Froch, Robert Guerrero, Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, Juan Manuel Lopez, Chad Dawson, Paulie Malignaggi, Ricky Hatton, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams, Errol Spence Jr. en meer.

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JANER GONZALEZ CAMP NOTES AND PHOTOS

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Photos by Brett Ostrowski – Team Gonzalez
GILROY, Kalifornië. (November. 7, 2017) – Unbeaten Colombian power-puncher Janer Gonzalez (19-0-1, 15 Uitklophoue) takes a major step up in competition when he faces unbeaten Russian prospect Radzhab Butaev (7-0, 6 Uitklophoue; WSOB: 9-1) Vrydag, November. 10, at the Masonic at Templelive Cleveland in downtown Cleveland. The scheduled eight-round welterweight bout will be telecast on the popular ShoBox: Die nuwe generasie series LIVE on SHOWTIME (10 namiddag. EN/PT, vertraag op die Weskus).
Gonzalez, who is coached by Ruben Guerrero Sr., recently shared his training camp experience as his showdown with Butaev nears. Gonzalez, who is making his United States and SHOWTIME debut, last fought in September of this year.
Here is what Gonzalez had to say ahead of Vrydag night’s fight.
On his recent training camp with Ruben Guerrero Sr.:
“My good friend Oscar Escandon introduced me to Mr. Guerrero about a month ago. I came to California to start training with Ruben shortly after. It’s been a great transition and training camp has been very productive. I’ve been sparring every other day since I got here. I’m in good shape and I’m ready to perform at my best Vrydag.”
On facing undefeated Russian prospect Radzhab Butaev:
“I know I have a tough fight ahead of me, but I’m ready for the challenge. Butaev had a tremendous amateur career, but so did I. I have over 300 amateur fights under my belt and there is nothing Butaev will bring to the ring that I haven’t already seen. We equally have a lot of power, so the fans can expect to see some big shots being thrown by both of us. I’m going to leave everything in the ring come fight night.”
On making his U.S. debut and what a victory on Showtime will do for his career:
“Fighting on SHOWTIME is a tremendous blessing for me. This is my first fight in America and I going to make it special. The exposure I will get can take my career to the next level, especially if I come out victorious. A win will garner me some big fights and some big paydays. I’m fighting for my family and my countrymen in Colombia. My motivation is at an all-time high and the boxing world will know my name after this fight.
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DON KING’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TURKEY GIVEAWAY BEGINS SATURDAY: NINE CITIES, SEVEN STATES, FIVE DAYS

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Hall of Fame Promoter, 85, Plays ‘Santa’ For Needy Families

 

LAS VEGAS (Desember. 15, 2016) – A 50-year-plus tradition of donating turkeys to needy families around Christmas time will continue this week when legendary Hall of Fame boxing promoter, Don “Only In America” King, will visit nine cities in seven states in five days as part of his annual Christmas Turkey Giveaway that begins Saterdag.

The architect and impresario behind the fabled Die Rumble In the Jungle en Thrilla in Manila and countless other historic classic boxing events, King will dole out the thousands of birds in Cleveland, Nashville, New Jersey, Los Angeles, New York, Palm Beach, Fla., Deerfield Beach, Fla., Miami and Las Vegas.

 

“Our annual turkey giveaway has a special theme this year and that’s to ‘Make America Great Again,’ ’’ King said. “It’s about the veterans. God Bless the veterans and God Bless America!"

 

Below is the schedule for King’s five-day turkey giveaway:

Saterdag, Desember. 17

Cleveland, Ohio
Call and Post
11800 Shaker Blvd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
Kontak: Dale Edwards, 216-773-6600

 

Maandag, Desember. 19

Nashville, Tenn.
Community Care Fellowship
511 S. 8ste St.
Nashville, Tenn. 37206
Kontak: Jimmy Adams, 615-601-4857

 

Newark, N.J.
916 S. Orange Ave.
Newark, N.J. 07106
Kontak: Carolyn Kelly Shabazz, 862-262-9240

 

New York
National Action Network
106 Die. 145ste St.
New York, N.Y.. 10039
Kontak: Rev. Richardson, 914-572-6343

Dinsdag, Desember. 20

Los Angeles, Kalifornië.
California Black Museum of Jazz and Blues
4317 Degnan Blvd.
Los Angeles, Kalifornië. 90008
Kontak: Michelle Patterson, 949-218-4769
Charles Dudley, 213-819-7812

 

Palm Beach, Fla.
Palm Beach Jai Lai
1415 N. 45ste St.
Mangonia Park, Fla. 33407
Kontak: Addie Green, 561-818-1670

 

Deerfield Beach, Fla.
St. Paul United Methodist Church
244 SE 2nd Avenue
Deerfield Beach, Fla. 33441
Kontak: Jimi Brown, 305-975-7077

 

Miami, Fla.
14500 NE 11ste Avenue
North Miami, Fla. 33161
Kontak: Hans Mardy, 305-307-9073

Woensdag, Desember. 21
Las Vegas, Nev.
325 East Windmill
Las Vegas, Nev. 89123
Kontak: Eric Brown, 702-325-8134